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People upload a picture of themselves to a tool like ChatGPT, along with written prompts that explain how they want the final picture to look. These instructions are really important. They tell the AI tool everything it is meant to generate, from the items a person wants to appear with to the kind of packaging they should be in - which includes mimicking the box and font of popular toys like Barbie. Many online will then personalise it further with their name, job and clothing choices. Though it does not always work, and many have also shared some of the...

Baltimore Peninsula redevelopment project - https://x.com/i/grok/share/mjqjZ25H9rfy472BXT6ci7KPj https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Covington Mar 15, 2025 1,216,592 views This video explores Baltimore’s newest and swankiest waterfront neighborhood. It’s a beautiful Saturday but there's just one thing missing … people. Like literally any people anywhere. On this particular Saturday I walked around for a half hour and could just about count all the people I saw on one hand. So what’s going on here… why are there all of these beautiful new buildings but seemingly no one here to use them? For that we need look at what led up to the Baltimore Peninsula Redevelopment Project as...

NATIONAL CHEESE FONDUE DAY Observed annually on April 11th, National Cheese Fondue Day recognizes a food holiday many enjoy. Fondue is a dish of melted cheese or other ingredients, served in a communal pot (caquelon) over a small portable stove (réchaud). Participants then dip the bread into the cheese using long-stemmed forks. Cheese fondue consists of a blend of cheeses, wine, and seasoning. #NationalCheeseFondueDay A 1966 book published in Zurich, under the name "Kass mit Wein zu kochen" is known for having the earliest known cheese fondue recipe. It calls for grated or cut up cheese melted with wine and...

Lately, Docker has become a valuable tool for developers and tech enthusiasts. But beyond deployment, Docker containers can be powerful allies in streamlining workflows and boosting personal output. These isolated environments offer a fantastic way to tackle tasks and focus on what truly matters. Here are the Docker containers I use regularly to boost my efficiency and get more done. 7. Nextcloud An ideal Microsoft 365 replacement https://nextcloud.com/ 6. Vaultwarden 1Password, who? https://github.com/dani-garcia/vaultwarden 5. Homepage Manage all your self-hosted services https://gethomepage.dev/ 4. Firefly III Keep track of finances https://www.firefly-iii.org/ 3. Excalidraw Brainstorm ideas https://excalidraw.com/ 2. Code-server Level up your development...

Russian-American ballerina Ksenia Karelina was released from Kremlin custody in a prisoner swap with the United States on Thursday morning. Karelina was freed in exchange for German-Russian Arthur Petrov at a swap in Abu Dhabi, the Wall Street Journal reported. “American Ksenia Karelina is on a plane back home to the United States,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. “She was wrongfully detained by Russia for over a year and President Trump secured her release. @POTUS will continue to work for the release of ALL Americans,” he added. The dual-citizen spa worker was accused of treason against the Russian government...

First wearable device to gauge health by sensing gases coming from, going into skin. (CREDIT: John A. Rogers/Northwestern University) ****************************************************************** In a nutshell A new skin sensor can monitor your health without even touching your skin by measuring molecules like water vapor, carbon dioxide, and VOCs that naturally move in and out of your body. The device can detect hidden problems in wound healing, including cases where skin appears closed but hasn’t actually regained full barrier function, especially important for people with diabetes. Beyond healthcare, the sensor also tracks environmental exposure, revealing how chemicals from the air enter the skin...

Internet-connected cameras made in China are giving the Chinese government the ability to "conduct espionage or disrupt US critical infrastructure," according to a Department of Homeland Security bulletin obtained by ABC News. The cameras typically lack data encryption and security settings and, by default, communicate with their manufacturer. It's believed there are tens of thousands of Chinese-made cameras on the networks of critical U.S. infrastructure entities, including within the chemical and energy sectors, the bulletin said. Chinese cyber-operatives have previously exploited internet-connected cameras.. the DHS warns. "A cyber actor could leverage cameras placed on IT networks for initial access and...

Firefox's newest release once again breaks browser screens for users who prefer tabs on bottom (as originally presented in legacy Netscape). However, now that the breaks are so frequent (the last one was this past November) most users know where to go to fix the problem. Info at the link directs them to a userChrome fix that again brings the Firefox internet universe into harmony. https://www.reddit.com/r/firefox/comments/1joylag/tabs_on_bottom_for_firefox_1370/?rdt=45696

Have the Chicoms disabled video security camrra apps. Two different ones are suddenly not working for me. Wondering if anyone else is having trouble?

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is seeking to raise about $20 billion in what will be the largest fund in its history, to capitalize on global investors' interest in backing U.S. artificial intelligence companies, sources told Reuters. The tech investment firm, known informally as a16z, has told limited partners that the fund will be dedicated to growth-stage investments in AI companies and draw upon global investors keen on investing in American companies, the sources said. The record fundraising and the goal of capitalizing on foreign investment interest in the U.S. tech industry come against the backdrop of a sweeping tariff...

