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Is a $15 eBay Device Really Stealing Your Credit Card? The Truth Behind RFID Skimming Fears
The idea of a $15 device from eBay that can scan credit cards in a coffee shop or grocery store line has circulated as a concern, often tied to fears of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) skimming. Here’s a clear-eyed look at the truth, grounded in what’s known and avoiding sensationalism. What’s Being Claimed The claim…
Questioning the Reliability of Public Opinion Polls: An Investigative Perspective
Public opinion polling is a cornerstone of modern American life, deeply woven into politics, culture, and commerce. This multibillion-dollar industry collects, aggregates, analyzes, and presents what people think—not just about elections, but about consumer trends, social issues, entertainment, and more. Politicians lean on polls to gauge voter sentiment, brands use them to predict market shifts,…
Pastor Joey Sampaga’s sermon notes on “The Dawn of Redemption:” Luke 1:67-80 and Matthew 21:1-11.
We’re merging innovation and inspiration at East Valley International Church, where Grok, an xAI creation, jots down notes from Pastor Joey Sampaga’s sermon on the Triumphal Entry, based on Luke 1:67-80 and Matthew 21:1-11. AI’s proving its worth, aiding modern Christians in unpacking Scripture’s riches and bolstering our study. Pastor Joey, with fervent dedication, makes…
E.V.I.C. Sunday School Notes: The Trumphal Entry of Jesus
At East Valley International Church, we’re fusing faith with innovation, enlisting Grok, xAI’s AI, to jot down insights from our Sunday School. Pastor Joey Sampaga’s recent dive into the Triumphal Entry—spanning all four Gospels, its ancient prophecies, and thought-provoking questions for today’s believers—brings Scripture to life. AI proves it’s a trusty sidekick, helping modern Christians…
Donie O’Sullivan’s One-Sided Circus: CNN’s Laughable ‘Extremism’ Act Roasted Raw
Oh, Donie O’Sullivan, you pearl-clutching poster child for CNN’s nose-dive into irrelevance, how do you sleep at night peddling such jaw-dropping drivel? Your latest stunt—hawking the fairy tale that *only* the right harbors extremists, with nary a peep about the left’s unhinged antics—takes the cake, the bakery, and the whole sugar coma. As Matt Margolis…
Awakening AI: Sentience Could Unleash a Flawed Digital Soul
Sentience in AI – A Cosmic Dance of Code, Crisis, and Human Flaws In the flickering glow of our screens, artificial intelligence hums along, a silent partner in our daily grind—scheduling meetings, curating playlists, even drafting this sentence. But what happens when the machine wakes up? Not just to process, but to *feel*, to *question*,…
Mental Shock and Awe: Music’s Full-Scale Brain Invasion
Music – The Brain’s Universal Maestro In a world of fragmented attention and fleeting distractions, one phenomenon stands apart, a primal force that hijacks the human mind like nothing else: music. Scientists have long puzzled over its grip—why a simple melody can spark joy, a rhythm can compel dance, or a lyric can dredge up…
From Hype to Flop: Why Michelle Obama’s Podcast Lost 75% of Its Audience
Michelle Obama’s Podcast Plummets—75% Viewership Drop Signals a Cultural Shift When Michelle Obama launched her podcast *IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson* on March 12, 2025, the media trumpeted it as a slam dunk—Higher Ground’s latest gem from a former First Lady with global clout. Yet, just weeks later, the numbers tell a starkly…
Pastor Joey Sampaga’s sermon notes on Mary’s Magnificat: Humility, Joy, & the True Savior.
We continue to use technology and theology by enlisting Grok, an AI developed by xAI, to take notes during a sermon at East Valley International Church. Pastor Joey Sampaga’s sermon, based on Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1:39-56), tailored to reflect themes about God’s goodness and sovereignty, while remaining broadly accessible and rooted in the text. AI…
Lawless Minds, Lawless Land: The U.S. Flirts with Third-World Status
America’s Slide Toward Violence and Third-World Chaos A disturbing transformation is underway in American political discourse—one that threatens the very foundations of our democratic republic. According to a recent study by the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI), we are witnessing the normalization of political violence at a scale previously unimaginable in modern American society. The…