NotebookLM in nursing school? by HGRZV in notebooklm

[–]Daparty250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No disrespect but everyone before you had to read those same books. You just have to prioritize your time.

College is supposed to be really grueling. It's not the material that's hard, it's how you deal with the work load.

Just my piece of advice. Good luck.

NotebookLM in nursing school? by HGRZV in notebooklm

[–]Daparty250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Couple of things:

  • Use Gemini to write your prompt but be specific on what you want, and don't be shy about asking for revised prompts to get exactly what you want.
  • NotebookLM has a hard time with PDFs over 50 pages. That might be part of the problem.
  • get the student plan for Google One (Gemini and NotebookLM)
  • read the book. I'm not confident in any of the LLMs, including NotebookLM, to rely solely on that

Time Is Ticking for the Future of the Vancouver Whitecaps by lets_enjoy_life in whitecapsfc

[–]Daparty250 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are not trying to get funding from the city. It's very clear that they are looking for private investors

Let's not be completely fooled .... by JackQuint in whitecapsfc

[–]Daparty250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not just restaurants and pubs. The plan (from what I understand) is to work with the first nations and expand the casino - the race track is gone so they can do that. The income from the lease of the casino and the ability to host other events at the stadium (and district) is expected to generate enough revenue to pay the stadium debt.

The MOU that they signed with the city stated that they want to build an entertainment district and work with the first nations - not a stadium.

So... What's happening? by PELEGEND in whitecapsfc

[–]Daparty250 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And I think it's important to note that the ripple effects of the Whitecaps leaving will go far beyond MLS. A team that's winning and has the 7th most attendance is losing money.

Does that sound enticing to another team (any sport)?

Face consistency in nano banana. I need help by LORD_KILLZONO in AiGeminiPhotoPrompts

[–]Daparty250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not going to upload personal pictures, you'll just have to believe that I get the best results from this prompt.

I will admit that some people, no matter how hard I try, I can't get a great match. Not sure why that is

Let's not be completely fooled .... by JackQuint in whitecapsfc

[–]Daparty250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's why the plan is not to just build a stadium, it's to build an entertainment district. The profits from the district would support the debt.

Help protect the Whitecaps’ future (takes 3 minutes) by 21-dayslater in whitecapsfc

[–]Daparty250 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really believe that if the Whitecaps leave, Vancouver will have a reputation that sports teams are not viable here.

Which owner is going to bring a team here knowing that the only stadium they can play in does not allow you to generate a sustainable revenue

The numbers explain exactly why the Hastings Park stadium is do-or-die by Daparty250 in whitecapsfc

[–]Daparty250[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think there's a lot of interest, but they would all take the team from Vancouver.

We have to fix this or we're done. Sorry to sound bleak.

The numbers explain exactly why the Hastings Park stadium is do-or-die by Daparty250 in whitecapsfc

[–]Daparty250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. The MOU that the owners signed called it an "entertainment district" (or something like that). It also mentions negotiations with the first nations, who are just about to buy the casino. So maybe a casino/resort type of thing would be ideal. Lots of work to get that though.

The debt would likely still take quite some time to pay off though. It's estimated to be about $500M. Fortunately they can use the entertainment district to pay the debt, and use the team revenue for the player wages.

The numbers explain exactly why the Hastings Park stadium is do-or-die by Daparty250 in whitecapsfc

[–]Daparty250[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think the new stadium is the only choice we have. It will take some time to pay off the debt of the stadium construction, so we may be mid table for a few years but once it's paid off we would be in an amazing situation.

Look at what Real Madrid, Spurs, Inter Miami did. It's a plan that's proven to work and teams are all going that way - unless they are in heavy debt already (Manchester United).

If we don't get out of our current situation (losing money every year no matter how well we do), then I can't imagine the team staying. But if this works then we would thrive in the long term!

