# number one (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover number one. Page: Feed: --- ## [MY NEW READING LIST](https://tom-gillispie.blogspot.com/2026/08/my-new-reading-list.html) _2026-08-19 · Tom Gillispie · Tom Gillispie_ Return to Sender: A Longmire Mystery Book 21 by Craig Johnson One Minute Book Review Normally, I watch videos or movies, but, lately, I've been enjoying novels. I just finished reading a Craig Johnson / Walt Longmire book called Return to Sender . Sheriff Longmire is helping his late wife's cousin find a postal carrier who disappeared on her 307-mile route. He found her, but it was a mess. I just… ## [TRUMP SHORTS](https://tom-gillispie.blogspot.com/2026/08/trump-shorts.html) _2026-08-17 · Tom Gillispie · Tom Gillispie_ TRUMP SHORT SUBJECTS Trump's END IS NOW: His Own Party TURNS ON HIM! ☆☆☆ Meanwhile; wtf ☆☆☆ The sailors must be confused ☆☆☆ Would Ted Cruz Have Been As Bad As Donald Trump? ☆☆☆ Why The Press Doesn't Hold Trump Accountable #psychology #politics #trump #lucasbean ☆☆☆ We found something the MAGA love more than Donald Trump. ☆☆☆ This VIRAL video of Donald Trump is utterly BIZARRE. ☆☆☆ The New York… ## [TRUMP SHORTS](https://tom-gillispie.blogspot.com/2026/08/trump-shorts.html) _2026-08-17 · Tom Gillispie · Tom Gillispie_ TRUMP SHORT SUBJECTS Trump's END IS NOW: His Own Party TURNS ON HIM! ☆☆☆ Meanwhile; wtf ☆☆☆ The sailors must be confused ☆☆☆ Would Ted Cruz Have Been As Bad As Donald Trump? ☆☆☆ Why The Press Doesn't Hold Trump Accountable #psychology #politics #trump #lucasbean ☆☆☆ We found something the MAGA love more than Donald Trump. ☆☆☆ This VIRAL video of Donald Trump is utterly BIZARRE. ☆☆☆ The New York… ## [LIGHT JAZZ 🎵🎧🎹 🎸](https://tom-gillispie.blogspot.com/2026/08/light-jazz.html) _2026-08-16 · Tom Gillispie · Tom Gillispie_ COMFORTABLE JAZZ 🎶🎵🎧🎹 🎸 Night Owl Jazz Cafe Ambience with Relaxing Jazz Music & Rain Sounds 🎶 Morning Jazz Mix - Relaxing Cafe Music - Smooth Jazz & Bossa Nova - Saxophone Jazz 🎶 Slow Jazz — Music for Quiet Souls & Peaceful Moments 🎶 Jazz Music | Romantic Smooth Jazz Saxophone | Relaxing Background Music with Fire and Water Sounds 🎶 Rainy Jazz Cafe - Slow Jazz Music in Coffee Shop… ## [LIGHT JAZZ 🎵🎧🎹 🎸](https://tom-gillispie.blogspot.com/2026/08/light-jazz.html) _2026-08-16 · Tom Gillispie · Tom Gillispie_ COMFORTABLE JAZZ 🎶🎵🎧🎹 🎸 Night Owl Jazz Cafe Ambience with Relaxing Jazz Music & Rain Sounds 🎶 Morning Jazz Mix - Relaxing Cafe Music - Smooth Jazz & Bossa Nova - Saxophone Jazz 🎶 Slow Jazz — Music for Quiet Souls & Peaceful Moments 🎶 Jazz Music | Romantic Smooth Jazz Saxophone | Relaxing Background Music with Fire and Water Sounds 🎶 Rainy Jazz Cafe - Slow Jazz Music in Coffee Shop… ## [Dexy’s Midnight Runners: Come On Eileen](https://abagond.wordpress.com/2026/08/16/dexys-midnight-runners-come-on-eileen/) _2026-08-16 · abagond · Abagond_ Remarks: What an earworm! This was ringing in my head mercilessly the other week. It was the best-selling song in the UK in 1982 and a number-one hit throughout the Anglosphere except in Canada where it only went to #2. They are a one-hit wonder in the US, but in the UK this was \[ \] ## [A CASE OF CHIAROSCURO](https://tom-gillispie.blogspot.com/2026/08/a-case-of-chiaroscuro.html) _2026-08-14 · Tom Gillispie · Tom Gillispie_ EPISODE FOUR: A CASE OF CHIAROSCURO Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season 4 Episode 4 - Breakdown & Review! ✧✧✧ Why We Need to Talk About These SNW 404 Photos ✧✧✧ Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 4.04 "A Case of Chiaroscuro" REVIEW ✵✵✵ EMAIL: tgilli52@gmail.com BLUESKY: PROFILE MORE BLOG ENTRIES BY TOM GILLISPIE • Resume for a writer and editor • An editor's views on powerful writing • Advice for be… ## [A CASE OF