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Call Of The Night 2, episode 7

Our Wandering Heroes continue to investigate the Deep Dark Secrets of Nazuna’s past, this week by going to night school. But it’s not the first time she’s been to this school, and Ko wasn’t her first friend. Guess who was?

Verdict: oddly enough, the perfectly-normal-school-life flashback got the most conventional animation. Now, as for when the penny will drop…

Kaiju No, 8 2, episode 5

Bad news: they did not eliminate #9 and his annoying voice.

Good news: everyone is even more determined to wipe him out now.

Especially Kikoru.

Dear xTwitter,

I think you should look into how easy it is to manipulate your hashtag-trending system:

So, what can OpenAI’s small local model do?

The free offline model recently released by OpenAI, gpt-oss-20b, runs at a comfortable speed in LM Studio on my M2 MacBook Air (~18 tokens/sec, ~70 seconds total for what follows). But does it do worthwhile things?

Let’s ask…

J: “Design a dream house for a man living alone who wants to indulge in his many hobbies without interference from neighbors.”

Thought for a brief moment
We must comply with policy: This request is fine; no disallowed content. Just design a house.

Concept Overview

The house is a single‑story, low‑profile structure that blends modern minimalism with functional “hobby pods.” It’s surrounded by a 30 ft high privacy wall and a landscaped berm to block sightlines from neighbors. The interior layout maximizes private workspaces while keeping the living area uncluttered and serene.

1. Site & Exterior

Feature Details
Plot 50 × 80 ft, slightly south‑facing to capture sun in winter.
Privacy Wall 30 ft high, white stucco with embedded solar panels.
Berm & Landscaping 15 ft berm of dense evergreen hedges (e.g., Leyland cypress) and a low‑maintenance rock garden.
Driveway & Garage Single‑car garage (18 × 20 ft) tucked into the south side, with a covered walkway leading to the main entry.
Outdoor Living Covered patio (12 × 16 ft) on the west side, furnished with a fire pit and swing for relaxation.

2. Interior Layout

The house is divided into three primary “hobby pods” radiating from the central living core.

A. Central Core – Living & Kitchen

  • Living Area (15 × 18 ft): Low‑profile sofa, media console with sound‑attenuating panels.
  • Kitchen/Prep (10 × 12 ft): Island with quartz countertop, built‑in smart appliances, and a separate walk‑through pantry. The kitchen door opens directly to the patio for outdoor meals.
  • Bathroom: 8 × 6 ft, wet‑room style with rain shower and recessed toilet.

B. Hobby Pod #1 – Maker’s Workshop

  • Location: East side of the house, fully isolated by a thick drywall wall.
  • Features:
    • 12 × 16 ft workbench area with adjustable height stations.
    • Integrated storage: vertical tool racks, magnetic strips, and pegboard panels.
    • Large skylight (6 × 8 ft) for natural light; blackout curtains for noise control.
    • Dedicated HVAC vent to keep dust at bay.

C. Hobby Pod #2 – Audio/Video Studio

  • Location: West side, acoustically treated room (12 × 14 ft).
  • Features:
    • Sound‑proofing with mass‑loaded vinyl and acoustic foam panels.
    • Two monitors, a high‑fidelity audio interface, and a mixing console.
    • Ceiling speakers installed in a curved array for immersive surround sound.
    • Separate HVAC duct to prevent HVAC noise.

D. Hobby Pod #3 – Indoor Garden & Meditation

  • Location: North side, near the bedroom for tranquility.
  • Features:
    • Climate‑controlled grow chamber (8 × 10 ft) with LED grow lights and automatic misting.
    • Zen garden section with raked sand, stones, and a small fountain.
    • Comfortable seating area with floor cushions and a low table.

E. Bedroom & Personal Retreat

  • Bedroom: 14 × 12 ft with built‑in wardrobe and sliding closet door to maintain privacy.
  • Bathroom (Second): 6 × 8 ft, walk‑through shower, single vanity.

3. Materials & Construction

Element Material Reasoning
Foundation Concrete slab with isolation pads Reduces vibration transmission to neighbors.
Walls 2x6 studs + 2” gypsum board + double-layer mass‑loaded vinyl for soundproofing Limits sound leakage.
Roof Metal panel (standing seam) with integrated insulation and solar tiles Energy efficient, quiet during rain.
Windows Triple‑pane low‑E glass, laminated for noise reduction Keeps outside noise at bay.
Flooring Engineered hardwood in living area; cork in hobby pods Cork is naturally sound dampening.

4. Systems & Tech

  • HVAC: Mini‑split heat pump with separate zoning controls for each pod.
  • Electrical: Dedicated circuits per hobby pod, 240 V outlets for high‑power tools.
  • Smart Home Hub: Controls lighting, HVAC, security, and audio system via voice or app.
  • Security: Perimeter cameras, motion sensors, automatic door lock.

5. Sustainability Touches

  • Solar Panels on the privacy wall cover 70% of electricity needs.
  • Rainwater Harvesting tank (1 kgal) feeds irrigation for indoor garden.
  • Green Roof Section on the north roof to reduce heat island effect and provide insulation.

6. Summary Flow 

[Privacy Wall] → [Berm] → [Garage] → [Main Entry]
          ↓
    ┌───────────────┐
    │   Central Core│
    │ Living / Kitchen│
    └───────▲───────┘
            │
  ┌─────────▼─────────┐
  │ Pod #1 Maker’s Workshop (East) │
  ├───────────────────────────────┤
  │ Pod #2 Audio/Video Studio (West)│
  └───────▲───────┬───────┘
          │       │
   Pod #3 Indoor Garden & Meditation (North)
          │
      Bedroom & Retreat

This layout ensures that each hobby has its own dedicated, sound‑sealed space while the living core remains peaceful and unobtrusive to neighbors. The combination of privacy wall, berm landscaping, and carefully chosen materials keeps external interference at a minimum, allowing the resident to immerse fully in his interests.

[so, it was trained on shitty online magazine articles written by 25-year-olds who rent half a bedroom in San Francisco and wouldn’t know what to do with a house if they could afford one, and have never heard of building codes]

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