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You’ve heard of the porcupine, but what about the thin-spined porcupine (Chaetomys subspinosus)? This nocturnal rodent, also known as the bristle-spined rat, is found only in parts of northern and central Brazil. Unlike many other porcupines, this one’s quills are more like bristles than spines. On average, this species weighs around 3 lbs (1.4 kg). It’s herbivorous and dines on leaves, fruit, and nuts!

Photo: ultimosrefugios, CC BY-NC 4.0, iNautralist

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Harvard Online Was Impressive... But AIPU Paid Off Faster

A personal comparison between two very different AI learning experiences.

A few months ago, I enrolled in Harvard's online AI program. The name alone had me sold, it’s Harvard, after all. And to be fair, the content was solid. The curriculum was thorough, the lectures were polished, and the professors knew their stuff. Over 12 weeks, I learned a lot about machine learning, data models, and how AI is shaping different industries.

But here’s the thing... when it was all over, I still had no idea how to use it. I knew the theory. I could explain what an LLM does or talk about natural language processing. But when it came to applying that knowledge to my own business, creating tools, building automations, streamlining systems, I was stuck.

That’s when I came across (AIPU). At first, I wasn’t sure if it would measure up to the prestige of a name like Harvard. But I decided to give it a try, mainly because the promise was different. This wasn’t about academic knowledge it was about doing. And that’s exactly what I needed.

By the end of the first week, I was certified. More importantly, by Day 10 I had automated my entire lead generation system using one of their step-by-step bot builders. No coding, no guesswork. Just practical tools and clear guidance.

AIPU’s approach is less about prestige and more about momentum. It's built for people who want to move quickly, test things, and actually ship ideas. If you're a founder, freelancer, or solo entrepreneur, that matters a lot more than knowing the finer points of AI theory.

To be clear, I’m not knocking Harvard. The course was valuable in its own way, especially for building foundational understanding. But if your goal is to implement AI now and start seeing results fast, AIPU just makes more sense.

I didn’t expect a $49 certification to give me this much traction. But it did. And honestly? That practical momentum is worth more to me than the name on a certificate.

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When You Realize AI Bots Are Smarter Than Your Ex

Grew up in a small town. Zero connections. Minimal Wi-Fi.

Now? I’ve got 99 AI bots running my biz like a digital army. Built everything using AI Professional University (AIPU)—152 lessons, all no-fluff. They taught me how to replace burnout with bots, and honestly… I’m never going back. 😌

Also… my customer service bot responds better than my ex ever did, so there’s that.

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Blackberry Cake Recipe🍇

Moist, fruity, and bursting with juicy blackberries—this cake is a slice of summer any time of year.

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Jiminy Cricket! Meet the Pinocchio anole (Anolis proboscis). For decades, this rarely-seen species was thought to be extinct, until an individual was spotted crossing the road by a group of birdwatchers in 2005! Growing about 3.3 in (8.4 cm) long, this slow-moving lizard inhabits forests throughout parts of Ecuador, climbing trees to escape predators. Only males of this species sport long proboscises. Scientists think these fleshy appendages help them to attract mates.

Photo: John Sullivan, CC BY-NC 4.0, iNaturalist