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The FAA – A Harvard Case Study. Freedom Comes At A Cost. Where and what is the real issue? It is our infamous Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a vast and complex federal agency. We could debate the dismal state of the FAA for days, but their systemic failures include not modernizing their technological systems and… Continue reading Delay And Cancel. Independence Day.

A Statement Regarding Slavery & Racism. Below The Surface and Above the Atmosphere. Last Monday, June 19th, commemorated the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Commemorating the end of slavery should be celebrated to ensure we never forget the millions of people forced into slavery in the United States…and to help ensure that it never happens… Continue reading The Emancipation Proclamation. The Risk & Reward of Extreme Tourism.

Russell Bertrand’s Take. It Is Time To Take A Break. If You Could Read My Mind. I do like Russell’s philosophical approach to happiness – one that was stated by him long ago but could not be more relevant in today’s interesting world: “The secret of happiness is this: let your interests be as wide as… Continue reading Being Philosophical. Siesta. Lightfoot.

Trade And Vocational Schools. End Of April Questions. Saving The Day. So Funny, So Strong. I feel strongly that the “valorizing” of white-collar jobs has gone off the rails. We have put an emphasis on tech workers and the so-called knowledge economy. As we have all experienced, the tech world has again changed quickly, with… Continue reading STEM. Questions. Good News. A Hero. Anatoly.

A Moment Of Silence. The Post-Pandemic Reality. High-Speed Rail. Prime Time Delivers A Message. RIP Estelle Harris. 70,000 attendees and over 1,000 exhibitors at last week’s NAB show. The Miami-Orlando non-stop train will take three hours with other trains stopping in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale, and Aventura. Tickets for some routes will… Continue reading Remember. Years 2020 & 2021. Intermodal. Respect. George’s Mother.

Finland Puts A Line In The Sand. New Rules. Well Said. Passover Via The Italians. Putin is fuming with Finland’s inclusion in NATO, as the move doubles the alliance’s border with Russia, adding to NATO’s expansion to the east. Putin’s main concern is NATO having the largest artillery capability in Western Europe, with a reported… Continue reading A Longer Border. MLB. Quotes. The Food.

Sinatra and racism. Generative Artificial Intelligence. Take Me Out To The Ballpark. 60 MPH! “Our mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence—AI systems that are generally smarter than humans—benefits all of humanity.” That is a positioning statement from OpenAI, one of many technology entities exploring and developing artificial intelligence platforms – that will allow all… Continue reading Blue Eyes. Thoughts about AI. Baseball Is Back. The Ostrich.

Printing A Space Vehicle. It Is Time For A No-Tolerance Spring Break. I Have Questions. Willis Reed Overcomes. Some deemed it a failure. I do not. After two unsuccessful attempts to launch, Relativity Space managed to launch its 3D-printed Terran 1 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, but an issue with its second-stage engine… Continue reading 3D Printed. Come On Miami. Questions. Inspiration.

From Viral To A Drug Epidemic. Chicken This. Well Said, Martin Sheen. Jerry, Kramer, George & Elaine. Let’s start with a basic definition of fentanyl, as outlined by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA): Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid typically used to treat patients with chronic severe pain or severe pain following surgery. Fentanyl is a… Continue reading The ‘F’ Word. Litigious Gone Mad. The West Wing Revisited. Seinfeld At Its Finest.

The Passion And Energy Of San Siro. My Takes For The Week. We Have Lost Another Great Guitarist. A Few Short Takes For the Second Sunday of March: Adios, pay if forward, be safe, and have a Funday Sunday!