Friday, March 29, 2024

Cargo ship black box reveals intense moments leading up to Baltimore bridge collapse

 https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/cargo-ship-black-box-reveals-intense-moments-leading-up-to-baltimore-bridge-collapse/ar-BB1kJcpM

With proper safety barriers around the bridge supports, this type of crash wouldn't have happened.

https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/transportation/key-bridge-ship-black-box-ntsb-PIDXCB3535CDLJAINHFNV3W6L4/

https://nypost.com/2024/03/27/us-news/ships-black-box-recovered-in-baltimores-francis-scott-key-bridge-collapse-officials/


https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=Baltimore+bridge

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

 https://www.theverge.com/24113767/godzilla-x-kong-the-new-empire-review

Of course monster movies usually go over the top. That's especially the case with Godzilla movies.

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/mar/28/godzilla-vs-kong-the-new-empire-review

https://www.ign.com/articles/how-to-watch-godzilla-x-kong-the-new-empire

https://www.theringer.com/movies/2024/3/29/24116026/godzilla-x-kong-the-new-empire-instant-reactions

https://www.ign.com/articles/godzilla-x-kong-the-new-empire-review

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/godzilla-x-kong-the-new-empire-china-box-office-1235862731/

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/godzilla-x-kong-the-new-empire-ending-explained/1100-6522258/


https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=Godzilla

https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=Japan

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Every Celebrity Who Warned People About Sean Combs (P. Diddy)

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6gRUYvHjlQ , https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrime/videos

Is P.+Diddy being setup to take a big fall, or has his lifestyle caught up with him?

https://www.vox.com/culture/24006759/puffy-diddy-sean-combs-cassie-rape-lawsuit

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/sean-diddy-combs-accused-sexual-harassment-assault-producer-latest-alb-rcna140585

https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/p-diddy-allegations-rape-abuse-cassie-lawsuit-details-b1121104.html


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Combs#Sexual_misconduct_allegations_and_lawsuits


A Brief Look at Diddy’s History of Controversies and Allegations

Sean "Diddy" Combs has attempted to rebrand himself as "Brother Love" in recent years, but he has a prolonged history of violence dating back to the nineties https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/sean-diddy-combs-controversies-timeline-1234889043

Investigators Probe 'Dirty Fuel' In Baltimore Container Ship Disaster Amid Mid-Atlantic Supply Chain Crisis

 https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/baltimore-container-ship-crisis

This Baltimore+bridge collapse didn't have to happen. 

https://www.npr.org/2024/03/27/1241262910/baltimore-port-key-bridge-collapse-local-economy

Now there will be major shipping disruptions for that region. 

https://theconversation.com/bridges-can-be-protected-from-ship-collisions-an-expert-on-structures-in-disasters-explains-how-226781#

The ship should have never been able to hit any part of the bridge, in the first place.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/baltimores-key-bridge-lacked-collision-protective-measures-modern/story?id=108510431

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/26/us/baltimore-key-bridge-structure-support-pier.html

https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/bridges-can-be-protected-from-ship-collisions-19372424.php

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-03-26/are-californias-big-bridges-safe-from-cargo-ships

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/how-safe-bridges-at-ports-of-los-angeles-and-long-beach/3373516/


https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=Francis+Scott+Key+Bridge+Collapse

How a Baltimore bridge collapsed

 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/26/inside-francis-scott-key-bridge-collapse-baltimore/73105201007/

Some bridges really need a better bumper or barrier protection system.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/baltimore-scott-key-bridge-collapse-death-toll-updates-b2519325.html

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/francis-scott-key-bridge-collapse-live-updates-recovery-mission-starts-rcna145224

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/03/26/video-audio-baltimore-bridge-collapse/

https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/26/us/baltimore-key-bridge-collapse-tuesday/index.html

https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/baltimore-key-bridge-collapse/?id=108500215

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-27/baltimore-bridge-collapsed-in-30-seconds/103638806

Unfortunately, this has happened before.

https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida/2024/03/26/florida-sunshine-skyway-bridge-disaster-collapse/

