ek Úroky národní banky jsou téměř na nule. ČNB chce pomoci ekonomice By www.idnes.cz Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:21:00 GMT Bankovní rada České národní banky ve čtvrtek snížila základní úrokovou sazbu o 0,75 procentního bodu na 0,25 procenta. Cílem snižování sazeb je zmírnit dopady šíření koronaviru na ekonomiku. Centrální banka to uvedla v tiskovém prohlášení. Full Article Ekonomika - Domácí
ek Krize smazala z trhu práce polovinu nabídek, nejméně ohrožení jsou ajťáci By www.idnes.cz Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:00:00 GMT Koronavirová krize výrazně ovlivnila český pracovní trh. Ve srovnání s loňským rokem evidují personální agentury v posledních měsících přibližně poloviční nabídku nových pracovních pozic. Ubylo práce v gastronomii a cestovním ruchu, naopak logistika zažívá žně. Pro firmy zůstávají nejcennějšími pracovníky lidé z oblasti IT. Full Article Ekonomika - Domácí
ek Small is beautiful: India looks to local leagues as sport seeks restart By www.espn.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 12:35:57 EST Most stakeholders agree that holding smaller competitions will be the best way forward post-lockdown. Full Article
ek Srazí krize covid-19 ceny nemovitostí v Česku? Lze to očekávat By www.idnes.cz Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:00:00 GMT Říká se, že po krizi spojené s onemocnění covid-19 se probudíme do jiného světa. Otázka je, zda to bude platit i pro realitní trh. Podle odborníků s největší pravděpodobností ano. Což platí jak pro prodejní ceny nemovitostí, tak pro ceny nájemního bydlení. Full Article Finance - Investování
ek Máte exekuce? Koronavirus je sice nakonec nezastaví, ale může vám pomoci By www.idnes.cz Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 22:00:00 GMT Sněmovna schválila návrh zákona o některých opatřeních ke zmírnění dopadů epidemie koronaviru. Jaké úlevy se dočkají dlužníci a jaké jsou podmínky pro zastavení exekuce, vysvětluje právník Adam Stawaritsch. Full Article Finance - Finanční rádce
ek Žebříček nejlepších spořicích účtů se totálně proměnil, sazby padají By www.idnes.cz Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 22:00:00 GMT Kvůli koronavirové pandemii lze očekávat silnou recesi. Česká národní banka proto v březnu dvakrát snížila základní úrokovou sazbu z 2,25 procenta na jedno procento. Některé banky na to už zareagovaly razantním snižováním úrokových sazeb na spořicích účtech, což zamíchalo žebříčkem nejlepších spořicích účtů. Ve spolupráci s Finparádou jsme zmapovali aktuální trend a sestavili nový žebříček. Full Article Finance - Banky a spoření
ek Odklad splátek nebo refinancování. Jak dnes ušetřit na hypotéce By www.idnes.cz Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 22:00:00 GMT Splácíte hypotéku, u níž se blíží zlomové datum fixace? Jak na to, když chcete brzy půjčku doplatit nebo ji refinancovat? A lze před doplacením využít odkladu splátek? Full Article Finance - Hypotéky a půjčky
ek Tasks Completed This Weekend By rivikah.wordpress.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 04:04:36 +0000 Laundry. Built deer protection for my garden. Purchased materials for deer protection for my apple trees. Dishes. Mended one sweater and one pair of jeans. Reinforced neckline on another sweater in an attempt to have it fit better. Culled my wardrobe. Verified that garden deer protection withstands wind warning type winds. Full Article Uncategorized
ek Histogram: You have to know the past to understand the present by Tomas Petricek By lambda-the-ultimate.org Published On :: Sun, 15 Sep 2019 01:26:13 +0000 Histogram: You have to know the past to understand the present by Tomas Petricek, University of Kent Programs are created through a variety of interactions. A programmer might write some code, run it interactively to check whether it works, use copy and paste, apply a refactoring or choose an item from an auto-complete list. Programming research often forgets about these and represents programs as the resulting text. Consequently, thinking about such interactions is often out of scope. This essay shifts focus from programs to a more interesting question of programming. We represent programs as lists of interactions such as triggering an auto-complete and choosing an option, declaring a value, introducing a variable or evaluating a piece of code. We explore a number of consequences of this way of thinking about programs. First, if we create functions by writing concrete code using a sample input and applying a refactoring, we do not lose the sample input and can use it later for