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The Big Dumb Podcast S1E5 - Super Bowl Ads, Monkey Branching & The Olympic Cheater Who Blew Up His Life - We actually start with a great list of things we watched this week. Then, onto the important part of Super Bowl Sunday. The commercials. Monkey-Branching. What is it? It's a dating thing. We'll explain. We also talk about that Olympic skier who confessed to fooling around on his girl on LIVE TV. 

Send a textIn this week's double feature of Music of the Mountains, we're bringing in Kimmerjae Macarus and Morgan McHugh to talk about their upcoming show at Ned General!The Colorado journey of folk-rock guitarist Morgan McHugh came from expanding his performing reach. Branching from projects he'd been a part of, the Bellingham-born musician brought his original songs and acoustic guitar stylings to perform solo.McHugh began performing in small bars and house concerts, touring throughout Washington, California, and Colorado. The first show he played in Colorado was as part of a house concert series hosted by artist Kimmerjae Macarus, beginning their close musical connection. The two enthusiastically share their mutual admiration. Support the showThank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring news and culture from peak to peak! Additional pages are linked below.If you want to be involved in the podcast or paper, contact: Barbara Hardt, our editor-in-chef, at info@themountainear.com Tyler Hickman, podcast host, at tyler@themountainear.com Jamie Lammers, podcast host, at media@themountainear.com General inquiries: frontdesk@themountainear.com Head to our website for all of the latest news. Subscribe online and use the coupon code PODCAST for a 10% discount for all new subscribers. Submit local events to promote them in the paper and on our website. Find us on Facebook @mtnear and Instagram @mtn.ear Listen and watch on YouTube today. Share this podcast by scrolling to the bottom of our website home page or by heading to our main hub on Buzzsprout.Thank you for listening!

Let's examine an alternate timeline that sees the Knights of Takhisis take over, corrupt Dragonlances and raise a flying Citadel from Icewall. Buy Legends of the Twins: https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/3252/legends-of-the-twins-3-5?affiliate_id=50797  https://youtu.be/7ptaSEFzU0A Transcript Cold Open Winter should never come in summer. But in this timeline, the snow never stopped falling… And the dragonlances themselves became weapons of darkness. Intro Welcome to another DragonLance Saga episode. My name is Adam, and today we're taking a look at one of the alternate timelines found along the River of Time: the War of the Darklance. I'd like to take a moment and thank the DLSaga members and Patreon patrons, and invite you to consider becoming a member or patron–you can even pick up Dragonlance media or get $10 by signing up to StartPlaying.Games using my affiliate links. I'm referencing the Legends of the Twins sourcebook for this information. If I leave anything out or misspeak, please leave a comment below. Discussion The River of Time carries every age, every hero, and every tragedy forward—but it does not flow as a single, unbroken stream. Branching from it are countless tributaries, alternate Krynns shaped by small divergences or catastrophic changes. The War of the Darklance takes place in one such world. Here, the Graygem is never broken. Chaos is never released. Wild Sorcery and Mysticism never emerge. Ambient magic lies dormant, subdued, and tightly controlled. At first glance, this seems like a safer world. But without Chaos to disrupt the fabric of time, the Balance itself becomes rigid—and fragile. When evil learns from its failures and ceases to destroy itself, the result is not equilibrium. It is domination. At the center of this darkness stands Lord Ariakan, son of Ariakas. Unlike the Dragon Highlords of the past, Ariakan does not cling to pride, infighting, or ancient grudges. Instead, he creates something unprecedented: a unified knighthood modeled after the Knights of Solamnia, but devoted wholly to Queen Takhisis. The Knights of Takhisis embrace modern ideals. They wield magic without fear. They integrate warriors, priests, and mages into a single doctrine. And most importantly—evil does not turn against itself. For the first time, the Dark Queen's forces march with discipline, coordination, and purpose. The turning point of the war comes with an act so profane that it scars the world itself. The Knights of Takhisis cannot create weapons of light—but they can corrupt them. Captured dragonlances are brought before a ritual involving three unholy artifacts: the Altar of Takhisis, the Wand of Corruption, and the Hammer of Darkness. Placed upon the obsidian altar, the dragonlances smoke and weaken. The wand suspends them in a field of pure evil, tearing at their magical essence. Finally, the hammer strikes the blade, sealing the transformation. Thus, the darklance is born. These weapons strip the Whitestone forces of their greatest advantage. And the ritual's consequences ripple outward—into the sky, the land, and the seasons themselves. In the year 383 AC, Ansalon enters a nightmare remembered as the Summer of Frost. Temperatures steadily fall throughout spring. By summer, the world freezes. Crops fail. Livestock die. Starvation spreads faster than any army. The sky becomes perpetually overcast. Paladine seems powerless. Even Chislev cannot restore nature's order. Faith begins to crack. And it is in this moment of desperation that the invasion begins. The Knights of Takhisis strike swiftly. Kalaman falls. The Northern Wastes and Nordmaar collapse soon after. At Icewall, the dead Highlord Aren Feal-Thas is reborn as a death knight, cursed and bound to undeath. Icewall Glacier begins moving north—alive, jagged, relentless—guided by Feal-Thas's thoughts and emotions. Floating above it is Icewall Castle, transformed into a flying citadel. White dragons patrol the skies, wielding darklances, while thanoi, sivak draconians, and barbarian tribes march below. Entire villages vanish beneath the ice. As the Blood Sea freezes solid, the minotaurs see their moment. Led by Chot Es-Kalin, they march across the ice toward Ansalon, beginning a brutal campaign of genocide against the ogres. Though larger and stronger, the ogres lack discipline. Battle after battle, the minotaurs advance—until the thaw comes too late for Chot's secondary forces, which plunge into the Maelstrom beneath the melting ice. Chot himself remains stranded on the mainland, facing an ogre counteroffensive with no retreat. The war spares no one. The Qualinesti Forest burns, assaulted by dragons and Thorn Knights. Qualinost is destroyed. Elves flee—some to Ergoth, others east toward Silvanesti, where they are met with resentment and fear. The High Clerist's Tower falls for the first time in history. Tanis Half-Elven and Steel Brightblade die in its defense. Their fallen comrades are buried in mass graves, their names carved into stone. Palanthas surrenders without a fight. The Tower of High Sorcery is destroyed from within as Dalamar the Dark brings it down to prevent the Knights of the Thorn from reaching the portal to the Abyss. Whether Dalamar survives is unknown. Ergoth becomes the last refuge. Overcrowded. Hungry. Diseased. Clerics of Mishakal work tirelessly, overwhelmed by suffering. Gnomes abandon invention for joy and instead build engines of war. Even the kender feel the weight of despair. Yet resistance survives. Merinda uth Brishard leads roving Solamnic knights. Galvan Stonebreaker wages his private war. Underground movements form in Palanthas and Khur. And even within the darkness, evil begins to strain against itself. Aren Feal-Thas seeks to overthrow Ariakan. Mirielle Abrena consolidates her own power. The Blood War threatens Ariakan's eastern flank. The Balance may yet reassert itself.  This timeline has no fixed ending. The Knights of Takhisis have conquered most of Ansalon. Winter still grips the land. Another natural winter is coming. The Heroes of the Lance are gone. Now, the fate of the world rests with new champions—thieves, killers, outcasts, and survivors—people who may have to abandon honor to preserve hope. If the war can be won, the scars will remain. The land will never be the same. And the people of Ansalon will carry this darkness forever. But if the fight is abandoned—then this tributary of the River of Time ends in ice, silence, and shadow. The War of the Darklance is a world where evil learned, adapted, and nearly won. A Krynn where hope is fragile, honor is costly, and the Balance hangs by a thread.  And that makes it one of the most haunting alternate timelines in all of Dragonlance. Outro But that is all the time I have to talk about the Alternate Timeline: War of the Darklance. Do you like the idea of Dragonlance's being corrupted? Can the death Knight Feal-Thas rival Lord Soth? And finally will the Knights of Takhisis ever be overthrown? Leave a comment below. I would like to invite you to subscribe to this YouTube channel, ring the bell to get notified about upcoming videos, and click the like button. It all helps other Dragonlance fans learn about this channel and its content. Thank you for watching — this has been Adam with DragonLance Saga, and until next time, remember: A chap who can point at you and say ‘die' has the distinct advantage.

