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Ancestry, Education, and a Family Connection to Horace Mann

Horace Mann helped shape the American public school system. A documented family lineage shows we share a common 17th century ancestor, connecting history to the present.

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The AI Consultant That Outscored Humans Exposed a Human Problem

When SAP quietly tested an AI copilot against human consultants, the machine scored about 95% accurate, until reviewers were told it was AI. Their ratings dropped, not because the work changed, but because the label did. This experiment says more about status anxiety and trust than it does about model quality, and it points to why “AI‑assisted, human‑reviewed” workflows need to become the new normal.

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The 996 Work Culture is outlawed in China. Why not here?

The “996” schedule (9 am to 9 pm, six days a week) is creeping into Silicon Valley culture under the guise of hustle. While startups promise massive equity payouts, the reality is often a recipe for severe burnout, health issues, and empty pockets. Even China has outlawed this practice, so why are we normalizing it?

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Why H.R. 1094 and S. 459 Must Pass: Empowering Hams in HOAs for Real Emergency Readiness

Amateur radio saves lives in disasters, but HOAs often block the antennas needed for practice. H.R. 1094 and S. 459 fix that with reasonable accommodations, balancing safety and emergency prep. Hams and neighbors: act now at send-a-letter.org/hoa/.

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The Contrarian We Need

Michael Burry doesn’t do interviews. The hedge fund manager who famously predicted the 2008 housing crisis has spent most of the past two decades avoiding the media spotlight. So when he sat down with Michael Lewis for a rare conversation and revealed he’s shorting AI companies like NVIDIA and Palantir, people listened. His reasoning cuts through the hype: AI infrastructure spending massively exceeds actual revenues. For someone like me, an AI evangelist who genuinely believes we’re watching something transformative unfold, Burry’s position should feel like an attack. It doesn’t. It feels necessary. Here’s why his skepticism matters, even if you’re bullish on AI.

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Why Claude Needs Better Memory (And Why Agents Just Got Smarter)

If you’ve used Claude for more than a few hours, you’ve probably hit a wall. Your conversation suddenly slows down. Claude politely tells you it’s approaching some kind of limit. You have to start a new chat. And just like that, Claude forgets everything you’ve been working on. Most people assume Claude’s memory is broken. It’s not. It’s actually by design.

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Bearcat Quick Guide

Bearcat Quick Guide

Quick and easy Infographic about the Bearcat BC125AT and how to use it at an IndyCar race. Check out the video after the graphic for more in-depth instructions!

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