Day archives: May 4th, 2020

Virtual Preservation Month

“Throughout the month of May, the National Trust is bringing you the very best in preservation from coast to coast, offering 31 days of rich digital experiences at historic places to inspire, delight, and entertain you. Whether coming from our National Trust Historic Sites, Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios, or National Treasures, each day will …

Subjects: Education, Internet

How does coronavirus kill?

Science – Clinicians trace a ferocious rampage through the body, from brain to toes – “…As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 surges past 2.2 million globally and deaths surpass 150,000, clinicians and pathologists are struggling to understand the damage wrought by the coronavirus as it tears through the body. They are realizing that …

Subjects: Health Care, Knowledge Management, Medicine

C-Suite Is Embracing Agile

Forbes: “…What An Agile C-Suite Does – “Institutional agility means more than having Agile teams. Agility begins at the top, is inspired by the top, and is embodied in how the top conducts itself. The starting point of agility is the passionate, and even obsessional, pursuit of a crystal-clear mission of the organization. In the …

Subjects: Knowledge Management, Recommended Books

Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds

AP: “They wanted the campus experience, but their colleges sent them home to learn online during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, students at more than 25 U.S. universities are filing lawsuits against their schools demanding partial refunds on tuition and campus fees, saying they’re not getting the caliber of education they were promised. The suits reflect …

Subjects: Economy, Internet, Knowledge Management, Legal Research

Cisco Networking​​ Technology Trends Report

“The Cisco Annual Internet Report provides organizations of all kinds with technology and business insights that are designed to support your networking objectives and strategic goals…” See also NetworkWorld – Cisco spotlights new IT roles you’ve never heard of – A Cisco report on IT trends says new jobs to address changing IT needs include …

Subjects: Economy, Internet, Knowledge Management, Libraries

Apple, Google ban use of location tracking in contact tracing apps

Reuters: “Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google on Monday said they would ban the use of location tracking in apps that use a new contact tracing system the two are building to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Apple and Google, whose operating systems power 99% of smart phones, said last month they …

Subjects: Civil Liberties, Health Care, Internet, Legal Research, Medicine, Privacy

US reported its deadliest day for coronavirus patients as states reopen

CNBC: “The United States just had its deadliest day on record due to the coronavirus as states across the country begin to ease restrictions meant to curb the spread of the virus, according to data published by the World Health Organization.  The U.S. saw 2,909 people die of Covid-19 in 24 hours, according to the …

Subjects: Government Documents, Health Care, Knowledge Management, Medicine

Hotel industry issues coronavirus safety guidelines before anticipated travel surge

Yahoo – “Hotels around the country are prepping for travelers to start showing up again amid the coronavirus pandemic. But how can guests know it’s safe? The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) unveiled its Safe Stay guidelines on Monday, an effort made in conjunction with major brands like Wyndham, Hilton, Marriott and Best Western to standardize …

Subjects: Economy, Health Care