debugging. Second, if we treat executing code interactively as an interaction and store the results, we can later use this information to give more precise suggestions in auto-complete. Third, by moving away from a textual representation, we can display the same program as text, but also in a view inspired by spreadsheets. Fourth, we can let programmers create programs by directly interacting with live previews as those interactions can be recorded and as a part of program history. We discuss the key ideas through examples in a simple programming environment for data exploration. Our focus in this essay is more on principles than on providing fine tuned user experience. We keep our environment more explicit, especially when this reveals what is happening behind the scenes. We aim to show that seeing programs as lists of interactions is a powerful change of perspective that can help us build better programming systems with novel features that make programming easier and more accessible. The data exploration environment in this interactive essay may not yet be that, but it gives a glimpse of the future. Full Article LtU Forum
ek Kans op 2e golf, maar contactopsporing moet 2e lockdown vermijden: bekijk de beste fragmenten uit "Het coronadebat" - VRT NWS By news.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:43:00 GMT Kans op 2e golf, maar contactopsporing moet 2e lockdown vermijden: bekijk de beste fragmenten uit "Het coronadebat" VRT NWSHet Corona Debat met Marc Van Ranst, Erika Vlieghe, Maggie De Block (Open Vld), Bart De Wever (N-VA) en anderen De Morgen'We moeten tijd winnen tot vaccin er is' De StandaardHet grote coronadebat: “We moeten tijd winnen tot vaccin er is” Het Belang van LimburgHele verhaal bekijken via Google Nieuws Full Article
ek Het laatste woord is nog niet gezegd: "Niet ondenkbaar dat KBVB en clubs zich burgerlijke partij stellen in strafonderzoek naar Moeskroen” - Het Laatste Nieuws By news.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:02:00 GMT Het laatste woord is nog niet gezegd: "Niet ondenkbaar dat KBVB en clubs zich burgerlijke partij stellen in strafonderzoek naar Moeskroen” Het Laatste NieuwsPeter Vandenbempt over Moeskroen: "Het failliet van de licenties" sporza.beBAS-arbiter die Moeskroen laat gaan was debutant Het NieuwsbladBelgische voetbalbond: “Principieel oneens met beslissing BAS om Moeskroen licentie toe te kennen” Het Laatste NieuwsVerbazing alom over licentie voor Moeskroen: “Hier laat Westerlo het niet bij, de strijd barst nu écht los” Gazet van AntwerpenHele verhaal bekijken via Google Nieuws Full Article
ek Pionier van de rockmuziek Little Richard (87) overleden - De Morgen By news.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:10:00 GMT Pionier van de rockmuziek Little Richard (87) overleden De MorgenRock-n'-rollpionier Little 'Tutti Frutti' Richard (87) overleden Het Laatste NieuwsRock 'n' roll-pionier Little Richard is overleden, herontdek zijn grootste hits VRT NWSGrondlegger rock-'n-roll Little Richard (87) overleden | Show AD.nlMuzieklegendes over Little Richard: “Als ik zijn muziek beluisterde, kon ik God horen” Het Laatste NieuwsHele verhaal bekijken via Google Nieuws Full Article
ek Muzikanten brengen ultiem eerbetoon aan alle 'heroes' vanop het dak van het Jessa Ziekenhuis - Het Laatste Nieuws By news.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:36:53 GMT Muzikanten brengen ultiem eerbetoon aan alle 'heroes' vanop het dak van het Jessa Ziekenhuis Het Laatste NieuwsFlip Kowlier en Isolde Lasoen filmen cover van Heroes op dak van Jessa Het Belang van LimburgHele verhaal bekijken via Google Nieuws Full Article
ek 76 nieuwe overlijdens in de afgelopen 24 uur, evenveel ziekenhuisopnames - Het Belang van Limburg By news.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:09:03 GMT 76 nieuwe overlijdens in de afgelopen 24 uur, evenveel ziekenhuisopnames Het Belang van LimburgOVERZICHT. Dalende curve zet zich voort. 76 overlijdens, 210 patiënten naar huis en 76 nieuwe opnames Het Laatste NieuwsCoronavirus: 76 overlijdens, 210 patiënten ontslagen uit het ziekenhuis newsmonkeyMinder patiënten in onze ziekenhuizen Het NieuwsbladOVERZICHT. 76 nieuwe ziekenhuisopnames en overlijdens, 585 nieuwe besmettingen | Binnenland | Nieuws Het Laatste NieuwsHele verhaal bekijken via Google Nieuws Full Article
ek Betogers uit erg diverse hoeken protesteren tegen coronamaatregelen in Duitsland - VRT NWS By news.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:55:00 GMT Betogers uit erg diverse hoeken protesteren tegen coronamaatregelen in Duitsland VRT NWSDuitsland demonstreert tegen coronamaatregelen De StandaardDuitse ME grijpt in bij protest tegen coronamaatregelen Telegraaf.nlHele verhaal bekijken via Google Nieuws Full Article