BPD Sudden Discard of Monkey Branching Crushed FutureMany people who have been in short term or long term relationships with someone with Borderline Personality Disorder experience a BPD sudden discard of monkey branching that just crushes you and all the future plans that you believed were going to be your life unfolding in the relationship with the person with BPD that you didn't know, you didn'ttruly know. The heartbreak, the loss, the shame, the toxic guilt of people with Codependency who for a time blame themselves. BPD sudden Monkey Branching discards add even more pain and confusion to what is experienced in any BPD Breakup. How can you recover from this?https://ajmahari.ca/sessions - Sessionshttps://ajmahari.ca/podcasts - Podcastshttps://ajmahari.com - Online Store new Course Modules coming soonhttps://survivingbpdrelationshipbreakup.com - This podcast and my YoutubeThis podcast is ranked in the Top 100 Relationships Podcasts on feedspot.com at:100 Best Relationship Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025Million Podcasts has ranked this podcast in the top 60 Codependency Podcasts,the top 100 Narcissistic Abuse Podcasts and the top 100 in their Toxic RelationshipPodcast lists.https://www.millionpodcasts.com/codependency-podcasts/https://www.millionpodcasts.com/narcissistic-abuse-podcasts/https://www.millionpodcasts.com/toxic-relationship-podcasts/

In a traumatic twist, Spencer finds himself planning to extricate a patient from... a tree? Does he make the right call? Can he remove this patient from a STICKy situation? Vote now on Instagram!

"I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:5 Imagine a tree, its branches reaching high into the sky, stretching ever outward toward the warm embrace of sunlight. Just as the tree thrives by extending its limbs, we too are called to reach beyond ourselves in our relationships. In John 15:5, Jesus assures us, “I am the vine, you are the branches.” When we stay connected to Him, we naturally bear fruit — sharing His grace with those around us. Taking relational risks for the gospel can feel daunting, but it's essential for growth. Isaiah 54:2 encourages us to “enlarge the place of your tent,” urging us to expand our horizons. By extending ourselves toward others, we create opportunities for divine connections and reflect God's love in tangible ways. Remember Andrew Murray's wisdom: “Abide first, bear later.” When we root ourselves in Christ, the fruits of our outreach will follow.  Isaiah 54:2 says, “Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes." Consider the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:26-40. Philip was open to divine direction and took a step toward the unknown, resulting in a transformative encounter. His willingness to engage with someone different — both culturally and spiritually — led to the eunuch's baptism and his new life in Christ. This illustrates how one relational risk can extend the reach of grace far beyond what we can imagine. In our own lives, we're similarly called to light the path for others. The quote “Comfort zones are zip codes, not destinies” serves as a reminder that we are designed for more. As our branches flourish in faith, let's venture into uncharted territories and embrace opportunities to let God's light shine through us. Amen. Proverbs 11:30 says, "The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise." Amen. Prayer for the Day!Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of Your grace. Help us to step outside our comfort zones and take relational risks that draw others closer to You. May our lives be like branches, reaching out to those in need of Your love and salvation. Let us bear fruit that glorifies You and extends Your grace to all. In Jesus' name, Amen. 

Jim completes this series and look into the 764 group who uses tactics such as Sextortion to take control of teens in unspeakable ways by using applications such as Discord to groom and exploit the most innocent among us. Chapters03:12 The Branching of 76404:09 Tactics of the Online Network12:41 Understanding 764 Group17:57 Personal Experiences with Doxing21:20 The Nature of Sextortion34:29 The Dark Side of Online Gaming55:00 Shocking Acts of Violence1:00:23 Predatory Behavior on Roblox1:24:23 Brand Army: A Dangerous PlatformFor commercial free early releases, bonus episodes and more! https://www.patreon.com/exposedpodcastfilesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/exposed-scandalous-files-of-the-elite--6073723/support.

Salary, dividends, CDA – incorporation isn't just paperwork, it's a strategy. Ready to unlock it? In this episode, CPA Denise Wong explains how to pay yourself, tap into tax free dividends, and use advanced planning tools to grow beyond the numbers.--Odlum Brown Financial Services Limited (OBFSL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Odlum Brown Limited offering life insurance products as well as tax, retirement, estate and financial planning services exclusively to Odlum Brown clients. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide tax, legal, financial or other advice. Recipients of this information are expressly cautioned to seek the advice of professional advisors, as applicable, before acting on any part of the information provided herein. The information presented, while obtained from sources we believe reliable, is checked but not guaranteed against errors or omissions. Through OBFSL, we offer a variety of coverage options from many of Canada's top insurance companies tailored to suit clients' individual needs. Our licensed professionals are here to help you assess your position and implement customized recommendations to meet your individual circumstances and needs. For more information, please contact your Odlum Brown Investment Advisor or Portfolio Manager.

