http://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/leaf-litter-fall-conservation As leaves change color and drop to the ground this fall, consider leaving them on the ground, where they'll provide a habitat for insects and produce fertile new plant soil.PHOTOGRAPH BY OMER URER, ANADOLU AGENCY/GETTY IMAGES ENVIRONMENT Leave your dead leaves on the ground this fall From providing a habitat for wildlife to helping … Continue reading Don’t rake those leaves!
Google and Apple want passkeys to replace using passwords
Google and Apple Want You to Log In With Passkeys. Here’s What That Means. Passwords are inherently flawed, so tech companies are turning to more secure logins that just require your face or fingerprint By Nicole NguyenFollow Oct. 21, 2023 9:00 pm ET It’s a new type of login that uses cryptographic magic on your phone or laptop. … Continue reading Google and Apple want passkeys to replace using passwords
Everybody sticks Q-tips in their ears — how bad is it, really
https://apple.news/AomJh7dY7RVq835SiWNDyjg Why Shouldn’t You Stick Q-tips in Your Ears? You shouldn’t! But so many people do it anyway. BY SHANNON PALUS OCT 15, 202310:00 AM Getty Images Plus TWEETSHARECOMMENT This is Explainer, a column that answers questions we all have (or should have). As someone who regularly “cleans” my ear canals with cotton swabs, a question hangs over me basically … Continue reading Everybody sticks Q-tips in their ears — how bad is it, really
What happens when cafes pull the plug on wi-fi
http://www.wsj.com/articles/what-happens-when-cafes-pull-the-plug-on-wi-fi-1484669953 [not a new article but still apropos] What Happens When Cafes Pull the Plug on Wi-Fi Some New York City cafes are disconnecting and strange things are happening—people keep coming, and start talking Birch Coffee eliminated Wi-Fi about a year ago.PHOTO: PETER J. SMITH FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL By Anne Kadet Updated Jan. 19, 2017 … Continue reading What happens when cafes pull the plug on wi-fi
New, easy way of exchanging numbers by tapping iPhones together
http://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/21/how-to-use-namedrop-in-ios-17-to-exchange-contacts-by-tapping-iphones.html You can now exchange numbers just by tapping iPhones together. Here’s how to use it PUBLISHED SAT, OCT 21 20239:00 AM EDT Jake Piazza@IN/JAKE-PIAZZA-01AAB8200/@JAKE_PIAZZA KEY POINTS You can exchange contact information by holding your iPhones next to each other. Both iPhones need to be updated to iOS 17. This feature cuts down on the … Continue reading New, easy way of exchanging numbers by tapping iPhones together
Add stairs to your fitness regime for a huge payoff in seconds
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/oct/10/embrace-the-climb-how-stairs-can-super-charge-your-fitness-in-seconds? Embrace the climb! How stairs can super-charge your fitness in seconds They’re everywhere, they’re free and low-impact. No wonder more and more people are ditching long runs – and taking the stairs instead BY Joel Snape, published on Tue 10 Oct 2023 00.00 EDT You might not have noticed, but most modern hotels hide … Continue reading Add stairs to your fitness regime for a huge payoff in seconds
10 wealthiest cities in the world (three of them in the U.S.)
http://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/26/world-wealthiest-cities-henley-partners-report.html These are the 10 wealthiest cities in the world—3 of them are in the U.S. Published Wed, Apr 26 20237:30 PM EDT Celia Fernandez@CFERNAN6 New York City topped the list for the world’s wealthiest cities, according to Henley & Partners. Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images In April, Henley & Partners released its annual report … Continue reading 10 wealthiest cities in the world (three of them in the U.S.)
“Lessons in Chemistry” differences between book and show (and more)
https://parade.com/tv/lessons-in-chemistry-differences-between-show-and-bookAnd why not look at these too?https://slate.com/culture/2023/10/lessons-in-chemistry-show-apple-tv-plus-dog-six-thirty-book-bj-novak.html http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/lessons-in-chemistry-brie-larson-1950s-style-1235622036/ https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/how-lessons-in-chemistry-went-from-beloved-book-to-brie-larsons-new-show https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/television/lessons-in-chemistry-review-brie-larson-apple-tv-3db5e148 'Lessons In Chemistry': Differences Between the Book and Show Some changes are more significant than others. PATTI GRECO OCT 16, 2023 Lessons in Chemistry is finally on AppleTV+, which means fans of Bonnie Garmus’ bestselling novel are on the lookout for any and all ways the show … Continue reading “Lessons in Chemistry” differences between book and show (and more)
Anti-Zionism not only butchers Jews: it turns Palestinians into cannon fodder (Op Ed in WSJ)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/anti-zionism-is-a-more-malevolent-form-of-anti-semitism-jews-israel-hamas-b84c59de? Anti-Zionism Is a More Malevolent Form of Anti-Semitism It not only butchers Jews but consigns Palestinian civilians to the role of cannon fodder. By Ruth R. Wisse Oct. 16, 2023 4:51 pm ET Israeli army soldiers patrol an area in northern Israel bordering Lebanon, Oct. 15. PHOTO: AFP CONTRIBUTOR#AFP/AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE/GETTY IMAGES Anti-Semitism has scored its flashiest victory since … Continue reading Anti-Zionism not only butchers Jews: it turns Palestinians into cannon fodder (Op Ed in WSJ)
Wegman’s in Greenwich Village isn’t really a supermarket
https://apple.news/Ab3IbFeOmQ5eDNl4MAi6nlw [click thru for extras] The New Wegmans In Greenwich Village Is A Supermarket. But It Isn’t. Richard Kestenbaum, Contributor Oct 16, 2023,09:00am EDT Wegmans new store in Greenwich Village is not what you'd expect in a supermarket. WEGMANS This Wednesday October 18th, a new supermarket is opening on Astor Place in Greenwich Village. It’s notable … Continue reading Wegman’s in Greenwich Village isn’t really a supermarket
7 Secrets of the Continental Hotel the John Wick movies didn’t show
screenrant.com/the-continental-hotel-secrets-john-wick-movies-missing/ 7 Secrets Of The Continental Hotel The John Wick Movies Leave Out BYLEWIS GLAZEBROOK PUBLISHED OCT 10, 2023 Given its status as a prequel to John Wick, The Continental divulged plenty of secrets about the hotel that were absent from the former series. Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Continental. SUMMARY The Continental's … Continue reading 7 Secrets of the Continental Hotel the John Wick movies didn’t show
How to create and customize your Contact Poster with iOS 17
apple.news/AO9PKad-ATlmmT84rXZ-uow [click thru for Apple illustrations] How to create and customize your Contact Poster in iOS 17 It’s an all-new way to express yourself to those you call or message. iOS 17 has arrived, and one of its coolest new features is the Contact Poster. It’s a large-screen visual you can customize—similar to your Lock … Continue reading How to create and customize your Contact Poster with iOS 17
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