patch.com/new-york/upper-west-side-nyc/uws-has-grown-more-any-manhattan-nabe-pandemic-study? UWS Has Grown More Than Any Manhattan Nabe Since Pandemic: Study A new study from Placer.ai shows that the Upper West Side population grew 30 percent from November 2019 to October 2022. Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff Posted Wed, Jan 11, 2023 at 1:13 pm ET|Updated Thu, Jan 12, 2023 at 2:18 pm ETReplies (4) A brownstone on … Continue reading Population of Upper West Side of Manhattan up 30% since pandemic
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Pfizer’s paxlovid COVID pill has a nasty side effect — an incredibly bad taste in mouth
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2022/05/pfizer-paxlovid-covid-pill-side-effects/629772/ Paxlovid Mouth Is Real—And Gross “I imagine this is what grapefruit juice mixed with soap would taste like.”By Rachel Gutman-Wei Lambert / Getty; The Atlantic MAY 5, 2022 More than two years into this pandemic, we finally have an antiviral treatment that works pretty darn well. Paxlovid cuts a vulnerable adult’s chances of hospitalization or … Continue reading Pfizer’s paxlovid COVID pill has a nasty side effect — an incredibly bad taste in mouth
Beef burger or fish sandwich? Menu labels encourage people to eat less red meat
https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/27/us/climate-impact-meat-labels-food-menus-wellness/index.html? Beef burger or fish sandwich? These menu labels encourage people to eat less red meat, study shows By Laura Paddison, CNN Published 11:00 AM EST, Tue December 27, 2022 The Impossible Whopper from Burger King includes a plant-based patty from Impossible Foods.Michael Thomas/Getty Images/FILECNN — A little more information on restaurant menus could encourage people to choose … Continue reading Beef burger or fish sandwich? Menu labels encourage people to eat less red meat
Prince Harry narrates his own book after excellent coaching
https://www.wsj.com/articles/prince-harry-spare-book-audio-11673380158? Prince Harry Commits to Narrating His Own Story. Even the Awkward Parts. Coached by a top celebrity-audiobook director, Prince Harry rasps, rages, does dramatic asides—and takes an actorly grip of his own narrative Prince Harry’s memoir, ’Spare,’ went on sale Tuesday amid lots of leaks and media appearances. The prince narrated his own audiobook.PHOTO: MIKE … Continue reading Prince Harry narrates his own book after excellent coaching
Alaska’s puppy bus a big hit
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/01/10/alaska-dog-bus-mo-mountain-mutts/? (click thru for photos) These dogs ride a bus like humans ‘and now the internet is in love’ ‘The puppy bus just took off,’ said Mo Thompson, who runs a dog walking business in Skagway, Alaska. By Sydney Page January 10, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EST Amaru, a 5-year-old rescue dog, waits patiently on his … Continue reading Alaska’s puppy bus a big hit
How to make the most of e-books and find free ones
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/23/technology/personaltech/guide-to-ebooks.html How to Make the Most of E-Books, and Find Free Ones Even if you still love printed books, the digital option lets you put an entire library in your bag, just in time for holiday travel and vacation. Apple Books and other e-book apps provide a place to read your books and organize your … Continue reading How to make the most of e-books and find free ones
How to talk to a widow (or widower)
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/27/opinion/widows-mental-health.html How to Talk to a Widow Credit...Dagou By Betty Rollin, Nov. 27, 2022 Ms. Rollin is a former NBC News correspondent and the author of several books, including the memoirs “First, You Cry” and “Last Wish.” People are kind; some are wonderful. For a time. Then they move on to the next widow. That’s how … Continue reading How to talk to a widow (or widower)
Inhaled/oral steroids used for asthma linked to brain decline
http://www.cnn.com/2022/08/30/health/oral-inhaled-steroids-brain-changes-wellness/index.html Common steroids used for asthma, allergies linked to brain decline, study finds By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Published 6:31 PM EDT, Tue August 30, 2022 Allergy-proof your day — Now that hay fever season has hit, your first instinct might be to pop an antihistamine. It's not a bad one: "If you have allergies, one of … Continue reading Inhaled/oral steroids used for asthma linked to brain decline
How to clean your iPhone speakers
https://apple.news/AWEhDeNjTQpCot-NVwN6ztQ How to clean your iPhone speakers De-gunk your junk. By Amy-Mae Turner for Mashable on July 17, 2022 The iPhone Mini speaker. Credit: Zlata Ivleva/Mashable > Tech > Mobile No matter how fastidious you think you are with your smartphone cleanliness routine, over time your iPhone's speakers will slowly get filled up with dust, dirt, and other disgusting debris. This can result in … Continue reading How to clean your iPhone speakers
EU taking steps to make beef, coffee and chocolate production less environmentally destructive
https://www.vox.com/down-to-earth/2023/1/10/23539061/european-union-deforestation-law Coming soon: Beef, coffee, and chocolate, without a side of environmental destruction A new law in Europe could help prevent our favorite foods from flattening forests. By Benji Jones@BenjiSJones Jan 10, 2023, 6:30am EST An aerial view of cattle in Para state, Brazil, on October 6, 2021. Cattle ranching is the largest driver of deforestation in … Continue reading EU taking steps to make beef, coffee and chocolate production less environmentally destructive
Mother Jones’ hero of 2022 — Dwight Garner who wrote a perfect review of Jared Kushner’s book
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2022/12/hero-of-2022-dwight-garner-whose-evisceration-of-jared-kushners-book-is-perfection/? The review itself is below Mother Jones paean to its perfection but can be found also at: http://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/17/books/review-breaking-history-jared-kushner.html? (Surprised the article below doesn't give a cite.) Hero of 2022: Dwight Garner Whose Evisceration of Jared Kushner’s Book Is Perfection Someone had to read Kushner’s book. We’re lucky it was Garner. by MARIANNE SZEGEDY-MASZAK Washington … Continue reading Mother Jones’ hero of 2022 — Dwight Garner who wrote a perfect review of Jared Kushner’s book
A rare snowy owl is captivating southern California
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-rare-snowy-owl-is-captivating-southern-california-180981382/? A Rare Snowy Owl Is Captivating Southern California How the Arctic bird ended up among palm trees remains a mystery Will Sullivan, published on January 3, 2023 The new local celebrity of Cypress, California, perches on a rooftop. David Crane / MediaNews Group / Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images Last week, a snowy … Continue reading A rare snowy owl is captivating southern California
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