If you’ve ever had eye issues, you’ve had ‘floaters’… those odd ‘bits’ that float across your vision at the worst possible time. Yesterday afternoon, I had YAG laser capsulotomy on my left eye to fix the secondary issues after cataract … Continue reading
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Who know their way around programming are ‘less than impressed’ with the current state of LLM AI… The AI and Internet are garbage. So far, a glorified electronic dictionary. IMAGE Recognition and Generation has been very good, The rest is … Continue reading
It’s a thing… One of America’s most popular restaurant chains has been accused of “shrinkflation” by some of its most loyal customers. The Cheesecake Factory, famous for its large portion sizes, has 200-plus locations across the United States. The chain is well-known … Continue reading
By the time you read this, I will be on the way to the hospital for surgery to repair my fracture in my lower back after six months. Prayers would be appreciated… Go read the folks on the sidebar, they … Continue reading
Qualifying for the US Open is known as ‘the longest day’ in golf because you have to play 36 holes of competitive golf in one day. It is truly a test of stamina and nerves… Mason Howell may not be … Continue reading
Obviously a lot of the ‘kids’ today commenting on the latest SpaceX launch DO NOT remember or have not bothered to look at the history of the US space program… The SpaceX team has shortened the build/test/shoot sequence an amazing … Continue reading
Another ‘big’ building bites the dust… So let’s suppose you borrowed half a billion dollars on a luxury high-rise with all the goodies — multimillion-dollar condos with amazing views, a Ritz-Carlton hotel, prime office space, the works. Now let’s also … Continue reading
These came over the transom from the mil side… Somebody was having WAY too much fun with one of the AI programs. And if you’re an old WESTPAC type… You know… LOL Anyhoo, BZ to whomever did these, fond memories … Continue reading
And worrisome it if happens here… Since the Iberian Peninsula lost power in a massive blackout, grid operators are in the process of trying to restore power to millions of customers and businesses. As you might imagine, the process—termed a “black … Continue reading
India and Pakistan are at it again… Nuclear powers India and Pakistan are clashing again, and there are claims of aircraft kills from air battles that sound like a hodgepodge of foreign-made fighters. Pakistani officials said Thursday that the country … Continue reading