“A Washington Post analysis of newly released tract-level census data reveals the shifting racial composition of neighborhoods nationwide…” Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: August 2021
Crowdsourcing COVID-19: A Brief Analysis of Librarian Posts on Reddit
[Via Library Boy] “The Chandos Digital Information Review recently published a book chapter (free, open access) entitled Crowdsourcing COVID-19: A Brief Analysis of Librarian Posts on Reddit by Daniella Smith of the University of North Texas: “Initially, COVID-19 was mistaken for a cold. As time passed, the entire world was infected. It became evident that… Continue Reading
How to ask someone at work if they’re vaccinated
Fast Company – “Wondering the least awkward way to ask your coworker, client, or employee if they’ve been vaccinated? Here’s how to broach the topic…” Continue Reading
The 8 Best Online Shopping Sites for Cheap Electronics
Make Use Of: “Buying cheap electronics is one way to save money. These online shopping sites have the best deals on cheap electronics. If you’re prepared to shop around, you can almost always save money on whatever you want to purchase. It’s no different with electronics. If you want to find cheap electronics and tech,… Continue Reading
How to Buy Online Safely, Securely, and Confidently
Make Use Of: “Whether you’re planning to buy online for a special event, you’re inspired to buy by Black Friday, or have a bit of spare cash to spend, buying with confidence is vital. Christian Cawley and James Frew discuss how to buy confidently, check online reviews and discern which ones are honest and which… Continue Reading
How DuckDuckGo makes money selling search, not privacy
TechRepublic: “…As much as we may resist the idea of being tracked online, we’re often told it’s necessary to give us personalized results. DuckDuckGo CEO Gabriel Weinberg disagrees: It’s actually a big myth that search engines need to track your personal search history to make money or deliver quality search results. Almost all of the… Continue Reading
Greenhouse gas emissions must peak within 4 years, says leaked UN report
The Guardian: “Global greenhouse gas emissions must peak in the next four years, coal and gas-fired power plants must close in the next decade and lifestyle and behavioural changes will be needed to avoid climate breakdown, according to the leaked draft of a report from the world’s leading authority on climate science. Rich people in… Continue Reading
Excerpt: How Google bought Android—according to folks in the room
Ars Technica: “Androids: The team that built the Android operating system is a new book from longtime Android engineer Chet Haase. Haase has been on the Android team since 2010, and he interviewed dozens of Googlers for this book, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at early Android development. With Haase’s permission, we’re giving readers a… Continue Reading
An Inflection Point for Libraries
Publishers Weekly – “With billions in federal funding at stake, library leaders must see this moment for what it is: a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to truly transform the future of libraries…With the delta variant currently surging among the unvaccinated, ensuring the safety of our library workers and our communities remains our top priority. But with any… Continue Reading
Facebook’s Attack on Research is Everyone’s Problem
EFF: “Facebook recently banned the accounts of several New York University (NYU) researchers who run Ad Observer, an accountability project that tracks paid disinformation, from its platform. This has major implications: not just for transparency, but for user autonomy and the fight for interoperable software. Ad Observer is a free/open source browser extension used to collect… Continue Reading
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission Report
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission Report [August 12, 2021] consists of over 80 recommendations which are organized into 6 pillars. These 6 pillars are as follows: Reform the U.S. Government’s Structure and Organization for Cyberspace. Strengthen Norms and Non-Military Tools. Promote National Resilience. Reshape the Cyber Ecosystem. Operationalize Cybersecurity Collaboration with the Private Sector. Preserve and… Continue Reading
Google is adding an interactive periodic table to search
The Verge: “Google search now has an interactive periodic table you can check out to learn a lot more about the elements. You can find it by searching for “periodic table” and clicking the “explore elements” button on the right side of the page or by navigating to it directly right here. I wasn’t the… Continue Reading
