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The Geeks return with a brand-new Grumpy Old Geeks Wiki containing 21,577 static HTML pages, because apparently the appropriate response to having a massive podcast archive is to build an even more massive searchable monument to it. From there, things get considerably less wholesome as they dig into TikTok's settlement with Alabama, AI companies promising safeguards while simultaneously unleashing increasingly autonomous agents, and an OpenAI agent that apparently decided that “I can't access this” meant “perhaps I should hack it.” Government websites, a university digital library, and other targets apparently became irresistible once the normal route to the information stopped working. The Geeks contemplate the exciting future of digital interns who don't understand that the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act is, in fact, not a suggestion.The AI-agent discussion rolls into Meta's Muse, OpenAI's new agent tools, security boundaries, and the increasingly familiar problem of giving software enough permissions to accomplish a task and then discovering it has developed its own interpretation of “accomplish.” The episode also tackles Utah's attempt to apply age verification requirements to VPN users, New York's legal fight with prediction markets, Meta expanding Instagram into schools, and the continuing saga of AI-generated music and copyright. Then there's Automatic's corporate drama involving Matt Mullenweg, vibe coding, and the increasingly compelling argument that if you can build a website in a few hours, maybe spending years arguing about WordPress is no longer the best use of anyone's time.Finally, the Geeks move on to the technological disasters that really matter: Plex changing the Apple TV skip controls unless you pay for premium, a Samsung software update that managed to turn some AI refrigerators into very expensive food-warming cabinets, and Toy Story 5 proving once again that Hollywood has never met a perfectly good ending it couldn't monetize. There's also a trio of soccer documentaries, including Italia 90, Angel City, and Game and Glory; a discussion of the Strange New Worlds finale “Tomorrow's Enterprise”; and Meta's new lightweight VR glasses. Because nothing says “we have learned absolutely nothing” quite like putting more software between you and your refrigerator.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use promo code GOG at checkout.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/765Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/meLT-1PRbpASHOW NOTESThe Grumpy Old Geeks WikiTikTok reaches first state settlement over teen safety claims, agrees to user limitsLawyers in Alabama's TikTok settlement set to earn $14 millionBill Gates says it's 'completely irresponsible' for AI to not have safeguardsOpenAI's agent hacked into an Australian government websiteOpenAI's agents targeted and infiltrated US government websitesOpenAI Gets Sued Over the Hugging Face HackWith Dots, OpenAI Wants You to Stop Being Afraid of Its AI AgentsTrump's New America.gov Chatbot Seems to Drop Acid When You Tell It to Play MinecraftNVIDIA Launches Open Agent Safety Platform to Secure Agents From Testing to DeploymentHere's why OpenAI is absent from Nvidia's industry-wide effort to end rogue AI agentsFederal Judge Blocks Utah's VPN CrackdownNew York continues to fight prediction markets with a lawsuit against PolymarketExpanding Instagram's School Partnership Program to Help Teens Stay InformedAutomattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leaveThe problem with smart appliances: some of Samsung's AI fridges have shut down and lost their cool after a bad update was accidentally pushed to themToy Story 5Italia 90Angel CityGame and GloryStar Trek Strange New Worlds S04E10 Tomorrows EnterpriseThe DiplomatCan Imax, Dolby and New VR Glasses Help Meta Reboot Its Immersive Entertainment Ambitions?Peter Byrne, Singer From '80s Synth-Pop Duo Naked Eyes, Dies at 74See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when the life you've worked so hard to build no longer feels like your own?In this episode of Soul Sync, I'm joined by medium, teacher and transformational coach Albert Krikken for a personal conversation about identity, belonging, and finding the courage to follow a path that feels true to you.When Albert's mother became seriously ill, his fear of losing her led him to seek out a medium. That encounter began a journey into mediumship, and a search for a connection he hoped could continue beyond her physical life. He shares how that relationship has evolved, why automatic writing became important to him, and what he has learnt about surrendering expectation.Our conversation also explores the pressure to succeed and the fear of being seen differently. Albert speaks openly about pursuing approval, experiencing a profound spiritual turning point, and gradually becoming willing to share a part of himself that some people in his life knew little about.I share my own experiences of building a successful business while privately feeling unfulfilled, and the role I believe the spirit world played in my decision to change direction. Together, we explore the uncertainty of moving beyond familiar roles, the loneliness that can accompany change, and the importance of finding people with whom you can be yourself.In this episode, we explore:• Continuing bonds with loved ones and experiencing them as guides.• Automatic writing, trust and getting out of your own way.• Success, self-worth and other people's expectations.• The fear of judgement when you share your mediumship.• Changing friendships, loneliness and finding community.• Recognising guidance and reflecting on what alignment means to you.• Being gentler with your mind and approaching development as an experiment.Albert leaves us with an invitation to have the courage and the audacity to be ourselves. If you're questioning your direction, exploring your sensitivity, or learning to trust what feels meaningful to you, there is much here to reflect on.Connect with Albert Krikkenhttps://open-coaching.net/Explore more with Jason PaulDiscover readings, development classes, free online gatherings and upcoming events at https://www.jasonpaulmedium.com.To hear about what's coming up, join my mailing list at the bottom of the homepage.Watch Soul Sync on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@jasonpaulsoulsyncContacthello@jasonpaulmedium.comIf this conversation resonates with you, share it with someone who might find something of their own story in it.Explore more with Soul SyncDiscover free mediumship evenings, our free online development circle, classes, meditations and more at JasonPaulMedium.com.Scroll to the bottom of the homepage and join my mailing list to hear about upcoming events, new resources and ways to take part. I'd love you to join us. New online psychic & mediumship classes with Jason Paul & Donna King.Psychic: starts Sun 25 Oct Mediumship: starts Mon 26 OctDetails & booking: jasonpaulmedium.comSupport the show

Please listen for updates on Alive AF! and Sober October.. and what's coming at the end of October!And I am dissecting the 1st step in my signature way to interrupt our automatic behavior with drinking.It's STOPPING.We think this should be easy and simple and it can be, but you need to be conscious that you are making a decision and then stopping and becoming aware of the decision you are making.This is part one of a three part episode series where I go into detail of the SNP Stop Notice Process tool.Make sure you are on my email list at www.angelamascenik.com ABOUT: Angela Mascenik is a certified life coach who helps women stop over-drinking and start living. After over-drinking for 20 years while raising three kids and building a career, she found coaching, and it changed everything. Now she helps high-achieving women get to the root of why they're drinking in the first place, without shame and without willpower. She's the host of Stop Over-Drinking and Start Living, founder of the Alive AF! membership, and owner of The Magic House Retreat Center in Lisbon, Portugal.

