I read this morning in the Associated Press that the 2023 Merriam-Webster’s word of the year is Authentic. It's worth quoting what both Merriam-Webster and the Associated Press said about this word. “Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year for 2023 is authentic—the term for something we’re thinking about, writing about, aspiring to, and judging more than … Continue reading Authentic
9 Things You Should Know About Thanksgiving
Great article about Thanksgiving, https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/9-things-you-should-know-about-thanksgiving/ Number six was interesting. The term “Black Friday”—used for the shopping day after Thanksgiving—was coined by the Philadelphia Police Department’s traffic squad in the 1950s. According to Philadelphia newspaper reporter Joseph P. Barrett, “It was the day that Santa Claus took his chair in the department stores and every kid … Continue reading 9 Things You Should Know About Thanksgiving
Artificial Intelligence Safety
A lot of discussions in the WordPress community about artificial intelligence. As we approach the holidays and start planning family gatherings, keep online safety and privacy in your mind. As you take pictures and start posting in Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms use the “THINK, TYPE, POST” methodology to prevent privacy concerns. Here … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence Safety
Current Affairs
I’m a news enthusiast, constantly seeking headlines worldwide to stay informed about crucial matters. However, in the past six months, the influx of information concerning Ukraine, the Middle East, and our domestic affairs in preparation for the upcoming election cycle has been overwhelming. It’s important that we learn to discern the information we digest. Personally, … Continue reading Current Affairs
Mighty Mississippi
Mississippi River Today I enjoyed a 10 mile run on a perfect 60 degree weather along the Great River Trail. Beautiful afternoon in the Quad Cities.
Truths about Fear
Human beings are capable of achieving great things, but sometimes we tend to overthink and to worry about what family or friends are going to say if we chase our dreams. We become worriers, and then fear paralyzes us to the point that we get stuck and unable to realize our true potential. The book, … Continue reading Truths about Fear
Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders?
The title of this post is from an article published by the Harvard Business Review in 2013. This subject remains relevant ten years later. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, summarized his article, “Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders?”, this way, “Why are so few women in management positions? The popular explanations range from women just aren’t … Continue reading Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders?
What I learned from a Chemical Engineer
A friend of mine, Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, just published an amazing article in the "Journal Issues in Science and Technology" titled "How to Build Engineers for Life". Idalis wrote from an engineer perspective but I think that her points are applicable to any career or aspects of life. You can read the full article here … Continue reading What I learned from a Chemical Engineer
Right to Vote
The U.S. general elections are around the corner and political pundits are already inundating the news, streaming shows, and podcasts with their analysis. National and state-level polls are all over the place, showing a disconnect between what the polls are reporting and the reality based on actual results. Last week's election results is a great … Continue reading Right to Vote
History of Veterans Day
In honor of our veterans, here is some information about the origins of this special day.1 World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting … Continue reading History of Veterans Day
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