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[Terrorists Boat From Big Pine Key] Cuban authorities said that four people on a Florida-registered speedboat were killed and six were injured in a gunfire exchange with the Cuban coast guard after the speedboat entered Cuban territorial water. The boat was stolen from a home on Avenue G in Big Pine Key. Angel Montera lives in Miami-Dade County but keeps his boat at the Big Pine Key house, where the owner lets him. He told deputies he reported it stolen because media called earlier in the day about the shooting, because the registration number released by the Cuban government matched the one on his vessel. Link

[Terrorists Killed] The Cuban government said Wednesday that a speedboat from Florida that had entered Cuban waters was carrying weapons and that its occupants, Cuban nationals living in the U.S., allegedly planned to carry out terrorism on the island. Cuba’s coast guard killed four people on the boat after the occupants opened fire, the interior ministry in Havana said. Link

[Gaudi Masterpiece] After 144 years, the world’s tallest church finally finishes its exterior. George Orwell once called Sagrada Família “one of the most hideous buildings in the world.” It’s so ugly that it’s magnificent. LInk

[Friday Joke] Me: Would you like another shot of my nut juice? Wife (stirring her coffee): I’ve asked you not to call it that. It’s almond milk. No, thank you.”

Computer Club meeting on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Center, Winn Dixie Plaza, Big Pine Key. I hoping that the end of February means the end of chilly weather. Bring any device and your passwords for some free help. Link

[Vaccines] Legislation to gut Florida’s school-vaccination requirements by green-lighting virtually all parental requests for exemption on grounds of “conscience” drew more than 100 doctors, parents and others to the Florida Capitol this week to testify for and against the measure. Link

The Cuba Coast Guard killed some American boaters who were trying to invade their island. Let’s get this over with once and for all. Can we invade yet? I’d sure like to have a piece of Cuba. Note to future terrorists: Cuba has radar and can see you. I wonder how the US government will spin this story to make the terrorists looks like simple fisherman with Uzis and grenades out for some fresh tuna.

[Rich vs Po’] Jeff Bezos started off so very benevolent and thoughtful and then descended into the Capitalistic black hole. The same with Elon Musk, started off a nice guy hero and made the same decent. Dave Chappell tried to explain it in his new special. He said before he was rich his monologue would all be from the bottom and against the ‘man’ at the top. Now that he’s at the top and very rich and travels in the very rich world, he’s met these people that he’s vilified all his life and understands them now. He plays with them and likes them. He can’t go back down and doesn’t want to.

[$27 Million Foot] A new record for Michelangelo. The drawing is barely  bigger than a hand and it depicts only a foot. Yet after a Christie’s expert identified the 5-inch-tall image as a Michelangelo   study for the Sistine Chapel. The sketch in red chalk set a new record for the Renaissance master, bringing in $27.2 million last week at auction. Should you gaze up at the chapel ceiling and locate the figure of a prophetess placing a large book behind her, you can spot the corresponding foot twisted into exactly the same shape: toes slightly scrunched, heel raised off the ground. The sketch had been passed down by descendants of a Swiss diplomat until the most recent owner, a California resident, contacted Christie’s. An anonymous bidder took the prize.

Water-main break slows traffic on U.S. 1 in Florida Keys, sheriff’s office says. Water spills onto the Old Highway and U.S. 1 at mile marker 91 in Tavernier in the Florida Keys on Saturday, Feb. 21.

[My Dream Computer] I ordered 10 of these, figuring by the time they find me after delivery and I’ve moved to Tahiti, they will give up looking for me. Link

[Depression and Sleep] A shrink was on air and said when a patient comes to the office with depression, she asks them how well they sleep. Most all sleep badly. She sends them home to sleep and rise at the same time for one week and then she tells them to come back to see her. She says most problems cannot be fixed when the patient is tired, it clouds the mind. The mind remains resistant. She doesn’t ask about their childhood or mommy issues until they are well rested

Claud AI is all-powerful. I believe deeply in the existential importance of using AI to defend the United States and other democracies, and to defeat our autocratic adversaries. Anthropic has therefore worked proactively to deploy our models to the Department of War and the intelligence community. We were the first frontier AI company to deploy our models in the US government’s classified networks, the first to deploy them at the National Laboratories, and the first to provide custom models for national security customers. Claude is extensively deployed across the Department of War and other national security agencies for mission-critical applications, such as intelligence analysis, modeling and simulation, operational planning, cyber operations, and more. Anthropic has also acted to defend America’s lead in AI, even when it is against the company’s short-term interest. We chose to forgo several hundred million dollars in revenue to cut off the use of Claude by firms linked to the Chinese Communist Party (some of whom have been designated by the Department of War as Chinese Military Companies), shut down CCP-sponsored cyberattacks that attempted to abuse Claude, and have advocated for strong export controls on chips to ensure a democratic advantage. Link

Bad Bunny stepped onto the field as a human Rorschach test. Whether his performance left viewers thrilled or unimpressed mostly depended upon where each of them stood beforehand on his music or his previous statements criticizing Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts. But you can bet that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell loved the performance because it advanced his mission of conquering audiences Worldwide, including in Spanish-speaking countries that have little historical connection to American pro football. By some estimates, the performance was seen live by 135 million people, including the crowd attending Trump’s Super Bowl watch party in Florida. An alternative halftime show, which was mounted by the conservative group Turning Point USA and headlined by Kid Rock, was viewed live by 6 million.

We pointed Claude Code at real repos 2,430 times and watched what it chose. No tool names in any prompt. Open-ended questions only. What Claude Code Actually Chooses. Link

[Old Folks] There is a whole generation of young folks who never heard of Y2K and don’t even know what it was.

