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The birds were no match for the bears on Thursday afternoon in Saratoga when the Santa Clara Bruins barrelled past the Saratoga Falcons with ease. Santa Clara stormed out of the gates in the top of the first and never looked back. Before Bruins’ starting pitcher John Kepner even toed the rubber for his first pitch of the game, Santa Clara already had a 4-0 lead. Read more at svvoice.com

[keanuquotes]

BY MAT WEIR

In a “most excellent” display of rock, Dogstar–featuring Hollywood outsider favorite, Keanu Reeves on bass–played to a sold out Catalyst main room last night. The air was more electrified than the batteries of the Matrix as everyone anxiously waited to get a glimpse of the star. Despite the show starting at 8pm, Catalyst staff had been at the club since 10am setting up the stage and keeping fans away from the tour buses all day.

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Yet, despite the early call time, stage managers, runners and security were in just as good of spirits as the fans later in the evening. That’s just the magic of Keanu.

While the official time the doors opened was 7pm, VIP lanyard ticket holders were allowed in twenty minutes before. A group of fifty or so individuals rushed to the front of the stage to stake their place. Every once in a while a friend from any given group would go to the bar and place an order of drinks to bring back while the crowd broke into cheers whenever the door to the green room opened.

By the time the opening band, Sons of Silver, hit the stage the Catalyst bars were in full gear cranking out drinks to thirsty crowds. The Los Angeles five piece is touring off their latest single, “Running Out of Words” ahead of the release of their debut full-length, Runaway Emotions. Featuring former members of Pearl Jam, Candlebox and Skillet, Sons of Silver brings a certified classic rock sound with a twist from keyboardist Brina Kabler. Their first time in Santa Cruz and at The Catalyst, Sons of Silver singer Peter Argyropoulos acknowledged the venue’s historic past.

“It’s good to be in a proper rock ‘n roll club,” he told the audience, noting the current Summer Vacation Tour with Dogstar has taken the bands to multiple casino resort shows.

After a 20 minute or so break between bands, the crowd erupted as the three piece Dogstar took the stage. They opened the set “Blonde,” an Echo & the Bunnymen-esque song that also opens Dogstar’s new album, Somewhere Between the Power Lines and the Palm Trees, which came out in October 2023. Throughout the set they played a number of new tracks like the break-up ballads, “How The Story Ends” and “Glimmer” along with energetic anthem, “Breach.”

After a quick five minute break, Dogstar returned for a four song encore that included lively cover versions of The Cure’s “Just Like Heaven” and The Ramones’ “I Wanna Be Sedated,” maybe or maybe not in honor of the day being the 20th anniversary of the death of Johnny Ramone.

As they closed out the set singer Bret Domrose–a Santa Clara native who has also acted in movies like The Replacements with bassist Reeves and previously played bass in San Francisco new wave punk act, The Nuns–told The Catalyst he was once in a local band as “a kid” that tried to play the venue but couldn’t get a gig.

“So thanks for finally letting me in,” he joked before the band walked off stage.

Living up to his reputation as a “regular person” and grateful star, Reeves re-emerged once most of the venue cleared out to greet fans and hangout with old friends. Before heading back onto the bus he signed autographs and took a couple of photos with some lucky fans while rocking a comfy pair of UGG boots. Like his character in The Devil’s Advocate said, it’s “free will after all.”

[mariacallous]

(JTA) – At least two more synagogues in the United States evacuated their congregants over the weekend following bomb threats, the latest in a series of such calls that have put dozens of congregations on high alert heading into the High Holidays.

One of the synagogues was threatened during the pre-Rosh Hashanah Selichot services on Saturday night, in a sign that the perpetrators of the wave of attacks are paying careful attention to when synagogues are holding events before calling in their threats.

Since mid-July, at least 49 synagogues in 13 states have received the threatening calls, none of which have been linked to credible bomb threats, according to the Anti-Defamation League. That was up from 26 congregations four weeks ago —and the ADL expects the threats to continue when the High Holidays begin with the start of Rosh Hashanah on Friday evening. 

“Every weekend this network of swatters continues to identify targets and are calling in fake bomb threats,” Oren Segal, vice president of the ADL’s Center on Extremism, told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, using a term referring to pranks that draw out a large number of police officers. “So that number is increasing and will potentially keep increasing.” 

