Paul Sandman

03/24/2026

Here in Central Florida, a great deal of the region runs on tourism—Disney World, Universal, International Drive, Orlando hotels, Port Canaveral cruises, all the transportation companies that move visitors around—and every one of them is being punished by higher fuel costs and outrageous commercial insurance rates. Small operators running shuttles, vans, and luxury transportation are paying record amounts just to keep vehicles on the road, while insurance companies pocket huge premiums and give nothing back even when there are no claims. That should be illegal.

01/28/2025

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jan/28/google-maps-will-rename-gulf-of-mexico-as-gulf-of-america-in-us

Tech firm to make change in line with Trump’s executive order, using both names in world outside US and Mexico

10/04/2024

Auto giant Toyota is investing another $500 million into Joby, which pioneered the first test flight of an air taxi over the skies of New York City.

02/13/2023

10/31/2022

AI

09/24/2022

Zero context

09/08/2022

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-61585886

Queen Elizabeth II has died, Buckingham Palace has announced.

09/01/2022

AI #2

08/25/2022

What is the Average Depth of Lake Michigan?

According to the United States EPA, Lake Michigan has an average depth of 279 feet (85.04 meters). Of the Great Lakes, only Lake Superior and Lake Ontario have higher average depths, estimated at 483 feet (147.22 meters) and 283 feet (86.26 meters), respectively.

05/25/2022

Hope you have a Great Day, I know I will!

05/20/2022

I went to Cathedral H.S. Freshman year (shown right), I used to eat at the McDonald's (shown left). Under this intersection, (Chicago & State) is the Red Line Subway Station... I lived 5 stations North and right across the street from a station (Fullerton) - I was kicked out of this Private, Catholic H.S. - Next I went to Lincoln Park H.S.!