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After reading The Iliad for the first time & participating in a discussion group, I wrote this piece about its influence on Game of Thrones and its creators.
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Iliad, Ice and Fire: The Influence of The Iliad on David Benioff, George R.R. Martin, Troy and Game of Thrones - HBO Watch

The Iliad is a well known ancient Greek story attributed to Homer that recounts personal conflicts…

10:24 AM - Mar 10, 2024
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This article from yesterday gives much deserved credit and praise to grossly underappreciated Benioff & Weiss for adapting Game of Thrones and 3 Body Problem.
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Game Of Thrones Creators' Replacement Show Pulls Off The Same Near-Impossible Challenge As HBO's Hit

With their sci-fi show 3 Body Problem, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have pulled off the same near-impossible feat as their last show, Game of Thrones.

01:10 PM - Apr 27, 2024
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I have been thinking about this for years and I find it totally baffling.
"Miami is ‘ground zero’ for climate risk. People are moving to the area and building there anyway"

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10:00 AM - Apr 26, 2024
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President Biden is doing big things on climate:
"...a regulation that would force the nation’s coal-fired power plants to virtually eliminate the planet-warming pollution that they release into the air or shut down."

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E.P.A. Severely Limits Pollution From Coal Burning Power Plants - The New York Times

New regulations could spell the end for electric plants that burn coal, the fossil fuel that powered the country for more than a century.

07:58 AM - Apr 25, 2024
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I approve.

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Ukraine uses long-range ATACMS against Russia for the first time

The U.S. sent Ukraine powerful ballistic missiles for the first time earlier this month, and Ukraine has already used them to strike deep inside Crimea.

01:35 PM - Apr 24, 2024
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Here's some hopium for your timeline:

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Secret Service prepares for if Trump is jailed for contempt in hush money case - ABC News

Judge Merchan on Tuesday reserved decision after a contentious hearing.

07:01 PM - Apr 23, 2024
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'Severance' Season 2 Wraps Filming

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'Severance' Season 2 Wraps Filming

Filming has wrapped on Season 2 of Severance, the Apple TV+ sci-fi thriller series starring Adam Scott.

06:48 PM - Apr 23, 2024
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Thank you President Biden!
"Biden marks Earth Day with new solar energy funds and steps to stand up American Climate Corps.".

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Biden marks Earth Day with new solar energy funds and steps to stand up American Climate Corps | CNN

Biden travels marks Earth Day from Triangle, Virginia, on Monday.

08:01 AM - Apr 22, 2024
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"... the US offshore wind industry is on a rebound.
There are now two dozen turbines spinning off the East Coast – a number set to more than double by the end of the year. "

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Offshore wind projects have been dogged by inflation and culture wars. Now they’re making a comeback | CNN

After a disastrous year marked by high costs, accusations of environmental harm and project cancellations in 2023, there’s a sense the US offshore wind industry is on a rebound.

06:15 AM - Apr 21, 2024
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Interesting...
"The End of the Electoral College Is Finally in Sight | The dumbest institution in the democratic world might not have long to live."

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The End of the Electoral College Is Finally in Sight | Opinion

The dumbest institution in the democratic world might not have long to live.

10:20 AM - Apr 19, 2024
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Maybe if the CEO of Tesla didn't spend so much time playing on x/Twitter and doing Nazi cosplay, the company would have better management and quality control.

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Tesla recalls almost 4,000 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator

Tesla is recalling almost 4,000 of its flagship Cybertrucks to fix a potentially dangerous fault with their accelerators' pedals.

09:37 AM - Apr 19, 2024
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Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”

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R.F.K. Jr.’s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to Drop Presidential Bid - The New York Times

Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”

09:08 AM - Apr 19, 2024
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Why is any major brand still advertising on x/Twitter?
It is a nazi-friendly platform. Every advertiser and user should abandon it.
PS: where is "CEO" Linda Yaccarino?

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Hyundai pauses X ads over pro-Nazi content on the platform

Hyundai's statement comes after an NBC News report identified at least 150 Premium accounts on X posting pro-Nazi content.

05:54 AM - Apr 19, 2024
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"Google has announced new features in its Maps app designed to help electric car drivers find a charge."

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New EV features for Google Maps have arrived. Here’s how to use them. - The Washington Post

New Google Maps features address one of Americans’ top concerns about owning an electric car: finding a place to charge.

09:14 AM - Apr 18, 2024
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"How electric trucks are becoming the norm for moving cargo"

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06:05 AM - Apr 18, 2024
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"Trump never called any military leaders on Jan. 6...a fact that the panel emphasized in its final report that concluded Trump was uniquely responsible for the violent Capitol attack by his supporters."

