Thursday, March 19, 2020

COVID-19 #6 of 8 March 2020 -- Online learning and self-care sources, home office tips, how healing others defines us

For April -- I have updated this COVID-19 Post on the blog. 
I will be leaving all the March ones here as "archived" and will add links to updated April versions. 

 The most recent info on subjects covered in this post can be found here:

 http://stuartngbooks.blogspot.com/2020/04/covd-9-of-15-april-2020-online-sources.html

 http://stuartngbooks.blogspot.com/2020/04/covid-10-of-15-april-2020-online.html

 http://stuartngbooks.blogspot.com/2020/04/covd-11-of-15-april-2020-online-sources.html

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ARCHIVED POST -- information  from this point on was up to date as of 3.31.2020

This post is where I'll share links for activities to enrich our "shelter-in-place" time. (UPDATED 3.29.2020)

This crisis has proved this fact: We value art and artists. We turn to art when we need to be nurtured. All the art --  music -- dance -- posted and streaming now is proof. How we heal each other defines us as individuals and a culture. This is the Renaissance for appreciation of artists, scientists, grocery store clerks and cashiers, delivery drivers, highway rest stop staff. They join the other newly-drafted "first responders" in aprons, smocks, gloves, goggles and masks. They've joined the ranks of our traditional Essential Emergency services. We'll get through this together -- now is the time to be kind and practice those hard human virtues. Love each other.

Please note the links are for general information purposes only and my comments/summaries are not tax/business/legal/medical/child rearing/art instruction advice. Please consult your own resources for advice that best suits your individual situation.

KIDS and FAMILY SOURCES
Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams
Watch the animals together. Everybody loves otters. The kelp forest live cam is a relaxing break from the news stream. Sharks. Jellyfish. All sorts of aqua-themed fun. Birds too!!! (otter photo by Bill Margol)
https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams

Cincinnati Zoo "Home Safari Daily Live Cam"
Meet a new zoo family member each day at 3PM EST on the Cincinnati Zoo and Botianical Garden's Facebook page. The first Home Safari featured the zoo's most famous resident, baby hippo Fiona. There's lots of video footage of Fiona on the zoo's Facebook page too.
http://cincinnatizoo.org/news-releases/cincinnati-zoo-is-bringing-the-zoo-to-you/

If you are enjoying live cam streams by institutions like these, please consider becoming a member or making a donation via their website. It's a way to support what sustains you. (I became a member of the aquarium and sent the zoo a donation). Zoos and aquariums still have staff showing up to take care of the animals. They have bills and reduced amounts of admission ticket sales. The internet is a vast audience. If everyone who "likes" and shares posts like this could also send a small online donation... all those little gestures of gratitude will have a big impact. Online content is never Free. It's here to enjoy thanks to the time, talent and expenses of content creators.

 WALKABOUTS with Wildlife Artist You Tube channel "Walkabouts" with wildlife artist and conservationist Manu Carrasco. He's part of the Expedition Art team https://www.expeditionart.org/
He also has art process videos on his Manu Art Channel

LINKS FOR ONLINE SITES 
There are many terrific online learning sources. I'm sharing some here that are personal favorites, but also some I haven't used. As with all online resources, SIFT and preview to find sources that suit your family's needs.

 Info on the SIFT system here: http://stuartngbooks.blogspot.com/2020/03/covid-19-vital-to-sift-through-online.html

 Fun in First 
A selection of learning sites from the blog of a first grade teacher. Includes the Kahn Academy and Scholastic books, so not just for the elementary school set.
https://funinfirst.com/free-online-learning-at-home/?

UK site with tips for teachers learning to teach remotely. Good info here for parents too
https://edu.rsc.org/remote-teaching-support/learning-to-teach-from-home/4011386.article?

Another online learning link
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2020/03/13/100-activities-to-do-at-home-during-school-closures/?

SCIENCE INSPIRES
My favorite quote from my favorite scientist. 
She discovered Radium and survived two world wars. After the tragic death of her husband Pierre, she raised two brilliant daughters as an engaged and beloved single mom. She faced fears. She survived in part thanks to her scientific approach to all areas of her life. Here's what Albert Einstein said about her:

ONLINE MATH THROUGH MUSIC
https://icanhasmath.bandcamp.com/track/all-about-dx?
Buy some songs. Learn some math. Support this non-profit touring theater group doing shows on math and science, only they can't tour now.
http://matheatre.com/about/

And info on this "citizen scientist" night sky project from the Matheatre Facebook page
"Matheatre is an ambassador of the The International Astronomical Union, (https://www.iau.org/)    , raising awareness about dark skies and the issues surrounding light pollution. Check out Globe at Night, an amazing citizen science program that invites YOU to collect data to measure light pollution all around the world. A great activity for those of us learning science at home right now. https://www.globeatnight.org"
and also from Matheatre.. a math-themed craft project

Science fun for the family on A Capella Science  You Tube Channel


ANIMATION VIDEO EXPLAINS CORONAVIRUS
You Tube clip "The Corona Virus Explained and What You Should Do
from You Tube channel "Kurzegsagt - In a Nutshell" March 19,2020
Link to this video was posted by a scientist who I follow on FB and is a mutual friend. This clip is animation, but reveals science on how this specific virus is transmitted and impacts the body.