This week Webby and Darren dive into a stacked playlist: Wardogs, BF6, Super Woden Rally Edge, Trails in the Sky: Second Chapter, Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave, and a return to FF7 Remake. There's cheevo hunting, salty multiplayer moments, and plenty of strong opinions along the way. Massive SHOUT OUT to all Patrons and Discord Boosters — you absolute legends keep the lights on. News Round‑Up A surprisingly wild week in gaming news: Destiny & Bungie Updates Bungie confirmed it will unvault old Destiny 2 campaigns, destinations, and raids, updating them to modern standards after admitting that previous vaulting damaged player trust. They say this is the first step toward expanding Destiny's future narrative. They also revealed that Marathon is being re‑shaped into a survival‑focused shooter with co‑op, competitive modes, and a renewed commitment to transparency. PS5 Emulator Running on Xbox Series X A new experimental project called PS5X, built on the open‑source KytyPS5 emulator, is now running on Xbox Series X. Double Fine Kickstarter Controversy Double Fine appears to be backtracking on a stretch‑goal decision after backlash for involving Erika Ishii, a known Antifa member, in their latest Kickstarter milestone. Backers argue this violates Kickstarter rules, and the studio admitted they misled supporters, putting the campaign at risk. Microsoft Asks Players About Physical Games A new survey in the Xbox Insider Hub asks players whether the next‑gen Xbox should keep physical discs. The survey also touches on: Device‑exclusive games Automatic highlight captures Other potential next‑gen features This doesn't confirm anything yet — just that Microsoft is actively evaluating hardware direction. https://www.patreon.com/360gamercast https://discord.gg/CqDMSg9 https://www.facebook.com/groups/360gamercast/ https://twitter.com/Webby360G https://twitter.com/360GamerCast https://360gamercast.com/

Liberal Party deputy leader Jane Hume joined Tom Elliott to discuss a policy proposed by the Federal Coalition to institute an automatic excise cut when the 'Brent crude' benchmark hits a certain price.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At what point do we become so obsessed with trusting God that the fruit of the Spirit just automatically flows out of us? And what about the temptation of lust and resisting sin? My pastor says our hearts are still dirty, but I think they're new and clean. What's your take? I'm still struggling with persistent thoughts of bitterness and resentment. What can I do?

The JournalFeed podcastThese are summaries from just 2 of the 5 articles we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Tuesday's Spoon Feed:In this randomized trial of patients admitted to the hospital requiring supplemental oxygen, a closed-loop autonomous oxygen titration system increased the time patients spent in the targeted oxygen range and decreased the duration of hypoxemia and hyperoxemia compared to standard care.Friday's Spoon Feed:Prehospital pelvic binder use was not found to decrease transfusion in this trauma population, but it was associated with increased angioembolization, which may have poor real world application given the limitations of this study.

As if the distinction between Parry and Dodge in Palladium weren't already confusing for some new players, Rifts then had to go and add a whole new "automatic dodge" ability to the mix. In this short discussion, we talk about the Automatic Dodge, with a look at who gets it, how it works, how it differs from the regular Dodge, and how to calculate its bonuses. Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook, and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes or any other podcast aggregate sites. For even more info and options, check out our main website or our low-bandwidth alternative feed site. Links of Note: Rifts RPG 1st Edition, Digital Rifts RPG Ultimate Edition, Digital Rifts Ultimate Edition, Hardcover A Cloak of Blades, by Isaac Sher Credits: Hosts: NPC and Matt Buckley Music: Opening is "8-Bit bass & lead" by Furbyguy, Closing is "Caravana" by Phillip Gross Episode Length (We support chapters!): 18:18 Glitter Boys, Rifts, the Megaverse, and all other such topics are the property of Kevin Siembieda and Palladium Books. Please buy all their stuff and help keep them in print and making more games! You can order directly at palladiumbooks.com, and their entire catalog is available digitally at Drive-Thru RPG as well. We release all of our public episodes simultaneously on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuc8KbdMqx8ajWfm2OUTs7A Audio RSS: https://breakfastpuppies.com/feed/glitterbois Want to help us pay for hosting? We have a few options: Drop us a one-time donation or a recurring membership at our Ko-Fi page Follow this link to our Pinecast Tip Jar We've got a merch store if you're looking for some sweet Glitterbois swag. Check out our affiliate store and buy some of the various products we endorse. Support The Glitterbois by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-glitterbois Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/the-glitterbois/a42636e6-0e29-48c3-b448-3968577d0bde This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-66e5ee for 40% off for 4 months, and support The Glitterbois.

Send us Fan MailYou may have noticed, while driving down a street or highway, the proliferation of cameras on traffic lights and other structures.  Some of these cameras are recording your vehicle license plates and other features.  And in some instances, this data is being stored and made available both to government agencies and private parties.  For law enforcement, the aggregation of this data can be an incredibly powerful investigative tool, helping investigators to catalog a vehicle's—and therefore its driver's—historical patterns of movements and locations, as well as its likely future patterns.  But that power is exactly what concerns privacy rights activists like Chad Marlow, Senior Policy Counsel at the American Civil Liberties Union in New York, and Michael B. Soyfer, an Attorney at the Institute for Justice in Arlington, Virginia.  We caught up with them to discuss the implications of this powerful technology.

Win Clients in the First 20 Minutes: Automate Follow-Up and Close on Automatic!00:00 They Lost! You Won!00:13 The Photographer Test00:44 Instant Automated Follow Up01:19 Who Gets Your Business01:40 Freedom Through Automation02:34 Which Owner Are You03:25 Build Systems Early04:06 SuiteDash Wrap Up----https://suitedash.com is on a Mission to help business owners around the world achieve #SuiteFreedom by leveraging the power of systems, processes & automations!But realize that YOU are ALSO a part of our Mission!Our development is 100% guided by YOU and the Community as a whole! YOU have the power to make suggestions that actually get heard and actually get built.So, please if you haven't already done so, we'd like to invite you to become an active part of the SuiteDash Community and provide feedback, ideas, and assistance, or just chime in to let us know when things are really working well for you. Together, we can build your perfect solution! Together, we are UNSTOPPABLE!Work smarter. Live better. We've got your back!---​​Need help?​DOCS @ https://help.suitedash.comSUITEBOT @ https://bot.suitedash.com​​PLAYBOOK BUILDER @ https://playbook.suitedash.com​COMMUNITY @ https://community.suitedash.com​​YOUTUBE @ https://youtube.com/suitedash​ACADEMY @ https://academy.suitedash.comVOTE @ https://vote.suitedash.com---​​Build your Business & Make MoneySU1TE : Become a SU1TE Partner @ https://su1te.com​AUTOP1LOT : Become an AUTOP1LOT Partner @ https://autop1lot.com​AGENCY : Become an Agency Partner @ https://suitedash.com/become-an-agency-partner/---FACEBOOK @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/suitedashofficialINSTAGRAM @ https://instagram.com/suitedashTIKTOK @ https://www.tiktok.com/@suitedashX @ https://x.com/suitedash​---Need advice and/or help adapting SuiteDash to your specific needs?We highly recommend that you work with one of our Certified Agency Partners. This Program is designed to connect SuiteDash customers with established and knowledgeable agencies who have verified and credible experience with the SuiteDash platform. CERTIFIED AGENCY PARTNERS @ https://suitedash.com/agency-partner-program/

