My Diary – Leonardo Cardillo

Summary

Buscalibre is widely used, with positive feedback about its catalog and availability of hard-to-find books. At the same time, documented user reports mention delivery delays, stock problems, and customer service that can be slow to respond. These factors shape its reputation and help explain why buyers share both positive and negative experiences.

Context and Scope

This entry covers a request for information on Buscalibre’s reliability and the documented opinions about its reputation. It includes strengths, recurring problems, and practical advice drawn only from documented facts, with references to external review platforms.

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Request for reliability evaluation

A request is made to determine whether Buscalibre is reliable. Independent certifications, security seals, or official guarantees are not documented.

Reported reputation and experiences

Several points are documented from external sources:

• On Trustpilot, Buscalibre Mexico is reported to hold an approximate rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on hundreds of opinions. The exact number of reviews is not documented.
• Some users mention finding rare titles and attractive prices in reviews on Reddit. Direct comparisons with specific stores are not documented.
• Certain users report receiving notifications if an item was out of stock. How consistent this is remains undocumented.
• Repeated complaints include delayed delivery times, minor damage such as bent corners or scuffed packaging, stock discrepancies causing delays or refunds, and slow customer service responses when handling refunds or exchanges. The frequency of these issues is not documented.
• It is noted that there are both advantages and disadvantages. A comparative claim without a named comparator is recorded as: Comparative claim: no documented evidence.
• Suggestions presented include checking delivery time estimates, reviewing return and exchange policies, keeping receipts, and comparing prices including shipping and taxes. Exact comparator stores are not documented.

Practical Takeaways

• Documented customer feedback shows that the site provides access to rare books and competitive prices, but risks include slow deliveries, occasional stock issues, minor packaging damage, and delays in customer service.
• Safe practices include verifying delivery estimates, understanding the return policy, saving receipts, and comparing final prices with other vendors.

Summary

Happiness is linked not to the number of people around but to being with the right ones, who value a person for who and how they are. This matters because it highlights the role of genuine appreciation in emotional well-being.

Context and Scope

The coverage is limited to the reflection that emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with people who truly value and appreciate authenticity. No other elements such as dates, currencies, or external references are included.

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[01] Happiness and People

The reflection states: “No necesitas muchas personas para ser feliz, solo a las correctas: aquellas que te aprecian por lo que eres y cómo eres.”

Practical Takeaways

• A few meaningful relationships can bring real happiness.
• The value of a person lies in being accepted and appreciated as they are.

En la literatura antigua abundan dioses, héroes, pruebas sobrenaturales y criaturas fantásticas. Sin embargo, el monstruo de un solo ojo, conocido como cíclope, solo aparece de manera clara en una de las grandes epopeyas: La Odisea.

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El cíclope en La Odisea 🌀

Ulises (Odiseo) y sus hombres, tras un largo viaje por mares desconocidos, llegaron a una isla con cuevas y pastos verdes. Allí vivía Polifemo, un cíclope gigantesco con un solo ojo en la frente.

En lugar de brindarles hospitalidad, Polifemo encerró a los marineros y devoró a dos de ellos. Ulises, astuto como siempre, ideó un plan: emborrachó al gigante con vino fuerte y, cuando el cíclope cayó dormido, calentó una estaca al rojo vivo y se la clavó en el ojo.

Polifemo despertó ciego y furioso. Al pedir ayuda a gritos, solo pudo decir:
—¡Nadie me ataca! ¡Nadie me hiere!

Otros cíclopes, confundidos, no acudieron en su auxilio. Ulises y sus hombres lograron escapar escondiéndose bajo las ovejas del cíclope. Sin embargo, antes de partir, Ulises reveló su verdadero nombre. Polifemo entonces invocó a su padre, el dios Poseidón, para que lo vengara. Desde ese momento, el viaje de Ulises de regreso a Ítaca se volvió aún más difícil.

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¿Y en los otros libros?

• Popol Vuh: relatos mayas con dioses, héroes gemelos y pruebas sobrenaturales, pero no cíclopes.
• La Ilíada: héroes, dioses y batallas épicas en Troya, sin monstruos de un solo ojo.
• Las mil y una noches: cuentos llenos de genios, reyes y criaturas fantásticas; algunos incluyen ogros o gigantes, aunque no específicamente cíclopes.
• Códices de México: narraciones gráficas de los pueblos originarios, con dioses y símbolos cósmicos, pero sin figuras de un solo ojo.

