https://parade.com/tv/lessons-in-chemistry-differences-between-show-and-bookAnd why not look at these too?https://slate.com/culture/2023/10/lessons-in-chemistry-show-apple-tv-plus-dog-six-thirty-book-bj-novak.html http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/lessons-in-chemistry-brie-larson-1950s-style-1235622036/ https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/how-lessons-in-chemistry-went-from-beloved-book-to-brie-larsons-new-show https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/television/lessons-in-chemistry-review-brie-larson-apple-tv-3db5e148 'Lessons In Chemistry': Differences Between the Book and Show Some changes are more significant than others. PATTI GRECO OCT 16, 2023 Lessons in Chemistry is finally on AppleTV+, which means fans of Bonnie Garmus’ bestselling novel are on the lookout for any and all ways the show … Continue reading “Lessons in Chemistry” differences between book and show (and more)
Month: October 2023
Anti-Zionism not only butchers Jews: it turns Palestinians into cannon fodder (Op Ed in WSJ)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/anti-zionism-is-a-more-malevolent-form-of-anti-semitism-jews-israel-hamas-b84c59de? Anti-Zionism Is a More Malevolent Form of Anti-Semitism It not only butchers Jews but consigns Palestinian civilians to the role of cannon fodder. By Ruth R. Wisse Oct. 16, 2023 4:51 pm ET Israeli army soldiers patrol an area in northern Israel bordering Lebanon, Oct. 15. PHOTO: AFP CONTRIBUTOR#AFP/AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE/GETTY IMAGES Anti-Semitism has scored its flashiest victory since … Continue reading Anti-Zionism not only butchers Jews: it turns Palestinians into cannon fodder (Op Ed in WSJ)
Wegman’s in Greenwich Village isn’t really a supermarket
https://apple.news/Ab3IbFeOmQ5eDNl4MAi6nlw [click thru for extras] The New Wegmans In Greenwich Village Is A Supermarket. But It Isn’t. Richard Kestenbaum, Contributor Oct 16, 2023,09:00am EDT Wegmans new store in Greenwich Village is not what you'd expect in a supermarket. WEGMANS This Wednesday October 18th, a new supermarket is opening on Astor Place in Greenwich Village. It’s notable … Continue reading Wegman’s in Greenwich Village isn’t really a supermarket
7 Secrets of the Continental Hotel the John Wick movies didn’t show
screenrant.com/the-continental-hotel-secrets-john-wick-movies-missing/ 7 Secrets Of The Continental Hotel The John Wick Movies Leave Out BYLEWIS GLAZEBROOK PUBLISHED OCT 10, 2023 Given its status as a prequel to John Wick, The Continental divulged plenty of secrets about the hotel that were absent from the former series. Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Continental. SUMMARY The Continental's … Continue reading 7 Secrets of the Continental Hotel the John Wick movies didn’t show
How to create and customize your Contact Poster with iOS 17
apple.news/AO9PKad-ATlmmT84rXZ-uow [click thru for Apple illustrations] How to create and customize your Contact Poster in iOS 17 It’s an all-new way to express yourself to those you call or message. iOS 17 has arrived, and one of its coolest new features is the Contact Poster. It’s a large-screen visual you can customize—similar to your Lock … Continue reading How to create and customize your Contact Poster with iOS 17
Kindle users — one way of saving your documents is ending
goodereader.com/blog/kindle/amazon-issues-warning-about-major-change-for-kindle-users-starting-next-month Amazon issues warning about major change for Kindle users starting next month October 13, 2023 By Sovan Mandal 35 Comments In a recent communication, Amazon has alerted Kindle users about significant changes set to take effect from next month. The notification pertains to the phasing out of support for sending MOBI (.mobi, .azw, .prc) files through the … Continue reading Kindle users — one way of saving your documents is ending
Pro-bird organizations speak out against light show over Central Park tonight — during bird migration season
http://www.westsiderag.com/2023/10/20/nyc-bird-orgs-put-out-call-to-cancel-central-park-drone-show-this-is-a-very-bad-idea NYC Bird Orgs Put Out Call To Cancel Central Park Drone Show: ‘This Is A Very Bad Idea’ October 20, 2023 | 4:47 PM - Updated on October 21, 2023 | 12:19 PM Photograph by Patriicia D. Duncan via Wikimedia Commons. By Gus Saltonstall Leading New York City bird groups have come out strongly … Continue reading Pro-bird organizations speak out against light show over Central Park tonight — during bird migration season
Apple planning to update its in-stock iPhones in stores without opening the box (neat!)
https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/10/15/apple-plans-to-update-iphones-in-store-without-opening-the-boxes Apple plans to update iPhones in-store without opening the boxes Malcolm Owen | Oct 15, 2023 Apple has come up with a way to update an iPhone still in its packaging, with a system allowing for iOS updates to be applied to unopened smartphones while still in an Apple Store. One of the problems of buying hardware is … Continue reading Apple planning to update its in-stock iPhones in stores without opening the box (neat!)
Coastal cities may become unusable earlier than predicted
/amp.theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/08/antarctica-warming-much-faster-than-models-predicted-in-deeply-concerning-sign-for-sea-levels Antarctica warming much faster than models predicted in ‘deeply concerning’ sign for sea levels Study finds ‘direct evidence’ of polar amplification on continent as scientists warn of implications of ice loss Graham Readfearn @readfearn Thu 7 Sep 2023 11.00 EDT Antarctica is likely warming at almost twice the rate of the rest of the … Continue reading Coastal cities may become unusable earlier than predicted
Barnes & Noble takes new path as a chain — allow each store to be unique
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/17/style/barnes-noble-redesign.html Barnes & Noble Sets Itself Free As the bookstore chain mounts a comeback, it’s breaking a cardinal rule of corporate branding and store design: consistency. The new layouts at Barnes & Noble stores across the country put a stronger emphasis on books rather than impulse-purchase items. The revamped location on the Upper West Side … Continue reading Barnes & Noble takes new path as a chain — allow each store to be unique
Biden’s Israel trip looks like a gamble that’s already paying off
http://www.thedailybeast.com/bidens-israel-trip-was-a-gamble-thats-already-paying-off Biden’s Israel Trip Was a Gamble That’s Already Paying Off BOLD MOVE Humanitarian aid is finally entering Gaza, Israelis felt supported, and Netanyahu is unlikely to disrespect the U.S. president again any time soon. by David Rothkopf Published Oct. 18, 2023 2:10PM EDT President Joe Biden’s trip to Israel was a gamble. With it, he became the first U.S. … Continue reading Biden’s Israel trip looks like a gamble that’s already paying off
1,000 drones to light up Central Park October 21st – how many migrating birds will be affected?
NYC's Central Park is one of the best bird watching venues in the country, in part because such a huge variety of birds use it as a rest stop on the migrations. Am not an expert but seems to me that 1,000 lit-up drones could be both a structural hazard and a disruption to their … Continue reading 1,000 drones to light up Central Park October 21st – how many migrating birds will be affected?
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