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  1. I don't see well in this system. But... My first night's sleep in the New System.
  2. THIS IS JUST MY OBSERVATION: The creation of AI graphics will harm and eventually kill the art market. Already non-artists are generating artwork a hundred at a time and selling them as downloads, as prints, on t-shirts, etc., along side real artists. I feel for those that have invested financially in years of college education to become a graphic artists. It is becoming increasingly hard to identify the real from the fake art in some instances. While it is fun now for everyone who wants to to type in a text prompt and see an image get generated, eventually it will have a ripple effect on real artists being able to earn a living. Also, I see the educational system affected (no one will need to go to college to take up graphic design so colleges will lose money). Same for programming, why go to college to become a computer programmer when you can just type in a prompt and it will write code for you. On the good side: I can see an artist that has an idea but can't visualize it so they create a few AI images for inspiration to get one's creative juices flowing. However, they go on to create their on work (not use the generated images). The bad side: People (non-artists) are opening up shops and generating 1000s of images to sell (as is) as download, sell as pictures, etc. and because of this it is beginning to over saturate the market. AI technology encourages you to include in your text prompt a specific artist/style that will use to generate the images. For me it seems like copying to refer to a specific artist/style (we have copyright laws that forbid copying another's work). However with AI loads of artists have had examples of their work fed into the AI system (without their permission or compensation). Seems like stealing (at least that is how some artist feel). AI creators say it is not they art was just to teach the AI system. There are legal battles going on about this and it will be interesting how it pans out. All said, while I am just talking about the art market I'm sure there are other areas that AI will affect for the worst. Basically anything that can be created via a computer will suffer (art, programming, writing, movies, etc.) If you have a service skill such as carpentry, plumbing, etc. then you may be safe for a while until they introduce robots to do those jobs too. 😵‍💫 As already said people rely on money to live and it will be difficult to make a living in this system as AI will have replaced humans workers in the workforce.
  3. I still have one of these in my closet. Someone gave it to my oldest daughter years ago (never used just for nostalgia). My oldest daughter and I pulled it out 1 day and asked my twin daughter (21 years at the time) where to put the floppy drive. It was too funny watching them trying to figure it out. We finally showed them what to do. They have never seen a floppy drive used nor an ancient computer. 😝
  4. My first one was an Adam Computer by Coleco https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coleco_Adam#/media/File:Coleco_Adam_(adjusted_version).jpg Coleco announced the Adam at the Summer Consumer Electronics Show (CES)[1] in June 1983, and executives predicted sales of 500,000 by Christmas 1983. From the time of the computer's introduction to the time of its shipment, the price increased, from US$525 to $725. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coleco_Adam I can't remember what I paid but I really wanted one because I was expecting to do programming on it as I was going to college. However, it ended up being used mainly for playing games the favorite being "Qbert".
  5. Just saw this topic come up again so wanted to share more about Ashwaganda. Recently, my in-law was going through a lot of stress (job related) and having a hard time getting things done. So I told her husband who was concerned about her going on prescription anxiety meds because of possible side effects to have her try Ashwaganda first. I told him that the results will be subtle (wouldn't feel any great change in the body) but she should notice she can handle more stress and can get things done. When I checked with them a few days later his wife told me that she noticed that she was getting things done and was handling stress better.
  6. After renewing my virus protection software I go back to my account a few days later and turn off auto renew. I also find that near the time to renew I get deals by email offering me cheaper rates than if I allowed them to auto renew me. If I don't get a cheaper renewal rate then I just buy a new subscription at the general public rates. I never renew at the higher rate after when my protection expires. FYI: Always assume that if you are purchasing a subscription online that they have it automatically set to renew (at a higher rate) it is usually buried in the terms that not many read. You have to go in and turn off auto renew or you will be billed (usually at a much higher rate).
  7. One of Jehovah's creation. It doesn't know how beautiful it is?
  8. If your amazon packages are late this may be why. I now have so much more respect for delivery drivers. (usps, ups, amazon, etc.)
  9. Hi Brother Gleen, I am not in the UK but I did homeschool my kids (now 21 years old). If you are open to facebook groups there are a few jw homeschool groups. If you private message me I will give you links to them. They ask that we don't post their links openly on social media. They do require you to answer questions as proof you are a jw. My kids benefited greatly from these groups. They got to take classes online such as piano, sewing, etc.
  10. Just wanted to list my daughter's new website. She offers things for baptism and pioneer gifts, stickers, buttons, bookmarks, notebooks, wood items, t-shirts, tumblers, greeting cards, etc. as well as ministry tools such as planners, and spiritual tracker worksheets. There is also a downloadable section that contains items such as postcard coloring pages, etc. https://www.jwstuff4you.com/msgood NOTE: Neither the website name "jw.org" nor any trademarks belonging to The Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, including but not limited to photos, etc. found on the jw.org, in publications, etc. are used on items being sold in order to respect their wishes to "keep away from any kind of commercialization, such as in selling items containing these trademarks".
  11. Just found this today. Looks like it was a zoom gathering during lockdown interview with Philip Ingram. There's a performance at the beginning then an interview. I didn't know how to just show the performance. The interview is rather long i didn't watch it all (will do that later). He does introduce his wife Sister Ingram somewhere during the interview . Don't know how much of his time is devoted to entertainment now but looks like he has teamed up with his old group to do this performance. Hope it's ok to post
  12. Thank you Sister. Without Jehovah's it wouldn't be possible.
  13. Hi all, Wanted to share the 2nd animation my daughter did for a jw event held recently. She created all the content, drawings, and played piano but didn't sing this time. Her work greatly improved since the first video. Hope you enjoy it. jla_animation2.mp4

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    AngelaH
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    had relatives in truth so grew up with appreciation for Jehovah. Didn't make dedication until adulthood however.

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