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"It ain't where you're going, it's getting there that's important."
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BACK TO OUR HOUSE ON OTTOBINE ROAD....
CONTINUED FROM YESTERDAY....
"Well maybe, if I sleep on it, I can remember some more things by tomorrow...."
No, nothing. I know that there are old houses and buildings today and I believe
many of those brick, but mostly clapboard houses and buildings painted white,
were there when Father was driving north on State Route 42 and the Main Street
of Bridgewater.
Father is driving slower now because he always did like to see what was going on
in his hometown and Mother watching for road signs to read, but as many times
that we have been thru the town of Bridgewater, I knew she knew them all by
heart.
And maybe my brother, Roland, was picking on our little sister. Nancy, a toodler
still, in the back seat of the big car and I was left alone to contemplate the
surroundings while Father kept on driving thru the narrow main street of the
town of Bridgewater....
TO BE CONTINUED....
HEALTH
BBC News Health
Molecules found on phones reveal lifestyle secrets
15 November 2016
From the section Health
What does your phone say about you?
"Molecules found on mobile phones reveal an astonishing amount about the
owner's health and lifestyle - including their food preferences and medication.
Californian scientists found traces of everything from caffeine and spices to
skin creams and anti-depressants on 40 phones they tested.
We leave traces of molecules, chemicals and bacteria on everything we touch.
Even washing hands thoroughly would not prevent the transfer to everyday
objects, the researchers said.
Using a technique called mass spectrometry, the University of California San
Diego research team tested 500 samples taken from 40 adults' mobile phones
and they then compared them to molecules identified in a database and
produced a "lifestyle profile" of each phone owner.
Hair dye?
Dr Amina Bouslimani, an assistant project scientist on the study, said the results
were revealing.
"By analysing the molecules they left behind on their phones, we could tell if a
person is likely to be female, uses high-end cosmetics, dyes her hair, drinks
coffee, prefers beer over wine, likes spicy food, is being treated for depression,
wears sunscreen and bug spray - and therefore likely to spend a lot of time
outdoors - all kinds of things," she said.
Most of the molecules are thought to be transferred from people's skin, hands
and sweat to their phone.
Mosquito repellents and sunscreens were found to linger for a particularly long
time on people's skin and phones, even when they had not been used for months.
Previous research by the same team found that people who had not washed
for three days still had lots of traces of hygiene and beauty products on their
skin.
The study said the testing method could:
identify an object's owner in the absence of fingerprints
check if patients were taking their medication
provide useful information about a person's exposure to pollution
The researchers now want to find out more about the multitude of bacteria that
cover our skin - and what they reveal about us.
Senior author Prof Pieter Dorrestein said there were at least 1,000 different
microbes living on the average person's skin, in hundreds of locations on the
body."
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"Will there be a time will when technology completely runs our lives?"
Forrest Caricofe
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TECHNOLOGY
Google DeepMind Gives Computer 'Dreams' to Improve Learning
"Androids may not, as science fiction writer Philip Dick once posited, dream of
electric sheep. But the newest artificial intelligence system from Google’s
DeepMind division does indeed dream, metaphorically at least, about finding
apples in a maze.
Researchers at DeepMind wrote in a paper published online Thursday that
they had achieved a leap in the speed and performance of a machine
learning system. It was accomplished by, among other things, imbuing
technology with attributes that function in a way similar to how animals
are thought to dream.
The paper explains how DeepMind’s new system -- named Unsupervised
Reinforcement and Auxiliary Learning agent, or Unreal -- learned to master a
three-dimensional maze game called Labyrinth 10 times faster than the
existing best AI software. It can now play the game at 87 percent the
performance of expert human players, the DeepMind researchers said.
"Our agent is far quicker to train, and requires a lot less experience from the
world to train, making it much more data efficient," DeepMind researchers
Max Jaderberg and Volodymyr Mnih jointly wrote via e-mail. They said
Unreal would allow DeepMind’s researchers to experiment with new ideas
much faster because of the reduced time it takes to train the system.
DeepMind has already seen its AI products achieve highly respected results
teaching itself to play video games, notably the retro Atari title Breakout.
