Reading Skills

Peter Economy writes about the reading habits of Elon Musk .

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Heart Rate

Joel Snape reveals what our heart rate says about our health. He also recommends exercise routines which will promote healthy hearts.

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Advances in Technology

Michael Eisenstein reports on technologies which will be in the news in 2024.

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Furniture Outgassing

Audry Gray warns about furniture outgassing , suggesting how citizens and designers can work to minimize it.

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Privacy and Search Engines

Adam Engst writes about search engines in light of their privacy.

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Concealed Cameras

Monica Pitrelli explains how to find concealed cameras which might otherwise not be detected.

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Private Equity Firms Investing in Patient Care

Beth Mole reports on how patient care may deteriorate when a hospital is bought by a private equity firm like Apollo General Management.

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Advocating for Public Libraries

The American Library Association lists their advocacy goals for 2024.

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Artifical Intelligence and Image Generation

James Vincent has written an article on visual AI and the Nvidia's website . Nvidia's site displays computer generated faces - though some images have artifacts.

Snopes has an by article Jordan Liles which explores that a trio of DeSantis supporters were posting generated photos.

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Google Deleting Accounts

Google has a policy that sets when user accounts (think gmail or blogger accounts) are closed due to inactivity .

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Free-Range Child Rearing

David Pimentel discusses government concerns about parents exposing children to potential harm . This has resulted in some jurisdictions requiring that parents closely supervise their children. In response, Utah legislation has clarified that parents with children of sufficient age and maturity are not neglectful when they allow their children to walk or bike to school, engage in outdoor play, stay home unattended, or engage in similar independent activity.

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Microsoft Defender

Reece Rogers explains how Microsoft Defender can help smartphone and computer users.

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Repurposing Old Electronic Devices

David Nield suggests options for repurposing old electronic gadgets such as smartphones and tablets.

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Childfree Adults

Jennifer and Zachary Neal report that 27% of surveyed Michigan residents do not intend to raise children .

Joya Misra notes that the United States government is less supportive of mothers of young children.

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The Keffiyah and Palestinian Identity

Armin Langer reports on how wearing the Keffiyah came to be indicate identification with Palestinians.

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January 6th Assault on the U.S. Capital

Bryan Metzcar gives his reaction to viewing videos of the January 6, 2021 assault on the United States Capital .

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Solar Storms and the Electric Grid

David Wallace explains how a solar storm created the 1859 Carrington Event. A similar storm today would cause widespread power and communication failures. Wallace calls for research into hardening the electrical grids and components of the internet, as a long-term electrical outage would be a massive disaster.

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Coping With ADHD

Rob Rosenthal suggests techniques for minimizing the symptoms of ADHD without prescription drugs.

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Airplane Mode

Sven Bilén explains why air travelers are required to have their phones remain in "airplane mode " from takeoff to landing.

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Diverse Readings on Poverty and Inequality

Benjamin Selwyn recommends readings on cultural shifts .

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Losing Copyright Protection

Gene Maddaus explains the time limits on copyright protection . Copyright protection will expire for the earliest versions of Mickey Mouse on January 1, 2024.

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