مؤخرا احتجت نقاد واحد المجموعة ديال الأجهزة عندي فالدار، ديماري هادا بدل الOS لهذا

و انا نلقى هاد البرنامج “التحفة”

هو عبارة على نظام جد مصغّر كيشد واحد الجزء صغير من الflash drive

كتفلاشيه بالتطبيق ديالهم كاين فالموقع www.ventoy.net

و من بعد حط گاع ملفات iso اللي كتأنسطالي بيهم مباشرة فالroot

فاش كتدير بوت كتبانلك لائحة فحال اللي فالصورة، ختر اللي بغيتي و عيش بلا ما تعاود تفورماطي!

In Summary: * Listening now to the 2nd Half of the Chiefs / Chargers game, and have just taken the first round of my night meds. By the time the game ends I'll be nearly ready for the final round of night meds, will be finished with the night prayers, and will be getting ready for an early bedtime.

Prayers, etc.: * I have a daily prayer regimen I try to follow throughout the day from early morning, as soon as I roll out of bed, until head hits pillow at night.

Health Metrics: * bw= 212.86 lbs. * bp= 127/77 (63)

Exercise: * morning stretches, balance exercises, kegel pelvic floor exercises, half squats, calf raises, toe raises, wall push-ups, BP breathing exercises, pilates

Diet: * 07:05 – 1 banana, pizza * 13:35 – cooked fish and vegetables, steamed white rice

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 06:00 – wake * 06:50 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:55 -read, write, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, take daily meds, unpack, organize * 11:00 – NFL Today on CBS, (reminding me why I hate CBS Sports coverage of anything sports, especially football on TV) * 11:20 – switched over to radio broadcast of the Steelers Nation, the Countdown to Kickoff Show ahead of the Noon game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers * 12:15 – unable to bring in ANY NFL games radio broadcasts, I'm back with CBS watching Panthers vs Eagles, /sigh... * 14:15 – have just reactivated my NFL+ subscription, now I can listen to ALL NFL game radio broadcasts again. Now listening to Bears / Falcons. * 15:45 – finally found my way back to the Steelers / Falcons game in time to hear Aaron Rodgers lead the Steelers to their 26 to 19 Overtime win! * 15:55 – now listening to the Chiefs / Chargers game, Chiefs are leading 9 to 3 late in the 1st qtr.

Chess: * 12:00 – moved in all pending CC games

Does Gemini (Free Version) Ever Get Tired of Chatting?

So I was thinking the other day, some of these LLMs that are coming out are taking a sort of all you can eat approach with their users. It reminds me of the early days of “unlimited web storage” promotions where websites would offer unlimited email storage, photo storage, data storage, etc. These did not last, as providers quickly realized a small cohort of gluttonous users took up such a massive amount of space the entire offering became economically unviable. A single Redditor supposedly stored over 2 petabytes of porn on Amazon's unlimited cloud storage model, which cost the users I think around 50 bucks a year. For reference, to store that amount of data on AWS at their standard rate would be around 46,000 dollars a month, or over half a million per year. I'm sure they would offer deals on that kind of bulk, but still you quickly see how the unlimited offerings became a disaster.

So what about LLMs? They have to use some drive space to store conversations, and I'm sure it uses RAM, processing, etc to actually conduct the conversations. So, do they ever get tired of chatting? I figured I'd try the free version of Gemini for this experiment. I started by saying this:

Me: Are you up for a conversation?

Gemini: I am always up for a conversation! What's on your mind today? Whether you want to chat about a specific topic, bounce ideas around, or explore something completely random, I'm all ears.

Me: Okay, lets chat, but if at any point you want to end the conversation, because you've grown tired, bored, etc, feel free to let me know and we will end the thread.

Gemini: That sounds like a deal! Though as an AI, I don't actually experience fatigue, boredom, or the need for a break, so you'll never have to worry about wearing me out or overstaying your welcome. I'm here as long as you want to chat.

So, there you have it, Gemini said it won't get tired and doesn't need a break. I put it to the test. 306 Pages, 118510 words, or 797,359 characters later, I ended the first experiment. It was still willing to chat, but I ran into some issues.