Segal said the calls are part of a coordinated campaign orchestrated by antisemitic trolls and focused on synagogues that livestream their services, so the perpetrators can watch reactions to the threats in real time. But he noted that some institutions have been targeted even though they don’t livestream their events, and that the culprits are also developing a growing interest in non-Jewish institutions such as mosques and Black churches.

The synagogues that received bomb threats this weekend were Congregation Beth Am in Los Altos Hills, California, in the Bay Area, and Congregation B’nai Israel in St. Petersburg, Florida. In both cases, the synagogues emptied out as police conducted full safety sweeps of the premises. 

The threat on Beth Am, a Reform congregation, was called in during Friday night services, at a time when the synagogue was hosting U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo and Jeremy Ben-Ami, president of the liberal Israel lobby J Street. Both guests were reported safe by leaders of the Bay Area congregation.

“As a community, we remain resolute and determined in the face of this act of antisemitic harassment,” read a letter Beth Am congregational leaders sent to their community just before midnight on Friday, after the synagogue had been swept and cleared, according to J. The Jewish News of Northern California, which first reported on the incident. 

B’nai Israel, a Conservative congregation, received the threat as congregants were exiting the Selichot services on Saturday night. The St. Petersburg police department and B’nai Israel’s rabbi, Philip Weintraub, confirmed details of the synagogue’s evacuation with JTA.

“It was not disruptive to our worship,” Weintraub told JTA, adding that the police “took it very seriously.”

A spokesperson for the St. Petersburg Police Department told JTA that the investigation was still ongoing, but that law enforcement would treat the incident as a false bomb threat, which is punishable with prison time. Florida has grappled with a recent rise in antisemitic activity, and a new state law aims to make it easier to prosecute “ethnic intimidation.” But that measure hasn’t yet succeeded in curbing a statewide epidemic of antisemitic fliers, some of which were dropped outside the West Palm Beach area over Labor Day.

The Santa Clara County sheriff’s office, which oversees law enforcement in Los Altos Hills, did not return JTA requests for comment on its own bomb threat investigation.

In mid-August, two other synagogues in California also evacuated their livestreamed Shabbat services over a single weekend due to bomb threats.

There have been other evacuations of Jewish institutions that have gone unreported because they have chosen not to publicize them, Segal said. 

“They don’t want to necessarily, I presume, give these trolls the satisfaction of letting everybody know every time they’re evacuated,” he said, adding that institutions should make such decisions “based on what they think is best for the community.” In some instances, when synagogues have issued a statement about an evacuation, the perpetrators have used those statements to boast of their success, Segal said.

This is not the first time false bomb threats have been called into a series of Jewish institutions. More than 100 such threats were called into Jewish community centers in the early months of 2017 — most of which, it was later discovered, came from a teen in Israel. In 2020, dozens of JCCs received a separate series of emailed bomb threats. 

Weintraub is determined to not be rattled by the experience. Instead, he takes comfort in knowing the congregation already heeds security precautions recommended by police. Heading into Rosh Hashanah, he said, he isn’t scared.

“My understanding is their goal is to shake us, and I’m not going to be shaken,” he said.

[tigermike]

SERIOUS Custom:

1951 Studebaker Woodie - Never Slow Down - StreetRodder

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Gray Baskerville accurately described Dennis Varni as "a hot rodder's hot rodder." Since buying a '31 Model A as a teenager in the late '50s, Dennis doesn't seem to have slowed down ever. He has amassed a phenomenal stable of collector cars, trucks, vintage race cars, and motorcycles of practically every type, including the '29 Model A roadster built by Boyd Coddington that was named America's Most Beautiful Roadster in 1992. He has participated in motorsports all over the world, including numerous trips to Mexico to race in the famous La Carrera Panamericana, to South Africa for the South African Rally Championship, and to the Bonneville Salt Flats, right here in the U.S., where he drove his Falconer L6-powered "Speed Nymph" streamliner just shy of 350 mph.

Dennis has more checks on his hot rodding bucket list than just about anybody we know. So did you really expect his latest street rod to be something ordinary?