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/baltimore-bridge-collapse-prompts-memories-of-similar-tragedies-in-tampa-bay-jacksonville/3268865/

https://www.wusf.org/local-state/2024-03-27/baltimore-bridge-collapse-sunshine-skyway-memories-tampa-area-residents

https://www.news18.com/explainers/baltimore-incident-not-first-a-look-at-the-history-of-bridge-collapses-caused-by-ship-strikes-in-the-us-8829404.html


https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=Francis+Scott+Key+Bridge+Collapse


Stanisław Lem

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanislaw_Lem


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_from_Mars 1946


https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262542937/dialogues/

Monday, March 25, 2024

The Race For AI Robots Just Got Real (OpenAI, NVIDIA and more)

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAtoqAQ2aEg ColdFusion

Nvidia's Breakthrough AI Chip Defies Physics (GTC Supercut) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odEnRBszBVI

https://gadgetmates.com/nvidia-blackwell-vs-hopper

https://wccftech.com/nvidia-fully-enabled-blackwell-b200-gpus-consume-1200w-completely-different-architecture-from-hopper/

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Leaves Stanford SPEECHLESS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVxH-oFV3Yk

Is Road House the best MMA movie ever?

 https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/3/24/24110279/this-is-cinemma-episode-1-road-house-is-this-the-best-mma-movie-ever

Knox VS. Dalton Bar Fight - Road House Clip (2024) Conor McGregor, Jake Gyllenhaal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukf-uj4yh5Y

https://tvline.com/lists/road-house-movie-remake-sequel-questions-jake-gyllenhaal/

Dalton Vs Knox - Final Fight Scene | ROAD HOUSE (2024) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR_K3x9F01c

https://screenrant.com/road-house-2024-remake-original-movie-comparison

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2024/03/21/new-road-house-movie-differences/73014450007

https://www.hollywoodintoto.com/road-house-remake-review-2024

Here are 6 brain chip rivals to Neuralink

 https://qz.com/elon-musk-neuralink-brain-chip-bci-rivals-competitors-1851356497

Competition between corporate technology is always better than any monopoly.

https://www.engadget.com/the-morning-after-neuralinks-first-human-patient-plays-chess-with-his-mind-150031220.html

https://futurism.com/neoscope/neuralink-patient-mario-kart

https://seekingalpha.com/news/4083073-elon-musk-celebrates-neuralink-patient-tweets

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/man-with-elon-musks-neuralink-brain-chip-posts-tweet-on-x-just-by-thinking-5300011

Unfortunately, there are still a lot of animal-testing agendas going on all over the world for various projects.

https://futurism.com/neoscope/elon-musk-neuralink-blind-monkeys-see-again

https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-pcrm-neuralink-monkey-deaths

Peter Gabriel - Shock The Monkey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnVf1ZoCJSo


While many people might not want to bother with brain chips, some might be interested in having some bionic parts.

Boeing CEO, other executives stepping down amid safety crisis

 https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/boeing-ceo-dave-calhoun-slew-executives-step-safety-crisis-rcna144882

New management and improved safety standards should make a difference, hopefully.

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-ceo-dave-calhoun-to-step-down-in-leadership-shake-up/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2024/03/25/dave-calhoun-boeing-ceo-step-down/73089945007/

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/mar/25/boeing-ceo-dave-calhoun-resign-cabin-panel-blowout

https://www.npr.org/2024/03/25/1240652652/boeing-ceo-dave-calhoun-steps-down-737-max-investigations

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/25/boeing-ceo-board-chair-commercial-head-out-737-max-crisis.html


https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=737+Max

10 Burning Questions After Watching the 3 Body Problem

 https://gizmodo.com/3-body-problem-netflix-spoilers-questions-aliens-1851333553

Good Sci-Fi stories get people thinking on various levels.

https://www.theringer.com/tv/2024/3/25/24111400/3-body-problem-netflix-show-exit-survey

https://mashable.com/article/three-body-problem-netflix

https://www.theringer.com/tv/2024/3/22/24108591/3-body-problem-netflix-video-game-vr-virtual-reality-explained

https://www.vox.com/culture/24108638/3-body-problem-science-physics-theory-explained-how-real-is-it

https://www.ign.com/articles/a-smart-scientist-answers-our-dumb-netflix-3-body-problem-questions

https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/03/25/netflix-is-in-a-bind-with-3-body-problem-season-2/?sh=181df6672197

https://www.thewrap.com/all-game-of-thrones-actors-in-3-body-problem/


https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=the+3+Body+Problem

A Russian security failure?

