Explore America’s dramatic elevation changes from Alaska’s towering Denali (20,310 ft) to California’s below-sea-level Death Valley (-282 ft). This interactive map features precise coordinates and detailed information for the highest and lowest geographic points in every U.S. state. Perfect for geography enthusiasts, students, and anyone curious about America’s diverse topography. Jump to State: Select a…
You may not know the “Trinity Study” but it helped bring together the idea of the 4% withdrawal rate for retirement, but this article details some of the limitations to better understand how to use it. Find out all there is to know about the famous Trinity Study, the origin of the 4% Rule that…
This is an older article that I tagged, but found it incredibly interesting. Like many rich Americans, I used to think educational investment could heal the country’s ills—but I was wrong. Fighting inequality must come first. Article Link: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/07/education-isnt-enough/590611/
With over a decade of remote work experience, I found this article a good representation of the positives and negatives of remote work. How remote work is quietly remaking our lives From their ersatz offices in coffee shops, coworking spaces, and living rooms, a growing number of remote workers are quietly remaking the way we…
Interesting article that I wanted to share: Ars reviews three cell signal boosters—and they actually work Enlarge / This Cel-Fi Pro coverage unit is in my downstairs den, receiving LTE signal from the network unit upstairs in my living room. Jim Salter 179 with 105 posters participating, including story author I’ve spent a lot of…
Interesting article that I wanted to share: Locally Run ISPs Offer the Fastest Broadband in America A new study once again highlights how community-run internet service providers (ISPs) offer better, faster broadband than their private sector counterparts. Using data from 356,925 broadband speed tests conducted over a year, PCMag recently compiled a list of the…
Interesting article that I wanted to share: Killing Net Neutrality Rules Did Far More Harm Than You Probably Realize We’ve noted repeatedly that the repeal of net neutrality did far more than just kill popular net neutrality rules. It effectively neutered the FCC’s ability to do its job and oversee lumbering natural telecom monopolies. And,…
Interesting article that I wanted to share: The Streaming TV Sector Still Doesn’t Realize Exclusives Will Drive Users Back To Piracy So we’ve noted a few times now that the rise of streaming video competitors is indisputably a good thing. Numerous new streaming alternatives have driven competition to an antiquated cable TV sector that has…
I played football from 4th grade till 11th. It was a sport that forced me to grow physically and mentally. I interacted with kids that I wouldn’t normally have done things with and had some really great coaches. Coaches that helped me become who I am today as a person, much more than as an…
I have had this one in my queue to publish for a long time, but I thought I might toss it out there tonight. While I wont recommend Comcast to anyone if they had the choice, if you have to use them strongly consider Business Class service. The technicians, both on the phone and on…