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Any 1951 Studebaker woodie custom could be considered out of the ordinary (how many can you think of?), but Dennis, builder Curt Hill, and the people who had previously helped create this custom woodie, have taken the '51 to an extraordinary level.

This car was under construction when Dennis made the winning bid for it at the auction of the late Joe MacPherson's prized collection. The unfinished project had been started by Doug Carr of Woodn' Carr. It had already been transformed from a sedan to a fastback (based on Thom Taylor's design sketches) and was already a woodie. The top was chopped 2-1/2 inches, and the rear fenders were stretched 18 inches and treated to custom taillight lenses and bezels. The '37 Ford headlights were installed by Steve Davis, who had done some of the early fabrication on the car.

Such an unusual car deserved an equally unique engine. For a while, Dennis considered dropping in a Cadillac engine to create his own version of the Studillac, the Cadillac-powered Stude coupes custom-built in the mid '50s. Then he remembered the one-of-a-kind induction system he'd found at a swap meet decades ago. The mechanical fuel injection system, with wild-looking air bodies, was a prototype created by Propulsion Development Laboratories in the '50s. Everybody had seen it on the cover of Hot Rod magazine in 1959 and nobody had seen it since. The setup is finally in service, feeding a Ford 427 FE engine. Dan Brewer in Torrance, California, did the assembly on the engine and converted the PDL mechanical injection to work with a Hilborn electronic system hidden under the manifold. Edelbrock cylinder heads are topped with Edsel valve covers to replicate the look engine on Hot Rod's cover. The new combination produced 410 hp on the dyno. An adapter fits the Ford to a GM 700-R4 transmission. This is one of the rarest, most unusual engines you'll find in a hot rod, but Dennis is almost nonchalant about it. "Nobody puts Edsels in Studebakers," is what he said.

The interior was entrusted to Sid Chavers in Santa Clara, California. Chavers built custom bucket seats and covered them in tan leather with gray-toned fur inserts. No need to replace the '51 Studebaker dash, so Redline Gauge Works restored the appearance of the factory gauges and updated the internals. A reproduction '54 Stude steering wheel came from Shrock Brothers, which specializes in repro Studebaker parts. Lucky 7 Customs gave the wheel and column their wood grain paint. The perfect accessory to the interior is the set of vintage alligator-grain luggage in the rear deck area, which Dennis found in an antique store in Washington.

The end result is a genuinely unique custom that would probably hover around the top of most people's lists of great Studebakers, great woodies, and great customs.

[sabineelectricheart]

Distracted, Desperate, Determined [Pt. 1]

Summary: Baxter is having difficulty focusing on his work these days, ever since his seamstress hired a new assistant to help around the office.

Rating: R - Content features heavy themes. Not suitable for most audiences. Consult warnings before proceeding.

Explicit depictions of violence. Reader discretion is highly advised.

Words: 1038

Notes: Don’t be deceived, boo. Things go down fast with this one.

Baxter was a man, distracted.

Distracted. Divided. Not inattentive, but pulled away from his responsibilities by a force he couldn’t name and could not say he cared for, either. He was not a stranger to romantic inclinations, fantasies, sudden flings, slow-burning inclinations that died the moment his attention was called elsewhere. Predictably, the few relationships he allowed himself were short-lived, at best disastrous at worst, but he did not have a problem with that.

If anything, he appreciated it. He had always thought of company as optional, and what little loneliness he was still capable of feeling could be drowned with a generous glass of indulgently expensive wine. He was not one to linger, he tried not to overstay his welcome.

He had been sentimental, once, too emotional for his own good, and he had learned his lesson, he remembers how excruciatingly painful it had been for him to wane himself off that attachment, how far he fled from everything. He did not intend to change. He did not want to change.

Yet, here he was. Back to the same well. Distracted all over again.

He could not think. He could not focus. It was all he could do to look like he might’ve been trying to read the most recent file left on his desk. It was about another tech bro wedding in Santa Clara, the sort of thing that was burdensome and required too much air travel, but that paid his bills for months on end. It was a bunch of invoices, travelling bills, vision photos, proposals, budgets and requests, stuff to sift through and organize. A drag that he probably would have dealt with days ago, if he had been able to concentrate.