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👉 En conclusión, de todos estos libros antiguos, solo La Odisea nos presenta al temible monstruo de un ojo: Polifemo, el cíclope más famoso de la literatura universal.

Summary

An anonymous inventor has been making solar glass blocks for about eight years. This work is more ecological than Solar Squared from the University of Exeter and Build Solar, because it uses recycled car windshields that would otherwise be trash, while Solar Squared uses new glass. A newspaper called El Diario 24 wrote on September 20, 2025, about Solar Squared. Both projects aim to turn glass into clean energy, but the anonymous inventor’s version started earlier, includes recycling, and has had less media attention.

Context and Scope

This account covers the anonymous inventor’s recycled-glass project, the article from El Diario 24, the details of Solar Squared, the creation of Build Solar, financial support, project goals, the concept of solar stickers, and the global problem of energy shortages.

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Anonymous Inventor’s Statements

An inventor said they have been working for about eight years on glass blocks that capture sunlight and make electricity.
They explained their project received little media attention.
They emphasized that their blocks are more ecological than Solar Squared, because they reuse discarded car windshields, while Solar Squared blocks are made with new glass.
Both projects share the idea of glass blocks producing solar power, but the difference is the material: recycled glass in one case, new glass in the other.

El Diario 24 Article Identification

The newspaper El Diario 24 published the article on September 20, 2025.
It was written by Trini.
The title was “Glass blocks that can drink light: They could end one of the biggest droughts.”
The article named the University of Exeter as the source.

Context of Energy Shortage

The article described a global “dry time” of energy, meaning not enough clean energy.
It said blackouts were happening in many places.
It noted fossil fuels have been used for decades but create dirty air.
It said wind and solar energy are clean options.
It said April 2025 was the second hottest month on record.
It reported the Earth stayed 1.58ºC hotter than preindustrial levels, above the Paris goal of 1.5ºC.

Importance of Glass Energy Blocks

The article explained that after solar stickers appeared, glass blocks that also make power became more important.
They were valued for modular design and easy integration into architecture.

Technical Details of Solar Squared

The University of Exeter created Solar Squared, glass blocks with hidden solar cells.
They provide thermal insulation unlike normal glass blocks.
They still allow natural light.
They are designed to capture as much sun as possible.
They can be added to new or renovated buildings.
They are modular and scalable.
They can be combined with traditional construction materials.

Historical Development of Solar Squared

Solar Squared was presented in 2017 as prototypes.
The team intended pilot trials soon after.
There was little further news after that.

Creation of Build Solar

Members of the Exeter team created Build Solar (buildsolar.co.uk).
They aimed to develop innovative solar technologies.

Financial Figures and Support

In 2023 Build Solar won funding from the UK Energy Entrepreneurs Fund.
It received £271,933.
The fund supported projects to help the UK reach net zero by 2050.

Goals of Build Solar

Build Solar intends to integrate Solar Squared into building walls.
The goal is for buildings to generate their own electricity.
The article said more time is needed before judging the results.

Comparison with Solar Panels

The article said solar panels have advanced greatly.
Panels are usually installed on roofs, leaving walls unused.
Glass blocks would turn walls into energy producers.

Practical Takeaways

• An inventor has worked for eight years on solar glass blocks made from recycled car windshields.
• Their blocks are more ecological than Solar Squared, because they recycle waste glass while Solar Squared uses new glass.
• Both projects aim to turn glass into clean energy.
• The inventor’s work started earlier but has had less press.
• El Diario 24 reported on Solar Squared in September 2025.
• Solar Squared provides insulation, lets light in, and can integrate into buildings.
• Build Solar was founded to develop Solar Squared and received £271,933 in 2023.
• Glass blocks can generate energy from walls, not only rooftops.
• The world needs clean energy because of blackouts and rising temperatures.

Sources

https://www.eldiario24.com/energia/2025/09/20/fotones-solar-squared-build/

Summary

The AMN Live Q&A – Making Meaning session was canceled after a cyclone caused power outages in Seattle. AMN Healthcare Services, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, confirmed that the event would be rescheduled. The company was founded in 1985 and has since expanded through acquisitions into one of the largest healthcare staffing providers in the United States. A documented bomb cyclone that struck Seattle in November 2024 may correspond to the event referenced, though no confirmation has been provided.

