A list of changes we can expect immediately after President Biden inaugurated

Trump made many of his changes by executive order rather than using legislation. It made fact action possible, but the same rapidity will be used to reverse many of those actions according to the extension discussion below. https://apple.news/ASVbg_DtFTt-b2a3yUbEcyg Biden plans immediate flurry of executive orders to reverse Trump policies President-elect Joe Biden is planning to … Continue reading A list of changes we can expect immediately after President Biden inaugurated →

A lighter alternative to pumpkin pie

No pumpkin pie is ever going to match the taste I remember from childhood. So why not try something just as "pumpkin" but a little different? https://www.wsj.com/articles/thanksgiving-dessert-recipe-so-much-simpler-than-pumpkin-pie-11604521697 Thanksgiving Dessert Recipe: So Much Simpler Than Pumpkin Pie Iconoclastic though it may be to oust the Thanksgiving classic in favor of a French recipe, one taste of … Continue reading A lighter alternative to pumpkin pie →

Super-simple, cheesy macaroni and cheese

This is a super high calorie version of mac and cheese but looks yummy. Most of us will find it essential to substitute to avoid allocating half our day's calories to one dish. Have fun. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/102393/baked-homemade-macaroni-and-cheese/? Baked Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Rating: 4.37 stars This recipe was given to me by my friend Katie. It's … Continue reading Super-simple, cheesy macaroni and cheese →

What’s the best house temperature for your pet?

I've never seen an article on this topic before but how incredibly useful. https://smartnews.link/w/1Eu7 What Is the Best House Temperature for Pets? Elizabeth HeathUpdated: Nov. 02, 2020Cavan Images/Getty Images Do you and your pet fight over the thermostat setting? Find out the best house temperatures for your dogs, cats and other animal companions. Every editorial … Continue reading What’s the best house temperature for your pet? →

A new way to aim your book buying to independent bookstores

As a heavy Kindle user, I immediately wrote to ask whether e-books purchased here can be read on Kindles. The answer is no. With that said, this seems a great way to ensure that books you buy will be supplied by independent bookstores. Yes, I have some within normal walking distance -- but this is … Continue reading A new way to aim your book buying to independent bookstores →

Two Hugh’s who have matured well

I'm more familiar with Hugh Grant than Hugh Laurie, but this article is sending me off to view works by both of them. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/oct/30/a-tale-of-two-hughs-laurie-and-grant-reap-the-rewards-of-wisdom? A tale of two Hughs: Laurie and Grant reap the rewards of wisdom Time to delight in watching the two British actors embrace the confidence and success that comes with experience … Continue reading Two Hugh’s who have matured well →

Get the old Chrome icons back

If you would like the old Chrome icons back rather than the less differentiated new ones, here's a simple way to do it. https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/4/21550049/google-icons-restore-old-chrome-extension Get the old Google icons back with this Chrome extension You can at least control your web browser By Ian Carlos Campbell@soupsthename Nov 4, 2020, 5:58pm EST Life is in constant … Continue reading Get the old Chrome icons back →

Manipulating text on your iPhone

This is really handy material. Enjoy. https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-copy-and-paste-with-gestures-on-iphone How to copy and paste text using gestures on an iPhone, and edit text in an instant Emma Witman Oct 27, 2020, 9:12 PM It's not hard to use gestures to copy and paste on your iPhone. You can copy and paste text on your iPhone using gestures, … Continue reading Manipulating text on your iPhone →

Get rid of the arsenic on your rice

https://phys.org/news/2020-11-cooking-rice-arsenic-retains-mineral.html New way of cooking rice removes arsenic and retains mineral nutrients, study shows by University of Sheffield Credit: University of Sheffield Cooking rice in a certain way removes over 50 percent of the naturally occurring arsenic in brown rice, and 74 percent in white rice, according to new research. A new paper, released today … Continue reading Get rid of the arsenic on your rice →