Aug 28, 2016

Don't Bother Priming Walls When You Paint a Room Some self-priming paints can get the job done in one coat

Consumer Reports


"To recreate the faces of our early ancestors, some of whom have been extinct for millions of years, sculptor John Gurche dissected the heads of modern humans and apes, mapping patterns of soft tissue and bone. He used this information to fill out the features of the fossils. Each sculpture starts with the cast of a fossilized skull; Gurche then adds layers of clay muscle, fat and skin. Seven of his finished hominid busts [are] featured at the National Museum of Natural History’s David H. Koch Hall of Human Origins...which are perhaps the best-researched renderings of their kind".---National Museum of Natural History

Watch artist John Gurche create his sculptures of early man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjuNZ...

What is the Build & Buy Car Buying Service? How subscribers can save money on a new car

Consumer Reports
This great service is provided by subscribers to Consumer Reports and can be accessed at most libraries on line with your library card. I used this service last time I purchased a car and it worked out well. The only problem I encountered was when I went to pay, the car dealer charged me an additional $100 because the "salesman made a mistake in addition."  The salesman could have made many more "mistakes" in the car dealer's favor if I had not used Consumer Reports.  Don't ever buy a car without checking what Consumer Reports says about its price and reliability. That goes for used as well as new cars.

4 Ways to Get Busy People to Read Your Emails

MONEY

The tweaks on Android Nougat, while not revolutionary, should improve the smartphone experience.

Android Nougat: What You Need to Know About the Latest Google Mobile OS - Consumer Reports

With a better ride and smart touches, the Kia Sportage jumps almost to the top of its class

Consumer Reports

Don't Bother Using Hot Water to Wash Your Laundry

Consumer Reports

New Cars Coming Soon - genuine leaps forward.

Consumer Reports

TV news needs verbs

NewsLab

Credit Card Numbers Aren’t Worth Much Now, So Hackers Want Your Mobile Banking Info

Consumer Reports

Aug 21, 2016

Newly discovered Astronaut Graffiti from first moon landing


Glen Loyd says that previously unknown astronaut graffiti from the first moon landing has just been discovered at the National Air and Space Museum.

When Will Fully Autonomous Cars Become a Reality?

Consumer Reports

The 7 Best Deals at TJ Maxx

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9 Ways to Protect Your Money When Traveling

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Vitamin C and Other Supplements for Common Cold

 Consumer Reports

What Are the Best Home Remedies for Sunburn?

WSJ

How to Make a Property Tax Appeal Pay Off

Consumer Reports

Honda Accord vs Toyota Camry: Which Should I Buy?

Consumer Reports

Beware the Flood of Flood Cars

Consumer Reports

Police Officer Smashes Window Of Hot Car And Realizes He’s Just Rescued A Lifelike Doll

Consumerist

T-Mobile Getting Rid Of Plans, Now Only Offers Unlimited Everything

Consumerist

What You Must Know About Social Security

Kiplinger

FCC’s Robocall Strike Force Kicks Into Action Today

 Consumerist

Aug 14, 2016

High Tech Helps Aging Drivers

Kiplinger
Because I am old, I purchased a new Subaru Forester with the new safety devices mentioned in this article. The Forester is also easy for an older person to get in and out of. And your view out of the vehicle is unobstructed. In fact, Consumer Reports recommends the car for elderly people.

Why Is My Spousal Social Security So Small?

MONEY

Dogs in the National Gallery of Art Glen Loyd Glen Loyd


The loyal dog has appeared in paintings as far back as 4500 BC when canines were portrayed on cave walls... As the dog's relationship with the human evolved, so did the way he is represented in art. In the early Middle Ages, dogs were valued for their aggressiveness and appeared in paintings in packs on hunting expeditions. In the Renaissance, as dogs begin to be viewed more as domestic companions, they appear in paintings on the laps of ladies as objects of affection. In the 18th century, dog portraits became popular among the wealthy British.--Petcentric

The Average American’s Salary is Highest (And Lowest) in These States

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Retailers Trying To Lure College Customers Now So They’ll Become Lifelong Shoppers

Consumerist

Why Insurance Companies Don’t Renew Policies

The New York Times

As Phone Companies Pledge to Stop Robocallers, What's the Holdup?

NBC News

Online Trust Alliance Finds Majority of Native Ads Confusing (Native advertising refers to website content that is funded and produced outside the publisher’s editorial review or influence, yet is designed to appear similar or homogenous to editorial on that site)

Online Trust Alliance 

What to Buy for a College Dorm and What to Skip

Consumer Reports

Pogue's Basics: Catch every error when proofreading [Video]

Pogue's Basics'

Aug 7, 2016

McDonald’s Removing Preservatives From Some Items; Nuggets Now 100% Antibiotics-Free

Consumerist

Teen Driving: When Your Kid Takes the Wheel

Consumer Reports

Should You Be Screened for Melanoma?

Consumer Reports

Compare Your Net Worth to the Average American’s

 MONEY

Birding in Washington D. C .


One of the best views from the U.S.Capitol in Washington D.C. is from is from the Balcony of House Speaker Paul Ryan, just off the Speaker's Lounge. Ryan, of course, is from Janesville. WI.  Last year Pope Francis waved to America from the historic Balcony while visiting the Capitol.  As a guest at the Capitol Last week, I took a photograph from the Balcony which you will see at the end of this video.
But my video is really about some of the birds  I saw in Washington.