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If you find any good offline, portable, tools, I'm all ears. Things move so fast in the AI world, and there's so many flavors, it helps to get suggestions from others. Here's what I'm settled on (so far): KoboldCpp - General all-purpose AI engine. Good for chats, TTS, Image analysis, simple image gen, and eventually music generation. Now has video generation ability (though my PCs are too weak to even try). AnythingLLM - Extends the abilities of KoboldCpp, with memories & file reading ability. ComfyUI - Any kind of image generating or editing. GGUFLoader - Similar to KoboldCpp, but much simpler. That's what I have so far. And I'm taking a break working on it for now. But definitely feel free to contribute any findings you have that fit what I'm looking for: free, offline, portable, & CPU-friendly. I don't know how long ago you messed with ComfyUI, but they have templates now. Also it may help to have the ComfyUI Manager installed. All you need is a good image gen model, and a good positive & negative prompts. Some fine tuning like the # of steps & the CFG value, but that's about it...

antimacasser is the type of sofa covers I have crocheted. Macassar oil was a scented vegetable oil popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries as a hair conditioner and grooming aid for men its use leftoil spot where the used sat. Peioke started making preventive furniture scarfs.I don;t have the FOTO apps or computer charge, will try again. It is stormy today so I may keep my dog,BavtGirl in until tomorrow. Hope it is calmweeather, where you are.

Latest Update Confirmed deaths: at least 165 Missing: nearly 1,500 people

Satellites capture Pre/Post imagery of what caused flooding in Nepal. ISRO & Sentinel 2 imagery show that two thirds of a glacier body collapsed that created an avalanche into the Bhote Koshi & Trishuli River systems causing the downstream flooding.

There are 6 buttons on the app that can be enabled or disabled for the status. Since you are in a country that has data protection, I would investigate with the developers how they handle these situations. NWS started in Australia also the servers where separated in regions and I imagine that also had to do with data protection. How do you at present handle Do Not Calls, Not at homes and RVs?

I was sitting in my house yesterday afternoon, playing a few games of chess online and just listening to some music in the background when all of a sudden a song started playing that I hadn't heard in years. Being alone, my feet started moving to the beat...toes tapping as Chris Brown's voice filled my surround sound speakers and started echoing around the room. "It's you...and me...moving at the speed of light into eternity!" "Cause we only got one night...double your pleasure, double your fun...and dance forever...ever, ever" https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=w_gK0chm8MA&si=x9yVbPk17z0TWG9C Scenes from The office started floating through my mind...Michael Scott moving like a man who had lost a bet with gravity...Dwight accidentally kicking his date in the face as he tried to do a "cool" kick move...and Angela marching down the aisle as if in protest, as though dancing were a mortal sin and against the nature of humanity itself. Instantly I paused the song, jumped on YouTube and watched the video...14 million views and counting. As I watched...I had the most unexpected reaction...I started laughing and crying at the same time. Not only were they all having fun, not a single one of them cared what they looked like to others while they did it. All of a sudden I was no longer in my living room, mentally I had been transported back to the day of my wedding...and just like that, I started crying all over again. You see...truth be told...I can't dance. I hate it...I don't even like to try because I have absolutely zero rhythm and anybody looking at me would probably think I'm having a seizure of some sort and try to rescue me 😂 My wife and I had our wedding dance...oh yes, you know what I mean...the obligatory few moments of awkwardness with just the two of us shuffling around on the dance floor while everybody else watched. I stepped on her feet, I stepped on her dress...I absolutely know that I made a fool out of myself...but thankfully she just kept talking to me as we shuffled around...and that somehow made it okay...it made it bearable. As soon as the music stop playing...I left that dance floor like my feet were