Terry Blevins

[Danny Deraney @DannyDeraney]

Every year, I share this video of French caretakers who take sand from Omaha Beach in Normandy, and scrub them into the letters to give them the gold coloring.

They do this for all 9,386 US soldiers who died.

France also gave us this land as American soil. #MemorialDayWeekend

[Virginia Tech @virginia_tech]

On #MemorialDay, and each day, we reflect upon those that have made the ultimate sacrifice. 🧡

Take time to visit the Pylons & the Cenotaph in War Memorial Court, etched with the names of every #VirginiaTech student and graduate who died defending our nation’s freedom.

[AccuWeather @accuweather]

Video captured humpback whales bubble-net feeding in Antarctica. Whales work together to coordinate a perfect curtain of bubbles to trap fish, then surge up through the middle at once.

[Terry Blevins @tfblevins]

@bonchieredstate I assume the pilots take a toxicology test?

[Terry Blevins @tfblevins]

@FloridaTurnpike @fl511_state On Florida turnpike.

[Terry Blevins @tfblevins]

@FloridaTurnpike @fl511_state All lanes forced off exit 9. Huge backup.

[Terry Blevins @tfblevins]

All lanes closed on Florida turnpike- routing off at exit 9. And all lanes is five now including shoulder and emergency. #fl511

[Terry Blevins @tfblevins]

Russia and China sent a large naval patrol near Alaska. Here’s what we know. - The Wall Street Journal https://t.co/IjxjpQ0u0z

[Terry Blevins @tfblevins]

Fiery truck crash in Philadelphia closes stretch of I-95, possibly for months https://t.co/7Can9IuwG5

[Terry Blevins @tfblevins]

In case the other recording ran too fast. Thank you for posting.

[JoseF Rosario @josephus77]

@KanekoaTheGreat If this played 1x too fast for anyone (it did me?) having difficulty following the words, here’s another CSPAN recording from yt.

https://t.co/u0TcWhrBCi

[Terry Blevins @tfblevins]

This is a ChatGPT response to being asked to write a short essay. Very impressive sample of harnessing thru AI. Free. Game changer.

[jimmah @jamesdouma]

To ChatGPT:

write a short essay about how news used to be controlled by concentrated media organizations but has now become more democratized

Response:

For decades, traditional media organizations have controlled the distribution and consumption of news, limiting the perspectives and voices that are heard. The concentration of media ownership has allowed a few large corporations to control what information reaches the public. However, with the advent of the internet and social media, news dissemination has become more democratized.

Before the internet, most people relied on a few major news organizations to provide them with information. These companies had the resources and reach to produce and distribute news on a large scale. However, this concentration of power had its drawbacks. For example, the interests of media owners sometimes influenced the content of news reporting, and certain perspectives or stories were often left out.

In contrast, today, anyone with an internet connection can produce and distribute news, thanks to the rise of citizen journalism and social media. This has led to a greater diversity of voices and perspectives being represented in the news. People from all over the world can share their experiences and opinions, and stories that may have been overlooked by traditional media outlets can gain traction on social media.

The democratization of news has also made it easier for people to fact-check and verify information. Before the internet, people had to rely on a few authoritative sources for news. Today, with the rise of fact-checking websites and citizen journalism, it is easier than ever to verify information and hold media organizations accountable for their reporting.

However, there are also downsides to the democratization of news. With so many voices and perspectives, it can be difficult to know which sources to trust. Fake news and misinformation can spread quickly on social media, leading to confusion and mistrust.

In conclusion, the democratization of news has had a profound impact on how we consume and interact with news. While it has opened up the media landscape to a wider range of voices and perspectives, it has also presented new challenges in terms of verifying information and combating fake news. As technology continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how the democratization of news continues to shape our understanding of the world.

[The New York Times @nytimes]

"We all just want answers."

Hundreds of Ohio residents gathered to demand answers about the fallout from a derailed train carrying hazardous chemicals. Officials for the railroad company pulled out hours earlier, infuriating locals.
https://t.co/mThYOzFVi6

[Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro]

I expect Norfolk Southern to address our concerns and report back on the steps they're taking to rectify the situation  — and to ensure this does not happen again.

We will hold Norfolk Southern accountable for any and all impacts to our Commonwealth. https://t.co/Vnni91Xi1B

[CNBC @CNBC]

There are only 4 U.S. cities where the average American can afford a starter home. (via @CNBCMakeIt) https://t.co/LoAK6Q8CQg

[Terry Blevins @tfblevins]

@Delta no one is at the counter for checking Norfolk va- big line nervous passengers on making flight

[Terry Blevins @tfblevins]

@Delta No one at delta counter to check in norfolk va

[Terry Blevins @tfblevins]

@WMUR9 Cool!

[Terry Blevins @tfblevins]

@SouthwestAir Thank you we were.

[Terry Blevins @tfblevins]

@SouthwestAir Flight 886 out of Baltimore was to leave at 5:10, attendant said we were early fully loaded at 5pm so we have to wait, but now at 5:25 we are late. Announced they have to do a zone count. They have gone by three times counting.. wait they just went by again

[Terry Blevins @tfblevins]

Finally a way to see tweets as they happen, not Twitter’s curated timeline! Thank you for the instructions!

[Tammy Bruce @HeyTammyBruce]

Reminder: You have been receiving, by default, the Twitter *curated* tweet lineup in your main timeline. You can change this to a natural “latest tweets” of those you actually follow. I learned this from an @elonmusk tweet. Here’s how to make the change: