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On this in-person episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast (make sure to check out the video on iRun Magazine's YouTube!), photographer and videographer Kosuke Maeda shares his transition from high school athlete to dedicated runner and self-taught visual storyteller. Kosuke dives into how his psychology background sharpens his film editing and takes us behind the scenes of his documentary, Outrun the Darkness, which highlights mental health and recovery in endurance sport of host John Shep. From local track meets to grueling ultramarathons, learn how Kosuke captures the raw spirit of the running community and turns movement into art. Learn more about Kosuke at: https://www.instagram.com/kosukemedia Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-canada-road-trail-membership Check out Hammer Nutrition Canada (and use our special discount code AORP15 at checkout): https://hammernutrition.ca/

Polaris dropped its new short film edit "Non Compliance" at Hay Days. We sat down afterwards with stars Brett Turcotte and Levi LaVallee and film crew chief Stephen Clark to hear all the stories behind the scenes. The SnoWest Show powered by Trails West RPM.

Episode Notes Photography is the theme of this week's episode, and I'm thrilled to spotlight a gentleman who has thrived in this capacity for over three decades!! Introducing Mr. Darrin Phegley, who proudly served for 17 years as a photographer with the Henderson Gleaner before striking out on his own. He now owns a booming business known as "Darrin Phegley - Capturing Life", in which he assists corporate organizations, nonprofits, and other agencies in visually sharing their stories. Tune in as Darrin offers compelling stories of his work in the newspaper industry, and describes the inspiration behind his business. He also explains the means by which we can put his expertise to work for us, many of which we've likely not even considered! Finally, he extends advice to the photographers of tomorrow based on his abundance of experience. For additional info on "Darrin Phegley - Capturing Life", don't hesitate to drop a line to darrin@darrinphegley.com. And, be sure to visit Darrin's website linked here: https://darrinphegley.com/. Find out more at https://blabbin-in-the-bluegrassblabbi.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/blabbin-in-the-bluegrassblabbi/fd20bf0f-8b5d-41a3-828a-126ecfe92d7d

In Part Two of this three-part conversation, we moved from understanding the importance of mentorship to exploring where and how to find the right mentor. Where should you start, and what should you look for in a mentoring relationship that aligns with your goals and career?   We discussed ways to find mentors through professional organizations, networking, and other connections, as well as what makes a mentor the right fit for you. We also explored the value of internal mentors and how mentoring within your own organization can offer different perspectives, opportunities, and insights than an external mentor.   Join us for Part Two as we look more closely at building meaningful mentoring relationships that can support your professional growth and career journey—and stay tuned for Part Three of the conversation. Missed Part 1? Check it out here. Moderator: @Samuel Smith - Information Governance Senior Analyst, Latham & Watkins LLP Speakers: @Lydia Flocchini - Founder & CEO, Scarab Strategies @Ann Gorr - Legal Technology Consultant & Information Governance Strategist Recorded on 09-15-2026.

Quantum technology is rapidly shifting from scientific theory to commercial reality, and Australia has a unique opportunity to turn its research strengths into global economic leadership.In this opening keynote for the Mallesons Digital Future Summit 2026, Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM - Australia's former Chief Scientist and a leading voice in quantum innovation - outlines what it takes to transform breakthroughs into commercial advantage. This session goes beyond the hype to bring clarity on where meaningful growth and competitive edge may emerge over the next decade. Speakers:• Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM, Executive Chair, Sydney Quantum Academy, former Chief Scientist of Australia• Rachael Lewis, Partner, MallesonsResources:Mallesons Digital Future SummitMallesons Data and Tech insightsSydney Quantum AcademyMcKinsey Quantum Technology Monitor 2026Planning for post-quantum cryptographyState of Australian Quantum Report 2024

The next wave of AI and emerging technology promises productivity gains but the conditions for realising them are becoming more complex. In a more contested and constrained global environment, technology strategy can no longer be separated from geopolitics or policy settings.This session brings together leading economic and geopolitical perspectives to unpack: • where risks are rising • where opportunities remain and are emerging, and • how organisations can build resilience and advantage in a more fragmented digital world. Dr Stephen King (Productivity Commission), Dr Merriden Varrall (VantageGeopol) and Cameron Mitchell (ANZ) examine how AI, data, industrial policy and global instability are reshaping the way technology is developed, accessed and commercialised and the implications. A high-value discussion for organisations confronting the reality that capturing value from AI is now as much about operating context as it is about capability. Speakers:• Dr Stephen King, Commissioner, Productivity Commission • Dr Merriden Varrall, CEO, Vantage Geopol • Cameron Mitchell, Head of Geopolitical Risk, ANZ • Annabel Griffin, Partner, MallesonsResources:Mallesons Digital Future SummitMallesons AI insightsProductivity Commission releases final report into Harnessing Data and Digital Technologies

In episode 491 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne talks with guest Meredith Fontana, a Denver-based landscape photographer and former paleontologist, about the journey toward discovering a unique photographic voice. Drawing on her scientific background, Meredith Fontana highlights how observation skills honed in paleontology have profoundly shaped her approach to photography, allowing her to notice and capture details that many overlook. The conversation explores why deeply personal connections to subject matter are vital for moving beyond technical mastery and instead creating work rooted in authentic experience rather than chasing trends or iconic locations. Meredith Fontana shares strategies for photographers struggling to find their own vision, including the importance of solitude, immersion in nature, and mindful inward reflection—citing practices such as journaling, meditation, and extended wilderness trips as powerful catalysts for creative growth. The episode also touches on challenges women face in outdoor photography, the benefits of community and mentorship, and the goals of her Nature Photography Academy, which helps photographers transition from technical proficiency to artistic expression. Throughout, both speakers stress the value of pursuing what excites you and allowing your authentic interests to guide your creative process, ultimately encouraging listeners to identify and lean into the unique elements that set their photography apart. Resources and Links: Meredith Fontana Muench Workshops Giveaway Nature Photography Academy 12 Inches Behind the Camera Substack Colorado Mountain Club Freedom App Digital Minimalism Tool Cal Newport's Deep Work James Evans David Ulrich's The Mindful Photographer PLOS ONE (journal) Matt Payne's Book, The Colorado Way Support the show on Patreon Bonus episode on Photography Exhibitions Questions asked at the end:  What is one moment in your photography journey that you keep coming back to, and what do you think it has been trying to teach you? What belief about your photography, your location, your gear, or your own ability have you quietly outgrown, but are still living inside? What would your photography look like if you stopped waiting for the right conditions, the right destination, or the right season, and simply committed to where you are right now? Who could you become as a photographer if you stopped telling the old version of your story? Timestamped Overview: 00:00 Influence of paleontology on photography 08:45 Capturing passion in photography 11:46 Finding Answers Within Yourself 20:07 Recalibrating attention through nature 25:42 Dealing with constant work interruptions 30:20 Slowing down to observe nature 36:03 Types of Photography Academy Participants 41:45 Expressing your unique artistic voice 45:04 Discussing the experience of photography 50:16 Understanding Photographer's Intentions 56:28 Using questions to improve photography 01:00:41 Breaking from Traditional Photography 01:09:34 Finding inspiration outside landscape photography 01:13:11 Questions for photography reflection

You crushed your first gig. The venue wants you back. Now how do you get the OTHER venues to answer your emails?This week, a listener's success story turns into a practical guide to booking your cover band. After building The Riffbillyz from the ground up and earning return invitations—including New Year's Eve—he asks: What's the best way to reach local bookers? Email? Messenger? Showing up in person?Adam and Dan walk through the entire process, from choosing rooms that actually fit your band to turning that first conversation into a lasting booking relationship. Dan shares his “gig hunting” routine, Adam explains what your promo needs to prove, and both discuss why being good onstage is only part of being a band venues want to hire.**In this episode:*** Finding the right venues instead of emailing every bar within 100 miles.* Building a one-sheet, website, and short promo video that make booking you an easy decision.* Approaching managers at the right time—and following their booking instructions.* Tracking contacts, booking windows, and follow-ups so opportunities don't disappear into your inbox.* Clarifying pay, production, promotion, and what the venue considers a successful night.* Avoiding promises about your draw that Facebook's “Interested” button cannot keep.* Winning over the staff, sending the thank-you, and earning the next date.* Capturing live footage that helps you sell the next show.Plus: Adam turns 45, Dan goes on an escape-room adventure, a mysterious guitar purchase is pending, and Adam introduces a new tool for searching the CBC episode archive by topic.**Your assignment this week:** Pick five venues that fit your band, get your promo ready, identify the booking contacts, and make a specific ask. Then track the conversation and follow through.Be the band management sees on the calendar and thinks, “Oh, thank goodness.”Questions or gig-hunting stories? Email **[coverbandconfidential@gmail.com](mailto:coverbandconfidential@gmail.com)**.

