What the Next President Should Do: Healthcare Common Sense
The 2016 political scene is unfolding. In less than a year, American citizens will decide who our next President will be. So far, in the debates, town halls, and speeches, little substance has been discussed about healthcare, despite the fact it is approaching 20% of our economy and touches every American. You could say the […]
MYUHC – Net Attitude Not
During the open enrollment period for 2014 healthcare insurance a few months ago, my wife and I chose the AARP Medicare Rx Preferred plan offered by United Healthcare, the largest health insurance provider in America. How could we go wrong? UnitedHealthcare is an operating division of UnitedHealth Group, the largest single health carrier in the United States. […]
First Blood-Pressure Watch
Nearly 30% of Americans have hypertension (high blood pressure (BP)). Many people have a tough time controlling their BP. Part of the task is measuring BP routinely and accurately. It is possible to get wide variations when using a traditional home blood cuff due to arm position or cuff size. Omron may have the answer. The company has […]
The Worst Passwords of 2015
SplashData has announced the 2015 edition of its annual “Worst Passwords List”. As in the past, 123456 and password are the most popular. This is not good. The list confirms how people’s choices for passwords remain consistently risky. Longer passwords are beginning to appear but length is not enough. A good password has to be unrememberable. […]
Tesla Report #6
I tried the Tesla Model S auto-park feature this week for the first time. I pulled past two cars which were parked vertically, with an empty space in between. I took my hands off the wheel, put the car in reverse, and pressed the park button on the touchscreen. The car backed into the empty space, steering itself […]
