Going to try for this one

Reviewed-on: #12

.gitea/workflows/build_push.yml

@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 name: Build and Push Image
-on: [ push ]
+on:
+    push:
+        branches:
+            - master
 
 jobs:
     build:
@@ -40,3 +43,19 @@ jobs:
                   platforms: linux/amd64,linux/arm64
                   tags: |
                       git.aridgwayweb.com/armistace/blog:latest
+
+            - name: Deploy
+              run: |
+                  echo "Installing Kubectl"
+                  apt-get update
+                  apt-get install -y apt-transport-https ca-certificates curl gnupg
+                  curl -fsSL https://pkgs.k8s.io/core:/stable:/v1.33/deb/Release.key | gpg --dearmor -o /etc/apt/keyrings/kubernetes-apt-keyring.gpg
+                  chmod 644 /etc/apt/keyrings/kubernetes-apt-keyring.gpg
+                  echo 'deb [signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/kubernetes-apt-keyring.gpg] https://pkgs.k8s.io/core:/stable:/v1.33/deb/ /' | tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/kubernetes.list
+                  chmod 644 /etc/apt/sources.list.d/kubernetes.list
+                  apt-get update
+                  apt-get install kubectl
+                  kubectl delete namespace blog
+                  kubectl create namespace blog
+                  kubectl create secret docker-registry regcred --docker-server=${{ vars.DOCKER_SERVER }} --docker-username=${{ vars.DOCKER_USERNAME }} --docker-password='${{ secrets.DOCKER_PASSWORD }}' --docker-email=${{ vars.DOCKER_EMAIL }} --namespace=blog
+                  kubectl apply -f kube/blog_pod.yaml && kubectl apply -f kube/blog_deployment.yaml && kubectl apply -f kube/blog_service.yaml

kube/blog_deployment.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+apiVersion: apps/v1
+kind: Deployment
+metadata:
+  name: blog-deployment
+  labels:
+    app: blog
+  namespace: blog
+spec:
+  replicas: 3
+  selector:
+    matchLabels:
+      app: blog
+  template:
+    metadata:
+      labels:
+        app: blog
+    spec:
+      containers:
+      - name: blog
+        image: git.aridgwayweb.com/armistace/blog:latest
+        ports:
+        - containerPort: 8000
+      imagePullSecrets:
+        - name: regcred

kube/blog_pod.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+apiVersion: v1
+kind: Pod
+metadata:
+    name: blog
+    namespace: blog
+spec:
+    containers:
+        - name: blog
+          image: git.aridgwayweb.com/armistace/blog:latest
+          ports:
+              - containerPort: 8000
+    imagePullSecrets:
+        - name: regcred

kube/blog_service.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+apiVersion: v1
+kind: Service
+metadata:
+  name: blog-service
+  namespace: blog
+spec:
+  type: NodePort
+  selector:
+    app: blog 
+  ports:
+    - port: 80
+      targetPort: 8000
+      nodePort: 30009

src/content/first_ai_blog.md

@@ -12,11 +12,11 @@ As mentioned in the last post I have been experimenting with AI content generati
 
 It's still not in the state I want it to be and isn't connecting to the actual blog repo yet (the idea being that I edit and change as part of a review process). But it is generating stuff that I thought would be worth a share just for fun. The eventual idea is the container will be something I trigger as part of a CI/CD process when the equipment is up and running but the final "production" implementation is still being fleshed out in my head (if you can call a homelab project "production")
 
-The focus to this point has been on prompt engineering and model selection. A big part of this is that it needs to be able to run completely indepdantly of any cloud services so no Chat GPT.
+The focus to this point has been on prompt engineering and model selection. A big part of this is that it needs to be able to run completely independently of any cloud services so no Chat GPT.
 
-The obvious solution is [ollama](https://ollama.com) I'm luck enough to have a modest secondary gaming rig in my living room with an nvidia 2060 in it that can act as a modest AI server so I have set it up there.
+The obvious solution is [ollama](https://ollama.com) I'm lucky enough to have a modest secondary gaming rig in my living room with an nvidia 2060 in it that can act as a modest AI server so I have set it up there.
 
-This server has allowed me to experiment almost at will with models. a few I tried included
+This server has allowed me to experiment, almost at will, with models. a few I tried included
 
 - llama3.2
 - zephyr
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ However I have found that mistral-nemo seems to be the strongest contender, at l
 You can see the code and what I have been working on for more details [HERE](https://git.aridgwayweb.com/armistace/blog_creator)
 
 #### The summary prompt used by mistral to generate this post
+
 _The following is what I have in trilium to generate the AI written content_
 
 Get a python file that can communicate with a local ollama instance
@@ -50,7 +51,8 @@ Send a notification to matrix that there is a new PR in and give a summary of th
 _as you can see it pretty light on content so what it generates given this lack of context I feel is pretty good_
 
