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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...
A physicist popularizes string theory
An article recorded some musings from a well known physicist. It looks like he's promoting a new book, so he's getting some coverage. Main point: "His latest book, The God Equation, is a clear and accessible examination of the quest to combine Einstein’s general...
Robots in restaurants
A prediction from Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future by Martin Ford about using robots in the restaurant industry: "Once one of the industry’s major players begins to gain significant advantages from increased automation, the others will...
Tips for reading your Bible
The CS Lewis Institute published a sermon by Charles Spurgeon about getting the most out of reading one's Bible. It's directed to Christian ministers but can apply to any Christian.Main point: "They [Christian ministers] must read much if they are to be profitable to...
Why Coach Chris Peterson left college football at the top of his game
The Anthony De Mello parable is reminiscent of the story of Jesus's disciples who were squabbling for a place of honor in heaven. Even Mama got involved. We each have a calling we easily forget if we get caught up in the thorns and thistles of life.If you ever...
Army of the Dead trailer – best yet
I enjoy movie trailers to the point that I'm upset when I don't get to the theater in time for the trailers at the start. This Army of the Dead trailer is the best one I've seen and is entertaining in its own right. More than other trailers, Zack Snyder seems to have...
Water shortages in the western US: Official declaration for the first time?
An article in my news feed described the possibility of a first-time official water shortage declaration for the western US. That's because "man-made lakes that store water supplying millions of people in the U.S. West and Mexico are projected to shrink to historic...