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This Day in Legal History: Gary Gilmore ExecutedOn January 17, 1977, Gary Gilmore was executed by firing squad in Utah, becoming the first person to be put to death in the United States after a 10-year pause in capital punishment. This execution followed the Supreme Court's landmark 1976 decision in Gregg v. Georgia, which reinstated the death penalty under revised statutes that addressed prior concerns about arbitrariness and fairness. Gilmore had been convicted of two murders committed during robberies in Utah and notably refused to appeal his death sentence, demanding instead that it be carried out promptly.His case drew significant public and media attention, particularly as it coincided with the reopening of the death penalty debate in the U.S. After the Supreme Court's 1972 decision in Furman v. Georgia temporarily invalidated capital punishment, states had revised their laws to provide more structured sentencing guidelines. Gilmore's execution marked the first test of those reforms.The event reignited intense national debates over the morality, fairness, and efficacy of capital punishment. Proponents argued that it served as a deterrent and a just response to heinous crimes, while critics questioned its alignment with human rights principles and pointed to racial and socioeconomic disparities in its application. The firing squad method itself sparked further controversy over humane execution practices.Gilmore's case also influenced popular culture, inspiring Norman Mailer's Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Executioner's Song. His willingness to accept the penalty became a focal point in discussions about agency and justice within the death penalty system. The debates sparked by his execution continue to shape U.S. legal discourse, reflecting unresolved tensions over capital punishment in the American legal system.Pam Bondi, Trump's pick for attorney general, disclosed a net worth of $12.2 million, including nearly $3 million in Trump Media shares received after the public debut of Truth Social's parent company last year. Her financial disclosures, submitted during the Senate confirmation process, revealed significant earnings linked to Trump-related entities since leaving public service in 2019. Bondi earned $1.1 million as a lobbyist with Ballard Partners, a firm led by Trump fundraiser Brian Ballard, and $520,000 from the Trump-affiliated America First Policy Institute.She also reported earning $203,738 in 2024 as a lawyer with Panza, Maurer & Maynard, where her clients included Pfizer. Bondi's stake in Trump Media Technology Group includes $3 million in stock and warrants valued at $3.9 million as of December 2024, acquired as compensation for consulting services. Her financial disclosures showed $1.7 million in liabilities, largely from real estate mortgages and notes payable to relatives. Democrats expressed concerns about her close ties to Trump during her Senate hearing, questioning her independence if confirmed as attorney general.Trump AG Pick Bondi Discloses $3 Million in Truth Social StockDemocratic attorneys general are preparing to defend key Biden administration policies as Donald Trump is set to begin his second term as president. With Trump's plans to reverse rules on immigration, the environment, and transgender rights, AGs from over a dozen states, including California, New Jersey, and Michigan, have moved to intervene in legal cases. One major effort involves defending a Biden rule providing health insurance to immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, which is currently challenged by Republican AGs.These Democratic coalitions are also seeking to uphold Biden-era regulations on environmental protections, gun dealers, and firearm devices that allow rapid firing. New Jersey AG Matt Platkin emphasized their focus on protecting residents' rights and ensuring Trump's administration adheres to the rule of law. This strategy mirrors actions during Trump's first term when Democratic AGs filed 155 lawsuits against his policies, achieving an 83% success rate. However, the current legal landscape presents new challenges, with a more conservative judiciary shaped by Trump's earlier appointments. Democratic AG offices, however, are now more experienced, having honed their strategies in prior legal battles. Political experts anticipate numerous lawsuits targeting executive actions Trump may issue early in his term.Democratic states brace for Trump by launching defense of Biden policies | ReutersIn the latest development of the ongoing saga surrounding 97-year-old Judge Pauline Newman, the Federal Circuit's