OTR Backup 12/06/2024

• 10 Best The Far Side Quotes

  The Far Side's single panels were a staple and rule in its 10-year run, but its captions were sometimes iconic enough to become quote-worthy, too.

• 6 ways Google for Education supported learning in 2024

  Highlights from 2024 and a sneak peek at what’s to come from Google for Education

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• Here's what the next two months of winter weather could look like in Ontario

  After a mild fall, winter is making its impending reign over the GTA known, with Toronto seeing the season's first dusting of snow this week after a …

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• 62 Hilarious One-Panel Comics By Derek Evernden With Darker Undertones (New Pics) | Bored Panda

  Get ready for some one-panel gags made by Derek Evernden, the creator behind Bogart Creek. Bogart Creek carries on the tradition of The Far Side - dark and absurd gallows humor for nervous underdogs and lovers of rather outdated pop culture.

• I used Google Gemini to streamline my grocery shopping and it saved me time as well as money - here's how | Tom's Guide

• How Teachers Can Prepare for Retirement (Opinion)

  After years in the classroom, the time is approaching to move on. So the big question is, what’s next?

• The Beginning of the End of Big Tech | WIRED

  From politicians to VC firms, everyone is falling out of love with the massive, money-oriented, global technology titans. In their place, we have the chance to build something open and trustworthy.

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• This is the best open-source alternative to Canva (but there's a lot left to be desired)

  Aktivisda is the best open-source alternative to Canva, although other design tools can yield better results

• Phone has bad battery life? I changed these 12 settings on my Android for better endurance | ZDNET

• 3 Things Every Teacher Should Know About Learning Differences

  A researcher, a teacher, and a student all weigh in: What do you wish all teachers knew about students with learning differences?

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