The Metaverse 101

I’ve had a lot of questions over the past few months, since my last post on this topic. As such, here is a quick intro to the concept of the Metaverse! Learning about the Metaverse can be complicated when you are first beginning because things might seem confusing. Once you have started to learn the …

What is the History of Palestine and Hamas?

The history of Palestine is complex and has been marked by various historical, political, and cultural developments. The region known as Palestine is located in the Eastern Mediterranean and has been a crossroads for various civilizations throughout history. Here is a brief overview of key historical periods in the history of Palestine Ancient Periods: Classical …

13 Ways to Stop Doomscrolling & Protect Your Mental Health

It’s not uncommon to continuously scroll through social media or the web and read bad news that gets you instantly hooked. However, this practice has gained new popularity during the recent pandemic and even a new nickname, “doomscrolling”. Worldwide, there has been a 35% increase in people watching news media and a 23% increase in …

What is Crypto Staking?

If you’re a crypto investor, or just starting out in crypto, staking is a concept you’ll hear about often. Staking is the way many cryptocurrencies verify their transactions, and it also allows participants to earn rewards on their holdings. But what is crypto staking? Staking cryptocurrencies is a process that involves committing your crypto assets …

Crypto ABC’s Part IV

Credit and thanks to Nick Black! Market cap: The total value of all the coins of a particular crypto. Calculated by multiplying the current price per coin by the total number of coins in circulation. Typically used to rank cryptos, such as on the website CoinMarketCap.com. As of this writing, the total market cap for …

Crypto ABC’s Part III

Credit to Nick Black and the Crypto and Coffee Team! Game theory: The process of modeling the strategic interaction between two or more players in a situation containing set rules and outcomes, often employed by Nick Black to determine the best strategy for profiting from a crypto investment. Gas: The unit used to calculate the …

Crypto ABC’s Part II

Again, with Special Thanks to Nick Black and the Money Map team! dApp: Short for decentralized application, a kind of application that runs on a distributed, decentralized network, such as the Ethereum network, rather than a device such as a smartphone or PC. Decentralization: The concept of having no central authority such as a company, …

Health and Wellness over Age 50 – Blood Lab Test Results – Part 3

On April 17, 2020 I published the second article about health and wellness and understanding lab test results. This post is a follow-up to the first two pieces I wrote. No post would be complete without a legal disclaimer; I am not a doctor nor am I giving medical advice – I am simply sharing …

Health and Wellness over Age 50 – Blood Lab Test Results – Part 2

On March 20, 2020 I published the first article about health and wellness and understanding lab test results. This post is a follow-up to that article. No post would be complete without a legal disclaimer; I am not a doctor nor am I giving medical advice – I am simply sharing thoughts from my journey …

My Secret Ingredient for a Healthier Isolation

For the past several weeks (or more) we’ve all been dealing with the stress of working from home, managing life, deciding what to watch on Netflix and hopefully taking time to reflect on the things that are important in our lives. If you’re like me, this slowdown from the hectic pace of life has given …

What Do I Tell My Family During this Global Crisis?

We’re in the middle of a COVID-19, a global pandemic virus unlike any other we’ve seen in modern times. Cities and States are going into lock down, grocery store shelves are empty, and social distancing has become the norm. Doomsday preppers are safe in their bunkers smirking at the rest of us saying “I told …