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…

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. We’ll assume that the moment our eyes meet, we instantly (within a couple of nanoseconds) know this…

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…