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Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida, surprising many with its ferocity as the name “Ian” does not normally bring to mind violence & mayhem. Some stats for the storm include 52-foot waves offshore and a record-breaking 15-foot storm surge. Foreshadowed in the movie Sharknado, (I had no idea they made six of them!) a shark ended […]

The US Navy successfully shot down a drone using a laser beam. Intercom systems on several American Airline flights started emitting strange bleating sounds that left passengers either puzzled, bemused, or just annoyed. It’s still happening and no one knows how or why. Adderall, a drug used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is in short supply […]

What is art? What is healthcare? What is candy?

Just a few highlights this week as my schedule in Japan had me focused elsewhere. The Alcaraz v. Sinner US Open quarterfinal match that went over five hours ending 2:30am was one thing but it was the backhand save that was seared into everyone’s memory. The Spanish teenager would go on to beat Tiafoe (that […]

Calling all cabs in Moscow, too many signs in Texas and Japan declares war on the floppy disk.

Finding time, next-level keyless entry and what lies beneath.

NASA sends a probe to Uranus, the AI-rapper gets signed, and the slumbering airline pilots who missed their stop.

Contraband McMuffins, Ferraris without brakes and the world turns (ever faster).

Applebee’s has created four different lip gloss “flavors” including Get Me Hot Buffalo, Sweet Chile Kiss, Be My Honey Pepper, and Honey BBQ-T to help “spice up your date night.” Georgia’s Department of Revenue announced that its residents can claim embryos as dependents on their state taxes.  Authorities allege that a Utah man who tried […]