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Must-see (or hear) classical events in NYC

Many of these are broadcast by WQXR. An excellent list to check out. WQXR BlogPublished byWQXR Blog Must-See Classical Concerts This October On Oct. 30, the composer / vocalist / dancer Jen Shyu unveils a newsolo work titled Zero Grasses at National Sawdust, which speculates what the world might look like without grass, flowers or … Continue reading Must-see (or hear) classical events in NYC →

Living alone shortens your life — add a dog, cat, fish (, person)

It's not healthy to live alone. I know my cats keep me sane. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/you-could-live-24-longer-thanks-to-your-dog-2019-10-08 It's not as much fun, but here's the argument for living with another human: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-10/marriage-leads-to-a-longer-life-at-least-until-your-spouse-dies You could live 24% longer, thanks to your dog Published: Oct 8, 2019 12:52 p.m. ET New research finds that dog ownership helps those who live … Continue reading Living alone shortens your life — add a dog, cat, fish (, person) →

32-bit programs biting the dust with MacOS Catalina — BEWARE!

You've undoubtedly been getting messages from software you use warning that installation of the next MacOS (Catalina) is likely to make the software doesn't work any longer. Some of that legacy software can be updated or replaced. You'll simply lose other software. So think about whether you want that before and how much preparation is … Continue reading 32-bit programs biting the dust with MacOS Catalina — BEWARE! →

Different forms of exercise form the bodies

Anybody who has looked at the photos of the muscles of Megan Rapinoe and her partner Sue Bird (https://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=23816827&lang=en) has already seen prime examples of athletes in top physical condition, but for different sports. One is a world-class soccer/football player while the other is a world-class basketball player. Amazing photos. So this article is not … Continue reading Different forms of exercise form the bodies →

Want a trained dog and serve your country too?

Military dogs have served our country and protected our military, but eventually they earn a retirement. Long ago, they used to simply euthanize these animals. Now they offer them to welcoming homes. Perhaps yours? https://americanmilitarynews.com/2019/10/you-can-adopt-a-retired-us-air-force-military-working-dog/ You can adopt a retired US Air Force military working dog German Shepherd. (Adam Kontor/Pexels/Released) October 06, 2019 Gary Dinges … Continue reading Want a trained dog and serve your country too? →

Portrait of a moment in time for books that I’m reading

There's always such a wealth of books to read in addition to the more topical internet, magazines, and newspapers. Here's a snapshot of what I'm currently either reading or waiting for from the library. I'm in three book clubs so always at least try the month's choices. The books up for discussion next are "Exhalation: … Continue reading Portrait of a moment in time for books that I’m reading →

How to sleep thru the night

You never know the hint that will make a difference. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-stop-waking-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night/ How to stop waking up in the middle of the night Why you can't get a restful night, and what to do about it. Caroline Roberts Sleepless nights can ruin your day, especially if they happen often. PhotoAlto/Frederic Cirou If you've ever woken up … Continue reading How to sleep thru the night →

Maybe people are changing their habits, gradually

This is the sort of change we're all going to have to make if we're to stop using plastic. Yay U.K.https://www.greenandgrowing.org/milkmen-return-to-london-as-more-customers-demand-recyclable-glass-bottles-instead-of-plastic/ Milkmen Return To London As More Customers Demand Recyclable Glass Bottles For many who grew up before prior 1980s, it was a familiar sight and sound: The delivery of milk each morning in glass … Continue reading Maybe people are changing their habits, gradually →

If you use Windows, two reminders for 7 and 10

Unfortunately, I am forced to use Windows in a PC partition on my Mac because I need it to run Quicken which still far excels over any Mac financial software. That means I keep in touch (as little as possible) with Windows news. Since I see no reason to change versions of Windows until forced, … Continue reading If you use Windows, two reminders for 7 and 10 →

Developing countries not replacing their populations with babies

The US rate of births is down to its lowest level in three decades but that pales next to Japan. The many reasons why the birth rate is down are handled ably below altho I think two key causes in the United States not mentioned here matter: the expense of raising and educating a child … Continue reading Developing countries not replacing their populations with babies →

Ghost forests being created by invasion of salty ocean water

We're all aware that loss of coastline means loss of plant life that relies on fresh water. What this article points out is that the mixing of salt and fresh water in tidal areas can make the water so brackish, both at the surface and in the water table, that fresh-water-dependent plants and trees simply … Continue reading Ghost forests being created by invasion of salty ocean water →