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Death by AI
We have seen this movie before, sometimes literally. A computer becomes intelligent. It realizes that humans are the problem. It takes control of something important. The humans discover what is happening somewhere around the point at which stopping it becomes … Continue reading
Take the Extra Minute: Don’t Let Your Costume Hide You
Halloween brings laughter, candy and a parade of superheroes, witches and ghosts filling the streets, but it also brings one of the riskiest nights of the year for pedestrians, especially kids. Darkness, excitement and costumes that limit visibility all combine … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Search and Rescue
Tagged costumes, danger, Halloween, kids, preventative SAR, safety, search and rescue, TakeTheExtraMinute
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Take the Extra Minute: Keep It Real — Not Paranormal
Halloween is that time of year when the nights grow long, the air turns crisp and people go looking for a good scare. It’s a time to face the terrifying, defeat the sinister and prove you’re fearless, often under the … Continue reading
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Tagged adrenaline, danger, Halloween, preventative SAR, search and rescue, spooky, TakeTheExtraMinute
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The Neighborhood Menu: Tales from the Wetlands Edge
Content Warning: This post deals with the difficult topic of pets and wildlife and uses dark humor to discuss the food chain. It may not be suitable for all readers. If you live on the edge of a wilderness … Continue reading