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we will explain it all in this special edition of "the ingraham angle," the twitter files. a few years back, conservative started noticing that their tweets werent getting the traction they once did. now the common parlance became known as shadow banding. the amplify the reach of certain voices. this was so concerning that former ceo jack dorsey was brought before congress to ask questions about it. >> are you censoring people? people? >> no. >> twitter shadow banding prominent republi...

Cory Doctorow’s The Internet Con explains how the promise of a free and open internet was lost to predatory business practices and the rush to commodify our lives. In this excerpt, he explains how the history of technology is one long guerrilla fight where the giants wield network effects against scrappy upstarts whose asymmetrical warfare weapon of choice is low switching costs.

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is pleased to announce “Debates in AI,” a groundbreaking symposium that delves into the multifaceted dimensions of artificial intelligence (AI) and its profound impact on creative disciplines.

Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (now X) aren’t what they used to be. Some of those social media platforms have changed beyond recognition…

Friday, January 12, 2024 WIGGLY WANDERERS: At Moreau Lake State Park. 9:30am. Wiggly wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner’s hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear […]

Friday, January 12, 2024 THEATER PERFORMANCE: “Ride The Cyclone” will run at Steamer No.10 Theatre, 500 Western Ave. Albany, on the following dates: January 5, 6, 12, 13 at 7pm; January 7, 14 at 2pm. This musical is about six Canadian teenagers in a chamber choir whose lives are cut short in a freak roller […]

Thursday, January 11, 2024 PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES: Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County over Zoom. Class dates are 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8. Noon-1:15pm. “The Middle Years,” for parents of children aged 5-10 years. Topics include managing parent and child stress, understanding parenting styles, raising responsible children, improving family communication, and strengthening family […]

Thursday, January 11, 2024 KNEE-HIGH NATURALISTS: At Moreau Lake State Park: 9:30am. Geared toward children aged 2-5, (siblings welcome) Knee-high Naturalist is a fun introduction to nature. We meet in the Nature Center where we begin by reading a book or two and then take a short walk together outdoors, keeping our eyes open for […]

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 GREEN DRINKS: A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. January 10, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs. Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. Green Drinks – Saratoga Springs […]

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 DANCE LESSONS: Hosted by Singles Outreach Services. 7pm. $10. American Waltz taught by Joe Sweeney. Public welcome. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. Location in Colonie: Hanover Square Building, 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “door marked Hill”. BINGO: Knights of Columbus […]