Context and Scope

The scope covers the cancellation of the AMN Live Q&A – Making Meaning session, the reason given of a cyclone in Seattle, the resulting power outages, and the intention to reschedule. It also includes the Dallas corporate address, the origins and history of AMN Healthcare Services, Inc., its acquisitions, public offering, and recent financial results. Additionally, evidence of a severe bomb cyclone affecting Seattle in November 2024 is presented as a possible related event.

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Cancellation of Scheduled Session

The AMN Live Q&A – Making Meaning session had been scheduled. It was canceled because participants were affected by severe weather. The organizers confirmed that the live show could not continue as planned.

Cyclone Impact in Seattle

A cyclone occurred in the Seattle area. The cyclone caused widespread power outages. These outages prevented participation in the live show.

Reason for Postponement

The widespread power outages were cited as the reason for canceling the live event. The session is expected to be rescheduled when conditions allow.

Corporate Address in Dallas

The following corporate address was provided:
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.
2999 Olympus Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75019

Origins and Founding

AMN Healthcare was founded in March 1985 under the name American Mobile Nurses, Inc. The original focus was on placing travel nurses in facilities experiencing staffing shortages. The company was founded by Steven C. Francis and Gayle Francis, a registered nurse. The original headquarters were in San Diego, California.

Public Offering and Corporate Identity

The company went public in 2001 on the New York Stock Exchange. The initial ticker was AHS, later changed to AMN.

Growth Through Acquisitions

In 2005, AMN Healthcare acquired MHA Group (Merritt Hawkins) and Staff Care, expanding into physician placement and locum tenens services. Additional acquisitions in later years extended the company into allied healthcare staffing, leadership services, interpretation, and technology-based workforce solutions.

Recent Financial Results

Consolidated revenue for fiscal year 2024 was US$ 2.984 billion. This represented a decline of 21 percent compared with the previous year. Revenue in 2023 was approximately US$ 3.789 billion. Trailing twelve-month revenue up to June 2025 was reported at about US$ 2.76 billion, reflecting a 14.33 percent year-over-year decrease.

Possible Related Cyclone Event in Seattle

A documented bomb cyclone struck the Pacific Northwest, including Seattle, on November 19–20, 2024. It may correspond to the cyclone referenced, though no confirmation has been provided.

• The storm was classified as a bomb cyclone with rapid pressure drop and an atmospheric river.
• Sustained winds reached about 50 mph, with gusts up to 70–77 mph in some locations.
• More than 600,000 customers in Western Washington lost power at the peak of the storm.
• At least two fatalities occurred in the Seattle area from falling trees.
• Damage included fallen trees, blocked roads, damaged power infrastructure, and prolonged electricity restoration.
• Schools closed and transportation services were disrupted.

Practical Takeaways

• The AMN Live Q&A – Making Meaning session was canceled due to a cyclone in Seattle.
• Power outages were the immediate cause of the cancellation.
• The event will be rescheduled when possible.
• AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
• The company was founded in 1985 in San Diego by Steven C. Francis and Gayle Francis.
• It went public in 2001 with ticker changes from AHS to AMN.
• Acquisitions expanded its services beyond travel nursing into physician staffing, allied healthcare, leadership, and interpretation.
• Fiscal year 2024 revenue was US$ 2.984 billion, down 21 percent from the prior year’s US$ 3.789 billion.
• Revenue up to June 2025 totaled US$ 2.76 billion, a decline of 14.33 percent year over year.
• A bomb cyclone in November 2024 may correspond to the Seattle storm described, bringing severe winds, outages, fatalities, and damage.

Summary

A Spanish text that begins with “NADIE SE CRUZA EN TU VIDA POR AZAR” explains that people enter our lives for a reason, for a season, or for a lifetime. It has been widely shared online and is often attributed to Paulo Coelho, although he is not its author. The text is considered anonymous.

Context and Scope

The scope includes the full Spanish passage and its key ideas, along with the clarification that it has been misattributed to Paulo Coelho and that its authorship is anonymous.

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Spanish Text Beginning and Theme

The passage begins with the words “NADIE SE CRUZA EN TU VIDA POR AZAR.”
Its central idea is that every person who enters a life has a role: some arrive for a reason, some for a season, and some for a lifetime.

