Most states and communities have mandated that everyone must wear a mask when leaving their residence, anytime social (physical) distancing cannot be assured. Most businesses also require that masks be worn when on their property. Nevertheless, there are some hard-headed folks out there who remain unconvinced of their importance despite overwhelming scientific evidence. … [Read more...] about Eleven of My Favorite “Wear a Mask” Signs
Archives for 2020
It’s About “Due”
Every once in awhile, I come across a product or an app that I didn’t know I needed, but once I have it, I wonder how I ever got along without it! Numerous products fit that category for me. Recently they include my Spyderco pocket knife, my Olight flashlight, and my Apple Watch. I already had other pocket knives, flashlights, and watches, but none became as … [Read more...] about It’s About “Due”
Face Masks Mandated in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Governor Wolf announced today, July 1st, 2020, that face masks are required to be worn in all public areas of Pennsylvania. COVID-19 is spiking to new levels in many areas of the country, and levels in Pennsylvania have taken an upturn, too, after largely being held in check as the state has been working toward reopening. The move to require masks is intended to … [Read more...] about Face Masks Mandated in Pennsylvania
Happy Canada Day!
July 1st is Canada Day, the national day of Canada. It celebrates the anniversary of July 1st, 1867, the effective date of the Constitution Act, 1867 (then called the British North America Act, 1867), which united the three separate colonies of the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a single Dominion within the British Empire called Canada. It was … [Read more...] about Happy Canada Day!
News & Notes 3
“My RØDE Cast” Podcast Competition — An Update On June 18th, I told you about the “My RØDE Cast” podcast competition and invited you to listen and vote for my entry. Winners were announced today, and, alas, I wasn’t one of them. But I’m glad I participated. Maybe next year! If you’d like to listen to the winning podcasts, visit this page. Thanks again to everyone who voted … [Read more...] about News & Notes 3
Reader View (Dammit, Hold Still When I’m Reading!)
One of the most frustrating things when I’m reading a web page with lots of ads is having it jerk me back and forth as ads disappear and reload and change sizes, sometimes even forcing me to scroll back to see a paragraph I hadn’t yet finished reading. This is generally the result of poor website design, but it appears on even some of the biggest and best-known websites. I … [Read more...] about Reader View (Dammit, Hold Still When I’m Reading!)