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Monthly Archives: May 2020
Apple, Google ban use of location tracking in contact tracing apps
Reuters: “Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google on Monday said they would ban the use of location tracking in apps that use a new contact tracing system the two are building to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Apple and Google, whose operating systems power 99% of smart phones, said last month they… Continue Reading
US reported its deadliest day for coronavirus patients as states reopen
CNBC: “The United States just had its deadliest day on record due to the coronavirus as states across the country begin to ease restrictions meant to curb the spread of the virus, according to data published by the World Health Organization. The U.S. saw 2,909 people die of Covid-19 in 24 hours, according to the… Continue Reading
This Is Every Cyclist Who Was Killed by a Driver in 2020
Outside Magazine: “It hasn’t been this dangerous to ride a bicycle on American roads in three decades. And in the face of our greater public-health crisis, more people than ever are riding bikes to avoid public transportation and to safely exercise outside. That means that as restrictions lift and cars begin returning to our roads… Continue Reading
Hotel industry issues coronavirus safety guidelines before anticipated travel surge
Yahoo – “Hotels around the country are prepping for travelers to start showing up again amid the coronavirus pandemic. But how can guests know it’s safe? The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) unveiled its Safe Stay guidelines on Monday, an effort made in conjunction with major brands like Wyndham, Hilton, Marriott and Best Western to standardize… Continue Reading
Pete Recommends Weekly highlights on cyber security issues May 2, 2020
Via LLRX – Pete Recommends Weekly highlights on cyber security issues May 2, 2020 – 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… Continue Reading
Pulse Oximeters to Measure Oxygen Levells – Pros and Cons
Consumer Reports – People Concerned About COVID-19 Are Using Pulse Oximeters to Measure Oxygen Levels. These Are the Pros and Cons. From stand-alone products to apps and fitness trackers, here’s what to know about these devices and how to use them…” [h/t Pete Weiss] Continue Reading
COVID-19: The CIDRAP Viewpoint
University of Minnesota: COVID-19: The CIDRAP Viewpoint Part 1: “The future of the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned from pandemic influenza” (Apr 30, 2020) “Welcome to “COVID-19: The CIDRAP Viewpoint.” We appreciate that other expert groups have produced detailed plans for mitigating SARS-CoV-2 transmission and for reopening the country after stay-at-home orders and other important mitigation… Continue Reading
How to Trace Emails Back to Their Source IP Address
MakeUseOf – “The first thing you do when you hear that email notification is check the sender, right? It is the quickest way to figure out who the email is from, as well as the likely content. But did you know each email comes with a lot more information than what appears in most email… Continue Reading
What Do Famous People’s Bookshelves Reveal?
The New York Times – In quarantine, people are inadvertently exposing their reading habits — embarrassing, surprising and impressive. Bibliophiles do not approach bookshelves lightly. A stranger’s collection is to us a window to their soul. We peruse with judgment, sometimes admiration and occasionally repulsion (Ayn Rand?!). With celebrities now frequently speaking on television in… Continue Reading
Covid Stimulus Watch
New Website Documents Accountability Track Records of CARES Act Recipients: “The 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (or CARES Act) provides hundreds of billions of dollars in assistance to large and small corporations whose operations have been disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The public deserves to know which companies are receiving the assistance… Continue Reading
Best free music services in 2020
ZDNet – Drowning out the pandemic with streaming tunes – “With many of us stuck in our home offices during the pandemic, the silence gets pretty boring. You may require tunes to work — or maybe you need to drown out the distractions. Either way, while there are numerous music streaming services well worth paying for,… Continue Reading
