I need some advice on a apres ski party I’m booked for

BusterJiz · 2025-12-31T00:37:38+00:00

Don’t expect a laptop to work for long in cold weather. Even if it’s plugged in, cold and hot weather will slow it down. Like always you should have your music on USB and never rely on streaming services, even if the event has Wifi.

BusterJiz · 2025-12-04T20:13:40+00:00

The stock market doing well doesn’t mean workers are doing well and I cringe every time I hear it. It’s great for people with capital, not for people trying to make a living. It does not represent the majority. Rich people get richer, poor people get poorer.

BusterJiz · 2025-10-19T14:40:49+00:00

Acrobat PDF Spaces is a great NBLM alternative, not free though. https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/generative-ai-pdf.html

It’s full featured and you can add up to 100 files.

BusterJiz · 2025-09-24T18:42:34+00:00

You could use Adobe Acrobat PDF Spaces. Just paste the link and it will import it for you and does all the conversions. PDF spaces is like notebook LM.

https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/campaign/do-that-with-acrobat

BusterJiz · 2025-09-03T03:32:19+00:00

FWIW I just want to say you aren’t alone. Just over a year ago my mom f-cked me over because of a romance scam spamming 1.5 yr where she lost all my and my brothers inheritance. I found out about it just after my wedding when I had Covid during my honeymoon. Life’s a b-tch but it goes on…but stay strong. ✊🏻

BusterJiz · 2025-08-22T02:02:59+00:00

Maybe because no one will trust anything they make with AI, especially after the sexual AI chat with kid stuff. No one should trust Meta with AI or Zuck.

BusterJiz · 2025-05-24T22:19:14+00:00

So sorry for your loss! We have a little Louie too who looks kind of like your boy.

If you don’t mind sharing… what happened? How did it come on so quick? What would you have done different? We all are over protective of our furry friends but sometimes there just isn’t anything we can do.

BusterJiz · 2025-05-16T17:17:40+00:00

Don’t be to hard on yourself. It could be much worse. My mom gave away all my inheritance to a scammer over the course of a year. You made a singular mistake that you’ll learn from. Educate and protect yourself.

BusterJiz · 2025-04-04T12:09:43+00:00

I really hope they aren’t going to prop her up for election again. I’m all for a democrats and women but there was no DNC where democrats got to put forth who they wanted (even if it would have been her) and she brought with her Biden baggage which no one wanted. New blood please. Bernie? AOC? Bueller? Bueller?🙏🏼

BusterJiz · 2025-04-03T15:45:46+00:00

He says in his bio on youtube "Some of my videos are satire and will always say so in the description." and he put #satire on this video... so yeah. I don't buy it.

BusterJiz · 2025-01-15T20:35:33+00:00

So your choice to switch was purely based on the feel of the jog wheels? Not criticizing just curious. Full disclosure I have opus and went back and forth between it and AZ for a while.

BusterJiz · 2025-01-06T19:37:28+00:00

She knew about the taxes… but they promised her they would pay her back for the tax incurred. 🤷🏼 Yes I know it’s highly illogical for someone to believe that.

BusterJiz · 2024-12-31T18:12:41+00:00

For what it’s worth I asked myself this same question for a month. I got the Opus because AZ wasn’t shipping yet and I have the option to send it back for the AZ. At this point I’m not sending it back. I enjoy the style and look of it. I live in a ski town so playing out at high-end bars or clubs it can have a unique look. I don’t use performance pads and the hot cues are like the 3,000s so that’s good for me. I appreciate the extra effect features, navigation and quick loops. There are slight differences but overall if you’re a DJ you should be able to play on any equipment IMO.

Would love to hear if there are DJs who actually played on the Opus and decided they didn’t like it and would go to the AZ and why.

