Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Dershowitz: Impeachment findings show deep state withheld evidence.

President Trump was framed, he is a crime victim.

URGENT USA-Iran negotiations may resume SOON as war nears flashpoint.

Tesla Full Self Driving v14 -- The Next Leap Forward -- It is Amazing

Tesla Full Self-Driving v14 -- The Next Leap Forward

Tesla FSD Update v14.3 - First Drive and Initial Impressions

I use Tesla FSD everyday, and it is excellent. Tesla is far ahead of other companies that hope to build self-driving cars. We are at the point where Tesla's technology is ahead of the approval process of USA States evaluating this amazing technology.

Once you use FSD, you quickly realize that it is already safer than any human driver. The only problem that may occur, is with the Tesla Navigation system taking you to the wrong location or parking lot.

This is not the fault of the FSD system, and most of the time the car goes to the correct location. FSD will take you to a Tesla charging station and park perfectly.

One important tip that I have learned, is if you trying to make a left turn across a busy street, you should use the turn signal to tell the FSD to turn right, and then it will make a u-turn when possible. Just like a human driver would do in congested traffic.

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Version 14 marks one of the biggest overhauls yet in the company’s push toward true vehicle autonomy. According to CEO Elon Musk, this update “feels like a quantum leap” — powered by a vastly expanded neural network and new end-to-end planning models that allow smoother, more natural driving behavior.

🚘 Major Upgrades in FSD V14

10× Larger Neural Network: The driving model now has an order of magnitude more parameters than V13, allowing it to analyze complex traffic patterns and predict driver intent more accurately.
Improved Urban Navigation: City driving feels less jerky, and unprotected left turns are handled more confidently thanks to better path prediction.
Refined Autopark & Summon: Parking maneuvers are faster and more precise, using a new vector-based positioning system.
Reduced Driver Alerts: The new monitoring model can tell when you’re attentive without constant steering nudges — though supervision is still required.
Visual Enhancements: The in-car display now renders surrounding objects with smoother motion and higher fidelity, hinting at future robotaxi visualizations.

⚠️ What to Watch Out For

Still Level 2: Despite massive improvements, V14 remains a driver-assist system — not true autonomy. Drivers must stay alert and ready to intervene.
Hardware Compatibility: Only vehicles with HW4 or newer will receive the full V14 feature set.
Regulatory Oversight: Tesla continues to face close scrutiny from U.S. regulators over FSD safety and terminology.

🧭 Early Access User Feedback

Early testers report that FSD V14 delivers smoother turns, fewer phantom braking incidents, and a more human-like sense of flow. One beta user described it as “the first time the car truly feels like it understands what’s happening around it.”

🔮 What Comes Next

Tesla plans to iterate rapidly on this foundation, with FSD V14.2 and V14.3 expected to refine lane selection, improve merging logic, and expand vision-only autopilot capabilities. Musk hinted that these updates could bring Tesla “closer than ever to generalized autonomy.”

Sources: Tesla press statements, early user feedback, and coverage by EV industry news outlets.
Published on GotoTom2 Blog.

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New Study Shows That The Universe Might Be A Rotating Black Hole

Have you ever considered that everything you know—the planets, stars, galaxies, and even you—might actually exist inside an enormous black hole?

What if the universe we call home is merely the interior of a cosmic leviathan, swallowing light from another reality we can never directly observe? For decades, black holes have captured our imagination as cosmic monsters devouring everything in their path, where even light cannot escape their gravitational clutches.

Recent discoveries are forcing scientists to consider an extraordinary possibility: that our entire universe might itself be a black hole. This isn't science fiction, it's a serious scientific hypothesis with growing evidence behind it.

The observable universe is about 93 billion light-years in diameter, based on current measurements and its expansion since the Big Bang 13.8 billion years ago. The total universe's size is unknown; it could be finite, possibly 7 trillion light-years across or much larger, or even infinite. These estimates come from cosmic inflation models, but no direct evidence confirms the total size.

The Hubble tension, a debate over the universe's expansion rate, adds uncertainty but doesn't change the observable universe's size. Large structures like the Hercules–Corona Borealis Great Wall, spanning 10 billion light-years, fit within the observable universe. Future observations may clarify the total size.

Is the edge of our universe an event horizon on a black hole in some other universe?

When you think you cannot accomplish something, please think about George Washington. When you read about what he did, most people think he accomplished the impossible.

Despite having little experience in commanding large, conventional military forces, Washington’s strong leadership presence and fortitude held the American military together long enough to secure victory at Yorktown and independence for his new nation.

Unlike the successful Siege of Boston, the efforts to defend the city of New York ended in near disaster for the Continental Army and the cause of independence.
In what proved to be the largest battle of the Revolutionary War in terms of total combatants, Washington’s forces on August 22, 1776, were flanked out of their positions atop the Gowanus Heights (part of today’s modern Brooklyn) and soundly defeated by William Howe's roughly 20,000 man force on Long Island.

It was during these dark days at the close of 1776 that Thomas Paine’s words from the recently published American Crisis rang most true:

“These are the times that try men’s souls…the summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.”

