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Steven M Smith
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Founder & CEO of Inspirational Technologies (2013), leads PAiNT, blending predictive AI with natural therapeutics to advance hemp and CBD advocacy. A strategic innovator and storyteller committed to lasting impact across media, wellness, and innovation.
Trump’s Real Interest in Greenland: From “Black Gold” to “White Gold”

If oil is “Black Gold,” then Greenland’s rare earth elements (REEs) and critical minerals can be seen as “White Gold”—a resource of immense strategic value.
Trump’s Real Interest in Greenland: From “Black Gold” to “White Gold”
If oil is “Black Gold,” then Greenland’s rare earth elements (REEs) and critical minerals can be seen as “White Gold”—a resource of immense strategic value.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Epstein Files Release — What We Know vs. What We Don’t

Known: A large but incomplete tranche of Epstein files was released today, including photos and investigative documents. The DOJ acknowledges it will miss the legal deadline and will release more files in the coming weeks. Epstein Files…
Epstein Files Release — What We Know vs. What We Don’t
Known: A large but incomplete tranche of Epstein files was released today, including photos and investigative documents. The DOJ acknowledges it will miss the legal deadline and will release more files in the coming weeks. Epstein Files Release — What We Know vs. What We Don’t (As of today’s release deadline, Dec. 19, 2025) ✅ WHAT IS KNOWN 1. The DOJ has released thousands of documents — but not all…
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December 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
“Tell It Like It Isn’t” fact-check and review of President Trump’s primetime speech

“Tell It Like It Isn’t” fact-check and review of President Trump’s primetime speech.  Fact Check: Key Claims vs Reality Claim: “Inflation has stopped, prices are down.” Reality: Inflation remains at 3%…
“Tell It Like It Isn’t” fact-check and review of President Trump’s primetime speech
“Tell It Like It Isn’t” fact-check and review of President Trump’s primetime speech.  Fact Check: Key Claims vs Reality Claim: “Inflation has stopped, prices are down.” Reality: Inflation remains at 3% year-over-year, unchanged since Trump took office. Prices have not broadly fallen; some items like eggs dropped ~44%, not 82% as claimed. , Claim: “25 million migrants invaded under Biden.”
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December 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Trump’s Primetime Address: What to Expect, Why It Matters, and Where It Leads

Tonight at 9:00 PM ET, President Donald Trump will deliver a rare primetime address from the White House, marking the close of his first year back in office and signaling priorities for the next three years. While the…
Trump’s Primetime Address: What to Expect, Why It Matters, and Where It Leads
Tonight at 9:00 PM ET, President Donald Trump will deliver a rare primetime address from the White House, marking the close of his first year back in office and signaling priorities for the next three years. While the official agenda remains vague, predictive analysis and insider previews suggest this is more than a ceremonial recap—it’s a narrative reset at a critical juncture of declining approval ratings and rising economic anxiety.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Harnessing Hemp: A Vision for Global Innovation and Natural Therapeutics

"Explore how Inspirational Technologies, PAiNT Network, and PAiNT Research are driving global innovation through hemp’s industrial and medicinal uses, natural therapeutics, and sustainable invention ecosystems. Learn about…
Harnessing Hemp: A Vision for Global Innovation and Natural Therapeutics
"Explore how Inspirational Technologies, PAiNT Network, and PAiNT Research are driving global innovation through hemp’s industrial and medicinal uses, natural therapeutics, and sustainable invention ecosystems. Learn about market trends, regulatory updates, and collaboration opportunities with the Lemelson Foundation."
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December 15, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The Black Gold Flashpoint – U.S. Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tanker

The Black Gold Flashpoint – U.S. Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tanker Palette Code Red | PAiNT Network | Commentary by Steven Smith The Moment That Changed the Game When U.S. forces captured a Venezuelan oil tanker—the largest ever…
The Black Gold Flashpoint – U.S. Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tanker
The Black Gold Flashpoint – U.S. Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tanker Palette Code Red | PAiNT Network | Commentary by Steven Smith The Moment That Changed the Game When U.S. forces captured a Venezuelan oil tanker—the largest ever seized—the Caribbean crisis crossed a threshold. Until now, the narrative was counternarcotics. Today, it’s unmistakably about Black Gold: oil as power, oil as leverage, oil as the ultimate prize.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
President Trump Reported Rescheduling Move and What It Means for Cannabis Markets

The Washington Post reported that President Trump is preparing an executive action to direct federal agencies to pursue reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, in early 2026, a step that would lower…
President Trump Reported Rescheduling Move and What It Means for Cannabis Markets
The Washington Post reported that President Trump is preparing an executive action to direct federal agencies to pursue reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, in early 2026, a step that would lower federal regulatory barriers and change how cannabis is treated compared with drugs like heroin or LSD.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
ENSURING A NATIONAL POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – Executive Orders December 11, 2025

The Inspirational Technologies lens reminds us: regulation is not just about slowing innovation—it’s about channeling it responsibly.
ENSURING A NATIONAL POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – Executive Orders December 11, 2025
The Inspirational Technologies lens reminds us: regulation is not just about slowing innovation—it’s about channeling it responsibly.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:01 AM
“Black Gold” and the Red Horizon – Venezuela has The World’s Largest Treasure Chest

Black Gold has always been more than fuel—it’s fire for ambition. As the Caribbean heats up under the banner of counternarcotics, remember: the real battle may not be for boats, but for barrels.
“Black Gold” and the Red Horizon – Venezuela has The World’s Largest Treasure Chest
Black Gold has always been more than fuel—it’s fire for ambition. As the Caribbean heats up under the banner of counternarcotics, remember: the real battle may not be for boats, but for barrels.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Scientists are on high alert as Solar Cycle 25 just passed its peak of mid-2025.

