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Power blackout risks this winter

I came across an article about the risk of power outages during the winter of 2024-2025. Main point: "much of the central and eastern U.S. could experience blackouts should a significant and lasting cold snap descend on the nation." More about it: "...increased...

How to become a billionaire

Out of curiosity, I used generative AI to learn a little more about billionaires. My prompt: What are the commonalities among people who have become billionaires? Search results: Commonalities among people who have become billionaires often include a mix of personal...

Lausanne and theology of work 4: Talking the walk

Where conversations about faith can often feel daunting, an article provides practical advice for Christians about expressing their beliefs in the workplace. Main point: "Helping people see how their deepest longings are met in Christ can create irresistible...

Picks and pieces: Building business on the Internet

A short mention from Harsh Makadia about building his business on the Internet. In 2023, I launched my software development business.If you had told me this 5 years ago, I think you lost your mind.I thought my 9 to 5 is the final destination.But writing on the...

Picks and pieces: A little more about ChatGPT features

An item from Rowan Cheung on latest ChatGPT developments. OpenAI has quietly been rolling out a new feature in ChatGPT over the weekend.Plus, huge developments in AI from Google Bard, Arc, X, Tesla, Apple iOS 17.4, and 8 new tools.Here's everything you need to...

Picks and Pieces: Removing barriers to employment

Check out Jobs for the Future (JFF). Curated this information about removing some barriers to productive employment. State & local policymakers are expanding access to #qualityjobs for people with barriers to employment in 3 ways: supporting place-based hiring...

Picks and pieces: Interesting AI tools to help productivity

Compiled by Anurag Agarwal. Some of these would require a subscription/license. Names are included in the replies. AI is getting BETTER!Here are 6 AI tools that can help you get work done 2X faster[bookmark for later use] pic.twitter.com/3KDwgD3WQq— Anurag...

Notes and quotes: Skin in the game – real looking robots

"They look human... sweat, bad breath, everything" (Kyle Reese, Terminator) An article described what appears to be the next step in making robots more realistic - skin for robots made from real skin cells. Main point: "…living skin is the ultimate solution to give...

Ambition and work ethic lessons from Taylor Swift

I saw an excellent article about Taylor Swift and her work ethic. Plenty of life lessons for young people in the article. It merits close reading. Main point: "But there was one more thing that Taylor Swift sold to adoring crowds...

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