I found this trick the other day and it's made my life Instantly much better. If someone calling me isn't in my contacts or willing to leave a message, I don't need to even hear they're calling. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/16/how-to-block-spam-calls-by-sending-them-to-voicemail-on-your-iphone.html How to block spam calls by sending unknown numbers straight to voicemail on your iPhone PUBLISHED TUE, … Continue reading Send spam calls directly to your iPhone voicemail
NYC’s vibrancy shown in its outdoor dining structures
What's truly amazing about the structures that meet NYC's rules for outdoor dining (indoor dining is still heavily restricted) is that each of them is totally individual, offers a degree of comfort, but could be diminished in an hour or two when snowstorms arrived. They were a miracle at a time when there was little … Continue reading NYC’s vibrancy shown in its outdoor dining structures
High-income tax avoidance (evasion?) higher than thought
https://www.wsj.com/articles/high-income-tax-avoidance-far-larger-than-thought-new-paper-estimates-11616364001 High-Income Tax Avoidance Far Larger Than Thought, New Paper Estimates The very top sliver of high-income Americans may underreport their income at levels far beyond what was suggested by prior IRS research, according to a new paper Citing the research, IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig contended that each additional dollar spent on tax enforcement could … Continue reading High-income tax avoidance (evasion?) higher than thought
If the U.K. can manage food waste, why can’t the U.S? A solution
I have a friend who finds a home for any food waste I might have, but this is a solution that could be available to everyone. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/mar/21/millions-sign-up-to-anti-food-waste-apps-to-share-their-unused-produce Millions sign up to anti-food-waste apps to share their unused produce With the average UK family throwing out £730 of surplus items a year, eco-conscious consumers have found … Continue reading If the U.K. can manage food waste, why can’t the U.S? A solution
11 Essential Apple Watch apps
It's so easy to become out-of-date with what's new and helpful or fun. Here's a great list of which I only have two. https://www.wired.com/story/11-essential-apple-watch-apps/ 03.20.2021 09:00 AM You Definitely Need These 11 Essential Apple Watch Apps Install these tools to supercharge the capabilities of your Apple wearable. EACH NEW MODEL of the Apple Watch comes with added features … Continue reading 11 Essential Apple Watch apps
For movie fans wondering how the Snyder cut of “Justice League” differs from the Whedon version
This is one of those posts meant only for those who love looking at different versions of the same film and examining the changes for their validity/value. Enjoy. Three separate links. https://youtu.be/7AwS7D1qlSY https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/03/zack-snynder-justice-league-ending-explained If you'd like to read about Snyder's overview of his original intentions..... https://www.buzzfeed.com/evelinamedina/snyder-cut-justice-league-differences-hbo-max-joss-whedon 43 changes that Zack Snyder made to the original … Continue reading For movie fans wondering how the Snyder cut of “Justice League” differs from the Whedon version
Handy list for tracking Governor Cuomo’s accusers
It's such a shame that all of the goodwill engendered during the period when his daily presentations were the Only source of facts about COVID has simply vanished. But how can anyone -- Italian or just acting as he always has or just kidding or any other rationale -- act so incredibly improperly? Current Cuomo … Continue reading Handy list for tracking Governor Cuomo’s accusers
COVID-19 *will* happen to vaccinated people
Even the best vaccine doesn't offer 100% protection to those who have received the shot(s). You're most likely protected from hospitalization or death but COVID is a wily virus. https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/03/vaccine-breakthrough-cases/618330/? Don’t Be Surprised When Vaccinated People Get Infected Post-immunization cases, sometimes called “breakthroughs,” are very rare and very expected.KATHERINE J. WUMARCH 19, 2021 MICAH GREEN … Continue reading COVID-19 *will* happen to vaccinated people
Thought about trying out Kindle Unlimited? Here’s your reason
If you ever needed a reason to try Kindle Unlimited, here's a good one: the first Chief Inspector Gamache mystery by Louise Penny is available under that program now. This series is above and beyond the usual. Kindle Unlimited is $10/month (or less on sale) and lets you keep up to ten books at a … Continue reading Thought about trying out Kindle Unlimited? Here’s your reason
Netflix tests gentle approach to stop password sharing and add subscribers
Is there anyone who doesn't stream at least one service under someone else's password? Or share their password with someone else? There's a lot of lost revenue there. MARCH 11, 20213:38 PMUPDATED 7 DAYS AGO Netflix tests feature that could limit password sharing By Reuters Staff (Reuters) - Netflix Inc is testing a feature that asks … Continue reading Netflix tests gentle approach to stop password sharing and add subscribers
Artificial intelligence used to fight cancer
The Pastry A.I. That Learned to Fight Cancer In Japan, a system designed to distinguish croissants from bear claws has turned out to be capable of a whole lot more. By James SomersMarch 18, 2021 One morning in the spring of 2019, I entered a pastry shop in the Ueno train station, in Tokyo. The shop … Continue reading Artificial intelligence used to fight cancer
Movies to watch now on Netflix
The Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (March 2021) BY ANDY HERRERA, NATE HOUSTONMar 19, 2021 Image via YouTube/ Warner Bros. Last Updated: March 19, 2021 Some days it feels like you’ve watched everything on Netflix. Not just their numerous original TV shows, but every single movie that’s on there. Well, we’re here to tell you that’s … Continue reading Movies to watch now on Netflix
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