The New York Times – “Widely circulating coronavirus variants and persistent hesitancy about vaccines will keep the goal out of reach. The virus is here to stay, but vaccinating the most vulnerable may be enough to restore normalcy…Now, more than half of adults in the United States have been inoculated with at least one dose… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: May 2021
6 Fast Ways to Browse the Web Without a Mouse
Make Use Of: “Not having a mouse shouldn’t stop you from browsing the web. These apps and extensions are made for keyboard-based browsing. While it often takes a bit of practice to familiarize yourself and get skilled with mouse-less computer use, the effort can be well worth your while. Any data entry worker or software… Continue Reading
New citation tool for Congress.gov users
In Custodia Legis – “Last month, Robert publicized the addition of historic materials to Congress.gov, including the bound Congressional Record going back to 1951 and the Statutes at Large back to 1973. This month, we are very happy to be introducing a citation tool for Congress.gov users. Over the years, many of our patrons have… Continue Reading
Do you have 600 or more Twitter followers? You can use Twitter Spaces now.
Mashable: “Twitter Spaces is rolling out to a lot more users on Monday. In an announcement posted on its blog, Twitter unveiled that any user with 600 or more Twitter followers will be able to host on Twitter Spaces starting today. Twitter Spaces is an audio conversation feature that the social media platform began testing… Continue Reading
5 uses for Google Maps beyond navigation
Popular Science – Unfamiliar tips for familiar locations. “Google Maps made a name for itself helping people travel from one place to another, but it can be useful even when you know exactly how to get where you’re going. So strap in, buckle up, or just recline your desk chair to a comfortable position and… Continue Reading
Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, May 2, 2021
Via LLRX – Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, May 2, 2021 – 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 PowerPoint Channel
LoPucki, Lynn M., The PowerPoint Channel. forthcoming in the University of Massachusetts Law Review, UCLA School of Law, Public Law Research Paper No. 21-16, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3810195 “This Article is the first to present a comprehensive theory and style for using PowerPoint to teach law. The theory is that presentation software adds a channel… Continue Reading
A guideline to limit indoor airborne transmission of COVID-19
CNET – “Wash your hands. Wear a mask. Stand at least six feet away from others. These are the guidelines many of us have lived by for the past year, all of them suggested in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, MIT researchers are taking a closer look at the six-foot recommendation [A… Continue Reading
Where Should You Buy Your Books?
The New York Times – Where Should You Buy Your Books? “Bookstore or Amazon? Curbside pickup or delivery? We answer common questions readers might have. The last year has seen expanded options for buying books online, as more bookstores have developed websites, and e-commerce sites like Bookshop.org gain traction. But massive retailers like Amazon continue… Continue Reading
Languages of New York City
“An urban language map. Welcome to Languages of New York City, a free and interactive digital map of the world’s most linguistically diverse metropolitan area. All data, unless otherwise specified, is from the Endangered Language Alliance (ELA), based on information from communities, speakers, and other sources. The map is a work in progress and a partial snapshot,… Continue Reading
Law Firms Are Headed To Hybrid Office, Remote Work Future
Law 360 Pulse – As the COVID-19 vaccines roll out across the country, many law firm leaders have begun to plot their office returns. But with lawyers and staff now used to the benefits of working from home, many firms are considering a long-term shift to a hybrid model that allows for both in-office and… Continue Reading
US. Dept. of Education Launches Best Practices Clearinghouse to Highlight Innovative Practices for Reopening Schools and Campuses
“[On April 30, 2021], the U.S. Department of Education (ED) launched the Safer Schools and Campuses Best Practices Clearinghouse (the Clearinghouse), a website that highlights the innovative work underway nationwide in continuing to reopen K-12 schools, early childhood centers and postsecondary institutions. Through the Clearinghouse, the Department is providing examples of how schools and other educational… Continue Reading
