Altho not mentioned in either the news article or press release below, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has a substantial financial interest in United Parcel Service, one of the U.S.P.S.'s direct competitors. https://news.yahoo.com/judge-sets-limits-lawsuit-over-203035631.html Federal judge faults Postmaster General DeJoy in mail delays FILE - A U.S. Postal Service employee works outside a post office in Wheeling, … Continue reading Trump appointee DeJoy finally stopped by a federal judge in his efforts to dismantle the U.S. Postal Service
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Acoustics of NY Philharmonic’s home in David Geffen Hall much improved
https://www.npr.org/2022/10/07/1126599633/new-york-philharmonic-david-geffen-hall-classical-music-concerts-acoustics Stripped to the bones: Why a new NYC concert hall sounds so much better October 7, 2022, 5:01 AM ET JEFF LUNDEN for NPR The new David Geffen Hall in Lincoln Center opens this week, and while the travertine marble exterior of the hall remains the same, everything inside has changed, said Deborah Borda, … Continue reading Acoustics of NY Philharmonic’s home in David Geffen Hall much improved
iOS16 personalizes your iPhone
techcrunch.com/2022/09/12/ios-16-turns-your-iphone-into-a-more-personal-device/ iOS 16 turns your iPhone into a more personal device Romain Dillet@romaindillet / 1:05 PM EDT•September 12, 2022 Comment Image Credits: TechCrunch On paper, iOS 16 is the version that comes after iOS 15. But in reality, iOS 16 finishes the work that started with iOS 14. This year’s update to Apple’s mobile operating system is all about making … Continue reading iOS16 personalizes your iPhone
The best Kindle out there (and it’s currently on sale for only $5 more)
http://www.androidcentral.com/tablets/i-used-all-kindles-released-in-the-last-decade-you-should-buy-this-one I used all Kindles released in the last decade — you should buy this one By Harish Jonnalagadda for Android Central, published July 13, 2022 This is why you should get your hands on the Kindle Oasis right now. (Image credit: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Central) I read a lot of books — when I'm not … Continue reading The best Kindle out there (and it’s currently on sale for only $5 more)
U.S. heat showing up in produce at grocery stores
http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-heat-wave-hits-supermarkets-produce-sections-11662888601? U.S. Heat Wave Hits Supermarkets’ Produce Sections Heat is hurting quality and availability of lettuce, berries; retailers seek new suppliers, scale back offerings of lower-quality produce Supermarkets say they are giving less shelf space to products with weather-induced discolorations, bruises or burns.PHOTO: LIZ DUFOUR/THE ENQUIRER/USA TODAY NETWORK/REUTERS By Jaewon Kang and Jesse Newman Sept. 11, 2022 5:30 am … Continue reading U.S. heat showing up in produce at grocery stores
Using a “worry box” to get to sleep
https://www.yourtango.com/self/how-make-worry-box-stop-anxiety-before-bed Doing This One Thing Before Going To Sleep Can 'Trick' Your Brain Into Letting Go Of Anxiety By Deauna Nunes — Written on Aug 13, 2022 Photo: Anatoliy Karlyuk / Shutterstock Many people suffer from anxiety and find it difficult to fall asleep as a result. While there are medications you can take to reduce symptoms, TikTokers … Continue reading Using a “worry box” to get to sleep
Already too late to hold global temperature increase to 1.5C
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/sep/12/global-heating-fighting-degree-target-2030 Why we should forget about the 1.5C global heating target Bill McGuire The goal of 1.5C by 2030 is arbitrary and now unachievable – yet working to prevent every 0.1C rise can still give us hope Bill McGuire is professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards at UCL ‘The 33 million people displaced from … Continue reading Already too late to hold global temperature increase to 1.5C
Security beefed up on major pipelines after Nord Stream leak
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/sep/29/uk-energy-firms-assess-oil-rig-security-nord-stream-pipeline-leak UK energy firms to assess oil rig security after Nord Stream pipeline leak MI5, Royal Navy and RAF could be called upon to provide support for industry if situation escalates A soldier guards a helicopter in Rønne, Denmark, after the discovery of a fourth gas leak on the Nord Stream pipelines damaged earlier this … Continue reading Security beefed up on major pipelines after Nord Stream leak
Five foods to eat to lower cholesterol
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/09/a-cardiologist-shares-foods-she-eats-every-day-to-lower-cholesterol-and-keep-a-healthy-heart.html A cardiologist shares the 5 foods she eats to lower cholesterol—and keep her ‘heart healthy’ Published Fri, Sep 9 202210:06 AM EDT, Updated Fri, Sep 9 202211:24 AM EDT Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, Contributor CoffeeAndMilk | Getty As a cardiologist who has treated thousands of patients, one of the most common health concerns I come … Continue reading Five foods to eat to lower cholesterol
ConEd warns that winter bills going UP
https://apple.news/Aw0QUGoaYSk2f4uAEzEmwWA Photograph: Shutterstock Con Ed warns New Yorkers that heating bills will significantly increase this winter Expect a 20% to 30% increase on your bill. Woohoo! Written by Anna Rahmanan, TimeOut, Tuesday September 13 2022 Citing "market prices for electricity and natural gas" and the "global impact" of the war in Ukraine, Con Edison has announced that … Continue reading ConEd warns that winter bills going UP
Yes, climate change affected rate and amount of Ian’s rain and wind
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/sep/30/climate-crisis-hurricane-ian-extreme-rainfall Extreme rainfall from Hurricane Ian worsened by climate breakdown – study US researchers find human-induced global heating has increased intensity of downpours in powerful mega-storm Widespread flooding in Fort Myers, Florida on Thursday. Researchers found that the amount of rain dumped by the storm was 10% higher because of the climate crisis. Photograph: Marco Bello/Reuters … Continue reading Yes, climate change affected rate and amount of Ian’s rain and wind
Effortless way to improve your memory
https://apple.news/AuKks9Y8bQDWxqXdS98q3WA The Effortless Way to Dramatically Improve Your Memory, Backed by Science Want to remember more? Close your eyes and daydream for a minute or two. Say you need to remember something important. Information from a meeting where taking notes wasn't possible. A pitch you'll make to investors. A presentation you'll make to employees. So you … Continue reading Effortless way to improve your memory
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