Kottke: “…Even with Delta endemic in the country, the vaccines are providing extraordinary protection against infections severe enough to land folks in the hospital. In a recent CDC study of infections and hospitalizations in Los Angeles County, they report that on July 25, the hospitalization rate of unvaccinated people was 29.2 times that of fully… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: August 2021
Wi-Fi extenders vs. boosters vs. repeaters: Major differences explained
PC World: “With the recent boom in smart home technology, even our garage doors and light bulbs are connecting to the internet. And because of this, you may now need Wi-Fi coverage in parts of your home that previously didn’t need access. There are numerous products that aim to solve this pain point, but you’ll… Continue Reading
Handling Questions: A Presenter’s Guide
Via LLRX – Handling Questions: A Presenter’s Guide – OK, you have gotten through the body of your presentation satisfactorily. Time to relax, right? Nope. There is one hurdle left: The question and answer period. This is when some presenters wilt and others shine. With a few tips, some experience and a modicum of intestinal… Continue Reading
Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, August 28, 2021
Via LLRX – Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, August 28, 2021 – Privacy and security issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the… Continue Reading
Reopening the Books
Via LLRX – Reopening the Books – Attorney, editor and legal publisher Robert McKay discusses new and notable launches with fresh ideas and innovation in relation to the provision of actual added-value legal content from law publishers in legal and professional publishing in Europe over the past several years. Continue Reading
Breaking Down How Instagram Search Works
Instagram Blog: “Search on Instagram sorts through millions of accounts and posts to help you browse your interests. From nail art to interior design to dinner recipes, Search is a place for discovery and inspiration. In Shedding More Light on How Instagram Works, we shared how we personalize your experience across Feed, Stories, Reels and… Continue Reading
US Is Getting a Crash Course in Scientific Uncertainty
The New York Times – “As the pandemic takes an unexpected direction, Americans again must reckon with twists in scientific understanding of the virus….Americans are living with science as it unfolds in real time. The process has always been fluid, unpredictable. But rarely has it moved at this speed, leaving citizens to confront research findings… Continue Reading
Information for Afghan Nationals on Parole Into the United States
US Citizenship and Immigration Service: “Individuals who are outside of the United States may request parole into the United States based on urgent humanitarian or significant public benefit reasons for a temporary period, on a case-by-case basis. If USCIS authorizes parole, we will specify its duration. While parole allows for lawful presence in the United… Continue Reading
Climate Change and U.S. Financial Regulators: Overview and Recent Actions
CRS Insight – Climate Change and U.S. Financial Regulators: Overview and Recent Actions, Updated August 26, 2021: “Under the Biden Administration,financial regulators have announced a range of new measures to address financial risks associated with climate change. The Department of the Treasury, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Federal Reserve have each announced… Continue Reading
Access to Justice
Beinlich, Leander, Access to Justice (July 29, 2021). Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law & International Law (MPIL) Research Paper No. 2021-20, in: Elgar Encyclopedia of Human Rights, edited by Christina Binder, Manfred Nowak, Jane A Hofbauer and Philipp Janig – 2022 Forthcoming, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3895602 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3895602 “This encyclopedia entry offers an… Continue Reading
The most popular posts on Facebook are plagiarized
The Verge – “Being original on Facebook doesn’t pay, according to its own data. The conventional wisdom around the “widely viewed content report” that Facebook released last week is that it obscured more than it revealed. The company’s effort to demonstrate that most users do not regularly see divisive news stories in their feeds received… Continue Reading
The Fastest Way to Clear Your Recent Browsing History in Every Browser
Lifehacker: “You need to clear your recent browsing history—and fast. Lucky for you, we can help. Whether you use Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Brave, there’s a keyboard shortcut to help you delete your most recent web history as fast as possible, should you need to do so for reasons that are none of our business.… Continue Reading