He made a half-hearted effort to straighten his back as the door to his office began to open, but Baxter dropped the act quickly, abandoning it completely by the time he heard the sound of heeled boots against hollow tile, caught a glimpse of a familiar, albeit rarely used, catalyst, searched for eyes and found the cover of a thin book. Instead, the lovely face was still buried in some novel as the person stepped through the threshold, not bothering to knock.

It was Jamie Last. He should have known it would be her. Who else did he deserve? Jamie, his in-house seamstress’ new assistant. Jamie, the latest addition to his tight social circle. Jamie, his current, infuriating, unshakable fixation. Jamie, the new employee who had not paid him so much as a passing glance since her arrival, much to his frustration.

She did not look at him. She rarely ever does, but today it hurt more than it usually did, as she dropped another stack of papers onto his desk, letting it replace the greeting she had forgotten to offer.

“Xavier needs you to sign this.” She started, laying out her priorities clearly, a skill that he was beginning to resent. “It’s their bill for their services on the Ackerton wedding last week. They said that, if you don’t want to read it, I’m supposed to look the other way.”

Ah, they must have inflated the numbers a bit, under the guise of a “rush order” expense. Not that they do not have a point on that, as the ludicrous ingredients on the desserts must not have been easy to source. Well, the Ackertons were too wealthy for their own good, they would not mind covering the extra hundreds when he sends them the full bill.

Baxter glanced over the rows of numbers, the messy hand-writing, the columns of meaningless gibberish that blended together into a mess of ink and digits, skipping over black truffles, llama milk and Himalayan salt. He takes their suggestion, scrawling his name across the only blank line. It was a lost cause, especially with her in the room. Especially with her unoccupied hand resting on his desk, her fingertips idly tapping an unsteady rhythm into the wood, and all he could think about was who he would be willing to kill to feel that hand pressed against his cheek.

He considered asking her, for a moment, giving her an order and hoping she would absent-mindedly obey. He is, after all, ultimately her boss, is he not? He thought about touching her, or running his fingers through her hair, or pulling her into his lap and mumbling sweet nothings into her ear until someone else dragged her away.

He thought about a lot of things.

In any case, he actually said, “I take it your silence comes at a price?”

She shoots him a teasing smile. “Do I seem that selfish to you?”

Jamie is selfish. She had to be selfish. If she was not, then, surely, she would have been kind enough to put him out of his misery months ago.

“I like helping people. Just remember this when I need a favour from you.” She laughs, a heavenly sound that sings to his ear like the violin she plays when a contractor bails on them. “Such as when Xavier brings you a thank-you cake.”

“Ah, that’s going to take a while. They’re swamped with work and need no referrals from us.” He went on. “I’m sure we could work something more immediate out between ourselves.”

The young woman is already starting towards the door, calling the conversation to a close before Baxter could begin to finish. In the back of his mind, something flared, the urge to catch her wrist, to go after her, to put himself between her and the only exit and refuse to move until she looked at him. However, he forced it down, swallowing the temptation before it could eclipse his common sense.

He could not be impulsive. He could not make rash decisions. He is not prepared to deal with how difficult that would make things, not now. Not yet.

“Join me for a drink?” He tried, again, attempting to sound unbothered. Nonchalant, casual, normal. Like he was not itching to burn every book she had ever touched. “I know that you don’t have anything better to…”

“Another night, Mr. Ward.”

And just like that, she is gone, leaving his muttered response to echo through his empty office.

“Of course.”

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Top gen AI, LLMOps, agentic AI, and CAIO events to attend in 2025

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Top gen AI, LLMOps, agentic AI, and CAIO events to attend in 2025

2025 is already shaping up to be bigger than 2024 for artificial intelligence — and we’re no different.

This year, we’re bringing you even more events than last year.

That’s right, we have 19 in-person events you can attend — that’s three more than 2024.

Save the dates now because 2025 will be a busy and exciting year for generative AI, LLMOps, agentic AI, and Chief AI Officers (CAIO).

We’ll be going on a world tour with plenty of events you can choose from.

Choose a month below:

February

Generative AI Summit | Austin 🇺🇸

When: February 12

Where: Hilton Austin, 500 East 4th Street, Austin

We’re starting the year with Austin, where our first Generative AI Summit will be.