Apple Maze
Labyrinth is a game environment that DeepMind developed, loosely based
on the design style used by the popular video game series Quake. It involves
a machine having to navigate routes through a maze, scoring points by
collecting apples.
This style of game is an important area for artificial intelligence research
because the chance to score points in the game, and thus reinforce "positive"
behaviors, occurs less frequently than in some other games. Additionally,
the software has only partial knowledge of the maze’s layout at any one time.
One way the researchers achieved their results was by having Unreal replay
its own past attempts at the game, focusing especially on situations in which it
had scored points before. The researchers equated this in their paper to the
way "animals dream about positively or negatively rewarding events more
frequently."
The researchers also helped the system learn faster by asking it to maximize
several different criteria at once, not simply its overall score in the game.
One of these criterion had to do with how much it could make its visual
environment change by performing various actions. "The emphasis is on
learning how your actions affect what you will see," Jaderberg and Mnih
said. They said this was also similar to the way newborn babies learn to
control their environment to gain rewards -- like increased exposure to
visual stimuli, such as a shiny or colorful object, they find pleasurable or
interesting.
Jaderberg and Mnih, who are among seven scientists who worked on the paper,
said it was "too early to talk about real-world applications" of Unreal or similar
systems.
Gaming Champions
Mastering games, from Chess to trivia contests like the U.S. gameshow
Jeopardy!, have long served as important milestones in artificial intelligence
research. DeepMind achieved what is considered a major breakthrough in
the field earlier this year when its AlphaGo software beat one of the world’s
reigning champions in the ancient strategy game Go.
Earlier this month DeepMind announced the creation of an interface that will
open Blizzard Entertainment Inc’s science fiction video game Starcraft II to
machine learning software. Starcraft is considered one of the next milestones
for AI researchers to conquer because many aspects of the game approximate
"the messiness of the real world," according to DeepMind researcher Oriol
Vinyals. Unreal is expected to help DeepMind master the mechanics of that
game.
Improved Performance
DeepMind’s Unreal system also mastered 57 vintage Atari games, such as
Breakout, much faster -- and achieved higher scores -- than the company’s
existing software. The researchers said Unreal could play these games on
average 880 percent better than top human players, compared to 853
percent for DeepMind’s older AI agent.
But on the most complex Atari games, such as Montezuma’s Revenge,
Jaderberg and Mnih said the new system made bigger leaps in performance.
On this game, they said, the prior AI system scored zero points, while Unreal
achieved 3,000 -- greater than 50 percent of an expert human’s best effort."
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"As far as the sport of running goes, humans are certainly not the fastest."
Forrest Caricofe
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SPORT
en.wikinews.org
Bolt to train with Borussia Dortmund
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Football
Related football news
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24 October 2016: Neymar signs contract extension with Barça till 2021
"On Sunday, German football club Borussia Dortmund (BVB) announced
Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt is to train with the club. 30-year-old Usain Bolt,
a nine-time Olympics gold-medal winning sprinter, is a Manchester United
F.C. supporter.
Known as "the fastest man on earth", Bolt is sponsored by German sports
company Puma who also sponsors Borussia Dortmund. According to Dortmund
CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke, Puma CEO Bjørn Gulden informed the club of
Usain's interest in practising with them.
In remarks to magazine Kicker, Watzke said this was "neither a joke nor a
marketing measure". He did say, "We wouldn't organise it during a period
where we have a midweek game, of course, but perhaps during a
preparatory phase or something like that". Watzke said BVB coach Thomas
Tuchel is agreeable with the idea, but the club hasn't suggested offering
the Jamaican a contract.
Taking about a chance to play for his favoured club, Bolt said, "For me, if I
could get to play for Manchester United, that would be like a dream come
true. Yes, that would be epic."
Bolt won three Olympics gold medals in this year's Olympics edition in Rio
de Janeiro. Bolt has indicated he means to retire from athletics after next
year's World Championships scheduled to be hosted in London in August."
cdn.running.competitor.com
6 Animals Faster Than Usain Bolt
By Emily Polachek, Published Feb. 12, 2014
"It’s well known that Jamaican sprinter and 100m world record holder, Usain Bolt,
is the fastest human on Earth. But how does he compare to his speedy animal
counterparts? Bolt’s world record of 9.58 seconds for the 100m race in
Berlin 2009 places him at a top speed of 30 mph with an average speed
of 23.5 mph. However, these six animals listed from slowest to fastest, leave him
in the dust, reaching double and even triple the top speeds that Bolt would only
dream of ever achieving. When it comes to speed efficiency, Bolt could learn a
thing or two from his furry friends.
1. North African Ostrich
North African Ostriches are the fastest birds on land. Their ability to reach up to
speeds of 40 mph allows them to outrun predators, which makes up for their
inability to fly. They’re also incredibly amusing to watch.
2. Greyhound
There’s a reason why greyhound racing exists. The long and lean body of a
greyhound, allows it to extend its body and cover more ground. Only a little
faster than the North African Ostrich, greyhounds can reach a top speed of 43
mph.
3. Thoroughbred Racehorse
The fastest thoroughbred racehorse has reached top speeds of 55mph, almost
double that of Usain Bolt’s 100m world record top speed. However,
thoroughbred’s aren’t just fast, they’re also known for their stamina and can
maintain a pace of 16 mph for 60 miles. Talk about the ultimate ultra marathoner.
4. Pronghorn Antelope
Often confused with its cousin the springbok, the pronghorn has evolved
interlocking joints that make it unable to jump. However, this same
evolutionary adaptation has made it an extremely efficient runner. The
pronghorn can consume between six to 10 liters of oxygen per minute, which
is five times faster than most mammals its size. This in turn allows them to
burn more oxygen and reach tops speeds of 55 mph.
5. Cheetah
Sarah, a cheetah residing at the Cincinnati zoo is undoubtedly the fastest of all
land mammals. On June 20, 2012 she ran 100m in 5.95 seconds with a top
speed of 61 mph. That’s nearly 4 seconds faster than Bolt’s 100m world record
and more than double his top speed.
6. Peregrine Falcon
Although not a land animal (and perhaps harder to compare a flying bird to a
human running on foot) the Peregrine Falcon’s prowess in speed is mind
blowing. If Bolt were to choose to be any animal, it would be the Peregrine
Falcon. Faster than a sports car, this small predator can reach up to a top
speed of 161 mph. That’s five times faster than Bolt’s top speed."
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"We cannot wait for God or Allah to deal with evil, we must do that now upon
this earth."
Forrest Caricofe
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VENGEANCE
nbcnews.com
NEWS ISIS UNCOVERED NOV 16 2016, 10:44 AM ET
A Real-Life Horror Movie Unfolds as ISIS Loses Control in Mosul
by MATT BRADLEY
Excerpt from full article:
"We expected that they would cancel them," said Qusay Mohammed, 30, a local
police officer who escaped slaughter by hiding in abandoned homes until he
could make a break for it. "They're the kind that would stab you in the back."
Qusay Mohammed and other former residents said that ISIS was suspicious that
the soldiers and police would join the invading Iraqi military once they closed
in on the city.
But the jihadis' mounting paranoia didn't end with ex-officers. As the Iraqi
military drew closer, the group became increasingly suspicious of ordinary
residents.
"They were afraid to let people get close to them," Qusay Mohammed said.
"They would keep people at a distance scared that [the civilians] would kill
them."
It was around then that city residents noticed an even more profound change:
Suddenly, the wizened older ISIS members, many of them foreigners,
disappeared from the city streets. In their wake, they left teenage locals whom
they recruited into their ranks.
"The elders escaped. They took their families and their money and left," said
Jebril Shehada Abdullah, 28, a former police officer, who speculated that the
older fighters had left for Syria or Turkey. "They left only the young guys. They
were all locals who were deceived."
That was hardly a positive development: The younger militants were little more
than poorly educated, radicalized thugs intoxicated with power. They roared
around east Mosul neighborhoods on motorcycles, threatening and terrorizing
civilians.
"The people just stayed inside their houses. If you opened your door they would
shoot you," Abdullah said.
