Chat GPT: Sometimes wrong, but never in doubt

I don’t use AI to create my blog posts. For one thing, the world scarcely needs more blog posts in the the first place, and if you’re going to throw one on the pile at the very least one should ensure that it’s not made up of 100% recycled thoughts. That said, I do use AI…
Alexandra Horowitz on “When We Talk About Animals”

Alexandra Horowitz is one of my favorite authors, and I was disappointed when her Freakonomics podcast “Off Leash” did not survive beyond the first couple of episodes. However, you can catch her on a recent episode (#49) of the When We Talk About Animals podcast. This podcast describes itself as “A Yale University podcast devoted…
On Reaching Zwift Level 50

Today I accomplished what used to be the ultimate goal of Zwift — reaching level 50. True, the original top level of Zwift was 25, but for most of the game’s history, level 50 was the ultimate target. 500,000 experience points and you are top dog. According to the app, I have ridden my Zwift…
Zwift vs Rouvy vs MyWhoosh

ABOUT ZWIFT: Zwift is a leading virtual cycling and running platform that has revolutionized indoor fitness by combining interactive technology with immersive gameplay. Designed for cyclists and runners of all levels, Zwift transforms stationary training into a social and engaging experience. Users can connect their smart trainers or treadmills to the platform, allowing Zwift to…
Pro-business EATS act threatens animal protections

The “Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act”, HR 4417, was introduced in June 2023 by Ashley Hinson of IOWA, seeks to roll back a number of state protections for animals, such as California’s Proposition 12. As you may guess from its libertarian-sounding name, this proposed law would curb individual states’ ability to set certain standards for…
Dog Law to be amended, raising fees and funding

Senate Bill 746, aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement (BDLE) has passed. The legislation, introduced by Sen. Elder Vogel, facilitates the online sale of dog licenses in all counties, increases penalties for violations of Pennsylvania’s Dog Law, and raises dog license and kennel inspection fees. The bill aims to stabilize the BDLE,…
Replacement Peloton Seat Post – What’s the difference?

Today I received my replacement Peloton seat post and had a chance to see first-hand what the changes are. To recap, back in May of this year (102 days ago, to be exact) I, like many owners of the original model Peloton bike, received an email titled “Important Recall Notice”. This email read, in part:…
Zwift Point System Flaws

I am slowly closing in on Zwift level 50 which was (until recently) the highest level attainable. Alas, I suppose enough people had hit level 50 that Zwift HQ decided it needed to raise the roof to level 60, but I suppose it’s just as well. After all, my zeal for Peloton started to wane…
New Flyers Uniforms

Word has reached my desk that the Philadelphia Flyers are getting new uniforms for next season. While this really seems to be a case of fixing something that doesn’t need to be fixed, it’s probably going to happen anyway, so I might as well let everybody know what they should do. First, at least from the descriptions…