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🌵 | 🌴Mark M. Willaman

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I've noticed something odd about AI, especially ChatGPT. It sometimes confidently gives incorrect answers. But when challenged, it admits the error with something like: "Thanks for the correction!" "I apologize for the oversight!" Then it provides the right info, often with…


This doesn’t get the attention it deserves in mainstream media – but it may soon, especially as Bitcoin enters the convo. The purchasing power of $1 today is just 13.7 cents compared to what it could buy in 1970 (-86.39%). Meanwhile, 1 ounce of gold cost $35 in 1970; today,…

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Trust in mass media is at an all-time low and shows no signs of recovery. Meanwhile, viewership and readership for mainstream news — across digital, print, and TV — have been in steady decline since around 2000. The model is collapsing. Independent media, however, is booming…

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It would be interesting to add 'groundwater' reserves to this calculation—I guess it's hard to quantify priceless. Countries w/ the largest groundwater reserves? Brazil, USA, China, India and Libya/Sudan/Egypt

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Another content publisher taken down by Google HCU and AI recaps. Same ol' story. Giant Freakin Robot is shutting down due to Google’s algorithm changes that favor big brands, leaving independent publishers like GFR nearly invisible online. Founder Joshua Tyler says Google…

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How many other countries can you fit inside of Africa? A lot.

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Warren Buffet seems very worried about the economy. Filings reveal that Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has been unloading a LOT of stocks (Apple, BoA, etc) piling up cash, and trimming his share buybacks—atypical behavior for BRK. Could it signal an overvalued market,…


Interesting --- International students from Iran, India, and China enrolled in USA universities in 1980 vs 2023 1980 Iran: 51,310 students (top country of origin for international students). India: 9,250 students China: 2,770 students 2023 China: 289,526 students India:…

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Today was the 32nd year in a row that the United Nations voted overwhelmingly to end the US embargo on Cuba. Every country in the world wants an end - except 2. + 187 countries in favor - 2 opposed x 1 abstained

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America's Least Desired Jobs #1 Commercial Fisherman #2 Meatpacker #3 Roofer #4 Skyscraper Window Cleaner #5 Steel Worker #6 Power Line Worker #7 Oil Rig Worker #8 Electrician #9 Logger #10 Coal Miner Source: TRADESAFE Survey 2024


Interesting chart. The world is changing. Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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🌍 The BRICS Summit began today, and will host 24 Leaders and 32 Countries. BRICS members currently include Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE. Another 34 countries have officially applied for BRICS membership. The GDP of current…



🌍 The BRICS Summit began today, and will host 24 Leaders and 32 Countries. BRICS members currently include Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE. Another 34 countries have officially applied for BRICS membership. The GDP of current…


Why are companies suddenly pushing employees to "Return to Office" (RTO)? There’s little consistent evidence that remote work (WFH) harms productivity. In fact, employees are often happier, more productive, and save on transportation, childcare, clothing, and other expenses. Not…

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In 'media' news, the FCC fast-tracked George Soros' acquisition of 200+ Audacy radio stations, bypassing (for the first time in modern FCC history) rules that limit foreign ownership to 25% without a national security review, that can take up to one year. Foreign investment in…


For anyone who utilizes "newswires" to distribute their news, this article is for you. Newswires are losing effectiveness due to SEO changes, outdated formats, and shifting media habits. It's time to rethink press release distribution. Discover how in an article I wrote on the…


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