Lesson of an Advanced Society
A man who spent years arguing that vigorous competition should not be mistaken for wrongdoing now finds himself on the receiving end of an institution determined to protect its own competitive framework.
Artificial Intelligence: What It Is, How Citizens Can Use It Against Oligarchy
A practical guide to AI’s branches, its political and economic consequences, its effect on finance and law, civic self-protection, election integrity, and the Catholic Church’s ethical perspective. What Is Artificial Intelligence? Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a broad field of computing concerned with building systems able to perform tasks associated with human intelligence: perceiving information,…
Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz, a place of history and lore, A place where the past lives forevermore, A fortress by the sea, a prison for the worst, A place where the weak perish and the strong thirst. Alcatraz, a place of history and lore, A place where the past lives forevermore. Pelicans soaring high, a symbol of hope, A place where the future and the past elope.
Panama Canal and Ballard Locks
From Panama’s tropics to Seattle’s bay, Two locks stand proud, in their own unique way. One spans oceans, a global trade key, The other links lakes to the Pacific’s spree.
Panama’s grandeur, a feat of its time, Gatun and Miraflores, engineering sublime. A pathway for giants, through jungle and heat, Connecting two worlds where oceans meet.
Ballard’s charm lies in a smaller scale, Freshwater to salt, boats set their sail. Fish ladders climb as salmon persist, Nature and man in a delicate tryst.
Both locks rely on gravity’s might, Raising and lowering vessels in flight. Water flows forth from reservoirs vast, A testament to progress that continues to last.
Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico
Mexico is rich and diverse, encompassing significant cultural, political, and economic developments. Here are some key historical points about Guadalajara and Jalisco: Regarding the drug cartels, the history of drug cartels in Jalisco, Mexico, is complex and has had a significant impact on the region. Jalisco has been associated with the presence of drug cartels,…
Sailing Anarchy – virtual accent on the future
The Enron scandal was a series of events that led to the bankruptcy of the U.S. energy, commodities, and services company Enron Corporation in 2001 and the dissolution of Arthur Anderseny LLP, one of the largest auditing and accounting companies in the world. The scandal had far-reaching repercussions, particularly for recent graduates who had joined Arthur Andersen prior to the debacle.
Wolf Creek Inn, Oregon USA
Upon the path of Highway 99, Lies Wolf Creek Tavern, a sight so divine. Eight rooms of comfort, where guests may recline, With WiFi strong, and red wine so fine, a lot of work will get done. It is Devine. Clark Gable once rested his weary head, And Jack London wrote, in a room filled with Halloween dread. Stagecoaches of old, and Teslas so sleek, Both find their occupants rest here for a day or a week.