Could government or protestors shut down cell service?
It’s never been used, but the president has the power to order a shut down of cell service. On the other hand, while it is a federal crime, organized…
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What happens when critical cell networks fail?
On June 22, with most of the nation quarantined and watching anxiously as demonstrations troubled the cities, one circuit in the Southwest failed. That…
Smart phone technology changes protesting, policing, more
In one town, one teenager messaged a friend that two boys were going to have a fight. In 15 minutes, one hundred teenagers drove to the address. Imagine…
Virus lockdowns have been good for animals
Coronavirus lockdowns have been good for animals Wild animals and even domestic animals have had a good couple of months with a dramatic drop in deaths on…
One family member never wants quarantine to end
Here’s the one family member who wants you to always work from home: Fido. Chances are the family dog has had a fantastic time in quarantine with lots of…
2020 has been bad. But not the worst.
Let’s hope that no one looks back at 2020 and thinks: Those were the good old days. That implies there are going to be worse days. Still, as bad as 2020…
Stamp collecting: A way to connect with others
You might think stamp collecting is a solitary pursuit, but it doesn’t have to be. A lot of old stamp shops have been taken over by ebay and the internet,…
How to get started collecting stamps
Start with the stamps. You can buy bags of them, looking at the colors and researching origins. Buy a stamp guide book to start analyzing them. You can…
Stamp collecting: The enjoyable, old hobby that is coming back
They are tiny pieces of art, the stamps that we have used our whole lives. Maybe they are easily forgotten by some, but not to the lovers of Philately;…
Craving hugs? There is a genetic reason
People doing social distancing might suddenly feel a sort of skin hunger, a craving for human touch, the sort of thing that comes from a simple hug….