How to deserve better

This is the weirdest start to summer I’ve ever experienced. But it must be even weirder for the class of 2020. All of that hard work and no graduation ceremony or celebrations to go along with it. I’m not sure graduation gifts were all that necessary in the past, but now, I’d say they definitely are. Since we can’t be together and celebrate the class of 2020, show them you’re proud, that you care, and that everything will be OK with a gift. Here are some suggestions to get you going.  … [Read more...] about If There Was Ever A Graduating Class That Deserved a Gift, It’s This One

Scarborough joined in and pointed out parallels that Swisher noted in her op-ed, such as conspiracy theories relating to the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting. The MSNBC host appeared to agree with Swisher that this particular theory could be worse because it has been pushed along by the president. … [Read more...] about ‘Unspeakably Cruel’: ‘Morning Joe’ Co-Hosts Call Out Trump For Continuing To Tweet About Scarborough’s Dead Intern

Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services quietly withdrew a 2014 rule that would have required longterm-care facilities to recognize same-sex marriages when deciding visitation rights and decision-making responsibilities (PDF). The agency argued that the legalization of same-sex marriages by the Supreme Court made the ruling moot, but advocates warned that it would open the doors to discrimination. This week, the National Park Service abruptly decided to withdraw its sponsorship of New York’s pride flag, which had been dedicated at the iconic Stonewall National Monument. … [Read more...] about Trump’s Gay Backers No Longer See Him as the Great Straight Hope

In a separate but related effort, an initiative called the Good Work Code on Friday launched a campaign to guide online companies into espousing eight values of ethical contract employment, such as a livable wage, safety, stability and opportunities for advancement. Initially 12 companies, ranging from Care.com, a public company with 7.7 million workers, to VetPronto, a startup that arranges house calls from some 20 vets and 25 veterinary assistants, signed on, but the backers hope it will spread widely. … [Read more...] about 2 new initiatives call for benefits, safety net for gig workers

Every smartphone platform has a different way of doing it, but I actually prefer the way BlackBerry 10 handles minimizing and viewing recent apps. Just swipe up from the bottom of the display to see the last four apps you had open, and you can scroll down to view more. Plus, with Active Frames, you can see things like the latest weather and your next appointment. With iOS and Android you get static icons. I love Windows Phones’ Live Tiles, but you have to press and hold the back button to see your recent apps lined up vertically. Too much work. … [Read more...] about 5 reasons the BlackBerry bashers are wrong