Czech Pavel Hlava on capturing unique images of 9/11, Could climate change threaten the quality of Czech beer? Researchers working on drought-resistant hops, Inside Phonopolis, the striking new game from Czech studio Amanita Design

Mark Stephen talks to former colleague Karen Miller about swapping her desk for wildlife.

The Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) is seeking participants to take part in a research project that will examine and communicate their end-of-life experiences through photographs. Treasa Murphy spoke to Neil Fullerton, research and policy Officer, Irish Hospice Foundation.

DP Brett Pawlak on grounding Spider-Man: Brand New Day in natural light, practical suit design, and 17 years collaborating with Destin Cretton. Podcast highlights include: -How Pawlak and Cretton's input about the suit design kept Peter Parker feeling human. The mask allowed Tom Holland's jaw to move, and his real eyes were visible through the mesh so the audience never forgets there's a human under the mask. -Pawlak's approach to lighting a tentpole movie. Using as much natural light as possible. -Solving the Jean Grey telekinesis sequence with a simple method. Capturing a choreographed "wave" through the cast with both whip pans and lock-offs. -How fundamentals of story and composition don't change when scaling up from TV's Wonder Man to a Spider-Man tentpole. Find Brett Pawlak: https://www.brettpawlak.com/ Instagram: @brettsbo Spider-Man: Brand New Day is still playing in theaters and conquering the box office. SHOW RUNDOWN: 01:50 Close Focus 13:07-01:14:46 Brett Pawlak Interview 01:15:25 Short Ends 01:26:10 Credits The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social

We're wrapping up our three-part series on how AI is shaping the human experience, and today we are talking about the real magic: closing the gap. We all know that simply buying an AI tool isn't a competitive advantage anymore—everyone has access to them. The real winners are the organizations that capture the ROI by building deliberate systems, processes, and governance over 90 days. If you're a leader, a CFO, or a manager wondering how to turn AI adoption into a serious, repeatable return on investment (we're talking north of 150% within seven months!), this episode is your wake-up call. In this episode, I'm laying out the exact, concrete 90-day sequence to transform how your team functions—from running our capture gap scorecard to training your high-usage teams and measuring output. But it's about more than just numbers; it's about trust. Did you know a huge chunk of younger employees trust AI more than their managers? We need to change that narrative by becoming credible co-pilots who lead with trust and make AI feel like support rather than a mandate. Grab our Compounding Advantage Roadmap, tune in, and let's go—your competitors aren't waiting, and neither should you! Stacie To find the tools and resources mentioned in each episode, head over to www.thehxcoach.com and start closing the capture gap in your organization today. For more episodes, visit StacieBaird.com.

Rain DeGray is a writer/photographer/educator and her new project is, well, here's Rain describing it, "Am starting a new photography project, something I have never tried before, and will be documenting it here as I go. Gone back to the land. Expect many trees and much sky." ***If the subject of AI triggers you, please skip ahead to the 18:00 minute mark***Topics IncludeLiving better now than Aztec royaltyRain's current projectWhat motivated her to move back eastWorking with her unique and exquisite brainHer process - which sometimes means a commitment of a year or more"If I'm not making, it throbs like a tooth."The security loopholeSubstack project - POD book incomingDelving into abandoned spacesThe doll. The doll. The dollTelevision is a binkyYounger generation is OVER fake BSCottage coreA hopeful message to end onLinks to Rain's Work:Rain DeGrey on SubstackHer Deliberate Disconnection website!Send us Fan MailIf you are searching for a fresh, binge-able podcast, this might be the one for you!Support the showSupport Curious Cat, an independent, human-made podcast!***Curious Cat Podcast on Substack!***Buy Curious Cat Podcast a Coffee!

What happens when a complex clinical diagnosis is reduced to a billing code? In this episode, Dr. Jay Anders explores why clinical specificity matters for patient care, prior authorization, care coordination, quality measurement, and the growing use of AI in healthcare. He'll discuss what's missing from today's data and what it will take to capture a more complete picture of the patient.

**In Session 4 of the Ahead of the Curve Summer Webinar Series, Daniel East, CSO of Crystal Health Solutions, shares a scalable model designed to help independent pharmacies generate additional revenue without taking on the traditional costs of patient acquisition. If your pharmacy is looking for ways to diversify beyond traditional PBM-dependent revenue, improve cash flow, and build new patient volume without funding the entire acquisition process yourself, this session is worth watching.**   **Show Notes:** 1. **Introduction** [0:00] 2. **Pharmacy Profit Matrix and Daniel's Role** [3:44] 3. **Daniel's Introduction and Crystal Health Solutions** [6:59] 4. **Marketing and Telehealth Strategy** [9:51] 5. **Operational Details and State-Specific Considerations** [16:40] 6. **Onboarding Process and Next Steps** [24:31] 7. **Q&A and Additional Information** [33:54]   ----- #### **Becoming a Badass Pharmacy Owner Podcast is a Proud to be a part of the Pharmacy Podcast Network**

