The Generalist Academy: “In 1896 Paul Otlet set up a bibliographic query service by mail: a 19th century search engine…Paul Otlet had a passion for information. More precisely, he had a passion for organising information. He and Henri La Fontaine made bibliographies on many subjects – and then turned their efforts towards creating something better.… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: September 2021
What Is LinkedIn Learning? How to Get the Most Out of It
Make Use Of: “There has been an upward trend in people working from home or studying remotely. This has resulted in a significant growth in online learning platforms and the courses they offer. Some enjoy brushing up their skills, while others prefer learning new technology. Online learning platforms cater to individuals from different professional backgrounds… Continue Reading
UK publishes 10-year plan to become ‘A.I. superpower’ seeking to rival U.S. and China
CNBC: “The U.K. government on Wednesday released its 10-year plan to make the country a global “artificial intelligence superpower”, seeking to rival the likes of the U.S. and China. The so-called “National Artificial Intelligence Strategy” is designed to boost the use of AI among the nation’s businesses, attract international investment into British AI companies and… Continue Reading
TikTokers Are Trading Stocks By Copying What Members Of Congress Do
NPR: “Young investors have a new strategy: watching financial disclosures of sitting members of Congress for stock tips. Among a certain community of individual investors on TikTok, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s stock trading disclosures are a treasure trove. “Shouts out to Nancy Pelosi, the stock market’s biggest whale,” said user ‘ceowatchlist.’ Another said, “I’ve come… Continue Reading
Labor Shortage, Rising Passenger Volumes Drag on Airport Traveler Satisfaction
J.D. Power: “With weekly airline passenger volumes now reaching 75% or more of pre-pandemic levels, travelers have officially come back to North American airports. Unfortunately, according to the J.D. Power 2021 North America Airport Satisfaction Study, released today, many of them are arriving to find food, beverage and retail options severely limited as airports struggle… Continue Reading
We Need Software Updates Forever
IEEE Spectrum: “Manufacturers should maintain their software and firmware indefinitely. Consumers have relied on the good graces of device makers to keep our gadget firmware and software secure and up-to-date. Doing so costs the manufacturer some of its profits. As a result, many of them are apt to drop support for old gadgets faster than… Continue Reading
Winners of the Ocean Photography Awards for 2021
“The Ocean Photography Awards™ are a celebration of our beautiful blue planet, as well as a platform to highlight the many plights it is facing. A total of eight awards, including the inaugural Female Fifty Fathoms Award, have been announced this year, with the overall winner named the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2021! Congratulations… Continue Reading
How to Hide Your House From Nosy People on Google Maps
Lifehacker: “With the rise of increasingly convenient features such as street-level 360º photos available on Google Maps and other competing mapping services, there’s always a risk your personal data will be captured in a publicly available photo in a way you’d rather avoid—whether than means the outside of your house or the location where you… Continue Reading
FindCenter Beta
FindCenter is a platform for personal development and growth: “Wisdom lights the path to wellbeing. FindCenter is a platform for personal development and growth. We’ve made it our mission — through extensive research, curation, and code — to support those seeking answers. Our approach is comprehensive and communal. FindCenter is part library, part garden, and… Continue Reading
Top 50 Biglaw Firm Won’t Reopen Its U.S. Offices Until February 2022
Above the Law: “Biglaw firms were once so hopeful that they’d be able to launch full-scale office reopenings this year. Welcoming lawyers and staff back to the office in September was the goal for many firms. Some were able to make it happen, but many others decided to delay their proposed reopenings until October. Now,… Continue Reading
Persuasive Legal Writing
Johnson, James A., Persuasive Legal Writing (June 1, 2021). Persuasive Legal Writing – Michigan Bar Journal, Sept.2021, Volume 100, No.8, Page 42-43., Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3922852 “The most important tool in a consummate lawyer’s toolbox is the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Persuasive legal writing is knowing precisely what one wants… Continue Reading
This book explains actually helpful actions you can take to fight climate change
Fast Company: “In a new book, Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation, and a website called Regeneration, Paul Hawken lays out solutions. The book is a sequel to Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, which looked at how existing technologies and approaches could be used to achieve “drawdown,”… Continue Reading