ISIS commandos who had been impossibly pious began to curse like sailors,
screaming at residents and insulting their mothers in a way that only a month
before would have earned them harsh discipline from their fellow jihadis.
The youthful fighters went door-to-door, demanding that families move closer
into Mosul to act as human shields against coalition airstrikes.
Mosul took on the trappings of a horror film. People suspected of treason or
spying were not only beheaded as they had been before. The militants took to
mounting the severed heads in public or kicking them around like soccer
balls, according to reports from several survivors in Khazer Camp.
ISIS' paranoia reached its nadir when the jihadis dressed up in pilfered Iraqi
military uniforms and paraded into Hammam Alil, a town south of Mosul with
Iraqi military flags and arrested everyone who came out to greet them.
"People came out to welcome them," said Abdullah. "They took 150 locals in
Hammam Alil and executed them."
The anecdote is impossible to independently verify without access to further
evidence, but several men from south of Mosul in Khazer Camp corroborated
the story.
Even as their circumstances grew increasingly severe, many civilians still
hoped to remain. The Iraqi military had airdropped pamphlets appealing to
residents to remain in their homes, and many were afraid that life in the
displaced peoples' camps would be worse.
Ali Mohammed was worried for his wife: She was nine months pregnant and
in no condition to flee the city on foot.
After 10 days holed up in his family home, his family of seven found
themselves wedged between coalition airstrikes and ISIS mortars and car
bombs. They decided to make a run for it.
With his wife and five children in tow, Ali Mohammed fashioned a white flag
out of sheets and hustled about three miles to the Iraqi military's front line.
Even as they ran, ISIS sniper fire pecked the ground around them.
Ali Mohammed arrived at Khazer Camp on Nov. 9. His wife gave birth to their
sixth child only a day later, he said, born safe from the horror they had just
left behind."
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"Some leaders of a country are more concerned with becoming millionaires
than caring for their people."
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US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Newsmax.com
The Trump Transition
"Trump Offers Flynn National Security Adviser Job
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Ky.
Harry Reid: Election 'Thrown' to Trump By FBI's Comey
Hillary Surrogate David Brock to Donors: Help 'Kick Trump's A**'
Trump to Meet With Romney to Discuss Secretary of State
Pastor John Hagee: Israel Key to Trump's Surge
Report: Cruz Says He's Interested in AG Job
Trump Spokesman: Muslim Registry Rumors 'Completely False'
Flynn's Reputation: Astute Intelligence Pro, Straight Talker
Paris Hilton: I Voted For Trump
NY Post: Trump Talked to Henry Kravis About Treasury Job
Trump to Go on 'Thank You Tour' After Thanksgiving
Ron Paul: Skeptical on Whether Trump Can 'Drain the Swamp'
Lindsey Graham Slams Rand Paul Filibuster Threat
Bill Kristol: Trump's SCOTUS Choice Could Come Next Week
Pence to House Republicans: 'Buckle Up'
Brexit Figure Nigel Farage Blasts Bannon Backlash."
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"Is there really a place in this world where you can live and be free from a
natural disaster?"
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http://www.marketwatch.com/story/
Only headline from full article:
The U.S. has more natural disasters than any other country in the world.
By Jessica Marmor Shaw
Published: Nov 24, 2015 2:50 p.m. ET
www.sovereignman.com/
5 countries with the lowest risk of disaster
Simon Black March 16, 2011 Undisclosed Location
March 11, 2011
Denver, Colorado, USA
"Watching the events unfold in Japan and Libya has probably given a lot of
people reason to consider their own safety, wherever they live. “What if that
happened where I live?” is a perfectly natural question to ask when faced with
wall-to-wall coverage of horrible devastation.
It’s true that no place is perfect, and there are always going to be some risks
wherever you are in the world, whether it’s California, Indonesia, or London…
but if you’ve been thinking about a move overseas, and the events in Japan
and Libya have you wondering which countries run the lowest risk of
destruction, read on.
* To be clear, what follows is not an exhaustive list, just a few countries that
stand out as being particularly low risk for destructive natural disasters,
nuclear meltdown, terrorism, or Qadaffi tactics.
