I Do, and Power Thesaurus Is a Huge Help Finding Word Heaven Dear Medium writers, how many of you are aware of Power Thesaurus? If it’s new to you, as it was to me, give it a try when you have a concept in mind but are searching for the perfect word to express it. It’s not your run-of-the-mill online thesaurus, For…

What is it, what does it imply, and how do you break the logjam? — What is Twitter’s 5K Barrier? New users on Twitter are generally anxious to get conversations fired up and tweeps following them. In their enthusiasm, they may follow other users at a furious pace. It’s not uncommon to see users following 4000 people or more when only a few hundred follow them…

What counts as true prophecy? Are there hoaxes? — “Two steel birds will fall from the sky on the Metropolis / The sky will burn at forty-five degrees latitude / Fire approaches the great new city / Immediately a huge, scattered flame leaps up / Within months, rivers will flow with blood / The undead will roam the earth…

Is total agreement possible? Is it preferable? — Soulmate? I have no evidence that there is such a thing, but hypothetically, let’s suppose that there is one and only one perfect match for you, someone who thinks just as you do. …

How to Stay Steps Ahead of the Grim Reaper — Obligatory Warning: Do not begin an exercise routine without checking with a competent doctor. Choose wisely, as some doctors will mount a knee-jerk objection to the elderly exerting themselves. A geriatrician, orthopedist, physiotherapist, or sports medicine doctor with experience helping aging patients would be a good starting point. Also, work…

A singularly bad idea cloaked in good intention. — State-sponsored M4A is a terrible idea, a trap that will stop the whole push for government-sponsored healthcare. Here’s how and why. Why shoot for single payer? M4A isn’t single-payer. It’s a national healthcare insurance program for retirees, the disabled, and children in poverty. It isn’t a plan to sell you…