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"Rabbit Holes" by reading the news online. Sometimes this leads to my ranting and sometimes it leads to very interesting posts.http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)Blogger240125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-5542694490616856535Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:30:00 +00002023-12-14T06:30:00.146-06:00boat incidentshuman-orca interactionkiller whalesmarine behaviormarine conservationmaritime safetynoise pollutionorca attacksoverfishing impactsailing communityRecently I have been reading articles and news about Orcas attacking boats and causing quite a bit of anxiety.  Since these whales hunt in packs, I would imagine seeing a group of them ramming your boat and trying to eat the sides of it would cause you some significant concern.  I can't think of anything that would scare me more if I were alone out on open water and these whales startedhttp://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/12/why-are-orcas-attacking-boats.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-5888017168525950464Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:30:00 +00002023-12-07T06:30:00.147-06:00Americadespotismdisbelief of factshistorical erasurehistoryhorrorhumanitymiseryPoliticsschoolingwarWorld War IIyouth I know I am getting old, but I don't think I am that old that I have forgotten everything I learned in school or everything I experienced growing up. I say that to preface my rant. Today is Pearl Harbor Day and I am wondering if anyone alive even remembers what that means?It seems to me that the current generation of youth either are not taught about the past (as in, history) or they simplyhttp://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/12/does-anyone-really-remember-current.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-2084692519571824274Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:30:00 +00002023-11-30T06:30:00.136-06:00clowndeceptiondishonestyfabricationsGeorge Santosidentity theftlegal troublesliarmisuse of campaign contributionsmoralsunemployment fraud. ethisI really try not to be political here because politics are so devisive right now and I do not wish to be that way.  That said, I have to say something about this person, this clown of a Senator, George Santos.  I am so unbelieving that first, he is in our Congress, and second, that no one seems to care that he is a bufoon and a liar and without any moral compass. (I know, that is an http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-bit-of-clown-george-santos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-9199901895211758088Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:30:00 +00002023-11-23T06:30:00.138-06:00adolescent brain developmentbrain circuit efficiencycerebral cortex thinningemotional resiliencemental healthneuroplasticitypandemic impactsocial media effectsteenage psychological healthI have been reading a lot in the science news about all the research going on related to the 2 year shutdown and its effects on us.  This article below talks about how a study was done on teenagers before and after the shutdown, and the results are very alarming to me. These teenagers are the future of our society and damage done to them will affect us all eventually.So, here is this articlehttp://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/11/effects-of-shutdown-on-adolescent-brains.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-5833459432286304798Sat, 18 Nov 2023 14:31:00 +00002023-11-18T08:31:32.997-06:00agingDepressionGoalsLonelinessMental well-beingMindfulnessOptimismPhysical well-beingPurposeResilienceRetirementSelf-esteemSocial connectionsI found an interesting article recently about how heart health is absolutely connected to aging in your body and mind.  It was an interesting read and the link to the actual article is here.  But below I have paraphrased it into more understandable word bites since it comes from a scientific article. You should know by now that I am a science geek.Aging is an inevitable part of life, http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/11/good-heart-health-slows-biological-aging.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-5568918495995506269Sat, 11 Nov 2023 14:40:00 +00002023-11-11T08:40:24.304-06:00American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)climate changeEunice Newton Footegreenhouse gasIssac NewtonJohn Tundalllost women of sciencescientific discoveryWomen's RightsWomen of Science who are forgotten:As I have said before here, I am a science geek and when I was in college I took every science class they offered, which also meant I had to take horrible math classes to be able to understand the information.  I have always been interested in how things work and what makes things happen like they do.One area that I find very interesting, even though it is http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/11/forgotten-women-in-history-and-science.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-2651117779635130321Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:30:00 +00002023-11-02T06:30:00.144-05:00flurry of sightings of UFO'snews about UFO'sUFOUFO is mainstreamUnidentified Aerial Phenomena Back in August, I posted a blog post about UFO's because it was all over the news.  It seemed that no matter where you looked, you would come across some coverage of UFO's.  Here is the link to that post to check it out because in it I gave some historical information about this whole situation: What Do You Think about UFO's?Since that post, there has been a flurry of activity http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/11/more-ufos-in-news.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-7231153787540796523Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:30:00 +00002023-10-26T06:30:00.142-05:00AIautonomous vehiclesbanking automationentertainment recommendationshealth monitoringpersonal assistantssecurity camerassmart homesvirtual assistantswearable devices In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out as one of the most transformative innovations. While the term might conjure images of robots and futuristic cities, the reality is that AI has seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, making tasks smarter, more efficient, and easier. Let's explore some of the ways AI is reshaping our everyday http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/10/how-ai-makes-everyday-life-smarter-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-3588599134509341986Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:30:00 +00002023-10-19T06:30:00.166-05:00AddictionCyberbullyingDigital literacyInfluencemental healthPrivacySelf-esteemSocial mediaTikTokYoung adults TikTok, the short-form video platform that has taken the world by storm, has become an integral part of the lives of young adults around the globe. With its addictive content and user-friendly interface, TikTok has managed to captivate the hearts and minds of this demographic like no other social media platform before. In this blog post, we'll explore the various reasons why TikTok appeals so http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/10/the-tiktok-phenomenon-why-it-appeals-so.