Nikki at Night

07/04/2021

That is one big Chick-fil-A.

RIDGELAND — A Chick-fil-A is coming to the west side of the Highland Colony Parkway between the Costco Fuel Center and Wendys, city officials decided Tuesday night.

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31/03/2020

This is the sweetest story.

A group of orangutans in Belgium is sharing a home with a family of Asian small-clawed otters — and they’re all getting along swimmingly

31/03/2020

🤯

It's creepy.

31/03/2020

PANDEMIC TERMINOLOGY, EXPLAINED

Here’s a guide to commonly used (and confusing) coronavirus terms
What’s the difference between a furlough and a layoff? What is “force majeure?”

As the coronavirus crisis continues to develop, it can be hard to keep up with the terminology that’s used to describe it. So the HUSTLE made a guide to common (and commonly confused) coronavirus terms.

***Paid leave vs. furloughs vs. layoffs
Paid leave: An employee gets time off but continues to receive pay and benefits.

Starbucks offered employees 14 days of “catastrophe pay” (even if they’re not sick).
Furlough: When an employer temporarily suspends an employee without pay but often continues to provide benefits.

Big companies like Macy’s, Marriott, and Gannett have together furloughed hundreds of thousands of workers.
Layoff: When an employer indefinitely dismisses an employee.

Companies of all sizes, from General Electric to Bird, have instituted layoffs of as much 30% of their workforces.
Shelter in place vs. lockdown vs. quarantine
Exact rules vary by location (check The New York Times’s running list here), but generally:

***Shelter in place (AKA “stay at home”): Residents are asked to remain in their homes (except for essential travel).

All but 6 states had imposed some type of stay-at-home advisory as of March 30, but they typically lack enforcement mechanisms.

***Lockdown: Residents are required to stay in their homes (except for essential travel). Nonessential businesses are often required to close. These orders are sometimes enforced by fines and military personnel.

France and Italy are both requiring citizens to get certificates to leave their homes (even for essential travel).
No US states had imposed a full lockdown (as of March 30), but several counties in the Bay Area imposed fines for noncompliance.

***Quarantine: Residents who have been exposed to or infected by the virus are required to limit their movement.

Florida and Kansas are requiring travelers from hot spots (like New York and California) to self-isolate for 14 days.
Hawaii and Rhode Island are requiring all travelers to self-isolate for 14 days.
One other important term to know:
Force majeure: a clause in a contract that lets a company off the hook for obligations in the event of an unforeseeable catastrophe (like, say, a global pandemic).

30/03/2020

Robby Nikki Enjoy!

Disney aficionados can still get their fix during these quarantined times.

30/03/2020

Who needs a feel good?

(CBS NEWS) – With schools closed and social distancing guidelines in place, educators have had to find creative ways to communicate with their students. Fortunately, in most places, restauran…

30/03/2020

Pretty good stuff in here to help with working remotely. Each of these topics is covered. I've found it helpful. https://bit.ly/3dBUj6q