debra47added this to Futuristic LivingTechnology Grow Faster, Grow Stronger: Speed-Breeding Crops to Feed the FutureThe New York Times - By KNVUL SHEIKHFarmers and plant breeders are in a race against time. The world population is growing rapidly, requiring ever more food, but the amount of cultivable land is limited. Warmer temperatures have extended
debra47added this to Medical BreakthroughsGeek Harvard Scientists Make 'Landmark' Discovery in Synthesizing Anti-Cancer Molecules Found in Sea SpongesGizmodo - Ed Cara Harvard and Japanese scientists say they’ve made a “landmark” discovery in cancer drug development. In a new study published Monday, they say they …
debra47added this to PortugalCulture Alentejo: Portugal’s undiscovered craft paradiseEuronews - euronewsFortified medieval towns. Sweeping plains dotted with gnarled chestnut trees. Hilltop villages where white-washed houses flank crooked streets. Southern Portugal’s Alentejo region is blessed with looks
debra47added this to Technology NewsTechnology China reportedly summoned tech giants — and warned against cooperating with Trump's sales banCNBC - Lorie Konish As the U.S. and China fight over trade, one key party is getting caught in the middle: Big technology companies. The Chinese government reportedly …
debra47added this to P Is For PodcastsFrance The Thing About France: Podcasts Fit For FrancophilesForbes - Irene S. LevineWhether you’re planning a summer or autumn getaway to France, or are just one of those among many Americans who are inexplicably drawn to French people, culture, gastronomy and customs, you’ll want to
debra47added this to P Is For PodcastsIra Glass ‘This American Life’ star Ira Glass on favorite podcasts and ‘the power of narrative’dispatch.com - By Hannah SayleStar Tribune (Minneapolis) Ira Glass, host of the hit public radio show “This American Life,” is a founding father of the modern podcast movement. His signature storytelling …
debra47added this to TRAVELS IN POLANDFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo The 10 Best Breakfast and Brunch Spots in Warsawtheculturetrip.com - Weronika Jurkiewicz If you see a long line outside of a restaurant before it even opens at 9am, chances are you are standing right in front of Aioli. With two locations …
debra47added this to Music Resources/TechnologyFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo Project Music Showcases 14 Top Music Tech Startupshypebot.com Here are the 14 members of the Project Music Class of 2019. • ArtistWorks, a provider of online music instruction where 36 world-renowned master …
debra47added this to Technology News iPod Touch 2019 review: Who still buys an iPod?CNET - by Patrick Holland iPod Touch, huh, what is it good for - absolutely more than you'd think.
debra47added this to Fashion FavesFashion (UK) Bags of style: how the backpack became a fashion essentialThe Guardian - Ellie Violet BramleyThey used to be carried by the slightly awkward-looking kids in the school playground or hikers and were much more likely to be sported by men than women. But now, go to any high street, office or packed
debra47added this to Technology NewsTech Industry Amazon Is Working on a Device To Read Human EmotionsBloomberg - Matt Day Amazon.com Inc. is developing a voice-activated wearable device that can recognize human emotions. The wrist-worn gadget is described as a health and …
debra47added this to My Future GardenLifestyle There’s More to Watering Plants Than Just Adding Water—7 Rules to Follow Every TimeReal Simple - Lauren Phillips Keep those greens thriving with these must-know watering tips. Bringing home new house plants—especially pre-potted ones with no how to pot a plant …
debra47added this to Privacy IssuesTechnology Facial recognition tech is arsenic in the water of democracy, says LibertyThe Guardian - Ian Sample Science editorAutomated facial recognition poses one of the greatest threats to individual freedom and should be banned from use in public spaces, according to the director of the campaign group Liberty. Martha Spurrier,
debra47added this to PortugalPortugal Portugal’s best kept secretaluxurytravelblog.com - Matt Holmes What are the two most popular spots in Portugal for foreign travelers? If you guessed Porto and Lisbon, you’re right! Traveling between them along …
debra47added this to Crazy For ChocolateRecipes 2-Minutes Chocolate Peanut Butter Cakebaking.network - Baking.Network Quick and simple, this 2-minute chocolate peanut butter cake is the best choice when you want to eat something sweet and delicious! This dessert is …
