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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
Power blackout risks this winter
I came across an article about the risk of power outages during the winter of 2024-2025. Main point: "much of the central and eastern U.S. could experience blackouts should a significant and lasting cold snap descend on the nation." More about it: "...increased...
How to become a billionaire
Out of curiosity, I used generative AI to learn a little more about billionaires. My prompt: What are the commonalities among people who have become billionaires? Search results: Commonalities among people who have become billionaires often include a mix of personal...
Should your child play club sports?
I came across an interesting reflection on club sports, colleges, and families. College scholarships loom large as tuitions continue to rise and college continues to be seen as the ticket to successful lives. In an age of NIL, this could be an even bigger decision and...
Making up for what Noah forgot
So Noah didn't swat those mosquitos when he had the chance. I hope this device is the real deal.
Adapted athletes get a piece of the NIL pie
If you scroll down the article, you'll see that NIL is touching adapted athletes. Good stuff.
NIL predictions and their implications for young people
As the Wild West that is names, images, and likenesses opens up, it's not hard to draw some implications from predictions being made. While some of the athletes benefiting will be obvious, let's face it - accomplished female athletes who are also attractive will be...
China’s culture used to promote the space program
When engaging Chinese arts, keep in mind they operate under government sanction. This helps the Chinese government coordinate a unified message. An article about the Chinese space program shows how the arts in China can promote science and technology. Main point: "The...
Where we are in speculative history
A useful reference indeed! Time flies! pic.twitter.com/yTRjeeYGhj — Paul Hsieh (@PaulHsieh) June 25, 2021