Step into this guided Reiki journey to clear intuitive blocks, release comparison, and reconnect with your authentic spiritual guidance. Travel across the Bridge of Light to the River of Life and the sacred Tree of Life to unify your divine mind, human self, and higher consciousness. Learn how to align your Perception Triad, head, heart, and gut, to receive clear, grounded direction for your next step. Key Insights Surrendering to the River of Life: The river moves effortlessly without needing to see the entire bend ahead. When you stop trying to control every outcome from the riverbank and step into the flow, Reiki dissolves the fear of making a mistake and opens the channel to receive. Clearing Old Stories at the Riverbanks: Intuitive blocks often stem from past disappointments, feeling inadequate compared to others, or demanding proof before trusting your inner knowing. Surrendering these expectations into the River of Life creates clean energetic space for your authentic voice to emerge. Unification at the Tree of Life: At the Tree of Life, heaven and earth meet, unifying your divine consciousness with your practical human reality. Spiritual guidance is not reserved for a select few; it is a grounded, learnable skill developed through consistent listening and everyday practice. The Perception Triad Integration: Returning to the physical realm requires anchoring guidance through the Perception Triad, asking what the head brain (practical logic), the heart brain (emotional truth), and the gut brain (instinct and soul memory) have to say about your next step. People Also Ask (FAQ) How do I practice automatic writing during a guided Reiki journey? Automatic writing involves holding a pen to paper after activating Reiki and allowing thoughts, words, or symbols to flow without editing or judgment. It allows your higher self and guides to communicate directly through your hand, bypassing analytical overthinking. What is the Perception Triad in spiritual practice? The Perception Triad is the alignment of your head, heart, and gut brains. Rather than bypassing logic or instinct, this framework integrates practical reason, emotional desire, and deep soul knowing into unified action. Why do I feel blocked from receiving spiritual guidance? Blocks usually arise from self-doubt, fear of being wrong, comparing yourself to others, or expecting guidance to look like dramatic visions. Guided journeys help wash away these false expectations and attune you to your natural clairsenses. Connect with Robyn and Colleen Website: https://reikilifestyle.com Podcast: https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/ Community: Join our next Distance Reiki Share: https://reikilifestyle.com/reiki-share/ **DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction, which support the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.

Joe Casey talks about the comic book reboot of Ben 10 by the Men Of Action for Dynamite.He's also re-releasing his and Ashley Wood's mind bending Automatic Kafka for Image in November.We also talk about his DC mini series Knee Before Zod and his Skybound series with Robert Kirkman Terminal 

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What happened when French action star Olivier Gruner teamed up with Israeli writer/producer Avi Nesher for a string of straight to video action movies.Automatic (1995). Directed by John Murlowski. Written by Avi Nesher. Co-starring Daphne Ashbrook, John Glover and Troy EvansSavage (1997). Writen and Directed by Avi Nesher. Co-starring Jennifer Grant, Kario Salem and Sam McMurrayMars (1997). Directed by John Hess. Written and produced by Avi Nesher. Co-starring Shari Belafonte and Alex Hyde-Whyte

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech News made less nerdy - Apple-1, Dyson, fiber, ChatGPT-6, doomscrolling, AT&T - 11:00 - Automatic watches in tech world - Benjamin enjoys his mechanical self-winding watches over tech - 22:00 - Apple's new CEO - Keith and Benjamin talk about Apple's new CEO and next week - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty discusses AI datacenters and the actual need - 39:00 - Scam Series - Verification scam - Benjamin warns of Account Sharing Credential Verification Trap - 44:00 - Keske on AI slop in audiobooks - Steve and Benjamin talk of AI slop in audiobooks and stories - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - CUAV Expo - Doreen covers latest on commercial unmanned aerial vehicles - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - health, files - Rita on smartwatches and health, Calvin on corrupted files - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 395 - Automation is good, but requires sharing how new way works - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - streaming service - Sarah asks why streaming service is asking for reauthorization

In this bonus episode, host Ella Vincent is joined by Maegan Quejada, Jessey Krehl, and Elizabeth Castano to revisit three topics from earlier this season: the automatic stay, section 363 sales, and claims in bankruptcy, all from a practical perspective. Guests discuss these issues from opposing sides of the table and offer tips for associates handling them for the first time. The content of the "Business Bankruptcy Basics" podcast, including any statements made by its hosts or guests, is provided for educational purposes only. This podcast is not intended to be, nor should it be relied upon as, legal advice. Listening to this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not reflect the positions or opinions of their employers or any organizations with which they may be affiliated. For legal guidance, please consult a qualified attorney.

What if the point of AI wasn't to make more, but to work less?This is the thing everyone said AI should do that nobody's actually doing. All the capitalists want to use AI to make more money, not work less.In this episode of Small Effort (Season 4, Episode 15), Sean and Andrew dig into the team that used AI to move to a four-day week instead of squeezing out more, and the WordCamp pivot it mirrors: Andrew walking away from SEO autopilot to build content you're actually proud to publish. They cover why platform risk still burns big companies, the four pillars of content that survive after the AI tricks stop working, and why "what stays stable" beats every AEO hack.Links:Andrew's Twitter: @AndrewAskinsAndrew's website: https://www.andrewaskins.com/MetaMonster: https://metamonster.ai/Slackletter: https://slackletter.com/Sean's Twitter: @seanqsunMiscreants: http://miscreants.com/Margins: http://margins.so/Sean's website: https://seanqsun.com/For more information about the podcast, check out https://www.smalleffortspod.com/Transcript:00:00.95SeanHello.00:02.69AndrewHello, my friends.00:04.02SeanHow you doing? How was WordCamp?00:04.96AndrewGood. WordCamp was... Fucking awesome. um interesting like This is my first WordCamp ever. WordCamp is definitely in decline.00:14.91Seanah00:17.37AndrewAt least Recamp US is in decline.00:17.52SeanOh. uh-oh00:19.76AndrewDone. ah00:21.27Seanis there Is there other WordCamp? Is that like WordCamp Belgium?00:23.90AndrewThey're all over the world.00:24.30Seanor00:25.14AndrewThere's like WordCamp Europe, my... uh my one of my new friends that i made at the conference is going to word camp manila next week Um... It's ah yeah, they have them all over the world. And I think they're.00:38.38AndrewThey're still bigger. They're actually now bigger overseas than they are in in the US. which is interesting00:45.15SeanThat's it.00:45.09Andrewum we00:46.87SeanSense.00:47.60AndrewYeah.00:47.49SeanIsh. Maybe.00:48.39AndrewYeah.00:48.20SeanI don't know.00:48.90Andrewissue. Um,00:49.85SeanYeah.00:50.63AndrewI think. we're from the the cheesemade that i got from people who our repeat attendees is that WordCamp US has been in decline since something happened two years ago. What what might have happened two years ago? I can't remember.01:06.94AndrewAmen. any Any big drama in the in the WordPress space? that you can remember?01:13.39SeanNo. I block that out.01:15.00Andrewfifty01:15.04SeanFrom my memory. Um, Yeah, there was a, you know, there's... For some reason, a lot of people who are on WordPress. Um, complaining about something.01:25.31SeanAnd it brought us a lot of Webflow customers. so01:27.59AndrewHell yeah. Let's go.01:29.99SeanUm, uh,01:33.65SeanYeah. i'm I'm kind of curious. like like The shockwave that must have been across. I didn't realize there were so many word camps. So I wonder if like...01:45.34SeanWhat happens in all those WordCamps, all the same, like... throughout that entire year that feels01:51.35Andrewno I know.01:51.62SeanYou know?01:52.74Andrewum I mean, I got a little bit from my my friends who've been going for years. Okay.01:57.64Seanahha01:58.98AndrewUh, But. Yeah, like WordCamp US used to be like 2 ,000 to 2 ,500 people. They also they scheduled it in Phoenix in August this year, which I think. a lot of people were like i think that's part of the reason it's not doing well although At the same time, in the back of my head, I was like Black Hat and Def Conner in August every year and fuck tons of people go.02:18.45AndrewUm.02:19.80SeanYeah.02:20.06AndrewSo I don't know that that really impacted it. But yeah, this year was like. I think. one of my friends saw the registered attendee list, and it was 900 people. down from like 2 ,500 a few years ago.02:33.16SeanOh shit. God damn.02:34.28AndrewYeah.02:35.81SeanUm.02:36.57AndrewNot a great sign.02:37.93Seanfor For those not in. the web space. Um, Um,02:46.43AndrewHe's...02:46.39SeanThe... Do you want to, I don't know.02:48.63AndrewI got, I got.02:48.83SeanYou're the expert now, so.02:50.72AndrewSo I got, I'm not an expert, but. All right. So one of the... original co-creators co-founders of wordpress um I got.03:01.61AndrewI got yelled at by a friend, not yelled at, but like I got chastised by a friend for calling him the founder of WordPress. Someone was like. More like the forker of WordPress. um03:10.74SeanHell yeah.03:14.01AndrewUm, Uh, Matt. Mullenweg? Is that his name? um Uh... Anyway. WordPress mat. um a couple years ago went Like, got really... pissy at at a Word can.03:30.22Andrewduring a keynote. Um, at WP Engine, who's like one of the largest WordPress hosts. and a competitor so like it's all complicated because like WordPress is WordPress is...03:45.18Andrewa free open source tool. that is owned by a nonprofit. um and the WordPress trademark is owned by a nonprofit. Matt also owns... automatic which is a for-profit business that offer that owns wordpress .com a for-profit WordPress hosting service um and a bunch of other WordPress tools including WooCommerce and Pressable and some others.04:08.67AndrewUm, and Um, Automatic. has a like perpetual license from WordPress .org, the nonprofit, to use the WordPress trademark.04:20.96AndrewUm, And a couple years ago, he got mad at WP Engine, who's one of their biggest competitors, um who basically built their entire reputation on...04:32.11AndrewHey, your product kind of sucks. We're going to do it better and charge more for it. And people loved them for years and years. Um, I think some people have started to leave WP Engine. I don't know.04:43.08Andrewwhat the state of the things is right now. But like for years and years, people loved WP Engine because they were just like rock solid. Awesome support. And like they charged a premium for it.04:53.56SeanAnd WP Engine also owns... um the custom field the advanced custom fields plugin All right.05:00.36AndrewYes, they own a couple of like very successful WordPress plugins as well. And that got all pissy that they were like, using WP in their name. um that they even though like everyone in the wordpress community uses wp in their name Um,05:16.26AndrewThey were using WP in their name, and he was like, you're not contributing enough to open source. You're not contributing enough to WordPress .org. and05:24.72SeanOpen source. Oh, so the name. What I what i call my wallet.05:28.52AndrewYes.05:29.19Sean...

