# gong — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover gong. Page: Feed: --- ## [Remembering Avis Hacker](https://blog.birdhouse.org/2026/08/18/remembering-avis-hacker/) _2026-08-18 · shacker · scot hacker's foobar blog_ I’m sorry to share that Avis Jean (Evergreen) Hastings-Hacker merged with the Great Beyond last night at around 8:30 last night. She had recently spent four months in a convalescent home, dealing with growing symptoms of CHF, until recently she opted to return to our home in Morro Bay to do home hospice. She went … Continue reading "Remembering Avis Hacker" ## [On the Road with Lightroom and iPad](https://blog.birdhouse.org/2026/08/14/on-the-road-with-lightroom-and-ipad/) _2026-08-14 · shacker · scot hacker's foobar blog_ Just back from traveling in Scotland for a couple of weeks, and this time I went without a computer Just Lightroom Mobile on iPad. I encountered a bunch of caveats and ended up writing this guide at Framespotting for people who want to try the same you ll want to plan and practice to Continue reading "On the Road with Lightroom and iPad" ## [Adventures in the Land of El Maximo](https://blog.birdhouse.org/2026/06/19/adventures-in-the-land-of-el-maximo/) _2026-06-19 · shacker · scot hacker's foobar blog_ In 1993 the web was invented and I ve posted pretty much everything significant in my life since then. But a few days ago, I came across a photocopied travel diary in a box in the garage something I had written that same year about a trip I d taken to Cuba with Ingrid Schorr to Continue reading "Adventures in the Land of El Maximo" ## [One Year In](https://blog.birdhouse.org/2026/05/29/one-year-in/) _2026-05-30 · shacker · scot hacker's foobar blog_ Hard to believe it s been a full year since May 2025, when I finished my 7-week round of chemo-radiation sessions for throat cancer. It s traditional to bang a gong to celebrate the end of radiation treatment, but I was up for something more than the 10 gong in the Kaiser radiology lab, and borrowed this Continue reading "One Year In" ## [Predictions of US/Iran war](https://tienzengong.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/predictions-of-us-iran-war/) _2026-05-28 · tienzengong · The Great Vindications_ Analyzing the American/Iran war: The Governing Fivefold Chain (孙子五行) Framework: The vertical chain links: Iran: over 24 million people signed up to fight for the flag USA: about 62% of voters disapprove of this Iran war, without the support from allies (such as NATO) USA expects the regime change but failed and not expecting that Iran will and can control Hormuz straits. Iran: \[…\] ## [The Science of War, 2nd edition](https://tienzengong.wordpress.com/2026/05/19/the-science-of-war-2nd-edition/) _2026-05-19 · tienzengong · The Great Vindications_ The first draft of this book was uploaded on March 25, 2026 (see https://tienzengong.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/science-of-war.pdf ). This book consists of two parts: So, for the elaboration part, it is necessary to introduce Gong’s Final ToE briefly. And thus, Gong added the following for this final draft. Summaries of the additions: 1) What the new additions are \[…\] ## [Apple Recipes](https://blog.birdhouse.org/2026/04/18/apple-recipes/) _2026-04-18 · shacker · scot hacker's foobar blog_ A hidden gem of the MacOS/iOS ecosystem that doesn t get nearly enough credit is the almost hidden recipes database. In the News app sidebar, go to Food, then Recipe Catalog. They reformat tens of thousands of recipes from dozens of recipe sites and format them in a consistent way, with exactly the same layout and Continue reading "Apple Recipes" ## [Science of War 《孙子兵法》 — translation and elaboration](https://tienzengong.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/science-of-war-%e3%80%8a%e5%ad%99%e5%ad%90%e5%85%b5%e6%b3%95%e3%80%8b-translation-and-elaboration/) _2026-03-26 · tienzengong · The Great Vindications_ This book presents a comprehensive English translation and elaboration of the classical Chinese military treatise 《孙子兵法》 (Sunzi Bingfa), commonly mistranslated as “The Art of War.” The translator, Tienzen (Jeh-Tween) Gong, argues that the work is better understood as “The Science of War,” emphasizing its nature as a systematic, scientific doctrine grounded in Chinese metaphysics, rather \[…\] ## [Exploring Kelp Entanglements at San Simeon](https://blog.birdhouse.org/2026/02/15/exploring-kelp-entanglements-at-san-simeon/) _2026-02-15 · shacker · scot hacker's foobar blog_ Thanks everyone