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Inflation for some is a greedflation opportunity for others
I learned a new word for a concept that had occurred to me, but I did not know had a formal label. The word is “greedflation” and it describes circumstances under which companies raise prices beyond what would be necessary … Continue reading
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An era ends
I bought a new iMac when I retired. That was eight years ago. It was finally time to retire that machine and invest in something new. I bought a Mac mini and a 30-inch Samsung monitor and now am trying … Continue reading
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Starbucks Gamer Guy
I met John this morning at Starbucks. I was surprised to see him at a table with all of his equipment playing during the hour+ I was there. I spent some time talking with him after I asked to take … Continue reading
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Dry
I find it difficult to ignore the issue of climate change. I believe the scientist who claim the climate of the earth hospitable to humans is on a downward trajectory and we are approaching a point at which without some … Continue reading
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My berry detailed analysis of inflation
It is strawberry season in the upper midwest and our go-to location is Lindy’s Berries. We pick our own and also purchase when the farm sells in communities near where we live. If you pick your own, there is a … Continue reading
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Bernie objects
Bernie makes an important point in opposing the approach to raising the debt ceiling. Folks are pleased the uncertainty of the rising debt ceiling seems to have passed, but unavoidable challenges remain. The climate continues to deteriorate and global consequences … Continue reading
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AI services are built from the content created by others
Apple, Amazon, and several other companies that make heavy use of tech have requested that their employees not use services such as ChatGPT and Bard. It is not that these companies are concerned about the use of AI in general, … Continue reading
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First game of Spring
We finally made use of our Twins tickets yesterday. It was a perfect day for baseball and we were treated to a come from behind Twins win. I thought I would use Google Bard to see what the AI service … Continue reading
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Politicians and higher ed
President Trump has pledged to fire the radical Left accreditors that have allowed our colleges to become dominated by Marxist Maniacs and lunatics. He will impose real standards on American colleges and universities, to include defending the American tradition and … Continue reading
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Develop, but don’t deploy
Develop, but don’t deploy. No, it is not about keeping up with China. I encourage you to listen to this podcast from “Your divided attention“. While acknowledging the transformative power of AI, the presentation paints a very dark picture and … Continue reading
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