Library books
I got books from the library today. 📚 😊 📖
From pandering to Putin to abusing allies and ignoring his own advisers, Trump’s phone calls alarm US officials – CNNPolitics
What To Look For In A Face Mask, According To Science | FiveThirtyEight
In lab tests, disposable surgical masks perform well for both breathability and blocking respiratory droplets. Depending on the material, both kinds of masks can be equally effective and safe. But disposable masks are really only designed to be worn once then thrown away (they start to break down and become less effective after wearing), which isn’t great from an environmental perspective. Already, piles of single use personal protective equipment have been washing up on shorelines. If a disposable mask is the only option, wear it, but a reusable, washable mask is a better long-term solution.
What Really Happens When You Donate Your Clothes—And Why It’s Bad
What actually happens to your donated clothes is a very involved process with a lot of complicated layers, each worth taking the time to understand. Let’s start here: Contrary to popular (naive) belief, less than 20 percent of clothing donations sent to charities are actually resold at those charities. Generally, the other 80 percent is sent to textile recyclers who then determine the next cycle of the garment's life. Almost half of the donations will be exported and sold in developing countries, while the other half will be recycled into rags and household insulation. These actions are taken, primarily, because, as Elizabeth Cline, author of Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost Of Fast Fashion, explains, “There are just far more unwanted clothes in the United States than there is demand.” She goes on to outline: “Charities receive far, far more unwanted clothing donation than they could ever possibly sell in their thrift stores, so they have relationships with other textile sorting and exporting companies who can find a place to sell those clothes and find another market for them to go.”
Probably doesn’t hurt to wear a mask. 😷
Probably doesn’t hurt to wear a mask. 😷
The experts recommend and politicians mandate the wearing of masks during the pandemic when you are in public spaces. I don’t think it’s a bad thing, masks can help arrest the spread of the COVID-19 disease. I am currently just using a bandana tied around my face when I go out in public spaces, I guess if I return to my downtown office and have to wear a mask all day, I’ll look at a comfortable cloth one that I wear all day.
Honestly, I don’t see much of a benefit to wearing a paper one or a disposable one. Cloth works absolutely fine, and it can be used for years after washing when it gets smelly or dirty. Masks aren’t there to protect the wearer, or keep the virus out — they are there to protect people from spitting and mouth droplets when the speak and breathe. All the evidence points to sickness from touching something being quite rare, while shared mouth droplets seem to be bigger risk. It’s not a big step to make the community a bit more healthy, and it’s a reminder to avoid social situations as much as possible while we are all social distancing.
Six Verbs That Make You Sound Weak (No Matter Your Job Title)
Language is a powerful force in all your impromptu conversations. And because there are more chances to use them, the small words and phrases you resort to every day at work can have an outsized impact on your leadership ability. Cut these six verbs from your lexicon, and you’ll start to notice your power and confidence climb.