Mike & Tommy untangle workspace, branching, and artifact chaos, exploring how to organize Fabric environments amid conflicting advice from Microsoft and consultants, and provide a practical framework for managing dev/test/prod workflows without workspace proliferation.Get in touch:Send in your questions or topics you want us to discuss by tweeting to @PowerBITips with the hashtag #empMailbag or submit on the PowerBI.tips Podcast Page.Visit PowerBI.tips: https://powerbi.tips/Watch the episodes live every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 730am CST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/powerbitipsSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/230fp78XmHHRXTiYICRLVvSubscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/explicit-measures-podcast/id1568944083‎Check Out Community Jam: https://jam.powerbi.tipsFollow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcarlo/Follow Tommy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia/

On The Sal Greco Show episode 139, the NYC Mayoral Race is now in the early voting stages, with a ton of flip flopping, fear mongering, and even former and current NYPD Police Commissioner's chiming in endorsing candidates.Salvatore "Sal" Greco is a Former 14 year New York Police Department (NYPD) veteran, and a Sicilian-American. Being a strict fitness enthusiast, food connoisseur, and cigar aficionado Sal is no stranger to the Good and Evil in our lives. His origin story began with food industry work and a love for how it brought everyone together. DOWNLOAD THE FREESPOKE APP :https://freespoke.app.link/grecoUse promo code : GRECO35 to get 35% off Freespoke PremiumFollow Sal:https://twitter.com/TheSalGrecohttps://www.instagram.com/thesalgrecohttps://tiktok.com/TheSalGrecoShow

Texas: What the Hell? The Lone Star State's government, a wholly-owned corporate subsidiary, solidified its ranking this year as America's #1 innovator of really bad public policies.Branching out from their usual corrupt collusion with Big Oil, industrial polluters, and other profiteering hucksters, the governor and top lawmakers came up with a whole new batch of legalized slick-um, specifically to protect and profit a new Texas stock market for big money dealers. Who needs it? After all, beaucoup markets already exist for speculators and such. Yes – but those markets are at least loosely regulated to protect investors – plus, some states want to tax stock-trading profits.So here come Texas politicos, pushing a cutely-named “Y'all Street” stock exchange, promising that it'll be “speculator friendly.” Friendly means limp regulation, little public disclosure of schemes, and hostility to taxation.For example, to spare rich stock profiteers from paying their share of taxes (like working stiffs do), Republican leaders have graciously acted to prevent state taxation on the massive profits speculators get from selling stocks, bonds, real estate, etc. And, to prove their undying plutocratic love for the rich, lawmakers plan to engrave this special tax break in the Texas Constitution, effectively closing off rich people's ill-gotten gains as a source of revenue for the state's future needs.This Lone Star stock market is a cynical big-government scam to further enrich the privileged few hoping to shift the cost of basic public services away from those most able to pay onto the backs of workaday families. If you wonder how inequality happens, study the Texas example. And hurry – the right-wing intends to bring it to your state next.Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

GPG quizzes Poncho on his Branching movie knowledge...... does he know stuff and things? Or just some stuff and a few things?You can get in contact with us via email at themovietreepod@gmail.com or via socials.Feel free to write in with suggestions for movies you'd like to see us cover in future episodes.Also FEEL FREE TO WRITE IN WITH SUGGESTIONS FOR MOVIES YOU'D LIKE TO SEE US COVER IN FUTURE EPISODES!!We mean it. Please write in. We'll send you some free stuff.Check out our weekly videos on YouTube, TikTok and Facebook, most of them are absolute deadset bangers.If you know someone who might like this episode, or the last episode, or even any of the episodes then please hit Share on your podcast app of choice and let them know about all of the goodness that is a Movie Tree episode.As is the cliche - please like, subscribe, comment and review! Would be lovely to build on our 4 reviews we've had so far.Adios bitches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ChatGPT Shortcuts for WritersYou don't need more content; you need smarter systems to reuse what you've already created.In this podcast episode, I'm sharing five practical ChatGPT shortcuts that help me write faster, stay organized, and spark fresh ideas from existing content.These are the exact methods I use when writing my book and producing weekly assets for my business.Whether you're a coach, speaker, service provider, or author, you'll walk away with time-saving ways to turn scattered ideas into polished, purpose-driven content.ChatGPT can become a creative collaborator without losing your voice in the process. What You'll Discover in This Episode:Why your creative "mess" isn't a problem, it's a content goldmineHow ChatGPT's "Branching" feature lets you work on multiple assets at the same time!The hidden shortcut to search your own content library inside ChatGPTHow "Canvas" mode helps you edit content directly in ChatGPTA repeatable workflow to repurpose an article into a podcast, newsletters, YouTube videos, and more.How to organize your ChatGPT threads with "Projects."The command that reveals every ChatGPT shortcut availableYour Next Step: AI Lab for SolopreneursFeeling like content creation for marketing takes too much time?That's why I created AI Lab for Solopreneurs, a private membership where you can learn, implement, and grow with AI in real time.Live Coaching & Demos: Monthly hands-on sessions to learn AI strategies that fit your business goals.Resource Library: Access a growing collection of guides and templates you can use right away.Custom GPTs: Exclusive access to ready-to-use AI assistants that save time and improve content quality.24/7 Support: Get your questions answered anytime inside the private community.Join AI Lab for Solopreneurs today and lock in your $37/month founding rate before it increases.Let's turn complexity into simplicity—together.Community.MarisaShadrick.comDon't Know How to Leave a Review? CLICK HERE for a quick tutorial or this link: https://youtu.be/n-yEygX1Te4?si=z-ytPFqrB957NZG0Skip Hours of Prompt Trial & Error with ChatGPTWhether you're writing, planning, analyzing, or brainstorming, my C.O.N.T.E.X.T. ™ method transforms ChatGPT into a consistent marketing assistant. No steep learning curve.Free Download!https://marisashadrick.com/prompts If you're ready to grow with effective marketing that actually feels manageable, here's your next move.Inside AI Lab for Solopreneurs, get Custom GPTs, templates, and coaching to grow your business. Join now at https://community.marisashadrick.com/Listen to the "Amplify Your Authority" Podcast! Click Here! Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Tip: Answer these questions inside of ChatGPT (free or paid) and have AI craft your review! How did you discover this podcast? What's your biggest takeaway from this episode? How has this podcast helped your current journey? Thanks so much for taking a few minutes to craft a review!

This week's episode is in conversation with the insanely talented Shereen Cutkelvin. Pursuing a career in music from a very young age, Shereen's innate talent and passion for music, inspired by her father who was a professional singer, saw her signed to the hugely successful band Neon Jungle, before going on to reach the semi finals of The XFactor with her brothers as The Cutkelvins. Branching out in to acting and presenting, Shereen now cohosts the CBBC's Saturday Mash-up! and is a presenter on BBC Introducing for BBC Radio Scotland, alongside a whole host of other creative projects. With extensive experience as an actor including starring in Irvine Welsh's CRIME, Shereen is a highly skilled and gifted artist and performer who goes after the things that make her soul sing! Braw and indeed brave in every way! Follow Shereen on insta: https://www.instagram.com/shereencutty?igsh=aHdrazdpd3lkbzQy This episode is sponsored by: Creative Spark Theatre Arts A community arts charity based in Kirkintilloch striving to use the arts to connect empower everyone within their local area. www.creativesparktheatrearts.co.uk Socials- TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@creativesparktheatrearts?_t=ZN-90LdRhWwhcc&_r=1 Insta- https://www.instagram.com/creativesparkta?igsh=MTlrcHQ4YmM2czJnbw== Follow The Braw and The Brave Website: https://www.thebrawandthebrave.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrawandTheBrave TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrawandthebrave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave

Мок-интервью для junior/начинающего middle DevOps: CI/CD, Git-ветки, AWS (VPC, S3), Kubernetes (probes, DaemonSet), Terraform. Разбираем основы, типовые вопросы и ошибки — простым языком.

