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Health weekend roundup: Bird flu, stroke risks, a mother's heartbreak and more
As your weekend continues and you look to the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out.Daily showers could be harmful for skin health, some experts claim
Daily showers arenat necessary and may not have any health benefit, according to certain experts. Some claim that most people take them every day only because they have become the societal norm.'Vampire facials' at unlicensed spa likely resulted in HIV infections: CDC
Three women likely contracted HIV after receiving so-called "vampire facials" making them the first known cases of the virus being transmitted during a a cosmetic injection procedure.Amid bird flu spread, experts reveal if it's safe to drink milk: 'Indirect concern'
Traces of bird flu have been detected in pasteurized milk, leaving many people wondering if itas safe to drink. Doctors offered their insights about the potential risk.aSleep disorder drove my son to suicide,a New York mother says: aBroke my hearta
Derek McFadden was 23 when he took his own life on August 17, 2018, in Tucson, Arizona. His mother, Robin McFadden, said she believes that her sonas insomnia was the adriver" of his suicide.To keep your teeth white, bright and healthy, follow these 7 tips from dental experts
Want the secrets to a whiter smile? Two dental experts share their best advice on how to avoid teeth discoloration and keep your smile looking bright and white.CrossFit for beginners: How to make the most of the fitness program
CrossFit is one of the world's most popular training resources for improving health and fitness performance. The program focuses on high-intensity workouts.5 womenas health tips to prevent and detect strokes, according to cardiologists
One in five women between the ages of 55 and 75 will experience a stroke. Parag Shah, MD, a physical medicine specialist in Jacksonville, Florida, shares tips for women to reduce their risk.Some patients who see female doctors could live longer, study suggests: aHigher empathya
Patients who are treated by a female physician could live longer and have a reduced risk of hospitalization, new research has found. Doctors react to the findings.A military vet's Parkinson's battle, plus AI's role in cancer care and a mother's fight
The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about health warnings, drug shortages, mental health issues and more in this weekly recap.Bird flu virus found in grocery store milk, but no risk to customers, FDA says
Bird flu virus has been found in samples of pasteurized milk on grocery store shelves but there is no risk to customers, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday.New Jersey woman recovering after receiving successful pig kidney transplant
Doctors at NYU Langone Health performed a groundbreaking series of surgeries on a New Jersey woman facing kidney failure. Lisa Pisano received a pig kidney transplant.CDC issues health advisory warning of 'adverse effects' from fake Botox injections
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an official health alert advisory on Tuesday warning about fake Botox injections that have landed some patients in the hospital.Republic of the Congo declares monkeypox epidemic after more than a dozen cases confirmed
The Republic of the Congo has declared a monkeypox epidemic after confirming 19 cases across five departments, including the capital Brazzaville, officials said.8 bad habits that make you age faster, according to experts
Some factors associated with aging can be controlled. Doctors shared with Fox News Digital the eight most common unhealthy behaviors that speed up the aging process a and how to avoid them.Young girl survives cancer thanks to little sisteras lifesaving donation: 'A perfect match'
A 10-year-old girl in the U.K. who had acute lymphoblastic leukemia is in remission thanks to her little sister, who was the perfect match for a bone marrow donation.Alzheimer's drug embrace slows down as US doctors' reluctance grows
The adoption of the FDA-approved Alzheimer's drug, Leqimbi, has slowed down in the U.S. as more experts grow hesitant about the drugs cost, risks and efficacy.Former rugby star Wally Lewis urges Australian government to fund CTE support services
Wally Lewis, a former rugby player from Australia, has appealed to the Australian government for increased funding for support services and education for CTE.AI could predict whether cancer treatments will work, experts say: aExciting time in medicine'
A chemotherapy alternative called immunotherapy is showing promise in treating cancer a and a new artificial intelligence tool could help ensure that patients have the best possible experience.With whooping cough cases on the rise, do you need a booster vaccine?
