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So like ... what is Gov. Moore on? I made this skeet (blacksky.community/profile/did:...) like a week and a half ago, so in addition to Anthropic partnership, he's also putting taxes towards quantum? Which doesn't have the stigma of genAI but I doubt this is where most people want their $ going

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Excerpt from https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/morgan-state-university-sovereign-ai-education-ODQGIY4U2VFHBNBKSBVPGDAXP4/ : “Maryland is a hotbed for quantum innovation,” Summers said. Gov. Wes Moore has invested millions of taxpayer dollars into quantum research, a field of computing that holds the promise of massively increasing computing speed and capacity.
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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This seems like a biiig privacy issue. "Memory" is one of the current shortcomings of LLMs (pretty sure for example a GPT style conversation just resubmits proceeding messages along with the new one to give the illusion of continuity) but I'd be weary of using Obsidian for this alone

4/?
Excerpt from https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/morgan-state-university-sovereign-ai-education-ODQGIY4U2VFHBNBKSBVPGDAXP4/ : The university’s AI will also create a ledger which Summers said will record every interaction “so that we have transparency and memory.”
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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So the article hyperlinked for "$63 million gift" is www.thebanner.com/education/hi....

In it, it says "Scott’s gifts are unusual in part because they’re unrestricted [...] . That means the receiving institutions can do whatever they want with the money."

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An excerpt from https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/morgan-state-university-sovereign-ai-education-ODQGIY4U2VFHBNBKSBVPGDAXP4/ : The project has been bolstered by a new $63 million gift from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Notes:

This feels very hard to believe when it's positioned before the defense. I'd love to hear how staff (unions especially if they exist at Morgan) feels about this proposed "effieciency"

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An excerpt from https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/morgan-state-university-sovereign-ai-education-ODQGIY4U2VFHBNBKSBVPGDAXP4/ : At Morgan State, Obsidian should help the university run more efficiently and save money, though Summers noted that his engineers are not creating the program to replace any employees. “Every hour this saves is an hour we will reinvest into our students,” he said.
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Excerpt from https://baltimorebeat.com/hopkins-police-accused-of-union-busting-as-baltimore-organizers-push-for-city-oversight/ : “When workers are organized, they can fight for what they need — and workers don’t want more police in their communities,” Lewis said. “Safety is not about more investment in police. Real safety comes from giving people what they need — paychecks that cover bills, food, water, healthcare.” Excerpt from https://baltimorebeat.com/hopkins-police-accused-of-union-busting-as-baltimore-organizers-push-for-city-oversight/ : BAM has already announced a citywide rally on December 15 outside City Hall, intended to escalate pressure on the Council if no hearing date has been set. “Our first campaign right now demands the complete abolition of the JHPD, and to achieve that goal, our commitments are building community power and solidarity against the JHPD through education and organizing, to demand the immediate repeal of MOU that enables the JHPD,” Lewis said.
November 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Card Three of four limited edition Enoch Pratt Free library cards. This one has Carmelo Anthony and a cool like infrared/thermal effect
November 22, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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My local box finally got the new issue and this cycle’s Best Beats is a full spread! Looking forward to starting tomorrow with these

baltimorebeat.com/best-beats-1...

Also heads up @baltimorebeat.bsky.social, I thought just this QR link was broken, but I think they all might be honestly
The Best Beats for 2025.11.19 to 2025.12.03 featuring - Raff Alpha - DJ Beast - NVSV - The Luv Rox Project - K. Wood$ - Cunty MeMe - Moliy feat. Tyla
November 22, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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The car insurance is too damn high!
a man in a suit and tie is giving a speech and says too damn high
November 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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I think the foundation of how I think cities should work is genuinely rooted in being raised on Oswald and Little Bill: mixed used blocks, walking/biking/taking the bus around, building community with your neighbors