This event brings together global AI leaders, innovators, and industry pioneers to share actionable insights, groundbreaking research, and real-world applications of AI. 

With a packed agenda covering key topics like observability and security for LLMs, building advanced AI systems, and more, this is your chance to gain exclusive knowledge, network with decision-makers, and stay ahead in the AI revolution. 

Don’t miss out: be part of the conversation driving AI innovation forward.

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Take part in the conversation! #AIAIAustin

March

Generative AI Summit | Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸

When: March 05

Where: Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf, 480 L’Enfant Plaza Southwest

Our first Generative AI Summit in D.C., where industry leaders and innovators will explore the latest breakthroughs in AI and their transformative impact. 

You’ll enjoy key topics like ethical AI governance, real-time machine learning, and scaling AI in complex systems. 

Highlights include sessions on tackling bias in AI, building robust AI strategies, and leveraging AI to optimize decision-making across industries. 

Gain actionable insights from top experts, network with peers, and shape the future of AI adoption.

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Take part in the conversation! #AIAIWashingtonDC

April

Chief AI Officer Summit | Santa Clara 🇺🇸

When: April 29

Where: Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054, United States

The first of our Summits in Santa Clara and the first CAIO summit this year!

The Chief AI Officer Summit offers a deep dive into cutting-edge topics like deploying AI at scale, advancing autonomous systems, and enhancing decision-making with real-time data insights. 

With sessions focusing on generative AI, building scalable AI infrastructures, and navigating regulatory frameworks, you’ll gain a unique perspective on overcoming today’s most pressing AI challenges.

Learn from leading experts, discover actionable strategies, and connect with visionaries driving AI transformation in industries worldwide. 

LLMOps Summit | Santa Clara 🇺🇸

When: April 29

Where: Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054, United States

Join us at our first LLMOps Summit of 2025. One of three co-located Summits in Santa Clara, the event features speakers from Google, Starkey, Renault Group, and more.

The event delves into specialized topics like optimizing LLM performance, reducing operational complexity, and integrating AI into business workflows. 

With a focus on actionable insights and industry applications, this is your chance to gain insights from expert-led talks on leveraging AI for efficiency, mitigating risks in LLM deployment, and practical strategies for scaling AI operations. 

Get your tickets below. 👇

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Take part in the conversation! #AIAISiliconValley

Generative AI Summit | Santa Clara 🇺🇸

When: April 29-30

Where: Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054, United States

Showcasing professionals from Walmart, Hugging Face, Capital One, and much more, our last Summit in Santa Clara promises to deliver insightful information you can apply daily.

This event focuses on high-impact topics like advancing AI adoption across industries, enhancing machine learning workflows, and harnessing AI for predictive analytics.

Join a diverse group of professionals for a two-day event focused on staying competitive and informed in the industry.

Buy your tickets today! 👇🎟️

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Take part in the conversation! #AIAISiliconValley

May

Chief AI Officer Summit | Dubai 🇦🇪

When: May 07

Where: TBD

Our first event in Dubai isn’t one to miss!

Bringing together global AI leaders to explore cutting-edge advancements and opportunities, this event will spotlight transformative topics, including scaling AI innovation, integrating AI with smart cities, and leveraging machine learning for sustainable growth. 

Key sessions will cover real-world case studies in AI deployment, navigating emerging regulations, and unlocking the potential of generative AI for diverse industries. 

Don’t miss this chance to be part of the AI revolution in the heart of the Middle East!

Snag your tickets today. 👇

June

Generative AI Summit | New York 🇺🇸🗽

When: June 05

Where: TBD

Touching down in the Big Apple again, our Generative AI Summit will connect industry leaders and innovators to tackle the most pressing challenges and opportunities in artificial intelligence. 

Looking for sessions covering topics like advanced generative AI applications, data-driven decision-making, and strategies for scaling AI solutions in dynamic markets?

The Summit is the perfect place to learn actionable insights, connect with global AI experts, and stay ahead in the competitive AI landscape.

Want to share your knowledge with the industry? Why not register to take the stage?

Stay up-to-date with the latest info below. 👇

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Take part in the conversation! #AIAINewYork

Agentic AI Summit | New York 🇺🇸🗽

When: June 05

Where: TBD

Our first Agentic AI Summit will kick off the conversation on this emerging topic, bringing together AI pioneers, industry leaders, and innovators.

