On May 11, 2021, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued its eleven millionth patent. That’s eleven million distinct inventions published in detail with no duplicates. It’s quite an amazing feat, considering that it took over a hundred years to issue the first million patents. Here’s a look at the eleven big milestone […]
The Silver Lining
I think everyone can agree that 2020 was a very out-of-the-ordinary year. After all, we had a global pandemic, economic upheaval, and political strife affecting many countries. But while we tend to pay attention to the negative impacts these events have on our lives, we should also appreciate the positive changes that the COVID-19 pandemic […]
NFTs Are a Game-Changer, but Not Just for Digital Art
Earlier this year, a JPEG image sold for $69 million. That’s $69,000,000 for a a digital pic on a computer. From an outsider’s perspective, it seems ridiculous, but the technology behind it all is fascinating. You see, the artwork that sold for $69 million was sold as a non-fungible token (NFT) on a blockchain. A […]
Favorite Books
I read a lot and have many favorite books. But I have read a few books more than once. Here is the list of elite books that I’ve read more than once: Disclosure: These are links to Amazon.com. If you buy from the link, I’ll probably get a few cents commission from Amazon on days […]
Favorite Podcasts
People listen to podcasts for different reasons. I listen to podcasts to get useful information that I can use to improve myself and my writing. Here’s what I’m currently subscribed to (in no particular order):
Favorite Music
If you ask me what type of music I like, I would probably tell you “European metal music.” That’s the quickest answer, but there’s actually a whole lot more to it. I really geek out when it comes to music, as you will soon see… This is what I do. I have a “favorite music” […]