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[An Article by Eric Shuler](https://fee.org/people/eric-schuler/) ----------- One of the most important things to consider when buying a house is the quality of the grocery district. As the name implies, the grocery district determines which public grocery store you and your family get to use. District maps are drawn by the government to ensure each grocery store has an appropriate number of patrons based on its capacity. Most residents are assigned to the public grocery store that is closest to their home. Groceries are paid for primarily by local taxes. If residents go to their local public grocery store, they get their weekly groceries without any additional out-of-pocket cost. However, they cannot get groceries from a public grocery store that’s outside of their district. ### In most purchasing decisions, people are not limited to a single provider in their jurisdiction. In theory, all of the public grocery stores are supposed to provide equal access to high-quality food. Indeed, this is largely why government got involved in the grocery business in the first place. Politicians believed that access to food was a fundamental right and they were concerned that a free enterprise model would inadequately serve poor people. After all, there is not much profit to be made selling to those of lesser means. Or so it was argued at the time. Unfortunately, it’s clear that wide disparities still exist in the public system of food distribution. Poorer neighborhoods tend to have public grocery stores that offer bad service, limited selection, and occasionally even unsanitary conditions. It’s not uncommon to find food well beyond its sell-by date. Meanwhile, in richer neighborhoods, public grocery stores are typically high quality. Most approximate the quality and selection that existed in chains like Fred Meyer, Trader Joe’s, or Albertsons before the system of public food distribution was implemented. This is why it has become essential to consider the quality of the grocery district when looking for a place to live. Live in a good district, and you’ll get diverse, healthy food for your family. Live in a bad district, and your family’s well-being is likely to suffer. Critics argue that this system is especially harmful to poor people. In most purchasing decisions, people are not limited to a single provider in their jurisdiction. If they don’t like the bank or the mall that’s closest to them, they can drive to one that’s a little farther away that they like better. But in groceries, if they don’t like the public store that’s in their district, the main solution is to move elsewhere. If they can’t afford to move to a better grocery district–and many cannot–then they are likely to be stuck with a bad public grocery store. One other option for residents in low-quality grocery districts is private grocery stores. In most areas, there’s no law preventing people from getting their groceries from private providers instead of the public system. However, since people utilizing the private system do not get a refund for the taxes they paid into the public system, they effectively end up paying twice. This naturally makes the private solution less accessible to families of lesser means. Of course, no one thinks this public grocery system is ideal–especially since it retains the very inequality it hoped to eliminate. But while everyone agrees there is a problem, there is little agreement on the possible solutions. It remains to be seen which reforms will be tried next, but history suggests that we should not be too optimistic. **The Real World** The system described above probably sounds absurd. But, in many respects, it is the system we use to provide education in the US. ### Education is important. It might be too important to leave to the government. One often hears that education is too important to leave to the whims of the market. Yet food is even more important; it’s a prerequisite before education can be considered. In spite of this, the (relatively) free market in food seems to work quite well. Consumers get a wide variety at a low cost. Even people that have niche dietary requirements like gluten-free or vegan have products suited to them. And while complaints about the quality of public education are rampant, one rarely hears objections about the quality of the grocery stores. In the latter case, people don’t have to complain; they just take their business to someone who will serve them better. As a consequence, the inequality that exists with respect to grocery stores is actually much smaller than the inequality that exists in education. Whether you’re in a poor area or a middle-class area, the local Walmart is pretty much going to be the same Walmart. Even the gap in offerings between Walmart and, say, Whole Foods, is not so severe. One could still easily purchase the ingredients for a healthy diet in either establishment. But in public education, the difference between good schools and bad can be night and day. It could mean the difference between children graduating or dropping out, progressing or falling behind. So perhaps it’s time to turn the conventional wisdom on its head. Education is important. It might be too important to leave to the government. #economics #food #publicschools I originally found this article on https://fee.org (Foundation for Economic Education) [Link to the original article](https://fee.org/articles/what-if-grocery-stores-worked-like-public-schools/)

