This is one of two very similar articles that I'm posting because the issue has been raised by so many people I know. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals//2020/04/how-to-protect-your-pets-coronavirus/? An expert tells us how at-risk our cats are of getting sick Posted: Thursday April 23 2020, 6:12pm Lions and tigers and COVID, oh my! This month, five tigers and three African lions … Continue reading How much risk do cats have of getting the virus or giving it?
How long will it take for NYC to get back to its version of normal?
This article breaks my heart. Credit...Juan Arredondo for The New York Times ‘I Don’t Think the New York That We Left Will Be Back for Some Years’ The features that made the city’s economy distinctive — Broadway, restaurants and museums — were hard hit and will take the longest to come back. By J. David Goodman … Continue reading How long will it take for NYC to get back to its version of normal?
How long will your savings last?
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/04/23/opinion/emergency-savings-coronavirus.html?searchResultPosition=1 How long would it take you to save for an emergency like the coronavirus? If you’re rich, it would take about two months to save enough to cover four weeks of expenses. If your household makes somewhere between $70,000 and $99,999, you can save that much in seven to eight months. An average household of … Continue reading How long will your savings last?
11 numbers that show how the coronavirus has changed NYC
A postal worker in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan.Credit...Brittainy Newman/The New York Times 11 Numbers That Show How the Coronavirus Has Changed N.Y.C. Unemployment has skyrocketed, but so has the size of the city’s volunteer pool and the number of people fostering animals. One month into the shutdown, the city is as complex as … Continue reading 11 numbers that show how the coronavirus has changed NYC
Best Australian Crime Novels
The Best Australian Crime Fiction recommended by Emma Viskic Australian crime fiction—sometimes dubbed 'Outback Noir'—is enjoying a golden era, and is rapturously received overseas. Emma Viskic, the award-winning crime writer, selects five of the best crime novels by her compatriots: outstanding books that blur the line between 'literary' and 'genre' fiction. 1Truthby Peter TempleRead2The Rules of … Continue reading Best Australian Crime Novels
Snapshot of NYC in 11 numbers
A postal worker in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan.Credit...Brittainy Newman/The New York Times 11 Numbers That Show How the Coronavirus Has Changed N.Y.C. Unemployment has skyrocketed, but so has the size of the city’s volunteer pool and the number of people fostering animals. One month into the shutdown, the city is as complex as … Continue reading Snapshot of NYC in 11 numbers
Online tours of major Frank Lloyd Wright buildings accessible thru one link
You need to click thru for this one as much of the content is from Instagram. Some of the links below the article are also fun such as the Ice Hotel in Quebec. https://thespaces.com/12-frank-lloyd-wright-buildings-are-now-hosting-virtual-tours
Tweak Twitter for Mac to allow streaming
When I first read this, I thought "huh, what's a radio button?" Then I realized a radio button would ordinarily be two circles inside each other. Not in this case. Where you want doesn't look like a typical radio button -- it's the twinkle symbol at the top middle right where the compose button used … Continue reading Tweak Twitter for Mac to allow streaming
Streaming Shakespeare productions from a terrific source
One of the real bright spots in this period is the wealth of unusual offerings available to stream beyond the usual movie or tv show. This should be a gem. https://www.timeout.com/london/news/shakespeares-globe-is-streaming-romeo-and-juliet-for-free-for-the-next-fortnight-042120? Shakespeare’s Globe is streaming ‘Romeo and Juliet’ for free for the next fortnight By Chris Waywell Posted: Tuesday April 21 2020, 12:56pm Photograph: cowardlion … Continue reading Streaming Shakespeare productions from a terrific source
Bidets the rage now that tp is scarce
Bravo to those with the space to install a second feature to their bathrooms -- much less the cash for buying and installing one. For those who look at the prospect and groan, consider the bidet attachments that fit between the toilet seat and the porcelain throne. Not luxurious by any stretch but the cost … Continue reading Bidets the rage now that tp is scarce
Are you using disinfecting wipes the correct way?
Disinfecting wipes were not part of my life before the coronavirus so I was glad to find this fairly comprehensive list of do's and don'ts. There's no date on the article but it does mention pendemics when talking about cleaning your smartphone and seems germane. https://www.buzzfond.com/are-you-using-disinfecting-wipes-the-right-way/ HOMEHealth Are You Using Disinfecting Wipes The Right Way? … Continue reading Are you using disinfecting wipes the correct way?
More distractions on YouTube — Trevor Noah and John Krasinski
Trevor Noah delivers a much-needed 15 minutes of good news BY ANNIE COLBERT 1 DAY AGO https://www.youtube.com/embed/MkzqsSRsE4s?enablejsapi=1& Simone Biles' impressive viral handstand challenge? Yes, great! Pizza groundhog? Yeah, sure, you go lil buddy. People feeling horny for Dr. Fauci? OK, whatever you need to get through this. Daily Show (or Daily Social Distancing Show, as it's now called) host Trevor … Continue reading More distractions on YouTube — Trevor Noah and John Krasinski
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