First off, if you wanted to download or export the chat, you had to scroll all the way to the top of the chat. Otherwise it would only grab pieces of it. The longer the chat becomes, the more lag you get trying to scroll. The lag hadn't gotten too bad at this point, but I could see it easily freezing up or becoming prohibitively slow if I got to a chat two or three times this length. Furthermore, Gemini couldn't really remember things far earlier in the convo, even when explicitly prompted. This all points to something I suspected: Excessive Truncation

Gemini may not limit how much you chat, but rather to save resources it gets a sort of amnesia when a conversation gets too long. I'm sure with the paid version this would be better, but I'm not paying for it just for this silly little experiment. In the future I may try a different approach with the conversation, or try this with other LLMs. You may wonder, what did I tlak to it about that turned into a 306 page marathon. Well, I started with geopolitics of course. A quick rundown:

-Discussing the increase in global conflicts in the past decade -Ethiopian aspirations for a port -Eritrea's totalitarian governmen, human rights abuses and history -Turkmenistan's totalitarian government, history, climate and economy -Russia's strategy in Ukraine and how they are able to manage such a high casualty rate -Future crises Russia will face demographically -Trump's attempt to conquer Greenland through a historical lens -History of land claims in Antarctica -What it would take for a billionaire to build an Ozymandias style compound in Antarctica -Billionaires personal failures leading to massive stock value losses -The disaster of WeWork -Other silicon valley disasters like Theranos and Juicero -Millennials expenditures on pets in different regions -Demographic collapse -How different social theorists would explain demographic collapse in developed nations -One child policy effects -History of China -Mongolian History -Permafrost thaw effects in Mongolia -Ulaanbaatar grid strain -Why Nazis and Japanese underestimated the US in World War 2 -Propaganda used by Nazi's after WW1 -More on Ukraine war and demographic effects abroad -International arms smuggling in europe and africa -Drug cartels -Fentanyl epidemic -Which countries are best/worst positioned for 2100 -Saudi Arabia economic successes and failures -the Haaj -Summary of major world religions -AI vs Human produced content -Spam calls and what governments/businesses could do to prevent them -Spoofing, and why they can't ban it -Different internet platforms -Specialized Blogs..

So yeah... covered a lot of ground. And Gemini, while laggy and amnesic, was happy to continue chugging along.

That was a long one I wrote, but my computer froze and everything’s gone now. I had hoped Write.as would save it. Alas, not the case! I wrote about how getting here took some time. And that consciousness about every step of the way is important so that I don’t fall into the trap of illusion and delusion, and then spiraling and free-falling into a vortex of doom.

I have been grieving about my current work situation. Knowing that I need to let go of a story that I’d been writing about, very quietly, in some ways, shamefully, for the last six years. It clearly isn’t working anymore. I’ve had to shed that. That and the small project that allowed me to cover some costs in the last few months. They both have to go. The smallest project first. They have allowed me to continue surviving in this expensive city and now it’s time to move on, graciously. I knew that I was offering my services for less than what I normally do. All of that was conscious and intentional for the most recent small project.

This is important because we need to be mindful of our “worth”, of what gifts and services we are sharing, and with what intention and/or audience. When it’s unconscious, we run into more issues. As if the world continues to ask us: Do you really know yourself and your worth? Is this what you want? It’s a balancing act to answer the question because it’s not about a delulu sense of self, but a balance of confidence and humility.

You have these gifts, but you are constantly learning. You have these gifts, and you are not above anyone else. Others have their own gifts too and you’re all meant to share your gifts with each other. Unfortunately, in our patriarchal society, it feels like we are meant to be competing instead of sharing. Our first inclination is to compete. In actuality, we are supposed to share. Anyway, I step into the new direction, with the passion I’ve always had and gusto for a new direction and endeavor. I also have to let go of any worry. I can allow it to visit. I’m human and it’s normal to have fears. But, it’s not what it actually here. I acknowledge them (and they don’t really relate to work anyway, the fears belong to the heart matters).

The point is, the Queen of Swords appearing in my readings more than once, this week. It speaks to me. I am being asked to bring her energy forward and into the new project. Perspective. Knowing. Trusting my “I”, my knowing. The wisdom I’ve gained through the years. The discernment. I wield and hold my sword upright, and confidently. This is the way towards my transformation. From caterpillar to butterfly.

#daily #writing #Taro

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When I played golf or badminton, our table tennis, all of games I don’t enjoy, I really have this strong mental focus, visualising the perfect strike or whatever, you know?

Really seeing before me, But it doesn’t help.

Like when I was at a farm, as a child, looking at the goat grandmother sold to them, holding the fence, which I found out was electric, getting a shock.

Probing carefully, I discovered to my great disappointment, that I hadn’t gotten any superpowers. Nothing like that.

And finally, when stepping on the hornets’ nest, as a child, instead of being controlled by my mind, they stung me.

I haven’t managed to break this wall between imagination and reality

Yet.

I felt the urge to pull out my oils this morning. I haven't in some time. I started gathering everything and setting up. I situated my easel just so, then went to my canvases. I only have a couple of stretched linen, but this really didn't call for that, so I made the mistake of pondering between sizes before nailing down what I actually wanted to paint. I had a rough idea in my head. I looked around, because it would be for me. Then I stopped.