CHIAROSCURO](https://tom-gillispie.blogspot.com/2026/08/a-case-of-chiaroscuro.html) _2026-08-14 · Tom Gillispie · Tom Gillispie_ EPISODE FOUR: A CASE OF CHIAROSCURO Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season 4 Episode 4 - Breakdown & Review! ✧✧✧ Why We Need to Talk About These SNW 404 Photos ✧✧✧ Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 4.04 "A Case of Chiaroscuro" REVIEW ✵✵✵ EMAIL: tgilli52@gmail.com BLUESKY: PROFILE MORE BLOG ENTRIES BY TOM GILLISPIE • Resume for a writer and editor • An editor's views on powerful writing • Advice for be… ## [SMOOTH SAXOPHONE 🎷](https://tom-gillispie.blogspot.com/2026/08/smooth-saxophone.html) _2026-08-13 · Tom Gillispie · Tom Gillispie_ 🎷 SMOOTH SAX 🎷 Relaxing Jazz Saxophone Music for Studying, Sleep, Reading 10 Hours 🎷🎷🎷 Relaxing Jazz Saxophone instrument Relax & Slow Down 🌿 Soft Saxophone Jazz for Peaceful Moments 🎷🎷🎷 Romantic Evening Saxophone 🎷 Calm Jazz Instrumentals for Slow Nights & Peaceful Mood 🎷🎷🎷 Jazz Music | Smooth Jazz Saxophone | Relaxing Background Music with the Sound of Ocean Waves 🎷🎷🎷 Morning… ## [SMOOTH SAXOPHONE 🎷](https://tom-gillispie.blogspot.com/2026/08/smooth-saxophone.html) _2026-08-13 · Tom Gillispie · Tom Gillispie_ 🎷 SMOOTH SAX 🎷 Relaxing Jazz Saxophone Music for Studying, Sleep, Reading 10 Hours 🎷🎷🎷 Relaxing Jazz Saxophone instrument Relax & Slow Down 🌿 Soft Saxophone Jazz for Peaceful Moments 🎷🎷🎷 Romantic Evening Saxophone 🎷 Calm Jazz Instrumentals for Slow Nights & Peaceful Mood 🎷🎷🎷 Jazz Music | Smooth Jazz Saxophone | Relaxing Background Music with the Sound of Ocean Waves 🎷🎷🎷 Morning… ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/O3hxv6uunjW6) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [MICHAEL CAINE: A Legendary Life](https://tom-gillispie.blogspot.com/2026/08/michael-caine-legendary-life.html) _2026-08-11 · Tom Gillispie · Tom Gillispie_ MICHAEL CAINE Michael Caine and Sean Connery | Carson Tonight Show ☆☆☆ Michael Caine interviewed by Michael Aspel ☆☆☆ Michael Caine: A legendary life ☆☆☆ At 90, Michael Caine Revealed the 5 Movies He Loved Making the Most ☆☆☆ At 93, Michael Caine Reveals The 5 People He Loved The Most ☆☆☆ How Michael Caine Found Love In A Coffee Ad | Rumour Juice MORE Michael Caine on why he kept his accent… ## [Amel Larrieux: Sweet Misery](https://abagond.wordpress.com/2026/08/09/amel-larrieux-sweet-misery/) _2026-08-09 · abagond · Abagond_ Remarks: Wow. I have not heard this in ages. It came out in 2000, going to #81 on the US R B chart. That was back when most of my music was on CDs (compact discs). I still have most of my CDs but no easy way to play them since at least 2022. I came \[ \] ## [FAST DOLPHINS](https://tom-gillispie.blogspot.com/2026/08/fast-dolphins.html) _2026-08-08 · Tom Gillispie · Tom Gillispie_ 2026 MIAMI DOLPHINS SCHEDULE 🐬 DOLPHINS SHORT SUBJECTS 🐬 Jeff Hafley on the importance of the joint practices with the Washington Commanders 🐬 ☆☆☆ Jeff Hafley says it is Malik Willis' Time to Lead the Dolphins 🐬 ☆☆☆ Dolphins Fan Reacts To Being LOWEST OVERALL in Madden 27 #nfl #nfltrending #nflviral #dolphins ☆☆☆ Chris Bell's return to the field is getting closer. Coach Haf: "He looks good,… ## [FAST DOLPHINS](https://tom-gillispie.blogspot.com/2026/08/fast-dolphins.html) _2026-08-08 · Tom Gillispie · Tom Gillispie_ 2026 MIAMI DOLPHINS SCHEDULE 🐬 DOLPHINS SHORT SUBJECTS 🐬 Jeff Hafley on the importance of the joint practices with the Washington Commanders 🐬 ☆☆☆ Jeff Hafley says it is Malik Willis' Time to Lead the Dolphins 🐬 ☆☆☆ Dolphins Fan Reacts To Being LOWEST OVERALL in Madden 27 #nfl #nfltrending #nflviral #dolphins ☆☆☆ Chris Bell's return to the field is getting closer. Coach Haf: "He looks good,… ## [HUMAN BEST