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Happy New Year Bitcoiners!  It's 2024. The having is about 4 months away. I created a new logo. It's a photo of a painting I have in my office overlapped onto a Riverside Bell Sticker sitting on top of my S9 heater. If you look at the photo closely, you can see the S9. I also My new year's resolution is to automate the meetup schedule. We will meet at Mt. Rubidoux the first Saturday of each month at 08:00 a.m. I will be by the sign in the picture. The location is here. We will start hiking at about 8:30 a.m. https://what3words.com/echo.robots.informs Here is a picture of the sign we will meet at: https://i.nostr.build/6PoP.jpg We will also meet at Cheeba Hut the Third Saturday of the mont from 6 p.m till 8 p.m. They have sandwiches, beer and cool vibes. The main reason I want to hold the bitcoin meetup here is because they allow grafitti artists to stick their stickers on napkin holders and soda fountains. Bitcoin rocks is a grafitti artist who pays people to put his bitcoin grafitti stickers in highly visible areas. A couple of months agom I saw this sticker at one of the meetups I held. https://i.nostr.build/zn6z.jpg The next Cheeba Hut will be on Satruday January 20th from 6-8, but I plan on being there at 5 because the traffic sucked last time. Park at the Hampton Inn. I didn't know that last time and it took me a half hour to find parking because of the Festival of Lights. That should not be an issue this month. I'll be in the patio, wearing some bitcoin gear or maybe a nostr hat. https://what3words.com/spark.stored.blocking By the way, I didn't put those stickers there. I don't know who did. Bitcoin.rocks is nostr only now. The man or woman who put the sticker there is probably on nostr. I plan to grow nostr and grow the riverside bitcoin meetup by strategicly placing stickers around town where Bitcoiner's are likely to see them. I'll place some at Cheeba Hut because I have permission to do so. I also want to want to place a QR code that links to the Riverside Bitcoin Meetup Calender at Bitcoin ATM's. Stickers are ideal because they can be easily removed and do not do permenant damage to property. I'm not sure if this is technically legal, but if the Bitcoin ATM owners don't want people promoting the use of bitcoin on their ATM's, what are they in business for? I also plan on writing a newsletter once a week and I have talked to another pleb about making a podcast. The idea is to create a [beacon in cyberspace](https://twentyone.world/concept) that speaks the language of the community of Riverside. Riverside is a community that speaks many languages. I speak mostly English, but many people in our community speak Spanish and we have a large deaf population because of the California School for the Deaf is located in the heart of the city. If you know any of these languages, please reach out. I could use your help. I could also use some help painting this town orange(putting bitcoin stickers up). I know at least one person near me is willing to do this. :) [Onward](nostr:note1368g8mqek46tg5qnfdsgyu59narx4w4t3zu59z8zzfxzea7nlt8s9qrufh) The Riverside Bitcoin Meetup The Riverside Bitcoin Meetup is a meetup group based in Riverside, California. Our mission is to create an online beacon of local bitcoiners who promote the use of bitcoin in our local community through education and outreach. **Want to help?** Let's talk. [Onward](nostr:note1368g8mqek46tg5qnfdsgyu59narx4w4t3zu59z8zzfxzea7nlt8s9qrufh) [฿logging฿itcoin](https://bloggingbitcoin.pages.dev/) [800,420](https://timechaincalendar.com/en) US Debt Clock [Calendar](nostr:naddr1qqyx2ve48qukzwtyqy8hwumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnddaksygqmqurwwsmmhhya50waf7md8y92yp4ywng9q97hz7td4a7wcydekvpsgqqq0j6qyx42zz) Support by zapping, sharing, [shopping](https://habla.news/u/riversidebtcmeetup@nostrplebs.com/riverside-online-farmers-market), and subscribing. Let's build an online [community](nostr:npub1rvrsde6r0w7unk3am48md5us4gsx536dq5qh6utedkhhemq3hxesehc89n) Want to sell something in the Riverside Online Farmer's Market? Let me know.

