The latest plastic envelopes from Amazon carry a logo suggesting they be returned to a nearby Amazon store. But how many people are going to be willing and able to do that? Amazon under fire for new packaging that cannot be recycled Use of plastic envelopes branded a ‘major step backwards’ in fight against pollution … Continue reading Amazon’s plastic replacement for cardboard boxes taking heat
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Amazon fires extremely dangerous for the planet — this is why
This sort of article is essential but makes it very difficult to be hopeful. https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-fires-may-help-dieback-emit-carbon-hurry-climate-change-2019-8? Fires in the Amazon could be part of a doomsday scenario that sees the rainforest spewing carbon into the atmosphere and speeding up climate change even more Sinéad Baker Aug. 22, 2019, 9:04 AM Imagery from European Union satellites shows … Continue reading Amazon fires extremely dangerous for the planet — this is why
Here’s the Apple Support nuts and bolts on the Apple Card, including adding it to your TouchID Mac
If you want or already have an Apple Card, a very helpful AppleSupport article (below) takes you from the application process to adding it to any Macs you have with Touch ID. KEEP SCROLLING. Note the most recent modification was August 20, 2019. Other versions may come soon. How to apply for Apple Card Learn how to apply … Continue reading Here’s the Apple Support nuts and bolts on the Apple Card, including adding it to your TouchID Mac
Two meals a day optimal for health?
I've not tried intermittent fasting but I don't find it difficult to believe that this approach would result in less food consumed. https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-intermittent-fasting-skipping-meals-may-promote-health-2019-8 A cancer researcher who studies intermittent fasting says 2 meals a day may be the ideal recipe for long-term health Hilary Brueck Aug. 22, 2019, 3:47 PM Dr. Miriam Merad at the … Continue reading Two meals a day optimal for health?
Are you spooked by the humans listening to Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant? Solutions here
Hi, Alexa. How Do I Stop You From Listening In On Me? Humans help train artificial intelligence, so someone may be listening to what you tell Siri, Google Assistant or Alexa. Here’s what to do if you have a problem with that. CreditCreditGlenn Harvey By Brian X. Chen Aug. 21, 2019 Many of us ask … Continue reading Are you spooked by the humans listening to Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant? Solutions here
This is what it’s like to swim thru the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/2019/08/great-pacific-garbage-patch-swim-science/ This is what it's like to swim through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch Long-distance swimmer Ben Lecomte is helping collect scientific samples in a vortex of ocean plastic. By Mary Anne Potts Roughly a thousand miles southwest of San Francisco, Ben Lecomte, a 52-year-old French long-distance swimmer, is exploring one of the ocean’s most … Continue reading This is what it’s like to swim thru the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Collected URLs on the new Apple card for those who like to read up
I'm not going to go thru all the pros and cons here. Here's my bottom line opinion -- if you already use Apple Pay, apply for the Apple Card in your Wallet. The 2% cash back justifies it (even compared to the Amazon Prime Card) and the financial management features are fun. Don't bother ordering … Continue reading Collected URLs on the new Apple card for those who like to read up
Titanium Apple Cards will require special storage — no leather, no denim and not next to other magnetic cards
If you applied for and received an Apple Card for your wallet, you may also have ordered the titanium card. If so, storing that will be a nuisance as it can't be put next to leather, denim, or other credit cards. As the author says, another Apple-based set of accessories to come. https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2019/8/21/20827303/apple-card-titanium-goldman-sachs-iphone-users-cleaning-warning-discoloration Apple warns … Continue reading Titanium Apple Cards will require special storage — no leather, no denim and not next to other magnetic cards
Books have infinite value when they are rare
Knowing that you can read whatever you want wherever you want in a variety of formats is something we take very much for granted. The wonders contained between covers have to be protected and preserved however, and this is a story about people who cared enough to risk their lives for them. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-a-group-of-syrian-residents-assembled-a-secret-library? How a … Continue reading Books have infinite value when they are rare
NY Times now has a Climate Fwd: newsletter
Some time back I suggested eating meat or lamb only once a month. For many in the US, that would be a major change (even if it IS easy to remember). Turns out even just eating less meat could make a big difference. What if We All Ate a Bit Less Meat? By Jillian Mock … Continue reading NY Times now has a Climate Fwd: newsletter
Marvels never cease in CO2 interactions
It appears that a portion of the water flow from melting glaciers is serving a heat sink -- not enough to offset all of the other things going on, but still... There's always something new to learn. https://www.wired.com/story/melting-glaciers-are-helping-capture-carbon/ Author: Matt SimonMatt Simon science 08.19.19 03:00 pm Melting Glaciers Are Helping Capture Carbon Kyra St. Pierre … Continue reading Marvels never cease in CO2 interactions
11 incredibly useful websites you may not use (yet)
https://gizmodo.com/11-incredibly-useful-websites-you-might-not-know-about-1837236431 11 Incredibly Useful Websites You Might Not Know About David Nield Thursday 9:30am Image: Parker Byrd (Unsplash)The internet is a big place, and there’s no shame in not having gotten around to exploring every last corner of it—but just in case you’ve missed out on some of the very best sites the web has … Continue reading 11 incredibly useful websites you may not use (yet)
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