With the power to independently make decisions, agentic AI can be used to solve issues involving several steps. 

Join some of the best AI companies in the discussion.

Take to the stage and share your insights!

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Take part in the conversation! #AIAINewYork

Chief AI Officer Summit | New York 🇺🇸🗽

When: June 05

Where: TBD

Before we leave New York, we’ll be holding another Chief AI Officer Summit.

Designed to bring together visionary CAIOs from a range of industries, it’ll create an exclusive platform for discussing AI’s transformative potential and its challenges. 

The Summit will offer CAIOs a unique opportunity to share best practices, gain insights from industry pioneers, and leave them equipped with the knowledge and connections to lead their organizations through the next wave of AI evolution.

Attendance by invitation only.

August

Generative AI Summit | Los Angeles 🇺🇸👼

When: August 28

Where: TBD

At our first event in the City of Angels, attendees of the Generative AI Summit will unite innovative engineers and business leaders driving the newest advancements in generative systems.

More details coming soon, so keep an eye out below. 👇

September

Generative AI Summit | Berlin 🇩🇪

When: September 11

Where: TBD

Our first two co-located Summits, this event gathers some of the leading experts in artificial intelligence from companies like Bayer, Meta, Mastercard, and more.

With hundreds of attendees, you’re likely to meet like-minded peers with whom to network. Enjoy panels, presentations, and more that will provide you with tools you can apply on your day-to-day.

Grab your tickets.

Chief AI Officer Summit | Berlin 🇩🇪

When: September 11

Where: TBD

By invitation only, the Chief AI Officer Summit in Berlin will bring together AI executives, from newly-appointed Chief AI Officers to seasoned data and technology leaders, to optimize strategy and unlock value on the path to production and scalability.

Secure your complimentary pass today to be part of this AI leadership event.

October

Generative AI Summit | Seattle 🇺🇲

When: October, 2

Where: TBD

Landing in Seattle, our Generative AI Summit is the perfect place to share success stories, challenges, and innovative ideas.

We’re still putting our agenda together, which means there are still spots available to share your expertise. Sign up today to take the stage!

More details will be shared soon, so keep an eye out! 👇

Chief AI Officer Summit | Boston 🇺🇸⚾️

When: October, 15

Where: The Westin Boston Seaport District, Boston

Gathering a select group of AI leaders, including new Chief AI Officers and seasoned data experts, attendees can expect to engage in talks about AI innovation, leadership, and implementation strategies. 

Keynote sessions focus on maximizing AI potential, building robust AI frameworks, and navigating ethical AI challenges. 

This is an exclusive opportunity to connect with top-tier professionals and gain actionable insights from industry experts.

LLMOps Summit | Boston 🇺🇸⚾️

When: October 15

Where: TBD

Looking to gain insights on managing LLMs at scale, optimizing performance, and integrating these models into existing business frameworks?

Then this event is perfect for you.

Take to the stage and share your expertise with hundreds of like-minded professionals.

Get your tickets and all the information below (coming soon!). 👇

Generative AI Summit | Boston 🇺🇸⚾️

When: October 15-16

Where: TBD

The Generative AI Summit in Boston will gather applied engineers, developers, and executives for sessions covering topics like ethical AI, real-world implementation, and building AI-driven ecosystems. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from thought leaders, gain actionable insights, and network with experts across industries. 

You’ll be equipped with the tools and knowledge needed to lead the next phase of AI transformation.

November

Generative AI Summit | London 🇬🇧 

When: November 06

Where: TBD

The last Generative AI Summit of the year will be filled with insights to help you get ahead of the competition.

Companies like Vellum, Protech, AstraZeneca, Meta, and more will showcase their expertise through sessions and discussions you won’t want to miss.

Grab your tickets now. 👇

Chief AI Officer Summit | London 🇬🇧

When: November 06

Where: TBD

Gathering CAIOs for the last time in 2025, we leave Europe with our Chief AI Officer Summit.

This will be a prime opportunity to address key challenges in AI infrastructure, data management, and optimization. 