FRIEND](https://tom-gillispie.blogspot.com/2026/08/human-best-friend.html) _2026-08-07 · Tom Gillispie · Tom Gillispie_ EPISODE THREE: HUMAN BEST FRIEND Star Trek Hid Scotty’s Biggest Clue in Episode 3… We Missed It | Strange New Worlds Theory ✯✯✯ They Tricked Us About Scotty & Ortegas Rivalry | Strange New Worlds ✯✯✯ Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Just Answered A 60-Year Kirk & Spock Mystery ✯✯✯ Star Trek Just Broke Another Rule We Never Noticed | SNW Theory ✯✯✯ I Didn't Expect to Love This Episode... But I Did |… ## [HUMAN BEST FRIEND](https://tom-gillispie.blogspot.com/2026/08/human-best-friend.html) _2026-08-07 · Tom Gillispie · Tom Gillispie_ EPISODE THREE: HUMAN BEST FRIEND Star Trek Hid Scotty’s Biggest Clue in Episode 3… We Missed It | Strange New Worlds Theory ✯✯✯ They Tricked Us About Scotty & Ortegas Rivalry | Strange New Worlds ✯✯✯ Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Just Answered A 60-Year Kirk & Spock Mystery ✯✯✯ Star Trek Just Broke Another Rule We Never Noticed | SNW Theory ✯✯✯ I Didn't Expect to Love This Episode... But I Did |… ## [Olivia Rodrigo: the cure](https://abagond.wordpress.com/2026/08/02/olivia-rodrigo-the-cure/) _2026-08-02 · abagond · Abagond_ Remarks: This is my favourite Olivia Rodrigo song so far. It came out in May 2026 and in the first two months hit the top ten on pop charts throughout the Anglosphere, #5 in her native US, and #2 worldwide. So far. The video makes the song deeper still. See also: songs: the 2020s \[ \] ## [THE GRIFFIN INCIDENT](https://tom-gillispie.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-griffin-incident.html) _2026-07-31 · Tom Gillispie · Tom Gillispie_ EPISODE TWO: THE GRIFFIN INCIDENT Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Episode 2 Ending Explained + Episode 3 Predictions ⭒⭒⭒ Everyone Missed the Biggest Lie in Episode 2 | SNW Theory ⭒⭒⭒ WTH Just Happened?! Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 4.2 - The Griffin Incident (Spoiler Review) ⭒⭒⭒ How the USS Griffin Crew Really Died? | Star Trek Strange New World 4x02 ⭒⭒⭒ Hidden Details in Horror Episode… ## [THE GRIFFIN INCIDENT](https://tom-gillispie.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-griffin-incident.html) _2026-07-31 · Tom Gillispie · Tom Gillispie_ EPISODE TWO: THE GRIFFIN INCIDENT Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Episode 2 Ending Explained + Episode 3 Predictions ⭒⭒⭒ Everyone Missed the Biggest Lie in Episode 2 | SNW Theory ⭒⭒⭒ WTH Just Happened?! Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 4.2 - The Griffin Incident (Spoiler Review) ⭒⭒⭒ How the USS Griffin Crew Really Died? | Star Trek Strange New World 4x02 ⭒⭒⭒ Hidden Details in Horror Episode… ## [DOLPHINS' TRAINING CAMP](https://tom-gillispie.blogspot.com/2026/07/dolphins-training-camp.html) _2026-07-31 · Tom Gillispie · Tom Gillispie_ READ: Team website 2026 TRAINING CAMP Practice No. 4 | Miami Dolphins Offensive Brings The Sunday Fireworks ⭒⭒⭒ Reactions From Miami Dolphins 2026 Training Camp Practice No. 3 | The Offense Strikes Back ⭒⭒⭒ Reactions & Notes From Miami Dolphins 2026 Training Camp | Practice No. 2 ⭒⭒⭒ The Miami Dolphins DAY 1 Of Training Camp Was EYE OPENING... ⭒⭒⭒ Reactions From Day 1 Of Miami Dolphins Training… ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tSaCTjiS6dLh) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## [Rick Dees: Disco Duck](https://abagond.wordpress.com/2026/07/26/rick-dees-disco-duck/) _2026-07-26 · abagond · Abagond_ Remarks: The year 1976 not only gave us Muskrat Love and the best song ever, but Disco Duck too! It went to #1 on the US pop chart and was a top-ten hit throughout the Anglosphere. . See also: songs: the 1970s also 1976: Diana Ross: Love Hangover Starland Vocal Band: Afternoon