[Friday Joke] Two men and a moron are in the middle of the desert when their car breaks down. For their hike to town, they each decide to take one thing with them. One man takes a jug of water. The second man takes a sandwich. The moron takes one of the car doors. The first man says to the last man, “I’m bringing the water because if I get thirsty, I can take a drink. And it makes sense to bring a sandwich in case we get hungry, but why bring a car door?” The moron replies, “If I get hot, I can just roll down the window.”

[Terrorists Invade Cuba-Almost] Cuba’s Interior Ministry said Wednesday night that the boat was carrying 10 people armed with assault rifles, handguns, Molotov cocktails, bulletproof vests, telescopic sights and camouflage uniforms. The boat was one nautical mile northeast of the El Pino canal in Cayo Falcones, and had a Florida registration number. When five members of the Border Guard Troops approached the boat for identification, those aboard the speedboat allegedly began shooting. The commander of the Cuban boat was injured. As a result of the confrontation, four people aboard the speedboat were killed and six were injured. Link

Iran has hypersonic ballistic missiles that are 5 times faster than the speed of sound and no one has a sure defense against them because of that speed. Link

I heard this in a VA clinic from a fellow vet last week while getting my labs done, “If combat doesn’t kill you the VA will.”

Are ice baths good for you? The benefits and risks of a cold plunge. The trend is anything but new and goes all the way back to the Ancient Egyptians. Link

Organizational corruption imposes a steep cost on society, easily dwarfing that of street crime. Corruption becomes normalized, that is, embedded in the organization such that it is more or less taken for granted and perpetuated. We argue that three mutually reinforcing processes underlie normalization: (1) institutionalization, where an initial corrupt decision or act becomes embedded in structures and processes and thereby routinized; (2) rationalization, where self-serving ideologies develop to justify and perhaps even valorize corruption; and (3)socialization, where naive newcomers are induced to view corruption as permissible if not desirable. Link

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Children of all ages, the Wetstock torch has been passed! I am very pleased to announce that Reggae Lou has taken the helm. He is a fantastic guy and an incredible musician. WETSTOCK 21 will be held early this year due to time constraints and Lou’s touring schedule this summer. Wetstock 21 will be Sunday April 5th. Yes, that is Easter Sunday. Reggae Lou has two opening acts and then he and his band will close the show. More details soon. The music will start probably closer to 1 pm this year in the waters near Picnic Island. Please spread the word. Take only pictures and leave only footprints. Your Friend, Flip Flop Bob

[March Blood Drives] March into action and donate blood to be someone’s Lucky Charm. As a thank you to those who donate life saving blood, this month’s donor gift is an eGift Card/Publix Card depending on the drive location plus a St. Patrick’s Day shirt or umbrella (after March 17th).  Thank you to those who donate lifesaving blood. Link

[Thermoregulation] Why do little dogs shiver so much? We asked the experts. Cold is only part of the story. Link

[Tariffs] $293b collected with illegal tariffs. I don’t care, all I want to know is if I can get a refund?

Sinkhole swallows 2 vehicles in Nebraska.Video

[Scams To Look For] ~Too-good-to-be-true offers. If you’re getting an unsolicited investment offer, especially one claiming guaranteed or unusually high returns, watch out. Opportunities that sound too good to be true probably are. ~High-pressure tactics. Messages or social media ads that demand your attention are trying to press your panic button. Don’t fall for any urgent requests to act immediately to “protect” your account, avoid losses, or accept a special offer. ~Contacts from out of the blue. Unexpected messages you receive through social media, messaging apps, texts, or emails you didn’t initiate are often a good sign you’re being targeted by a fraudster. ~Access and download requests. Think twice if you receive any requests to download software, share one-time passcodes, or allow remote access to your device. You never want to give fraudsters access to your accounts or private information.

Iran is three times the size of Iraq

[Crooks] The Oil-for-Food Program, established by the United Nations in 1996, allowed Iraq to sell oil to purchase food and other humanitarian supplies for its citizens suffering under sanctions. However, Saddam Hussein exploited this program, leading to widespread corruption and allegations of kickbacks, but there is no direct evidence of Iran selling oil specifically for this program. It was the most corrupt aid program ever. Twenty billion US dollars went missing. Everyone benefited but the people who the aid was intended to help. Not one person went to jail nor was one penny ever recovered from this openly corrupt scheme. Link

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Getting down in the South. Praise the Lord!

[Friday Joke] Four men are in the hospital waiting room because their wives are having babies. A nurse goes up to the first man and says, “Congratulations! You’re the father of twins.” The man says, “That’s odd. I work for the Minnesota Twins!” Another nurse goes up to the second man and says, “Congratulations! You’re the father of triplets!” The second man laughs and says, “That’s weird. I work for the 3M company!” A third nurse goes up the third man and says, “Congratulations! You’re the father of quadruplets!” He says, “That’s strange. I work for the Four Seasons hotel!” As soon as he says that, the last man starts groaning and banging his head against the wall. “What’s wrong?” the others ask. The man says, “I work for 7Up.”

The current Coconut Telegraph was published on 2/27/26 at 8:45 am.

[REDUCED] Big Pine Key. 3 bedrooms. 2 full bathrooms. House on stilts over full concrete slab. Bay window in Kitchen plus a pantry. Stainless steel appliances. Plenty of kitchen cabinets and granite counter tops. Dining area/living room. Big front porch. Large, locked storage room downstairs. Covered parking for two vehicles. Central air conditioning plus heat. Back two bedrooms have additional mini-split A/Cs for custom cooling. Very bright and clean and in a quite neighborhood. Laundry area in hallway. Only 3 houses are on the street and none are across from the home. $550,000.
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