Judicial Council has dismissed her appeal against suspension as "meritless." In a brief filed with the DC Circuit, the Council, alongside the Department of Justice, argued that Newman's claim—that her suspension amounts to unconstitutional removal without impeachment—should be rejected under the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act.Judge Newman, the oldest active federal judge, was suspended after refusing to cooperate with an investigation into her mental fitness. Her second one-year suspension from hearing new cases remains in effect, though the government maintains it is not permanent and could be lifted if she agrees to participate in the inquiry. Newman has challenged the suspension through administrative proceedings and an appeal in the DC Circuit, where her court, known for its jurisdiction over patent cases, is also located.The brief, representing Chief Judge Kimberly A. Moore and the Judicial Council, asserts that Congress distinguishes temporary suspensions from removal. Newman's legal team, the New Civil Liberties Alliance, continues to argue her case.97-Year-Old Judge's Suspension Appeal 'Meritless,' Council SaysThe Biden administration will leave enforcement of the TikTok ban to the incoming Trump administration, signaling no immediate action to force the app offline when a new law targeting the platform takes effect. While TikTok itself could shut down to highlight the law's impact on its 170 million U.S. users, the Biden administration stated it will not enforce the ban, instead emphasizing that TikTok should operate under American ownership. The law imposes penalties on tech companies like Apple and Google if they continue providing services to TikTok while it remains under ByteDance's ownership, exposing them to significant financial risk. However, any delay in enforcement would require the president to grant an extension under strict conditions, none of which TikTok has met. Efforts in Congress to extend the deadline have stalled, with security concerns raised by lawmakers like Senator Tom Cotton blocking attempts to provide ByteDance with more time to divest.President-elect Trump has signaled openness to negotiating a resolution to keep TikTok operational, citing its value to his campaign and young voters. Discussions within his team include a potential executive order to delay the ban while exploring ways to safeguard user data. The Supreme Court has yet to issue a ruling on the law, though justices have expressed concerns about national security risks tied to TikTok's Chinese ownership. Meanwhile, Democratic leaders, including Senator Chuck Schumer, are urging further action to balance security, privacy, and the platform's continued availability.Biden administration will leave it to Trump to implement TikTok ban - ABC NewsThis week's closing theme is by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901). Verdi is one of the most celebrated composers in the history of opera, renowned for his ability to blend dramatic storytelling with deeply emotive music. A central figure in 19th-century Italian opera, Verdi's works, including La Traviata, Rigoletto, and Aida, remain staples of the repertoire worldwide. His music often reflected his passion for Italian nationalism and human emotion, making his operas timeless in their appeal. Among his earliest triumphs was Nabucco (1842), a work that established him as a leading composer and marked the start of his long and illustrious career.Nabucco, Verdi's third opera, tells the story of the plight of the Israelites under the rule of the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar (Nabucco). Its overture, a brilliant instrumental prelude, captures the opera's dramatic intensity and stirring themes. The piece begins with ominous, foreboding chords that hint at the struggles to come, followed by a sweeping and heroic melody that reflects the resilience and hope central to the story. The overture's dynamic shifts and richly textured orchestration showcase Verdi's ability to infuse orchestral music with the same dramatic power found in his vocal writing.Notably, Nabucco became a symbol of Italian unification during the Risorgimento, with its famous chorus "Va, pensiero" resonating as an anthem of liberation. While the overture does not include this iconic melody, it captures the essence of the opera's emotional and political undertones. As this week's closing theme, the Nabucco overture offers a perfect blend of drama, passion, and triumph, embodying Verdi's mastery and the timeless power of his music.Without further ado, Giuseppe Verdi's overture from Nabucco. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

