NOTE: Last December, according to credible local reports, there were almost 69,000 homeless people sleeping in New York City shelters nightly; the number of homeless people there has been steadily increasing. In the same period, informal but plausible estimates are that seven times as many “feral” (aka homeless) cats wander the city, and their numbers … Continue reading Forsaken Felines: Homeless Cats In the Big City
New York Times, June 9, 2023: The ChatGPT Lawyer Explains Himself (Sort of) [Excerpts; blogger Comments in bold red italics] By Benjamin Weiser and Nate Schweber In a cringe-inducing court hearing, a [New York City] lawyer who relied on A.I. to craft a motion full of made-up case law said he “did not comprehend” … Continue reading The Embarrassed ChatGPT Attorney
Version #1 – The Original, from the National Catholic Reporter JUAN CARLOS CRUZ CHELLEW — June 2, 2023 The world is watching in disbelief as Uganda, a country known for its vibrant diversity and rich culture, continues to regress on human rights issues, particularly concerning the LGBTQ+ community. The country on May 29 enacted … Continue reading Quakers & Ugandan Catholics Called to Take Up Concern for LGBTQ Justice & Safety In Uganda–Plus a Postscript on Visitation
