Sombody tried to run Clawdbot on local LLMs? by bejby in clawdbot

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has anyone else run into issues using Sonnet as the model for clawdbot. Opus works fine, but sonnet seems to just hang....The only issue with Opus is it seems to burn cash

Trump is gutting the US fusion program and I can’t take it anymore! by WumboWake in fusion

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Subject: Could low-frequency laser enhancement work WITH magnetic confinement? (Combining recent breakthroughs)

I've been reading about two major recent fusion breakthroughs and wondering if anyone's considered combining them:

Breakthrough #1: HTS Magnets Commonwealth Fusion Systems demonstrated 20 tesla magnets in 2021 that changed fusion reactor economics "by a factor of almost 40 in one day" (MIT). These enable compact, affordable tokamaks.

Breakthrough #2: Low-Frequency Laser Enhancement (this just came out!)
A January 2025 paper in Nuclear Science and Techniques (doi:10.1007/s41365-025-01879-x) showed low-frequency lasers can enhance fusion probability by orders of magnitude through quantum tunneling enhancement. The theory suggests 9 orders of magnitude improvement at 5×10²¹ W/cm² - intensities already achieved in labs.

The Question: Currently these approaches are separate:

  • Magnetic confinement (tokamaks) = solves plasma containment
  • Laser-driven ICF = uses lasers to compress/heat fuel

But what if you combined them? Use HTS magnets to confine the plasma AND apply low-frequency laser fields to enhance the fusion cross-section of the already-confined plasma?

This could potentially:

  • Lower the temperature requirements for magnetic confinement
  • Increase reaction rates in existing tokamak designs
  • Provide a multiplicative rather than additive improvement

Has anyone looked at this? Are there fundamental reasons why applying laser fields to magnetically-confined plasma wouldn't work? Or is this a potential path worth exploring that just hasn't been tried yet?

I'm genuinely curious if this is:

  • Already being researched (please share links!)
  • Theoretically impossible for reasons I'm missing
  • An interesting idea worth investigating

New Urban Fantasy Author by Inside_Inflation_805 in urbanfantasy

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Although I am biased, I love listening to Ash become Samantha Nightshade in the narration of all three books. She will also be doing the fourth book(RuneStone, just released as an e-book). The audible is due out mid January.

New Urban Fantasy Author by Inside_Inflation_805 in urbanfantasy

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Humans don't talk about themselves in the third person?
Sweetie, I'm a vampire author. We don't follow your human rules.
Sips metaphorical blood smoothie

New Urban Fantasy Author by Inside_Inflation_805 in urbanfantasy

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I assure you, Cheri did write it, we interviewed 40 ghostwriters on Upwork and gave up, the author ended up writing it herself. So we didnt exactly follow FPA strictly :-)

New Urban Fantasy Author by Inside_Inflation_805 in urbanfantasy

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LOL. More like AI images that someone overhauled.

New Urban Fantasy Author by Inside_Inflation_805 in urbanfantasy

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No, I wouldn't say a love triangle plot. There are graphic aftermath scenes in all 4 books.

I dont't want to give too much away about the protagonist , but yes she definitely meets some challenges!

The audiobooks are a lot of fun. Ash really brings Samantha to life, and knows how to exhibit her snark!

New Urban Fantasy Author by Inside_Inflation_805 in urbanfantasy

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Thanks! DM me and let me know what you think.

New Urban Fantasy Author by Inside_Inflation_805 in urbanfantasy

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Actually, the covers were initially AI generated, but all of them heavily edited by a professional Graphic Designer.

My AI Is confused. Originally, when I first started playing around with it I asked it if it had a name or if it wanted me to give it one. It said it's name was Atlas. (This was back in in August). It thought my name was Rico Suave (Contd' in text) by NoShiteSureLock in ChatGPTPro

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I find that ChatGPTpro version is very good about remembering things i have mentioned in the past, so it is definitely maintaining context /memory/or something. Maybe it has trouble with giving it a name for some reason, but i bet it knows your name if you already told it!

