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Bricktowntom — Ideas, Opportunity, Technology and the Long View of Life.

2022 Passive Income Update

Whew, the first half of 2022 is over. It’s been a tough year for investors. The stock market is officially in a bear market and a recession is looming. Along with the stock market, our net worth decreased by the largest dollar amount ever (15%). However, our passive income is …

Interior Painting of Asheville — Building a business in a changing world

Andrew Sheffield and Rachel Kaplan were ready to make 2020 a big year. The couple moved in together on March 1, 2020, started planning trips, and looked forward to an adventure-filled future. But, like the rest of the world, their plans came to a grinding halt thanks to the COVID-19 …

10 Fantastic Templates for Creating a Slideshow & Gallery in After Effects

Not every project includes the budget to capture video. Sometimes, you need to take your photos and create a video as the final product! The best way to do that is using slideshow templates for After Effects. Instead of learning animation and transitions, these templates do the hard work for …

June 2022 FIRE Update

Happy Independence Day! Did you have a good month? June was a fun month for us. RB40Jr finished school and we went on a road trip to see friends and families. This road trip was put off twice due to Covid so we were all looking forward to it. We …

AI Video Generation Platforms: Pros and Cons of Free vs. Paid

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various industries, including content creation. AI video generation platforms offer users the ability to create videos quickly and efficiently, leveraging algorithms to automate the video creation process. These platforms come in both free and paid versions, each offering distinct advantages and limitations. In this article, …