Oral history interviews provide students with a personal connection to a specific era or event and promote professional interactions with community members of a different age and cultural background.
Author: Joyce O’Day
Living Each Year Like It Is My Last
Life is uncertain; thus, we should make each moment count by finding beauty in the simple things, engaging in activities that bring us pleasure, and spending time with those we care most about.
AI Will Destroy History Education
Photo by author Academic content will be a controlled, whitewashed, vanilla version of the past AI (Artificial Intelligence) will determine what historical knowledge is commonly available for review by all but the most dedicated researchers. Whoever controls the dominating AI programs will dictate what the public sees, learns, and ultimately believes. Only individuals with the … Continue reading AI Will Destroy History Education
I Wouldn’t Be Caught Dead Wearing That
Warning: We will all be caught dead wearing something. It's best to invest in attractive loungewear, rather than ending up in the ER wearing embarrassing clothing.
My Father Vanished in a Cloud of Ash
Before he died of lung cancer, my dad said he wanted his ashes spread along the freeway. Carrying out his wish led to the unexpected.
The 2022 Political State of Nevada
In recent decades, Nevada has switched from a blood red state to a purple state to a light blue state.
Catherine Cortez Masto: Classy – Not Flashy or Trashy
Following the 2022 election, the nation held its breath awaiting the results of the Nevada Senate race between incumbent Catherine Cortez Masto and Adam Laxalt to determine which party would gain control over the U.S. Senate.
Five Reasons Not To Write For NewsBreak
Image of NewsBreak logo created by author on an iPad. Money can be made, but I’ll take a pass Many writers on Medium have branched out by contributing their work to NewsBreak. One author stated that for every penny he earned on Medium, he made a dollar on NewsBreak. I was intrigued and decided to … Continue reading Five Reasons Not To Write For NewsBreak
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Wants To Be President
Dwayne Johnson - The Rock - has expressed interest in running for president. The movie star and professional wrestler is not qualified to be president.
The Dangers of Paxlovid
The numerous side effects of Paxlovid to treat COVID should be considered before the drug is prescribed to patients with a low to moderate risk of developing severe complications such as hospitalization.
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