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## Posthumous work of the Colombian poet born in Don Matias on January 20, 1948. Welcome to this blog dedicated to the Posthumous work of the Colombian poet Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares (my father), born in Don Matias on January 20, 1948-2010. Where I will be publishing each of the 175 sonnets from his unpublished collection 'Sonnets For The Twenty-First Century And A Circadian Musical (1984-1987).' Analyzed with GPT4 artificial intelligence and illustrated with AI tools... I hope you enjoy this garden of words snatched from the solitude of a locked room. Likewise, any enthusiast of the sonnet form is invited to conduct their personal studies of Arroyave Tabares' work, as it is a collection that, although registered since 1989, has not yet been published. Frank Duna ___  ### **Analysis "In The Tenurial Chance"** #### **Introduction** Sonnet 26 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares, titled "In The Tenurial Chance," explores themes of unity, peace, and the human desire for a better world. #### **Thematic Analysis** ***First Quatrain (Lines 1-4):*** The first quatrain speaks about unity and change. The poet talks about combining our desires into one voice and changing each tense into a tenurial change, which refers to the length of time or condition under which something is held. The poet calls for love and rejoicing in our countries, regardless of our views and circumstances. ***Second Quatrain (Lines 5-8):*** The second quatrain discusses the continuous search for peace, which is only seen in dreams by a few. It also mentions the forgetfulness of the pains of war, which are still present while we hear contentious echoes in screams. ***Third Quatrain (Lines 9-12):*** The third quatrain talks about evolution and the delay in achieving our goals. The poet uses the term ‘ploids’, referring to the number of chromosomes, as an allusion to natural selection. The poet criticizes our focus on ephemeral sensations and unpredictable games. ***Couplet (Lines 13-14):*** The final couplet concludes the sonnet with a hopeful note, suggesting that together, we could pave our long run with a safer earth and much more fun. Overall, the sonnet explores themes of unity, change, the pursuit of peace, the pains of war, evolution, and the distractions of ephemeral pleasures. It ends with a hopeful message of a better future if we work together. ### **Structure and Rhyme Scheme** The sonnet “In The Tenurial Chance” follows the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet, which is ABAB CDCD EFEF GG. Let’s break it down: First Quatrain (Lines 1-4): ``` Line 1 (A): Joining our longings in one single voice Line 2 (B): And each tense in one tenurial change Line 3 (A): Let us plight for love and countries rejoice Line 4 (B): No matter the views and our circumstance ``` Second Quatrain (Lines 5-8): ``` Line 5 (C): Incessantly we arrange for finding Line 6 (D): That star of peace seen by a few in dreams Line 7 (C): Forgetting the throes of war are standing Line 8 (D): While contentious echoes we hear in screams ``` Third Quatrain (Lines 9-12): ``` Line 9 (E): We evolved ploid forms for generations Line 10 (F): Yet to finalize this goal we are late Line 11 (E): And for the ephemeral sensations Line 12 (F): We play games less predictable than fate ``` Couplet (Lines 13-14): ``` Line 13 (G): All together we could pave our long run Line 14 (G): With a safer earth and with much more fun ``` So, the rhyme scheme of the sonnet is ABAB CDCD EFEF GG. This pattern of rhyme gives the sonnet its unique rhythm and flow. The final couplet (GG) often provides a resolution or summarization of the themes presented in the preceding quatrains. In this sonnet, the final couplet offers a hopeful message for the future. ### **Analysis of Aspects** Let’s delve deeper into the analysis of “In The Tenurial Chance” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares. **Language and Imagery:** The sonnet uses a sophisticated and evocative language. The poet employs a rich vocabulary and complex phrases to convey his thoughts and emotions. The use of words like “tenurial”, “throes”, “ploids”, and “ephemeral” adds depth to the poem and requires the reader to engage with the text on a deeper level. The imagery in the poem is vivid and thought-provoking, such as “Joining our longings in one single voice”, “star of peace seen by a few in dreams”, and “We play games less predictable than fate”. These images stimulate the reader’s imagination and evoke a range of emotions. **Themes:** The sonnet explores several themes, including unity, change, the pursuit of peace, the pains of war, evolution, and the distractions of ephemeral pleasures. The poet emphasizes the importance of working together for a better future, despite our differences and the challenges we face. **Meter:** The sonnet follows the iambic pentameter, which is a common meter in English poetry and particularly in sonnets. Each line consists of five pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables, giving the poem a rhythmic flow. Overall, the sonnet is a profound and thought-provoking piece of poetry. It challenges the reader to reflect on important issues such as peace, war, evolution, and our role in shaping the future. The sophisticated language, vivid imagery, and rhythmic meter all contribute to making this sonnet a compelling and engaging read. The final couplet leaves the reader with a hopeful message, suggesting that we can create a better future if we work together. This sonnet is a testament to the power of poetry to inspire and provoke thought. #### (GPT4) --- #### **Syllable count for each line.** ``` In The Tenurial Chance 10 Joining our longings in one single voice 10 And each tence in one tenurial change 10 Let us plight for love and countries rejoice 10 No matter the views and our circumstance. 10 Incessantly we arrange for finding 10 That star of peace seen by a few in dreams 10 Forgetting the throes of war are standing 10 While contentious echoes we hear in screams. 10 We evolved ploid forms for generations 10 Yet to finalize this goal we are late 10 And for the ephemeral sensations 10 We play games less predictable than fate. 10 All together we could pave our long run 10 With a safer earth and with much more fun. *** ``` ___ #### **Sonnets For The Twenty First Century And A Circadian Musical Written By Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares (1984-1987)** ___ Analyzed by GPT4; Image by leonardo.ai; First published on Nostr Protocol by franciscoarroyavet@nostrplebs.com  ***In The Tenurial Chance***

