Author: Daniel Keem
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The threat landscape changes constantly
Cybersecurity vendors love saying ‘the threat landscape is evolving.’ What does that actually mean, and which changes deserve your attention?
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Some Preventive Care Might Be Unnecessary
Annual physicals and routine screenings are sold as obvious goods, but the evidence is mixed. Here’s where preventive care helps and where it’s overused.
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The mine direct lie: when vendors falsely claim to sell straight from the source
‘Mine direct’ is the gemstone industry’s favorite marketing phrase. Most of the time it’s just a markup justified by a romanticized supply-chain story.
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The Zorro Ranch: Epstein’s New Mexico Compound and Its Unfulfilled Plans
Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch spanned 10,000 acres in New Mexico. Public records describe ambitious and disturbing plans that were never realized.
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Lifestyle inflation gets a bad rap — sometimes you’re just finally living
Personal finance writers treat lifestyle inflation as the great enemy. Sometimes it’s just earned spending after years of grinding. Here’s the distinction.
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The Edge Foundation: How Epstein Bought Access to the Intellectual Elite
Jeffrey Epstein cultivated proximity to top scientists through donations and dinners. Here’s what public records show about the Edge Foundation connection.
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Common-law marriage shouldn’t exist in 2026
Common-law marriage was useful when frontier couples couldn’t reach a courthouse. In 2026, it mostly traps people in obligations they never agreed to.
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Software Updates Can Introduce New Risks
Auto-updating is sold as universal best practice, but updates also introduce bugs and breakage. Here’s a more nuanced view of when to update and when to wait.
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The Stock Market Rewards Risky Behavior More Than Discipline
When you hear the idea that the stock market rewards risky behavior more than discipline, it's easy to have a strong reaction. The phrase alone can evoke curiosity, skepticism, or frustration. But whether it's a critique of modern life or a warning about hidden risks, the underlying message deserves a closer look. In a world…
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iBuyers were a scam and Zillow proved it
iBuyers promised algorithmic home pricing and frictionless sales. Zillow’s $500 million implosion showed the model never worked at scale. Here’s why.