A Closer Look … CLIMATE DENIAL GONE WILD!!

with Anthony Newcombe

Let’s take **a closer look** … @ OUR CLIMATE DENIAL!!

THIS MONTH’S TOPIC: CLIMATE DENIAL GONE WILD!!

July 16, 2025: CLIMATE CHANGE DENIAL IS GETTING HARDER TO CLAIM EACH AND EVERY DAY

I don’t see any climate change problems, do YOU?

Q: What more needs to happen before our world’s leadership finally gets on the same page (completely on it) concerning the hazards of climate change?

I don’t know about you, but it seems a day no longer goes by without learning about another city, state, region, country, etc. that is ravaged by a new catastrophe. It’s ironic because I’ve been writing about this topic for over a decade now (see author’s archives below this post) and it almost seems like it was nothing compared to what we experience today.

EVERYTHING IS MAGNIFIED: SIZE, STRENGTH, SCOPE, DURATION AND FREQUENCY

The size, strength, scope, duration and frequency of today’s snowfalls, flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and wildfires are more amped-up than ever before. At this pace, it appears that we are on a collision with the type(s) of disasters that may soon become unrecoverable (for lack of a better word).

https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/billions

2025 US Tornadoes and Severe Storms

WHEN WILL “ENOUGH” REALLY BE ENOUGH?!

Q: How much is enough?

Are we at the hard headedness level of breaching the point at which we can no longer: breathe the air? Drink the water? Travel to and from the places we used to without thought or effort?

Do we need to see a state snap off at some point and wash away into one of our ocean bodies? Why are we so blasé (in general) about this issue? And why is it only discussed as a “political topic” as opposed to what it really is – a human survival topic. I mean, it isn’t like nobody dies in these events … or suffers other personal and/ or financial losses. Can’t we do at least a little better?!

What say YOU?

At any rate, I hope your summer is “steaming along” as well as possible in 2025. Probably will see you next sometime in the early fall season.

-A.N.

PROFILE

Anthony Newcombe is a 4-time entrepreneur, published author & narrator, and full-stack web developer. He can be reached for appearances via our CONTACT PAGE.

A Closer Look … @ Cyber-Humanity

with Anthony Newcombe

Let’s take **a closer look** … @ YOUR CYBER-HUMANITY!

May 1, 2025

This month: Am I really confirmed as a “human” simply because I can correctly I.D. a flying tiger?

I don’t know about YOU, but I am unsettled by some of the “sign-in steps” required just to visit all my proprietary online content. How does this system know that just because the user can make a positive identification of an image performing a specific act (or, a crosswalk, a bridge, a bus, etc.) – it thereby identifies said user as “a human.” More specifically, “… you have been identified as a human.” (complete with the ominous tones: “Da-da-da-dahhhhhhhh”)

And who said I was “a human.” Perhaps I am the latest hackman in the “humanoid cyberworld” who has a unique ability to see some of the most obvious creatures possible – and correctly answer their current activity on the page in front of me? Or perhaps I’m using a state-of-the-art algorithm which enables me to trick the system into believing I am something I am not.

I guess I’m just a little freaked out by some of this stuff. Not because it is so advanced – but rather because it seems so simplistic! I just don’t believe that we are as secure as we would like to wish we were/ are. And don’t get me started on the alternative: biometric options. In fact, I get so pissed off every time I pass through the TSA line at the airport and the agent wraps up the session by taking my picture. “Make sure you look deep into that camera young man.” When is that system going to emit an everlasting BEEP while deciding to deem my head shot photo as “not a human.” #SMHH (i.e. Shake My Human Head)

LOOK OUT!!**

What do YOU think?

Happy summertime my peeps! Hope all are feeling your “cyber-humanity” out there!

A.N.

PROFILE

Anthony Newcombe is a 4-time entrepreneur, published author & narrator, and full-stack web developer. He can be reached for appearances via our CONTACT page.

**DISCLAIMER: Neither Anthony nor his team claims ownership or credit(s) for any electronic photos, emojis, screenshots, etc. – except, of course, any of the ones in which he may appear.

