A Technical I.T./DevOps Blog
Problem scenario
You have been sitting for a long time (either driving or using a computer). Now a hamstring is hurting whenever you sit. What should you do?
Possible Solution #1
Talk to a medical doctor about your condition.
Possible Solution #2
You may want an ottoman to stretch your hamstrings while sitting.
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Helping a Loved One Through the Challenges of an Autoimmune Disease
This post below was contributed by fitshiela.com.
Autoimmune diseases impact at least 50 million Americans according to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association. As of now, more than 80 chronic illnesses are considered autoimmune, and the number keeps rising.
If you have a loved one who lives with an autoimmune disease,
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Problem scenario
You go to hotels with mini-refrigerators. What appears to be a small fridge is actually a freezer from a pragmatic perspective. Your food (e.g., apples or fruit) get destroyed when they are frozen. You want a fridge, but everything seems to freeze your food. What should you do?
Solution
Turn the temperature down. If you open the fridge and do not see a thermostat,
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Question
Some of the signers of the Declaration of Independence invented new musical instruments. Who were they and what did they invent?
Answer
Francis Hopkinson invented the Bellarmonic that involved steel bells (https://loc.gov/item/ihas.200035713). Ben Franklin invented the armonica (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11855437/). To listen, click on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEKlRUvk9zc
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Question
Does an athletic interest affect your life span?
Answer
Possibly. The relationship could be correlative or causal.
The expected average longevity for male athletes was 56 years for cyclists, 66 years for weightlifters, 75 years for rugby players and 92 years for golfers.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8532055/ …
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Problem scenario
You are not sure if an employer can ask your salary history. The job application asks you to enter your salary history. Is it legal in the USA to ask a candidate about their previous salary history?
Answer
Maybe. For some states, the law only applies to the state government. It depends on the state, the city or possibly the type of employer.
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Problem scenario
You heard that income tax on a company’s bonus are taxed at a higher rate. Is this true?
Answer
Yes. To calculate your approximate tax liability, you could use this website for informational purposes:
(You may want to talk to an accountant before relying on the statements here. This is not legal or tax advice.)
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Problem scenario
You would like a larger font edition of Atlas Shrugged (a fictional book that involves technology). Is there an option?
Solution
Maybe. There is a smaller edition (width and height) that is roughly ~4.2″ X ~6.8″; if this is the size you bought, you would prefer the Centennial Edition that is ~6.1″ X ~9.1″ version at Amazon or Barnes &
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Question
In the context of weight lifting (or resistance training), what single exercise is the most important?
Answer
The squat (according to page 7 of Starting Strength). Page 19 says “There is simply no other exercise, and certainly no machine, that produces the level of central nervous system activity, improved balance and coordination, skeletal loading and bone density enhancement,
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