Monday, February 23, 2026

Cocky Fighters Who Disrespected Usyk … -- Then Paid the Price!

 


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"Remember, YOU wanted this" -|- All the BEST Scenes from Jack Reacher

 


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Excellent Advice for People seeking a new Job. -- Step by step instructions.




1. Tailor Your Resume

Before sending out your resume, make sure it's tailored to the specific job you're applying for. Customize your resume to highlight the skills and experiences that are most relevant to the position.


2. Prepare Your Application Materials

  • Resume: Ensure it's up-to-date and formatted professionally.
  • Cover Letter: Write a personalized cover letter for each application, addressing the hiring manager by name if possible.
  • References: Have a list of professional references ready, but only include them if the job posting specifically requests them.


3. Choose the Right Channels

There are several ways to send out your resume. Here are some effective channels:

a. Job Portals

  • LinkedIn: Upload your resume to your LinkedIn profile and apply to jobs directly through the platform.
  • Indeed, Glassdoor, Monster, etc.: Create profiles on these job boards and upload your resume. Many of these platforms allow you to apply with one click.

b. Company Websites

  • Many companies have a careers page where you can apply directly. Always follow the application instructions provided.

c. Networking

  • Professional Contacts: Reach out to your network for job leads and ask if they can pass along your resume to their contacts.
  • LinkedIn Networking: Connect with professionals in your field and let them know you're looking for opportunities.

d. Recruitment Agencies

  • Register with recruitment agencies that specialize in your field. They often have access to job openings that are not publicly advertised.


4. Emailing Your Resume

If you're emailing your resume directly to a hiring manager or HR department:

  • Subject Line: Use a clear and professional subject line, e.g., "Application for [Job Title] - [Your Name]."
  • Email Body: Keep it brief and professional. Introduce yourself, mention the position you're applying for, and attach your resume and cover letter.
  • Attachments: Ensure your resume and cover letter are named clearly, e.g., "JohnDoe_Resume.pdf" and "JohnDoe_CoverLetter.pdf."


5. Follow Up

  • After submitting your application, consider sending a follow-up email if you haven’t heard back within the timeframe mentioned in the job posting (usually 1-2 weeks).
  • Keep the follow-up polite and professional, reiterating your interest in the position.


6. Track Your Applications

  • Keep a record of where you've applied, the date of application, and any follow-up actions. This helps you stay organized and ensures you don’t miss any opportunities.


7. Tools and Resources

  • Resume Builders: Websites like Canva, Zety, and Resume.io can help you create professional-looking resumes.
  • ATS-Friendly Formats: Many companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). Use ATS-friendly resume templates to increase your chances of getting through these systems.

Example of an Email Application

Subject Line: Application for Marketing Manager Position - Jane Smith

Email Body:

Dear [Hiring Manager's Name],

I am writing to express my interest in the Marketing Manager position listed on your website. With over 5 years of experience in digital marketing and a proven track record of increasing brand visibility, I believe I would be a valuable addition to your team.

Attached, you will find my resume and cover letter for your review. I look forward to the possibility of discussing this exciting opportunity with you.

Thank you for considering my application.

Best regards, Jane Smith [Your Contact Information]

Attachments:

  • JaneSmith_Resume.pdf
  • JaneSmith_CoverLetter.pdf


By following these steps, you can effectively send out your resume and increase your chances of landing an interview.


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What is the difference between SEO, AEO, and GEO? I explain these concepts below.



Search Engine Optimization (SEO) used to be easier.

Companies did not have to worry about all the content on their websites being perfect. They just needed to rank for their important keywords.
Today you need even better content and you still need great Link Building. Powerful backlinks still signal to Search Engines and AI tools which content is important.

SEO = Search Engine Optimization
→ The foundation. Slow to build, but compounds.
→ Clear measurability. You can track the full funnel.
→ Pitch to finance: "It's an asset, not an expense."

AEO = Answer Engine Optimization
→ Getting into AI answer boxes on Google.
→ Faster payback, but harder to attribute.
→ Pitch to finance: "Cheaper traffic on high-intent queries. Harder to measure, but it's working."

GEO = Generative Engine Optimization
→ Getting recommended by ChatGPT, Grok, Perplexity, etc.
→ Almost no measurability yet. No click data. No conversion path.
→ Pitch to finance: "Early bet. Can't measure it yet. But if AI sends people to competitors and not us, we're behind."

The question isn't which one to pick.

It's how to allocate resources across all three — based on where you are and what you can measure.

SEO is still the engine.
AEO is the next layer.
GEO is the bet you place now so you're not catching up later.


History Notes about Google and SEO:
Google transformed the SEO industry, with PageRank. This was created by Larry Page and Sergey Brin when they were at Stanford University (beginning in1996). 
Most people do not understand what PageRank is and how it is based on Citation Theory or Citation Analysis.


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Sunday, February 22, 2026

My Rescue Dog Toby -- Toby is a professional dog model, LOL


Why you should Rescue a Pet


Each year, it's estimated that more than one million adoptable dogs and cats are euthanized in the United States, simply because too many pets come into shelters and too few people consider adoption when looking for a pet.

