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The Complete Guide to Police Cycling
The Complete Guide to Police Cycling

The Complete Guide to Police Cycling offers comprehensive insights into equipment, tactics, and training for police officers in bike patrol units.

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Eric Blair (Editor), et al.
Eric Blair (Editor), International Police Mountain Bike Association Boa, et al.

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5 days ago

Breaking Free from Hustle Culture

The Allure of Living Abroad for Americans — The American Dream — that glittering, damn seductive idea that if you just bust your ass enough in the good ol’ US of A, you’re bound for success. Well, let me spill a secret — that dream — is bullshit! The United States is starting to look a little tarnished…

Retirement

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Breaking Free from Hustle Culture
Breaking Free from Hustle Culture
Retirement

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Sep 11

I remember September 12th

A Fleeting Unity: The Lost Spirit of September 12th — I remember September 12th. On the morning of September 12th, I remember everything feeling really different. It was like the whole world stopped and took a breath after the shock of 9/11. The streets were quiet, the sky was empty, and for a little while, it felt like we all just got it —…

September 11

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I remember September 12th
I remember September 12th
September 11

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Sep 10

Medium’s Unsustainable Compensation Model

A very short rant — I have always liked Medium and the ease of writing articles and publishing them on Medium. And, at least in the beginning, I didn’t mind the low compensation. Here are three of my best performing articles, the number of readers, and the month and year they were published. Sept 2021 — 2.7K readers; lifetime earnings: $232.00 June 2022 — 2.7K readers; lifetime earnings: $130.00 March 2023 — 3.4K readers; lifetime earnings: $3.82

Medium

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Medium’s Unsustainable Compensation Model
Medium’s Unsustainable Compensation Model
Medium

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Sep 10

The Invisible Hand that Strangles

Unveiling the True Root Cause of America’s Deepest Crises — The Tangled Web of America’s Predicaments You know something is wrong. You can feel it, but you just can’t place it. In the buzzing hive of American society, where dreams are supposed to take flight, a shadow hangs heavy, eclipsing the bright aspirations of many. As we stand amidst an era marked by groundbreaking technological advancements…

Poverty

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The Invisible Hand that Strangles
The Invisible Hand that Strangles
Poverty

26 min read


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The Political Prism

·Sep 8

The Great American Mirage

Unveiling the Illusions of Prosperity — In the sprawling landscapes of the brave and the home of the free, generations have been nurtured on the succulent yet perhaps fatally fallacious idea of the American Dream. A dream woven intricately into the very fabric of the nation, promising avenues lined with golden opportunities and prosperity for those…

America

3 min read

The Great American Mirage
The Great American Mirage
America

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Sep 8

Becoming the Torchbearer

In the dwindling embers of a once roaring bonfire, I find myself facing an undeniable reality. I stand at the crossroads where the paths of youthful ambition and the wisdom forged from years traversing this chaotic globe meet. …

Poetry

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Becoming the Torchbearer
Becoming the Torchbearer
Poetry

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Jun 25

One Last Bite: A Recipe for Remembering on Bourdain Day

Savoring the Flavors of a Life Well-Traveled — If Anthony Bourdain were to write a remembrance of himself, he might have said something like this: “I had many titles in my time on this rock — chef, author, traveler, gourmand, provocateur, but in the end, I suppose, the one I liked the most was ‘storyteller’. I was this…

Bourdain Day

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One Last Bite: A Recipe for Remembering on Bourdain Day
One Last Bite: A Recipe for Remembering on Bourdain Day
Bourdain Day

3 min read


Jun 6

UFO Whistleblower Exposes Government’s Hidden Extraterrestrial Secrets

An Investigative Deep-Dive into Whistleblower Revelations That We’re Not Alone! — In a shocking revelation that sounds straight out of a sci-fi thriller, a former intelligence official has broken ranks, blowing the whistle on a long-held secret: the US government’s possession of intact and partially intact alien vehicles. David Grusch, a 14-year veteran of US intelligence, has made allegations that have…

UFO

9 min read

UFO Whistleblower Exposes Government’s Hidden Extraterrestrial Secrets
UFO Whistleblower Exposes Government’s Hidden Extraterrestrial Secrets
UFO

9 min read


May 31

America, A Circus of Absurdities, A Carnival of Contradictions

We’re All Stuck Riding a Wild Roller Coaster with Carnies, Contortionists, and Clowns in Funhouse USA — Stepping into the circus tent as a child, you were greeted by a menagerie of prancing performers and sequined stars, a world meticulously crafted to elicit wide-eyed wonder. Today, as adults, we find ourselves thrust into another grand spectacle, only now the ringmaster dons a business suit, the acrobats trade…

America

9 min read

America, A Circus of Absurdities, A Carnival of Contradictions
America, A Circus of Absurdities, A Carnival of Contradictions
America

9 min read


Published in

The Generator

·May 3

AI + IoT + ULI = A Smarter, Unified Digital Ecosystem (UDE)

The Coming UDE Revolution — In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made tremendous strides, revolutionizing various aspects of our lives. One of the most promising developments in AI is the emergence of the Unified Language Interface (ULI), a cutting-edge concept that aims to seamlessly connect the Internet of Things (IoT) with apps and services…

AI

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AI + IoT + ULI = A Smarter, Unified Digital Ecosystem (UDE)
AI + IoT + ULI = A Smarter, Unified Digital Ecosystem (UDE)
AI

7 min read

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