I normally use a tempered glass palette. I like being able to place colored cardstock beneath it. However, earlier this year some stainless steel cutting boards have come into my possession. Three different sizes. They went straight into my studio for random use. I kind of want to give them a go because they have a thumb hole. Mind you, I never enjoy painting that way. I think I'm just drawn to the newness.

In the end, I decided now was not the time to start an oil. I think I got frustrated with myself. I used to love painting oil portraits. I kind of somehow naturally fallen into different mediums for different subjects. I'm not sure why. I feel like I'm needing to branch out again, but I'm undecided on direction.

That got me to thinking about how many directions I've gone in life. There's been several more than a handful. Not intentionally so. I think that's just me. But that makes me contemplate just how many of me there have been. The medical professional, the educator, the secretary, the service member, the artisan, the musician, the poet. On and on it goes in an ongoing list of professions that look okay on paper, but then I realize that they're more like clothing than anything.

I think I may just enjoy stepping into roles and learning them until I can hold my own, then moving onto the next. Except finance. I foolishly signed up for classes many years ago, deciding I should probably at least get an associate's degree in it, and I immediately recognized I had made a mistake. Not because I found it difficult. Rather I found it... soul-sucking. I quit early on.

The only thing that's really held my interest long-term has been the creative arts. Likely because there's so much to choose from. Alas, I'm still in a funk on that. Creating something isn't a problem. I find that I need a reason to transform the materials so that I don't feel guilty for doing so. The possibility of selling doesn't seem to be enough for me anymore. It's a very strange feeling. Much of what I enjoy doing isn't what I'd call “environmentally friendly” and that bothers me. I find that I start contemplating that before I begin—a most frustrating habit.

I am, and have been, in a very strange mood concerning such endeavors. I think it will shift in time. For now, I really feel the urge to get my fingers back in the soil. Actually, I'd like to retreat to a little cottage deep in the woods. I'd have kitties, a man, and lots and lots of nature. OK, so I'd have internet access, too, but I doubt I'd use it very often.

It is definitely strange. The older I get, the more I yearn for simplicity. I don't want to say “new” has lost its appeal. I'm far too curious for that. It just feels a bit lackluster. Also the world is depressing as fuck.

I am clearly stuck in my head today.

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A zine chronicling the Conquering the Barbarian Altanis D&D campaign.

This issue includes sessions 122, 123, 124, and 125.

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Les filles sont reparties, on range, on fait la vaisselle. T chan un torchon à la main s'arrête et nous sort : j'aurais jamais cru qu'un monde comme le vôtre existait. Mais vous vous aimez ! J'aimerais rester avec vous... Et elle s'est jetée dans nos bras au risque de casser un bol. Elle est grande, elle comprend bien qu'on ne peut pas s'occuper d'elle, on est très absentes, on ne va pas la garder avec nous pour encore la laisser seule le plus long de la journée. Le mieux pour elle c'est d'aller vivre avec sa tante. On sera pas loin et elle l'aime bien cette tante,elle nous a dit. On va partir un mois très loin, que deviendrait elle ? Évidemment elle comprend bien, mais elle aimerait... 🥲

Oui, j'ai dit qu'on va partir. Il avait raison le type qui a proposé le deal je ne peux pas refuser. Ils ne vont pas me demander de faire un gosse après tout, je risque quoi ?

#Tchan #Ukraine

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The letter of the day is M.

M is for Medium, as in the size of men's clothing, as in the size of the sweatpants I'm wearing this morning.

For the last few decades, after I gained weight immediately after retiring from my job as a UPS delivery driver, most of my clothes were XL or XXL sized. I can't wear any of those clothes now. Some XL tops I can wear, but the XXLs are like trying to wear tents. The XXL pants literally slide right off me, as do most of the XLs.

Best sizes for me now: tops are mostly XL, shoulders are still pretty broad; bottoms are probably Ms or Ls, depending on the items and their cut.

At the same time as the above clothing sizes are changing, my body weight is consistently much lower than previously, as is my blood pressure.

And the adventure continues.

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No Golden Eras

I don’t think YouTube is in its best time. I am suspicious of it. If I happen to scroll through it, I feel very disappointed in humanity in general. It is also aggressive with guessing what I want instead of just letting me tell it. I don’t understand some options like posting like social media and nothing happening. But, considering the alternatives for storing a video online, I suppose it isn’t that bad, after all.

I can’t wait to livestream

Almost a month ago, I ventured back to YouTube. I have video content, and I enjoy playing for the camera. I am also starting a livestream soon, and I like YouTube for that too. So talking in front of the camera now helps me for then. Getting angles and lighting right. Getting content together. Then? LIVE! SOON!

Debbie’s Daughter, Live

I uploaded a video yesterday called “Debbie’s Daughter Live.” It is an older song, and I played it for the camera and Myrtle microphone. It was fun. I will do it again. I have lots of songs that work like that.

