FastCompany: “In March 2020, the largest “work-from-home” experiment in history began. The moment entire companies moved their workforces remote, business owners and employees alike both started to realize new realities about their jobs. For years, people had been told, “It’s essential for you to be in the office,” only to suddenly realize that being in… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: August 2020
Explore the Bound Congressional Record on Congress.gov
In Custodia Legis – Library of Congress: “We are excited to start adding the volumes of the Congressional Record (Bound Edition) (also referred to as the “Bound Congressional Record”) to Congress.gov. If you’re not familiar with the Congressional Record, it is a record of the debate and proceedings that occur on the floor of Congress. It… Continue Reading
How to avoid a spear-phishing attack
CNET – 4 tips to keep you safe from timeless scams. “The hacker’s message is urgent and aimed directly at you. We’ll teach you how to keep from getting duped…Targeted attacks, also called spear-phishing, aim to trick you into handing over login credentials or downloading malicious software. That’s what happened at Twitter in July, where… Continue Reading
Fearing a ‘Twindemic,’ Health Experts Push Urgently for Flu Shots
The New York Times: “As public health officials look to fall and winter, the specter of a new surge of Covid-19 gives them chills. But there is a scenario they dread even more: a severe flu season, resulting in a “twindemic.” Even a mild flu season could stagger hospitals already coping with Covid-19 cases. And… Continue Reading
How to Set Up a Remote Learning Space for Your Kids
The New York Times – Wirecutter: “When the coronavirus pandemic forced schools to abruptly shut down earlier this year, my family, like many others, scrambled to make distance learning happen. My 14-year-old daughter would sometimes work on her iPad on the couch, at my desk in my home office, or even in bed. It was… Continue Reading
5 ways KM teams are driving law firm business
Via LLRX – 5 ways KM teams are driving law firm business – Law Firm Research Manager Dean Mason shares his thoughts on how KM teams successfully drive law firm business using actionable-intelligence, business development, productivity, cost management and billing. Continue Reading
Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, August 15, 2020
Via LLRX – Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, August 15, 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… Continue Reading
The State of Black Women in Corporate America
“The State of Black Women in Corporate America draws heavily on Lean In and McKinsey & Company’s annual Women in the Workplace study. Since 2015, more than 590 companies employing more than 22 million people, along with a quarter of a million individual employees, have participated in Women in the Workplace. To our knowledge, this… Continue Reading
These Browser Extensions Will Show You Exactly Who’s Tracking You on the Web
Gizmodo: “As soon as you place one digital foot on the internet, chances are that you’re being tracked—and exactly who is doing the tracking and why is often far from obvious. The good news for your user privacy is that there are a growing number of browser extensions that can shed some light on who’s… Continue Reading
How to Read Free Books by Women, Finally Released Under Their Real Names
Lifehacker: “There was a long period in our history when women wrote books using male pen names in order to have a shot at getting published. Things have improved since then (though apparently we still need fake male assistants for our requests to be taken seriously), and to celebrate these authors, and giving them credit… Continue Reading
NARA’s Presidential Library Explorer
“Welcome to the NARA’s Presidential Library Explorer. Permanent records from presidential administrations are held by NARA at their respective Presidential Libraries. This visualization presents the holdings of the Presidential Libraries in descending order from the library the largest number of textual records to the smallest. Textual Records Scanned – As of August 2020, there are… Continue Reading
5,000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
“Inc. 5000 2020: Introducing the 5,000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. Explore Inc.’s annual ranking of the private companies with the most proven track records.” Continue Reading
