https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/20/opinion/sunday/endocrine-disruptors-sperm.html AND https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/mar/18/toxic-chemicals-health-humanity-erin-brokovich Plummeting sperm counts, shrinking penises: toxic chemicals threaten humanity Erin Brockovich The chemicals to blame for our reproductive crisis are found everywhere and in everything ‘This is nothing short of a full-scale emergency for humanity.’ Photograph: Mark Lennihan/AP Thu 18 Mar 2021 06.23 EDT 24,873576 The end of humankind? It may be coming … Continue reading Humans may not be able to reproduce by 2045
A must watch about Tina Turner
What a force of nature this woman is. Tina Sheila O'Malley March 26, 2021 RogerEbert.com Powered by JustWatch Tina Turner's 1984 Private Dancer, with Tina on the cover in a black low-cut leotard, legs gloriously splayed out in an aggressive "Here I am, deal with it" rock star attitude, was a monster. If you were alive in 1984, … Continue reading A must watch about Tina Turner
Can you make up for lost sleep on the weekends?
https://www.nutritionaction.com/daily/diet-and-weight-loss/can-you-make-up-for-lost-sleep-on-weekends/? POSTED ON FEBRUARY 25, 2021 BY NAH EDITORIAL STAFF Can you make up for lost sleep on weekends? One out of three U.S. adults say they get less than the seven hours a night of sleep experts recommend. If you’re among them, that can spell trouble for your health. “In most laboratory studies where people have … Continue reading Can you make up for lost sleep on the weekends?
Apple device owners’ loyalty continues
Maybe it's snarky of me to post this, but there are reasons that Apple device owners are so loyal. This article https://9to5mac.com/2021/03/16/apple-brand-loyalty/ Apple brand loyalty hits all-time high as Samsung loyalty dives Ben Lovejoy - Mar. 16th 2021 7:30 am PT @benlovejoy Apple brand loyalty among smartphone owners has hit an all-time high, according to … Continue reading Apple device owners’ loyalty continues
Another must-do security update from Apple
Am not thrilled about posting another of these necessary updates but it could be much worse if Apple wasn't acting proactively. https://mashable.com/article/apple-releases-ios-14-emergency-security-update/ Please don't wait long to install Apple's latest version of iOS and iPadOS, 14.4.2 BY BRENDA STOLYAR7 HOURS AGO If you received a notification to update to a new version of Apple's iOS, I'd … Continue reading Another must-do security update from Apple
A way to keep your lettuce fresh
Keep Lettuce Fresh for Up to a Month With This Simple Storage Hack By Lily Herman March 16, 2021 Getty Images This tip comes from food blogger Lama Bazzi, who says it helps her keep lettuce fresh for weeks at a time. It really couldn’t be easier: Bazzi puts lettuce in a mason jar, fills it entirely with … Continue reading A way to keep your lettuce fresh
Vaccinated, live in NY State, and like concerts? Try Excelsior Pass
As a beta tester, I'm pleased to see that the setup has been vastly eased. The description below is of the beta version but it is now final. For reasons impossible to fathom, even this final version expires on April 25th. Might as well give it a try anyway. Simply click here: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/excelsior-pass https://hudsonvalleypost.com/vaccinated-how-to-sign-up-for-nys-excelsior-pass-for-concerts/ Vaccinated? … Continue reading Vaccinated, live in NY State, and like concerts? Try Excelsior Pass
What you can do to keep your brain sharp
https://www.eatthis.com/news-alzheimers-tips-doctors/ Your Alzheimer’s Risk Increases Dangerously By Doing This, Say Doctors Wondering what you can do to keep your brain healthy? Turns out, a lot. BYKARINA MARGIT ERDELYI MARCH 20, 2021 Rich or poor, famous or anonymous, civilian or President of the United States—Alzheimer's disease does not discriminate. The most common form of dementia, it … Continue reading What you can do to keep your brain sharp
Free rides to vaccination sites expanded for New Yorkers
One of the aspects of living in the city that required me to adapt was the impossibility of having a car in Manhattan. Most of my life is lived within easy walking distance. Occasionally I take a bus or the subway. But I haven't owned a car for 20 years -- and I'm not unique … Continue reading Free rides to vaccination sites expanded for New Yorkers
Farmers Almanac says a hot summer for NYC
https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/long-range-forecast-predicts-heat-hit-nyc Long Range Forecast Predicts Heat About To Hit NYC The Old Farmer's Almanac sees summer arriving early. Nick Garber, Patch StaffPosted Fri, Mar 19, 2021 at 12:06 pm ET|Updated Fri, Mar 19, 2021 at 12:08 pm ET The Old Farmer's Almanac sees a hot spell arriving soon. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) NEW YORK CITY — The snow's barely melted … Continue reading Farmers Almanac says a hot summer for NYC
Why the increase in pet thefts during the pandemic?
https://apple.news/ALMk49cBhRGWAG-n0YnsO2Q from TIME, cover date March 29, 2021 Crime unleashed Thieves are capitalizing on the demand for pandemic pups FOR YEARS, ROOSEVELT RODRIGUEZ and his dog Chanel had a routine. The Houston heating technician would get home from work, swing open his front door and greet his French bulldog, who’d spin and dance in excitement … Continue reading Why the increase in pet thefts during the pandemic?
Beat the Disney+ $1 increase by acting today, March 25
If you're currently or wish to be a Disney+ subscriber (with or without the Hulu/ESPN+ bundle), the price on Disney+ is going up a dollar effective April 1st. Because of processing time, if each dollar is important to you, you need to renew Disney+ TODAY for a full year to delay the increase for a … Continue reading Beat the Disney+ $1 increase by acting today, March 25
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