Random topics of interest.
11 Jun 2020 1 minute read 9 comments CryptoWordsmith
Your password is often the first line of defense that is relied upon to protect your personal data. Unfortunately, it's also something that is not taken seriously by most people. Here's some advice on how to create a strong password from an expert. W...
2 Jun 2020 2 minute read 2 comments CryptoWordsmith
More than 75 cities have seen protests over what happened to George Floyd. I'm not accustomed to seeing the President of the United States encourage local authorities to use violence and employ stronger police tactics against civic protests and riots...
22 May 2020 3 minute read 5 comments CryptoWordsmith
Dr. James “Charlie” Mahoney worked in the intensive care unit at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York for nearly four decades. His lengthy career saw him care for patients through the HIV/AIDS epidemic, through 9/11, through the swine flu an...
19 May 2020 2 minute read 7 comments CryptoWordsmith
There are a number of reasons why individuals may be hesitant when faced with a decision to vaccinate themselves or their children. I shared some of my research in Part 1 of my series of posts. The common theme being promoted is that vaccines are not...
18 May 2020 1 minute read 3 comments CryptoWordsmith
Are you looking to find a way to get fit, but struggle to find time for exercise? Then it may be time for you to try a Tabata workout. Developed by Dr. Izumi Tabata, it is a very short, high-intensity workout that has similar elements to CrossFit an...
4 May 2020 2 minute read 3 comments CryptoWordsmith
I was given a small propane BBQ as a gift about 15 years ago, and quickly discovered that I loved cooking on it. But when a good friend told me they were looking for a BBQ, I gave mine to them in a heartbeat. Life was getting busy, and I didn't have...
23 Apr 2020 4 minute read 1 comment CryptoWordsmith
There are a number of reasons why individuals may be hesitant when faced with a decision to vaccinate themselves or their children. Some of this messaging comes from high profile advocates, including: Novak Djokovic - World's Number 1 ranked men's p...
22 Apr 2020 1 minute read 2 comments CryptoWordsmith
Just days after announcing that he may not continue playing tennis if COVID-19 vaccinations become mandatory for travelling, Novak Djokovic has apparently had a change of heart. In a statement to The Associated Press on Tuesday, he admitted that he h...
21 Apr 2020 3 minute read 6 comments CryptoWordsmith
Following a fitness routine consistently is not easy even in the best of times. So is it realistic to improve your fitness level during the COVID-19 pandemic? A friend forwarded me a link to the DAREBEE 30-Day Challenge - 2,000 Push-ups. We decided t...
20 Apr 2020 1 minute read 2 comments CryptoWordsmith
Novak Djokovic has announced that he may not return to competitive tennis if vaccinations become mandatory for professional tennis. The current Number 1 men's player on the planet made the announcement on Sunday, in a live Facebook chat with several...
