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Durante toda esta semana repasamos el nuevo álbum de la artista británica, comentado por ella misma.En el programa de hoy también sonaron nuevas canciones de Ibibio Sound Machine, Ezra Collective (con Pa Salieu), Stormzy + Odeal, Rosa Walton, Beth Orton, Robyn, Ariana Grande, y Olivia Rodrigo.Escuchar audio

In this episode, I reflect on Vereen M. Bell's essay “The Ambiguous Nihilism of Cormac McCarthy” and use it as a way into one of the biggest questions that haunts McCarthy's work: is McCarthy simply a nihilist, or is something more complicated happening?I explore how McCarthy strips away easy meaning, cheap hope, and sentimental moral order, while still leaving us with beauty, attention, witness, mystery, and the fragile possibility of carrying something human through the darkness. This episode moves through McCarthy's brutal landscapes, his refusal of easy answers, and the strange moral power of looking at the world without lying about it.Ultimately, I think McCarthy does not give us nihilism as a final answer. He gives us a passage through nihilism, asking what remains when the old guarantees fall apart — and whether, even then, we can still carry the fire.

The Governor says you can keep your AR-15. She also says you can't carry it, transfer it, or, in some readings, even transport it. Grandfathering isn't freedom if the firearm becomes a museum piece in your own safe. Let's walk through and clarify what this law actually says, because the text and the press conference are two very different things.SPONSOR: American FinancingSummer expenses like vacations, gas, tuition, and camps are pushing families further into high-interest credit card debt. American Financing helps homeowners use their home equity to consolidate that debt into one manageable monthly payment, with no upfront fees and salary-based consultants instead of commissioned salespeople. On average, customers save $800 a month.NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-886-2026 for details about credit costs and terms. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99.Call 866-886-2026 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/MTA-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.000:00:00 – Democrats use Virginia as template for gun ban00:00:37 – Explaining the reality of modern assault weapons00:01:46 – Green Beret analyzes cosmetic rifle feature bans00:02:35 – History of Democrat attempts to ban firearms00:04:12 – Specific banned attachments and features under law00:06:52 – Banning high capacity magazines and semi-auto pistols00:08:06 – NRA and GOA challenge unconstitutional gun laws00:09:55 – Debunking military style weapons for self defense00:11:02 – Founders anticipated technology changes in Second Amendment00:12:09 – Defining the true purpose of the militia00:15:46 – Analyzing CDC data on defensive gun use00:17:13 – John Lott data exposes murder concentration areas00:19:14 – FBI crime statistics on handguns versus rifles00:20:06 – Top fifty cities with highest homicide rates00:21:54 – Exposing Democrat prosecutorial failures in high crime00:24:49 – Abigail Spanberger and Don Scott's criminal records00:27:01 – Ambiguous gun laws and severe criminal penalties00:30:46 – Selective enforcement of unconstitutional gun laws00:33:46 – Why citizens must never surrender their firearms00:34:57 – Practical ways to support Second Amendment rights

2019年高考全国I卷英语听力第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.Where does this conversation take place?A. In a classroom.B. In a hospital.C. In a museum.2. What does Jack want to do?A. Take fitness classes.B. Buy a pair of gym shoes.C. Change his work schedule.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. What to drink.B. Where to meet.C. When to leave.4. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Classmates.C. Strangers.5. Why is Emily mentioned in the conversation?A. She might want a ticket.B. She is looking for the man.C. She has an extra ticket.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.How long did James run his business？A.10 years.B.13 years.C.15 years.7.How does the woman feel about James' situation？A. Embarrassed.B. Concerned.C. Disappointed.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.What has Kate's mother decided to do？A. Return to school.B. Change her job.C. Retire from work.9.What did Kate's mother study at college？A. Oil painting.B. Art history.C. Business administration.10.What is Kate's attitude toward her mother's decision?A. Disapproving.B. Ambiguous.C. Understanding.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.What is the man doing？A. Chairing a meeting.B. Hosting a radio program.C. Conducting a job interview.12.What benefits Mary most in her job？A. Her wide reading.B. Her leaders' guidance.C. Her friends' help13.Who will Mary talk about next？A. Her teacher.B. Her fatherC. Her mother.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14.Why does the man seldom do exercise？A. He lacks motivation.B. He has a heart problem.C. He works all the time.15.What does Jacob Sattelmair probably do？A. He's an athlete.B. He's a researcher.C. He's a journalist.16.Why does the woman speak of a study？A. To encourage the man.B. To recommend an exercise.C. To support her findings.17.How much time will the man probably spend exercising weekly？A.300 minutes.B.150 minute.C.75 minutes.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18.What did the scientists do to the road？A. They repaired it.B. They painted it.C. They blocked it19.Why are young birds drawn to the road surface？A. It's warm.B. It's brown.C. It's smooth.20.What is the purpose of the scientists' experiment？A. To keep the birds there for a whole year.B. To help students study the birds well.C. To prevent the birds from being killed.参考答案1-5BABCA 6-10 CBACC11-15BACAB 16-20 ACBAC录音原文Text1W: Excuse me, sir. Visiting hours are over now. Your wife must get some rest.M: Oh, I'm sorry, doctor. I didn't hear the bell, or I would have left earlier.Text2M: Hello, my name is Jack. I need to get in shape. How do I register for the classes?M: We'll need you to join the gym, and then you could find out which classes fit your schedule the best.Text3W: I'll see you at the theater.M: Better still, let's meet in the Red Lion bar to have a nice little talk.W: Good idea. And I'd love to have a drink there.Text4M: Hello, my name is John Arbor. And I'm calling to ask about the position advertised in Friday's Daily Mail.M: Yes, the position is still open.You could come over and have a talk with us.Text5M: I have an extra ticket to the concert tonight. Would you like to join me?W: Thanks! But I already have one. You can ask Emily. She might be interested.Text6W: Did you know James went out of business?M: Really? When was that?W: Last month.M: That's too bad. He had owned that business for 15 years. What happened?W: I don't know. But life must be pretty tough for his family now. His sons are still so young; one is 13, and the other is ten.M: Well, maybe things are not as bad as they seem to be.W: I hope so.Text7W: Guess what? My mother's decided to go back to school!M: Why?W: Well, she always loved art, but learned business administration at college because her parents thought it was difficult for an artist to find a job.M: So, she wants to study art now?W: Yeah, oil painting. It's been her dream for a long time.M: It's nice to return to learn what she loves. But, Kate, I still think old age should be about peace and relaxation.Hurrying to school every day and having to pass exams sounds a bit too much for her.W: You know, she retired last year and I'm leaving for the university soon. She needs to find something interesting to do.M: Well, maybe, if it's what she wants.Text8M: Dear listeners, for today's show, I have with my colleague, Mary Laney. She has been a radio TV reporter for many years.Mary, welcome to our show.W: It's a pleasure to be here.M: Would you please tell our listeners who most influenced your decision to become are porter?W: Both my parents had a great influence upon my choices of work. Instead of trying to pick out a job for me, they helped me learn those things that led me to it.M: How did they do that?W: My father always told me that an education was one of the greatest advantages I could have, one that would always stay with me. He used to tell me that readers were leaders, and encouraged me to read all I could. As a result, I've always kept up with the newspapers, faithfully read news magazines and learned to really enjoy books,all of which have been an invaluable help to me in radio and television reporting.M: What about your mother?W: Well, my mother helped me in a much different way.Text9M: We all know that exercise is good for us. But sometimes it seems too hard to leave the sofa.W: I can see that. You seldom do exercise.M: Plus, having the doctor tell us to get two and a half hours of exercise a week doesn't really help our motivation much.W: Don't be discouraged. Now, a new study suggests getting benefits from exercise doesn't have to be that demanding.Jacob Sattelmair, from Harvard University, has done a study into how much exercise is needed to lower the risk of heart attacks.M: Hmm...interesting.W: The study showed that people who put in 300 minutes a week of exercise had a 20%lower risk of death due to heart disease. Still, the people who exercise 150 minutes a week did pretty well, too,lowering their death risk by 14%.M: And what about the people who exercise half as much as that, like what I probably do? Does that help?W: Of course. Even 15 minutes would help.Text10W: Here is a piece of news for bird lovers.Scientists have painted a long road red, yellow, and white. They hope to discourage the seabirds from wandering onto the highway. "The area is home to large crowds of birds that come to stay for the season. Young birds are often attracted to the warm road surface and get killed by the traffic,"biology student Hannah tells the broadcaster. The youngsters' feathers are brown in color. The dark-colored road surface makes the youngsters hard to be noticed. As the number of tourists has grown, so has the amount of traffic on the roads. Biologist Kristin says the plan is to see how the birds respond to the multi-colored road this summer. And if it works, the idea could spread to other parts of the country.

Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo takes a look at a handful of the more puzzling roster situations around the NFL and tries to figure out how to attack each team for fantasy football purposes in 2026. Which Commanders running back should managers be targeting in drafts? All of that and plenty more comin' at you. Be sure to check out all of our tremendous content at ftnfantasy.com. Herms' Ambiguous Rosters Article: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/biggest-remaining-positional-holes-for-fantasy-football-this-offseason Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In this episode, we commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster by asking a chilling modern question: Can a cyber attack cause a nuclear meltdown in 2026? Moving past the Hollywood tropes of ‘exploding reactors,' we dive into the high-stakes world of OT (Operational Technology) security and critical infrastructure protection. We are joined by Oleg Illiashenko, an expert in nuclear cybersecurity, and Bec McKeown, a specialist in human factors and cognitive readiness, to explore the coordinated digital erosion of safety systems and the psychological ‘misfit' that occurs when human decision-making collapses under pressure.This isn't a history lesson. It's a deep dive into supply chain vulnerabilities, IT/OT convergence, and the uncomfortable truth that in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) crisis, the first thing to fail isn't the code, it's the human mind's ability to regulate stress.Expect a masterclass in resilience engineering, safety-critical design, and why the battle for the future of nuclear safety is actually a battle for trustworthy data.In This Episode, We Discuss:The Anatomy of a Nuclear Cyber Attack: Why the most credible threat isn't a single hack, but the coordinated degradation of monitoring systems during a plant transient or grid instability.From Chernobyl to Fukushima: How organisational silence, governance failures, and ignored ‘weak signals' remain the primary human-factor risks in modern nuclear facilities.The Action Bias Trap: Why the most effective incident response move is often a ‘purposeful pause,' and how psychological safety allows experts to override failing procedures.IT/OT Convergence & Fragility: How digitalisation and AI diagnostics improve safety while simultaneously expanding the attack surface through complex new failure modes.Building Cognitive Readiness: Practical strategies for emotional regulation and ‘micro-resets' to maintain shared alignment and decision quality during a high-consequence cyber event.Show NotesA Look at the Leadership Management of Chernobyl and Fukushima Nuclear Accidents by Serap Dunman and Müge Ensari ÖzayLinkedIn for Oleg IlliashenkoLinkedIn for Bec McKeownGet in touch with Bec about contributing to Mind Science

Bishop John Botean reads his Holy Week 2026 pastoral letter, which echoes his letter of 2003. Here is the letter from 2003.READ:https://www.scribd.com/document/4196399/Pastoral-Letter-Iraq-WarLISTEN on CAM Episode 91:https://youtu.be/sHJchKQDGDs?si=8XSWXrPZzupPUj3DSome reflections on a recent trip to the ancient temple of Apollo at Delphi, Greece, and the "planned ambiguity" in Catholic Church teaching when it comes to war. Buy your "Infallible Jesus" t-shirt here: https://catholics-against-militarism.checkoutstores.comPlease help keep this podcast going!Become a CAM supporter for $3, $5, or $10 a month. https://www.buzzsprout.com/296171/supportMake a one-time gift to Ellen at Venmo:Ellen-FinniganFind CAM here:  https://catholicsagainstmilitarism.comRSS feed: http://www.buzzsprout.com/296171​Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/CAMpodcastSupport the showFind CAM here:  https://catholicsagainstmilitarism.comRSS feed: http://www.buzzsprout.com/296171​Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/CAMpodcast

Integrasi antara Servant Leadership dan Quantum Leadership melahirkan sebuah paradigma kepemimpinan yang holistik, di mana etika pelayanan bertemu dengan pemahaman sistemik yang mendalam. Di era TUNA (Turbulent, Uncertain, Novel, Ambiguous), seorang pemimpin tidak lagi bisa mengandalkan struktur kekuasaan linier yang kaku. Servant Leadership memberikan fondasi moral melalui niat tulus untuk menumbuhkan orang lain, sementara Quantum Leadership menawarkan cara pandang bahwa organisasi adalah sebuah medan energi yang saling terhubung. Pemimpin yang melayani bertindak sebagai jangkar emosional, sedangkan pemimpin kuantum bertindak sebagai fasilitator yang menyadari bahwa setiap keputusan kecil dapat memicu perubahan besar di seluruh sistem melalui prinsip keterhubungan (entanglement). Dalam perspektif fisika kuantum, terdapat fenomena yang disebut Observer Effect, di mana tindakan mengamati sesuatu akan mengubah perilaku objek tersebut. Hal ini sejalan dengan inti dari kepemimpinan yang melayani: cara seorang pemimpin memandang timnya—apakah sebagai alat pencapai target atau sebagai manusia yang harus dikembangkan—secara fundamental akan mengubah realitas dan performa tim tersebut. Pemimpin yang mengadopsi prinsip kuantum memahami bahwa keberadaan mereka bukan untuk mengontrol hasil secara mekanis, melainkan untuk menciptakan lingkungan atau "medan" di mana inovasi dan kolaborasi dapat muncul secara organik. Dengan mengutamakan pelayanan, pemimpin menciptakan resonansi positif yang menggetarkan seluruh jaring-jaring organisasi, mengubah hambatan menjadi energi kinetik bagi perubahan sosial. Bagi pemimpin muda yang berfokus pada dampak sosial, sinergi kedua konsep ini menjadi kompas yang sangat relevan di tengah ketidakpastian global. Keberhasilan tidak lagi diukur dari seberapa tinggi posisi seseorang di puncak piramida, melainkan dari seberapa luas resonansi pelayanan yang ia hasilkan di akar rumput. Dengan menyadari bahwa dirinya adalah bagian dari sistem yang saling terkait, seorang pemimpin muda akan lebih rendah hati dalam bertindak namun lebih strategis dalam berpikir. Pada akhirnya, kepemimpinan kuantum yang berbasis pelayanan adalah tentang menciptakan riak-riak kecil kebaikan yang, melalui prinsip amplifikasi kuantum, mampu bertransformasi menjadi gelombang perubahan yang masif dan berkelanjutan bagi masyarakat.

