https://apple.news/AaMLr41bDTo-xnp9mk90HUA Ever wonder what happens to unsold Christmas trees? We found out. Not every Christmas tree gets the tinsel and ornament experience. Many go unsold after the holiday. Here's what happens to them and here's how you can do your part. by James Powel, published on USA TODAY on December 25, 2023 While the country … Continue reading Ever wonder what happens to unsold Christmas trees?
Month: December 2023
The truth about vaping
https://apple.news/ABZ3YXe-XTKaFvu7pfWaHiQ The truth about vaping We finally have enough data to get a grip on the potential health consequences of this increasingly popular addiction, says Graham Lawton, published December 9, 2023 AS THE old joke goes, when I read about the dangers of smoking, I gave up reading. If you are a vaper, you might feel like you want to … Continue reading The truth about vaping
Apple Watch tips: chance these settings for a better experience
http://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-watch-tips-change-these-settings-for-a-better-experience/ Apple Watch Tips: Change These Settings for a Better Experience Try adjusting these settings to get the most out of your Apple Watch. Lisa Eadicicco, Senior Editor; Jason Cipriani, Contributing Writer, ZDNet, published on CNet, Dec. 25, 2023 7:00 a.m. PT Whether you've been wearing an Apple Watch for years or just got one for the … Continue reading Apple Watch tips: chance these settings for a better experience
9 Apps this writer uses daily on his new Apple Watch 9
Am tickled by this list as these apps clearly meet the writer's needs but there's not one that I use. Of course I don't play tennis, ride an outdoor bike, travel frequently etc. But isn't it marvelous all that she does? https://www.tomsguide.com/news/i-wear-my-apple-watch-every-single-day-and-these-are-the-9-watchos-apps-i-cant-live-without I wear my Apple Watch every single day, and these are the 9 … Continue reading 9 Apps this writer uses daily on his new Apple Watch 9
13 movies that received a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes this year
https://apple.news/AnQNCSy_rQoaopr2PgzJvUQ 13 movies that received a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes this year by Kirsten Acuna for Business Insider Dec 26, 2023, 7:46 AM ESTShareSave Stills from "Bobi Wine: The People's President," "The Disappearance of Shere Hite," "A Disturbance in the Force," and "The Teachers' Lounge." BI rounded up the movies that got a 100% … Continue reading 13 movies that received a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes this year
Doctor shares 5 things she wants her patients to know
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/12/25/doctor-tips-patients-health-wellness/ As a doctor, here are 5 things I want my patients to know Tiny daily decisions matter, and don’t be afraid to talk about embarrassing health issues Advice by Trisha Pasricha, MD, Contributing columnist December 25, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EST This marks a year since I began writing The Washington Post’s Ask A Doctor … Continue reading Doctor shares 5 things she wants her patients to know
Maine Secretary of State finds U.S. Constitution disqualifies Trump to become President of U.S.
Here’s a link to yesterday’s opinion by the Maine Secretary of State that Trump is disqualified to run as President: https://www.maine.gov/sos/news/2023/BellowsDecisionChallengeTrumpPrimaryPetitionsDec2023.html
Restaurants redoing menus to deal with $$ hit from customers splitting appetizers and entrees
http://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/food-cooking/restaurants-split-dishes-lower-bill-54f8443d Restaurants Have Ways to Stop You From Splitting Meals As more diners share appetizers and entrees at the table, eateries rework their menus By Alina Dizik, published Dec. 26, 2023 9:00 am ET Looking to split entrees or stick with starters to save on your next dinner out? Restaurants are on to you. After … Continue reading Restaurants redoing menus to deal with $$ hit from customers splitting appetizers and entrees
Zack Snyder — the controversial director of the day
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2023/12/zack-snyder-director-movies-rebel-moon/676903/?See also: https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/netflix/netflix-most-expensive-movie-dc-zack-synder-361278-20231222 ZACK SNYDER, THE DIRECTOR PEOPLE LOVE TO HATE How did one of Hollywood’s most successful and influential filmmakers also become one of its most divisive? By Dave Itzkoff, December 21, 2023 One july morning, at a cavernous soundstage on Sunset Boulevard, amplified sound effects boomed so loudly that the walls trembled. On a … Continue reading Zack Snyder — the controversial director of the day
Give new tech a chance — Example? electric scooters
ww.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/12/22/bird-bankruptcy-scooter-backlash/ I hated electric scooters. I was wrong. Our snap judgments about new technology are often about feelings more than facts. By Shira Ovide December 22, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. EST I reviled those rented electric scooters that burst into many cities in the late 2010s. Half a decade later, I realize I was wrong. Those scooters … Continue reading Give new tech a chance — Example? electric scooters
Best-ever baked potato
http://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/martha-stewart-just-taught-secret-203000405.html Martha Stewart Just Taught Me the Secret to the Best-Ever Baked Potato Meghan Splawn, December 18, 2023 <img src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/sM59BVU9z0wPZ01gKSQ6sw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjU3O2NmPXdlYnA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/apartment_therapy_269/f89df33243ddced56cf49c9b8675dc48" alt="<span>Credit: Meghan Splawn</span> <span class="copyright">Credit: Meghan SplawnCredit: Meghan Splawn Credit: Meghan Splawn Last year, thanks to my colleague Sheela Prakash, I fell madly in love with jacket potatoes. As Sheela explains in her ode to the British … Continue reading Best-ever baked potato
Ebikes coming into their own as alternatives to cars
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/22/ebike-boom-america-sales ‘It feels very fun and freeing’: US sees ebike boom after years of false starts Sales surge as cities and states look to cut pollution from cars and improve options for Americans to get around Oliver Milman, @olliemilman, published Fri 22 Dec 2023 12.00 EST After several years of false starts, electric bikes are finally … Continue reading Ebikes coming into their own as alternatives to cars
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