The New England Federation

by on November 5, 2021 at 12:01 am
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Physical air gaps between utility operating systems and the planetary networks were simply part of the safety systems the Great Families of New England required of utilities that served them. They refused “upgrades” to automated smart systems that would monitor their usage and required real human monitoring of all systems they interacted with. They banned any and all “artificial intelligence” systems, and required physical connections and lockouts as needed. While the middle class was encouraged to automate everything in their homes from toasters to refrigerators, the Great Families maintained the purely human touch in all levels of life. When the Cybernetic Wars and Rogue AIs destroyed far more advanced systems, their homes and the utilities that supported them continued operating at peak efficiency. When all around them crashed and burned, the Great Families remained.

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The New England Federation

by on November 4, 2021 at 12:01 am
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The Second Great Depression and the Cybernetic Wars threatened all of America with death and destruction. Much of it fell, but civilization thrived where mankind was better prepared. The foreign cyber threats of the previous fifty years had concerned the Great Families of New England enough that they required all utilities that serviced their homes to install physical air gaps between the servers that operated them and the public networks. This insulated them from the Rogue AI threat that shattered the utilities in areas that were less prepared. The Families were quick to offer their expertise to all who wished the security they offered. All they required of those saved by this generosity was a willingness to work and defend the civilization they protected. Thus was the groundwork of the New England Federation laid.

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The New England Federation

by on November 3, 2021 at 12:01 am
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New England has always been home to the best of America. We were the heart of the rebellion against England, we fought slavery, segregation, racism, genderism, and every other threat America faced. When other parts of America chose to cast aside their promise, New England remained the shining light on the hill, the beacon of strength and unity to all. And we assembled those who wished to be strong and stable under our banner. We brought together a coalition of the willing, States who valued security over chaos during the depths of the Second Great Depression, and saved the best of America to face a new era. The New England Federation is our legacy and our future. We are the best of America, and we will forever stand as an example of what Americans can strive for as we march towards a better future.

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All Souls’ Day

by on November 2, 2021 at 12:01 am
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The Catholic Church celebrates saints on All Saints’ Day and other departed souls on the next day, called All Souls’ Day. Other Christian denominations do not recognize the Catholic Saints, so they tend to celebrate all departed souls on one or both days. In addition to the ceremonies I noted for All Saints’ Day, common ways of observing All Souls’ Day include ringing bells, lighting candles, and cooking and sharing soul cakes. People leave food out for the dead to eat, have pilgrimages to graveyards to visit dead relatives, and decorated the graves. It is more of an observance than a celebration based on what I’ve read. I’ve never celebrated it, and didn’t even knew it existed until I did some in depth research on All Saints’ Day while preparing to write yesterday’s post. I found All Souls’ Day rather interesting and wanted to share it with you as well.

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All Saints’ Day

by on November 1, 2021 at 12:01 am
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Today the Catholic Church and many other Western traditions celebrate the Saints who have gone on to Heaven before us. Also called the Feast of All Saints, you would probably not be surprised to learn that there is some feasting involved. So, if you want to eat big today, this is a good excuse. Hehehe. Many nations have their own twists on the holiday, including laying wreaths on tombs, cleaning and repairing family tombs, placing flowers and candles at family tombs, or taking sweet cakes from door to door. It is sometimes observed with the Day of Innocents in Mexico, which remembers the deceased children and infants. In short, it is a good way to get some family time, to remember those who have gone on before, and maybe a good excuse to have some good food. Or maybe some of that candy you may have picked up the night before. Hehehe.

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