Démar and Adriel discuss Arlo Park's third studio album 'Ambiguous Desire', how drastically her sound has changed since the beginning of her career and the regression of her stellar songwriting.Timecodes 2:49 First inductee into the Album Mode Hall of Fame4:11 Past Reviews8:35 No more guitars12:12 Heaven20:55 Jetta24:45 Luck of Life27:37 What If I Say It?30:05 South Seconds31:29 What this means for Arlo Parks' career34:33 The Cover38:16 The ScoreFollow us: TikTok:Album Mode: https://www.tiktok.com/@albummodepodAdriel: https://www.tiktok.com/@adrielsmileydotcomDémar: https://www.tiktok.com/@godkingdemiInstagram:Album Mode: https://www.instagram.com/albummodepod/Adriel: https://www.instagram.com/adrielsmileydotcom/Démar: https://www.instagram.com/demarjgrant/Twitter:Album Mode: https://twitter.com/AlbumModepodAdriel: https://twitter.com/AdrielSmiley_Démar: https://twitter.com/DemarJGrant===================================Démar's rating: 8.5 / 10 Adriel's rating: 9 / 10The Love List: Jetta, Senses, 2SIDED, nightswimmingArlo Parks - Ambiguous Desire/ 2026 / indie, UK garage

In episode 323 of The Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Jeff Bell and Dave Kluge discuss murky depth charts around the NFL and the wide receivers you should target in each.   Download the 2026 Footballguys Rookie Guide: www.https://footballguys.com/rookieguide  

In episode 100 of The Footballguys Dynasty Show, Jeff Bell and Dave Kluge discuss murky depth charts around the NFL and the wide receivers you should target in each.   Download the 2026 Footballguys Rookie Guide: www.https://footballguys.com/rookieguide  

When you get chumped, why don't people bring casseroles? In this episode Tracy and Sarah discuss the complicated "ambiguous" grief of infidelity. Therapists call ambiguous grief "complex, often unresolved emotional pain felt when a loved one is physically absent but psychologically present, or physically present but psychologically absent. Being cheated on is its own kind of loss without closure and is uniquely isolating. 

Die Liebe hat Arlo Parks nach New York gebracht - geblieben ist sie für einen neuen Sound: Auf dem dritten Album liess sich die sanfte Ausnahmestimme von Nachtklubs, dem Underground und elektronischen Beats beeinflussen. Klingt heftiger, als es tönt! Arlo Parks ist auf jeden Fall wieder top.

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UK singer-songwriter Arlo Parks has released her third studio album – Ambiguous Desire. It's a departure from her previous albums, both of which held more rock and alternative elements, whereas this one is filled with the sounds of nightlife – house, garage, and techno. Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts on the album. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 320 of The Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge is joined by Jeff Bell as they discuss murky depth charts around the NFL and the running backs you should target in each.   Download the 2026 Footballguys Rookie Guide: www.https://footballguys.com/rookieguide  

In episode 99 of The Footballguys Dynasty Show, Dave Kluge and Jeff Bell discuss murky depth charts around the NFL and the running backs you should target in each.   Download the 2026 Footballguys Rookie Guide: www.https://footballguys.com/rookieguide  

Seth and Sean discuss what Jake Long had to say about Wyatt Teller, how Wyatt Teller learned to play RG, and how important his versatility may be considering the ambiguity along the o-line at this point.

Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham for a special episode of the Oracle University Podcast as they explore the Oracle Analytics AI Assistant. In this episode, you'll discover how Oracle's AI-powered conversational tool empowers users of all backgrounds to interact with business data using simple, natural-language questions. Learn how the assistant interprets queries, surfaces visualizations, and delivers actionable insights in seconds, all within Oracle's secure analytics environment. The episode dives into best practices for data preparation, security and privacy safeguards, how to configure datasets for optimal AI performance, and tips for getting the most relevant results. You'll also hear how synonyms, column indexing, and user permissions make analytics more accessible and accurate.   Visualize Data with the Oracle Analytics AI Assistant: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/article-course/visualize-data-with-the-oracle-analytics-ai-assistant/156941/ Oracle University Learning Community: https://education.oracle.com/ou-community LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/oracle-university/ X: https://x.com/Oracle_Edu   Special thanks to Arijit Ghosh, Anna Hulkower, Kris-Ann Nansen, and the OU Studio Team for helping us create this episode. -------------------------------------------------------   Episode Transcript:   00:00 Welcome to the Oracle University Podcast, the first stop on your cloud journey. During this series of informative podcasts, we'll bring you foundational training on the most popular Oracle technologies. Let's get started! 00:26 Lois: Hello and welcome to the Oracle University Podcast! I'm Lois Houston, Director of Communications and Adoption Programs with Customer Success Services, and with me is Nikita Abraham, Team Lead: Editorial Services with Oracle University. Nikita: Hi everyone! Today's episode is on the Oracle Analytics AI Assistant, which is all about making business data accessible and useful, no matter your background. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out with Oracle Analytics, you'll want to stick around for this episode because we're covering everything you need to know to unlock powerful, intuitive, and secure data insights. 01:06 Lois: That's right. And full disclosure before we start. We're trying something a little different for this episode. Instead of a live guest, our expert will be an AI-generated voice sharing insights drawn directly from Oracle's official course materials. Think of it as getting a taste of what our training courses are like, with a little help from AI. So, with that, let's kick things off by taking a closer look at what the Oracle Analytics AI Assistant really is. Expert: The Oracle Analytics AI Assistant is an AI-powered tool that provides a conversational interface for data analysis. With this tool, data exploration becomes more intuitive and efficient, helping you access fast, personalized insights. The AI Assistant makes use of Generative AI to process queries, analyze indexed datasets, and create or refine relevant visualizations. It is fully integrated into the Oracle Analytics platform, complementing existing analytic and visualization capabilities. 02:13 Nikita: So, put simply, users have the ability to interact with their data in plain English and receive immediate, visual answers. Expert: Exactly! You can ask natural language questions, such as, "What were my sales in the United States last Tuesday?" or "Show me monthly sales for this year," and the assistant interprets the question, queries the right data, and generates the best visualization. 02:39 Lois: Before we dive deeper, let's ground ourselves in some of the core concepts behind this technology. Here's an overview of the AI technologies powering the assistant. Expert:  - Artificial Intelligence refers to systems or machines that perform tasks which typically require human intelligence, like reasoning, learning, perception, and language understanding. - Large Language Models or LLMs are AI programs trained on very large data sets. LLMs can generate human-like language and perform complex language tasks, such as writing emails or answering questions. - Generative AI is a branch of AI that can create new content, such as text, images, and audio. GenAI includes chatbots and virtual assistants capable of human-like conversations, answering questions, and creating content based on user prompts. - Natural Language Processing or NLP is a subfield of AI, targeting how computers understand and generate human language. 03:42 Lois: Now, let's look at what happens behind the scenes when someone interacts with the Oracle Analytics AI Assistant. Expert: Here is how the process works. You ask a question or make a request in natural language. Oracle Analytics Cloud identifies the most relevant dataset to answer that question, looking at metadata and attribute values. The platform prepares a prompt for the LLM that includes dataset metadata, column names, synonyms, and your question. The LLM and Natural Language Understanding interpret the question, and then translate it into a structured query. Oracle Analytics validates this query against your data model, and then queries your database. Based on the results, the AI Assistant creates the most appropriate visualization, like a chart, table, or similar format, and provides additional natural language insights. 04:36 Nikita: Security and privacy are top priorities for organizations using tools like this, so let's get into Oracle's approach to protecting user data. Expert: At Oracle, your data privacy and security are always top priorities. Specifically, your data is never shared with external model providers or other customers. Pre-trained generative AI models are accessed exclusively within Oracle's secure cloud infrastructure. No customer data is stored or retained by the AI models after processing, and prompt data is not used to train the models. And finally, all data processed is fully isolated and never combined or visible to anyone outside your organization. 05:20 Lois: In other words, users always remain in full control of their own data, with no risk of leakage or exposure to outside parties. Nikita: Yeah, this kind of reassurance is absolutely critical for enterprises. 05:32 Lois: That's right, Niki. Next, let's cover how to get the most accurate and relevant insights from the AI Assistant by following some best practices for prompting. Expert: To get the best answers, you need to be specific. Include key data points, timeframes, or filters. For example, something like: "Show total sales by country for Q2 2024." Keep questions focused, clear, and concise. Refine your request as needed. If you want different details or a simpler trend line, follow up with something like, "Show by quarter," or "Replace product category with customer segment." Avoid complex prompts, like highly nested or multi-step ones. Ask a series of concise questions instead. When typing column names or field values, pause briefly to let the Assistant suggest the correct field. This increases prompt accuracy. Consider the context of the conversation. Filters and refinements made in previous messages persist, so be aware that context builds over the conversation unless reset. 06:36 Nikita: So, you might start with something like, "Show me sales trends for the last 5 years," and then get more granular, like, "Include only technology products," or "Break the results down by product sub-category." Lois: But sometimes, you may just want to start from scratch, so let's discuss how you can reset your session with the AI Assistant. Expert: Just select the "Clear Assistant History" option and you can begin a new analysis. 07:03 Nikita: Language capabilities are another important consideration, so here's an overview of which languages the Assistant currently supports. Expert: Right now, English is the primary language supported. Simple questions in other languages may work, but with less accuracy and fewer features. Talk to your Oracle Analytics administrator if you have multilingual needs. 07:26 Lois: Let's clarify what kinds of questions are beyond the scope of the Assistant. Expert: The Assistant is built for business-oriented, goal-driven queries, not for technical schema questions or database logic. So, don't ask about dataset structures or technical metadata. But do ask about trends, comparisons, breakdowns, and summaries that relate to your business. 07:53 Do you want to fast-track your learning goals? Join us for live events hosted by Oracle expert instructors! Get certification exam tips, learn about new technology, and ask your questions in real time. Take charge of your learning. Visit mylearn.oracle.com and join a live event today!  08:13 Nikita: Welcome back! Now, let's discuss why configuring datasets is crucial for working effectively with the AI Assistant. Expert: Effectively indexing and configuring your dataset can make a huge difference when working with the AI Assistant. When you index a dataset, you're basically creating searchable references. This makes it easier for the AI Assistant to quickly locate the most relevant columns and give accurate responses to natural language questions.  It's important to know that you'll need to manually select which columns to index. For example, if your users are likely to ask about sales in the United States, you'll want to make sure that both the "Country" column and the "Sales" column are included when indexing. That way, the Assistant knows exactly where to look when someone asks a question about U.S. sales figures.  Another thing to remember is that you can make your analytics more user-friendly by resolving ambiguities and assigning synonyms to your dataset columns. For instance, if there's a generic "date" column, clarify whether that refers to the "order date" or the "ship date." It helps to add synonyms as well, so the assistant can handle different ways users might phrase their questions.  So, while it may take a little extra effort upfront, making your dataset easy to search and understand pays off. Your AI Assistant can respond quickly and accurately, and your users get the answers they're looking for with less hassle.  09:43 Lois: Next, we'll outline the steps for configuring and indexing datasets for optimal performance. Expert: First you need to confirm dataset access. You'll need read/write privileges to enable the AI Assistant and index the dataset. Then, on the Search tab, under "Index Dataset For," select "Assistant." Choose your language and, optionally, set an indexing schedule. Carefully pick columns users will likely question, like sales, region, or date. Avoid technical metadata, sensitive data, and high-cardinality columns like Customer IDs. Choose whether to index only column names or names plus data values. Including data values helps with typing suggestions and nuance. Avoid values no one will search on. Importantly, indexed dataset values are never sent to the LLM. They are retrieved from the dataset when visualizations are created. Assign synonyms to attribute names. Oracle Analytics suggests synonyms, but you can also add your own. Finally, save the changes and run indexing to make the dataset searchable by the Assistant. 10:50 Nikita: Now, let's look at how configuring subject areas can further tailor the experience. Expert: You'll need to navigate to the Search Index by going through the Console's Configuration and Settings. Choose your language and indexing schedule. Index folders relevant to business questions; avoid non-relevant or sensitive columns. Select the Index Type: "Index Metadata Only" for high-cardinality columns (like IDs); "Index" for columns and values that users reference. As with datasets, clarify column meanings with user-friendly synonyms. Finalize settings and run the index to prepare your subject area for AI-powered queries. Special care must be taken with date columns. Select and clearly identify the main business date so queries don't become ambiguous. 11:39 Lois: Synonyms play an important role in reducing ambiguity and enhancing results, so let's review the best practices for setting them up effectively. Expert: If your columns use abbreviations, acronyms, or codes—like "custNo" or "Pname"—it's a good idea to provide synonyms to clarify what those attributes actually mean. Think about how people typically refer to those columns in everyday language. So instead of just "custNo," add "Customer Number" as a synonym, and for "Pname," you would use "Product Name."  If you can, actually renaming the column is usually more effective than just adding a synonym. But if that's not possible for some reason, a synonym is the next best thing.  Dates can be another tricky area. Datasets often have several date columns, like "Ship Date," "Order Date," and "Invoice Date." If a user asks, "Show me revenue by date," the system has to decide which date column to use, and it may just pick one for you. If you definitely want "Order Date" to be considered the default date, make sure to assign "date" as a synonym specifically for that column.  There's also the situation where different tables have columns with the same name—like "name" from both a Product table and an Employee table. You'll want to use synonyms for these columns too, to make it clear what each one means.  Adding more than one synonym can help as well. For example, if you have a "Yield" column, maybe also specify "revenue" and "income" as synonyms, so users can ask questions however they naturally would.  Avoid using reserved words or special characters in your synonyms. This means words like "Count," "Year," or anything that's also a SQL function, plus characters like "@" or special symbols. Also, steer clear of Unicode characters and terms that are analytical functions or date formats.  The whole point is to make your columns easy for business users or anyone else to reference naturally, using the terms they're most likely to try in a search.  And finally, just a few rules of thumb: synonyms can be up to 50 characters long, you can use up to 20 synonyms for each column, and you don't need to worry about uppercase or lowercase; column names aren't case sensitive.  Besides the basic setup and using synonyms, you can really improve the quality of answers from the AI Assistant (and the LLM it uses) by prepping and enriching your data. It's easier for the AI to work with words than numbers. Try "binning" numerical values into simple categories people can understand. For instance, instead of showing a long list of sales amounts, split them into groups like "small," "medium," and "large."  LLMs handle words better than blanks. If your data has missing or null values, fill them in with something meaningful, like "Unknown," "Not specified," or "Not available." Skipping this step could cause errors in queries, such as reports missing customers because their country is blank. Incorrect averages or summaries, especially if missing values are ignored. Issues with forecasting, if data gaps throw off trends. The AI Assistant might skip important columns or even generate errors. Ambiguous or duplicate column names confuse both users and the LLM. Make your names clear and consistent.  You can use Oracle Analytics's Transform editor to add even more context. For example, you might extract the day of the week from a date, so you can easily ask, "Show sales for all Fridays in 2026."  By preparing your data with these steps, you help the AI Assistant give you more accurate and insightful answers, making data analysis a lot smoother! 15:27 Nikita: Finally, let's walk through the process of making the Oracle Analytics AI Assistant accessible to end users directly within their workbooks. Expert: Permissions are controlled through application roles. Your administrator must create a specific role enabling access to the AI Assistant. To enable consumer access, open your workbook in edit mode and select Present. From the Workbook tab, toggle it on in the Insights Panel section. Choose tabs like Watch Lists and Workbook Assistant. Decide which data sources in your workbook are available to the consumer. Save, and then use Preview to simulate the user experience. Consumers can access the AI Assistant by selecting Auto Insights at the top of the workbook. They can then type in natural language questions, review visualizations, and follow up. Repeat these steps for each workbook you wish to enable. 16:22 Lois: This really puts agile, self-service analytics at everyone's fingertips, all while keeping data security and integrity front and center. Nikita: And it's not just plug-and-play. To get the best results, you configure your data, enrich it, apply the right synonyms and permissions, and then your team can ask questions and visualize results just by using natural language. Lois: If you're ready to kickstart or deepen your journey with the Oracle Analytics AI Assistant, or you want to review the topics we covered in today's episode in even greater detail, visit mylearn.oracle.com. Nikita: That wraps up this episode. Thanks for spending time listening to us today. Join us next week for another episode of the Oracle University Podcast. Until then, this is Nikita Abraham… Lois: And Lois Houston, signing off! 17:14 That's all for this episode of the Oracle University Podcast. If you enjoyed listening, please click Subscribe to get all the latest episodes. We'd also love it if you would take a moment to rate and review us on your podcast app. See you again on the next episode of the Oracle University Podcast.  

