How to air dry your hair so it finishes looking like you left a salon

My count is that this trick takes six different hair products, but it could be worth your while and money under certain circumstances. https://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/hair/hair-care/how-to-air-dry-fine-hair How to Air-Dry Fine, Thin Hair So It Looks Like a Blowout Here’s how to master the heat-free aesthetic.By Hana Hong December 04, 2020 Each product we feature has been independently selected and … Continue reading How to air dry your hair so it finishes looking like you left a salon

Favored books to give

What I particularly like about this gift is that the books are readable, not coffee table books or the latest book about politics, or even a popular memoir. These are all books that the givers obviously loved and want to share. Irresistible. https://www.bookbub.com/blog/readers-share-their-favorite-books-they-give-as-gifts 18 Books Readers Love to Gift By Alyssa Hollingsworth•Updated: December 3, 2020•5 min read … Continue reading Favored books to give

Have you not seen these popular holiday movies?

Turns out that many people claim to have seen all of the most-loved holiday movies and simply haven't. This article ranks the top ten holiday movie favorites up to the most popular of all. https://bestlifeonline.com/holiday-movies-survey/

Google original motto was “don’t be evil”

The motto was changed in 2015 to "do the right thing." Looks like they've lost their way. This matters to me as an individual and as an investor. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/dec/04/timnit-gebru-google-ai-fired-diversity-ethics More than 1,200 Google workers condemn firing of AI scientist Timnit Gebru More than 1,500 researchers also sign letter after Black expert on ethics says Google … Continue reading Google original motto was “don’t be evil”

Advantages to doing your Christmas tree lights differently

These TikTok posts deserve to be viewed, but the basic concept is in the article below. https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a34860713/string-lights-vertically-on-christmas-tree-tiktok/ You Should Be Stringing Lights on Your Christmas Tree Vertically, According to These TikTok Videos This decorating hack is genius! BY ISABEL GARCIADEC 3, 2020JGI/JAMIE GRILLGETTY IMAGES Forget everything you thought you knew about decking out your Christmas treewith sparkly string … Continue reading Advantages to doing your Christmas tree lights differently

Which iPad to get?

If you're thinking about buying an iPad for the holidays, here's are two nicely comprehensive discussion of your options. I've only included the text of the second, but here's the other article if you'd like to read it as well. https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-ipad/ https://mashable.com/article/apple-ipad-air-vs-ipad-pro-vs-ipad-8th-generation/ Apple released three iPads in 2020. Which is right for you? BY BRENDA STOLYAR5 … Continue reading Which iPad to get?

Apple will fix your iPhone 11 problem free & how to see if you qualify

Another short, but useful if you're affected, post. https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/12/04/apple-opens-repair-program-for-iphone-11-touchscreen-issues https://9to5mac.com/2020/12/05/iphone-11-repair-program-display-module/ https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/04/apple-iphone-11-touch-screen-recall-free-fix.html Apple offers free fix for iPhone 11 devices that no longer respond to touch PUBLISHED FRI, DEC 4 20206:48 PM EST Kif Leswing @KIFLESWING Apple said on Friday that it will repair some iPhone 11 devices that don’t respond to touch.The affected devices were … Continue reading Apple will fix your iPhone 11 problem free & how to see if you qualify

Eight audiobooks that do their sources proud

Nice list altho fouled up for posting purposes because they're listed as slides. Good listening here if you're willing to click thru. ahttps://lifehacker.com/8-audiobooks-youll-love-as-much-as-their-adaptations-1845811846

Isn’t the anonymous COVID contact app on your phone yet?

I've written before about the app produced by Apple and Google that anonymously notifies persons that someone near them has been identified as having COVID. It can save a lot of time and advance medical treatment to know that as soon as possible. Turns out their effort was considered to be worthy of recognition. https://www.appleworld.today/blog/2020/12/1/applegoogles-exposure-notifications-system-wins-a-best-of-whats-new-awardsContinue reading Isn’t the anonymous COVID contact app on your phone yet?

If you live in NYC, or are curious about NYC COVID stats, here’s the link you need

This website is a treasure trove of up-to-date info on the COVID numbers for NYC. I usually go straight to "Percent Positive and Test Rate by Zip Code (last 7 days"). Click on Table, then type in the zip code. Eureka! https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-data.page

Best eggnog without eggs

https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/best-eggnog-storebought-vegan-article? The Best Eggnog Has No Eggs in It BY KENDRA VACULIN December 1, 2020 Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Pearl Jones All products featured on Epicurious are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. There are plenty of sensible … Continue reading Best eggnog without eggs

WA Post of 2020 best romances list is newly inclusive

Best romance novels of 2020 (Aysha Tengiz/for The Washington Post) By Sarah WendellNovember 19, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. ESTAdd to list In addition to comfy pants and my dishwasher, reading romance got me through 2020. These stories will get you through the holidays and the last nine decades of 2020. Here’s to a brighter 2021 … Continue reading WA Post of 2020 best romances list is newly inclusive