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Meet the Teacher
Tonight was the virtual Meet the Teacher Night. On the positive side, we’ve now battle-tested five simultaneous Zoom sessions while Disney+ streamed on the TV. Completely unrelated, WhichCraft Tap Room & Bottle Shop is in walking distance and offering curbside pickup of all their beer. Sigh. Heaven help us. View On WordPress
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First coronavirus death linked to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally reported in Minnesota – The Washington Post
But Sturgis was unique in drawing people from across the nation to one small town, where they crowded into bars, restaurants, tattoo shops and other businesses, many without masks. An analysis of anonymized cellphone data, conducted by a firm called Camber Systems, found that 61 percent of all U.S. counties had been visited by a…
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As trash piles up during COVID-19, residents raise a stink
The coronavirus pandemic is snarling municipal trash pickup in several U.S. cities, sparking complaints from frustrated residents as uncollected garbage bakes in the summer sun. Source: As trash piles up during COVID-19, residents raise a stink I haven’t seen or heard any issues in Austin, thankfully. This does remind me of The West Wing episode…
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WordCamp Austin Opens Call for Musicians
WordCamp Austin 2020 is putting out a call for musicians, alongside its call for speakers. The event’s organizers are rising to the challenge of creating a unique experience for attendees, while working within the constraints of a virtual format. Because the city prides itself on being “the live music capital of the world,” due to……
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New COVID-19 layoffs make job reductions permanent
As companies brace for years of pandemic-related disruption, thousands of furloughed workers are told they won’t be coming back. Source: New COVID-19 layoffs make job reductions permanent From the WSJ, this tracks what I’d expect but horrible to read. There isn’t a way to make these ends meet without outside help.
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3-Year-Old Clinging to Unicorn Float Is Rescued From Sea in Greece
The dramatic rescue of a child who drifted out to sea on a toy flotation device, captured on video, earned the praise of the Greek prime minister. Source: 3-Year-Old Clinging to Unicorn Float Is Rescued From Sea in Greece Uh, holy shit! I’m glad she’s okay.
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Why T-shaped people?. A T-shaped person is capable in many… | by Jason Yip | Medium
A T-shaped person is capable in many things and expert in, at least, one. Source: Why T-shaped people?. A T-shaped person is capable in many… | by Jason Yip | Medium This resonated to me. I really like the idea of T-shaped expertise. Know some things really really well, but know the bigger picture sufficiently.