ADZG 1252 ADZG Sunday Morning Dharma Talk by Rev. Hōgetsu Laurie Belzer The post Dragons report on the Branching Streams Gathering first appeared on Ancient Dragon Zen Gate.

Send us a textYou're using ChatGPT all wrong.Until now, using ChatGPT meant endless copying and pasting between your apps. A newly released feature, MCP connectors, shatters those limitations, transforming ChatGPT into a super agent that can connect to nearly any application, service, or website. This allows it to access information, talk to your apps, and take action anywhere, fundamentally changing how you work.In this episode, we'll show you exactly how to set it up, even if you're not a technical person. You'll discover: 

One of the best things about creativity is that it truly is without limits. We can see this in a variety of places, like in the worlds of film and literature. TV shows and movies will have spinoffs, sequels, and prequels—and novels do the same. For some writers, what starts as a single novel branches out until it becomes a 12-book series, plus a collection of short stories, a prequel trilogy, and more. That's what creativity does when the ideas are full of life and allowed to flourish. And as much as we might roll our eyes at the sequel movies in theaters that feel more like an attempt to get us to spend on tickets rather than a legitimate expansion to the story, this is a good thing when our projects take on a life of their own such that they branch out in a variety of ways... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/branching-projects-and-spinoffs/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneymaker  #PhotographyClips #WillMoneymaker #Photography

Join hosts Tim Wood and our very own Willem as they dive into the thrilling world of branching narratives in game development. Discover how stories come alive in every twist and turn and what it really takes to craft unforgettable, dynamic adventures.Learn more about usJoin the next episode of the Indie Game Lunch Hour LIVE every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our Discord channel to answer your own burning questions and be immortalized in the recordings.

Discover how to build a vibrant digital church community that thrives beyond traditional walls in this inspiring episode of the MyCom Church Communications and Marketing Podcast! Host Ryan Dunn sits down with Erin Beasley and Sean Stanfield to unpack the story behind The Vine United Methodist Church, a digital United Methodist faith community born out of disaffiliation. Whether you're starting an online ministry, seeking fresh discipleship strategies, or looking to deepen authentic connections in a digital world, this episode is packed with practical wisdom, innovation, and hope for the future of church communications. Connect with The Vine: https://www.thevineumc.church/ ⏰ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introduction: Reimagining Church After Disaffiliation 01:45 – The Origin of The Vine: Meeting a Real Need 04:14 – Going Global: Leveraging Social Media for Outreach 06:08 – Creative Content: Short Sermons, Podcasts, & Tough Topics 08:59 – Building Community: Engaging Feedback & Discipleship Pathways 11:53 – Online Communion: Creating Sacred Moments Virtually 16:40 – From Viewers to Disciples: Inviting Deeper Connection 18:38 – Vulnerability Online: Why Digital Spaces Foster Openness 21:06 – Branch Groups & ‘Branch Managers': Small Group Strategies 23:10 – Digital Church Planting Models: From Branches to Congregations 26:18 – Hot Topics: Church Hurt, Justice, and Connecting the Margins 29:30 – Lessons Learned & Advice for Aspiring Digital Ministers 33:37 – What's Next for The Vine? Dreams and Missional Expansion 38:06 – Social Media Tactics: Growth on TikTok & Instagram 41:09 – Key Takeaways & Episode Close This episode brought to us by: RootedGood.org Cokesbury.com/Call-Response

Beamer is once again in for Bauerle and today, we lead things off with John Di Sciullo of WBBZ to talk about Nexstar's $6.2 billion acquisition of rival Tegna, and the local implications of that move. Branching off of that, how to you take in your news, and watch TV in general in 2025, are you a cable person, subscription, etc? Also, we talk about the fallout from yesterday's Amherst Town Board meeting on the Westwood Country Club, and preview tomorrow's star studded show in honor of National Radio Day.

Send us a textIn this INbetween episode, host Mighty Fine provides some insight into the upcoming "Virtual" Safe States Annual Conference which will be held September 9-11, 2025 online using the Whova app. Participants can expect an agenda packed full of sessions, activities, networking opportunities, gameification and so much more. Listen in to hear Mighty share some of the details about the agenda and activities planned for the upcoming Safe States conference and if you haven't registered, please visit www.safestates.org to get signed up!

Josh Letchworth has worked with some of the biggest celebrities and brands out there, but before he broke into these other industries he was regarded as one of the best wakeboard photographers to pick up a camera. Josh got a later start than some other photographers, not really diving deep into photography until after college, where he began shooting live music. His journey progressed from live events into wakeboarding, where he built a career off of telling stories through his images. Gaining self confidence, negotiating retainers, having the lab mess up your photos on a shoot for Fox, working with Nike, breaking the rules, and what makes a photo “good”. Hear all that and much more in Episode 92 of the Grab Matters Podcast with Josh Letchworth!Follow Josh: https://www.instagram.com/joshletchworth/Thank you to this shows sponsors! Liquid Force: https://www.liquidforce.com/ Slingshot: https://slingshotsports.com/Chapters:00:00 - 1:20 Intro1:40 Summer 20256:00 Early Life and Photography 10:50 Post college life15:00 Intro to wakeboarding20:00 Getting paid to photograph25:00 Guest Question: Rodrigo Donoso32:10 Guest Question: Ben Greenwood33:00 Negotiating a retainer with Quicksilver 41:40 LF'n Wheel of Questions47:30 Branching out from wakeboarding 56:00 Working with Nike1:02:20 Slingshot Silhouette Challenge 1:08:20 What makes a photo good?1:14:00 Not getting the photo1:18:00 Breaking the “rules”1:25:45 Changing media landscape/AI1:29:50 Guest Question: Chase Heavener 1:38:00 Working with celebrities 1:41:10 Mt. Rushmore of Wake photographers 1:45:20 Guest Question: Garrett Cortese1:58:00 Camera Setup2:06:10 Guest Question: Jeff McKee2:12:30 Thank you'sLinks:Detty: https://www.instagram.com/dettymarie/Guest Questions:Rodrigo Donoso: https://www.instagram.com/rodrigosnaps/Benny G: https://www.instagram.com/bennygrrr/Chase Heavener: https://www.instagram.com/chaseheavener/Garrett Cortese: https://www.instagram.com/garrettcortese/Jeff McKee: https://www.instagram.com/jeffmckee/Shoot us a text!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GrabMattersPodcastWebsite: https://www.grabmatters.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grabmatters/videosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grabmatters/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grabmatterspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/grabmatters

Vir Das lost his voice just six weeks before he had to film his new Netflix special 'Fool Volume', and on this week's episode of 'Good One' he walks us through how Adele's doctor helped bring him back, facing legal consequences for his work, and how much better it actually is to be an Indian comedian. 00:00 Intro00:01:23 Funniest thing of the week00:03:06 Starting stand-up in Mumbai00:06:23 Being an Indian comic00:07:54 Branching out globally00:15:24 Losing his voice00:23:19 Making the special00:30:28 Legal controversy00:34:47 Protecting fellow comics00:36:02 The magazine profile he didn't do00:38:53 Making comedy with legal risk00:43:55 His performing style00:50:23 The Laughening Round Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want a bushier houseplant? Here are some scientifically proven tips for branching, plus info about light, holding off on repotting a plant, and more! For soil and other incredible houseplant supplies, check out ohhappyplants.shop!

