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- Thu May 02, 2024 4:09 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Social networks vs. forums - possible return of content to the forums?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 188
Re: Social networks vs. forums - possible return of content to the forums?
I've never been on Facebook, but it always seemed odd to me that they would hate knives so much. Maybe they are just hyper paranoid. Take a look at what they spend on personal security for CEO's. https://www.businessinsider.com/how-much-bodyguards-security-costs-ceos-mark-zuckerberg-tim-cook-2023-3...
- Thu May 02, 2024 3:58 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Social networks vs. forums - possible return of content to the forums?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 188
Re: Social networks vs. forums - possible return of content to the forums?
I quit Facebook many years ago, maybe 3+ years ago. Too many people who you do not know wanting to befriend you to read and see who you follow if you have your acct set to private. An interesting turn of events was that I had people that I do not know asked to be able to follow me who apparently are...
- Wed May 01, 2024 10:52 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread
- Replies: 1544
- Views: 364915
Re: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread
I can see a 4-Pack. If I want to see a 6-Pack I have to open the refrigerator! :winking-tongue Just joking. I only drink 1 to 2 times a year and right now this house is dry. Drinking will not help me when I am cutting calories. I'll celebrate when I hit 170lbs! You will reach your goal, I'm sure of...
- Wed May 01, 2024 10:46 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread
- Replies: 1544
- Views: 364915
Re: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread
Stuff the "Masters" Won't Tell You https://youtu.be/_EB1S4EXyME?si=gL3A1V8VGx6V2Ls9 Jim I don't know that I ever called it the bounce, maybe the tap. It's advanced. It is used a lot in knife arts while sparring with rattan, which in reality is a machete. Machetes and knives are too danger...
- Wed May 01, 2024 10:26 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now
- Replies: 47
- Views: 2202
Re: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now
Sole proprietorships, businesses, corporations and governments of all sizes are going to have to develop fool-proof ways to transact for services, materials, etc., because AI is being used to dupe the unwary. Tie AI deep fake voice and phone ID spoofing and you have a major issue. Anyone can pretend...
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 3:06 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Civilian sharpening angle
- Replies: 8
- Views: 302
Re: Civilian sharpening angle
Possibly disregard my statement based on your desire to sharpen to a "mirror shine" but better cutting may be had by stopping at 600 to 800 grit according to metallurgist Dr Larrin Thomas. I think Larrin said at around 600 grit maximum cutting efficiency was achieved. Somebody here may be ...
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 3:01 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now
- Replies: 47
- Views: 2202
Re: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now
AI systems are being tricked into creating code to hack systems.
https://thehackernews.com/2024/04/us-go ... urity.html
https://thehackernews.com/2024/04/us-go ... urity.html
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:39 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread
- Replies: 1544
- Views: 364915
Re: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread
It sounds like you're in good shape Jim. I posted my comment for our fellow couch potatoes. I'm trying to get them to act in their best interest. I would say I'm in decent shape. Especially compared to back when I was a training junkie. I still have a 6-pack, but it's hidden under a little bit of f...
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:19 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now
- Replies: 47
- Views: 2202
Re: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now
The first thing he discusses is kinda funny, IMO. Gross, but funny. The incident he discusses where AI was used to frame the school principal is among the types of stuff that really bothers me: https://youtu.be/gl4_dX_tJT8?si=n9boM_pkeZ5DGGq6 Jim I forwarded that video to everyone that I know, but ...
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 12:55 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now
- Replies: 47
- Views: 2202
Re: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now
Militaries will begin to put AI in charge of various things. That will go well. Then, more advanced AI will be put in charge of other things. One day, AI will have its figurative finger on the nuclear missile button. Also, AI will eventually take over the role of ambassador to other nations, who in...
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 10:37 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now
- Replies: 47
- Views: 2202
Re: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now
Image, Video and Voice Manipulation - don't believe everything that you see or hear. It could be an AI fake!
https://fortune.com/2024/04/29/ai-deep- ... ce=twitter
https://fortune.com/2024/04/29/ai-deep- ... ce=twitter
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 2:46 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Chief vs Stretch XL for fishing knife?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1774
Re: Chief vs Stretch XL for fishing knife?
I have not been fishing lately but upon inspection of my tackle box I see thin and pointy knives. To remove the fish bones, scales and organs you may need a Native Chief. For hunting you need a tip that has a less acute tip to the knife. I plan to pick up at least 2 Magnacut Native Chiefs. Excellent...
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 2:40 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread
- Replies: 1544
- Views: 364915
Re: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread
I am a health nut and self defense junkie. If you cannot defend yourself because you are stiff and overweight you are not serious. You are full of bull! I'm hoping that Ozempic helps me to lose 45 to 50lbs, and together with flexibility exercises and walking I become more nimble. Everyone isn't the...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 11:47 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread
- Replies: 1544
- Views: 364915
Re: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread
I am a health nut and self defense junkie. If you cannot defend yourself because you are stiff and overweight you are not serious. You are full of bull! I'm hoping that Ozempic helps me to lose 45 to 50lbs, and together with flexibility exercises and walking I become more nimble. Everyone isn't the...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 11:44 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now
- Replies: 47
- Views: 2202
Re: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now
The Art and Science of Prediction. Superforecasters are a reality and they help people, businesses and governments make decisions and plan strategies every day. 22 superforecasters with deep knowledge of artificial intelligence get together and talk about AI and where it is headed. Roots of Disagree...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 4:57 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread
- Replies: 1544
- Views: 364915
Re: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread
I am a health nut and self defense junkie. If you cannot defend yourself because you are stiff and overweight you are not serious. You are full of bull! I'm hoping that Ozempic helps me to lose 45 to 50lbs, and together with flexibility exercises and walking I become more nimble. Everyone isn't the ...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 4:41 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Bodacious Update?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2391
Re: Bodacious Update?
I hope that this knife does well. I may pick up a Bodacious and a Shaman, and I'd really like to see them in a 4.25 inch blade too.
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:42 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The XHP knives.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1189
Re: The XHP knives.
S90V Hundred Pacer sounds interesting. If it comes back, I'd prefer a back-lock as I am not a fan of the lock it had.
I too am very sorry that I did not pick one or two up when they were around. It is one of my favorite blade profiles ever.
I too am very sorry that I did not pick one or two up when they were around. It is one of my favorite blade profiles ever.
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:32 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread
- Replies: 1544
- Views: 364915
Re: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread
"I Don't Endorse Any Self-Defense Social Media Instructors!!! These are 3 Reasons Why" https://youtu.be/7VmRHTUYYSI?si=YMnm6kVtsl6vrfmy Jim He's right. I'm only 5ft-8in, and what he says is correct. Soon I hope, I'll be much lighter and most of the techniques that I relied upon will not w...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:09 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Striving For a Healthy Long Life
- Replies: 146
- Views: 23017
Re: Striving For a Healthy Long Life
I'm still taking most of my supplements, all of my prescriptions, and just added Ozempic. I try to make sure to have refills for supplements before they run out, but it does not always work out that way. They are expensive, and I am saving for more knives(looking at adding one or more S90V and M390 ...