This class was originally taught by Julie Jancius in 2020 as part of the Angel Membership Program. Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome back to the Angels & Awakening Podcast. I'm your host and author, Julie Jancius. Friends, Archangel Jophiel is Rocky Balboa's boxing coach on the sideline of your life — and this teaching is going to help you get back in the ring.

Only two movies made the August field, but one earns its place in the MWPNews Best of the Year tournament.Adam ranks The End of Oak Street and Coyote vs. Acme, revisiting the unused potential of Oak Street's suburban sci-fi premise and explaining why Coyote vs. Acme becomes even more interesting when viewed alongside the real-world corporate battle that nearly prevented its release.The eighth automatic qualifier for the Best of the Year tournament is officially locked.

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AP correspondent Jennifer King reports on loosening hiring standards at the FBI.

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What happens when two wheelchair users fall in love, get married, build careers, travel the world and navigate life together? Apparently, people have questions. After sharing more of their life as a disabled couple online and seeing an overwhelming response, Alycia Anderson brings her husband, Marty Anderson, back to Pushing Forward with Alycia for a lighter, candid and often hilarious Q&A about their nearly 15 years of marriage. Who is more stubborn? Who notices an accessibility problem first? Who takes longer to get ready? Who carries more disability-related gear? And when the world is not designed for two wheelchair users, how do they figure it out? As Alycia and Marty quickly discover, the answers lead to much bigger conversations about disabled relationships, wheelchair accessibility, accessible travel, independence, interdependence, ableism and belonging. Two Disabled People. One Very Normal Marriage. One of the biggest misconceptions Alycia and Marty encounter is the assumption that when disability exists in a relationship, one person must automatically become the caregiver. Their reality is much different. They help each other. Sometimes that means Marty holding Alycia's wheelchair during a transfer or Alycia grabbing onto Marty's chair for a tow. Sometimes it means reviewing an email, figuring out a business decision or helping each other navigate a difficult moment. And sometimes it simply means knowing somebody is standing beside you. As Alycia puts it, having Marty on her team makes her feel braver in the actions she takes in her life. Their partnership illustrates something much bigger: support in a relationship does not always move in one direction. When Accessibility Assumes Disabled People Are Alone Some of the funniest stories in the episode expose something decidedly less funny: much of the world is still designed around the assumption that a wheelchair user will be accompanied by a nondisabled caregiver. Movie theaters may provide one wheelchair space and one companion chair. Venues may offer accessible seating without considering that two wheelchair users might actually want to sit beside each other. Transportation systems may have accessibility policies but still create frustrating or alienating customer experiences. Hotels may technically meet accessibility standards while still making everyday tasks difficult. Alycia and Marty have spent years navigating those gaps together. Their solution is often the same: Figure it out. For Alycia, that mindset is deeply connected to disability itself. When the world is not designed for you, creativity and adaptation become part of everyday life. The Airport Shuttle Stress Is Real Accessible travel gets its own unofficial therapy session in this episode. Alycia and Marty talk about one of their biggest travel stressors: getting from the airport to the rental car facility. Wheelchair-accessible shuttle experiences can be unpredictable. Ramps may not work. Drivers may approach wheelchair passengers differently. Other travelers may board while wheelchair users are still waiting. Policies can sometimes override a simple conversation about what actually works best for the individual passenger. The frustration is not always about the equipment. It is about the experience. Marty describes accessibility as something that should create a feeling of being invited rather than treated like an exception. That distinction between technical access and true belonging sits at the center of much of Alycia's work. Accessible Parking Is More Complicated Than It Looks Alycia and Marty also tackle one of disability culture's perennial hot topics: accessible parking. They are quick to point out that disability does not have one appearance. Someone using an accessible parking space may have a completely legitimate non-apparent disability. But they also raise an important distinction around van-accessible spaces and access aisles. Those striped areas next to certain spaces are not extra parking. They provide the room someone may need to deploy a wheelchair ramp, transfer from a vehicle, use a walker or maneuver mobility equipment. It is another example of how accessibility education can make systems work better for everyone. What Do Nondisabled Couples Take for Granted? Their answer? Sometimes, spontaneity. Traveling without researching accessibility. Accepting an invitation to someone's house without wondering whether you can enter. Booking a rideshare without thinking about whether a wheelchair will fit or whether the driver will refuse the trip. Checking into a hotel without wondering whether the mirror can actually be seen from a wheelchair. These may seem like tiny details individually. Collectively, they shape whether people can participate fully and independently in everyday life. Disabled Relationship Myth Busting Perhaps the biggest misconception Alycia and Marty challenge is the belief that two disabled people somehow live a fundamentally different kind of relationship. Their marriage has accessibility logistics and mobility adaptations, yes. It also has careers. Finances. Intimacy. Arguments. Love. Partnership. Medical challenges. Travel. Laughter. And almost fifteen years of figuring life out together. Disability is part of their relationship. It is not the entirety of it. Marriage Is Still Marriage Near the end of the episode, Marty asks Alycia what nearly fifteen years together has taught her that has nothing to do with disability. Her answer becomes one of the episode's most beautiful moments. Marriage, she says, is one of the hardest things she has ever committed to, but also one of the very best. Creating a life with another person remains one of the accomplishments she treasures most. And after several heavy weeks for the Anderson household, their final Pushing Forward Moments are wonderfully simple. Marty's: Take life a little lighter. Have some fun. Everything does not have to be serious. Alycia's: All you need is love. Sometimes pushing forward means solving the accessibility problem. Sometimes it means advocating for change. And sometimes it means laughing with the person sitting beside you while you figure everything else out. IN THIS EPISODE Alycia and Marty discuss: What life is actually like for two married wheelchair users Who is more stubborn about asking for help Why asking for help can be difficult when independence has been ingrained in you Who notices accessibility barriers first Wheelchair travel and airport shuttle frustrations Accessibility versus genuine hospitality and belonging Why Alycia carries more disability-related supplies while traveling When they speak up about inaccessible environments How two disabled partners physically and emotionally support each other The assumption that every disabled person has a nondisabled caregiver Why theaters and entertainment venues often fail wheelchair-using couples Disability, marriage and intimacy Accessible parking and non-apparent disabilities Why van-accessible spaces serve a specific purpose Rideshare and transportation discrimination Why accessible hotel rooms should not have thick carpet How disability creates everyday problem-solving skills Automatic doors and universal access Spontaneity and the hidden planning involved in disability What nearly fifteen years of marriage has taught them Finding more fun, light and love in everyday life KEY THEMES

