The use of the cover letter has become nearly ubiquitous in the job hunt. But cover letters had grander beginnings; the first noted use of the cover letter was to “cover” the intended message of spies during the American Revolution. From its origins as a means to transfer hidden truths interlaced in lies, it has evolved to become “a few syllables about self-worth in language that reduces human value to sets of marketable skills” – although sometimes still laced in lies. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