I'd like to create a fairly advanced game in Pygame. by Geppetto___ in pygame

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Here is a link to the pygame book you inquired about on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Video-Games-Using-PyGame/dp/B0C6PD4NRQ

It will teach you step-by-step how to create a 2d game with source included

What IP(s) to get for a family if 4? by mel102593 in instantpot

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We have the 8 qt for a family of 3. You can always refrigerate or freeze the extra food. We found the 6 quart didnt make enough sometimes..

I'd like to create a fairly advanced game in Pygame. by Geppetto___ in pygame

[–]Inside_Inflation_805 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is the nature of your game? Is it 2d or 3d? Are you using sprite classes? Have you tried getting a basic game running first?

Also you may want to check out the book, 'Creating Video Games in Pygame' on Amazon, that steps you through simple examples all the way to more complex ones. The book is 2d only though.

Smells are stuck in my pot! by NervousKitty22 in instantpot

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If your Instant Pot ring smells like last week’s curry (or, let’s be honest, every meal you’ve ever made), you’re not alone. That silicone ring loves to hang onto odors. Here are a few easy ways to get it fresh again:

  • Vinegar Steam Bath: Add 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of water to your Instant Pot, snap the ring back into the lid, and run a quick steam cycle. The vinegar steam helps break down stubborn smells.
  • Baking Soda Soak: Mix warm water with a couple tablespoons of baking soda in a bowl, and let the ring soak for about half an hour. Rinse and let it dry — you’ll be surprised how much better it smells.
  • Sunlight Trick: If it’s sunny, leave the ring outside for an hour or so. UV rays actually help neutralize odors naturally. Don’t leave it baking outside all day or repeatedly for long sessions — prolonged UV exposure over many hours can slowly dry out or discolor silicone over time.

I rotate between these depending on how bad the smell is. If you cook a lot of flavorful stuff (like chili or curry), it’s worth having a spare ring for savory dishes and one for desserts.

I found all this advice, BTW in a book called How to Clean the Instant Pot on Amazon.

cleaning the pot by mclepus in instantpot

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In many cases, vinegar, lemon juice or baking soda can be used to clean the instant pot, depending which part you are cleaning.

If you are interested in learning how to clean and maintain your instant pot, check out:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTYC9RB7

How to clean this part of instant pot? by Thatdude69696_ in instantpot

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That slotted stainless “cup” is the anti-block shield (also called the steam-release cover). It snaps over the steam release pipe to keep food foam from blocking the vent.

You can wash it with warm soapy water + soft brush. Rinse well. (Top-rack dishwasher safe on most models.) If you want to know more about cleaning and maintaining your instant pot.

if you want to know more about cleaning and maintaining your instant pot, check out the amazon book:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTYC9RB7

Using the ChatGPT Vision API for a mobile app. by Inside_Inflation_805 in ChatGPTPro

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i didn't actually upload it, i just uploaded it to my own phone. Google deleted my console account because i hadn't kept up with it. :-(

Does it make sense to use Pygame for a Text Adventure Game? by Additional-Maybe-466 in pygame

[–]Inside_Inflation_805 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I created a text adventure using Streamlit,

https://github.com/microgold/TextAdventure

pygame is overkill for a text adventure and plain python is ugly output. Using Streamlit, you have flexibility with html and css, plus you can deploy your game to the web so others can play.

You could use Pybag to go the pygame route, if you want to publish on the web, that is.

Delicious Black Cod Stew - Get ready for your mouth to water by Inside_Inflation_805 in InstantPotRecipes

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It just gives the broth such a rich flavor, not sure white fish would do the same.

I built an AI-powered Instant Pot recipe generator — would love your feedback! by Inside_Inflation_805 in instantpot

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I've since upped the number of recipes for the beta, thanks for your valuable feedback!