What is an N99 mask, and should you buy one?

Good morning! Ever since the NBA suspended its season on March 11, hoops fans have been forced to lar [Compass] [Presented by](www.monogramraise.com/news?utm_source=mm&utm_medium=fastco) [Monogram](www.monogramraise.com/news?utm_source=mm&utm_medium=fastco) Good morning! Ever since the NBA suspended its season on March 11, hoops fans have been forced to largely find their fix by watching old classic games, playing NBA2K, and listening to podcasts waxing about all the various scenarios that may have been playing out right now if the playoffs were starting. To help keep its fans entertained and engaged, the NBA has been pumping out a varied collection of content, from Instagram Live sessions with star players, posting practice drills for young players stuck at home, new programming on NBA TV that has players commenting on classic games, and more. But the most ambitious experiment so far has been the televised HORSE tournament the league set up with ESPN, which tipped off on Sunday and airs its semifinals and finals today. Shot on iPads and phones, navigating rain, wind, and spotty Wi-Fi, it wasn’t exactly Emmy-winning material, but for all the technical challenges, HORSE has highlighted the personalities and sense of fun that’s made basketball the coolest sport on the planet. [Read more here](. —[Jeff Beer]( [How the NBA pulled off turning H-O-R-S-E into compelling pandemic TV]( [How the NBA pulled off turning H-O-R-S-E into compelling pandemic TV]( The league’s long-standing embrace of experimentation is helping it figure out how to engage fans amid the cancellation of major sporting events. [fastcompany.com]( [What is an N99 mask, and should you buy one?]( [What is an N99 mask, and should you buy one?]( A short guide to the world of respirator masks. [fastcompany.com]( [Negative pressure rooms save lives. 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[fastcompany.com]( [COVID-19 is normalizing telehealth, and that’s a good thing]( [COVID-19 is normalizing telehealth, and that’s a good thing]( Stuck at home, people are consulting doctors over the internet rather than in person—an approach to healthcare with many lasting benefits. [fastcompany.com]( [Dear Founder: Try not to renege on job offers you made before the crisis]( [Dear Founder: Try not to renege on job offers you made before the crisis]( In his weekly advice column, Maynard Webb reminds a founder that talent is hard to find. If possible, honor your commitments. [fastcompany.com]( [When emissions decrease, people's asthma gets better]( [When emissions decrease, people's asthma gets better]( After four Kentucky coal plants reduced emissions, people in the surrounding areas stopped needing their inhalers as much. [fastcompany.com]( [I’ll be right back. How to protect your energy during Zoom meetings]( [I’ll be right back. How to protect your energy during Zoom meetings]( With incessant videoconferencing, the opportunity to recharge and rest your eyes between meetings is increasingly important. [fastcompany.com]( [Alan Yang created Netflix’s ‘Master of None’ and ‘Tigertail.’ His secret? Push yourself until you want to quit]( [Alan Yang created Netflix’s ‘Master of None’ and ‘Tigertail.’ His secret? Push yourself until you want to quit]( The writer, director, and producer propels his craft to the point where he doesn’t want to do it anymore—and you should be doing the same. [fastcompany.com]( [The best slippers, slides, and shoes for lounging around the house]( [The best slippers, slides, and shoes for lounging around the house]( The comfiest, coziest, most practical footwear for inside your house—and maybe occasionally outside, too. [fastcompany.com]( [The zombie-like fervor around reopening the economy—in one haunting image]( [The zombie-like fervor around reopening the economy—in one haunting image]( Reality is getting increasingly indistinguishable from zombie movies, and here’s all the proof you need. [fastcompany.com]( [VIDEO: Tired of all those video calls? Here’s how to deal with Zoom fatigue]( [VIDEO: Tired of all those video calls? Here’s how to deal with Zoom fatigue]( Nowadays, video calls and meetings have become a bigger part of daily life than seemed possible. Here are some helpful tips from our friends at Fast Comedy in case you’re experiencing Zoom fatigue. [fastcompany.com]( [The key to managing teams you can’t see: Make everyone accountable to each other]( [The key to managing teams you can’t see: Make everyone accountable to each other]( When teams hold each other accountable, they’re more likely to cross the finish line together. [fastcompany.com]( Did you enjoy this issue? 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