Ambiguous Conquest - Shoftim 1 (Journey through Nach) by Timeless Torah in the 21st Century

Vox Galactica has published an interview with the CEO of the October Consortium. But her future plans for Radicoida Unica remain hazy at best.

In November, the Department of Justice made headlines when they announced a settlement with the software company RealPage in the DOJ's lawsuit against the company for antitrust violations.  But, some have questioned that strategy, especially with several state governments pursuing action against the company. In this episode of Second Request, Executive Editor Teddy Downey unpacks the DOJ's settlement with David O. Fisher, Senior Counsel at the American Antitrust Institute, and the author of the recent commentary "Closing Costs, a Critical Examination of the DOJ's Proposed RealPage Settlement.”To learn more about The Capitol Forum follow us on Bluesky and Linkedin.

No arrest. A growing list of investigative failures any defense attorney would weaponize at trial. Bob Motta examines the vulnerabilities — early crime scene release, DNA reportedly diverted from Quantico, evidence gloves contaminated by the search team. He explains how chain of custody failures build reasonable doubt before charges exist. Shavaun Scott — thirty years in forensic mental health — takes on the psychological damage. The contradiction between surveillance-level planning and amateur execution. Ambiguous loss destroying a family that doesn't know if Nancy is alive. And whether tens of thousands of tips are helping or drowning the investigation. Two experts on a case being compromised from the inside and outside simultaneously.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #BobMotta #ShavaunScott #CrimeScene #AmbiguousLoss #CriminalPsychology #LegalAnalysis #TrueCrime #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Nationally recognized psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article "Why CPT coding ambiguity harms doctors." Muhamad analyzes the landmark case of United States v. Ron Elfenbein, where a federal judge acquitted a physician of fraud charges because the underlying CPT rules were "unquestionably ambiguous." He explains the 2021 changes to Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes and how prosecutors attempted to criminalize reasonable clinical judgment during the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation explores the damaging practice of insurance downcoding, where payers automatically reduce reimbursements without reviewing charts, effectively stealing physician labor. Muhamad outlines urgent policy reforms needed to distinguish between actual fraud and coding disagreements to protect the integrity of medical practice. Learn how this legal ruling provides a critical shield for doctors navigating a complex and often hostile billing system. Partner with me on the KevinMD platform. With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Whether you need a sponsored article, email campaign, video interview, or a spot right here on the podcast, I offer the trusted space your brand deserves to be heard. Let's work together to tell your story. PARTNER WITH KEVINMD → https://kevinmd.com/influencer SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

After 10 years, Stranger Things has come to an end. Ambiguous endings, Netflix's influence on the final season, those continuity theories that went viral on TikTok, and comparisons to other major series finales like Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad. The emotional weight of certain scenes, what could have been done differently, and whether the show maintained its magic. How did you like the Stranger Things finale? Let us know in the comments! Get more show at MZNOWWatch the full episode on YouTube:YouTube.com/@michaelzavalaFollow the Guys:Michael Zavala @michaelzavalaEric Star @mrericstarClark @justsimplyclarkFollow the Show:Instagram: @mznowtvwww.MZNOW.tvProduced at mzStudiosmzStudiosDallas.com

The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk Go to www.LearningLeader.com This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. www.InsightGlobal.com/LearningLeader My guest: Tom Hardin was known as "Tipper X" during Operation Perfect Hedge, the largest insider trading investigation in history. After making four illegal trades based on inside information, the FBI approached him on a Manhattan street corner and convinced him to wear a wire over 40 times, helping build 20 of the 81 cases. Key Learnings  Ambiguity is where ethical lines blur. Tom's boss said, "Do whatever it takes," after the hedge fund lost money, and as a junior employee, Tom didn't ask clarifying questions. The undiscussable becomes undiscussable. Leaders give ambiguous messages, then pretend they weren't ambiguous, employees get confused and don't question the boss, and you end up with a culture of silence. Making decisions in isolation is dangerous. The information came to Tom and he didn't talk to his boss or his wife (who probably would've slapped him around for crossing ethical lines). Psychological safety requires muscle memory. You have to practice saying "I'm just going to ask some clarifying questions here" when your boss gives ambiguous orders. Bad decisions aren't mistakes. Mistakes are made without intent, but bad decisions are made with intent. Tom told himself for years he made "mistakes," but on a drive home from speaking at a keynote, he realized: "There's no way I made mistakes. I made bad decisions." Never say never. Tom argues you're more susceptible to falling down your own slippery slope when you think "that would never be me." 80% of employees can be swayed either way. 10% are morally incorruptible, 10% are a compliance nightmare, and 80% can be influenced by the culture around them. Tone at the top means nothing. Company culture isn't the tone at the top or glossy shareholder letters; it's the behaviors employees believe will be rewarded or put them ahead. Reward character, not just results. You can't just focus on short-term performance and dollar goals without understanding how the business was made and what was behind the performance. The question isn't "what?" but "how?" If you're just focused on the numbers and not on how you got there, you have the opportunity to end up in a slippery slope situation. Celebrate people who live your values. Companies that spend millions on trips for people who live out shared values (not financial performance) are putting their money where their mouth is. Leaders must share their own ethical dilemmas. We've all been in situations where we could go left or right, and sharing how you worked through those moments makes you more endearing and a better leader. Keep a rationalization journal. When Tom and his wife have big decisions (or even little things), he writes them down in a rationalization journal and reflects on them once a month. He's still susceptible to going down another slippery slope, so checking himself on those passing thoughts improves his character over time. It's not what you say, it's what you do. Just like kids see what parents do (not what they say), employees see what behaviors leaders actually reward. $46,000 cost him $23 million. A business school professor calculated Tom would've made $23 million if he'd stayed on the hedge fund path, but he made $46,000 on the four illegal trades before getting caught. His wife was his rock. 85% of marriages end when something like this happens, and she had every right to leave. They just got married, no kids yet. But she stayed. When Tom interviewed her for the book 20 years later, she said, "All I remember is you accepted responsibility immediately. You didn't make up excuses." Running pulled him out of a shame spiral. Tom got obese as a stay-at-home dad. His wife signed him up for a 5K race (and beat him while pushing a jogging stroller). Just crossing that finish line lit a fire. He ended up running a 100-mile race.  Doing hard things teaches you that you can do hard things. When Tom had to start a speaking business because they were running out of money, he said, "I can do this" because he'd already put his body through ultramarathons. No challenge is insurmountable. He ended up with something better. It's not about status or money anymore; it's about who he is with his family and his relationships now. Windshield mentality, not rearview mirror. Tom can't change the past, but he can look forward instead of backward. A lot of people in their twenties do stupid stuff (maybe not to this degree), but now, in his forties, he can learn from it. Why not embrace it rather than try to scrub it off the internet? Eulogy virtues versus resume virtues. In his twenties, Tom only thought about resume virtues (how much money, the next job, the next stepping stone) and never about eulogy virtues (what people will say about his character when it's all over). What will people say at your eulogy? Will they still be talking about those four trades, or will they talk about who you became after? More Learning #226 - Steve Wojciechowski: How to Win Every Day #281 - George Raveling: Wisdom from MLK Jr to Michael Jordan #637 - Tom Ryan: Chosen Suffering: Become Elite in Life & Leadership Reflection Questions Tom's boss gave him an ambiguous message ("do whatever it takes"), and as a junior employee, he didn't ask clarifying questions. Think about the last ambiguous instruction you received from leadership. Did you ask clarifying questions, or did you fill in the blanks yourself? What's stopping you from creating psychological safety to ask next time? Tom argues that 80% of employees can be swayed either way by culture. Look at your organization right now. What behaviors are actually being rewarded? If someone asked your team "what gets you ahead here?" what would they honestly say? Tom asks: "Will people be talking about the resume virtues (money, titles, achievements) or the eulogy virtues (character, relationships, who you were) when you're gone?" What's one eulogy virtue you need to start prioritizing today, even if it means slowing down on resume building?

