Netowrk

Reasonable Uses of AI 1

I work for an AI startup, Gluino. We are literally building an AI system to help people do work. Still, I’m a bit of an old-fashioned human. I carry a pen and paper with me everywhere. One of the things I wrestle with is how to use AI responsibly and to the best of its ability to help me. In this series of posts, I want to discuss how I’ve used AI in the past, how it has helped me, and how it hasn’t....

September 18, 2024 · zacharyc
Coffee

Multi Roaster Coffee Shops

Like other beverages, coffee is complex. Like the variety of wines out there, there are a large variety of coffees. Many things go into a cup of coffee. From the beans growing on the tree to the glass used to serve the beverage, countless factors affect the taste of your coffee. As a coffee enthusiast who has savored about two cups of coffee daily for the past 15 years, I’m still on a journey of discovery....

September 13, 2024 · zacharyc

Newport Realtor

I rent out part of my house here in Newport, RI. While I have most months covered for rental, I had the month of July open and had some trouble filling it for just one summer month. During this past summer, I found myself in a distressing situation with a realtor, Ben Willett. This post delves into Ben’s potential ethics violation and the disappointing lack of accountability from Keller Williams and his manager, Jen Bove....

September 6, 2024 · zacharyc
Lifting

CrossFit Lazar

I would say I’ve been in and out of the sport of CrossFit for almost 15 years. Originally, Planet Granite was a CrossFit gym, and that is where I first started doing classes. They were fun and engaging, and I liked being in a group workout class. Many exercises were body weight, which has often been a challenge for me because I’m strong and good at certain lifts, but because of the muscle, I’m heavy....

August 27, 2024 · zacharyc
Coffee

Newport Coffee

This is related to my Newport, RI guide. Here is a review of the coffee places in Newport. Simple Merchant https://www.simplemerchantcoffee.com 513 Broadway, Newport, RI M-Sat 7am-5pm (food to 2:30) Sun 9am-2pm This is the best coffee shop in town. They have up to five different coffees available for order at any one time: House Drip Rotating Drip House Espresso Rotating Espresso Flash Brew (not cold brew, but a brewed coffee served cold) The shop is fantastic, the owner is rad, and the food is vegetarian, with many options being served vegan....

August 24, 2024 · zacharyc