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MagicSchool is an AI software that is just for education. It is great as a massive time saver. But what it doesn't really do anything I can't do myself--it is just a massive time saver and makes me more efficient. It is great for writing a job description or anything technical, but when I have it write the newsletter I have to go back and edit it into my voice.

This question has always fascinated me. During the 2016 I became obsessed with this question and I remember one specific research paper that stuck out. First, this is a MASSIVE generalization and does not apply to everyone that chooses to or not to put a bumper sticker on their car. People who put bumper stickers on their car are, regardless of the bumper sticker's message, more likely to view their car as an extension of themselves, their personal identity, and personal space. This is why people with bumper stickers are way more likely to be involved in road rage regardless of political orientation or bumper sticker message. Conservatives are more likely to have this perspective. I do have confirmation bias on this hypothesis. As an American liberal, I do not see my car as an extension of myself, am too polite on the road to a fault, and I get annoyed when people cut me off, but my feelings usually end there (before I sound like I am saying I am some holier than thou liberal, I want to put it out there I get irrationally angry when people touch or move my shit, even if they are trying to help me). Obviously there are other reasons. Regardless of political ideology, people are more likely to put bumper stickers on their car if the sticker is more aligned to the views of the majority of the local population. For example, you are less likely to see a Trump sticker in an urban area or a Biden sticker in rural area even though those candidates may still receive 45% of the local vote. I couldn't find that journal entry, but I did find this one with some interesting findings about political bumper stickers.

Isn't this the real Turing test? An AI creating a piece of good, original art (that isn't dependent on another artists song or voice or movie script or whatever) that fools 99% of the population it was made by a human?

I see these on my TikTok feed and they are pretty cool! However, I get the same feelings from AI as I do from knock off media like this. Some of it might be interesting, fun, or even good (like this). But at the end of the day there is a hollowness to it. Similarly, I recently learned of the new Netflix accent in which every syllable is pronounced so clear, there is no trace of an accent. I was finally able to understand why those campy Hallmark Christmas movies bother me. They are meant to be silly with generic characters, but because the characters are too perfect and (usually) do not have an accent that makes it hard for me not to not notice (kind of like in a movie set in the past where the teeth are pearly white--I can't stop looking at it).

Nice pillows. I can sleep on rocks if I have a decent pillow. I just bought two of these pillows.

She has her own set of issues. What legal action are you considering?

About a month ago a 7th grader was caught masturbating in the bathroom by other students. To my absolute shock, no one really made fun of him for it (we have some pretty decent middle students). I had to have a very awkward conversation with him and with his mom. This morning, he was caught again, this time by his younger brother (6th grade) and he started making fun of him non-stop. I just got chewed out by the mom because I am letting another student (his brother) make fun of him for masturbating AND she was mad at me for making the younger brother miss recess for making fun of his brother and not the other kids that were making fun of him the brother told his mom he was the only one that got in trouble...but there were no other kids making fun of him).

Taker wrestled Reigns so I guess it made more sense from that perspective. Regardless, I thought the surprise drop-in spots were lame. I wanted to see a bit more wrestling from everyone than just a spot. Speaking of spots, Cena needs to tend to that bald spot. He kept combing his hair back with his hand so I know he is self-conscience. I don't get the whole Cody appeal and I was pulling for Reigns. R Truth getting his was my favorite part of the two nights.

I liked it. I liked the main event, but I just don't get why Cody is so popular. I hope Roman retains.

1. Interesting take. If it is subconsciousness, wouldn't more straight males raised under those circumstances also have the accent (like me). 2. LOL-I was thinking what you said while I typed it "I hope no one thinks I am trans-phobic for asking this"...but that is why I am afraid to ask. There is a parent at my school that has his Trump and Don't tread on me bumper stickers and wears a hat everyday that says "protect women's sports". I am all for trans-rights, so maybe this small, insignificant issue is the only thing I wonder, "well how are they gonna do that?" I know it is just a few trans-athletes now, but when scholarships get involved, and that may be the only way a student gets to go to college, it will be a bigger issue. 3. Does anyone know why so many Indian males go to the gym in business casual clothes? 4. I have always wondered why conservatives don't embrace Hispanic people. Maybe it is also a regional thing, but almost all Hispanics I know, regardless of age hate Latinx. They feel it is once again, white people telling them what is and is not their culture.  

As far as I know, all the major leagues here in America (NBA, NFL, NHL, etc) annd the NCAA are open to everyone. Manon Rheaume played in an exhibition game in the NHL. and I remember a woman tried out for the NFL in 2013. I think teams were also interested in Carli Lloyd a few years back. Olivia Pichardo played NCAA D1 baseball and plays in the minors.

