Silversea 2024 – Part 1
This is a brief update on our trip to Tokyo and Kyoto. It is Friday afternoon (Alaska time zone -1) and we are en route to Kushiro from Kodiak Island. The trip to Kodiak from Sitka included one of the most rough sea I have experienced. Waves were 12 feet high and the wind was […]
Blog Posts On Hold – John R. Patrick – 09/13/2024
I am currently on a ship headed to Alaska from Vancouver. From Alaska we continue the cruise to Tokyo. I will share some pictures later. I may squeeze in a blog post next week (but maybe not). Be back in October. The Apple event on Monday was amazing. Click here to watch it. Their best […]
Humanoid Robots
Humanoid Robots The concept of artificial beings capable of performing tasks has fascinated humans for centuries. Ancient civilizations like the Greeks and Chinese developed simple automata, such as mechanical animals and musical instruments. The Industrial Revolution saw the development of more complex machines, including early industrial robots used in manufacturing. The 20th century brought significant […]
Current Events by John R. Patrick – 09/06/2024
In this section, I share what I am up to, pictures of the week, what is new in AI and crypto, and more. Photos of the week We were joined by our oldest son and his family at Las Mananitas in Brewster, NY. I have been to many Mexican restaurants but this is the best […]
A New Dawn for Type 1 Diabetes
A New Dawn for Type 1 Diabetes I am sure all of us have a family member or friend living with type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the body’s ability to produce insulin, a hormone necessary for regulating blood sugar levels. It is estimated approximately 1.6 million people in the […]
