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Who inspired Jefferson's words in the Declaration of Independence? Shakespeare.
Via: Nerm_L • Coffee Break • 2 Comments • 1 Like • 5 months ago
“The rhythms of Shakespeare helped shape the Declaration of Independence, says a Jefferson interpreter. In an age when many were illiterate, the...”
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it is worthwhile reflecting upon the inspiration and idealism of those responsible.
Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road? The History Behind the World's Most Famous Joke
Via: Nerm_L • Coffee Break • 18 Comments • 4 Likes • 5 months ago
“Why did the chicken cross the road? The world's most famous joke dates back to the 1840s—and its deceptively simple punchline may be more clever...”
Shakespeare's chickens?
Trump Winds Down the War He Started With Goals Unmet
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 7 Comments • 6 Likes • 5 months ago
“While the president says the agreement with Iran would open the Strait of Hormuz and provide economic relief, the country's nuclear program is...”
The first 100 days of war failed to deliver a knock-out blow, achieve a surrender, or even obtain concessions. The next 100 days of war will be a desperate struggle to return to the JCPOA that President Trump abrogated in 2018. Talk about a giant circle jerk.
AI costs spike as subscriptions hit pricing wall — firms turn towards Chinese LLMs, open-source models to extend budget
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 2 Comments • 2 Likes • 5 months ago
“A $200 ChatGPT subscription could cost as much as $14,000 in API pricing.”
Sounds like typical American business planning. The tech investors demand huge returns while the user base cannot afford to use the tech.
Mike Waltz hedges on Iran signing
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 5 Comments • 4 Likes • 5 months ago
“United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz praised the waiting-to-be-finalized Iran deal but held back from confirming when the agreement will be signed.”
True to form, the Trump administration is not begin honest. There is no deal. What is being signed is an MoU to extend the ceasefire while a deal is hashed out. Frankly, the 60 day sunset on the MoU seems irrationally optimistic.
Tulsi Gabbard releases declassified records on US-funded biolabs overseas
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 1 Comments • 1 Like • 5 months ago
“Records show more than 40 Ukrainian labs housed Soviet-era pathogen collections and received U.S. biocontainment training”
Yes, the Federal government, universities, and private businesses were selling out the United States. The biolabs in Ukraine represented both a national security threat and an economic threat.
