Seven Movies to Watch This Summer The Atlantic, May 21, 2021 ((WARNER BROS.)) After more than a year of pandemic-induced delays, Hollywood plans to drop both big-budget franchise flicks and indie stunners this summer. I haven’t seen everything listed below, but I’ve followed the buzz closely as a writer covering movies, so I have some … Continue reading Movies to watch this summer
Four bird species rule the air
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/50-billion-total-wild-birds-inhabit-planet-study-estimates-180977753/? An Estimated 50 Billion Birds Populate Earth, but Four Species Reign Supreme House sparrows, European starlings, barn swallows and ring-billed gulls all occupy the billion-bird club with gargantuan population numbers Researchers found that the House Sparrow Passer domesticus had the biggest population out of the total bird species surveys at 1.6 billion individuals. (Corey T. Callaghan) By Elizabeth … Continue reading Four bird species rule the air
Summer fun: roller skating on the JFK tarmac?
https://www.thrillist.com/lifestyle/new-york/roll-a-rama-at-the-runway-rink-twa-hotel-jfk You Can Now Roller Skate on the Tarmac at JFK Lace up your skates! By Liz Provencher Published on 5/18/2021 at 4:30 PMPHOTO COURTESY OF TWA HOTEL If retro roller rinks are your jam, this one’s for you. The TWA Hotel at JFK International Airport just opened a brand new ‘60s-inspired roller skating rink over the weekend. … Continue reading Summer fun: roller skating on the JFK tarmac?
If you want to add a rugged exterior to your AirTag, Nomad has your product
https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/05/11/nomad-releases-waterproof-airtag-rugged-keychain? Nomad releases waterproof AirTag Rugged Keychain By Andrew O'Hara | May 11, 2021 5 CommentsFacebook Twitter Reddit The AirTag Rugged Keychain from Nomad is a waterproof enclosure that can be engraved and used for pets. Rugged Keychain is available in both black and white colorways and comes with two enclosure options. You'll have the choice between an IP67 water resistance rating … Continue reading If you want to add a rugged exterior to your AirTag, Nomad has your product
43% of global cities have no plan to adapt to impacts of global heating
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/may/12/one-in-four-cities-cannot-afford-climate-crisis-protection-measures-study? One in four cities cannot afford climate crisis protection measures – study Survey of 800 cities around world finds almost 43% do not even have plan to adapt to impacts of global heating Los Angeles is one of the cities thought to be adapting well to the climate crisis. But hundreds of other cities … Continue reading 43% of global cities have no plan to adapt to impacts of global heating
Disable the iMessage bubble that appears to others when you’re typing
Disable the iMessage Typing Bubble Indicator So Others Don't Know You're Currently Active in the Chat BY JUSTIN MEYERS 05/14/2021 3:23 PM Apple's iMessage is one of the main reasons to use an iPhone, and there's a lot you can do in chats without being overly complicated. But there's one issue that continues to drive people nuts, and that's the blue … Continue reading Disable the iMessage bubble that appears to others when you’re typing
Apple’s new lossless and spatial audio can only be used by limited hardware
https://9to5mac.com/2021/05/17/apple-music-lossless-requires-wired-headphones-airpods-will-only-get-spatial-audio/ Apple Music Lossless requires wired headphones, AirPods will only get Spatial Audio Filipe Espósito - May. 17th 2021 3:45 pm PT @filipeesposito Apple announced today that Apple Music will soon offer support for Lossless songs, as well as Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos. However, there has been some confusion as to which devices are needed … Continue reading Apple’s new lossless and spatial audio can only be used by limited hardware
Why are NYC restaurants still investing in outdoor seating?
https://ny.eater.com/2021/5/18/22425326/outdoor-dining-nyc-restaurants-quality-bistro-nami-nori-lucky-mockingbird Why NYC Restaurants Keep Investing in Outdoor Setups Despite the Return of Indoor Dining Owners continue to pour thousands in streetside outdoor dining structures while the program’s future remains in fluxby Erika Adams May 18, 2021, 4:07pm EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook (opens in new window)Share this on Twitter (opens in new window)SHAREAll sharing options … Continue reading Why are NYC restaurants still investing in outdoor seating?
13 Powerful standalone epic sci-fi novels
Now I'm embarrassed. I've only read three of these. https://theportalist.com/standalone-sci-fi-books? 13 Powerful Standalone Sci-Fi Books These self-contained reads are just as epic as any series. PROMOTED BY OPEN ROAD MEDIA | By Jena Brown | Published May 10, 2021 Science fiction tends to tackle big, complicated ideas within complex societies, explored on an epic scale. This usually means stories captured over the span … Continue reading 13 Powerful standalone epic sci-fi novels
CDC’s action may speed up employers’ push to return to the office
https://www.wsj.com/articles/companies-ponder-speeding-up-plans-to-bring-workers-back-to-offices-1162118159 Companies Ponder Speeding Up Plans to Bring Workers Back to Offices New CDC guidance on masking and social distancing for vaccinated people throws a wrinkle into plans for repopulating city centers At issue is whether the relaxed CDC rules change how quickly workers return to their offices. A Manhattan street last Wednesday.PHOTO: AMIR HAMJA/BLOOMBERG NEWS … Continue reading CDC’s action may speed up employers’ push to return to the office
AirTags can be used to see if a house is empty (and vulnerable)
https://www.vice.com/en/article/jg8mvy/airtags-can-be-used-to-figure-out-when-a-house-is-empty-researcher-warns AirTags Can Be Used To Figure Out When a House Is Empty, Researcher Warns A security researcher warns that a feature that displays when an AirTag was last seen could give away some sensitive information about its surroundings.By Lorenzo Franceschi-BicchieraiMay 17, 2021, 9:00am ShareTweetSnap Hacking. Disinformation. Surveillance. CYBER is Motherboard's podcast and reporting on the … Continue reading AirTags can be used to see if a house is empty (and vulnerable)
“Parable of the Sower” new selection for LeVar Burton’s book club
I’m disappointed to report that joining this book club requires a membership (at $9.95 a month) in the reading app Fable, mentioned below. I thought it would be available to the public without charge like those of Oprah Winfrey or Reese Witherspoon but I was mistaken. So enjoy this announcement but be aware of the … Continue reading “Parable of the Sower” new selection for LeVar Burton’s book club
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