Everyone should have internet access to any public camera in the world. Any owner of a public-facing camera should have the option to add the live camera feed to map software such as Google Maps or MapQuest (maybe the addition of such a feature could propel MapQuest back to relevance!). Every public store or restaurant […]
How to Have a 4-Hour Workweek
“The 4-Hour Workweek” by Timothy Ferriss offers valuable insights on designing a lifestyle on your terms and increasing productivity. Key takeaways include creating a “dreamline,” focusing on the 80/20 rule, setting short deadlines, optimizing reading techniques, and minimizing non-actionable tasks. Embracing mini-retirements and simplifying options are also highlighted. The book’s actionable advice for crafting a dream lifestyle makes it a compelling non-fiction read.
Alexi Casilla
Status: FAILED PROSPECT Alexi Casilla was my #4 prospect in 2006. He had a 44% chance of someday becoming an MLB All-Star. Casilla played in the MLB between 2006 and 2014. His best season was in 2012, when he batted .241 with 1 home run and 21 stolen bases for the Minnesota Twins. He went […]
An Introduction to Cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin
Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrencies are digital forms of money. They use cryptography to secure transactions and control “printing” of new money. Bitcoin is a pioneer in the field of cryptocurrencies. Satoshi Nakamoto developed Bitcoin in 2008. Satoshi Nakamoto is a pseudonym for a person or group of individuals. The real identity of the inventor […]
An App for Trading Kids’ Stuff
Kids grow up so quickly, and as they grow, they need and want very different things. A highchair and playpen may suit a two-year-old, but after a couple years, those items might be useless to them. You might want to trade that highchair and playpen for a lunchbox and crayons. Even among older kids, wants […]
Eleven Million Inventions and Counting
On May 11, 2021, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued its eleven millionth patent. That’s eleven million distinct inventions published in detail with no duplicates. It’s quite an amazing feat, considering that it took over a hundred years to issue the first million patents. Here’s a look at the eleven big milestone […]