Make your tech a force for good. By Shira OvideI’ll be honest: I have never been more uncertain about the future of TikTok in the United States. The politics around the Chinese-owned app are unpredictable.Today, I’ll be your guide through the TikTok fog. What you need to know (and do) about a potential TikTok sale or ban (Illustration … Continue reading Understanding TikTok controversy and protecting yourself
Month: March 2023
One habit to form to improve your heart health
http://www.yahoo.com/now/want-improve-heart-health-cardiologists-221500357.html If You Want to Improve Your Heart Health, Cardiologists Say It's to Adopt This One Habit by Emily Laurence, published January 6, 2023 It has tons of other benefits, too—and it's actually a lot of fun. If your doctor has told you that you need to take proactive steps to lower your blood pressure … Continue reading One habit to form to improve your heart health
Vanity Fair’s best books of 2022
I'm fascinated by the differences between best book lists. Of course they reflect the editorial opinions but how much do they also reflect what the writers think of their readers? https://www.vanityfair.com/style/photos/2022/12/best-books-of-2022 ANYTHING GOOD 39 Best Books of 2022 Here are the can’t-miss books to buy, gift, and read before the year is out. BY KEZIAH WEIR AND VANITY … Continue reading Vanity Fair’s best books of 2022
Rodanthe (on the Outer Banks of North Carolina) is falling into the sea much faster than expected
http://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/interactive/2023/obx-rodanthe-erosion-rising-sea-levels/? [click thru for video and far more impressive photos] RETREAT IN RODANTHE Along three blocks in a North Carolina beach town, severe erosion is upending life, forcing hard choices and offering a glimpse of the dilemmas other coastal communities will face Story by Brady Dennis Photos and videos by Jahi Chikwendiu March 13 at 6:00 a.m. … Continue reading Rodanthe (on the Outer Banks of North Carolina) is falling into the sea much faster than expected
A new cholesterol drug for those who suffer muscle side effects from statins
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/03/04/bempedoic-acid-cholestrol-statins-side-effects/ Cholesterol drug lowers heart attack risk, avoids muscle side effects A drug called bempedoic acid is an option for patients who cannot tolerate statin drugs because of muscle pain or other side effects By Tara Parker-Pope March 4, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. EST Cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins are credited with dramatically reducing heart attacks and … Continue reading A new cholesterol drug for those who suffer muscle side effects from statins
Are coffee pods eco-friendly after all?
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/feb/10/single-use-coffee-pod-environment-impact-better Are coffee pods really eco-friendly? The truth behind the surprising findings Coffee capsules notoriously produce waste – but some experts maintain that reducing how much coffee you use, even with a pod, can decrease emissions by Cecilia Nowell Supported by About this content Fri 10 Feb 2023 06.00 EST If you drink one of the 2bn … Continue reading Are coffee pods eco-friendly after all?
Mice are key to healthy forests and their recovery after fire
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/25/science/climate-forests-seeds-mice.html Meet the Mice Who Make the Forest Scientists are unearthing a quiet truth about the woods: Where trees grow, or don’t, depends in part on the quirky decisions of small mammals. A deer mouse, temporarily captured for a behavioral test before being rereleased to the grounds of a study site at the University of … Continue reading Mice are key to healthy forests and their recovery after fire
Your Gmail account includes infinite email addresses
https://lifehacker.com/your-gmail-account-has-unlimited-addresses-1849809691/amp Your Gmail Account Has Unlimited Addresses Your Gmail can be used over and over again, with no one the wiser. By Jake Peterson, PublishedNovember 21, 2022 Photo: Jarretera (Shutterstock) One Gmail, one address. That seems right. After all, you have one phone number, and one home address. The same should be true for your email addresses, … Continue reading Your Gmail account includes infinite email addresses
Parts of Mars were once habitable
ww.vice.com/en/article/4ax8wb/nasa-mars-rover-finds-very-very-strange-chemistry-and-ingredients-for-life NASA Mars Rover Finds ‘Very, Very Strange Chemistry’ and Ingredients for Life A trio of new studies using data from NASA's Perseverence rover confirm that Jezero Crater on Mars was once habitable. By Becky Ferreira November 23, 2022, 2:00pm IMAGE: NASA NASA’s Perseverance rover has been searching for signs of life on Mars since it landed … Continue reading Parts of Mars were once habitable
Details on the Broadway theaters merging with West End group
http://www.westendtheatre.com/156009/news/broadway/industry-news-atg-to-merge-with-broadways-jujamcyn-theaters/#:~:text=West%20End%20theatre%20owner%20and,producer%20and%20owner%20Jujamcyn%20Theaters Industry News: ATG to merge with Broadway’s Jujamcyn Theaters West End theatre owner and international theatre chain Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) has picked up five of Broadway’s most prestigious theatres, through a merger with big Broadway theatre producer and owner Jujamcyn Theaters. ATG will add five Broadway theatres to their global portfolio – the St James Theatre, … Continue reading Details on the Broadway theaters merging with West End group
Russian refugees alter life in the countries that took them in
The United States has a long-standing controversy over how to address the flood of refugees coming over our southern border many of whom are not well-educated and do not have assets or skills. The Russians who decided to leave their country because of Putin and the war are a very different group of people as … Continue reading Russian refugees alter life in the countries that took them in
What you want to know about “Cocaine Bear”
ww.nytimes.com/2023/02/24/movies/cocaine-bear-making-of.htmland check this for a review: http://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/feb/26/cocaine-bear-review-larky-horror-comedy-is-roaring-good-fun In the Wild Tale of ‘Cocaine Bear,’ an Apex Predator Is the True Star The horror-comedy is based on a real story from 1985, but the director Elizabeth Banks and writer Jimmy Warden gave their furry lead a different ending. The true star of “Cocaine Bear” was computer-generated. … Continue reading What you want to know about “Cocaine Bear”
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