Scientists are indeed on high alert as Solar Cycle 25 just passed its peak of mid-2025, with NOAA and NASA warning that strong solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) could disrupt satellites, power grids, GPS,…
Scientists are on high alert as Solar Cycle 25 just passed its peak of mid-2025.
Scientists are indeed on high alert as Solar Cycle 25 just passed its peak of mid-2025, with NOAA and NASA warning that strong solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) could disrupt satellites, power grids, GPS, and communications.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:28 PM
A Thanksgiving Message

As Thanksgiving approaches, I’m reminded of its origins—a moment in 1621 when Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people came together in gratitude and hope. It wasn’t about abundance; it was about survival, unity, and resilience. That spirit still inspires me today as I reflect on…
A Thanksgiving Message
As Thanksgiving approaches, I’m reminded of its origins—a moment in 1621 when Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people came together in gratitude and hope. It wasn’t about abundance; it was about survival, unity, and resilience. That spirit still inspires me today as I reflect on what truly matters.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
CBD Pain Relief Capsules and Predictive AI: How Innovation Is Shaping Wellness Solutions

The intersection of CBD (cannabidiol) science and predictive artificial intelligence is sparking a new era in wellness product development.
CBD Pain Relief Capsules and Predictive AI: How Innovation Is Shaping Wellness Solutions
The intersection of CBD (cannabidiol) science and predictive artificial intelligence is sparking a new era in wellness product development.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Predictive AI + Blockchain: Turning Surprises into Strategy

That’s the promise of Predictive Artificial Intelligence (PAI): transforming uncertainty into opportunity. And when combined with Blockchain technology, this evolution becomes unstoppable.
Predictive AI + Blockchain: Turning Surprises into Strategy
That’s the promise of Predictive Artificial Intelligence (PAI): transforming uncertainty into opportunity. And when combined with Blockchain technology, this evolution becomes unstoppable.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
🌿 Hemp in the 2025 Farm Bill

🌿 Hemp in the 2025 Farm Bill
🌿 Hemp in the 2025 Farm Bill
🌿 Hemp in the 2025 Farm Bill
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November 15, 2025 at 1:19 AM
8 = 13, Numbers in Congress are not arithmetic—they are narrative

Eight Democrats do not equal thirteen Republicans, but in Congress, numbers bend under pressure.
8 = 13, Numbers in Congress are not arithmetic—they are narrative
Eight Democrats do not equal thirteen Republicans, but in Congress, numbers bend under pressure.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The ACA Fight 🏛️ The Current Republican Alternatives

The ACA fight is less about policy details than about political leverage. Democrats argue that ACA protections are essential, while Republicans frame subsidies as insurance company bailouts.
The ACA Fight 🏛️ The Current Republican Alternatives
The ACA fight is less about policy details than about political leverage. Democrats argue that ACA protections are essential, while Republicans frame subsidies as insurance company bailouts.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The CPAC gala at Mar-a-Lago, painted in bold red tones of urgency and defiance, unfolded against the backdrop of America’s longest government shutdown inspirationaltech.org/2025/11/10/t...
The CPAC gala at Mar-a-Lago, painted in bold red tones of urgency and defiance, unfolded against the backdrop of America’s longest government shutdown - Inspirational Technologies The CPAC gala at Mar...
The CPAC gala at Mar-a-Lago, painted in bold red tones of urgency and defiance, unfolded against the backdrop of America’s longest government shutdown. While Argentina’s President Javier Milei celebra...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The CPAC gala at Mar-a-Lago, painted in bold red tones of urgency and defiance, unfolded against the backdrop of America’s longest government shutdown

The CPAC gala at Mar-a-Lago, painted in bold red tones of urgency and defiance, unfolded against the backdrop of America’s longest government…
The CPAC gala at Mar-a-Lago, painted in bold red tones of urgency and defiance, unfolded against the backdrop of America’s longest government shutdown
The CPAC gala at Mar-a-Lago, painted in bold red tones of urgency and defiance, unfolded against the backdrop of America’s longest government shutdown. While Argentina’s President Javier Milei celebrated fiscal discipline and liberty, U.S. citizens faced the looming expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, with Congress only offering a temporary reprieve. A Red Stage in Mar-a-Lago The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Circle Retreat at Mar-a-Lago this past weekend was a spectacle of power and ideology.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Project 2025 Deep Dive — Chapter 4 (Department of Health and Human Services)

This post analyzes Chapter 4 of Project 2025, the Heritage-led blueprint for reorienting the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It extracts the chapter’s principal prescriptions, maps likely legal and…
Project 2025 Deep Dive — Chapter 4 (Department of Health and Human Services)
This post analyzes Chapter 4 of Project 2025, the Heritage-led blueprint for reorienting the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It extracts the chapter’s principal prescriptions, maps likely legal and operational touchpoints, assesses probable public-health consequences, and proposes concrete research actions PAiNT should undertake to test feasibility and real-world effects.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM