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Olympic Dishonesty

Posted on July 26, 2021 by terryshen

  It is hot & humid here in Washington DC with temperature in the low 90’s and Dew Point 71 degree Fahrenheit.  But in comparison, I feel a lot worse for the athletes competing in the Tokyo summer Olympics.  Because … Continue reading →

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Bitcoin For One Dollar

Posted on July 24, 2021 by terryshen

  I can buy Bitcoin for as little as $1.  Yes, that is what the mobile paying service Venmo tells me. In fact, it says I can buy Bitcoin as well as Ethereum, Litecoin, or Bitcoin Cash and other cryptocurrencies  for … Continue reading →

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The Olympics Is On

Posted on July 23, 2021 by terryshen

  Today is the opening ceremony for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, delayed a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Kudos to not only the host country Japan but also to all the athletes who have endured the pandemic on top … Continue reading →

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Finding Peace

Posted on July 22, 2021 by terryshen

  In a rare moment, I found my mind at ease.  Not only not a worry in the world but nothing at all was on my mind. A stark contrast with my usual self especially my pre-bedtime frame of mind. … Continue reading →

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What Makes A Home Home?

Posted on July 21, 2021 by terryshen

  Many of us have gotten to know the place we call home intimately during the past year and a half. Thanks to the Covid-19, we spent lots of time at home physically restricted to combat the spread of Coronavirus.  … Continue reading →

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Putting “Fear” In Perspective

Posted on July 20, 2021 by terryshen

  Fear has a bad reputation in our culture – it is perceived as a negative and weakness. In actuality, fear is not all bad. Being afraid is normal. After all it is one of the fundamental human emotions.  It … Continue reading →

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The Tokyo Olympics

Posted on July 19, 2021 by terryshen

  In a few days, the long awaited Tokyo Olympics will begin (on 23 July).  “Long awaited” because this was supposed to be the 2020 Summer Olympic games, delayed a year due to the Coronavirus.  “So it is finally happening,” … Continue reading →

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Law Of Proxemics

Posted on July 17, 2021 by terryshen

Being near to the Nation’s Capital, one could not help but be drowning in politics – always news, scandals, and intrigues.  As politics goes, Washington DC is the seat of power and the playground for power junkies. From the President … Continue reading →

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More Fires & Floods

Posted on July 16, 2021 by terryshen

  The weather disaster headlines today are concerning:  “The largest wildfire in the US is only 7% contained,” reads the CNN and “Europe floods: At least 120 dead and hundreds unaccounted for,” the BBC.  Are these the writings on the … Continue reading →

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Smart Tech For Dummy?

Posted on July 15, 2021 by terryshen

  As technology goes, things are getting smarter every day.  Consumer items like the smart-watch, s – TV, s-phone, s -door bell are common around us.  They are making me dumber. Why do I feel this way? You see, with … Continue reading →

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