http://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/02/07/airlines-personal-item-sizes/ Airlines are getting tough on ‘personal items,’ and it could cost you No one wants to pay a carry-on charge for a backpack By Christopher Elliott February 7, 2023 at 12:28 p.m. EST If you’re stopped before boarding, it can come as a costly surprise: Your “personal item” is too big to bring on the … Continue reading No one wants to pay a carry-on charge for a backpack
You don’t know how bad the pizza box is
http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/01/pizza-delivery-box-design-soggy/672712/? You Don’t Know How Bad the Pizza Box Is The delivery icon hasn’t changed in 60 years, and it’s making your food worse.By Saahil Desai Getty; The Atlantic JANUARY 13, 2023, 7 AM ETSHARE Happiness, people will have you think, does not come from possessing things. It comes from love. Self-acceptance. Career satisfaction. Whatever. But … Continue reading You don’t know how bad the pizza box is
More reasons to shop at Aldi’s grocery chain
http://www.allrecipes.com/the-surprising-ingredient-aldi-wont-allow-in-its-foods-7485684 The Surprising Ingredient Aldi Won’t Allow in Its Products Apparently it's been banned since 2015. We love Aldi for so, so many reasons. The budget-friendly copycats, unique products, and exciting monthly finds, and general aesthetic of the store. But did you know it also holds its products to high and rigorous quality standards? Since … Continue reading More reasons to shop at Aldi’s grocery chain
Florida’s book-ban frenzy targets Nora Roberts, and she’s not happy
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/04/28/ron-desantis-book-ban-nora-roberts-florida/ Florida’s book-ban frenzy targets Nora Roberts, and she’s not happy By Greg Sargent and Paul Waldman, published April 28, 2023 at 6:45 a.m. EDT Tiffany Justice, co-founder of the right-wing book-purging organization Moms for Liberty, offered a righteous-sounding answer when asked this past weekend on “CBS Sunday Morning” what sort of book she wants to see remain … Continue reading Florida’s book-ban frenzy targets Nora Roberts, and she’s not happy
The city most likely to drown next
http://www.newyorker.com/news/annals-of-a-warming-planet/another-city-is-drowning-and-we-cant-look-away? Another City Is Drowning, and We Can’t Look Away In Bangkok and around the world, live updates about hurricanes and floods are turning us into climate voyeurs. By Pitchaya Sudbanthad October 4, 2022 Last summer, when remnants of Hurricane Ida raged through New York City and flooded parts of all five boroughs, my relatives in … Continue reading The city most likely to drown next
Profile of the poet Jorie Graham and a look at her final work
http://www.vulture.com/article/jorie-graham-poetry-profile.html? [click thru to listen to several of the poems] Late Work How the poet Jorie Graham — living with cancer, reeling from her mother’s death — wrote the best book of her long career. By Kerry Howley Photo: Jeannette Montgomery Barron This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation newsletter. Sign up here to get … Continue reading Profile of the poet Jorie Graham and a look at her final work
The battle over refrigerating butter
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-battle-over-refrigerating-butter-enough-is-enough-771177fd? The Battle Over Refrigerating Butter: ‘Enough Is Enough’ Trying to spread ice-hard butter can wreck toast, pancakes and waffles, but many people aren’t sure if it is safe to keep it out of the fridge Sticks of room-temperature butter. ANGELA OWENS/THE WALL STREET JOURNAL By Kristina Peterson April 27, 2023 10:05 am ET Butter evangelist Joelle Mertzel is spreading … Continue reading The battle over refrigerating butter
More on the value of watching movies on DVD — and what we’re losing
OPINION PAMELA PAUL The Dramatic, Comic, Tragic, True-Life Story Behind the Death of DVD.com April 27, 2023, 5:00 a.m. ET Credit...Illustration by The New York Times. Images by Getty Images By Pamela Paul Opinion Columnist Netflix, which has been struggling recently, announced last week that on Sept. 29 it will cease its 25-year-old DVD-by-mail delivery business to focus on … Continue reading More on the value of watching movies on DVD — and what we’re losing
How to fast charge your Apple Watch series 7 and later
9to5mac.com/2023/04/23/how-to-fast-charge-the-apple-watch/ Apple Watch fast charging: How it works, and what you need for best results Chance Miller | Apr 23 2023 - 7:15 am PT One of the more useful changes to recent Apple Watch models is support for fast charging. This allows you to quickly top off your Apple Watch battery at much faster speeds than … Continue reading How to fast charge your Apple Watch series 7 and later
Does peanut butter go bad?
http://www.allrecipes.com/article/does-peanut-butter-go-bad/? Does Peanut Butter Go Bad? Who knows how long that jar has been in the cabinet... By Melanie Fincher, Updated on September 24, 2021 PHOTO: ANDY LYONS/MEREDITH Peanut butter is perhaps one of the most reliable items in your kitchen cabinet. It's always there, ready to be spread over a toasted slice of bread and … Continue reading Does peanut butter go bad?
World’s (and United States’) most populous cities
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2022/09/26/most-populous-city-in-world/10427581002/ What is the world’s most populous city? Top 10 most populous cities in the world, US ranked. Anna Kaufman, for USA TODAY, published September 26, 2022 During a particularly busy morning commute hour a New York City subway car can make you believe that the Big Apple is the most heavily populated place on earth. But the truth … Continue reading World’s (and United States’) most populous cities
Best treats to keep your cat healthy and calm, according to the experts
https://apple.news/Ao6-RyIGxRhuJaUKqF3208Q The best treats to keep your cat healthy and calm, according to experts These tasty treats will help you bond with your cat while providing important health benefits. Veterinarians say texture, ingredients, flavor and calories are key when choosing the best cat treats for your feline friend.Danielle Donders / Getty Images April 6, 2023, … Continue reading Best treats to keep your cat healthy and calm, according to the experts
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