Scaffolding's place in NYC life

https://nypost.com/2019/12/01/devine-scaffolding-has-taken-over-new-york-city/? How the scourge of scaffolding is ruining New York City: Devine By Miranda Devine December 1, 2019 | 10:36pm | UpdatedEnlarge Image Stephen Yang No other big city in the world is as blighted by scaffolding as New York. Not Paris nor London, where buildings are older. Not Chicago, which has more inclement weather. … Continue reading Scaffolding's place in NYC life →

11 feel-good books to add to add to your list

https://www.bookbub.com/blog/happy-books-to-read-right-now?position=0&source=multicontent&target=title 11 Feel-Good Books to Read Right Now By Kristina Wright•March 26, 2020•5 min read During these uncertain times, we find ourselves turning to books to raise our spirits and give us comfort. So we rounded up a collection of uplifting and feel-good new releases. From heartfelt romantic comedies to funny women’s fiction, the books on this … Continue reading 11 feel-good books to add to add to your list →

Unique list of new films to watch from Adam White, Independent UK

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/new-cinema-releases-on-demand-rent-stream-itunes-amazon-coronavirus-april-2020-a9424546.html The best new films to rent and stream on demand now While we remain bereft at the closure of cinemas, new releases are still being unveiled week by week on demand. Adam White has curated some of the best, weirdest and most successfully distracting for a moment of crisis @__adamwhite1 day ago Home entertainment: … Continue reading Unique list of new films to watch from Adam White, Independent UK →

If this market hit you hard — and you’re usually blase about disaster

Here's an article to read if you've been hit hard by this unreal market, and find yourself (uncharacteristically) stunned, here's an article by someone who's in the same shoes: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/27/business/stock-market-pandemic.html It’s Thursday morning, March 19 — four weeks into the coronavirus crash of 2020. The Dow Jones industrial average has opened down another 700 points, … Continue reading If this market hit you hard — and you’re usually blase about disaster →

For a change of pace, how about these tech projects instead of TV?

These are just perfect for a time like this when you have a tremendous amount of indoor time. How much streaming content can you view? https://www.fastcompany.com/90482591/stop-watching-netflix-and-tackle-these-8-tech-projects-instead 03-27-208:00 AMCORONAVIRUS CRISIS Stop watching Netflix and tackle these 8 tech projects instead From organizing digital photos to repurposing old tech, here’s some ideas on how to use your … Continue reading For a change of pace, how about these tech projects instead of TV? →

Finally a triumph for Standing Rock

Dakota access pipeline: court strikes down permits in victory for Standing Rock Sioux Army corps of engineers ordered to conduct full environmental review, which could take years Dakota Access Pipeline water protectors in Standing Rock, North Dakota, in 2017. The Standing Rock Sioux chief welcomed the court’s action on Wednesday. Photograph: ddp USA/REX/Shutterstock Nina LakhaniPublished onWed … Continue reading Finally a triumph for Standing Rock →

Are we successful at maintaining a social distance? Your cellphone knows

This use of the location reporting done by my smart phone doesn't bother me. This is a matter of public concern and interest, not the usually far more objectionable use for fine-grained marketing. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/03/24/social-distancing-maps-cellphone-location/ Smartphone data reveal which Americans are social distancing (and not) D.C. gets an 'A' while Wyoming earns an 'F' for following … Continue reading Are we successful at maintaining a social distance? Your cellphone knows →

Top NYC grocery delivery services

This is a very interesting selection of ways you might have your groceries delivered -- interesting largely because of its variety. A few of these are wedded to particular grocery stories while others are linked to growers. Instacart and Peapod layer themselves on top of a variety of grocery stores in the area, such as … Continue reading Top NYC grocery delivery services →

Video about safely handling your groceries (and take-out, if any) during this stay-in-place

There's always something to learn about how to manage the details of daily life. This is all about safety.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjDuwc9KBps&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR21ckonp8KxiX7iUXTTjOW-iyjK1lkWrTpHAmM_Op-ocJmIZHdvXLKN0Ys

NYC Covid-19 Deaths Data, Details: 95% Had Other Health Issues – Bloomberg

Ninety-five percent of New York City’s almost 200 deaths from the new coronavirus had underlying health conditions, though almost half were under the age of 75, according to data published by the city’s health department on Tuesday. — Read on http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-25/most-nyc-covid-19-dead-had-other-health-problems-city-data-show

If you're facing a lengthy period of semi-isolation, what will help you come thru sane and (maybe even) happy?

This letter is filled with useful gems about coping with isolation, even when the space is small. Bet there's something here you can use. Several of these suggestions are even More useful if you're going to be retiring soon -- did a lot of research on the issue as that time approached for me. As … Continue reading If you're facing a lengthy period of semi-isolation, what will help you come thru sane and (maybe even) happy? →