https://www.timeout.com/newyork/things-to-do/new-york-hacks-to-make-your-life-easier? Photograph: Shutterstock/Allen G. 25 New York hacks to make your life easier These brilliant shortcuts, hush-hush deals and insider tips will help you navigate NYC smarter and faster. Written by Will Gleason & Shaye WeaverWednesday February 15 2023 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsApp From the best days to hit up museums in NYC to making reservations at the best restaurants in NYC or scoring last-minute Broadway … Continue reading 25 Essential hacks for an easier life in NYC
Month: February 2023
Bing’s AI not quite ready for prime-time
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/02/bing-ai-chatbot-falsehoods-fact-checking-microsoft/? Bing Is a Liar—and It’s Ready to Call the Cops You can’t trust Microsoft’s AI chatbot. JAMES WEST, FEBRUARY 18, 2023 “You’re in!” the email said. “Welcome to the new Bing!” Last Sunday, I joined a small wave of users granted early access to Microsoft’s new chatbot backed search engine, put forward as an “AI-powered copilot for … Continue reading Bing’s AI not quite ready for prime-time
One reader’s list of the ten best fiction novels he’s read
booksofbrilliance.com/2023/01/03/the-ten-best-fiction-books-of-all-time/amp/ The Ten Best Fiction Books of All Time Ahaqir, January 3, 2023 Some of the best books are fiction novels and it is a crowded field. Each year, new amazing fiction books are released and make it harder to pick just a few. That made us want to create a list for the ten … Continue reading One reader’s list of the ten best fiction novels he’s read
What not to ask me about my long COVID
http://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/02/long-covid-symptoms-chronic-illness-disability/673057/? What Not to Ask Me About My Long COVID A brief guideBy Jennifer Senior The Atlantic; Getty FEBRUARY 15, 2023 This article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a single must-read from The Atlantic, Monday through Friday. Sign up for it here. Before I got long COVID, I … Continue reading What not to ask me about my long COVID
Best article ever about Nora Roberts
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2009/06/22/nora-roberts-real-romance Real Romance How Nora Roberts became America’s most popular novelist. By Lauren Collins June 15, 2009 Last summer, Sarah Wendell, an editor of the Web site Smart Bitches, Trashy Books, posed a question to her readers: “So what line of dialogue from a romance has rocked your socks to the point that, long after those … Continue reading Best article ever about Nora Roberts
12 Black contemporary composers to search for and listen to
http://www.wqxr.org/story/black-contemporary-composers/? 12 Black Contemporary Composers You Should Listen To Top (left to right): Valerie Coleman, Adolphus Hailstork, Alexis Ffrench, Michael Abels Middle (left to right): Bill Banfield, Jessie Montgomery, Terence Blanchard...(continued below)( Valerie Coleman: Photo by Matthew Murphy; Bill Banfield: Photo by Kelly Davidson; Carlos Simon: Photo by Terrance Ragland; Michael Abels: Photo by Eric Schwabel; … Continue reading 12 Black contemporary composers to search for and listen to
U.N. Secretary-General’s searing message for the fossil-fuel industry
http://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/the-un-secretary-generals-searing-message-for-the-fossil-fuel-industry The U.N. Secretary-General’s Searing Message for the Fossil-Fuel Industry Forget diplomatic language—it’s a moment for some home truths. By Bill McKibben February 6, 2023 On Monday morning, at the United Nations, the Secretary-General delivered his annual report on priorities—a kind of State of the Planet address. If you’re struggling to remember the name of the … Continue reading U.N. Secretary-General’s searing message for the fossil-fuel industry
2 Penny Hoarder articles on how to earn extra income without another job
https://apple.news/A48zwrqKURRe_M8R5YKe7Xg AND https://apple.news/AXoV_-B_hTceoGxMr7bZ6_Q 5 Ways to Pocket an Extra $3,023 Without Getting a Second Job If you needed extra money, like, yesterday, you’ve come to the right spot. Our team has compiled a list of creative ways you can fatten your bank account this month. Certainly, there’s something here that fits your needs. Without further … Continue reading 2 Penny Hoarder articles on how to earn extra income without another job
One-second exercise to perform regularly for balance and strength
http://www.wellandgood.com/sit-to-stand-exercise/ The One-Second Mobility Challenge You Can (and Should) Do Throughout Your Day Erica Sloan for Well and Good, October 5, 2022 Most simple exercises have souped-up variations that make them more challenging and help you milk them for all they’re worth. (Looking to level up your squats? Go for a calf raise at the top … Continue reading One-second exercise to perform regularly for balance and strength
How true are these 10 major health beliefs?
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/jan/04/truth-behind-10-of-the-biggest-health-beliefs ‘Eight hours’ sleep! And you must eat breakfast!’ The truth behind 10 of the biggest health beliefs Rise and shine … eating more calories earlier in the day could boost your metabolism. Photograph: Alexander Spatari/Getty Images Should we really be aiming to walk 10,000 steps a day, or drink two litres of water? Time to … Continue reading How true are these 10 major health beliefs?
Widening gender gap — no wonder women voters are apt to be angry
This is a worthy article despite being written the recent escalation of the war against women with the Taliban prohibition of any education at any level for females. http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/dec/10/angry-women-gender-rage-gap? A widening gender rage gap? No wonder: women have a lot to feel angry about Arwa Mahdawi Anger can be a catalyst for change, so let’s … Continue reading Widening gender gap — no wonder women voters are apt to be angry
9 more ways to show friends you love them (as recommended by NPR listeners)
https://www.npr.org/2022/10/07/1126786470/9-more-ways-to-show-your-friends-you-love-them-recommended-by-npr-listeners 9 more ways to show your friends you love them, recommended by NPR listeners by MALAKA GHARIB, published October 7, 2022 8:50 AM ET Malaka Gharib/NPR How do you communicate love and appreciation to your friends? We asked NPR's audience to share the ways they show affection in their platonic relationships. It's a follow-up to … Continue reading 9 more ways to show friends you love them (as recommended by NPR listeners)
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