Global retail leaders are adjusting their strategic playbooks as practical AI integration, localized omnichannel operations, and customer retention redefine competitive growth across worldwide markets. On this special edition of Global Lens, Jill Dvorak (NRF) and Annabelle Serres (NRF Europe) sit down with host and Senior Retail Analyst Lavina Suthenthiran to unpack how overarching industry strategies translate into practical solutions on the ground at NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe. AI is an Efficiency Enabler, Not a Full Replacement: - Brands are steering clear of full-scale AI handoffs or replacing core infrastructure. Instead, forward-thinking teams are layering AI directly over tedious operational functions like budget scenario planning, inventory forecasting, and product and pricing research to clear immediate operational slowdowns. Regional Market Divergence and Localization Strategy: - Digital commerce tools fail when copied verbatim across regions. Effective strategies adapt directly to local realities, whether that means capitalizing on live video commerce and dense quick-delivery networks in Asian markets, or navigating complex cross-border licensing regulations, fragmented payment systems, and strict compliance standards throughout Europe. Prioritizing Brand Loyalty and Customer Retention: - Generative search and agentic discovery engines risk turning unbranded product searches into pure commodities. Capturing mindshare and maintaining active direct-to-consumer relationships are no longer just a marketing metric. It is the single most critical defense against having your catalog filtered out by third-party search tools. Listen to the full episode above for expert takes on navigating global market shifts, putting impactful technology to work, and maximizing your experience on the show floor in Paris.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Capturing Autumn's Dance: A Photographer's Unique Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-09-02-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de serene Keukenhof, waar de herfstbladeren goud en rood kleurden, stond Joris met zijn camera in de hand.En: In the serene Keukenhof, where the autumn leaves turned gold and red, Joris stood with his camera in hand.Nl: Hij keek nerveus om zich heen.En: He looked around nervously.Nl: De Keukenhof was als een canvas dat door een meester was geverfd, met bloemen in al hun herfstrijkdom.En: The Keukenhof was like a canvas painted by a master, with flowers in all their autumn richness.Nl: Vandaag was de bloemfotografiewedstrijd.En: Today was the flower photography contest.Nl: Joris was vastberaden om zijn passie voor fotografie om te zetten in iets meer.En: Joris was determined to turn his passion for photography into something more.Nl: Sanne, zijn trouwe vriendin, stond naast hem.En: Sanne, his loyal friend, stood next to him.Nl: "Joris," zei ze zacht, "je weet dat het niet alleen om winnen gaat, toch?"En: "Joris," she said softly, "you know it's not just about winning, right?"Nl: Maar voor Joris stond er meer op het spel.En: But for Joris, there was more at stake.Nl: De wereld van de fotografie voelde als een onneembare vesting, en vandaag wilde hij zijn stempel drukken.En: The world of photography felt like an impregnable fortress, and today he wanted to make his mark.Nl: Niet ver van Joris zag hij Bram, de beroemde fotograaf.En: Not far from Joris, he saw Bram, the famous photographer.Nl: Bram had een zekere uitstraling en zelfvertrouwen.En: Bram had a certain aura and confidence.Nl: Voor Joris was hij de wervelwind die hem over het hoofd dreigde te blazen.En: For Joris, he was the whirlwind that threatened to blow him away.Nl: Joris voelde een steek van twijfel, maar hij herinnerde zich zijn besluit: Hij zou niet imiteren.En: Joris felt a pang of doubt, but he remembered his resolve: He would not imitate.Nl: Hij zou uniek zijn.En: He would be unique.Nl: Joris begon te fotograferen.En: Joris began photographing.Nl: Hij zocht naar scènes die anderen misschien zouden missen.En: He looked for scenes that others might miss.Nl: Terwijl de andere fotografen zich concentreerden op de bloemen, keek Joris omhoog naar de bomen.En: While the other photographers focused on the flowers, Joris looked up at the trees.Nl: Hij zag hoe het zonlicht door de bladeren scheen en patronen op de grond vormde.En: He saw how the sunlight shined through the leaves and formed patterns on the ground.Nl: Hij voelde een golf van inspiratie.En: He felt a wave of inspiration.Nl: Het moment kwam waarop alle foto's bekeken werden.En: The moment came when all the photos were reviewed.Nl: De foto's van Bram waren zoals altijd perfect.En: The photos of Bram were, as always, perfect.Nl: Maar Joris' foto was anders.En: But Joris's photo was different.Nl: Het was geen klassieke bloemenfoto.En: It wasn't a classic flower photo.Nl: Zijn foto toonde het spel van licht en schaduw, een dans van herfstkleuren gevangen in een enkel moment.En: His photo showed the play of light and shadow, a dance of autumn colors captured in a single moment.Nl: Het oordeel kwam.En: The verdict came.Nl: Joris won niet de eerste plaats.En: Joris did not win first place.Nl: Dat ging naar een andere ervaren fotograaf.En: That went to another experienced photographer.Nl: Maar toen de speciale vermeldingen werden aangekondigd, klonk zijn naam.En: But when the special mentions were announced, his name was called.Nl: Het voelde als een overwinning.En: It felt like a victory.Nl: De jury prees zijn unieke blik op de natuur.En: The jury praised his unique view of nature.Nl: Bram knikte goedkeurend naar Joris.En: Bram nodded approvingly at Joris.Nl: "Mooi werk," zei hij eenvoudig.En: "Nice work," he said simply.Nl: Voor Joris betekende die opmerking de wereld.En: For Joris, that comment meant the world.Nl: Sanne glimlachte trots.En: Sanne smiled proudly.Nl: "Ik zei het toch," fluisterde ze.En: "I told you so," she whispered.Nl: Joris liep door de Keukenhof, ademend in de frisse herfstlucht.En: Joris walked through the Keukenhof, breathing in the crisp autumn air.Nl: Zijn hart voelde licht.En: His heart felt light.Nl: Hij begreep nu dat zijn eigen stem en visie net zo belangrijk waren als het winnen van een prijs.En: He now understood that his own voice and vision were just as important as winning a prize.Nl: Hij had respect verdiend en, nog belangrijker, zijn zelfvertrouwen gevonden.En: He had earned respect and, more importantly, found his self-confidence.Nl: Met elke stap wist hij dat dit slechts het begin was van zijn reis als fotograaf.En: With each step, he knew this was only the beginning of his journey as a photographer. Vocabulary Words:serene: serenenervously: nerveuscanvas: canvasimpregnable: onneembarefortress: vestingresolve: besluitimitate: imiterenunique: uniekscenes: scènespatterns: patroneninspiration: inspiratieverdict: oordeelmention: vermeldingapprovingly: goedkeurendconfidence: zelfvertrouwenresolved: vastberadeninfinitely: eindeloosmaster: meesterdetermined: vastberadennodded: kniktebreathed: ademendcrisp: frissevision: visiejourney: reisloyal: trouwestake: spelwave: golfcaptured: gevangenexperienced: ervarenstepped: stapte

Send me a text message and get your questions answered on the podcast! I'd love to hear from you! You know how to do the work. The question is...How do you get more of the right buyers to choose you?If finding your next consulting client feels like a constant cycle of networking, following up, and chasing opportunities, there may be another way to approach the problem.In the Demand Decoded series finale, we challenge the way many consultants think about finding clients. This episode reveals where you may be overlooking opportunities that already exist.If you want more business without spending all of your time trying to convince people to buy, this is the episode to hear.Free Quiz: In less than two minutes, you'll discover the biggest gap between your expertise and how the market currently perceives it, identify your primary Authority Blocker, and get a personalized roadmap to help you build the kind of authority that attracts premium opportunities.https://drangelinadavis.myflodesk.com/authorityLet's Stay Connected!Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drangelinadavis/Don't Forget!If this episode resonated with you:SubscribeLeave a reviewShare it with another brilliant woman who needs to hear this. I'd really appreciate it!

In this episode of The Wild Photographer, Court sits down with fellow photographer, naturalist and expedition leader Pete Ramsden for a wide-ranging conversation about what it actually takes to make great photographs in some of the more challenging environments on the planet.They start in the rainforests of Borneo, where heat, humidity, and surprisingly low light can be challenging for both photographers and their gear. Pete shares some of the systems he has developed over years of guiding, including using silica gel and dry bags to fight moisture, acclimating cameras before heading outside, keeping lens cloths dry, and taking advantage of modern image stabilization to shoot at shutter speeds that would have seemed impossible not long ago. From there, the conversation moves north to the Arctic, with a deep dive into light painting and northern lights photography, including focusing in near-total darkness, composing around the aurora and experimenting with long exposures.Court and Pete also get into the bigger picture of photography today. What does it mean to actually be "successful" as a photographer? How important is social media? How should photographers approach editing, culling thousands of images and traveling with increasingly complicated camera kits? Pete shares his Lightroom workflow, favorite travel tricks, current Sony setup and the one piece of gear that has become an unexpected game changer in the field.Links & Resources MentionedPete RamsdenPete Ramsden's Nat Hab bio, photography and upcoming tripsNat Hab Borneo Wildlife Photo ExpeditionLight PaintingLight Painting BrushesLight Painting Brushes Starter KitsLuminosify Choobs light-painting tubesTravel & Camera Carrying GearPelican 1535 Air Carry-On CaseCotton Carrier G3 Camera HarnessPeak Design Capture Camera ClipPete's Camera GearSony Alpha 7R VSony Alpha 7 VSony FE 200–600mm f/5.6–6.3 G OSSSony FE 70–200mm f/2.8 GM OSS IISony FE 14mm f/1.8 GMSony 2x TeleconverterSigma 24–70mm f/2.8 DG DN II ArtGear Court MentionsCanon RF100–300mm f/2.8 L IS USMCourt's WebsitesCheck out my photo portfolio here: shop.courtwhelan.comSign up for my photo and conservation blog at www.courtwhelan.comFollow me on YouTube (@courtwhelan) for more photography tipsView my camera kit and recommended camera gearSponsors and Promo Codes:MPB.com - Buy, Sell, or Trade Camera GearArtStorefronts.com - Mention this podcast for free photo website designBayPhoto.com - 25% off your first order (code: TWP25) ArtHelper.com - a photo community to learn, share and be inspiredArthelper.Ai - Smart tools to promo and showcase your art.LensRentals.com - WildPhoto15 for 15% off

How do you translate the memory of a landscape into a rich, tactile painting? And how do you sustain a meaningful studio practice when life and work get demanding? In this episode of the Create! Podcast, Kat sits down with Lansing, Michigan-based visual artist and educator Laurén Gerig. Laurén shares her thoughts on place attachment, building expressive paint surfaces, and using poetry to set the stage for intuitive studio sessions. We also dive into the realities of balancing a demanding day job in academia with an active exhibition schedule, and how small micro-moments in the studio can help you overcome creative fatigue and keep momentum alive. In this episode, we talk about: Capturing the psychological bonds we create with landscapes and nature The tactile joy of thick mark-making, paint accumulation, and surface texture Using poetry as a studio ritual to transition into making work Navigating life as both a practicing artist and a university gallery director Making room for low-pressure, small-scale work like 20-minute charcoal drawings How running and stepping away from the easel can serve as the ultimate creative reset Connect with Laurén Gerig: Website: www.laurengerigart.com Instagram: @laurengerigart Stay connected with Create! Magazine: Subscribe to the Create! Substack for more artist stories and reflections: www.createmagazine.substack.com Submit your work for an upcoming issue of Create! Magazine: www.createmagazine.co/call-for-art