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03:19 PM - Apr 17, 2024
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Game of Thrones first premiered on this date, April 17th in 2011. The first episode was called "Winter is Coming".

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07:14 AM - Apr 17, 2024
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I have been saying for over a year that soon Tesla will be just another car company partly because "Elon Musk, Tesla’s chief executive, appears strangely disengaged with the company’s stumbles and preoccupied with other pursuits."
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Has Tesla Peaked? - The New York Times

And what would that mean for the climate?

07:04 AM - Apr 17, 2024
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"Ad transparency tools are ‘major disappointment’ ahead of election, new study shows"
@cbouzy

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07:42 AM - Apr 16, 2024
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Thank you President Biden!

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Royalties for Drilling on Public Lands to Increase - The New York Times

For the first time since 1920, the government has raised the rates that companies pay. The fossil fuel industry says it will hurt the economy.

12:02 PM - Apr 12, 2024
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RFK Jr "is completely out of his depth & has neither the smarts nor the temperament to do the job."
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A fired staffer is just the start of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s problems

Kennedy is completely out of his depth in running for president in 2024 against Trump and Biden, and he has neither the smarts nor the temperament for the job.

07:01 AM - Apr 12, 2024
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I have avoided The Hill since it was a conduit for Rudy Giuliani's 2020 Ukraine propaganda operation. But this is a fair explainer of the "hush money" case and why it's more than that.

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02:04 PM - Apr 11, 2024
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Electric cars are saving Americans billions — even people who don’t drive them

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Electric cars save us billions — even people who don't drive them

A new study shows that drivers of electric cars save Americans billions on their monthly electricity bills — even if they don't drive EVs!

01:54 PM - Apr 11, 2024
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MSNBC just mentioned Game of Thrones and quoted "chaos is a latter" in regards to congressional republicans.
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04:55 PM - Apr 10, 2024
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Trump & Russia ran this playbook in 2016.
Remember Jill Stein?
Don't let anyone in your orbit be fooled into thinking these "choices" are anything other than a vote for Trump.

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Trump Allies Have a Plan to Hurt Biden’s Chances: Elevate Outsider Candidates - The New York Times

The more candidates in the race, the better for Donald J. Trump, supporters say. And in a tight presidential contest, a small share of voters could change the result.

04:15 PM - Apr 10, 2024
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I have long said that this spin-off idea was wishful fan-fiction that will never be made and never should be made. Game of Thrones is a tragedy and the gate has literally closed on the story of Jon Snow.
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Jon Snow 'Game of Thrones' Spinoff No Longer In Development

Kit Harington's "Game of Thrones" spinoff centered on Jon Snow is no longer in development at HBO.

08:26 AM - Apr 10, 2024
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Netflix needs to renew 3 Body Problem.

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"Best Final Image": This Tease For 3 Body Problem's Ending Got Me So Worried Netflix Will Cancel The Show

While co-creator David Benioff's tease about 3 Body Problem's future is exciting, there are a few things to worry about regarding the show's future.

07:59 AM - Apr 10, 2024
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This is the least surprising thing I have read in months.
But it's another reminder that the hostile response to one of your social media posts is fairly likely to not be a real person posting a genuine reply.

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Russian trolls target U.S. support for Ukraine, Kremlin documents show - The Washington Post

In a campaign stoking anti-Ukraine sentiment in the U.S., Russia-directed trolls have written thousands of fabricated news articles and social media posts.

11:59 AM - Apr 08, 2024
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Denis Villeneuve's third Dune movie is officially in the works

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Denis Villeneuve's third 'Dune' movie is officially happening

Legendary confirmed that they are developing a third 'Dune' movie with Denis Villeneuve, fulfilling the director's dream of adapting Frank Herbert's novel 'Dune Messiah.'

08:12 PM - Apr 05, 2024
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Today is a good day to remember (or if you didn't know, then to learn) that 2016 Trump election strategist Steve Bannon recruited RFK Jr. as a chaos agent for 2024.

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Steve Bannon spent "months" recruiting anti-vaxxer RFK Jr. to run against Biden as "chaos agent" | Salon.com

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has filed to run against Biden in the 2024 Democratic presidential primary.

03:43 PM - Apr 05, 2024
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There is a LOT to dislike about RFK Jr. but he is sounding more & more like he's a spokesperson for Trump & Russia. He says January 6th is a "polarizing topic" with "diverse viewpoints"?! I mean WTAF?!

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RFK Jr. has repeatedly dismissed severity of the Jan. 6 attack: 'What's the worst thing that could happen?'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign distanced itself from its own fundraising email Thursday that called the Jan. 6 rioters "activists."

03:29 PM - Apr 05, 2024
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