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It Is Probably A Good Thing That I Don't Have A Feather Allergy.

Rubber Duckies belong in the bathtub. Did you know that Rio and I made the cover of the American Bar Association Journal Business Section in 2012? I have proof.

Pay Attention, Lawyers And Everyone. The AI Wars Have Begun.

Are you paying attention? The AI Wars have leapt into our consciousness this past month, and it will only get messier from here on. AI in a conversational computer is a game changer for Internet search, and the two biggest players, Microsoft and Google, have been duking it out for some time. The real beginnings were in 2017; but, the admission of the rest of us late in 2022, has exploded in the past month. You must get familiar with this stuff. It is already changing the way I use the Internet. I chose ChatGPT, from OpenAI, which has a basic, non judgmental model available for $20 a month, which is already saving me a lot of research time with fact finding and data retrieval. I can take its results, and make it mine, by applying my skills and knowledge and writing ability to its results. Microsoft has incorporated a more advanced version into Bing; but, its model has an attitude problem. According to Microsoft, that is because its language model is more sophisticated; but, I prefer just the facts, Ma'am, and ChatGPT, although it seems to have a left leaning political bent, is working for me so far. Google is late to the game, and its version, awkwardly nicknamed "Bard" is typical of Google. I predict Google will advance quickly, as it has the deepest bench, and has led Internet research for a long time. But, you need to educate yourself, no matter who you are. If you are a lawyer, this is essential knowledge if you intend to practice law in the future. Watch this short video, and then scour everything you can find on generative AI. You heard it here. Now, do something about it.

 

Every Day, I Thank God For The Lovely Diane.

She only has one personality - sweet, kind, loving, hard working, and beautiful, inside and out. Thank God I don't have to date anymore for the rest of my life. Before Jacquelyn and Diane, I met the lady in this picture, many times. 

 

What Is The Deal With Wives And Remote Controls?

Do you feel my pain? I wish I had a dollar for every time I am called into the living room by Diane to fix some problem with the TV. I admit it can be a bit complicated. I gave her a new big screen, which has a remote. I installed a Sound Bar, which has a remote. I had Cable TV installed, which has a remote. But, they are pretty easy to use, I thought. Why can't she find something cool like a trans-dimensional portal for me? So far, she only calls me in when she can't find a program, channel, or doesn't have sound. Oops, is this mansplaining? I don't want to be attacked.

 

Rio Has Issues...But, She Loves Me.

Why I attract females with issues? Who knows, but I love them all. She keeps saying "NO!" and "Stop it". I suppose she wants me to stop working and play with her. 

 

StarLink For RVs Is Getting More Expensive, And It Is Worth It.

Starlink RV. Starlink RV service is pricey, at $135 a month, and it is getting more expensive. In April, Space X is increasing the monthly cost to $150 a month. Elon Musk is trying to keep the service going, and I, for one, don't object to the price. Yes, it is a lot. But, having broad band Internet just about anywhere my RV travels, is worth it. I hope that Musk can keep the satellites increasing, and the service going, because, in the long run, it holds the promise of true worldwide broadband Internet for every human. Every time I see someone criticize Musk or the service, I wonder about how entitled we are in the first world. We complain about service in just about everything, when we should be living with wonder at the vision of technology, and its promise. And, we should be thanking the risk takers, like Musk, for their courage and vision.

Parrots Are Smarter Than Humans, Dogs And Cats Combined.

Proof that you can't fix stupid, and that parrots are smarter than we are. You will never see a parrot chasing tennis balls.

We Are Living In The Matrix, And Pastis Can Cancel Us Whenever He Wants.

Enjoy Rat, Goat, and Pig while you can. If Pastis quits or dies, they are history.

As Your Lawyer, I Strongly Recommend A Paternity Test.

Some relationship red flags are hard to ignore.

Technology - From The Stone Age To SmartWatches.

Moses had a stone tablet with the ten commandments. Georgia has a stone monument that serves as a compass, clock and calendar, and has instructions on how to rebuild civilization after a catastrophe. I have a SmartWatch that tells time, receives emails and texts, acts as a compass, clock and calendar, and accesses Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites. I wonder if I could rebuild civilization with the wisdom on social media. Hmmm.... maybe monuments are good for something after all. That is, if they don't get torn down by some future social media junkies who think they offend someone.