This week we are joined by Ally Zetterberg! Ally Zetterberg is a British-Swedish writer who grew up in rural Sweden before stumbling on a modeling career that took her all over the world. She somehow ended up in the South of France, where she now lives with three children, a dog, and a cat. She has a degree in psychology and is passionate about writing characters who feel real and who bring a complicated human experience to the page. In this episode, Ally discusses the journey that informed her creative work, from being discovered as a Swedish model at seventeen to her eventual move to the South of France. She reflects on why she gravitated away from short stories, how her studies in psychology helped her craft authentic characters, and the ways her global modeling career provided a unique perspective for writing nuanced, realistic women. Recommendations From This Episode: Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model Game Night My Sister, The Serial Killer Follow Ally: @allyzetterbergauthor Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Please rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A lot has changed since the last time we pulled up chairs around the Boring Bar. For our fourth edition, eight manufacturing leaders joined us in the MakingChips studio ahead of the IMTS pre-party to talk about where the industry is headed and, after a couple pours, where they think it should be headed. AI takes over the conversation early. How fast is it really moving into manufacturing? What happens when it can quote jobs, write code, capture tribal knowledge, or help program a part? Where does the human still matter? And are we actually prepared for the power, infrastructure, workforce, and even educational questions that come with all of it? Then we turn the question back on ourselves. If you were starting a machine shop in 2026, knowing everything we know now, would you build it the same way? What would you invest in first? What kind of equipment would you buy? How would you think about automation, people, capacity, specialization, cash flow, and the growing list of incentives available to manufacturers? Along the way, we get into what's driving demand right now, why data centers suddenly matter to machine shops, what manufacturers should be watching at IMTS, and whether the next generation of shops will look anything like the ones we grew up around. As usual at the Boring Bar, there are strong opinions, questionable jokes, bourbon, gin, and a few detours we definitely didn't plan. Pull up a chair. What's Covered in this Episode (0:00) The fourth edition of the Boring Bar, back in the MakingChips studio + introductions (5:43) IMTS 2026 registration is running ahead of 2018, the largest show on record (6:36) The IMTS pre-party, the rally car, and what the night is really for (7:44) What's changed for everyone since the last Boring Bar (9:27) Data centers: Are they the engine behind this year's growth? (12:43) The 37 minute AI prompt that produced a consultant grade report (13:30) Hallucinations, beach reads that did not exist, and why you verify (18:39) Training on AI, where it's going, and why everyone needs to embrace it (25:33) The stage zero most shops skip: Security, then application  (26:48) How quoting has been compressed from days to minutes (28:19) The IMTS Industrial AI Conference and the Industrial AI Arena (29:28) The IMTS Job Shops Workshop and the AI for the job shop session (30:36) ProShop goes AI first, plus native machine monitoring, AI quoting, and Chip (33:21) Programming a part with AI after 30 years away from it (37:00) Capturing tribal knowledge so each job teaches the next (42:21) The machine tool giveaway with DN Solutions + Kennametal (42:38) The big question: how would you start a machine shop today (47:49) Invest in infrastructure first (digital and physical) (55:25) What will be your guiding metrics? Availability, performance, and quality (57:34) Run the shop lights out yourself, then replicate yourself with each hire (1:04:05) Three business skills for a new shop: cash, capacity, and credits (1:06:15) $3,500 per apprentice, plus the tax tools that arrived in July of 2025 (1:09:20) The Lights Out guest with a fab shop, a water plant, and a coal mine (1:15:32) The comp sci grad who chose trade school over a job AI could take (1:22:12) Generation CNC: teenagers buying their first machines (1:23:34) Math as a barrier, and why we should not exclude kids (1:26:48) The importance of Oscar Mike and Manufacturing Pathways (1:28:45) Machine giveaway: DN Solutions, Kennametal, SMW Autblok, and Martin Trunnion Tables Resources Mentioned IMTS 2026 IMTS Industrial AI Conference IMTS Student Summit DN Solutions Kennametal ProShop ERP SMW Autoblok Hennig CLA AMT The $3,500 Apprenticeship Incentive Oscar Mike Foundation Manufacturing Pathways Consortium Connect with Our Guests Connect with Larry on LinkedIn Connect with Bonnie and MC Connect with Jennifer Connect with Mike Connect with MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube

Clinton Sparks, founder and CEO of Global Gaming League, discusses how his experience in the center of entertainment revolutions has led him to focus on staying ahead of trends. In music, Clinton as gone from selling mixtapes out of his car trunk to earning a Grammy nomination for Lady Gaga's "Born This Way." He highlights how his entrepreneurial mindset in the entertainment space has guided him toward a new trend he sees growing: esports and gaming. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Canada could expand its non-U.S. goods exports by an additional $146 billion by 2035, with agri-food representing a primary growth driver, according to a new report by PwC. Capturing these international opportunities, however, requires overcoming significant infrastructure and trade logistics gaps and maybe even trade-offs between supply chains. To unpack the logistics requirements and strategic... Read More

Nearly everything written online about September gets the deadline wrong. It isn't working towards September 30th; it is working towards October 3rd - and that gap is where smart founders get caught out. In Chapter 9 of your operating year, Holly translates September's sky into a high-ROI Terms Audit for your business. With three slow-moving planets standing dead still, structural momentum has the handbrake pulled up. You get thirty continuous days of mental clarity, but zero ability to make irreversible public commitments safely. In this monthly strategic briefing (The CEO Compass), you will learn how to navigate September's ground shift from Virgo Earth to Libra Air, map the 4 distinct operational phases, and build the 4 dated deliverables your business operating system needs before Q4. In this episode, we unpack: Phase 1 (The Clean-Up, Sept 1-9): Why Mars square Saturn means your project is under-resourced, not wrong, and how to use the 25-hour void moon to clear capacity bleeds. Phase 2 (The Reset, Sept 10-13): Managing the 5-transit pivot day and setting your Q4 Baseline Ledger on the Virgo New Moon. Phase 3 (The Reality Check, Sept 14-20): Capturing your breakthrough business format idea on Mercury-Uranus, and receiving Saturn's hard time-and-cash quote. Phase 4 (The Ask, Sept 21-30): High-level sales asks on Mercury-Jupiter, forcing a 48-hour pause on Aries Full Moon impulses, and stepping into public leadership with Mars in Leo. RESOURCES & LINKS:

My guest this week is 5 time Grammy award winning engineer, mixer and producer Sean Sullivan.Sean has worked with dozens of artists, including Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers, The Steeldrivers, The Del McCoury Band, Michael Cleveland, Andrew Marlin, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway and Mighty Poplar.We chat about his route into recording and how he only came to love string band music when he started working on it. Sean also talks about what he learned in his time at The Butcher Shoppe Studio, owned by John Prine and producer David Ferguson, and his current studio, The Tractor Shed.We also talk about what's really important in music, Sean's approach to working with artists and why, sometimes, the best sounding records just aren't the best records.Follow Sean on Instagram or check out www.seansullivanaudio.com to keep up to date with what he's working on. You can find out more about The Tractor Shed at www.tractorshedstudio.com Support the show===Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!)Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins and Token premium guitar picks- Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets- Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews- Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates:InstagramFacebook- Review us on Apple Podcasts

What if the next generation of donors wants to give, but they want giving to feel tangible, convenient, and digital at the same time?As donor expectations continue to evolve, nonprofits have an opportunity to rethink how they engage younger supporters. While online fundraising has made monetary giving easier than ever, physical-item donations and in-kind giving can still be surprisingly difficult to organize, manage, and scale.On this episode of Nonprofit Nation, Julia Campbell sits down with Logan Vaughan, co-founder and CEO of GiftDrive.org, to talk about the changing landscape of donor engagement and what nonprofits need to understand about the way Gen Z and younger millennials want to give.Logan shares the story behind GiftDrive, a platform designed specifically to help nonprofits create online wishlists and donation drives for physical goods. Since launching, GiftDrive has supported more than 55 nonprofit organizations and facilitated more than 5,500 item donations valued at over $60,000. Together, Julia and Logan explore why physical giving resonates with younger donors, where traditional tools like online wishlists fall short, and how technology can make in-kind giving more accessible and effective.In this episode, you'll learn: Why younger donors are increasingly drawn to giving physical items instead of cash How Gen Z and millennials are changing expectations around philanthropy and nonprofit engagement  Why tangible giving can feel more accessible and meaningful to younger supporters  What younger donors expect when it comes to convenience, transparency, and technology The challenges nonprofits face when managing physical-item donation drives  Why consumer tools like Amazon Wish Lists aren't always the best solution for nonprofit organizations  How purpose-built technology can make in-kind giving easier to manage and scale  The importance of CRM integrations, automated tax receipts, reporting, analytics, and customization  What Logan has learned by building GiftDrive alongside the nonprofits it serves How nonprofit leaders can prepare for the next generation of donors About Logan VaughanLogan Vaughan is a senior at the University of Vermont and the co-founder and CEO of GiftDrive.org, a platform that helps nonprofits create wishlists and donation drives to collect physical items from their communities.Since launching, GiftDrive has supported more than 55 nonprofit organizations across the country, facilitating more than 5,500 item donations valued at over $60,000. Logan is passionate about building the nonprofit technology and infrastructure of the future and believes organizations need tools designed around the ways modern donors want to give. Resources Mentioned

