October 2024
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SUPERNOVA
A supernova is a powerful and explosive event that occurs when a star reaches the end of its life cycle, leading to a dramatic release of energy. Supernovae are among…
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The Digital Gold Rush
Some notes I made on Michael Saylor’s recent keynote. Let’s win together! Few asset classes outperform monetary inflation. The expansion of the money supply closely tracks the performance of the…
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Philadelphia – Green Space Paradise
Philadelphia has an impressive park system that provides both urban and natural green spaces across the city. Here are some key highlights about the parklands in Philadelphia: • Size: Over…
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Park life is the future
Cities in the USA with most parkland The U.S. cities with the largest parkland areas, often measured by total park acreage within city limits, include the following: 1. Anchorage, Alaska…
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I LOVE FALL
In the image, you have a focused expression and a composed demeanor, standing outdoors with autumn-colored trees in the background. Your hair is dark and neatly styled, and you are…
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Money and fat as energy
Money, when viewed as energy, is a representation of value and a medium for exchanging that value between people or entities. It functions as a stored form of effort, labor,…
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Dorian and Phrygian
The Dorian and Phrygian are both ancient Greek musical modes, which are scales characterized by a specific sequence of intervals. These modes were the foundation of much of Western music…
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What are the commonalities between Paris and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia and Paris share several interesting commonalities: • Both cities are renowned for their planned urban layouts and architectural beauty. Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway, for example, was inspired by the…
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Surreality
Surreality refers to a quality or state that is dreamlike, bizarre, or beyond ordinary reality. It often evokes a sense of strangeness or unreality, where normal logic and expectations are…
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Individualism Is the New Collectivism
Standing at the Spanish Steps in Rome, surrounded by the grandeur of history and the ever-present symbols of modern luxury—Dior, Balenciaga, Montcler—one is struck by the juxtaposition of past and…
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The greatest photographers of all time
Many photographers have left an indelible mark on the art world, from pioneers of the medium to those who revolutionized photographic techniques and themes. Here are some of the greatest…
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Visual Artists of the 21st Century
Some of the most influential visual artists of the 21st century have made significant contributions through diverse mediums such as painting, sculpture, photography, video art, and conceptual installations. Here are…
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The greatest visual artists of all time
Here’s a list of some of the greatest visual artists throughout history, known for their immense influence on art and culture: 1. Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) – Renowned for masterpieces…
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Dante Dancing in Mexico City
I do not know how to dance whatsoever, but I love to have a good time. Dancing and music is the universal language that brings all humans together regardless of…
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Take the more interesting path in life
Thinking of my time walking the streets of Baltimore, sleeping on the floors of mosques in the West Bank, eating watermelon with Italians in Napoli, milking cows on a kibbutz,…
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ALL IS WAR
Not even nature is peaceful.I’ve seen a hawk devour a tiny bird in mid-flight in Rittenhouse Square Park in Philadelphia.All that was left of the bird were some feathers floating…
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How would an Ancient Greek warrior view the world we currently live in?
How would our founding fathers view Philadelphia as it stands today?
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Why I wake up so early
Firstly, I just go to bed early, so I naturally wake up early, and prefer early mornings over late nights.















