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Cutting the cord irl=very bad TV😂😭

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   CUTTING THE CORD IS HARD. I cut the cord recently because I want to save money . I cannot afford to be so entertained. My entertainment budget was unnecessarily high.💰💰💰 Done. Paid the past due and was able to get rid of the television cable portion. I got an antenna  in spite of the fact my house came with a huge antenna. (I don’t know if it is operable.)  Now, I can watch free TV like we used to do. I mostly still watch SNL   Seinfeld , King of Queens , Everybody Loves Raymond , Adventures of Old New Christine , etcetera, except that I cannot watch those programs because I no longer pay for cable TV. I can stream these shows and more but turning to the lineup just before bed was a habit of laughter to which I had become accustomed. I don’t ask for much. So why can’t I just turn to these channels? These channels have paid licensing agreements with cable companies to broadcast these syndicated shows . I did not understand that these were not channe...

Eighteen Months Kindle Edition by Leslie Jones McCloud (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

Developing AI Models

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Turning an AI model into an expert in your domain can be done in several layered steps depending on how much control you have over the model and what resources you have available. Here’s a breakdown from light customization to deep-level training (for developers and organizations): 1. Define Your Domain and Use Cases Clearly First, you need to narrow the scope of expertise: What specific knowledge area?  What tasks do you want the AI to perform expertly? This clarity shapes the kind of data and examples you’ll feed it. 2. Teach the Model Through Interaction (Light Customization) For models like ChatGPT , you can: Feed it structured examples — and say, “Use this structure for all future responses.” Refine responses iteratively — correct its tone, accuracy, or style over time. Each correction acts like incremental fine-tuning through context learning. Use “memory” features (like mine) to persist your domain rules and preferences. This approach gradually makes the AI “...

Where can I get money online?

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Generic AI  Illustration of  a payday loan store.  Looking to earn money online? You can take all week to explore how to make cash from home, freelancing , surveys, content creation , and digital side hustles . But also, there are quick, short-term loan apps —that when utilized honestly and responsibly—can solve temporarily tight budget crises. Payday loan apps offer quick cash advances before your next paycheck, helping cover emergencies. While convenient, they often include high fees or interest, so borrowing responsibly is essential to avoid debt cycles. Brigit and Albert are the names of popular financial technology (fintech) apps designed to help users manage short-term cash flow issues, primarily through cash advances (small, interest-free loans repaid from future paychecks).  Both apps are for people with tight budgets, offering tools to avoid overdraft fees or payday loans . Below, I’ll break down what each does based on their core features as of 2025. ...

Laid-off federal worker? Please respond!

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  Link to a show episode  I’m producing a podcast series highlighting the voices of laid-off Black federal employees — your challenges, triumphs, and what’s next. If you’d like to share your story, please follow the link to use this form:   https://forms.gle/TUNyF3eaJxbPvRgF9 Why Blacks? Ask the Heritage Foundation ! Here’s the link to  Project 2025  (also known as the “2025 Presidential Transition Project”): PDF hosted by The Heritage Foundation — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise   Let's gather ourselves together. Here are some ways how: 💼  Professional & Advocacy Networks Blacks in Government ( BIG ) – a national nonprofit supporting Black federal, state, and local employees. They often spotlight members’ career experiences. You can contact local chapters or post a request to speak with former federal employees. Website:  bignet.org National Urban League  – through their workforce development or employment empowerment p...