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Americans Will Spend a Record $13.5 Billion on Halloween. Here's Where the Money Goes. AI-Generated.
Somewhere in America right now, someone is standing in a store aisle holding two bags of candy and doing quiet math. If that is you, you are in very good company.
By Mitsuru Satou7 days ago in FYI
How Much Water Does AI Drink Every Time You Ask a Question?
Artificial intelligence feels almost weightless. You type a question, press enter, and within seconds an answer appears on your screen. There is no factory in front of you, no engine running in the background, and no obvious physical resource being consumed.
By AnthonyBTV20 days ago in FYI
What if NASA reported this was near the Moon
It's a little after noon on a Saturday, and the news blotters and social media feeds are abuzz with chatter about a special announcement. You go outside to trim some bushes, do some yard work, and then run errands. You forgot about the special announcement. You do, after all, have a life.
By Jason Morton24 days ago in FYI
Backlash And Online Abuse Should Be Unacceptable
It's time the keyboard warriors and social media trolls learn a lesson. Abusiveness and hate online aren't any more acceptable than they are in public.
By Jason Mortonabout a month ago in FYI
The "Learn One Deaf Fact" Challenge
Most people move through life without ever meeting a Deaf person, learning a sign, or exploring Deaf culture. That’s not a personal failure, it’s simply how society is built. Deaf communities are often small, spread out, and underrepresented in media, education, and everyday conversation. Because of that, many people carry assumptions they’ve never had the chance to question.
By Tracy Stineabout a month ago in FYI
Becoming A Celebrity Is Overrated
This World Is Not As It Seems The Music Industry is designed to Destroy You The music industry is overrated in itself. Everything is designed to keep you in a specific program; on a specific frequency. All we hear about nowadays is sex and teenage love. We rarely hear music talking about detachment, patience, and pure love. The hype of being seen as a “baddie” or “him” has corrupted our people. And this is intentional. Not only the government, but any person ruling over a country wants to use you all as resources; as bait for their own success. These celebrities are slaves as well. They may look like they’re living their best lives and maybe some of them are, but most of them are struggling.
By Nala2 months ago in FYI
If One Isn't Your Game, Disc Golf Is More Fun
Who's a golfer? If you are, you're skilled, patient, and eager to play the gentleman's game. Golf is a gentlemanly sport, but it's not for everybody. Especially for those of us with such a dangerous slice that the driving range becomes an invitation to put someone's eye out.
By Jason Morton2 months ago in FYI
What's The Ultimate Weapon In A Horror Movie
The answer might surprise you. Consider every horror movie you've ever watched, and ask yourself: what would you do in those situations if you were there? Granted, some of them are pretty far out. But it takes imagination to beat back the unthinkable and horrifying. And as writers, that's part of the process.
By Jason Morton2 months ago in FYI
How Vocal Comments Can Enhance Our Stories
Introduction Yesterday I published a story addressing the fact that I might hit two thousand Vocal stories by the end of this year, and I got a lot of comments (for me) with excellent insights and observations. You can read it here.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in FYI
'In Search of Historic Jesus' (1980): The $250,000 Religious Mystery That Became a Box-Office Phenomenon
MOVIES OF THE 80s There are movies that become hits because Hollywood spends millions of dollars convincing audiences that they need to see them.
By Movies of the 80s2 months ago in FYI
TED Talks and Motivational Speeches vs. Effective Sermons
Some pastors are giving more TED talks and motivational speeches than sermons from the pulpit on Sunday mornings. Many modern church leaders are shifting their preaching style from traditional biblical exposition to motivational talks and TED-style presentations, focusing heavily on self-help, personal success, and practical psychology rather than on deep theological study and spiritual group.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
How A Gang Hit That Killed A Cop Started An Empire
There are those generational stories that prove that if a person wants to succeed, wants to change their lot in life, and is willing to commit, nothing is impossible.
By Jason Morton2 months ago in FYI