As whooping cough (pertussis) cases surge globally, experts offer their insights on symptoms, prevention and vaccination requirements. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.Toddler milk is apotentially harmful,a AAP warns amid calls for stricter regulations
Experts warn that toddler milk might not have the benefits that marketers claim even as this milk has become a huge worldwide business. Here is nutrition insight from all sides.Military veteran embraces anew servicea of helping others after his Parkinson's diagnosis: aThere is hope'
After 17 years of serving his country, Mark Kelm of Minnesota is now providing a different type of service: advocating for others who, like him, have Parkinsonas disease. Kelm shared his story.Health weekend roundup: A mother's health mission, sleep-blocking foods, heat illnesses and more
As your weekend continues and you look to the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out.Americans need more sleep, less stress, experts say, as Gallup poll reveals troubling findings
A Gallup poll revealed more adults than ever are under-slept and stressed out. Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel and sleep expert Dr. Wendy Troxel weighed in with recommendations.CDC warns of extreme heat dangers amid arecord-breaking high temperaturesa
Many regions across the U.S. experienced arecord-breaking high temperatures" in 2023 due to extreme heat, according to the CDC. Experts share risk factors and safety tips.How to Easily Install a Full Bitcoin Lightning Node on a Raspberry Pi
I recently installed a full bitcoin node on our home network, and lucky for me, I got everything up and running quickly without bumping into some issues. Before I will show you the steps on how to install a full bitcoin node, allow me to explain some of my reasons why I ended up doing this.
As some of you may already know, bitcoin is a network composed of thousands of nodes. A record of every bitcoin transaction is verified and maintained inside a node. So if you are running one, you will essentially be hosting and sharing a copy of the bitcoin blockchain and you will help maintain the network decentralized.
What are the benefits of running a bitcoin node?
Unlike mining, you will not be rewarded with a bitcoin when running a node because you are simply giving support to the network instead of solving complex computational math problems. However, one of the main advantages of running your own node is that you can do some transactions on the Bitcoin network without the need for a third party provider thus allowing you to save money for the fees. For added peace of mind, you can connect your wallet and forward all your transactions through your own node, making sure that every transaction is safe and secure.
For me, another reason for running a node is for educational purpose and taking a deep dive on the blockchain technology. I am very passionate about this emerging tech because it is already shaping up to change the world for the better.
Without further ado, here are some of the steps that I have followed to easily install and run a bitcoin node:
Step 1: Prepare the hardware
You donat need an expensive mining rig to run a bitcoin node. I bought the following items, but you can always use your existing hardware provided that you have all the recommended system specs:
1. Raspberry Pi Model 4 (Particularly, I bought the Model B with 4GB RAM starter kit that includes the power adapter, 16GB microSD card, and case)
2. 1 TB SSD (SanDisk SSD Plus 2.5a 1 TB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive)
3. SSD Enclosure (SENDA Transparent USB 3.0 SATA III 2.5 HDD/SDD Enclosure)
Note: I bought all the items at Lazada and the total cost is around 10,000 Philippine Pesos (200 USD).
Step 2: Download the software
Download Umbrel OS HERE and extract the file. Download Balena Etcher HERE and install it on your computer.
Note: For downloading the software, obviously you will need a laptop or desktop computer. A microSD card reader is needed for flashing the software to the microSD card.
Step 3: Flashing Umbrel OS
Put the microSD card on your card reader, open Balena Etcher, and flash the downloaded Umbrel OS to your microSD card. After flashing, remove the card and insert it into the Raspberry Pie.
Step 4: Plug it up
Put the SSD drive into the enclosure and plug it into any of the blue colored ports (USB 3.0) of your Raspberry Pi. Connect the Raspberry Pi to your Internet connected router via ethernet cable. Connect the power supply and power up your Raspberry Pi.
Step 5: Starting up
Around 5 minutes after powering up, Umbrel OS can be accessed at http://umbrel.local on the web browser of your device (smartphone, tablet, desktop or laptop) that is connected to the same network as the Raspberry Pi.
Follow the initial set up of Umbrel and enjoy running your very own bitcoin node.
I am still exploring some of the features of Umbrel and might write a quick review about it soon, so watch out!
The Bitcoin Revolution is Here
Since 2014, Iave been talking about bitcoin here (read: Is Bitcoin The Next Open-source Software Revolution?, Best Bitcoin Applications for Linux). Back then, bitcoin was still very much in its infancy and our articles about it were some of the least popular posts weave ever had. However, I have already seen its potential and proclaimed that it could become a revolutionary open-source software project and that it has the potential to be bigger than Linux.
Today, bitcoin and cryptocurrency in general have already gone mainstream in terms of popularity. Although widespread adoption could still be a few years away, different personalities like social media icons, hip hop moguls, top athletes, famous actors, financial gurus, and several billionaires are already talking about it incessantly.