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Or for ultra sigma bros hit the gas station Christmas morning 👊

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## What is Obsidian? [Obsidian.md](https://obsidian.md/) is a versatile and powerful note-taking and knowledge management application that's gained immense popularity among users seeking a robust digital tool for organizing their thoughts, ideas, and information. #Obsidian boasts an array of features and benefits that can't all be covered in a single article. Instead, this #guide focuses on a unique, yet potent use case that has recently emerged - the ability to publish #Nostr notes and long-form posts directly from the app. This capability has been made feasible through the complementary nature of Obsidian and Nostr. Obsidian is an open-source software with a thriving community and extensive support for custom plugins. On the other hand, Nostr is an open protocol with a rapidly expanding suite of tools, simplifying the integration of Nostr across various corners of the Internet. The plugin I will cover in this guide is called Nostr Writer. > Obsidian link: obsidian://show-plugin?id=nostr-writer > > GitHub: https://github.com/jamesmagoo/nostr-writer > > Developer: nostr:npub10a8kw2hsevhfycl4yhtg7vzrcpwpu7s6med27juf4lzqpsvy270qrh8zkw But before we dive in, let me share some thoughts on why should one use Obsidian to publish long-form posts (and potentially even short notes) on Nostr. ## Why post with Obsidian? This is a question that naturally comes to mind: "Why use Obsidian to publish on Nostr when the legendary Nostr developers have already set up all the necessary infrastructure for browser-based publishing?" Well, there are several reasons: 1. **Native Markdown Support:** To begin, Obsidian employs plain text Markdown formatting for notes, just like all Nostr-based blogging platforms. This makes it an ideal choice for creating, formatting, and editing Nostr posts. 2. **Illustrative Preview:** While other blogging platforms offer preview tools, Obsidian has perfected this feature. It provides a beautifully customizable preview window that can be positioned anywhere in your workspace, allowing you to visualize how formatting, media, and embeds will appear in the published post[^1]. 3. **State-of-the-Art Flexibility:** Since 2020, Obsidian has continuously improved the way writers interact with it. What sets it apart is not only the dedicated team but also its thriving community, all contributing to its refinement. Obsidian supports an extensive array of plugins, shortcuts, and hotkeys, offering unparalleled flexibility and customization. Comprehensive [documentation](https://help.obsidian.md/Home) and a ton of [videos](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=obsidian) and even [courses](https://youtu.be/WqKluXIra70?si=3ZlnOZA9o3xXys8M) on YouTube provide a wealth of information to tailor Obsidian to your preferences. 4. **Boosted Productivity:** The Nostr Writer plugin is a game-changer for power users of Obsidian. If you're already using Obsidian for note-taking, employing this tool to publish your notes on Nostr is a no-brainer. If you haven't explored it yet, I strongly recommend giving it a try. It has the potential to transform how you think, plan, and structure your ideas for the better. Trying it for broader objectives will help you appreciate how well it complements Nostr. 5. **Distraction-Free Composition:** While you may disagree, browsers can be a significant source of distraction, with constant alerts, notifications, and blinking extensions. Composing within Obsidian offers a tranquil, clutter-free experience, fostering focus and productivity. 6. **Local Record Keeping:** Thanks to Nostr Writer, Obsidian keeps a local record of events you published to Nostr in a JSON file on your computer. Your long-form posts are also securely stored in the `.md` format on your machine, just like all the Obsidian notes you create. 7. **Drafts You Can Count On:** Drafts are often a weak point in long-form platforms. Even though Nostr developers have addressed some of these concerns, the "vanishing drafts problem" still lingers. Obsidian, designed with data safety in mind, stores all your notes locally on your device. Whether you open your laptop tomorrow or in a year, your files will be there, safe from external disruptions. For added redundancy, consider using Obsidian Sync, which encrypts and synchronizes your notes across your chosen devices. While there are more benefits to utilizing Obsidian for both Nostr publishing and in your general workflow, these reasons should provide a solid understanding. Now, let's shed some light on the Nostr Writer plugin. ## Nostr Writer I stumbled upon Obsidian not too long ago, all thanks to nostr:npub1zvvv8fm7w2ngwdyszg3y6zgp6vwqlht8zrr8wcmjaxjecrvpjfwsd0zs7w. He's also the one who introduced me to the Nostr Writer plugin. Until recently, I primarily used Obsidian "as intended" - for documenting my thoughts and writing articles. What I found especially convenient was using it to compose long-form Nostr posts. And then, the revelation came when I discovered the Nostr Writer plugin - it transformed the experience. No more copy-pasting and meticulous adjustments were required; I can simply compose, add a cover image and description, and publish - it's as straightforward as that. As I mentioned earlier, Obsidian boasts a vast library of community-driven plugins. To begin using Nostr Writer, simply install the plugin from the "Community plugins" section and navigate to the plugin settings to set up your publishing workflow.  > You can install the plugin by clicking [this link](obsidian://show-plugin?id=nostr-writer) while having Obsidian open on your device, or by going to the "Community plugins" tab in the settings and typing "Nostr" in the search field. Once the plugin is installed, you'll need to customize it to enable publishing your Obsidian notes to Nostr.  Primarily, you'll need to paste your private key (`nsec`) into the corresponding field. Additionally, I recommend configuring your relays to ensure the widest reach for your posts. If you're unfamiliar with Nostr relays or wish to enhance your understanding, you can explore my relay guide [here](https://habla.news/tony/relays). Many Nostr users naturally have concerns about sharing their private keys with apps. In this case, worry not. Your private key is stored exclusively on your local device and never leaves it. More details can be found [here](https://github.com/jamesmagoo/nostr-writer#security-notice). Even if you use Obsidian sync to keep your notes updated across multiple devices, all information is locally encrypted and safeguarded by the password of your choice. Neither the Obsidian developers nor the plugin developer have access to your files. For additional information, you can refer to the "[Security and privacy](https://help.obsidian.md/Obsidian+Sync/Security+and+privacy)" section of the Obsidian documentation. As you can see in the screenshot above, Nostr Writer also provides the option to post short notes. By toggling the corresponding slider, a pencil icon will appear on the sidebar, allowing you to post short notes without leaving Obsidian:  While I wouldn't claim that the plugin surpasses any of the "Twitter-like" Nostr clients, it can prove handy if you're already working within Obsidian and wish to share a quote or any other snippet of information you've come across in your notes. ## Publishing Publishing posts with Nostr Writer is straightforward. If you're already familiar with Obsidian, composing and formatting will be a total breeze, and the actual posting process is no different from posting with [Habla](https://habla.news/), or any other Nostr-native blogging platform. > The only thing that may differ from some Nostr platforms is that Nostr Writer does not provide a specific field for adding hashtags when publishing. Instead, you should incorporate them directly into your text. Once you've finished crafting your blog post, simply click on the upload icon in the side menu to specify the title, add a summary, and attach a cover image.  When you're ready, click "Confirm and Publish."  Another point to note is the relays indicator in the bottom-left corner. Relay connection may get interrupted if left inactive for a while, but a simple click on the widget will reconnect you to Nostr in no time.  ## Practice makes perfect As I mentioned earlier, I find this approach to publishing long-form posts on Nostr the most efficient and convenient. Moreover, there are [numerous improvements](https://github.com/jamesmagoo/nostr-writer#coming-soon) in the pipeline for the plugin, which is nothing short of exciting. With that said, it's worth visiting Habla after publishing your post to double-check that everything appears as intended. Initially, you might encounter some formatting peculiarities that you'll need to get accustomed to, but with practice, you'll effortlessly master them. Soon, you won't even have to worry about how the article looks in Nostr clients because you'll be able to visualize every single aspect of your post in your mind. --- I hope you found this guide useful and consider utilizing Obsidian for both publishing Nostr posts and elevating your overall productivity. If that's the case, please show your support for nostr:npub10a8kw2hsevhfycl4yhtg7vzrcpwpu7s6med27juf4lzqpsvy270qrh8zkw' [work](https://github.com/jamesmagoo/nostr-writer). > Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions—I'm always eager to hear from you! Don't forget that my Habla [blog page](https://habla.news/tony/) contains a ton of Nostr guides, so you can find answers to almost any Nostr-related questions. If there are specific topics you believe I should cover, do let me know. _See you on the other side of the Nostr rabbit hole._ _Tony_ --- P.S. This post was composed, formatted and published to Nostr from Obsidian. No Nostr-related blogging platform was used. [^1]: Nostr-native syntax, including tagging and Nostr-events embeds, is an exception here. Not all platforms on the Internet currently support Nostr syntax standards like tagging users with their npub, as in `nostr:npub10awzknjg5r5lajnr53438ndcyjylgqsrnrtq5grs495v42qc6awsj45ys7`, so it may not be available for preview. However, tags and embeds will be displayed on [Habla](https://habla.news/). You can learn more about Habla's features in my previous guide [here](https://habla.news/tony/habla-features).

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#### Verification: <a class="text-secondary underline" href="https://twitter.com/tweetious/status/1677024974412951553" target="_blank">tweet</a> #### Badge implications: * an account that joined Twitter in 2010 or earlier * an account with fewer than 10,000 followers #### Twitter user tweetious profile information: * Joined in 2008 * Follower count: 699 * Following count: 529