Saturday, December 28
Friday, December 27
Censorship
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I enrolled into college in 1966 and at the time, one would have probably pegged me as a LIBERAL. It was all about saving the world, no wars, peace and love and the government should take care of us all.
However, and I cannot explain why, I wanted to hear ALL OPPOSING VIEWS and every time there was a conservative speaker on campus, I would attend the lecture.
Those speakers never changed my mind, but I still wanted to hear them.
Today, most all college and university campuses are liberal minded except for the Business Schools or Departments. Most of the time, these school prevent conservative views from taking place on campus, so the students are hardly ever exposed to the other side.
To me, that is a form of censorship that is now extended itself out into the news media platforms.
It is not that they are censoring the conservative news, it is just that they are not broadcasting it - to some, this might be a form of censorship.
We should publish or broadcast both sides of everything and then let the viewer or consumer of the news decide for themselves what they want to believe and what they chose not to believe.
Shrinking Quantum Computer Components
Researchers have developed a revolutionary method to produce entangled photon pairs using much thinner materials, drastically reducing the size of quantum computing components.
This breakthrough enables simpler, more compact setups for quantum technologies, potentially transforming fields from climate science to pharmaceuticals.
Breakthrough in Quantum Computing
Researchers have made a discovery that could make quantum computing more compact, potentially shrinking essential components 1,000 times while also requiring less equipment.
A class of quantum computers being developed now relies on light particles, or photons, created in pairs linked or “entangled” in quantum physics parlance. One way to produce these photons is to shine a laser on millimeter-thick crystals and use optical equipment to ensure the photons become linked. A drawback to this approach is that it is too big to integrate into a computer chip. READ MORE...
Thursday, December 26
The Next Generation
During my time off, I have been spending time on the social media platform, BLUESKY... It is mainly populated by Liberals who are kids in their 20's and 30's who have no better integrity than to insult and use profanity towards anyone who does not agree with them.
They are convinced that Trump and Musk are fascists and are going to turn the USA into something resembling Hitler's Germany with the ultimate goal of destroying Democracy and turning the country into a dictatorship, controlled by Trump.
But aside from that fantasy, I talked with an older gentleman today who had convinced himself that all western governments were profit making businesses with stockholders and that all the companies worked for the government.
There were Democratic Socialists who did not want to destroy capitalism or the companies participating in capitalism, they just wanted to control businesses through regulations that prevented them from doing things that the government did not want to them do, like relocating overseas, sending work to foreign countries for cheaper wage rates, or paying their employees less that the government wanted them to pay.
Unfortunately, they did not think this would be ownership of capitalism, even though they government would not let anyone file for bankruptcy, report to a board of directors, or pay their shareholders a dividend unless it was approved by the government.
This is the generation that will soon be in control of the USA...
Wednesday, December 25
Tuesday, December 24
Monday, December 23
Word Meanings
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In some places of the country, areas have already been impacted with snow and while they might be good for some, it cannot be good for everyone.
"What is one man's ceiling is another man's floor...." Paul Simon
What does that mean exactly?
It could be speaking about abilities and achievements with the ceiling indicating a high achievement and the floor indicating a low achievement.
It could also mean that what some people consider to be trash, others consider to be treasure.
It could also mean importance versus not that important.
What words and phrases mean to one person, to another person, those same words and phrases could have an entirely different meaning.
Do we take into consideration how other might interpret our words when we talk or do we just start blurting out what we think or feel?
Something to think about perhaps...
Tesla of the Seas
The global shipping industry, contributing a fifth of the world’s total CO2 emissions, is setting its compass towards sustainability. Here comes the Tesla of the Seas – a cutting-edge idea of ships without emissions that could change the face of maritime transport and cargo shipping.
This vessel by Windship Technology combines contemporary technical features with ageless power sources to present a sustainable solution to conventional ships.
How this innovative ship combines wind, sun, and carbon capture for a genuinely green future
The “Tesla of the Seas” is a concept that can be seen as a unique solution to decrease the amount of emissions in sea freight. The design involves the integration of wind-assist and solar power, as well as carbon capture technology. The vessel’s design consists of a 48-meter-tall triple-wing rig to generate wind energy to drive the ship instead of fuel.
