The best thing a new article can do is give me a new slant on an existing problem. Turns out many plastic water bottles are needed because the local water supply is so polluted. Sure I knew about Detroit, but entire countries? An additional consideration not germane to the point being made here is that … Continue reading Want to cut global use of plastic water bottles? Fix the pipes.
Would you wear an additional PPE that was easy to clean and protected your eyes?
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/24/health/coronavirus-face-shields.html?algo=identity&fellback=false&imp_id=10060702&action=click&module=Science%20%20Technology&pgtype=Homepage The debate over whether Americans should wear face masks to control coronavirus transmission has been settled. Governments and businesses now require or at least recommend them in many public settings. But as parts of the country reopen, some doctors want you to consider another layer of personal protective equipment in your daily life: clear plastic face … Continue reading Would you wear an additional PPE that was easy to clean and protected your eyes?
Ignored essential workers — those who work in the grocery business
I did not know that the stores are not even required to report the number of grocery workers who become infected much less the many other details. These people deserve far more recognition. https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2020/05/24/grocery-workers-coronavirus-risks/? On the front lines of the pandemic, grocery workers are in the dark about risks Elaine Eklund holds her son as … Continue reading Ignored essential workers — those who work in the grocery business
Can you freeze eggs? Here’s how
https://www.allrecipes.com/article/can-you-freeze-eggs/? Can You Freeze Eggs? Yep, and it's easier than you think. Here's how to freeze eggs for all your cooking and baking needs.By Melanie FincherEach product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.PinFBSharePauseMuteLoaded: 100.00%Remaining Time -0:33ShareFullscreen× It seems like … Continue reading Can you freeze eggs? Here’s how
NYC doormen fill many roles, particularly in hard times
I get a kick that this article, from the LA Times, is about a uniquely NYC way of life. https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-05-21/new-york-city-building-doormen While New York City fights a pandemic, building doormen greet and troubleshoot By Stephen BattaglioStaff Writer May 21, 20204:22 PM NEW YORK — For the last two months, New York City building doorman Louis DeJesus has seen … Continue reading NYC doormen fill many roles, particularly in hard times
Plastic that disintegrates in a year? Bring it on
The planet desperately needs a substitute for plastics that last forever even when pulverized in small bits. Here's a possibility. https://www.ecowatch.com/plastic-bottle-plants-sustainability-2646025779.html Plastic Bottle Made From Plants Degrades in Just One Year Jordan Davidson May. 18, 2020 01:00PM EST Business Avantium, a biochemical company in the Netherlands, is fundraising for a new project that will turn … Continue reading Plastic that disintegrates in a year? Bring it on
4 books for a warm and lazy weekend
I'm always looking for another idea for reading material. How about you? https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/4-books-to-keep-you-company-on-a-warm-and-lazy-long-weekend/2020/05/20/d3e02e52-998b-11ea-89fd-28fb313d1886_story.html 4 books to keep you company on a warm and lazy long weekend You’ll need a good book, whether you’re spending the long weekend at home or at the beach. (Joseph Prezioso/AFP/Getty Images) By Fritz Hahn May 22, 2020 at 6:00 a.m. EDT … Continue reading 4 books for a warm and lazy weekend
Movies to watch over Memorial Day weekend
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/05/best-summer-movies-and-series-to-stream-over-memorial-day-weekend Best Summer Movies and Series to Stream Over Memorial Day Weekend Although it might not feel like it this year, summer is just around the corner. Get into the spirit of warm weather and long, lazy days with some of these classics available to stream. By Tara Ariano May 19, 2020 Around this time … Continue reading Movies to watch over Memorial Day weekend
An unusual batch of movies to watch during quarantine
Unexpected Movie Masterpieces to Watch in Quarantine Some were blasted by critics, some flopped at the box office, and all are ripe to attain cult-classic status.DAVID SIMSAPRIL 10, 2020 EVERETT COLLECTION / THE ATLANTIC With new cinema releases grinding to a halt in response to the spread of the coronavirus, I’ve used these weeks of self-quarantine to … Continue reading An unusual batch of movies to watch during quarantine
How ethical and practical is it to order a restaurant meal?
Interesting article examining the pros and cons of ordering a restaurant meal. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/annals-of-gastronomy/pick-up-the-damn-phone-and-other-thoughts-on-ordering-restaurant-delivery? Pick Up the Damn Phone, and Other Thoughts on Ordering Restaurant Delivery By Helen Rosner April 2, 2020 Ordering in food during the coronavirus pandemic is an exquisite luxury. It’s also an ethical and practical minefield.Photograph by Stephen Lam / Reuters The … Continue reading How ethical and practical is it to order a restaurant meal?
How did Manhattan’s UWS buildings get their names?
https://ilovetheupperwestside.com/where-do-buildings-get-their-names/ Claudie Benjamin May 12, 2020 Real Estate Robert A.M. Stern’s 15 Central Park West, the Indiana limestone-clad landmark, clearly is today’s Upper West Side building with the greatest “OMG!” factor. Its understated name suggests that it’s classy to refer to showcase buildings by a number alone. 15 Central Park West In contrast, the Upper West Side … Continue reading How did Manhattan’s UWS buildings get their names?
Apple releases iOS 12.4.7, iOS 13.5, iPadOS 13.5, tvOS 13.4.5 updates
You can now turn back on the notifications for your email if you'd turned them off. https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/05/20/apple-releases-ios-1247-ios-135-ipados-135-tvos-1345-updates https://9to5mac.com/2020/05/20/iphone-how-to-install-ios-13-5/ iPhone: How to install iOS 13.5 with contact tracing, Face ID, and Group FaceTime improvements Michael Potuck - May. 20th 2020 1:14 pm PT @michaelpotuck 9 Comments FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedInReddit Apple has released iOS 13.5 to the public, and … Continue reading Apple releases iOS 12.4.7, iOS 13.5, iPadOS 13.5, tvOS 13.4.5 updates
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