Category: Musing
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Welcome to A World Of Reading!
A world of words to discuss the book you are currently reading, A book you recently completed reading and your next book to read.
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AI Impact – What’s Next Part 4
A Retired Perspective on AI I have had a career in technology. For decades, my world was defined by a single, unwavering North Star: Efficiency. We were the builders. We were the ones who took a messy human process, digitized it, trimmed the fat, and turned a tidy profit for the shareholders. We lived by the logic…
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AI Impact – What’s Next Part 3
This post examines key issues impacting the environment, business operations, and the economy. The Significant Footprint of a Virtual World Data centers are no longer simply referred to as “the cloud.” They have evolved into extensive industrial complexes spanning hundreds of acres. Their construction often requires land clearance, disrupting local wildlife and ecosystems. Additionally, these…
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The Avatar Challenge – Spring
The Spring Avatar Challenge for the best blog avatar. Use your creativity; draw, photo, AI to come up with a image for spring.
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Have You Heard Of A PolyMarket?
When does “predicting the future” cross the line into profiting from tragedy? We’ve reached a point where war and human life are being traded like blue-chip stocks. Here’s why the rise of geopolitical betting markets makes me fear we might finally be a lost cause.
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World Cup 2026: Full Tournament Preview
The road to the 2026 World Cup starts now. From powerhouse nations to dark horse contenders, here’s your complete preview of the tournament, including early predictions and what to watch for.
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AI Impact – What’s Next Part 2
Ok, so AI is here, what are you going to do about it? This is a follow-up to my previous post. Part 1 – What is AI AI is here, and it is not waiting for anyone to feel ready. The question is not whether it will affect your life; it already is. The question…
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The Spirit vs. The Letter: The Legalization of Political Influence
Every year or election cycle, there is a limit on how much people and traditional PACs can contribute directly to a candidate. This law is intended to prohibit direct influence or the appearance of implied favors that may arise if unlimited donations were permitted. The current state of American elections wasn’t built overnight; it is…
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More Of What Goes Through My Head – A Psychological Analysis Of Winnie The Pooh
Is Christopher Robin a visionary or just a kid with a very elaborate coping mechanism? A deep dive into the neurotic, over-managed, and delightfully chaotic inhabitants of the Hundred Acre Wood. It turns out the ‘Bear of Very Little Brain’ might be the only one of us who actually has it figured out.
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The Sunshine Blogger Award
I would like to thank P. J. Gudka for this award. Please visit her blog here P. J. Gudka Guidelines Here are the guidelines: My Answers: I Nominate: Ellie RJ Gustavo Kent georgi Victoria W.E. Hunt Karen Bob Mahananda Jerly Questions Views: 0
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AI Impact -What’s Next Part 1
A Perspective After 40 Years in Technology AI isn’t as new as the headlines suggest. While it feels like it arrived overnight, the foundations have been around for decades, mostly in specialized labs for testing and experimentation. We’ve actually been using early forms of AI for years; think of “Hey Siri” or the grammar checkers…
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God, Stan (SATAN) and Creation
Setting the Scene (God and Stan) GOD: Let’s get started. Stan, your face is really testing my divine patience already. SATAN: Stop with “Stan.” It’s Satan, the fearsome, cosmic villain, not your local Jewish donut guy. GOD: Slow down, Stan, fine, Satan. No Jews yet, but I’ve got a plan. Let’s stick to universe-building for…
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Life is a Balloon
You can look at life as one big balloon. When you are born, it is the first breath into the balloon, and with each day, more air goes in. Consider the ages 0-2, you learn more in those ages than you will in the next several decades, all adding air to the balloon. At this…
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My Cluttered Crazy Head
These things just pop into my head, no real rhyme or reason, they just do. I have heard many times, “What goes through your head?” and “What’s wrong with you?” That is my favorite. Believe it or not, sometimes I just wake up and stuff just comes to me. Here are a few Views: 0
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A Reblog From Gustavo – A Must Read
Translation To all of humanity, to the mothers of the world, to Doctors Without Borders, to journalists with dignity, to governments that still believe in justice:My name is Millions. I have no known nicknames nor important accusations. I am an ordinary Cuban. A daughter, a sister, a patriot. And I write this with a torn…
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The True Sandlot
The Sandlot isn’t a horror movie, but it sure felt like one if that’s where you first learned to play, and every pitch came with a jolt of nerves. To most, the term is synonymous with the heart of the game itself. You’ve seen it unfold in city streets as stickball, or scratched out of…
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Announcing: My Blog is Now Multilingual!
I’ve always believed that good stories and a healthy dose of “daily gripes” should be accessible to everyone. No matter what language you speak or where you’re from, I want you to feel at home here. That’s why I’ve added a new translation feature to the blog! Actually, the Idea came to me from Gustavo.…
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The Stillness Behind the Spike
Everything is transient: sadness, anger, joy, all inevitably fade. In each event, our pulse races and then settles, returning us to what we consider a normal, steady state. Most days follow a steady rhythm, occasionally interrupted by temporary spikes that soon pass. Consider this: the heart monitor could serve as a metaphor for life, but…
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Weekly News Letter – Week Of 09-March-2026
Being Kevin: Weekly Newsletter from Rio Tech, books, musings, Retirement, and Life in Brazil A Note from the 19th Floor I’m Kevin, a retired tech pro now living my best life in Rio de Janeiro. Whether I’m driving my wife crazy, working from the 19th floor, or stopping at a beach bar for a drink,…