John Ford
@PDXFato

I write about power, borders, and why Europeans keep explaining America to Americans.

 Lake Oswego, OR, United States
Joined June 2011
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The “nice Canadian” mask slips the second America wins

There’s a growing conversation online that a lot of people have quietly noticed for years: some Canadians really, really don’t like Americans. Not in a casual rivalry way. Not in a harmless joke way.
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Artistic and Animation-Inspired Styles for Sora Image Generator Prompts

Below is a comprehensive list of artistic and animation-inspired styles that you can use as prompt keywords in the Sora image generator. The styles are grouped into thematic categories. Each entry
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Don't lose faith in yourself

Today, I want to share three stories from Steve Jobs' life. No big deal, just three stories. Connecting the Dots : Steve dropped out of Reed College after six months but stayed around as a drop-in for
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High-Profile Family Law Case Sparks Debate

📰 Breaking News: High-Profile Family Law Case Sparks Debate In a surprising turn of events, renowned entrepreneur Mark Johnson and his spouse Lisa have found themselves at the center of a contentious
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Solar Energy in Oregon: A Different Perspective

Marques Brownlee shared his experience with solar energy after one year of using Tesla solar tiles and Powerwalls in New Jersey. Here is a summary of Estimated Difference between his home in NJ vs

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Star Wars: Episode X - The Rise of Empathy (Disney Remake)

Synopsis: In a galaxy far, far away, the New Republic faces a unique threat not from the remnants of the Empire, but from within its own society. As planets strive for peace and equality, the Galactic

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The Escalating Fentanyl Crisis in Oregon

Oregon has witnessed a significant rise in fentanyl-related deaths over the past few years, with projections indicating a continuing upward trend into 2024. Here's a detailed look at the situation
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Improving Audio Quality of AI generated music in Ableton

Improving the sound quality of a compressed audio track from Udio AI, especially when it's only 5 Mb in size, can be a bit challenging due to potential data loss during compression. However, there are

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No Cloud Seeding does not cause floods

Introduction to Cloud Seeding Cloud seeding is a method intended to modify weather by enhancing precipitation, dispersing fog, or suppressing hail. This involves releasing substances into the air that
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