ek Man die fietspad bezaait met prikkeldraad, spijkers en glas praat zichzelf aan de galg tegen visser die stiekem filmt - Het Laatste Nieuws By news.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:46:00 GMT Man die fietspad bezaait met prikkeldraad, spijkers en glas praat zichzelf aan de galg tegen visser die stiekem filmt Het Laatste Nieuws Full Article
ek LIVE. De Wever over eventuele tweede piek: “Normale quarantaine is er een van zieken, niet van gezonde mensen” - Het Laatste Nieuws By news.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 02:55:00 GMT LIVE. De Wever over eventuele tweede piek: “Normale quarantaine is er een van zieken, niet van gezonde mensen” Het Laatste Nieuws Full Article
ek Introducing: Another Glass Box, a new weekly architecture feature By torontoist.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Mar 2018 21:34:12 +0000 Keesmaat’s Next Venture, Shitty Architecture Men, Mod Squad, Presto Problemo, Bench Press, and more in this debut edition. Another Glass Box is a weekly roundup of urban design news in Toronto (and occasionally beyond), in bite-size pieces. It’s curated by Dan Seljak, who’s done marketing and communications work for architecture and construction companies for the last seven years—and who still loves this city enough to line up for brunch. Content warning: some of the […] The post Introducing: Another Glass Box, a new weekly architecture feature appeared first on Torontoist. Full Article news "affordable housing" "urban design" Another Glass Box Architecture bench cityscape DTAH Jennifer Keesmaat modernism newsletter Presto sitTO
ek Dalek invasion By iron-mitten.blogspot.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 05:42:00 +0000 Not happy with conquering the rest of the house, the Armoured Dalek invasion force turns its attention to the living room. Only the human Lego force of Earth stand in their way.It was just an excuse to do some funny voices. My little boy now thinks Daleks are really funny, if only he knew. Full Article
ek Garden path of the week By languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:59:43 +0000 This headline puzzled me: I interpreted it as Doctors are showing a buried CDC report to top White House officials And I wondered, what was that report? and why did the CDC bury it? And who are the doctors digging it up? What the headline actually meant, of course, was Documents show that top White […] Full Article Ambiguity Headlinese
ek Sally Forth Week: We’re All Home Now By mediumlarge.wordpress.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 16:27:50 +0000 Full Article
ek Sally Forth Week: Say Hello to the Folks By mediumlarge.wordpress.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:55:40 +0000 Full Article
ek Sally Forth Week: Nona By mediumlarge.wordpress.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 15:12:40 +0000 Full Article
ek A Simple Weekend Embroidery Finish By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:15:00 +0000 An idea has been bubbling around in my brain for a while. And since this past weekend was a perfect … Full Article Uncategorized color embroidery design Embroidery for the Home Embroidery Projects Hand embroidery stitches
ek F&S zoeken feesteieren (NRC, ma, 13-04-20) By www.foksuk.nl Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0200 Full Article
ek F&S maken #Feyenoord toekomstbestendig (NRC, do, 06-05-20) By www.foksuk.nl Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 +0200 Full Article
ek 4 Comedies to Watch If You Already Miss ‘Schitt’s Creek’ By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:45:00 -0400 Although nothing can truly replace this show, there are other comedies out there that might ease the pain even just a little bit. READ MORE... Full Article News Popular Culture tv shows
ek This Weekend is a Surprisingly Great Time to Buy a Washer & Dryer Set, Thanks to This Sale By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:00:00 -0400 Save big on this major appliance. READ MORE... Full Article affiliate AJ Madison appliances Sales & Events Shopping Washers & Dryers
