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Relax, Your Phone Battery Is Fine

I love tech articles and reviews that bust myths. There are so many out there. This one busts battery myths. 1. No, you don't have to let the battery go to zero to prolong battery life. In fact, you will probably get a day and a half of use out of most modern phones. 2. No, it won't hurt your phone to leave it on the charger all night. Modern Lithium Ion batteries won't overcharge. Really. Relax. 3. Well, watch this video and find out. I don't want to spoil all the fun.

 

#TBT - Serenity...You Don't Qualify

Sometimes, you have to tell it like it is.

#JunkFoodVegan - This Is Not Your Father's KFC Chicken

What do you think of when you think Vegan? Some thin, pale, human wearing sandals, and long hair? Do you think of someone who lectures you about healthy eating so much that you want to beat them about the head and shoulders? Of course you do. But, that is a lie. It is a fiction that doesn't factor in good old United States ingenuity. Those of us who grew up (and out) on fast food, have no time to walk around in the vegetable garden, and cook healthy, savory veggie meals. We don't want to proselytize and lecture you about what you eat. It's a free country, unless you live in New York City or California, and want to drink Big Gulps. But, we don't want to kill and eat animals either. So, what to do? Well, if you are Burger King or KFC, you find the best meat alternatives out there, and plaster them with all the good stuff: ketchup, bleached flour buns, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, breaded, fried bread crumbs, Americanized spices, and other stuff that we have grown to love. I don't eat hamburgers anymore. I eat Impossible Burgers at Burger King, at a Vegan Restaurant, and at Red Robin. So that I am not too focused on healthy, I add greasy, crispy French Fries, and the beverage that appeals to me most that day. Now, in a little while, I will be able to indulge my KFC cravings by eating vegan chicken nuggets or boneless wings, along with the staples: mashed potatoes, cole slaw, beans and the beverage I crave most that day. Check out this review of the Atlanta test, in which a wife blind tests both the real thing and vegan chicken on her husband. I love America.

GMail Dark Mode Isn't For Everybody

Gmail's dark mode is coming to Android phones. Turn it on now - CNET. And the Lord said: "Let There Be Light". So, what is the deal with doing apps with dark mode? You don't save that much battery if the screen is black and the letters are white. I prefer a white page with black letters, thank you very much. I have been reading many years in that milieu, and I really don't understand the hype. So, in a BigEndian, LittleEndian, Jonathan Swift way, I suppose we are now in a battle for eyes of computer users. May the Lord bring light to the world, and may he send the evildoers to the dark environs, where they belong. Alleluia.

What Do Statues Say About Us?

Why Statues Matter. Cato's grandfather, when asked why there was no statue of him, said he would rather ask people why there isn't a statue of him, rather than why there was. Statues tend to show us what a society values. Or, in the case of old statues representing a past time, tearing them down tells us who we are. Or, in the case of Twenty-First Century America, statues show us what we value. Politicians, movie stars, and sports figures dominate our statuary these days. These are the persons from whom we seek guidance. These are the persons we honor. Perhaps we shouldn't be asking ourselves what is wrong with our society. Maybe we should ask ourselves what statues we should be erecting. Maybe we should ask what statues we should be tearing down. Or, just maybe, we should keep all the statues up, and learn from them.

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#HumpDayHumor - New To Facebook? Be Careful Out There

Duet Display - A Second Display You Already Have

Duet Display. I already have a couple of external portable displays that I can connect to my notebook to give me the ability to have two screens going simultaneously. This makes is easier to go back and forth between documents, and is a good way to get a bigger screen when traveling with a small notebook computer. However, I am jealous of iPad owners who can use their tablets as a second screen with this little app and program. The Android version isn't out yet; but, I will definitely give it a try. In fact, I have a 19 inch Samsung tablet in the kitchen that we use for recipes and video that would be ideal as a second screen when traveling. You can't really multitask; but, this makes it easier to go back and forth between tasks. Less downtime and more productive time.

#TuesdayTruth - Life Is Messy...Get Over It

Fate happens. Amor Fati, the Stoics say. Love Fate. You really don't have another choice, do you? You might be surprised that you can find happiness in the most unusual places. Love what you can't control. React with a smile. Your client didn't pay you? Move on. You lost the case? Get another one. There is always another day, another case, another client. Until, there isn't. Now, get out there. It's the rational thing to do.

#WhyIAmASolo - Clothing Is Optional

I recently came across a post from a custom clothier with this photo, and a recommendation to always wear magnetic collar stays, in order to "look" professional. Hey, I dress the way I want at work, unless I am going to Court, for which I dress according to the "code", with a shirt, tie, and jacket. But, I think that judging someone's professional acumen or intelligence by the way they dress says more about the observer than the observed. How shallow to judge others by appearance alone. It may be human nature; but, it is the dumb side of human nature. The Stoics consider virtue and integrity the highest aspirations of man. These are not obtained by criticizing or judging others for their appearance OR their viewpoints. So, if a client wants to hire me, they will do so because of my ability and candor; not because I wear a button down shirt, fancy tie, and expensive suit. Jeez.