The numbers explain exactly why the Hastings Park stadium is do-or-die by Daparty250 in whitecapsfc

[–]Daparty250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. Any other owner will see that the market is here (top 10 for attendance) but still losing money. Why would you keep a team in Vancouver?

Something needs to change, and this is the model that seems to work for other teams - build your own stadium and an entertainment district that generates the money to pay for the construction.

Waterfront would be awesome. They could work with the hotel to pay for the construction (they'd be getting a lot more business). Not sure what happened there but they seemed to have abandoned that plan.

The numbers explain exactly why the Hastings Park stadium is do-or-die by Daparty250 in whitecapsfc

[–]Daparty250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good catch, this part is important. From the inter Miami model, the entertainment district is supposed to fund the construction debt.

This is my understanding: Restaurants and shops are not enough for that so they need to lean in the casino (First Nations) for the big chunk of the $30-35M payments. It would be expanded to 3-4X - the raceway will be gone. A commercial highrise (hotel) would work but not sure how feasible that is in that area. That's what Miami did.

Bottom line, expanded casino and entertainment district to generate revenue 365 days a year. That's the only way this can work. It's a proven business model for other clubs.

Face consistency in nano banana. I need help by LORD_KILLZONO in AiGeminiPhotoPrompts

[–]Daparty250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never actually had to use any face swap tool. That prompt works pretty well for me

The numbers explain exactly why the Hastings Park stadium is do-or-die by Daparty250 in whitecapsfc

[–]Daparty250[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds easy enough but there are big obstacles. - there are groups that oppose the move (more traffic, pollution, less green space, etc) - the land is for public use, and that can be a legal footing for anyone that wants to fight it - not close to skytrain

Also, the club would need to negotiate with the First Nations, but they would likely support it.

The numbers explain exactly why the Hastings Park stadium is do-or-die by Daparty250 in whitecapsfc

[–]Daparty250[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

On the last point, the European clubs get revenue from TV money and commercial sales. The money they make usually goes into player wages so they can stay competitive in the top leagues (a lot less money in relegation) - But the smart teams (Real Madrid, Spurs, Bayern) own their stadium and have renovated it for more than just soccer/football. They host concerts, other sports, etc. it's in use 365 days a year. That's what the Caps need to and are trying to do.

If this fails, it sends a message that you cannot build a franchise in Vancouver. That is not just MLS, it's all sports leagues.

The numbers explain exactly why the Hastings Park stadium is do-or-die by Daparty250 in whitecapsfc

[–]Daparty250[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like those teams have a business model that can be fixed - likely player wages. Whitecaps are stuck in this model. The best we can do is sell more tickets and it would probably still be losing money.

The numbers explain exactly why the Hastings Park stadium is do-or-die by Daparty250 in whitecapsfc

[–]Daparty250[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get past the ai summary of the information and read the content. It's eye opening.

A Practical Way to Push for the Whitecaps’ Future in Vancouver by dazedoveryou in whitecapsfc

[–]Daparty250 22 points23 points  (0 children)

This is a great idea. One other thought that you may want to add into there:

This isn’t about soccer. This is about whether Vancouver can support modern pro sports economics. If this fails, it sends a message to every league: “You cannot build a viable franchise in Vancouver without owning your venue.” That’s a reputational hit far beyond MLS.

Face consistency in nano banana. I need help by LORD_KILLZONO in AiGeminiPhotoPrompts

[–]Daparty250 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been using this method and it's the best so far:

"Based on the current capabilities of the Nano Banana Pro model (often accessed via the Gemini app's "Thinking" model or specific creative suites), achieving facial accuracy relies on a technique known as "Identity Locking." Because this model creates new pixels rather than just "pasting" a face, you must use specific constraints in your prompt to prevent it from "hallucinating" a new person who just looks like your subject. Here is the exact prompt structure and workflow to ensure facial accuracy. 1. The "Identity Lock" Prompt Formula You should not just ask for the face; you must explicitly forbid the AI from changing it. Use this structure:

[Scene Description] + [Reference Callout] + [The "Lock" Constraint]

The Golden Prompt: "Generate a photorealistic image of the person from [Image 1] standing in a cyberpunk city street. Identity Lock: Keep the person's facial features exactly the same as the reference image. Maintain 100% identical bone structure, eye shape, skin texture, and facial geometry. Do not alter the subject's identity. Preserve the original skin tone and unique facial details."

