All seven books of the Harry Potter series are ably narrated by Stephen Fry (for the British market) and Jim Dale (in the U.S. despite the 140 or more characters. But some books are done by ensemble or full cast productions that do (or sometimes don't) succeed. https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/yes-audiobooks-are-books-but-too-many-voices-can-muddle-the-experience/2021/02/13/510148be-5cda-11eb-a976-bad6431e03e2_story.html Yes, audiobooks are books. But too many … Continue reading Full-cast narration for an audiobook has to be done well to be a plus
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Who do you prefer? Jim Dale or Stephen Fry as Harry Potter narrator?
STEPHEN FRY VS. JIM DALE: THE BATTLE OF THE HARRY POTTER AUDIOBOOKS NARRATORS Rachel Smalter Hall Dec 9, 2013 Tupac had Biggie. Laertes had Hamlet. The Yankees have the Red Sox. When it comes to Harry Potter audiobooks, the most epic rivalry is Stephen Fry vs. Jim Dale. Both have narrated all seven Harry Potter books, like Harry Potter and The … Continue reading Who do you prefer? Jim Dale or Stephen Fry as Harry Potter narrator?
Hidden iPhone setting that can eat up your storage
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/komando/2021/02/07/iphone-12-pro-comes-photo-feature-can-use-lot-space/4381271001/ The hidden iPhone setting that can eat up all your storage in a flash Kim KomandoSpecial to USA TODAY, February 7, 2021 Remember back when you had to lug around a digital single-lens reflex camera to take decent photos? Now our smartphones have cameras capable of taking gorgeous pro-quality shots. If you know just … Continue reading Hidden iPhone setting that can eat up your storage
What causes cold sores? More progress
We've been told for decades that cold sores are a result of a persistent herpes virus but researchers have now discovered the exact mechanism. 02-12-219:00 AM Researchers now know what causes embarrassing cold sore outbreaks Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have discovered what triggers cold sores and herpes outbreaks. By Arianne … Continue reading What causes cold sores? More progress
Cattlemen continue to fight for beef without regard to the cost for the environment
Refreshing column from a beef-eater who enjoys a good burger but also looks forward to a day when plant-based alternatives will make an impact on the substantial adverse effects of producing that beef. https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-02-12/column-beef-climate-change Column: Burgers are great. But make no mistake, they’re killing the planet A report from the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research … Continue reading Cattlemen continue to fight for beef without regard to the cost for the environment
Change Siri’s voice on your iPhone, Apple Watch, or Mac
https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/02/10/how-to-change-siris-voice-on-iphone-or-mac How to change Siri's voice on iPhone or Mac By William Gallagher | 02/11/21 Whether it's because you don't like Apple's default choice of Siri voice, or because you simply want a change, you can change Siri's language, accent, and gender. Here's how to do it. Siri's voice has been improved over the years, but she chiefly still … Continue reading Change Siri’s voice on your iPhone, Apple Watch, or Mac
Love “The Luminaries”? It’s coming to TV, written by the original author
Note: This will be streaming on Starz. I think they're hoping for lightning in a bottle as happened for Disney+ with "Hamilton" and HBO Max with the rather awful "Wonder Woman 1984." There's a deal available everyone right now for $5/month for six months. How do you adapt an 800-page novel for TV? 7 years, … Continue reading Love “The Luminaries”? It’s coming to TV, written by the original author
Cooking with natural gas is a disaster
The in-depth discussion referred to in this article is at: https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2021/02/how-the-fossil-fuel-industry-convinced-americans-to-love-gas-stoves/ It is a masterful work of investigation, explanation, and details that is worth your time. But here's a brief taste. https://www.theverge.com/22280080/natural-gas-stoves-air-pollution-climate-change-history Go read this article about how we got duped into cooking with gas Natural gas contributes to indoor air pollution and climate changeBy Justine … Continue reading Cooking with natural gas is a disaster
Apple Watch appears to diagnose COVID-19 a week earlier than other methods
Altho the article below refers to an article already confirming that the Apple Watch can allow early diagnoses of COVID-19, Fitbit is also looking into the issue. https://gizmodo.com/apple-watch-can-detect-covid-19-a-week-early-study-fin-1846247720 Apple Watch Can Detect Covid-19 a Week Early, Study Finds In the early days of the pandemic, dozens of researchers launched studies trying to see whether wearables … Continue reading Apple Watch appears to diagnose COVID-19 a week earlier than other methods
Joe Morgenstern at the WSJ is today’s Roger Ebert – always worth reading
I may not always agree with Joe Morgenstern, but he always has something interesting to say. By the way, there's no link to his review of "Minari" here but perhaps you need only his own summary: “It’s wonderful. See it. You’ll love it,” altho his review of splendid turns of phrase and reasons to see … Continue reading Joe Morgenstern at the WSJ is today’s Roger Ebert – always worth reading
A fictionalized history of India that won’t be on your other lists
This is not a book you're going to find in Kindle format or even in paperback, but I was pleased to have this review pop up on my feeder. It looks quite different from the normal offerings suggested to me abs I've ordered a used hardback. https://scroll.in/article/985475/the-last-queen-chitra-banerjee-divakarunis-novel-resurrects-the-history-of-jindan-kaur-of-punjab ‘The Last Queen’: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s novel resurrects … Continue reading A fictionalized history of India that won’t be on your other lists
Apple Watch users now exceed 100 million
As someone who has worn one from the beginning (I now switch off between a 4 and a 5, I think Apple Watches are not flawless but they do provide a collection of features I find invaluable. Making sure the Fitness circles close each day is addictive. My main physical activity, with the gyms unavailable … Continue reading Apple Watch users now exceed 100 million
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