Google may delete your old accounts. Here’s how to stop it

http://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stop-google-delete-account-inactive/? Google May Delete Your Old Accounts. Here’s How to Stop It Your inactive profiles, like Gmail or Docs, could turn into digital dust later this year. A few clicks can save them. by Reece Rogers, May 18, 2023 1:41 PM ON MAY 16, Google announced new plans to delete accounts that have been inactive for … Continue reading Google may delete your old accounts. Here’s how to stop it →

Earth-grown diamonds facing a huge challenge from lab-grown, perhaps more ethical, diamonds

http://www.wsj.com/articles/this-wedding-season-diamonds-face-a-challenge-171c9e7 This Wedding Season, Diamonds Face a Challenge Man-made stones are falling in price and appealing to more shoppers who also see them as a socially conscious purchase Is it man-made? A round brilliant 0.82 carat diamond, seen through a jeweler’s loupe. (And, yes, it was grown in Skydiamond’s lab.) By Suzanne KapnerFollow | Photographs by Max Miechowski … Continue reading Earth-grown diamonds facing a huge challenge from lab-grown, perhaps more ethical, diamonds →

Survey shows sharp divisions in U.S. about which values are core

https://www.wsj.com/articles/americans-pull-back-from-values-that-once-defined-u-s-wsj-norc-poll-finds-df8534cd America Pulls Back From Values That Once Defined It, WSJ-NORC Poll Finds Patriotism, religion and hard work hold less importance Patriotism, religious faith, having children and other priorities that helped define the national character for generations are receding in importance to Americans, a new Wall Street Journal-NORC poll finds. WSJ/NORC POLL MARCH 2023 Read … Continue reading Survey shows sharp divisions in U.S. about which values are core →

16 best drugstore mineral sunscreens

http://www.abeautyedit.com/the-best-drugstore-mineral-sunscreens/ 16 Best Drugstore Mineral Sunscreens Last updated: May 8, 2023 It’s great to see so many drugstore mineral sunscreens available and to see all the new releases since I wrote my first ever post on this blog about mineral sunscreens. (Boy, has this blog come a long way… but that’s another post entirely!) I am … Continue reading 16 best drugstore mineral sunscreens →

‘Prima Facie’ review: Jodie Comer’s barrister on Broadway

http://www.wsj.com/articles/prima-facie-review-jodie-comers-barrister-on-broadway-28c81e25 ‘Prima Facie’ Review: Jodie Comer’s Barrister on Broadway The solo play by Suzie Miller, which arrives in New York after an award-winning London run, stars the ‘Killing Eve’ actress as a defense lawyer who rethinks her belief in the legal system after being sexually assaulted. By Charles Isherwood April 23, 2023 10:00 pm ET Jodie … Continue reading ‘Prima Facie’ review: Jodie Comer’s barrister on Broadway →

Siri capabilities worth learning, including iOS 16 and later voice command to reboot

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/7-siri-voice-commands-you-probably-didnt-know-about-on-your-iphone/ 7 Things You Didn't Know Siri Could Do on Your iPhone Siri can do a lot more than just send text messages and tell you the weather forecast. Nelson Aguilar, published Jan. 29, 2023 9:26 a.m. PT Here are some Siri commands you might not know about. Jason Cipriani/CNET Siri, your iPhone's virtual voice … Continue reading Siri capabilities worth learning, including iOS 16 and later voice command to reboot →

The poignant sound of an ice cap the size of Connecticut melting

http://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/16/arts/music/melting-ice-music.html? The Poignant Music of Melting Ice: Have a Listen Scientists and musicians are recording the sounds of unfreezing water to document and predict the effects of climate change. Can their work help slow it, too? Credit... by By Grayson Haver Currin Published March 16, 2023, Updated March 17, 2023 As soon as Martin Sharp opened the file, he knew … Continue reading The poignant sound of an ice cap the size of Connecticut melting →

If you do nothing else, WALK

http://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/17/well/move/walking-exercise.html A Little Motivation to Take a Walk It’s one of the best forms of preventive medicine, experts say. CreditCredit...By Pablo Delcan And Danielle Del Plato; Source Photo: Kaspars/adobe Stock By Jancee Dunn March 17, 2023 You’re reading the Well newsletter, for Times subscribers only.  Essential news and guidance to live your healthiest life. I, like so … Continue reading If you do nothing else, WALK →

One iPhone setting to turn off to protect your privacy

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/one-iphone-tracking-setting-privacy-163150758.html The One iPhone ‘Tracking’ Setting Privacy Experts Say You Should Turn Off Immediately by Lisa Cupido November 4, 2022 iphone-lightning-port-macro Your phone can track your whereabouts. It can provide helpful tips on the best route to take to get to work (without you even asking it). And the simple truth of the matter is: … Continue reading One iPhone setting to turn off to protect your privacy →

Pair of eateries on Upper West Side added to Michelin NYC Guide

Pair Of UWS Eateries Added To Michelin Restaurant New York Guide A French and Indian restaurant on the UWS were just announced among the newest additions to the New York Michelin Guide in May. Gus Saltonstall,Patch Staff Posted Thu, May 18, 2023 at 10:35 am ETReply An image of a luxury table setting. (Getty Images/Boris_Kuznets) UPPER WEST … Continue reading Pair of eateries on Upper West Side added to Michelin NYC Guide →

Let’s hope “A Wild and True Relation” by Kim Sherwood is available soon in the U.S.

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/mar/17/a-wild-true-relation-by-kim-sherwood-review-smugglers-and-lovers A Wild & True Relation by Kim Sherwood review – smugglers and lovers A brooding hero, a kidnapped heroine and lusty couplings in a swashbuckling yarn that plays knowingly with the romantic genre by Suzi Feay, published Fri 17 Mar 2023 05.00 EDT Anovel born of extensive historical research presents a temptation to its … Continue reading Let’s hope “A Wild and True Relation” by Kim Sherwood is available soon in the U.S. →

Magic phrases to make small talk easier

http://www.inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/12-magic-phrases-that-will-make-people-like-you-more-and-end-awkward-small-talk-for-good.html 12 Magic Phrases to Make People Like You More (and End Awkward Small Talk for Good) There's a hard way to do this and an easy way. I prefer the easy way. BY BILL MURPHY JR., http://WWW.BILLMURPHYJR.COM@BILLMURPHYJR Photo: Getty Images Small talk. It's a challenge. It's even harder now, after so many people have scaled back … Continue reading Magic phrases to make small talk easier →