 https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-security-failure-kremlin-says-no-country-is-immune-terrorism-2024-03-25/

Since Russia is in a state of war, one would think that they would be better prepared to handle internal violent situations.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Security_Service#Counterterrorist_operations

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/24/did-ukraine-war-russian-security-services-neglect-islamist-threat-moscow

Of course if some group is very determined, they will keep looking for an advantage.

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/03/24/russian-opposition-blasts-putins-broken-security-promises-after-moscow-attack-a84605

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/25/fear-stalks-russia-after-moscow-massacre-as-putins-allies-play-blame-game

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Security_Service#Creation_of_the_FSB

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Security_Service#Role_in_Ukraine


https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=the+Moscow+concert+hall+attack

The Moscow concert hall attack

 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68650914

Unfortunately, the+Moscow+concert+hall+attack is one of various locations where such horrible things can happen.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/mar/25/russia-ukraine-us-islamic-state-concert-hall-attack-live-latest-news

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/03/24/terrorists-have-no-nationality-tajik-president-tells-putin-a84602

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/25/moscow-crocus-city-concert-hall-shooting-details-is-islamic-state-vladimir-putin

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/03/23/moscow-crocus-concert-hall-islamic-state-attack-many-killed

Saturday, March 23, 2024

The 3 Body Problem VR headset

 https://www.theverge.com/24108802/3-body-problem-vr-headset-review

https://www.theringer.com/tv/2024/3/22/24108591/3-body-problem-netflix-video-game-vr-virtual-reality-explained

3 Body Problem Series Creators on the Headset Game and Episode 3 | Netflix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeM3TDC7q9I

3 BODY PROBLEM Ending Explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFAYQoEpgfY


https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=The+3+Body+Problem

Did Russia ignore US 'extremist' attacks warning?

 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68646375

Given the place and time, the+Moscow+concert+hall+attack should have had a perimeter of armed security. A Concert-hall, especially in a big city, should have a higher level of security like arenas and stadiums...

A concert hall in Moscow and in the movie, TENET

 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/22/gunfire-and-explosion-reported-at-concert-hall-in-russias-moscow

Given as to how many books, movies & TV productions there are, its likely that there will be an occasional intersection of similar events. 

https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/tenet-opening-scene-opera-explained

Of course such similarities might not always occur in the same location, year, decade or era. 

https://apnews.com/article/russia-moscow-gunmen-concert-hall-injuries-fe7db5bb4ad4df17b6cbd04a3250faa1


https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=the+Moscow+concert+hall+attack

Ric Ocasek and The CARS

Ric_Ocasek was quite a towering presence in The_Cars band. A sound and musical style that remains unique.

The Cars - Panorama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0anMOaCH1o

https://www.youtube.com/@TheCarsOfficial/videos

https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ric-ocasek-mn0000889097

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/the-mystery-of-ric-ocasek-900031

https://www.ricocasek.com/

Monday, March 18, 2024

Sam Altman: OpenAI, GPT-5, Sora, Board Saga, Elon Musk, Ilya, Power and AGI

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvqFAi7vkBc Lex Fridman Podcast #419

Elon Musk: War, AI, Aliens, Politics, Physics, Video Games, and Humanity | Lex Fridman Podcast #400 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN3KPFbWCy8

Mark Zuckerberg: First Interview in the Metaverse | Lex Fridman Podcast #398 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVYrJJNdrEg

Monday, March 11, 2024

Several people are injured on a plane traveling from Australia to New Zealand

 https://apnews.com/article/plane-injuries-new-zealand-sydney-chile-b8db36644ce996609d6ec63ba146e574

Even if people could have 9-lives, I'll never be traveling on a plane again.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-12/latam-airlines-working-with-authorities-to-investigate-fault-/103575616

https://7news.com.au/news/probe-into-what-caused-latam-airlines-plane-flying-from-sydney-to-suddenly-drop--c-13922639

https://abc7news.com/boeing-787-9-dreamliner-latam-airlines-chilean-plane-australia-to-new-zealand/14513460/

https://7news.com.au/news/probe-into-what-caused-latam-airlines-plane-flying-from-sydney-to-suddenly-drop--c-13922639

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/24-injured-after-technical-problem-latam-sydney-auckland-flight-nz-herald-2024-03-11


Boeing 787

Annie Jacobsen on WAR...

