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Note To Self: Don’t (Over)rely On AI
The reason my previous post had to be corrected multiple times is due to my over-reliance on AI. I’ve been using ChatGPT as a smarter alternative to Google, and it has become a habit. The app installed on my phone outperforms Alexa and Siri in understanding what I say and providing answers by far. However,…
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Java 23: It’s OK to Rethink and Reset
Last week, Java 23 was released, another short-term support version. The NY Java SIG hosted a meetup to celebrate and discuss the new and not so new features that it brings us. [Correction] Project Loom and its virtual threads are fully available, and there is no lack of interesting things that make Java a modern…
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Riding the Fintech Innovation Wave to a Surprising Patent
Last week, I filed my second patent. My first one happened back in my Silicon Valley startup days, and doing it again was the last thing I expected after making a move to NYC and starting to work for banks. Plus, there’s always that added challenge of doing something a second time — as they…
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Cracking the SHSAT: Affordable Keys to Success
My kid recently surprised me by landing an offer from the best high school* in the best city† by performing well enough on the SHSAT test, for which I take half the credit. TL;DR: sign the petition to revert libraries budget cuts, promote Math Kangaroo in your school. SHSAT is a wonderful system that is…
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The Land Of The (Too?) Free
Living near Chuck Schumer’s residence means getting exposed to protests like today’s one, where a crowd of people had the nerve to claim it’s unjust to exterminate a terrorist organization that killed hundreds of civilians including many children less than a week ago. This is shocking and seems to make no sense, but I always…
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Tech to the rescue of the troubled feet
One of the most common causes of injuries in runners is improper footwear. Shoes need to fit great and be disposed of after about 300 miles. It still amazes me how same brand, same model but different year running shoes can fit differently. I learned early that once a great fit shoe materializes you stock…