When the Master Meets the Method Imagine capturing a brilliant story idea while walking in the park, connecting it to a character sketch from last month, and discovering a theme that ties them together—all within minutes. This is the promise of what I call the “King-Kasten Method.” Stephen King collects ideas like finding shells on a beach. Niklas Luhmann built an academic empire with index cards. What happens when we merge these approaches in the digital age? ...

Ever wanted a pet that defies the laws of nature, climbs walls like Spider-Man, and actually talks back to you with adorable chirps? Let me introduce you to the mourning gecko (Lepidodactylus lugubris) – nature’s own little rule-breaker that’ll completely change how you think about reptile pet ownership. Have you ever looked at your living space and thought there’s no way you could have an exotic pet? Or maybe you’ve been searching for something truly unique that won’t have your landlord running for the hills? I was exactly where you are now. ...

This article is way more heavily written by AI than most content on this site. Usually I’m the one doing the writing, but I’m using AI as an assistant. In this one, this article is mostly the output of a learning experiment to create a team of agents that would research, write, correct, and optimize an article based on a topic prompt. This one was written by OpenAI GPT-4o based agents. How New US Tariffs Are Shaking Up the Tech Industry in 2025 Thinking about upgrading your phone or laptop anytime soon? You might want to hold off; at least until the latest wave of US tariffs settles in. And even if you’re not planning a purchase, these changes could still hit where it counts: your wallet, your cloud storage, even your upgrade timeline. ...

Culturing AlgaeBarn TisbePods (Tisbe biminiensis) for Syngnathid Nutrition Introduction Providing consistent, nutritious live food is essential for successful seahorse and pipefish husbandry. Among commercially available copepod species, AlgaeBarn’s TisbePods (Tisbe biminiensis) represent an excellent foundation for establishing home culture systems. This guide outlines a practical approach to creating a self-sustaining culture system using AlgaeBarn products as your starting point, with protocols specifically designed to support 8 adult seahorses and compatible pipefish in a display aquarium. ...

Optimal Lighting Requirements for Eelgrass in Syngnathid Aquariums Introduction Eelgrass (Zostera spp.) forms the foundation of a natural habitat for seahorses and pipefish in captivity. As a true marine plant (not an algae), eelgrass has specific lighting requirements for photosynthesis, growth, and long-term survival. This note details the optimal lighting parameters for maintaining healthy eelgrass in a syngnathid display aquarium measuring 48" × 24" × 24" with a water depth of 18-20 inches. ...

Optimal Tank Requirements for Hippocampus erectus Introduction Hippocampus erectus (Lined Seahorse) requires thoughtful tank setup to thrive in captivity. This species naturally inhabits eelgrass beds in lagoons with gentle currents, which we aim to recreate in a home aquarium system for 8 adult specimens plus periodic offspring. Tank Size Considerations Volume Requirements For a group of 8 adult H. erectus (which can reach 6-8 inches in length), the following guidelines apply: ...

Inside the AIOS Bootcamp: How AI Agents Are Transforming Productivity in 2025 The recent AIOS Bootcamp at the All Things Open AI 2025 conference offered a fascinating glimpse into how artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving from simple chatbots into powerful productivity assistants and autonomous agents. Over a full day of presentations and live demonstrations, industry experts shared cutting-edge techniques for leveraging AI to automate complex workflows, enhance content creation, and streamline business operations. ...

This is the last blog coming out of my Obsidian vault for awhile. I don’t like the way the export works. I’m going to focus for awhile on getting Obsidian flowing like I want, and then worry about how to export appropriate excerpts to a public site.

Background I never heard of Shanzhai before today. I’m not claiming to be an expert. I was trying to catch up with some of my back issues of 2600 (Winter 2023/2024) and ran into what appears to be part 4 of a series by gr3ase evangelizing the idea of Shanzhai culture being adopted specifically in America. I wasn’t familiar with the term. I found Wikipedia’s got [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanzhai](a page on Shanzhai). And also ChatGPT is ready to talk about it. ...

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