Update This document was originally posted on 21 Jul 2024 at 5:51 AM CT. Later that same day, at 1:13 PM CT, Joe Biden posted the following announcement on X: For further reading, read the Kamala Harris Report 2024. The remainder of this document is the original content as was posted on the morning of… Continue reading Biden Transition Report 2024
Author: Greg Johnson
Greg Johnson is a freelance writer and tech consultant in Iowa City. He is also the founder and Director of the ResourcesForLife.com website. Learn more at AboutGregJohnson.com
Eco News 2024
Summary This document contains some news highlights for current environmental news. More information will be added over time as it becomes available. For additional context and background, read the Eco News 2023 report. News Washington Post (10 Sep 2024) “One of the most potent greenhouse gases is rising faster than ever” — About a third… Continue reading Eco News 2024
Louis Armstrong 1968 Live Album
Summary This page offers information and links for the new Louis Armstrong album that was recorded at The BBC on 2 Jul 1968. You can listen to the entire album on Spotify. [Listen] Announcement On 22 May 2024, it was announced: “We are proud to announce LOUIS IN LONDON, the last great performance by the… Continue reading Louis Armstrong 1968 Live Album
Global Outage 19 Jul 2024
Summary There was a worldwide computer outage in the early morning hours of 19 Jul 2024. Initial remediation took most of the day. This page provides some commentary and news about the outage. Additional information will be provided when available. Timing The mayor of Portland was notified of the outage impacting their city at midnight… Continue reading Global Outage 19 Jul 2024
Misinformation Report 2024
Summary This document provides news about the rise of misinformation on social media and alternative news outlets. Context It’s human nature to be intrigued by stories or news making the claim: “They don’t want you to know about this.” Who are the “they” always being referred to? Usually the government, the deep state, the medical… Continue reading Misinformation Report 2024
Recycling Report 2024
Summary This document provides information about recycling benefits, options, and challenges. Some recent investigative news reports about recycling reveal some inefficiencies and failures of our current recycling efforts. Most of those news stories focus on plastics. A person could get discouraged by these reports and stop recycling completely. Despite some discouraging news about recycling, we… Continue reading Recycling Report 2024
GLP-1 Drug Report 2024
Summary This document provides current news and information about GLP-1 injectable weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy. For background see the 2023 report. Considerations Injectable weight loss drugs have some potential negative health impacts. Medications typically come with a long list of possible side effects. Sometimes doctors prescribe drugs, even when the… Continue reading GLP-1 Drug Report 2024
Economy Report 2024
Summary This document provides some ongoing news about the U.S. economy in 2024. More information will be added as it becomes available. For employment news, see Work and Jobs Report 2024. News Aspen Ideas (26 Jun 2024) “Families and finance: Discussing the state of the U.S. economy at the Aspen Ideas Festival” — Despite a… Continue reading Economy Report 2024
Work and Jobs Report 2024
Summary This document provides news about workforce news, layoffs, and the availability of jobs in 2024. More information will be added as it becomes available. Some concerning trends are surfacing in the employment and jobs landscape that had not been an issue previously. Those are summarized below. Fake Job Listings Fake job listings are on… Continue reading Work and Jobs Report 2024
Civility Report 2024
Summary This document provides news and video footage relating to the political climate in the United States. These examples are based on a democratic system that is properly fueled and supported by what are known as the columns of democracy. Eroded Social Infrastructure An eroded social infrastructure happens when Democracy is under attack, and such… Continue reading Civility Report 2024
“From Blight to Beauty” – Shamayim Harris
Community Renewal The following inspiring story of community revitalization was featured by CNN on 19 Jun 2024 as part of the CNN Heroes initiative. “A grieving mother filled a neglected neighborhood with beauty, safety, and opportunity” — Mourning the loss of her son, Shamayim Harris — known as Mama Shu — turned her pain into… Continue reading “From Blight to Beauty” – Shamayim Harris
EV Eco Impact Report 2024
Summary This document highlights some of the concerns about the environmental and human impact of electric vehicle production. Closed Loop Lifecycle As much as possible, a closed loop lifecycle should be the goal for EV manufacturing. While materials will be brought into the manufacturing process, reuse and recycling of those materials going forward would reduce… Continue reading EV Eco Impact Report 2024