Tag: Politics & Commentary
-
News Letter Week Of 13-Apr-2026
Being Kevin: Weekly Newsletter from Rio BeingKevin Tech, books, musings, Retirement, and Life in Brazil About Kevin, I spent 40 years in FinTech before retiring to Rio de Janeiro to trade software releases for a front-row seat to the beautiful absurdity of life in Brazil. This blog is my digital porch, a place for unpolished commentary…
-
A WordPress Gripe
I have a bit of a gripe about WordPress, and P. J. Gudka mentioned something similar a few weeks ago. I want to talk more about it because these problems seem easy to fix. P.J said that some of her subscribers, or people she subscribed to, had to be added again because WordPress was randomly…
-
This Week in History 13-Apr-2026 to 19-Apr-2026 – Key Events, Milestones & Moments
A week where triumph and tragedy collide, April 13–19 reveals defining moments that reshaped the modern world—from the sinking of the Titanic and the rise of Jackie Robinson to Cold War tensions and cultural masterpieces. These events continue to influence how we think about leadership, equality, innovation, and resilience today.
-
Texting? IDK It Makes Me SMH
Texting was supposed to save time now it takes a decoder ring to understand lunch plans. When did communication turn into alphabet soup, and why does “LOL” feel more like a reflex than laughter?
-
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.
-
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…
-
News Letter Week Of 06-Apr-2026
Being Kevin: Weekly Newsletter from Rio BeingKevin Tech, books, musings, Retirement, and Life in Brazil About Kevin, I spent 40 years in FinTech before retiring to Rio de Janeiro to trade software releases for a front-row seat to the beautiful absurdity of life in Brazil. This blog is my digital porch, a place for unpolished commentary…
-
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…
-
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.