Podcasts about Characterization

Derrick A. Denis, a Senior Vice President with Clark Seif Clark, Inc. (CSC) and is an internationally recognized environmental health and safety (EH&S) expert. CSC is a full-service industrial hygiene (IH) and environmental testing/consulting company with locations in Arizona and multiple locations in California. CCS has extensive expertise working across the country in anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of hazards in indoor and outdoor environments. They are also specialists in wildland-urban-interface fires and lithium-ion battery fires (EVs, mobility devices etc.). Mr. Denis is a practitioner, inventor, educator, author and volunteer, who has provided professional industrial hygiene (IH), environmental health and safety (EH&S), infection control (IC), and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) services domestically and abroad for over 32 years. He is also a renowned impartial expert in insurance and litigation disputes (composing declarations, providing depositions, and testifying in trials, etc.) for both plaintiffs and defendants. In addition Mr. Denis is a sought-after presenter and instructor, who has provided hundreds of educational sessions for associations around the world.

This Episode: Running of the 151st Kentucky Derby review - Overview of new HISC safety rules - Racing with quarter cracks - Cayenne's new workout leggings - Characterization of hoof cracks - Defining Quarter Cracks

This training class builds on the earlier information for fate and transport and site characterization presented in the PFAS 101 CLU-IN training. It provides more in-depth information for fate and transport, site characterization, source identification and some introductory information on environmental forensics. These topics will be presented along with options and a framework for data visualization. This training will focus largely on PFAS fate and transport in groundwater. The goal is to provide detailed information about the inputs practitioners can use to develop a robust conceptual site model to help understand fate and transport at PFAS sites, and how to gather evidence of multiple sources. Resources and further details for the topics included in this training are in the ITRC Guidance Document (PFAS-1) in Sections 2.6, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 15 along with referenced tables. Learning Objectives: Understand fate and transport processes that are unique to PFAS due to their physical and chemical properties.How to characterize sites with these processes and properties in mind.Describe options for and advantages of various data visualization techniques.Introduce basic forensic techniques for source evaluation. To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/itrc/PFAS-BTB-FT_042425/

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Why does the Gospel of Mark make specific and repeated reference to the compassion of Jesus in the miracle stories? Compassion and the Characterization of the Markan Jesus (Brill, 2024) discusses the function that compassion has in the Markan characterization of Jesus, particularly in how the terminology employed depicts Jesus as entering the suffering of others. In doing so, it underscores how this portrayal is exceptional among the stories of miracle workers in ancient Greco-Roman and Jewish literature. In Mark, this compassion toward the suffering other is a central feature of the kingdom of God, an attribute the Markan audience is challenged to emulate. Jonathan W. Bryant, Ph.D (2023), Loyola University Chicago, is Senior Editor of Bibles and Bible reference works at Tyndale House Publishers and is an ordained minister of The Wesleyan Church. Jonathon Lookadoo is Associate Professor at the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary in Seoul, South Korea. While his interests range widely over the world of early Christianity, he is the author of books on the Epistle of Barnabas, Ignatius of Antioch, and the Shepherd of Hermas, including The Christology of Ignatius of Antioch (Cascade, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Why does the Gospel of Mark make specific and repeated reference to the compassion of Jesus in the miracle stories? Compassion and the Characterization of the Markan Jesus (Brill, 2024) discusses the function that compassion has in the Markan characterization of Jesus, particularly in how the terminology employed depicts Jesus as entering the suffering of others. In doing so, it underscores how this portrayal is exceptional among the stories of miracle workers in ancient Greco-Roman and Jewish literature. In Mark, this compassion toward the suffering other is a central feature of the kingdom of God, an attribute the Markan audience is challenged to emulate. Jonathan W. Bryant, Ph.D (2023), Loyola University Chicago, is Senior Editor of Bibles and Bible reference works at Tyndale House Publishers and is an ordained minister of The Wesleyan Church. Jonathon Lookadoo is Associate Professor at the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary in Seoul, South Korea. While his interests range widely over the world of early Christianity, he is the author of books on the Epistle of Barnabas, Ignatius of Antioch, and the Shepherd of Hermas, including The Christology of Ignatius of Antioch (Cascade, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biblical-studies

Why does the Gospel of Mark make specific and repeated reference to the compassion of Jesus in the miracle stories? Compassion and the Characterization of the Markan Jesus (Brill, 2024) discusses the function that compassion has in the Markan characterization of Jesus, particularly in how the terminology employed depicts Jesus as entering the suffering of others. In doing so, it underscores how this portrayal is exceptional among the stories of miracle workers in ancient Greco-Roman and Jewish literature. In Mark, this compassion toward the suffering other is a central feature of the kingdom of God, an attribute the Markan audience is challenged to emulate. Jonathan W. Bryant, Ph.D (2023), Loyola University Chicago, is Senior Editor of Bibles and Bible reference works at Tyndale House Publishers and is an ordained minister of The Wesleyan Church. Jonathon Lookadoo is Associate Professor at the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary in Seoul, South Korea. While his interests range widely over the world of early Christianity, he is the author of books on the Epistle of Barnabas, Ignatius of Antioch, and the Shepherd of Hermas, including The Christology of Ignatius of Antioch (Cascade, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

Why does the Gospel of Mark make specific and repeated reference to the compassion of Jesus in the miracle stories? Compassion and the Characterization of the Markan Jesus (Brill, 2024) discusses the function that compassion has in the Markan characterization of Jesus, particularly in how the terminology employed depicts Jesus as entering the suffering of others. In doing so, it underscores how this portrayal is exceptional among the stories of miracle workers in ancient Greco-Roman and Jewish literature. In Mark, this compassion toward the suffering other is a central feature of the kingdom of God, an attribute the Markan audience is challenged to emulate. Jonathan W. Bryant, Ph.D (2023), Loyola University Chicago, is Senior Editor of Bibles and Bible reference works at Tyndale House Publishers and is an ordained minister of The Wesleyan Church. Jonathon Lookadoo is Associate Professor at the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary in Seoul, South Korea. While his interests range widely over the world of early Christianity, he is the author of books on the Epistle of Barnabas, Ignatius of Antioch, and the Shepherd of Hermas, including The Christology of Ignatius of Antioch (Cascade, 2023).