PBS Animation about Virus and a higher math lesson too
"What this chart actually means for COVD-19" on channel "Its' Okay to be Smart"

NY TIMES INFO GRAPHIC "How Conoravirus Hijacks Your Cells"
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/03/11/science/how-coronavirus-hijacks-your-cells.html

REAL-LIFE BIOCHEMIST GIVES STUDENT FRIENDLY SCIENCE LESSONS
follow my favorite gal scientist on her Facebook page "The Bumbling Biochemist"
https://www.facebook.com/thebumblingbiochemist/
Detailed, but digestible, graphics and text on complex science. Including her recent posts deconstructing the science of fighting COVID-19.
Her blog post on hand sanitizers includes info graphics. Explains all the science. Good for jr. high level and up.http://thebumblingbiochemist.com/365-days-of-science/hand-sanitizer/
More on her website:
https://thebumblingbiochemist.com/
MARCH-MADNESS STYLE WOMEN of SCIENCE BRACKET from the Science History Institute
Learn about two amazing women of science in each round. These are tough choices to make. So many great gal scientists finally in the spotlight and not just hidden her-story.
I also highly recommend the Institute's Distillations podcast
and their facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/SciHistoryOrg/

This You Tube hand washing tutorial uses ink and gloves to make a vivid demonstration



Science, art, and literature overlap. I got this new constabulary word from a science page I follow online.
Regret I have no credit info on images above and below.

 ART IS LIFE
Credit for graphic below: art by Rachel SJ @ sj_rachel


ONLINE ART LESSONS and PROJECTS

John Muir Laws "How to Teach Nature Journaling"
Link includes free download for pdf of "how-to" book. Science and art project together.
https://johnmuirlaws.com/product/how-to-teach-nature-journaling/
Artist Mo Willems kids art lesson online
https://www.insider.com/mo-willems-teaching-drawing-kids-out-of-school-coronavirus-2020-3?

Hive Five Studios -- indie artist/designer in So Cal
https://hivefivestudios.com/
FREE download w/ 7 pages of coloring sheets:
https://hivefivestudios.com/products/free-punny-alphabet-coloring-sheets

Free Downloadable coloring book from artist Liz Climo (her website here: https://thelittleworldofliz.com/)
Link for coloring book:
https://adobe.ly/2U3suMF

Art by Liz Climo

Liz Climo read a-loud

Arist and Author Tony DiTerlizzi takes drawing requests on Facebook live:


 30seconds.com -- 
This site has links for various animal-themed downloads and activities
https://30seconds.com/mom/tip/19160/Free-Activities-Printables-for-Kids-to-Do-During-Coronavirus-Quarantine-Social-Distancing-From-the-American-Kennel-Club?fbclid=IwAR0vU3mB6-3pPugg8S4EO7KpEjf3hNDSWXJqHb0GW-AvSZme05603oLa3eg

 Free downloadable activity library from artist Laura Kelly
This next resource shared by an IP attorney, giving credit to her artist client:
"I’m blessed to have amazing, generous and talented creative professionals in my life I call family and friends. I’m honored to share them and their amazingness with you during these challenging times to help bring joy to your days!
MEET Laura Kelly Walters! Laura is sharing her incredible printable library for free. Great for all ages!!!!! Check out her fun projects! Thank You Laura for your heart of gold."

 http://meandmyinklings.com/index.php/laura-kelly-designs-printable-library/?


All these "Free" downloads are fantastic. Art is there for us. We need to be there for artists. Credit and compensate. You can buy from their websites or online stores. You can send a modest "thank you" contribution. Many artists are on pay platforms like Ko-fi, Patreon etc. Most are taking a huge income hit with conventions and art fairs being shut down. Even those with day jobs at companies, not to mention those who supplement their art income via jobs at food service/retail/office support, are impacted by COVID-19 related closures. Most artists are free lancers who don't have job benefits. It's called artWORK for a reason. It takes time, talent, experience and materials to provide the art we enjoy. Lets be sure to credit and compensate all the folks who are getting us through this tough time...

The last weekend in March saw the arrival of the song parodies. No copyright infringement as Parody is fair use under US copyright laws. (not legal advice, just my understanding). These two are family friendly and instructive...


Another Disney parody...

Look up the Frozen one on your own. Not family friendly, but effective. 

ARTIST RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ONLINE ART CLASSES/ACTIVITIES
Many artists are also sharing links for online art classes --
ones they are offering

ones they recommend
https://creatureartteacher.com/product-category/special-sale/?

https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-10-university-art-classes-free-online?

CRAFT CORNER
Arts and crafts galore online. Look for indie artist sites. Ordering kits and patterns from indie artists helps you and supports an artist. I love these felt animals from "The Wishing Shed" by Rachel Austin.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/786254955/pdf-files-otter-sew-felt-doll-instant?
You can craft your own first aid otter!

WORKSHEET and INFO GRAPHICS
Artist and kids book author and illustrator Elise Gravel
http://elisegravel.com/en/
is a great source for info graphics and activities.
If you like these, buy her books. Support what you "like" and share.
 Drawing is an excellent mind-body connection exercise for all ages.
Elise Gravel and other authors have been posting they are granting "open license" for non-commercial video readings of their books to be posted online.

