Survival Tools
Starbucks Turkey Bacon Breakfast Sandwich (260 cal) and Iced Coffee
Survival Tools
Starbucks Turkey Bacon Breakfast Sandwich (260 cal) and Iced Coffee
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AI Energy Conservation
At the most basic level a computer’s energy consumption is based on 3 things: how much the computer thinks, e.g. CPU (compute), how much readily accessible information is currently in short term memory, e.g. RAM (memory), and how often the computer needs to access its long term memory, e.g. Disk Storage (storage).
A simple and very effective way for AI consumers to reduce AI energy consumption is to ask very specific questions which provide sufficient context in every prompt. The more back and forth clarifications, interpretation and research a question requires; the more energy AI consumes. Asking questions that are very specific reduces energy consumption and also significantly improves the quality of the responses.
AI Energy Conservation
At the most basic level a computer’s energy consumption is based on 3 things: how much the computer thinks, e.g. CPU (compute), how much readily accessible information is currently in short term memory, e.g. RAM (memory), and how often the computer needs to access its long term memory, e.g. Disk Storage (storage).
A simple and very effective way for AI consumers to reduce AI energy consumption is to ask very specific questions which provide sufficient context in every prompt. The more back and forth clarifications, interpretation and research a question requires; the more energy AI consumes. Asking questions that are very specific reduces energy consumption and also significantly improves the quality of the responses.
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Consistent Scale for $20
Here's my pick for a scale that is consistent across all types of conditions (e.g. hardwood floors). I bought the wrong one, then with Copilot's help found this one. It's $20 and is more reliable than many more expensive scales because of the materials it is made with and the way it is built.
Consistent Scale for $20
Here's my pick for a scale that is consistent across all types of conditions (e.g. hardwood floors). I bought the wrong one, then with Copilot's help found this one. It's $20 and is more reliable than many more expensive scales because of the materials it is made with and the way it is built.
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Car Museum
Have always been a fan of the Trans Am. Couldn't leave out the orange GTO.
Car Museum
Have always been a fan of the Trans Am. Couldn't leave out the orange GTO.
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Global Capital’s Break With the U.S.
this is a heavy one, in more ways than one.
Here's my best shot at a summary by quote: "For investors, the case is clear. Forward-looking return projections based on income yields, earnings growth and currency dynamics imply materially lower expected returns for US equities than in the past, and significantly higher return potential in emerging markets. Allocating more capital to faster-growing, less-correlated economies offers the prospect of higher long-term returns with lower overall portfolio risk."
"For the global economy, the benefits are broader still. A more balanced allocation of capital reduces global imbalances, lowers systemic fragility, and channels savings toward the parts of the world where the marginal return on capital is highest. It deepens local capital markets, lowers financing costs where they are most binding, creates much-needed jobs, and supports a more resilient development model, boosting overall global growth."
Global Capital’s Break With the U.S.
this is a heavy one, in more ways than one.
Here's my best shot at a summary by quote: "For investors, the case is clear. Forward-looking return projections based on income yields, earnings growth and currency dynamics imply materially lower expected returns for US equities than in the past, and significantly higher return potential in emerging markets. Allocating more capital to faster-growing, less-correlated economies offers the prospect of higher long-term returns with lower overall portfolio risk."
"For the global economy, the benefits are broader still. A more balanced allocation of capital reduces global imbalances, lowers systemic fragility, and channels savings toward the parts of the world where the marginal return on capital is highest. It deepens local capital markets, lowers financing costs where they are most binding, creates much-needed jobs, and supports a more resilient development model, boosting overall global growth."
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Recommended Business and Information Technology Books
This is my all star list. These books have deepened and broadened my understanding of business and information technology.
Recommended Business and Information Technology Books
This is my all star list. These books have deepened and broadened my understanding of business and information technology.
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The Things of Presenting Information
There are 3 things, 5 things and 7 things if required. When presenting, start with the 3 things, then go to the 5 things, and then finally go to the 7 things if more detail will help your audience to fully understand the information you are presenting.
For deeper dive audiences (e.g. Engineers, Scientists), you could potentially start with 5 things, but I would suggest always starting with 3 things because they are the things you want the executive who only has time to attend the first 5 minutes of your meeting --or look at the first slide of your deck-- to know.
The Things of Presenting Information
There are 3 things, 5 things and 7 things if required. When presenting, start with the 3 things, then go to the 5 things, and then finally go to the 7 things if more detail will help your audience to fully understand the information you are presenting.
