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Brief history of early US nuclear regulation

Most people probably don’t know anything about the beginning of US nuclear regulation… Continue reading “Brief history of early US nuclear regulation” →

Posted on June 25, 2016December 9, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

Do you have $400 to spare?

I didn’t send you a tip last week… Continue reading “Do you have $400 to spare?” →

Posted on June 18, 2016December 9, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

Get your privacy back for cheap

In a world run by digital technology where everything is connected to and stored on the Internet, we practically have no privacy remaining. Continue reading “Get your privacy back for cheap” →

Posted on June 4, 2016December 9, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

Track flights in real time

Have a friend or family member taking a long trip by airplane? Continue reading “Track flights in real time” →

Posted on May 28, 2016December 9, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

Another US plant to close its doors?

Fort Calhoun is located near Omaha, Nebraska. It generates 479 megawatts… Continue reading “Another US plant to close its doors?” →

Posted on May 21, 2016December 9, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

Spending – are you exceeding the national average?

How does your personal or family budget look compared to everybody else? Continue reading “Spending – are you exceeding the national average?” →

Posted on May 14, 2016December 9, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

Become a better public speaker

Have you ever had to give a speech in public?

Continue reading “Become a better public speaker” →

Posted on May 7, 2016December 9, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the Week1 Comment

Cut your budget before the next recession

The last recession ended seven years ago: 2009. Continue reading “Cut your budget before the next recession” →

Posted on April 30, 2016December 9, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

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