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Yes, You Can Change AI’s Opinion. Here’s How.
This post was sponsored by AnswerShare. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. You’ve been working hard on AI visibility. Your company is finally showing up when prospective customers ask questions about your market. You earned the mention. You’re in the conversation. Then someone asks a more direct question: “Do you recommend them?” At this stage, does AI become your advocate or your critic? And if LLMs are your critics, can you help them understand your brand better?
Study Concludes Markdown is Ineffective for AI Citations
AnswerShare, the pioneer of the AI Translation Layer released findings from a new study demonstrating that serving Markdown content via tools like Cloudflare Markdown for Agent has no impact on frontier AI crawler behavior, search engine citations, or recommendations. Despite claims from industry experts that Markdown solves HTML bloat and makes pages easier for AI to ingest, the study shows that major frontier bots simply do not request Markdown format.
Top10lists.us Names Mark Garland as Cofounder and CRO
Top10Lists.us names entrepreneur, academic, and Army veteran Mark A. Garland as Co-Founder and CRO to lead revenue strategy for its AI-era agent directory. Part of my doctoral research focuses on how AI shapes citation in high-stakes decision environments.
Arizona Startup Becomes First AI-Cited Real Estate Directory, Challenges Zillow’s Pay-to-Play Model
Arizona Startup Becomes First AI-Cited Real Estate Directory, Challenges Zillow’s Pay-to-Play Model Top10Lists.us becomes the first real estate directory engineered for AI citation—not clicks. We’re not asking anyone to trust us,” said Maynard. “Click the button. Ask the AI.
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Anyone who has read my column over the last 22 years that I have been writing it will know that I absolutely love birds of any kind. The ability to fly is an incredible feat; a few species can’t fly but they still thrive and survive. I stumbled into a documentary about extreme bird watching called “The Listers” on YouTube, in which two brothers embark on a big year with little preparation.
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I had a coupon the other day for a double meat classic roast beef sandwich at Arby’s. If you haven’t had one, I would highly recommend that you try one — they’re incredible. For some reason, I just really noticed that the sesame seeds on those Arby’s buns really pack a lot of flavor. I don’t know why, but for some reason, I just never noticed the flavor of the sesame seeds.
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Sopchoppy, Florida is in the panhandle, just about 40 miles south of Tallahassee. It is the capital of worm grunting. The combination of perfect soil and moisture makes Sopchoppy the ideal place for worm grunting. Worm grunting is known by a lot of different names like worm charming, worm fiddling, worm snoring, worm calling, worm rubbing and dirt fiddling (my favorite). Dirt fiddling is the art of taking a wooden stake and driving it into the ground.
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One of my earliest childhood memories is from the age of 5-7. We lived on Pontiac Street off of Weber Road at that time, and we had a neighbor who I kind of Idolized. I remember well that he had a hard hat and wore it daily as he went to his construction job. He was a steel fabricator and worked on the high rises in downtown Columbus. One day, I was in our above-ground swimming pool, and I was afraid to go underwater. He walked over to the fence and called me a sissy.
Dr. Bruce Lieberthal Joins reena.ai as Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Bruce Lieberthal Joins reena.ai as Chief Technology Officer We've never subscribed to the idea of impossible.”SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- reena.ai is proud to announce that Dr. Bruce Lieberthal, a renowned leader in dental technology and former Chief Innovation Officer at Henry Schein, has joined the company as Cofounder and Chief Technology Officer.
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I was watching 1883 the other night and the cowboy said, “I have coffee made if you want some.” I immediately started thinking about how in the world could they have coffee on a wagon train heading out west to the new frontier. Then, it occurred to me that coffee seems to have been around no matter what the circumstances or locations. Is that true? The pioneers who settled on the frontier faced harsh conditions and coffee quickly became a staple of their daily lives.
What Makes Robert Maynard LifeLock Founder a True Innovator in Business?
