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,…
Every Corner
Flock Safety grew from a DIY camera project into a nationwide surveillance network now facing lawsuits and mass municipal backlash after investigations revealed ICE, CBP, and HSI accessing its license‑plate data through multiple loopholes.
Cities from Seattle to Santa Cruz are shutting off or canceling systems over privacy violations, while court cases in California and Washington allege millions of unlawful searches. The article argues that the real issue isn’t the cameras themselves but the vast, opaque data‑sharing architecture that turned local policing tools into a national surveillance apparatus now under political and legal fire.
Cascais Portugal
Points of Interest for Sailors in Cascais, Portugal Cascais is a renowned destination for sailors due to its strategic location on the Atlantic coast, vibrant marina, and favorable sailing conditions. The town offers: Major Sailboat Races Held in Cascais Cascais is a prominent venue for high-profile sailboat races, including: These events underscore Cascais’ reputation as…
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.
Costa Mesa: A Silicon Valley Parallel
The year 1973 marked the zenith of Southern California’s boat building industry, with Costa Mesa standing as the unquestioned epicenter of fiberglass sailboat production. This maritime manufacturing powerhouse, with its tight concentration of innovative companies, specialized workforce, and entrepreneurial spirit, mirrored what would later become the defining characteristics of Silicon Valley’s technology ecosystem. Both represented…
Sailing Anarchy – U.S. Sailing Lawsuit
Once upon a time, in the realm of sailing, the United States found itself in a drought at the Olympics, unable to secure victory in any event. Amidst this struggle, U.S. Sailing faced scrutiny for missteps and law suits that hindered the interest of American athletes. Meet a fictitious character that succeeds anyway.
Golden Age of Pirates
In the Bahamas’ azure seas, A haven for the bold and free, Nassau, a pirate’s paradise, Where Blackbeard’s shadow cast its vice.
From Jamaica’s shores, the plunder flowed, Riches that the wicked hoard, A testament to piracy’s might, Defying autocratic blight.
On the high seas, they ruled the waves, Captains and crews, no masters to crave, A democracy of the daring and bold, Wealth and freedom, their tales untold.
Nisqually 1854 – 2024
But today, the canoes journey, with a message clear and true, Of unity and stewardship, and a respect that’s overdue. For the waters that sustain us, for the land that gives life, For the traditions of the Nisqually, in beauty and strife.
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.