Posts like these are learning opportunities. All the art that is being shared and is comforting us started as IP of creators. Intellectual property. It's valuable. It's ImPortant.
LITERARY LEARNING
ONLINE READ ALOUDS
Operation Storytime -- kids books read aloud by authors
https://coolprogeny.com/2020/03/operation-storytime/?

Here's link for Open License just granted by JK Rowling for ok to use her Harry Potter works by teachers. There's a teacher guideline in the link.
https://www.jkrowling.com/j-k-rowling-grants-open-licence-for-teachers-during-covid-19-outbreak/?
Please note there is a time limit written into this agreement/post. Again --great learning opportunity. What rights are being granted? To whom? For how long?


Author Neil Gaiman grants rights to actor LaVar Burton via Twitter
Artist creative rights are their life blood. Educated fans are the front line defense against art theft and IP infringement. See this blog post for case studies on impact of art theft http://stuartngbooks.blogspot.com/2016/09/combat-art-theft-case-studies-and.html

Resources for Remote Learning
https://www.emersoncollective.com/articles/2020/03/covid19-resources-for-remote-learning/?

NATIONAL THEATRE ONLINE -- FREE on You Tube, starting April 2, 2020. New play each Thurs night. Free to stream for 1 week. 
https://www.youtube.com/user/ntdiscovertheatre
Fingers crossed they will include the Cumberbatch "Hamlet" -- not yet announced, but hoping!
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahturner/2020/03/28/londons-national-theatre-starts-streaming-its-most-famous-productions-for-free/#4459b48b5f5e
quote:
 "...the National Theatre’s screenings will continue, for at least another month, although performances have not yet been announced. It is likely that Danny Boyle’s Frankenstein, where Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternated the lead role  will be shown, but also Josie Rourke’s production of Coriolanus, with Tom Hiddleston in the main role, and filmed in the intimate space of the Donmar Warehouse. Also part of the National’s archive is Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, starring Daniel Radcliffe and Stephen Sondheim’s Follies with Imelda Staunton. "
I've seen both of the NT Frankensteins. Both great -- you see the most Cumberbatch on stage when he plays the Monster.

 SHAKESPEARE ONLINE FROM GLOBE THEATER UK
Modest online rental fee to view filmed productions. Some free content.
https://globeplayer.tv/all



RECOMMENDED READING

New York Public Library free online titles
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/you-can-now-download-over-300-000-books-from-the-nypl-for-free-031820

10 books Scientists are reading
https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/lists/10-books-scientists-are-reading-331437?

Facebook page announcement by author Pam Houston:

Pam Houston
18 hrs
...Every Thursday night at 8:00pm eastern, 5:00pm Pacific we will be Zoom hosting a reading by one of our favorite authors (and Writing By Writers instructors). So check out the list and tune in every Thursday to see likes of Paul Lisicky, Lidia Yuknavitch, Rebecca Solnit, Fenton Johnson, Ginger Gaffney, Cynthia Newberry Martin, Kate Wisel, and Carolyn Forché read from their new books. More writers will be added as we go (and as more new books come out). But this is quite a fine list to get us rolling.

FREE online readings by authors, with interview by host Pam Houston, and QandA with listeners, Online via Zoom. Thursdays, 5PM Pacific Time. Here's link with more info:
https://www.writingxwriters.org/readings-by-writers?

London Tower Ravenmaster reading his book on his You Tube Channel

ONLINE TOURS OF CULTURAL SITES
These sites offer online virtual tours. Great reference material.

6 Online Exhibitions
https://mymodernmet.com/online-exhibitions/?

Top 10 museum tours
https://mymodernmet.com/google-virtual-museum-tours/?
To help creatives and history buffs begin their homeschooling journey, Google has compiled a list of the top 10 virtual museums:
  1. The British Museum, London
  2. Guggenheim Museum, New York
  3. Musée d’Orsay, Paris
  4. National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul
  5. Pergamon Museum, Berlin
  6. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
  7. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
  8. Uffizi Gallery, Florence
  9. MASP, São Paulo
  10. National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City
FUR FRIENDS
Tips for keeping pets/four-legged office mates active. Art by the amazing Lili Chin, Doggie Drawings. https://www.doggiedrawings.net/
She also made this info graphic on how to support small business during this crisis
More blog posts about Lili and other indie artists fighting back against art theft:
http://stuartngbooks.blogspot.com/2016/09/combat-art-theft-case-studies-and.html

 art by "azilliondollars.com"

Can't read the fine print credit for this notice. Please LMK if someone has source info.

HOME OFFICE TIPS

Home office illustration by Fotini Tikkou illustration. Can you spot the change??
This enforced "work at home" time may be great opportunity to review your overall business plan -- where you are now and how to plan for the future. If you have questions about forming an LLC or other business entity -- registering your copyrights -- creating your own contracts to present to clients (ie retaining reproduction rights and other rights when you sell original art, etc) --- now is the time to start getting answers. Invest your time and money in protecting your IP (intellectual property). It's your most valuable creative asset.

 Counsel for Creators Legal Services (a California law firm for Small Business and Indie artists/creators) 
I'm a long-time subscriber to this legal service for indie artists/creators and small businesses. It's where I go to fact-check my legal posts and get info on copyright issues in the news.