Our next poster is titled Characterization of Concussions in the National Basketball Association and the 90-day Period Following Return to Play: Analysis of Musculoskeletal Injury Risk and Player Performance. This study was performed at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona and sought to determine the incidence of musculoskeletal injury in the immediate 90-day period following return to play from concussion.  The secondary outcomes were to evaluate player performance within the 90-day.  As well as time lost after musculoskeletal injury.Concussions have steadily garnered increased attention over recent years. We actually did an episode with Dr. Rachel Frank focused on concussions and sideline evaluation.  This is episode 98 if you want to go check it out.  That episode focused primarily on identifying and appropriately managing concussions.  This study aims to evaluate the impact of a concussion on risk of musculoskeletal injury. Concussions have previously been shown to have persistent neurological effects that may lead to slower reaction times and may compromise postural stability in high-level athletes. Therefore, it stands to reason that a player may be at greater risk for musculoskeletal injury and may exhibit poorer performance upon return from a concussion.The authors identified NBA players who sustained a concussion between 2015-20 22 using a publicly available database.  The database was also queried to identify any musculoskeletal injury in the 90-day period following return to play after the concussion, as well as time lost after the subsequent injury. Performance statistics were obtained from each players preinjury season and post-injury season.  Each concussed player was matched with a non-concussed control player using position, win shares, player efficiency rating and points per game as metrics.So, what did this study find?  A total of 70 concussions were identified during this time period. 70% of concussed players sustained a musculoskeletal injury in the 90-day period following return to play.  Compared with controls, the odds of sustaining a musculoskeletal injury in the concussed cohort were 11.3 times greater.  There was no significant difference between the type and location of injury, with ankle injuries being the most common in both groups.Now let's talk about performance.  Interestingly, there were no significant changes in points per game, minutes played per game or true shooting percentage between the concussed and control groups.  When compared with the controls, no changes in performance statistics were significantly different. Games missed after subsequent musculoskeletal injury were similar between the concussed and control groups.

Dr. Emile Daoud, Deputy Editor of JACC Clinical Electrophysiology discusses Characterization and Clinical Outcomes of High-Risk Device-Related Thrombus in the Amulet IDE Trial.

Dr. Jonathan Usuka, CEO of Sapient, uses insights about proteomics and metabolomics to provide deep molecular characterization of diseases from a single sample to support drug discovery, development, and approval. The company's unique dataset combines real-world data with longitudinal molecular profiling of tens of thousands of samples across different diseases, ethnicities, genders, and ages.  By measuring proteins and metabolites, this data and insights engine helps pharmaceutical companies gain a significantly more comprehensive view of the molecular basis of disease, better understand drug targets, and predict potential drug outcomes and safety. Jonathan explains, "We support drug discovery and drug development, and a couple of things are going on in the industry right now in discovery and development. One is the overall pharma landscape of how a drug gets approved. That's been fairly static since the 1970s with the creation of the FDA. So clinical trials are well established, but the structure of it was based around not knowing much about the underlying drug target that your drug is interacting with. Since then, they've tightened up the requirements around mechanisms of action, but mostly, the process itself is almost protein agnostic in terms of the development process and how the drug interacts with patients." "So what we do, what has happened recently, is a revolution in understanding the molecular basis of disease and how the therapeutics interact with it at a molecular level. We support pharmaceutical companies in understanding the safety and the efficacy and being able to predict how their therapies will do in the clinic, and then really understanding a lot more about the available drug targets, which expands the arsenal of ways to fight disease."    "At Sapient, we don't just identify dynamic biomarkers, biomarkers that change with disease or change in response to therapy. We also give a lot of context about those biomarkers. We also say where we have seen those biomarkers occur and how they have changed in response to other therapies, disease conditions, and immunological responses. So, a pharma company can see better what it's getting into when it invests in a dynamic biomarker."  #SapientBio #Multiomics #Proteomics #Metabotomics #DarkProteome #BeyondtheGenome #Plasmaproteomics #Biomarkers  sapient.bio Listen to the podcast here

Dr. Jonathan Usuka, CEO of Sapient, uses insights about proteomics and metabolomics to provide deep molecular characterization of diseases from a single sample to support drug discovery, development, and approval. The company's unique dataset combines real-world data with longitudinal molecular profiling of tens of thousands of samples across different diseases, ethnicities, genders, and ages.  By measuring proteins and metabolites, this data and insights engine helps pharmaceutical companies gain a significantly more comprehensive view of the molecular basis of disease, better understand drug targets, and predict potential drug outcomes and safety. Jonathan explains, "We support drug discovery and drug development, and a couple of things are going on in the industry right now in discovery and development. One is the overall pharma landscape of how a drug gets approved. That's been fairly static since the 1970s with the creation of the FDA. So clinical trials are well established, but the structure of it was based around not knowing much about the underlying drug target that your drug is interacting with. Since then, they've tightened up the requirements around mechanisms of action, but mostly, the process itself is almost protein agnostic in terms of the development process and how the drug interacts with patients." "So what we do, what has happened recently, is a revolution in understanding the molecular basis of disease and how the therapeutics interact with it at a molecular level. We support pharmaceutical companies in understanding the safety and the efficacy and being able to predict how their therapies will do in the clinic, and then really understanding a lot more about the available drug targets, which expands the arsenal of ways to fight disease."    "At Sapient, we don't just identify dynamic biomarkers, biomarkers that change with disease or change in response to therapy. We also give a lot of context about those biomarkers. We also say where we have seen those biomarkers occur and how they have changed in response to other therapies, disease conditions, and immunological responses. So, a pharma company can see better what it's getting into when it invests in a dynamic biomarker."  #SapientBio #Multiomics #Proteomics #Metabotomics #DarkProteome #BeyondtheGenome #Plasmaproteomics #Biomarkers  sapient.bio Download the transcript here

In episode 872 of CXOTalk, we explore the capabilities of AI-powered smartphones in professional photography. Joining us are two former Apple engineers, Ziv Atar and Tom Bishop. They are the minds behind the iconic portrait mode on iPhones and are now the founders of GLASS Imaging. They discuss how neural networks are revolutionizing smartphone cameras, aiming to drive hardware changes resulting in smaller, cheaper, and higher-quality cameras. The discussion covers computational photography, the evolution and potential of AI in image processing, and whether smartphones can match or surpass traditional cameras. The episode includes insightful comparisons and examples demonstrating AI's incredible improvements to digital photography.

