Choice log no. 1765743868 – 2026 Porshce 911 Turbo S
2026 is going to be my year!
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Choice log no. 1774674555 – Wealth
Key Findings on Generational Wealth
Generation 1 (Creator): Accumulates the wealth.
Generation 2 (Steward): Manages or spends it.
Generation 3 (Consumer): Often depletes the remainder.
Statistics: Only about 30% of family wealth survives to the second generation, and only 10% makes it to the third, according to a study by The Williams Group.
Business Failure: Only 3% of family-owned businesses survive to the fourth generation.
Why Wealth is Lost
Lack of Preparation: Heirs may not understand the value of money or how to manage it.
Broken Communication: Parents often fail to discuss financial planning with their children.
Dividing Assets: Dividing wealth among more family members each generation leads to “exponential shrinkage”.
Taxes and Lifestyle: High taxes and increased spending by subsequent generations can drain assets.
How to Beat the Trend
To sustain wealth beyond three generations, experts recommend educating heirs early, involving them in investment decisions, holding family meetings, and creating a clear family constitution.
Choice log no. 1774452382 – Ubuntu 24.04 Bluetooth headset max volume
Every time I connect my Bluetooth headset, the volume is set to max.
AI Overview
To fix the Bluetooth headset volume resetting to high on Ubuntu 24.04, which uses PipeWire rather than PulseAudio (hence no
default.pa), disable absolute volume for Bluetooth devices. Edit /etc/bluetooth/main.conf, set Experimental = true, and add MultiProfile=multiple under [General].
Steps to Fix High Volume Reset:
Edit Bluetooth Configuration:
Open terminal and run:
sudo nano /etc/bluetooth/main.conf
Enable Experimental Features:
Locate the [General] section and add or change the following line (if it has a # at the beginning, remove it):
Experimental = true
Add Profile Support:
In the same [General] section, add:
MultiProfile=multiple
Save and Exit: Press Ctrl+O, Enter, then Ctrl+X.
Restart Bluetooth:
sudo systemctl restart bluetooth
Reconnect Headset: Disconnect and reconnect your Bluetooth headset.
This allows PipeWire to handle volume correctly, preventing it from defaulting to maximum.
I followed the instructions, but still, when I connect my Bluetooth headset the sound is set at 100%. I set the volume at 50% and ran sudo systemctl restart Bluetooth. Now when I connect, the volume is preset at 50%. I do not know if editing the main.conf file was necessary, but the volume is working as I want, so I will leave as is. “Do not fix what is not broken.” 😉
Choice log no. 1773475522 – ffmpeg
Using ffmpeg to slice audio
ffmpeg -ss StartingSeconds -i inputFile.mp3 -t HowManySecondsToCapture -c copy outputFile.mp
Sample:
ffmpeg -ss 388 -i inputfile.mp3 -t 85 -c copy outfile.mp3
388 = Start at 6 minutes forty-seven seconds
85 = capture for one minute forty-two seconds
If the -ss option is not included, the slice will start from the beginning and capture the amount of time specified in the -t option. Example -t ten seconds, will capture from the start of the audio for ten seconds.
If the -t option is not included, the slice will start at the -ss point and complete to the end of the audio.
Choice log no. 1773246652 – Hugo
Create a new site:
hugo new site NewSiteName
Change directory to NewSiteName
git init
Choice log no. 1770754518 – HTML5 Template
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en-US">
<head>
<meta character="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width">
<title>WhatAppearsInTheTab</title>
</head>
<body>
Content
</body>
</htm>
Choice log no. 1770250523 – Escape Velocity
Escape velocity is the minimum speed an object needs to break free from a celestial body’s gravity without further propulsion, calculated as Ve = √2GM/r , where G is the gravitational constant, M is the body’s mass, and r is the distance from its center. For Earth, it’s about 11.2 km/s (25,000 mph), while the Moon’s is lower (around 2.4 km/s) due to its smaller mass, and larger bodies like Jupiter have much higher escape velocities.
How it works
- Concept: It’s the speed where an object’s kinetic energy equals the gravitational potential energy, allowing it to travel infinitely far away.
- Dependence: It depends on the mass (M) and radius (r) of the celestial body, not the mass of the escaping object.
- Direction: It’s a scalar, meaning the direction doesn’t have to be straight up, but launching from the equator towards the east is easier due to Earth’s rotation.
Examples
- Earth: ~11.2 km/s (25,000 mph).
- Moon: ~2.4 km/s (1.5 miles/second).
- Mars: ~5 km/s (5,000 m/s).
- Jupiter: Much higher than Earth’s due to its immense mass.
Calculation Formula
- Ve = √2GM/r
- G: Gravitational constant (6.674×10-11 N • m2/kg2)
- M: Mass of the planet/body (in kg)
- r: Radius of the planet/body (in meters)
The above information was provided by Gemini.
es·cape ve·loc·i·ty
/əˈskāp vəˌläsədē/
noun: escape velocity
plural noun: escape velocities
the lowest velocity which a body must have in order to escape the gravitational attraction of a particular planet or other object.