Great images Ken! I remember riding the 7 train years ago and first noticed everyone across from me had some type of device.

A black-and-white photograph. Honor Guard, American Legion Lt. B.R. Kimlau Chinese Memorial Post 1291 Retreating the colors after firecracker ceremony in Sara D. Roosevelt Park. Lunar New Year celebration Lower East Side/Manhattan NYC 2010

Daily Random #673

Honor Guard, American Legion
Lt. B.R. Kimlau Chinese Memorial Post 1291
Retreating the colors after firecracker ceremony,
Sara D. Roosevelt Park
Lunar New Year celebration
Lower East Side/Manhattan NYC 2010

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A black-and-white photograph taken in the New York City subway system at 34th St., Herald Square in Manhattan. It shows the mezzanine level in between the upper level and the platform level. An expansive labyrinth of escalators, gangways, ramps and passageways that allow passengers to move from one level to the next with way finding signs as guides.

Daily Random #677
Subway Labyrinths (to scale)
34th Street-Herald Square/Manhattan NYC 2011
#NYCTransit #Photography #NYCSubway

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Dario Amodei — The Adolescence of Technology Confronting and Overcoming the Risks of Powerful AI

"I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that"
#ASpaceOdyssey #AIGovernance
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Judge orders restoration of Philadelphia slavery exhibits Cynthia Rufe, a George W. Bush appointee, compared the administration’s effort to remove the panels to Orwell’s “1984.”

2026 Won't Be Like 1984: Why Protecting Historical Truth Matters tinyurl.com/2wce48ye #GeorgeOrwell

Doctor on How Screen Time Hurts Kids' Cognitive Development YouTube video by C-SPAN

"Neuroscientist study, involving 80 different countries, reveals that #GenZ has become the first generation to be less intelligent than its predecessor... The main cause appears to be excessive screen time & digital device use, particularly in schools and social settings." youtu.be/Fd-_VDYit3U?...

As we mark 100 years of #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor 400 years of living history preserved in our national parks, historic communities, and museums nationwide. #AmazingDestinations, “We Take You There!”

🏛️ As we mark 100 years of #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor 400 years of living history preserved in our national parks, historic communities, and museums nationwide. #AmazingDestinations, “We Take You There!”

Meta, TikTok and YouTube face landmark trial over youth addiction claims Three of the world’s biggest tech companies face a landmark trial in Los Angeles starting this week over claims their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.

“Borrowing heavily from.. behavioral and neurobiological techniques.., Defendants deliberately embedded in their products an array of design features.. aimed at maximizing youth engagement to drive.. revenue,” #ResponsibleTech #ChildSafety https://bit.ly/45C6Fbs

🌎 Culture, stories, and lived experiences remind us what weaves us together: our shared humanity. This #MLKDay, let’s choose kindness, purpose, and unity everywhere we go. #BelovedCommunity #Nonviolence #AmazingDestinations

There’s a Direct Line Between MAGA Content Creators and the ICE Shooting in Minneapolis Renee Nicole Good’s death after being shot by an immigration officer was preceded by a wave of misinformation peddled by right-wing influencers.

#Content Propagandists: further eroding #SocialMedia trust. With #RageBait and #AIVideo, the damage compounds. slate.com/technology/2...

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🥂 Happy New Year from #AmazingDestinations! 🎉 May 2026 bring health, happiness, and the #Adventures you’ve been dreaming of.

How The World's Most Expensive Colors Are Made YouTube video by Business Insider

#Lazurite, a deep-blue metamorphic rock is used as a semi-precious stone. It has been prized since antiquity for its intense color. The #Ultramarine pigment can cost 100s–1000s, often exceeding the price of gold. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAGx...

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🤩 From brand-new tours and unforgettable destinations to built-in perks, flexible planning, and added value at every turn—2026 is packed with reasons to travel smarter and dream bigger.

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🎄Clothes weren’t on your #ChristmasGift wish list?! It happens! 😄 Good news, there’s always an #AmazingDestination waiting to make it better. ✈️ Contact Santa’s approved backup, link in our bio. 🎥 Thank you @familyhappness83 (TikTok), for sharing your #Amazing Xmas surprises!

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📅 We love hearing from our happy travelers! Ready to plan your group’s next #5Star getaway? Let us handle all the details! Contact us at the link in our bio. #AmazingDestinations, "We take You There!"

🤩 Our 2026 #GroupTravel Brochure has arrived! 🎁 Unwrap new and exciting tours, unforgettable #AmazingDestinations, and thoughtfully curated journeys designed to become part of your story. 🙌🏽 Ready to receive your ‘Amazing’ gifts? Download now: https://loom.ly/bEfdK1I

🕎 May your Hanukkah be filled with ever-growing light, and each candle inspire joy, gratitude, and a spirit of adventure—bringing hope and togetherness to all who gather. From our family at #AmazingDestinations to yours! 🕊️ ❤️

This US citizen went on his lunch break and ended up in a chokehold by a masked federal agent and detained, video shows | CNN Mubashir had just stepped outside into the snowy Minneapolis winter weather to take his lunch break when he says he saw a masked federal officer running toward him “at full speed.”

"A second agent then joins them and appears to help restrain him, who can be heard repeating 'I’m a citizen' and screaming. Several people then come into the hallway from outside and begin filming the interaction and whistling before the agents pull him outside..."

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Rubio stages font coup: Times New Roman ousts Calibri U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor Antony Blinken's decision to adopt Calibri ...

What the font?

“Times New Roman represents ‘dignity, consistency, and formality.’ Calibri is a ‘wasteful,’ SOP to diversity.

Mr. Rubio.. blamed “radical” diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs.. a misguided and ineffective switch from the serif typeface.." tinyurl.com/yc542nwf

🎄 🕎 Our Holiday #Top5 #Gifts:
🎁 Quality Time
🎁 Experiences & Memories
🎁 Emotional Support & Understanding
🎁 Encouragement & Motivation
🎁 Words of Appreciation & Forgiveness

Give what truly shows love this season. #AmazingDestinations “We Take You There!”

🎄 While your #ChristmasTree may not tower over #RockefellerCenter, it shines with something even grander—❤️ your love. Because it’s yours, counting down 3…2…1… is just as exciting! 🌟

🎥 Thank you, @ethanbarber.co (TikTok), for sharing your #Amazing experience!

"A mother & her 3-year-old stand helplessly alone, sobbing for the husband and father taken from them by ICE agents moments before ...a few feet away—in a space around the corner that they cannot see—a security guard wipes away his own tears." TIME’s Top 100 Photos of '25 –Carol Guzy, Photographer.

🦃 However you're traveling this #Thanksgiving, we hope it's not a fowl experience. Whether you're a celebrity #Turkey or a regular bird, #AmazingDestinations makes sure you're treated like a VIP. "We Take You There!" Contact us at the link in our bio!

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🎄 The #RockefellerCenterChristmasTree has arrived! This 75ft. Norway spruce from East Greenbush, NY took nearly 3hrs. to set up and now stands proudly on the Plaza ahead of its Dec 3rd. lighting. #AmazingDestinations, "We Take You There!" 🎥 Credit: @sincerelymaureen (TikTok)