Blog Archives
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Why I Switched from Tesla to Honda: A Traveler’s Perspective
If you have read some of my past posts, you would know that I have taken several long trips in excess of 2,000 miles, in my two Teslas. One a Standard Plus Model 3…
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AI, the Slow Drift Away from Critical Thinking
The Cognitive Exodus A very recent conversation I had about artificial intelligence didn’t focus on the typical killer robots or runaway super-intelligence. Instead, this conversation focused on quieter and more immediate issues. Specifically, the…
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Oil Tattle Tale or Scam?
If you are buying a used car, you can see the tires, the interior, the paint and a host of other things. What you cant see is inside the engine and what shape it’s…
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Why Your Next Car Search Should Start with an AI Prompt, Not a Dealership
This prompt is a sample of how we can use AI to build a list of information to compare different cars with very specific requirements. This sample was generated using ChatGPT. Each AI engine…
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Utah’s Best Kept Secret: Where to Stay Near Zion
Okay, I have a confession to make: I am obsessed with Utah. There is just something magical about the landscape. I love it all—Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches National Park over in…
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Carfax Forensics: How I Saved $4k Reading Between the Lines
Here we are. The finish line. After three months of scouring ads, cold-calling dealers, strategizing with ChatGPT and Gemini, and dissecting the real-world difference between “low” and “high” mileage, the hunt is over. I…
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Embracing AI: A Journey from Skeptic to Advocate
This is what Google’s Gemini had to say about my question of “Are you my friend?” AI can be one of the best helpers available. AI can excel at sorting through mass quantities of…
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Explore San Diego’s USS Midway: A Navy Museum Experience
San Diego has been a Navy town since the 20s and still has a strong Navy presence. The San Diego US Navy base is the 2nd largest surface ship base in the world. Visitors…
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Creative HDR
Ever wonder why some photos look amazing, with perfect detail in both the bright highlights and the deep shadows, while others look “blown out”? It all comes down to a concept called exposure latitude,…
