Even if Trump loses the election, the USA will be further divided and destabilized through the election cycle, exactly what Xi, Putin, and the rest of American enemies want.
I’ve been trying to avoid coverage of Gaza — as it’s so depressing.
In fact, I gave up on that issue decades ago concluding that successive Israeli governments were horrible — and successive Palestinian governments even worse. My friend Mike taught school in Libya and Egypt for many years, coming away very sympathetic for innocent Palestinians.
NOW I find myself brought up to speed by listening to an excellent podcast interview with Ian Bremmer.
Search “Conversation with Ian Bremmer — 2024’s Top Geopolitical Risks”
As a happy Canadian, I didn’t suffer in any way from the G.W. Bush recession of 2008 nor Trump’s incompetent 4 years — and I MIGHT survive another 4 years of the emotional toddler as President.
But I’m worried about 2024.
As Bremmer points out, once Trump gets the GOP nomination, all Republicans will have to fall in line with that idiot — or vote for Biden. Or NOT VOTE.
As for Russia, as Economist said at the very beginning, there’s no scenario where Russia wins their invasion of Ukraine. Even if they eventually control all of that nation, the population will be uncooperative with Putin for decades to come. The rest of the world will be leery of Putin-land for decades. Russian assets will stay frozen. And at least a million Russians who fled the nation will mostly not return.
In 2023, she was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship in recognition of her scientific work, including the book and more than 120 scientific papers. …
In 2022, she was recognized as one of the ten people who shaped science that year by Nature.
One of the most expert in the field.
Here’s a fascinating new TED Talk. Unsurprisingly, the women forced to carry a child to term have worse consequences than those who have the freedom to make the choice to abort.
Anti-choice advocates in the USA often simultaneously deny raises in minimum wage, health care for children, maternity leave, and even free school lunch. Pro birth. But not pro life.
Adrian McKinty is one of the best novelists working today.
Though winning awards and getting great reviews, he couldn’t make a living as an author. Award winning books were selling 2-3 thousand copies a year.
After getting evicted, Adrian started driving Uber to try to pay overdue bills.
Author Don Winslow heard about it — and asked his agent to contact McKinty to see if there was anything they could do to keep him writing. Shane Salerno offered him $10,000 to keep trying.
At around three in the morning, McKinty gave it a go, writing the first 30 pages of what would become The Chain, sent it to the agent — and went to bed. His phone rang again at 4.15am.
“Forget bartending. Forget driving a bloody Uber,” Salerno said. “You’re writing this book.”
The Chain (2019) became a huge hit.
The Detective Up Late (2023) is 7th in his series of his Sean Duffy novels.
Slamming the door on the hellscape of 1980s Belfast, Detective Inspector Sean Duffy hopes that the 1990s are going to be better for him and the people of Northern Ireland.
As a Catholic cop in the mainly Protestant RUC he still has a target on his back, and with a steady girlfriend and a child the stakes couldn’t be higher.
After handling a mercurial triple agent and surviving the riots and bombings and assassination attempts, all Duffy wants to do now is live.
But in his final days in charge of Carrickfergus CID, a missing persons report captures his attention.
A fifteen-year-old traveler girl has disappeared and no one seems to give a damn about it.
Duffy begins to dig and uncovers a disturbing underground of men who seem to know her very well.
The deeper he digs the more sinister it all gets. Is finding out the truth worth it if DI Duffy is going to get himself and his colleagues killed?
Can he survive one last case before getting himself and his family out over the water?
Robert Palmer died too young. Age-54 of heart attack.
But this is one of my favourite music videos all time.
Back in 1986, using models and not the actual musicians was groundbreaking ➙ “epitomise the glamour and excesses of the 1980s“.
Palmer was a heavy smoker, but did not party like many rock stars of that era.
The five models in the video are Julie Pankhurst (keyboard), Patty Kelly (guitar), Mak Gilchrist (bass guitar), Julia Bolino (guitar), and Kathy Davies (drums).
In the romantic comedy film Love Actually (2003), written and directed by Richard Curtis, the video for Billy Mack’s song, “Christmas Is All Around”, is a tribute to “Addicted to Love”.
Yet another “cosy” murder mystery — again featuring amateur retired Brits.
J.M. Hall is an author, playwright and deputy head of a primary school. And his characters are 3 retired primary school teachers who unexpectedly turn to sleuthing.
Every Thursday, Liz, Thelma and Pat have their ‘coffee o’clock’ sessions at the Thirsk Garden Centre café.
But one fateful week they bump into their ex-colleague, Topsy.
Topsy was, in her day, a somewhat formidable character, but she’s quickly in cognitive decline.
Topsy’s main care giver is her daughter. A big challenge since the family now has no money. Topsy had been conned out of her life savings, over $470,000 pounds. The conman had convinced Topsy that she needed to move her money out of one bank account to another for security. Of course the second account was in the name of the conman.
As much as an interesting murder mystery, the story looks at the impact of age and declining health.
Here’s what I got after asking my website host AI:
“Write a Blog Post Using AI Assistant in WordPress.com”
Blogging has become an integral part of the online world, allowing individuals and businesses to share their thoughts, expertise, and experiences with a global audience. With the advent of AI technology, the process of writing a blog post has been revolutionized, making it more efficient and user-friendly. In this post, we’ll explore the benefits and advantages of using an AI assistant to create engaging content on WordPress.com.
Understanding AI Assistants
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Embracing AI in WordPress.com
WordPress.com, a popular platform for bloggers and website owners, has integrated AI technology to empower users in creating compelling content. With the assistance of AI, bloggers can enhance their writing, improve SEO, and ultimately provide a richer experience for their audience. By embracing AI in WordPress.com, users can take their content creation to the next level, producing high-quality, engaging blog posts efficiently and effectively.
In conclusion, the integration of AI assistants in WordPress.com represents a significant leap forward in the world of content creation. By leveraging the capabilities of AI, bloggers can streamline the writing process, enhance content quality, and optimize for SEO, ultimately maximizing the impact of their blog posts. With the continued advancement of AI technology, the future of blogging on WordPress.com looks bright, promising a more efficient and rewarding experience for content creators.
Are you ready to revolutionize your blogging experience with AI assistance on WordPress.com? Let’s embrace the future of content creation together!
Rick McCharles 