This week's episode features a segment from our recent Back-to-School Blueprint webinar, where we break down how urgent care clinics can turn the seasonal patient surge into repeat visits, stronger retention, and momentum that lasts beyond back-to-school season.When patient volume starts climbing, it's easy to focus on getting as many patients through the door as possible. But every new patient represents a bigger opportunity. A great experience can lead to repeat visits, referrals, positive reviews, and even relationships with an entire family.In this webinar replay segment, Michael walks through the patient journey from search to visit and beyond. He covers how clinics can strengthen their local search presence, align campaigns with seasonal demand, improve front desk conversion, get involved in their communities, and stay connected with patients after their visit.If your clinic is seeing an increase in patient volume right now, this episode will help you make the most of that demand while preparing for what comes next.

Greg interviews Dax Ward, an adventurous photographer best known for his beautiful photos of dilapidated buildings and abandoned places. Dax begins by explaining that he was a very late starter to photography, getting a DSLR for the first time in 2015. After a random trip to the airplane graveyard down Ramkhamhaeng Road, he developed an affinity for shooting forgotten and abandoned places. As it turns out, Thailand (and Bangkok in particular) are perfect places for this style of photography due to the number of unfinished construction projects from the financial crisis of the late 1990s. Additionally, there seem to be a surprising number of new business ventures in the area that fail for whatever reason or another, so there seems to be an endless supply of possible sites for Dax's style of photography. The guys discuss how Dax discovers and gains access to his locations. It's surprising what a couple hundred baht here and there will do to the attitude of many Thai security guards! Dax then details his research methods and how he manages to build a compelling story around each set of photographs, something that many other photographers don't bother with. In a world where almost everyone has the technology in their pocket to take a decent photo, Thailand is lucky to have an intrepid, creative photographer like Dax to show us how to do things right. Don't forget that Patrons get the ad-free version of the show as well as swag and other perks. And we'll keep our Facebook, Twitter, and LINE accounts active so you can send us comments, questions, or whatever you want to share.  

60 years ago, 200 Gurindji, Mudburra and Warlpiri people walked off a remote cattle station in the Northern Territory, the Wave Hill Walk-Off the start of the modern Aboriginal Land Rights movement.

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga. The older I become as a Sterling Silver the more aware I am that the job of a lifetime is to collect memories and revere them for what they represent. What do I mean and why might that be?   As any storyteller knows, memories help us reflect on our past, shape our identity, and inspire us to create new experiences. Memories serve as reminders of meaningful experiences and connections, the rich soil from which our personal narratives arise. Memories are not just the purview of our grandparents and aunties. At any stage of our lives memories beckon us to look back on our past, helping us understand our journey and personal growth from then til now. In this way our memories play a crucial role in shaping who we are, as our experiences define our values and beliefs. Once we have a better grasp on who we are, what we've done, accomplished, weathered and overcome we are better positioned to seek out new adventures and create additional meaningful memory moments. Following are a few of the many benefits of collecting memories: • Fostering deeper connections with others, promoting a sense of identity, and providing joy through positive reminiscence • Engaging with cherished memories can reduce stress and improve overall mental well-being as we relive positive experiences and feelings that buffer against stress and anxiety. • Preserving personal memories through documentation can improve self-esteem by recalling personal achievements and strengthen social connections through shared memories with others • Engaging with cherished memories can provide a sense of purpose, contributing to a positive outlook on life • Capturing memory moments through photography and videography creates a visual record of experiences that can be revisited and shared • Writing down experiences and thoughts can help solidify memories and provide a narrative to reflect upon later • Sharing stories and memory moments with loved ones can help keep them alive and create new connections Story Prompt: Whether you collect your memories in shoe boxes or treasure chests, written journals or photo albums, in digital formats or something else, cherish what you have collected so far. For those just starting out, you are embarking on a rich journey. When one of those memory moments surfaces as a story to be told, write that story and share it out loud!     Thank you for listening. I'm glad you're here!  YOU'RE INVITED: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, subscribe & spread this episode  with a generous 5-star review & comment—it helps us all—& join us next time! STOP BY my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during reconstruction.  EMAIL ME ---> info@quartermoonstoryarts.net to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call STAY CURRENT with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Entering Erdenheim by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. Enjoy my work? Share & attribute it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

George Macias is co-founder of Lumoza, a free music rights-registration platform for independent artists, where you upload your song, and it's registered where it needs to be so you actually get paid. Lumoza creates a Digital Birth Certificate for every song, which is a permanent record of who created it and when, and that helps take care of registering your work with the organizations that pay out royalties.  George and his cofounders spent years inside the major-label and publishing world, watching artists lose money to paperwork and processes nobody explained to them. Or that they found overwhelming.  George and I talk about patterns he repeatedly saw on the publisher side that made him think independent artists needed some help, how Lumoza wants to marry metadata and the song at the beginning of the process, the misunderstanding among indie artists that they register with a distributor and think they're done, his one recommendation for the thing artists should build into their recording session process, regardless of what tool they use, where AI music sits all of this, and more. Learn more about Lumoza at Lumoza.io. Support the Unstarving Musician The Unstarving Musician exists solely through the generosity of its listeners, readers, and viewers. Learn how you can offer your support at UnstarvingMusician.com/CrowdSponsor This episode was brought to you by Podcast Startup. Ready to launch your podcast or take it to the next level? Podcast Startup gives you the frameworks, systems, and insider knowledge to build a show that actually grows your audience and serves your goals. Whether you're just getting started or looking to improve your existing podcast, you'll get actionable strategies on equipment selection, content planning, audience building, and sustainable production workflows—without the overwhelm. Learn more at UnstarvingMusician.com/PodcastStartup. Join podcasters who are building shows that last. Resources The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Dreamhost – See the latest deals from Dreamhost, save money and support the UM in the process. More Resources for musicians Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means I make a small commission, at no extra charge to you, if you purchase using those links. Thanks for your support! For show notes and episode a list of past episodes, please visit UnstarvingMusician.com. Stay in touch! @RobonzoDrummer on  Instagram @UnstarvingMusician on Facebook  and  YouTube 

Lee “Scratch” Perry reshaped how people think about the recording studio. So when I heard that his final official album project came out of a three-day session in Berlin with legendary electronic duo Mouse on Mars, I headed over to Kreuzberg to talk to Jan St. Werner and Andi Toma to find out what happened.The duo have worked with everyone from Bon Iver to Stereolab to Mark E. Smith, made classic leftfield records like Niun Niggung, Idiology and Dimensional People and have always approached their work with irreverence and invention.We talk about their decades-long creative partnership, the studios they've built and rebuilt, and a philosophy of working that can sometimes mean throwing ideas away rather than trying to force them into shape.When Perry arrived at the Paraverse studio in 2019, Mouse on Mars had prepared for almost anything. What followed was a constantly moving recording session, with microphones set up across different rooms and musicians ready to follow wherever Perry took things. There was no conventional idea of a song, or much interest in making another reggae record. Parts of the record sound like an alternative reality Can record, where Damo Suzuki has stepped aside to let Perry take the vocal helm.Jan and Andi were genial hosts during our hour together, and it's obvious that spending those three days with such a legend at such a point in his life left an impression.Lost and Sound is now fully independent, and listener support helps keep the project alive and growing. You can support the show for as little as the price of a coffee. I can't offer Patreon-style bonus content at the moment — life is already too hectic to promise things I cannot properly deliver — but every contribution makes a real difference. Support the showIf you enjoyed the episode, follow Lost and Sound on Substack and me on Instagram, subscribe to the RSS Feed, and share the episode with someone who'd be into it. Independent journalism and independent podcasting still run on word of mouth.Mouse On Mars on BandcampSupport the show