Delight Lyrics: \[Intro: \[ \] ## [Netanyahu](https://abagond.wordpress.com/2026/07/24/netanyahu/) _2026-07-24 · abagond · Abagond_ Benjamin Netanyahu (1949- ), aka בִּנְיָמִין בִּיבִּי נְתַנְיָהוּ, aka Bibi, has been prime minister of Israel off and on for about 19 of the past 30 years: 1996 to 1999 2009 to 2021 2022 to present (2026) He faces voters on October 27th 2026 for the first time since the massacre of October 7th 2023, \[ \] ## [Python Queue Broker Comparison: Kafka vs SQS vs Redis for Background Task Processing](https://number1.co.za/python-queue-broker-comparison-kafka-vs-sqs-vs-redis-for-background-task-processing/) _2026-07-23 · Stephen H · Number ONE_ This is an AI updated revision of the original post A stock update endpoint takes 5-14 seconds, blocking customer requests and locking up workers. The obvious fix is a background task queue but which broker and Python client should you use? This post benchmarks Apache Kafka, Amazon SQS, and Redis across reliability, throughput, and \[ \] The post Python Queue Broker Comparison: Kafka vs SQS vs Redis… ## [ChatGPT rewriting The Economist](https://abagond.wordpress.com/2026/07/22/chatgpt-rewriting-the-economist/) _2026-07-22 · abagond · Abagond_ The Economist wrote this in 2014: “Japan has about 500,000 non-naturalised Koreans, some of whom have come in the past couple of decades but many of whose families were part of a diaspora that arrived during Japan’s imperial era in the first half of the 20th century. They have long been targets of hostility. After \[ \] ## [Martha and the Vandellas: (Love is Like a) Heat Wave](https://abagond.wordpress.com/2026/07/19/martha-and-the-vandellas-love-is-like-a-heat-wave/) _2026-07-19 · abagond · Abagond_ Remarks: This came out in the summer of 1963. It was the number one song on the US R B chart for four weeks. It is still a great song. It was written by Holland-Dozier-Holland, the same who wrote nearly every number-one hit sung by the Supremes. Linda Ronstadt covered this song in 1975. Martha Reeves \[ \] ## [Starland Vocal Band: Afternoon Delight](https://abagond.wordpress.com/2026/07/12/starland-vocal-band-afternoon-delight/) _2026-07-12 · abagond · Abagond_ Remarks: Fifty years ago today, shortly after the Bicentennial, this was the number one song on the US pop chart, from July 10th to 23rd 1976. It was a top-20 hit throughout the Anglosphere. The band won a Grammy the following year for Best New Artist and then never had another hit. The songwriter, \[ \] ## [songs about the US](https://abagond.wordpress.com/2026/07/05/songs-about-the-us/) _2026-07-05 · abagond · Abagond_ Some songs I have posted about the US: 1939: Billie Holiday: Strange Fruit 1964: Sam Cooke: A Change Is Gonna Come 1965: Barry McGuire: Eve of Destruction 1968: Dion: Abraham, Martin and John 1969: Jimi Hendrix: The Star-Spangled Banner at Woodstock. 1977: The Eagles: The Last Resort 1977: Schoolhouse Rock!: The Great \[ \] ## [Frederick Douglass: What to the Slave Is the 4th of July?](https://abagond.wordpress.com/2026/07/04/frederick-douglass-what-to-the-slave-is-the-4th-of-july/) _2026-07-04 · abagond · Abagond_ James Earl Jones reads the most famous part of Frederick Douglass s speech given on July 5th 1852. The Declaration of Independence, signed on July 4th 1776, said all men were created equal, but the war only freed White Protestant men of property. US history since then can be read as the slow, uncertain liberation of \[ \] ## [Tavares: Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel](https://abagond.wordpress.com/2026/06/28/tavares-heaven-must-be-missing-an-angel/) _2026-06-28 · abagond · Abagond_ Remarks: This came out in 1976 reaching #3 on the US R B chart and the top-40 on pop charts throughout the