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Burnout Relief: Why Digital Minimalism Works (With Quick & Easy Ways to Start) medium.com/@JoeBeyondAllR… Digital minimalism is rising among individuals as a way to combat burnout and distraction. Continue reading on Medium »

Balancing AI and People: How Smart Small Businesses Stay Human medium.com/@JoeBeyondAllR… Small businesses are replacing or reducing teams by using AI for marketing, data entry, and customer service, cutting costs but also… Continue reading on Medium »

What the “§” Symbol Means & Why It Has Survived for Centuries medium.com/@JoeBeyondAllR… The § mark, or section sign, dates back to medieval manuscripts and became common in printed books during the 15th century. Continue reading on Medium »

Why To-Do Lists Keep You Busy (But Not Productive) medium.com/@JoeBeyondAllR… Deep work blocks help you focus on high-value work by reducing distractions and task switching. Continue reading on Medium »

10 Ways to Stop Rabbits from Eating Grass Seeds & Plants medium.com/@JoeBeyondAllR… Rabbits can quickly damage lawns and gardens, especially by eating grass seed and young plants, requiring layered deterrent strategies. Continue reading on Medium »

Crypto Taxes: What You Owe When You Sell medium.com/@JoeBeyondAllR… Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal… Continue reading on Medium »

Tips for Encouraging Motivation in Young Adults medium.com/@JoeBeyondAllR… Offer structured autonomy, feedback, and future-facing guidance to support their growing independence. Continue reading on Medium »

What Happens When You Toss Vitamins Into Your Compost Pile? medium.com/@JoeBeyondAllR… Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Expired multivitamins contain fillers and coatings that don’t break down well in compost and can disrupt soil balance. Small amounts of pure vitamin C or c…

How Stronger Storms Are Changing Life Far Beyond the Coast medium.com/climate-news-t… Photo by NASA on Unsplash Storms are stronger, wetter, and lasting longer because of global warming, leading to more destruction on coasts and deep inland. Warmer oceans and air mean hurrican…

Xylitol’s Role in Dental Health: How This Sweetener Protects Your Teeth medium.com/@JoeBeyondAllR… Photo by Elsa Olofsson on Unsplash Xylitol limits the growth of cavity-causing bacteria by disrupting their metabolism, reducing acid production. Xylitol promotes enamel repair b…

Types of AI Models Beyond Large Language Models (LLMs): Functions, Applications, and Limits medium.com/@JoeBeyondAllR… Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash AI models beyond LLMs serve distinct purposes — including CNNs for image analysis, RNNs/Transformers for sequential data, GA…

How Large Language Models Are Transforming Scientific Research medium.com/@JoeBeyondAllR… Photo by Google DeepMind on Unsplash LLMs consolidate vast scientific knowledge efficiently by summarizing literature, identifying gaps, and connecting ideas across disciplines, helping re…

Juneteenth, June 19’s Place in History: From Galveston to Federal Holiday medium.com/news-my-life/j… Photo by Tasha Jolley on Unsplash Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the end of slavery — over two years after the Emanci…

Long COVID Disability Claims Are Overwhelming a Patchwork System Not Built to Handle Them medium.com/news-my-life/l… Photo by A S on Unsplash Long COVID is a chronic condition that can significantly impair daily functioning and may qualify as a disability under U.S. law. The e…

Let it hurt: How feeling bad made life better medium.com/@JoeBeyondAllR… Photo by Johannes Krupinski on Unsplash Forced optimism can silence real emotion and stunt healing Honesty fosters connection and true resilience Breaking up with toxic positivity… joe.bar

Out of Control: Canada’s Wildfires and the Fight to Tame Them medium.com/news-my-life/o… Unprecedented Wildfires: Canada is battling an unusually large number of wildfires early in 2025, with over half of them burning out of control due to extreme heat, drought, and remote locat…

Protecting Young Minds or Silencing Voices? The Book Ban Debate medium.com/news-my-life/p… Photo by Eliott Reyna on Unsplash Book bans in school libraries are increasing, leading to numerous lawsuits. The bans often target books addressing race, gender, and sexuality. Advocac…

Midwest’s Silent Threat: The Aging Dams Endangering Communities medium.com/news-my-life/m… Photo by Justin Wilkens on Unsplash Many Midwest dams and levees exceed their intended lifespans, increasing failure risks. Federal reinvestment is sporadic, often responding post-disast…

Stop Staring at the Screen — Your Brain Wants Out medium.com/@JoeBeyondAllR… Stop Staring at the Screen — Your Brain Wants Out Photo by sarah b on Unsplash Your brain needs downtime, boredom, and analog space to generate creative ideas. Screens keep th… joe.bar

Think High Heat Kills All Bacteria on Your Grill? Not Quite… medium.com/@JoeBeyondAllR… Photo by Danny Gallegos on Unsplash High heat after grilling kills most bacteria and incinerates leftover grease, but it’s not a complete sanitization method — espec… joe.bar