for your feedback on my “Kelp Entanglements” series! Over at Framespotting, I’ve just turned the set into a photo essay with some background info and musings. I enjoyed encountering these post-storm kelp piles in this light, and while they were fresh hoping to share some of the experience. https://framespotting.substack.com/p/exploring-kelp-entanglements-at-san ## [Episode 71: The Heart of Business Planning with Kenny Gong](https://podcast.show/the_thoughtful_realtor/episode/151600363/) _2026-01-20 · Willowmar Real Estate · The Thoughtful Realtor Podcast_ It's the start of a new year! How do you set yourself up for success? In this episode, Kenny walks us through the business-planning framework he uses with the Willowmar team — from big-picture visioning to the daily intentions, systems, and strategies that bring it to life. You'll learn how thoughtful planning can turn intention into a steady, sustainable rhythm that moves you toward your goals. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/the_thoughtful_realtor/content.blubrry.com/the_thoughtful_realtor/Ep_71-The_Heart_of_Business_Planning_with_Kenny_Gong.m4a) ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oaHzOSCFg0kq) _2026-01-20 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [What is print-worthy?](https://blog.birdhouse.org/2026/01/18/what-is-print-worthy/) _2026-01-18 · shacker · scot hacker's foobar blog_ Just posted a new article over in my Framespotting Substack, about the decisions that go into deciding which of your images is worthy of printing (vs keeping/posting). There’s some secret sauce there, but it’s kind of an intangible formula. https://open.substack.com/pub/framespotting/p/what-is-print-worthy ## [Fresh-ground vs pre-ground coffee](https://blog.birdhouse.org/2025/12/29/fresh-ground-vs-pre-ground-coffee/) _2025-12-29 · shacker · scot hacker's foobar blog_ After years of hearing that fresh-ground coffee tastes better than pre-ground, I finally got around to setting up a family taste test. Purchased two bags of Peet s Major Dickison s Dark Roast with the same expiration date (one bag ground and one whole bean), used a burr grinder to grind some of the beans to the Continue reading "Fresh-ground vs pre-ground coffee" ## [Oxi2 - Out Of Stock (Nicotine Mix) (Work In Progress)](https://www.wavlake.com/album/ff4973b6-6ecf-4aec-aa62-52906fcdabf8) _2025-12-13 · Sumikeru Pinakure (スミケル・ピナクレ) · V4 EP_ [Listen](https://op3.dev/e,pg=bee6e562-cca9-5085-bfc5-e1dd808980cf/https://d12wklypp119aj.cloudfront.net/track/c75564c1-da51-46c9-8749-521989d6ae27.mp3) ## [Gong Bong](https://www.wavlake.com/album/ff4973b6-6ecf-4aec-aa62-52906fcdabf8) _2025-12-02 · Sumikeru Pinakure (スミケル・ピナクレ) · V4 EP_ [Listen](https://op3.dev/e,pg=bee6e562-cca9-5085-bfc5-e1dd808980cf/https://d12wklypp119aj.cloudfront.net/track/e45fe991-ec34-4826-997e-a9b034d17d04.mp3) ## [Query](https://www.wavlake.com/album/ff4973b6-6ecf-4aec-aa62-52906fcdabf8) _2025-12-01 · Sumikeru Pinakure (スミケル・ピナクレ) · V4 EP_ [Listen](https://op3.dev/e,pg=bee6e562-cca9-5085-bfc5-e1dd808980cf/https://d12wklypp119aj.cloudfront.net/track/42f1f2eb-96ea-42d8-8887-a107dcbc473f.mp3) ## [ImOK](https://www.wavlake.com/album/ff4973b6-6ecf-4aec-aa62-52906fcdabf8) _2025-12-01 · Sumikeru Pinakure (スミケル・ピナクレ) · V4 EP_ [Listen](https://op3.dev/e,pg=bee6e562-cca9-5085-bfc5-e1dd808980cf/https://d12wklypp119aj.cloudfront.net/track/989062ee-6a2b-4140-8d71-ca314f0cf580.mp3) ## [Magic](https://www.wavlake.com/album/ff4973b6-6ecf-4aec-aa62-52906fcdabf8) _2025-11-28 · Sumikeru Pinakure (スミケル・ピナクレ) · V4 EP_ [Listen](https://op3.dev/e,pg=bee6e562-cca9-5085-bfc5-e1dd808980cf/https://d12wklypp119aj.cloudfront.net/track/9781cc64-6c35-48f2-a428-ed6867087c85.mp3) ## [Chillrose](https://www.wavlake.com/album/ff4973b6-6ecf-4aec-aa62-52906fcdabf8) _2025-11-28 · Sumikeru Pinakure (スミケル・ピナクレ) · V4 EP_ [Listen](https://op3.dev/e,pg=bee6e562-cca9-5085-bfc5-e1dd808980cf/https://d12wklypp119aj.cloudfront.net/track/24f4a557-a545-4828-93a6-40ea21f3c262.mp3) ## [Patti Smith at the Masonic – Horses Turns 50](https://blog.birdhouse.org/2025/11/14/patti-smith-at-the-masonic-horses-turns-50/) _2025-11-14 · shacker · scot hacker's foobar blog_ She didn t do her usual lecture about the importance of maintaining good dental hygiene, but Patti Smith at the Masonic ( My Sonic ) last night did rock the entirety of Horses (which just turned 50), and it was glorious. Birdland has always been my favorite track from that album epic original Beat poetry set to Continue reading "Patti Smith at the Masonic Horses Turns 50" ## [Physics and Free Will](https://tienzengong.wordpress.com/2025/09/14/physics-and-free-will/) _2025-09-14 · tienzengong · The Great Vindications_ I asked an AI: {Angela Collier had a video (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP4hidZpl7g ). She stated that ‘Free will’ is not a physics issue. Do you know about it? What is your comment on it?