SummaryIn this episode, I'm joined by Barry O'Reilly,  he's an entrepreneur, advisor, author and a friend of mine who works with executives to redesign how their organizations perform. He's also the co-founder of Nobody Studios, an AI venture studio building and launching over 100 companies.Barry and I chat about what he's learned from years of helping corporations experiment, redesign systems, and make better decisions under extreme uncertainty.We talk about why so many AI transformations start in the wrong place, why leaders should focus on the work before the tools, and how capturing conversations can create a kind of organizational memory that gets smarter over time.Barry also shares his lessons from building Nobody Studios and how that work influenced his new book Artificial Organizations.If you want to learn more about testing with AI to redesign how work gets done while making better decisions, you'll love this episode.TakeawaysStart with the work, not the AI tools. The biggest gains come from redesigning how work and decisions happen, then choosing technology that supports that flow.Human judgment becomes more important, not less. AI can capture, synthesize, and model information at scale, but leaders still need to decide what matters and what action to take.Treat conversations and decisions as data assets. Capturing meetings, transcripts, decisions, and outcomes creates organizational memory that can be reused instead of constantly recreating context.Better systems can outperform experience alone. Deep domain expertise still matters, but rigorous decision-making systems combined with machine intelligence can challenge gut instinct as the default.AI transformations fail when they are treated as tool rollouts. Buying Copilot or another platform does not change how an organization works unless behaviors, processes, and operating systems change with it.Leaders can accelerate adoption by role-modeling experimentation. Admitting “I don't know,” trying tools in real work, and openly sharing what works and what does not creates permission for others to learn.Start with one decision or workflow. Rather than attempting a company-wide AI transformation, pick a recurring decision or process, test a new way of working, and learn from the result.Guest LinksBarry's Website: https://barryoreilly.com/Barry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barryoreilly/Artificial Organization: https://artificialorganizations.com/Nobody Studios: https://nobodystudios.com/

On this episode, I speak to Barry O'Reilly, entrepreneur, executive adviser and author of Lean Enterprise, Unlearn and his latest book, Artificial Organizations. Barry works with senior leaders around the world to improve how their organisations make decisions and perform, and has also spent recent years building and advising AI-enabled companies through Nobody Studios. We discuss what AI changes about leadership when the goal is not simply to produce more output, but to make better decisions. Barry argues that the real opportunity is to use AI to reduce cognitive and administrative load, strengthen judgement, improve organisational context and create more space for thoughtful, high-quality work - without outsourcing the thinking itself. Episode highlights AI should increase thinking capacity, not just output - The most valuable gain is not producing 10 or 100 times more work, but reducing administrative load so people have more time for creative problem solving, reflection and consequential decisions. Start with how you work, not with the tools - Rather than adopting AI because a particular tool is fashionable, identify where you create the most value, how you naturally work best and which tasks get in the way. Technology should support that operating model rather than dictate it. Judgement is the capability leaders need to protect - AI is strong at capturing, synthesising and interrogating large amounts of information, but leaders still need to own the decision. Using AI to pressure-test thinking is fundamentally different from asking it to make the judgement for you. Treat conversations as organisational data - Meetings, decisions and working sessions can become reusable context rather than disposable moments. Capturing and synthesising them can improve preparation, continuity, follow-through and the quality of future decisions. Use AI as a thinking partner, not an answer machine - One of the highest-value uses is to challenge assumptions, find blind spots, generate alternative scenarios and simulate the questions a sceptical stakeholder might ask before a high-stakes conversation. Leaders need to role-model experimentation - AI adoption is unlikely to succeed through licences, mandates or transformation programmes alone. Leaders can create safer and more useful experimentation by visibly trying new approaches, sharing what worked and what failed, and learning alongside their teams. AI-generated output can simply move work downstream - Producing a polished 20-page document in minutes is not valuable if somebody else must spend an hour working out whether it says anything useful. Good AI-enabled work should reduce the processing burden on colleagues rather than transfer it to them. Organisations may need an explicit 'slop policy' - Teams should establish expectations that people do the synthesis and thinking before asking others for feedback. A good recommendation should show the options considered, relevant evidence, trade-offs and a proposed decision rather than handing raw AI output to someone else. Fresh organisational context is a competitive advantage - Generic models produce generic answers. The organisations that benefit most will be those that can maintain useful context about customers, strategy, decisions, work and relationships, and make that information available at the point where decisions are being made. Start AI adoption with one real decision - Instead of trying to redesign an entire operating model at once, take an upcoming decision, write down how you would normally make it, then use AI to challenge that process: what assumptions are missing, what evidence matters, and how could the decision framework be made more robust? About Artificial Organizations Artificial Organizations explores how leaders can combine human judgement with machine intelligence to improve decision-making, organisational performance and the way work gets done. Learn more about the book: https://artificialorganizations.com/ Learn more about Barry's work: https://barryoreilly.com/ Connect with Barry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barryoreilly/

Federal construction bids are won or lost in the estimate, where a single omitted line item like roof tubing can cost a quarter of a million dollars on a $19 million project. Eric Coffie breaks down the estimating checklist that captures the full scope of work, why every subcontractor bid must be signed and turnkey to hold up in court, and how one missing clause let a sub cover five items when the job needed eight. What you'll learn in this episode: - The subcontractor items first-time contractors forget to capture before submitting a federal construction bid - Why a written, signed subcontractor bid is the only version that protects you when a sub walks or raises the price - How a turnkey clause for the entire scope of work locks a subcontractor to your team - What to verify on bonding, utilities, and site costs before the number is final - Why electrical pricing arrives last and how to have the rest of your bid ready for it Chapters: 0:00 - Why finding the contract is harder than winning it 0:49 - Federal Help Center intro and the estimating question 1:10 - Capturing every line item in a construction estimate 1:52 - The $19 million Little Rock tornado repair project 2:40 - The quarter-million roof tubing item that got absorbed 3:47 - Bonding, utilities, and small site costs to check 4:45 - Getting a signed subcontractor bid that holds up 6:42 - Turnkey pricing for the entire electrical scope 8:06 - The Hanscom Air Force Base price situation 9:04 - How to demand a signed quote from a subcontractor   Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Capturing Copenhagen: Astrid's Visionary Journey Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-08-13-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Nyhavn skinner i sommersolen.En: Nyhavn shines in the summer sun.Da: Farverige bygninger kaster lyse refleksioner på kanalen.En: Colorful buildings cast bright reflections on the canal.Da: Både vugger stille ved kajen, mens turister slentrer forbi.En: Boats gently sway by the quay, while tourists stroll by.Da: Astrid sidder på en café med Jens og Freja.En: Astrid sits at a café with Jens and Freja.Da: De har allerede bestilt kaffe, og deres bølger af latter blander sig med lyden af mennesker og musik.En: They have already ordered coffee, and their waves of laughter blend with the sound of people and music.Da: Astrid stirrer på sin skitseblok.En: Astrid stares at her sketchbook.Da: "Jeg vil skabe noget stort," siger hun.En: "I want to create something big," she says.Da: "Noget, der fanger København."En: "Something that captures Copenhagen."Da: Jens læner sig tilbage i sin stol.En: Jens leans back in his chair.Da: "Du skal tage en chance, Astrid.En: "You have to take a chance, Astrid.Da: Noget modigt.En: Something bold.Da: Noget, folk vil huske."En: Something people will remember."Da: "Astrid, vi må også tænke praktisk," indskyder Freja med en beroligende stemme.En: "Astrid, we also need to think practically," Freja interjects with a soothing voice.Da: "Hvordan kan vi gøre det?"En: "How can we make it happen?"Da: Astrid sukker.En: Astrid sighs.Da: Hun er splittet.En: She is torn.Da: En del af hende vil det sikre, det trygge – kunst der allerede kendes af alle.En: Part of her wants the safe, the secure—art that is already known by everyone.Da: Men Jens' ord hænger i luften som en udfordring.En: But Jens' words linger in the air like a challenge.Da: Hun ønsker ikke at skuffe sig selv.En: She does not want to disappoint herself.Da: Pludselig rejser en livlig brise sig fra havnen, og den får en side af hendes skitseblok til at vende.En: Suddenly, a lively breeze rises from the harbor, and it flips a page of her sketchbook.Da: Et glimt af en ny idé slår ned.En: A spark of a new idea strikes.Da: Farver.En: Colors.Da: Bevægelser.En: Movements.Da: Historier fra Københavns gader og mennesker, samlet i en dans af kunstneriske ekspressioner.En: Stories from Copenhagen's streets and people, gathered in a dance of artistic expressions.Da: Hun ser op, fanger blikket fra både Jens og Freja, som venter spændt.En: She looks up, catching the gaze of both Jens and Freja, who wait eagerly.Da: "Jeg har det!"En: "I've got it!"Da: Udbryder hun.En: she exclaims.Da: "Jeg vil bruge videoer, musik og malerier sammen.En: "I want to use videos, music, and paintings together.Da: En oplevelse, ikke kun en udstilling."En: An experience, not just an exhibition."Da: Jens smiler bredt.En: Jens smiles widely.Da: "Det er den vej, Astrid!"En: "That's the direction, Astrid!"Da: Freja noterer straks idéerne, klar til at planlægge detaljerne.En: Freja quickly notes down the ideas, ready to plan out the details.Da: Selv hendes organiserede sind kan mærke begejstringen fra Astrids vision.En: Even her organized mind can feel the excitement from Astrid's vision.Da: De drikker deres kaffe færdig, mens de diskuterer planene.En: They finish their coffee while discussing the plans.Da: Astrid føler sig friere, åben for det nye og ubeskrivelige.En: Astrid feels freer, open to the new and the indescribable.Da: Hendes frygt forsvinder langsomt, erstattet af en stærk beslutsomhed.En: Her fear slowly fades, replaced by a strong determination.Da: Da solen går ned over Nyhavn, har Astrid taget sit valg.En: As the sun sets over Nyhavn, Astrid has made her choice.Da: Hendes projekt vil være en rejse ind i Københavns sjæl, modigt og banebrydende.En: Her project will be a journey into the soul of Copenhagen, bold and groundbreaking.Da: Hun mærker en ny selvtillid vokse, et mod til at kaste sig ud i det ukendte.En: She feels a new confidence growing, a courage to venture into the unknown.Da: Med Jens' helhjertede støtte og Frejas præcise planlægning er hun klar til at gøre sin drøm til virkelighed.En: With Jens' wholehearted support and Freja's precise planning, she is ready to make her dream a reality. Vocabulary Words:reflections: refleksionerquay: kajenstroll: slentrersketchbook: skitsebloksecure: tryggelinger: hængerchallenge: udfordringbreeze: briseexpression: ekspressionereagerly: spændtexclaims: udbryderdirection: vejnotes down: notererdetails: detaljerneindescribable: ubeskriveligedetermination: beslutsomhedset: går nedgroundbreaking: banebrydendeconfidence: selvtillidventure: kaste sig udwholehearted: helhjertedeorganized: organiseredeartistic: kunstneriskesoothing: beroligendeflip: vendeexperience: oplevelseharbor: havnensecure: sikrecreate: skabefreer: friere

