http://www.techradar.com/news/new-amazon-kindle-update-will-change-the-way-you-read-ebooks-and-tiktoks-to-blame New Amazon Kindle update will change the way you read ebooks, and TikTok's to blame By Tom Bedford published September 23, 2022 Thanks, TikTok (Image credit: Amazon)Audio player loading… If you don't closely follow Amazon Kindle news – or spend too much time on BookTok, the reading-centric community on TikTok – you might not be aware of the … Continue reading TikTok gimmick encouraged people to read Kindle ebooks fast to get unwarranted refunds — no more
With homosexuality illegal in Qatar and punishable by torture or death, a plea from a gay soccer player for LGBTQ+ rights
https://www.them.us/story/soccer-josh-cavallo-qatar-world-cup? see also: https://www.them.us/story/zander-murray-scottish-pro-soccer-player-comes-out-as-gay Gay Soccer Player Josh Cavallo Pleads for LGBTQ+ Rights in Qatar Ahead of World Cup “The world is watching. Do you see us?” BY SAMANTHA RIEDEL, October 13, 2022 With only a few weeks remaining before the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Qatar, activists and players alike are once again … Continue reading With homosexuality illegal in Qatar and punishable by torture or death, a plea from a gay soccer player for LGBTQ+ rights
Mormons may have to rethink whether a green lawn is a “godly act” in a time of mega drought
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/sep/25/mormons-lawns-utah-old-testament-godly-act-megadrought From left: a house in Daybreak, Utah; the Provo Utah temple; a house in Holladay, Utah. Photograph: Lindsay D'Addato/The Guardian Our unequal earth For Mormons, a perfect lawn is a godly act. But the drought is catching up with them Heavily subsidized water ‘made the desert bloom’ but the tradition is now driving Utah … Continue reading Mormons may have to rethink whether a green lawn is a “godly act” in a time of mega drought
“Find My” has a new sound in iOS 16
9to5mac.com/2022/08/08/find-my-new-sound-alert-ios-16/ Find My has a new sound alert with iOS 16 beta 5, here’s how it sounds Filipe Espósito - Aug. 8th 2022 12:09 pm PT @filipeesposito Apple on Monday released iOS 16 beta 5 to developers. As we’re only a month away from the official release of iOS 16 to the public, today’s beta comes … Continue reading “Find My” has a new sound in iOS 16
At Joyce Theatre — ends 10/16/22
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/12/arts/dance/latasha-barnes-jazz-continuum.html? LaTasha Barnes: Let the Circle of Influence Be Unbroken In a joyous program at the Joyce Theater, Barnes and company show the relationships among Black social dance forms. It’s all connected, and it’s all jazz. LaTasha Barnes, center, with fellow dancers in “The Jazz Continuum” at the Joyce Theater.Credit...Andrea Mohin/The New York Times By Siobhan … Continue reading At Joyce Theatre — ends 10/16/22
Time to change your habit of raking up fall leaves
For those who can't bear to have leaves everywhere, chop them up with your lawn mower and use the smaller pieces in areas that need shelter from the winter. https://apple.news/AH8zPuvIBTCG2WTqsjsMO9g You probably don't need to rake your leaves this fall, experts say. Here's why. by Marina Pitofsky for USA Today Published 6:00am October 14, 2022, … Continue reading Time to change your habit of raking up fall leaves
Once green and water-rich, Europe looking more and more like California
https://apple.news/ANg6bJPW0RBiQQgM4ZK45nQ Europe was once green and water-rich. Now, it’s more and more like California BY JAWEED KALEEM, SCOTT JOHNSON SEPT. 4, 2022 4 AM PT MANE, France — Each spring and summer, Frederic Esniol plants millions of seeds for lettuce sold at big grocery chains, making his family farm a jewel of this historically bountiful region of France. … Continue reading Once green and water-rich, Europe looking more and more like California
Time to begin using iPhone’s Focus Mode
https://www.tomsguide.com/features/i-just-tried-focus-mode-on-ios-16-and-its-a-game-changer [click thru to see illustrations] I just tried Focus Mode on iOS 16 — and it’s a game changer By Jordan Palmer, September 6, 2022 With some tuning in iOS 16, Focus is really helpful Update: our Apple event rumors live blog is now live, so come check out the latest rumors and updates from the Far Out … Continue reading Time to begin using iPhone’s Focus Mode
If Fetterman’s stroke means he needs captions, who cares?
This struck a real chord with me. I've worn glasses since the age of 7 and now I need hearing aids (and like open captions as a result). Does that mean I was supposed to disappear from life? http://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/13/opinion/fetterman-disability.html OPINION GUEST ESSAY John Fetterman Is a Disabled American Who Needs Technology to Do His Job. … Continue reading If Fetterman’s stroke means he needs captions, who cares?
Lufthansa reverses itself; allows Apple’s AirTags for tracking checked bags
Because Lufthansa's singular ban on Apple AirTags in checked luggage received a lot of press, I wanted to post this to make equally public Lufthansa's decision to reverse itself. http://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/12/travel/lufthansa-apple-airtags-luggage.html Lufthansa Says Apple AirTags Are Once Again Allowed in Checked Bags The airline reversed itself Wednesday, saying it had consulted with German aviation authorities, who … Continue reading Lufthansa reverses itself; allows Apple’s AirTags for tracking checked bags
Upstream water relied upon to keep Lake Powell full is running out
https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/16/us/colorado-river-water-lake-powell-flaming-gorge-climate/index.html [click thru to see videos] The upstream water used to keep Lake Powell afloat is running out By Rachel Ramirez, CNN Updated 12:38 PM EDT, Mon September 19, 2022 Upstream reservoirs in the Colorado River Basin might not have enough water to keep Lake Powell above a critical threshold indefinitely, federal officials have warned in recent weeks, as the … Continue reading Upstream water relied upon to keep Lake Powell full is running out
Here’s why you need a flu shot
http://www.nytimes.com/article/flu-shot-vaccine.html Why You Need a Flu Shot And everything else you’ve been wondering about this annual vaccine. Credit...Getty Images By Knvul Sheikh, Oct. 10, 2022 Every year, as brisk fall winds sweep in, so does the annual flu season. The exact timing of the onslaught can vary, but cases of influenza typically start to ramp up … Continue reading Here’s why you need a flu shot
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