NYPL has set up a virtual book club — just one of many ways to fill your time

Obviously all of us would like to be able to walk around the city (or wherever else you are in the world) freely, spend time with our friends, work for an income, and more. Many of those are impossible right now. But credit needs to be given to our cultural institutions who are facing financial … Continue reading NYPL has set up a virtual book club — just one of many ways to fill your time →

Manhattan’s essential local stores — the bodegas — are fighting to stay alive

Manhattan bodegas are the small shops where you buy milk, a deli sandwich, a lottery ticket, and the incidentals you need. They're part of your neighborhood. The people who work there know you and you know them. It's part of what keeps a city less sterile. But the coronaflu shut-down is killing them. https://ny.eater.com/2020/4/10/21214971/nyc-bodegas-coronavirus-survival-grocery Hundreds … Continue reading Manhattan’s essential local stores — the bodegas — are fighting to stay alive →

COVID-19 is finally forcing the medical profession to recognize the value of using iPads

Many industrial, sales, and even restaurant jobs have found that providing iPads to staff can improve efficiency and communication. Because the coronavirus is so very contagious, hospital patients, nursing home and convalescent facility residents, and others who either have or are vulnerable to getting the virus have been separated from their families and other natural … Continue reading COVID-19 is finally forcing the medical profession to recognize the value of using iPads →

Coronavirus exposes racial disparities that coincide with economic status

New York City is seeing a higher percentage of the population that is African American, Latinos, and other minorities infected with or dying of COVID-19 than their representation in society. Why? It appears fairly obvious. Essential employees who must go to work with or without protection are disproportionately minorities. The article makes this point factually … Continue reading Coronavirus exposes racial disparities that coincide with economic status →

Clorox wipes & Lysol spray — when will we see them in the store?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/04/09/coronavirus-clorox-lysol-shortages-walmart-costco-publix-winco-lowes/2961818001/ Looking for Lysol spray and Clorox wipes? COVID-19 wiped out disinfectants, but here’s when you can buy again Jessica Guynn USA TODAY0:001:37AD As the coronavirus locks down more of the country, shelf after shelf of Lysol sprays and Clorox wipes has been picked clean by shoppers preparing for the possibility that they could be quarantined … Continue reading Clorox wipes & Lysol spray — when will we see them in the store? →

Telehealth — what it means, how it works

Telehealth has bloomed with the advent of COVID-19 as patients continued to need medical advice but it was unsafe to meet in person. It was around before this but patients and doctors resisted. Now it's rapidly become standard. 6 things to know about telehealth Due to Covid-19, video chats with doctors are becoming mainstream. Here’s … Continue reading Telehealth — what it means, how it works →

Here’s how to speed up your stimulus check

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/10/irs-stimulus-relief-check-portal-launches-how-to-get-stimulus-check.html The IRS has a new website where you can get your stimulus relief check if you were not required to file a tax return The IRS has set up a new website where those who didn't need to file a tax return because of low income can enter the information from their bank account … Continue reading Here’s how to speed up your stimulus check →

Films out of the usual to rent from my favorite group that shows movies

New Plaza Cinema would like to thank you, our loyal patrons, for your many expressions of support during this challenging year and particularly these past few weeks. We are excited to offer you exceptional movies virtually. These are movies that we would have been watching together in the theater.If you can’t come to the theater, we … Continue reading Films out of the usual to rent from my favorite group that shows movies →

Try two months of Kindle Unlimited for free

https://moneysavingmom.com/hot-kindle-unlimited-trial-deal/ Kindle Unlimited is like Netflix for ebooks, and gives you unlimited access to over a million titles. Normally priced at $10 per month, you can get your first two months absolutely free right now to help pass the time while you're stuck at home. You don't even need a Kindle to take advantage. You … Continue reading Try two months of Kindle Unlimited for free →

A more recent look at meals delivered to your home services

I posted quite recently a review from last year of a number of the services. That author reached different conclusions. Always interesting to compare and contrast. If you click thru, the formatting makes it a bit easier to read. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-meal-kit-delivery-services/ 04.05.2020 08:00 AM The Best Meal Kit Delivery Services for Every Kind of Cook From … Continue reading A more recent look at meals delivered to your home services →

Photo-filled article about the making of jigsaw puzzles

Jigsaw puzzles are huge these days. This is the best article I've seen to date explaining exactly how they're developed and produced. Fascinating stuff. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/08/business/coronavirus-jigsaw-puzzles.html?