Landing

 

Thousands of UFOs Orbiting Earth

Could the truth about UFOs be closer to home than we think? Especially in light of revelations from the United States Space Force shedding light on a multitude of unidentified objects in Earth's orbit?

Established during the Trump Administration to explore UFOs and space anomalies, the Space Force has encountered thousands of such objects, creating a challenge in threat identification, the agency's primary mission, according to The Daily Mail.

Recent communications show the sheer volume of sightings is hindering the Space Force's ability to distinguish potential threats from man-made space junk or “natural debris” like meteoroids. This revelation has sparked significant national interest in the United States and other countries.   READ MORE...

The 14th Amendment to the US Constitution

Amendment XIV

Section 1.
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

Section 2.
Representatives shall be apportioned among the several states according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each state, excluding Indians not taxed. But when the right to vote at any election for the choice of electors for President and Vice President of the United States, Representatives in Congress, the executive and judicial officers of a state, or the members of the legislature thereof, is denied to any of the male inhabitants of such state, being twenty-one years of age, and citizens of the United States, or in any way abridged, except for participation in rebellion, or other crime, the basis of representation therein shall be reduced in the proportion which the number of such male citizens shall bear to the whole number of male citizens twenty-one years of age in such state.

Section 3.
No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any state, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any state legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any state, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability.

Section 4.
The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and bounties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be questioned. But neither the United States nor any state shall assume or pay any debt or obligation incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or any claim for the loss or emancipation of any slave; but all such debts, obligations and claims shall be held illegal and void.

Section 5.
The Congress shall have power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.

The Fourteenth Amendment was ratified on July 9, 1868. The amendment granted citizenship to those born or naturalized in the United States and guaranteed freedom, due process, and equal protection under the law to all Americans. In doing so, it expanded the scope of the Constitution’s protection of individual liberty; now the Constitution protected rights not only from infringement by the federal government, but from infringement by state and local government as well.

Personal Note:

Those who are wanting to exclude Donald Trump from the 2024 Presidential Election are using the 14th Amendment, specifically SECTION THREE of this amendment because they perceive that he engaged in an INSURRECTION.

However, the 14th Amendment also provides for DUE PROCESS and EQUAL PROTECTION under the law - neither of which have been afforded to Donald Trump.

The 14th Amendment also states that these rights afford to ALL AMERICANS shall not be infringed upon by state or local government which was the case with the Colorado Supreme Court.

Furthermore, it has not been proven in a court of law that Donald Trump actually ENGAGED IN INSURRECTION...  the belief that he did engage in insurrection is simply CONJECTURE AND PERSONAL OPINION.

Are we a country of laws that abides by the US Constitution and Democracy OR are we a country not really any different than the Communist countries of Russia and China?

YOU THE VOTERS SHOULD DECIDE THIS QUESTION NOT THE COURTS...

AI Can Reproduce AI On Their Own

A scientific collaboration has achieved a breakthrough in creating larger AI models that can autonomously develop smaller AI models.

These smaller models have practical applications such as identifying human voices, monitoring pipelines, and tracking wildlife in confined spaces.

The self-replicating AI concept has sparked negative reactions on social media, with references to sci-fi scenarios like Terminator and The Matrix. (Trending: Prominent LGBTQ Activist Arrested Over Disturbing Charges)

Yubei Chan, one of the project’s researchers, said “This month, we just demonstrated the first proof of concept such that one type of model can be automatically designed all the way from data generation to the model deployment and testing without human intervention.”

“If we think about ChatGPT and tiny machine learning, they are on the two extremes of the spectrum of intelligence,” he continued.     READ MORE...

Dunking

 

European Perceptions of the United States of America

Exploring AI's take on how Europeans perceive Americans, these images reflect the tool's interpretations by state. The results range from hilarious to somewhat accurate, providing a playful glimpse into the AI's perspective on American culture through a European lens. Take a humorous journey through these AI-generated portrayals that capture the essence of this unique cross-cultural perception.

Alabama
In the lens of AI-guided European perceptions, Alabamians are whimsically portrayed as rugged, elderly individuals. The comical depiction features an older gentleman with deep blue eyes, scraggly facial hair, and a few missing teeth—a character with a story to tell. The weathered white tee that AI clothes him in seems to have seen better days.

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However, this depiction doesn't quite mirror the reality of the Heart of Dixie, which boasts a rich history and a diverse populace with a median age of 38. While the state undeniably exudes southern charm, AI's imaginative portrayal adds a wild touch to the perception of Alabama.   READ MORE...

She Hates the USA

 

DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS DAY

 

CHRISTMAS DAY

DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS DAY - Sunday

 

In The NEWS

The UN Security Council yesterday adopted a resolution for more humanitarian aid in Gaza, stopping short of calling for a full pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas. The legally binding resolution passed by a 13-0 vote; the US and Russia abstained.


Supreme Court declines to fast-track Trump's immunity dispute.
Special Counsel Jack Smith had previously requested the high court to immediately weigh in on whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution in his federal election interference case. The issue will first be decided by an appeals court. The case is set to go to trial March 4 in federal court, but the case has been stayed while Trump pursues his immunity claim.


Key US inflation measure sees first monthly decline since April 2020.
The personal consumption expenditures price index—the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge—fell 0.1% month-over-month in November. The figure is the first monthly decline in more than three years. The index was up 2.6% from a year ago, down from 2.9% in October and below economist expectations. The Federal Reserve targets 2% annual inflation. The index measures costs consumers pay across a wide swath of items.


