http://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/25/world/middleeast/iran-women-hijab-hair.html Their Hair Long and Flowing or in Ponytails, Women in Iran Flaunt Their Locks Defiant resistance to Iran’s mandatory hijab law has exploded across the country after nationwide protests that erupted last year. A woman, sans head covering, at the Tajrish Bazaar in Tehran last month.Credit...Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times By Farnaz Fassihi, … Continue reading Women in Iran flaunting mandatory hair covering laws
Let’s not forget what the Pete Reed’s of the world are doing
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/23/pete-reed-tribute-former-marine-ukraine-mosul-iraq Pete Reed outside one of his clinics in Mosul, Iraq, in 2017. Photograph: Cengiz Yar My friend Pete Reed was killed as he saved lives in Ukraine. You should know the good he did A former US Marine, Pete took incredible risks to save lives, including acts of bravery during the battle of Mosul. … Continue reading Let’s not forget what the Pete Reed’s of the world are doing
Change these settings to make your Apple Watch work even better
http://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/change-these-settings-to-make-your-apple-watch-work-even-better/ Change These Settings to Make Your Apple Watch Work Even Better Tweaking a few settings can go a long way toward making your Apple Watch feel more personal and useful. Lisa Eadicicco Jason Cipriani Dec. 25, 2022 6:00 a.m. PT Lisa Eadicicco/CNET This story is part of 12 Days of Tips, helping you make the … Continue reading Change these settings to make your Apple Watch work even better
The war in Ukraine is the end of a dream of what should have been
http://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2023/02/war-ukraine-soviet-collapse/673197/? The War in Ukraine Is the End of a World A shroud is settling over the dreams many of us had at the end of the 20th century.By Tom Nichols A Soviet coat of arms on a high-rise building in Pripyat (DeSid / Getty) FEBRUARY 23, 2023, 5:27 PM ETSHARE The war in Ukraine is the … Continue reading The war in Ukraine is the end of a dream of what should have been
A filmed elegy to a life lived off the land
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/19/movies/the-last-autumn-review.html ‘The Last Autumn’ Review: The Majesty of Shepherds This observational documentary about an aging farming couple on the Icelandic coast unfolds like an elegy to a life lived off the land. “The Last Autumn,” from the director Yrsa Roca Fannberg, follows a couple on the Icelandic coast as they prepare for the annual autumnal … Continue reading A filmed elegy to a life lived off the land
Chatting online with an A(rtificial) I(ntelligence) — how close to reality?
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/10/science/character-ai-chatbot-intelligence.html A.I. Is Becoming More Conversational. But Will It Get More Honest? At a new website called Character.AI, you can chat with a reasonable facsimile of almost anyone, live or dead, real or (especially) imagined. By Cade Metz Jan. 10, 2023 On a recent afternoon Jonas Thiel, a socioeconomics major at a college in northern Germany, … Continue reading Chatting online with an A(rtificial) I(ntelligence) — how close to reality?
How to secure your Twitter account for free — do this now
If you haven't used an authenticator app before, allow a little time to complete the steps. It's not difficult and you'll learn a process that's easily used with Facebook, your email accounts, Amazon, and more. http://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/02/22/twitter-2fa/ How to secure your Twitter account for free Twitter announced it will charge users who want to use SMS … Continue reading How to secure your Twitter account for free — do this now
Where to watch the 2023 Oscar-nominated films
http://www.gq.com/story/where-to-stream-2023-oscar-nominated-movies? Where to Watch the 2023 Oscar-Nominated Films Start your binging before it's too late. BY NATHANIEL HOUSTON February 21, 2023 Awards season is finally drawing to a close, and the grand finale is right around the corner: the 95th Academy Awards. The broadcast is on March 12—which means there are only a couple of weeks … Continue reading Where to watch the 2023 Oscar-nominated films
Retirement strategy that should work but author says few will follow
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/20/how-to-use-rmd-withdrawal-strategies-to-help-stretch-savings.html This withdrawal strategy can help retirees stretch savings, but it’s ‘highly unlikely you’d stick to it,’ says CPA PUBLISHED WED, JUL 20 20227:30 AM EDT Sarah O’Brien@SARAHTGOBRIEN KEY POINTS It’s normal for retirees to fret over having enough money to last through their lifetime. One strategy involves using required minimum distributions, which start at … Continue reading Retirement strategy that should work but author says few will follow
25 Essential hacks for an easier life in NYC
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/things-to-do/new-york-hacks-to-make-your-life-easier? Photograph: Shutterstock/Allen G. 25 New York hacks to make your life easier These brilliant shortcuts, hush-hush deals and insider tips will help you navigate NYC smarter and faster. Written by Will Gleason & Shaye WeaverWednesday February 15 2023 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsApp From the best days to hit up museums in NYC to making reservations at the best restaurants in NYC or scoring last-minute Broadway … Continue reading 25 Essential hacks for an easier life in NYC
Bing’s AI not quite ready for prime-time
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/02/bing-ai-chatbot-falsehoods-fact-checking-microsoft/? Bing Is a Liar—and It’s Ready to Call the Cops You can’t trust Microsoft’s AI chatbot. JAMES WEST, FEBRUARY 18, 2023 “You’re in!” the email said. “Welcome to the new Bing!” Last Sunday, I joined a small wave of users granted early access to Microsoft’s new chatbot backed search engine, put forward as an “AI-powered copilot for … Continue reading Bing’s AI not quite ready for prime-time
One reader’s list of the ten best fiction novels he’s read
booksofbrilliance.com/2023/01/03/the-ten-best-fiction-books-of-all-time/amp/ The Ten Best Fiction Books of All Time Ahaqir, January 3, 2023 Some of the best books are fiction novels and it is a crowded field. Each year, new amazing fiction books are released and make it harder to pick just a few. That made us want to create a list for the ten … Continue reading One reader’s list of the ten best fiction novels he’s read
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