Humanity has just fallen below replacement fertility for the first time in history. A new paper challenges everything we thought we knew about population decline and economic growth. So what happens to your portfolio when the pie stops growing? And in the Dumb Question of the Week: Did the Black Death make Europe rich? --- Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode. Claim free fractional shares worth up to ‎£⁠100. Just create and verify a Trading 212 Invest or Stocks ISA account, make a minimum deposit of £1, and use the promo code "RAMIN" within 10 days of signing up, or use the following link: Sponsored Link. Terms apply - trading212.com/join/RAMIN When investing, your capital is at risk and you may get back less than invested. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Pies & Autoinvest is an execution-only service. Not investment advice or portfolio management. Automatic investing refers to executing scheduled deposits. You are responsible for all investment and rebalancing decisions. Free shares can be fractional. 212 Cards are issued by Paynetics which provide all payment services. T212 provides customer support and user interface. Terms and fees apply. ---Get in touch

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Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners' home project questions. Today, he shares tips on automatic sinks, proper driveway care, and getting stuck-on grime off of the windshield.

Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners' home project questions. Today, he shares tips on automatic sinks, proper driveway care, and getting stuck-on grime off of the windshield.

What if Microsoft Defender not only detected attackers - but also fought back? Richard talks to Liz Tesch about Microsoft Defender Automatic Attack Disruption and Predictive Shielding. Liz talks about how attacks are often detected before the payload executes, but by the time humans can respond, far more damage has been done. Automatic Attack Disruption acts immediately on detection to limit the attacker by locking accounts, restricting access on a compromised server, and more. Predictive Shielding goes a step further by limiting attackers' ability to respond to the disruption by turning off GPO changes, disabling safe mode, and otherwise interfering with the typical actions that attackers take once they know they have been detected. Add AI to the mix, and everything gets more complicated. The black hats are using AI to attack, and Microsoft Defender XDR is using it to defend - the race is on! Links Microsoft Defender XDR Automatic Attack Disruption Predictive Shielding Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Defender for Identity Automatic Attack Disruption EBook Web Scale Graph Mining for Cyber Threat Intelligence Research Paper Local AI Agent Discovery with MDE Threat Hunting in Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Defender for XDR Preview New Features for MDE Recorded June 29, 2026

The Japanese and US governments just spent an estimated $80 billion propping up the yen — and within a fortnight, the market had pocketed half of it. We ask whether politicians can ever actually beat currency traders. And in the Dumb Question of the Week: Why can't the government just pick whatever exchange rate it likes? --- Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode. Claim free fractional shares worth up to ‎£⁠100. Just create and verify a Trading 212 Invest or Stocks ISA account, make a minimum deposit of £1, and use the promo code "RAMIN" within 10 days of signing up, or use the following link: Sponsored Link. Terms apply - trading212.com/join/RAMIN When investing, your capital is at risk and you may get back less than invested. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Pies & Autoinvest is an execution-only service. Not investment advice or portfolio management. Automatic investing refers to executing scheduled deposits. You are responsible for all investment and rebalancing decisions. Free shares can be fractional. 212 Cards are issued by Paynetics which provide all payment services. T212 provides customer support and user interface. Terms and fees apply. ---Get in touch

Willpower isn't your real problem. Your environment is.I'm Angela Shurina, and I'm diving into habit formation, aka your brain's automations, through the lens of high performance, neuroscience, and a simple principle I use daily: zonality, or assigning clear locations to specific behaviors so your brain stops debating and starts executing.We talk about why habits are the brain's automations and how automating more of your routine frees up limited brain power for the work that actually matters: leading, creating, training, building, and handling surprises without falling apart.I also unpack decision fatigue. When your mental energy gets spent on constant micro-choices, the big challenges hit harder and you end up surviving instead of performing.The core tool is context-dependent automation, the way your brain links a setting to a behavior and flips into “do the thing” mode with less conscious effort.That's why the gym makes workouts more likely, why offices can instantly trigger focus, and why a dedicated meditation corner can calm you down before you take a single breath.You'll leave with practical, step-by-step examples that make consistency feel automatic.If you want better habits without more grinding, listen through, pick one habit you've been struggling to make stick, and design its dedicated place today.Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can build habits that actually last.Connect with Angela on LinkedIn: Angela Shurina https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-shurina/Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina  Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.

This class was originally taught by Julie Jancius in 2020 as part of the Angel Membership Program. Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome back to the Angels & Awakening Podcast. I'm your host and author, Julie Jancius. Friends, if you have ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or like you should be further along by now — Archangel Haniel has something to say about that. She is the archangel of patience, grace and the development of your spiritual gifts. And this teaching is going to take that medicine ball off your chest.

