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blake, wm. For the Sexes- The Gates of Paradise, object 13. 1818.

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On Saturday, the moon will pass in front of the sun, obscuring much of it but leaving behind a brilliant ring, or annulus, of unfiltered sunlight in parts of the western United States

This is known as an “annular” or “ring of fire” solar eclipse

Only a narrow swath from Oregon to Texas as well as parts of Mexico, Central America, Colombia and Brazil will be able to see the full ring of fire, but the entire Lower 48 states will witness at least a partial solar eclipse

Check to see if you live in the path, as experiencing a solar eclipse should be on anyone's bucket list

If you don't live in the path but live near, you can drive to the path before it happens, to witness this amazing celestial event

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blake, wm. EUROPE A PROPHECY. 1794.

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A freight train operated by Union Pacific Railway, hauling heavy military vehicles, derailed near downtown Colorado Springs Monday night, shocking residents

Local news KKTV 11 in Colorado Springs reported at least eight train cars hauling heavy military equipment derailed along Las Vegas Street, just south of Circle Drive, around 1830 local time

Train derailments have been on the rise in past years, but there isn't a clear understanding of what is causing them

Some have speculated that it might be seismic changes deep in the Earth, caused by celestial bodies or natural cyclical Earth Changes

Whatever is causing the train derailments, this train was carrying military cargo, so we can rule out sabotage, at least

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BLAKE, WM. Joseph and Potiphar's Wife. 1780

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According to reports related to the ongoing court case, Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto firm Alameda Research created a substantial $38 billion worth of USDT (Tether) stablecoin

This massive issuance was primarily for arbitrage trading purposes, enabling Alameda to exploit price discrepancies across various cryptocurrency exchanges

The revelation came as Coinbase Director of Institutional Sales Christine Sandler testified during the recent SEC vs. Ripple case

The creation of such a substantial amount of USDT underscores the significance of stablecoins in the crypto market and their role in facilitating liquidity and trading activities, while also raising questions about transparency and regulatory oversight in the cryptocurrency industry

USDT or Tether has come under fire due to lack of transparency regarding the accounting or 'backing' of the stablecoin

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blake, wm. The Sun in His Wrath. 1816

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Chip giant AMD has acquired Nod.ai, an AI startup that develops software to deploy AI models

While the financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed, AMD intends to integrate Nod.ai expertise into its existing technology portfolio

Nod.ai offers the GenAI.Studio and "SHARK" Portable ML that 'performs' (according to Nod.ai's website)

This acquisition aligns with AMD's strategy to enhance its capabilities in the growing semiconductor and chip market, allowing the company to expand its offerings and explore new markets where AI plays a pivotal role in user interfaces and interactions

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blake, wm. The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. 1808.

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Adobe's Firefly, a research project focused on AI-driven image generation, has made significant advancements in generating more realistic and detailed images

The project aims to enhance the capabilities of AI in creating high-quality images. It incorporates techniques such as contrastive learning and progressive generation to improve image quality and reduce artifacts

This development is part of Adobe's ongoing efforts to push the boundaries of AI-driven creative tools, enabling designers and content creators to produce more realistic and visually appealing digital content

The new Firefly Image 2 Model will be better at rendering humans, for example, including facial features, skin, body and hands (which have long vexed similar models)