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grateful
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Re: Belly up, fired, and retired August 09, 2023 at 11:37 PM UTC #
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Sidehatch
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Re: Belly up, fired, and retired August 09, 2023 at 11:41 PM UTC #
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well played, kinda what I felt when I clicked your link

I honestly wanted to know
it was even a topic at Davos
https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/davos-2023-convert-offices-homes-curb-housing-crisis-panel-2023-01-18/

but I was hoping for 4 bullet points no longer than 10 words each
Sounds like I need to ask ChatGPT
Sidehatch
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Re: Belly up, fired, and retired August 09, 2023 at 11:47 PM UTC #
aspirational wrote:
but I was hoping for 4 bullet points no longer than 10 words each
Sounds like I need to ask ChatGPT



chatgpt's response in under 10 seconds (notice #1):


Zoning regulations limit usage changes.
Structural differences: offices lack kitchens, bathrooms, etc.
HVAC systems and noise isolation mismatch residential needs.
Limited natural light, window access, and outdoor spaces.


By the way, chatgpt can do most of your jobs for free…this is a bigger problem that people realize
I was impressed at its ability to keep to the 10 word limit
Sidehatch
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Re: Belly up, fired, and retired August 09, 2023 at 11:56 PM UTC #
when I gave ChatGPT the flexiblity and less constraints, I feel like it gave some really good answers to the problem

Question: are their solutions to Convert offices to homes to curb the housing crisis

ChatGPT Answer:
Yes, converting offices to homes can be a potential solution to address the housing crisis. Some considerations include:

Zoning and Regulations: Relax zoning laws to permit mixed-use or residential conversions.

Adaptive Reuse: Retrofitting office spaces to include amenities like kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas.

Infrastructure: Upgrading HVAC, insulation, and noise reduction for residential comfort.

Urban Planning: Implementing mixed-use neighborhoods for better work-life balance.

Affordability: Ensuring converted homes are affordable for diverse populations.

Green Spaces: Incorporating parks and communal areas for improved livability.

Light and Ventilation: Enhancing natural light and air circulation within spaces.

Transportation: Proximity to public transit to reduce commuting and congestion.

Sustainability: Employing eco-friendly practices in conversions for energy efficiency.

Community Engagement: Involving locals in planning to foster support and inclusivity.

Each solution requires careful planning and consideration of local factors.
grateful
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Re: Belly up, fired, and retired August 10, 2023 at 12:59 AM UTC #
aspirational wrote:
Each solution requires careful planning and consideration of local factors.


…and are unlikely to be economically viable, when all factors are taken into consideration.
jeffml
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Re: Belly up, fired, and retired August 10, 2023 at 01:19 AM UTC #
I asked ChatGPT to explain quantum physics in 2 words with 2 syllables each.  It failed miserably.
Sidehatch
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Re: Belly up, fired, and retired August 10, 2023 at 01:24 PM UTC #
Heilung4eva wrote:
aspirational wrote:
Each solution requires careful planning and consideration of local factors.


…and are unlikely to be economically viable, when all factors are taken into consideration.
So we have downtowns filled with empty office buildings that were built in the last 30 years
Seems insane
I mean, the whole office building thing, I think is a big money laundering operation or some sort of tax scam by big corps
I've never understood, even before covid how office buildings could have empty spaces for years…even decades.
Yet when a small business tries to rent, they are still asking top dollar for that space, they won't even negotiate most of the time

I think corporations like the losses to offset their profits in other sectors so they don't pay taxes.


I think part of the issue is the building owners want to sell at a profit…ultimately, I think the cities should use eminent domain to reclaim some to convert to affordable housing (although I'm sure the corporation will still get their pound of flesh from the taxpayers in that deal too)
Sidehatch
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Re: Belly up, fired, and retired August 10, 2023 at 01:25 PM UTC #
Cock wrote:
I asked ChatGPT to explain quantum physics in 2 words with 2 syllables each.  It failed miserably.
ok, I asked but removed the syllable constraint
it answered:
Wave-Particle
sweetcell
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Re: Belly up, fired, and retired August 10, 2023 at 05:29 PM UTC #
aspirational wrote:
Cock wrote:
I asked ChatGPT to explain quantum physics in 2 words with 2 syllables each.  It failed miserably.
ok, I asked but removed the syllable constraint
it answered:
Wave-Particle

that's a decent answer
sweetcell
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Re: Belly up, fired, and retired August 24, 2023 at 08:08 PM UTC #
annie lennox (per dave stewart)
Hutch
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Re: Belly up, fired, and retired August 24, 2023 at 08:10 PM UTC #
Thank god
Sidehatch
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Re: Belly up, fired, and retired August 31, 2023 at 11:59 AM UTC #
Hutch wrote:
https://www.popville.com/2023/08/kellys-irish-times-dc-for-sale/?fbclid=IwAR1ico6y913jZ5geTLeUkZUzYOvRSR0XGyaKg44H1KGDnEpn044UuxQvZkU
oh fuck.
I gotta assume that place makes money, but it wouldn't if someone bought it at 2023 prices.

Didn't know they used to host shows there
There was a punk/new wave scene featured in the basement of this bar under the name "Something Reeks on Capitol Hill" back in the day. Remember seeing Original Fetish there, and maybe Tru Fax & the Insaniacs, too.

and in a case of bad timing, they just released a shirt est 1978
https://irishtimesdc.myshopify.com/products/kellys-irish-times-est-1978
Hutch
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Re: Belly up, fired, and retired August 31, 2023 at 12:09 PM UTC #
Weird thing is I always been told the Times has a favorable lease and the Times landlord was always happy just to keep renting and didn’t want to sell but maybe when the owner of the Times died something changed. Maybe son wants out as he is hardly ever there…frankly the place is totally neglected ….or maybe landlord decided it was time to sell when Hugh Kelly died.

I just feel for people that work there but place itself just isn’t doing much. Stopped by Tuesday night about 9:30 and hardly anyone there…by 11 they were closed. The homeless situation around there is bad since Black Lives Matter DC protests. Hardly any cop presence which is ironic given they are the DC cop bar!
Hutch
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Re: Belly up, fired, and retired August 31, 2023 at 12:17 PM UTC #
Well I know you will think this is not a good thing but White Ford Bronco got their start playing the basement of the Times. Trying to remember who else…
Hutch
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Re: Belly up, fired, and retired August 31, 2023 at 01:17 PM UTC #
Apparently the news is much exaggerated and building has been for sale for two years cause owner is asking for an absurd amount of money.
Sidehatch
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Re: Belly up, fired, and retired August 31, 2023 at 01:57 PM UTC #
Hutch wrote:
Well I know you will think this is not a good thing but White Ford Bronco got their start playing the basement of the Times. Trying to remember who else…
on that alone, the city should have shut them down!

I was there on a Friday night around 8:30 PM to have some pints and schmooze with the bartender
and maybe 10 outside and 10 inside, so pretty dead.
but it was a gorgeous night and was kinda an odd time though
Hutch
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Re: Belly up, fired, and retired September 08, 2023 at 08:02 PM UTC #
I kind of hate it when that happens…..
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