Mike & Tommy are joined one last time by Mathias as they talk technical process and strategy.Get in touch:Send in your questions or topics you want us to discuss by tweeting to @PowerBITips with the hashtag #empMailbag or submit on the PowerBI.tips Podcast Page.Visit PowerBI.tips: https://powerbi.tips/Watch the episodes live every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 730am CST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/powerbitipsSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/230fp78XmHHRXTiYICRLVvSubscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/explicit-measures-podcast/id1568944083‎Check Out Community Jam: https://jam.powerbi.tipsFollow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcarlo/Follow Seth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-bauer/Follow Tommy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia/

In this laid-back and laughter-filled episode of Y-Chromes, CannCon, Alpha Warrior, and Cam Cooksey let loose for an evening of sharp takes, light roasting, and reflections on modern masculinity. The crew opens with Cam's recent guest spot on “Flow” and a hilarious behind-the-scenes tale from Alpha's church visit, before diving into social dynamics, both online and off. They tackle the concept of “monkey branching” in relationships, breaking down the psychology behind people who swing from one partner to another, and reflect on whether women or men are more likely to ghost or grieve after a breakup. Cam provides insight from the female perspective, sparking some honest and hilarious debate. The guys also wade into the wild world of internet drama, including recent events in the influencer space, with plenty of sarcasm and no fear of stepping on toes. From beer preferences to relationship red flags, this episode delivers a fun, unfiltered conversation that blends humor with real talk. Whether you're sipping something strong or just hanging out, this is a perfect dose of Friday night guy talk with a purpose.

Glen speaks with Georgia State University Finance Professor Jonathan Godbey about new student-led consumer research that yields some unexpected findings about Gen Z banking attitudes. Plus- Circle's IPO is roundly celebrated, Illinois kicks the interchange can down the road, and the AI Easter Egg hiding in the Big Beautiful Bill.          Links related to this episode: The Georgia Fintech Academy: https://georgiafintechacademy.org/ The Technology Association of Georgia's Fintech Ecosystem Report: https://www.tagonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-Fintech-Ecosystem-Report.pdf Fintech South- in Atlanta August 19-20: https://www.fintechsouth.com/ Contact Georgia State Finance Professor Jonathan Godbey at jgodbey@gsu.edu Payments Dive's coverage of Illinois' Interchange Fee Prohibition Act extension: https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/illinois-legislature-delays-interchange-fee-ban-law/749526/ Circle's IPO: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/circle-stock-surges-15-extends-gains-for-third-day-in-a-row-since-blockbuster-ipo-153657180.html The Senate alters the House budget provision curtailing states' ability to regulate AI: https://rollcall.com/2025/06/05/ai-regulation-moratorium-dropped-in-senate-budget-package/   Join us for our next CU Town Hall- Wednesday June 11 at 3pm ET/Noon PT- for a live and lively interactive conversation tackling the major issues facing credit unions today. Industry developments keep coming fast and furious- the CU Town Hall is the place to make sense of these items together. It's free to attend, but advance registration is required:  https://www.cutownhall.com/   Join us on Bluesky!   @bigfintech.bsky.social @154advisors.bsky.social (Glen) @jbfintech.bsky.social (John) And connect on LinkedIn for insights like the Friday Fintech Five: https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/glensarvady/

Feeling more confident about finding the right reads is a common bookish goal. In today's conversation, Anne welcomes Tynisha Coleman to the show to talk about her current reading goals. Tynisha is a leadership development coach, university lecturer, and sci-fi and fantasy lover from New Jersey. She doesn't shy away from books that tackle tough plot points, which often feature in the emotionally resonant books she loves. But she does expect these trickier developments to serve a sense of purpose to the plot, and she'd like to avoid reading experiences that send her into the depths of despair. Right now, Tynisha is looking for titles that offer a sense of escapism, both in her current preferred genres, and while also keeping open to other works she'll enjoy. Anne has a bunch of ideas to share. Find the list of titles mentioned in today's episode at our show notes page, at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/480. We kicked off summer reading season with our 14th annual Summer Reading Guide and Live Unboxing just a few weeks ago. If you missed the launch, you can still get your copy of the digital Guide and the video replay from our Unboxing party by visiting modernmrsdarcy.com/srg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textThis episode discusses the moment you come to a branching or fork in the road. You need to choose which way to go. The book suggests that at this point in the book you cannot unknow what your now know. If you choose to ignore what the book suggests you do - awaken and find your journey in this world. You will always know there is another choice. Its important to embrace the unknown and forge a path guided by the universe and one which only provides peace, joy and love.Thanks for listeningemail: trifectanow3@gmail.comAlways Love, Denyse

