Category: Technology Is Hip

Technology Boosts Ukraine’s Morale!

I don’t like to write about war and destruction, but after watching the latest network TV news reporting the successes of the Ukrainian Army, I feel technology and passion have helped the Ukrainians defeat some of the Russian military in latter March. I hope they can continue the offensive against the Russians, providing NATO can …

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Disaster Preparedness Planning

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Are you prepared to evacuate your home in 15 minutes if a disaster hits near you? A 2020 Federal Emergency Management Agency household survey indicated 44% of the survey participants were prepared to evacuate their homes during a disaster. After the recent Boulder County Marshall Fire, many residents barely had time to evacuate their home. …

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Be Aware of Tax Scams!

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It’s tax time with a warning to our readers about tax scams and fraudulent tax returns! Cyber crime happens to many Americans of all ages, but tax scammers are taking Americans for billions of dollars each year. Tax scammers are sending “phishing” emails that appear to be from the IRS and claim that the recipient …

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SOS Bracelets for Women

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Per the CDC, 79 percent of female rape victims in the US were raped before the age of 25. Are there times when you felt uncomfortable walking to your car or in your neighborhood at night? Don’t fret! There are several products on the market called SOS Bracelets that are a safety device that many …

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Telemedicine: Do Americans Like It?

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Telemedicine is the practice of medicine that uses technology to deliver care at a distance. A physician may be in one location while a patient is in another, who interact via telecommunications so that the doctor may deliver patient care remotely. People are asking, “Do Americans like it?” The short answer is yes! Recent studies …

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Beware of Flatulence!

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I watched a TV episode of “The Doctors” last month, which discussed the rising problem with flatulence during the pandemic. Some interesting facts were provided by a gastrologist. Men expel more gas, but women’s gas smells worse. There has been an increase of 40% of gas complaints mainly due to the quarantine and eating the …

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The Private Space Race

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News was made in July when two billionaires raced to the edge of space and returned home safely in two different types of aircraft. Billionaires and CEOs Richard Branson (Virgin Galactic) and Jeff Bezos (Blue Origin) took a short flight to the edge of space with their passengers and returned home safely! Blue Origin reached …

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Aging in Place with Technology!

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Per the Gerontechnologist blog this month, this popular column writer indicates in most countries, older adults prefer to age in place. This basically means people can continue living in your home of choice for as long as possible. As one ages, this becomes increasingly challenging, for various reasons. Technology can help the older adults overcome …

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Our Worldwide Air Traffic Control System

If you are wondering how each aircraft gets to its destination safely in the U.S and worldwide, it’s because of these basic technologies: radio, radar, and the GPS satellite system. In 1920, London was the first airport in the world to introduce local air traffic control using radio. It provided basic traffic, weather, and location …

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Jetpack Suits Can Save Lives!

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Although jetpack suits have been around for the last ten years, one innovator is planning on selling them for different uses including first responders, search & rescue, media, film, TV events, and military applications. Recently as shown on YouTube, Gravity Industries in the United Kingdom is finalizing their jetsuit product after multiple trials with these …

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Beware of Chinese Gifts!

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Note: I apologize to our Asian citizens with the cruel attacks upon them by other American citizens regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. I ask any American to report these personal attacks by the perpetrators to their local law agencies as I feel those people who attack our Asian citizens are nothing short of being a terrorist. …

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Moore’s Law Is Back on Track!

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American engineer, Intel co-founder and chairman emeritus Gordon Moore stated in 1965 that the number of transistors per silicon chip will double every 12 to 24 months! The computer industry calls it Moore’s Law. His law has been extended to other technologies including memory chips. Moore’s Law has been referenced for the last five decades …

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