I was Never Going To Vote for Trump,
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I was Never Going To Vote for Trump,

This will be my only political statement, but with all that is going on just six weeks away from the election, I had to say something and get it off my chest. I am a veteran, so his comments especially upset me, and he doesn’t deserve to be the Commander in Chief.
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Solar Eclipses I Can Recall From My Life
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Solar Eclipses I Can Recall From My Life

Thinking back to this April when a solar eclipse graced much of the U.S., it sparked memories of eclipses from my own life that stand out in my memory. Surprisingly, only three come to mind: 1970, 2012, and 2017.
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Finally Catching the Northern Lights
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Finally Catching the Northern Lights

On the night of May 10, 2024, Rose and I were treated to an extraordinary sight: the aurora borealis, or northern lights, finally visible to us here in Northern Washington. We have been here for eight years, and this is the first time we have seen them.
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The Importance of Interviewing and Recording Your Loved Ones
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The Importance of Interviewing and Recording Your Loved Ones

While I did record a few of my Dad’s telephone calls and one video interview, I wish I would have done more. Additionally, I wish I had been able to perform these functions easily when my grandparents were still alive. Today, there is no excuse not to capture your relatives before they pass away.
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What AI Apps Am I using?
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What AI Apps Am I using?

I asked each app/model a simple question: “Explain climate change to a 12-year-old.” Below, you will see which AI app and model was used to answer the question and the references listed (if any). What is shown is exactly what came out of the app/model.
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2023 Weather Data
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2023 Weather Data

The 2023 data is in, and it was approximately four inches drier than in 2022, but it actually rained 11 more days in 2023 than in 2022.
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I Just Got the Latest COVID-19 Booster Shot
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I Just Got the Latest COVID-19 Booster Shot

When I received the initial two-shot vaccines and the other booster shots, I had a minor reaction to them. The symptoms I had were muscle/joint ache and being cold. This usually occurred about eight hours after receiving the shot and would last about 8-10 hours.
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