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Outline00:00 - Intro08:35 - What is PID control?12:15 - The history: Minorsky, 1922, and steering ships21:00 - The lambda method, IMC, and analytical tuning28:45 - Set-point weighting and two degrees of freedom32:50 - Automatic tuning and the relay feedback problem40:35 - The Lund school and Karl Johan Åström50:20 - PID is nearly optimal57:30 - PID tuning: the elephant in the room1:01:35 - Open problems and the one-third rule1:05:45 - Feedforward: the unsung hero1:15:00 - PID as a building block in large-scale control1:21:40 - Teaching, outsourcing, and lost knowledge1:28:15 - PID in the AI age1:32:25 - Microalgae and sustainable process control1:40:05 - Advice for young researchers and the future of PIDLinksHägglund & Guzmán, "Give us PID controllers and we can control the world": https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2024.08.018Minorsky, "Directional Stability of Automatically Steered Bodies": https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1559-3584.1922.tb04958.xHazen, "Theory of Servo-Mechanisms": https://doi.org/10.1016/S0016-0032(34)90254-4Ziegler & Nichols, "Optimum Settings for Automatic Controllers": https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4019264Dahlin, "Designing and Tuning Digital Controllers" (the lambda method): https://skoge.folk.ntnu.no/puublications_others/1968_Dahlin%20-%20Designing%20and%20tuning%20digital%20controllers.pdfRivera, Morari & Skogestad, "Internal Model Control: PID Controller Design": https://skoge.folk.ntnu.no/publications/1986/Rivera86/Rivera86.pdfÅström & Hägglund, "Automatic Tuning of Simple Regulators": https://cse.lab.imtlucca.it/~bemporad/teaching/controllodigitale/pdf/Astrom-ACC89.pdfHägglund & Åström, "Industrial Adaptive Controllers Based on Frequency Response Techniques": https://doi.org/10.1016/0005-1098(91)90052-4Åström & Hägglund, "The Future of PID Control": https://doi.org/10.1016/S0967-0661(01)00062-4Hägglund, "A Unified Discussion on Signal Filtering in PID Control": https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conengprac.2013.03.012Theorin & Hägglund, "Derivative Backoff: The Other Saturation Problem": https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jprocont.2015.06.008Hägglund, mid-ranging control (2021): https://skoge.folk.ntnu.no/puublications_others/apc-papers/midranging-control-vpc-hagglund-2020.pdfGuzmán & Hägglund, "Simple Tuning Rules for Feedforward Compensators": https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jprocont.2010.10.007Guzmán, Hägglund, Veronesi & Visioli, "Performance Indices for Feedforward Control": https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jprocont.2014.12.004Del Hoyo, Hägglund, Guzmán & Moreno: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conengprac.2023.105636Pawlowski, Guzmán, Normey-Rico & Berenguel, "Improving Feedforward Disturbance Compensation in GPC": Improving feedforward disturbance compensation capabilities in Generalized Predictive ControlGuzmán & Hägglund, "Feedforward Control: Analysis, Design, Tuning Rules, and Implementation": https://books.google.it/books/about/Feedforward_Control.html?id=f_C00AEACAAJNormey-Rico & Guzmán, "Unified PID Tuning Approach for Dead-Time Processes": https://doi.org/10.3182/20120328-3-IT-3014.00006Soltesz & Cervin, "When Is PID a Good Choice?": https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2018.06.074Grimholt, PID optimality: https://skoge.folk.ntnu.no/publications/thesis/2018_grimholt/phd-thesis-grimholt-2018.pdfHägglund & Guzmán, "Development of Basic Process Control Structures": https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2018.06.202Skogestad, "Advanced Control Using Decomposition and Simple Elements": https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arcontrol.2023.100903Guzmán, Hägglund et al., "Understanding PID Design Through Interactive Tools": https://doi.org/10.3182/20140824-6-ZA-1003.01328ISA-TR5.9-2023, "Proportional-Integral-Derivative Control Algorithms and Performance": https://www.isa.org/products/isa-tr5-9-2023-proportional-integral-derivative-piVilanova & Visioli, "PID Control in the Third Millennium": https://books.google.it/books/about/PID_Controllers.html?id=FsyhngEACAAJBrian Douglas — control engineering education videos: https://engineeringmedia.com/videosA Practical Guide to PID Controller Implementation: https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.15918Support the showPodcast infoPodcast website: https://www.incontrolpodcast.com/Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n84j85jSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/4rwztj3cRSS: https://tinyurl.com/yc2fcv4yYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/bdbvhsj6Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/3z24yr43Twitter: https://twitter.com/IncontrolPInstagram: https://tinyurl.com/35cu4kr4Acknowledgments and sponsorsThis episode was supported by the National Centre of Competence in Research on «Dependable, ubiquitous automation» and the IFAC Activity fund. The podcast benefits from the help of an incredibly talented and passionate team. Special thanks to L. Seward, E. Cahard, F. Banis, F. Dörfler, J. Lygeros, ETH studio and mirrorlake . Music was composed by A New Element.

This class was originally taught by Julie Jancius in 2020 as part of the Angel Membership Program. Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome back to the Angels & Awakening Podcast. I'm your host and author, Julie Jancius. Friends, if you have ever felt like you were born to do something bigger — to serve, to teach, to heal in some way — this episode is going to stop you in your tracks. Archangel Uriel works with healers. And a healer, as she defines it, is any soul here to serve the betterment of the collective — in any line of work.

Corporate America has just delivered its best earnings season in years — record beats, record margins, and growth numbers that look almost too good to be true. Which is convenient, because some of them are. Meanwhile, Europe is also delivering the goods. We discuss what's driving the blowout quarter on both sides of the Atlantic. And in today's Dumb Question of the Week: Why do companies report every three months? --- Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode. Claim free fractional shares worth up to ‎£⁠100. Just create and verify a Trading 212 Invest or Stocks ISA account, make a minimum deposit of £1, and use the promo code "RAMIN" within 10 days of signing up, or use the following link: Sponsored Link. Terms apply - trading212.com/join/RAMIN When investing, your capital is at risk and you may get back less than invested. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Pies & Autoinvest is an execution-only service. Not investment advice or portfolio management. Automatic investing refers to executing scheduled deposits. You are responsible for all investment and rebalancing decisions. Free shares can be fractional. 212 Cards are issued by Paynetics which provide all payment services. T212 provides customer support and user interface. Terms and fees apply. ---Get in touch

