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Computers

From Sheila’s Desktop: New iPad

By Sheila Garber of Broken Sound words, it will become almost a full computer. Right now, Settings> Touch> AssistiveTouch> Pointing Devices. You
Club. Sheila was a teacher for the software is available as a public beta. In other words, can also use it to trade photos between devices.
41 years, the last 22 years as a it is still in a trial format. The full version will come out in In addition, with the new operating system iOS 13, it
Computer Teacher. She is the the fall. It will be able to do just about everything your PC will allow you to have multiple windows opened side by
recipient of an AOL Interactive can. The public beta version still has some bugs in it and a side at the same time. Apple also now has new gestures like
Educational Initiative Grant and the lot of apps are not fully compatible, so wait till the fall. It copy and paste, plus a three-finger swipe to undo a wrong
author of an award-winning website will then become a choice when you need a new computer. copy and paste.
featuring virtual reality panoramas It still will not “kill” the Mac, but for those of you who love The biggest drawback is that the full Mac allows you to
of the historical and cultural sites your current iPad and need a new one or a new computer, customize it. On the new iPad, you must use Apple Music
of Philadelphia. Mrs. Garber currently resides in Broken you might get both in one package. and Safari. Most of you already do this, so this is not an
Sound Country Club and devotes her time to teaching others The first improvement is that Safari, the web browser, issue.
computer skills. now acts like a full-featured Mac browser. As a matter of The keyboard is additional. David Pearce, my “guru,”
Many of you have an Apple iPhone. In 2010, the Apple fact, it tells websites that it is a Mac. You no longer get recommends Brydge, which makes keyboard attachments
iPad was introduced. At that time, it was basically a large messages that kick you to an app. that look and feel better than Apple keyboard attachments.
iPhone. I, personally, loved my iPad. It was easier to see Now you can plug just about any external drive into an The adapter mentioned for a mouse, Apple’s $39 Lightning-
and did all my email and texting. However, it was not a full iPad and use it like a normal computer. You might have to to-USB adapter, should be fine. Bridge makes a fancier
computer. Well, the iPad has come of age. get a Lightning or USB-C adapter. In other words, you will adapter for $60.
This fall, a new version of the iPad software, called need an adapter that plugs into the Lightning port at one This is a major improvement to the iPad that will win
iPadOS, will enable the iPad with new powers and make end and has the female end of the USB on the other end. over many users who prefer an iPad to a full computer.
it more useful for multitasking all kinds of work. In other This will allow you to plug a USB mouse into it. Just go to Good luck, Sheila. garberse@aol.com

Trivia

“I Didn’t Know That...

Bet You Didn’t Know It Either.”

