It's hard in our tech-dependent, and increasingly divided, world to ask skeptical questions about what we're doing and whether the tech in question is an actual improvement in our lives. Plus, looking back at the iPad, which was sold to schools and parents as a way of preparing them for a tech-oriented future.  

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After two straight losses coming out of the All-Star break and news of another injury to a starting pitcher, the Orioles have moved into the category of unequivocal sellers. What pieces will GM Mike Elias look to shop, and what will he be looking for in return? 

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As AI companies use us, the users, for beta testing of their dangerous and dubious tech we'd do well to ask: What the hell are we doing? 

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Facing declining numbers, the Christian religion in the U.S. has found an odd bedfellow in Donald Trump, who operates for many Christians in this phone-infected age like a virtual messiah. While this pairing makes political sense, it comes at great cost, diminishing the church's already compromised moral standing.

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A recent morning in the field left my beloved dog and me traumatized. A report on the incident itself and some hope for recovery. 

A link to an article, with a photo of Roger (at top): https://dimitrigatstherapy.com/what-dogs-teach-us-about-ourselves/

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With his team 12 games out of first and seven back in the Wild Card standings, yet still highly talented, Orioles GM Mike Elias faces a tough decision during this trade deadline. Will he buy, sell—or do a bit of both?

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Few would question the chronic dysfunction and unease of our world. As we search for causes we'd do well to look beyond the demons of Trump and wokeism to the thing that helped spawn those things in the first place: our phones. Simply put, they're killing us, and the worst may be yet to come. 

Also, some quick thoughts on Juneteenth as a federal holiday.  

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Since the firing of field manager Brandon Hyde, Orioles fans and national media have been calling for the firing of O's top exec Mike Elias. Why this represents a new level of absurdity, and what makes Elias, despite the recent struggles of the team, one of the best GM's in the game. 

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Jason La Canforna's reckless comments on Foul Territory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5m37k9BRWI&list=PL84SPahB55MVtqigbT0CkufwE3zy0-HNc&index=5&t=2504s

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What Major League Baseball's most recent decision on Pete Rose might tell us about ourselves. 

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A managerial change for Baltimore Orioles, plus what's likely plaguing this team. 

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