 This link will take you to an extensive list of resources they have posted and are updating as a public service to the artist community.
https://counselforcreators.com/log/covid-19-resources/

This 3 mins video will walk you through some of the services (like weekly online QandA sessions) you can access as a member:
https://www.loom.com/share/b29c4960371a4384b459d761807faed6

 More on the service here: https://counselforcreators.com/creators-legal-program

3.23.2020 Today Show Segment "Can You Contract Coronavirus from Delivery Packages?"
Video and text covers package safety, tips, and a big "thank you" to all the heroes at shipping centers getting essential supplies delivered to homes etc.
https://www.today.com/health/can-you-contract-coronavirus-delivery-packages-here-s-what-experts-t176573

Home office tips from Graphic Artists Guild (https://graphicartistsguild.org/)-- a site I trust and frequently cite here on the blog.
https://graphicartistsguild.org/social-distancing-survival-hub/?

"How to Stay Creative Under Stress" blog post by artist Alina Chau:
https://alinachau.com/blog/486yjignqgy1o5khlx8z3tr7akog6r

Next link shows your NASA dollars at work. Scientific studies bring us data to learn from and make conclusions and guidelines. Some bullet points: Wash you hands. Get out in nature. Art is vital .. quote: "I met up with crewmates for movie nights, complete with snacks, and binge-watched all of “Game of Thrones” — twice."
"I spent a year in space, and I have tips on isolation to share" by Scott Kelly.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/21/opinion/scott-kelly-coronavirus-isolation.html?

 How to Work and Teach at the Same Time
https://stanfordmag.org/contents/how-to-work-and-teach-at-the-same-time?

After reading above series help article, enjoy this bit of humor born from real-life experience. Attributed to Israel, but caveat -- it could be a comedy post from anywhere.. this is the internet after all....w/ Subtitles. The story is universal. Parents lament about online learning: "teachers..dial it down... Now our children will find out how dumb we are. It's not right. Really. How is the kid feeling? He's fine. He's on his phone all day. Ask how I am doing. I'm falling apart."

Visual Op-Ed about Working at Home by a Freelance Cartoonist
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/opinions/amp-stories/ann-telnaes-working-from-home-during-the-coronavirus-threat/

Humor piece -- a memo from the four-legged office mates...
https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/quarantine-tips-from-my-cat

Figuring out work and family in the age of Coronavirus
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/19/us/work-from-home-mothers-coronavirus-covid19.html?

Home office realities has challenges. Art by Gemma Correll https://www.gemmacorrell.com/
You can support art like this with a donation.. or $2/mo online subscription to "The Nib"
https://membership.thenib.com/donate


SELF-CARE

"I Can Control" circle info-graphic from The Counseling Teacher w/ Carrie Stephens clip-art.
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Counseling-Teacher-Brandy
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/SEL-Home-Learning-Packet-supports-Social-Emotional-Learning-5326481?

"What to do in a Pandemic" art by Ricardo Levins Morales
Poster, mini-prints, and free digital downloads here: https://www.rlmartstudio.com/product-category/what-to-do-in-a-pandemic/?

Link to download this coloring sheet by artist Gemma Correll
https://shop.badgebomb.com/collections/coloring

Gemma's full color version
https://www.gemmacorrell.com/

Art by Introvert Doodles
https://introvertdoodles.com/
Marzi Wilson

 info graphic by Total Health
 art by Wendy MacNaughton

We are all in uncharted waters now. There will be ripple effects from this trauma. Be mindful of your mental and emotional wellness. Be well. Take care.

10 reasons not to panic
https://theconversation.com/coronavirus-ten-reasons-why-you-ought-not-to-panic-132941?f

Psychology Today  Why Fear.. Irrational
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/science-choice/202002/why-the-fear-contagion-makes-people-irrational

PTSD possible...
https://www.psypost.org/2020/03/study-of-wuhan-residents-uncovers-some-predictors-of-posttraumatic-stress-symptoms-during-the-covid-19-outbreak-56166?fbclid=IwAR1hDxuHDSuhXVMkO-pgrFda6E_CCKH0lsRuux_C3ZH6V1TIDIDfBvv0rMQ

Science based tips for emotional resilience
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/anxiety-coronavirus-mental-wellness-tips/2020/03/16/f187faf2-67b8-11ea-9923-57073adce27c_story.html
Counsel on staying calm
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/mental-health-experts-offer-counsel-on-staying-calm-during-coronavirus-pandemic/2020/03/17/a1a22af6-6701-11ea-b313-df458622c2cc_story.html

Isolation can trigger depression --- warning signs here
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-03-17/column-coronavirus-depression

Use the power of stories and rituals..
Deploy the powers of "magical thinking." Stories and rituals can be put to good use.
Quote: "How, during the current pandemic, can we satisfy our psychological need for control — but in ways that effectively reduce transmission of the virus? We can embrace scientifically validated rituals, such as hand-washing, for one thing. We can choose whether we wash thoroughly every time we use the restroom or touch surfaces like doorknobs. We can control our exposure to others through social distancing. We can choose how we greet others — opting for elbow bumps over handshakes. These are decisions we make consciously, several times a day, and they grant us some sense of self-determination during an uncertain time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/03/17/masks-might-not-help-tossing-salt-over-shoulder-sure-people-want-believe/

