PC World – “With so many models to choose from, it’s hard to believe there are only two major players in this space. Don’t worry, we’ll help you find just the right model…” Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: November 2020
You Need to Update Chrome Right Now
Gizmodo: “Google rolled out Chrome version 86.0.4240.198 on Wednesday in response to two zero-day vulnerabilities discovered in the wild—the fourth and fifth security flaws discovered in the browser in the last three weeks alone. Although Google has not made details about the attacks involving the zero-days public, the company was reportedly alerted to the vulnerabilities… Continue Reading
Retail Might Be Struggling, But the Rich Are Buying Rare Books
Bloomberg via MSN: “Even as independent bookstores struggle to survive, rare books and manuscripts have proven a rare bright spot in the industry. “It’s almost like two businesses,” says Kenneth Gloss, the owner of Brattle Book Shop in Boston. “As far as the general used-book business, it’s been off.” His third floor of rare and antiquarian… Continue Reading
Student Loan Bill Tracking Database
National Conference of State Legislatures – This interactive database tracks state legislation related to student loan debt across several categories, including forgiveness, licensure, oversight and taxes. It includes pending, failed and enacted bills since 2015. The database can be searched by category, year or state. The database is updated monthly with bills identified by NCSL staff…” Continue Reading
Ahead of the Curve: School Librarians Innovate and Take on New Responsibilities
School Library Journal COVID-19 Survey Nov 02, 2020: “The survey showed school librarians using creative approaches to deliver superior library services, leading on tech innovation, collaborating with colleagues, and strengthening relationships with students…” Continue Reading
One in five COVID-19 patients develop mental illness within 90 days
Reuters – “Many COVID-19 survivors are likely to be at greater risk of developing mental illness, psychiatrists said on Monday, after a large study found 20% of those infected with the coronavirus are diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder within 90 days. Anxiety, depression and insomnia were most common among recovered COVID-19 patients in the study… Continue Reading
Growing Discomfort at Law Firms Representing Trump in Election Lawsuits
The New York Times via MSN – “There was Big Tobacco. There was the Bin Laden family. There was even the hated owner of the Cleveland Browns football team as he moved the franchise to Baltimore. Now Jones Day is the most prominent firm representing President Trump and the Republican Party as they prepare to… Continue Reading
Covid Superspreader Risk Is Linked to Restaurants, Gyms, Hotels
Nature – “How to stop restaurants from driving COVID infections – US mobile data suggests restaurants, gyms and cafes can be covid hotspots — and reveals strategies for limiting spread. In cities worldwide, coronavirus outbreaks have been linked to restaurants, cafes and gyms. Now, a new model using mobile-phone data to map people’s movements suggests… Continue Reading
How to Make the World’s Best Paper Airplane
Wired – on YouTube: “John Collins, also known as ‘The Paper Airplane Guy,’ teaches us how to fold and fly our very own version of his “world record” paper airplane. John attempts to make the greatest paper airplane on the planet, and takes us along for the ride.” Continue Reading
Asked and answered: What readers want to know about coronavirus
Washington Post – “The novel coronavirus is changing how we live our lives, and our readers have questions. The Washington Post has catalogued and organized 13,202 questions about the pandemic and provided a guide to help you find the answers. Many of the questions fall into common themes, and this guide provides links to reporting… Continue Reading
Biden may have trouble unearthing Trump’s national security secrets
Politico: “From tearing up documents and hiding transcripts of calls with foreign leaders to using encrypted messaging apps and personal email accounts for government business, the Trump White House’s skirting of records preservation rules could limit the incoming Biden administration’s visibility into highly sensitive foreign policy and national security secrets….The Presidential Records Act, which requires… Continue Reading
This free service is a genius way to foil spam and protect your privacy
Fast Company – “Over the summer, I came across an online store that was promising big discounts on All-Clad cookware, but with a catch: You had to hand over an email address just to see what the deals were. This would have given me pause if not for a secret weapon: I loaded up a… Continue Reading