Speaking about widespread adoption, different countries have already started recognizing the value of cryptocurrency. In fact, one country has recently passed a law to make bitcoin its official currency. I believe more countries will follow after we will all be able to clearly see the positive economic impact of having a legal tender in bitcoin.
Recently, we have witnessed institutional investors or publicly traded companies that have started filling their balance sheets with bitcoins. To name a few, thereas Tesla (invested around 1.5 billion dollars worth of bitcoin), Microstrategy (250 million dollars), Galaxy Digital Holdings (176 million dollars), and Square (50 million dollars).
Although I am not a financial advisor and this site is not about making money, I encourage you to consider investing it bitcoin. Forgive me for not telling you this in 2014 when 1 bitcoin was equivalent to around 500 dollars. At that time, buying and selling cryptocurrency was difficult because there were very few trusted exchanges and wallets so the possibility of losing your investment was enormous. If ever you decide to invest in cryptocurrency today, I suggest that you do your own research first because, like all others investments, there are still risks involved, albeit much lesser than before.
After promoting Linux and other free and open-source software in the past, I have decided from now on to focus most of my time here in writing about bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and other interesting blockchain projects. I think it is about time to enlighten people that bitcoin is not purely a speculative asset, but something that is more valuable because of its capability to empower people from around the world. Like most of you, I find joy in freedom and for me bitcoin is freedom. Now, I can safely say that the cryptocurrency revolution is underway, and we are just getting started.
25 (More) Funny Computer Quotes
I have been reading some of my old posts here and noticed one that is still quite popular simply because a lot of us love humor. If you are a new site visitor, kindly check out "My Top 50 Funny Computer Quotes" post to know what I mean. Inspired by that one and since itas been a long time that I wrote or posted some funny stuff here, I decided to collect a few more amusing quotes.
So without further delay, here is a brand new collection of funny computer quotes:
25. What if one day Google got deleted and we could not Google what happened to Google?
24. Never trust a computer you canat throw out a window.
23. The attention span of a computer is only as long as its power cord
22. Microsoft has a new version out, Windows XP, which according to everybody is the amost reliable Windows ever.a To me, this is like saying that asparagus is athe most articulate vegetable ever.
21. Never trust anything that can think for itself if you can't see where it keeps its brain.
20. "Computers are useless. They can only give you answers." - Pablo Picasso
19. If you think patience is a virtue, try surfing the net without high-speed Internet.
18. The real danger is not that computers will begin to think like men, but that men will begin to think like computers.
17. aThe Internet? We are not interested in it.a - Bill Gates, 1993
16. The only truly secure system is one that is powered off, cast in a block of concrete and sealed in a lead-lined room with armed guards.
15. "Being able to break security doesnat make you a hacker any more than being able to hotwire cars makes you an automotive engineer." - Eric S. Raymond
14. I'm sorry that I'm not updating my Facebook status, my cat ate my mouse.
13. "I am not out to destroy Microsoft, that would be a completely unintended side effect." - Linus Torvalds
12. Dear humans, in case you forgot, I used to be your Internet. Sincerely, The Library.
11. My wife never gives up. She is so insistent that she entered the wrong password over and over again until she managed to convince the computer that she's right!
10. Computer dating is fine if you're a computer.
9. I love my computer because all my friends live inside it!
8. The only relationship I have is with my Wi-Fi. We have a connection.
7. The problem with troubleshooting is that trouble shoots back.
6. Why can't cats work on the computer? They get too distracted chasing the mouse around.
5. My wife loves me so much, she tries her best to attract me to her. The other day she put on a perfume that smells like a computer.
4. I changed my password everywhere to 'incorrect.' That way when I forget it, it always reminds me, 'Your password is incorrect.'
3. A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any invention in human history--with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila."
2. Life is too short to remove USB safely.
1. Passwords are like underwear: you donat let people see it, you should change it very often, and you shouldnat share it with strangers.
I hope you enjoyed our latest list of amusing computer quotes!
How to Install Raspbian OS on Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
After my Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ First Impressions, allow me to share with you how I installed Raspbian OS on this tiny computer as promised. But first a quick introduction about Raspbian. This lightweight Unix-like operating system is based on Debian Linux and is highly optimized to run on Raspberry Pias ARM CPU. Its desktop environment is called PIXEL (Pi Improved X-Window Environment, Lightweight), which is made up of a modified LXDE desktop environment and the Openbox stacking window manager. It comes pre-loaded with useful applications such as web browser, office suite, programming tools, and several games among others.
