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   On Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:53:29 -0600, David Carson  wrote:   
   >AI Overview   
   >Dr. James Dobson (founder of Focus on the Family)   
      
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   https://duckduckgo.com/?q=james+dobson+colorado+springs+old+age+   
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   >James Dobson, the founder of Focus on the Family, passed away in Colorado   
   Springs   
   >on August 21, 2025, at the age of 89. He was a prominent evangelical leader   
   known   
   >for his influence on family values and conservative politics. d   
   jamesdobson.org   
   >Wikipedia   
   >James Dobson's Life and Legacy   
   >Early Life and Career   
   >James Dobson was born on April 21, 1936, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He became a   
   >prominent child psychologist and founded Focus on the Family in 1977. This   
   >organization aimed to provide guidance to Christian families and promote   
   >traditional family values.   
   >Influence and Achievements   
   >Dobson was a significant figure in American conservative politics, especially   
   >during the 1980s. He advised five U.S. presidents and was known for his strong   
   >stances against abortion and LGBTQ+ rights. His radio program, which reached   
   >millions, emphasized parenting and family issues from a biblical perspective.   
   >Death and Legacy   
   >James Dobson passed away on August 21, 2025, at the age of 89. He is   
   remembered   
   >as a leading voice in the evangelical community and a champion for family   
   values.   
   >His work influenced many aspects of American culture and politics, and he is   
   >often referred to as one of the most impactful Christian leaders of his time.   
   He   
   >is survived by his wife, Shirley, and their two children.   
   >drjamesdobson.org Wikipedia   
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   https://duckduckgo.com/?q=mortality+statistics&ia=web&assist=true   
   >Mortality statistics provide data on the number of deaths in a population,   
   >including causes of death, death rates, and life expectancy. These statistics   
   >help in understanding public health trends and the effectiveness of healthcare   
   >systems. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Our World in Data   
   >Overview of Mortality Statistics   
   >Mortality statistics provide essential insights into the health of a   
   population.   
   >They include data on the number of deaths, causes of death, and life   
   expectancy.   
   >Key Mortality Data for the U.S.   
   >Total Deaths and Rates   
   >  Total Number of Deaths (2023): 3,090,964   
   >  Death Rate: 922.9 deaths per 100,000 population   
   >  Life Expectancy: 78.4 years   
   >  Infant Mortality Rate: 5.60 deaths per 1,000 live births   
   >Leading Causes of Death   
   >  Cause of Death                       Number of Deaths   
   >  Heart Disease                        680,981   
   >  Cancer                               613,352   
   >  Accidents (Unintentional Injuries)   222,698   
   >  Stroke (Cerebrovascular Diseases)    162,639   
   >  Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases   145,357   
   >  Alzheimer's Disease                  114,034   
   >  Diabetes                              95,190   
   >  Nephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, and   
   >  Nephrosis                             55,253   
   >  Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis   52,222   
   >  COVID-19                              49,932   
   >Trends in Mortality   
   >Mortality statistics are crucial for tracking public health trends. They help   
   >identify health challenges and inform policy decisions. The data is collected   
   and   
   >analyzed by health organizations to monitor changes over time and improve   
   health   
   >outcomes.   
   >Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wikipedia   
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   duckduckgo's ai-assist usually works fairly well, depending on the subject   
   (it's their planet, always expect mainstream results), "gigo" seems normal:   
      
   https://duckduckgo.com/?q=gigo+hammond+indiana+10+november+1957&   
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   >The phrase "garbage in, garbage out" (GIGO) was first used in a 1957 article   
   in   
   >The Hammond Times, which discussed the work of Army mathematicians with early   
   >computers, emphasizing that poor-quality input leads to faulty output. This   
   >concept highlights the importance of accurate data in computing and decision-   
   >making processes. Wikipedia wordhistories.net   
   >Origin of GIGO   
   >The phrase "garbage in, garbage out" (GIGO) was first used in a 1957 article   
   >published in The Hammond Times, Indiana. This article discussed the work of   
   U.S.   
   >Army mathematicians with early computers. It highlighted that computers cannot   
   >think independently and that poorly programmed inputs lead to incorrect   
   outputs.   
   >Historical Context   
   >The concept of GIGO emphasizes the importance of input quality in computing.   
   If   
   >flawed or biased information is fed into a system, the output will also be   
   >flawed. This principle is crucial in programming and data processing.   
   >Notable Early References   
   >  1957: The first known use of GIGO appeared in The Hammond Times, where it   
   was   
   >  mentioned in the context of military computing.   
   >  Charles Babbage: Earlier, in the 19th century, Babbage noted that incorrect   
   >  inputs would not yield correct results, laying the groundwork for the GIGO   
   >  principle.   
   >This phrase has since become a common saying in various fields, illustrating   
   the   
   >necessity of accurate data for reliable outcomes.   
   >Wikipedia Atlas Obscura   
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   all dead people are saints (not mainstream, not popular, ai status quo):   
      
   https://duckduckgo.com/?q=all+dead+people+are+saints&ia=web&assist=true   
   >Not all dead people are considered saints; in many religious traditions, a   
   saint   
   >is someone who has been recognized for their holiness and virtue, often   
   through a   
   >formal process. While every person in heaven is technically a saint, only   
   those   
   >canonized or recognized by the Church are referred to as "Saints" in a   
   specific   
   >sense. dio.org thebiblechurch.us   
   >Understanding Saints and the Concept of Sainthood   
   >Definition of a Saint   
   >  A saint is generally defined as a "holy one," someone set apart for God.   
   >  In Christian belief, every person in heaven is considered a saint,   
   regardless   
   >  of whether they are canonized.   
   >Are All Dead People Saints?   
   >  Not all deceased individuals are recognized as saints.   
   >  The Catholic Church officially recognizes certain individuals as saints   
   >  through a process called canonization, which requires evidence of miracles   
   >  attributed to them after death.   
   >The State of Souls After Death   
   >  While the bodies of deceased individuals may be dead, their souls are   
   believed   
   >  to live on.   
   >  Biblical references indicate that those who have died in faith are alive   
   with   
   >  God, as seen in passages like 1 Thessalonians 4:16 and Mark 12:26-27.   
   >Intercession of Saints   
   >  Saints in heaven are thought to intercede for those on earth, praying for   
   >  their needs and concerns.   
   >  This belief is supported by scripture, such as Revelation 6:10, where   
   martyrs   
   >  in heaven are depicted as praying to God.   
   >Conclusion   
   >In summary, while every person who has died is not automatically a saint,   
   those   
   >who are in heaven are considered saints. The Church recognizes specific   
   >individuals as saints through canonization, while the souls of all believers   
   are   
   >believed to be alive with God.   
   >dio.org epm.org   
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