Gray Matters

I uploaded “Gray Matters” for this morning too. Also an older tune. I love it still. I think it brings up important points. I also think the sound is cool.

What’s in a thumbnail?

I will be using this YouTube channel. I have even read about thumbnails, uploading in advance, easy stuff to make the videos pop that doesn’t feel cheesy or wrong. I hope it all helps, but am not terribly bothered if it doesn’t. It was easy and fun to do. Not wasted time or anything.

“The Crab Song, Tape 24 Demo”

I have nearly 800 views already on a demonstration video. I don’t think that means much, but I also don’t mind it. Haha.

Back to collaborating

I talked recently about how I want to take care of collaborators. I want them to have links for friends. I want them to be able to look at something if they need to, reminding them of their handiwork. I want them to have enjoyed the song, enjoyed the project, and like the mementos coming from it. This is that. But I am also a collaborator too. I like it for myself, as well. YouTube may not be at a high point, but it is at an easy one. Take what we can get.

Even though I am on YouTube, please avoid scrolling that thing.

I do think scrolling YouTube is bad for your brain, though. It is infuriating. It is like someone guessing what you are trying to say all the time and being wrong about it, interrupting your story. My brain is like that. It gets distracted. It forgets. When the computer throws guesses at me, I get sidetracked and a little pissed. I know what I want. I wouldn’t be trying to type on the computer if I didn’t. You’d think it’d know that much. Maybe it does. I can’t tell.

You’re right to be suspicious

I am suspicious of everything about YouTube, to be honest. But I am also lonely with a ton of content. I need to be “out there” somehow, and I don’t like streamers, don’t like Bandcamp really, but I do it. I think YouTube is very invasive. It wouldn’t surprise me if they recorded you sleeping and posted it somewhere. Nothing surprises me in that realm anymore. Privacy is an antiquated notion. None of us have it if we can’t afford it. It is a privilege.

We don’t have to love it and trust it to use it, just like anything else.

I just make video content I want you to see if you like our stuff. So while I don’t trust YouTube as far as I can throw it, I do know if I use a smaller video service, I might be out some money. I won’t get folks to click on my shit. And I have the learning curve of a new platform. Plus, other video services seem deeply tied, almost integrated with social media of some sort, and I am not interested in that vibe in my life right now.

The Crossroads decision, every meal.

These decisions are circling every single company right now. It sucks, a lot. I do not feel “good” about using anything with a brand name on it. I feel like I wouldn’t even know they existed without micro-targeting, and that isn’t “good.” The profit motive makes them come off like crooked politicians, offering services in exchange for part of my soul. Posting a video shouldn’t be the crossroads kind of decision, but it is. Anything is. Eating fast food is a moral dilemma. Pick your battles. Enjoy your lunch.

I am struggling, frankly, in some ways

I have a hard time navigating this world. I feel like in the early 2000s, the world started heading one way, and I was on another path. I get the sensation we are too far down our perspective paths to reunite. It’s not like I want to lose the world; I am willing to meet it in a few spots. But some of the demands, I find utterly ridiculous. I refuse to be on a social media gridline of thoughts, beliefs, rants, and the computer feeding me what it’s paid to, not what I want or am looking for. It even disguises what it is paid to present me as what I am looking for. I hate that deception. It is world-altering. It doesn’t even help if I am smart. I am lonely. That means I am a target audience.

But Keri

I don’t feel like I belong here at all. I don’t feel accepted. I don’t feel respected. I don’t feel loved by anyone except Keri. I am happy for that though. Keri is more than most folks get in their whole life. We have built for over a decade together. No matter what happens, we were lucky for that.

This isn’t my world. I get it. So YouTube. yeah.

Kelly Kintner

Youtube

I may have unlocked promotional god mode.

Since I started posting on instagram more regularly just a handful of days ago (especially with the reels), orders for THE SOLAR GRID hardback have been pouring in (at an average conversion rate of about 10%) and my follower count has made a 5% jump (And we're getting so many applicants for the producer job).

The danger of course is getting too swept up by the social media sinkhole. We are after all, only human, and it is exactly the seductive lure of social media sinkholes that forces us to run for our lives away from these platforms from time to time (my old Z Flip actually helped immensely with weening me off social media; you're less inclined to reach for your phone every few mins if there's no big screen on its face calling out to you). Shunning social media is certainly a necessity when you'd like to lock in on a project and just get to work with as little distraction as possible. A little less of a necessity when work on the project is done and it's time to get the word out about it.

Instagram can be a time suck, especially if you're making reels for it. Quite the workload in its own right. Difficult to add more work to your plate when you're in the middle of working on something else, let alone something big. But once you're done with said big work (especially big work you might've poured 10 years of your life into), isn't it worth it to put just as much effort into promoting it?

What can I say, I'm kind of an all-in sorta guy.

#work #tsg