on fire. She was joined by other sisters and the dancing went on...but I fled...using the excuse that I wanted to mingle with others and talk and thank everybody for being there. Coming back to myself in my living room, I suddenly realized that there was another video that I had never seen...the video that The Office crew had directly copied the idea from. Out of curiosity I clicked on it...amazed that this video had over 107 million views...and still counting. Almost immediately I started laughing out loud...and crying all over again!! The way these people were moving...it reminded me of several videos I'd seen online with "church people" who had the "holy ghost"...I was hiccupping with laughter...and yet bawling my eyes out in envy at the same time. How on Earth were they not afraid to look so stupid?? Surely they must have known they couldn't dance...I couldn't help but wonder if there had been a doctor present...would they have assumed these people were having catatonic fits? 🤣 (Disclaimer: This next part is purely from personal experience after sitting 15 years in prison, so please don't roast me in the comments!) If there had been a single African American person there...I could imagine every single one of them would have received a host of incredulous looks along with a stern talking to afterwards about how NOT to appear like you were a fish flopping around out of water out there. 🤣😂 But back to me and MY failures...back to me and MY ridiculousness on my wedding day: You see...after I left...Cate LIVED out there on that dance floor. She danced with everyone...completely and utterly at home out there. She was free...unencumbered...just like The Office...just like the people in that JK wedding video. But me...I was afraid...afraid to look stupid, foolish...afraid to let go. And it wasn’t just that night. There were other weddings, other gatherings, other songs where she wanted to dance and I didn’t. Moments where she was ready to be silly and I was too busy protecting my pride. Moments where she was laughing and I was calculating how foolish I might look. Moments I didn’t take. Moments I can’t get back now that she’s gone back to England and our communication is barely a thread. Sitting there in my living room...I started thinking about all the "views" these two videos received...all the people who sat there and laughed and cried and commented on those two videos...watching these two groups of people be open...free...foolish...and yet HAPPY at the same time...and suddenly it hit me. How many "views" have I gotten? Not from below...but from above? After all, along with Jehovah and Jesus...there are HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS of faithful angels up there...and ALL of them are directly interested in us...in ME...in YOU. Picking up my phone, I downsized the YouTube video and clicked on my JW library app, pulling up my Bible after doing a quick search for verses regarding the subject of dancing. I don't know why I clicked on this verse, but after doing a little bit of research and going down a rabbit hole for about 20 minutes...sniffling the whole time...I finally came to a very stunning realization...and THAT is what prompted me to make this post. The verse? Psalms 149:3 "Let them praise his name with dancing..." The Hebrew word behind that word dancing absolutely blew my mind: "machol": The core idea behind machol (and its verbal root chuwl, which means to twist, spin, or whirl) is a complete lack of self-consciousness or uninhibited, wholehearted joy. (That reference was from the Internet) Or: to tremble, to writhe, to be moved so deeply that your body reacts WITHOUT PERMISSION. How crazy is that? This whole time I've been avoiding dancing because I have no rhythm 😂...and here Jehovah WANTS me to become so joyful that I LOOK like I need a medical intervention?? To Jehovah...I guess dancing isn't ABOUT skill...it's about surrender. (Although I still don't PERSONALLY think I would want to rachet it up to the degree of the south surrendering to the north...maybe just me surrendering to the tug of a late night snack of me, a spoon and a tub of ice cream 😂🤣) You know...maybe my real regret isn't that I can't dance...it's that I WOULDN'T. It's in all those little missed moments of awkwardness that never happened because I never gave myself over to the joy of the moment...and now it has me wondering...how many joyful "views" and "comments" have I missed out on from Jehovah's realm...and how can I change that now?

