CRISPR gene editing is a technique for cutting out and replacing sequences of DNA. The technology can be used to edit genes within organisms. The implications are huge. CRISPR technology will allow us to modify the “code” of living organisms and lead to breakthroughs in genetic engineering. It’s like having the “find and replace” functionality […]
22 Years of StormShock.com
Today, StormShock.com turns 22 years old. It was the first domain name I ever purchased, and I bought it from GoDaddy. I was 20 years old and a computer science student in college. Here is the first Wayback Machine snapshot of StormShock, from March 2, 2001: https://web.archive.org/web/20010302221852/http://www.stormshock.com/ Back then, I populated a history database and […]
How and Why I Quit Caffeine
Disclaimer: In this article, I discuss my own opinions and observations on health topics. I am not a doctor. The information here is only observations and opinions, not medical advice. Please consult your physician before making any changes that might affect your health. Coffee has become a large part of the American culture. We use […]
The Three Goals for Becoming Wealthy
I see wealth like it is flowing water. I work, and the paychecks I receive is water flowing into the reservoir of my bank account. When I spend money, I draw water out of the reservoir. Sometimes I spend too much and the reservoir shrinks as the water leaves. Other times, I draw as much […]
Go Deep, or Go Wide?
When you’re learning something, you can either go deep and master a narrow topic, or go wide and learn the basics of a range of subtopics falling under a broad topic. A third option is to stay somewhere in the middle. It’s safer in the middle, but you won’t learn the range of possibilities, and […]
Cataloged Off-site Storage
We need a safe deposit box for modern times. This is a business idea that I think has the potential to be a multi-billion dollar business. The idea is simple: you ship items to a secure storage facility. When the facility receives the items, they take pictures of each item and store them for you. […]