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If this is your first visit, welcome! This site is devoted to my life experiences as a Filipino-American who immigrated from the Philippines to the United States in 1960. I came to the US as a graduate student when I was 26 years old. I am now in my mid-80's and thanks God for his blessings, I have four successful and professional children and six grandchildren here in the US. My wife and I had been enjoying the snow bird lifestyle between US and Philippines after my retirement from USFDA in 2002. Macrine(RIP),Me and my oldest son are the Intellectual migrants. Were were born in the Philippines, came to the US in 1960 and later became US citizens in 1972. Some of the photos and videos in this site, I do not own. However, I have no intention on infringing on your copyrights. Cheers!

Thursday, August 14, 2025

A Detailed Look at Some the AI Tools Today

From My AI Readings This Week 
Several AI tools are emerging as leaders across different categories. For content creation, Jasper.ai, Pictory, and Tome AI are notable. In customer support, Bland AI is gaining traction. For coding, Cursor is a popular AI-powered IDE. In the realm of education, Education Copilot, Gradescope, and Quizizz are helpful. Additionally, AI is transforming healthcare with tools like Ada, Aidoc, and IBM Watson Health. 
Here's a more detailed look at some of the top AI tools:
Content Creation:
  • Jasper.aiAn AI writing assistant for creating various types of content, including marketing copy, blog posts, and social media content. It also assists with brainstorming, SEO, and marketing strategy. 
  • Pictory: An AI tool focused on creating and editing videos. 
  • Tome AI: An AI tool for creating presentations and other visual content. 
  • Byword: An AI tool focused on content generation. 
  • Vidyo: An AI tool for content repurposing. 
  • Grammarly: An AI-powered writing assistant that provides feedback on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style. 
Customer Support:
  • Bland AI: An AI tool for streamlining customer support interactions. 
Coding:
  • Cursor: An AI-powered IDE that allows users to build and deploy applications with AI assistance. 
Education:
  • Education Copilot: An AI-powered teaching assistant integrated with Google Workspace.
  • Gradescope: An AI tool for grading assignments and providing feedback.
  • Quizizz: An AI-powered platform for creating interactive quizzes and assessments. 
Healthcare:
  • Ada: An AI-powered symptom checker and health assessment tool.
  • Aidoc: An AI solution for medical imaging analysis.
  • IBM Watson Health: A pioneer in AI applications in healthcare, particularly in oncology, genomics, and clinical research. 
Other Notable AI Tools:
  • Salesforce Einstein Analytics: AI-powered analytics for business insights. 
  • Microsoft Power BI: An AI-powered tool for data visualization and business intelligence. 
  • Adobe Podcast: An AI-powered tool for audio cleanup and podcast creation. 
  • ChatPDF: An AI tool for interacting with PDF documents. 
  • Canva: An AI-powered tool for graphic design, with features like logo generation and image editing. 
  • Perplexity: An AI tool for web searches that provides summarized answers with citations. 
  • Figma: An AI-powered interface design tool. 

Meanwhile , here are 25 Powerful Words to Enhance your Vocabulary and Your Writings 🗣️
1. Zealous - enthusiastically devoted.
2. Vindicate - clear from blame or suspicion.
3. Venerate - regard with great respect.
4. Vehement - showing strong, passionate feeling.
5. Vacillate - alternate indecisively between choices.
6. Unilateral - involving only one side or party.
7. Ubiquitous - existing everywhere simultaneously.
8. Transient - temporary, short-lived.
9. Tenacious - persistent, determined.
10. Taciturn - quiet and reserved in speech.
11. Superfluous - unnecessary or excessive.
12. Serendipity - accidental beneficial discovery.
13. Scrupulous - diligent, thorough, extremely attentive.
14. Sagacious - wise, insightful, discerning.
15. Reticent - reserved or unwilling to communicate.
16. Resilient - able to quickly recover from difficulties.
17. Relinquish - voluntarily give up.
18. Redundant - no longer needed; superfluous.
19. Recalcitrant - stubbornly resistant to authority.
20. Prudent - careful, cautious, and wise.
21. Proclivity - natural inclination or tendency.
22. Prevalent - widespread or commonly occurring.
23. Precocious - advanced or mature at an early age.
24. Pragmatic - practical rather than idealistic.
25. Pernicious - highly destructive or harmful.


Finally, I ask ChatGPT to transfer my head shot in the first photo replacing Franklin head shot in the second photo- the100 dollar bill? The 3rd photo is the end product.  Amazing, Indeed!  
Ist Photo- My Photo
2nd Photo: The 100 dollar bill 



The 3rd Photo is the Finished Photo- My  Personalized 100 dollar Bill 

Top World and National News Headlines for August 13, 2025

National (U.S.) Headlines

  • Federal Takeover in Washington, D.C.: Hundreds of National Guard troops have begun 30-day deployments in Washington, D.C., after President Trump ordered a federal takeover of law enforcement. The move is aimed at addressing what he claims is out-of-control crime, though violent crime is reportedly down 26% in D.C. this year. The mayor has called the federal intervention an authoritarian push, while the White House touts recent arrests and promises efforts to remove homeless encampments.