ek Learning Disability Week 2017 By podcast.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Fri, 14 Apr 2017 23:00:00 +0000 Michael McEwan speaks to Chris Creegan, Chief Executive of the Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD) about Learning Disability Week 2017. The theme for this year is: 'Looking back, thinking forward', which will celebrate achievements, ask searching questions about what needs to happen going forward, and engage the general public on the subject, in the hope of changing attitudes. Chris also gives us some information on SCLD - its ambitions, and current and future focus. What's on over Learning Disability Week. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free Full Article
ek Learning Disability Week 2018 By podcast.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 23:00:00 +0000 Learning Disability Week will take place from 14 to 20 May 2018. Michael McEwan speaks to Linda Mitchell from the Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD) about the week's activities. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free Full Article
ek Looking back at Learning Disability Week By podcast.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 23:00:00 +0000 Our roving reporter on disability issues, Michael McEwan, attended a number of events over Learning Disability Week 2018 (14-20 May) and spoke to the organisers. We hear about 'Be the Change' campaign created by Enable Scotland, Project Ability and Mind the Gap theatre performance organised by the Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD). Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes Full Article
ek Co-production Week 2018 By podcast.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Co-production Week (#CoProWeekScot) was held from the 19-25 November and provided an opportunity to learn, discuss and celebrate how co-production puts people and communities at the heart of the support and services they're part of. Iriss.fm spoke to Sam Jordan from the Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC) about what Co-production Week is and some of the activities that took place over the week. Kieran and Abbie from Young Moversor Yo Mo talk about the work they do to involve children and young people in co-production and the event they led for co-production week. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes Full Article
ek Learning Disability Week launch By podcast.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 For the launch of Learning Disability Week 2019, Michael McEwan spoke to Libby Clement from Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD); James Morton, Bake Off finalist; and Jonathan McKinstry, a nominee in the 2018 Learning Disability Awards. This year's theme is 'community'. Communities are at their best when everyone is active in their community, connected to people within their community, and feels included by their community. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes Full Article
ek We're seeking a talented Service Designer By feeds.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 10:15:22 +0000 Iriss is seeking a Service Designer for its Pilotlight programme to support the continued development and delivery of self-directed support (SDS) in Scotland. Pilotlight works with co-design teams of people to design pathways to self-directed support. Now in its fourth year, the Pilotlight programme uses a design approach to demonstrate how to design support for seldom heard groups, provide more personalised and appropriate services and increase the marketplace of support providers. read more Full Article
ek It's SDS Awareness Week! Read the latest on Pilotlight By feeds.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Mon, 13 Jun 2016 11:38:51 +0000 It's SDS Awareness Week (#SDSBlether) so we want you to know the latest about our Pilotlight project. Pilotlight is working with co-design teams of people who use and deliver services across Scotland to design pathways to self-directed support. read more Full Article Self-directed support
ek We're seeking Iriss Associates By feeds.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Mon, 19 Sep 2016 13:48:09 +0000 We wish to build up a bank of expertise and skills that we can call on to support our work in evidence-informed practice, innovation and improvement, and knowledge media. We would love to hear from you whether you’re interested in a short, one-off piece of work, or joining us for the longer term. At present, we’re particularly interested in hearing from: read more Full Article
ek #75: 24 Weeks By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 04 Feb 2007 17:00:00 +0000 Full Article
ek #150: Every Week for Ten Years By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 04 May 2008 16:00:00 +0000 Full Article
