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Bob Deakin
Jan 122 min read
What's the Real Moonlight in Vermont Look Like?
I’m thinking about Halloween, but I can’t get another Willie Nelson song out of my head. This time it’s “Moonlight in Vermont.”
Bob Deakin
Jan 93 min read
Who Needs a Password Manager Anyway?
Obviously, she doesn’t use a password manager and isn’t about to start. That begs the question, who needs a password manager anyway?
Bob Deakin
Dec 22, 20233 min read
Growing Up On Christmas Eve
By Bob Deakin Photographs by Joe Dolen Christmas Eve is the time to see your people. The little things don’t matter on this day, the...
Bob Deakin
Dec 19, 20233 min read
Don't Mess With My Playlist Spotify
By Bob Deakin I’m out on a run yesterday and take longer than usual since the weather is so good. I’m listening to my George Harrison...
Bob Deakin
Dec 8, 20233 min read
Christmas Wrapping by The Waitresses
By Bob Deakin One of the rare treats I look forward to each December is “Christmas Wrapping” by The Waitresses. Not to be confused with...
Bob Deakin
Dec 5, 20232 min read
What Does Your Company Do?
By Bob Deakin Through researching tech companies specializing in data science and services, I’m intrigued by those who work low-profile...
Bob Deakin
Dec 1, 20232 min read
Let There Be Peace on Earth (with Chet Atkins)
By Bob Deakin I recently stumbled across one of the finest live Holiday performances I've ever seen. The song is “Let There Be Peace on...
Bob Deakin
Nov 28, 20234 min read
How Do Teachers Know When Students Are Using AI?
AI Series Part IV By Bob Deakin May I have a word with you after class, Mr. Deakin? A student may suspect they are in trouble if they...
Bob Deakin
Nov 24, 20232 min read
I Don’t Want To Be a "Blogger"
By Bob Deakin Is there a more ungraceful word than blog? I write two or more of them each week and I’ve never liked the term. However,...
Bob Deakin
Nov 21, 20233 min read
Using AI Detectors To See Behind the Curtain
AI Series Part III By Bob Deakin Whether you like them or not, AI bots are our new neighbors and we should get to know them better....
Bob Deakin
Nov 17, 20234 min read
The Beach Boys Sunflower (Part IV)
By Bob Deakin I'll cover the final five tracks to cap off the final installment of my Beach Boys Sunflower album breakdown. Brian and...
Bob Deakin
Nov 14, 20233 min read
How Do I Detect AI-Generated Content?
AI Series Part II By Bob Deakin Is it real or is it AI? You enjoyed that story online about weather patterns, but was it written by a...
Bob Deakin
Nov 10, 20233 min read
The Beach Boys Sunflower (Part III)
By Bob Deakin I left at “Got To Know the Woman” in Beach Boys Sunflower Part II. Am I getting carried away with this album? Yes, but why...
Bob Deakin
Nov 7, 20233 min read
What Is AI and How Is It Created?
AI Series Part II By Bob Deakin As the trending buzzword, AI has taken on added muscle as the Holiday season approaches. If it has...
Bob Deakin
Nov 3, 20233 min read
The Beach Boys Sunflower (Part II)
By Bob Deakin On this day in 1970, the Beach Boys Sunflower album was released. It was the last day it wouldn't be playing on a...
Bob Deakin
Oct 26, 20234 min read
The Beach Boys Sunflower (Part I)
By Bob Deakin If you know the Sunflower album, you are either a member of the Beach Boys, one of my brothers or sisters, or an LA session...
Bob Deakin
Oct 20, 20233 min read
Long Cool Woman in a Green River Part II
By Bob Deakin (continued) In 1972, John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) sued The Hollies for copyright infringement,...
Bob Deakin
Oct 12, 20232 min read
Long Cool Woman in a Green River Part I
By Bob Deakin I recently watched a documentary about The Hollies. While I’m not their biggest fan, I bought their records in the 80s when...
Bob Deakin
Oct 6, 20233 min read
Rock Concerts Are Corny
I’m into music as much as anyone but concerts have always been a challenge. They all seem the same and silly when you step back and listen.
Bob Deakin
Aug 24, 20232 min read
Please Enter the One-Time Verification Code to Blow Your Vibe
By Bob Deakin For security purposes, please enter the one-time verification code to confirm your identity. It’s a time and effort thing...
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