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Jun152026 by Web PublisherNo Comments

We Must Come Together to Stop the Hate

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By Connie Aron MeyerIf you are an intelligent caring Americanthen you abhor the barbaric attack onIsraeli families asleep in their beds onOctober 7th, 2023, and feel for the plight ofthe Palestinian people you see abandonedby their elected government, the terroristorganization called Hamas, who purposelyuses them as human shields. And youwonder how we stop the violence and cometogether to find common ground for the goodof humanity, stop the hate and find peace.If you care about the Palestinian people,then you begin to realize that their greatestenemy lives among them – in the body ofHamas, a United States-designated, terroristorganization and their brothers to the north,Hezbollah.But we are constantly bombarded byconflicting reports in the media and find italmost impossible to judge - whic...

Jun112026 by Web PublisherNo Comments

Book Review: Bridging Myths and Machines: Why Gerry White’s New Book Should Be on Every Desk

Art & Culture, Technology

As an educator who’s spent two decades helping students and professionals adapt to technology’s ever-accelerating pace, I can say this without hesitation: The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence: Our Journey from Myth to Machine is the book I didn’t know I was waiting for. What Gerry White has done here is rare. He’s taken a topic that too often gets trapped in extremes, either techno-hype or dystopian dread, and given us something clear, grounded, and even hopeful. This isn’t a textbook, but it’s deeply informed. It’s not science fiction, but it honors the dreams and warnings of that genre. And it’s certainly not tech-bro evangelism. White writes with the calm authority of someone who’s worked in the trenches of AI integration in classrooms, college curricula, and educationa...

May112026 by Web PublisherNo Comments

The Decline of Civil Discourse

Headlines, Politics

How Targeted Media and Technology are Shaping Our Conversations in The Chaos of Our Ever-Fragmenting World, Illustrated by the Israel Conflict Civil discourse, the cornerstone of democratic societies, has been on a concerning decline in recent years. Amid this backdrop of escalating tensions and diminished dialogue, one cannot help but dissect the forces driving our global community away from mutual understanding and towards division. Chief among these drivers is the media's tidal shift from universally appealing platforms to niche and demographically targeted content. Coupled with the subtle yet profound influence of AI algorithms, echo chambers emerge, amplifying polarization. This is starkly evident in the portrayal of events as complex as the current Israel-Hamas conflict, where...

May112026 by Web PublisherNo Comments

Seniors’ Guide to Navigating the Digital Age: Quick Start with AI and ChatGPT

Community, Technology

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving world, technology is changing at an astonishing pace, reshaping the way we live, communicate, and interact. The relentless march of innovation seems to have brought forth remarkable advancements, and at the forefront of this digital revolution are Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-driven chatbots, such as the incredible ChatGPT. While the idea of AI might appear difficult or even intimidating at first glance, it is worth noting that these technologies are not only cutting-edge but also remarkably user-friendly and, most importantly, exceptionally beneficial—especially for seniors who find themselves at that unique intersection of traditional wisdom and contemporary technology. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, we can now see how seniors...

Feb172026 by Web PublisherNo Comments

We Are All Prompt Engineers: Cultivating Skills in AI/Language, to Keep Up in the Race

Technology

By Gerry White Our society is moving faster than ever, and at the rate technology is advancing, it looks like it will only continue to speed up. With artificial intelligence now at everyone's fingertips, we should prepare to move and grow with society as it changes. To do so, there are new skills to cultivate which allow us to set the pace, or at least keep up. So, as we delve into this world of artificial intelligence (AI), we discover various facets of AI that contribute to our use of these sophisticated systems. One such integral component is "prompt engineering". It is a method used to communicate effectively with AI, especially large language models like the GPT series from OpenAI. It involves crafting specific instructions, or prompts, to guide AI responses in a des...

Feb152026 by Web PublisherNo Comments

Resiliency for Family Caregivers: Navigating Times of Crisis

Community

Times of crisis may bring out both the best and also the worst in us. During the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve heard stories of people hoarding items and selling them in order to make an excessive profit, along with stories of people who selflessly met the needs of others despite their own fears. The key to weathering the storms in an appropriate way is resiliency. Mia Bartoletti, clinical psychologist for the Navy SEAL Foundation, works with families of individuals serving in the armed forces, and provides tips which can help build resiliency for family caregivers through any time of crisis. 1. Express your reactions. It is common to experience many different responses to a crisis: flashbacks to other overwhelming situations, dreams and nightmares, withdrawal and avoidance, challenges...

Dec142025 by Web PublisherNo Comments

Entertaining Matters

Art & Culture, Entertainment, Food

With Dr. Kara Coe Party With a Purpose: A Charitable Reason this Fall Season As the summer heat dissipates in Coastal Virginia, late August ushers in our annual Fall customs. For many of us, the frenzy of school supplies, anticipation of cool crisp weather, and pumpkin-flavored everything, will also bring a sense of togetherness. Kids return from camp, fathers get out their football jerseys, and mothers start making plans for Thanksgiving and holiday travel. In Hampton Roads, we are blessed with the good fortune of warm Autumn evenings well into October, as well as, brilliant foliage and harvested crops; the perfect conditions for both indoor and outdoor entertaining at home. Do I ever need an excuse to host an event? No! I just need friends, food, and plentiful cockta...

Jul312025 by Web PublisherNo Comments

A Thoughtful, Inspiring Ride Through the Mind of Machines, Just for Kids

Art & Culture, Headlines, Technology

The Story of AI: How Machines Learned to Think and How Kids Can Journey Through It is that rare kind of nonfiction book, equal parts educational, imaginative, and empowering. Written for kids but respectful of their intelligence, this book doesn’t just explain artificial intelligence; it invites young readers to step into the story themselves. From ancient legends of talking statues to modern tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, the book takes us on a journey across centuries of human curiosity. Each chapter is anchored by illustrations in a Gustav Doré–inspired style, lending the book an almost timeless quality, as if you’re flipping through a modern classic. What really sets this book apart is its tone. It’s not just telling kids what AI is; it’s showing them how these technologies work ...

May152025 by Web PublisherNo Comments

Humanities

Art & Culture

Chrysler Museum just wrapped up an outstanding exhibit on traveling Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm. Article Courtesy of Chrysler.org Captured by Paul McCartney using his own Pentax Camera, Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm features more than 250 photographs taken between November 1963 and February 1964, illuminating the period in which The Beatles became international superstars. The photographs were rediscovered in McCartney’s personal archive in 2020. “Looking at these photos now, decades after they were taken, I find there’s a sort of innocence about them,” said Paul McCartney. “Everything was new to us at this point. But I like to think I wouldn’t take them any differently today. They now bring back so many stories, a flood o...

Apr152025 by Web PublisherNo Comments

FORE!!! HACKERS BAR & GRILL

Entertainment

A novel and new concept combining golf, food and fun located in the Hilltop area of Virginia Beach. By Bruce Meyer There's a new golf-themed restaurant in town, Hackers at Hilltop! This concept is the creation of Edward Ore, the owner of Great Neck Doggie Daycare (where Dr. Keppie Meyer’s office is located). This is not your ordinary golf-themed restaurant. This restaurant is huge and contains seven Golf Bays and one very large VIP Golf Room. These Bays feature state-of-the-art massive golf simulators. You can select from one of their 85 golf courses around the world, driving range mode or miniature golf mode. Of course, you can enjoy Hackers’ delicious gourmet meals in your Bay. The Bays can double for watching professional sports, such as football and basketball. Sp...