Dec
13
GiddyUp Subscriber Content Poll (Jan 2024)
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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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