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaDq8g7II_E , https://www.youtube.com/@Koncrete/videos

Annie+Jacobsen is not only a great writer, but also speaks so well on various subjects.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/228-annie-jacobsen-the-pentagons-horrifying-nuclear/id1441238966?i=1000648788053

https://anniejacobsen.com

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/748264/nuclear-war-by-annie-jacobsen/

https://www.vulture.com/article/oppenheimer-ending-explained-christopher-nolan.html

https://collider.com/oppenheimer-ending-explained

https://screenrant.com/oppenheimer-movie-ending-explained/

https://screenrant.com/oppenheimer-movie-post-credits-scene/


https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=war

Judas Jackson - Billie Jean's Got Another Thing Comin'

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJSS6i5uHEg

Long before there was ChatGPT, there was Bill_McClintock and his cool mashup_videos.

Earth, Kiss, and Fire - "I Was Made for Boogie Wonderland" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMZIg0btqMU

Donny Osbourne - "Flying Hot Stuff" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEfIRWf6Zlc

 Buffalo MC - "Stop and Bust a Move" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYNSSkOOTBk


Stayin' Alive In The Wall (Pink Floyd + Bee Gees Mashup) by Wax Audio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U13xOvDa19U

Whole Lotta Sabbath (Led Zeppelin + Black Sabbath Mashup) by Wax Audio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThU9BOWcmjM


Rage Against The Machine & Creedence Clearwater Revival - killing in a bad moon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-T0GjrMSs8 (pixleshifter)

There are so many nice music mashups that never required anything like ChatGPT.

Fatboy_Slim has done so much without using anything like ChatGPT.  Rockafeller Skank https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMrIy9zm7QY


There are already plenty of concerns about ChatGPT and AI in general. Where will it take humanity? 

https://aicontentfy.com/en/blog/chatgpt-in-music-industry-songwriting-and-production-automation

https://medium.com/the-research-nest/how-to-generate-real-music-using-chatgpt-430615ab9253

https://musictech.com/news/gear/ways-to-use-chatgpt-for-music-making

https://chat.openai.com/g/g-txEiClD5G-song-maker

https://blog.discmakers.com/2023/06/ways-to-use-chatgpt-for-music/

Elon Musk says Grok Will Become Open-Source AI Model

 https://www.pymnts.com/news/artificial-intelligence/2024/musk-grok-will-become-open-source-ai-model/

Is it a fued or a rivalry over AI?

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/10/ai-wont-destroy-us-but-tech-giants-use-fear-it-will-to-evade-scrutiny

https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/5/24091773/openai-response-elon-musk-breach-of-contract-lawsuit

https://www.semafor.com/article/03/24/2023/the-secret-history-of-elon-musk-sam-altman-and-openai

https://fortune.com/2023/05/17/elon-musk-openai-chatgpt-larry-page-huge-idiot-regrets/


https://www.teslarati.com/elon-musk-xai-open-source-grok/

https://www.reuters.com/technology/elon-musk-says-his-ai-startup-xai-will-open-source-grok-chatbot-2024-03-11/

https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-no-choice-open-chatbot-grok/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grok_(chatbot)

Elon Musk: War, AI, Aliens, Politics, Physics, Video Games, and Humanity | Lex Fridman Podcast #400 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN3KPFbWCy8


https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=Open-Source+AI

The Hitchhiker's Mice to the Galaxy

 https://aliens.fandom.com/wiki/Mouse_(The_Hitchhiker's_Guide_to_the_Galaxy)

Douglas_Adams sure created quite an entertaining story, all those years ago.

