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Inside the Software Lockdown of Modern Cars
The days when you could connect to your car via OBD-II and make it do magic stuff are over – something I realized after spending some time with a recent Audi/VW fleet car. In the good old days, about six years ago, the VW platform was surprisingly open to coding and very popular with car…
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The Command Line Is Changing: AI Enters the Terminal
For anyone dealing with computers professionally, command line is the essential tool. I recently explored how AI is transforming it. There are multiple solutions that bring AI to your fingertips. Claude Code is the most prominent one, but requires a paid subscription. Gemini CLI is an accessible open-source alternative with a generous free tier, so…
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Learning on Little Cat Feet: Two Races, Ten Years, and New Discoveries
Last month I took two small steps (on little cat feet) toward my long-term goal of completing a full Ironman by age 80 (and winning the age group). Two more races are now in the books: Jones Beach Ironman 70.3, and JPMCC Philadelphia, which was Capital One’s inaugural JPMCC event in the city. Both races…
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Boldt Castle Flyover
Boldt Castle is often regarded as one of the most beautiful castles in New York. Located in the picturesque Thousand Islands region, it’s a true gem worthy of any traveler’s bucket list. Built in the early 1900s by hotel magnate George Boldt as a tribute to his beloved wife, the castle stands on a private…
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Inaugural Flight: Bannerman Castle
As I mentioned before it’s hard to find a spot to fly drone legally. What I figured out was that flying over bodies of waters is generally more acceptable, as long as they are not privately owned or belong to a municipality. Bannerman Castle has long been on my list of attractions to visit (by…
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Half Ironman Lesson #42
Be always prepared for the worst possible scenario and always exceed expectations. Nothing new, just a refresher delivered in the form of a race that was projected to be my best, but ended up becoming my third-worst in terms of finish time, and the first NC (Not Classified) in my career. While it’s not a…