This week we go back to simpler times to see if the early 90's were really that bad for horror. Cool of the Week includes Agatha All Along and Tulsa King. Trailers are Presence and Heart Eyes. The podcast spotlight shines on Pod of the Damned. And we get feedback from Steven Lowblad, Xim Vader. Matt Wood, Rodney Barnett, Sarah Giercksky, Brian Henriksen, Joe Allen, David Bart, Brian Ballard, Christopher Morrow, Jason Hirth, Jeff Aber, Mark Komarzynski, Neil Burkdoll, and Grace Sanchez. Thanks for listening! The Horror Returns Website: https://thehorrorreturns.com THR YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@thehorrorreturnspodcast3277 THR Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thehorrorreturns THR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehorrorreturns/ Join THR Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1056143707851246 THR X: https://twitter.com/horror_returns?s=21&t=XKcrrOBZ7mzjwJY0ZJWrGA THR Instagram: https://instagram.com/thehorrorreturns?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= THR TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-horror-returns SK8ER Nez Podcast Network: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-p3n57-c4166 E Society Spotify For Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esoc E Society YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCliC6x_a7p3kTV_0LC4S10A Music By: Steve Carleton Of The Geekz

In episode 262 of the Parker's Pensées Podcast, I'm joined once again by Dr. Brian Ballard. This time we discuss what's come to be known as the axiology of theism, that is considering the existence of God in light of value theory. Check out the previous episode with Brian Ballard after this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAAziR0xKlM →Sponsors/Discounts Check out https://murdycreative.co/PARKERNOTES and use promo code PARKERNOTES at check out for 10% off your entire order!! Grab a Field Notes notebook or memo book wallet like the one from the video from my affiliate link here to support my work and use promo code PARKERNOTES for 10% off your entire order: https://fieldnotesbrand.com/products/daily-carry-leather-notebook-cover?aff=44 Grab a Saddleback Leather medium Moleskine/Leuchtturm1917 cover from my affiliate link here to support my channel: https://saddlebackleather.com/leather-moleskine-cover-medium/?ktk=d0pac01BLWJmZWY1MmZiYTFi Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbTRurpFP5q4TpDD_P2JDA/join Join the Facebook group, Parker's Pensées Penseurs, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/960471494536285/ If you like this podcast, then support it on Patreon for $3, $5 or more a month. Any amount helps, and for $5 you get a Parker's Pensées sticker and instant access to all the episode as I record them instead of waiting for their release date. Check it out here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parkers_pensees If you want to give a one-time gift, you can give at my Paypal: https://paypal.me/ParkersPensees?locale.x=en_US Check out my merchandise at my Teespring store: https://teespring.com/stores/parkers-penses-merch Come talk with the Pensées community on Discord: dsc.gg/parkerspensees Sub to my Substack to read my thoughts on my episodes: https://parknotes.substack.com/

Dr. Brian Ballard is an assistant professor of philosophy at Concordia University in Irvine. He studied at the University of Pittsburgh. He is currently writing a book on the meaning of life and the spiritual dimensions of engaging with nature. His research focuses on emotions and their moral and epistemic value, human rights and their grounding, the ways God's existence would or would not make our lives go better, and the moral status of AI and its uses​. Today, he joins Frs. Hayden and Wesley to discuss the idea of enchantment. We would love to hear from you! Send us your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists. Be sure to join our Communion of Patreon Saints for only $5 a month.

PuTTY trojanized, shipping ports cyberthreats, AR in the workforce, and more. Trojanized versions of PuTTY utility are being used to spread backdoor Hacker pwns Uber via compromised VPN account White House guidance recommends SBOMs for federal agencies Amazon buys warehouse robotics company Cloostermans Why ports are at risk of cyberattacks Upskill co-founder and CEO Brian Ballard on AR and other wearable tech in the workplace Hosts: Louis Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curt Franklin Guest: Brian Ballard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-enterprise-tech. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: UserWay.org/twit Melissa.com/twit IRL Podcast

PuTTY trojanized, shipping ports cyberthreats, AR in the workforce, and more. Trojanized versions of PuTTY utility are being used to spread backdoor Hacker pwns Uber via compromised VPN account White House guidance recommends SBOMs for federal agencies Amazon buys warehouse robotics company Cloostermans Why ports are at risk of cyberattacks Upskill co-founder and CEO Brian Ballard on AR and other wearable tech in the workplace Hosts: Louis Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curt Franklin Guest: Brian Ballard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-enterprise-tech. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: UserWay.org/twit Melissa.com/twit IRL Podcast

PuTTY trojanized, shipping ports cyberthreats, AR in the workforce, and more. Trojanized versions of PuTTY utility are being used to spread backdoor Hacker pwns Uber via compromised VPN account White House guidance recommends SBOMs for federal agencies Amazon buys warehouse robotics company Cloostermans Why ports are at risk of cyberattacks Upskill co-founder and CEO Brian Ballard on AR and other wearable tech in the workplace Hosts: Louis Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curt Franklin Guest: Brian Ballard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-enterprise-tech. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: UserWay.org/twit Melissa.com/twit IRL Podcast