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-8510829134428608544Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:17:00 +00002023-10-19T06:12:20.196-05:00bed bug bitesbed bugsbitesclimate changeexterminationfurnitureHomehotelinfestationmattresspest controlpreventionresurgencesignstravelOh, the joys of travel! Exploring new places, tasting exotic cuisines, and collecting memories. But hold on to your luggage, folks, because there's a little traveler that's making a big comeback on the global scene - the infamous bed bug. These tiny terrors have been biding their time, waiting for the perfect moment to stage their resurgence, and now they're back in the spotlight. So, let's find http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/10/the-bed-bug-revival-unwanted-guests.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-624332302023406160Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +00002023-10-19T06:14:56.556-05:00data privacydigital educationeducation balanceglobal collaborationinteractive lessonsonline learningreal-time updatesscreen timetech geartraditional classrooms So, you've probably noticed schools aren't quite what they used to be, thanks to this whole digital makeover, right? I thought so too, so I found the "rabbit hole" and fell into it.  Seems like that is all I do.  Anyway, I found a lot of things about this digitalization of our education system; after reading some of it, I broke it down into good and bad (or pros and cons)The Good http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/10/the-digitalization-of-our-education.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-1301598717008049546Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:30:00 +00002023-10-19T06:18:48.134-05:00beliefcognitive biasesconspiracy theoriesdistrust in authoritiesemotional satisfactionindividual differencesmotivationspsychological factorssense of controlsocial identityAlright, brace yourselves, folks! We're about to dive deep into the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories. Whether you've got your tinfoil hat on standby or you're just here for the giggles, let's break down the juicy details of what makes conspiracy theories as tantalizing as a midnight snack when you know you're on a diet.What on Earth are Conspiracy Theories?Imagine Bob and Alice whispering http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/09/the-appeal-of-conspiracy-theories.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-3038695816774507399Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:30:00 +00002023-10-19T06:19:47.266-05:00American politicscampaign financeCitizens Unitedcorruptiondark moneyethics committeesGiulianilobbyingPACsTransparency InternationalDoes anyone else read the news and wonder how we got here? Does anyone think that our political system is so broken that it cannot ever be fixed? Does anyone believe that we have any politicians currently in office that really want to do their job and help us? Do we really want to maintain the current status quo?                 &http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/09/corruption-in-american-politics-gift.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-2888027723060550506Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:30:00 +00002023-09-14T06:30:00.158-05:00access to healthcareadaptationbacterial infectiondeclining vaccination ratesDiseasedisease resurgencegonorheameaslespertussissyphilistraveltuberculosisvaccination hesitancywaning immuityI've been reading a lot in the news lately about the resurgence of some diseases that we once thought we eradicated.  There is a resurgence of Leprosy in Florida that is troublesome.  The scientific community is at odds as to where this is coming from and why, but it is happening. Malaria, West Nile, and others are also resurgent even though they never were eradicated.  There is http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/09/the-resurgence-of-diseases.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-1774100932463642965Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +00002023-09-07T06:00:00.152-05:00Buffalo Tops Mass ShootingDomestic TerrorismDomestic Terrorism Online FootprintEast Side BuffaloOnline RadicalizationPayton GendronRacist MotiveTops Friendly MarketNPR has a thorough series covering every aspect of this terrible tragedy and I recently read through most of it.  I have to say that I was and still am appalled by this event.  Do you know much about it? It happened last May and seems to have fallen off the news radar--having been replaced by society pages and entertainment news. This was an episode of domestic terrorism for sure, http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/09/buffalo-tops-mass-shooting-domestic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-1756708510395123291Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +00002023-10-19T06:17:28.225-05:00Congressional HearingsEast Coast SightingsExtraterrestrial LifeNimitz EncounterPentagonProjects Blue BookScienceSightingsUFOsUnidentified Aerial PhenomenaThere is so much now about UFO's in the news.  I wonder what we all make of it? This is the info I can find. I really had not thought much about all this until the Congressional hearings were plastered everywhere. I began researching and, of course, fell down that "rabbit hole" quickly.  There is a plethora of information available, but to avoid conspiracy theorists and fringe http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/08/what-do-you-think-about-ufos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-6261998120141527782Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +00002023-08-24T06:00:00.165-05:00The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is a cornerstone of American democracy. Among its critical protections is the freedom of the press, a right that has profound implications for our society. In this blog post, we will examine what freedom of the press means, its historical context, why it was included in the First Amendment, and how it is interpreted and challenged in today’s http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/08/does-anyone-even-know-why-we-have.