ART IS COMFORT  -- 
HOW WE HEAL OURSELVES AND OTHERS DEFINES US
It is in caring for others that we nurture connections and culture, not just heal wounds
https://divinity.yale.edu/news/15000-year-old-bone-and-fall-2013-issue-reflections
quote:
"Someone once asked anthropologist Margaret Mead what she considered to be the first evidence of civilization. She answered: a human thigh bone with a healed fracture found in an archaeological site 15,000 years old. Why not tools for hunting or religious artifacts or primitive forms of communal self-governance? 
Mead points out that for a person to survive a broken femur the individual had to have been cared for long enough for that bone to heal. Others must have provided shelter, protection, food and drink over an extended period of time for this kind of healing to be possible. 
The great anthropologist Margaret Mead suggests that the first indication of human civilization is care over time for one who is broken and in need, evidenced through a fractured thigh bone that was healed. 
This story is told by Ira Byock, an authority on palliative medicine, in his book The Best Care Possible: A Physician’s Quest to Transform Care Through the End of Life (Avery, 2012). In many ways the book can be understood as an extended commentary on the famous aphorism in medicine: “To cure sometimes, to relieve often, to comfort always.”
photo by Madison Indiana Photography
http://stuartngbooks.blogspot.com/2020/03/covid-19-disinfecting-tutorials-videos.html

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Thursday, March 12, 2020

COVID-19 #7 of 8 March 2020 -- Events postponed, Links for Online Con alternatives

For April -- I have updated this March COVID-19 Post on the blog. 
I will be leaving all the March posts here as "archived" and will add links to updated April versions. 

 Most recent info on subjects covered in this post can be found here:

http://stuartngbooks.blogspot.com/2020/04/covid-4-of-15-april-2020-links-for.html

 http://stuartngbooks.blogspot.com/2020/04/covid-5-of-15-april-2020-links-for.html

http://stuartngbooks.blogspot.com/2020/04/covid-15-of-15-april-2020-events.html

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ARCHIVED POST -- information from this point on was up to date as of 3.31.2020

This post is where I'll update links for postponed events; Online con alternatives; Links for funding sources for indie artists/creators (UPDATED 3.20.2020)

 Updates from CA State Dept of Public Health 3.17.20
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx
🚨IMPORTANT PLEASE DISTRIBUTE ðŸš¨Reminder for those who may need state and/or federal resources, please see latest information below:
Workers with reduced hours can file an unemployment claim: https://bit.ly/2w4gbX9
Small business owners impacted by Covid-19, you can apply for a disaster loan up to $2M: https://bit.ly/38Rtbg2
If you need to update your CoveredCA healthcare plan: https://www.coveredca.com/
If you do not have a healthcare provider, here is a list of LA County public health clinics: https://bit.ly/3cR1s2t
LAUSD Students/Parents information: https://achieve.lausd.net/latestnews
Please share these important links with those you know. #CoVid19 #Coronavirus
Latest updates from the CA Dept of Public Health: https://bit.ly/3cPTVRk

 List for "COVID-19 Los Angeles Community Resources"

"Categories include: food*, housing, health, transportation, and education and are separated into three general categories: children and youth, adults, and eldery. "
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S-WJaMa4q3yNrEBfSFKEdSQArcNc_MTI2LiUA63Ycyg/preview?fbclid=IwAR3xOLsbD2NviijmsTUb9NQiUAqgLm2CRL76UIM2iHICDjX5pGAuVz4bXm0

 We need to get ready now... (you tube clip from 3.14.2020)
virus infographic by @mireiadoro

NY Times video "How to wash your hands"
https://nyti.ms/3aP4HW4

For links to credible science sources for COVID-19 updates, see this post on the blog:
http://stuartngbooks.blogspot.com/2020/03/links-for-credible-sources-on.html


Tips on how to get the most protections from social distancing (image above is from article in this link)
https://medium.com/@ariadnelabs/social-distancing-this-is-not-a-snow-day-ac21d7fa78b4

LINKS FOR FUNDING SOURCES
This crisis has proved this fact: We value art and artists. All the art, music, dance posts and streaming being shared proves we turn to art when we need to be nurtured. How we heal each other defines us as individuals and a culture. This is the Renaissance for appreciation of artists, scientists, grocery store clerks and cashiers, delivery drivers, highway rest stop staff, and all the newly-drafted "first responders" in aprons, smocks, gloves, goggles and masks. They've joined the ranks of our traditional Essential Emergency services. We'll get through this together -- now is the time to be kind and practice those hard human virtues. Love each other.

From "Freelance Artists Source" on WordPress. This resource has links for general resources, advocacy for freelancers, and national relief funds and grants
https://covid19freelanceartistresource.wordpress.com/?

From California EDD (Employment Development Dept)
https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm?fbclid

The Creator Fund from ConvertKit
https://creatorfund.ck.page/?fbclid
ONLINE CON "WANNACON"
SoCal based online con WANNACON  was held March 13-15th, 2020. Hosted by author-publisher Russell Nohelty.
https://thecompletecreative.com/     http://www.wannabepress.com/
Three days of interviews with artists and creators.
Russell's summary here -- and link for archived event
"Thank you all, and thank you for watching. The first two days are up at www.wannacon.com and archived, and the third one is archiving as we speak."