ek #257: Cursed Child Party at GeekyCon! By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 31 May 2016 20:54:32 +0000 The PotterCast gang is back to talk about their plans for the midnight release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, getting PotterCast back on track, and a lot more! Full Article
ek Haven't had a fresh hamster in weeks By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:00:00 -0700 Full Article
ek As today’s homes burn faster than ever, this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign presents critical home escape planning and practice messages By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Sep 2017 12:37:24 PDT Knowing that today’s homes burn faster than ever, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced “Every Second Counts: Plan Two Ways Out” as the official theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, October 8-14, 2017. Experts say you may have as little as two minutes (or even less) to safely escape a typical home fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Full Article
ek Iffy's Online Store 20% Off Everything, Golden Week Sale, Ends 5/6 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 20:19:06 +0000 "Happy Golden Week! Receive 20% off all items added to your cart until 5/6!! Free shipping on all US orders over $57.99!" https://www.iffysonlinestore.com/ Limited Editions included. A couple Switch recommendations (prices before discount), Moero Chronicle Hyper Standard Edition $29.99 Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force Standard Edition $39.99 Enjoy. Full Article
ek One piece: world seeker ps4 $15.99 @ Best Buy By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 12:20:41 +0000 https://www.bestbuy.com/site/one-piece-world-seeker-playstation-4/6180300.p?skuId=6180300 Full Article
ek High Vibe Honey: Week Of 23rd February 2020 + What To Do If You Feel Lonely! By galadarling.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 17:24:57 +0000 Do you struggle with feeling lonely or alone? Hilariously, you’re not alone! Loneliness is an epidemic, and in fact, it’s the number one public health crisis. We are increasingly disconnected from one another, while at the same time we have more opportunities to connect than ever. So if you find it hard to make friends, […] The post High Vibe Honey: Week Of 23rd February 2020 + What To Do If You Feel Lonely! appeared first on Gala Darling. Full Article High Vibe Honey
ek High Vibe Honey: Week Of 29th March 2020 + I Am My Own Hero! By galadarling.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 23:26:46 +0000 In this wild time, you might be looking around and noticing that people are losing their collective shit! In this climate, it is more important than ever to truly use your tools, cut off negativity, and feed your mind with material that makes you feel STRONG, rather than fearful. This is your moment to become […] The post High Vibe Honey: Week Of 29th March 2020 + I Am My Own Hero! appeared first on Gala Darling. Full Article High Vibe Honey
ek This Week On Xbox: May 08, 2020 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:08:00 +0000 Here we go…the latest episode of This Week On Xbox. Remember, you can watch This Week On Xbox from the Community section of the Xbox One dashboard in Canada, the UK and the US or watch it on the Xbox YouTube channel (This Week on Xbox Playlist). Leave a comment below or hit me up on Twitter and let me know […] Full Article
ek NFPA and HFSC Take Home Fire Sprinkler Week 2020 Virtual; Help Us Fill the Digital World with Life Safety Messages May 17-23 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T17:40:00Z As the world continues to deal with the ongoing demands of COVID-19, NFPA and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) have cancelled live events that week in favor of a North America wide virtual effort to show the value of home fire sprinklers from May Full Article fire sprinkler initiative home fire sprinklers hfsc fire sprinkler advocacy home fire sprinkler week covid-19 coronavirus
ek EK Releases the Long-Awaited Reflection Distro Plate for Lian LI O11D XL By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:20:50 +0000 The EK-Quantum Reflection PC-O11D XL D5 PWM D-RGB is a custom water cooling reservoir, routing, and pump solution that seamlessly fits into the front of the case. This waterway is also equipped with a physical flow indicator that gives a nice visual representation of the pump's speed. The post EK Releases the Long-Awaited Reflection Distro Plate for Lian LI O11D XL appeared first on ThinkComputers.org. Full Article All News Hardware News Press Releases Distro Plate EK EK Water Blocks EK-Quantum Reflection PC-O11D XL D5 PWM D-RGB EKWB LIAN LI O11D XL Watercooling