The number of euthanized animals could be reduced dramatically if more people adopted pets instead of buying them. When you adopt, you save a loving animal by making them part of your family and open up shelter space for another animal who might desperately need it.

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Armed man fatally shot after security breach at Mar-a-Lago, Florida.


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Saturday, February 21, 2026

Somalia’s most serious problems today are a mix of insecurity + weak state capacity + recurring humanitarian violations.


  • Armed conflict & terrorism (especially Al-Shabaab): Ongoing attacks, insecurity in rural areas, and contested territory make daily life dangerous and prevent normal commerce, schooling, and aid delivery. ACAPS

  • Large-scale humanitarian need: Roughly ~6 million people are projected to need humanitarian assistance in 2025, reflecting how persistent the crisis is. OCHA+1

  • Food insecurity & malnutrition: Somalia repeatedly faces crisis-level hunger, with warnings in 2025 of millions facing acute food insecurity and very high child malnutrition risk. The United Nations in Somalia+2OCHA+2

  • Climate shocks (droughts/floods) + disease outbreaks: Erratic rainfall, drought recovery that can reverse quickly, flooding, and outbreaks amplify hunger, displacement, and poverty. Amnesty International+1

  • Mass displacement: Conflict and climate shocks have pushed millions from their homes, creating long-term camps and urban strain. EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid+1

  • Weak governance, corruption, and limited rule of law: Institutional capacity is still being rebuilt after decades of conflict; corruption and weak enforcement undermine services, trust, and investment. UNDP+2Knowledge Hub+2

  • Poverty, low job creation, and economic fragility: Growth has often been too weak to raise living standards broadly, and aid volatility can worsen conditions and fiscal space for safety nets. World Bank+1

  • Underfunded aid response / access constraints: Even when needs are clear, funding shortfalls (and insecurity in some areas) can sharply reduce assistance at the worst time. Reuters+1


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Learn the truth about Slavery.


Did the British help to STOP evil Slavery?

Yes.

Not by themselves, and not everywhere—but Britain did play a major role in ending slavery in the British Empire and suppressing the transatlantic slave trade.

  • Britain ended (most of) its slave trade in 1807. Parliament passed the Slave Trade Act on 25 March 1807, making it illegal for British subjects/ships to trade enslaved people across the Atlantic. (parliament.uk)

  • Britain abolished slavery across most of its empire in 1833/34. The Slavery Abolition Act 1833 received Royal Assent on 28 August 1833 and took effect 1 August 1834, freeing 800,000+ enslaved people in many British colonies (with important exceptions and transitional “apprenticeship” arrangements that delayed full freedom in practice). (Encyclopedia Britannica)

  • Britain then enforced suppression at sea. The Royal Navy’s West Africa Squadron (formed 1808) patrolled West Africa to intercept slave ships; estimates commonly cite roughly ~1,600 ships captured and ~150,000 people freed from ships. 

But a couple of big caveats matter:

  • Britain had been a major slave-trading power before abolition. The 1807 law ended a trade Britain had helped build and profit from. (slaveryandremembrance.org)

  • Abolition came with compensation to slave owners, not to the enslaved. The British government set £20 million aside to compensate owners after abolition—one reason the legislation was politically achievable. (Bank of England)

  • Slavery didn’t end globally in 1834. Slavery continued (and in some places expanded) in other empires and regions long after Britain’s laws; Britain’s efforts were significant but not “the end of slavery.”

So the most accurate framing is: Britain helped stop its slave trade (1807), abolished slavery across much of its empire (1834), and became a leading force in suppressing the Atlantic slave trade—yet it did not single-handedly “stop slavery,” and its earlier role in slavery was enormous.

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You’re Not Behind (Yet): -- How to Learn AI in 17 Minutes.

 

Learn the best ways to use AI tools.


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New evidence that X is still unfairly censoring many people.

 


Elon Musk is a Free Speech Fraud.

The newest updates to the X software do NOT fix any Censorship.


If the claim is “X has new algorithms that stop censorship”, here are public, checkable pieces of evidence that point the other way (or at least show the claim is misleading).

1) X openly says it does “censor” by limiting reach

X’s own Transparency Report describes its enforcement philosophy as “Freedom of Speech, not Freedom of Reach” and says it will restrict the reach of posts (make content “less discoverable”) as an alternative to removal. 
That’s algorithmic suppression by design (even if you don’t call it “censorship,” it’s still distribution control).

2) The open-sourced recommendation code includes “visibility filters” and “downranking”

In the public GitHub repo for X’s recommendation system, the README explicitly lists “visibility-filters” as responsible for filtering content to support legal compliance, protect revenue, and includes “coarse-grained downranking.” 
So even the “transparent” algorithm story contains built-in machinery for limiting visibility.

3) X’s own data shows it acts on government removal requests at high rates

X’s Global Transparency Report (H2 2024) shows 97,006 total removal requests, with 79,438 cases actioned — an 81.89% action rate. 
If you’re arguing “censorship is over,” this is strong counter-evidence: content is still being withheld/removed in response to external requests.


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