PuTTY trojanized, shipping ports cyberthreats, AR in the workforce, and more. Trojanized versions of PuTTY utility are being used to spread backdoor Hacker pwns Uber via compromised VPN account White House guidance recommends SBOMs for federal agencies Amazon buys warehouse robotics company Cloostermans Why ports are at risk of cyberattacks Upskill co-founder and CEO Brian Ballard on AR and other wearable tech in the workplace Hosts: Louis Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curt Franklin Guest: Brian Ballard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-enterprise-tech. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: UserWay.org/twit Melissa.com/twit IRL Podcast

What does an Olympian have to do with the HRBT Expansion Project? Find out on this episode. Project Director Jim Utterback provides a project update, while VDOT's Bradley Weidenhammer and HRCP's Brian Ballard share planned construction activities, lane closures and tips for traveling through the project corridor. Plus, find out how you can take part in future podcasts!  

In this episode of the Parker's Pensées Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Brian Ballard to discuss his paper Christianity and the Life Story wherein he argues that Christians are committed to narrativism, and even narrative realism, that we literally do live in a narrative. Check out more from Brian here: https://www.faithconsidered.com/ https://www.brianscottballard.com/ If you like this podcast, then support it on Patreon for $1, $3, or $5 a month. Any amount helps, and for $5 you get a Parker's Pensées sticker and instant access to all the episode as I record them instead of waiting for their release date. Check it out here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parkers_pensees If you want to give a one-time gift, you can give at my Paypal: https://paypal.me/ParkersPensees?locale.x=en_US Check out my merchandise at my Teespring store: https://teespring.com/stores/parkers-penses-merch Check out my blog posts: https://parkersettecase.com/ Check out my Parker's Pensées YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbTRurpFP5q4TpDD_P2JDA Check out my other YouTube channel on my frogs and turtles: https://www.youtube.com/c/ParkerSettecase Check me out on Twitter: https://twitter.com/trendsettercase Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkers_pensees/ Time Is Running by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6203-time-is-running License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parkers-pensees/support

Follow us on Twitter and support us on Patreon.  We're back with an episode from the second ring of Joel Greenberg's circus.  Chris Dorworth was a central Florida representative to the state legislature.  After being named the house speaker-designate, he lost in the 2012 election to Democrat Mike Clelland. He became a lobbyist for Brian Ballard's firm and in 2018 sought the approval of the Seminole County commission to approve his River Cross land development.  In addition to visiting the White House with Greenberg, Dorworth wrote a letter that was passed to the county commission with Greenberg's name on it. We sit down with Jay Miller to talk about River Cross and the efforts of Seminole County residents to prevent him from establishing the project.  Miller and Beute founded River Cross, which rallied locals against River Cross and in favor of incorporating the rural parts of the county.  What happened to Miller is conspicuously similar to the experience of Brian Beute, who we interviewed for episode one in this series.Support the show

Today's episode features a conversation between the Rev. Brian Ballard and the Rev. Leigh DeVries as they chat together about what it has meant for both of them to have spent their first two years in ministry primarily navigating the pandemic and how it has shaped the way they will forever approach pastoral ministry.