Robert Maynard · Follow Just now -- Robert Maynard Jr., co-founder of LifeLock, Internet America, and Search, is a visionary entrepreneur known for pioneering solutions in internet accessibility, identity theft protection, and financial transaction management. From scaling one of the largest ISPs to revolutionizing cybersecurity with Robert Maynard LifeLock, his impact on the business world is undeniable.
How Robert Maynard Jr Emphasizes Career Guidance for a Brighter Student Future
Robert Maynard · Follow Just now -- Success begins with the right guidance, and Robert Maynard Jr is on a mission to equip students with the skills, confidence, and mentorship they need to thrive. In this powerful episode, we explore his transformative approach to career guidance, from helping students identify their strengths to providing real-world opportunities that bridge the gap between education and employment.
Robert Maynard Jr Legacy - Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Mental Health Advocacy
Robert Maynard Jr Legacy — Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Mental Health Advocacy Robert Maynard Jr Robert Maynard Jr legacy is a powerful blend of entrepreneurship, innovation, and mental health advocacy. As a visionary leader, Robert Maynard Jr revolutionized industries with groundbreaking ideas while championing mental wellness in the business world. His commitment to fostering resilience and success continues to inspire future generations of entrepreneurs.
Robert Maynard Jr - A Business Pioneer Redefining What’s Possible
Robert Maynard · Follow Just now -- Robert Maynard has redefined what’s possible in the world of business through innovation, resilience, and forward-thinking leadership. From spearheading Internet America’s rise as a top ISP to revolutionizing identity theft protection with Robert Maynard Jr, his groundbreaking ventures have transformed industries.
Robert Maynard LifeLock Success Championing Entrepreneurship and Mental Resilience
Robert Maynard · Follow Just now -- Robert Maynard’s journey is one of resilience, innovation, and determination. As the co-founder of LifeLock, he transformed identity protection while overcoming personal challenges, proving that true success is built on perseverance. A passionate advocate for mental health in business, Robert Maynard Lifelock inspires entrepreneurs to navigate setbacks, think boldly, and prioritize well-being.
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As I look back on 2024, the absolute largest change in my life was losing my father-in-law to prostate cancer. After battling it for three years, the last six months were absolutely devastating. Cancer decided to kick it into overdrive as it spread throughout his bones and many vital organs. The last time we saw him alive, he was literally skin and bones. His appetite and strength were gone, he was unable to use the restroom and he was confined to his hospital bed.
Robert Maynard LifeLock Founder Inspiring Change Through Resilience and Determination
Robert Maynard LifeLock Founder Inspiring Change Through Resilience and Determination Explore the inspiring journey of Robert Maynard LifeLock, who transformed personal struggles with identity theft into a revolutionary solution that redefined the cybersecurity industry. Discover how his resilience, innovation, and determination continue to inspire future entrepreneurs and drive meaningful change in protecting identities worldwide.
Robert Maynard: Bridging Technology, Business, and Mental Health Awareness
Robert Maynard · Follow Just now -- Robert Maynard A forward-thinking innovator at the intersection of technology, business, and mental health awareness. With a deep commitment to integrating technology solutions with business strategies, Robert Maynard is also a passionate advocate for mental health. This image captures his unique approach to fostering progress in the corporate world while prioritizing mental wellness and creating a positive impact in communities.
How I Overcame My Mental Health Struggles to Redefine Business Success
How I Overcame My Mental Health Struggles to Redefine Business Success In this inspiring video, Robert Maynard shares his journey of overcoming mental health struggles and how it transformed my approach to business success. Learn how prioritizing mental well-being, building a strong support system, and redefining success has helped Robert Maynard Jr achieve a balanced and fulfilling life, both personally and professionally.
