Like many software engineers and indie hackers, I dream of and experiment with different product ideas every now and then. Five years ago, in 2018, I toyed with an idea where personas and expressions are the enablers for showcasing people's talents and interests. I called it, Persumi. The Origin The original idea was to break the pattern of modern day social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, where every person is hidden behind a two-dimensional facade. Words and photos are...

The Djerfmas 2024 campaign by Matilda Djerf'd brand 'Djerf Avenue' is a perfect blend of traditional Scandinavian roots and modern fashion. Matilda’s signature style shines through with a romantic mix of bubblegum pink, candy cane red, and luxurious silks. Every detail, from the ruching of the curtains to vintage-inspired fabric accents, adds to its charm. It’s a fun, whimsical, and dreamy celebration of the season—everything we could wish for this Christmas!

A report highlights students using phones to cheat, arguing it's not significant if undetected. Students rationalize cheating by citing widespread dishonesty in society. The article suggests banning phones in class or using cell phone jammers to combat cheating, but acknowledges the challenge of deterring determined cheaters. It concludes that teachers must either promote integrity or accept the reality of cheating.

Worlds, endless and strange. Strung together like Docker containers. Realities stacked in orderly chaos, yet easily breached. One moment, I stood in a realm I almost understood. The next — was ripped away, flung into another — jarring, grotesque, and utterly alien. I was a mannequin. I was a mannequin named Jack. Drugs addict, lunatic, a madman, who fought his demons for so long that became one of them.. A plastic shell stitched together with thread by a talking rat. The thread was long, connect...

Silent and Robust: The Silent Power of Jammers Silence often carries the greatest power, and signal blocker are the embodiment of this silent power. They are silent, yet they have a firm grip on the electromagnetic space. It all starts with a simple, unobtrusive appearance. The body of the jammer may seem simple, but inside has been loaded with advanced circuitry and a powerful radio frequency source. They are not ostentatious, not ostentatious, just wait for the time is right, can quickly rele...

As a caregiver for an aging parent, the author emphasizes the importance of having a durable power of attorney and online access to household utilities. These tools significantly eased the burden of managing medical appointments, medications, and household bills, especially after the parent's stroke. The author stresses the need for proactive planning, as these measures can prevent unexpected disruptions and ensure seamless care.

AnyModal is an open-source framework that simplifies multimodal AI development. It allows users to easily integrate different data types (text, images, audio) into LLMs, reducing boilerplate code and enabling quick adaptation. AnyModal has been used for tasks like LaTeX OCR, chest X-ray captioning, and image captioning, and is actively being expanded to include audio captioning and visual question answering.

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This article highlights five common tactics used by media to manipulate audiences: using emotional triggers and sensational headlines, reinforcing confirmation bias, employing loaded language, leveraging celebrity endorsements, and employing repetition. By recognizing these tactics, readers can critically evaluate media and avoid being swayed by biased information.