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“A bill can be big or it can be beautiful,” Musk went on. “But I don’t know if it can be both.”

Mmm... he could also be referring to the Cybertruck. It's certainly big!

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This 👆🏾! Don't believe him!

"That is the tension at the heart of Trump’s whole strategy: Trump is acting like a king because he is too weak to govern like a president. He is trying to substitute perception for reality. He is hoping that perception then becomes reality. That can only happen if we believe him."

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Simply incredible! Wow. She freakin’ rocked it.

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My Skipping Journey from the First Five Months

After sharing a video (see below) on social media of my jumping rope results after five months, I appreciate receiving encouraging words and a few questions. I thought sharing the tools and techniques I used in my jump roping journey might be helpful for some.

I'll start with the most frequent question from the jump (pun intended) was about the app I used to track my routine, as demonstrated in the video.

Seconds Interval Timer—As described, I found it the best high-intensity interval and circuit training tool for tracking workouts. It is extremely customizable.

What rope should I get? What about length?

I started with and am still using a 1/4 lb PVC rope. The extra weight will help you feel the rope as you rotate it around you.

Length? While you're stepping on your rope, the ends of it (where the rope meets your handle) should be around the bottom of your sternum (breastbone). Pro-tip: before permanently cutting your rope, make a knot on both ends as you test out the length for a few days.

Sources: Lauren Jumps, Always Ghadi, Dayan Kole

Just starting? Here are a few basic reminders:

It's still a workout. Make sure you stretch before and after to reduce the risk of injury.

Start slow. A few minutes every couple of days is a great start to gradually skip nearly every day (remember rest days!). I don't focus on how long I skip; I focus on how many calories I have time to burn. A tracker like an Apple Watch helps, of course.

Skipping is a full-body workout. When I started, my core was sore (especially since I had done very little activity before). Strengthening your core is part of the journey.

What helpful techniques worked for you?

When I first started learning, I curated this YouTube playlist of inspiring influencers and short video stories. Hope it's helpful for you.

I thought listening to music would help me stay inspired. It turned out to be distracting cause I tried to skip to the beat. I mostly listen to podcasts to get my news intake. And on days when I'm struggling to get inspiration to work out, I allow myself to watch a streaming episode of a fav show. #whateverworks

Keep your arms and hands close to the body. It makes for shorter rope and smaller swings.

Keep your jump small. Harder at first, for sure. But aim for it.

I hope sharing my journey is helpful. Getting positive feedback and words of encouragement is reciprocal.

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Had to watch this after listening to this Revisionist History episode: The Hug Heard Round the World.

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Classic. I love the juxtaposition of real-life events with Obama proceeding with the Key and Peele handshake skit. Keeping it real.

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"If you have a problem with me, text me. And if you don't have my number, you don't know me well enough to have a problem with me." Great quote. I hope I don't need to use it but if I do, it's a zinger!

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It certainly caught my attention. Great storytelling.

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"Jonze understands that when envisioning human-like AI, the question to ask isn't 'How will they slaughter us?' but 'What insecurities might they have?'" - via The Verge's Sheon Han's "Spike Jonze's Her holds up a decade later"

I didn't see the "insecurity" angle, but it's clear as day now. And I wholeheartedly agree with Han's assessment that Her holds up very well after a decade and over a slew of AI-based films since. Here's my take from 2023.

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Maybe the New York Times can buy the code and hire a few of the developers to keep Artifact going without the expensive commenting system (or point to theirs). It has been my number one news app for 2023 and really enjoyed the discovery and some of the AI features. But I especially enjoyed the one stop shop to various news organization I follow that diversifies the perspective angles to a story and writing styles. It’s diversification good for all?

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Who knew that a) exposed bra was a thing and b) that I would visit Vogue’s articles based on their headlines enough times that I ran out of free articles. Who knew?

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In a recent conversation, I delved into the intriguing dynamics between social media magnates and traditional media. It's fascinating to observe how individuals who control major digital platforms can shape public discourse, bypassing the need for traditional advertising. In fact, some may even have such a disdain for them insomuch to throw profanity towards them, on a recorded and broadcasted event. Their statements, often shared via social media, are quickly picked up and amplified by traditional media outlets, illustrating a powerful interplay of influence and reach. This phenomenon not only reflects the evolving landscape of media engagement but also underscores the pivotal role of social media in shaping our information ecosystem.

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“We believe Apple will emerge as one of the key winners — or 'Edge AI Enablers' — in this race given the unique data from Apple's 2 billion+ devices and 1.2 billion+ users, Apple's focus on data privacy, and Apple's leading hardware, software, silicon and services vertical integration."

Totally. In fact, called it awhile back: https://www.tumblr.com/drewvigal/712874523152859136/a-haiku-on-who-will-dominate-ai

https://www.tumblr.com/drewvigal/712874523152859136/a-haiku-on-who-will-dominate-ai

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Like Facebook is an app on my iPhone, Metaverse will just be a "spatial computing" app on Apple's Vision Pro.

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Been watching the Tupak documentary Dear Mama and was inspired to see the full version of his speech. I can only imagine how far he would have gone to make a positive change in our society.

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https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1EYkqdzj48dyYq?si=_Op7NOKJRwGJeRIodQrpyQ

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“Not much to see here.” So true. Haha! 🤣