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Clippings of notable world events and data visualizations. Posts range from reactions to Russia’s attack on Ukraine and reflections on the George Floyd verdict to COVID‑19 charts and curated crypto links.
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- Crypto Startup School
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Russia Attacking Ukraine tonight deeply saddens me. I have a wonderfully talented technology team of 100 people in Kyiv and we are trying to keep everyone safe.
New reported Covid-19 cases via The New York Times. I wonder what this Omicron spike would like like without vaccines. The slope of that climb is incredible.
Updated COVID-19 graphs from today’s New York Times. The case count in Florida is pretty stunning. Minnesota is doing well. The best news is the continued low death rate.
Crypto Links
Balaji Srinivasan shared these links in a tweet. I’m putting them here for reference, with a couple of my own added.
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Chauvin Trial Concludes
Just under a year ago George Floyd was murdered in police custody under the knee of Derek Chauvin. Today our whole family gathered around as news of a verdict announcement in the murder trial was made just a day after jury deliberation started. We all watched history as a guilty verdict was announced on each of the three charges.
This isn’t the end, but is an important step as our community reckons with racism. I found myself on the verge of tears at the announcement, relieved of some anxiety and hopeful about our ability to learn, get better, and move forward.
I’ve went back to my thoughts on Floyd’s killing and I am so appreciative of the conversations and learning that has occurred. With that said, I’ve also gained a better appreciation for how much work there is to be done.
I think it is time that the city memorialize George Floyd Square, as a tribute to what will be an inflection point toward a better community for all Minnesotans.
Record cold hits Central United States on Feb 17, 2021 via New York Times.
COVID-19 Maps on Feb 17, 2021 via New York Times.
COVID-19 Update on Feb 17, 2021 via New York Times.
This seems like a moment in time worth noting. The founder of Facebook and one of the richest people in the world (also holding special shares of stock that makes him unaccountable) just banned the President of the United States from the biggest social platform in the world, with very good reason. These are very odd times.
From NY Times Dec 13 2020.