Susan Bradford The U.S. Voting System Is Out of Control; Can We Turn Things Around and Return to Fair and Honest Voting? In an era of media obfuscation, Susan Bradford’s books aim to help restore integrity to America’s institutions and educate the public to support an informed and actively engaged electorate. She was the lead investigator behind the Abramoff investigation who exhumed the complete story behind the prosecution of Republican superlobbyist Jack Abramoff along with the financial, political, and intelligence networks within Indian Country that trace to London and international bankers and which constitute the Deep State. Visit website Investigative reporter Susan Bradford returns to One Radio Network to continue exposing the truth behind the 2020 election fraud. Why are lumber prices skyrocketing? Are lumber companies withholding their lumber in expectation of government contracts? Are monopolists orchestrating the demand for lumber? Who was involved in the 2020 election fraud? What part did Italian defense contractor Leonardo’s in-orbit satellites play in the deception? How was money funneled through the Vatican? How was the Rothschild family involved? What part did the CIA-Rothschild spy networks in Frankfort play? How did they gain control of the Frankfort post office and how did that help their cause? What part are militarism and warmongering playing during the Biden administration? Why was militarism more restrained during the Trump administration or was it covert? How is Mike Lindell’s lawsuit involved with voter fraud computer readouts? What is the real reason we have to worry about General Michael Flynn? Is global war part of the plan? Is Dick Cheney involved? What about Lady de Rothschild? What is Donald Trump’s involvement with Brian Ballard and Ballard Partners? What connections does Trump have with the Deep State? How swampy is he? Rudy Giuliani is definitely swampy. Trump took out loans for his casinos from the Rothschilds. How was he entangled with lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the Seminole Indian lobbying scandal? What part did Trump and the Clinton administration play in the politics of the Northern Mariana Islands? Why is there so much turmoil on the street? By whom is it manufactured? Why are they trying to destroy the U.S.A.? What is the end game for the New World Order? “Did the good guys get the computers from Frankfort? Has anything been destroyed in the computers?”, asks Patrick. “Nothing is ever destroyed in a computer system,” replies Susan Bradford. sulfur A forensic audit of the 2020 election is being done in Maricopa County, Arizona. Are the ballot watermarks still visible? Approximately how many votes did Trump lose? The Zionists and the Nationalists are jostling for power. Patrick asks Susan Bradford who the Zionists are. Why is Biden hiring private companies to do things to the people that government is not allowed to do? A listener asks if the government is getting so bold that they’re not planning to have elections after 2024? Why do the globalists keep pounding away at China? A listener asks, “How is Canada involved with Dominion and China, and why is the Canadian government treating its citizens so harshly? Is Trudeau the biological son of Fidel Castro? Has Canada been taken over by the Chinese Communist Party?

In this episode, the Rev. Brian Ballard is joined by Patricia Danzon, BMPC member and certified spiritual director, who regularly practices at our church’s Middleton Counseling Center. Patricia shares a bit about her work as a spiritual director, her call to this form of ministry, and the ways her faith is sustaining her during the present pandemic.

In today's episode the Rev. Brian Ballard has a conversation with our Parish Nurse, Carol Cherry, about her work and leadership in this season of our church life. Carol shares her calling to this specialized ministry as well as the ways that she has seen the church care for one another during the pandemic.

On this week’s episode of Industry Focus: Financials host Jason Moser sits down with Brian Ballard, co-founder and CEO of Upskill, a company focused on building enterprise software for augmented reality devices. Tune in to learn more about what Upskill is doing and where Brian sees augmented reality taking us in the coming years! Check out more of our content here: TMF's podcast portal YouTube Twitter Join Our Motley Fool Podcast Facebook Group LinkedIn StockUp, The Motley Fool's weekly email newsletter

