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Hit Pause On Life
These posts are essays on life by author Frank Racioppi. They are meant to give us pause and reflect on life.


The Flow Initiative Surpasses 2 Million Menstrual Health Products Distributed
The Flow Initiative Surpasses 2 Million Menstrual Health Products Distributed In recognition of Menstrual Health Awareness Month, The Flow Initiative, a national leader in the fight to end period poverty, has announced a major milestone: the distribution of more than 2 million menstrual health products to individuals and communities in need across the United States and globally. This milestone comes at a critical moment. Menstrual Health Awareness Month brings national attent
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1 day ago3 min read


U.S. Cities Where Switching To Public Transport Saves Commuters The Most Money
An April 2026 report on commuting costs across the US found that Los Angeles residents waste the most money by driving to work instead of using public transport. With gas prices reaching $4 per gallon following the war in Iran, a new study by the digital business card provider Wave Connect reveals where switching to buses can save people the most money. LA drivers waste $740 monthly by choosing cars over public transport, spending more on commuting than anyone in the US. Driv
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Apr 293 min read


NIST’s Collection of 10,000 Fingerprints Trains Humans & AI
Fingerprinting for identification began in the mid-to-late 19th century, with systematic use in law enforcement starting in the 1890s. While ancient civilizations used fingerprints for seals, modern forensic use began in 1858 with Sir William Herschel in India, followed by the first criminal conviction in 1892 in Argentina. Since the 1911 People v. Jennings case, fingerprint evidence has been legally admitted in U.S. courts, establishing it as a key tool for prosecutors. A r
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Mar 295 min read


What’s Going On with The Contestant Stories On Jeopardy?
I think we’ve all heard the expression that something is “so bad that it’s good.” That’s a summary of the stories contestants tell on the long-running game show Jeopardy. If you are not familiar with the Jeopardy format, host Ken Jennings (Alex Trebek for 36 years) talks with the three contestants after they’ve completed the initial part of the first round. Of course, the contestants have already been interviewed by the production staff, and Ken Jennings has a card he refers
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Mar 205 min read


Flatbush Cats: How Urban Issues Are Linked
Our political divide often spills into our geographic location. There’s an assumption (wrongly) that only Democrats live in large cities, and only Republicans live in rural areas. Since the U.S. was born as an agrarian society, as citizens, we have a nostalgic feel for rural areas that does not exist when discussing cities. However, despite the issues created by big-city living, urban areas account for 75% of the nation’s wealth, a sizable share of its economic growth, and a
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Mar 195 min read


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