Education plays a vital role in shaping individuals into responsible and active citizens. Good citizenship is not just about following the rules and laws, but it also involves being an informed and active member of society who contributes to the betterment of the community. Education is the foundation that equips individuals with the necessary knowledge,...
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February 2, 2023February 2, 2023Technology
State of IT in 2023
Information Technology (IT) hardware is rapidly advancing and evolving, driven by the ever-growing demand for high-speed, efficient, and reliable technology. In recent years, IT hardware has become smaller, faster, and more advanced, and this trend is set to continue. One of the most significant changes in IT hardware has been the miniaturization of devices. Smartphones,...
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March 16, 2021October 23, 2022Politics, Technology
In the Year 2020… Looking Backwards at Looking Forwards
This was originally posted back on November 14th, 2004, so you should excuse some of the silly predictions. I’ll bold the ones that seem to have come true. I haven’t used this section much at all yet, so I figured it was time to pull it out of the filing cabinet and put it to...
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November 8, 2020November 8, 2020Bettering America, Politics
Biden Defeats Trump
Joe Biden has taken Pennsylvania and won the election! The United States will be going in the right direction again soon. Stay vigilant because many people out there are misinformed and believe the election was “stolen.” Do not give up or be intimidated by anyone who makes fake accusations and threats. Our country needs to...
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October 30, 2020October 30, 2020Politics
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd!
Election Day is nearly upon us! Time to get out and vote. If you live in a state where you can vote early, definitely do it if you can! Avoid the lines, stay safe, and don’t catch the coronavirus. If you’re in an area that’s less accommodating, be careful as you brave the lines to...
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September 18, 2020October 13, 2020Politics
Ruth Bader Ginsburg has Passed Away
It is with a heavy heart that I have to report that Ruth Bader Ginsburg has passed away. She was only the second woman to ever be a Justice of the Supreme Court. Her accomplishments are many and she will be missed. Unfortunately, the person who will be nominated to fill her position is almost...
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September 9, 2020October 13, 2020Bettering America
Combatting Coronavirus in the United States
The United States needs a unified effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic, specifically directed by the Federal government. First of all, we need leadership at the top. Honest, strong, and coherent leadership is important during a national crisis. Part of that involves following the guidelines set out by the organizations operated by the Executive Branch....
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April 22, 2020October 13, 2020Astronomy, Bettering America, Politics
Celebrating 50 Years of Earth Day
Today we celebrated the 50th Earth Day at home because of the novel coronavirus. I acquired wildflowers to plant throughout the yard to encourage native insects to thrive. But enough about me, this is about the Earth. The best way to celebrate it is with a speech from Carl Sagan called “The Pale Blue Dot.”...
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January 19, 2020October 13, 2020Software
Upgrading from CentOS 7 to CentOS 8
I decided to upgrade my install of CentOS 7 last night. It’s old and ready to be put out to pasture. So I found instructions on how to make the process happen. It took a while to work my way through them, and of course I had problems that didn’t match up with the instructions,...