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-6533350084169837208Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:06:00 +00002023-08-17T08:06:00.161-05:00advocacy and supportagricultureconstructioncultural enrichmenteconomic contributionshealthcarehospitalityimmigration policiesMigrant workersskills developmenttechnologyUS economyIn the news lately there has been quite a bit about migrant workers and the fight of a couple of states to prevent migrants from coming there, even to the point of bussing them elsewhere once they show up in those states. I wonder to myself if these governors realize that we are all migrants.  Our ancestors migrated here.  We took this land from the original owners and claimed it as ourhttp://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/08/migrant-workers-and-us-economy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-8414692520596001949Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:14:00 +00002023-08-10T08:14:00.141-05:00governors and homelessnesshomelesshomeless crisishomeless populationhomelessnesshomelessness in Americainitiatives to deal with homelessnesslaws on homelessnessreasons for homelessnessHomelessness is a profound crisis that has plagued American society for decades. Despite various efforts and initiatives, the number of homeless individuals continues to grow, making it one of the most pressing social issues of our time. In this blog post, we will delve into the epidemic of homelessness in America, examining the current state of affairs, the laws being enacted, initiatives taken http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/08/is-there-solution-for-homelessness-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-6500017711304184801Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:46:00 +00002023-08-03T06:46:00.150-05:00breaking stereotypesdiversity in STEMfemale trailblazersgender biasgender equalityhistorical erasurewomen in male-dominated professionswomen in sciencewomen in technologywomen scientistsIf you read this blog at all, you will not be surprised to discover that I am a feminist at heart.  I grew up in the 60's and 70's, so that should not be unexpected.  Because of my natural bent, I am always drawn to topics that address the unfair treatment of women in our history and in our current time as you can tell from a previous blog post about missing and murdered indigenous http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/08/women-in-science-history-of-erasure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-371931541783530261Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +00002023-07-27T06:00:00.166-05:00Altered consciousnessDebunking hypnosis mythsGuided visualizationHypnosisHypnosis in psychologyHypnotherapyHypnotic stateRelaxation techniquesSelf-improvementSubconscious mindUnveiling the Truth Behind a Mesmerizing TechniqueAs a retired psychiatric nurse, I am interested in all types of therapy for mental health conditions and hypnosis is one of them.  I started down the "rabbit hole" when I found an article online about the myths surrounding the use of hypnosis. I researched hypnosis and was pleasantly surprised when I found positive coverage on numerous http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/07/hypnosis-demystified.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-476605283935181816Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:30:00 +00002023-07-31T07:35:20.369-05:00chronic diseaseshealth disparitiesmaternal healthMaternal mortalitypostnatal careprenatal carepreventable deathsracial disparitiessocio-economic disparitiesUS healthcareI have been reading a lot lately about women's issues and one particular item keeps popping up in my feed regularly (I mean, like daily) and that is the rise in maternal death rates in the United States.  We are a rich nation with immeasurable resources and funds, yet this issue is occurring without any end in sight.My original theory is that women have lost value in our society and because http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/07/the-rising-maternal-mortality-rates-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-2481575844792468042Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:30:00 +00002023-07-13T07:30:00.167-05:00beliefschallenging beliefsconsistencycultural normsdecision-makinglimiting beliefsMindfulnesspatiencepersonal perceptionsself-awarenessself-reflectionsocietal expectationstransformationToday, I was browsing the internet as usual and I came across an article that intrigued me.  Here is the article, How To Change Your Beliefs To Change Your Life  . I had never really thought about the possibility of changing your core beliefs nor had I ever thought about the impact on your life that having negative core beliefs might bring to you.I did more digging, and by http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/07/changing-your-beliefs-to-transform-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-6727985710111979042Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:40:00 +00002023-11-18T08:29:18.072-06:00agingDepressionGoalsLonelinessMental well-beingMindfulnessOptimismPhysical well-beingPurposeResilienceRetirementSelf-esteemSocial connectionsI was browsing around the internet yesterday and came across an article that I thought was very interesting.  As is my normal behavior, I quickly found the "rabbit hole" as I delved further and further into the subject.As a retired person, I am very interested in making my life meaningful and enjoyable for as long as possible.  I have always been quite proactive--engaging in exercise, http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/07/aging-with-optimism-and-joy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-8424048295792384879Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:49:00 +00002023-06-29T07:49:15.667-05:00continuous learningdigital ageinstant wealthmake money onlinemonetization strategiesniche selectiononline incomeonline presencereasons for failuresustainable incomeI was watching YouTube yesterday and realized that every third video that the algorithm put in my feed was a "make money quick online" type of video.  I do watch those types of content, because there usually is a kernel of useful information in each one, but I was appalled by YouTube just assuming that was all I wanted to watch.  Actually, I was insulted. I watch numerous types of http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2023/06/can-you-really-make-money-online.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0