 # Let the post begin (begin...begin...begin...)
-_What follows is what it generated.. yes it is hilarious but well... it was to good not to share_
+
+_What follows is what it generated.. yes it is hilarious but well... it was too good not to share_
 
 # G'day, mates! Let's make an Ollama Blog Writer!
 

src/content/the_failing_social_media_ban.md

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+Title: The Failing Social Media Ban
+Date: 2025-06-19 20:00
+Modified: 2025-06-20 20:00
+Category: Politics
+Tags: politics, social meda, tech policy
+Slug: social-media-ban-fail
+Authors: Andrew Ridgway
+Summary: The Social Media ban is an abject failure of policy. Education and the use of the much better existing tools is the key
+
+## 🎯 The Goal: A Legal Framework to Protect Kids
+
+The Australian government’s or should I say Julie Inman's plan to ban social media for teens has sparked on going debate. While the intention is noble—protecting minors from online risks—it’s clear the technical and legal hurdles are massive. This government concept of relying on “facial aging” or “Proof of Age” APIs are prone to privacy violations and data breaches, the government should focus on **legal accountability**. Parents already have tools that let them make decisions about their children’s tech use without needing to hand over photos of their ID. The governments current approach is mired in bureaucracy and the tech world does not thrive in that environment. Instead of trying to outsource the problem to consultants, the government should **educate parents on the tools already available**.
+
+## 🧩 The Problem: Tech Giants Won’t Do It
+
+The government’s plan to enable Inman's vision is to use facial recognition or “age-based” filters. This was flawed from the start. These systems are expensive, unreliable, and not designed for the scale of a national rollout. Even if a company like Meta or Google could do it, they’d **never** do it for the same reason: ** There is no money in the equation**. The only alternative is to outsource to consultants, but those consultants are not equipped to handle the complexity. The government’s plan is a joke, no one is going to build a system that’s 100% accurate, secure, and compliant with privacy laws and those that *maybe* could have no insentive to. No amount of chest thumping by The E-Safety Commissioner will change this fact and throwing frankly meaningless pieces of paper from our legislative assembly will do little more than make them laugh
+
+## 🛠️ The Tools Parents Already Have
+
+Parents (Is it parents? is it in fact fiefdom creation on behlaf of Julie Inman?) must give up on the idea of the government fixing this. , parents should be using the **tools already in their homes**. These tools are **free, secure, and effective**. Some examples include (and I use in my own home):
+
+*   **Fritz Box Parental Controls** (https://en.fritz.com/service/knowledge-base/dok/FRITZ-Box-7530/8_Restricting-internet-use-with-the-FRITZ-Box-parental-controls/) - Allows blocking of websites and apps, setting time limits, and creating user profiles.
+*   **Microsoft Family Safety** (https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/microsoft-365/family-safety) - Provides screen time limits, content filters, and activity reporting.
+*   **Nintendo Parental Controls** (https://www.nintendo.com/au/apps/parental-controls/) - Allows managing game time, content restrictions, and communication settings on Nintendo devices.
+*   **Google Family Link** (https://families.google.com/familylink/) - Enables remote monitoring, app management, and location tracking for children's Android devices.
+*   **Apple Family Sharing** (https://support.apple.com/en-au/105121) - Allows sharing purchases, subscriptions, and location information with family members.
+
+These tools let parents **block apps, limit screen time, and monitor online activity** without needing to share sensitive data. They offer parents full control over what is available and are not dependant on some arbitrary list governed in legislation (which is in an of itself an indicator of how backwards this legislation is)
+
+## 📚 The Real Solution: Education, Not Tech
+
+The government’s plan is a **mistake**. Instead of trying to build a new system, parents should be **educating themselves on the tools already available**.
+
+### 🔄 Flexibility for Every Family
+
+*   **Approved apps**
+*   **Blacklisted content**
+*   **Screen time limits**
+*   **Privacy controls**
+
+These tools let parents **make decisions tailored to their children’s needs**. No one-size-fits-all approach. It gives parents autonomy over their online decision making whilst better respecting everyones privacy, including the childs. Already Julie is making calls to expand the list, this is unacceptable, it is no one but MY choice what is acceptable in my house and for my family. 
+
+## 🧩 Why the Government’s Plan Fails
+
+The government’s plan is a **disaster**. It’s not about fixing the problems of social media use in teens, it’s about giving the perception they are doing something about it using archaic methods and tools that don't go to the root cause. The tools parents already have are **better, cheaper, and more secure**. The only way to make this work is for the government to **stop trying to solve a social problem with tech** and **focus on the real solution: education and parental autonomy**. Stop Letting Julie create her cartel and create her own version of the Chinese firewall
+
+## 📝 Summary: The Right Tools, Not the Tech
+
+The government’s plan is a dead monkey. Instead of trying to build a system that’s 100% accurate and secure, parents should be using the **tools already in their homes**. These tools are **free, effective, and preserve privacy**. They let parents **make decisions about their children’s tech use on a true case by case basis** without needing to hand over sensitive data.
+
+## 🧩 Final Thoughts
+
+The Government's plan, at the behest of Julie Inman, is a **disaster**. It’s not about fixing the problem with social media, it’s about creating the perception they are solving a problem that is already solved. Parents should be using the **tools already in their homes**. The real solution is not to expect a government to fix this, but to **educate themselves on the tools that already exist**. Until we accept that this is our responsbility the problem will continue propogate because the only place it can be fixed is in the home.

