If you missed part one start here. I rolled out of the driveway on July 27th not sure what lay ahead but I was certainly excited and a bit nervous of what day one would bring. I rolled out of Grants Pass and headed towards Medford. This unlike any other day of the trip I…
Does arresting people for being homeless violate the 8th amendment? Will following that path help alleviate the homeless crisis we have or will it just overburden our already heavily strained prison population? Does it cost less to lock someone up ($56,000 per year per inmate in Oregon) and provide food and healthcare for them or…
A recent survey discovered that many Americans are concerned about the increasing cost of living. Even though the average family’s wealth has grown by 37% from 2019 to 2022, only 14% of people feel they’re financially better off since the last presidential election. Researcher Edward Wolff explored how inflation, the rise in prices, impacts wealth….
Because I know there will be doubters of the veracity of the following information I am providing a link to my public strava account. While the trip chronicled was undertaken prior to the creation of strava it does list my total strava miles as over 50,000 miles… a tad more than the 3400 mile journey…
Cocosmia Lucifer, with its vibrant red flowers and easy-going nature, is a fantastic addition to any garden. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a complete novice, cultivating these stunning plants can be a rewarding experience. They not only provide a stunning burst of red color to your landscape or garden but they also attract hummingbirds…
A recent report from the United Nations presents an ethical guideline for climate engineering, acknowledging the dire state of our global climate. As we approach the end of what is likely to be the hottest year ever recorded, this report explores the moral implications of utilizing technological solutions to combat escalating global temperatures. The report…
Every day, a whopping $3 trillion worth of transactions are processed by a programming language that’s older than your grandparents. This language is called COBOL, short for Common Business Oriented Language. Even though it’s been around for 64 years and isn’t taught in most schools anymore, it’s still super important in many industries like banking,…
When California legalized recreational marijuana in 2016 (through Proposition 64), the goal was to bring illegal growers into a safe and regulated market. This was also supposed to help protect our lands and water from the damage caused by the illegal marijuana industry. However, instead of small growers becoming legal, the market is now mostly…
Health experts want the government to stop selling cigarettes to anyone born after 2008. This idea comes from a policy in New Zealand, but their new Prime Minister is not going forward with it. Dr. Andrew Pipe, a scientist who helps people quit smoking, thinks Canada should consider this policy. He says it could stop…
Jonathan Smith, the head coach of the Oregon State Beavers football team, has decided to leave his position to become the head coach at Michigan State. This news has left many fans feeling upset and betrayed. Smith, who was named the 2022 Pac-12 Coach of the Year, had done a great job in improving the…
