By Gordon McCraw Another Pacific system is approaching the coast as indicated by the increasing high clouds over the area. We did, however, manage to squeeze out a dry and mild day…
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GORDON’S UPDATE: Monday, November 20, 2023 – Weather Report
OIOpublisher By Gordon McCraw Well, it was certainly a chilly start this morning with many areas down to, or just below freezing as the sun came up. Temperatures are dropping to the…
Unraveling the Sam Altman Saga at OpenAI – A Dynamic Shift in Leadership
In an unexpected shock to the tech world, Sam Altman, the former CEO of OpenAI, was fired over a video call with almost no notice. Although there are rumors that he’s in…
Manzanita’s City Hall Project Brings Community Disagreement to a Head
Manzanita’s ambitious City Hall project has become a focal point of contention, reflecting deep divides within the community and its leadership. The project, aimed at modernizing city infrastructure, has been met with…
How did the Starship Launch Improve?
Space X’s Starship is one of the largest man-made objects that, if successful, will enter orbit today in under 5 minutes. Crafted by SpaceX, it’s exactly one Mecha-Godzilla tall, or as tall…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Friday, November 17, 2023 Weather (PODCAST LINK)
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer We continue to be under the influence of the blocking high pressure ridge for one more day, but then some changes start taking…
Understanding AI Language Models: An Introductory Guide
The Mechanics of Language Models Artificial Intelligence (AI) language models are sophisticated software systems that understand, process, and generate text that mimics human language. They learn from extensive datasets, recognizing patterns and…
The Thing That Jack Built
Social media has crept into every corner of society. But it’s more than the obvious platforms that people post their vanity pics and FOMO bait upon. It’s how you apply for work…
Manzanita’s Trifecta: Navigating Short-Term Rentals, Workforce Housing, and Parking Woes
The rise of short-term rentals has brought both opportunities and challenges to our community. While homeowners have found an additional income stream, the town is grappling with issues like housing availability, workforce…
Aracely Cafe – A Beautiful Contrast in Extremes
Aracely Cafe is a unique spot located on Treasure Island, off the Bay Bridge connecting San Francisco to Oakland. The cafe offers a relaxed atmosphere with a large patio and garden, complete…