http://www.riverkeeper.org/news-events/news/preserve-river-ecology/riverkeeper-celebrates-reversal-of-u-s-coast-guard-policy-on-hudson-river-anchoring/? 11.13.23 :: CATEGORIES: PRESERVE RIVER ECOLOGY. NEWS TYPES: PRESS RELEASES. Riverkeeper celebrates reversal of U.S. Coast Guard Policy on Hudson River Anchoring Following action from Riverkeeper and local elected officials, the U.S. Coast Guard rescinds policy that would have posed significant risk to endangered species and drinking water sources; announces public participation process FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … Continue reading Riverkeeper celebrates reversal of U.S. Coast Guard policy on Hudson River anchoring fouling water
Month: November 2023
Apple making a big change to iPhone messages next year
http://www.cnn.com/2023/11/16/tech/apple-adopt-new-messaging-standard/index.html And yes, there will still be different color bubbles: 9to5mac.com/2023/11/16/apple-confirms-rcs-messages-will-have-green-bubbles/ Apple will make a big change to iPhone messages next year By Samantha Kelly, CNN Published 5:27 PM EST, Thu November 16, 2023 Close-up shot of iPhone 5 screen displaying home screen, including messages apphocus-focus/iStock Unreleased/Getty Images//FILECNN — The long-standing battle over the iOS’ blue and … Continue reading Apple making a big change to iPhone messages next year
Climate crisis already costing U.S. economy $150 billion a year
http://www.wsj.com/science/environment/climate-change-us-economy-c9fbda96 Climate Change’s $150 Billion Hit to the U.S. Economy Consequences will worsen unless more is invested in clean energy and cities adapt to changing environments, a federal report finds By Amrith Ramkumar Nov. 14, 2023 5:00 am ET Rising sea levels and flooding could threaten millions of U.S. homeowners living in coastal areas. PHOTO: MARIO TAMA/GETTY IMAGES … Continue reading Climate crisis already costing U.S. economy $150 billion a year
When you choose a non-human significant other
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/16/style/dog-owner-pets-dating.html When Your Significant Other Has Four Legs and Fur For singles who have grown weary of dating, pet ownership helps fill the relationship void. Alexandra Clayton, a freelance filmmaker from Los Angeles, is taking a break from dating apps for now.Credit...Melissa Habegger By Tammy LaGorce Nov. 16, 2023 Sign up for The Ethicist newsletter, for … Continue reading When you choose a non-human significant other
What will be included in iOS 17.2
http://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/08/ios-17-2-features-list/ iOS 17.2 Will Add These 10 New Features to Your iPhone Wednesday November 8, 2023 4:39 pm PST by Joe Rossignol Apple made the first beta of iOS 17.2 available to developers and public beta testers nearly two weeks ago, and the software update includes many new features and changes for iPhones. Below, we have highlighted 10 … Continue reading What will be included in iOS 17.2
2024 Best actress nominees and the winner (predictions only)
screenrant.com/oscars-2024-best-actress-nominee-winner-prediction/ Oscars 2024 Best Actress Predictions: Nominees & Winner BYCOOPER HOOD PUBLISHED NOV 4, 2023 The Oscars 2024 Best Actress race has several strong contenders hoping to get nominations, but only one of them will be crowned the winner in March. SUMMARY Competition is fierce for the Best Actress Academy Award at the Oscars 2024, … Continue reading 2024 Best actress nominees and the winner (predictions only)
Hearing aids may reduce the risk of falls related to hearing loss
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/11/13/1212051086/hearing-aids-hearing-loss-falls-injury-aging-older-adults Hearing loss can lead to deadly falls, but hearing aids may cut the risk NOVEMBER 13, 20235:00 AM ET HEARD ON MORNING EDITION Allison Aubrey People who consistently wear hearing aids have a lower chance of falling, a new study finds. picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty I If your hearing begins to decline, your risk … Continue reading Hearing aids may reduce the risk of falls related to hearing loss
Is Windows/PC Quicken running on your iMac or MacBook inside a Parallels partition?
If you now run the PC/Windows version of Quicken on an Apple laptop or desktop by using Parallels software to set up a partition, I have info to share with you .Until two days ago, I owned a 2017 iMac with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB hard drive. It was based on an Intel … Continue reading Is Windows/PC Quicken running on your iMac or MacBook inside a Parallels partition?
4% Rule for retirement is back
apple.news/AOWFGe4RySOuh-gV-fSWpFw PERSONAL FINANCE RETIREMENT The 4% Rule for Retirement Is Back Higher interest rates make it a bit safer to spend more money in retirement By Anne TergesenFollow Nov. 13, 2023 8:00 am ET For those wondering if now is a good time to retire, here’s some encouraging news: The 4% rule is back. Thanks to … Continue reading 4% Rule for retirement is back
Articles about the how-to and value of Apple Watch’s double tap
The Apple Watch’s double tap gesture points at a new way to use wearablesSwipes and buttons are the norm, but Apple’s double tap gesture opens a future where your smartwatch could be even less dependent on your phone. Read in The Verge: apple.news/AQ33vz4vKRJuyYcH-ZObm6g Everything You Can Do With the Double Tap Gesture on Apple Watch … Continue reading Articles about the how-to and value of Apple Watch’s double tap
“The Curse” — will fascinate or horrify, but will do either slowly
http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/nov/10/the-curse-only-a-name-as-big-as-emma-stone-could-make-tv-this-squirm-in-your-seat-good [Emma Stone is producing some very strange projects these days.[ The Curse: only a name as big as Emma Stone could make TV this squirm-in-your-seat good This odd, tense and phenomenally refreshing drama sees the Oscar winner join a cast you cannot resist watching – featuring artist-in-chief Nathan Fielder and Uncut Gems creator Benny … Continue reading “The Curse” — will fascinate or horrify, but will do either slowly
Remembering how to behave on the subway
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/07/nyregion/subway-nyc-rules-conduct.html Does Anyone Know How to Behave on the Subway Anymore? New Yorkers are reacquainting themselves with the subway code — no eye contact; no stinky food — as the city rebounds from the coronavirus pandemic. By Ana Ley, published on Nov. 7, 2023 There are unwritten rules when riding the New York City subway. No … Continue reading Remembering how to behave on the subway
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