Our territory is large, and we haven't been able to register all the addresses yet. Although NWS doesn't have a built-in feature for what we do, we mark each block in the territory as a single address. In other words, instead of houses, we just have one address for each block of houses. An average territory has around 15 blocks. The conductor is responsible for marking the block as completed once all the homes have been visited. The status of each house is kept by the publisher who went there. For now, that's what we're doing.

Yesterday, after the announcement at the congregation meeting, we received these instructions. INFORMATION SHEET No Heating or Electricity During Winter HOME OR APARTMENT Do not try to heat the entire house or apartment. Insulation: Choose the smallest, driest room (in the center of the home, away from exterior corner walls). Close the doors tightly and cover them with thick blankets. Windows: During the day, open the curtains if the sun is shining. After sunset, close the windows tightly (with curtains, blankets, plastic sheeting, or cardboard). Radiators: Even if the radiators are barely warm, attach foil (or a heat-reflective screen) behind them. This will direct heat into the room rather than toward the exterior wall. Micro-shelter: Inside the room, you can set up a tent or create a “cocoon” of blankets over the bed. The temperature inside will be 5–7 °C higher. Sleeping area: Place as many layers as possible under the mattress on the bed (sleeping mats, old blankets, or even corrugated cardboard) to create insulation between the mattress and the cold air below. Hot-water bottles: Fill plastic bottles with hot water (60–70 °C), wrap them in cloth, and place them in your bed or under your clothing. LED strips / USB LED lights: They consume minimal power from a power bank but provide diffused light for a long time. KEEPING YOUR BODY WARM Layering: It is better to wear three thin layers than one thick one. Layer 1: Thermal underwear or close-fitting clothing (wicks away moisture). Layer 2: Fleece or wool (retains heat). Layer 3: A loose-fitting jacket or vest. Head and neck: Up to 30% of body heat is lost through the head. Wear a fleece hat and scarf even indoors. Feet: Wear two pairs of socks (thin + wool) and indoor footwear with thick soles. The cold comes from the floor. FOOD AND DRINK Warm yourself from the inside: Drink warm tea, broth, or simply hot water. Eat high-calorie foods (fats and proteins). Thermos: If you can heat water (on a gas burner or over a fire), immediately pour it into a thermos. SUPPLIES Sleeping bags rated for below-freezing temperatures. A tent large enough to accommodate the family. Chemical hand and foot warmers (self-heating packs). High-capacity power banks. Gas burner + canisters: for heating food. DEALING WITH DAMP AND CONDENSATION In a cold, enclosed room, moisture from people's breathing accumulates quickly. Dampness = cold. Ventilation: Open a window for 2–3 minutes several times a day. Cold, dry air warms up faster than humid, heavy air. Collecting moisture: If possible, place containers of salt or baking soda in the corners — they will absorb some of the excess moisture. PROTECTING PLUMBING If the temperature indoors falls below freezing, water in the pipes can freeze and rupture them. Draining water: If the heating is off for a long time, drain the water from the system (if you live in a private house) and from the toilet tank. Antifreeze for water traps: A salt solution or a special non-freezing compound can be poured into the traps of toilets and sinks so that the “water seal” does not freeze. SAFETY Carbon monoxide: Do not use gas stoves, generators, or “potbelly stoves” for heating in apartments without special ventilation. This is life-threatening. Carbon monoxide detector: If your budget allows, buy a battery-powered standalone carbon monoxide (CO) detector. It can literally save lives because carbon monoxide is odorless. Candles: Do not leave burning candles unattended, and do not sleep with them burning. Gas canisters for camping heaters: Do not store spare canisters in the cold. If they are brought into a warm place, the sudden temperature change and expansion of the gas may cause them to explode. USEFUL PRINCIPLES w11 1/12 — Coping With Natural Disasters g17 No. 5 2017 — When Disaster Strikes—Steps That Can Save Lives mvs.gov.ua — How to Keep Your Home Warm When There Is No Electricity or Heating: Basic Rules acc-company.com.ua — What to Do During Emergency Heating Supply Shutdowns February 2026 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ INFORMATION SHEET Preparing for Possible Water Supply Disruptions Tips to Help You Prepare for Temporary Water Supply Interruptions Individual Supplies Drinking water: Store a supply for drinking and food preparation — approximately 3 liters per person per day, for a minimum of 5–7 days. Store water in a clean container in a dark, cool place. Mark the date when the water was collected and regularly replenish your supply. Utility Water Keep available containers filled: jars, canisters, and, if necessary, the bathtub. This water will be needed for hygiene, cleaning, and sanitation. Use water from the bathtub as a last resort. Water Treatment Supplies Have a portable water filter or a supply of water-disinfection tablets. Whenever possible, boil water before use. Tips for Saving Water Use spray bottles or wet wipes for washing your hands or dishes — this helps reduce water consumption. During periods of critical water shortage, use disposable dishes to minimize the need for washing. General Principles Keep drinking water and utility water separate. Prepare your supplies in advance rather than at the last minute. Use water sparingly and check the condition of your supplies. Useful Materials g 6/15, pp. 3–4, subheading: “Water supply” g97 11/22, p. 11, “Six Ways to Protect Your Health”

Hey Pete, welcome to JWTalk! Instructions vary from country to country. In Europe we cannot record anything at all, not even the contact data if we meet an interested person. We give them our contact information and pray that they call us, or try to memorize the address. In the US, on the other hand, privacy laws are a lot more permissive. In any case, I think the NW Schedule territory system could still be adapted to most situations. Instead or recording not at homes, we could use two states: done or pending. Houses that are already worked can be marked as done until the territory is finished. In case laws do not even allow that, maps can be used without marking individual houses.

I have some general chat type models running local on just 8gb of VRAM, including image analysis, etc, but I have yet to successfully figure out text to image generation running locally. ComfyUI made my brain hurt and it always seems like packages or components are outdated, erroring out, missing, etc. I have to step back from things like that, or else I will get frustrated. I like messing with microcontrollers and junk like that as well.

Japan has warning again because of flooding. But yeah, the Nepal videos are awful, we see people being crushed...

No. According to the directions we have been instructed not to record Not At Homes at a congregation level. Such record keeping must be personal and done at a publisher level. Unless this direction has changed I thought this was global due to data privacy.