In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Viviana Risca from Rockefeller University about her work on RICC-Seq and how it's used to probe DNA-DNA contacts in intact or fixed cells using ionizing radiation. This Interview covers Dr. Viviana Risca's cutting-edge methodologies, such as RICC-seq, which enables high-resolution analysis of chromatin structures without traditional cross-linking biases. We engage in a detailed discussion about how different techniques, such as RICC-seq and Micro-C, complement each other to provide robust insights into nucleosome interactions and chromatin dynamics. Dr. Risca articulates the challenges and innovations within her lab as it navigates through the complexities of chromatin mapping. The episode takes an exciting turn toward traversing the landscape of her future research directions, particularly studying the role of linker histones and other chromatin architectural proteins in regulating gene expression. Dr. Risca emphasizes the importance of understanding chromatin's mechanical properties and how these influence cellular processes like transcriptional regulation, DNA replication, and cellular responses to damage. We also explore her collaborative work that bridges the gap between basic research and clinical applications, particularly in cancer therapy. Dr. Risca shares insights into her investigations into how chromatin dynamics change during cell cycle arrest and their implications for cancer therapy resistance. Our discussion culminates in her reflections on the definition of epigenetics, framing it as the exploration of how cellular mechanisms encode and process information.   References Risca VI, Denny SK, Straight AF, Greenleaf WJ. Variable chromatin structure revealed by in situ spatially correlated DNA cleavage mapping. Nature. 2017 Jan 12;541(7636):237-241. doi: 10.1038/nature20781. Epub 2016 Dec 26. PMID: 28024297; PMCID: PMC5526328. Soroczynski J, Anderson LJ, Yeung JL, Rendleman JM, Oren DA, Konishi HA, Risca VI. OpenTn5: Open-Source Resource for Robust and Scalable Tn5 Transposase Purification and Characterization. bioRxiv [Preprint]. 2024 Jul 13:2024.07.11.602973. doi: 10.1101/2024.07.11.602973. PMID: 39026714; PMCID: PMC11257509. Prescott, N. A., Biaco, T., Mansisidor, A., Bram, Y., Rendleman, J., Faulkner, S. C., Lemmon, A. A., Lim, C., Tiersky, R., Salataj, E., Garcia-Martinez, L., Borges, R. L., Morey, L., Hamard, P.-J., Koche, R. P., Risca, V. I., Schwartz, R. E., & David, Y. (2025). A nucleosome switch primes hepatitis B virus infection. Cell, S0092867425001023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2025.01.033   Related Episodes Hi-C and Three-Dimensional Genome Sequencing (Erez Lieberman Aiden) Split-Pool Recognition of Interactions by Tag Extension (SPRITE) (Mitch Guttman) Effects of Non-Enzymatic Covalent Histone Modifications on Chromatin (Yael David)   Contact Epigenetics Podcast on Mastodon Epigenetics Podcast on Bluesky Dr. Stefan Dillinger on LinkedIn Active Motif on LinkedIn Active Motif on Bluesky Email: podcast@activemotif.com

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We piggyback on Victor Davis Hanson's characterization of the current change being a counter revolutionary move after the country was taken over by the left political ideology. Julie compares this to organizational theory of how groups move from their original work and original mission to become self interested living systems. As a living system, the group can defend itself and be unconscious of how it cheats. We are seeing examples of this defensiveness now as the counter revolution continues.Follow Us:YouTubeTwitterFacebookTumblrAll audio & videos edited by: Jay Prescott VideographyClip Used: Victor Davis Hanson: Trump's Counterrevolution in WashingtonBy: The Daily Signal

The Freeburg High School "Midgets" mascot has come under fire from the Mascots Matter Campaign. The grassroots group led by adults with dwarfism and parents of children with dwarfism say the term "midgets" is a slur targeting their disability. The group is assisting with legislation in the Illinois General Assembly to ban "Midgets" and several other nicknames. Megan Lynch spoke with the group's Founder Rachel Wherley, Co-Director Erin Elswood, & Co-Director Shelby Holloway.

"What's the mission for this money?" "Wealth is what you DON'T see." "Go find something you're really excited about." "Contributions, Conversion, Characterization." "It's OK to follow your curiosity!" This episode is full of gems of wisdom from ALF. Some major questions include: Do political changes adjust my investing strategy?  How do I fight against the pull to get a car that's more expensive? What's a backdoor Roth IRA? Who needs to do it? Is there an income limit for Roth TSP contributions? Do I need to make quarterly estimated tax payments? Any advice for career changes after the military? How do I find a fulfilling career after the military? Links we mentioned today: MQFP (Military Qualified Financial Planner) MilMoneyCon (next event is May 15-17, 2025 in San Antonio) Our previous episode w/ ALF on Survivor Benefit Program (#89) Erik Baskin's newsletter Personal Finance Club post about performance during Presidents Daniel Kopp's Military to Financial Planner podcast Military Financial Advisors Assocation (MFAA) Winged Wealth blog post on Risk Brian O'Neill on LinkedIn WingedWealth.com For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Mentor sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call. Our new TSP course is live! Check out the Confident TSP Investing course at militarymoneymanual.com/tsp to learn all about the Thrift Savings Plan and strategies for growing your wealth while in the military. Use promo code "podcast24" for $50 off. Plus, for every course sold, we'll donate one course to an E-4 or below- for FREE! If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual or email podcast@militarymoneymanual.com. If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. I also offer a 100% free course on military travel hacking and getting annual fee waived credit cards, like The Platinum Card® from American Express, the American Express® Gold Card, and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card in my Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. Learn how to get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards from American Express in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Gold Card waive the annual fee for active duty military servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve on active orders over 30 days. The annual fees on all personal Amex cards are also waived for military spouses married to active duty troops.

It's All Been Trekked Before #404 Season 13, Episode 6  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine #3.06 "The Abandoned"    Stephen is tired of the boy-man trope. Jimmy-Jerome defends the development of the Jem Hadar as a species. Keith matures in eight minutes.     Edited by Jerome Wetzel, with assistance from Resound.fm   It's All Been Trekked Before is produced by IABD Presents entertainment network. http://iabdpresents.com Please support us at http://pateron.com/iabd Follow us on social media @IABDPresents and https://www.facebook.com/ItsAllBeenTrekkedBefore

