https://www.vox.com/money/23938554/shoplifting-organized-retail-crime-walmart-target-theft-laws America’s shoplifting problem, explained by retail workers and thieves Retailers would rather complain about shoplifting than invest in fighting it.By Emily Stewart | November 2, 2023 7:50 am Jonathan wants me to guess how often retail workers see someone steal. It’s a challenge he likes to make to friends, who always underestimate it. “It’s … Continue reading America’s shoplifting problem explained by retail workers and thieves
Month: November 2023
Philip K. Dick’s sci-fi movie adaptations ranked (I’ve been saving this one as a really good read)
https://screenrant.com/philip-k-dick-movie-adaptations-sci-fi-ranked/ Every Philip K. Dick Sci-Fi Movie Adaptation Ranked Worst to Best BYPRISCILA ROSA PUBLISHED SEP 20, 2020 Phillip K. Dick is one of the most influential sci-fi authors ever. Here’s a ranking of every sci-fi movie adaptation of his work from worst to best. How do sci-fi legend Phillip K. Dick's movie adaptations rank? … Continue reading Philip K. Dick’s sci-fi movie adaptations ranked (I’ve been saving this one as a really good read)
Why is the cranberry sauce can upside down?
https://www.allrecipes.com/why-cranberry-sauce-cans-are-upside-down-8403618 Mystery Solved: Ocean Spray Explains Why Cranberry Sauce Cans Are Upside-Down It makes sense, sort of. By Robin Shreeves | Published on November 16, 2023 I’m not sure any dish on the Thanksgiving table divides people more than cranberry sauce. Are you team homemade or team canned? Are you team jellied or team whole … Continue reading Why is the cranberry sauce can upside down?
NYC Congestion pricing may be contagious for overburdened cities
https://apple.news/AGgpx_FqtS52z9njduA9H0A NYC Congestion Pricing Could Unleash a Transportation Revolution By Adie Tomer, November 16, 2023, 11:30 AM EST There’s an adage, often credited to Winston Churchill, that Americans will eventually do the right thing, but only after they’ve exhausted all other possibilities. It’s a timeless bit of criticism, as well as the perfect summation of why … Continue reading NYC Congestion pricing may be contagious for overburdened cities
52 Classic church recipes Southerners serve every Sunday
https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/church-recipes [Posting this in case you've just realized you have a gap in your Thanksgiving menu. Click thru for at least one item that will please your guests.] Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both … Continue reading 52 Classic church recipes Southerners serve every Sunday
Apple listened — watchOS should bring back gesture to swipe between watch faces
9to5mac.com/2023/11/15/watchos-10-2-gesture-swipe-watch-faces/ watchOS 10.2 beta 3 brings back gesture to swipe between watch faces Filipe Espósito | Nov 15 2023 - 5:18 pm PT Apple has made many changes to the Apple Watch operating system interface with watchOS 10. Among these changes, watchOS 10 no longer lets users quickly swipe between different watch faces, frustrating some users. Luckily, this … Continue reading Apple listened — watchOS should bring back gesture to swipe between watch faces
Do everyone a favor — get yourself home from the airport
http://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/airport-pickup-dropoff-holiday-trip-c16878ef? No One Should Pick You Up at the Airport Snarled roads, curb space and long waits at the cellphone lot; we make the people we love endure a lot when we visit By Nikki Waller Nov. 19, 2023 9:00 pm ET WSJ’s Life & Work team presents a holiday-season series about one secret to happiness: … Continue reading Do everyone a favor — get yourself home from the airport
Luxury datebooks, journals and keepers of lists returning
My favorite company for finely made leather journals, Kindle covers, card wallets, and more is Oberon Designs, not mentioned in the article below. Do check them out at https://www.oberondesign.com/?www.nytimes.com/2023/11/17/style/datebooks-liberty-london.html Remember When You Had a Datebook? Well, They’re Back. Retailers say Gen Z is using bound books for lifestyle and self-care tracking rather than appointments. Share … Continue reading Luxury datebooks, journals and keepers of lists returning
Why you should see the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in person
http://www.westsiderag.com/2023/11/19/west-side-canvas-why-you-should-consider-seeing-the-thanksgiving-day-parade-in-person West Side Canvas: Why You Should Consider Seeing the Thanksgiving Day Parade In Person November 19, 2023 | 9:53 AM “A whole lot different in real life.” Painting by Robert Beck. By Robert Beck The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a whole lot different in real life than it is on the flat screen. … Continue reading Why you should see the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in person
36 Cozy and feel-good fantasy and sci-fi books
http://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/2496-36-cozy-and-feel-good-fantasy-and-sci-fi-books 36 Cozy and Feel-Good Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books Posted by Sharon on November 28, 2022 Here at Goodreads World Headquarters, we're always on alert for any shifts in readerly attention that we can spot. Recently we've noticed a distinct gravitation toward cozy and feel-good science fiction and fantasy stories. Similar to the popular cozy mystery genre, … Continue reading 36 Cozy and feel-good fantasy and sci-fi books
Apple update delivers Apple Music Classical for iPad
macdailynews.com/2023/11/16/apple-update-delivers-apple-music-classical-for-ipad/ Apple update delivers Apple Music Classical for iPad Thursday, November 16, 2023 9:00 am Apple has released Apple Music Classical 1.1 on the App Store which features an iPad-specific edition of Apple Music Classical. William Gallagher for AppleInsider: One surprise when Apple first released Apple Music Classical after an extended delay in March 2023, … Continue reading Apple update delivers Apple Music Classical for iPad
Aspartame isn’t great for you, but it (probably) won’t kill you
http://www.bonappetit.com/story/aspartame-carcinogenic Aspartame Isn’t Great for You, But It (Probably) Won’t Kill You Rejoice, Diet Coke fans. Although the WHO declared the artificial sweetener “possibly carcinogenic,” it probably won’t be the cause of your demise. BY SAM STONE July 18, 2023 Diet Coke fanatics have been screaming, crying, and throwing up since aspartame, the sweetening agent in the soda, … Continue reading Aspartame isn’t great for you, but it (probably) won’t kill you
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