Nepal–Tibet flash flood (most severe event) Current reports indicate: At least 157 confirmed deaths. Hundreds remain missing, including foreign tourists. Villages, bridges, highways, and hydropower facilities have been destroyed. The disaster is now believed to have been triggered by a massive ice-rock avalanche and landslide rather than an earthquake. https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/deadly-disasters-himalayas-over-dozen-years-2026-08-26/?utm_source=JWtalk.net Typhoon Saudel Strong winds and heavy rain have affected Japan's Ryukyu Islands. Taiwan is preparing for tropical-storm to typhoon conditions. Eastern China is expected to face landfall within the next couple of days. https://www.moodys.com/web/en/us/insights/catastrophe-risk-insights/event-response.html?utm_source=JWtalk.net Tropical Storm Narra Flooding continues in southern China and northern Vietnam. Damage to homes, roads, and infrastructure. At least one reported fatality. https://www.moodys.com/web/en/us/insights/catastrophe-risk-insights/event-response.html?utm_source=JWtalk.net Greece – Extreme wildfire danger Authorities have issued Code Red wildfire alerts for parts of the Ionian Islands due to hot, dry, and windy conditions. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/26?utm_source=JWtalk.net France – Severe storms Southern France is recovering from: A damaging tornado. Large hail. Winds exceeding 70 mph (117 km/h). Damage to more than 300 homes and widespread power outages. https://www.moodys.com/web/en/us/insights/catastrophe-risk-insights/event-response.html?utm_source=JWtalk.net Pakistan – Hospital fire A hospital fire reportedly killed 14 newborn babies. Authorities are investigating the cause. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/26?utm_source=JWtalk.net Haiti – Gang attack A large gang attack reportedly left at least 47 people dead and more than 50 kidnapped. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/26?utm_source=JWtalk.net Colombia – Magnitude 5.1 earthquake A magnitude 5.1 earthquake shook central Colombia, prompting evacuations in Bogotá and Bucaramanga. No major damage or fatalities have been reported. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/26/51-magnitude-earthquake-hits-colombia-forcing-evacuations-in-bogota-and-bucaramanga?utm_source=JWtalk.net

Thanks for sharing my thoughts have been quiet as well. I need to think about the hope , blessings and work of my father and his son more. I go blank a lot my battle with depression has been a long dark one.

Update, not written as a news story. An earthquake has been ruled out and they now believe it was a glacier collapse that triggered the flash flood. https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/glacier-collapse-may-have-triggered-deadly-nepal-flash-flood-experts-say-2026-08-26/?utm_source=jwtalk.net

Just an update on translation status: Finnish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Ukrainian are done - thanks to the great help of some volunteers from here !!

Sounds like you have a lot of tinkering like me! I used to own an IT firm before I sold it and moved, but I always will be tech-adjacent in whatever I do. Let me know if I can help in any way!

And sometimes it's as simple as that.. serving him the best way we know. And no can do that for us- for you. No one can judge you for worshiping your God in accordance to what you know is best. So when friends at the Hall ask questions that perhaps don't land well.. just remembered, you know your God best, your friendship is your anchor, and you're trying. That's what matters. I've been thinking about what you said for a few hours now, and I find it quite funny to think that one day we’ll look back on everything we’re going through now.. and recognise that these struggles, will not just be little in comparison to all the good we will experience, but they will be completely behind us, we won't even remember our worse days! As of now, I don’t think we will be able to fully comprehend what that will feel like, after all, Jehovah is a God of style, he never fails to surprise his servants, and that's what makes this a beautiful hope, to hold onto. I appreciate what you said about Jehovah knowing us so intimately. He knows how each day, is a battle- a struggle, in itself. But it's comforting to remember that he understands us even when we don’t always understand ourselves. I’m glad we can keep encouraging each other and look forward to that time.

I loved his voice- singing, speaking, voice overs... his acting was fantastic. Such a good villain 😎

Same. It's rare a celebrity has no one to say a bad word about them.. Dolly was one. She seemed to be a genuine soul, generous, humble, funny, SO talented, kind.. someone commented that she was big but never made herself bigger than anyone else. We should all be so fondly remembered. I look forward to her answering Jehovah's call to wake up again 🥰

This NBC report includes a video. The sheer devastation is staggering Videos show crushing walls of water overtake buildings and bridges on Nepal-Tibet border

Thursday, August 27 You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness; no one bad may remain with you.—Ps. 5:4. Jehovah is not a permissive God; he does not condone sin. (Ps. 5:4-6) He requires that we respect his righteous standards, which he has set forth for us in his Word. Of course, Jehovah does not expect perfection from imperfect people. (Ps. 130:3, 4) At the same time, he does not tolerate ‘ungodly men who turn his undeserved kindness into an excuse for brazen conduct.’ (Jude 4) Indeed, the Bible speaks of the “destruction of the ungodly” at God’s war of Armageddon. (2 Pet. 3:7; Rev. 16:16) However, Jehovah does not want anyone to suffer destruction. The Bible clearly states that he “desires all to attain to repentance.” (2 Pet. 3:9) Christian elders imitate Jehovah as they patiently try to help wrongdoers to change their ways and be restored to Jehovah’s favor. w24.08 26 ¶1-2

The video is insane. Straight out of an apocalyptic disaster movie. We need the new system so badly.