Author: ourCOG

Google Glass a Privacy Nightmare

Google Glass makes it easy for wearers to surreptitiously take pictures or video of unknowing subjects. That’s caused more than a few people to ask: What does Glass mean for our privacy? Now Congress, too, wants answers. Eight members of Congress’ bi-partisan privacy caucus sent a letter to Google CEO Larry Page Thursday seeking answers about Glass’ privacy implications: Will Gla... »

Don’t Just Do Something, Stand There!

Don’t worry. The title is not a mistake.  That’s exactly what I meant to write, “don’t just do something, stand there!”  For some reason when I create an unrealistic task list as I begin my day, and then miraculously accomplish it, I feel more productive and more successful as a leader.  Having an extremely busy [...] »

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Seniors in 48 states face serious income shortage

“We found that many senior citizens are significantly underfunded and risk running out of money,” said Mike Sante, the site’s managing editor. Only seniors in Nevada and Hawaii have median annual incomes that meet the savings benchmark commonly recommended by financial planners. Typically, planners recommend that retirees save enough to replace at least 70% of their pre-retiremen... »