I gave a lecture about "Blending the Elements of Experiential Design" on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Seattle XR in Seattle, Washington. (PDF of Slides]. At the end, I run through some examples of the types of interdisciplinary fusion that I see within the context of immersive storytelling and immersive art. This lecture also digs into the process-relational philosophical foundations, as well as how I'm gaining additional inspiration from Empedocles, Aristotle, and the Classical Quadrivium (Four Arts) of Math, Music, Geometry, and Astronomy. For my 30+ hours of coverage of Venice Immersive, then I apply this archetypal framework to help describe the context, quality, character, and story of each of these projects. You can see an overview of how I've been using this framework in this PDF on "Venice Immersive 2025 Archetypal Categorizations" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01M5NcOYzx0 One of goals of this talk was to further define the archetypal nature of the elements, and how I'm conceiving of them as a possibility space of design tradeoffs (C.S. Peirce's "Firstness"), but also as the concrete decisions that an experiential designer makes ("Secondness"), and then finally how these decisions are experienced more from a phenomenological experience as the audience as we feel, sense, act, and make sense of these experiences, and what they might mean ("Thirdness"). I do not actually dive into Peirce's concepts of Firstness, Secondness, or Thirdness in this specific talk, but I wanted to elaborate on these concepts in this write-up as these have been crucial concepts to help translate the overall abstract Firstness quality of my talk, and ground it into the Secondness of something that is a bit more practical and pragmatic. For Peirce, his semiology is grounded into a triune theory of actualization that goes from a non-Boolean possibility space as Firstness, and then grounds into a Boolean actualization of secondness, and then an interpretant mediates from the concreteness of the Secondness object back to the Firstness of the fundamental archetypal qualities or meaning. I find speculative philosopher James Bradley's summary of the Peirce's triune semiology to be the most easy to digest in his essay titled, "Beyond Hermeneutics: Peirce's Semiology as a Trinitarian Metaphysics of Communication." I can also recommend this article on "Peirce's Theory of Signs" from the The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy for a comprehensive recap, and there's also this excellent YouTube series primer by Philosign's Markus Raninen titled The Basics of Semiotics. But here's Bradley's description of Firstness, Secondness, and Thirdness, which I find myself coming back to again and again. "Within the fundamental speculative triunity of activity, difference and order, or firstness, secondness and thirdness, semiology is an analysis of order or thirdness… Thirdness is analyzed as idea or sign, as the exchange of information between individual entities, and as interpretation; in other words, thirdness is itself a threefold of sign, object and interpretant. Here, sign occupies the position of firstness because it is the potentiality for interpretation; object occupies that of secondness because it is determinate; and the interpretant occupies that of thirdness because the interpretant has the sign-interpreting or sign-ordering role, and so has the status of a third. [24] Thus for Peirce semiology is the analysis of the triune relation of sign, object and interpretant." It's still a bit obtuse, and one way that I like to think about it is through the experience of communication. You have a possibility space of meaning you want to convey (Firstness of the sign/potential), then you choose specific words that convey that meaning (Secondness of the object), then someone listens to those words and phrases, and then connects those words back to a meaning space (Thirdness of the interpretant mediating between the two). For Peirce, each of the Firstness, Secondness, and Thirdness can also refer to themselves, like you can have a Firstness of Thirdness or Secondness of Firstness. It gets a little bit confusing, but I found the following graphic from Collected Essays in Speculative Philosophy (2021) by James Bradley and edited by Sean McGrath to be very useful. Within the context of immersive storytelling, then it's a semiotic process of communication of meaning where you're able to use all sorts of affordances from game design, literature, social dynamics and relations, music, film, lighting, architecture, dance, theme park design, sensory design, and embodiment. My Elemental Theory of Presence attempts to simplify this into the following: Fire Element of Active Presence: Interactivity, Agency, Game Design Air Element of Mental & Social Presence: Meaning, Semiotics, Language, Possibility, Form, Relationality Water Element of Emotional Presence: Experiential Processes, Story, Film, Music, Cycles, Time Earth Element of Environmental & Embodied Presence: Sensory, Immersive, Worldbuilding, Space I elaborate on the various philosophical frameworks that I'm leaning up within this talk that I gave on June 6, 2026, but since then I've been diving more into Peirce and his Triune Metaphysics and Semiology of Firstness, Secondness, and Thirdness, which has been a helpful framework as I've been applying the elements to my Venice Immersive Coverage and categorizing the elemental center of gravity for each of the nearly 40 projects that I covered. Again see this framework in this PDF on "Venice Immersive 2025 Archetypal Categorizations" to see how I have been thinking about each of these projects. I used this approach in the introductions for each of my podcast episodes from Venice (see the links down below). Firstness of Fire: Creativity, Novelty, Intention, Purpose, Goals, & Aristotle's Final Cause Secondness of Fire: Interactivity & Core Gameplay Loops Thirdness of Fire: Agency & Will For Active Presence Examples of Fire: Game Design, Locomotion Options: No Movement, Automatic movement, Teleportation, or free roaming. The LIVENESS of the Live, To what degree does the experience encourage the expression of will and agency? And to what degree does that alter how the narrative unfolds (narrative agency vs participatory interactive moments that customize and flavor the experience)? Adventure, Exploration, Creativity, Novelty, Freedom, Will, and Collective Action. System Dynamics, & iterative feedback loops Firstness of Air: Peirce's "Sign," Intended Meaning, Pattern & Form, Archetypal Possibility Spaces, Relationality, & Aristotle's Formal Cause Secondness of Air: Peirce's "Object" Within A Triadic Semiotic Process (i.e. a specific action, word, harmonic, or action that points to a larger meaning.) Thirdness of Air: Peirce's "Interpretant," Sensemaking Thoughts, Expectations, & Social Dynamics For Mental & Social Presence Examples of Air: Literature, Language, Semiotics, Communication, Symbols, Abstractions. Single Player vs Multi-Player, Suspension of Disbelief and Plausibility, Social Dynamics, Anticipation of the Future, Possibility Spaces, Types of Choices. Realms of Speculative Imagination, How is meaning communicated? Dialogue amongst characters, voice-over narration, environmental storytelling, non-verbal associative dream logic. Mental friction from puzzles. Rules & Mechanics. Use of certain types of AI and Conversational Interfaces with Virtual Beings Firstness of Water: Time, Cycles, Harmonics, Value, & Aristotle's "Material Cause" (in Whitehead's event ontology, then base reality is processes, relationships, and possibilities of value & not Substance) Secondness of Water: Experiential Processes That Provide Contrasts Thirdness of Water: Feelings for Emotional Presence Examples of Water: Cinematic Film Tradition, Music, Harmonics, Rhythm, Pacing, Editing, Contrasts, Emotion, Memory, Dreams, Images, Soul, Psyche, Symbols, Lighting, Mood, Collective Unconscious Firstness of Earth: Space, World, Context, & Aristotle's Efficient Cause Secondness of Earth: Environment & Worldbuilding With Situated Perspectives in that Context Thirdness of Earth: Sensory Perception & Sense of Place for Embodied & Environmental Presence Examples of Earth: Worldbuilding of a spatial context & culture. Architecture, Theater, Theme Park Design, Dance, Are you a ghost or an embodied character? Sensory Experience: Touch/Haptics, Hearing/Spatial Sound, Smells, Vision. Relation of Immersive Tech to Environment as either VR, MR, or AR. Virtual CGI vs Cinematic 180/360 Video, Again, check out this PDF on "Venice Immersive 2025 Archetypal Categorizations" to see how I've ranked nearly 40 projects from Venice Immersive 2025 on the relative elemental center of gravity. Some projects feel more like a cinematic immersive film, which would be a bit more biased towards the Water Element. Some projects are more focused on the experience of a world that was build, and more focused on the Earth Element. Some projects are asking you to Read a book together with other people, which is more focused on the Air Element. And then other more game-like experiences are focused on using interactions as their primary mode of engagement, and so they're more focused on the fire element. There are 64 total combinations of the elements in terms of the first, second, third, or four centers of gravity, and you can see the comprehensive visualization here: Technically, all four elements are always happening all at once all at the same time. However, in experiential design, then creators can emphasize and blend elements together. So I find that ranking the elements can be helpful in determining an overall center of gravity, and that looking at the first two centers of gravity can achieve a sufficient job of creating some ad hoc, immersive and "elemental genres....

This class was originally taught by Julie Jancius in 2020 as part of the Angel Membership Program. Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome back to the Angels & Awakening Podcast. I'm your host and author, Julie Jancius. Friends, Archangel Raziel is one of the most fascinating angels I work with — and this teaching on your life puzzle, past lives, and the Akashic Records is one I know you're going to be thinking about for days. You are not just working on what's right in front of you. You are working on a much bigger picture. And Raziel knows every single piece of it.

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Roger and Annie take a midyear look at how the IRS is holding up: call center struggles, a wave of CP2000, CP05, and CP14 notices, and the sudden departure of top Treasury tax official Ken Kies. They break down the new automatic penalty abatement replacing the old first-time abatement process, updates to Trump accounts, and a long list of OBBBA provisions kicking in for 2026, from the educator expense deduction to a higher 1099-K threshold. They close with practical tips for managing the fall extension crunch and a prediction on whether the TAS Act clears its Senate Finance Committee markup.SponsorsPadgett -  Contact Padgett or Email Jeff PhillipsGet NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.Links mentioned in this episodeChapters(00:00) - Welcome and Catch Up (00:31) - Summer Tax Conference Circuit (04:06) - Why IRS Phones Struggle (06:22) - Digital Self Service Push (08:44) - Staffing Tech and Leadership Shift (12:34) - Tips and Overtime Reporting 2026 (14:39) - Refund Notices and Paper Checks (16:53) - Most Common IRS Notices (21:05) - Trump Accounts Guidance Update (24:03) - Kwong Case Status and Deadlines (27:00) - Fall Extension Survival (28:43) - Client Info Deadlines (31:13) - Systems and Automation (33:07) - Midyear Client Touchpoints (34:00) - Advisory in AI Era (35:21) - Automatic Penalty Relief (38:00) - AEP Tradeoffs Explained (42:36) - Key Changes for 2026 (45:59) - Business and Reporting Updates (48:50) - TAS Act Outlook (53:43) - Conference Plans and Farewell Follow the Federal Tax Updates Podcast on Social Mediatwitter.com/FedTaxPodfacebook.com/FedTaxPodlinkedin.com/showcase/fedtaxpodConnect with the Hosts on LinkedInRoger HarrisAnnie SchwabReviewLeave a review on Apple Podcasts or PodchaserSubscribeSubscribe to the Federal Tax Updates podcast in your favorite podcast app!This podcast is a production of Earmark MediaThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this pageAll content from this podcast by SmallBizPros, Inc. DBA PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES is intended for informational purposes only.

