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I got up to 50 channel's while mounted, but I had to take it down due to being a distraction from the essay that I am behind on.

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https://youtube.com/watch?v=Tg0JjeotXq4

#essay #reading #books #100DaysToOffload

What is this?

This is my essay was written for the College English class on the book “On the Warriors Path”.

I am using this for the 100DaysToOffload challenge.

The Essay

The Yin and the Yang are like peanut butter and chocolate, they are better together than apart. The Yin and the Yang is explored as a dyadic relationship between the mind and body or as a Warrior and the Princess in the book On the Warriors Path by Daniele Bolelli. He explains that the “Warrior and Princess are not separate entities, but energies that complement each other” (Bolelli 49). In this essay I will explore Bolelli's ideas of treating the body as a temple. Also one cannot be healthy or a balanced human being without focusing on all aspects of the body as well as the mind.

The Warrior represents more than just the body, it is also an attitude-Yang energy. Bolelli spends much of his book extolling what is wrong about society in general and the individual spacifically; that we have lost our way physically, mentally, and socially. “What we need is something else-a way of cleansing the character of the junk we have drowned it in, a way to remind us that the body is not a prison, but a sacred temple that cannot be bought by money or accessed by technology. Turn your body into a temple and nature starts talking to you.” (Bolelli 21) This reminds me when I would ride my bike long distances on back country roads, before I started driving at age 16. I miss the the scenic route and the endorphin high from riding 5 miles each ways. The Warrior philosophy of connection to the body, makes me think I need to incorporate biking back into my daily and weekly routine. By doing this I will be healthier and I will lose weight.

The Princess represents sensitivity, compassion, and thinking things through; thus turning vulnerability into strength rather than weakness. To illustrate “If the Warrior is a concentrate of Yang energy, the Princess is absolute Yin” (Bolelli 49). In addition, Bolelli demonstrates Yin as the mindful part of being human. This relates to me due to my ADHD, life is always on hard mode. For instance, stress is a constant problem for people diagnosed with ADHD. So I need to be more mindful with how I manage stress, or I will have gray hair before I reach 30 years old. By the way since I have a tendency for detraction, my work space requires the removal of temptations and music to drown out audible disturbances. Furthermore, I set the mood with a focus blend of essential oils, if I am still unable focus I turn off the computer and work analog with a typewriter. Being mindful as an element of Bolelli's philosophy in my dally life, incorporates the princess' thinking things through mentality. I am too quick to anger sometimes, which i am working on by taking a pause to breath. For example, a few weeks ago, I was drive my mom to outpatient surgery at Holly Cross Hostpital. My GPS failed me and long story short, I ended up getting lost in some neighborhood in Washington DC, which was going to make us late. Then, a elderly man plowed into the side of my car at an intersection. My car was barely scratched, but his front end was badly damaged with the bumper hanging off. I could of been quick to anger, because now we were an hour late, which could of jeopardized the surgery. Yelling at him that it was his fault (which it was), would not a helped either of us. Instead, even tough my body was shaking from being in y first accident, I got out and asked him if he was alright.We exchanged information and I helped him pull off his bumper, so he could get back on the road. By taking a pause before exiting my car, I put mindfulness first and became more empathetic and caring toward this man.

Bolelli encourages people to embrace both their Warrior and Princess aspects of themselves, realizing that true power comes from not just the body but the mind as well. For example, “If the Warrior is the master of war, she is the artist of peace” (Bolelli 49). There is a time and place for assertiveness and a a time for being passive. We need to balance both sides within ourselves. “The Warrior, the Dragon and the Princess are symbolic images of the energies that humans grapple with on a daily basis. Every living being has to face the dragon's challenge. The Dragon comes to us in the shape of all the problems we stumble upon in daily life.” (Bolelli 48) One of my personal Dragons was surviving a weekend alone in the woods on minimal rations during Boy-scouts. I had to sleep on the ground in my sleeping bag and could not talk to anyone. The worst part was the pouring rain which left me soaked. Finally, a troop leader suggested we move to a covered pavilion. After that, although rainy and miserable for the entire weekend, I soldiered on. I had complete balance between the Warrior and the Princess to conquer the Dragon. I calmly fought thru the challenges and adversaries they presented to me.

In conclusion, Bolelli's Warrior and Princess resembles Yin and Yang. Furthermore treat your body as a temple and not just a vessel for the mind. Bolelli spend most of the book describing the importance of the connection between the physical and mental parts of the body. Also find balance between the human nature to fight or flight. The author makes me ponder the balance in my own life and how I will handle situations in the future.

#ipod #hardware #100DaysToOffload

What did i do?

I received the IPod on October 7th 2024. I started to flash mod the IPod with a 256 Gig SD card. Then when I disconnected the click wheel I used the provided pry tool and sliced into the solder pads. I should of used a different tool, but i did not.

What now?

I found a used click wheel on ebay, cheaper than on Elite Obsolete; so my wallet is not hurting too bad.

I will write a new post after I replace the click wheel.

#ipod #100DaysToOffload #hardware

Why do i need a 20 year old IPod?

I want to listen to music, podcasts, and audiobooks while I work without my smart phone in my pocket. It is a distraction from what i need to do.

