Finding the right fitness strategy isn’t just about physical activity—it’s about sustainability, motivation, and how well it integrates with your lifestyle. Many people dive into gym memberships or group workouts without fully considering whether these environments support their long-term success. Others try to go it ... Read More

In a rapidly changing digital world, small online media platforms face a constant uphill battle. The market is saturated with dominant players backed by substantial financial resources, sophisticated tools, and expansive networks. But survival—and even success—is still possible without huge budgets. It requires a sharp ... Read More

By Jeffrey the Barak. This magazine, which looks like a blog, but was originally a magazine, went online in July 2000. It was one of the earliest online magazines. I will be pulling the plug and closing down the URL between now and the autumn ... Read More

By Jeffrey the Barak. This magazine, which looks like a blog, but was originally a magazine, went online in July 2000. It was one of the earliest online magazines. I am considering pulling the plug and closing down the URL between now and the autumn ... Read More

By Jeffrey the Barak. Crocs. Perhaps the most divisive shoe of modern times. Hated by many due to their famously ugly appearance, and loved by even more due to their toe-spreading, foot-pain-curing magic. The shoe that can be restored to new with a spot of ... Read More

By Jeffrey the Barak. The main difference between these two equally priced, and readily available scooters is the wheels. The A5 Air has nice little split rim wheels with 200 mm X 50 mm pneumatic tires with inner tubes, resulting in a quiet, soft, impact ... Read More

By Jeffrey the Barak. Before buying the S2020, and based on my usage, I had decided that a modest Yedoo City (a 1612 BMX style scooter) or one of its limited edition variants would be perfect for me, but with more expensive shipping from other ... Read More

By Jeffrey the Barak. This is the fifth rewrite of this old article, because research is ongoing. I have hundreds of jalousie panes to clean at home. I live in Hawai’i where they are very popular, as they are good for allowing the trade winds ... Read More

By Jeffrey the Barak. Our kick scooters can be used for vigorous exercise, or for essential transportation, or for leisurely cruising, but there is something else we can use them for. Meditation! Okay don’t panic, I am not writing anything spiritual here, nor would I, ... Read More

By Jeffrey the Barak. Towards the end of this ever-expanding article I have added edits updating to this year, but the article was first published in 2015 under the original title “Half a Century of Scooting”. Edits are ongoing, so this article is like a ... Read More