Recent Articles
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Apple HomeKit – Koogeek Firmware Update Available – Instruction Guide
If you use Apple HomeKit with products from Koogeek, you may get a message in the HomeKit app indicating that an update is available for one or more accessories. You'll need to use the Koogeek Home app to perform the updates. Follow the steps below to update. STEP #1...
The 2020 Global Desert Locust Invasion – Climate, Food Scarcity and Desertification
This page offers news and information about the 2020 global desert locust invasion. Stories and reports are listed below in chronological order with emphasis on the source and date. Some unusual fluctuations in climate have resulted in excessive locust populations....
Cognitive Bias and Conspiracy Theories on the Internet (Deutsche Welle, 2 Jul 2020)
Conspiracy theories are spreading rapidly on the Internet. And they find an audience that believes them. Scientists are studying why people have a tendency to believe nonsense is true. The Internet has profoundly changed our thinking in less than two decades. No other...
Resources For Life News 202006
ResourcesForLife.com – News 202006| 31 Jun 2020 | Tuesday Dear Friend, I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for taking time to read this month’s newsletter. To get notified when newsletters become available, please click here. Personal Update My Personal Update for...
Microsoft Word Index Formats
When generating an index for a Microsoft Word document, you have a choice of styles. Those are shown below for easy reference. This is a companion document for our instructions on indexing with Word. As you can see, the different samples are accessible from within the...
“Oceans” – Performed by Taya Smith of Hillsong UNITED
Below are three performances of the song "Oceans" from worship events with Taya Smith and Hillsong UNITED, a music group from Hillsong Church. The three performances provide a broader look at the song. There is also a short biography video about how Taya came to be...
White Privilege — Access and Entitlement are about the averages, not the anecdotes.
There's been a lot of talk recently about White Privilege and race relations in America. Those who wish to challenge the narrative of White Privilege have been using quotes from celebrities like Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington to question the validity of race...
“Our commitments to racial equity” ~ Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google
[The following message is from Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google and Alphabet. The statement was shared with everyone in the company on 17 Jun 2020 and also published to the Google blog.] Hi everyone, Over the past several weeks, violent and racist attacks...
Archbishop Viganò: The Eternal Spiritual Struggle Between the Forces of Good and Evil
Summary On 7 June 2020, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò wrote an open letter to President Donald Trump which describes an eternal spiritual struggle between the forces of good and evil. His letter refers to the recent protests in the United States. Rather than saying...
Neturei Karta: The Ultra-Orthodox Jews Who Support a Peaceful Dismantling of the State of Israel
In The Chosen, a book which was also produced as a movie, we learn about a strong difference of opinion among some Jewish people in the late 1940s regarding the establishment of Israel as a Jewish state. Followers of Ultra-Orthodox Judaism were opposed to establishing...
“All of that hard work and education didn’t shield me…” ~ Bryan Stevenson, Civil Rights Attorney
"All of that hard work and education didn’t shield me from that threat and violence.’ — In the video below, civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson is sharing his story to remind folks that impressive credentials don’t shield Black people from police violence. (NowThis,...
Israel West Bank Annexation News (Jun 2020)
Below are recent news reports regarding the Israeli plan for annexation of the West Bank. These reports are presented in chronological order with the most recent at the top and listed with news source and date. VOA News (8 Jun 2020) Peace Process Fading as Israeli...
Why Ethiopian Jews Are Building a Movement Against Racism in Israel (6 Jun 2020)
Watch Click play on the video below to watch. https://youtu.be/ki-6IK5NCdQ About Solidarity marches for U.S. protesters rippling around the world reached Israel on Tuesday where hundreds of protesters waved “Black Lives Matter” signs and chanted “George Floyd.” They...
“Change in ourselves helps drive change in the world” ~ Satya Narayana Nadella
The following statement is from Satya Narayana Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft. It was delivered as an email to all Microsoft employees, and also published as an open letter on the Microsoft blog on 5 June 2020. [Source] United For Change We are united with the Black...
“Reflecting on the Color of My Skin” ~ Marques Brownlee
Marques Brownlee is a tech reviewer on YouTube who has built a fan base of more than 11 million followers. In this video, Marques shares about how his views on race and his experiences growing up. https://youtu.be/o-_WXXVye3Y Links and Resources Neil Degrasse Tyson's...
Using a Life Map for Balance and Effectiveness (Podcast E28)
In Episode #28, I talk about how using a Life Map can help us achieve balance and effectiveness. Listen using your favorite podcast service. Apple [Listen]Anchor [Listen]Google [Listen]Spotify [Listen] Listen Using the Anchor Player Below Listen...
Follow these 7 easy steps to get legal justice for yourself and others.
The officers arrested for their role in George Floyd's death have been charged with murder. Justice is served (assuming they are tried, convicted, and sentenced). The system is correcting itself and will continue to do so as long as we abide by the basic rules...
Despite Racist Rhetoric, Iowa Politician Gains 36% of Voter Support
Steve King is an Iowa politician known for what some describe as incendiary, racist, anti-immigrant, and white nationalist remarks that have been considered precursors to the Trump era. With a message similar to Trump's, the nine-term Republican Congressman continued...
Kitchen Talk – My Two Favorite Trader Joe’s Recipes (Podcast E27)
In Episode #27, I talk about my two favorite Trader Joe’s recipes and some of the Trader Joe’s spices I use when cooking. Listen using your favorite podcast service. Apple [Listen]Anchor [Listen]Google [Listen]Spotify [Listen] Listen Using the Anchor Player Below...
Resources For Life News 202005
ResourcesForLife.com – News 202005| 31 May 2020 | Sunday Dear Friend, I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for taking time to read this month’s newsletter. Personal Update My Personal Update for May is now available. If we’re not already connected on Facebook, I invite...
News Coverage of the May-June 2020 Protests
This page contains selected news stories about the May and June 2020 protests organized chronologically under topic heading. Times are adjusted for Central Time. Additional topics and stories will be added here as the protests continue. Please let us know of any...
Podcast Recording, Production, and Workflow Process (Podcast E26)
In Episode #26, I talk about the podcast recording, production, and workflow process I use. Listen using your favorite podcast service. Apple [Listen]Anchor [Listen]Google [Listen]Spotify [Listen] Listen Using the Anchor Player Below Listen Using Our Website Player...
Racism – Causes and Cures (Podcast E25)
In Episode #25, I talk about the causes of racism and ways we can all help work to eliminate it. Listen using your favorite podcast service. Apple [Listen]Anchor [Listen]Google [Listen]Spotify [Listen] Listen Using the Anchor Player Below Listen...
QUESTION: Is 5G safe, or is it dangerous? ANSWER: Both.
For many years, consumer protection groups, health organizations, and government agencies have been studying the potential risks of radio frequency (RF) emissions from electronics devices. Concerns about electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency (RF)...
