Where to get your COVID test without waiting

Even tho this article's tips are NYC-specific, many of these ideas can be applied to virtually any urban setting in the United States. I've also included a notice from my local Community Board with additional helpful info. https://www.curbed.com/article/nyc-coronavirus-test-without-long-lines.html? DEC. 11, 2020 Here’s Where to Get a COVID Test Without Waiting for Hours By Caroline SpivackThe line … Continue reading Where to get your COVID test without waiting →

HBO Max new shows another reason to consider subscribing

Even tho this is a remarkably exuberant view of what's available on HBO Max, it's worth a look if you've been considering subscribing to get the movies that will be available there this coming year at the same time as they open in movie theaters. https://bgr.com/2020/12/12/most-watched-tv-shows-right-now-on-hbo-max-netflix-disney-plus-december-2020/ HBO Max is crushing it right now because of … Continue reading HBO Max new shows another reason to consider subscribing →

Why the return of the Mac opening chime matters

Why the return of the Mac’s startup chime is a big deal Friday, December 4, 2020 4:50 pm Jason Aten for Business Insider Back in 2016, for some unknown reason, Apple decided to kill the Mac’s startup chime at the ripe old age of 32. Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus even put together a tribute video … Continue reading Why the return of the Mac opening chime matters →

Ideas for reasonably priced (or on sale), well-liked holiday gifts

Here are two handy lists to skim of excellent options for holiday gifts: https://www.buzzfeed.com/emmalord9/products-reviewers-say-loved-everything https://www.bustle.com/life/60-gifts-that-are-best-sellers-on-amazon-because-theyre-actually-life-changing-19362590 https://nymag.com/strategist/2020/12/things-on-sale-youll-actually-want-from-sonos-to-jacquemus.html

A series that calls for binge streaming with 3 bottles of wine

ttps://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/dec/09/ridley-scott-sci-fi-epic-raised-by-wolves-watch-it-three-bottles-of-wine Ridley Scott on sci-fi epic Raised By Wolves: 'Watch it with three bottles of wine!' Stuart Heritage, @stuheritageWed 9 Dec 2020 01.00 EST ‘I don’t know if anyone’s fully nailed what it’s about it yet’ … Raised By Wolves. Photograph: Coco Van Oppens The director is returning to TV after 50 years, with a drama … Continue reading A series that calls for binge streaming with 3 bottles of wine →

Geez, is there any distance that’s COVID safe?

These studies indicate that air circulation is as important as distance when inside. Nasty. https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-12-09/five-minutes-from-20-feet-away-south-korean-study-shows-perils-of-indoor-dining-for-covid-19 Infected after 5 minutes, from 20 feet away: South Korea study shows coronavirus’ spread indoors By VICTORIA KIMDEC. 9, 202011:23 AMSEOUL —   Dr. Lee Ju-hyung has largely avoided restaurants in recent months, but on the few occasions he’s dined out, he’s developed … Continue reading Geez, is there any distance that’s COVID safe? →

Lincoln Center doing its bit to show NYC hasn’t died.

This is my neighborhood. I was thrilled when they turned the dancing fountain back on. This is another step on their part to brighten dark days. https://ilovetheupperwestside.com/an-incredible-light-display-at-lincoln-center/ An Incredible Light Display at Lincoln Center! Mike Mishkin  December 11, 2020 Lincoln Center is lighting its iconic plaza and campus for all to enjoy, offering a space for reflection … Continue reading Lincoln Center doing its bit to show NYC hasn’t died. →

Indoor dining fastest growing source of COVID infections

Note the distinction between "fastest-growing" and major. Indoor dining has been made a scapegoat. The shutdown Monday may be the death knell for many struggling restaurants -- and it's probably not strictly necessary. Bars are a different case. Indoor Dining Is Fastest-Growing Source of COVID-19 Spread in New York, State Says Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s budget … Continue reading Indoor dining fastest growing source of COVID infections →

HBO Max suddenly worth subscribing to but oh, the commotion (and the nuisance for those who use Roku)

HBO Max and Warner Media are both part of AT&T. HBO Now, HBO Go are both gone and HBO Max with its premium charge of $14.95 hasn't drawn many viewers. Warner Media's solution? They have 17 big-budget movies scheduled to open in movie theatres over the next 12 months from Wonder Woman 1984 on Christmas … Continue reading HBO Max suddenly worth subscribing to but oh, the commotion (and the nuisance for those who use Roku) →

Apple Fitness+ begins December 14th

As mentioned in one of today's other posts, the Fitness+ subscription is included in the Apple One bundle. https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-fitness-watch-virtual-home-gym-workouts-11607433840? Powered by Apple Watch, Fitness+ Builds a Virtual Home Gym Fitness+, Apple’s new subscription service for on-demand workouts, arrives next week with 21 trainers across 10 disciplines. A GYM IN YOUR POCKET Launching next week, with … Continue reading Apple Fitness+ begins December 14th →

Same 3 companies biggest plastic polluters: Coke, Pepsi, Nestle

Do you buy products sold in these single use plastic containers? Why? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/07/coca-cola-pepsi-and-nestle-named-top-plastic-polluters-for-third-year-in-a-row Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Nestlé named top plastic polluters for third year in a row Companies accused of “zero progress” on reducing plastic waste, with Coca-Cola ranked No 1 for most littered products Coca-Cola bottle on a beach in Mull, Scotland. The company … Continue reading Same 3 companies biggest plastic polluters: Coke, Pepsi, Nestle →