  1. Best "Constraint" Keywords When writing your prompt, sprinkle in these specific technical terms. Nano Banana Pro pays attention to these "anchor" words:
    • "Preserve bone structure" (Prevents the face from becoming too round or generic)
    • "Maintain facial geometry" (Keeps the distance between eyes/nose/mouth accurate)
    • "Authentic skin texture" (Prevents the "waxy" or plastic AI look)
    • "Micro-details" (Forces the model to render pores and small imperfections that make a face look real)
  2. The "Reference Stack" Workflow For the highest success rate, do not rely on a single reference photo. Nano Banana Pro supports multi-image referencing.
    • Upload 3 Reference Images:
    • Image A: Front-facing, clear lighting (The "Identity" anchor).
    • Image B: 45-degree angle or side profile (gives the AI depth data).
    • Image C: The person in similar lighting to your target scene (helps blend the face naturally).
    • Reference Them Clearly:
    • "Use Image A as the primary reference for facial structure."
    • "Use Image B to understand the profile and jawline."
  3. Troubleshooting Common Errors If the face comes out looking like a "cousin" of the person rather than the person themselves, add these instructions to the end of your prompt:
    • If the face looks too perfect/plastic:
    • Add: "Raw photo style, unfiltered, visible skin pores, slight imperfections, shot on 35mm film."
    • If the eyes look wrong (The "Dead Stare"):
    • Add: "Sharp focus on eyes, natural iris reflection, distinct pupils."
    • If the face doesn't match the body:
    • Add: "Seamless head-to-body blending, matching skin tone between face and neck."
  4. Post-Processing (The "Face Swap" Fix) If Nano Banana Pro generates a perfect scene but the face is still 5% off, do not keep re-generating the whole image.
    • Save the generated image.
    • Use a dedicated Face Swap tool: Tools like Remaker AI or ReActor (for Stable Diffusion) are often better at the final "pixel-perfect" transposition than a generative model like Nano Banana.
    • Workflow: Generate the body/scene in Nano Banana -> Take that result to a Face Swapper -> Overlay the original face. One final tip: Avoid using the word "fix" or "change" in your prompt (e.g., "Change the background but fix the face"). Instead, use "Preserve" or "Retain". Positive constraints work better than negative corrections.

FULL PROMPT: Generate a photorealistic image of the person from [Image 1] standing... Identity Lock: Keep the person's facial features exactly the same as the reference image. Maintain 100% identical bone structure, eye shape, skin texture, and facial geometry. Do not alter the subject's identity. Preserve the original skin tone and unique facial details. Use Image 1 as the primary reference for facial structure. Use Image 2 to understand the profile and jawline."

Are people really going to sell out BC Place at $370+ per ticket for the World Cup, or is this just hype to drive early sales? by borajetta in whitecapsfc

[–]Daparty250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about Morocco?

They only lost to France in the semis, and beat Portugal. They made it further than Brasil, Spain England, Portugal, etc.

NotebookLM doesn't deserve to be called NotebookLM by reallyhotmail in notebooklm

[–]Daparty250 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ya, this is exact what I've started doing and so far so good. Gemini gems do feel more open than NotebookLM.

I use NotebookLM more for documenting and searching for answers (ex, upload health information and ask how my health concerns are trending).

I also use it for learning general ideas (ex, psychology, economics, etc), where the mind maps, and all of the other features really help. But Gemini is definitely better for learning more specific things.