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Google's Grip on Search: Is It Starting to Slip?

If you're anything like me, you've probably been using Google as your go-to search engine for as long as you can remember. But, have you noticed that things have been changing lately? Maybe you've been getting more and more frustrated with the quality of

Current state of Government Contracting

Government contracting - the practice of outsourcing specific tasks or projects to external entities - has been a staple of government procurement for decades. But in recent years, it's gotten a bad rap. And for good reason. When done poorly, government contracting can lead to a lack of

The Unaffordable Reality of Modern Housing Markets

As we navigate the complexities of modern economies, it's hard to ignore the elephant in the room: unaffordable house prices. It's a phenomenon that's affecting people from all walks of life, from first-time buyers to seasoned investors. But what's driving this trend,

The new M4 Mac Mini - Best value Mac on the market

I've been using my M1 Mac Mini as a home server for the past three years, and it's been a rock-solid performer. I've had it running various services like hosting next.js projects and Docker containers. Despite being a relatively low-powered device, it'

Laravel Docker Build (beginner friendly)

Docker Compose provides an excellent way to containerize Laravel applications for both development and production environments. This guide will walk you through creating a complete Docker setup for Laravel applications. 1. Project Structure First, create the following structure in your Laravel project: your-laravel-project/ ├── .docker/ │ └── nginx/ │ ├── nginx.conf │ └── sites-enabled/ │ └── nginx.conf

Thinking about the decline of modern Star Wars

Star Wars has been going through some changes lately, and it seems like many millennials who grew up with the franchise aren’t connecting with it the same way they used to. Even with all the new content coming out, something feels different. Recent shows have been a bit of

Thinking About Stablecoin Governance

I was heading home from my old classmate’s wedding this weekend, taking the bus and then the train – which is usually a good time to reflect and ponder about the state of our world. So far one interesting topic has been on stable coins. Link to YCombinator here for

Declining Performance for Coding on ChatGPT

Remember when ChatGPT first came out and everyone was amazed by its coding skills? It was like having an incredibly smart coding partner who could help you with all sorts of programming tasks. But lately, I’ve noticed that ChatGPT’s performance on coding has really gone downhill. Over the

Takeaways from Watching YC Videos

Watching videos from Y Combinator, a well-known startup accelerator, has been a valuable learning experience. Many important lessons can be gleaned from these videos, and some of the most significant takeaways are worth sharing. First and foremost, making money is crucial. A clear path to profitability is essential for any

US Elections: Post thoughts

Wow what a ride to see the US elections take place today. There is a sense of new energy coming into the crypto markets from what I can feel. Blockchain clients have been talking to me throughout the day on their future plans and optimism. Also on the democratic party,