Washington Post – How indie stores managed to take a slice of Amazon business – “In January, before life in America was upended by the coronavirus, a start-up called Bookshop.org launched a beta site to sell books online. Its goal was simple: to slice off a sliver of Amazon’s giant share of book sales and… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: April 2020
CBO’s Current Projections of Output, Employment Interest Rates Federal Deficits
CBO’s Current Projections of Output, Employment, and Interest Rates and a Preliminary Look at Federal Deficits for 2020 and 2021 – “The economy will experience a sharp contraction in the second quarter of 2020. In CBO’s current economic projections, inflation-adjusted gross domestic product (real GDP) declines by about 12 percent in that quarter, equivalent to… Continue Reading
Everything You Need To Know About Wearing Mask Until The CDC Tells Us More
Forbes: “…What’s the most important thing to do when wearing masks? – There are actually three things. First, wash or sanitize your hands, clean your face with a warm damp face cloth, and allow your face to dry before applying your mask. Second, avoid touching your face. Third, always wash or sanitize your hands before… Continue Reading
Librarians Under Pandemic Duress: Layoffs, Napkin Masks, and Fear of Retaliation
Bookriot: “For institutions ranked among the most trustworthy and beloved, it’s shameful how the individuals who comprise libraries are treated as disposable. As the pandemic lurches forward, more and more libraries are doing something unexpected during a period of time when the digital services they provide are vital: they’re laying off workers or pushing them… Continue Reading
24 ways young people can learn digital skills at home
Berkman Klein Center – Skills for a Digital World: “If you or a young person you know is isolated in their digital world, why not use this time to understand it better? Want to take action effectively on COVID-19 safety or other societal issues? Want to get credit for the photos, music, or creative art… Continue Reading
Why Some People Get Sicker Than Others
The Atlantic – COVID-19 is proving to be a disease of the immune system. This could, in theory, be controlled. “…COVID-19 is, in many ways, proving to be a disease of uncertainty. According to a new study from Italy, some 43 percent of people with the virus have no symptoms. Among those who do develop… Continue Reading
Bike lanes provide positive economic impact
Science Daily – “Despite longstanding popular belief, bicycle lanes can actually improve business. At worst, the negative impact on sales and employment is minimal, according to a new study. Researchers studied 14 corridors in 6 cities — Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, Memphis, Minneapolis and Indianapolis — and found such improvements had either positive or non-significant… Continue Reading
A Flowchart for Making Impactful Purchases at Your Indie Bookstore
Bookriot: “Looking to support independent bookstores during the pandemic? Here’s a flow chart for how to make your purchases most impactful for your local indie. Order Directly From the Bookstore’s Website – Does your local bookshop have a webstore? If so, shop directly on their website. Purchase branded merch, gift cards, and search for in-stock… Continue Reading
Misinformation During a Pandemic
Bursztyn, Leonardo and Rao, Aakaash and Roth, Christopher and Yanagizawa-Drott, David, Misinformation During a Pandemic (April 19, 2020). University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2020-44. “We study the effects of news coverage of the novel coronavirus by the two most widely-viewed cable news shows in the United States – Hannity… Continue Reading
What You Should Know About COVID-19 and ADA, Rehabilitation Act, Other EEO Laws
EEOC – Technical Assistance Questions and Answers – Updated on April 23, 2020 – “All EEOC materials related to COVID-19 are collected at www.eeoc.gov/coronavirus. The EEOC enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act (which include the requirement for reasonable accommodation and non-discrimination based on disability, and rules… Continue Reading
Description Of The Tax Provisions Of Public Law 116-136, The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, And Economic Security Act
Joint Committee on Taxation – Description Of The Tax Provisions Of Public Law 116-136, The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, And Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, April 22, 2020: “This document, prepared by the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation in consultation with the staffs of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee… Continue Reading
Survey – 49% of People Don’t Disinfect Electronics
Panda Security: “Cell phones, tablets, and keyboards are a daily part of life. However, the same procedures that go with cleaning common household items do not follow-suit for everyday handheld devices. A study published in Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials explores the contamination levels of handheld devices. It concludes that 94% of phones show… Continue Reading
