It's been a dismal week for the world. Enough about wars and politics for today. Ah, Friday, and I'll only report on the joy of life, more specifically, mine. Well, actually, the first topic is a sad one, with good memories. One of the icons of American Pop, Neil Sedaka, passed away . He was a year older than me. I recall his performing in Honolulu in 1976 ( watch this 27 minute video ) on New Year's Eve, and again 43 years later in 2019. Wrote over 1000 songs , helping define the sounds of the 1960's with Breaking Up is Hard to Do and Calendar Girl . He successfully transitioned into a super star with Laughter in the Rain , and saw songs like Love Will Keep Us Together covered by others . According to Google AI: resilient, melodic and iconic. Here is a medley from 42 years ago . Sedaka had a way for making you happy, which is the theme of today, I've traveled th...
This is Day 6 of the War in Iran. What is Google AI's impression? As of early March 2026, the U.S. and Israel are engaged in an intensifying, direct, and expanding military campaign against Iran following a rapid escalation. Coordinated U.S.-Israel strikes have hit targets across Iran and its proxies, including in Tehran and Beirut, resulting in significant casualties and damage. The conflict has widened regionally, with Iranian retaliatory strikes targeting U.S. interests, causing deaths among U.S. service members. Key Aspects of the Conflict (March 2026): Coordinated Strikes: U.S. and Israeli forces are conducting synchronized, high-intensity operations, with Israel launching airstrikes in Tehran and Beirut. ( If you were wondering, Israel is about as large as the state of New Jersey .) Targeting Infrastructure: The coalition is focused on destroying Iranian missile launchers, ships, and military infrastructure, reporting that thousands of drones and m...