HPR reviews the results of the 2026 primary election; national Solar Observatory scientists capture the highest-resolution images of the surface of the sun ever taken.

Justin Rohner of Agriscaping.com discusses some of the environmental challenges dealing with wind, shade and water. How extreme weather effects tree health and soil conditions. How dust actually has some benefits to plants. Tree trimming and shading for wind protection. Capturing techniques for copious amounts of rainwater, storing it and more. Broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-windshadewater-with-agriscaping/

Amit Sircar | Chairman ,Novulis Inc                       Amit Sircar built a reputation as a visionary leader — helping organizations scale borders,craft global delivery models, building and leading global teams and drive meaningful transformation. Having shaped digital landscapes, he turned his lens to a new horizon -where the world still breathes its original rhythm, to the primordial grace of a land unscripted,and where wilderness still whispers the language of creation.Amit Sircar – Photojournalist, is on a mission to connect hearts with heritage, people, and the majesty of the great outdoors, through compelling imagery and storytelling. He is soon launching his brand - ‘The World is My Oyster' which invites you to rediscover India's soul,explore global cultures, bask in nature's unspoiled poetry, and to help preserve and protect what should never be lost.This isn't just photography. It's a new beginning.From mentoring top organizations to now tracing through time worn corridors and untamed lands, his journey reflects a shift from building digital futures to preserving timeless moments.Now, Amit walks the wild, climbs through ruins, and traces stories etched in time. From ancient civilizations to untamed wilderness, his photography tells tales of silence, strength,and stillness — moments that move without saying a word. Capturing the world not in data,but in raw, untouched beauty.

On today's podcast, we discuss how to make the most of the back-to-school season, including where post–first-day spending is happening, how less obvious back-to-school brands can capitalize on the season, and whether to double down, scale back, or simply adjust classic back-to-school tactics.   Tune in for a discussion featuring Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, along with Analysts Arielle Feger and Rachel Wolff.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-after-first-bell-capturing-next-wave-of-back-to-school-spending-reimagining-retailINSERT/   © 2026 EMARKETER Awin is the all-in-one platform for smarter partner marketing. With award-winning technology, expert support and a global network of 1 million partners, Awin helps brands discover, manage and scale high-performing partnerships that drive measurable growth. Learn more.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Capturing Friendship: Blossoming Bonds Amidst Tulips Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-08-05-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder over de Keukenhof, waar een zee van kleurrijke tulpen de bezoekers begroette.En: The sun shone brightly over the Keukenhof, where a sea of colorful tulips greeted the visitors.Nl: Overal klonk het gelach van mensen en het geklik van camera's.En: Everywhere, you could hear people's laughter and the clicking of cameras.Nl: Het was de perfecte plek voor een schoolproject over fotografie.En: It was the perfect place for a school project on photography.Nl: Jasper, Sanne en Thijs, allemaal klasgenoten, waren hier om samen te werken.En: Jasper, Sanne, and Thijs, all classmates, were there to work together.Nl: Jasper hield van fotografie.En: Jasper loved photography.Nl: Hij was verlegen, maar als hij zijn camera in handen had, voelde hij zich zekerder.En: He was shy, but when he held his camera, he felt more confident.Nl: Sanne vond Jasper interessant.En: Sanne found Jasper interesting.Nl: Ze was avontuurlijk en wilde meer weten over zijn passie.En: She was adventurous and wanted to know more about his passion.Nl: Thijs daarentegen was zelfverzekerd en veel opdringeriger.En: Thijs, on the other hand, was self-assured and much more pushy.Nl: Hij had een oogje op Sanne en probeerde voortdurend haar aandacht te krijgen.En: He had a crush on Sanne and constantly tried to get her attention.Nl: De opdracht was simpel: maak een foto die de schoonheid en sfeer van Keukenhof vangt.En: The assignment was simple: take a photo that captures the beauty and atmosphere of Keukenhof.Nl: Terwijl Sanne naar een veld van rode tulpen wees, maakte Thijs een grap.En: While Sanne pointed to a field of red tulips, Thijs made a joke.Nl: Sanne lachte en Thijs maakte snel een foto van haar.En: Sanne laughed, and Thijs quickly took a photo of her.Nl: Jasper, die aan de zijkant stond met zijn camera, zag Sanne's ogen sprankelen.En: Jasper, standing on the side with his camera, saw Sanne's eyes sparkle.Nl: Hij dacht na.En: He thought to himself.Nl: Dit was zijn kans.En: This was his chance.Nl: Zonder iets te zeggen, liep Jasper weg van de groep.En: Without saying anything, Jasper walked away from the group.Nl: Hij stopte even verderop bij een bankje.En: He stopped further on by a bench.Nl: Terwijl Sanne en Thijs verder praatten, wachtte hij op het perfecte moment.En: While Sanne and Thijs continued talking, he waited for the perfect moment.Nl: De zon scheen op Sanne's gezicht.En: The sun shone on Sanne's face.Nl: Haar ogen keken vol bewondering naar de bloemen.En: Her eyes looked at the flowers with admiration.Nl: Jasper klikte op de knop van zijn camera.En: Jasper pressed the button on his camera.Nl: Terug in de klas was het tijd voor de presentatie.En: Back in class, it was time for the presentation.Nl: Thijs blufte over hoe prachtig zijn foto van Sanne was.En: Thijs bragged about how stunning his photo of Sanne was.Nl: Jasper bleef stil.En: Jasper remained silent.Nl: Toen kwam zijn beurt.En: Then it was his turn.Nl: Hij toonde zijn foto: een prachtige, oprechte glimlach van Sanne omringd door tulpen.En: He showed his photo: a beautiful, genuine smile from Sanne, surrounded by tulips.Nl: De leraar was onder de indruk.En: The teacher was impressed.Nl: Sanne keek Jasper aan met een blik van verbazing en waardering.En: Sanne looked at Jasper with a gaze of surprise and appreciation.Nl: "Wat een mooie foto!"En: "What a beautiful photo!"Nl: zei de leraar enthousiast.En: said the teacher enthusiastically.Nl: "Het is als een moment uit een droom."En: "It's like a moment out of a dream."Nl: Na de les benaderde Sanne Jasper.En: After class, Sanne approached Jasper.Nl: "Je hebt echt talent," zei ze glimlachend.En: "You really have talent," she said, smiling.Nl: "Zou je me kunnen leren hoe je zo'n foto maakt?"En: "Could you teach me how to take a photo like that?"Nl: vroeg ze nieuwsgierig.En: she asked curiously.Nl: Jasper voelde een warme gloed vanbinnen.En: Jasper felt a warm glow inside.Nl: Zijn zelfvertrouwen groeide.En: His confidence grew.Nl: Hij knikte en glimlachte terug.En: He nodded and smiled back.Nl: "Natuurlijk, dat zou ik leuk vinden."En: "Of course, I'd love to do that."Nl: Vanaf die dag begon een nieuwe vriendschap.En: From that day on, a new friendship began.Nl: Sanne leerde fotograferen en Jasper leerde dat hij meer kon dan hij ooit had gedacht.En: Sanne learned to photograph, and Jasper learned that he was capable of more than he had ever thought.Nl: Hij had indruk gemaakt, niet alleen met zijn foto maar ook door zijn langzaam groeiende zelfverzekerdheid.En: He had made an impression not only with his photo but also with his slowly growing self-confidence.Nl: Met de zomerzon die weer op hen scheen, wisten ze dat er nog veel meer mooie momenten te beleven waren.En: With the summer sun shining on them again, they knew there were many more beautiful moments to experience. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenbrightly: heldersea: zeegreeted: begroettelaughter: gelachadventurous: avontuurlijkpassion: passieself-assured: zelfverzekerdpushy: opdringerigcrush: oogjecaptured: vangtsparkle: sprankelenadmiration: bewonderingpressed: kliktebragged: bluftestunning: prachtiggenuine: oprechteimpressed: onder de indrukgaze: bliksurprise: verbazingappreciation: waarderingenthusiastically: enthousiastmoment: momentdream: droomtalent: talentcuriously: nieuwsgierigconfidence: zelfvertrouwenglow: gloedimpression: indrukfriendship: vriendschap