  • Deadly Texas Shooting: Police have revealed new details about a suspect in the fatal shooting of three people in a Target parking lot in Texas.

  • Explosion at Pennsylvania Steel Plant: Investigations are underway into an explosion at a Pennsylvania steel plant that killed two people. Authorities are focused on determining the cause.

  • COVID-19 Update: Concerns continue regarding a recent COVID-19 variant spike in some states, with public health officials urging continued vigilance and vaccination efforts.

World Headlines

  • Gaza Crisis Intensifies: Israeli forces have killed at least 123 Palestinians in the last 24 hours during their campaign to seize control of Gaza City. Israel faces international outcry over reports of civilian starvation and the deaths of children due to a months-long blockade. Protests and vigils have erupted worldwide following targeted killings of journalists in Gaza.

  • Global Calls on Israel: New Zealand's leader condemned Israel's actions in Gaza as “utterly appalling and unacceptable.” The United Nations has spoken with Gaza aid organizations for the first time since Israel barred international humanitarian aid distribution.

  • Sudan Violence: At least 40 civilians were killed in Sudan’s Darfur region when Rapid Support Forces attacked a camp for displaced people. UNICEF warns that hundreds of thousands of children are at risk as cholera spreads through camps.

  • Ukraine War and Diplomacy: President Trump is holding virtual talks with European officials and Ukrainian President Zelensky today, ahead of a highly anticipated summit with Russian President Putin scheduled for Friday in Anchorage, Alaska. European leaders have warned against redrawing Ukraine’s borders by force, and Ukraine’s government has again stated it will not agree to a peace deal that involves ceding territory.

  • Israel Identifies Hamas Infiltration: Israeli authorities said they exposed Hamas operatives disguising themselves as aid workers from World Central Kitchen, while expanding military operations in the region.

Other Notable Stories

  • Federal Emergency Force: Plans are underway for a “domestic civil disturbance quick reaction force,” composed of hundreds of National Guard soldiers and federal agents to deploy rapidly to other U.S. cities as determined by the federal government.

  • Weather and Safety: Fire officials across the Western U.S. are warning of critical fire dangers due to ongoing heat and dry conditions.



Top World and National News Headlines for August 13, 2025

National (U.S.) Headlines

  • Federal Takeover in Washington, D.C.: Hundreds of National Guard troops have begun 30-day deployments in Washington, D.C., after President Trump ordered a federal takeover of law enforcement. The move is aimed at addressing what he claims is out-of-control crime, though violent crime is reportedly down 26% in D.C. this year. The mayor has called the federal intervention an authoritarian push, while the White House touts recent arrests and promises efforts to remove homeless encampments.

  • Deadly Texas Shooting: Police have revealed new details about a suspect in the fatal shooting of three people in a Target parking lot in Texas.

  • Explosion at Pennsylvania Steel Plant: Investigations are underway into an explosion at a Pennsylvania steel plant that killed two people. Authorities are focused on determining the cause.

  • COVID-19 Update: Concerns continue regarding a recent COVID-19 variant spike in some states, with public health officials urging continued vigilance and vaccination efforts.

World Headlines

  • Gaza Crisis Intensifies: Israeli forces have killed at least 123 Palestinians in the last 24 hours during their campaign to seize control of Gaza City. Israel faces international outcry over reports of civilian starvation and the deaths of children due to a months-long blockade. Protests and vigils have erupted worldwide following targeted killings of journalists in Gaza.

  • Global Calls on Israel: New Zealand's leader condemned Israel's actions in Gaza as “utterly appalling and unacceptable.” The United Nations has spoken with Gaza aid organizations for the first time since Israel barred international humanitarian aid distribution.

  • Sudan Violence: At least 40 civilians were killed in Sudan’s Darfur region when Rapid Support Forces attacked a camp for displaced people. UNICEF warns that hundreds of thousands of children are at risk as cholera spreads through camps.

  • Ukraine War and Diplomacy: President Trump is holding virtual talks with European officials and Ukrainian President Zelensky today, ahead of a highly anticipated summit with Russian President Putin scheduled for Friday in Anchorage, Alaska. European leaders have warned against redrawing Ukraine’s borders by force, and Ukraine’s government has again stated it will not agree to a peace deal that involves ceding territory.

  • Israel Identifies Hamas Infiltration: Israeli authorities said they exposed Hamas operatives disguising themselves as aid workers from World Central Kitchen, while expanding military operations in the region.

Other Notable Stories

  • Federal Emergency Force: Plans are underway for a “domestic civil disturbance quick reaction force,” composed of hundreds of National Guard soldiers and federal agents to deploy rapidly to other U.S. cities as determined by the federal government.

  • Weather and Safety: Fire officials across the Western U.S. are warning of critical fire dangers due to ongoing heat and dry conditions.


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