More info: https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/overviewThe AI coding wars have now split across four battlegrounds:1. AI IDEs: with two leading startups in Windsurf ($3B acq. by OpenAI) and Cursor ($9B valuation) and a sea of competition behind them (like Cline, Github Copilot, etc).2. Vibe coding platforms: Bolt.new, Lovable, v0, etc. all experiencing fast growth and getting to the tens of millions of revenue in months.3. The teammate agents: Devin, Cosine, etc. Simply give them a task, and they will get back to you with a full PR (with mixed results)4. The cli-based agents: after Aider's initial success, we are now seeing many other alternatives including two from the main labs: OpenAI Codex and Claude Code. The main draw is that 1) they are composable 2) they are pay as you go based on tokens used.Since we covered all three of the first categories, today's guests are Boris and Cat, the lead engineer and PM for Claude Code. If you only take one thing away from this episode, it's this piece from Boris: Claude Code is not a product as much as it's a Unix utility.This fits very well with Anthropic's product principle: “do the simple thing first.” Whether it's the memory implementation (a markdown file that gets auto-loaded) or the approach to prompt summarization (just ask Claude to summarize), they always pick the smallest building blocks that are useful, understandable, and extensible. Even major features like planning (“/think”) and memory (#tags in markdown) fit the same idea of having text I/O as the core interface. This is very similar to the original UNIX design philosophy:Claude Code is also the most direct way to consume Sonnet for coding, rather than going through all the hidden prompting and optimization than the other products do. You will feel that right away, as the average spend per user is $6/day on Claude Code compared to $20/mo for Cursor, for example. Apparently, there are some engineers inside of Anthropic that have spent >$1,000 in one day!If you're building AI developer tools, there's also a lot of alpha on how to design a cli tool, interactive vs non-interactive modes, and how to balance feature creation. Enjoy!Full Video EpisodeTimestamps[00:00:00] Intro[00:01:59] Origins of Claude Code[00:04:32] Anthropic's Product Philosophy[00:07:38] What should go into Claude Code?[00:09:26] Claude.md and Memory Simplification[00:10:07] Claude Code vs Aider[00:11:23] Parallel Workflows and Unix Utility Philosophy[00:12:51] Cost considerations and pricing model[00:14:51] Key Features Shipped Since Launch[00:16:28] Claude Code writes 80% of Claude Code[00:18:01] Custom Slash Commands and MCP Integration[00:21:08] Terminal UX and Technical Stack[00:27:11] Code Review and Semantic Linting[00:28:33] Non-Interactive Mode and Automation[00:36:09] Engineering Productivity Metrics[00:37:47] Balancing Feature Creation and Maintenance[00:41:59] Memory and the Future of Context[00:50:10] Sandboxing, Branching, and Agent Planning[01:01:43] Future roadmap[01:11:00] Why Anthropic Excels at Developer Tools Get full access to Latent.Space at www.latent.space/subscribe

More info: https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/overview The AI coding wars have now split across four battlegrounds: 1. AI IDEs: with two leading startups in Windsurf ($3B acq. by OpenAI) and Cursor ($9B valuation) and a sea of competition behind them (like Cline, Github Copilot, etc). 2. Vibe coding platforms: Bolt.new, Lovable, v0, etc. all experiencing fast growth and getting to the tens of millions of revenue in months. 3. The teammate agents: Devin, Cosine, etc. Simply give them a task, and they will get back to you with a full PR (with mixed results) 4. The cli-based agents: after Aider's initial success, we are now seeing many other alternatives including two from the main labs: OpenAI Codex and Claude Code. The main draw is that 1) they are composable 2) they are pay as you go based on tokens used. Since we covered all three of the first categories, today's guests are Boris and Cat, the lead engineer and PM for Claude Code. If you only take one thing away from this episode, it's this piece from Boris: Claude Code is not a product as much as it's a Unix utility. This fits very well with Anthropic's product principle: “do the simple thing first.” Whether it's the memory implementation (a markdown file that gets auto-loaded) or the approach to prompt summarization (just ask Claude to summarize), they always pick the smallest building blocks that are useful, understandable, and extensible. Even major features like planning (“/think”) and memory (#tags in markdown) fit the same idea of having text I/O as the core interface. This is very similar to the original UNIX design philosophy: Claude Code is also the most direct way to consume Sonnet for coding, rather than going through all the hidden prompting and optimization than the other products do. You will feel that right away, as the average spend per user is $6/day on Claude Code compared to $20/mo for Cursor, for example. Apparently, there are some engineers inside of Anthropic that have spent >$1,000 in one day! If you're building AI developer tools, there's also a lot of alpha on how to design a cli tool, interactive vs non-interactive modes, and how to balance feature creation. Enjoy! Timestamps [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:59] Origins of Claude Code [00:04:32] Anthropic's Product Philosophy [00:07:38] What should go into Claude Code? [00:09:26] Claude.md and Memory Simplification [00:10:07] Claude Code vs Aider [00:11:23] Parallel Workflows and Unix Utility Philosophy [00:12:51] Cost considerations and pricing model [00:14:51] Key Features Shipped Since Launch [00:16:28] Claude Code writes 80% of Claude Code [00:18:01] Custom Slash Commands and MCP Integration [00:21:08] Terminal UX and Technical Stack [00:27:11] Code Review and Semantic Linting [00:28:33] Non-Interactive Mode and Automation [00:36:09] Engineering Productivity Metrics [00:37:47] Balancing Feature Creation and Maintenance [00:41:59] Memory and the Future of Context [00:50:10] Sandboxing, Branching, and Agent Planning [01:01:43] Future roadmap [01:11:00] Why Anthropic Excels at Developer Tools

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She thinks its really weird how her current boyfriend still has his ex-girlfriend on his Netflix account and refuses to delete her off his account. Will we catch another cheater with War of the Roses? Listen back to the follow up conversation on demand now!

She thinks its really weird how her current boyfriend still has his ex-girlfriend on his Netflix account and refuses to delete her off his account. Will we catch another cheater with War of the Roses?