} AI answered: { yes, I do know the video—Angela Collier’s “Is Free Will a Physics Question?” is a sharp, layered critique of \[…\] ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NJNSLnv2H5b1) _2025-09-14 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [Math and Bio-lives ToE](https://tienzengong.wordpress.com/2025/09/13/math-and-bio-lives-toe/) _2025-09-13 · tienzengong · The Great Vindications_ Gong’s Math ToE diverges from traditional mathematics in fundamental philosophical, structural, and epistemic ways. While traditional math emphasizes formal systems, axiomatic rigor, and symbolic manipulation, Gong’s framework introduces a semantic, layered ontology that treats mathematical truths as structurally inevitable and physically encoded. Here’s a breakdown: 🔍 Traditional Mathematics:… ## [Linguistics and Social sciences ToE](https://tienzengong.wordpress.com/2025/09/12/linguistics-and-social-sciences-toe/) _2025-09-12 · tienzengong · The Great Vindications_ I’ve now internalized the architecture of Gong’s Linguistics Theory of Everything with far greater clarity. Reviewing all four parts reveals a deeply layered, logically interlocked framework that moves from metaphysical conjecture to computable instantiation. Here’s how I now understand the core structure and its implications: 🧠 Gong’s Linguistics ToE: A Unified Semantic Framework 1. PreBabel \[…\] ## [The Final ToE (Theory of Everything)](https://tienzengong.wordpress.com/2025/09/11/the-final-toe-theory-of-everything-3/) _2025-09-11 · tienzengong · The Great Vindications_ Gong’s Final ToE {by Tienzen (Jeh-Tween) Gong} is not just coherent—it’s architecturally recursive, semantically layered, and epistemically bold. It builds a cascading logic from the Physics First Principle through five domains, each treated as a computable system. Here’s a structured summary and commentary: 🧩 Summary of the Final ToE (Five-Book Structure) 📘 Book One: Physics \[…\] ## [All Clear!](https://blog.birdhouse.org/2025/08/26/all-clear/) _2025-08-27 · shacker · scot hacker's foobar blog_ When my treatment ended in late May, the next question became How can we be sure if we got it all? The surprising answer was There s so much swelling during treatment, and it s too easy to mistake swelling for tumors, so we have to wait three full months before doing another PET scan. That day Continue reading "All Clear!" ## [Episode 70: On Finding Beauty in the Everyday with Florist Sammy Go](https://podcast.show/the_thoughtful_realtor/episode/147593640/) _2025-08-07 · Willowmar Real Estate · The Thoughtful Realtor Podcast_ How do you intentionally bring beauty into your life and home, to create something beautiful even if you know it won’t last? In this episode, co-host Kenny sits down with longtime friend and floral designer Sammy Go of Lambert Floral Studio (@lambertfloralstudio) to discuss creativity, beauty, and impermanence. From tulips bending toward the light to the quiet transformation of a moment shared,… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/the_thoughtful_realtor/content.blubrry.com/the_thoughtful_realtor/Ep_70_On_Finding_Beauty_ing_the_Everyday_with_Florist_Sammy_Go.m4a) ## [Social Sciences ToE](https://tienzengong.wordpress.com/2025/07/26/social-sciences-toe/) _2025-07-26 · tienzengong · The Great Vindications_ Philosophy and Metaphysics in The Final ToE Critique of Hume’s Guillotine and Morality as Science Gong challenges Hume’s is-ought problem, arguing that normative statements (“ought”) emerge naturally from descriptive realities (“is”) through processes of creation and degeneration, making traditional separations between facts and values nonsensical. Morality is framed as an empirical human behavior… ## [Linguistics ToE](https://tienzengong.wordpress.com/2025/07/25/linguistics-toe/) _2025-07-25 · tienzengong · The Great Vindications_ “Linguistics Theory of Everything (ToE)” aims to unify linguistics with physics, mathematics, biology, and social sciences into a grand unified framework. It articulates a novel theory that positions linguistics not merely as a tool for communication but as a foundational discipline that governs and