Interesting. Should trans athletes have their own division? Yeah, I have heard this before. I was always taught people first language. For example, students in special education vs special education (sped students). I think a lot of the hyper-acceptance language come from higher ed--not the communities. My dad has MS and is in a wheelchair and hates differently abled with a passion. He's like..."I am UNABLE to fucking walk--I need to know if places have ramps".

Looks good, but I like to think of Aliens as Tank said--sci fi with horror elements. This looks like a horror film with sci fi elements. Am I the only person that enjoyed Prometheus? Regarding it being Ripley's daughter, if it serves a logical purpose, sure. But I am so tired of franchises being so desperate to make as many connections between movies as possible--this character is so and so's best friends college roommate or that dude was in the background of the Cantina giving Greedo a handy or whatever. Regardless, as a pretty big fan of this franchise, I will see it in theaters.

What are the questions you are afraid to get judged for afraid they may be taken the wrong way? Feel free to answer. 1. How do so many gay males use the gay male speech dialect when they are from areas that the dialect is rare or even heavily prejudiced against? 2. What is to stop men from taking advantage of trans-women competing in female sports? Right now, I don't think this is happening, but what if there becomes a huge financial gain to do so? For example, a college male going for the women's team to get a scholarship he may not have qualified for on the men's team. 3. Why do some Indian men wear business casual clothes to the gym? 4. How do you navigate different in-groups perceptions of bias? I worked in a school that was predominantly Hispanic. In trying to be inclusive in my communication, I used the term Latinx. The overwhelming majority of the Hispanic families hated the term. When I switched my communication to Latina and Latino, which was appreciated by the community, I brought this back to my grad school professors and higher ups in the district (most had higher degrees) I was accused of not being inclusive.

I struggled due to all of the characters kinda being the same and, to make it more challenging, most of the characters in the book have Chinese names. It got easier as it went on. Try to stay with it. I read the episode descriptions so I have a general idea of where this season ends so I don't think they will get very far in the main plot past the first book...but the series does not go in the direction you think it does. There is a quick one minute scene that I think was in episode 2 that has the smallest scene of foreshadowing. This is by far, the most creative and insane alien invasion story and absolutely does not go like you think it will and includes the coolest weapon I have ever heard of (and it isn't just more death stars).

In TPM, wasn't there a line from ObiWan about being sitting ducks and all of a sudden people were arguing if ducks were in the SW universe. Anywho, this is the movie/ series I have been the most excited for since Disney took over. My hope is that I have been so disappointed recently, hopefully it will temper my expectations.

I binge read this trilogy two years ago and was totally obsessed for a year. I even bought the author approved fan fiction novel. I was super skeptical when I found out Netflix was picking it up, but hearing the GoT guys were doing it (they did well with ASoIaF when they had the source material and weren't rushing to do a SW series) made me feel better. I saw the reviews were excellent and the series is pretty much the first book (and my least favorite of the trilogy) so I decided to try it last night. I was up till three. Since it is less than a week old--non-spoiler thoughts: My biggest gripe of books is there aren't any characters who are in all three books even when the characters story lines were happening in similar timelines. I like that these characters are starting their story now. Similarly, almost all of the characters in the book lack depth (I want to say it is because it is lost in translation--but I hear similar criticisms from readers whom read it in Mandarin) but the script and actors give these characters so much more depth. There were book characters I didn't really like, but I love in the series. I really don't have any criticisms (four episodes in) , but I agree with what some of the critics are saying--that after the first few episodes it becomes difficult to follow. I didn't have this problem, but I agree that if you never read the books, a lot of plot lines are difficult to follow.

New students signed up for next year...I swear to god...

I was just invited to my first cat birthday party. The lady is like 45. Like, do I bring a gift?

https://www.purgatory.ski/mountain/purgatory-mountain/trail-maps/ I ski mainly on the Legends Lift (far right) runs. They are super fast, steep, and two or three are (usually) groomed nightly. There is a small black run right before the Legends lift that isn't even named. It is wicked steep and super short so you can pretty much get as much speed as you can handle. My favorite run is Upper and Lower Hades off the main lift. It is groomed daily and it is where all the races are and is probably the longest/ steepest run. I love Purg, but I do miss the longer runs at the larger ski resorts. That is a shame about your favorite run. My favorite run at Copper is called Bouncer and they did the same thing...one year they stopped grooming it and the next it was the terrain park. That is awesome! My boys are close to transitioning to do blues and I am so excited to take them! I wish they had night skiing at Purg though. But when I did night skiing at Keystone, I struggled on black slopes bacause I couldn't judge the steepness. Maybe I needed different lenses.

Just drink out of glass bottle using a straw and you should be fine during,

Like, if I was a bachelor...Christmas lights year round...everywhere. Not like the LED light strips with app...I mean old school Christmas lights that flash and have midi versions of Christmas songs.

That is awesome. If I were to redesign schools, I would have K-6 (divided into K-3 and 4-6), 7-9, and 9-12.