How Autonomy Will Make Trucking More Eco-Friendly

For many years, the notion of self-driving trucks was viewed by many as a pipe dream, but now it isn't. Fully autonomous trucking is closer than ever to becoming a reality, with the self-driving truck company TuSimple laying the groundwork for the autonomous freight industry.

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Jennifer Madsen is an experienced freelance writer with a background in health and wellness. When not working she loves to travel and especially enjoys lakeside and seaside locations.

 

Tech That Will Help With Your Everyday Life

There is no doubt that technology has taken off and we have all benefited from it.

That being said, technology has shaped a new way we communicate and interact with one another. It's not like the old days where we had no cell phones and couldn't get a reaction from someone within moments. Think about your daily life and how certain tech gadgets have helped to improve it. Here are some of the best tech items that can assist you in your everyday life.

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Indy Summers is a freelance writer interested in fashion, healthy living, and fitness. She has worked as a master in esthetician, as a personal trainer, and as a freelance model for several years so considers herself an expert in these industries. For more of her work, visit https://nouw.com/indysummers.

Smart Energy-Saving Technologies You Should Adopt

For most people, buying a home is the biggest purchase they will ever make. In order to recoup some of the costs of buying and getting your home set up, there are some energy technologies you can invest in to make your home more energy-efficient, economical, and enjoyable.

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My name is Donna Jo and I am from Birmingham, Alabama. I love sports (especially softball) and I’m a home security guru. After working many years for a home security company I decided to pursue my lifelong dream of being a writer. That’s what has brought me here today. I hope y’all enjoy my content!

 

How to Reduce Digital Distractions: Advice from Medieval Monks

Medieval monks had a terrible time concentrating.

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Aeon is a digital magazine of ideas and culture. Since September 2012 they have been publishing some of the most profound and provocative thinking on the web. They ask the big questions and find the freshest, most original answers, provided by leading thinkers on science, philosophy, society, and the arts. Aeon was founded in London by Paul and Brigid Hains. It now has offices in London, Melbourne, and New York. Aeon is a not-for-profit and operated by Aeon Media Group Ltd., committed to big ideas, serious enquiry, and a humane worldview. That’s it.

6 Smart Ways Technology Can Benefit Your Health

Smart technology has been used in almost every aspect of people's lives. Smart home security has given many homeowners peace of mind. While this wave of technology is overwhelming, it can be beneficial for living a healthy lifestyle. When it comes to taking care of your health, smart technology can help you out. Here are just some ways smart technology is benefiting your health and well-being.

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In 2010 I graduated from the New York School of Design and moved to Austin, TX. Since moving to Dallas, I’ve married my sweetheart, started a family, and founded a company in which I assist with interior design work. I have recently begun delving into the writing scene and enjoy writing about design, homes, and family life! To read some of my other writings check out my blog http://hickshomeanddeisgn.strikingly.comhttps://www.facebook.com/hicksinteiordesignhttps://twitter.com/ashhicksdesign

 

I Am Not This Phone

Now that the information superhighway is such a ubiquitous part of our lives, repercussions must be reckoned with.

In this time of smartphones and big data, the ancient yogic practice of questioning our identifications needs to include the technologies that have become appendages to our minds and bodies.

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J. Brown is a yoga teacher, writer, and founder of Abhyasa Yoga Center in Brooklyn, NY.  His writing has been featured in Yoga Therapy Today, the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, and across the yoga blogosphere. Visit his website at jbrownyoga.com

Keep On Rockin In the Real World

I grew up in the eighties. My folks moved from NY to Los Angeles and settled into the comfort of a big house, two-car garage, and three kids. We were never in want for money. My dad made millions as the vice president of a huge construction firm. I was raised to believe that there was no limit to what I could attain. The milieu of my childhood is best exemplified by a t-shirt that hung in my dad’s closet, and would sometimes be bandied around for laughs, it read: “He who dies with the most toys wins.”

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J. Brown is a yoga teacher, writer, and founder of Abhyasa Yoga Center in Brooklyn, NY.  His writing has been featured in Yoga Therapy Today, the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, and across the yoga blogosphere. Visit his website at jbrownyoga.com

Mercury Retrograde Survival Guide for the Astrologically Challenged

I don’t believe in astrology; I’m a Sagittarius and we’re skeptical. ~ Arthur C. Clarke

July 26 - August 19, 2018

Strap yourselves in, it’s going to be a bumpy ride! But not all together terrifying. Roller coaster rides are fun, right? Well, they can be… (see my post about having a positive Mercury Retrograde experience) I wrote this article a while back, but it is absolutely relevant today. 

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The Green Divas share low-stress ways to live a deeper shade of green through a weekly radio show, podcasts, videos and blog posts. Working with talented partners and credible sources, the Green Divas produce content on a variety of topics relating to a healthy green lifestyle. Visit The Green Divas website to learn more, and check out The Green Divas on FacebookGoogle+, and Twitter too!

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Close up on stone statue face with lichen growing
04/26/2019
Medieval monks had a terrible time concentrating. And concentration was their lifelong work! Their tech was obviously different from ours. But their anxiety about distraction was not. They... read more
Close up of man's wrist wearing Apple watch
03/12/2019
Smart technology has been used in almost every aspect of people's lives. Smart home security has given many homeowners peace of mind. While this wave of technology is overwhelming, it can be... read more
Woman sitting in yoga studio on cell phone
02/01/2019
Now that the information superhighway is such a ubiquitous part of our lives, repercussions must be reckoned with. In this time of smartphones and big data, the ancient yogic practice of... read more
Close up of green motherboard and circuits from computer.
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I grew up in the eighties. My folks moved from NY to Los Angeles and settled into the comfort of a big house, two-car garage, and three kids. We were never in want for money. My dad made millions as... read more
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