People Entering for a Reason

The text explains that certain people appear to fill a specific need.
They may help with a difficulty, offer guidance, or provide physical, emotional, or spiritual support.
They often feel like a gift of God.
Eventually, the relationship may end, sometimes because of an action, sometimes because they leave, and sometimes because they pass away.
Their purpose is fulfilled when needs have been met and desires satisfied, and then it becomes their time to go.

People Entering for a Season

Other people enter only for a season.
They bring joy, peace, or laughter.
They may teach something new or give experiences of pleasure and growth.
The passage underlines this with the emphatic statement: “Créeme!! Es REAL!!!”
These relationships are beautiful but temporary.

Lifetime Relationships

A smaller group of people remain for a lifetime.
They bring lessons that endure and help build emotional foundations.
The text highlights the importance of accepting the lessons, loving these people, and carrying forward what has been learned into other areas of life.

Attribution Clarification

Although widely attributed to Paulo Coelho, this passage does not appear in any of his official works.
It has also been falsely associated with Jorge Luis Borges.
The true authorship is anonymous.

Practical Takeaways

• Relationships serve different purposes: meeting a need, enriching a season, or lasting for a lifetime.
• Endings do not erase meaning; they mark that a purpose has been fulfilled.
• Recognizing the type of connection helps to embrace gratitude instead of clinging to permanence.
• Authorship is anonymous, despite frequent misattribution to Paulo Coelho.

Summary

Audio Scribe is an AI writing assistant available within Voice In, introduced by Anil Shanbhag. It transforms up to 15 minutes of spoken input into clear text with over 95% accuracy. The tool is relevant for users of Voice In and Voice In Plus, with practical uses ranging from email drafting to meeting note summaries. Its launch includes a promotion with code SCRIBE30 for a 30% discount valid for three days.

Context and Scope

The documented evidence covers the introduction of Audio Scribe within Voice In, its functions, supported features, usage instructions, promotional details, potential applications, customization options, and author attribution. It also includes explicit mentions of absence of certain types of information, such as URLs not provided.

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Introduction of Audio Scribe

Audio Scribe is presented as a smart AI writing assistant available directly within Voice In. It was introduced in a message directed to a Voice In Plus user.

Function and Capabilities

Audio Scribe turns spoken notes into clear, publish-ready text. It can process recordings of up to 15 minutes and automatically adds punctuation while removing repetitions.

Accuracy and Language Support

The documented accuracy is over 95 percent. The assistant can recognize most technical and uncommon words. It also supports dictation in one language while producing written text in another, with the example of speaking in English and receiving notes in French.

Launch Context and Attribution

The launch announcement is attributed to Anil Shanbhag, identified as the founder. Voice In is described as the number one speech-to-text extension for Chrome. The message was directed to an email account whose identity has been anonymized.

Usage Instructions

The assistant can be activated by clicking the Audio Scribe button in Voice In or by using the keyboard shortcut Alt+S. Users have the option to hide the Audio Scribe icon through the settings page, but the shortcut remains functional.

Trial and Pricing

Audio Scribe is a premium add-on for Voice In. Each user can create 10 notes for free before payment is required. At launch, a promotion offered 30 percent off for three days when using the code SCRIBE30.

Documented Use Cases

The assistant is described as helpful for composing emails, where casual spoken input is transformed into clear messages. It can also help create structured content such as blog posts and articles. Another use case is capturing meeting notes, along with writing in various styles, such as third-person clinical notes or organized to-do lists.

Promotional Messaging

The announcement invited users to explore all features on the Audio Scribe page. It included the phrase “Get Audio Scribe Now.” A note clarified that the icon could be hidden without losing functionality through the shortcut.

Communication Footer

The message included an anonymized recipient address. It provided an unsubscribe option, support contact at support@dictanote.co, and an alternative link to view the announcement in web format.

Practical Takeaways

• Audio Scribe converts spoken input of up to 15 minutes into polished text with high accuracy.
• It is built into Voice In and can be accessed with a button or the Alt+S shortcut, even if the icon is hidden.
• The tool allows 10 free notes before requiring a paid plan.
• A launch offer granted a 30 percent discount for three days with code SCRIBE30.
• It is useful for drafting emails, writing content, summarizing meetings, and producing notes in different styles.
• Anil Shanbhag is named as the founder behind the launch communication.
• Some details, such as the launch date and any URLs, were not provided.

