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The Anger of Achilles

March 9, 2024

Remember when you were a kid, and you were disappointed? It seems that emotion sticks around well into adulthood for most of us.  Example – … Read more

Categories Philosophy & Not So Deep Thoughts

Humorous Tips for a Joyful Retirement

October 28, 2024March 9, 2024

Humorous Tips for a Joyful Retirement Retirement is supposed to be the time of your life when the hardest decision is whether to have your … Read more

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The Sweet Truth About Erythritol: Uses, Benefits, and Risks

October 28, 2024February 28, 2023

While erythritol is generally considered safe to use by regulatory agencies like the FDA and EFSA, some studies suggest that it may have adverse effects on health when consumed in large amounts.

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Coco Delivery Robots: How AI and Human Telepresence Work Together

May 30, 2025February 13, 2023
Coco Delivery Robot at crosswalk near UCLA Campus.

There was something about the way the Coco robot moved – subtle hesitations at curbs, careful turns at corners – that made me pause. At … Read more

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Super Easy, Quick & Keto-Friendly: Low-Carb Oklahoma Onion Burger Recipe

February 2, 2023

Legend has it that the Oklahoma Onion Burger was a product of The Great Depression. The concept was simple: stretch out expensive, limited beef by … Read more

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Intertemporal Choice – Gifts for Your Future Self

October 28, 2024December 8, 2022

We’ve all heard it before “Save now, enjoy later.” But what does that actually mean in terms of economics? Intertemporal choice is a theory in … Read more

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NEVADA GAMING CONTROL BOARD IDENTIFIES AND INFORMS PATRON OF MISSED JACKPOT

October 28, 2024February 7, 2022

The Nevada Gaming Control Board was able to get the $229,368.52 jackpot that an out-of-state patron won. This happened because of a communications error on … Read more

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Sage Advice from Mr. Roberts

October 28, 2024March 9, 2020

July 8th, 2020 UPDATE – I wrote this shortly before things got weird here back here in Idaho. Not long after that, the globe shudders, … Read more

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Dreams with deadlines

November 1, 2024January 15, 2020
Mid-century clock poster from JohnSchiff.com featuring a grid of nine stylized, retro-inspired clocks. Each clock has unique designs and time settings, with a color palette of muted oranges, blues, and blacks, embodying a vintage aesthetic. The layout and details reflect classic mid-century design elements

4 am this morning, a bit of a fever dream (minus the fever part) begins the day. I dream of several strangers naming the big … Read more

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The World Awaits Your Dormant Genius.

October 28, 2024October 22, 2019

Need help writing a haiku poem? Well, look no further!

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