I’m writing this article mainly for Windows users who’ve decided to switch to Linux. If you’re already a Linux user, chances are you’ve learned most of what I’m about to share—whether the easy way or the hard way.The main goal of this article is simple: to help you figure out whether a “Linux for Windows users” really exists—and to bridge the gap between what you might expect and what you’re actually likely to experience.Let’s start by taking a quick look at a niche group of Linux distributions that insistently want to look like Windows and then explain why that makes...

The Trump administration has sacked a senior NATO official who was recommended by a conservative research group to be fired as part of a broader effort to purge wokeness from the Pentagon. Navy Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield, the only woman on NATO’s military committee, was dismissed from the alliance over the weekend without explanation, according to multiple reports. She is one of only a handful of female Navy three-star officers and was the first woman to lead the Naval War College, a job she held until 2023. Chatfield reportedly got a call from Adm. Christopher Grady, the acting chairman of...

Is the stock narket almost completely manipilated? Who is actually selling (I'm not.). What group of people drove the indexes down because they hate Trump? Look closely at stocks of some major companies and you'll see that they almost identically mirror the DOW Industrials. How could that happen without computer control? Check out GPN vs. the DOW.

Jay North, who starred as the young mischief maker with the characteristic blond cowlick on the 1959-63 CBS comedy Dennis the Menace, has died. He was 73. North died Sunday at his home in Lake Butler, Florida, after years of battling colon cancer, Jeannie Russell, who played Margaret Wade on his show, told The Hollywood Reporter. She called him her “otherworldly brother.” On Screen Gems’ Dennis the Menace, based on the comic strip created by Hank Ketcham, North starred as the well-intentioned but troublesome Dennis Mitchell, the only child of Henry (Herbert Anderson) and Alice (Gloria Henry). He often created...

An anti-Trump activist has revealed she is 'undocumented and unafraid' at a rally to more than 10,000 strangers - prompting demands she be deported from the US. Greisa Martinez Rosas spoke to the crowd at a Hands Off! rally in Washington DC on Saturday, sensationally revealing her immigration status and other key details about her personal life. 'I am an immigrant, I am undocumented, unafraid, queer and unashamed,' she told the crowd. Her shocking admission has sparked fury online as critics and MAGA supporters demand she is tracked down and deported. 'The only thing she didn't tell ICE is her...

Police have been forced to deny that a teen who was fatally stabbed at a track meet in Texas died from an ecstasy overdose and not a stab wound. Frisco authorities have issued multiple statements denying unfounded rumors regarding the death of Austin Metcalf, 17, who was stabbed at the Kuykendall Stadium last week by another 17-year-old, Karmelo Anthony, according to police. A viral post that falsely claimed to be from the Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office said Metcalf died from an 'MDMA drug overdose' and that the stab wound was a secondary factor. 'The Frisco Police Department is aware...

Has TikTok got you worried you’re not eating enough protein to keep you healthy? Here’s how much you really need, and what that looks like throughout a day, says health expert Nick Fuller.In the ever-changing wellness industry, one diet obsession has captured and held TikTok’s attention: Protein. Whether it’s sharing snaps of protein-packed meals or giving tutorials to boost your intake, the message is clear: Maximum protein consumption is essential for weight management and wellness. Supermarkets have fed this obsession, stacking the shelves with protein-packed bars, shakes and supplements, and protein-boosted versions of just about every food we eat. But...

A fundraiser for the Texas teen accused of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf and leaving him to die in his twin brother’s arms has raked in over $60,000 as of Sunday — as the teen maintains he acted in self-defense. The GiveSendGo campaign was purportedly set up by the family of Karmelo Anthony, 17, who cops say confessed to the horrific stabbing at a track meet in Frisco, Texas, last Wednesday. The page claimed that the “narrative being spread is false, unjust, and harmful.” “As a family of faith, we are deeply grateful for all of your support during this trying...

Montana – Deep in Montana’s remote wilderness lies the Sage Wall, a stunning megalithic structure composed of massive granite blocks intricately stacked in a straight line extending 275 feet (84 meters). Reaching up to 25 feet (8 meters) high, with some blocks weighing 91 tons, it is believed that the wall continues an additional 15 feet underground. This unique formation appears to have precise, interlocking stones resembling ancient masonry found worldwide. Despite its remarkable features, the Sage Wall remained hidden for centuries, covered by dense foliage on private land owned by Christopher Borton and Linda Welsh. Its discovery occurred when...

Quantum scientists have shown it’s possible to generate Schrödinger cat states in warmer conditions, challenging the assumption that cold is essential for quantum effects. Credit: SciTechDaily.com *************************************************************************** Researchers have pulled off a quantum feat that defies traditional expectations—they’ve created Schrödinger cat states not from ultra-cold ground states, but from warm, thermally excited ones. Using a superconducting qubit setup, the team demonstrated that quantum superpositions can exist even at higher temperatures, overturning the long-held belief that heat destroys quantum effects. This breakthrough not only validates Schrödinger’s original “hot cat” concept but also paves the way for more practical and accessible quantum...