What will i do to the poor thing?

I will be replacing the micro hard drive with a SD card adapter with 256 Gig of storage. also i will be installing Rockbox. https://www.rockbox.org/

#linux #hardware #100DaysToOffload

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What is it?

It is a Oracle Sun X2-3 server

hardware list

  • 2x Intel Xeon E5-2660 with 32 cores
  • 70 Gigs of RAM

  • 240 Gig SATA SSD with more storage to come

    How did I Get it

    My friend Nick from the Boston area, gave me his server that he was getting rid of because of power usage.

thank you Nick. Here is a shout out to his linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-cardillo/

#Linux #raspberrypi #writing #adhd #100DaysToOffload

Why did i build it?

I needed a typewriter like device to write an essay for a college English class, because my ADHD was getting the better of me.

I can also use this to write more blog post, distraction free.

Parts list:

Setup

How to use

  • I connect the Adafruit Cyber Deck with the TFT to the Pi 400.
  • Plug in the 32 Gig Flash Drive that holds all my documents for editing on my laptop
  • Then plug in power.
  • run the mount flash drive menu option

#3dprinting #3dprintopia #errf #3dprintopia2024 #100DaysToOffload

Why did I Go?

I wanted to show off my In Car 3D printer setup. Also I live an hour and a half away from the event, so why not.

What happens at the event?

Day 1:

Me and my Dad drove an hour and a half from where we live to Bel Air Maryland. After getting there, I put together a poster board that advertised my 3d printer setup. Then I spent most of the time wondering the event floor when i should of spent more time advertising. Any ways I saw a bunch of YouTube content creators at the event. also a ton of cool projects and prints.

Day 2:

I spent more time showing my setup on day 2. At first no one was going to see it, so I attached a sign to my back that told people to look in the parking lot for my car with a balloon. then people started to come see.

Conclusion:

I had a lot of fun at the event. meet some You Tubers and saw the behind the scenes of a few videos, which was cool. i plan on coming back next year.

#grapheneos #100DaysToOffload

Why I Switched?

My Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 running on /e/ OS that I acquired during my senior year of high school ceased functioning after a recent problematic update. Consequently, I was compelled to obtain a new phone with de-Google capabilities as I dislike the presence of AI, ads, relentless sign-in requests from Google, and the questionable business practices of large tech companies.

My Review of Graphene OS

In comparison to /e/ OS, GrapheneOS provides faster and more stable updates, ensuring your device runs on the latest security patches and features. GrapheneOS is designed to be lightweight and minimal, offering a bare-bones Android experience upon installation. This means you'll need to install applications to build the user experience that suits your needs. Despite its stripped-down nature, GrapheneOS delivers an exceptional secure minimalist experience by prioritizing privacy, security, and performance. It is particularly well-suited for users who value these aspects and wish to customize their device according to their preferences.

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#fediverse #100DaysToOffload

The Essay

To address whether decentralized social platforms like the Fediverse can effectively mitigate the inherit problems of hate speech, censorship, disinformation, and addiction, one must understand these issues in context.

Hate speech refers to discourse that attacks or degrades a particular group based on their inherent characteristics, such as race, religion, gender, etc. This can be seen as an issue of social peace since it threatens the unity and harmony of society.

On the other hand, censorship involves the restriction of access to certain content or information, which is essential for maintaining social order. The Fediverse seeks to mitigate these issues by implementing effective code of conduct (CoC) mechanisms that govern each server on the platform. This ensures that users are comfortable and feel supported when they interact with one another.

Online disinformation also refers to the spreading of false information, rumors, or misinformation on social media platforms for nefarious purposes. The Fediverse takes proactive measures to prevent such content from spreading on its platforms, making it a more secure and enjoyable platform for users who value privacy and free expression.

As for online addiction, this term is quite ambiguous as it encompasses various factors that can lead individuals to excessively engage with the digital sphere. The Fediverse, however, offers unique features to mitigate this issue. For instance, it includes features code of conduct and good moderation tools.

Summery

while decentralized social platforms like the Fediverse cannot eliminate all online issues such as hate speech, censorship, disinformation, and addiction, they have proven effective in mitigating some of them. This is due to their strict code of conduct and their emphasis on privacy and freedom of expression.

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Decentralized Social Networks vs the Trolls – Youtube

This essay was re-written with AI

#nixos #linux #100DaysToOffload

Whats New

  • KDE Plasma 6
  • Gnome 46
  • Linux Kernel 6.6
  • updates to options
    • “1983” added options
    • “304” removed options
  • updates to modules
    • “145” added modules
    • “23” removed modules
  • updates to packages
    • “17777” added packages
    • “16249” updated packages
    • “9393” removed packeages

My Thoughts and personal problems fixed

The upcoming release appears strong based on my assessment. I appreciate the renaming of specific Nix configuration options. Additionally, for my daily 3D printing tasks, new applications such as Orca Slicer have been included, which previously required me to obtain the package from the unstable branch and encounter issues with incompatible Mesa versions on 23.11. Although there may have been a resolution, I prefer a seamless experience straight out of the box.

this segment was rewrite with AI

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NixOS Blog Post