Manzanita’s residents have actively engaged in discussions about the city’s administration, demonstrating varied and strong opinions on its governance and policies. Additionally, there has been considerable scrutiny and critique of the Pioneer’s…
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Friday, November 24, 2023 Gordon McCraw Weather Report
Thanksgiving Day was nice, but chilly, and this morning was on the icy side with the low dipping down to near 27F. A sharp, high-pressure ridge over the area means today will…
A New Star on the Horizon may Change Humanity’s Path Forever
The landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) is ever-evolving, with each new development bringing us closer to more sophisticated and versatile forms of intelligence. The recent speculative discussions around OpenAI’s theoretical Q* offer…
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Gordon McCraw Weather Report
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…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Monday, November 20, 2023 – Weather Report
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 low…
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…