Category Archives: Privacy and Security

What the Metaverse is and why it matters to you

In the summer of 2021, the Metaverse became a thing, a thing that will become bigger than COVID, or the stock market for that matter. — Read on finance.yahoo.com/news/what-the-metaverse-is-and-why-it-matters-to-you-090642725.html

A rogue killer drone ‘hunted down’ a human target without being instructed to, UN report says

Autonomous killer drones that can target humans are now a reality, according to a recent UN report detailing military action observed in Libya. Are we heading for a future like that depicted in the movie, The Terminator? Source: A rogue killer drone ‘hunted down’ a human target without being instructed to, UN report says

An elderly couple, both with dementia, used Morse code to break out of a Tennessee assisted living facility

A couple suffering from dementia, breaks out of their assisted living facility, using Morse code. Just…wow! Of course I am concerned that they could have been injured, but I can’t help feeling that if I ever make it to my 90’s or so, and am suffering mental decline, I want to have one last epic […]

What to do when you inherit your parents’ stuff — and you don’t want it – MarketWatch

Separating emotions from monetary value and planning ahead are key to a smooth estate transition, according to an expert who has helped many families across the US through the process. — Read on www.marketwatch.com/story/what-to-do-when-you-inherit-your-parents-stuff-and-you-dont-want-it-2020-07-14

How a remote work boom and city exodus might reshape rural America

  Can there be a silver lining behind the corona virus cloud? Some small towns and cities are starting to see an influx of young people. Is this a longterm trend or just a temporary phenomenon? Only time will tell. Source: How a remote work boom and city exodus might reshape rural America

US COVID-19 State reports

Please see the below link at the New York Times for the most recent COVID-19 state reports: int.nyt.com/data/documenttools/states-report-virus-response-july-26/e241189157b34378/full.pdf

The U.S. Isn’t Ready for What’s About to Happen – The Atlantic

Even with a robust government response to the novel coronavirus, many people will be in peril. And the United States is anything but prepared. Source: The U.S. Isn’t Ready for What’s About to Happen – The Atlantic

Xi calls situation grave as China scrambles to contain virus

BEIJING (AP) — China’s leader on Saturday called the accelerating spread of a new virus a grave situation. It is not yet known how contagious or deadly it is. — Read on apnews.com/b2810cebad305f66112a0c68be0f8c9a

What Everyone Gets Wrong About the Homeless

Mark Anthony DiBello, a homeless man, tells about his experiences on the street and about the misconceptions people have about him and others like him. He said that most homeless are not there by choice, but by unfortunate circumstances. Some, like him, were once regular citizens and even have university degrees. Source: I Used to […]