President Joe Biden issues federal pardon for marijuana use.
Biden pardoned US citizens convicted of using or possessing marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia Friday. The pardoning is meant to alleviate barriers to employment and housing for those with criminal records for marijuana use and possession. Biden also commuted the sentences of 11 people who were serving decadeslong or life sentences for nonviolent drug offenses.


Japan eases weapons export policy, prepares to sell missiles to the US.
Japan said it will sell American-designed Patriot air defense missiles to the US after it revised its arms export guidelines this week. The decision marks the first time since post-World War II in which Japan is selling complete lethal weapons to its allies. Patriot missiles (see overview) are one of the most advanced in the world. Observers say the shipment could help the US aid Ukraine in its war against Russia.

SOURCE:  1440 News

Sowell Was Wrong About Trump

 

Our Preordained Universe

Was there ever any choice in the Universe being as it is? Albert Einstein could have been wondering about this when he remarked to mathematician Ernst Strauss: “What I’m really interested in is whether God could have made the world in a different way; that is, whether the necessity of logical simplicity leaves any freedom at all.”

US physicist James Hartle, who died earlier this year aged 83, made seminal contributions to this continuing debate. Early in the twentieth century, the advent of quantum theory seemed to have blown out of the water ideas from classical physics that the evolution of the Universe is ‘deterministic’.

Hartle contributed to a remarkable proposal that, if correct, completely reverses a conventional story about determinism’s rise with classical physics, and its subsequent fall with quantum theory. A quantum Universe might, in fact, be more deterministic than a classical one — and for all its apparent uncertainties, quantum theory might better explain why the Universe is the one it is, and not some other version.  READ MORE...

Fishing

 

Christmas Holidays

As a boy growing up in Alexandra, Virginia, Christmas always meant toys that I could use to play with other boys my age.  When I got older, it meant things I would like to have but did not have the money to buy myself...  and clothes that I needed.  Always heavy on the clothes side that I did not understand until I became a father.  Christmas also meant time away from school since to me, school was boring and hardly ever interesting.

In high school, Christmas meant time away from school and hordes of parties to attend and the presents were mostly practical or intellectual.  No more toys or things I did not want.

Christmas for me from K-12 was always associated with the religious influence and what December 25 actually symbolized.  We always attended some type of religious service Christmas Eve and when we got home, we could open one present.  I suppose to reward us for our tolerance in Church.

Christmas was always associated, outside of a religious influence, with lots of food, lots of alcohol, lots of parties and reunions, and lots of comments that you really did not believe towards people you did not know - because you were supposed to be polite.

More often than not, some at these parties would get drunk and make an ass of themselves.  And if the party was with family there would always be an argument that left people pissed off at each other.  Sometimes, not speaking to each other for days afterwards.

The older that one got, the further one drifted away from the religious aspects of Christmas and moved towards the presents and party side.  No one ever knew what they happened, and no one ever cared why it happened.  They were just glad to be invited to the party.

At 76 years of age, Christmas is just another holiday on just another day that requires more money to be spent than you would have normally spent.  It's not about the food because whatever food is available, I just don't eat much.  I stopped drinking alcohol when I was 40, so it is never about alcohol anymore.  The religious aspect has almost completely disappeared.

Christmas is now about decorating the house for a few weeks then taking everything down.  Sending presents to a brother and sister and getting some for the house rather than for each other.  There is no Christmas spirit and no singing Christmas Carols or playing Christmas music on Christmas Day.  

The MYTH of Santa Clause disappeared way back in my childhood sometime and somewhere.  There is a faint memory of leaving milk and cookies for him in a plate placed by the fireplace.

Hell, I am not really sure if we are supposed to refer to the holiday as a Christmas Holiday anymore or not...  I am not WOKE but I am sure WOKE is not in favor of Christmas.

 

FIre

 

Somewhat Political

 

The Droneliner

As we move towards a more automated age in aviation with an emphasis on sustainability, there are plenty of developments around automated aircraft. One of the more extreme proposals is for a computerized cargo aircraft that could theoretically stay airborne indefinitely.
Droneliner

Automated aircraft, of course, are not a new concept. Over the past years, many companies have set out to make autonomous flight a reality. Their growth is dramatically linked to the pilot shortage and the need for improved sustainability in the aviation industry. As such, multiple companies are in the process of developing autonomous technology aircraft that are both safe and sustainable.           READ MORE...

Ride Captain Ride

 

Television Advertising

 Just about everyone watches Television whether it is on cable, dish, antenna, or a wifi connection using a Roku box or stick...   therefore, most everyone is familiar with all the commercials that take place every so often, interrupting what you are wanting to watch...

Advertisers buy time on these networks in the hopes of convincing the viewer to buy what they are offering.  In addition to buy stuff, there are other organizations that are trying to convince to DONATE your money to their cause...

From my perspective, I don't pay any attention to commercials or any type of advertising on television.  The companies that I purchase from, I do so because I have not seen any of their advertising.  I buy their product because their product is what I need at the time.

For instance, there are a couple of businesses that are selling replacement windows on television and how great they are.  FOR ME...  that is an instant TURN OFF...  if they have to tell you how great they are, then something is wrong...

When I buy something, I find out who else has purchased that product and what do they think of what they purchased.

WORD OF MOUTH is what convinces me...

I remember a marketing professor once told me that there is a FOOL BORN EVERY MINUTE...  and it is those FOOLS that you sell to...

• I don't trust life insurance sales people
• I don't trust time share sales people
• I don't trust car sales people
• I don't trust any salesperson who is paid by a commission