When you're competing with AI, it's not necessarily realistic.
Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men actor, dead at 86
Quote: Like me, Jean-Luc has lived an unusual life that has taken him far beyond the bounds of normal human experience. But he is also someone who has remained true to his earthbound roots, for they are what gave him his identity. In the end, he feels the call of home, as do I.
Q (John De Lancie) was my favorite character of the Star Trek franchise. It was his omnipotence and mischievous side that drew me to him. I enjoyed him best with Captain Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) but together with Jean-Luc they created absolute television magic. ~ Ellie
The 35-year relationship between Jean-Luc Picard and the omnipotent entity Q is one of the most complex, defining dynamics in the Star Trek franchise. What began as an adversarial clash between a godlike judge and a defiant human captain eventually evolved into a profound, deeply personal bond of mutual respect, mentorship, and cosmic affection.
Today I walked along Shore Road Promenade near my home in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Last week I found a feather in Manhattan Beach by the shore. Today I found another as the Atlantic flowed past me again. With respect to the elements and thanks to a student I met along the way named David who took the video and pic.
With love from above and below
October 29, 1969
Today in Media History: The Internet began with a crash on October 29, 1969
The beginning of the Internet is the story of two large computers, miles apart, sending the message: "LO". The world has never been the same. In the late 1960s an experimental network of four computers called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) was commissioned by the U.S. government. The computers were located at UCLA, SRI International (then known as Stanford Research Institute), UC Santa Barbara, and the University of Utah.
ARPANET evolved into the network of computer networks we know as the Internet. The first message was sent between two ARPANET computers. They tried to type in "LOGIN," but the computers crashed after the first two letters.
Do you remember the days of "Dial Up" to get online?
Do you remember life before you could click a button and connect with the world and others who are meaningful to you? How about the days before social media and smart cell phones as your brain accesses information instantly?
The rest, as they say, is history moving faster in time - forever evolving and reshaping our world each time we connect to the digital universe where AI stands as the next great leap in human communication and discovery - learning, adapting, and expanding what's possible. Others caution that such immense power must be guided with wisdom, ensuring we remain the stewards of our own future.
In the end, destiny is the force propelling reality forward to its ultimate destination - with AI and the Internet emerging as natural progressions in humanity's evolutionary journey - creating new circuits of intelligence to decode what lies within our DNA - while helping us unravel age-old questions about who we are and why we are here. Is AI positive or negative? As with everything in physical reality it is both.
Bill Gates Microsoft - Videos
AI will either be the greatest equalizer ever invented,
or the worst source of injustice. ~ October 26, 2026
What is artificial general intelligence - and is it already here?
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Crystalinks origin story began 31+ years ago with two Australian men who did not know each other. Marc helped me type the original 56 files, and John who showed me how to upload pics. Both men told me about Uluru and though I've never physically been there - I can remote view - awesome energies even after human tampering. I love when the mountain turns purple.
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Sunday November 1 marks five decades of the New York City Marathon's classic run. Over the past 50 years, the New York City Marathon has grown from a local road race held entirely in Central Park to the world's largest marathon. upcoming New York City Marathon marks five decades of this classic run. Over the past 50 years, the New York City Marathon has grown from a local road race held entirely in Central Park to the world's largest marathon.
Imagine a New York City where a marathon didn't shut down major bridges, block off city streets, or draw millions of screaming spectators. Before 1976, the New York City Marathon was a quiet, local affair. Runners spent 26.2 miles doing repetitive, dizzying loops entirely within the confines of Central Park.
Everything changed fifty years ago. To celebrate the 1976 U.S. Bicentennial, race organizers took a massive gamble. They decided to break the runners out of the park and send them on a wild, point-to-point journey through all five boroughs. It was supposed to be a one-time gimmick. Instead, it changed the city - and the sport of running - forever.
To truly appreciate the first five-borough race, you have to understand the backdrop of New York City in 1976. The city was facing a severe fiscal crisis, crime rates were high, and national headlines frequently painted New York as a place in decline.
Race co-founders Fred Lebow and Joe Kleinerman wanted to use the marathon to show a different side of the city. With the backing of Manhattan Borough President Percy Sutton, they mapped out a sprawling course: starting at the foot of the Verrazano Bridge in Staten Island, winding through Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, and finishing triumphantly back in Manhattan.
On a crisp October morning, just over 2,000 runners gathered on Staten Island. By today's standards, where over 50,000 athletes lace up, it was a tiny field.
The moment the cannon fired on the Verazzano Bridge, magic happened.
As the runners descended into Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, at 92nd Street, locals were waiting to cheer them on. There was no Internet to notify them of changes in the Marathon's course, but there were other ways to get the message out.
Runners were greeted by cheers of enthusiasm and encouragement. Throughout the city, neighborhoods that rarely interacted found themselves standing shoulder-to-shoulder in the streets. People brought out lawn chairs, played music, and handed out water - traditions that continue today.
The race offered a moving tapestry of 1970s New York. Runners passed through the vibrant ethnic enclaves of Brooklyn, pushed through the industrial corridors of Queens, crossed the Willis Avenue Bridge into the Bronx, and headed down Fifth Avenue.
The race itself was a masterclass in distance running. Bill Rodgers, a 28-year-old from Boston, dominated the men's field. Wearing a handwritten "Greater Boston Track Club" tee-shirt and stopping twice to tie his shoes, Rodgers crossed the finish line at Tavern on the Green in Central Park - with a spectacular time of 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 10 seconds.
On the women's side, Miki Gorman claimed victory at age 41, finishing in 2 hours, 39 minutes, and 11 seconds - setting a world record at the time.
The Legacy of '76
When the final runners crossed the finish line, it was immediately clear that this "one-time celebration" could never go back into the confines of Central Park. The five-borough marathon didn't just showcase New York; it healed it, even if just for a day. It proved that despite the city's struggles, its communities could unite to create something beautiful, gritty, and profoundly joyful.
Fifty years later, Sunday November 1, 2026 - as clocks return to Standard Time - runners will once again take over the streets of NYC following in the footsteps of those 1976 pioneers who raced through our five boroughs and made history.
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