BUFFALO, NY—February 12, 2025 — A new #research paper was #published in Aging (Aging-US) on January 3, 2025, in Volume 17, Issue 1, titled “Characterization of DNA methylation clock algorithms applied to diverse tissue types.” Researchers Mark Richardson, Courtney Brandt, Niyati Jain, James L. Li, Kathryn Demanelis, Farzana Jasmine, Muhammad G. Kibriya, Lin Tong, and Brandon L. Pierce from the University of Chicago and University of Pittsburgh, studied how biological aging is measured using DNA. Their study found that while commonly used “DNA methylation clocks” work well for blood samples, they may be less reliable for other tissues like the lungs, colon, and kidneys. DNA methylation clocks are widely used in forensic science, epigenetics and longevity research to estimate a person's biological age based on chemical changes in DNA. These epigenetic clocks help scientists predict age-related diseases and assess how lifestyle factors, such as smoking, impact aging. Most were originally developed using blood samples, and their effectiveness in other tissues remains unclear. This study tested eight different DNA methylation clocks across nine human tissue types, including the lungs, prostate, ovaries, skeletal muscle, and kidneys. The researchers analyzed data from 973 tissue samples collected through the Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) project. Their analysis revealed significant differences in biological age estimates across tissues. While blood samples provided the most reliable results, other tissues showed noticeable variations. For example, testis and ovary tissues appeared younger than expected, while lung and colon tissues appeared older. “These differences across tissue types were most apparent for clocks trained using DNAm from blood only (e.g., Hannum), but also present for clocks trained on multiple tissue types (e.g., Horvath, a clock designed for pan-tissue age prediction.” These findings suggest that aging may not occur at the same rate in every organ, and that standard DNA methylation clocks may not always give accurate biological age estimates outside of blood samples. The authors suggest that new, organ-specific epigenetic clocks may be needed to improve biological age prediction. Creating tissue-specific aging clocks could also improve medical diagnostics, age-related disease prevention, and health monitoring. The researchers emphasize that larger studies with more tissue-specific DNA methylation data are needed to refine these aging clocks. By improving these tools, scientists can better understand how aging affects different organs and develop more reliable methods for measuring biological age. These advancements could lead to better predictions of age-related diseases and new strategies for healthy aging. DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.206182 Corresponding author - Brandon L. Pierce - brandonpierce@uchicago.edu Video short - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz-daRsZO2o Subscribe for free publication alerts from Aging - https://www.aging-us.com/subscribe-to-toc-alerts About Aging-US The mission of the journal is to understand the mechanisms surrounding aging and age-related diseases, including cancer as the main cause of death in the modern aged population. The journal aims to promote 1) treatment of age-related diseases by slowing down aging, 2) validation of anti-aging drugs by treating age-related diseases, and 3) prevention of cancer by inhibiting aging. (Cancer and COVID-19 are age-related diseases.) Please visit our website at https://www.Aging-US.com​​ and connect with us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgingUS/ X - https://twitter.com/AgingJrnl Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agingjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AgingJournal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aging/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/AgingUS/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1X4HQQgegjReaf6Mozn6Mc MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

Professor Randall Balestriero joins us to discuss neural network geometry, spline theory, and emerging phenomena in deep learning, based on research presented at ICML. Topics include the delayed emergence of adversarial robustness in neural networks ("grokking"), geometric interpretations of neural networks via spline theory, and challenges in reconstruction learning. We also cover geometric analysis of Large Language Models (LLMs) for toxicity detection and the relationship between intrinsic dimensionality and model control in RLHF.SPONSOR MESSAGES:***CentML offers competitive pricing for GenAI model deployment, with flexible options to suit a wide range of models, from small to large-scale deployments.https://centml.ai/pricing/Tufa AI Labs is a brand new research lab in Zurich started by Benjamin Crouzier focussed on o-series style reasoning and AGI. Are you interested in working on reasoning, or getting involved in their events?Goto https://tufalabs.ai/***Randall Balestrierohttps://x.com/randall_balestrhttps://randallbalestriero.github.io/Show notes and transcript: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3lufge4upq5gy0ug75j4a/RANDALLSHOW.pdf?rlkey=nbemgpa0jhawt1e86rx7372e4&dl=0TOC:- Introduction - 00:00:00: Introduction- Neural Network Geometry and Spline Theory - 00:01:41: Neural Network Geometry and Spline Theory - 00:07:41: Deep Networks Always Grok - 00:11:39: Grokking and Adversarial Robustness - 00:16:09: Double Descent and Catastrophic Forgetting- Reconstruction Learning - 00:18:49: Reconstruction Learning - 00:24:15: Frequency Bias in Neural Networks- Geometric Analysis of Neural Networks - 00:29:02: Geometric Analysis of Neural Networks - 00:34:41: Adversarial Examples and Region Concentration- LLM Safety and Geometric Analysis - 00:40:05: LLM Safety and Geometric Analysis - 00:46:11: Toxicity Detection in LLMs - 00:52:24: Intrinsic Dimensionality and Model Control - 00:58:07: RLHF and High-Dimensional Spaces- Conclusion - 01:02:13: Neural Tangent Kernel - 01:08:07: ConclusionREFS:[00:01:35] Humayun – Deep network geometry & input space partitioninghttps://arxiv.org/html/2408.04809v1[00:03:55] Balestriero & Paris – Linking deep networks to adaptive spline operatorshttps://proceedings.mlr.press/v80/balestriero18b/balestriero18b.pdf[00:13:55] Song et al. – Gradient-based white-box adversarial attackshttps://arxiv.org/abs/2012.14965[00:16:05] Humayun, Balestriero & Baraniuk – Grokking phenomenon & emergent robustnesshttps://arxiv.org/abs/2402.15555[00:18:25] Humayun – Training dynamics & double descent via linear region evolutionhttps://arxiv.org/abs/2310.12977[00:20:15] Balestriero – Power diagram partitions in DNN decision boundarieshttps://arxiv.org/abs/1905.08443[00:23:00] Frankle & Carbin – Lottery Ticket Hypothesis for network pruninghttps://arxiv.org/abs/1803.03635[00:24:00] Belkin et al. – Double descent phenomenon in modern MLhttps://arxiv.org/abs/1812.11118[00:25:55] Balestriero et al. – Batch normalization's regularization effectshttps://arxiv.org/pdf/2209.14778[00:29:35] EU – EU AI Act 2024 with compute restrictionshttps://www.lw.com/admin/upload/SiteAttachments/EU-AI-Act-Navigating-a-Brave-New-World.pdf[00:39:30] Humayun, Balestriero & Baraniuk – SplineCam: Visualizing deep network geometryhttps://openaccess.thecvf.com/content/CVPR2023/papers/Humayun_SplineCam_Exact_Visualization_and_Characterization_of_Deep_Network_Geometry_and_CVPR_2023_paper.pdf[00:40:40] Carlini – Trade-offs between adversarial robustness and accuracyhttps://arxiv.org/pdf/2407.20099[00:44:55] Balestriero & LeCun – Limitations of reconstruction-based learning methodshttps://openreview.net/forum?id=ez7w0Ss4g9(truncated, see shownotes PDF)

