https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2020/04/28/apple-iphone-ios-13-problem-crash-security-stability-macos-ipad-iphone-users/ Apr 28, 2020,07:41pm EDT Apple Confirms Serious Problem Affecting Mac, iPad, iPhone Users Gordon KellySenior ContributorConsumer TechI write about technology's biggest companies Apple continues to win well-deserved plaudits after releasing the best value smartphone of 2020 (despite some small doubts). But for millions of existing iPhone owners, things have been bad. And now they’re … Continue reading Turn off mail and message notifications on your Apple devices until update beyond 13.4.1 within week
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Do you not want to die on a ventilator?
As someone who's had past experience with struggling for every breath, I read with dismay the stories of the survivors of being on a ventilator who may never be the same. Right now my predispositions can be be controlled by medicine. What if that wasn't possible? Do You Want to Die in an I.C.U.? Pandemic … Continue reading Do you not want to die on a ventilator?
Run out of mystery series to read?
The Best Mystery Series to Read While Stuck at Home From Louise Penny’s Armand Gamache novels to Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch books, WSJ readers share their favorites. PHOTO: ALAMY April 24, 2020 2:05 pm ET A great mystery series usually needs a great protagonist. But it also needs to take the reader to a particular place—and … Continue reading Run out of mystery series to read?
Can NYC afford to lose small restaurants like these? I say no
My Restaurant Was My Life for 20 Years. Does the World Need It Anymore? Forced to shutter Prune, I’ve been revisiting my original dreams for it — and wondering if there will still be a place for it in the New York of the future. Credit...Philip Montgomery for The New York Times By Gabrielle Hamilton … Continue reading Can NYC afford to lose small restaurants like these? I say no
Make sure you try everything, anything, before going on a ventilator
There are many reasons why your body might respond poorly enough to the coronavirus to need the help of a ventilator but they keep coming up with alternative strategies to avoid using a ventilator. This article shows why. https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/04/22/coronavirus-ventilators-survival/ In New York’s largest hospital system, 88 percent of coronavirus patients on ventilators didn’t make it … Continue reading Make sure you try everything, anything, before going on a ventilator
How risky is COVID-19 if you have high blood pressure (even if controlled)
Those with high blood pressure are at a greater risk for Covid-19. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself By Ryan Prior, CNN Updated 7:17 AM ET, Fri April 17, 2020 (CNN)As the novel coronavirus sweeps the globe, people with high blood pressure are among those who are at heightened risk for more severe … Continue reading How risky is COVID-19 if you have high blood pressure (even if controlled)
$350 million being returned to small business loan pool — (YAY!)
Selected paragraphs from this article. Big universities, others to return $350M of PPP loans: coronavirus briefing Apr. 23, 2020 6:53 PM ET|By: Liz Kiesche, SA News Editor Harvard University, Stanford University and Princeton University are sending back loans they obtained through the Payroll Protection Program meant for small businesses, President Trump said at the White … Continue reading $350 million being returned to small business loan pool — (YAY!)
Everybody’s counting on those who’ve had coronavirus having immunity — not so fast there
I've been waiting for the test enthusiasts to pay more attention to the fallacy negating the usefulness of antibody testing. The assumption has been that you get COVID-19 ONCE, and then you're done. Turns out that's not true. That means that survivors will not be able to live a care-free life after free of symptoms. … Continue reading Everybody’s counting on those who’ve had coronavirus having immunity — not so fast there
Dog breeder hired for White House coronavirus task force
It shouldn't be a partisan question about whether or not President Trump should hire the most capable and experienced people to participate in planning how the coronavirus should be fought and how this nation is to emerge better than it was before. It would be nice however if there was more than our trusted friend, … Continue reading Dog breeder hired for White House coronavirus task force
Turns out you don’t need to wipe down or disinfect your incoming groceries
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/23/health/groceries-takeout-coronavirus-wellness-scn-trnd/index.html No need to wipe down groceries or takeout, experts say, but do wash your hands By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN)Has wiping down your groceries and take-out food become part of your coronavirus survival kit?FDA FOOD (Ctr for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition)✔@FDAfood FDA has heard your concerns about shopping for #food safely. We want … Continue reading Turns out you don’t need to wipe down or disinfect your incoming groceries
How long will it take for NYC to get back to its version of normal?
This article breaks my heart. Credit...Juan Arredondo for The New York Times ‘I Don’t Think the New York That We Left Will Be Back for Some Years’ The features that made the city’s economy distinctive — Broadway, restaurants and museums — were hard hit and will take the longest to come back. By J. David Goodman … Continue reading How long will it take for NYC to get back to its version of normal?
How much risk do cats have of getting the virus or giving it?
This is one of two very similar articles that I'm posting because the issue has been raised by so many people I know. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals//2020/04/how-to-protect-your-pets-coronavirus/? An expert tells us how at-risk our cats are of getting sick Posted: Thursday April 23 2020, 6:12pm Lions and tigers and COVID, oh my! This month, five tigers and three African lions … Continue reading How much risk do cats have of getting the virus or giving it?
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