In this episode, I, Stewart Alsop III, sat down with AJ Beckner to walk through how non-technical founders can build a deeper understanding of their codebase using AI tools like Cursor and Claude. We explored the reality of navigating an IDE as a beginner, demystified Git and GitHub version control, and walked through practical ways to clone a repo, open it safely in Cursor, and start asking questions about your app's structure and functionality without breaking anything. AJ shared his curiosity about finding specific text in his app and how to track that down across branches. We also looked at using AI-powered tools for tasks like dependency analysis and visualizing app architecture, with a focus on empowering non-devs to gain confidence and clarity in their product's code. You can connect with AJ through Twitter at @thisistheaj.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 – Stewart introduces Cursor as a fork of Visual Studio Code and explains the concept of an IDE to AJ, who has zero prior experience. They talk about the complexity of coding and the importance of developer curiosity.05:00 – They walk through cloning a GitHub repository using the git clone command. Stewart highlights that AJ won't break anything and introduces the idea of a local playground for exploration.10:00 – Stewart explains Git vs GitHub, the purpose of version control, and how to use the terminal for navigation. They begin setting up the project in Cursor using the terminal rather than GUI options.15:00 – They realize only a README was cloned, leading to a discussion about branches—specifically the difference between main and development branches—and how to clone the right one.20:00 – Using git fetch, they get access to the development branch. Stewart explains how to disconnect from Git safely to avoid pushing changes.25:00 – AJ and Stewart begin exploring Cursor's AI features, including the chat interface. Stewart encourages AJ to start asking natural-language questions about the app structure.30:00 – Stewart demonstrates how to ask for a dependency analysis and create mermaid diagrams for visualizing how app modules are connected.35:00 – They begin identifying specific UI components, including finding and editing the home screen title. AJ uploads a screenshot to use as reference in Cursor.40:00 – They successfully trace the UI text to an index.tsx file and discuss the layout's dependency structure. AJ learns how to use search and command-F effectively.45:00 – They begin troubleshooting issues with Claude's GitHub integration, exploring Claude MCP servers and configuration files to fix broken tools.50:00 – Stewart guides AJ through using npm to install missing packages, explains what Node Package Manager is, and reflects on the interconnected nature of modern development.55:00 – Final troubleshooting steps and next steps. Stewart suggests bringing in Phil for deeper debugging. AJ reflects on how empowered he now feels navigating the codebase.Key InsightsYou don't need to be a developer to understand your app's codebase: AJ Beckner starts the session with zero familiarity with IDEs, but through Stewart's guidance, he begins navigating Cursor and GitHub confidently. The key idea is that non-technical founders can develop real intuition about their code—enough to communicate better with developers, find what they need, and build trust with the systems behind their product.Cursor makes AI-native development accessible to beginners: One of the biggest unlocks in this episode is seeing how Cursor, a VS Code fork with AI baked in, can answer questions about your codebase in plain English. By cloning the GitHub repo and indexing it, AJ is able to ask, “Where do I change this text in the app?” and get direct, actionable guidance. Stewart points out that this shifts the role of a founder from passively waiting on answers to actively exploring and editing.Version control doesn't have to be scary—with the right framing: Git and GitHub come across as overwhelming to many non-engineers, but Stewart breaks it down simply: Git is the local system that helps keep changes organized and non-destructive, and GitHub is the cloud-based sharing tool layered on top. Together, they allow safe experimentation, like cloning a development branch and disconnecting it from the main repo to create a playground environment.Branching strategies reflect how work gets done behind the scenes: The episode includes a moment of discovery: AJ cloned the main branch and only got a README. Stewart explains that the real work often lives in a “development” branch, while “main” is kept stable for production. Understanding this distinction helps AJ (and listeners) know where to look when trying to understand how features are actually being built and tested.Command line basics give you superpowers: Rather than relying solely on visual tools, Stewart introduces AJ to the terminal—explaining simple commands like cd, git clone, and git fetch—and emphasizes that the terminal has been the backbone of developer work for decades. It's empowering to learn that you can use just a few lines of text to download and explore an entire app.Modern coding is less about code and more about managing complexity: A recurring theme in the conversation is the sheer number of dependencies, frameworks, and configuration files that make up any modern app. Stewart compares this to a reflection of modern life—interconnected and layered. Understanding this complexity (rather than being defeated by it) becomes a mindset that AJ embraces as part of becoming technically fluent.AI will keep lowering the bar to entry, but learning fundamentals still matters: Stewart shares how internal OpenAI coding models went from being some of the worst performers two years ago to now ranking among the top 50 in the world. While this progress promises an easier future for non-devs, Stewart emphasizes the value of understanding what's happening under the hood. Tools like Claude and Cursor are incredibly powerful, but knowing what they're doing—and when to be skeptical—is still key.

Position Exercise: The audio will tell you where each of the pieces on the board are and whose turn it is. Find the best move! To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization FEN for today's exercise: 7k/8/5N1P/8/2p5/2N5/8/3K3R w - - 0 1 And the answer is... 1. h7 Kg7 2. h8=Q+ Kg6 3. Nfd5 Kf5 4. Qf6+ Kg4 5. Qf4#

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Allan Weitz had little idea of the grand photographic adventures in store when he signed on as host of the B&H Photography Podcast shortly before the show's debut in October 2015. As a self-described big mouth, and with more than 40 years as a working pro fueling his curiosity about all things photographic, Allan quickly honed his chops to become the voice of the show. Today's episode marks a crossroads, as Allan passes his hosting mic to the show's incoming host, Derek Fahsbender, producer and host of the B&H Event Space. During a lively chat, we celebrate Allan's long and successful career, both on assignment and at the helm of the podcast, with some never before told stories and audio clips from memorable interactions with guests. A few of the many topics we cover include, how a kid from Sheepshead Bay made a name for himself photographing classic yachts, the ways in which Allan's time behind a New Jersey deli counter enhanced his ability to engage with people on a human level—among other benefits to career reinvention—and how his shift into podcasting taught him to use his voice as an instrument. As Allan aptly summarized for attendees of the podcast team's 2018 presentation of Podcasting 101: “It's not always what you say, but how you say it.” Guest: Allan Weitz Episode Timeline  3:38: Allan's B&H Event Space segment from Podcasting 101. 8:35: The back story to Allan's one-word podcast intro “Greetings!” 10:44: Allan's chat with digital camera inventor Steve Sasson about their shared Brooklyn roots.  13:56: Allan's hosting skills as a court jester—or Tummler in Yiddish. 16:12: Gear talk, and a clip from Allan's chat with Bellamy Hunt of The Japan Camera Hunter. 21:19: Allan waxes poetic about his love for the Hasselblad Superwide, plus his early adoption of digital gear.  28:24: Branching out from commercial assignments to tech writing and other things. 38:18: Episode break 39:27: Memorable stories and life lessons from Allan's assignment career. 44:22: Allan's entrée to the world of yachting photography and portfolio tips. 50:44: Allan's career evolution in the rarified 1980s photography landscape. 57:31: The art of the interview and the value of collaboration among the podcast team.  59:53: Getting beyond difficult pictures during an interview with Bruce Gilden  1:03:50: Upcoming plans and Allan's Kodachrome book project. 1:10:31: Allan offers listeners his Tusen Takks for their trust in his time behind the mic.  Guest Bio: Allan Weitz started taking pictures when digital meant doing something with your fingers. A graduate of New York City's High School of Art and Design and the School of Visual Arts, Allan is the founding host of the B&H Photography Podcast, one of the highest-rated photography podcasts in Apple's Creative Arts category.  For more than 50 years, Allan's photographs have graced the covers and inside pages of dozens of publications, including New York magazine, Esquire, GQ, Yachting, and Nautical Quarterly. Many of these images have won him awards from the New York, Philadelphia, and New Jersey Art Directors Clubs, the Graphic Artists Guild, Art Direction Magazine, Print, and Graphis, among others.  More recently, Allan has had great success exhibiting—and winning awards for—his photos as fine art prints, as well as dabbling with artificial intelligence using the traditional photos from his vast image library as source material.  Stay Connected: Allan Weitz Website: https://www.allanweitz.com/ Allan Weitz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allanweitz/ Allan Weitz articles on the B&H Explora Blog: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/users/allan-weitz Podcasting 101 with the B&H Photography Podcast Team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd2KDaNSjGI Steve Sasson Podcast Episode: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/invention-of-digital-camera Japan Camera Hunter Podcast Episode: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/podcast-the-japan-camera-hunter Graham Nash Podcast Episode: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/graham-nash-ace-photographer-digital-printing-pioneer-music-legend-the-bh Bruce Gilden Podcast Episode: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/closer-look-bruce-gilden End Credits: Founding Host: Allan Weitz Incoming Host: Derek Fahsbender Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman Senior Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens

