Dr. Chris Colloca

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[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

It is humbling to consider that if we harness just 1 millionth of the Sun’s power for AI, that will be much more than a million times the intelligence of all of humanity

[Dr. Chris Colloca @ChrisColloca]

@KO_Sequence Yep… and that’s how it usually goes

[Archaeo - Histories @archeohistories]

In 1973, Saudi Arabian King Faisal cut off all oil supplies to the US and other countries for supporting Israel. America then threatened to bomb their oil fields. In response, King Faisal said, “You are the ones who can’t live without oil. Our ancestors lived on dates, and we can easily go back to living like that again.” 🇺🇸🇸🇦

The image captures a moment from the 1973 oil crisis, a pivotal episode in modern history. That year, following U.S. support for Israel during the Yom Kippur War, Saudi Arabia led an oil embargo through OPEC, cutting off supplies to the U.S. and other Western nations.

The result was immediate and severe—gas stations across America ran dry, prices soared, and drivers waited for hours in long lines, often only to be turned away. The U.S. even considered military intervention to secure oil fields.

When American officials reportedly threatened military action, King Faisal of Saudi Arabia delivered a now-famous rebuke: “You are the ones who can’t live without oil. Our ancestors lived on dates, and we can easily go back to living like that again.”

His words highlighted the cultural and economic divide between the oil-rich Gulf and the energy-dependent West. The crisis reshaped global energy politics and led to lasting changes in how nations approached energy independence.

© Vintage American Photos

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The bar tab of a 1787 farewell party for George Washington is still intact. The Founding Fathers drank 54 bottles of Madeira, 60 bottles of claret, 8 bottles of whiskey, 22 bottles of porter, 8 bottles of hard cider, 12 of beer, and 7 bowls of alcoholic punch. There were only 55 attendees.

In September 1787, just before the signing of the U.S. Constitution, George Washington attended a farewell gathering in Philadelphia with fellow delegates of the Constitutional Convention. What makes this night memorable is not just its historical significance, but the surviving bar tab that documents the staggering volume of alcohol consumed.

With only 55 men in attendance, the tally reveals a feast of indulgence: dozens of bottles of fortified Madeira wine and claret, substantial amounts of whiskey, porter, and cider, along with large bowls of communal punch. By today’s standards, the sheer quantity seems almost unbelievable, averaging more than a bottle per man before considering the punch and beer.

This extravagant send-off was not unusual for the era. Alcohol was a central feature of 18th-century social and political life, often consumed at levels that would astonish modern observers. Taverns and banquets were places where ideas were debated, alliances forged, and trust built, fueling not only camaraderie but the revolutionary spirit itself.

The farewell party’s surviving record gives us a rare glimpse into the daily lives of the Founding Fathers, reminding us that these men, though monumental in history, were also human, fond of celebration, fellowship, and raising a glass to their new nation.

Madeira wine was George Washington’s personal favorite, and he often ordered it by the cask.

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[Dr. Chris Colloca @ChrisColloca]

The Halloween Ball at Colloca Estate Winery features BONFIRE a tribute to ACDC on Friday, Oct. 31. Costume Contests, Drink Specials, Great Food, Friends, and Fun.... Free Admission ... See you there!

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Join the party in Fair Haven and the warm spring weather at Colloca Winery's St. Patrick's Bash on Sat. Mar. 15. Irish Food, Drink Specials, Giveaways, and one of CNY's Hottest Bands - COLD/FRONT. Doors open at 4 pm.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

I always look forward to sharing my annual list of favorite books, movies, and music. Today I’ll start by sharing some of the books that have stuck with me long after I finished reading them.

Check them out this holiday season, preferably at an independent bookstore or library!

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@Crazymoments01 @elonmusk Real!

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@1Nicdar @Liz_Cheney It’s simple, @1Nicdar … Anyine but Trump. #NeverTrump

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@mikekarolyi isn’t Lake Ontario the Deepest In New York State? https://t.co/Op7hsk0hGr @q1057

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@CalltoActivism Yes!

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@nikolamotor @NKLA is going to do big things. I keep buying at these ridiculous valuations!

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@AusMikeSwain @ChiroAustralia @AusChiros @MacUniChiro It was one of the very best presentations of the conference and now we know that you saved the best for last! Thanks for all you do, Mike!

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@FunabashiMartha @AusMikeSwain @arnoldwongPT @MFernandez1611 @DrKdeLuca2016 Great presentations by great scientists! Thank you all for sharing your inspiring work!!!

[Katie de Luca @DrKdeLuca2016]

I think the future of chiropractic research is in some very good hands 😉 What a stellar session with some of the brightest minds in our profession!
@FunabashiMartha @LMontgomery_PhD Anika Young @AmberBeynon

[Michael Swain @AusMikeSwain]

Spine Week 2023! @FunabashiMartha presenting her research on the investigation of factors influencing SMT force transmission through the thorax: a cadaveric study. @ChiroHPL @CMCCResearch @cmccnews

[Michael Swain @AusMikeSwain]

Spine Week 2023! We're off to a really great first session of the day. Discussion panel with @MFernandez1611 and Prof Jiri Dvorak.
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