Source: Stock markets hit record highs after news of a fall in US inflation | Stock markets | The Guardian

Useful news for all to advance knowledge of the world and how it works
Por el camino
las huellas se han quedado;
y hablan de historia.
j.ll.folch 18/9/24
Source: 9916 Haiku | jllopart

“These ads underscore our campaign’s efforts to reach Filipino American voters where they are and speak with them about what’s at stake in this election – freedom, safety, dignity, and an Opportunity Economy where small businesses can thrive and working people can fully realize the promise of America,” said Harris-Walz Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Spokesperson Andrew Peng.Source: Kamala Harris ad targets Fil Am voters in Nevada – AsAmNews
…Santa Cruz county, on the border immediately south of Tucson, is the smallest in the state yet is the location for its largest port of entry. David Hathaway, the Santa Cruz sheriff, told the Guardian he doesn’t support Proposition 314 because “it’s a racist enforcement mechanism”.
Nearly 40,000 people who identified as Hispanic or Latino live under Hathaway’s watch, out of a county population of almost 49,000. More than 78% of county residents speak Spanish at home, according to the US census.

Currently, making sexually explicit deepfakes with the intention of distributing them is punishable by five years in prison or a fine of 50 million won under the Sexual Violence Prevention and Victims Protection Act.
Source: South Korea Criminalizes Watching Or Possessing Sexually Explicit Deepfakes – Slashdot

Books, glorious books! The very act of holding one and transmitting its words into my brain, whether I disagree with them, don’t fully understand their concepts, and am uncomfortable with the emotions they evoke — they always make me come away smarter and more sensitive. So much so, that I’ve written some books of my own (click here for info on the three novels I’m seeking representation for by a great literary agent).

It’s Banned Books Week here in the United States — oh, the shame of our increasing number of groups pumping politicians harder than ever to censor what books line the shelves of our libraries.
Conservatives maintain that everyone, especially our youth, needs protection — but from what? Is it really that damaging to see the antics of Where’s Waldo’s friends? And is it truly possible for anyone to not come away a better person for having read To Kill a Mockingbird? Reading, unlike watching and consuming, requires thinking.
Books helped me thrive in, not just survive, a continually gaslit childhood. Everything I felt or thought was deemed incorrect, and the family culture was, “don’t ever be too joyful, giddy, or silly. Disappointment is inevitable and dreaming makes it hurt worse.” At 11-years-old, when I stumbled onto my mom‘s collection of Marquis de Sade’s short stories, I was too young to understand the sex. All I understood were the depictions of brutal lives, wherein bad people weren’t punished and good ones weren’t rewarded. Wow! I finally felt seen. The very French-literature “life sucks and then you die“ philosophy was exactly how my folks insisted I navigate life. Seeing it in print shone a light on how opposite European story-telling was from that of the United States, where all endings are hopeful and redemptive. And that meant maybe I could choose how I approached life!
So, dear readers, I urge you help everyone understand that regardless of our personal preferences, let’s not decide what others should or shouldn’t read. Reading is special, and we each come to it differently. The effect of stories evolves throughout our lives, often in unpredictable ways that improve us.

Today’s guest blog post is thanks to author/blogger Alex Diaz-Granados, who also writes books. Here he describes how he decided to write his first novel by following up an existing novella instead of choosing genre fiction…

“You know, Alex, I liked Reunion. A lot. You should write a sequel!” – Many Readers Since 1999
“Why not dream your own wonderful sequels? When you have finished a book, it can go on in your mind, the characters doing just what you want them to do.” ― Marguerite Henry, Dear Readers and Riders
Back in 1998, when I first crafted Reunion: A Story to flex my fiction-writing muscles, I envisioned Jim Garraty’s adventure as merely a singular narrative. To me, it was an elegant musing on adolescent turmoil, the wounds from a fractured relationship, and their deep impact on my protagonist, particularly regarding high school dramas, losses, and missed opportunities. With the demise of Reunion’s heroine, I believed the tale had reached its natural conclusion, at least in terms of Jim and Marty’s saga.
When I initially shared my draft of Reunion (originally titled “Love Unbroken, Love Unspoken”) with a handful of friends—mostly women—the most frequent response was, “Wow, Alex. This is fantastic! Why not write a sequel?”
Maybe it was my own limited imagination or the author’s self-doubt, but for almost thirty years, whenever someone asked, “Will there be a follow-up to Reunion: A Story?” my response was always, “Unfortunately not. I can’t envision how I could expand upon it, particularly one that explores Marty’s story in greater depth.”
Yet, the idea of revisiting Jim and Marty’s world never completely faded. It lingered in the back of my mind, occasionally surfacing when readers expressed their love for the characters and their desire to see more of their journey. Despite my initial resistance, the notion of a sequel began to take shape, spurred by renewed inspiration and a fresh perspective on the characters’ potential growth.
In recent years, I’ve revisited Reunion with a more open mind, contemplating the nuances of Jim and Marty’s relationship and the unresolved questions that might still haunt them. The more I pondered, the more I realized that their story wasn’t entirely finished. There were new layers to uncover, new conflicts to explore, and new paths for the characters to tread.
The process of developing a sequel has been both challenging and exhilarating. It’s required me to dig deeper into the characters’ psyches, to understand their motivations and fears on a more profound level. I’ve had to confront my own uncertainties as a writer and push beyond the boundaries of the original narrative to create something that feels both authentic and compelling.
Reunion: Coda is not just a continuation of Jim and Marty’s story; it’s an evolution. It’s about growth, redemption, and the enduring impact of past choices on our present and future selves. It’s about finding closure in unexpected places and discovering that some stories are meant to be revisited, reexamined, and retold.
As I prepare to share this new chapter with you, I am filled with a mix of excitement and trepidation. Writing a sequel to a beloved story is a daunting task, but it’s also a deeply rewarding one. I hope that Reunion: Coda will resonate with you as profoundly as the original did and that it will offer new insights and experiences to cherish.
Thank you for your unwavering support and enthusiasm. Here’s to the next chapter in the journey of Reunion—and to the endless possibilities that lie ahead.
Do you believe library books should be censored?
Subscribe, listen to, and share Happiness Between Tails Podcast on most any platform; from Spotify and Apple Podcasts andBreaker, to Pocket Casts and RadioPublic and Castbox, plus many more and an RSS feed. The full list of 50+ places is H-E-R-E.
Source: Banned Books Week + How Alex Diaz-Granados Wrote His First Novel – Happiness Between Tails by da-AL
The cold season is upon us, and it’s time to start thinking about which shots to get to help protect against Covid-19, flu and RSV. STAT senior writer Helen Branswell has the rundown on the vaccines that are available for babies, kids and adults.
For more, read Helen’s story here: https://tinyurl.com/2s4cuya2