src/content/when_to_use_ai.md

@@ -0,0 +1,82 @@
+Title: When to use AI 
+Date: 2025-06-05 20:00 
+Modified: 2025-06-06 08:00 
+Category: AI, Data 
+Tags: ai, python 
+Slug: when-to-use-ai 
+Authors: Andrew Ridgway 
+Summary: Should we be using AI for ALL THE THINGS!?
+
+
+# Human Introduction
+Well.. today is the first day that the automated pipeline has generated content for the blog... still a bit of work to do including
+
+1. establishing a permanent vectordb solution (chromadb? pg_vector?)
+2. Notification to Matrix that something has happened
+3. Updating Trilium so that the note is marked as blog_written=true
+
+BUT it can take a note from trilium, generate drafts with mulitple agents, and then use RAG to have an editor go over those drafts.
+
+I'm particularly proud of the randomness I've applied to temperature, top_p and top_k for the different draft agents. This means that each pass is giving me quite different "creativity" (as much as that can be applied to an algorithm that is essentially munging letters together that have a high probability of being together) It has created some really interesting variation for the editor to work with and getting some really interesting results.
+
+Anyways, without further ado, I present to you the first, pipeline written, AI content for this blog
+
+---
+
+# When to Use AI: Navigating the Right Scenarios
+
+Okay, so I've been getting this question a lot lately: "When should we use AI?" or even more frustratingly, "Why can't AI do this?" It's like asking when to use a hammer versus a screwdriver. Sometimes AI is the perfect tool, other times it's better left in the toolbox. Let me break down some scenarios where AI shines and where it might not be the best bet.
+
+## The Spreadsheet Dilemma: Where AI Can help, and where it hurts
+
+**Scenario:** Mapping work types to categories in a spreadsheet with thousands of entries, like distinguishing between "Painting," "Repainting," "Deck Painting," or "Stucco Repainting."
+
+**Where AI Helps:**
+
+*   **Fuzzy Matching & Contextual Understanding:** AI excels at interpreting relationships between words (e.g., recognizing "Deck Painting" as a subset of "Painting"). However, traditional methods with regex or string manipulation fail here because they lack the nuanced judgment needed to handle ambiguity.
+
+**Where AI Struggles:** 
+
+*   **Precision Over Ambiguity:** Calculations requiring exact values (e.g., average durations) are better handled by deterministic algorithms rather than AI’s probabilistic approach.
+
+**Traditional Methods Are Easier for Deterministic Problems:**
+
+*   **Formula-Based Logic:** Building precise formulas for workload analysis relies on clear, unambiguous rules. AI can’t replace the need for human oversight in such cases.
+
+## When AI Shines: Contextual and Unstructured Tasks
+
+**Scenario:** Automating customer support with chatbots or analyzing social media sentiment.
+
+**Why AI Works Here:**
+
+*   **Natural Language Processing (NLP):** AI understands context, tone, and intent in unstructured data, making it ideal for tasks like chatbot responses or content analysis.
+*   **Pattern Recognition:** AI identifies trends or anomalies in large datasets that humans might miss, such as predictive maintenance in industrial settings.
+
+**Why Traditional Methods Don't:**
+
+* **There is no easily discernable pattern:** If the pattern doesn't exist in a deterministic sense there will be little someone can do without complex regex and 'whack a mole' style programming. 
+
+## Hybrid Approaches: The Future of Efficiency
+
+While traditional methods remain superior for precise calculations, AI can assist in setting up initial parameters or generating insights. For example:
+
+*   **AI Proposes Formulas:** An LLM suggests a workload calculation formula based on historical data.
+*   **Human Checks Validity:** A human ensures the formula’s accuracy before deployment.
+
+## Key Takeaways
+
+1.  **Use AI** for tasks involving:
+    *   Unstructured data (e.g., text, images).
+    *   Contextual understanding and interpretation.
+    *   Pattern recognition and trend analysis.
+2.  **Stick to Traditional Methods** for:
+    *   Precise calculations with deterministic logic.
+    *   Tasks requiring error-free accuracy (e.g., financial modeling).
+
+## Conclusion
+
+AI is a powerful tool but isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Match the right approach to the task at hand—whether it’s interpreting natural language or crunching numbers. The key is knowing when AI complements human expertise rather than replaces it.
+
+**Final Tip:** Always consider the trade-offs between precision and context. For tasks where nuance matters, AI is your ally; for rigid logic, trust traditional methods.
+
+🚀