In today’s podcast I talk to Michael Ovens (Strava), a 41 year old runner from Jersey in the UK. So far he improved from a 5 hour 15 marathon down to 3 hour 18 marathon, with his eyes set on Sub 3 marathon goal next. I am convinced he will reach this goal as well. I really like how honest Michael was in this conversation. We all learn from our training and racing mistakes and in today’s episode Michael shares several of his painful mistakes and ups and downs in training, starting with his five hour marathon. He hit the wall so hard that he thought he got hit by a bus, several great stories there. This made him relook at his entire approach to training and racing. He is now feeling so much better about his training and nutrition with reduced stress levels. We dive deep into a variety of topics around his training, MAF and low HR, nutrition, racing and more. Many members in the Extramilest Facebook group submitted questions for this podcast, so thanks everyone for your great input! This week I’m giving away a copy of Dr. Phil Maffetone’s Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing. To enter, let me know one takeaway from this conversation in the comments on this YouTube video.  Enjoy my conversation with Michael Ovens.  Show notes Michael background in running [4:46] His first marathon training and first 5 hour marathon race experience in 2010 [6:10] Bringing down his 1/2 marathon time from 2:20 to 1:48, still loads of injuries and exhausted [7:40] How his training approach changed after reading The Triathlete’s Training Bible [8:40] The heart rate zone Michael started training at [9:50] Michael’s second marathon experience with the worst bonk he ever experienced “felt like hit by a bus” [11:00] When Michael discovered the PDF Flo wrote with Marathon Training Fundamentals [11:45] Michael’s first experience with MAF low heart rate training [13:00] How Michael does a Lactate Test on a running track [13:55] Michel’s MAF test improvements down to 6:45 min / miles so far [15:10] Michael’s experience with Paleo and Keto [17:40] Floris’s own experience with Keto and his thoughts on nutrition [22:25] Michael’s last marathon in Amsterdam, things that went well and things that could be improved [25:00] The training approach for his last marathon with MAF low heart rate and his takeaways [28:10] Michael will be increasing his training volume to 60 or 70 miles = 97 or 113 km a week [30:00] How Michael is aiming to accomplish his Sub 3 marathon goal, with coaching by Josh Sambrook [31:50]  Michaels watch setting during training and on race day [33:20] Strength training as part of Michael’s training approach [34:00]  The main factors that helped Michael improve significantly over time so far [36:30] The biggest challenges Michael encountered with his training and his solutions [37:40] Typical training week for Michael, with mostly early morning runs [39:30] When training mostly at MAF, what HR strategy does Michael have for race day [40:50] Marathon pace runs during Michael’s training cycle [43:00] What Michael eats and drinks during training cycles [43:40] Beer is Michael’s one weakness [44:50] Michael’s struggle with weight and how he deals with it [45:40] Michael aims for 7 to 8 hours of sleep, now he has less training stress and gets more quality sleep [47:25] What Michael does to keep his stress levels low during the day [48:10] His next marathon, the Jersey Marathon on October 9, 2019 [49:35] Michael’s closing tips for runners looking to improve in their running [50:10] Links Michael Ovens on Strava Extramilest Community Stories Extramilest Facebook Group The Triathlete's Training Bible by Joe Friel PDF of Marathon Fundamentals by Floris Zach Bitter Paleo diet Ketogenic diet Josh Sambrook Podcast - Race Faster by Training Slower Josh Sambrook Jset Tanda Race Prediction Tool Myfitnesspal nutrition tracker Special shoutout Thanks to everyone in the Extramilest Facebook group for submitting their questions. Thank you Mariano Uberti, Brian Ballard, Marc Copeland, Darren Rutgers, Rishi Sareen, Brandon Rose, Andy Sullivan, Vincent Cheah, Nicolas Garcia, Prashant Fadnavis, Dan Aupperlee, Dave Lee, Dave Lee, Saeed Khan, Blair Margot, Johan Sandgren, Rishi Sareen, Darren Rutgers and Morgan Pettersson Links Michael Ovens on Strava Extramilest Community Stories Extramilest Facebook Group The Triathlete's Training Bible by Joe Friel PDF of Marathon Fundamentals by Floris Zach Bitter Paleo diet Ketogenic diet Josh Sambrook Podcast - Race Faster by Training Slower Josh Sambrook Jset Tanda Race Prediction Tool Myfitnesspal nutrition tracker Special shoutout Thanks to everyone in the Extramilest Facebook group for submitting their questions. Thank you Mariano Uberti, Brian Ballard, Marc Copeland, Darren Rutgers, Rishi Sareen, Brandon Rose, Andy Sullivan, Vincent Cheah, Nicolas Garcia, Prashant Fadnavis, Dan Aupperlee, Dave Lee, Dave Lee, Saeed Khan, Blair Margot, Johan Sandgren, Rishi Sareen, Darren Rutgers and Morgan Pettersson. You might also enjoy: Race Faster by Training Slower, with 2:28 Marathoner Josh Sambrook  How to Run a Sub 3 Marathon with Jessica, Kelley and Gwen How to Run a Faster Marathon with Bill Callahan You can find me, Floris Gierman here: Strava YouTube Weekly newsletter with Running Tips and Racing Strategies Podcast Instagram Facebook (Private Group) Facebook (Personal) Twitter

