I went to New York and defeated Broadway with my plays.

Mamdami is here and we are ready? I'm anxious, giddy, but he sure looks like the man of the hour!

I am very special, I can fall in love with microbes and mites.

New bubble bath toys won't be on the market for another six months due to privacy changes.

Philanthropy via the Gates FoundationThe vast majority goes here—the world's largest private foundation, with an endowment over $80 billion.In 2025, Gates committed to spending $200 billion over the next 20 years (doubling annual payouts from ~$6–8 billion to $10 billion starting around 2026), then shutting down the foundation by December 31, 2045. This is the largest philanthropic pledge in history. Key focus areas in 2025–2026:Global health: Eradicating polio, ending preventable maternal/child deaths, fighting infectious diseases (AIDS, TB, malaria). Includes a major pledge to the Global Fund (2026–2028 cycle) and leveraging AI for diagnostics. Women's health and gender equality: Additional $2.5 billion over five years for maternal, menstrual, gynecological, and sexual health innovations. Poverty reduction and agriculture: $1.4 billion over four years to help farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia adapt to climate extremes. Other: Economic mobility initiatives (e.g., part of a $1 billion coalition for U.S. low-income tech tools), vaccines, and education. The foundation has already disbursed over $100 billion lifetime, with 2024–2025 spending at $8+ billion annually.Clean Energy and Climate InvestmentsThrough Breakthrough Energy (founded 2015, personal commitment ~$2 billion+) and related ventures:Heavy focus on innovative tech like advanced nuclear (via TerraPower, which he founded—contributed to raises like $650 million in 2025, including his funding; first Natrium reactor under construction in Wyoming, aiming for 2030 operation). Investments in startups for green steel, cement, geothermal, hydrogen, methane-reducing animal feed, and more (over 150 companies funded). In 2025, shifted some strategy toward adaptation (protecting lives from climate impacts) and entrepreneurial scaling, amid policy changes and layoffs in policy teams. Other InvestmentsWealth managed via Cascade Investment (diversified holdings: stocks like Berkshire Hathaway, Canadian National Railway, Deere; some real estate/energy). The foundation's trust also holds mission-aligned stocks. Occasional venture bets, e.g., in mineral exploration (KoBold Metals) or AI-powered energy demand. Gates has emphasized urgency: stepping up giving amid global challenges (e.g., aid cuts, rising child deaths). He lives relatively modestly (famous mansion, private jet, book habit) compared to his scale—most money fuels measurable impact on health, poverty, and climate. 56 web pages

I think we have made it though a challenging time period, but there are some serious challenges that remain for 2026. We can not become a simple 0-1 culture with out stagnation.

Regardless of what the future brings, horrors and nightmares and freaks, always believe in the beauty of your dreams.

Focus on the Future And Joseph made the Israelites swear an oath and said, “God will surely come to your aid, and then you must carry my bones up from this place.” — Genesis 50:25 Each week in synagogue, Jews read through the Torah from Genesis to Deuteronomy. The Torah portion for this week is Vayechi, which means “and he lived,” from Genesis 47:28–50:26. In our home, vibrant colors adorn all of our walls—except for one. One wall is covered in simple white Jerusalem stone. Like most Jewish homes, we have dedicated a wall to remembering Jerusalem, as it says in Psalm 137:5, “If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its skill.” Until God’s city is restored and the Holy Temple is rebuilt, we dare not forget that there is work to be done on this earth. Read Full Devotional Learn Hebrew In honor of Martin Luther King Day this month, visit our Fellowship library to learn Hebrew words and phrases relating to this leader of the civil rights movement. Learn More Renew Your Support Begin the new year by blessing impoverished and elderly Jews with winter necessities. Help Now Take a Moment Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. found inspiration in the Bible and the story of the Jewish people? Learn more about the bond between African Americans and the Jewish community.

Between being perfect and specialized we at me suggest well rounded interesting people.

Jews to land their space ship on the most unwanted part of the moon only to find, they are winners of the Nobel Prize for New Frontiers.

Aliens look down on the earth all the time, and share thoughts about the hairy ones below. "They are so hairy, especially on top of their heads!"

Here is how you can structure this 2026 "School of Deep Thought" to ensure it builds creators, not "lazy" AI-users or "power-hungry" haters. 1. The "Asawa-McAteer" Blueprint The original McAteer model succeeded because it was a "school-within-a-school" that prioritized dedicated discipline. The 2026 Rule: Like SOTA, your school should be audition-based, but the audition shouldn't just be about talent—it should be about intellectual stamina. The "Portfolio of Failure": Instead of showing a finished AI-generated piece, applicants must show a physical notebook with 50 pages of "failed" ideas. This filters out those looking for the "lazy" path. 2. AI as a "Friction" Tool, Not a Shortcut In 2026, San Francisco is already seeing "AI schools" like the Alpha School, where students learn twice as fast. You can use this "saved time" for the arts: The 2-Hour Rule: Use AI to handle the "drudgery" of core subjects (math, history facts) in 2 hours a day. The 6-Hour Deep Mode: Dedicate the rest of the day to "High-Friction Arts"—tasks AI cannot do, like sculpting, long-form logic debates, and collaborative mural painting. This prevents the "cognitive offloading" that leads to online mobs. 3. The "Anti-Mob" Curriculum Since you’ve identified that online crowds get "high on impunity," your school should teach Digital Sovereignty: Identity over Anonymity: Every student project must be signed with a "Human-Led" cryptographic watermark. The Dissent Lab: A mandatory class where students are given a popular "online narrative" and tasked with finding 10 logical flaws in it. This builds the "bat" that people like Rogan and Shapiro use—the ability to stand alone against a crowd. 4. Navigating the 2026 Legal/Political Reality The Trump administration’s FY 2026 Budget (released in late 2025) proposes significant cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Assistance for Arts Education program to focus on "core subjects" and "American Exceptionalism." The Opportunity: By framing your school as a Creative Trade School or a "Center for American Innovation," you can tap into new 2026 federal grants for "future-ready" skills. The Intelligence Link: Use the administration’s focus on "Cognitive Security" to fund your media literacy programs. Teaching teens how to spot "coordinated inauthentic behavior" (mobs) is now considered a national security priority. 5. Physical Sanctuary in a Digital Age The "isolation" you feel as a blogger is because the internet is built for Power, while your school would be built for Presence. The McAteer Legacy: The original campus had a community farm; your 2026 version should have "No-Tech Zones." Socializing vs. Agreement: In your school, "staying on topic" is discouraged. Like the great thinkers of the past, students should be encouraged to bridge disparate ideas—mixing biology with music, or AI ethics with 18th-century philosophy.