U.S. households wanting to be more environmentally friendly -- or just to save on what will become increasingly expensive costs -- will find that cutting transportation. That means reviving mothballed public transportation, carpooling, denser population concentrations, either moving closer to work or working from home, and more. U.S. residents have taken for granted the large … Continue reading Biggest energy use by households in the U.S.? Transportation
Early test results on OTC hearing aids
These early test results arrived in an emailed newsletter from Wirecutter -- the New York Times website devoted to providing consumers information they can use on devices and services. An earlier article (www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/over-the-counter-hearing-aids/) about the arrival of OTC hearing aids is below the newsletter. YOUR GUIDELauren DraganHearing loss is a major problem that often goes … Continue reading Early test results on OTC hearing aids
Early warning of areas that will be flooded by climate change — overflowing septic tanks
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2022/04/12/backed-up-pipes-stinky-yards-climate-change-is-wrecking-septic-tanks/ Backed-up pipes, stinky yards: Climate change is wrecking septic tanks By Jim Morrison April 12, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. EDT Lewis Lawrence likes to refer to the coastal middle peninsula of Virginia as suffering from a “soggy socks” problem. Flooding is so persistent that people often can’t walk around without getting their feet wet. 10 steps … Continue reading Early warning of areas that will be flooded by climate change — overflowing septic tanks
1300 librarians struggling to back up Ukraine’s online records
Meet the 1,300 librarians racing to back up Ukraine’s digital archives Using open source tools and Slack, these volunteers have backed up everything from the country’s historical records and census data to children’s poems and basket weaving techniques. By Pranshu Verma April 8, 2022 at 3:00 a.m. EDT In early March, two weeks into Russia’s invasion … Continue reading 1300 librarians struggling to back up Ukraine’s online records
2008 Murakami essay linking running and his life as a novelist
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2008/06/09/the-running-novelist? The Running Novelist Learning how to go the distance. By Haruki Murakami, June 2, 2008 Along time has passed since I started running on an everyday basis. Specifically, it was the fall of 1982. I was thirty-three then. Not long before that, I was the owner of a small jazz club in Tokyo, near Sendagaya … Continue reading 2008 Murakami essay linking running and his life as a novelist
Apple TV+ quality approach paying off in revenue and watchers
Apple's approach to growing its streaming channel is paying off in a huge way. The first link is to a more detailed discussion of Apple TV+ growth. The third link is to a short list of a few shows you might enjoy. 9to5mac.com/2022/03/29/wsj-apple-tv-praised-by-quality-over-quantity-nearly-doubled-its-revenue-in-2021/ 9to5mac.com/2021/04/13/apple-tv-plus-highest-quality-streaming-service/9to5mac.com/2022/04/04/5-apple-tv-plus-shows-to-watch-with-banger-soundtracks-on-apple-music/ WSJ: Apple TV+ praised by quality over quantity, nearly doubled its … Continue reading Apple TV+ quality approach paying off in revenue and watchers
Regenerative therapy reverses hearing loss
As someone who wears hearing aids, appreciates the help, but finds the combination of hearing aids, glasses, and a mask frustrating, I just want this therapy available Now. Unfortunately it doesn't look imminent. http://www.optimistdaily.com/2022/04/new-regenerative-therapy-reverses-hearing-loss/ New regenerative therapy reverses hearing loss April 1, 2022 We don’t really appreciate how important hearing is until it starts diminishing. Those with … Continue reading Regenerative therapy reverses hearing loss
Food wrappers at major fast-food restaurants and groceries contain dangerous chemicals
https://apple.news/AyQcz4BqKSeqIpjnxaHDXEw Dangerous chemicals found in food wrappers at major fast-food restaurants and grocery chains, report says By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Updated 12:05 PM ET, Fri March 25, 2022 (CNN) Alarming levels of dangerous chemicals known as PFAS were discovered in food packaging at a number of well-known fast-food and fast-casual restaurants and grocery store chains, … Continue reading Food wrappers at major fast-food restaurants and groceries contain dangerous chemicals
How to use WhatsApp on your Apple Watch
http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/watch/how-to-use-whatsapp-on-your-apple-watch/ How to Use WhatsApp On Your Apple Watch BY NEHAL MALIK – April 9, 2022 WhatsApp may not be officially available for the Apple Watch, but you can still bring the popular messaging platform to your Apple wearable with WristChat (via 9to5Mac). WristChat is an Apple Watch app designed by indie developer Adam Foot that uses the WhatsApp Web API to bring WhatsApp access … Continue reading How to use WhatsApp on your Apple Watch
Biodegradable glitter made entirely from plants is just as bad as plastic
I originally posted the second article on November 21, 2021. Unfortunately, the "good news" was typical greenwashing as the product is every bit as bad as other plastics. Have kept the original article below. Here is the explanation of the problem:https://www.theguardian.com/money/2020/oct/15/eco-glitter-causes-same-damage-to-rivers-as-ordinary-product-study?CMP=share_btn_link For more information see the comments to the original article which I hope are … Continue reading Biodegradable glitter made entirely from plants is just as bad as plastic
Real magic mouse made by Logitech, not Apple
https://www.theverge.com/23005435/magic-mouse-apple-logitech-powerplay THE REAL MAGIC MOUSE IS MADE BY LOGITECH, NOT APPLE And [Logitech's mouse] hasn’t changed since 2017 By Sean Hollister@StarFire2258 Apr 2, 2022, 6:00am EDT We may never know why Apple doggedly insists on you charging its mouse upside down, like a beetle with its legs in the air, year after year after year. But I do know this: if you want … Continue reading Real magic mouse made by Logitech, not Apple
Even a little light can disrupt your sleep
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/04/01/1089997121/light-disrupts-sleep Sleeping with even a little bit of light isn't good for your health, study shows April 1, 2022 5:00 AM ET Turning off the lights and closing the curtains isn't exactly a catchy, new sleep hygiene hack, but this common sense advice is gaining even more scientific credibility. Many Americans sleep in a room … Continue reading Even a little light can disrupt your sleep
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