Anglosphere. It is one of those songs that I assumed I had already posted. I especially love the long version (posted above) where the violins come in at the 4:31 mark. See also: songs: \[ \] ## [Comparing opencode go models for a real world task \[June 2026\]](https://number1.co.za/comparing-opencode-go-models-for-a-real-world-task-june-2026/) _2026-06-25 · Stephen H · Number ONE_ I have signed up to opencode go to try out their offering. Currently the models they offer are: I created a prompt to build an html page with an interactive chart to convey the affect of costs on investment returns over the long term. Full prompt can be found here. The process was: In build \[ \] The post Comparing opencode go models for a real world task \[June 2026\] appeared first on Number ONE . ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kHPa3x6EMNSV) _2026-06-25 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [Roger Waters & Mona Miari: Comfortably Numb Re-Imagined](https://abagond.wordpress.com/2026/06/21/roger-waters-mona-miari-comfortably-numb-re-imagined/) _2026-06-21 · abagond · Abagond_ Remarks: Aged British rocker Roger Waters of Pink Floyd and Palestinian singer Mona Miari reimagine Comfortably Numb from Pink Floyd s album The Wall (1979). They flip a song of personal despair into one of hope for Gaza, which plays itself in the video in all of its bombed-out, betented horror. The Arabic parts of the \[ \] ## [Cher: Dark Lady](https://abagond.wordpress.com/2026/06/14/cher-dark-lady/) _2026-06-14 · abagond · Abagond_ Remarks: This is my favourite Cher song not counting I Got You Babe (1965). It went to #1 on the US pop chart in 1974. She did not have another number-one hit till 24 years later Believe (1998). That must be some kind of record. The video above comes from 1973 when she sang \[ \] ## [Understanding the AI Ecosystem: The Companies, Infrastructure and Capital Behind the AI Boom](https://number1.co.za/understanding-the-ai-ecosystem-the-companies-infrastructure-and-capital-behind-the-ai-boom/) _2026-06-07 · Stephen H · Number ONE_ Artificial Intelligence has become one of the largest infrastructure build-outs in modern history. Companies are investing hundreds of billions of dollars into GPUs, datacentres, networking equipment and power infrastructure to support increasingly capable AI models. It can be difficult to understand where different companies fit into the ecosystem because everything is often grouped together… ## [Oliva Dean: A Couple Minutes](https://abagond.wordpress.com/2026/06/07/oliva-dean-a-couple-minutes/) _2026-06-07 · abagond · Abagond_ Remarks: Wow, they hardly ever make songs like this anymore. It is, by far, my favourite Olivia Dean song so far. It is not her best known song, but after nine months it has already reached the top-40 on pop charts across the Anglosphere. It is based on a sample from a 1971 song, \[ \] ## [Neil Diamond: Cracklin’ Rosie](https://abagond.wordpress.com/2026/05/31/neil-diamond-cracklin-rosie/) _2026-05-31 · abagond · Abagond_ Remarks: This came out in the summer of 1970, reaching the top 3 on pop charts throughout the Anglosphere. It is one of those sad songs that sound happy. Because Cracklin Rosie is not a real woman. She is a store-bought woman , a poor man s lady a bottle of wine. Cracklin Rosé was a \[ \] ## [Best Bang for Buck Linux VPS VM in South Africa (2026)](https://number1.co.za/best-bang-for-buck-linux-vps-vm-in-south-africa-2026/) _2026-05-26 · Stephen H · Number ONE_ The cheapest VM is currently (May 2026) cloud.co.za. A 2 vCPU VM with 4GB ram will cost you just R130 a month. Check previous post from 2022 on the Cheapest VPS in South africa to compare. The post Best Bang for Buck Linux VPS VM in South Africa (2026) appeared