Archive for June 2020
Happy Father’s Day!
Vicki Rolens, Managing Director of the Federation of American Consumers and Travelers (FACT) learned a little about the history of Father’s Day. In my experience, Father’s Day has always seemed an afterthought, especially when one considers the response to Mother’s Day. Of course, becoming a father does seem to require less physical labor than motherhood.…
Read MoreTips for Safe Road Travel
This summer, you may be more likely than usual to take a holiday road trip. We can’t guarantee all your family’s together time won’t go off without a hitch, but follow these tips and at least you’ll arrive safe and healthy! • Pack your car the night before, rather than the morning of, your trip.…
Read MoreDeepfakes: Convincing & Dangerous Technology
Have you heard of deepfakes? A combination of the words “deep learning” and “fake,” a deepfake is a manipulated digital representation, typically a video, that appears to be unaltered. For example, a deepfake might present itself as a video of someone saying or doing something that has never occurred. Artificial intelligence technology has made it…
Read MoreExplore Our National Parks
As of today, there are 62 national parks in our amazing United States. Most of us will not get to see all of them, but visiting some ought to be on our bucket list if possible. As we all experience an unusual summer, we can’t think of a better way to feel somewhat “normal” than…
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