Large scale study says cheese isn’t bad for you after all

https://www.wired.com/story/cheese-actually-isnt-bad-for-you/ 02.22.2021 08:00 AM Great News, America: Cheese Isn’t Bad for You Don’t feel sheepish reaching for that manchego. Cheese doesn’t deserve its unhealthy reputation. CHEESE IS AMONG the ultimate guilty pleasures. It’s gooey. It’s fatty. It’s delicious. It just  hasto be bad for you, right? Wrong. A large body of research suggests that cheese’s reputation as … Continue reading Large scale study says cheese isn’t bad for you after all →

Blaming the polar vortex dip on climate change? Not so fast

https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/02/blaming-a-wiggly-jet-stream-on-climate-change-not-so-fast/ Blaming a wiggly jet stream on climate change? Not so fast The hypothesis is easy to understand, but it’s far from a consensus. SCOTT K. JOHNSON -  2/22/2021, 12:36 PM Enlarge / The weather map on February 15.NASA EO Some songs are earworms—catchy whether you like them or not. (I won’t infect the rest of your day with … Continue reading Blaming the polar vortex dip on climate change? Not so fast →

Want to learn more about movies? Shameless plug for New Plaza Cinema’s programs

I do quite a bit of volunteer work for an organization named New Plaza Cinema. We used to show independent and foreign movies at a nearby small venue that first flooded with a major water main break, but would have been closed anyway because of COVID. New Plaza Cinema offers bi-weekly, hosted Talk Backs about … Continue reading Want to learn more about movies? Shameless plug for New Plaza Cinema’s programs →

A virtual play set in Manhattan getting great reviews

https://www.westsiderag.com/2021/02/23/a-virtual-play-set-on-the-upper-west-side-is-winning-rave-reviews Posted on February 23, 2021 at 9:16 pm by West Sider By Elizabeth Sherwood Etta and Ella on the Upper West Side had its world premiere recently as part of Washington D.C.’s Round House Theatre’s 2020-2021 Reimagined Virtual Season. This taped one-woman show is one of four plays that comprise The Work of Adrienne Kennedy: Inspiration … Continue reading A virtual play set in Manhattan getting great reviews →

Do you have good passwords?

Here's a website I use to check my passwords. https://www.security.org/how-secure-is-my-password/ And, as I've mentioned before, I happily use SplashID which periodically offers a lifetime license.

“Nomadland” defies ageism and offers a story we haven’t heard

Chloe Zhao is a director who's willing to take her time with a topic and makes movies you won't forget. Please watch her earlier film "The Rider" which was nominated for Best First Feature at the Independent Spirit Awards. I expect this movie to be equally compelling. And, of course, I can't think of a … Continue reading “Nomadland” defies ageism and offers a story we haven’t heard →

Six possibles for your book club

I'm in two book clubs and can assure those who aren't participating in such a group that it's both rewarding and potentially frustrating. The other members always help me see a book from a different perspective and add to its value. Moreover, I enjoy the people. However, when it's my turn to pick, it can … Continue reading Six possibles for your book club →

Israel study proves the Pfizer vaccine works well

You can easily find lengthier descriptions of how Israel agreed to provide data to Pfizer in exchange for a supply of vaccine. The results are extraordinary and are summarized nicely below. The vaccine was not tested against the U.K. or South African variants but has still proven to be remarkably effective. Israel publishes real-world data … Continue reading Israel study proves the Pfizer vaccine works well →

10 new Netflix items

This article is in slides so use the link if you want to read about all of them. For me, #1 on the list is the one I want to see so am posting its description below. You'll still have to click thru for the trailer OR just watch "I Care a Lot" as you … Continue reading 10 new Netflix items →

Extreme weather events linked to climate change

There's a great video attached to this article. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-16/how-the-warming-arctic-helped-drive-a-deep-freeze-into-texas How the Warming Arctic Helped Drive a Deep Freeze Into Texas The sub-zero temperatures causing blackouts across the southern U.S. are connected to climate change. By Brian K Sullivan February 16, 2021, 2:10 PM EST The Earth’s poles are warming faster than anywhere on the planet. While … Continue reading Extreme weather events linked to climate change →