Now, letas get down to business and give you some of the requirements needed to install Raspbian OS. If your Raspberry Pi is not bundled with a microSD card you should get one with at least 8GB of space. Some of the basic PC accessories required for setup are USB keyboard, USB mouse, and a computer or TV monitor (preferably with HDMI port). The Raspberry Pi Model B+ has an HDMI port for video output. So if your monitor has DVI or VGA port, you should have an HDMI-to-DVI or HDMI-to-VGA cable. You will also need an extra desktop or laptop computer for downloading the OS and then flashing it to the microSD card.
The next thing that you should prepare is the installer. You can download it from HERE. It is recommended to Download the NOOBS version, but if you are adventurous enough you can go for the full Raspbian version of the installer. The file that you will download is compressed in ZIP format so you will need to extract the OS image (.img) to use it. After extracting, you may now proceed to flash the OS image to your SD card. To do that, you will need to download the recommended tool for the job HERE. Install it, and then follow the simple step by step process of flashing the OS image to your microSD card. It is also worth noting that you will need an SD card adapter and an SD card reader if your laptop or PC donat have one built-in.
Finally, the Raspbian OS is now installed, and all you have to do is eject the microSD card from your computer and plug it in your Raspberry Pi. Connect all the needed Raspberry Pi peripherals and power up your tiny but very capable Linux desktop machine.
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ First Impressions
I have always been curious about the tiny computer called Raspberry Pi but I didnat have the time or opportunity to buy one until now. I got the latest version (Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+) along with bundled accessories from AliExpress for $65. I think it was a good deal considering what I got which I will explain to you later on. But before that and for your convenience, here are some quick facts about Raspberry Pi that I got from Wikipedia:
* The Raspberry Pi is a series of small single-board computers developed in the United Kingdom by the Raspberry Pi Foundation
* It aims to promote teaching of basic computer science in schools and in developing countries.
* The original model became far more popular than anticipated, selling outside its target market for uses such as robotics.
* According to the Raspberry Pi Foundation, more than 5 million Raspberry Pis were sold by February 2015, making it the best-selling British computer.
* In March 2018, sales reached 19 million.
* On the CPU level, the first generation Raspberry Pi is similar to a 300 MHz Pentium II of 1997a99. While its graphical capabilities are roughly equivalent to the performance of the Xbox of 2001.
* More info about Raspberry Pi including tech specs can be found HERE
First Impressions
I have only seen a Raspberry Pi in photos before so I was quite in awe of its size when I finally opened the box. It measures just 85.60mm by 56.5mm or around 3 by 2 inches.
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| Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ beside my iPhone 6 and glasses for size comparison |
As I said, I got the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ rather cheap since it is bundled with a case, power cord, 32GB micro SD card + adapter, HDMI cable, heatsink, USB cable, and 3.5 inch touchscreen display. It is loaded with a 1.4 GHz 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor, 1 GB RAM, gigabit Ethernet, on-board dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Power over Ethernet (PoE) feature, and USB and network boot capabilities.
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| Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ running Raspbian OS |
The first thing that I did after unboxing the package was placed the Raspberry Pi inside the included plastic case. The plastic case needs to be assembled and it didnat come with instructions so I had to figure it out myself. Next, I searched on Google on how to install an OS into my Raspberry Pi. So, I downloaded Raspbian, a Debian-based OS highly optimized for the Raspberry Pi and installed it. On my next post I will be sharing with you more about Raspbian and will guide you on how to install it and give you tips on some of the things that I did after installation.
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| Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ setup alongside my iPad Pro |
As you can see from the photos above, I now have a full-pledged desktop powered by a tiny computer. I connected my Raspberry Pi to my 13-inch HD display and it runs smoothly without lag or graphics issues. I also connected a wireless mini keyboard with built-in touchpad and an external hard drive to complete the setup. As of now, I am using my Raspberry Pi as file and VNC server (set up my iPad Pro as VNC viewer). I also intend to use it for testing Linux distros and for doing a bit of Python programming.
As Iave said, my next post will be all about installing and setting up Raspbian on Raspberry Pi so watch out.
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