first on Number ONE . ## [Michael Jackson: Billie Jean](https://abagond.wordpress.com/2026/05/24/michael-jackson-billie-jean-2/) _2026-05-24 · abagond · Abagond_ Remarks: This came out in 1983 and it is still a great song. And it is not just me: right now, on May 24th 2026, it is the number one song in the whole world according to Billboard s Global 200. The video above has been seen over 2 billion times! Baby Shark watch out! See also: \[ \] ## [Binary vs Text: What Makes a File Executable?](https://number1.co.za/binary-vs-text-what-makes-a-file-executable/) _2026-05-04 · Stephen H · Number ONE_ Not all files are created equal. At the most fundamental level, every file on your computer is just bytes but what those bytes mean is what separates a program from a photo. Text Files vs Binary Files Text files like JSON, Python scripts, and HTML are human-readable. Every byte maps to a printable character \[ \] The post Binary vs Text: What Makes a File Executable? appeared first on Number ONE . ## [LM Studio vs Ollama: How They Load Models](https://number1.co.za/lm-studio-vs-ollama-how-they-load-models/) _2026-05-01 · Stephen H · Number ONE_ Local AI tools like Ollama and LM studio both let you run large language models on your own hardware. However, they differ significantly in how they load models into memory, which directly affects RAM usage, performance, and how many models you can run at once. Understanding this difference is essential if you re working with multiple \[ \] The post LM Studio vs Ollama: How They Load Models appeared… ## [From Forms to Autonomous Agents: My Journey Building a Financial Prediction Platform with LLMs](https://number1.co.za/from-forms-to-autonomous-agents-my-journey-building-a-financial-prediction-platform-with-llms-2/) _2026-04-29 · Stephen H · Number ONE_ When I started building a platform to track financial predictions, I thought I had a straightforward path ahead. What unfolded instead transformed my understanding of what s possible when you move from simple AI assistance to fully autonomous systems. The Starting Point: Manual Everything The initial concept was humble: users log in, submit financial predictions through \[ \] The post From Forms to… ## [The Cost of Withdrawing Cash in Rands from a Thailand ATM](https://number1.co.za/the-cost-of-withdrawing-cash-in-rands-from-a-thailand-atm/) _2026-04-02 · Stephen H · Number ONE_ Using a South African bank debit card one can withdraw money from a Thailand ATM. This example using Thailand s SCB bank. The amount requested was: 5000 Baht The access fee (for any amount) is: 250 Baht The quoted exchange rate includes a spread / markup of 5.50%. At the given rate of 1.8345 Baht \[ \] The post The Cost of Withdrawing Cash in Rands from a Thailand ATM appeared first on Number ONE . ## [The rise and fall of StackOverflow](https://number1.co.za/the-rise-and-fall-of-stackoverflow/) _2026-01-04 · Stephen H · Number ONE_ The rise and fall of stackoverflow can be seen in the following charts. First the number of questions over time: Rising to a peak in early 2014 the trend has been downward and since the proliferation of LLMs in 2022 has seen a sharper drop. Here is the chart of anwers over time: Stackoverflow was \[ \] The post The rise and fall of StackOverflow appeared first on Number ONE . ## [LLM and AI Coding Tools](https://number1.co.za/llm-and-ai-coding-tools/) _2025-10-15 · Stephen H · Number ONE_ AI and LLM Tool Ecosystem A curated list and explanation of key elements in the AI and LLM ecosystem, including autonomous agents, coding assistants, frameworks, open-weight models, and self-hosted AI. 1. Autonomous / Agentic AI Platforms Platforms that allow creation, orchestration, and deployment of AI agents that act