Link for podcast interview with WannaCon organizer

COMIC CONS postponed
WonderCon
https://comic-con.org/wca/wondercon-anaheim-2020-has-been-postponed
Link for list of indie artists/creators who were scheduled to exhibit at WonderCon
https://sdccblog.com/2020/03/wondercon-online-2020-artists-alley/?f

Planet Comiccon Kansas City
https://www.planetcomicon.com/postponement-announcement/

Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC) 
August dates announced. Text from their Facebook page on 3.13.2020:

ECCC is making its return August 21-23, 2020 at the WSCC! We're so excited to pack our show into three unforgettable days this summer.

We know a lot of fans were hoping to transfer over badges to the new dates, so starting today through March 27, you'll have the option to transfer your badges to ECCC August 2020 or receive a full ticket refund. You can read all the details here: EmCity2020.com/TicketTransfer

For the fastest response to your questions, please DM the facebook page.

Other closures/postponements

Disneyland Park Anaheim closed March 14th - end of month
https://variety.com/2020/biz/news/disney-theme-park-closed-coronavirus-1203531795/?


LA Times Festival of Books -- Moved to Oct 3-4th
https://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/
quote from LA Times article:
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2020-03-10/los-angeles-times-festival-of-books-food-bowl-postponed
"The 25th Festival of Books, originally scheduled for April, will now take place the weekend of Oct. 3-4 on the USC campus. The fourth Food Bowl, previously set for May, will also be moved to the fall, with dates to be announced later.
While the Book Prizes awards ceremony will not be held this year, honorees and winners will still be acknowledged via an announcement to be released on April 17."
Coachella -- Moved to October
https://www.coachella.com/
Text from their website:

"At the direction of the County of Riverside and local health authorities, we must sadly confirm the rescheduling of Coachella and Stagecoach due to COVID-19 concerns. While this decision comes at a time of universal uncertainty, we take the safety and health of our guests, staff and community very seriously. We urge everyone to follow the guidelines and protocols put forth by public health officials.

Coachella will now take place on October 9, 10 and 11 and October 16, 17 and 18, 2020. Stagecoach will take place on October 23, 24 and 25, 2020. All purchases for the April dates will be honored for the rescheduled October dates. Purchasers will be notified by Friday, March 13 on how to obtain a refund if they are unable to attend.

Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you in the desert this fall."

Tips for people in High Risk Categories

While this link is from a diabetes source, some of the tips here may be  helpful for others in the high risk categories:
https://beyondtype1.org/coronavirus-and-type-1-diabetes/?fbclid
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Friday, March 6, 2020

COVID-19 #8 of 8 March 2020 -- Links for credible sources -- Indie art life Convention Health Tips

For April -- I have updated this March COVID-19 Post on the blog. 
I will be leaving all the March posts as "archived" and will add links to updated April versions. 

 Most recent info on subjects covered here can be found on these April posts:

 http://stuartngbooks.blogspot.com/2020/04/covid-14-of-15-april-2020-credible.html

http://stuartngbooks.blogspot.com/2020/04/covid-12-of-15-april-2020-credible.html

http://stuartngbooks.blogspot.com/2020/04/covid-13-of-15-credible-sources-myth.html

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ARCHIVED POST -- information from this point on was posted during March and was up to date as of 3.31.2020. This is a record of information that was available at this time, while the crisis was unfolding.

This post is where I'll be sharing science-based resources on public health tips to ward off spread of COVID-19 corona virus. I will be updating this post as new info arrives. (UPDATED 3.31.2020)

 For list of conventions/events cancelled or postponed, see this post:
http://stuartngbooks.blogspot.com/2020/03/events-postponed-by-covid-19-links-for.html

COVID-19 information updates daily. Be sure to check links for most recent info.

Scroll down here for LINKS; VIDEOS; MYTH BUSTING; HAND WASHING; MASKS; HOUSEHOLD CLEANING AND MISC ....

3.28.20 Update -- This is the press conference we need. Q and A w/ Dr. Fauci -- science expert answering public's questions...


LINKS
Top places to find credible info:

Center for Disease Control (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
World Health Organization (WHO)
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus
your local/State Department of Public Health. Here's link for California:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx

LA County Dept of Public Health has this fantastic page on their website for info and links regarding COVID-19 http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/

LA County Dept of Public Health COVID-19 info graphic w/ symptoms to watch for
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/CoronavirusInfographicEnglish.pdf

Federal Drug Administration -- COVID-19 page
https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/mcm-issues/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
AVMA website has lots of info about animals and COVID-19. If you're lucky enough to have pets at home with you, make sure there is a designated person assigned to take over care of them if you become unavailable.


Infographic on "Safer at Home" guidelines for California, from office of Kathryn Barger, LA County Supervisor https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/'

PACKAGE SAFETY -- 
3.23.2020 Today Show Segment 
Video and text covers package safety, tips, and a big "thank you" to all the heroes at shipping centers getting essential supplies delivered to homes etc.
https://www.today.com/health/can-you-contract-coronavirus-delivery-packages-here-s-what-experts-t176573

DIY Disinfecting Wipes. 