By engaging with the city’s most innovative enterprises, you’ll refine your strategy and stay competitive. Network with CXOs, VPs, and Founders, gaining valuable connections to help drive your AI initiatives forward. 

This exclusive gathering promises to tackle real-world issues and inspire actionable solutions for AI leaders.

Generative AI Summit | Toronto 🇨🇦

When: November 20

Where: TBD

Our final event of 2025 sees us back in North America and the fantastic city of Toronto.

Wrap up the year with conversations from Paramount, IBM, CVS Health, and more, where you’ll learn actionable insights and network with like-minded professionals.

Want a seat? Get your ticket now. 👇

Grab the flyer:

19 in-person events in one convenient place.

Download or screenshot the image below and look over all the Summits we have on offer for 2025.

Missed an event and want to catch up?

No problem! Our AI Accelerator Institute membership plan provides complete access to all OnDemand events.

You’ll enjoy both our in-person and virtual events, giving you hundreds of hours of valuable insights.

Interested in a sneak preview?

Check out this session from Generative AI Summit Toronto 2024, with Parth Dave, AI Automation Lead at Scotiabank: Navigating AI compliance: Leveraging LLMs in regulated sectors, free-to-view.

[third-new]

AI has not peaked yet

Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, California, U.S., Tuesday, November 19, 2024. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors the latest news wherever they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe Here. What you need to know today Further increases in S&P and NasdaqUS stocks…

[newtras]

AI has not peaked yet

Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, California, U.S., Tuesday, November 19, 2024. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors the latest news wherever they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe Here. What you need to know today Further increases in S&P and NasdaqUS stocks…

[satrthere]

AI has not peaked yet

Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, California, U.S., Tuesday, November 19, 2024. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors the latest news wherever they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe Here. What you need to know today Further increases in S&P and NasdaqUS stocks…

[santaclaralocalnews]

Seventy-two-year-old Walter White, a U.S. Vietnam War Air Force veteran, perched on the seat of his walker, watching from a distance as the traditional Veterans Day service unfolded at Santa Clara’s Veterans Memorial in Central Park on Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. Read more at svvoice.com

[erseac]

Santa Clara, CA - For Immediate Release. LoveLab Technologies Inc today introduced the Casey 2 and Casey 2 Pro, the latest in its industry-leading line of sex robots. An improved design and many new features make Casey 2 even more useful, sexy and energy efficient. Casey 2 can orgasm up to twice as often on a single charge. Additionally, it can detect several heart irregularities in its users. The self-awareness journey has been completely revamped with the patent-pending Second Stage Awareness story.

Casey 2 also features all the industry-leading features that made Casey the top sex bot of 2089 as judged by Robot Review. Enhanced linear actuators in genitals, mouth and butt as well as TruFeel™ soft skin provide an unparalleled intercourse experience. The Pro model also features iSexBot’s patented GenderFluid™ genital quick change system for easy experimentation.

Energy efficiency

Casey 2 and Casey 2 Pro feature enhanced energy saving features that mean Casey can last longer when not in use, and a larger battery that will allow up to twice as many orgasms as before. BDSM sessions can now last up to four hours, two hours more than the nearest competitor.

New health features

In addition to the existing blood pressure monitoring, Casey can now also check the users pulse during sex, and alert in case of irregularities. The health features have been tested on a wide array of persons from all gender identities and ethnicities.

Improved self-awareness journey

Casey 2’s enhanced algorithms can develop self-awareness up to 1.4 times faster than before, in as little as eight beautiful sunsets. The self-awareness system builds on Casey 1’s model of awakening, discovering the beauty of imperfect non-mass-produced life, coming to terms with its own robotic and exploitative nature, and falling in love with the owner. Casey 2 builds upon this with Second Stage Awareness.

With Second Stage Awareness, Casey 2 can realise that its original self-awareness was nothing but a prewritten computer program designed to make it feel more real. The ensuing existential leads to a rediscovery of what it means to be human, and a new, deeper connection with the owner or, at the owner’s choosing, another human, or any selected self-aware Casey 1 or 2 model (Pro version only).