• Popol Vuh: Cuentos mayas sobre cómo se creó el mundo y héroes valientes.
• La Ilíada: Historia de una gran guerra en la antigua Grecia.
• La Odisea: Aventuras de un héroe que viaja por mares y tierras para volver a casa.
• Las mil y una noches: Relatos mágicos con genios, reyes y viajes fantásticos.
• Códices de México: Libros dibujados por los pueblos antiguos que cuentan su historia.

Summary

The focus is on the meanings of “shortie,” “crook,” and “crooked,” especially in relation to football, South African English, and walking styles. The explanations highlight how these words shift depending on culture and context, with playful and humorous uses. Several famous short footballers are also mentioned as examples.

Context and Scope

The coverage includes slang meanings, cultural variations, football associations, and descriptions of movement. It explains both affectionate and mocking uses of “shortie,” the criminal and regional sense of “crook,” and the descriptive use of “crooked” for stealthy walking. It also notes examples of celebrated short footballers.

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Meaning of Shortie

“Shortie,” also written “shorty,” is a casual English word for someone who is short in height. It can also serve as a pet name like “honey” or “darling.” In a joking workplace context, it most likely refers to height.

Meaning of Crook

“Crook” literally means a criminal or swindler. In Australian English it also means “sick” or “feeling unwell.” In general English it usually points to delinquent behavior.

South African English Usage

In South Africa, “shortie” has the same meaning as elsewhere, for someone short or as an affectionate nickname. “Crook” means delinquent or thief and does not carry the Australian sense of illness.

Shortie in Football Context

In football, “shortie” is not an official term but is used informally to describe a player who is short, often quick and agile. It can be a teasing or affectionate nickname among teammates.

Famous Short Footballers

Several players have been admired despite being short:

• Lionel Messi, 1.70 m, often called “the little magician” or “shorty.”
• Diego Maradona, 1.65 m, known for agility.
• Xherdan Shaqiri, 1.69 m, nicknamed “the Power Cube.”
• Santi Cazorla, 1.68 m, praised for his technique.
• Gianfranco Zola, 1.68 m, also nicknamed “little magician.”
  In football, “shortie” can signal affection or admiration rather than insult.

Crook and Walking Style

While “crook” usually means criminal, the related word “crooked” means twisted or bent. Using “crook” to describe walking can be a playful mistake, hinting at “crooked.”

Crooked in Stealthy Walking

A colleague commented that someone “looked a bit crooked walking stealthily.” This meant the person appeared hunched or awkward while moving quietly, more humorous than offensive.

Practical Takeaways

• “Shortie” usually refers to someone short, but can also be affectionate.
• “Crook” means criminal, and in Australia also means unwell.
• In South Africa, “crook” means delinquent only.
• In football, “shortie” is an informal nickname for short players.
• Famous short players include Messi, Maradona, Shaqiri, Cazorla, and Zola.
• “Crooked” describes bent or awkward movement, fitting a stealthy walk in a playful sense.

Summary

Cigarettes exist with white exteriors and with brown exteriors. White exteriors are the most common, made with bleached paper. Brown exteriors may use unbleached paper or tobacco leaf wrappers and are typical of cigarillos or marketed “natural” products. Brown wrapping does not necessarily indicate marijuana.

Context and Scope

The scope covers the appearance of cigarette coverings, the common characteristics of white and brown wrappers, and clarifications regarding possible confusion with marijuana use.

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White Wrapper Characteristics

Cigarettes with white exterior wrappers are described as the most common type. They are made with white paper, often bleached with substances such as calcium carbonate, and they are typical of industrial commercial cigarette brands.

Brown Wrapper Characteristics

Cigarettes with brown exterior wrappers are associated with several possibilities. They may be cigarillos or American Blend cigarettes using unbleached brown paper. They may also use a tobacco leaf as the outer covering, in which case they are categorized as cigars or “puritos.” Certain industrial cigarettes use brown paper for a “natural” or “organic” appearance.

Marijuana Wrapping Clarification

Brown exterior wrappers do not automatically mean marijuana. Marijuana joints are often rolled in brown unbleached rolling papers, but they may also use white paper. If a product comes in a commercial package with brown wrapping, it is most likely a tobacco product such as cigarettes or cigarillos.

Practical Takeaways

• White exterior cigarettes are standard, industrial, and bleached.
• Brown exterior cigarettes are commonly cigarillos, cigars, or marketed as “natural” with unbleached wrappers.
• Brown exteriors do not inherently indicate marijuana.
• Marijuana joints can be rolled in either white or brown papers.