Grahame

@swt61 ?

I was on a boat That crossed the bay To "The City" Where we had a guided tour by a retired lawyer of the TJPA/Salesforce Transit Center and Rooftop Gardens Then saw some art And took the new subway (only $1.9B) to Chinatown, for their night market. And then a short rest* Before taking the ferry home again. *The more eagle eyed of you will spot the token foreground interest, bottom right.

EDIT: https://www.military.com/off-duty/movies/2024/09/10/james-earl-jones-first-movie-role-was-small-part-of-biggest-cold-war-film-ever.html

My Closing Statement.

Multitasking to make the debate tolerable. I much prefer the visuals in the kitchen to that on TV right now.

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/06/new-ipad-mini-rumored-for-october/

"Apple is wedging AI into its phones like a new U2 album no one asked for." Oof. https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/10/business/apple-iphone-ai-nightcap/index.html

Post shot stacked turkey burger.

Joanne and I are now à jour with the vaccine nouveau.

RIP Mr Jones. Without you, Vader might have sounded like a west-county lad. ( Sorry Mr Prowse)

Live Blog https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/9/24236176/apple-iphone-16-liveblog-apple-watch-x-airpods-keynote

How to watch https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/7/24238537/apples-glowtime-iphone-16-event-how-to-watch-ios-18-apple-intelligence-ai

So no veggies to get in the way @mikeymad ?

2nd Annual Opera in The Amphitheater https://www.savehamiltontheater.org/opera A few of the hits. Everyone made it this time.

(Bacon) Picnic Platter and Puccini

Apple cinnamon scones

https://www.perplexity.ai/search/where-currently-are-there-free-kbSnExFBSzabICdXRXyCNA#0

Non Pro? Sure. Sure! Here’s a list of 15 things that many people find absurd or downright silly across various categories: ## 1. Prohibition of Certain Foods in Schools Many schools ban homemade lunches while promoting unhealthy cafeteria options, which seems counterproductive to healthy eating. ## 2. The "No Pants Subway Ride" An annual event where participants ride the subway without pants. While it’s meant to be fun, many find it just plain ridiculous. ## 3. Laws Against Public Dancing Some places still have outdated laws prohibiting public dancing, reflecting an overly strict interpretation of public behavior. ## 4. The Existence of "Pet Rocks" A novelty item from the 1970s where people paid for rocks as pets. It’s a classic example of consumerism gone wild. ## 5. Overly Complicated Instruction Manuals Many products come with instruction manuals that are so convoluted they make assembling the item more difficult than it needs to be. ## 6. The Flat Earth Theory Despite overwhelming scientific evidence, some people still believe the Earth is flat, showcasing a rejection of established science. ## 7. Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Laws These laws often lead to disproportionately harsh punishments for minor offenses, contributing to overcrowded prisons without improving public safety. ## 8. The "10-Second Rule" for Dropped Food The belief that food is safe to eat if picked up within ten seconds, despite the lack of scientific support for this idea. ## 9. Celebrity Endorsements of Quack Remedies Celebrities promoting unproven health products can mislead the public and contribute to misinformation about health and wellness. ## 10. The "Dunning-Kruger Effect" This cognitive bias leads people with low ability at a task to overestimate their ability, often resulting in hilariously misguided confidence. ## 11. Laws Against Using Silly String In some places, using silly string is banned during specific events, which seems overly restrictive for a harmless party item. ## 12. The Existence of "Invisible" Products Items marketed as “invisible” (like invisible ink) that serve no practical purpose other than to be a novelty. ## 13. Overzealous Warning Labels Items like coffee cups warning that the contents are hot, which seems unnecessary and patronizing. ## 14. Reality TV Shows as "Reality" The idea that reality TV reflects real life is often laughable, as the situations are heavily scripted and manipulated. ## 15. The "Chicken Dance" as a Serious Dance A dance that is often performed at weddings and parties, yet is considered silly and often mocked. These examples highlight various aspects of society, culture, and consumer behavior that many find puzzling or outright silly. https://www.perplexity.ai/search/give-me-a-list-of-15-things-th-85bo_TccTjG.055fStbg8A#1

Perplexity.ai Pro when faced with the same prompt https://www.perplexity.ai/search/give-me-a-list-of-15-things-th-85bo_TccTjG.055fStbg8A#0

Nibbles, with a curious guest

It's Official.