The following conversation unpacks Melissa's work, while touching on what a future feature film from Melissa will look like. Melissa's work is available to view on her website MelissaAnastasi.com, and I encourage you to dive into the available shorts prior to listening to this interview. I also encourage you to check out her commissioned work too which features music videos with artists like Jane Tyrrell from Elefant Traks and commissioned shorts about mental health.the Curb is a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit our subscription page where you can support our work from $2 a month. Paid subscribers get access to our monthly competitions, exclusive interviews and articles, and more. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky.Sign up for the latest interviews, reviews, and more via https://www.thecurb.com.au/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Capturing your reader's attention is the most important goal of your MBA application. You want the admissions officer to remember you after reading 20 applications that day. The longer you can keep his or her attention (in the right way!), the better your chances are of landing an interview.In this episode, we take the core principles from Oren Klaff's Pitch Anything, and discuss 4 ways you can get and keep attention in your application. The primal "croc brain" that hears a pitch is very different from the logical "neocortex" that designs a pitch. The "croc brain" is intrigued by pleasant novelty, movement, and suspense. Listen on for some very specific ways you can incorporate these elements into your MBA essays and resume.TopicsIntroduction (0:00)Be a Pleasant Novelty (3:35)Use Frames that Make You the Prize (6:47)Always Show Movement (12:08)Have Strong Alternatives (13:30)Show NotesPitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading and Winning the Deal by Oren KlaffGreat Applications for Business School by Paul BodineResources for MBA Applicants⁠⁠⁠Get free school selection help at Touch MBA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get pre-assessed by top international MBA programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Admissions Edge Course & Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our favorite MBA application tools (after advising 4,000 applicants)⁠

Originally aired March 11, 2025 "Every child has the capacity to heal and grow, but it starts with meeting them where they are—with respect, curiosity, and an understanding of their unique needs." – Hannah Young In this episode, Lisa sits down with Hannah Young, an accredited play therapist, clinical supervisor, and child-parent relationship practitioner, for a deeply moving conversation about the role of poetry in play therapy. Hannah shares how poetry can serve as a bridge between a child's inner world and therapeutic processing—offering a powerful way to witness, contain, and reflect their experiences.  With her unique blend of clinical expertise and personal storytelling, Hannah invites us to reimagine the role of language in the playroom—not just as a form of communication, but as a gift of presence, attunement, and deep connection. Together, Lisa and Hannah explore: ✨ Poetry as a therapeutic tool – How writing and reflecting through poetry can deepen attunement and support self-regulation for both therapists and children. ✨ Capturing the unsaid – Using poetry to put words to children's experiences, especially in moments of struggle, transition, or emotional overwhelm. ✨ Bringing case notes to life – How therapists can transform their clinical reflections into mindful, compassionate narratives. ✨ Offering poetry back to the child – Ethical considerations, creative approaches, and the profound impact of witnessing a child's experience through poetry. ✨ The rhythm of healing – Understanding how poetry mirrors the tempo and flow of the therapeutic relationship. And this episode takes an unexpected turn as Lisa is brought to tears for the first time on the podcast, moved by the depth and beauty of Hannah's words. In a moment of profound resonance, Lisa experiences firsthand the power of poetry to touch the heart, validate emotions, and create space for healing. Join Lisa and Hannah for this heartfelt and illuminating episode, and discover how to integrate poetry into your practice in a way that is accessible, meaningful, and transformative. ✨

The shocking murder of St. Clair Community College student Scott Macklem cried out for justice, and the State of Michigan was determined to hold someone accountable for the crime – even in the face of a seemingly airtight alibi. But considering the methods and theories used to achieve that goal, we must question whether justice can possibly be served when a case relies heavily on conjecture, supposition, wild theories, faulty hypnosis, and unreliable witnesses. To understand the present, we must disassemble the past and learn how we arrived where we are today… Framedpod.com

The United States fertility rate just hit 1.599 — that's an all-time low. We are not replacing ourselves. An entire civilization is opting out of its own future. And everyone wants to talk about tax credits and housing costs. Nobody wants to talk about what we spent 40 years putting on television in your living room. Right? Because if you wanted to design a curriculum that would teach an entire generation to distrust marriage, resent family, and view commitment as a trap — you couldn't have done a better job than prime-time television between 1987 and 2020. But here's what's interesting — the television wasn't the beginning. It was the delivery mechanism. The idea came from somewhere else entirely. And they were very, very clear about what they were doing.SPONSOR: Alliance Defending FreedomAlliance Defending Freedom is representing Daniel Grand, an Orthodox Jew whose Ohio city demanded a government permit before he could host a small prayer meeting in his own home. ADF and the law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe are now defending him at the U.S. Supreme Court, and ADF never bills its clients for their defense. For a limited time, your gift is doubled by a matching grant while matching funds last.Have your gift doubled while matching funds last. Text NICK to 83848 or give at https://www.JoinADF.com/Nick-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.000:00:00 – The one thing that could save the country00:00:54 – Fertility at an all-time low and 40 years of anti-marriage TV00:01:51 – It started with Marx: the call to abolish the family00:04:17 – The Frankfurt School and the turn to cultural revolution00:05:51 – Second-wave feminism repackages the attack on family00:06:54 – Radical feminists on pregnancy, patriarchy, and motherhood00:10:06 – Selling family destruction through Gramsci's cultural takeover00:12:33 – Why marriage endured for centuries00:14:53 – Capturing the universities to reshape the elites00:15:42 – How prime-time sitcoms taught us to mock marriage00:21:27 – Modern Family and normalizing the broken home00:24:18 – Should pop culture reflect reality or aim higher?00:25:38 – No-fault divorce and welfare's war on marriage00:27:29 – Why the culture pushes marriage later and treats it as a trap00:30:23 – Why Marxism fails culturally too00:32:34 – A better vision: honoring God as husband, wife, and parent00:37:00 – If pop culture won't model healthy families, build your own