Washington Post – “On Tuesday May 4, 2021, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released an updated set of climate averages for the contiguous United States based on the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020, including more than 9,000 daily reporting stations. It refers to these averages* as “climate normals,” and updates them once every decade. Compared with previous 30-year periods, the climate has turned unambiguously warmer…”
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Daily Archives: May 4, 2021
New NIH Alzheimer’s Portal
There’s a new website for information on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Find resources for people living with dementia and their caregivers. You can also read about new research. And find out how to participate in studies.” [h/t Pete Weiss] Visit the website: https://www.alzheimers.gov/ NEWS: https://www.alzheimers.gov/news Continue Reading
Report – how law enforcement can extract sensitive data from your car
The Verge: “A new report from The Intercept has shed light on a worrying new technology that lets law enforcement agencies extract personal data from people’s cars. It reports that US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently made an order worth hundreds of thousands of dollars from Swedish data extraction firm MSAB which included iVe… Continue Reading
New Report on Recognition of Foreign Passports Published
In Custodia Legis: “We recently published a report on the Recognition of Foreign Passports on our website. The report, produced by specialists and analysts of the Global Legal Research Directorate, surveys 20 jurisdictions around the world as well as international law, and focuses on the rules and approaches for recognizing foreign passports. In addition, the… Continue Reading
How to access information offline anywhere on the globe with these apps
Tech Republic – “The rise of remote work means more people will travel to places that may not always provide reliable internet access. Modern office apps, such as Google Workspace, can store email and documents offline, then sync new and changed content when you reconnect. However, you might be surprised just how much information can… Continue Reading
Over the Line: Asset Thresholds in Bank Regulation
CRS Report – Over the Line: Asset Thresholds in Bank Regulation, May 3, 2021: “As of December 31, 2020, there were over 5,000 banks in the United States. While certain kinds of banks may be similar to each other,the industry as a whole is made of up institutions that differ in a variety of ways,… Continue Reading
AI.gov, home of the National AI Initiative
“Welcome to AI.gov, home of the National AI Initiative and connection point to ongoing activities to advance U.S. leadership in AI. The National AI Initiative Act of 2020 became law on January 1, 2021, providing for a coordinated program across the entire Federal government to accelerate AI research and application for the Nation’s economic prosperity… Continue Reading
8 Alternative Sites Better Than Goodreads for Book Lovers
Make Use Of: Goodreads is no longer the top dog when it comes to online book communities. Here are the best alternatives. “Goodreads boasts millions of users and a database full of even more books. People flock to the site to discover new titles to consume or catalog what they’ve already read. The platform offers… Continue Reading
History Hub – support community managed by NARA for researchers, citizen historians, archival professionals, and open government advocates
“What is History Hub? History Hub is a crowdsourcing platform sponsored by the National Archives. It is a place to ask questions, share information, work together, and find people based on their experience and interests. Experts from the National Archives as well as other experts, history enthusiasts, and citizen archivists are available to help with… Continue Reading
2021 Library Systems Report
American Libraries, Marshall Breeding – Advancing library technologies in challenging times: “In a year complicated by a global pandemic, the community of vendors providing technologies to libraries made important strides to meet pressing needs and make ongoing progress in their longer-term initiatives. Though the pandemic disrupted library services—as well as funding—in 2020, concerted efforts were… Continue Reading
The Capitol Riot: Documents You Should Read (Part 3)
Capitol Police Inspector General’s Testimony Highlights Glaring Failures. Third Installment of Document Sourcebook Features Internal DHS Records Warning of Potential Violence, Testimony from D.C. National Guard Commanding General [Related links: The Capitol Riot: Documents You Should Read (Part 1) – January 13, 2021; The Capitol Riot: Documents You Should Read (Part 2) March 3, 2021.… Continue Reading