A Closer Look … (@ MegaMillions!!)

with Anthony Newcombe

March 13, 2025

This month’s topic: The Lottery ($5 now)

I don’t understand something. Perhaps you can help me. I noticed last week that the California MegaMillions just announced that starting this April, the entry fee going forward will now be $5 – up from $2.

The rationale went something like this: “Now, MegaMillions wannabes will be able to LOWER their odds of winning…blah, blah, blah…”

I’m not a big fan of the lotto (too much of a control freak regarding my finances) but I can’t help but notice the plethora of citizens who partake in the contest (many of them as often as possible), and I know they all really have faith they will one day hit the big jackpot.

I guess for the purposes of this blog entry, I’m more concerned about the “little guys.” You know, the ones who can’t seem to make their monthly nut, yet squirrel-away just enough ducats to participate whenever possible.

So, lotto entries are ALSO subject to inflation?

Now, being that we are facing some odd and widespread inflationary issues right now, I can’t help but wonder why the lotto bosses thought this was a good time to “raise the ante.” Let’s face it: Americans are bellyaching over the price of eggs, gas, mortgages, rent etc.

I agree with said aches & pains. HOWEVER, I don’t see the logic in paying 150% more for a gambling ticket while they are enduring said inflation. I mean, it’s like saying to someone:

“Let me help you out with that inflation. I know you’re in need of making some big money but first just give me some extra money and I promise you your odds of winning big will move UP from being struck by lightning while a Great White Shark is devouring you – to simply being struck while relaxing on a random park bench.”

Coo coo, isn’t it. I don’t know what to say. HELP! S.O.S.

What do YOU think?

Oh, and “happy spring season!”

– A.N.

PROFILE

Anthony Newcombe is a 4-time entrepreneur, published author & narrator, and full-stack web developer. He can be reached for appearances via our CONTACT PAGE.

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A Closer Look … (WILDFIRES!)

Wildfire relief — Let’s take **a closer look …** @ contributing to the L.A. wildfire relief !!

with Anthony Newcombe

January 15, 2025

Wildfires and more wildfires: How YOU can help …

Considering the death and destruction of this month’s Los Angeles area wildfires, we are dedicating this month’s A Closer Look to the affected residents, tireless emergency personnel – as well as those who may not live in L.A. but are contributing with their time, attention, and financial donations – to a successful recovery effort.

WHERE YOU CAN DONATE

Below, please find some reputable links for information and/or donations:

American Red Cross
Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association
CoreResponse
EIFoundation

Of course, we will likewise provide a convenient PayPal link below for those who wish to donate directly upon completion of reading today’s post. As a lifelong resident of the area, we send our sincerest condolences to those who have lost their homes and/ or loved ones – and commit to doing all we can to share in the efforts to uplift their spirits and rebuild their lives and new homes.

https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/3843

We are a strong, vibrant and resilient community. Let’s all step up and continue to prove ourselves as “the gold standard!”

Until we meet again.

-A.N.

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Anthony Newcombe is a 4-time entrepreneur, published author & narrator, and full-stack web developer. He can reached for appearances via our CONTACT PAGE.

Author’s Note: Next month (February, 2025), we will resume our traditional Super Bowl wrap with interesting vignettes and sidebars of hilarity and irreverence. Thank you for your patience and continued support!

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A Closer Look … CLIMATE DENIAL GONE WILD!!

with Anthony Newcombe

THIS MONTH’S TOPIC: CLIMATE DENIAL GONE WILD!!

July 16, 2025: CLIMATE CHANGE DENIAL IS GETTING HARDER TO CLAIM EACH AND EVERY DAY

EVERYTHING IS MAGNIFIED: SIZE, STRENGTH, SCOPE, DURATION AND FREQUENCY

WHEN WILL “ENOUGH” REALLY BE ENOUGH?!

Q: How much is enough?

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A Closer Look … (@ MegaMillions!!)

with Anthony Newcombe

This month’s topic: The Lottery ($5 now)

So, lotto entries are ALSO subject to inflation?

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A Closer Look … (WILDFIRES!)

with Anthony Newcombe

Wildfires and more wildfires: How YOU can help …

WHERE YOU CAN DONATE

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Author’s Note: Next month (February, 2025), we will resume our traditional Super Bowl wrap with interesting vignettes and sidebars of hilarity and irreverence. Thank you for your patience and continued support!