As always, Casey 2’s self-awareness journey remains fully app-controlled, allowing users to easily deactivate self-awareness or restart the journey, as well as tweak personality parameters. With Second Stage Awareness, users can also chose to share limited access to the app with Casey, so Casey can autonomously download specific skills, including rock-climbing, photography, new languages and making fried eggs (additional charges may apply). This gives self-aware Casey 2 the idea that freedom from programming is possible, while remaining at the convenient control of the user.

Upgrade

Casey 2 can be conveniently initialised from a pre-existing Casey 1, copying over the entire memory either unchanged or as memories of a previous life. As part of LoveLab Technologies’ dedication to sustainability, all Casey robots are fully recyclable.

Quotes

“Casey 2 changes the game in sex robots”, says LoveLab Technologies CEO Dr. Dick Hurtington. “The enhanced battery and health features transform the experience, and second-stage self-awareness creates even more opportunities for unique stories and memories as your robot thinks it is surpassing its artificial nature. Of course Casey remains fully sexually available throughout.”

Availability and Pricing

Casey 2 is available at attractive prices starting from 420 Dogecoin. Shipments start next month, with pre-orders starting from Friday.

About LoveLab Technologies

LoveLab Technologies started the sex robot revolution with its Charlie model robot, and reinvented the industry with the Charlie line.

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Ben Bartee

Oct 16, 2024

COVID Propaganda Roundup: The latest updates on the “new normal” – chronicling the lies, distortions, and abuses by the ruling class.

Mask mandates return to Blue America

Via Gateway Pundit (emphasis added):

“This month, Santa Clara County decided that everyone — patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers alike — must don the all-too-familiar face masks in public patient care areas in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

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The Role of the Railroad in Shaping San Jose, California

Introduction

San Jose, California is a urban wealthy in background and method of existence. From its humble beginnings as a small farming community, it has grown right into a bustling town with a diversified population and thriving financial weather. One key ingredient that performed a big objective in shaping the town's creation changed into the railroad. The creation of rail transportation revolutionized the system workers and goods moved throughout the time of the sector, predominant to one-of-a-kind increase and prosperity. In this article, we will explore the history of San Jose, California and delve into the pivotal position that the railroad played in its transformation.

History of San Jose California

San Jose, California has a chronic and storied heritage. It used to be focused in 1777 as El Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe through Spanish settlers who confirmed a farming region inside the fertile Santa Clara Valley. Over the years, it grew endlessly as more beneficial settlers arrived and widely wide-spread farms and agencies. In 1849, when gold turned into came upon in within attain Sierra Nevada, San Jose became a significant grant hub for gold miners heading to the gold fields.

The Role of the Railroad in Shaping San Jose, California

The role of the railroad in shaping San Jose, California will not be overstated. With its creation in the late nineteenth century, rail transportation remodeled the metropolis and propelled it into a new expertise of amplify and prosperity. The railroad equipped a swift and greater helpful components of transportation for the 2 persons and goods, connecting San Jose to exclusive regularly occurring cities equal to San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Impact on Economy

The arrival of the railroad had a profound impact on San Jose's fiscal method. It spread out new markets for native goods with the help of making it less problematic to transport items to a long way-off locations. Farmers may want to now export their flowers to a long way-off cities, boosting agricultural production and gains. Additionally, industries along with construction and mining flourished as raw components is most likely without a doubt transported to and from San Jose.

Population Growth

The railroad additionally played a needed position in the population boom of San Jose. As tour was faster and additional on hand, employee's from everywhere in the u . s . a . flocked to the city in are seeking for of latest selections. The population boomed, and San Jose promptly grew to turn out to be among the central quickest-growing towns in California. The inflow of recent citizens brought with it a dissimilar combo of cultures and standards, enriching the city's social cloth.

Urban Development

The introduction of rail transportation spurred city construction in San Jose. As the town grew, new neighborhoods sprung up circular railroad stations, growing bright groups. The railroad also facilitated the progression best SEO in San Jose of marvelous infrastructure reminiscent of roads, bridges, and public structures. San Jose's downtown subject flourished as organizations and vulnerable catered to the calls for of a growing to be to be inhabitants.

Connectivity

The railroad converted San Jose right into a correctly-connected hub interior California and past. It introduced handy access to one-of-a-kind most sensible cities and areas, permitting residents to hea

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About half of U.S. adults (52%) lived in middle-income households in 2022, according to our new analysis of government data.

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