Category Archives: The Etc Box

COVID’s economic fall-out, trickle-through effects, and solutions.

I am one of those people who came down with “the rona.” I was diagnosed with COVID on December 2nd, and prepared for a two-week stay home while donning house slippers in lieu of my traditional sneakers I’d wear to … Continue reading

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The curious case of COVID-19 and transit: things run efficiently!

It has been a running joke that the CCT 30 is consistently 30 minutes late. Some people have lost their jobs due to that route being both unpredictable & behind schedule. Today, it was different. The bus was quick & … Continue reading

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#COVID19 Math: Five ways the virus spread so fast, plus 12 ways to operate economies & governments while socially distancing.

How many people can be infected with COVID-19 via a single scenario? Several major pieces in our economy are examined, and twelve ideas to minimize the impact to the economy are presented. Continue reading

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Sterigenics Scandal: What do the studies have to say?

This article provides a collection of scientific studies, articles, and government documents regarding Ethylene Oxide, a chemical related to the Sterigenics scandals. Continue reading

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WARNING: Software can trigger a bank account lock-out.

If your bank is saying your account was hacked from another state, the cause might surprise you: a popular software download is causing bank account lock-outs. Continue reading

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