Don't hoard disinfecting products. They are needed by families caring for chronically ill members at home:
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/families-with-medically-fragile-children-beg-stop-hoarding-cleaning-supplies/85-fb3827c0-f382-463f-862e-71df21194927?fbclid=IwAR1RiZQSB0G5wBFZS2ddqUOGGbiQeMsp8tVEm0DTJ_kA54MLwoXwi42sYKM

You Tube clip "The Coronavirus Explained and What You Should Do
from You Tube channel "Kurzegsagt - In a Nutshell" March 19,2020
Link to this video was posted by a scientist who I follow on FB and is a mutual friend. This clip is animation, but reveals science of how this specific virus is transmitted and impacts the body.

This You Tube clip is from 3.14.2020, a British TV interview with a doctor in Italy
 Washington Post OP-Ed perspective from citizen in Italy (3.17.2020)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/03/17/hello-italy-your-future-is-grimmer-than-you-think/

John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - Center for Health Security
http://www.centerforhealthsecurity.org/resources/COVID-19/index.html?

It will be facts and science that helps bring resolution to this crisis.

NY Times articles about the scientists hard at work:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/science/coronavirus-treatment.html?
https://wjla.com/news/health/all-female-team-covid-19-coronavirus-vaccine-maryland?

How we can all  help break the chain of transmission
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/19/health/coronavirus-distancing-transmission.html?

All the tips in this post are good for any convention season.

My personal top tip that I haven't seen anywhere else ---
BRING AND USE YOUR OWN PENS!!! Everyone touches public-use pens and no one cleans them. Carry and use your own pen for signing forms etc at public places. (photo below of  rattie Fibbs, in "safety first" mode, from Marty Mouse House) https://www.martymousehouse.com/
Adopt your own handshake substitute. I'll be using a combo of the Vulcan greeting and the hand-to-heart gesture.
Here are bullet points the credible sites all emphasize:

1) leave the face masks for the first responders and medical teams
2) stop touching your face
3) wash hands thoroughly and often
4) when wiping surfaces, wait between 1 and 4 mins (depending on cleaning agent) to allow surface to dry and disinfecting agent to kill virus.

WHO Coronavirus QandA page from their website:
https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses?


 HOW LONG DOES VIRUS SURVIVE ON SURFACES 3.17.20 NY Times article
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/health/coronavirus-surfaces-aerosols.html

 List for "COVID-19 Los Angeles Community Resources"

"Categories include: food*, housing, health, transportation, and education and are separated into three general categories: children and youth, adults, and eldery. "

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S-WJaMa4q3yNrEBfSFKEdSQArcNc_MTI2LiUA63Ycyg/preview?fbclid=IwAR3xOLsbD2NviijmsTUb9NQiUAqgLm2CRL76UIM2iHICDjX5pGAuVz4bXm0

VIDEOS

Dr. Nancy Messonnier gives update on CDC Briefing Room You Tube channel 3.9.2020

Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson --- "This virus is a test... will people listen to scientists?" Interview 3.5.2020

Dr. W. Ian Lipkin -- infectious disease expert on the ground for Ebola and COVID-19. Interview 3.4.2020

Journal of the American Medical Association You Tube Channel "JAMA Network" posts updated interviews. This link posted 3.6.2020

World Health Organization Video --
WHO Video -- How is COVID-19 spread and how to you protect yourself


ASAP Science is the You Tube channel of two biologists.
 https://www.youtube.com/user/AsapSCIENCE
They make entertaining videos using credible science sources. In this video, the list of Coronavirus symptoms appears at about 3:45. From this and other sources I'm following, FEVER seems to be the top symptom to watch out for.

A Visual History of Pandemics
How Social Distancing Works -- Why families/households are a single unit

"Hold the line" by Jonathan Smith 3.20.2020 on Medium

The link for this article was shared by a scientist I know, so that lends credibility. However, anyone can publish on the “Medium “ platform. There is a banner on Medium confirming the platform is open and they do not fact check. So I SIFTed — fact checked author name and photo and confirmed they match with lecturer in Epidemiology at Yale School of Public Health. This article doesn't link directly to a science source. However, the info in this article is important. Social distancing works—even though it’s likely we’ll see increase in cases for a while. Families/households must perceive themselves as a single unit — if one person puts themselves at risk, they risk everyone in the unit.

MYTH BUSTING

List of Myth Busters about the virus from WHO

My motto is "Always SIFT through online claims." 
Next is a great link explaining the acronym SIFT:
Stop.
Investigate the source.
Find better coverage.
Trace claims, quotes, and media to the original context."

HAND WASHING/FACE TOUCHING

how to wash hands -- Tips from the World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO diagrams  here:
https://www.who.int/gpsc/clean_hands_protection/en/

Excellent You Tube Tutorial. Uses ink and gloves to make a vivid demo.

Hand sanitizer do's and don'ts -- includes important tips about "home made" options
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/11/smarter-living/wirecutter/coronavirus-hand-sanitizer.html?referringSource=articleShare

This BBC link has dramatic video of germs on hands under UV light
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/health-51637561/coronavirus-watch-how-germs-spread?

