BBC: “…One company that knows the value of paper is Norsk Hydro, a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy firm. In 2019, hackers targeted Hydro with ransomware that locked staff out of more than 20,000 computers. Bosses at Hydro decided they would not pay a ransom fee to restore access, meaning that 35,000 staff working across… Continue Reading
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Grocery chains are bigger than ever. See who runs the stores near you.
Washington Post: “Tom Thumb in Plano, Texas. Star Market in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Pavilions in Newport Beach, California. Jewel-Osco in Glenview, Illinois. What do these regional grocery chains have in common? They’re all owned by Albertsons, the Boise, Idaho-based company with more than 2,200 locations under about two dozen banners. Over the past three decades, the… Continue Reading
Toxic chemicals found in food packaging; FDA under pressure to take action
Chicago Tribune: “Evidence is mounting that food packaging and plastic tableware contain toxic chemicals absorbed by humans, a public health risk largely ignored by federal officials charged with protecting the nation’s food supply. During the past week alone, a new study detailed how more than 3,600 chemicals in food-related materials have been detected in people… Continue Reading
2024 Link Guide to Employment Resources
Via LLRX – 2024 Link Guide to Employment Resources – This is employment resources guide by Marcus P. Zillman spans sources in the private and public sectors, on-site and remote work, job search engines, resume building resources, identifying job titles and respective skill requirements, and is inclusive of a focus on new job seekers and… Continue Reading
When Should Presenters Apologize?
Via LLRX – When Should Presenters Apologize? – Referencing decades of experience as a presenter and an attendee at presentations, Jerry Lawson cautions us not to begin a presentation with an apology, which can be compelled by a tech glitch or some other reason not within our control. Lawson states that the habit of beginning with an… Continue Reading
iwillvote.com
I Will Vote – Have questions about voting? Call our voter hotline at 833-336-8683 or text VOTE to 70888 for answers to some common voting questions. Let’s Vote Select your state, Make sure you’re registered to vote, Then choose how you’re going to vote this year. Find voting or drop-off location Check if I’m registered… Continue Reading
U.S. Court Orders LibGen to Pay $30m to Publishers, Issues Broad Injunction
TorrentFreak: “Yesterday, U.S. District Court Judge Colleen McMahon granted the default judgment without any changes. The anonymous LibGen defendants are responsible for willful copyright infringement and their activities should be stopped. “Plaintiffs have been irreparably harmed as a result of Defendants’ unlawful conduct and will continue to be irreparably harmed should Defendants be allowed to… Continue Reading
Vehicle Thefts Surge Nationwide in 2023
“Vehicle thefts continue to surge nationwide, challenging vehicle owners and law enforcement agencies hoping to curb this growing crime trend. A new report released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the nation’s leading not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to identifying, investigating, preventing, and deterring insurance fraud and crime, shows another record-breaking year for vehicle thefts… Continue Reading
Zillow will now show climate risks for property listings in the US
“Zillow® is introducing climate risk data, provided by First Street, the standard for climate risk financial modeling, on for-sale property listings across the U.S. Home shoppers will gain insights into five key risks—flood, wildfire, wind, heat and air quality—directly from listing pages, complete with risk scores, interactive maps and insurance requirements. With more than 80%… Continue Reading
What Are American Students Learning about US History?
American Historical Society: “In 2022, the American Historical Association (AHA) launched the most comprehensive study of the national US history teaching landscape undertaken in the 21st century. We wanted to know what is actually happening in public school classrooms across the country. Are teachers distorting history or indoctrinating children? Careful research transcends the heat and… Continue Reading
Do you need ID to vote?
Select your state to check the ID rules for voting in person or by mail. Strict Voter ID States – Voters need to confirm their identity with an ID when they vote in person. If you don’t bring your ID, you may cast a provisional ballot but you need to take additional steps for it… Continue Reading
Let Freedom Read Day
Banned books Week – On September 28, 2024, we’re asking everyone to get ready to vote for the freedom to read or to take at least one action to help defend books from censorship and to stand up for the library staff, educators, writers, publishers, and booksellers who make them available! Show us how you’re… Continue Reading