In 2020, ITRC's 1,4-Dioxane team created multiple tools and documents that provide information to assist all interested stakeholders in understanding this contaminant and for making informed, educated decisions. Since the 1950s, 1,4-Dioxane has seen widespread use as a solvent stabilizer. The use of solvents through the 1980s suggests its presence at thousands of solvent sites in the US; however, it is not always a standard compound in typical analytical suites for hazardous waste sites, so it previously was overlooked. The U.S. EPA has classified 1,4-Dioxane as "likely to be carcinogenic to humans." Some states have devised health standards or regulatory guidelines for drinking water and groundwater standards; these are often sub-part per billion values. These low standards present challenges for analysis, characterization, and remediation of 1,4-Dioxane. The 1,4-Dioxane: Science, Characterization & Analysis, and Remediation training is a series of six (6) modules. The six individual modules will be presented together live, and then archived on the ITRC 1,4-Dioxane training webpage for on demand listening. The modular 1,4-Dioxane training series provides an overview of 1,4-Dioxane and presenting six sections from the ITRC guidance document (1,4d-1, 2021):History of Use and Potential Sources (Sect 1)Regulatory Framework (Sect 2)Fate and Transport (Sect 3)Sampling and Analysis (Sect 4)Toxicity and Risk Assessment (Sect 5)Remediation and Treatment Technologies (Sect 6)After the six-part 1,4-Dioxane: Science, Characterization & Analysis, and Remediation series, you should understand:The history of 1,4-Dioxane manufacturing and usage and the potential sources of releases of 1,4-Dioxane to the environment.Primary state and U.S. federal regulatory programs of relevance to 1,4-DioxaneKey physical/chemical properties, and fate and transport processes that are relevant for 1,4-DioxaneBenefits and limitations of the available analytical methodsRisk drivers for human health and how ecological risk comparesHow/when/why different treatment technologies are appropriate We encourage you to use the ITRC 1,4-Dioxane products (14d-1) and these training modules to learn about 1,4-Dioxane and how you can apply these best practices to improve decision-making at your sites. For regulators and other government agency staff, this understanding of 1,4-Dioxane can be incorporated into your own programs. This training summarizes the current understanding of 1,4-Dioxane. While the training makes every effort to keep the information accessible to a wide audience, it is assumed that the participants will have some basic technical understanding of chemistry, environmental sciences, and risk assessment. As with other emerging contaminants, our understanding of 1,4-Dioxane continues to advance. This training provides the participants with information on areas where the science is evolving and where uncertainty persists. To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/itrc/14D-1_020625/

Send us a textWith the Kitchen & Bath (K/BIS) Show right around the corner, the guys thought it would be an excellent time to talk with Casey Furlong, an Environmental Engineer at InSinkErator where he supports product marketing and new product development for his company's food scrap management technologies. We talk food disposer benefits. And, cocktails and tobogganing?The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today!Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective.com Send John and Tim your feedback or topic ideas: @plumbing_perspective

Scientific Sense Podcast ® by Gill Eapen: Prof. Alan Love is University Professor of Philosophy at the University of Minnesota. Mutation and evolution: Conceptual possibilities, Myth 9 That Darwin's Theory Was Essentially Complete Once He Came Up with the Idea of Natural Selection, Metabolic complementation between cells drives the evolution of tissues and organs, and The Interdisciplinary Entanglement of Characterization and Explanation Please subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScientificSense?sub_confirmation=1

Welcome to Episode 278 of the Spun Today podcast! I'm your host, Tony Ortiz, and if you're into writing, creativity, and uncovering layers of storytelling, then you're in for a real treat. In today's episode, we dive deep into three captivating segments that will both entertain and enlighten you.   First off, we're breaking down the fascinating HBO series "The Penguin," exploring the character arcs, narrative devices, and key writing takeaways that make this gritty crime drama a standout. Then we turn our attention to "Perfect Days," a beautiful slice-of-life film that examines the routines and hidden depths of a seemingly simple life. Last but not least, we celebrate another inductee into our Spun Today "Goats Doing Goat Shit" list, spotlighting the remarkable achievements of businessman and philanthropist Charlie Munger.   Whether you're an aspiring writer or just love dissecting the craft of storytelling, we've got something for you. Stick around to learn, get inspired, and maybe even pick up a few tips to enhance your own creative journey. Thanks for tuning in, and let's get started!   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.    Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spuntoday   Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode: The Penguin: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15435876/   Perfect Days: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27503384/   Chris Stuckmann's The Best Movies of 2024: https://youtu.be/oCZM6UoZdOQ?si=mYrpJPYKI03Hkseq   Charlie Munger: How to Make Your First $1 Million (5 Steps): https://youtu.be/Jj9DNvGc_lY?si=9foCWblZAzVie5iT   Get your Podcast Started Today! https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SPUN (Use Promo code SPUN and get up to 2-months of free service!)   Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support   Check out my Books Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale Melted Cold – A Collection of Short Stories http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book, Paperback & Hardcover are now available).   Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you're passionate about your craft.  I'll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/    Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: http://www.amazon.com//ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?&tag=sputod0c-20&camp=216797&creative=446321&linkCode=ur1&adid=104DDN7SG8A2HXW52TFB&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spuntoday.com%2Fcontact%2F   Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=38&id=27820&popId=42&uo=10   Shop at the Spun Today store for Mugs, T-Shirts and more: https://viralstyle.com/store/spuntoday/tonyortiz   Background Music: Autumn 2011 - Loxbeats & Melody - Roa   Outro Background Music: https://www.bensound.com   Spun Today Logo by: https://www.naveendhanalak.com/   Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk   Listen on: ApplePodcasts | Spotify | Pocket Casts | YouTube | Website

Join us as Steve, Mustache Chris and Frank do our final deep dive into the world of Francis Ford Coppola's 'The Godfather,' exploring its transition from a novel to one of the greatest films ever made. This episode covers everything from the film's production and casting choices to its cultural impact and historical accuracy. We analyze character arcs, such as Michael Corleone's transformation, and discuss the portrayal of the mafia in popular culture. Additionally, we compare the book and the movie, debate character motivations, and critique plot realism. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to this cinematic masterpiece, our conversation offers insightful perspectives and lively debates on this iconic piece of cinema history.00:55 Rating The Godfather: A Cinematic Masterpiece04:16 Comparing Mob Movies: The Godfather vs. Others 13:26 Historical Accuracy in The Godfather15:04 The Commission and Mob Dynamics 32:40 Favorite Scenes and Iconic Moments44:32 Analyzing Key Scenes and Characterization 45:13 The Visceral Impact of Sonny's Death46:35 The Realism and Risks of Filming Violent Scenes 51:26 Michael's Transformation and Deception57:16 The Iconic Horse Head Scene 01:08:27 The Sicily Subplot and Its Impact01:16:37 Fredo's Character and Betrayal 01:20:26 Final Thoughts and Cultural Impact Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/jU08goTggbp You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.page www.beyondthebigscreen.comClick to Subscribe: https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.com Parthenon Podcast Network Home: parthenonpodcast.comOn Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistoryhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://facebook.com/atozhistorypagehttps://twitter.com/atozhistorypagehttps://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

With an understanding of the characteristics of NAPLs, how they flow in soils, and the capabilities of the tools available for remedial investigations, approaches can be developed for determining the extent of NAPLs in the subsurface and making estimations of the contaminant mass. This presentation will describe the Triad approach for characterizing NAPL sites to determine the contaminant distribution, and the geologic and hydrogeologic properties of the subsurface that are critical for determining a technically sound remedial approach. To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/NAPLCharacterization_121924/