Fascinating trivia facts compiled by Which jeweler donated the Hope Diamond to the Which city is considered the safest in the world?
Stanley Morgenbesser, who resides Smithsonian Institute in 1958? The bigger the city, the more dangerous it is? Not true
at the Banyans of Broken Sound. The Hope Diamond is one of the most famous jewels for Tokyo. This city has a population of over 13 million
Stan conducts the Broken Sound in the world. It was purchased by New York gem merchant and it’s still one of the safest cities on the planet. In terms
members’ “What’s Up Club,” which, Harry Winston, who toured it for a number of years before of how well your cyber security is protected, Tokyo is
remarkably, has met every week donating it to the National Museum of Natural History, ranked on top. This means identity theft is super rare and
without fail for the past more than where it has since remained on permanent exhibition. digital privacy is highly respected and protected. The low
26 years---a total of more than 1,300 Winston sent the diamond through the US. Mail in a box crime rates are probably related to the fact that the majority
meetings---to discuss a wide range of wrapped in brown paper, insured via registered mail at a of Tokyo residents are considered “upper-middle class.”
topics and to meet and hear interesting speakers. Stan took cost of $145.29. Winston donated the diamond with the What’s more, Tokyo boasts a world-famous nightlife scene
over as leader of the club when its founder, Sidney Hyman, hope that it would help the United States establish a gem that can be enjoyed worry-free!
passed away in 2007 at the age of 100. collection.
Which U.S. President had a middle name that was just
Which is the only state flag that is two-sided? Which mammal has the longest pregnancy? a single letter?
The state flag of Oregon is the most unique in the United When you’re carrying a baby as big as an elephant, Harry Truman was given a middle initial, but not a
States of America. It is the only flag that is two-sided, which you’re going to need time to let it grow. African elephants middle name. Truman’s parents chose “S” as his middle
means that both sides of the flag have different patterns. The have an average gestation period of about 645 days, or name to please both of his grandfathers. The “S” in Harry
front, or obverse, side of the flag features the official state around 95 weeks. The only other animals that come close S Truman actually refers to the names of both of his
seal in gold, which is surrounded by 33 stars symbolizing are its cousin, the Asian Elephant (617 days), as well as grandfathers, Anderson Shipp Truman and Solomon Young.
Oregon as the 33rd state to join the Union. The back, or giraffes (approximately 450 days), rhinos (also 450 days), Truman told reporters that they should not use a period after
reverse, side of the flag, features Oregon’s state animal, the and the sperm whale (480-590 days). These large animals the S, because it didn’t stand for anything. However, the
beaver, fully stretched on a log. have an appropriately long pregnancy. U.S. Government Printing Office Style Manual states that
the period should be used after the “S” in Harry S. Truman’s
Who became the youngest First Lady when she married What state has the most golf courses? name.
a U.S. President at age 21? If you take a moment to think about what Florida is all
In 1886, in a ceremony held in the Blue Room of the about, this shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. Not only Why are people mostly on time for a movie?
White House, President Grover Cleveland married Frances do we have a crazy number of sunny and golf-able days, Because the key murder in the film Psycho takes place
Folsom, the daughter of Cleveland’s late law partner. Fewer but the state boasts more than 1,000 golf courses, offering fairly quickly, director Alfred Hitchcock knew that anyone
than 40 people were present to witness the 49-year-old plenty of greens and fairways for players to choose from. arriving late would end up asking about Janet Leigh and
president exchange vows with Frances, who at 21 years Plus, some of the top stars of the sport live and practice why they didn’t see her in the film. To prevent this, he
of age became the youngest first lady in U.S. history. Mrs. in Florida. Golf is truly part of the culture in the Sunshine demanded that theaters not let people in after the film
Cleveland, who replaced Cleveland’s sister Rose Elizabeth State. started. That sounds pretty normal now, but back then it
as White House hostess, won immediate popularity for her was customary to show up at whatever time and just keep
good looks and unaffected charm. What is the salary for the President of the United States? watching. Hitchcock’s requirement that everyone be seated
Being the president of the United States pays well at before the film began changed how people treated filmgoing.
Which country has the most donut shops per capita? $400,000 a year. In addition, the president also receives a
While this deep-fried treat was invented in the United $100,000 travel stipend: $50,000 annual expense account; Things I Didn’t Know I Didn’t Know. 100 years ago,
States, our neighbors to the north eat more donuts than any and a whopping $19,000 to cover entertainment. There everyone owned a horse and only the rich had cars; today,
other country. Canadians love their coffee, and donuts and are plenty of other perks that come with the job, like free everyone has cars and only the rich own horses. If money
coffee go hand in hand. Tim Horton’s is the most popular transportation and housing in some sweet digs. But the doesn’t grow on trees, how come banks have branches?
donut shop in Canada, with over 2,500 locations selling benefits don’t stop when the president finishes up the term, Goods sent by ship are called Cargo and those sent by truck
over three million donuts a day. as he or she receives a $200,000 annual pension and free are called Shipment. We put cups in the dishwasher and the
official travel. The position has seen five pay raises from dishes in the cupboard. How come noses run and feet smell?
its original salary of $25,000 yearly. That wasn’t chump If you replace “W” with “T” in What, Where and When,
change at the time, however, as it was roughly $600,000 in you get the answer to each of them. You can’t name your
today’s terms. child Ikea or Elvis in Sweden. The two states that make
the most money from tourism are (1) California and (2)
What does the K in Kmart stand for? Florida. Movie theater popcorn costs more per ounce than
Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing The K stands for Kresge, as in Sebastian S. Kresge, filet mignon. Albert Einstein’s eyeballs remain in a safe box
Palm Beach County and is a privately founder of the S.S. Kresge dime store chain. More than one in New York City. A tiger’s roar can be heard as far as 1.8
owned and managed company. hundred years ago, Sebastian Kresge opened a modest five- miles away.
Captain’s is committed to providing and-dime store in downtown Detroit. He sold everything
dependable, reliable and professional for 5 and 10 cents. The low prices appealed to shoppers and
ground transportation to and from all
South Florida Airports and Seaports. PBCVH212 allowed him to expand to 85 stores by 1912. The first Kmart ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
To reserve your vehicle: store opened in 1962, and the corporation was renamed to
561-798-2180 or 800-634-7890 www.captainsairport.com Kmart Corporation soon after. At its peak in 1994, Kmart
operated 2,323 discount stores in the United States.