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Apr 8, 2021

My first real nice car was a 2000 740iL. It was a nice car, but way too big. I thought we needed all that room, but most of the time it was just me driving the car alone. I'm waiting for BMW to only make EVs soon.

Notes from a car nut

e38 (1995-2001 BMW 7 series)

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Apr 8, 2021

2000's BMW luxury sedans.

Everybody's Got One

HILTZIK: Why can’t social media hold back torrent of right-wing conspiracies?

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Jul 31, 2020

"By conventional standards, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube showed themselves to be paragons of public service Monday when they took down a video promoting a long-debunked 'cure for COVID' and agitating against mask-wearing," writes Michael Hiltzik. "The conservative broadcast chain Sinclair also has been praised in some quarters for canceling a segment on one of its television shows promoting an especially unhinged assertion that Dr. Anthony Fauci played a role in manufacturing coronaviruses and sending them to China. By real-world standards, however, the social media giants and Sinclair failed miserably."

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DIMAURO: Workplace facial screening is a bad idea

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Sep 21, 2020

"Artificial intelligence has been on the rise in workplaces for at least the past decade. From consumer algorithms to quantum computing, AI’s uses have grown in type and scope," writes Anthony DiMauro. "One of the more recent advances in AI technologies is the ability to read emotions through facial and behavioral analysis. While the emotional AI technology has largely been implemented in marketing campaigns and health care, a growing number of high-profile companies are using it in hiring decisions. Companies should stop this immediately."

Everybody's Got One

HEALEY: What a world it would be if Facebook stopped running political ads

NewsPlexus Media

Jul 14, 2020

"Facebook may finally stop lending its enormously powerful microphone and amplifier to deceitful politicians and manipulative campaigns. And in doing so, it would also block truthful candidates who are just trying to correct the record, outline their policies or encourage people to get out and vote," writes Jon Healey. "It’s a fair trade as far as I’m concerned."

New York State Government

OSC finds public utility providers lack adequate oversight by state commission

NewsPlexus Media

Mar 8, 2020

The state Public Service Commission is falling short in monitoring Charter Communications Inc. and other utilities across New York, according to an audit released by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. Auditors found regulators lacked the equipment to measure internet speeds, used inaccurate data to track service reliability and imposed only four penalties in four years.

Everybody's Got One

Editorial: Facebook discovers privacy

NewsPlexus Media

Mar 12, 2019

While Facebook isn't changing anything about its flagship social network, it's new efforts to increase user privacy are focused on integration and encryption of it's Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger services, says the L.A. Times Editorial Board, which hopes the step will inspire other internet companies to take steps to reduce data-mining of customers.

Apps and Programs to Make Life Easier

Organize Business Cards With Cam Card

Scott Carley

Feb 12, 2019

If you collect a lot of business cards, it's impossible to carry them with you when you're out of the office. Cam Card will scan a card, read the information on the card and populate a profile, and sync across phone, tablet, and web app. Available for Android and Apple, Cam Card is a quick and easy way to organize, store, and electronically exchange cards. Imagine how great this would be at a networking event or trade show! Read more to learn how Cam Card can help you to be more productive. Free app for Android and Apple.

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Why nearly every news publisher should have a podcast strategy

Simon Owens

Jul 18, 2019

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