NY Times article -- 4 tips on how to stop touching your face:
1) keep tissues handy 2) identify triggers that make you touch your face 3) keep your hands busy 4) chill -- if your hands are CLEAN touching your face isn't the end of the world
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/05/health/stop-touching-your-face-coronavirus.html?referringSource=articleShare

MASKS
from WHO (World Health Organization), includes how-to video on correct use and treatment of face masks
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks?

UPDATE 3.31.20
3 articles indicating directive on use of face masks may be changing.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/27/health/us-coronavirus-face-masks.html?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/cdc-considering-recommending-general-public-wear-face-coverings-in-public/2020/03/30/6a3e495c-7280-11ea-87da-77a8136c1a6d_story.html?fbclid=IwAR2PenpQ777GYgCmOnwIbi57RC7eHR3S976BX4TBL2qZbJuX5SoqOwZOVK8

sciencemag.org/news/2020/03/not-wearing-masks-protect-against-coronavirus-big-mistake-top-chinese-scientist-says?utm_campaign=SciMag&utm_source=JHubbard&utm_medium=Facebook

Another WHO face mask info video
Video on face mask use from Time magazine

DIY options --

Face mask tutorial, using HEPA filter
cotton t-shirt or pillowcase

Paper towel not great, but better than nothing...

HOUSEHOLD CLEANING TIPS and MISC

Today show segment on Disinfecting your home and office (on Today Show website)

Today show segment warns about home made hand sanitizes (on You Tube)


EPA pdf on Registered Antimicrobial products for use against Coronavirus. This is an extensive list that includes many common household cleaner products approved by EPA for use against Coronavirus.

Impact on Gig workers (and indie contractors...)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/02/29/gig-workers-face-spread-new-coronavirus-with-no-safety-net/?

Op-ED -- Dignity for delivery workers
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/opinion/coronavirus-food-delivery-workers.html?referringSource=articleShare

How to Touch Your Face Less --- free downloadable PDF from The Oatmeal
https://theoatmeal.com/comics/touch_face?

Best Memes on Hand washing

Shakespeare options

The Dune version
The Shakespeare/Lady Macbeth version
The singalong version

Hand washing song from Marty Mouse House (created by Sarah Hunt)

It’s WASHY-wash, not WISHY-wash That’s the way you do it! WASHY-wash, not WISHY-wash Together, we’ll get fru it! Grab some soap and use hot water Let’s all play along! Washing hands is lots ob fun ‘Cause you can sing dis song! It’s WASHY-wash, not WISHY-wash That’s the way you do it! WASHY-wash, not WISHY-wash Together, we’ll get fru it! Twenty seconds ain’t so long Be sure scrub boff sides Palms and fingeys, don’t stop there Tummy buttons, tails!   It’s WASHY-wash, not WISHY-wash We know you can do it! WASHY-wash, not WISHY-wash Coronabirus—screw it!
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Monday, March 2, 2020

SNB at one-day book fair in Glendale Sunday 3.8.2020

Experience the camaraderie of vintage era book selling on many levels at this one-day show.

See many boutique dealers with unique offerings. The slower pace of this show means there's time to really browse. Make the time to chat with dealers. Learn from folks whose books are their passion. Find new inspiration in places that are off the grid... and off the radar of where everyone else is looking.

Also taking this opportunity to share blog post link for science-based resources on public health tips to ward off spread of Corona virus. Here are some bullet points:

1) leave the face masks for the first responders and medical teams
2) stop touching your face
3) wash hands thoroughly and often

For more tips, links and how-to videos, see this post:
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AB 5 -- 35 pieces of legislation introduced with proposed changes

LA Times article "Capitol to weigh dozens of AB5 bills," by John Myers. February 29, 2020.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-02-28/proposals-change-ab5-independent-contractors-labor-law-california
This photo appeared with this article..
It show an AB5 rally from 2.28.19. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli -Associated Press


Quote:

"In all, 34 separate pieces of legislation related to AB 5 were introduced in the Legislature in the last seven weeks. Most of the bills would expand the list of occupations not required to be considered an employee of a business and exempt from mandatory payroll taxes and workplace benefits......
....(Assemblywoman Lorena) Gonzalez, whose unrelenting defense of the law has made her a cause célèbre on both sides of the debate, introduced her own effort on Thursday to revise AB 5. The proposal would remove the law’s limit on the number of projects that a freelance writer or photographer could accept in a calendar year, instead tying the person’s status as a non-employee to whether a contract sets the amount and time of payment. The proposal, Assembly Bill 1850, also requires that contractors be allowed to work for multiple companies and bans them from working on-site for any business.
“Labor law is complicated,” Gonzalez said. “I’m not trying to pretend there’s an easy solution."
AB5 continues to be an important case study. Often, the intent of a law can get lost in the legal language required to make legislation enforceable. Laws get passed at a legislative level, but get enforced in real life, where exceptions are often the rule. Getting through the gray area in any new law takes time. The can of worms that this law opened.. with so many indie contractor jobs impacted, only a few exempted, and businesses and indie contractors left confused, frustrated, and unsure how to move forward with already long-standing business relationships will continue for the present. Stay tuned to see how it gets resolved.

See this previous post for more on AB 5
http://stuartngbooks.blogspot.com/2020/01/freelancer-law-california-ab5-in-effect.html
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