Like these are the moments that make it worth it
Excerpt from https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/climate/iowa-city-free-buses.html : “You don’t have to figure out your bus pass. And before, it was $31 a month, which adds up,” said Vincent Hiser, 71, as he rode the No. 1 bus one recent Monday from his job at Bread Garden Market to the mobile home he shares with his 3-year-old Cavapoo, Ruby, and 13-year-old cat, Roy Rogers. Excerpt from https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/climate/iowa-city-free-buses.html : A few minutes later, Abbas Mahadi, 20, climbed aboard, holding the hand of his 6-year-old cousin, whom he was chaperoning to elementary school. Free transit, he said, was essential for his family. “If you didn’t have free buses, it would be too much for us,” Mr. Mahadi said. Excerpt from https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/climate/iowa-city-free-buses.html : Bus No. 10 pulled to a stop in front of an elementary school, and Mr. Mahadi led his young cousin down the steps and across the street. Mr. Jones idled the bus a few moments more, waiting until Mr. Mahadi hopped back on board. Then Mr. Jones shifted into gear and carried on his way.
November 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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November 16, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Sooo ... I think readius is functionally done? You can navigate to a Pratt catalog page, open the extension, enter your location, and then it'll show a map with the copies within your selected radius. Today I'll mostly work on make it not look ugly 😭

#buildinpublic #CharmCityCode
November 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Home from @baltimorebeat.bsky.social‘s amazing doc at @mdffparkway.bsky.social. Not only is it a fantastic doc about the Beat, but about @lisasnowden.bsky.social, about the best city in the world, about Freddie Gray and Tyrone West

Please donate if you’re able baltimorebeat.com?form=FUNDGBL...
The image before the doc started. Shows several issues of The Baltimore Beat with the top one being the 10 year anniversary of Freddie Gray’s killing and the Baltimore Uprising The provided program for the doc showing two pages labeled “Cast” on the left and “Crew” on the right. Left page Cast: A grid of black and white headshots with names and short roles underneath: • Lisa Snowden: Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Baltimore Beat • Brandon Soderberg: Co-founder of Baltimore Beat and former editor-in-chief of City Paper • Teri Henderson: Former Arts and Culture Editor of Baltimore Beat • Baynard Woods: Freelance writer, author, and former City Paper editor • Sanya Kamidi: Managing Editor of Baltimore Beat. • Tawanda Jones: Police accountability activist • Emily Gordan: Marketing Director for Metro Baltimore • Ashley Sterner: Former co-host of WYPR’s “On the Record” • Joshua Bornfield: Composer and musician • Logan Hullinger: Freelance writer • Tromac: Curator and DJ Right page Crew: Three photos at the top for 6PM Productions: • Eze Jackson: Producer, narrator, Director of Outreach and Distribution for Baltimore Beat • David Elliot: Director, producer, filmmaker, and artist • Dion Smith: Producer and assistant director Camera Operators: David Elliot, Dion Smith, BZ (Sarah Berns-Zieve), Derick Little Jr. Special Thanks section: The Real News Network, Baltimore War Memorial, Above Ground Studios, Metro Baltimore, Current Space, Red Emma’s, Delaware Printing Company, Charles Village Pub, WYPR, Dan Founders, Wide Angle Youth Media, Peabody Heights Brewery, and SNF Parkway Theatre Overall, the spread presents the contributors, crew, and acknowledgments for The Beat Goes On: The Story of Baltimore Beat The panel after the doc. Left to right: host D Watkins, Lisa Snowden, Eze Jackson, Sanya Kamidi, Dion Smith, David Elliot A QR code that links to https://baltimorebeat.com/?form=support
November 16, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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Ok here's where we're at. I achieved two of yesterday's goals of:
- There's now a simple README that I'll try expanding on each time I work on it
- The slider is now connected to the map (I think 1 to 30 miles might be too big. Thoughts? Maybe 1 to 15?)

#buildinpublic #CharmCityCode
November 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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1) Given all the environmental criticisms, wild that the Maryland Department of the Environment is involved in this
2) I just feel like these aren't AI issues, these are capitalism issues (at least the first two certainly are)
Excerpt from https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pages/Maryland-Governor-Wes-Moore-Announces-Landmark-AI-Partnership-to-Transform-State-Service-Delivery.aspx . The highlighted section says: Leveraging AI will accelerate our push to fight poverty, turn renters into homeowners, and ensure every Marylander can access essential services like nutrition and financial support, quickly and effectively.”
November 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Here's where we're starting with readius today:
- You can enter your location manually or use your browser location
- A map is rendered with that location at the center
- Behind the scenes, all the copies are grabbed

