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Preparing for a Power Outage: Good List

April 11 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Critical Thinking, Interesting

Source: Preparing for a Power Outage – Final Prepper

The number one thing I prepare for is a POWER OUTAGE when SHTF. Every SHTF series of events, includes the inevitable power outage. In fact, whenever the power goes out, even temporarily, I wonder if SHTF has arrived. I lived through several hurricanes in Houston, Texas where the power went... Read more

How Randomness Improves Algorithms

April 7 | Posted by mrossol | Interesting, Math/Statistics

Source: How Randomness Improves Algorithms | Quanta Magazine ince the very first days of computer science — a field known for its methodical approach to problem-solving — randomness has played an important role. The first program to run on the world’s first general-purpose electronic computer used randomness to simulate nuclear processes. Similar approaches have since been used in astrophysics, climate science... Read more

The Unbelievable Zombie Comeback of Analog Computing

April 6 | Posted by mrossol | Creative, Interesting, Math/Statistics

Source: The Unbelievable Zombie Comeback of Analog Computing | WIRED

When old tech dies, it usually stays dead. No one expects rotary phones or adding machines to come crawling back from oblivion. Floppy diskettes, VHS tapes, cathode-ray tubes—they shall... Read more

Friday Reflection 16: The Evolution of a Stable Practice

March 8 | Posted by mrossol | Interesting, Medicine

I’m not a doctor, but appreciate some of the things Dr Cifu shares from the perspective of a patient. mrossol Source: Friday Reflection 16: The Evolution of a Stable Practice LS is an 86-year-old woman coming to see her physician for a regularly scheduled visit. She is feeling well and is just “checking in.” She began seeing her doctor in July 1997... Read more

Vaping: The Great Innovation Public Health Failed to Embrace

March 5 | Posted by mrossol | Health, Interesting, Math/Statistics

By Sally Satel, March 2, 2023 Source: Vaping: The Great Innovation Public Health Failed to Embrace

In part I of Dr. Satel’s articles on vaping, she reviewed the facts about vaping and its use. Today, in part 2, she will address the politics of vaping and the roots of opposition. Adam Cifu, MD In the State of the Union address... Read more

Federal Agency Advances Gas Stove Proposal From Commissioner Who Floated Ban

March 4 | Posted by mrossol | Interesting

Source: Federal Agency Advances Gas Stove Proposal From Commissioner Who Floated Ban

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