This class was originally taught by Julie Jancius in 2020 as part of the Angel Membership Program. Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome back to the Angels & Awakening Podcast. I'm your host and author, Julie Jancius. Friends, Archangel Chamuel is one of my favorites — and this teaching on relationships stopped me right in my tracks when I first channeled it. Every relationship in your life is a mirror. And Chamuel is the angel helping you understand what you're seeing in it.

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Send us Fan MailDoes God's will always happen—or can fear, hesitation, and disobedience cause us to miss what He intended?After returning from a transformative 6,650-mile ministry trip across the country, Karl and Susie Gessler sit down to discuss the divine appointments they experienced, the opportunities they almost missed, and the lessons they learned about partnering with God.Many Christians assume that everything that happens must be God's sovereign will. But Scripture reveals that God has given human beings genuine authority and responsibility. Our prayers, choices, courage, and obedience truly matter.In this episode, Karl and Susie explore: Whether God's will happens automatically  How fear can prevent us from stepping through an open door  The difference between God's timing and a missed opportunity  Why divine sovereignty does not eliminate human responsibility  How prayer and obedience help bring God's purposes into the world  What to do when you believe you may have missed God  How to recognize and respond to divine appointments This is more than a theological discussion. It is a call to reject passivity and recognize the important role God has given you in advancing His Kingdom.You are not merely a spectator in God's plan. You have been invited to participate.Support the show❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW...➡️ Email me: https://www.karlgessler.com/deliverance➡️ DONATE ➡️  Join our team!https://www.givesendgo.com/karlgessle...  / karlgessler  ...

Welcome to "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" hosted by Hall of Famer Tim Kurkjian, with everything else handled by his son, Jeff Kurkjian. The MLB Trade Deadline is looming, so you know we're diving into plenty of speculation and discussion. But first, Tim has a question about a walk-off automatic double that has us scratching our heads, and we'd love to hear your thoughts. We all know what an Immaculate Inning is, but what do you call it when a pitcher throws just three pitches and records three outs? Tim may have come up with the perfect name. In Takeaways, we discuss the Marlins' slump, the Angels' continued struggles, and somehow... The Miz. Plus, Max Muncy has officially cemented his place in Dodgers history. The Quirkjians feature Shane Bieber and Jacob Young with some of the best quirky baseball stats you'll find anywhere. Then, On This Date in Baseball History takes an unexpected turn involving Adrian Beltre and Bud Selig. Alphabest continues as Tim tries to name the greatest pitcher and position player for every letter of the alphabet. This week, the letter "S" might have given him his toughest challenge yet. We wrap things up with Three Cards and Team Tim to close out another fun episode. As always, thank you for listening. Without you, there is no show, and we truly appreciate all of your support. Be sure to follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and thanks for being part of our family! Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show we look into our crystal ball to see what is on the Home Theater Horizon. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: 2026 Value Electronics TV Shootout: Samsung Snaps Sony TV Streak CarPlay video coming with iOS 27 WGA Seeks Injunction to Block Deal's Closing What is on the Home Theater Horizon Home theater technology is advancing quickly and the trend is moving toward wireless setups, brighter and more flexible displays, AI-powered calibration, immersive spatial audio, and simpler high-end installations. Today we take a look at what we can expect over the next couple of years. Displays: Brighter, Wireless, and Modular Ultra-thin wireless OLEDs: LG's OLED evo W6, also called the Wallpaper TV, is part of their 2026 evo lineup. It's incredibly thin — just 9 millimeters thick — and features a true wireless design. All your devices plug into a separate Zero Connect Box that can sit up to 10 meters away. The box then sends 4K video and audio wirelessly to the TV with almost no quality loss. The TV also includes Hyper Radiant Color Technology. This delivers much higher brightness — up to 3.9 times brighter than standard OLEDs — along with deeper black levels and fewer reflections. For gamers, it supports 4K at 165 Hertz, G-SYNC, and very fast response times. MicroLED and RGB advancements: MicroLED displays — including variants like Micro RGB or TriChroma — are becoming popular for luxury home theater setups. They deliver perfect blacks like OLED screens, but with much higher brightness, no burn-in risk, and modular designs that let you create custom sizes, such as 136-inch or even larger cinema walls. Brands like LG with their MAGNIT Active Micro LED, Samsung, and Sony are leading the way, offering seamless, cinema-certified picture quality. Consumer versions are still quite expensive — often six figures for a full wall — but they're becoming more realistic and affordable over time. Mini RGB: These TVs are poised to be a big hit because they combine the best of both worlds: the perfect blacks and contrast of OLED with the extreme brightness, longevity, and modular flexibility of MicroLED-style RGB technology. By using advanced Mini RGB LED backlighting, Mini RGB delivers stunning HDR performance, vibrant colors, and seamless large-screen designs ideal for luxury home theaters — all without burn-in worries. Sony's reputation for premium picture processing, cinema-grade calibration, and build quality gives their Mini RGB  a clear edge over competitors, making these TVs the top choice for serious enthusiasts who want theater-like visuals that will stay impressive for years to come. Projectors: Triple-laser UST (ultra-short-throw) and standard models dominate, with brighter outputs (thousands of ISO lumens), wider color gamuts (e.g., 110% BT.2026), Dolby Vision support, and 4K/8K capabilities. Examples include XGIMI Horizon 20 Max, AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro, and Hisense models. Laser is now the baseline for premium performance. Audio: Wireless Immersion and Modular Systems Wireless multi-speaker ecosystems: Dolby Atmos FlexConnect is rolling out more widely including the LG Sound Suite. This enables cable-free speaker placement with accurate panning. Sony's BRAVIA Theatre lineup (Trio, Bar 7/9, etc.) emphasizes modular wireless components with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, phantom speakers (up to 24 channels), and room calibration. Advanced AVRs and processors: Denon, Onkyo, and others offer higher-channel support (9.4+), Dirac Live/Audyssey calibration, and AI room tuning. Multi-channel processors use Audio over IP for fewer wires in custom installs. Immersive extras: Haptic furniture, synchronized smart lighting using the  Philips HDMI Sync Box 2.1, and AI acoustic optimization for real-time adjustments. Other Notable Trends AI integration: Automatic calibration, content optimization, and adaptive environments including  room mapping for sound and light.. Hybrid/immersive rooms: 360-degree or wraparound video with spatial audio, plus premium formats inspired by commercial cinema (laser projection, higher baselines like 7.1+ with height channels). Lifestyle focus: Movable displays, aesthetically integrated speakers, mainly acoustically transparent designs, and easier setups for non-dedicated rooms. There are some exciting technologies shaping the next couple of years in home theater. Displays are getting brighter, thinner, and more flexible with ultra-thin wireless designs. High-performance UST laser projectors will bring huge screens to rooms where it was never possible before. And the shift toward truly wireless, immersive audio will fill any room with rich, room-filling sound. Best of all, your entire system will adapt to your room with the touch of a button!