Ancient and Pre-Colonial Era

Singapore's history traces back to ancient times, with evidence of human settlement dating to the 14th century. Archaeological findings indicate that the island, known historically as Temasek, served as a trading hub along the Silk Road of the Sea between 1300 and 1800. During this period, Singapore was part of regional trade networks connecting Southeast Asia with China and India. The island's strategic location at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula facilitated maritime commerce, including spices, textiles, and ceramics.

In the 14th century, Temasek came under the influence of the Srivijaya Empire and later the Majapahit Empire. Chinese records from the Yuan Dynasty refer to the island as Dan Ma Xi, noting its role as a bustling port. By the 14th century, it was mentioned in the Malay Annals (Sejarah Melayu) as Singapura, meaning "Lion City," derived from a legend involving a prince spotting a lion-like creature. The kingdom of Singapura, established around 1299 under Sang Nila Utama, became a vassal state of the Ayutthaya Kingdom in Siam and faced conflicts with the Malacca Sultanate. By the early 15th century, Singapura declined due to attacks from the Majapahit and Malacca forces, leading to its abandonment as a major center. The island remained sparsely populated, with Malay fishing villages and occasional pirate activities, under the nominal control of the Johor Sultanate from the 16th century onward. European powers, including the Portuguese and Dutch, began influencing the region during this time, but Singapore itself was not a focal point until the 19th century.

Colonial Foundations and the British Era (1819–1942)

The modern history of Singapore began in 1819 when Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, representing the British East India Company, established a trading post on the island. On February 6, 1819, Raffles signed a treaty with local rulers, acquiring Singapore for the British. This marked the founding of the Straits Settlements, which included Singapore, Penang, and Malacca. The island's free port status attracted traders from China, India, and the Malay Archipelago, leading to rapid population growth from about 1,000 in 1824 to over 10,000 by 1826. By 1830, the population exceeded 16,000, with Chinese immigrants forming the majority.

Under British colonial rule, Singapore became a key entrepôt in the British Empire. The 1824 Anglo-Dutch Treaty formalized British control over the Straits Settlements, separating it from Dutch influence in Indonesia. In 1826, Singapore was grouped with Penang and Malacca under the Bengal Presidency, and by 1833, it fell under the direct control of the East India Company. The island's economy boomed through trade in opium, tin, rubber, and spices. Infrastructure developments included the construction of roads, a harbor, and administrative buildings. Socially, the population diversified: Chinese immigrants dominated commerce, Indians worked in labor and administration, and Malays focused on fishing and agriculture.

Politically, Singapore was ceded to the British Crown in 1867, becoming a crown colony. This period saw the establishment of institutions like the Raffles Institution in 1823 for education and the Singapore Botanic Gardens in 1859. Key figures included Raffles, who envisioned Singapore as a free trade hub, and governors like Sir Frank Swettenham, who oversaw expansion. Economically, the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 enhanced Singapore's role as a gateway to Asia. By 1900, the population reached 228,000, with rubber plantations and tin mining driving growth. Social changes included the influx of coolie laborers, leading to issues like secret societies and riots, such as the 1854 Hokkien-Teochew riots. The British introduced legal systems, including English common law, and began urban planning, though racial segregation persisted in housing and education.

World War I had minimal direct impact, but the interwar period brought economic prosperity followed by the Great Depression in the 1930s, which affected trade. By 1940, Singapore's population was around 600,000, with a multi-ethnic society comprising 77% Chinese, 15% Malays, and 7% Indians.

Japanese Occupation and World War II (1942–1945)

The Japanese invasion disrupted British rule dramatically. On December 8, 1941, Japanese forces attacked Singapore, bypassing defenses in Malaya. After fierce fighting, including the Battle of Singapore, British forces under Lieutenant-General Arthur Percival surrendered on February 15, 1942. The island was renamed Syonan-to ("Light of the South") and incorporated into the Japanese Empire.

The occupation was marked by harsh conditions. The Japanese implemented the Sook Ching massacre, targeting perceived anti-Japanese elements, particularly among the Chinese population. Estimates suggest 5,000 to 25,000 were killed in this purge. Economic exploitation included forced labor for projects like the Death Railway in Thailand, where over 1,500 Singaporeans died. Food shortages led to rationing and inflation, with the population suffering from malnutrition and diseases like beriberi.

Socially, the Japanese promoted pan-Asianism but enforced militaristic education and suppressed dissent. The Indian National Army, led by Subhas Chandra Bose, recruited from Indian prisoners of war. Key events included the bombing of civilian areas and the establishment of the Kempetai secret police. Resistance movements, such as the Malayan People's Anti-Japanese Army, operated in the hinterlands.

Allied forces, primarily British and Australian, launched Operation Mailfist in 1945, liberating Singapore on September 12, 1945, after Japan's surrender. The postwar period saw trials for war criminals and the return of British administration, but the occupation left deep scars, fostering anti-colonial sentiments and communal tensions.

ALL OR NOTHING: USA President Trump demands COMPLETE surrender by Iran.

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