Guest: David Davenport. Davenport describes Reagan's return to limited government to foster opportunity, contrasting this approach with the modern, ambiguous shift toward "equity" rather than equality.

This wasn't the episode I planned. I had a script ready, but I threw it out for something more honest.This is a "sprawled on the floor" conversation about the deep insecurities of working in a system—specifically New York's—that feels designed to keep us in the dark. We're diving into the "New York Glitch": the jurisdictional ambiguity other states don't have, and the moments I almost walked away from court reporting entirely.If you've ever felt like you're walking on thin ice despite your experience or credentials, this is for you.Companies mentioned:New York Career InstitutePlaza CollegeNational Notary AssociationNew York State Unified Court System

Joe Pappalardo details the 1887 shootout between Texas Ranger Company F and the Connor clan in Sabine County'sdense pine forests, where skilled backwoodsmen fighting an ambiguous legal battle represented an existential threat requiring Rangers to impose modern governance.1900 CAPTAIN BILL MACDONALD, TEXAS RANGER

AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by Emily Krekelberg, an educator for farm safety within the University of Minnesota extension services. This episode was developed by the AABP Mental Health and Well-Being Committee. This episode of Have You Herd? is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and the PYRAMID(R) line of vaccines, a premier choice to protect calves from BRD. Get relentless protection at PyramidVaccines.com. Krekelberg defines ambiguous loss as a loss that is unclear or lacks closure. Some loss, such as death, is defined both physically (the person is no longer with us) and psychologically (we understand that the person is gone). With ambiguous loss there is an incongruence between physical and psychological loss. Krekelberg provides some examples of ambiguous loss from our everyday lives. Krekelberg discusses how ambiguous loss might look in a person and offers suggestions for how we can recognize this in our friends, family and clients. Ambiguous loss can be challenging to overcome because we do not know what we are experiencing and grief complicates this process. She also provides some suggestions for coping with ambiguous loss including understanding that conflicting feelings are normal, finding meaning and identifying the loss and discovering hope. If you are an AABP member interested in this and other mental health topics, consider joining the AABP Mental Health and Well-Being Committee by going to this page.  Resources:The Myth of Closure by Pauline Boss.  University of Minnesota Extension and type ambiguous loss in the search bar. The Moos Room podcast or find on your favorite podcast platform. 

MEI Senior Fellow Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen joins hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj to discuss the latest developments in Gaza. Nearly four months after the Israeli government and Hamas agreed to President Donald Trump's 20-point plan, Washington has announced that phase two of the process is now underway. Kurtzer-Ellenbogen, Taylor, and Czekaj examine the humanitarian situation in the devastated coastal strip, assess what phase two could entail, break down how international actors are responding, and explore what would need to happen to realize the plan's aspirations.   Recorded on January 27, 2026.

Why is Diet Pepsi dropping, but Pepsi Zero surging?... Boomers do Diet, Zoomers do Zero.Penn Station finally got a $7.5B glam-up proposal… But it all depends on hockey & basketball.TikTok USA was officially sold by China… But this M&A stands for “Messy & Ambiguous.”Plus, the hot new job during this snow storm is… the Chimney Sweep Surge #MaryPoppins$MSGE $PEP $ORCLBuy tickets to The IPO Tour (our In-Person Offering) TODAYAustin, TX (2/25): SOLD OUTArlington, VA (3/11): https://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/shows/341317 New York, NY (4/8): https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000637AE43ED0C2Los Angeles, CA (6/3): SOLD OUTNEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 201‘Troilus and Cressida', is a challenging piece by pretty much everybody's estimation. Although it is no surprise that Shakespeare looked to the Homeric tales for his next inspiration which part of that story he chose to dramatize perhaps is and what he chose to do with it has perplexed commentators ever since. Ambiguous is the word most often used, but ultimately opinions range through ‘failure' to ‘misunderstood' to ‘modernistic', and just about everything else in-between. The early print history and dating of the playThe confusion caused by the two quarto versions and the First Folio versionThe source material for the playA brief synopsis of the play‘Troilus and Cressida' as a ‘problem play'The PrologueThe play as an ensemble pieceThe ignoble nature of the characters in the playCassandra as the voice of truthTroilus and his view of CressidaIs there a parallel with Romeo and Juliet?The portrayal of Achilles and HectorUlysses and the ‘great chain of being' argumentWas the play written for the Inns of Court?Pandarus and the bitter ending to the play explainedThe critical reception of the playThe performance history of the playSupport the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.patreon.com/thoetpwww.ko-fi.com/thoetp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this thought-provoking episode,Lorenzo Lebrija talks with futurist Bob Johansen to delve into the concept of a "BANI world"—characterized by being brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible. Their discussion challenges listeners to rethink the language we use to describe our current reality and the implications it has for leadership and community.Bob shares insights from his extensive experience at the Institute for the Future and emphasizes the need for leaders to cultivate adaptability and clarity in an era where traditional frameworks like VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) no longer suffice. The conversation explores how faith can be a powerful asset in navigating uncertainty and how leaders who learn quickly will thrive in these chaotic times.Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on how to frame the future positively, embracing bendability in the face of brittleness, attentiveness amidst anxiety, and interconnectedness in an incomprehensible world. This episode is essential for anyone seeking to understand the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for faith communities and beyond.KeywordsBANI world, leadership, adaptability, faith, community, uncertainty, futures thinkingTakeawaysThe BANI framework offers a new lens to understand the complexities of modern life.Leaders must be adaptable and willing to embrace uncertainty rather than seek rigid certainties.Faith can provide a foundation for resilience in unpredictable times.Building relationships and community is essential for navigating anxiety and fostering hope.Interconnectedness and diverse perspectives are crucial in addressing the challenges of a BANI world.

Layoffs and restructuring leave deep invisible scars on a team. If you try to "business as usual" your way through it, you will lose your best people. Here is the exact framework to heal the damage.In this final episode of the Ambiguous Grief series, Dr. Mira Brancu reveals why standard corporate responses to loss actually increase toxicity. When leaders minimize change or force false optimism, grief "spills over" into poor performance and resentment.Dr. Brancu introduces "Grief-Informed Leadership," a 4-step framework designed to restore psychological safety. You will learn the "Name It to Tame It" technique, how to become an "Emotional Container," and why seeking closure is a trap. She also provides a word-for-word script on how to address your team after a layoff to rebuild trust and dignity immediately.Subscribe for more hard skills on leading through crisis.IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!Subscribe to my free newsletter at: mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribeWork with me one-on-one: calendly.com/mira-brancu/30-minute-initial-consultationConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancuLearn more about my services: www.gotowerscope.comGet practical workplace politics tips from my books: gotowerscope.com/booksAdd this podcast to your feed: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/