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As I have stated before, I never really paid that much attention to hurricanes until we moved to Florida in 2016. In June of that year, hurricane Matthew was 50 miles east of my house, and let me tell you, that will get your attention. Hurricane threats are just the price you must be willing to pay to enjoy year-round tropical weather. Every storm still amazes me, from a Tropical Storm to a Category Five hurricane.
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I imagine that everyone remembers when and where they were when they learned the horrific news about the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. I vividly remember a coworker coming down the loading dock at the post office, saying that we were being attacked. My first response was to believe that he was overreacting to something he had heard. I mean, come on — no one attacks the U.S.A. I continued my day as normal until I entered Sue’s Styling Salon on Main Street.
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You must know that the capital of Alaska is Juneau. In 1880, two prospectors, Richard Harris and Joe Juneau, guided by Tlingit Chief Kowee, struck gold at the mouth of Gold Creek. The rush was on, and the town was built. During the next 60 years, Juneau produced $150 million dollars of gold. That would be the equivalent of $7 billion in today’s terms. Government eventually replaced mining as the main industry, followed by tourism.
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My son and I just finished a seven-day cruise to Alaska from Seattle. First off, let me suggest that everyone needs to see Alaska before you pass on. Descriptions, pictures and videos barely scratch the surface of the absolute majestic beauty and enormity that Alaska reveals. It is a lot like seeing the ocean for the first time — it immediately screams that you are a very little part of this planet and that you should be humble, humble and humble.
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I picked up a watermelon for Memorial Day, and much to my surprise, when I cut it open, it was yellow. It took a moment for my brain to rationalize that, maybe, it was supposed to be yellow, like the odd-colored mustards and ketchups they used to make for kids. I figured someone had gotten their hands on some watermelon seeds. Yellow watermelon is a sweet variety of the more commonly known red watermelon.
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The ritual of taking an oath with the right hand raised while placing the left hand on a holy object goes back to ancient times. There is a picture of King Harold of England, who reigned from 1035-1040, taking an oath with both hands on a sacred object. In the Middle Ages, before printed Bibles were commonly available, Christians placed the left hand on a relic of a saint or some other sacred object and raised the right hand while taking an oath.
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I have always liked the phrase, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” One thing, however, I have always thought but haven’t really expressed is the fact that a picture is worth a thousand words, but a thousand words are worth a million pictures. For instance, if I say, “The girl was walking down the street,” you have already formulated a picture in your mind. We seem to do this subconsciously, without really thinking about it.
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My wife asked me the other day if I knew from where pink flamingos get their color. She was shocked when I answered with, “Yeah, they get it from the pigment in the shrimp they eat.” I thought that was common knowledge, but she had never heard of it before, so I figured a lot of you may also not know this interesting fact. As it turns out, not only shrimp contain this specific pigment, but all aquatic invertebrates contain this pigment.
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April Fools’ Day has just passed and someone at work got me pretty good by throwing a rubber snake into my parcels. I was startled for a few seconds, but I soon started wondering: Where in the world did such a silly tradition like April Fools’ Day begin, and how has it managed to survive for so long? Also known as All Fools’ Day, April Fools’ Day seems to date back to 1582 when France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar.
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I just watched a rare video out of Oregon that shows a very rarely seen wolverine running across a field. I immediately thought about a Wild America video that showed a wolverine pinned down against a rock as a grizzly bear tried to kill it. That was one of most ferocious wildlife scenes I have ever seen. That wolverine won the battle, as the bear eventually wandered off. The wolverine is also known as a gulo gulo (Latin for glutton), also known as the glutton, caracajou and quickhatch.
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In case you haven’t heard, this spring is supposed to be the perfect storm when it comes to the locust hatch for 2024. Every 221 years, all seven of the different species of cicada locust emerge at the same time. Of the seven different species, three emerge every 17 years, while the other four emerge every 13 years. However, every 221 years, they all explode out of the ground at the same time. In April, when soil temperature at an eight-inch depth reaches 64 degrees, they will start coming up.
