We’re living in a red-hot news cycle, and no media outlet has benefited more than NPR. Their reliable, unbiased reporting has given stations a huge ratings boost. All well-deserved. I just wish NPR’s presentation weren’t so stiff and elitist. It’s intentionally obscure, geared toward old, white, highly-educated listeners. I feel like I’m being talked at, …
We live in a society of stupidity. Now don’t get your knickers in a twist, I’m quoting Dr. Carlo Cipolla, a professor of economics at U.C. Berkeley. He’s convinced that stupid citizens are fiercely unyielding despite their lack of intelligence. And they’re not just a danger to themselves. So, rather than concede to their idiocy, …
What industry is being disrupted the most? The automotive business, no question. The transformation will be so dramatic that it will be unrecognizable in ten years. So, strap-in for a preview, courtesy of the Future Today Institute. For starters, you won’t need to own a car. That’s so passe. When you need a ride, just …
Elon Musk could’ve taken his SpaceX rocket out for a joyride like other spoiled billionaires. Instead, his Inspiration 4 mission took the first step towards making space tourism a reality. SpaceX strapped four civilian crew members into a 200’ missile and launched them into orbit around the Earth. But that wasn’t the big story. Beyond …
Have you heard? Rupert Murdoch will soon launch the Fox Weather channel. It’ll be a streamed network that promises to do for weather what Fox News has done for politics. Cable TV news ratings are down 38%, while the Weather Channel was up 7 percent. The reason is obvious. As the climate change issue gets …
It was hard to wrap my head around. I was staring at an enormous field, packed with bomber planes, fighter jets and missiles. Every kind of aircraft imaginable, lined up with cornrow precision, as far as the eye can see. My first thought was, we’re preparing for war. Turns out it’s just the final resting …
The state of New York has declared they will legalize marijuana, joining California, Illinois, Michigan and most western states. Of course, weed is still a federal offense. But with 16 of America’s largest states onboard, how long before the rest of the country goes to pot? Colorado and Washington were the first two states to …
Did you watch the recent Mars landing? If you missed it, I’ve posted the link below. NASA & JPL launched the ‘Perseverance’ rover last summer. A 600 million mile journey to the Red Planet to search for ancient life. There’s very little atmosphere on Mars and many missions have vaporized upon arrival. So, a safe …
Heard any good jokes lately? Me neither. After a soul-crushing year, we’ve sorely missed the sound of laughter. Man, we could use a good chuckle. But, humor has been in short supply. Laughter has the power to lift our spirits, to heal and bring us together. In happier times, we had clever comics and late-night …
By all rights, Keith Richards should be dead several times over. After decades of abuse and outrageous behavior, he’s still the poster boy for decadence. Keith shrugs it off, “yeah, it’s just me and the roaches now.” But beneath the gnarled, wrinkled façade, there’s deep wisdom. Keith is savors the gifts of life. I can …