With an understanding of the characteristics of NAPLs, how they flow in soils, and the capabilities of the tools available for remedial investigations, approaches can be developed for determining the extent of NAPLs in the subsurface and making estimations of the contaminant mass. This presentation will describe the Triad approach for characterizing NAPL sites to determine the contaminant distribution, and the geologic and hydrogeologic properties of the subsurface that are critical for determining a technically sound remedial approach. To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/NAPLCharacterization_121924/

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Send us a textFor Fifty years SNL has given us laughs to last fifty years, but there's only two brothers that have made us laugh for the last thirty. This is a film that's almost too crazy to exist, but when you have two dudes that are getting the band back together on a mission from Jesus tap dancing Christ, it's not all that crazy. Get your sunglasses on and get ready. Part 1: Intro Part 2: They're On A Mission From GodPart 3: John Landis Part 4: The Cast and The UnknownsPart 5: John Belushi StoriesPart 6: The DAMAGEPart 7: The Characterization of The BrothersPart 8: The Music Part 9: The References Part 10 The Box Office Part 11: The Record Part 12: The..sequel.Part 13: What's the next episode?Support the showMy Inglorious Ink series! - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Samantha-Parrish/author/B0BNQ2D7D1?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueI'm on Goodreads! - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20042112.Samantha_ParrishHow To Support The Show! - https://ko-fi.com/queenofthescreen#linkModalArticles I've written - https://vocal.media/authors/samantha-parrishMy Linktree https://linktr.ee/themysticalspacewitch Cover art by Emily Whitacre (https://teenytinycoffeebean.carrd.co/)

My son and I love a few certain characters from the books we've read aloud over the years. Gum-Baby, from Tristan Strong, Boots, from Gregor the Overlander, Maniac Magee. For my daughter, it's Junie B. Jones and Ramona from their named series collections. For me, it was always Anne (of Green Gables) I returned to growing up, and Jo from Little Women. Oh, and of course, Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes. Incredible characters are everywhere we turn in literature, and they make such an impact on us. We see through their eyes, experience their transformations, build empathy through their experiences. Maybe that's why when I think about characterization, I tend to think about activities that showcase characters visually. That come at them from many angles. That require students to consider their evolution, their growth, their nature vs. their nurture. Because sure, by all means, let's talk about what it means to be flat or round, static or dynamic. But then let's go much further. Today on the podcast, I'm sharing six creative characterization projects I've come up with over the years, in hopes that one (or two, or three) will fill a hole for you. I love them all for different reasons, and I hope you will too. Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!   

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom's feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God's role in suffering. Today's readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Over 2,000 garbage trucks worth of plastic waste enter our oceans, lakes, rivers, and estuaries every day. Of the 300 million tons of plastic produced annually, only 10% is recycled. Due to the inertness and durability of plastic materials, current industrial recycling processes employ energetically demanding processes such as combustion and melting which further the global climate crisis by releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. As such, enzymatic degradation of plastic has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional plastic recycling approaches since enzymes operate under significantly milder and less energetically demanding conditions. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website.

The first brand-new Mana game in many years came to us last month, but was it any good? Andre and Vin are here to break down Visions of Mana, including characters, evironments, story elements, battles, and everything else. Is this the first good Mana game since the 90s? Listen and find out! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Vin: @lucentai.bsky.social and twitch.tv/lucentai [00:00] Intro - Expectations of Mana [05:21] Premise of Mana [09:52] Graphics, Art, and Presentation of Mana [15:54] Towns, Dungeons, and Exploration of Mana [26:42] Characterization of Mana [37:25] Break of Mana [39:00] Equipment, Classes, and Magic of Mana [48:49] Battles of Mana [56:35] Bosses of Mana [01:03:57] Pacing of Mana [01:07:47] Music of Mana [01:11:42] Tidbits And Conclusion of Mana [01:19:38] Spoiler Wall of Mana [01:20:31] Spoilers of Mana [01:43:02] ~FIN~

The Caribbean presents a fascinating paradox in the sea turtle conservation story. On one hand, Costa Rica hosts the world's longest running and most iconic sea turtle conservation initiative. Meanwhile, just up the coast in the neighbouring Nicaragua, one of the world's few legal sea turtle fisheries flourish.So how does this contradiction play out for sea turtles of the Caribbean? As we know by now sea turtles are global citizens, caring not for our political boundaries. The Caribbean green turtles are no different, for they nest in massive numbers in Costa Rica and forage in Nicaragua. In Episode 8, Brazilian Sea Turtle Biologist, Renato Bruno, uses the story of the Caribbean green turtle to touch upon the messier realities of sea turtle conservation - the history of sea turtle take in the region which then spurred conservation action, to the nuanced present day dynamics of both illegal and legal harvest across the Caribbean, and even the intriguing interactions between two endangered species - jaguars and sea turtles.So join us for a compelling conversation that examines the successes and challenges of sea turtle conservation in a region rich with culture, complexities and contradictions.Links for additional reading:Lagueux, C., Campbell, C., & Strindberg, S. (2017). Artisanal green turtle (Chelonia mydas) fishery of Caribbean Nicaragua: II. Characterization and trends in size, sex, and maturity status of turtles killed, 1994–2011. Marine Biology.Asociacion Salvemos las Tortugas de ParisminaTurtle LoveJaguars & Sea Turtles Tortuguero National Park, Costa RicaTo support Olive Ridley Project's work in sea turtle conservation, you can - Name and Adopt a wild sea turtle, Adopt a turtle patient or Donate here: https://oliveridleyproject.org/donateFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Tiktok and YoutubeCredits:Sea Turtle Stories podcast is presented by Olive Ridley ProjectThe host for the podcast series is Dr Minnie LiddellThe podcast is edited, mixed and mastered by Dev RamkumarThe podcast series is produced and researched by Anadya Singh

If you're dealing with candida, you understand the time and effort it takes to get it under control. Luckily, we've compiled some key facts, causes and myths about treatment that many don't know,  which may boost your healing! Listen now!   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:13 Key symptoms 04:24 How common is it? 05:28 Treatment difficulties 09:39 Fatigue & brain fog 11:30 Testing 16:46 Treatment options 22:52 Die-off

In this archived episode, the second of a four-part series on biblical characterization, Dr. Yael Ziegler and Yosefa take a broad, sweeping look at Moshe's life arc, shedding light on the final moments of his career in Devarim. Next week, we will be back with new episodes. Stay tuned!

