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steven-silber.bsky.social

Certified Financial Planner with over 26 years of experience, helping clients achieve their financial dreams. Foodie, science fiction fan (live long and prosper 🖖, and may the Force be with you), and passionate about health and wellness. Always learning.

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🚨 Warning About BochaSweet 🚨 I asked a simple health question about xylitol. Instead of a professional reply, I got: ❌ Hostility ❌ Political rants ❌ Told not to order again I reached out to founder Jonathan Gentile—no response. Why so defensive? What are they hiding? #BochaSweet #Keto #Xylitol

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The Doomsday Clock's 89-second setting reflects unprecedented global risks from nuclear threats, climate change, AI, and geopolitical tensions. Experts warn this closest-ever position to midnight signals the urgent need for immediate action to address mounting existential threats.

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BREAKING: California's Latest Escape Plan! In a jaw-dropping move,"Calexit" fanatics want to tear California away from America by 2028! They need 546,651 rebels to sign up for their independence dream. But here's the kicker - even if they win, they'll still need Uncle Sam's permission to break up! 🤪

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OpenAI and Retro Biosciences have partnered to develop GPT-4b micro, an AI model designed to enhance stem cell production efficiency. As reported by TechCrunch, this collaboration aims to extend human life expectancy by leveraging AI to redesign proteins crucial for cellular reprogramming.

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Rational optimism is key to investing and life, supported by historical evidence of progress and innovation. The importance of looking beyond the noise to identify companies poised for long-term success is one of the most important keys to successful investing.

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As TikTok's future in the United States remains uncertain due to potential bans, ByteDance's Lemon8 app has emerged as a rapidly growing alternative, combining Instagram-like photo sharing, Pinterest-style content curation, and TikTok-inspired videos to attract users and content creators.

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Companies’ use of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) to address employees’ work shortcomings is on the rise. Despite the dread they evoke and their well-known flaws, PIPs will likely remain prevalent as companies embracing AI demand greater efficiency from their remaining human workforce.

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Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging that its virtual assistant Siri inadvertently recorded private conversations without user consent, raising significant privacy concerns and impacting users of Siri-enabled devices between 2011 and 2024.

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Mourning the Loss of Jimmy Carter We mourn the passing of Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States. He was a great humanitarian whose signature achievements included the Israel-Egypt peace agreement, formalizing ties with China, and granting Panama ownership of the Panama Canal.

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No recession! The bull market, which has entered its third year, has advanced more than 67% since it began on October 12, 2022. History suggests that this bull market has a good chance of celebrating its third anniversary if the U.S. economy continues to grow.

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🚀 Beam me up! Quantum teleportation just made Star Trek a reality. Scientists "transported" quantum info over 30 km of internet fiber optics during live traffic. This tech leap could build a quantum internet—secure, sci-fi, and as futuristic as warp drive. The future is now! 🖖 #QuantumTech

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💭 WOULD YOU RATHER... A) Retire early and live modestly 🌴 B) Retire later and enjoy luxury 🚤 Drop your choice below 👇

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Based on reports from Science Alert, researchers have discovered that the human brain processes information at a surprisingly slow rate of just 10 bits per second, challenging our assumptions about cognitive speed and raising questions about the nature of human thought and perception.

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The northern giant hornet, or "murder hornet," has been officially eradicated in the U.S. after a five-year effort using advanced tracking, community help, and government coordination to protect ecosystems and honeybee populations, according to ABC News.

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The FDA's updated "healthy" food label rules, effective February 25, 2025, emphasize nutrient-dense foods, limit added sugars, and align with dietary guidelines. Changes include stricter criteria, new qualifying foods, a projected health impact, and a voluntary "healthy" symbol for consumers.

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According to a recent study published in The BMJ, leading AI chatbots are exhibiting signs of mild cognitive impairment when subjected to tests used to detect early stages of dementia, with older versions of these models performing worse, mirroring age-related cognitive decline seen in patients.

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The Magic Spell Hypothesis, supported by a recent MIT study, suggests that the complex and arcane language of legal documents, often likened to mystical incantations, is a deliberate stylistic choice designed to convey authority and special status rather than a necessity for clear communication.

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We might have to pay more for our chocolate and coffee in future, as the price of cocoa has rocketed. Cocoa futures hit a record high of $11,925 per tonne, nearly tripling since the start of the year. It’s all down to the weather in West Africa, which accounts for more than 70% of world production.

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Twitter co-founder Ev Williams launched Mozi, a social app focusing on real-world connections. It helps organize spontaneous meetups, coordinate plans, and foster meaningful interactions while prioritizing user privacy and reviving the original purpose of social networking.

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University of Tokyo researchers developed a model redefining cellular death, suggesting cells may be revivable after traditional death. This breakthrough offers tools to study revival mechanisms, with potential medical applications and a new perspective on life and death boundaries.

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Based on reports from the University of Nottingham, researchers have discovered a new form of magnetism called altermagnetism, which has the potential to revolutionize electronic devices by significantly increasing their speed and energy efficiency while reducing environmental impact.

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Google DeepMind has unveiled GenCast, an AI weather prediction model that reportedly outperforms traditional forecasting methods in accuracy and speed. The new model can provide superior forecasts for both day-to-day weather and extreme events up to 15 days in advance, revolutionizing predictions.

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If humans vanished, nature would swiftly reclaim cities, wildlife would thrive, and air quality would improve within a year. Ecosystems would start recovering, but hazards from abandoned industrial sites could disrupt the planet's long-term rewilding process.

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