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Jan 15, 2025 | 
medium.com | Austin Taylor
Austin J Taylor·Follow3 min read·--Photo of Bryson City by Bryson City TDA & ChamberYesterday I found myself at my first Town Hall meeting. The main topic of discussion was a grant-funded halfway house that has been proposed for Everett Street. The project would provide 18 units to the area, offering a structured environment for working citizens to rebuild their lives. Residents would need to meet clear requirements: they must be sober and employed.
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Dec 19, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Austin Taylor
U.S. District Court Xavier Rodriguez of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas recently issued a decision granting summary judgment for an insurance carrier in a first-party case involving alleged hail damage to a commercial property.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
medium.com | Austin Taylor
Austin J Taylor·Follow7 min read·--Film photography appeals to those looking for a timeless style of photography that digital cameras can’t quite replicate. For newcomers, the initial cost of this photography style can be daunting. I remember feeling the same way when first starting, However, with some research, I found that exploring this hobby doesn’t have to break the bank.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
maximumfun.org | Austin Taylor
Episode notes Nowadays, comic conventions happen all over the United States, and the world, in many major cities, with the most well known being San Diego Comic Con, in San Diego California. Many people assume that San Diego was the first, but that isn’t true! Comic Conventions got their stars years earlier, in the midwest, headed by several teenage boys armed only with a dream and some impressive industry connections.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
indianapolisrecorder.com | Austin Taylor
Twenty years ago, a young Gene Keady assistant was making a two-hour round-trip commute between Mackey Arena and his home in Indianapolis. On Tuesday night, having long since moved away from the Circle City, that young assistant was back in Indianapolis. But this time, he was a head coach and no longer so young.
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Oct 26, 2024 | 
medium.com | Austin Taylor
Austin J Taylor·Follow3 min read·--Donald Trump’s presidency, spanning from 2017 to 2021, was riddled with contentious policies, economic volatility, and polarized public opinion. Although his administration aimed to strengthen the United State’s economy, it struggled to deliver on several promises, including economic growth, healthcare, and national unity.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
medium.com | Austin Taylor
Austin Taylor·Follow4 min read·--Generative AI (GenAI) has made a big splash in the business world, with many seeing it as a new game-changer. Companies hope it will drive efficiency, reduce costs, and bring quick wins. However, many businesses find themselves disappointed after investing in GenAI for a year and not seeing the results they expected. It feels like they’re stuck in neutral, not moving forward.
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
medium.com | Austin Taylor
Austin Taylor·Follow6 min read·--Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a big part of our everyday lives, including education. You might have already used AI tools like chatbots to ask questions or auto-correct tools that suggest ways to improve your writing. But AI is capable of a lot more. It’s creating new possibilities for learning and teaching that could change how we think about education. But with new technology comes new challenges.
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Oct 6, 2024 | 
medium.com | Austin Taylor
Austin Taylor·Follow4 min read·--In the rapidly evolving landscape of open-source AI tools, FLUX and Fooocus have emerged as two standout platforms making waves in creative and technological circles. Both tools cater to the growing demand for AI-powered solutions in creative fields such as image generation, but they differ significantly in their approach and capabilities.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
medium.com | Austin Taylor
How AI Learns from Us: Unlocking the Power of PromptsImagine asking a robot to clean your house, but instead of giving it detailed instructions, you simply say, “Clean up the kitchen.” It’s a vague command, yet the robot knows to clear the dishes, wipe the counters, and sweep the floor. This is exactly how modern AI systems operate — through prompts.
