https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/15/happy-corals-climate-crisis-sanctuary-teeming-with-life-found-off-east-africa? 'Happy corals': climate crisis sanctuary teeming with life found off east Africa Rare discovery of reef cooled by channels formed during creation of Kilimanjaro is ‘something to hope for’, say scientists Coral reef off the shore of Tanzania, where scientists have discovered an area where cool water is protecting marine life. Photograph: Michael Markovina/WCS by … Continue reading A hidden trove of coral that’s escaped destruction (so far)
Joe Morgenstern loves “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”
Joe is one of the reviewers I follow closely. I still miss Roger Ebert but Joe is excellent. This is obviously a must-see and yet another reminder of how huge a loss Chadwick Boseman is. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ma-raineys-black-bottom-review-royal-blues-11608240346? ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Review: Royal Blues Chadwick Boseman is brilliant in his final role and Viola Davis stars … Continue reading Joe Morgenstern loves “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”
5 romances if you need some holiday spirit
5 Romance Books to Get You in the Holiday Spirit By Hannah Reynolds•December 9, 2020 Hannah Reynolds is a BookBub editor and romance novelist. Every year when December hits, I start digging through my bookshelves and ereader to unearth holiday romances — old classics and new releases, sweet and sexy stories, historicals and contemporaries. This year … Continue reading 5 romances if you need some holiday spirit
HBO Max available on Roku as of today, December 17th
https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/hbo-max-launch-roku-warnermedia-1234864416/ HBO Max Is Launching on Roku, After Device Maker and WarnerMedia Finally Bury the Hatchet By Todd Spangler Roku and WarnerMedia have reached an agreement for the distribution of the HBO Max on the Roku platform — nearly seven months after the streaming service launched. HBO Max will be live on Roku effective tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 17, the companies announced. … Continue reading HBO Max available on Roku as of today, December 17th
Amazon Kindle’s screen saver will soon show more ads
You will still are able to get past these ads without reading them by simply swiping to reopen the page you were reading before you put your Kindle down long enough for the screen saver to kick in. Alternatively -- at least for now -- you can pay Amazon $20 for any Kindle that you … Continue reading Amazon Kindle’s screen saver will soon show more ads
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom exhilarating
This review is yet another almost unneeded reminder of the huge loss produced with Chadwick Boseman's early death. This movie is available on Netflix on December 18th. https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/ma-raineys-black-bottom-movie-review/2020/12/01/312f53ae-3355-11eb-a997-1f4c53d2a747_story.html Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman are exhilarating in ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ By Ann Hornaday Movie critic Dec. 1, 2020 at 4:35 p.m. EST In “Ma Rainey’s Black … Continue reading Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom exhilarating
How to start workouts with Apple Fitness+
Using Fitness+ requires iOS 14.3 and an Apple Watch with WatchOS 7.2. The Apple Watch SE may be just the right option for this if you don't have one yet. https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/start-workouts-apple-fitness-plus/ How to Start Workouts In Apple Fitness+ Monday December 14, 2020 1:49 PM PST by Juli Clover Apple Fitness+ is Apple's latest subscription service, offering home … Continue reading How to start workouts with Apple Fitness+
Oscar for Best Picture may go to a movie from a streaming service
Even tho all the actors mentioned in "Mank" in this article are male, there's quite a bit of talk about Amanda Seyfried. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/29/movies/amanda-seyfried-mank.html https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/nov/30/and-the-oscar-goes-to-a-movie-by-a-streaming-platform? And the Oscar goes to ... a movie by a streaming platform? With online releases eligible in this Covid-affected year, this might finally be the moment for Netflix or Amazon to … Continue reading Oscar for Best Picture may go to a movie from a streaming service
Receiving the vaccine doesn’t mean you can give up your mask
Receiving the vaccine will mean you are far less likely to get COVID=19. If you do, you may not have any symptoms but your experience is almost certain to be less severe. Because you can still get COVID tho, you still need to wear a mask in case the person near you has not yet … Continue reading Receiving the vaccine doesn’t mean you can give up your mask
Yes, it IS hard to get your pet in to see the vet
A few comments on my personal experiences. First, I give my cat weekly allergy shots (she also takes Zyrtec at the height of pollen season) but I had to schedule her to see the vet before they'd clear a new vial of serum. Payment for both services and serum were due immediately but the vet … Continue reading Yes, it IS hard to get your pet in to see the vet
Amazon under pressure to sell its e-books to libraries
The work product of several of my favorite authors (Mark Dawson, for instance) who publish under Amazon's Kindle Unlimited program and other Amazon e-book umbrellas are unavailable from my local library. That limitation has been largely ignored until now. https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/528280-amazon-under-pressure-to-lift-ban-on-e-book-library-sales Amazon under pressure to lift ban on e-book library sales BY REBECCA KLAR - 12/02/20 06:00 AM EST … Continue reading Amazon under pressure to sell its e-books to libraries
WatchOS 7.2 improves ECG and adds Fitness+
This update is being released concurrently with iOS 14.3 which is describing as adding Apple's Fitness+ to your iPhone and Apple TV. This description is a bit confusing because what actually happens on your iPhone is that the Activity app is renamed to Fitness and Fitness+ workouts are under a new tab within what used … Continue reading WatchOS 7.2 improves ECG and adds Fitness+
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