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  • Jason Weisberger
    9:12 am Sat, Jan 25, 2020
    Today in History 1921: The word 'Robot' enters the English language

    On January 25, 1921 the Czech play Rossum's Universal Robots premiered, entering the word into the Science Fiction vocabulary. Wikipedia: R.U.R. is a 1920 science fiction play by the Czech… Read the rest of the article: Today in History 1921: The word 'Robot' enters the English language

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  • Jason Weisberger
    9:01 am Sat, Jan 25, 2020
    Now THAT is a great deepfake!

    Thank you, Mr. Oswalt. Do not watch this. Seriously. pic.twitter.com/QhIPuM8ysJ — JΞSŦΞR ✪ ΔCŦUΔL³³º¹ (@th3j35t3r) January 23, 2020

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  • Jason Weisberger
    8:50 am Sat, Jan 25, 2020
    "Thank you very much for your support"

    Bartles & Jaymes CommercialWatch this video on YouTube Wine has been in the historical record since 6000BCE, American ingenuity "improved" it. 1985 Bartles & Jaymes wine cooler commercial. "Thank you… Read the rest of the article: "Thank you very much for your support"

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  • Jason Weisberger
    7:48 am Sat, Jan 25, 2020
    Augmented reality math is amazing and delightful

    This is the first use of AR/VR I have enjoyed. Math with augmented reality By @brzezinski_math#Mathematics #Datascience #MixedReality #AugmentedReality#IoT #5G #innovation #Education Cc: @RenatoMunari @ingliguori@mvollmer1 @jblefevre60 @sallyeaves @LindaGrass0 @enricomolinari @GlenGilmorepic.twitter.com/Oto5WGBuSr… Read the rest of the article: Augmented reality math is amazing and delightful

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  • Jason Weisberger
    6:05 am Fri, Jan 24, 2020
    Police called on man for attempting to deposit checks while black

    Air Force veteran Sauntore Thomas was "humiliated" when a teller at TCF Bank in Livonia, Michigan decided, without any rational cause, that three large checks Thomas brought for deposit were… Read the rest of the article: Police called on man for attempting to deposit checks while black

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  • Jason Weisberger
    5:55 am Fri, Jan 24, 2020
    Is an updated Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic in the works?

    Watch this video on YouTube Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic isn't just the best Star Wars game of all time, it is one of the best video games… Read the rest of the article: Is an updated Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic in the works?

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  • Jason Weisberger
    5:10 am Fri, Jan 24, 2020
    Adam Schiff's closing argument in the impeachment trial of Donald Trump

    Adam Schiff Closing ArgumentWatch this video on YouTube US Representative for California's 28th district Adam Schiff gave one of the most impressive speeches I have heard.

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  • Jason Weisberger
    9:35 am Thu, Jan 23, 2020
    Citing experience selling marijuana, unemployed Chicagoans seek permits to sell legally

    Sweet home, Chicago! Chicago Defender: The men and women, some ex-felons, have turned to Tio “Mr. Ceasefire” Hardiman, executive director of Violence Interrupters, to assist them in their quest to… Read the rest of the article: Citing experience selling marijuana, unemployed Chicagoans seek permits to sell legally

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  • Jason Weisberger
    9:07 am Thu, Jan 23, 2020
    I love this Logitech gaming mouse and have no idea why it is cheaper than similar models

    I use this Logitech G502 Hero SE. It is wonderful. I recently switched from controller to Keyboard + Mouse for my video gaming. This mouse is just great. The shape… Read the rest of the article: I love this Logitech gaming mouse and have no idea why it is cheaper than similar models

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  • Jason Weisberger
    8:21 am Thu, Jan 23, 2020
    Today in history 1983: NBC airs 'The A-Team'

    A-Team Intro High QualityWatch this video on YouTube The Los Angeles underground is absolutely one of my favorite places. I can not speak highly enough about The A-Team. I adore… Read the rest of the article: Today in history 1983: NBC airs 'The A-Team'

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  • Jason Weisberger
    12:54 pm Wed, Jan 22, 2020
    Statins might make you a big jerk: unintended pharmacological side effects

    Sounds like the clinical trials programs we use to approve drugs may have room to improve. BBC: He had diabetes, and he had signed up for a study to see… Read the rest of the article: Statins might make you a big jerk: unintended pharmacological side effects

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  • Jason Weisberger
    12:27 pm Wed, Jan 22, 2020
    Calabasas fan of Nazism forced to remove public display from his condo balcony

    The first amendment is one thing, but I would not piss off an HOA. A gentleman, who may or may not have a mental illness, posted a number of very… Read the rest of the article: Calabasas fan of Nazism forced to remove public display from his condo balcony

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  • Jason Weisberger
    9:18 am Wed, Jan 22, 2020
    A powerful trailer for the final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars

    Star Wars: The Clone Wars | Official Trailer | Disney+Watch this video on YouTube This is the bringing-tears to my eyes type Star Wars stuff we need! Star Wars: The… Read the rest of the article: A powerful trailer for the final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars

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  • Jason Weisberger
    8:52 am Tue, Jan 21, 2020
    How I stopped destroying car and motorcycle batteries

    This PulseTech charger, and responsible behavior, has changed my life. I used to kill the batteries in my cars and motorcycles on an almost annual basis. I would intend to… Read the rest of the article: How I stopped destroying car and motorcycle batteries

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  • Jason Weisberger
    8:26 am Tue, Jan 21, 2020
    Today in history 1959: Carl Switzer, actor who portrayed 'Alfalfa' killed over $50

    I always knew that Carl Switzer, Our Gang's "Alfalfa" had been shot dead, I had never heard the sad tale surrounding it. Apparently a dog that Switzer was training for… Read the rest of the article: Today in history 1959: Carl Switzer, actor who portrayed 'Alfalfa' killed over $50

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  • Jason Weisberger
    12:29 pm Mon, Jan 20, 2020
    Oregon's weed sales are 420% higher than state average along the Idaho border

    If you were in Idaho and wondering where to score some weed the answer is Oregon. KTVB7: It's no hidden secret that Oregon is seeing higher marijuana sales in counties… Read the rest of the article: Oregon's weed sales are 420% higher than state average along the Idaho border

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  • Jason Weisberger
    12:00 pm Mon, Jan 20, 2020
    Public Enemy's 'By The Time I Get To Arizona'

    Public Enemy – By The Time I Get To ArizonaWatch this video on YouTube Show'em what you got.

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  • Jason Weisberger
    11:42 am Mon, Jan 20, 2020
    Watch 'The Wild Tchoupitoulas' live

    Wild TchoupitoulasWatch this video on YouTube Never out of my rotation, I love The Wild Tchoupitoulas. This video also serves as a fantastic guide to fashion.

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  • Jason Weisberger
    10:41 am Mon, Jan 20, 2020
    Bickmore Gard-More takes wonderful care of my hats

    Bickmore Gard-More is a spray-on waterproofing and stain-resistant treatment for hats, leather and suede. I am bald and wear a lot of hats. Hats are even better than glasses for… Read the rest of the article: Bickmore Gard-More takes wonderful care of my hats

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  • Jason Weisberger
    1:46 pm Sat, Jan 18, 2020
    The easy-to-make Twitter egg sandwich is easy to make

    I wanted an egg sando. It was very, very easy. Been doing my egg sandwiches all wrong ? ???‍♂️?✌? pic.twitter.com/iUeHCUIwGp — ???The Smokin Grasshopper??? (@Grasshopper2049) January 15, 2020

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