debra47added this to CubaNews U.S. cruise operators stop sailing to Cuba, travelers vent anger onlineReuters - by Uday Sampath and Nivedita Balu in Bengaluru(Reuters) - Major U.S. cruise operators said on Wednesday they will no longer sail to Cuba following the Trump administration’s ban on travel to the Caribbean island, angering travelers and prompting about
debra47added this to Privacy IssuesApple Apple created the privacy dystopia it wants to save you fromFast Company - Mark WilsonApple invented privacy problems on mobile devices. And now only Apple can fix them. “What happens on your iPhone stays on your iPhone.” The message was printed 14 stories high, in simple black and white,
debra47added this to P Is For PodcastsSpotify Spotify begins testing curated podcast playlistsThe Verge - Ashley CarmanSpotify is beginning a summer of podcast playlist tests today that’ll involve the creation of curated episode suggestions around specific genres, according to a source close to the company. Spotify doesn’t
debra47added this to Technology NewsPlay buttonApple Pencil Apple’s new Mac Pro is a supercarThe Verge - Vlad SavovI’ve been to the Geneva Motor Show half a dozen times, and I can confidently say that the new Mac Pro looks tailor-made for that exhibition of exotics. It’s got a huge and imposing metal grille up front
debra47added this to Book ReviewsBooks Los Angeles Times Book Club reads ‘The Library Book’Los Angeles Times - Donna WaresJust in time for summer reading, the Los Angeles Times Book Club has chosen “The Library Book” as our first community read and will host a June 25 forum with bestselling author Susan Orlean. Join us as
debra47added this to Exploring SpainMadrid The 12 Best Day Trips From Madridtripsavvy.com - Lindsey Zimmerman Madrid is a world within a city, offering a thriving cultural atmosphere, great shopping and sightseeing, and unforgettable food. It also boasts a …
debra47added this to Technology NewsApple Music How To Back Up Your iTunes Music Before iTunes Is RetiredBustle - Lucia Peters Well, it’s finally happened: iTunes is no more. According to Apple, the long-running media management program will be retired in the next version of …
debra47added this to Planning For ParisShopping How to Shop the Paris Flea Market Like a ProHouse Beautiful - By Amanda SimsIt's one of the largest—and coolest—flea markets on Earth. But before you go, here's what you need to know. If you’re planning a trip to Paris—or, more likely, are in need of an excuse to get one on the
debra47added this to P Is For PodcastsTiananmen Square China erases the Tiananmen story: “It's been depressingly effective”The Economist Also in the daily podcast: the futility of laws requiring immigrants to speak host-nations’ languages ON THE 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square …
debra47added this to Technology NewsSearch Engine Marketing Google Strengthens Search Indexing, Merkle Launches Podcast Seriesmediapost.com - Laurie Sullivan Google announced earlier this year that podcasts will begin indexing in search query results -- good news for agencies like Merkle that have expanded …
debra47added this to Music Resources/TechnologyiTunes iTunes is over: what this means for youThe Guardian - Alex HernApple is closing iTunes in the coming months, but don’t panic: the change means less than it sounds, your music is safe and iTunes isn’t really going away for good. This autumn, Apple will release the
debra47added this to Planning For ParisParis The most beautiful arcades in ParisVogue Paris (FR) - Vogue Paris Opening in 1799, where the hotel Montmorency-Luxembourg is found, the Passage des Panoramas is one of the oldest arcades in Paris. Between the …
debra47added this to BookwormsBooks Escape the Heat With the Best Books of Summer 2019Esquire - By Adrienne WestenfeldFrom transformative novels to true crime and enlightening non-fiction, here's what you should read in the months ahead. There's no better reading season than summer. Whether you're lounging by the shore
debra47added this to Lingering in LondonWest London 11 exceptional places you won't believe are in Londonmylondon.news - Ian Molyneaux Around this time of year people start to get excited about their holidays, lounging in the sun and eating and drinking to their heart's content. Going …
debra47added this to BookwormsBooks Best holiday beach reads: 75 books to read this summerThe TelegraphFrom page-turners to politics, short stories to science – we pick the 75 must-reads that deserve a space in your suitcase Special Discount: For 12% off any of these titles, see books.telegraph.co.uk/bestsellers
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