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Remember This Point of Singularity from “Origin”?

Posted on October 6, 2025 by cdsmiller17

“Alas, Poor Humanity, I Knew It Well” (Apologies to Shakespeare’s Hamlet) When Dan Brown wrote “Origin” he was focusing on the future when Artificial Intelligence would blend with humanity and take it over. The present time has seen AI come … Continue reading →

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Someone Wants to Cancel the American 1st Amendment

Posted on September 12, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Charlie Kirk (October 14, 1993 – September 10, 2025) When a political activist is outspoken, a lot of people on both sides of the political divide get concerned. To the young conservative audiences, Charlie Kirk was their future. There was … Continue reading →

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It’s Hard to Believe that 40 Years have Passed

Posted on July 14, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Live Aid (July 13, 1985) Time flies. Memories fade, a little. My second wife and I spent Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning in London on that weekend, celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary. Due to the overwhelming influx of people into … Continue reading →

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They were the More Famous Pair to Explore America

Posted on May 14, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery Expedition (May 14, 1804) I’m jealous of them. Ask anyone who Lewis and Clark were and they’ll be able to tell you all about their expedition to explore the western lands acquired after the … Continue reading →

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That’s Why It’s Called a Confederation

Posted on May 8, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Is Canada Really United? There are warning signs that a couple of provinces may be thinking of going their own way, and leaving the country. Admittedly, that will leave a hole in the middle of the map should they succeed … Continue reading →

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Canada’s P.M. Walked a Tightrope and Survived the Test

Posted on May 7, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Carney Meets Trump (May 6, 2025) What can I say? This meeting was fraught, right from the start, but diplomacy kept it from devolving into a Zelenskyy confrontation of epic proportions. Canada chose the right man for the job. That … Continue reading →

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He is Called “The Father of the Constitution”

Posted on May 3, 2025 by cdsmiller17

James Madison (March 16, 1751 [NS] – June 28, 1836) Reincarnation Research has not made this link, as far as I know. But I had a hint from Karen’s “Ask the Spirit Guides” channel video yesterday. But more on that, … Continue reading →

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“Something” Changed in 1971, But I Didn’t Know What

Posted on May 2, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Ending the Gold Standard (August 15, 1971) I was starting my adult life (age 21) during that year, when, coincidently, the age of majority was lowered to 18. I couldn’t put my finger on what went wrong, but I knew … Continue reading →

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We’re In This Together

Posted on April 23, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Leo’s Lunch Box (April 22, 2025) A powerful modern-day story about sharing what you have, based on the biblical Feeding of the Five Thousand, by Reverend Senator Raphael Warnock. It’s lunchtime at school, and Leo knows exactly what he’s going … Continue reading →

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Tariff Math “Does Not Compute!”

Posted on April 6, 2025 by cdsmiller17

“Liberation” Day (April 2, 2025) “Lies, damn lies and statistics.” Never a truer word has been spoken, especially with the example of the US tariff calculations. But don’t take my word for it, watch this CBC News program “About That”: … Continue reading →

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