For deeper dive audiences (e.g. Engineers, Scientists), you could potentially start with 5 things, but I would suggest always starting with 3 things because they are the things you want the executive who only has time to attend the first 5 minutes of your meeting --or look at the first slide of your deck-- to know.
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Douglaston Golf Course (Queens, NY)
We have great memories of playing at Douglaston every weekend we could. It’s pretty darn affordable for golf, and it’s a beautiful course that has some fun and challenging holes. It’s a really nice way to spend the day. ⛳
Douglaston Golf Course (Queens, NY)
We have great memories of playing at Douglaston every weekend we could. It’s pretty darn affordable for golf, and it’s a beautiful course that has some fun and challenging holes. It’s a really nice way to spend the day. ⛳
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Colombian House (White Plains, NY)
Colombian Breakfast with an Arepa. Yum!
Colombian House (White Plains, NY)
Colombian Breakfast with an Arepa. Yum!
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3 Key Business Strategy Concepts Hopefully Made Easy
Value Proposition – How does your business deliver more of what your customer’s want for lower prices than your competitors?
Core Competency – What is the unique DNA of your business that creates the organizational capabilities that result in a market leading value proposition?
Competitive Advantage – How is your business positioned to win in new and existing markets?
3 Key Business Strategy Concepts Hopefully Made Easy
Value Proposition – How does your business deliver more of what your customer’s want for lower prices than your competitors?
Core Competency – What is the unique DNA of your business that creates the organizational capabilities that result in a market leading value proposition?
Competitive Advantage – How is your business positioned to win in new and existing markets?
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Home of FDR
FDR Home in Hyde Park, NY
Home of FDR
FDR Home in Hyde Park, NY
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Unique Architecture
more Saratoga Springs
Unique Architecture
more Saratoga Springs
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Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen (1975)
Don’t know about Jersey 😊, but Born to Run is a standout one of a kind.
Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen (1975)
Don’t know about Jersey 😊, but Born to Run is a standout one of a kind.
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Fiat 500 Sport
I used to love driving my Fiat 500 Sport from the city to work in the suburbs. It was fun and fast.
Fiat 500 Sport
I used to love driving my Fiat 500 Sport from the city to work in the suburbs. It was fun and fast.
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Free Tools and Software All-Star List
I've been doing more hands-on IT work over the last year, and thought I'd share my all-star list of free tools and software —some old, some new.
Free Tools and Software All-Star List
I've been doing more hands-on IT work over the last year, and thought I'd share my all-star list of free tools and software —some old, some new.
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Philippines Leads the World in Rush to Solar
Read more on Reuters by clicking below.
Philippines Leads the World in Rush to Solar
Read more on Reuters by clicking below.
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New Castle Delaware
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New Castle Delaware
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Infrastructure Management Considerations
I am not an infrastructure expert, but I have worked with some over the years. This is my summary of things to consider based on what I have learned from them --and by trial and error. It's not exhaustive, but meant to be a good starting point.
Infrastructure Management Considerations
I am not an infrastructure expert, but I have worked with some over the years. This is my summary of things to consider based on what I have learned from them --and by trial and error. It's not exhaustive, but meant to be a good starting point.
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Vibe Coding and Technical Business Analysts
Since everybody is making AI predictions, in a few years I predict that Vibe Coding will reach full maturity and be production system capable which will create demand for Technical Business Analysts who can gather business requirements and write optimized prompts from the requirements. I still think that the next step in the workflow for any high-quality system will be for a developer to conduct a code review and make architectural and functional refinements. We will see...
Vibe Coding and Technical Business Analysts
Since everybody is making AI predictions, in a few years I predict that Vibe Coding will reach full maturity and be production system capable which will create demand for Technical Business Analysts who can gather business requirements and write optimized prompts from the requirements. I still think that the next step in the workflow for any high-quality system will be for a developer to conduct a code review and make architectural and functional refinements. We will see...
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Pyle Powered Bookshelf Speaker System
I have always been a little bit of an audiophile because I love music, but I never wanted to spend a lot on equipment. After a bunch of research and a long time without a good way to listen to music, I decided on these Pyle speakers connected via optical cable to my Fire TV running Spotify. Pretty good sound for a setup like this!
Pyle Powered Bookshelf Speaker System
I have always been a little bit of an audiophile because I love music, but I never wanted to spend a lot on equipment. After a bunch of research and a long time without a good way to listen to music, I decided on these Pyle speakers connected via optical cable to my Fire TV running Spotify. Pretty good sound for a setup like this!
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