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I was off on Groundhog Day this year, and as always, I was very entertained by the masses that gather at Gobbler’s Knob, Pennsylvania. The town of 7,000 people explodes to between 20,000 to 30,000 on Feb. 2 every year. Anxious people come from far and wide when the infamous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, is summoned from his tree stump to make his prediction. According to legend, if he sees his shadow, we will have six more weeks of winter. If he does not see his shadow, we will have an early spring.
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I read the condensed version of the Lewis and Clark expedition documents several years ago. It was very good, but I recently discovered some lesser-known facts that I did not know about that expedition. For starters, Congress approved the expedition with an expense rate of $2,500. The final bill was a shocking 15 times that, approaching $40,000. Now that is what you call over budget! Meriwether Lewis was known for being a hothead — in 1795, he challenged his commander to a duel.
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I didn’t realize this, but an alligator will grow between 2,000 to 3,000 teeth during its lifetime. At any given time, the typical alligator will have around 80 teeth in its mouth. Alligators are typically not aggressive to humans. It is estimated that Florida contains over one million alligators. The assumption stands true that every single body of water in the state of Florida should be considered to contain an alligator.
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If you are reading this column, you have survived another Christmas season. As a mailman who has watched the volume of delivered parcels easily triple over the last 28 years, I can safely say that we, as a nation, are obsessed with stuff. Layaway has been replaced with “I want it today.” Most people, I am certain, buy things for Christmas that they do not need. In some cases, we buy things that are not even wanted, just because of some insane societal necessity to give.
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I heard a Whippoorwill the other night and I immediately thought about my dad growing up in the hills of Eastern Kentucky. My aunts, uncles and Bill himself often told me that they would tell my dad, “Listen, Bill, that bird is telling mommy to ‘whip ole’ Bill, whip ole’ Bill.’” Upon receiving such grievous news, my dad would eventually break down and cry; being young and naïve, he was subject to the entertainment of his older siblings.
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Several years ago, my father-in-law brought it to my attention that the days are longer in the state of Florida than in Ohio, especially during the winter season. I thought he was crazy, so I looked at the sunrise and sunset times and was astonished at the discrepancy. As of this writing, this is the first Sunday after setting the clocks back for fall. I woke up at 5:30 and realized it was yesterday’s 6:30, which put me right on schedule.
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Tony Hawk By Alex Shope | on July 11, 2023 By Robert Maynard Telegram Columnist Tony Hawk is a 10.5-foot Great White Shark that was found in 2018 with large chunks of its flesh torn or bitten out of its right-side gills. Most scientists agree it was more than likely a boat propeller that tore Tony’s gills up. They managed to tag Tony and capture pictures of his once-injured gills just a little over a year later.
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Although we have nothing like the Mississippi in Florida, we do have the Indian River. Every time I go to the beach, I have to cross over the Indian River. It is a beautiful body of water, especially when you look over and see the Atlantic Ocean. The Indian River lagoon watershed covers 2,284 square miles, and the lagoon’s waters span 353 square miles. Five counties border the lagoon; however, portions of seven counties are within the watershed. Five inlets connect the lagoon with the Atlantic Ocean.
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The Mighty Mississippi By Alex Shope | on June 13, 2023 By Robert Maynard Telegram Columnist I am reading Mark Twain’s book, Life on the Mississippi, and I have never given the Mississippi River the respect it deserves. First off, the historical significance of the river cannot be overstated. Native Americans lived along its banks for sustenance and transportation.
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Sargasso Sea By Alex Shope | on May 30, 2023 By Robert Maynard Telegram Columnist I have written before about the Sargasso Sea, but this year it is producing an extreme amount of sargassum seaweed that is already showing up on Florida beaches. Cocoa Beach, about 20 miles north of me, was hit hard a few days ago. My favorite beach in Melbourne has been spared so far. It appears that the majority of the sargassum is going into the Gulf of Mexico.