This week, Trump, Inc. goes inside the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. Located in the Old Post Office, the hotel is at the center of three lawsuits alleging President Donald Trump is violating the Constitution’s Emoluments Clause barring the president from taking gifts from foreign governments. We stayed the night.  Among the many prominent guests we saw: Nigerian presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and his entourage. Nigeria’s elections were last weekend, and Abubakar was the main challenger to the incumbent president out of a crowded field of candidates. After a tightly contested race, he came in second. Abubakar’s visit is surprising for several reasons. He had been reportedly barred from the U.S. for nearly 10 years for his alleged involvement in corruption while he was Nigeria’s vice president. Perhaps you remember the $90,000 in cash that was found in Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson’s freezer back in 2005? That was allegedly a bribe for Abubakar. A 2010 Senate report on foreign corruption dedicated an entire chapter to Abubakar and his wife. The report detailed their efforts to transfer $40 million in “suspect funds” into the U.S. through offshore accounts while Abubakar served as vice president. Abubakar has never been arrested or charged, either in the U.S. or Nigeria, and says he has never taken bribes. He has also called the reports of his immigration ban “misinformation.” Last year, Abubakar hired a lobbyist, Scott Mason, who was a former Trump campaign adviser. Disclosures filed by Mason show he lobbied Congress, the State Department and the National Security Council on “visa issues.” House of Representative lobbying disclosure for Scott Mason from Holland & Knight for Atiku Abubakar. (WNYC) Mason and his lobbying firm did not respond to requests for comment. Abubakar’s party also hired another firm close to Trump: Ballard Partners, run by Brian Ballard, former finance co-chairman for Trump’s campaign in Florida and a top Trump fundraiser. Years ago, he was Donald Trump’s lobbyist when he wanted to establish a casino in the Sunshine State. Now, he’s what Politico called “The Most Powerful Lobbyist in Trump’s Washington.”  Filings by the firm say only that it was working on “advocacy services relative to US-Nigeria bilateral relations.” James Rubin, a partner at the firm, said they were hired to work on “promoting free and fair elections” in Nigeria. The visa status of individuals is confidential, but Reuters has reported that the U.S. government temporarily suspended Abubakar’s visa ban after a push by the lobbyists. A spokesperson from the State Department declined to comment on Abubakar’s case. But the spokesperson said, “In cases where the secretary of state has credible information that officials of foreign governments have been involved in significant corruption … those individuals and their immediate family members are ineligible for entry into the United States.” Abubakar isn’t the only foreign political figure to patronize the Trump International Hotel in Washington since the 2016 election; there’s a long list of others. Dignitaries from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Malaysia and Azerbaijan have all lodged at the Old Post Office. And this past year, the Trump Organization reported an increase in foreign profits to their hotels.

Nathan Crouch formed the band Lugnut with Marc Williams on vocals, Brian Ballard on bass, David Swartz on the other guitar, and a series of drummers, Clay Wells, Zack Stanley, and finally Barney Rubble (né Jeff Robinson). They worked with some great producers and studios along the way, from Christian Quick and Stillness Sound, to Inner Ear Studios, and finally Jeff Juliano. Their 7”, Lugnutty Buddy, was released by Victrola Records thanks to label head Billups Allen. They hit some major milestones in playing DC Space, the old 9:30 Club, the Black Cat, and best of all—Jam for Man. They were the best times Nathan remembers from his youth, and he shares those memories here.

Imagine being able to wear something that makes you more efficient and productive at your job. Smart Glasses may have missed the mark for consumers, but now they are saving jobs. Upskill is a company that provides augmented reality solutions for the industrial workforce. As part of our Cisco Investments series, we talked with CEO Brian Ballard about augmented reality and the shortage of high-skilled labor. Join us and learn how they do it. Learn more Cisco Investments at www.ciscoinvestments.com To learn more about your favorite Cisco products go to www.techwisetv.com

George speaks to Jay Kim, Chief Strategy Officer of Upskill. We talk about the Skylight platform for smart glasses, the internet of things, and how Augmented Reality will take over the world as part of Industry 4.0. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/georgeindc)

In this episode, Derrick Harris speaks with Brian Ballard, co-founder and CEO of Upskill, about the company's mission to make customers more productive via augmented reality. Ballard discusses why the original Google Glass disappeared but never really went away, and why Glass Enterprise is poised to succeed where the consumer version failed. He also talks about the broad ecosystem of Glass competitors, applications and users, and why the network is a critical component of industrial AR architectures. In the news segment, Harris and co-host Barb Darrow (Fortune) discuss Amazon Web Services' big week—from gaining a major partner in VMware to seeing more retail companies flee AWS due to increasing retail competition from Amazon.