Is your team cynical, disengaged, or "quiet quitting" despite your best efforts to stay positive? You might be accidentally overlooking "Ambiguous Grief"—and your leadership style could be making it worse.In Part 2 of this special series on The Hard Skills, Dr. Mira Brancu reveals breaks down the three specific "villains" of leadership during crisis: The Minimizer ("It's just business"), The False Optimist ("Everything is great!"), and The Conflict Avoider (The ghosting boss). Learn how to identify which one you are and how to shift from "forcing progress" to "facilitating resilience." Stop hidden grief from eating your company's productivity from the inside out.Stop the churn. Subscribe for Part 3 to get the Grief-Informed Leadership Framework: IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!Subscribe to my free newsletter at: mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribeWork with me one-on-one: calendly.com/mira-brancu/30-minute-initial-consultationConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancuLearn more about my services: www.gotowerscope.comGet practical workplace politics tips from my books: gotowerscope.com/booksAdd this podcast to your feed: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with David Ross, VUCA strategist and author of Confronting the Storm: Regenerating Leadership and Hope in the Age of Uncertainty. David is a renowned expert on VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) environments and has spent his career advising organizations on how to thrive amidst complexity and disruption. With a background as an ecologist, David brings a unique perspective to leadership—one that emphasizes the interconnectedness of the issues facing businesses and society today. His deep understanding of wicked problems, those challenges with no straightforward solutions, forms the backbone of this engaging conversation.The discussion centers around how leaders must adapt to the rapidly changing business landscape, where traditional approaches no longer work. David argues that the old leadership models—based on control and linear thinking—are ill-suited for the challenges we face today. Instead, he advocates for a more collaborative, emotionally intelligent, and resilient leadership style, one that embraces uncertainty rather than fighting it. He explains how technology, climate change, and societal shifts are creating a world that's more BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible), and what leaders need to do to stay ahead.Throughout the episode, David draws on his extensive experience advising CEOs and leadership teams, offering practical insights into how organizations can navigate the unpredictability of today's environment. He also delves into the importance of hope and optimism, even in times of crisis, and how leaders can turn challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. Actionable Takeaways:You'll learn why traditional leadership models based on control and linear thinking are no longer effective in today's VUCA world—and what you need to replace them with.Hear how embracing uncertainty and fostering resilience can transform how your organization responds to crises and wicked problems.Discover the power of emotional intelligence in leadership and why listening is just as important as speaking in today's collaborative environments.Find out what David means by a BANI world (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible) and how leaders can adapt to thrive in these unpredictable times.Explore the importance of hope and optimism in leadership and how turning crises into opportunities is key to long-term success.Understand why future literacy and foresight are critical tools for leaders looking to anticipate change and guide their organizations through complexity.Learn why David believes that normalcy has left the building and how leaders must evolve to lead effectively in this new reality.Hear David's insights on why collaboration—not isolation—is the future of leadership and how diverse perspectives fuel innovation.Gain insight into why scenario planning is a powerful tool for leaders to prepare for multiple futures and make better strategic decisions.Connect with David RossDavid Ross Website Confronting the Storm: Regenerating Leadership and Hope in the Age of UncertaintyDavid Ross LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

Is your team "Quiet Quitting" or are they mourning? Discover when traditional change management fails and how to fix an unknown root cause of disengagement: Ambiguous Grief.In this episode of The Hard Skills, Dr. Mira Brancu reveals the hidden psychology destroying workplace culture: Ambiguous Grief. If you have recently gone through a restructure, layoff, or leadership change, your team isn't just "resisting change"—they are experiencing unresolved loss.Dr. Brancu breaks down the critical differences between burnout, organizational trauma, and the "Glass Cliff" phenomenon affecting female leaders. Learn to identify the symptoms of "Resenteeism" and "Job Hugging" and stop mislabeling grief as performance issues. This is essential listening for executives, HR professionals, and mid-level managers navigating the psychological impact of corporate restructuring.Subscribe for more leadership psychology and strategies to navigate the hard skills of management. Work with me 1:1, book me to speak or provide team training, or explore my free or low-cost resources at www.gotowerscope.com IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!Subscribe to my free newsletter at: mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribeWork with me one-on-one: calendly.com/mira-brancu/30-minute-initial-consultationConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancuLearn more about my services: www.gotowerscope.comGet practical workplace politics tips from my books: gotowerscope.com/booksAdd this podcast to your feed: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/

Send us a textAnger is loud. It fuels action, creates clarity, and gives a sense of control. But what happens when the anger fades, and the crisis is over, yet something inside still feels heavy?In this episode, the conversation moves beyond rage and into the quiet aftermath that nobody prepares you for. The sadness, the grief, the identity shift that comes when family members disappoint you in moments that mattered most. Join Anna and Tim as they unpack what it really feels like when the people you counted on did not show up, and why that realization can change how you see your family forever. They explore ambiguous loss, the emotional hangover after conflict, and the painful acceptance that some relationships will never be what you hoped they would be.This Episode Covers:What happens emotionally after intense anger subsides.Why family disappointment often turns into grief.Ambiguous loss and grieving people who are still alive.The emotional hangover after conflict and confrontation.Accepting people's limitations without emotional amnesia.The difference between boundaries and cutoffs.Letting relationships evolve without creating villains.Finding self-trust and authority after family pain.Ready to get out of your own way and finally feel grounded in who you are?Join the Emotional Mastery Group Coaching Cohort this January and learn how to regulate your nervous system, stop second-guessing yourself, and move through life with more clarity and power. www.annamarcolin.com/coaching-packages/p/emotional-mastery-group-coaching-january-2026-cohortUntil next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.Mad love!The podcast is now on YouTube! If you prefer to watch, head over to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw3CabcJueib20U_L3WeaR-lNG_B3zYquDon't forget to subscribe to the Badass Confidence Coach podcast on your favorite podcast platform!CONNECT WITH ANNA:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/askannamarcolin/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/tag/askannamarcolinEmail hello@annamarcolin.comWebsite https://www.annamarcolin.com

In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney sits down with Emma Heming Willis, mother, stepmother, wife, advocate, and co-founder of Make Time Wellness, a brand dedicated to women's brain health. Emma shares her journey navigating her husband Bruce Willis' diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and the challenges of caregiving.Emma opens up about recognizing the early warning signs, managing the complexities of a blended family, and building a support system that sustains both the caregiver and their loved one. She also discusses the concept of ambiguous loss and how relationships evolve when a partner's cognitive abilities change.Beyond caregiving, Emma dives into practical strategies for women to maintain brain health, including sleep, nutrition, mental stimulation, and social connection. She highlights the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and seeking expert support.Through her new book, The Unexpected Journey, and her work with Make Time Wellness, Emma provides actionable insights for caregivers and women prioritizing their brain health, emphasizing resilience, love, and community.Subscribe to SHE MD Podcast for expert tips on PCOS, Endometriosis, fertility, and hormonal balance. Share with friends and visit SHE MD website and Ovii for research-backed resources, holistic health strategies, and expert guidance on women's health and well-being.Sponsors: Cymbiotika: Go to Cymbiotika.com/Shemd for 20% off plus free shippingRocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/shemd today.Nutrafol: Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter promo code SHEMD. Vibrant Wellness: Ask your provider for the Hormone Zoomer by Vibrant Wellness — or find a Vibrant-certified provider today at vibrant-wellness.com/SheMDWhat You'll LearnStrategies for women caregivers to maintain mental and physical healthUnderstanding frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and early warning signsHow to build a caregiving support system and engage blended familiesLifestyle approaches for women's brain health, including sleep, nutrition, and mental stimulationTools to navigate ambiguous loss and adapt to changing relationshipsKey Timestamps00:00 Introduction with Mary Alice Haney and Emma Heming Willis03:50 Emma meets Bruce Willis and navigates their blended family dynamics14:50 Recognizing early signs of frontotemporal dementia and seeking diagnosis22:40 Coping with the lack of caregiving resources and support24:30 Prioritizing mental and physical health as a caregiver31:40 Building a caregiving support system with experts and family involvement35:20 Founding Make Time Wellness and creating actionable solutions for brain health38:45 The impact of caregiving on relationships and navigating ambiguous loss40:42 Closing thoughts on resilience, community support, and resources for caregiversKey TakeawaysFrontotemporal dementia (FTD) affects personality, behavior, and communication, often presenting differently than Alzheimer's.Caregiving is a family-wide challenge; support systems are essential to sustain caregivers' health.Ambiguous loss requires adaptive strategies to maintain relationships and emotional resilience.Women can prioritize brain health through lifestyle habits: sleep, nutrition, exercise, mental stimulation, and social connection.Sharing knowledge and resources helps caregivers feel supported and validated.Guest BioEmma Heming Willis is a mother, stepmother, wife, advocate, and co-founder of Make Time Wellness, a brand dedicated to women's brain health. Following her husband Bruce Willis' diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Emma became a passionate voice for caregiving families and authored The Unexpected Journey, highlighting resilience, love, and the practical realities of supporting a loved one with dementia.Links & ResourcesEmma Heming Willis: Make Time WellnessEmma Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmahemingwillisEmma Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmmaHemingWillisBook: The Unexpected Journey by Emma Heming Willis5% of Make Time Wellness proceeds support Hilarity for CharitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The yellow traffic light is a perfect example of imperfection — with intention. While driving you have to think fast. Do you speed up or stop, whether that means easily or slamming on the brakes? Every driver has their answer and what lies in the middle is a vast perceptual field. A great deal of thought has gone into the engineering of the ambiguous yellow light, as IDEAS producer Seán Foley found out. He had his own encounter with what he was sure was the shortest yellow light in the world. It resulted in a traffic fine, and gave voice to so many questions.

