This article rang a bell for me. I've always been content to shop at one store but the differences in prices between (in my case) FreshDirect's online shopping and Whole Foods's online shopping with pickup can be extraordinary. Most of my effort is still done outside the store but I'm sourcing my groceries from two … Continue reading The era of one-stop grocery shopping is over
Month: April 2024
4 pre-installed apps you may not use but that take up a lot of storage on your device
http://www.shefinds.com/collections/4-pre-installed-apps-storage/#slide-1 4 Pre-Installed Apps No Ones Uses That Take Up So Much Storage On Your Device April 28, 2024 by LISA CUPIDO Shutterstock For better or worse, your iPhone comes with several pre-installed apps. Some you may find yourself using a lot — like the Weather app, for example. There are others you may never glance … Continue reading 4 pre-installed apps you may not use but that take up a lot of storage on your device
Best audiobooks of leading fantasy/sci-fi novels
https://theportalist.com/must-listen-sci-fi-fantasy-audiobooks? [this looks sloppy but I've left the links to make it easy for you to buy these audiobooks] Must-Listen Sci-Fi and Fantasy Audiobooks Add these books to your to-listen pile. By Jena Brown, Allison Wild & Matthew McCreary | Updated Apr 22, 2024 | Published Nov 8, 2022 Audiobooks have seen a surge in popularity in recent years. And it’s no wonder why. Their … Continue reading Best audiobooks of leading fantasy/sci-fi novels
An odd reason to include “Sent from my iPhone” at the end of emails
http://www.ladbible.com/community/sent-from-iphone-keep-emails-756893-20240426 There’s a reason you should always include ‘Sent from my iPhone’ when emailing people It could help you out if you accidentally slip up Jess Battison Published 17:29 26 Apr 2024 GMT+1 It’s almost second nature to some of us to delete that ‘Sent from my iPhone’ under our email while we’re typing away. Maybe … Continue reading An odd reason to include “Sent from my iPhone” at the end of emails
5 exercises for a better sex life
http://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/27/well/move/sex-exercises-improve-performance.html 5 Exercises for a Better Sex Life Any physical activity can improve your sexual health. But a few exercises are especially beneficial. Credit...Sara Andreasson By Danielle Friedman April 27, 2024 As far as your muscles are concerned, sex is just another workout. And like most workouts, the more conditioned you are, the more enjoyable it … Continue reading 5 exercises for a better sex life
Netflix’s own list of films nominated for Oscars in 2024
http://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/netflix-oscar-nominees-2024 10 Oscar-Nominated Movies You Can Watch on Netflix Right NowAnd one winner. BY JOHN DILILLOMARCH 8, 2024 More than 20 years after his first nomination, Wes Anderson is an Oscar winner. The beloved filmmaker triumphed at the 96th Academy Awards this weekend, winning Best Live-Action Short Film for The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, one … Continue reading Netflix’s own list of films nominated for Oscars in 2024
NYC’s everlasting scaffolding
http://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/24/nyregion/nyc-scaffolding.html New York City’s Everlasting Scaffolding Why the protective barriers over sidewalks stay up for so long. Credit...Janice Chung for The New York Times By Patrick McGeehan, published April 24, 2024 When Donald J. Trump returned to the criminal courthouse at 100 Centre Street last week, a familiar feature of the New York City streetscape was … Continue reading NYC’s everlasting scaffolding
Locked out of your two-factor authentication app? Don’t panic
http://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/locked-out-two-factor-authentication-app-recovery/ So You’re Locked Out of Your Two-Factor Authentication App. Don’t Panic. Published April 12, 2024 Illustration: Yann Bastard By Max Eddy Max Eddy is a writer who has covered privacy and security—including password managers, VPNs, security keys, and more—for over a decade. It’s a nightmare scenario: You’ve protected all of your online accounts with two-factor authentication, just … Continue reading Locked out of your two-factor authentication app? Don’t panic
2024 Met Gala’s theme and the J.G. Ballard story behind it
for the dress code: http://www.nytimes.com/article/met-gala-theme-hosts-watch.htmlreview of volume with J.G. Ballard's short story (#21 in this collection): http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/13/books/review/Lethem-t.html Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 Met Gala What’s the dress code, who’s hosting, who’s going and how to watch. Rihanna, a dizzyingly late arrival at last year’s Met Gala, has confirmed that she will be … Continue reading 2024 Met Gala’s theme and the J.G. Ballard story behind it
Noticing strangely worthless Kindle books on Amazon? Here’s the grift that explains them
https://www.vox.com/culture/24128560/amazon-trash-ebooks-mikkelsen-twins-ai-publishing-academy-scam Amazon is filled with garbage ebooks. Here’s how they get made. It’s partly AI, partly a get-rich-quick scheme, and entirely bad for confused consumers. By Constance Grady@constancegrady Apr 16, 2024, 6:00am EDT Constance Grady is a senior correspondent on the Culture team for Vox, where since 2016 she has covered books, publishing, gender, celebrity analysis, and theater. … Continue reading Noticing strangely worthless Kindle books on Amazon? Here’s the grift that explains them
80% of Americans exposed to harmful chemical first allowed for oat crops in 2018 and now being considered for expanded use
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2024/02/ewg-finds-little-known-toxic-chemical-four-out-five-people-tested EWG finds little-known toxic chemical in four out of five people tested First-in-the-U.S. study looked for the presence of chlormequat in humans. Federal rules allow the chemical’s use on oats and other grains imported to the U.S. Animal studies link chlormequat to reproductive and developmental problems, creating questions about its impact on humans. A … Continue reading 80% of Americans exposed to harmful chemical first allowed for oat crops in 2018 and now being considered for expanded use
Tim Cook hints at an Apple Pencil 3
9to5mac.com/2024/04/23/tim-cook-hints-apple-pencil-3/ Tim Cook hints at new Apple Pencil 3 coming next month – here’s what the rumors say Filipe Espósito | Apr 23 2024 - 4:46 pm PT Apple on Tuesday announced that it will hold a special event on May 7. Although the company doesn’t usually discuss the topics of the event, the invitation artwork makes … Continue reading Tim Cook hints at an Apple Pencil 3
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