This wind-driven system is complemented by a diesel-electric drive that does not emit CO2, NOX, SOX, or particulate matter. Besides wind power, large solar arrays are also incorporated into the ship to decrease its emissions further. Carbon capture technology allows the vessel to reach “True Zero” emissions. This solution is a significant step toward making the maritime industry future-proof and sustainable. READ MORE...
Sunday, December 22
In The NEWS
Indiana man found guilty in Delphi murders sentenced to 130 years.
A now-52-year-old Indiana man was sentenced to a maximum of 130 years in prison for the 2017 murders of two teenage girls in Delphi, Indiana. Richard Allen was convicted last month in the killings of Abigail "Abby" Williams, 13, and Liberty "Libby" German, 14. He has maintained his innocence and plans to appeal the verdict following a trial that captured national attention.
Swimming mouse among 27 new species discovered in Peru. (w/photos)
During an expedition in the Alto Mayo region of Peru—part of the Amazon rainforest, researchers identified 27 new species, including an amphibious mouse with webbed feet and a unique "blob-headed" fish. The findings, in collaboration with local Indigenous communities, suggest up to 48 additional species may also be new to science, highlighting the area's rich biodiversity.
Regulator sues three large US banks over Zelle payment fraud.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a lawsuit against Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Zelle's operator, Early Warning Services, alleging they failed to adequately protect consumers from fraud on the Zelle payment network. The CFPB claims customers of the three banks have lost over $870M due to insufficient fraud prevention and response measures since Zelle's launch in 2017.
Starbucks workers begin strike in three major US cities.
A union representing over 11,000 Starbucks baristas in the US announced a five-day strike starting Friday, protesting issues such as wages, working conditions, and staffing levels, with potential expansions to more stores unless an agreement is reached. The strike, affecting locations in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, comes amid broader labor disputes, including similar actions by Amazon delivery drivers.
Separately, Volkswagen announced it reached a deal with striking union workers in Germany, who had opposed the automaker's plans to shutter three plants in the country. Volkswagen said it wouldn't close any plants, though more than 35,000 job cuts will occur in the future.
Iconic Party City going out of business a year after exiting bankruptcy.
Party City is closing all of its stores, effectively ending nearly 40 years of operation, due to ongoing financial difficulties that have persisted since its previous bankruptcy filing in January 2023. CEO Barry Litwin announced the immediate wind-down of operations Friday, stating despite their best efforts, the company could not overcome its substantial debt and competitive pressures from larger retailers.
Malaysia to resume hunt for Flight MH370—10 years after it vanished.
The renewed effort comes after Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, carrying 239 people, mysteriously disappeared March 8, 2014, while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. The aircraft's exact location remains unknown despite extensive international search efforts spanning multiple years (w/visuals). However, satellite data suggests it crashed in a remote area of the southern Indian Ocean, with everyone on board presumed dead. Malaysia is offering $70M if substantive wreckage is found.
Life
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Where is it stated that LIFE IS PERFECT IF YOU WANT IT TO BE...?
No matter how hard one works, life is never going to be perfect and never roll along to meet one's expectations... it just does not work like that.
"LIFE HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARE MAKING OTHER PLANS..." John Lennon
This quote hits the nail on the head. Everyone has problems living in the life we are dealt; some of us fall apart while others pick themselves up and start all over again.
Yes, that is easier said than done... but it does not make it incorrect.
It takes practice picking yourself up off the ground and it is even more difficult for people if they have lived half their lives before being knocked down.
The more experiences that one has, the better off one is, although, I would not encourage you to go off and start doing things to get you knocked down.
Sometimes it takes old age for one to see this and while that is unfortunate, old ages prepares you to better handle disappointments, simply because you are more patient and more at ease and no longer have the stress of employment.
Optimus Robot
Aiming to stay ahead in the robotics game, Tesla is constantly fine-tuning the new generation of its general-purpose, bi-pedal, humanoid robot Optimus.
The Optimus can now navigate uneven terrain with advanced neural nets, enabling precise control of its electric limbs for seamless movement.
In the new video shared by Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, Optimus is now seen autonomously climbing hills and walking on uneven terrain
Last month, the firm shared a video of how a new hand upgrade has enabled Tesla Optimus to catch tennis balls thrown at it. READ MORE...