Author: Ann H. Logan

Avid reader, fascinated by environmental issues, can't live without music and cats. Curious about many things. Sharer of interests and concerns.

How to use the new text effects in iMessages on iPhone with iOS 18

https://appleinsider.com/inside/ios-18/tips/how-to-use-the-new-text-effects-in-messages-on-iphone-with-ios-18 How to use the new text effects in Messages on iPhone with iOS 18 Oliver Haslam | Oct 24, 2024 1 Facebook x.com Reddit Apple's iOS 18 software update brought plenty of new features, including to the Messages app. The addition of cool new text effects gives iPhone owners new ways to communicate and they're surprisingly easy to … Continue reading How to use the new text effects in iMessages on iPhone with iOS 18 →

Lack of enough fresh water to grow food to be severe problem by 2030

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/16/global-water-crisis-food-production-at-risk? Global water crisis leaves half of world food production at risk in next 25 years Landmark review says urgent action needed to conserve resources and save ecosystems that supply fresh water Fiona Harvey Environment editor Wed 16 Oct 2024 18.01 EDTShare More than half the world’s food production will be at risk of failure within … Continue reading Lack of enough fresh water to grow food to be severe problem by 2030 →

Electoral college is suddenly posing a problem for Trump

https://apple.news/AJCeVK4JdSsGQmPGNM2aXVA JURISPRUDENCE Suddenly, the Electoral College Is Posing a Problem for Trump BY MARK JOSEPH STERN OCT 15, 20243:31 PM Donald Trump at an Economic Club of Chicago luncheon Tuesday. Scott Olson/Getty Images Americans of color are apparently moving to the right. Donald Trump is poised to make historic gains with nonwhite voters in November, according to recent polling, accelerating … Continue reading Electoral college is suddenly posing a problem for Trump →

First review of the new Amazon Kindle Colorsoft

https://www.techradar.com/tablets/ereaders/amazon-kindle-colorsoft-review Hands on: Amazon Kindle Colorsoft: The color Kindle you've been dreaming of is finally here Amazon does color its own way Not yet ratedReviews By Lance Ulanoff  published October 16, 2024 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. What is a hands on review? (Image: © … Continue reading First review of the new Amazon Kindle Colorsoft →

I’m returning to posting here

A few of you contacted me to make sure I was ok when I stopped posting at the end of July. Thank you for your concern.I have missed the process of finding items worth sharing with my readers. Recently, I realized I also missed the pleasure of sharing new information that intrigued or puzzled me. … Continue reading I’m returning to posting here →

My Beloved Monster by Caleb Carr review — a love letter to cats

https://apple.news/AaeJavvWwSvejtppTY6yqPgREVIEW | MEMOIR My Beloved Monster by Caleb Carr review — a love letter to cats Carr always believed he was a reincarnated cat. This book is a moving account of his bond with a rescue pet, Masha Francesca Angelini Sunday October 20 2024, 12.01am BST, The Sunday Times Masha the Siberian forest cat Caleb … Continue reading My Beloved Monster by Caleb Carr review — a love letter to cats →

AirPods 2 amazing for eating out

http://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/18/dining/noisy-restaurants-apple-airpods.html Hate Noisy Restaurants? Stick This in Your Ear. Apple earbuds will soon be able to double as hearing aids, but those and others can already help you hear dining companions. Here’s how to use them. Many users overlook the AirPods settings that can help bring conversations into focus.Credit...Photo Illustration by Marissa Alper for The … Continue reading AirPods 2 amazing for eating out →

Sample ICN newsletter — superb content

A twice-a-week digest of the most pressing climate-related news, released every Tuesday and Friday, written by Kiley Price.Supercharged by Climate Change, Western Megafires Explode SimultaneouslyIn western North America, wildfire season is in full swing—and well on its way toward setting records. Over the past two weeks, infernos have been tearing through parts of California, Oregon … Continue reading Sample ICN newsletter — superb content →

Driscoll’s search for the best tasting berries

http://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/food-cooking/driscolls-strawberry-sweetest-batch-raspberry-blueberry-3b41e082 Why America’s Berries Have Never Tasted So Good Driscoll’s had to figure out how to breed, produce and sell its most flavorful strawberries and raspberries. Now the strategy is starting to bear fruit. The ultimate goal for the Sweetest Batch program is also to boost the quality of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries of … Continue reading Driscoll’s search for the best tasting berries →

President Biden’s farewell address and its context and consequence

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/24/joe-biden Joe Biden explains decision to drop out of the election: ‘Best way to unite our nation’ In Oval Office address, Biden said it was time for ‘fresh voices’, emphasized his track record and endorsement of Kamala Harris Joan E Greve and Helen SullivanThu 25 Jul 2024 00.00 EDTShare Joe Biden addressed the nation Wednesday to explain his … Continue reading President Biden’s farewell address and its context and consequence →

U.S. health system has to handle our huge diabetes costs better

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/jul/24/diabetes-healthcare-cost-alternative ‘The ADA remains in control of diabetes policy in this country, and dissenting voices have a difficult time being heard.’ Photograph: The Washington Post/Getty Images Death by diabetes: America's preventable epidemic: Diabetes The FDA chief is right: we are failing people with diabetes Neil Barsky The $400bn in diabetes-related annual expenditures is breaking the back … Continue reading U.S. health system has to handle our huge diabetes costs better →

Monday was the hottest temperature ever recorded for the globe, surpassing Sunday

http://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/hottest-day-ever-record-monday-sunday-rcna163408 Monday was the world's hottest day ever recorded — breaking Sunday's short-lived record Global temperature records have been broken twice in a row this week. A man jumps into a pool during the heat wave Monday in Tehran, Iran. Majid Asgaripour / via Reuters July 24, 2024, 1:05 PM EDT By Elysee Barakett and Evan Bush The Summary Monday … Continue reading Monday was the hottest temperature ever recorded for the globe, surpassing Sunday →