http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/06/29/meet-seven-hill-republicans-willing-hold-trump-accountable/ [click thru for the helpful Venn diagrams that make the words crystal clear] Meet the seven Hill Republicans willing to hold Trump accountable Analysis by Philip Bump, National columnist June 29, 2022 at 1:52 p.m. EDT As the riot at the Capitol began, no elected official in the Republican Party was under any obvious delusions … Continue reading Meet the seven Hill Republicans willing to hold Trump accountable
AirTrain at JFK now accepts MTA’s OMNY contactless payment
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/airtrain-jfk-to-accept-mtas-omny-contactless-payment-starting-next-week/4740472/ AirTrain JFK to accept MTA's OMNY contactless payment starting next week By NBC New York Staff • Published October 4, 2023 • Updated on October 4, 2023 at 8:59 pm Airport travelers are about to get a tech upgrade years in the making. Starting next week, the AirTrain to JFK will finally begin accepting OMNY tap-and-go payments. Gov. Kathy Hochul made the … Continue reading AirTrain at JFK now accepts MTA’s OMNY contactless payment
Monitor your blood pressure from home with your Apple Watch
http://www.cnet.com/deals/monitor-your-blood-pressure-from-home-with-your-apple-watch/ [click thru for a related blood pressure monitor (not using an Apple Watch) ranking] Monitor Your Blood Pressure From Home With Your Apple Watch Now you can monitor your blood pressure yourself. Sync your Apple Watch with these at-home blood pressure devices. Katie TeagueWriter II, published Oct. 7, 2023 7:00 a.m. PT You can … Continue reading Monitor your blood pressure from home with your Apple Watch
We now know HOW cats purr, but not why
https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/10/we-now-know-how-cats-purr-why-they-purr-is-still-up-for-debate/ "HAPPY KITTY, SLEEPY KITTY, PURR PURR PURR" — We now know how cats purr—why they purr is still up for debate Studies of excised cat larynxes reveal role of connective tissues embedded in vocal folds. JENNIFER OUELLETTE - 10/5/2023, 2:46 PM Enlarge / "They excised what, now?" Puck is nonetheless intrigued by new findings about the mechanisms behind … Continue reading We now know HOW cats purr, but not why
Why hasn’t the microwave gotten smarter in over forty years?
https://apple.news/A1U8D00ycRfKAiMqZuVJQUQ The Microwave Makes No Sense Every kitchen appliance is getting smart—except one. By Jacob Sweet Illustration by The Atlantic Matthew Kressy likes to think that he owns a first-rate microwave. The founding director of MIT’s integrated design and management program, Kressy lets his experience inventing gadgets guide his purchasing decisions. But when he needed a … Continue reading Why hasn’t the microwave gotten smarter in over forty years?
There’s a pill that helps people quit smoking — why isn’t it sold in the U.S.?
https://apple.news/AfirS-oWlT9aA6dyDCbe35g There’s a Pill That Helps People Quit Smoking. Why Isn’t It Sold in the U.S.? Even Canada has it. BY HEATHER TAL MURPHY OCT 02, 2023, 11:00 AM Nicotine-free smoking treatments are no longer a drag. Eric Feferberg/AFP/Getty Images If you were to analyze hundreds of studies examining what it takes to quit smoking, what do … Continue reading There’s a pill that helps people quit smoking — why isn’t it sold in the U.S.?
How to use Apple’s iOS 17 new iPhone message features
http://www.theverge.com/23906072/apple-ios-17-iphone-messages-how-to [click thru for illustrations How to use the new Messages features in iOS 17 Messages gets a redesign and some helpful new tools. By David Nield, published on Oct 6, 2023, 11:23 AM EDT iOS 17 is available now and ready to install if you’ve got an iPhone released in the last five years — and as usual, Apple … Continue reading How to use Apple’s iOS 17 new iPhone message features
How to change the focus point of portrait photos with iOS 17
appleinsider.com/inside/ios-17/tips/how-to-change-the-focus-point-of-portrait-photos-in-ios-17? How to change the focus point of portrait photos in iOS 17 Nathaniel Pangaro | Oct 05, 2023 Tips: Being able to change the focus point in a portrait photo and subtly blur the background isn't reserved for the iPhone 15. Here is how to do it on any device in iOS 17. "Focus and depth control … Continue reading How to change the focus point of portrait photos with iOS 17
30 Most magical island getaways in the United States
https://www.countryliving.com/life/travel/g4135/american-islands/ [I'm only posting the first five -- click thru to dream further] The 30 Most Magical Island Getaways in the United States Take a break from daily life with these bucket list-worthy destinations—no passport required.BY PERRI O. BLUMBERG AND JILL GLEESONUPDATED: JUN 24, 2022SAVE ARTICLE Peter Unger//Getty Images Bali. Fiji. Bora Bora. When you think of dreamy vacation-worthy … Continue reading 30 Most magical island getaways in the United States
Which nut butter is the healthiest?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/food-dining/2023/10/07/what-is-healthiest-nut-butter/70994037007/ Which nut butter is the healthiest? You'll go nuts for these nutrient-dense options. Clare Mulroy USA TODAY, published October 7, 2023 Peanut butter is a fan-favorite nut butter, evident in the number of food products we put it in. We spread it on toast and put it in cookies, smoothies, sauces and sandwiches. There’s even a National Peanut … Continue reading Which nut butter is the healthiest?
‘Gobsmackingly bananas’: scientists stunned by planet’s record September heat
https://apple.news/AhtCfdWmeQFi6vrvX3OiBUw ‘Gobsmackingly bananas’: scientists stunned by planet’s record September heat The carbon emissions driving the climate crisis and rapid arrival of an El Niño event are to blame, researchers say Damian Carrington Environment editor @dpcarrington, published on Wed 4 Oct 2023 22.00 EDT Global temperatures soared to a new record in September by a huge margin, … Continue reading ‘Gobsmackingly bananas’: scientists stunned by planet’s record September heat
Ken Burns’ new series “The American Buffalo” shows U.S. history’s shame and glory
https://apple.news/AvND8hobhQFq2AuqXWo46iQ [click thru for the trailer] Review: Ken Burns’ ‘The American Buffalo’ is a tale of the U.S. in all its shame and glory G. Allen Johnson October 15, 2023 Updated: October 18, 2023, 5:30 pm A photographer catches a herd of buffalo in South Dakota for Ken Burns’ latest documentary, “The American Buffalo,” premiering at … Continue reading Ken Burns’ new series “The American Buffalo” shows U.S. history’s shame and glory
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