Dec
13
GiddyUp Subscriber Content Poll (Jan 2024)
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Chris Giddings
Crazy about video games, tea, technology, baseball, and learning things.
Dec
08
All's quiet ...
This week, there is not much to add regarding personal explorations, book reviews, or entertainment. I've been a little quiet while adjusting to a new job, and the previous three months were an empty void of unemployment.
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Dec
01
My 2024 Reading List
With the Thanksgiving holiday behind us in the US, it's time for me to post my reading list for the upcoming year.
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Nov
29
Microcivilization - a review
Microcivilization is an interesting game. My friends all know I love a good simulation game, especially if I get to build something, perhaps a city, colony, or civilization.
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Nov
27
My Top 5 Reads of 2023
Although the year is not yet over, this post briefly introduces my five favorite books from my 2023 reading list.
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Nov
20
Book Review: 19 Lessons on Tea
19 Lessons On Tea provides a concise and straightforward accounting of various introductory tea-related topics, from defining what tea is to differences in brewing styles and product types (bagged vs loose) and related terminology.
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Nov
15
GiddyUp Subscriber Content Poll (Dec 2023)
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Nov
13
Book Review: Happiness is a Red Teapot
I have many tea books in my backlog, which I'll work through in the coming year. First up, though, is this cute book of tea-related quotes and photos.
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Nov
13
Generative AI 201
In the digital age, "AI" is thrown around like confetti at a New Year's Eve party. But not all AI is created equal. Today, we will delve deeper into a subset of AI revolutionizing everything from content creation to drug discovery: Generative AI.
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Nov
08
Why ChatGPT Remains Better Than Bard, For Now
At least for now, I think OpenAI's Chat GPT remains the more approachable and usable solution for developers, businesses, and consumers. Read on for why.
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