Author Archives
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Periwinkle, the Color of Poison, Modernism, and Dusk
Periwinkle goes by many names. You might know her by one of her more fabulous monikers, like sorcerer’s violet or fairy’s paintbrush. In Italy, she is called fiore di morte (flower of death), because it was common to lay wreaths… Read More ›
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Microsoft’s Awful 2010 Smartphone
In 2010, Microsoft made a social smartphone for teens and 20 somethings who didn’t want a smartphone. It… well, it didn’t work out. Let’s learn about Microsoft Kin! Such a missed opportunity.
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Asthma and Covid-19: no increased risk?
“While there is variable asthma prevalence among COVID-19 published studies, it appears similar to population prevalence, and certainly much lower than what would be expected during seasonal flu. The results of this study suggest that asthma does not appear to… Read More ›
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(Pointless) England and Wales’ contact-tracing app gets launch date
“We need to use every tool at our disposal to control the spread of the virus including cutting-edge technology,” said Mr Hancock. “The launch of the app later this month across England and Wales is a defining moment and will… Read More ›
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The New Reconstruction
Those staples of the American racial discourse became hard to sustain this year, as the country was enveloped by overlapping national crises. The pandemic exposed the president. The nation needed an experienced policy maker; instead it saw a professional hustler,… Read More ›
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It just worked
My daughter’s iPhone 7 started to suffer battery problems and after a quick check in Settings (which showed that a battery service was needed) I booked an appointment through the Apple Support app. We visited the local Apple store today… Read More ›
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Blankets
Set against the snowbound, rural isolation of Wisconsin, Thomson’s story charts the progress of Craig, a boy born into a devoutly Christian family. A childhood darkened by abuse later flowers into companionship and love as Craig meets Raina, a girl… Read More ›
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Microsoft Flight Simulator (FS2020) vs Real Life
That is remarkably similar and of a level many of us would have expected to wait many more years to see in a game.
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The Skindiver WT and the Oris Roberto Clemente Limited Edition
Equipped with a sapphire crystal and automatic movement, designed for watch enthusiasts who appreciate elegance and performance. This Skindiver WT Automatic wristwatch features a black dial with “old radium” Super-LumiNova, the iconic hour arrow hand, a double dome sapphire glass… Read More ›
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The Amazfit Neo
The Neo also seems to be a fairly capable fitness tracker on paper, featuring around-the-clock heart-rate monitoring, activity tracking, sleep tracking, and 5 ATM water resistance. There’s no onboard GPS for avid runners though, but the Neo does support basic… Read More ›
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