Author: Jean-Marie White
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Quito Built a Metro for $2B
Why Is BART’s San José Extension $12.7B?
I recently returned from a trip to the Galápagos. As part of that trip, we spent a few days in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. That’s when I discovered that Quito has recently opened a brand-new subway system. The Metro de Quito became operational in December 2023, and I was curious enough to ride it.…
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Protecting Yourself Online
Account Take-Overs
This is a follow-up to this post on digital safety. A few weeks ago, I received in the mail yet another data breach notification. This time, from Ticketmaster–my name, address and credit card info had been stolen. That was on the tail of a massive AT&T data breach that leaked pretty much everything about me,…
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Build These Five Cyber Habits
Develop these five habits to make your digital life safer
Learn 5 cyber habits to make your digital life safer from hackers.
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Choose to Live in San Jose
Note: I originally wrote this document (titled – Living Downtown San Jose) in 2016 when I worked at Netflix for the benefit of my fellow co-workers. I wanted to encourage people relocating to the Bay Area to consider living in San Jose. I am reproducing here with some updates for your enjoyment. Many Netflix employees…
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Dealing With an Ant Invasion?
Here are some of the DIY ant control techniques suggested by our neighbors. Kill Them Strategy This technique involves sprinkling dry Cream of Wheat, right out of the box, on the anthill or as close to it as possible. The theory is that ants eat it and it dehydrates them and kills them. Effectiveness: This…
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Welcome to the Naglee Park Blog
The Naglee Park neighborhood enjoys a very active and engaged community. Many residents contribute their talent and expertise in various ways. One such way is by sharing their knowledge on certain topics or opinion on something they are passionate about. This blog provides a venue for such content including: I hope the collection of posts…