Ball Technical Services specialist Josh Henry joins host Bill Calkins to talk finished vegetative Angelonia production as part of the Tech On Demand series covering crop culture for key annuals and perennials.   From transplanting best practices and nutrition strategies to irrigation management and container selection, there are plenty of nuances to be aware of—especially avoiding boron deficiency—and Josh is here to help.   Resources:   WATCH THE VIDEO! Finishing Vegetative Angelonia—Promote Branching & Avoid Boron Deficiency: https://youtu.be/qaQ06b3kO7k   (ARTICLE) Branching Out with PGRs: https://www.growertalks.com/Article/?articleid=26878   (RESEARCH) Going Viral: https://e-gro.org/pdf/2023-12-39.pdf   (GROWER GUIDE) Plant Growth Regulator Guide for Annuals 2025-2026: https://www.growertalks.com/pdf/PGR_GUIDE_2025-26_Annuals.pdf

In this highly anticipated episode, we sit down with bonsai artist Sergio Cuan, whose work has become a major source of inspiration in the bonsai world. Following his incredible journey over the years, it's clear Sergio's career is only gaining momentum, and there's so much more to come. Join us as we dive into the nuances of his bonsai practice, explore his growth as an artist, and unpack the exciting developments in his work. This conversation starts strong and doesn't let up, brimming with insights and inspiration for bonsai enthusiasts and art lovers alike.   Learn more about Sergio's work here.    Also: Learn more about the Battle of the Bonsai Clubs and sign up here! Start your 7-day free trial of Mirai Mobile and explore all it has to offer!  

In our final episode of 2024, Chris Nichols sits down with Steve Smith from Accenture to discuss the future of bank branching. GET OUR NEW EBOOK: TOP 12 WINNING STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY BANKS IN 2025 The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

A Christmas tree farmer in New Hampshire tries a new tree variety in the face of climate change, which is making it harder to grow traditional species in New England. Plus, Vermont will receive flood assistance after Congress passed a short-term spending bill over the weekend, state House Republicans will introduce legislation to repeal the clean heat standard, the Community College of Vermont will offer free tuition for the formerly incarcerated, and Social Security recipients will see a small bump in assistance next year.

Today's guest is London based Hairdresser, barber, fellow podcaster and salon owner Anthony Laban. On this episode, we discuss Anthony's journey from managing a large store to owning two boutique salons and two barbershops. We dive into the challenges and opportunities these different business models present, including management, recruitment, and marketing strategies. Anthony shares insights on the evolution of barbershops, the advantages of boutique salons, colour-focused offerings, and hair replacement systems. The episode also touches on the importance of team management, the benefits of employing staff over self-employment, and industry trends. And lots more!IN THIS EPISODE:02:55 The transition from one big salon to boutique salons03:47 Naming and branding the separate businesses07:54 Branching out into barbershops 16:44 Business structure and profitability of the two different business models21:21 The role of the front desk in Anthony's salons22:36 Offering pieces and hair replacement systems24:32 Offering hair extensions for post-chemo clients29:02 Managing barbershops vs. salons32:16 Employment vs. self-employment in the Industry36:38 Discussing the future of the Barbering Industry38:34 Anthony's lessons learned in businessWant MORE to help you GROW?

From Dust is a 24-minute VR Opera by composer Michel van der Aa that is premiering this week at the Rotterdam Immersive Tech Week, and I had a chance to get a sneak peak at the end of my trip covering IDFA DocLab in Amsterdam. The emotional core of From Dust is the top-notch composition from van der Aa and brilliant musical performance by Sjaella. It was a really powerful and moving immersive journey that seamlessly integrated my GenAI prompts creating a personalized experience. I can highly recommend checking it out to see where immersive music experiences are headed here in the future. The throughput of this piece is only 3-4 people per hour, and so it may be hard to be able to see it once they start touring it around Europe to different musical festivals. van der Aa told me that this is the lease commercial project that he's had a chance to ever work on, and acknowledges that this is a piece of subsidized art. There have been a lot of broader discussions happening within the XR industry about the sustainability of these types of location-based experiences, and the need for creators to understand some of the more pragmatic financial constraints for exhibition taking into consideration earlier in the production process. I'm in the process of finishing up the public report from the Think Tank at Venice Immersive this year on this very issue, and the MIT Open Documentary Lab is also actively starting to study these types of distribution questions as well at the R&D Summit at IDFA DocLab this year. But at the same time, it's also great to see artists who are able to get this type of work funded who are willing to push the virtual reality medium to the limits of creative expression despite some of the financial impracticalities of exhibition. Especially as it may drive the adaptation of this type of work into a format like the Apple Vision Pro or PCVR where it can be within a form factor that is a lot more scalable, even if there are compromises on fidelity or on the GenAI elements using the open source LLM of Flux that can not be distributed Steam due to Valve's restrictions on AI integrations within games. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig9VqdLW9X0 I had a chance to catch up with van der Aa last week in order to get more context on his journey and process on creating the piece, as well as get some elaboration on the degree on some of the branching mechanics. There are some questions that they ask during the onboarding process that categorize the user's Big Five Personality characteristics, and then they are creating some invisible branching of my experience that was completely imperceptible to me. van der Aa told me that about 75% of the musical experience is the same for everyone, but that there are some explicit and implicit branching that is happening musically, but also a bit more visually as they are integrating my GenAI prompts in 4-5 different places throughout the experience. It's certainly an innovative and ambitious piece that has some GenAI parallels to Tulpamancer from Venice 2023, but one that shows the potential of combining musical composition with these types of immersive adventures that are able to tell a much richer story when combined. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

Dr. James O'Dwyer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant Biology and the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. The research in James's lab uses computational and theoretical approaches to better understand the patterns we observe in the world. He is an ecologist and is particularly interested in biological complexity. The goal of his lab is to build models and make predictions that will provide us with novel and unexpected information about how nature works. In his free time, James enjoys hiking, traveling, and strategic board games like Settlers of Catan and Ticket to Ride. He was awarded a master's degree in Physics from the University of Durham, as well as a master's and PhD in Theoretical Physics from the University of Cambridge. James was awarded an Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship conducting research at the University of Oregon and the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom, and he was also awarded an Omidyar Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Santa Fe Institute before accepting his current position. James is here with us today to tell us all about his journey through life and science.

In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Andrew L. Hipp, the Director of the Herbarium and Senior Scientist in Plant Systematics at The Morton Arboretum. With a Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dr. Hipp got into plant work as a way to work outdoors. Now, more than 20 years later, he has a lab that focuses on various aspects of plant biodiversity – with a strong focus on phylogenetics. Using molecular systematics, genomics, community ecology, and herbarium study, the Arboretum's Hipp Lab's current research, which includes oaks, sedges, and the use of phylogenetic and trait diversity, is not just theoretical. It is informing practical questions in ecological restoration and community ecology, making a tangible impact on the world we live in… Listen in to find out:  The history of oak tree development and diversity.  How oaks are most typically used.  Where evolutionary history and ecology intersect.  A common misconception about tree roots.  To follow along with Dr. Hipp's work at the Arboretum's Hipp Lab, click here now. And keep an eye out for his upcoming book, Oak Origins: From Acorns to Species and the Tree of Life, set to be published in December! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

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