In Colorado, an all-girl STEM team was a finalist in a Samsung contest. Calling themselves the Rubber Duckies (after a debugging technique, not bathtub toys), they used artificial intelligence and infrared cameras to identify animals so drivers could be alerted to slow down. They tested the device on the school’s therapy dog. Next, they want to add Bluetooth so their device could talk to the cars.
“The current plan is to utilize an infrared camera to image the surroundings in front to detect animals and warn the driver when animals are in the environment so they can pay more attention, slow down, and be much more likely to avoid a collision,” said Scoville, rising junior and Rubber Duckies member.

Source: In Colorado, high school girls invent device to prevent wildlife collisions – Darcy Hitchcock

2024-09-27 03038-tod-0110178 Tree
NIKON D7100 – ƒ/8 1/250 22mm ISO110 – McGregor, MN
"Luce di parole, ombra di sogni."
Living on the Edge of the Sagebrush Ocean
Spiritual Insights & Personal Empowerment
Love life
Artist & Art Blogger
Furnicraft, woodwork, and art
reveries and rants
Bem Vindos a este espaço onde compartilhamos um pouco da realidade do Japão à todos aqueles que desejam visitar ou morar no Japão. Aqui neste espaço, mostramos a realidade do Japão e dos imigrantes. O nosso compromisso é com a realidade. Fique por dentro do noticiário dos principais jornais japoneses, tutoriais de Faça você mesmo no Japão e acompanhe a Série Histórias de Imigrantes no Japão. Esperamos que goste de nossos conteúdos, deixe seu like, seu comentário, compartilhe e nos ajudar você e à outras pessoas. Grande abraço, gratidão e volte sempre!
Willkommen auf Elke´s Glücks-Blog
- Specializing in the great outdoors, capturing nature at its finest!
A site to discuss education and democracy
Seu Guia de Inspirações e Reflexões Diárias
my-health-and-beauty.com/
Benim Gezegenime Hoş geldiniz !!!
Blog de viajes y lugares
The official blog of Ed Mooney Photography. Dad of 3, Photographer, Blogger, Powerlifter. Exploring the historical sites of Ireland.
It has new aidias,news, about education , motivation, social, historical, culture, marketing creation new aidias education of language science culture and history
L'unico modo sensato di vivere è senza regole
by Anuran (A) & Sayoni (S)
Fun for the Brain
An exemplary learning community.
Loves, lamentation, and life through prose, stories, passions, and essays.
public tantrums by a non-two-year-old
Public, street and urban art worldwide
all the rules of free form
<script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-2937106805202763" crossorigin="anonymous"></script>
Lapsed Painter, Occasional Photographer, Compulsive Writer
Health Blogs
Exploring the hidden architectural heritage of Budapest
Yaşamdan
The third incarnation...
More than a thought less than a question
"بوصلة الحياة: مدونة متعددة المجالات، من السياسة إلى الرومانسية، ومن تطوير الذات إلى الأدب وأكثر!" بقلم مشاعر بنت عبدالرحمن
The view from here ... Or here!
Bringer and seeker of joy
The One Where She Stumbled Through Her 40's and Faced Her Demons
Baw wit da baw. Just sayin'.
Website storys
Welcome to the Anglo Swiss World
Querbeet und ohne Gewähr
KINDNESS IS FREE, sprinkle it all over the world, and 😁 smile
Nuestra ética de todos los días...
Fiction Writer in Poet's Clothing
You must be logged in to post a comment.