The Marshall Project – COVID-19 is changing how police question suspects and witnesses—for the better, some argue. “It’s the way that detectives have extracted confessions from people forever: in a confined interrogation room, getting right up in the suspect’s face. But during a pandemic, being within six feet of a stranger—especially for a prolonged period… Continue Reading
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Majority of Public Favors Giving Civilians the Power to Sue Police Officers for Misconduct
Pew – Little public support for cuts in spending on local policing – “With legislation to address racism and the use of excessive force by law enforcement stalled in Congress, there is broad public support in the United States for permitting citizens to sue police officers in order to hold them accountable for misconduct or… Continue Reading
Poll – who does and does not wear masks – and how to make masks people want to wear
Mask compliance varies by age, geographical region, income level, and perhaps unsurprisingly, political viewpoints, according to a National Geographic and Morning Consult poll. See also this related article – How to make masks that everyone will want to wear – “National Geographic contacted engineers, physicists, psychologists, and fashion designers to find out the best tips… Continue Reading
Digital Deceit: Fake News, Artificial Intelligence, and Censorship in Educational Research
Open Journal of Social Sciences > Vol.8 No.7, July 2020. Digital Deceit: Fake News, Artificial Intelligence, and Censorship in Educational Research, Joanna Black, Cody Fullerton. Department of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning, Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.DOI: 10.4236/jss.2020.87007 “Never has it been more urgent for educators to be aware of the perils… Continue Reading
FarmMatch
FarmMatch – “Trusted by 37,596 food eaters. Buy top-tated food From Small farms and buying clubs. We’ll help you find the food you love.” [Please support the local farmers in your area. They have always been there for us – we can support them now by shopping at farmers markets, joining CSAs and sharing information… Continue Reading
Use your zip code to locate weather advisories
This summer has brought with it record breaking heat throughout the country. Use the National Weather Service site to locate accurate advisories and alerts for by Local forecast by “City, St” or ZIP code (see the search box at the upper left hand side of the homepage]. Continue Reading
Searching for Video? Google Pushes YouTube Over Rivals
WSJ – “Facebook and other competitors host the same videos, but engineers have made changes that effectively preference YouTube—owned by Google—over other video sources. Journal tests show YouTube usually ends up first and takes most of the slots in Google Search video carousels, prime results real estate. When choosing the best video clips to promote… Continue Reading
Guy Builds E-Bike Out of Washing Machine Parts That Can Hit 68 Mph
Interesting Engineering – “Electric bikes are the new hot thing, and the COVID-19 pandemic that is here to stay for some time has surely strengthened its market. From retailers offering them to NHS workers for free in London to New York City re-legalizing their use to help support food deliveries, we can say they are… Continue Reading
A New Role for Little Free Libraries
Book Riot: “…during this pandemic, we are listening a little more attentively, more diligently, perhaps even more sincerely, at the issues that affect our communities. For many, this attention brings painful reminders or a new understanding of the many injustices surrounding us, which can be debilitating. But paying attention has also prompted people to take… Continue Reading
Van Gogh’s paintings online
blooloop: “The Van Gogh Museum’s website receives more than 8.5 million visits every year. The new redesign is more than a place to find out the museum’s opening times or to buy a ticket. Its new layout allows visitors to explore the artwork of Vincent Van Gogh in more detail and links seamlessly to retail. Content… Continue Reading
Inconsistent Mask Regulations in Parks Risk Lives
Outside Magazine – The National Park Service has abdicated responsibility for visitor safety, compromising local mandates and leaving staff and vendors to fend for themselves – “Visiting a national park this summer? The National Park Service is not requiring visitors or staff to wear face masks. But that doesn’t mean you won’t be asked to… Continue Reading
How to exercise with a face mask and what not to do
cnet: “When stay-at-home orders begin to ease and the coronavirus pandemic simmers down (it has to end at some point, right?!), gyms and fitness studios will begin to open again. This will bring about a slew of questions for gym junkies, Orangetheory die-hards and all other fitness fiends. Is it safe to go to the… Continue Reading