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/475365-these-creatures-you-call-mice-you-see-they-are-not

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/801363-the-mice-were-furious-oh-yes-said-the-old

https://scifi.stackexchange.com/questions/195842/why-did-douglas-adams-introduce-conflict-between-arthur-and-the-mice-into-later

https://sites.bu.edu/ombs/2013/04/02/dont-panic-mice-arent-actually-the-smartest/

https://blogbyspkrm.weebly.com/blog/mice-intelligence

https://www.panmacmillan.com/blogs/science-fiction-and-fantasy/7-facts-about-douglas-adams-hitchhiker-s-guide

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/hitchhikers/guide/mice.shtml


https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=mouse

Friday, March 08, 2024

The Most Bizarre Theme Cruises in the World

https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/weirdest-themed-cruises-cruise-deals

 https://nypost.com/2024/03/08/lifestyle/inside-the-strange-mix-of-passengers-on-an-all-nude-cruise-60-unattractive/

Unfortunately, as people get older, many get out of shape or become FAT. Thus, a costume cruise or a provocative clothing cruise would be so much better. However, there still could be a market for an old FAT people nude cruise. Even an anorexic nude cruise could sink one's hopes. Pavocative Costume Cruises or Cosplay Cruises are some of the best, because all kinds of styles, shapes and sizes can be there.

https://www.escape.com.au/top-lists/the-worlds-9-weirdest-cruises/image-gallery/b54c6b3689d3d3432f02db55e94ccf5a

https://www.explore.com/1503821/cruises-most-bizarre-themes-ever/

https://thepointsguy.com/news/unusual-themed-cruises/

https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/what-the-deck-these-10-unique-themed-cruises-actually-set-sail

https://www.thesharonicles.com/2020/02/the-strangest-theme-cruises-of-2020.html

https://amateurtraveler.com/15-themed-cruises-interesting-exciting-just-plain-weird/

https://cruisepassenger.com.au/tips-advice/from-the-erotic-to-the-supernatural-we-find-the-weirdest-and-wackiest-journeys/

https://www.thetravel.com/13-weird-cruises-we-wouldnt-touch-with-a-ten-foot-pole-10-worth-every-dollar/

Perhaps some might even sign up for an impotent cruise. However, an enema cruise would likely be more popular than that.

https://travelwise.life/13-of-the-most-bizarre-cruise-themes

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-13170385/Strip-pay-Eye-watering-cost-two-week-NUDE-CRUISE-revealed.html

Friday, March 01, 2024

Inside Nvidia HQ: What a $2T Company’s Office Looks Like

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDg_3eqssig WSJ Open Office

Inside Micron Taiwan’s Semiconductor Factory | Taiwan's Mega Factories https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKHKy89QaV0

The Genius Design of Apple Park https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbeM8Lf7s5A

Dune 2

 https://variety.com/2024/film/news/dune-2-imax-70mm-3-am-1235927960/

This is quite a stylish Sci-Fi action & adventure cinematic adaptation, indeed.

https://collider.com/dune-2-questions-answered/

https://www.vox.com/culture/24085749/dune-part-2-spoilers-paul-atreides-chalamet-zendaya

https://www.vulture.com/article/what-happened-in-the-first-dune-movie-recap-before-part-2.html , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvOiLos4dtM

https://www.ign.com/articles/dune-part-2-post-credits-scene-ending-explained-sequel

Frank Herbert of Dune on Artificial Intelligence

 https://medium.com/@melcarriere/frank-herbert-of-dune-on-artificial-intelligence-bcd5661ca79a

https://dune.fandom.com/wiki/Artificial_intelligence , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31nSp5g8z2Q

THE BUTLERIAN JIHAD (War of the Thinking Machines in DUNE) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvylx4ei3Wk

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/05/11/ai-pause-optimism-dune Its as if there has been something that has contacted this world and wants this civilization to gradually become under total AI management.

https://theconversation.com/artificial-intelligence-is-a-totalitarians-dream-heres-how-to-take-power-back-143722

https://news.mit.edu/2023/how-ai-tocracy-emerges-0713

https://80000hours.org/problem-profiles/risks-of-stable-totalitarianism/

https://www.journalofdemocracy.org/articles/the-road-to-digital-unfreedom-the-threat-of-postmodern-totalitarianism/

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20201014-totalitarian-world-in-chains-artificial-intelligence


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