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PBS "Passport" - a novel way to subscribe
Adding a streaming service, and supporting PBS and my local affiliate? Sign me the fuck up for that.
Geoff Anderson
Lifelong learner, physics educated, product manager by trade, guitar player, and dog rescuer.
Tech
Lazy Scammers: Text Phishing
I miss the days of the Nigerian prince scams. At least they were entertaining. Alas, GenAI and some skeevy operators are making it trivial to attempt to scam people. Stay alert!
Tech
AYFKM? AI and 1% Commitment
AI is going to fuck up the workforce. Sal Khan (of the Khan Academy) is not offering a serious response to this tectonic shift.
Politics
One Week In, and What I'm Reading
The insanity doesn't take holidays off. Read to the end for a pleasant musical coda.
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Early Internet Gold
Some maintenance of my dustiest archives uncovered some early internet video gems. I had to share the wealth with you at Christmas!
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Favorite Christmas Movies
Enough politics insanity, what are my favorite Christmas movies? Here are my top list, ones I watch every year.
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TFG: Jake Paul, Youtuber, punching bag.
I fucking hate youtube influencers, especially those tho scam their audiences, so when Jake Paul, an especially scammy fuck gets his arse kicked, it is a time to celebrate!
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What I'm Reading 12/20
Life's been crazy, but I still find time to keep up with my voracious reading across many domains from business to politics. Somehow, this is soothing.
Music
Music: Deborah Coleman
It really sucks to discover an amazing talent to learn that they have already left us. Deborah Coleman had the blues running through her veins, and she was outstanding.
Music
Music: The Band Geeks
Covid era collabs were wierd, but wonderful. Here the Band Geeks do an outstanding rendition of Yes' "Roundabout". 9 minutes of joy for your eardrums.
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What the ... Travel
The WaPo is trash, and the writing for the Travel section is really abysmal. I have about 3 weeks left until my subscription is fully expired. Good riddance. This article is typical of the clickbait trash.
Music
Music: UtA - Green & Glass (and AI)
A killer track, but the accompanying video was made using AI, but instead of being slop, they licensed from the artist. That is bad-ass! \m/