In 2020, ITRC's 1,4-Dioxane team created multiple tools and documents that provide information to assist all interested stakeholders in understanding this contaminant and for making informed, educated decisions. Since the 1950s, 1,4-Dioxane has seen widespread use as a solvent stabilizer. The use of solvents through the 1980s suggests its presence at thousands of solvent sites in the US; however, it is not always a standard compound in typical analytical suites for hazardous waste sites, so it previously was overlooked. The U.S. EPA has classified 1,4-Dioxane as "likely to be carcinogenic to humans." Some states have devised health standards or regulatory guidelines for drinking water and groundwater standards; these are often sub-part per billion values. These low standards present challenges for analysis, characterization, and remediation of 1,4-Dioxane. The 1,4-Dioxane: Science, Characterization & Analysis, and Remediation training is a series of six (6) modules. The six individual modules will be presented together live, and then archived on the ITRC 1,4-Dioxane training webpage for on demand listening. The modular 1,4-Dioxane training series provides an overview of 1,4-Dioxane and presenting six sections from the ITRC guidance document (1,4d-1, 2021):History of Use and Potential Sources (Sect 1)Regulatory Framework (Sect 2)Fate and Transport (Sect 3)Sampling and Analysis (Sect 4)Toxicity and Risk Assessment (Sect 5)Remediation and Treatment Technologies (Sect 6)After the six-part 1,4-Dioxane: Science, Characterization & Analysis, and Remediation series, you should understand:The history of 1,4-Dioxane manufacturing and usage and the potential sources of releases of 1,4-Dioxane to the environment.Primary state and U.S. federal regulatory programs of relevance to 1,4-DioxaneKey physical/chemical properties, and fate and transport processes that are relevant for 1,4-DioxaneBenefits and limitations of the available analytical methodsRisk drivers for human health and how ecological risk comparesHow/when/why different treatment technologies are appropriate We encourage you to use the ITRC 1,4-Dioxane products (14d-1) and these training modules to learn about 1,4-Dioxane and how you can apply these best practices to improve decision-making at your sites. For regulators and other government agency staff, this understanding of 1,4-Dioxane can be incorporated into your own programs. This training summarizes the current understanding of 1,4-Dioxane. While the training makes every effort to keep the information accessible to a wide audience, it is assumed that the participants will have some basic technical understanding of chemistry, environmental sciences, and risk assessment. As with other emerging contaminants, our understanding of 1,4-Dioxane continues to advance. This training provides the participants with information on areas where the science is evolving and where uncertainty persists. To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/itrc/14D-1_090524/

In episode seven of Getting to Know Your Research, Dr. Dawn Eichenfield and Dr. Jennifer Sui discuss their 2022 PeDRA Research Fellowship project titled Characterization of non-coding genetic loci and transcription factors that drive the development of linear morphea. Listen to learn about the many collaborations needed to propel a study like this.

#035 Rebroadcast Do you like apples? Ever wonder why they turn brown when you cut them? This week, Melissa and Jam explore this very question. What's going on in these apples? Where does the brown come from? Is it a good or bad thing? Does it taste different? Is the brown actually apple tears from the pain of being cut? And how do you like them apples?   References from this episode Science Experiment: The Brown Apple Project - 4-H Purification and Characterization of Polyphenol Oxidase from Banana (Musa sapientum L.) Pulp - Chang-Peng YangShuji FujitaMD AshrafuzzamanNaoko NakamuraNobuyuki Hayashi Nonbrowning GM apple cleared for market - Emily Waltz, Nature Biotechnology Why Do Avocados Turn Brown? – The Chemistry of Avocados - Compound Chemistry Browning Inhibition in Fresh-cut ‘Fuji' Apple Slices by Natural Anti-browning Agents Inhibition of Apple-Slice Browning by 4-Hexylresorcinol - Yaguang LuoGustavo and Barbosa-Cánovas Department Of Agriculture Approves First Genetically Modified Apple, Which Resists Turning Brown - Britt E. Erickson, Chemical & Engineering News Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife. Email us at chemforyourlife@gmail.com And check out our chill, simple little website at https://chemforyourlife.transistor.fm/ Thanks to our monthly supporters Ciara Linville J0HNTR0Y Jeannette Napoleon Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Sarah Moar Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Nelly Silva Venus Rebholz Lyn Stubblefield Jacob Taber Brian Kimball Emerson Woodhall Kristina Gotfredsen Timothy Parker Steven Boyles Chris Skupien Chelsea B Bri McAllister Avishai Barnoy Hunter Reardon ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy cool chemistry merch! ★

Not seeing improvement on your current candida protocol?  You may find better results through natural remedies! In this episode, I'll name the most effective herbal supplements, recommended dosages, and the best lifestyle habits that will help to heal candida overgrowth. Watch now! Candida Diet Handout: https://drruscio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Candida-Diet-Handout-2024.pdf  

In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Laura Humm sits down with author MZ to look at MZ's work in progress. They discuss writing children's voices and keeping them different from adult voices, and they talk about pacing a scene. For more on writing dialogue, come and join us at https://dialoguedoctor.com/

Often, the term “clearcut” is viewed as a 4-lettered word when it comes to forest or wildlife management. But, can clearcuts provide vital resources for songbirds – including those species typically associated with mature closed canopy forests? Join us for our conversation with Dr. Patrick Ruhl as we explore his research into songbird use of clearcuts in Indiana.   Dr. Patrick Ruhl - https://ruhlresearch.wixsite.com/patrickjruhl https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UEACzAEAAAAJ&hl=en   Resources mentioned in episode:   Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment - https://heeforeststudy.org/   Confirmation of Successful Chestnut-sided Warbler Breeding in South-Central Indiana - https://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/ias/article/download/23245/22567/37006   Ecological factors explain habitat associations of mature-forest songbirds in regenerating forest clearcuts - https://doi.org/10.1676/1559-4491-132.1.145   Characterization of Worm-eating Warbler (Helmitheros vermivorum) breeding habitat at the landscape level and nest scale - https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/faculty_publications/1677/   Roost preference, postfledging habitat use, and breeding phenology of adult female Worm-eating Warblers (Helmitheros vermivorum) on the breeding grounds - https://doi.org/10.1676/16-222.1   Using stable isotopes of plasma, red blood cells, feces, and feathers to assess mature-forest bird diet during the post-fledging period - https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/abs/10.1139/cjz-2019-0109   View from a clearcut Relationship between Scarlet Tanagers and Ripe Blackberries

Often, the term “clearcut” is viewed as a 4-lettered word when it comes to forest or wildlife management. But, can clearcuts provide vital resources for songbirds – including those species typically associated with mature closed canopy forests? Join us for our conversation with Dr. Patrick Ruhl as we explore his research into songbird use of clearcuts in Indiana.   Dr. Patrick Ruhl - https://ruhlresearch.wixsite.com/patrickjruhl https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UEACzAEAAAAJ&hl=en   Resources mentioned in episode:   Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment - https://heeforeststudy.org/   Confirmation of Successful Chestnut-sided Warbler Breeding in South-Central Indiana - https://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/ias/article/download/23245/22567/37006   Ecological factors explain habitat associations of mature-forest songbirds in regenerating forest clearcuts - https://doi.org/10.1676/1559-4491-132.1.145   Characterization of Worm-eating Warbler (Helmitheros vermivorum) breeding habitat at the landscape level and nest scale - https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/faculty_publications/1677/   Roost preference, postfledging habitat use, and breeding phenology of adult female Worm-eating Warblers (Helmitheros vermivorum) on the breeding grounds - https://doi.org/10.1676/16-222.1   Using stable isotopes of plasma, red blood cells, feces, and feathers to assess mature-forest bird diet during the post-fledging period - https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/abs/10.1139/cjz-2019-0109   View from a clearcut   Relationship between Scarlet Tanagers and Ripe Blackberries

