Norovirus vs. Cyclosporiasis The two illnesses are easy to confuse, but they behave differently. Both norovirus and cyclosporiasis cause infections through the fecal-to-oral route and can cause gastrointestinal symptoms including diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. However, norovirus is caused by a virus that spreads directly from person to person. Its symptoms develop quickly, cause more severe […]
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DIY: Critical for your personal and financial data
Protect your personal and financial Information (critical!) If you didn’t know, I am a former Information Security professional with multiple certifications. This is one reason I am very security-conscious. While many people ignore the security of their personal information, at some point, they regret. The computer was hacked, the bank account was cleaned to zero, […]
How to find accurate information without being misled by fake posts or wrong questions.
Knowing how to assess online sources is no longer optional in this digital era—it’s essential. Algorithms can trap users in echo chambers, reinforcing existing beliefs and filtering out opposing views. Guys, we have been using Google search for quite a while. The results were mixed: some information was accurate, but some was the result of […]
Your Career and Your Lifestyle are in Your Own Hands
I recently came across an article on money management that discussed who better manages money: men or women. Upon entering college, men tend to gravitate toward fields such as engineering, physics, and computer science. Women are underrepresented in math and science fields and often end up in careers such as social work, healthcare administration, anthropology, […]
Looking to work from home? Here are a few you can choose from
After the entire world went through the sweeping changes due to the coronavirus, many folks have switched to remote work after their employers offered some options (100% remote or, perhaps, a few days of the week). What to do if your employer insists on office hours only? What if you have been laid off from […]
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT CAREER
“Happiness is not in having money but in its quantity”. (A Common Sense joke with some merit) Guys, I have spent 13 years of my life helping folks like yourself to become professionals. I not only taught the classes but also mentored people, teaching them to write strong resumes and secure job offers after their […]
Put Smartphones Away and Live Your Life
Recently, I had lunch with a family. But I can’t say I enjoyed it. Every few minutes (even between picking up a fork), my daughter pulled her iPhone out and glanced at her text messages or Facebook. Sometimes, she would scan them. Other times, she would offer no apology and type out a reply to […]
Why does Putin need Ukraine?
I am not in politics, but I think people should understand why dictators like Putin want to grab Ukraine under its wing. Putin has staked everything on trying to bring Ukraine back into the fold of Russia, whether she likes it or not, citing that Ukraine has always been part of Russia. At the same […]
About Greta Thunberg and global warming
Folks, I have to share an article with you that a friend of mine has translated. It is about the global warming controversy and the causes behind it. Considering that President Trump has raised this issue again, this article is right on the mark. Yes, we are concerned. Yes, we see what’s going on around […]
Disgusting media. Be aware and be smarter!
Written on March 9, 2019, (Updated 2025 and still important) Friends, we are living in a world that may seem familiar, but one crucial aspect of our lives has undergone a dramatic and urgent change. And this is one thing: the U.S. media. Yes, online sites, TV, social media sites – all of them – […]