When creating reviews of products or services, it’s natural to praise the products we like and use. We tend to overlook their faults. This video with Greg Johnson explores this issue. (8 Apr 2019)
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What if all US health care costs were transparent? | Jeanne Pinder
In the US, the very same blood test can cost $19 at one clinic and $522 at another clinic just blocks away — and nobody knows the difference until they get a bill weeks later. Journalist Jeanne Pinder says it doesn’t have to be this way. She’s built a platform that crowdsources the true costs… Continue reading What if all US health care costs were transparent? | Jeanne Pinder
Dark Patterns Attempt to Manipulate and Control Consumers
Dark Patterns are attempts by advertisers and content designers to manipulate consumers into taking actions that companies desire (like purchasing something) while making it difficult or confusing to take actions companies don’t want (such as canceling an account or opting out). Here are some resources to help you learn more about these deceptive practices. More can… Continue reading Dark Patterns Attempt to Manipulate and Control Consumers
Returning to the Town that Walmart Left Behind
When Walmart moves into rural towns, the impact on local small businesses can be devastating and often results in local stores closing down. Even more devastating is the wasteland left behind when a Walmart pulls out of a community after homogenizing the local economy. Educational preparedness and workforce readiness are hindered. In other words, the… Continue reading Returning to the Town that Walmart Left Behind
Tamar Manasseh on repairing the cracks in our communities with Tikkun Olam
In the NewsHour’s Facebook Watch show, “That Moment When,” the founder of an organization dedicated to preventing senseless killing talks about the importance of building community. With Mothers/Men Against Senseless Killing (MASK), Chicago’s Tamar Manasseh goes to “where bad things are going to happen” and, over barbecue and good conversation, seeks to save lives. (12… Continue reading Tamar Manasseh on repairing the cracks in our communities with Tikkun Olam
Rising California Housing Cost Resulting in High Rates of Homelessness and Poverty
Housing costs in California are rising faster than other states. Between January 2012 and January 2019, list prices for homes rose 85.4%. Here are three of the key conditions that sent prices soaring. Video and photo composite: Carlos Waters for The Wall Street Journal. (8 Mar 2019)
Bill Gates and General Mattis Agree: Kindness is a Better Investment Than War – “The Nationalist Case for Globalism”
Something that Bill Gates and General Mattis agree on is that stability around the world will either be achieved through acts of kindness or by investing more money in bullets and war. Gates obviously wants the best return on his investments and charitable works. As he explains in the video below, kindness is the most effective… Continue reading Bill Gates and General Mattis Agree: Kindness is a Better Investment Than War – “The Nationalist Case for Globalism”
POLITICS: The Critical Intersection of Conservative and Progressive Thought – When Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Tucker Carlson Agree
Politics Something very significant just happened in the world of politics. Conservative Fox News opinion host Tucker Carlson and liberal Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have both recently spoken about what they believe is the core problem with our current government and political system. With a few exceptions, their messages are practically identical. In summary, the problem with our government is that a few powerful wealthy people… Continue reading POLITICS: The Critical Intersection of Conservative and Progressive Thought – When Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Tucker Carlson Agree
Howard Schultz – Reference Page
Politics On 27 Jan 2019, Howard Shultz announced that he is “seriously considering running for president as a centrist independent.” [Twitter] His announcement was met with a firestorm of criticism from many Democrats who believe independent candidates are potential spoilers who will take votes away from the Party sanctioned candidates. This page is a reference… Continue reading Howard Schultz – Reference Page
Iceland – Beautiful 4K Aerial Video
About This video was created by Stefan Forster and originally posted to YouTube on 22 Jan 2019. [Source] Video Description by Stefan Forster The following description is from Stefan Forster for the original video on YouTube. ELEMENTS OF ICELAND Since 15 years I’m traveling and guiding photography tours in Iceland. Although I am Swiss, my… Continue reading Iceland – Beautiful 4K Aerial Video
“We Believe: The Best Men Can Be” – Controversial Gillette Commercial
This week a controversial commercial from Gillette has become the #7 trending video on YouTube with over 3.4 million views in just 3 days. The video has 63,000 likes, but more than 308,000 dislikes and many people boycotting the company. There is a lot of outrage and anger over this video because it depicts adult men… Continue reading “We Believe: The Best Men Can Be” – Controversial Gillette Commercial
Olympus VN-5200PC Digital Audio Voice Recorder PDF User Guide Instruction Manual and Video
Summary In 2009, I created an instruction video for the Olympus VN-5200PC Digital Audio Voice Recorder (shown below). With over 135,000 views so far, it’s become one of the most popular videos I’ve created. So, I decided to create this FAQ support page and resource guide to help those who’ve posted questions about the recorder. Resources Olympus VN-5200PC… Continue reading Olympus VN-5200PC Digital Audio Voice Recorder PDF User Guide Instruction Manual and Video