Ars Technica: “Androids: The team that built the Android operating system is a new book from longtime Android engineer Chet Haase. Haase has been on the Android team since 2010, and he interviewed dozens of Googlers for this book, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at early Android development. With Haase’s permission, we’re giving readers a… Continue Reading
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An Inflection Point for Libraries
Publishers Weekly – “With billions in federal funding at stake, library leaders must see this moment for what it is: a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to truly transform the future of libraries…With the delta variant currently surging among the unvaccinated, ensuring the safety of our library workers and our communities remains our top priority. But with any… Continue Reading
Hate your job? Find a new one with this LinkedIn tool
TechRepublic: “In recent months, there has been much speculation about a Great Resignation of sorts as employees look to quit their positions and start fresh elsewhere. At the same time, companies are currently pulling out all of the stops to attract top talent amid a tight labor market. Based on a person’s existing skills and… Continue Reading
Law Firm Profitability Soars, Leading to Record High for Thomson Reuters Peer Monitor Index
Thomson Reuters: “The large law firm market saw a substantial recovery in the second quarter from the economic impact of the last year. Demand for law firm services for the quarter was higher than pre-pandemic levels. In addition, rates remained high, and many overhead expenses continued to shrink. As a result, the Thomson Reuters Peer… Continue Reading
Major U.K. science funder to require grantees to make papers immediately free to all
Science: “The United Kingdom currently has one of the highest rates of open-access publication in the world, with many researchers posting their research papers on websites that make them publicly available for free. But the country’s leading funding agency today announced a new policy that will push open access even further by mandating that all… Continue Reading
Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, August 8, 2021
Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, August 8, 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 increasingly complex and… Continue Reading
Sci-Fi Guru Who Predicted Google Earth Explains Silicon Valley’s Latest Obsession
Vanity Fair – Way back in 1992, author Neal Stephenson published his breakthrough novel, Snow Crash, a cyberpunk exploration of then-futuristic technologies: mobile computing, virtual reality, wireless Internet, digital currency, smartphones, and augmented-reality headsets. The book famously opens with a breakneck car chase as the main character, Hiro Protagonist (it’s something of a satire), races… Continue Reading
The Returns to Public Library Investment
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – The Returns to Public Library Investment. Gregory Gilpi, Ezra Karger, Peter Nencka, April, 2021. – “Local governments spend over 12 billion dollars annually funding the operation of 15,000 public libraries in the United States. This funding supports widespread library use: more than50% of Americans visit public libraries each year. But… Continue Reading
The Knowledge Work Demand Index
Braintrust: “Enterprises are facing an unprecedented talent gap, but are they relying on an old approach to solve it? The demand for knowledge workers is surging. COVID-19 pushed businesses to accelerate their digital transformations by as much as 6 years in the United States. Knowledge workers are driving this innovation for enterprises. In order to… Continue Reading
Senators unveil full text of bipartisan infrastructure bill
CBS: “Senators on Sunday unveiled the legislative text of the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill during a rare weekend session as lawmakers rush to begin the amendment process ahead of an expected vote on final passage by the end of the week. The bipartisan group of senators that negotiated the deal released the legislative language… Continue Reading
Federal housing protections have ended – Learn how to avoid foreclosure and eviction
CFPB: “Some important federal protections put in place to protect homeowners from foreclosure and renters from eviction during the COVID-19 pandemic ended on July 31. If you are having trouble making your rent or mortgage payments, it’s important to take action to prevent foreclosure or eviction. Help for renters – As a renter—or a landlord—you… Continue Reading
Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, August 1, 2021
Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, August 1, 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 increasingly complex and… Continue Reading
