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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
The Eye (by AI)
Dr. Ann M. sends us this AI generated sonnet! Not Shakespeare but pretty amazing.
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The 1864 Battle of Mobile Bay – Damn the Torpedoes
by Historian Heather Cox Richardson
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A calendar that’s filling up
Thanks to Pam P.
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Seiichi Morimura, 90, Who Exposed Japanese Wartime Atrocities, Dies
In a widely read book, he detailed gruesome biological experiments on people at a secret Imperial Army site in occupied China before and during World War II. By Richard Sandomir in the NYT Seiichi Morimura, who wrote a searing exposé of … Continue reading
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Here’s Why AI May Be Extremely Dangerous—Whether It’s Conscious or Not
Here’s Why AI May Be Extremely Dangerous—Whether It’s Conscious or Not By Tamlyn Hunt in the Scientific American (thanks to Ed M.) “The idea that this stuff could actually get smarter than people…. I thought it was way off…. Obviously, I no … Continue reading
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Weighing on the scales of justice
thanks to Mary Jane F.
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The Indictment of our former President
Thanks to Mary Jane F. How to read the indictment? Click Here Text of the indictment: Click Here Annotated text of the indictment: Click Here
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Borowitz on Musk
Thanks to Pam P. Elon Musk Changes His Own Name to WTF Explaining the decision to reporters, he said, “Elon Musk is an O.K. name, but WTF fits me better.” By Andy Borowitz
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Public Lectures at Town Hall
Thanks to Barb W. Welcome the 2023–2024 speaker line-up! This year, the Office of Public Lectures will host speakers who will encourage us to explore race and social justice, artificial intelligence, the state of American democracy, disability activism and more. … Continue reading
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Podcast | The untapped potential of psychedelics in psychotherapy — from Crosscut
Research shows the drugs can be effective in treating depression and substance-use disorders — but there’s still much we don’t know. Click here for the Podcast Psychedelics are moving back into the mainstream. According to a growing body of medical … Continue reading
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Lindsey Graham and Elizabeth Warren: When It Comes to Big Tech, Enough Is Enough
By Lindsey Graham and Elizabeth Warren Mr. Graham, a Republican, is the senior senator from South Carolina. Ms. Warren, a Democrat, is the senior senator from Massachusetts. The digital revolution promised amazing new opportunities — and it delivered. Digital platforms promoted social interaction, … Continue reading
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New events at Freeway Park – Brews and Tunes
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Trump only few indictments away from clinching G.O.P. Nomination
Thanks to Mike Ca.. and Pam P.
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Meet, greet and eat!
Come join our neighbors for a block party! There will be lots of food, drinks, vendors, information and live music! Event will be held on 8th Ave, between Columbia & James
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Inside Mar-a-Lago, Where Thousands Partied Near Secret Files
A Times investigation shows how Donald J. Trump stored classified documents in high-traffic areas at Mar-a-Lago, where guests may have been within feet of the materials. Click the link below for a graphic story of the dangerous and casual care … Continue reading
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The first cargo ship running on green methanol is setting sail
Thanks to Pam P BY ADELE PETERS As a new container ship sets sail this week, it’s the first to ever run on green methanol—made from methane captured from food waste at landfills. Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping companies, … Continue reading
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Dunk the Director!
Roger and others get cooled off at this fun charity event! A $50 bucket of ice!
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Unskilled Florida Man Regrets Missing Out on Being Enslaved
Thanks to Bob P. Governor Ron DeSantis said that forced labor would have been “a game-changer.” By Andy Borowitz (satire in The New Yorker
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She Has Many Faces
By Josephine Ingram (from her book Poet’s Harvest) There are many guises that bravery can wear: One spray of blossom on the stunted tree Or a little slum girl with a flower in her hair— The heart responds to courage … Continue reading
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Maybe it’s time to update the Skyline Cookbook!
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Why Sunscreen Is the Only Anti-Aging Product You Need
By Dana G. Smith in the NYT Have you ever looked at the skin on the buttocks of a 90-year-old? Dr. Fayne Frey has. “It’s beautiful,” said the dermatologist and author of the book “The Skincare Hoax.” “There’s very little pigment, … Continue reading
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Here’s How to Fix Downtown: Better Parking and Tax Breaks
Ed note: How about this article with a contrarian view!! By Dick Lilly in the Post Alley Newsletter A few months back my friend Alec Fisken (now passed away) and I were picking our way through downtown on our way … Continue reading
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