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Australian PM Slams Elon Musk as 'Arrogant' Over Video Issue
Billionaire Elon Musk is known for being avocal opponent of censorshipin any form.He has gone so far as to refer to himself as a “free-speech absolutist”on X (the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, which he now owns).
Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Post Something Controversial on Social Media
It became a trending story in 2018 when a woman posted on Twitter that they had landed an internship at NASA,and then promptly lost it.Her celebratory post included foul language. When another Twitter user gently chided her overher language, she replied in an even more colorful manner.Since the exchange was hashtaggedNASA, however, the Administration heard about it and took away her internship.
Being an Expert Doesn’t Make You Infallible
Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary defines an expert as a person “with the special skill or knowledge representing mastery of a particular subject.”. Who doesn’t want to be that person? Mastering a certain subject or having a certain specialty can lead to professional success and personal satisfaction.Having expertise can give you the confidence that often develops when you make predictions and the predictions turn out to be right.
British Schools Take on Andrew Tate’s Controversial Opinions
Few names evoke a stronger (and often completely opposite) opinion in men and women than that ofAndrew Tate. The former kickboxer, reality TV star, businessman, and self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate is also notorious for being one of the “most searched people” of Google during 2023.
Your Handshake Can Signal Your Health
When assessing your overall health, healthcare professionals start by observing your vital signs: temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, and hand-grip strength. While it’s true that hand-grip strength (HGS) is not yet considered one of the vital signs that are checked and recorded at the beginning of anymedical exam or encounter,many researchers and practitioners believe that it should be added as a “fifth vital sign.”
American Young People Are Not Happy
March 20 is celebrated as the International Day of Happiness, and in observance of the day, the 2024 World Happiness Report has been released. In addition to ranking countries around the world on the basis of their citizens’ happiness, the report also offers some surprising revelations about other global attitudes and feelings.
Why Amelia Earhart’s Disappearance Still Fascinates Us
In 1937, American pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan, had already completed 22,000 miles of their around-the-world flight when they refueled in and took off from Papua New Guinea, an island to the north of Australia. Their next refueling stop was planned to be on Howland Island, and to aid in their navigation “two brightly lit U.S. ships were stationed to mark the route.”
Even the Rich and Famous Can’t Retire
Eric Idle is finding outthere’s nothing funny about running out of money during your retirement. Idle isn’t alone in that realization, but what makes him stand slightly apart from the crowd is that he’s a founding member of the comedy group Monty Python, and is arguably one of the most famous and successful comedians of all time.
What Dementia Teaches Us About Human Behavior
If you’ve ever visited a loved one in a nursing facility where the majority of residents suffer from dementia, you’ll notice one thing very quickly. Ifyou approach a person suffering from dementia with an upbeat demeanor, they will almost always respond to you in a similar manner.
Michael Crichton Returns to Captivate 2024
Like to read? Like to binge episodes to a popular show? Like a good movie?Then Michael Crichton might make this a good year for you!. In the 1990s, no one in Hollywood was more prolific as a writer than Michael Crichton.As a novelist, he’s best known for the blockbuster novel, Jurassic Park. He also wrote and produced the movie version of Jurassic Park with Stephen Spielberg.
Can We Stop Our Young Adults From Substance Experimentation?
“Just try it! You might like broccoli if it’s in cheese sauce!”. We encourage our children to be open to new experiences and to experiment.Then, when they get to their teenage years,their brains are hardwired to push boundaries and seek stimulation.
In the Twenty-First Century, People Are Still Bothered by Tall Women
Nicole Kidman recently made headlines when she revealed that she lied about her height to secure auditions in Hollywood early in her career. Because she’s a woman, Kidman didn’t add a couple of inches to her height; when seeking auditions, she took half an inch off her actual height of 5 feet 11 inches so that she’d be deemed more acceptable for film roles.
Choosing and Creating Rock-Solid Passwords
A 2019 study found that, on average,people use70–80 passwordsfor all their accounts.That means they must create umpteen secure patterns for protection.The task can be tedious, prompting avoidable mistakes that put accounts at risk.These reliable tips can help you create rock-solid passwords that are harder to crack.
The Difference in a Decade: Parenting in the 2010s vs 2020s
Parenting in the early 2010s versus early 2020s has undergone significant changes, from the introduction of prenatal genetic testing and increased awareness of car seat safety to shifts in fashion trends for infants.These changesreflect a decade of evolving cultural norms and social media campaigns that have impacted parenting practices.
Exploring the World of Social Media Minus the Ads
Elon Muskmade more headlines than usual recently when he sat down for an interview with theNew York Times’s Andew Ross Sorkin andtold him(in addition to other things), that“if somebody’s going to try to blackmail me with advertising, blackmail me with money, go fuck yourself.”
2024 Vision: Trump's Blueprint for a Second Presidency
Embarking on a quest for a second term, Donald Trump unveils an ambitious, multifaceted blueprint for his 2024 presidential campaign. It's a plan steeped in dramatic policy shifts and pioneering proposals, reigniting the zeal of his steadfast supporters. Trump, harnessing the momentum of unwavering backing from crucial voter segments, crafts an agenda that zeroes in on diverse yet critical domains:
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