1) Uruguay. This fairly small nation in South America is home to few, if any,
natural disasters. There is occasional flooding, but not the sort of thing that
makes international headlines for its massive destruction. There are no
earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanic activity, etc. There are also no nuclear
plants in the country.
Uruguay also has a small, ethnically homogeneous population with a poorly
funded government that’s incapable of financing totalitarian control of its
people. Uruguay’s fascist military government is part of its unfortunate past,
not its brighter future.
2) Poland. Devoid of any nuclear power plants, Poland also suffers negligible
natural hazards except for a biting winter cold. The country has a strong,
thriving economy and barely felt the effects of the global recession– if the US
caught the flu, Poland had a minor case of the sniffles.
Poland’s government is well-funded, however as a former communist nation,
Polish society stands firmly against any hit of authoritarianism. Poland also
has limited exposure to the Islamic immigration crisis that is plaguing much
of Western Europe.
3) Singapore. In terms of natural disasters, Singapore is in the fortunate position
of being encased by Borneo on one side and Malaysia to the other. As such,
any typhoon or tsunami activity goes through those locations first. By the time
they get to Singapore, it’s a tame tropical depression with great surf conditions.
It’s true that Singapore’s society is diverse… but the country has a history of
harmonious multiculturalism. And, despite the fact that small things like
spitting are offenses, this is one of the last places in the world where the
market-oriented government would turn on its people.
4) Estonia. Like Poland, Estonia lacks any real natural disasters (except cold
weather) and has no nuclear facilities of its own. Estonia is also devoid of
any elements of extremism or deep ethnic conflict within its borders.
Estonia’s government is market-oriented and transparent, running a tight
operation that has no room in the budget for massive police agencies and
constant monitoring.
5) United Arab Emirates. You might think I’m going out on a limb here, but I
would consider UAE to be a safe place from disaster. In terms of natural hazards,
UAE’s biggest problem is the occasional sand storm, nothing serious.
Its first nuclear power stations are not scheduled to come online for another
several years, and they will be sparing no expense to implement the latest,
safest technology.
Given what else is happening in the Middle East, you might question whether
the UAE would, in fact, jump on the bandwagon of opening fire on its own
people. Bear in mind a few things-
First, the various emirates that make up the UAE are essentially autonomous,
and the national government is very decentralized with limited power.
Second, the UAE is already the ‘freest’ place in the Middle East with limited
grumblings about further reform.
Third, and most importantly, foreigners in the major emirates outnumber
locals by a wide margin– in Dubai, for example, 71% of the population is
comprised of foreign expats; even the police forces are made up of South
Asians (Indians, Pakistanis), not local Emiratis."
PACK YOUR BAGS!!
WEATHER
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Sat RAIN_AND_SNOW 43° 27°
Sun CLOUDY 35° 23°
Mon PARTLY_CLOUDY 37° 22°
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I got a lot accomplished in the yard and flower beds yesterday. I finally planted
the rest of the flower bulbs. I took about 4 loads of good dirt from the back south-
west corner bed and filled in some low places in the yard and then watered the
grass seeded bare spots. I even had time to swab the cement garage floor with
bleach using a mop.
I went out to the garage (3:29 AM 11/18/2016 EDT) to make my first pot of coffee.
It is about 50° and should be a good day for moving that dirt from the back to the
low places in front yard near the house. Then tomorrow, Saturday, is another
thing altogether. I don't know what I'm going to do. I know I'm going to have to
figure something out because I ain't use to staying in the house.
I just went out to the garage (5:22 AM 11/18/2016 EDT) again to make my 2nd pot
of coffee. My morning breakfast was 2 slices of 100% whole bread. mustard and
"Wild Planet sustain-ably caught in the Pacific Ocean in extra virgin olive oil Wild
Sardines (350 calories total). The sardines are an excellent source of protein 10%,
Vitamin A 4%, Calcium 20% and Iron 10%. This my second favorite sardine behind
King Oscar double layer. The smaller the fish, the smaller the mercury content.
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