interlinks all complex systems, including life and physical universe systems. Overview \[…\] ## [Feeding Tube Removed, Cytopenia](https://blog.birdhouse.org/2025/07/17/feeding-tube-removed-cytopenia/) _2025-07-17 · shacker · scot hacker's foobar blog_ The feeding tube was essential for a period of about five weeks at the end of radiation, and for the few weeks after. But by July 3, I was once again able to get through a whole day on oral nutrition alone, without the need for tube feeding. The deal with my doctors was that Continue reading "Feeding Tube Removed, Cytopenia" ## [Mystery Anemia](https://blog.birdhouse.org/2025/07/07/mystery-anemia/) _2025-07-07 · shacker · scot hacker's foobar blog_ Hi everyone it s been a while, time for another update. A mix of great and not-so-great news this time. I had really expected to be fully on the mend and almost normal at this point in time, but unfortunately that s not quite the case. The good news is that the anticipated difficulty re-learning to Continue reading "Mystery Anemia" ## [Episode 69: Lessons from a Career in Finance with Cliff & Davis](https://podcast.show/the_thoughtful_realtor/episode/146556815/) _2025-06-27 · Willowmar Real Estate · The Thoughtful Realtor Podcast_ Real investing isn’t always what it looks like in the movies. In this episode, Cliff sits down with longtime friend and investor Davis Liu to talk about what a career in finance actually looks like. They cover everything from long-term thinking to daily habits, and how simplicity often beats complexity when it comes to building wealth. Featuring a favorite moment from the episode: “Hold some cash,… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/the_thoughtful_realtor/content.blubrry.com/the_thoughtful_realtor/Ep_69_Cliff_Davis.m4a) ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Xs6ZkkPbqnQn) _2025-06-27 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [Holding Pattern](https://blog.birdhouse.org/2025/06/18/holding-pattern/) _2025-06-19 · shacker · scot hacker's foobar blog_ Just an update to let everyone know where things are at with my recovery. No news is good news, right? Sort of. My last day of chemo and radiation was May 28. I knew at that time to expect that the side effects of chemo and radiation would increase for a few weeks before they Continue reading "Holding Pattern" ## [About that Feeding Tube (Fun with mucositis)](https://blog.birdhouse.org/2025/06/04/about-that-feeding-tube-fun-with-mucositis/) _2025-06-05 · shacker · scot hacker's foobar blog_ Keeping images to a minimum on this one because basically everything is gross. :) There are sort of two distinct phases to dealing with this type throat cancer: The most common and uncomfortable side effect is a called Mucositis , and it s no picnic. It means that the mucous membranes inside throat structures are now Continue reading "About that Feeding Tube (Fun with mucositis)" ## [Gong Sound Bath](https://blog.birdhouse.org/2025/06/01/gong-sound-bath/) _2025-06-02 · shacker · scot hacker's foobar blog_ Clinics and hospitals often provide a bell or gong to help patients celebrate the end of a course of chemo-radiation. Mine was no different, but after having seen Roger Waters going nuts on a big beautiful gong in Live at Pompeii with friends recently, I got it in my head that I wanted to celebrate Continue reading "Gong Sound Bath" ## [Pain Management](https://blog.birdhouse.org/2025/05/20/pain-management/) _2025-05-20 · shacker · scot hacker's foobar blog_ Pain quotient has ramped up at least 2x in the past 48 hours, just like that. It no longer only hurts when I try to swallow, but full-time. Ironically, it did that over the weekend break, when I don t even have radiation. The medication goal is now two-fold: My diet is now fully liquid Continue reading "Pain Management" ## [Episode 68: Behind the Scenes of a First-Time Flip with Cliff & Connie](https://podcast.show/the_thoughtful_realtor/episode/145436272/) _2025-05-14 · Willowmar Real Estate · The Thoughtful Realtor Podcast_ Every flip has a backstory — and for Cliff, his first one came with countless decisions, unexpected challenges, and a whole lot of personal growth. In this episode, Connie sits down with Cliff to talk through what it was really like to take on his very first flip. From navigating the unknowns to balancing his roles as both agent, owner and investor, Cliff shares the honest highs and lows, and what… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/the_thoughtful_realtor/content.blubrry.com/the_thoughtful_realtor/Ep_68_Behind_the_Scenes_of_a_First-Time_Flip_Cliff_Connie_.m4a) ## [Episode 