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10 Digit Calling Changes
If you’re like me, you may not know of the 10 digit calling changes scheduled to take effect 24 October, 2021 😳 Heads up! The way we dial phone numbers changes today for some of us in 35 states with 82 area codes. The FCC explains ten digit calling here: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/ten-digit-dialing California Area Codes Changing […]
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Shake Out!
Heads up – October 21st is International Shake Out day! Earthquakes aren’t just in California. For those interested in earthquakes, the USGS provides information here: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/browse/significant.php In 2021, there have been significant earthquakes in Hawaii, Alaska, South Carolina, Maryland, Nebraska, California and various places around the world. Learning about earthquakes and preparing for them in […]
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World Mental Health Day
10/10 is World Mental Health Day. Did you know? The World Health Organization reports nearly 1 billion people live with a mental health disorder? In countries with low income and poverty, more than 75% of people with mental illnesses will not receive treatment World Mental Health Day can be a life-saving and life-changing opportunity to […]
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Brute-Force Attacks
Heads-up people, brute-force attacks are on the rise. Computer networks are being aggressively bombarded with billions of password-guessing attacks as cyber criminals attempt to exploit the growth in remote desktop protocol (RDP) and other cloud services in corporate environments. Cybersecurity researchers at ESET detected 55 billion new attempts at brute-force attacks between May and August 2021 […]
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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September was first declared as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in 2008. As the month (and quarter) come to a close I want to share an article with resources from NAMI (National Association of Mental Illness.) https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Suicide-Prevention-Awareness-Month If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or […]
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In or Out of the Sand?
Let’s have some fun today! Are you a person with your head in or out of the sand in life?! What is the Origin of the Phrase “Bury Your Head in the Sand”? This comes from the supposed habit of ostriches hiding when faced with attack by predators. The story was first recorded by the […]
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Making Sense of Life
Does making sense of life come easily to you? It’s been 20 years since 9/11, the day that changed so much for many. For the victims, their families, friends, co-workers, responders, communities our country and the world I want to acknowledge the loss felt deeply by so many. Making sense of this and of life […]
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Leadership and Adaptability
Leadership and adaptability comes into play in our personal and professional lives. Think about it, many of the same skills discussed in leadership or adaptability articles are in practice every day at home or work. After reading two articles this week, I want to share key points for you to ponder over the Labor Day […]
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Transitions Are A Part of Life
Transitions are defined as, “the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another”. As we prepare for a seasonal transition of summer to autumn, it seemed fitting to cover the transitions of life we undergo. Transitions In Life From Birth through retirement and advanced age, transitions are with us every […]
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