Science and emotions of Lincoln Center’s new sound in David Geffen Hall

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/10/17/the-science-and-emotions-of-lincoln-centers-new-sound? October 17, 2022 Issue The Science and Emotions of Lincoln Center’s New Sound In renovating Geffen Hall, the acoustics came first. By Rivka Galchen October 10, 2022 Geffen Hall’s ambience was under a “curse.” How should it be changed? Illustration by Richard McGuire; Animation by Nicolo Bianchino “Ihave a very specific answer to your question,” Jamie … Continue reading Science and emotions of Lincoln Center’s new sound in David Geffen Hall →

Unannounced casualties of the Ukraine invasion by Russia — something you can do NOW

GreaterGood is a charity that's doing as much it can to feed the pets left behind. It's an impossible task but I can recommend them as remarkably efficient at the jobs they take on. Here's the link: https://greatergood.org/savepetsofukraine https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/11/24/ukraine-war-casualties-abandoned-pets/ Opinion  I’ve seen the unannounced casualties of the Ukraine war By Yehor Firsov November 24, 2022 at 7:30 … Continue reading Unannounced casualties of the Ukraine invasion by Russia — something you can do NOW →

3 things to bring to Thanksgiving dinner

http://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/what-to-bring-to-thanksgiving-dinner/ Illustration: Dana Davis Want to Be the Best Guest at Thanksgiving Dinner? Bring These 3 Things. PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 17, 2022 by Rose Maura Lorre Back when I was a perennial guest at other people’s Thanksgiving dinners, wine and flowers were my go-to gifts for the host. Who doesn’t love flowers, I reasoned, and when has an … Continue reading 3 things to bring to Thanksgiving dinner →

Here’s a topic for Thanksgiving conversations that’s not partisan

http://www.wsj.com/articles/theres-a-new-menace-stalking-suburbia-meet-the-mcbasement-11665497875?mod=trending_now_news_2 There’s a New Menace Stalking Suburbia. Meet the McBasement. Limits on above-ground mansion sizes lead to mammoth grottos with tennis courts and whiskey-tasting rooms. Beverly Hills pushes back: `Violence against the land’ A 12-person hot tub and steam room occupy a large space in the basement of a nearly 12,000-square-foot home in Aspen. KELSEY BRUNNER … Continue reading Here’s a topic for Thanksgiving conversations that’s not partisan →

Why do this World Cup’s games have so much extra time?

https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-are-world-cup-games-so-long-stoppage-time-11669169393 Why Are World Cup Games Taking So Long? Matches at Qatar 2022 are seeing unprecedented levels of stoppage time. Before Tuesday, all of them had lasted more than 100 minutes. A screen displays the amount of injury time to be added during the England/Iran match. CARL RECINE/REUTERS By Jonathan Clegg and Joshua Robinson Nov. 23, 2022 at 6:00 … Continue reading Why do this World Cup’s games have so much extra time? →

The takeover of soccer (football)

http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2022/11/soccer-football-corruption-oligarchs-cover-story-qatar-power-ball/? Lisa Sheehan THE BIG FEATURE How the Story of Soccer Became the Story of Everything Oligarchs, private-equity moguls, and petro states took over the sport—and the world. TIM MURPHY, NOVEMBER+DECEMBER 2022 ISSUE One afternoon last October, thousands of fans began gathering outside St. James’ Park, the 130-year-old home of the English soccer club Newcastle … Continue reading The takeover of soccer (football) →

Another rave for Lincoln Center’s newly renovated David Geffen Hall

observer.com/2022/09/david-geffen-hall-furthers-lincoln-centers-uniquely-stunning-architectural-history/ David Geffen Hall Furthers Lincoln Center’s Uniquely Stunning Architectural History Soon to be opened to the public on October 8, Lincoln Center's new David Geffen Hall further cements its architectural reputation. By Annie Levin for The Observer • 09/29/22 12:26pm Dutch conductor Jaap van Zweden conducts the New York Philharmonic orchestra during a rehearsal at David Geffen … Continue reading Another rave for Lincoln Center’s newly renovated David Geffen Hall →

1 in 20 infected with COVID have not recovered within six months

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2022/10/12/long-covid-study-scotland/ ‘We are in trouble’: Study raises alarm about impacts of long covid By Frances Stead Sellers, October 12, 2022 at 5:00 a.m. EDT A new long-covid study based on the experiences of nearly 100,000 participants provides powerful evidence that many people do not fully recover months after being infected with the coronavirus. The Scottish study found that … Continue reading 1 in 20 infected with COVID have not recovered within six months →

OpEd on the Colorado shooting — rooted in hate, not mental illness

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/11/21/colorado-springs-club-q-lgbtq-homophobia-hate/ Opinion  The Colorado massacre cannot be blamed on mental illness. It’s rooted in hate. By Brian Broome, Contributing columnist Updated November 21, 2022 at 1:51 p.m. EST|Published November 21, 2022 at 1:26 p.m. EST After the shooting at the LGBTQ Club Q in Colorado Springs, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), gun rights advocate and representative for her state’s 3rd … Continue reading OpEd on the Colorado shooting — rooted in hate, not mental illness →

Save this! Offside rules in football, explained (including exceptions)

This includes graphics where dots move to show the operation of the offside rule, including its exceptions. This is extraordinarily helpful for soccer fans who care. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/11/21/sports/world-cup/offside-soccer.html

Think twice before giving up your traditional Medicare for Medicare Advantage

http://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/05/health/medicare-seniors-health.html? Medicare Advantage or Just Medicare? It’s annual enrollment season once again. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of the two approaches to health insurance. The proportion of eligible Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans will exceed 50 percent next year, experts estimate.Credit...Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call, via Getty Images By Paula Span Nov. … Continue reading Think twice before giving up your traditional Medicare for Medicare Advantage →

Today’s match between USA and Wales, November 21, 2002

https://www.wsj.com/articles/usa-wales-world-cup-gareth-bale-timothy-weah-11669065170 The U.S. Draws Its World Cup Opener After a Late Wales Penalty Kick The Americans’ physical style came back to cost them after a late penalty call allowed Welsh star Gareth Bale to tie the game. Timothy Weah celebrates after scoring a goal in the first half.PHOTO: JOHN SIBLEY/REUTERS By Andrew Beaton Updated Nov. 21, 2022 … Continue reading Today’s match between USA and Wales, November 21, 2002 →