Paul K. Smith
@paulksmith.bsky.social
#Financier of US Startups; & JVs in Asia #Physicist #Author: Strategy. #Playwright: 20 Recent NY Shows (Sarah's Rapture, Pablo's Kisses, Women of Paris, Badass Women, City Suite, Day of Promise, Ritual Cleansing, Rebooting Life, Break-Up, Twilight of Joy..
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the miniature therapy horses that do hospital visits have little sneakers that they wear inside so they don't scuff up the floors
February 8, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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February 8, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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Martin Luther King, shooting pool:
February 8, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Martin Luther King, shooting pool:
"Washington Post C.E.O. Quits: 3 days after the paper cut 30% of staff — more than 300 journalists — wiping out The Post’s local & sports coverage, decimating international.. 'One of the darkest days in the history of one of the world’s greatest news organizations'.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/t...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/t...
Washington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:02 AM
"Washington Post C.E.O. Quits: 3 days after the paper cut 30% of staff — more than 300 journalists — wiping out The Post’s local & sports coverage, decimating international.. 'One of the darkest days in the history of one of the world’s greatest news organizations'.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/t...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/t...
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This is Bowie. He overheard you talking about his rubber ducky jacket. Jealousy is a disease. Hopes you get well soon. 12/10 (IG: bowiethegoldenbear)
February 7, 2026 at 11:17 PM
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1/ Last week, the US flag was lowered at WHO headquarters in Geneva after the US officially left.
Over 10 years ago, I checked into that same building as a young epidemiologist. I remember photographing the UN flags, feeling proud to work toward a healthier world with other countries.
Over 10 years ago, I checked into that same building as a young epidemiologist. I remember photographing the UN flags, feeling proud to work toward a healthier world with other countries.
February 7, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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February 7, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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Seahawks QB-Coach Andrew Janocko on the 'resiliency' of Sam Darnold:
open.substack.com/pub/golongtd...
Seahawks QB-Coach Andrew Janocko on the 'resiliency' of Sam Darnold:
open.substack.com/pub/golongtd...
Q&A: Seahawks QB coach Andrew Janocko on the 'resiliency' of Sam Darnold
His presence in this game boggles brains. Look closely, and you'll see why a quarterback left for dead is starting in Super Bowl LX.
open.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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Seahawks QB-Coach Andrew Janocko on the 'resiliency' of Sam Darnold:
open.substack.com/pub/golongtd...
Seahawks QB-Coach Andrew Janocko on the 'resiliency' of Sam Darnold:
open.substack.com/pub/golongtd...
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February 7, 2026 at 8:17 AM
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Gabriel Sherman is a top 3 chronicler of Murdoch world - yes i have a detailed list available on application - and his book Bonfire of the Murdochs may already be considered canon. @henrymance.ft.com, a top 3 chronicler of almost anything, reviews it as.ft.com/r/40cc7335-6...
Bonfire of the Murdochs — the rise of one of our age’s most powerful plutocrats
[FREE TO READ] Gabriel Sherman’s rollercoaster account exposes the ruthless building of a ‘Succession’-like dynasty and media empire
as.ft.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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"Virtual reality puts bird biology into the brain..."
"Virtual reality puts bird biology into the brain..."
A new #VR experience like this called VRmivora now allows a user to go through the experiences of a biologist tagging birds and processing their genetics. #xr #science #biology #edtech
wildlife.org/virtual-real...
wildlife.org/virtual-real...
Virtual reality puts bird biology into the brain
Imagine sitting at home on your couch in an apartment building surrounded by concrete on a noisy city block immersed in a different reality. Your ears hear faint bird calls, and you watch while a gold...
wildlife.org
February 7, 2026 at 7:48 AM
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"Virtual reality puts bird biology into the brain..."
"Virtual reality puts bird biology into the brain..."
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United, against Trump. Canada will open a consulate in Greenland on Fri in a show of support for the Arctic island after US threats to take control of the country. Canadian FM Anita Anand will inaugurate the diplomatic mission in the capital, Nuuk, accompanied by a delegation of Canadian Inuit.
Canada opens consulate in Greenland in show of support for Arctic island
New diplomatic mission comes as Ottawa shifts foreign policy to strengthen non-US alliances
www.ft.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:59 AM
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This is the way...😁
February 6, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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🚶 🚌 🚋 🚕 🚗 Highest & Lowest Car Towns:
A useful tidbit in the Berkeley war on cars -- only 30% of Berkeley workers drive to work. Berkeley is the fourth lowest city in the country for share of car commuters.
February 6, 2026 at 10:45 PM
🚶 🚌 🚋 🚕 🚗 Highest & Lowest Car Towns:
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February 6, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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Federal Courts Dismantle Trump’s National Security Case for Offshore Wind Suspension
Federal Courts Dismantle Trump’s National Security Case for Offshore Wind Suspension
A string of federal court rulings has effectively unraveled the Trump administration’s attempt to halt offshore wind construction along the U.S. East Coast, with the latest decision clearing Ørsted’s…
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February 6, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Thursday with the league’s commissioner to offer assistance in returning the SuperSonics to Seattle. washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/washi...
Washington governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner • Washington State Standard
With the NBA eyeing expansion, Gov. Bob Ferguson met with the league commissioner to offer help in returning the SuperSonics to Seattle.
washingtonstatestandard.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Here’s a concise version for X:
👀 First look at Dance of Death on stage 🌊
Congrats to the cast & crew on a brilliant first week of previews! Press night tonight 🧡
🎟️ Limited seats: website & box office
💨 Extra tickets drop Fridays at noon
💥 OT Under 30 Night — 20 Feb
📸 Nobby Clark
👀 First look at Dance of Death on stage 🌊
Congrats to the cast & crew on a brilliant first week of previews! Press night tonight 🧡
🎟️ Limited seats: website & box office
💨 Extra tickets drop Fridays at noon
💥 OT Under 30 Night — 20 Feb
📸 Nobby Clark
February 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Cape May's "ghost tracks" are century-old, rusted railroad remnants buried in the sand at Higbee Beach and Sunset Beach in New Jersey, used for sand mining and World War I munitions, only appearing after major storms reveal them before being reburied again by sand.
February 5, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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"Grading 2026 NBA Trade Deadline--
Reviewing every major move made: ..."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
"Grading 2026 NBA Trade Deadline--
Reviewing every major move made: ..."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
2026 NBA trade deadline grades: Reviewing every major move made
After a slow season, the moves really started to flow two days before this year's deadline.
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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"Grading 2026 NBA Trade Deadline--
Reviewing every major move made: ..."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
"Grading 2026 NBA Trade Deadline--
Reviewing every major move made: ..."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
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Today's rally at The Post building was a powerful show of solidarity from fellow unions, community members, longtime Post readers, past and current Post journalists, international press, city council members, and everyone else who knows that we must #SaveThePost
Thank you for your solidarity. ✊
Thank you for your solidarity. ✊
February 5, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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🤖 💻 "What does it mean for a computer to “have” emotions?" .....💚 🤖💻 :
vismod.media.mit.edu/tech-reports...
vismod.media.mit.edu/tech-reports...
vismod.media.mit.edu
February 5, 2026 at 8:41 PM
🤖 💻 "What does it mean for a computer to “have” emotions?" .....💚 🤖💻 :
vismod.media.mit.edu/tech-reports...
vismod.media.mit.edu/tech-reports...