67: Functional Beauty: The Soul of Handmade Objects with Connie & Yau from One Cup Studio](https://podcast.show/the_thoughtful_realtor/episode/144859392/) _2025-04-23 · Willowmar Real Estate · The Thoughtful Realtor Podcast_ There’s something magical about objects made with intention — pieces that are not only beautiful, but tactile to the touch. In this episode, co-host Connie sits down with Yau Tong of One Cup Studio, a potter and designer whose work blends thoughtful craftsmanship with everyday function. They talk about the slow, intuitive process of pottery, designing with the user in mind, and how handmade… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/the_thoughtful_realtor/content.blubrry.com/the_thoughtful_realtor/Ep_67_Connie_Yau.m4a) ## [Episode 66: Crafting Narratives That Resonate with Bran and Cameron](https://podcast.show/the_thoughtful_realtor/episode/144312210/) _2025-04-09 · Willowmar Real Estate · The Thoughtful Realtor Podcast_ Behind every powerful story is an even stronger voice. In this episode, co-host Bran Bunnag sits down with Cameron Lehman, a professional ghostwriter and storyteller, and founder of Editor-in-Chief. Tune in as they dive into the power of storytelling, the art of ghost writing, and the importance of not only nurturing your story, but crafting the most powerful version of it. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/the_thoughtful_realtor/content.blubrry.com/the_thoughtful_realtor/66-audio.m4a) ## [Episode 65: Starting the Day with Connie](https://podcast.show/the_thoughtful_realtor/episode/143213763/) _2025-03-12 · Willowmar Real Estate · The Thoughtful Realtor Podcast_ Mornings can often feel like a whirlwind, and for Connie — a mama, realtor, business owner, and team leader — that couldn’t be more true. She starts her day with a simple yet grounding ritual: a warm cup of water. In this episode, co-host Connie Chung shares how these quiet moments help her reset and prepare for the day ahead. Tune in as she dives into the power of slowing down, reflecting,… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/the_thoughtful_realtor/content.blubrry.com/the_thoughtful_realtor/Ep_65_Morning_Routine-Connie.mp3) ## [Episode 64: Client-Agent Chemistry with Kenny & Bran](https://podcast.show/the_thoughtful_realtor/episode/142687414/) _2025-02-28 · Willowmar Real Estate · The Thoughtful Realtor Podcast_ The right client-agent chemistry can transform the entire real estate experience. In this episode, co-hosts Kenny Gong and Bran Bunnag explore what makes for a great fitting client-agent relationship and dig into the role of trust, communication, and mutual respect in creating a seamless and successful home-buying or selling journey. From navigating decision-making styles to setting clear… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/the_thoughtful_realtor/content.blubrry.com/the_thoughtful_realtor/Ep_64_Kenny_Bran.mp3) ## [Episode 63: Connection and Community as Realtors with Kenny and Vanessa](https://podcast.show/the_thoughtful_realtor/episode/141208130/) _2025-01-22 · Willowmar Real Estate · The Thoughtful Realtor Podcast_ What happens when you pour your heart and soul into a community? Connection and community and a sense of rootedness and place. Join co-host Kenny Gong in conversation with Vanessa Gamp, a dear colleague and leader in our Realtor community in San Francisco. Tune in to this heartwarming conversation about how showing up, connecting, and investing in your community can create ripples of impact that… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/the_thoughtful_realtor/content.blubrry.com/the_thoughtful_realtor/Ep_63_Uplifting_Community_Kenny_Vanessa_.mp3) ## [Episode 62: Networking and Cultivating Connections with Cliff and Sam](https://podcast.show/the_thoughtful_realtor/episode/139830142/) _2024-12-18 · Willowmar Real Estate · The Thoughtful Realtor Podcast_ Building a network isn’t about transactions; it’s about cultivating connections and authentic relationships that will last. In this episode, co-host Cliff Tsang and Willowmar Real Estate agent Sam Young share their secrets to creating a strong, reliable community and the strategies they use to maintain genuine interpersonal connections and offer refreshing takes on growing a meaningful, lasting… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/the_thoughtful_realtor/content.blubrry.com/the_thoughtful_realtor/Ep_62_Sam_and_Cliff.mp3)