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I thought that said "musky." ☝🏻 And yes, I am still around. I think I can make this one. ٩(̾●̮̮̃̾•̃̾)۶

I'm not worried... for now Forget the ChatGPT ‘doom-hype cycle.’ Evidence shows humans are just as unoriginal when it comes to language. BY BRENDAN H. O'CONNOR AND THE CONVERSATION ChatGPT is a hot topic at my university, where faculty members are deeply concerned about academic integrity, while administrators urge us to “embrace the benefits” of this “new frontier.” It’s a classic example of what my colleague Punya Mishra calls the “doom-hype cycle” around new technologies. Likewise, media coverage of human-AI interaction – whether paranoid or starry-eyed – tends to emphasize its newness. In one sense, it is undeniably new. Interactions with ChatGPT can feel unprecedented, as when a tech journalist couldn’t get a chatbot to stop declaring its love for him. In my view, however, the boundary between humans and machines, in terms of the way we interact with one another, is fuzzier than most people would care to admit, and this fuzziness accounts for a good deal of the discourse swirling around ChatGPT. When I’m asked to check a box to confirm I’m not a robot, I don’t give it a second thought – of course I’m not a robot. On the other hand, when my email client suggests a word or phrase to complete my sentence, or when my phone guesses the next word I’m about to text, I start to doubt myself. Is that what I meant to say? Would it have occurred to me if the application hadn’t suggested it? Am I part robot? These large language models have been trained on massive amounts of “natural” human language. Does this make the robots part human? AI chatbots are new, but public debates over language change are not. As a linguistic anthropologist, I find human reactions to ChatGPT the most interesting thing about it. Looking carefully at such reactions reveals the beliefs about language underlying people’s ambivalent, uneasy, still-evolving relationship with AI interlocutors. ChatGPT and the like hold up a mirror to human language. Humans are both highly original and unoriginal when it comes to language. Chatbots reflect this, revealing tendencies and patterns that are already present in interactions with other humans. More here: https://fortune.com/2023/06/13/chatgpt-like-human-language-robots-linguistics-artificial-intelligence/

First time looking at this completely since it was published. Overall, not a bad update to the old Master Plan. I understand the desire (and preference for some people) to close some of the Euclid Avenue gaps, but I hope they don't go back to the old closed-campus way of maintaining greenspace. Interesting that they outline the Campus International High School on Chester but except for the dotted outline, nothing else is said. And (unrelated for the most part), wtf is the old juvi being labeled as "Fort Cleveland" ?!?

There was a relatively small crew working this morning. I will figure out how to get this camera to zoom in one of these days... or, just get a real webcam instead. https://www.myearthcam.com/clevoplanner

My little contribution taken last week while waiting for the 28 bus

There was work going on here up until Monday. It is difficult to see with my little crappy camera, but that pile of debris around the top center of the stream is all the pieces parts from the smaller of the two buildings. Not much has been going on with the tower sionce at lease April. https://www.myearthcam.com/clevoplanner

https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/westinghouse-building-near-edgewater-beach-offered-sale Namesake of Shoreway's Westinghouse curve hits the market Much prized property marketed for sale or to land a partner A much-sought and admired site near Lake Erie is being marketed for sale, perhaps to find a joint-venture development partner. The former Westinghouse industrial complex is east of multiple new housing developments in the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood of Cleveland. Hail Mary pass time is here for owners of the landmark Westinghouse complex on Cleveland's West Side with a move to offer it for sale — likely a means to help land a joint-venture partner.

Come work with me - you know you want to Online posting located here: https://www.cityofeuclid.com/newpage237d7678 City of Euclid Job Posting Job Title: Coordinator – Zoning & Architectural Review Department: Planning and Development Status: A. Classified B. Nonexempt Job Summary: Working under the general supervision of the Planning & Zoning Commissioner, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining intake standards for documents accepted by the public, reviewing applications, and issuing preliminary approvals for zoning applications; Providing support for the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z), the Architectural Review Board (ARB), and the Euclid Landmark Commission (ELC), including maintenance of records, scheduling and attending meetings, providing required notifications for meetings, preparing and distributing meeting agendas and minutes, and receiving and responding to inquiries concerning Commission and Board matters and procedures; and, expanding the use of data analytics and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to promote development in the City in accordance with the Master Plan and Zoning Code and to assist stakeholders, citizen’s groups, and government officials in mapping City assets and opportunities for community-driven planning efforts. Job Duties: Attend P&Z, ARB, and ELC meetings, record facts and motions, write summary finished agendas, and record and distribute documents, including the Annual Report. Maintain filing system for P&Z, ARB, and ELC cases and permits. Prepare correspondence, mailings, requisitions, agendas, minutes, and other reports for all P&Z, ARB, and ELC meetings. Accept, record, and research P&Z, ARB, and ELC applications, compose notifications to affected owners, and arrange for and publish the required advertisements. Analyze all incoming applications and assist, as needed, with staff review of applications and preparation of staff recommendations to P&Z, ARB, and ELC for each case. Answer and respond to phone calls and, when appropriate, direct calls to other employees. Perform duties as assigned to the Secretary through the rule-making authority of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Maintain the database of the City’s Land Bank physical and electronic (GIS) inventory files and status. Supplement the City’s enforcement of the Zoning Code, issue violation notices, maintain case records, and perform follow-up action on cases as needed. Create, maintain, and update the Department’s GIS data system. Work closely with other departmental and City staff to coordinate, strategize, and achieve development goals as outlined by the “Euclid Master Plan.” Provide assistance with short and long-term plans including the preparation of studies, reports, and recommendations to achieve the City’s goals for development. Assist with both Building Division and Housing Division intake on an as-needed basis. Perform other related duties as required. Requirements: Master’s Degree in Urban Studies, Public Administration, or a related field a plus however, a college training in a relevant field with coursework in land use law, zoning, urban design and/or architecture, or high school graduate with three (3) years of progressively responsible experience performing duties relevant to this position; or any combination of relevant education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job also acceptable. Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related computer software applications; certification preferred. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification desirable or the ability to achieve the certification. Valid driver’s license required. Work Environment: Office. Sedentary work: exerting negligible force; occasional walking and standing. Physical activity: Climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping. Perform substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, fingers, and hands. Grade 6: $20.83 - $28.29

The major portion of the Westinghouse demolition finished up this past Friday: https://www.myearthcam.com/clevoplanner

I don't think my USB cord is long enough

Oh, I also set up a webcam. I've been wanting to set up one for my weather station anyway, but do not have an all-weather camera with night-vision picked out (I am certainly open to suggestions though). Anyway, this is a cheapy cam, but will serve its purpose: https://www.myearthcam.com/clevoplanner

Here's a shot from Sunday afternoon at around 1600 (02192023)

Westinghouse demo is moving along very quickly. Here are five shots from yesterday morning, one from this morning (before sunrise and blurry), then another from around 8:00 AM today Yesterday AM Today (sorry for it being unfocused) Today - 8:00 AM - ish