#buildinpublic #CharmCityCode
November 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Right now I'm just extracting the location and copy status. Next step is to displaying it in the extension popup, maybe integrating Mapbox or OpenStreetMaps
November 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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This is wild that this is a yearly occurrence. Could Mayor Scott demand they hand them over?
An excerpt from https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/baltimore-complete-streets-bike-lanes-resurfacing-722OBS36YBCYNNZHMPVRWXR2CY/: "Baltimore City Councilman Ryan Dorsey, who pushed for Baltimore’s Complete Streets law, said that he asks the transportation department for resurfacing plans every year to monitor compliance. Every year, it fails to provide them, he said. “And then every year they break the law, maintaining unsafe conditions, prolonging the day when we can become a city that lives up to its potential and promises,” Dorsey wrote in a statement."
November 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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A screenshot of “The Summer That Saved Me” by Odeal in the Manet app
November 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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A screenshot of “eyes wide open” by kwn in the Manet app
November 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Love the origin of Mullyman’s name & this final paragraph. I think it was this piece with Lupe (bit.ly/43TN31t) where he says age is a gift for rappers, like you only get better with time. Glad Baltimore still has its OGs
Music and sports carried him through high school as he attended Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and then Walbrook High School. When he went to college at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, majoring in construction management, he was given the nickname Mullyman — Mully as an acronym for Master of Unorthodox Lyrics Leading You. He added “man” at the end to give the name a superhero aspect. He gained a reputation for battling rappers from other states and consistently coming out on top at UMES. The essential DNA of hip-hop culture is often left ignored as rappers chase social media numbers over learning the craft. The art of mastering things like live performance, breath control, counting bars, song structure, and song placement has taken a back seat in the life of today’s rap artists. But with OGs like Mullyman still around, there is hope, and room to continue the conversation about the longevity of an emcee.
November 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Really glad I got to check out Relooted by @nyamakop.co.za at @mdffparkway.bsky.social. I was just already hooked by the idea of an Afro-futuristic Metroidvania but there’s also a lot of strategy involved. And my FAVORITE part is the digital museum of repatriated artifacts
A setup showing a TV and laptop display beneath the “RELOOTED” wall sign. The game is running on the screen, showing a vibrant outdoor scene with grass, brick walls, and colorful lighting. A character named Nomali appears in the center while a character named Trevor has a dialogue box saying “This is gonna be fun. GO!” The screen also shows the “Press Any Key” prompt and an RP (Rating Pending) symbol. The wall sign for the game titled “RELOOTED” by Nyamakop. The poster features a group of Black animated characters in Afro-futuristic clothing standing confidently in a dimly lit setting. The text below reads: “An Afro-futurist heist adventure where players reclaim stolen cultural treasures from Western museums and private collectors—turning restitution into resistance and gameplay into cultural reclamation.” The design has a purple/orange/blue gradient background with star and popcorn icons for decoration. A close-up of the game RELOOTED showing an artifact information screen. The display presents “King Munza’s Trumbash”, a curved ceremonial sword from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The interface includes metadata such as “Mission: Adorned Swords,” “Date Found: c.1870,” and “Property of: Bangbetu people.” A map highlights the Congo region, and a text box describes the sword’s history and cultural significance.
November 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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And that's more than fair because these suggested "rules" are giving the vibe of that Japanese show "Old Enough!"
An excerpt from https://medium.com/@checkiday/its-national-men-make-dinner-day-november-6-2025-438d7619e6da The meal must have at least four ingredients, and at least one cooking utensil besides a fork must be used to make it. A grill is not allowed for cooking, and leftovers can’t be used as ingredients. The man must go shopping for all the ingredients on his own. Everything that is used must be cleaned and put away in its proper place afterward. The man must set and clear the table. When eating the meal with others, the man is allowed to gloat three times about how good his meal is.
November 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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A screenshot of Destin Conrad’s “LOVE ON DIGITAL” in the Manet app
November 4, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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A screenshot of Odeal’s “The Summer That Saved Me” in the Manet app
November 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Don’t know why the album art didn’t extract from the CD but either way this album bangs
Screenshot of Love on Digital by Destin Conrad running on Manet
November 2, 2025 at 10:47 PM