Indiana Jim:A couple years ago you did an epic twitter thread on what the Lord of the Rings films got wrong. Could you do an episode on this topic so we can learn how to avoid these pitfalls in characterization? Original twitter thread We Need To Talk About FrodoLord of … The post Question 1107: Film vs. Book: Characterization in Lord of the Rings appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

Many listeners of this show will be familiar with precision fermentation, or turning microbes into factories to produce proteins like those proteins that have historically been produced inside of chickens and cows. Think of companies whose founders we've had on, like Perfect Day and The Every Company. But, what if instead of using microbes as protein factories—and all the associated costs of bioreactors and other capex—you could simply turn plants into protein factories, and make actual animal proteins inside of the plants, which can then be extracted and sold? That's exactly what Israeli startup PoLoPo is doing inside of potatoes. Their first protein: Ovalbumin, or the protein that makes up most of the egg white's protein content. If you pay attention to ingredient decks on food packaging, you've probably noticed that albumin is an ingredient in many foods, often serving to help color and texturize foods, as well as serving as a high-quality source of protein. In fact, the global egg albumin market is valued at billions of dollars, with some estimates around $5 billion USD and others as much as $30 billion USD. Founded in 2022, PoLoPo has already raised a couple million US dollars to scramble that market with real egg proteins grown inside of potatoes. Since the process is totally animal-free, it should go over easy as a  vegan ingredient, but since it's an actual egg protein, those with egg allergies will still want to avoid cracking open a food with PoLoPo's Ovalbumin. In this episode, PoLoPo CEO Maya Sapir-Mir and I chat about her work as a plant biologist, how she teamed up with a vegan scientist to co-found this company, her passion for using bioengineering to help save the planet, and of course, how she plans to use the humble potato to displace some of the need for chickens in our food industry.  Discussed in this episode 2022 Food Navigator story on PoLoPo's technology. Our past episodes with The Kitchen and Aleph Farms.  As well, Paul recommends reading Resetting the Table, whose author we did an episode with too. Fellow molecular farming startup Moolec received approval from the USDA for its soybeans that contain pig proteins.  More about Maya Sapir-Mir Maya Sapir-Mir is CEO and co-founder of PoLoPo, a molecular farming pioneer producing proteins directly in common crops, beginning with egg protein (ovalbumin) grown in potatoes. She has nearly ten years of experience in the biotech industry and agricultural R&D, including senior management at a small cannabis industry startup. In addition to leading R&D on plants with commercial and medical applications, she managed collaborations with partners and customers. She holds a PhD in plant sciences and an MSc in plant genetics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and a BSc in biochemistry from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. She performed post-doctoral work at the Volcani Institute, Israel's leading agricultural R&D facility, creating a new area of research for the organization in Protein Identification, Extraction, and Characterization in plants and microorganisms.

Unpacking the transformative insights of adventure psychology.  Adventure Psychologist Dr. Eric Brymer shares insights from his research on the impact of adventure and the human-nature relationship on health and well-being, as well as effective interventions to promote personal growth and development. As a leading expert on the subject, Dr. Brymer unpacks the transformative effects of adventure psychology and discusses how thrilling pursuits can help individuals find meaning in their lives. Dr. Eric Brymer is an endorsed sport and exercise psychologist at Southern Cross University in Australia and a chartered psychologist with the British Psychological Society. Eric is interested in the psychology of performance, wellbeing and learning in adventure and nature-based contexts. His research is particularly focused on the impact of adventure and the human-nature relationship on health and wellbeing and the design of effective interventions. Themes and topics: The impact of adventure and the human-nature relationship on health and well-being. Understanding how thrilling pursuits can lead to personal growth, development, and transformation. The connection between human nature, meaning, and the desire for adventure. Strategies and interventions that harness the benefits of adventure. The profound connections between individuals and the natural world. Insights on the process of conducting research in the field of adventure psychology. How. the findings from adventure psychology research can be applied to improve individuals' well-being and quality of life. Like this episode? Share it with someone who needs it! Share Like the podcast and want to do your part? Send us a tip here or consider a recurring paid subscription. Your support helps us cover the time and resources it takes to create free long-form content. Resources mentioned in this episode: Ecological psychology, which is a school of psychology that rejects cognitive psychology's mainstream explanations of perception Listener Scott's beautiful message about the moment that was meant for him Parkour Why Do You Ride? A Characterization of Mountain Bikers, Their Engagement Methods, and Perceived Links to Mental Health and Well-Being research paper (I've also summarized a few of the findings of that one here.) Hämeenlinna, Finland Phenomenology  Phenomenology and the Extreme Sport Experience by Dr. Eric Brymer and Robert Schweitzer David Abram's The Spell of the Sensuous: Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human World Max van Manen Phenomenology and Nursing Research by Michael Crotty  Let's connect! Please don't forget to rate, subscribe, and share this if it resonates, and you can DM Danielle now directly on Substack! If you've found value in the podcast, consider sending us a tip, here.

Today, you'll learn about the pros and mostly cons of using ChatGPT in the classroom, how wild animals responded to the sudden peace and quiet of Covid, and a new contact lens that can help heal eye wounds. ChatGPT in School “Is it harmful or helpful? Examining the causes and consequences of generative AI usage among university students.” by Muhammad Abbas, et al. 2024. “Uses and Misuses of ChatGPT by Academic Community: An Overview and Guidelines.” by Muhammad Abbas. 2023. Quiet Covid “Hundreds of photos show animal behaviour during COVID-19 lockdowns.” by Andrew Kurjata. 2024. “Mammal responses to global changes in human activity vary by trophic group and landscape.” by A. Cole Burton, et al. 2024. “Scientists say new epoch marked by human impact - the Anthropocene - began in 1950s.” Associate Press. 2023. “When COVID rules kept humans home, wildlife roamed more freely, international study shows.” by Wallis Snowdon. 2023. Healing Contact Lens “Fabrication and Characterization of an Enzyme-Triggered, Therapeutic-Releasing Hydrogel Bandage Contact Lens Material.” by Susmita Bose, et al. 2024. “Corneal Injury.” NIH. 2023. Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom's feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God's role in suffering. Today's readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.