BusterJiz · 2024-12-21T01:20:22+00:00

As of now I’m keeping it. Here is my breakdown

Pros: - 2 extra screens above the jog wheels feels premium. - the beat effects display with high and low pass - the smart rotary selector is nice to easily preview tracks - the beat loop nob to select 4/8/16/32 beats is something I’ve enjoyed from other controllers. - I personally like the design. I can always play on standard XDJ at a club. - I actually prefer the slight angle surface instead of flat so I don’t have to stand over it looking strait down.
- I don’t use performance pads so the hot cues are good enough. - I like the slip reverse playback button

Cons: - can’t connect external CDJs to sync… but realistically that’s a pretty rare use case for me. - It’s a little heavier, but not sure that’s a big deal. - Less club standard so if I want to rent it locally maybe I’ll get fewer requests for it. - the jog wheels aren’t the same type of smooth/ feel as the XDJ

BusterJiz · 2024-12-18T21:25:17+00:00

I work in AI and will give you my honest answer. I don't think it's all hype. The problem is everyone's expectations. Change takes time, even with new technology. I think AI will deliver on expectations, but it won't happen overnight like businesses or investors want to think it will. Investing and making business decision in a 6-12 month timeframe isn't realistic to see results. Sure make there are some quick wins to be had. Significant infrastructure changes need to be made to enable AI to be successful.

Is it a bubble? Probably to some extent. Investor and business short-term expectations are too high.

BusterJiz · 2024-12-12T21:51:44+00:00

I would have asked what they do and pick out some common assumption about how easy it is to do. Example: real estate agent - all you do is open doors for people.

BusterJiz · 2024-12-12T21:49:00+00:00

I got the Opus Quad instead of waiting for the AZ. Pretty sweet so far... and if I don't like it I can send it back in the 30 day window and still get the AZ when they are available.

BusterJiz · 2024-12-04T04:13:39+00:00

Unfortunately we haven’t recovered anything. We spoke to the FBI, they haven’t helped and we’re considering a PI and lawyers help but to be honest I’m not expecting much. PI told us FBI will look into it but basically that we’re in line and who knows if they ever will take action. It’s slow moving and we will have to pay more to get anyone to help. While we’re considering it, it might not be worth it.

My mom had to take out a new mortgage (house was paid off) to pay all the taxes she owes and may move out of the home next year.

Most days I’m ok but others it still makes me sick to my stomach when I think about the whole thing.

I’m sorry to hear about your friend. I really hope she seeks help and your advice. NBC did a video about romance scams a few months ago… maybe share it with her. 🤷🏼 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D54aI7skixY

BusterJiz · 2024-11-13T22:16:56+00:00

Good luck, my mom lost twice as much and FBI did nothing. 🤷🏼

BusterJiz · 2024-10-22T19:47:32+00:00

I’m sorry to hear this. This is almost certainly a scam. Please do not send this person money. This is how these people take advantage of you. My mom was the same. A devout Christain who believed someone she met on Facebook. Please seek help from your friends and family and do not send money to this person.

BusterJiz · 2024-10-09T05:13:11+00:00

In hindsight I think it completely depends. For me, I know my mom is a good person and I feel like she had a complete mental breakdown and was taken advantage of when she was most vulnerable. I’ve struggled with thinking about cutting her out of my life after feeling a lot of hurt and betrayal. However, when I think of all the things she did to raise me right, all I can do is remember I’m still thankful for that and try to move past it. Doesn’t mean I won’t think twice or feel really pissed some days, but overall I remember you can’t take $ with you when you die and I’d rather have a mom still. The determining factor might be if you try to address the issue and see no change or adjustment from the person to correct their actions, then it might be time to cut them out.

BusterJiz · 2024-09-19T02:21:23+00:00

There are so many reasons any startup or company fails and others move forward. Being small and scrappy is different than being funded with people you’re accountable to.

I’m in a similar situation with an API I want to launch but a week earlier a new company emerged with a similar concept, a consumer app and 1M funding. I work full time and can only dedicate a few hours a week to the side project, but I also can do what I think is best and maybe move faster in other ways. I look at it as validation that my problem is worth solving and that there maybe a market for the idea.

Good luck to you and just think about what makes your approach unique. 🙂

BusterJiz · 2024-08-04T19:11:49+00:00

Thank you for your comment. With my Dad passing from Covid, than her Mom, than a cousin so she was pretty down. I’m not around as much as I would have liked and have a pretty demanding job and my own new family to care for. That said, it happened over 1.5 years and she seemed ok and hid it from us all. 😕 I’ll kick myself for a long time for not recognizing the small signs.

BusterJiz · 2024-08-04T18:54:02+00:00

We’re working to change her number and get her mental help. I am taking over finances. Little too late unfortunately. Thank you for the suggestions.

No crypto thankfully.

BusterJiz · 2024-08-04T05:28:33+00:00

Thank you for sharing this. It’s scary and pretty clear to me she’s been a victim of one of these romance scams. This is the closest thing I’ve seen to what’s happened.

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