Way back in March 2020, I published two episodes about VUCA. VUCA V - U -C- A is an acronym describing a concept that was developed by the U. S. Army War College to describe the world after the end of the Cold War. A world that was more Volatile, V; Uncertain, U: Complex, C; and Ambiguous, A.Peter Schein talked with me in Episode 361, published two weeks ago, about his book, Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling, which was published earlier this year.In the book, Peter refers to VUCAA. That's VUCA with an additional A. The second A stands for Anxiety. Difficult enough to deal with volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. Anxiety affects our ability to handle every one of those.What can we do about it all in the context of conflict?We can start by recognizing that we come from different perspectives.VUCAA may be our new norm.  And, we will benefit from recognizing that we won't all experience it or deal with it the same way. And we can exercise as much grace as we can muster. Do you have comments or suggestions about a topic or guest? An idea or question about conflict management or conflict resolution? Let me know at jb@dovetailresolutions.com! And you can learn more about me and my work as a mediator and a Certified CINERGY® Conflict Coach at www.dovetailresolutions.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/janebeddall/.Enjoy the show for free on your favorite podcast app or on the podcast website: https://craftingsolutionstoconflict.com/ 

Join us this for our Foundations Of Recovery & Healing program for individuals and couple's navigating broken trust in their relationship. It starts Thursday, January 15th 6-8pm MDT, once a week for 6 consecutive weeks. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Register Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is The Courageous Call-in Show for redemptive healing after betrayal and sex addiction. Learn how to restore broken trust alongside 2 bold and experienced therapists. Brannon Patrick LSCW and Tyler Patrick LMFT have been in the trenches of addiction and betrayal trauma therapy for over 15 years, but before they were therapists, they were die-hard brothers and friends. In this podcast, they have deep discussions to answer the most difficult and uncomfortable questions–head on. This podcast is all about restoring trust in relationships after betrayal and addiction, healing trauma and shame, and experiencing wholeness like never before. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join us on the podcast with your question⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and let's have an honest conversation for a change. Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Free Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

'Stop seeing everything so negatively." they say. But the cognitive behaviors underlying depression don't allow it. Let's talk about mental reactions and sticky patterns that outweigh false brightsides. Course!Workbook!Patreon Vid!summaryThis conversation delves into the cognitive basis of depression, focusing on how neural networks, memory games, language, cognitive inhibition inhibition, outdated working memory, and rumination contribute to depressive states. It explores the mechanisms behind cognitive depression, compassionate views for the state of human suffering, and offers strategies for managing depression through attention training and environmental changes.takeawaysNeural networks, schemas, and representations automatically shape our understanding of experiences.Even singular stimulation events can activate depressive schemas, limiting potential perceptions.Memory biases in depression lead to a resonating focus on negative experiences.Over generalized and explicit memories are unique experiences associated with depression.Cognitive inhibition is ironically inhibited during depression.Working memory cannot update with relevant material under depressive spells.Emotional regulation is hindered by cognitive control loss in depression.Rumination causes or exacerbates depression, anxiety, and PTSD due to a negative focus on the self.Automatic reckoning with the human condition may be the cause of many varieties of cognitive disorders.Training attention can redirect focus away from negativity.Ambiguous or negative social environments spark rumination which leads to depression.Changing environments and behaviors can help disrupt negative neural networks.Understanding the cognitive processes behind depression can bolster compassion and help deactivate negative schemas.keywordscognitive depression, memory bias, cognitive inhibition, working memory, overgeneralized memory, semantic memory, rumination, emotional regulation, reappraisal, self-doubt, neural networks

When a murder destroys a family, the world often focuses on the killers, the trials, and the endless courtroom drama. But in the case of Dan Markel and the Adelson family, the most important victims aren't in prison or on TV — they're two children quietly living in the wreckage. In this episode, Tony Brueski takes a deep dive into the psychological trauma faced by the children of Wendi Adelson and Dan Markel — the victims of a murder-for-hire plot that shattered two families and left the kids trapped between love and truth. Imagine growing up knowing your father was murdered — and the people accused of orchestrating it are your own family.  Your grandmother, your uncle… now convicted.  Your mother… testifying under immunity.  And you, stuck in the middle — surrounded by people trying to convince you that what the world says is true… is actually a lie. This episode explores how children process trauma in these impossible circumstances: Loyalty conflicts — the psychological tug-of-war between love for caregivers and love for a lost parent. Protective dissonance — the brain's survival mechanism that rewrites reality to preserve attachment. Ambiguous loss — mourning people who are still alive but emotionally gone. Identity trauma — how kids in these situations struggle to trust, attach, and build a sense of self. It's not just grief — it's fragmentation. And while the trials may be over, the emotional sentence for these kids has only begun. This isn't about guilt or innocence anymore — it's about the long-term scars of murder within a family, and what happens to the children who have to live in the echo.

When a murder destroys a family, the world often focuses on the killers, the trials, and the endless courtroom drama. But in the case of Dan Markel and the Adelson family, the most important victims aren't in prison or on TV — they're two children quietly living in the wreckage. In this episode, Tony Brueski takes a deep dive into the psychological trauma faced by the children of Wendi Adelson and Dan Markel — the victims of a murder-for-hire plot that shattered two families and left the kids trapped between love and truth. Imagine growing up knowing your father was murdered — and the people accused of orchestrating it are your own family.  Your grandmother, your uncle… now convicted.  Your mother… testifying under immunity.  And you, stuck in the middle — surrounded by people trying to convince you that what the world says is true… is actually a lie. This episode explores how children process trauma in these impossible circumstances: Loyalty conflicts — the psychological tug-of-war between love for caregivers and love for a lost parent. Protective dissonance — the brain's survival mechanism that rewrites reality to preserve attachment. Ambiguous loss — mourning people who are still alive but emotionally gone. Identity trauma — how kids in these situations struggle to trust, attach, and build a sense of self. It's not just grief — it's fragmentation. And while the trials may be over, the emotional sentence for these kids has only begun. This isn't about guilt or innocence anymore — it's about the long-term scars of murder within a family, and what happens to the children who have to live in the echo.

PREVIEW. Nuclear Testing Remarks and NNSA Budget Cuts. Jeff McCausland discusses the President's ambiguous remarks on nuclear testing, noting the President and Secretary of Defense seem to misunderstand nuclear strategy. Immediate warhead testing is impossible because the responsible agency, NNSA, lacks staff due to budget cuts. A return to testing would ultimately benefit adversaries expanding their arsenal, like Russia and China. 1940 Retry

6/8. Professor Emily Wilson emphasizes the pervasive and often ambiguous role of the gods in The Iliad. They interfere constantly, appearing in various disguises, and hold strong opinions. Though "deathless," gods like Aphrodite and Ares can be wounded and bleed "ichor" rather than blood, revealing their human-like flaws despite divine power. Figures like Hera cleverly outmaneuver Zeus, and Thetis, Achilles's mother, tirelessly advocates for her son, framing much of the poem's plot through her prayers to Zeus.