ek Book week 2019: the prologue By separatedbyacommonlanguage.blogspot.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Nov 2019 22:25:00 +0000 My new year's resolution for 2019 was: Finish the books I start. Now, it must be said, I don't read enough books. I do a lot of reading for research, which does not usually involve reading books from cover to cover. (It involves reading journal articles, reading chapters, using the indices of books to find the bits I need.) Since so much of my working life is reading (including multiple books' worth of student writing each term), after work I tend to do other things. But I still want to be reading books, because there are so many good books out there and I have great respect for the writers of books and the books they write.I find it's very easy to start (reading) books. Rarely do I start reading a book and then lose interest in it. I have every intention and desire to finish most books that I start. But then some other book comes along and I just want to start that one too.(It must be said here that these days I mostly read non-fiction—and it's relatively easy to leave non-fiction unfinished. If there is a story to a non-fiction book, I generally know how the story ends, so it doesn't have that page-turner vibe that fiction can have.)At the start of 2019, there were four books that I had started months before, and had been really enjoying, yet instead of finishing them, I started other books. But thanks to my resolution, they are finished. Yay! So that was going well. Until I started starting books again. As of last week, I had seven books on the go (not counting a couple that made me say "Life's too short to spend it on this sub-par book"). And thanks to what I'm about to do, I will probably soon have 12 unfinished books heading into the LAST MONTH of 2019. So: made a resolution to reduce the number of unfinished books I have, and I am ending the year with THREE TIMES AS MANY unfinished books. What a failure!But the reason I'm starting even more books is that people send me books. Publishers send me books. I get a lot of books. They send me the books because I have a blog and they want me to help publici{s/z}e the books. I like getting the books, and I want to help authors of good books. And it helps them if I tell you about the books in a timely way. So this week, I am going to write about some of the books I've been sent this year and which I may not have read from cover to cover. For each book, I plan to read at least two chapters before telling you about it. So, I'm going to have a feel for the book, which I can tell you about, even if I haven't read the whole book.Why do this now? Two reasons:I can assuage my guilt about not writing about these books sooner by pretending that I was waiting to give you a seasonal list of books that would make great gifts for the holiday season! I have the time.I have the time because my union is about to go on strike for eight days. During this time, I am not engaging in the activities that the university pays me for. (And indeed, I will not be paid by the university for those days.) So, I'm catching up on things I want/like to do that are not within my job description. And apparently starting books and not finishing them is one of the things I like to do best. I'm only going to tell you about books I like. I'm channel(l)ing my mother: "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." I'm also listening to the adage "There's no such thing as bad publicity." I've decided not to give any publicity to sub-par books. I could be scathing about them (and witty—scathing and witty go hand-in-hand). And that might be a lot of fun. But I'd just rather not shine my light on sub-par books, since that takes space and attention away from the good books. Some of the books I'll write about are by people I like. It's not that I know them well, just that I've had enough interactions with them to know we're on the same wavelength—so it's not quite nepotism (just tribalism?). And I'm going to try my best to have five posts for five days, but life happens and I might have to interpret "week" very loosely. So: stay tuned, and we'll get this book week going.Oh, and: I'm taking nominations for US-to-UK and UK-to-US Words of the Year. Are there any US-to-UK or UK-to-US borrowings that are particularly 2019-ish? They don't have to have first come to the other country this year, but they should have had particular attention or relevance in the other country this year. Please nominate them in the comments below. Full Article books