https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/05/27/apple-now-tells-users-to-unpair-apple-watch-series-3-before-updating? Apple now tells users to unpair Apple Watch Series 3 before updating By Mike Peterson | May 27, 2021 Apple is now prompting Apple Watch Series 3 users to unpair and restore their device before installing a watchOS update. Apple Watch Series 3 owners have run into problems installing updates for some time. The issues mostly involve a lack … Continue reading Apple Watch Series 3 must unpair before updating WatchOS
Beaches near NYC, no car needed
https://www.thrillist.com/lifestyle/new-york/nyc-beaches-without-a-car 15 Beaches You Can Get to From NYC Without a Car From Coney Island to lesser-known gems on Long Island. By Alisha Prakash, and Liz Provencher Updated on 5/28/2021 at 12:47 PMJersey Shore | SKY CINEMA/SHUTTERSTOCK It’s finally time to hit the beach, and after a year of social distancing and staying inside, we’re more than ready. The … Continue reading Beaches near NYC, no car needed
Cicadas are emerging, but not in Sussex County, Delaware
If you're into insect photography, there are some great shots in the article. https://www.capegazette.com/article/no-brood-x-chorus-southern-delaware/220360 No Brood X chorus in southern Delaware Not far away, billions of noisy cicadas are emerging from 17-year underground hibernation Brood X cicadas are emerging in large numbers in several states, including parts of northern Delaware. These cicadas are clinging to … Continue reading Cicadas are emerging, but not in Sussex County, Delaware
For those who’d like a Short article about bitcoin (from Bloomberg)
Bitcoin’s Wild Roller Coaster Ride Continues May 28, 2021, 8:13 am EDT Bloomberg Bitcoin is becoming a battleground stock, just like Tesla. Wall Street target prices for the electric vehicle maker range from about $100 to $1,200 a share. That means more volatility for traders. Bitcoin, of course, isn’t an actual stock. There is no Bitcoin … Continue reading For those who’d like a Short article about bitcoin (from Bloomberg)
Eating less beef only good if not replaced by more chicken[?]
I've made a conscious effort to reduce my beef or lamb consumption to about once a month -- for environmental reasons. I've replaced those two mostly with fish, but have also increased my chicken consumption. This writer is suggesting there's a moral component to what you choose to eat as well as the environmental impact. … Continue reading Eating less beef only good if not replaced by more chicken[?]
Warrantless electronic searches still happening at U.S. borders
Altho this is not a new situation and I'm shocked the writer was shocked, the likelihood of Supreme Court review of these searches is new. https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/25/opinions/warrantless-electronic-searches-at-the-us-border-zorri/index.html I was shocked by what border officials did when I returned from vacation Opinion by Diane Maye Zorri Updated 2:36 PM ET, Tue May 25, 2021 The ACLU and … Continue reading Warrantless electronic searches still happening at U.S. borders
3 reasons why recycling is failing
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffmcmahon/2021/05/22/three-reasons-recycling-is-failing/?sh=35461de17e09 May 22, 2021,12:00am EDT|1,109 views Three Reasons Recycling Is Failing Jeff McMahonSenior ContributorSustainabilityFrom Chicago, I write about climate change, green technology, energy. A villager sifting through plastic waste in the village of Bangun, Java. Indonesia has become a ... [+] AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES Part 1 of 2 Many people think of recycling as their primary … Continue reading 3 reasons why recycling is failing
Kindness a contagion?
I read this article at the same time (even tho it's from 2018) as yesterday's post about the single woman, living alone, who found unexpected kindness while fighting ovarian cancer. I've always thought of courtesy and kindness as one of the most selfish things you can do (that argument has been used many a time … Continue reading Kindness a contagion?
Small-business owners scoring dream spots in Manhattan
Some businesses thrive and some fail. Altho the focus during the pandemic has been on the economic disasters that have hit so many businesses, the newly vacant space has prevented an irresistable opportunity for those with the dreams and resources. After all, NYC is still the place where many would love to thrive. https://www.npr.org/2021/05/25/999064347/small-business-owners-are-scoring-dream-spots-in-the-most-cutthroat-market-manha? Small-Business … Continue reading Small-business owners scoring dream spots in Manhattan
Big oil’s bad, bad day
Tremendously good news from court rulings and shareholder votes that may finally Force the fossil-fuel industry to make systemic changes. From an email sent by Bill McKibben for The New Yorker dated May 26, 2021: In what may be the most cataclysmic day so far for the traditional fossil-fuel industry, a remarkable set of shareholder … Continue reading Big oil’s bad, bad day
Kindness has not died
The vignette where a friend came to sit with her during chemo but had to call up to get her last name before being allowed in is so very typical of modern life. Kindness to strangers -- we all rely on it. https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/single-coping-with-cancer/2021/05/21/3e703822-a839-11eb-8c1a-56f0cb4ff3b5_story.html Perspective I had ovarian cancer, was single and living by myself. But … Continue reading Kindness has not died
All of Apple OS need to be updated now for security, but there are plums as well
https://macdailynews.com/2021/05/25/whats-new-in-ios-14-6-for-iphone-and-ipod-touch/ What’s new in iOS 14.6 for iPhone and iPod touch Tuesday, May 25, 2021 8:54 amNo Comments Software Update Apple has released iOS 14.6 which includes support for Apple Card Family and Podcasts subscriptions. This release also includes bug fixes for your iPhone. Apple Card Family • Apple Card can be shared with up to … Continue reading All of Apple OS need to be updated now for security, but there are plums as well
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