autonomously or follow workflows: CrewAI – Framework \[ \] The post LLM and AI… ## [All the Projects Google has Killed](https://number1.co.za/all-the-projects-google-has-killed/) _2025-09-09 · Stephen H · Number ONE_ Here is a list of all the projects google has killed https://killedbygoogle.com/ The post All the Projects Google has Killed appeared first on Number ONE . ## [People that have Walked the South African Coastline](https://number1.co.za/people-that-have-walked-the-south-african-coastline/) _2025-08-29 · Stephen H · Number ONE_ Grant Christie October 2013 six million steps took 250 days. Insta. Website Itchyfeet Dean Swart January 2018 news article Damian Honneysett July 2021. news article youtube Zakie Odendall September 2016. news article Marion and Myles Siebrits may not have walked the whole way news article Erlo Brown. April 2010. Took \[ \] The post People that have Walked the South African Coastline appeared first… ## [How much does it cost to run a Bitaxe Gamma in South Africa?](https://number1.co.za/how-much-does-it-cost-to-run-a-bitaxe-gamma-in-south-africa/) _2025-07-10 · Stephen H · Number ONE_ Running a bitcoin miner has been made affordable, open and simpler with the bitaxe gamma available from hashrate.co.za To keep it running and your chances of lucking out on the current 3.125 BTC block reward + transaction fees how much will it cost? The Bitcoin Gamma 601 consumes 17W per hour So if it runs for \[ \] The post How much does it cost to run a Bitaxe Gamma in South Africa? appeared first… ## [Is Mining Monero Profitable in South Africa?](https://number1.co.za/is-mining-monero-profitable-in-south-africa/) _2025-06-29 · Stephen H · Number ONE_ Monero is a private, decentralized cryptocurrency that keeps your finances confidential and secure more info on the offcial website getmonero.org. It is different from bitcoin in that transactions are not publicly viewable. Only the sender and receiver should know about the transaction. The process of mining monero (ie. acquiring monero by using proof of \[ \] The post Is Mining Monero Profitable in… ## [Galaxy Geek DSTV Installers Review – Avoid, Not accredited , Overcharge](https://number1.co.za/galaxy-geek-dstv-installers-review-avoid-not-accredited-overcharge/) _2025-06-10 · Stephen H · Number ONE_ Galaxy Geek DSTV Installers are not accredited by DSTV. Be warned do not use them. 0748328803 facebook galaxy dstv installers link galaxygeekinstallations.co.za hellopeter galaxy geek installers complaints The team sent out was 2 Zimbabwean guys named Wayne Makuwa (or Makura) and Brian Guvheya. They drive a maroon toyota with license plate LW84NF GP. They do \[ \] The post Galaxy Geek DSTV… ## [Axxess and Afrihost enable CGNAT on](https://number1.co.za/axxess-and-afrihost-enable-cgnat-on/) _2025-02-17 · Stephen H · Number ONE_ On 10 February 2025, Axxess and Afrihost moved all Openserver fibre subscribers onto CGNAT. CGNAT, short for Carrier Grade Network Address Translation, is NAT at the ISP level. So previously each customer would have an assigned IP address if the ISP does not have enough IP addresses (IP address space)- they move to CGNAT. \[ \] The post Axxess and Afrihost enable CGNAT on appeared first on Number… ## [Avoid Steves auto clinic kyalami](https://number1.co.za/avoid-steves-auto-clinic-kyalami/) _2025-01-10 · Stephen H · Number ONE_ Please be very careful using Steves Auto Clinic to service your car. They will typically charge more than the dealership service department and provide a poor service. Specific issues occurring when a VW Gold car was taken for service: After replacing shocks ABS was engaging. Had to take the car back to the shop. \[ \] The post Avoid Steves auto clinic kyalami appeared first on Number ONE .