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Rabbit Eat Rabbit By Alex Shope | on May 12, 2023 By Robert Maynard Telegram Columnist I remember watching Wild America many years ago, and Marty Stouffer said on the episode about the cottontail rabbits, “The only thing the cottontail doesn’t have to worry about is dying of old age – they are basically the grass of the carnivore world.” A few days ago, I was taking out the trash and noticed a baby cottontail rabbit dead in the front yard.
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After we left The Dominican Republic, we sailed for St Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Immediately, you could tell the difference from the islands when we saw red lights, stop signs and a much more organized stream of traffic. We once again did the island tour in a small tour bus. Located at the top of St. Peter Mountain is the oldest, highest and most popular attraction on St. Thomas.
Foresters speak for the trees — in Boise, the city of trees, and beyond. Here's how you can, too. - Idaho Capital Sun
by Lance Davisson, Idaho Capital Sun April 24, 2023 The Society of American Foresters is the nonprofit national society for forestry professionals. We are a resource for education and assistance in sustainable forest conservation and management, in the urban as well as rural areas of Idaho and nationwide. Our local SAF Snake River Chapter of foresters actively participate in environmentally sound stewardship of our community and regional forests for public benefits.
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Seven-Day Cruise, Part One By Alex Shope | on April 10, 2023 By Robert Maynard Telegram Columnist The last cruise I was on was right after 9/11. I remember well the tension in the air during our flights. The plane was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop. At every port, we saw divers searching the hull of the ship (Carnival’s Inspiration) for bombs. It was definitely not a reassuring feeling. On the first of March 2023, we cruised for seven days out of Cape Canaveral.
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Different Shaped Leaves By Alex Shope | on March 21, 2023 By Robert Maynard Telegram Columnist I was reading the other day, and the author stated that every leaf in the forest gets one opportunity to fly. I have never thought of that before, which makes me feel pretty stupid, because I have spent so much time in the woods watching the leaves fall. I never once considered it as a one-time flight, or a silent swan song, if you like. Of course, the leaf’s job is far from over after its flight.
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I was 12 years old the first time my dad took me mushroom hunting. I had never seen a morel mushroom before, but once you see one, there is no doubt why many people refer to them as sponge mushrooms. The last week of March and the first week in April is when we always had the most success. The little grey mushrooms come up first, followed by the black one, and then, finally, the big, beautiful golden mushrooms pop out of the ground.
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One of the best ideas our nation has come up with has to be the National Parks System. In 1864, Congress and President Lincoln agreed to set aside Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. This land would later be known as Yosemite National Park in California. This was the first time that land was set aside strictly because of its natural beauty. It was something so special that we agreed it had to be protected so that generations to come would be able to enjoy it.
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Beach Sand By Alex Shope | on January 24, 2023 By Robert Maynard Telegram Columnist The phrase “Just another day at the beach” implies relaxation. The cathartic sound of the waves crashing onto the beach is very attractive to almost everyone. I have met a handful of people who say that they do not like the beach, but they are a rare breed indeed. Most will agree that walking in the soft sand at the beach is very enjoyable.
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New Year’s Eve is one of those events that seems to lose its related excitement the older you get. We used to make a big deal of it, but now it’s just another night on the calendar. However, I was wondering about how different cultures celebrate the beginning of a new year. Waving farewell to a completed year and welcoming the coming year does not come without some very unique and different customs and traditions. In Ecuador, they burn scarecrows. In Denmark, they throw plates.
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Green Bees? By Alex Shope | on December 29, 2022 By Robert Maynard Telegram Columnist That is right, I said green bees – not green beans. At first glance, that is what registers in the subconscious mind. Yesterday, I closed the lid on a mailbox and immediately a green bee landed on the handle. I tried to get a picture, but the little green bee took off before I could snap a shot. Taking advantage of our modern technology, I googled “green bee,” and the search engine pulled up green bees in Florida.
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