Podcasts about Cleverness

Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Deacon Harrison Garlick and Dr. Frank Grabowski dive into Books 17–19 of Homer's Odyssey, where the disguised king returns to Ithaca as a beggar.Check out our WRITTEN Q&A GUIDE TO THE ODYSSEY.Check out Dr. Grabowski's new Substack: The Porch and the Altar.The conversation explores iconic moments like Odysseus's heartbreaking reunion with his loyal dog Argos, the tense first dialogue with Penelope that raises fascinating questions about what she truly knows or suspects, and the escalating violations of xenia by the suitors. Listeners will appreciate the rich analysis of loyalty as the ultimate standard, Odysseus's hard-won maturation in temperance and piety, and striking contrasts between faithful servants like Eumaeus and disloyal figures like Melanthius.Homer emerges here as both poet and philosopher, using these scenes to probe justice, the nature of heroism, the city at peace, and the interplay of fate and human choice.With Athena guiding events and the tension building toward the suitors' doom, Deacon and Dr. Grabowski illuminate how Odysseus' trials have prepared him not just for revenge, but for restoring order.Whether you're new to the epic or a longtime reader, this episode offers fresh insights that make the ancient story feel urgently relevant. Don't miss it—subscribe and join the community as the Odyssey study continues toward its dramatic climax!Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Odyssey Study04:30 The Role of Penelope and Theoclymenus07:14 Contrasting Characters: Eumaeus and Melanthius10:28 Odysseus' Growth and Maturation13:11 The Loyalty of Argos16:26 The Test of Guest Friendship19:10 The Fate of the Suitors22:22 The Beggar Fight and Its Implications24:43 Odysseus' Reflection on His Journey27:21 The Irony of Antinous30:45 Penelope's Anticipation and the Build-Up to Reunion33:28 Odysseus' Moral Self-Awareness36:37 Conclusion and Themes of Justice42:10 The Philosopher Beggar and the Blindness of the Suitors44:49 The Nature of Law and Lawlessness47:33 Penelope's Cleverness and the Suitors' Downfall52:09 Telemachus' Growth and the Stability of Society57:19 The Reunion of Odysseus and Penelope01:01:40 The Test of Loyalty and the Nature of Guest Friendship01:06:23 The Subtlety of Odysseus and Penelope's Intuition01:12:19 The Significance of Names and Identity01:19:33 The Tension of Recognition and the Test of the SuitorsKeywords: Odyssey Books 17-19, Homer Odyssey summary, Odysseus as beggar, reunion with Argos, Penelope and Odysseus dialogue, what Penelope knows, xenia guest friendship, loyalty in the Odyssey, Argos the dog, Melanthius goat herder, Eumaeus swineherd, Theoclymenus prophecy, suitors fate, Odysseus maturation, temperance and piety, Homer philosopher, city at peace, Athena disguise, beggar fight Book 18, bow of Odysseus, scar of Odysseus, Great Books Podcast, Ascend podcast Odyssey, Frank Grabowski Homer, classical education Odyssey, Western literature analysis.

In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze sits down with award-winning author and illustrator Philip C. Stead to talk about A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic: Or, Like Lightning in an Umbrella Storm, his uproarious debut middle grade novel from Neal Porter Books.Best known as the Caldecott Medal–honored creator behind the Amos McGee books, Philip shares what it felt like to step into the novelist's chair and why middle grade has always been the genre closest to his heart. He traces his love of books like The Phantom Tollbooth, The Westing Game, and Roald Dahl, and pulls back the curtain on his writing process—200 words a day, carved in stone—and the feedback that led him to tell Bernadette's story out of order.Whether you're a parent hunting for funny middle grade books for kids 9–12, an educator drawn to stories that trust young readers, or a writer curious about how a picture book creator builds his first novel, this episode is a celebration of heart, humor, and why every choice matters.Read the transcript on The Children's Book Review (coming soon).Highlights:From Picture Books to Middle Grade: Why Philip felt like an "imposter" stepping into the novelist's chair—and why middle grade has always been his first love as a readerThe Books That Made Him a Reader: How Roald Dahl, Norton Juster's The Phantom Tollbooth, and Ellen Raskin's The Westing Game shaped his sense of what a book can do200 Words a Day: Philip's deceptively simple writing practice and how he treated each word as if "carved in stone"The Out-of-Order Revelation: How one friend's honest feedback unlocked the book's unusual structure—and why he never looked backA Castle on 24 Goats: Where Bernadette, Adelbert the forgetful magician, and a Boat That Does Not Grant Wishes actually came from24 Chapters, 24 Morals: Why Philip gave himself this arbitrary boundary, and the throwaway phrase that became his favorite of them allHeart Over Cleverness: The guiding principle that kept the book from feeling "cute but dead"The Influence Nobody Knows: The lesser-known Norton Juster book Philip discovered at 19 that became the most important influence of his careerNotable Quotes:"A thing stored in the brain is never as important as a thing stored in the heart." — from A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic"Cleverness belongs mostly to the maker and really can't belong much to the person experiencing the art. But heart really can." — Philip C. Stead"If you're a writer and you're listening to this, just figure out how you write and how you do it. How do you put one word in front of another, in front of another? And whatever that answer is, that's the right way to do it." — Philip C. SteadBooks Mentioned:A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic: Or, Like Lightning in an Umbrella Storm by Philip C. Stead: Amazon or Bookshop.orgA Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead and Erin Stead: Amazon or Bookshop.orgThe Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster: Amazon and Bookshop.orgAlberic the Wise, and Other Journeys by Norton Juster: Amazon and Bookshop.orgThe Westing Game by Ellen Raskin: Amazon and Bookshop.orgA Barrel of Laughs, A Vale of Tears by Jules Feiffer: Amazon and Bookshop.orgSylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig: Amazon and Bookshop.orgSwimmy by Leo Lionni: Amazon and Bookshop.orgThe Twits by Roald Dahl: Amazon and Bookshop.orgThe Puppets of Spelhorst by Kate DiCamillo: Amazon and Bookshop.orgAbout Philip C. Stead: Award-winning author and illustrator of picture books, including the Caldecott Medal–winning A Sick Day for Amos McGee and A Home for Bird. A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic is his debut middle grade novel. He lives and works in Michigan. Visit him here: https://www.numberfivebus.com/Credits: Host: Bianca Schulze | Guest: Philip C. Stead | Audio Editor: Kelly Rink | Producer: Bianca SchulzeEpisode Sponsor: https://www.rickwilliamsbooks.com/

I know it's easy to talk about the dark side of academia: the rejections, the grind, the isolation, the politics. But today, I want to talk about something else—something softer. The quiet joys of this life. The things I've come to appreciate after years in the profession.We don't talk about them enough. And yet, they're the very things that have kept me going.Here are 10 joys I've found in academic life—none of them will make the front page, but they've made all the difference. 1. Fall on a university campus. There's something achingly beautiful about it—the changing leaves, the crisp air, the slow shift from chaos to stillness. It's not just seasonal. It feels symbolic. Every fall feels like a chance to begin again. 2. Graduation day. It's not about the speeches. It's the moment students walk across the stage and something in their life becomes real. Parents cry. Faculty cheer. There's joy, closure, and a quiet sense of awe that something meaningful just happened. 3. The beauty of the surroundings. Universities are often designed as places of reflection. Gothic arches, old trees, hidden benches. These spaces aren't accidental. They remind us we're part of something older and larger than ourselves. 4. The moment a strange idea clicks. You're reading a paper from 200 years ago—or a preprint from last week—and suddenly your brain catches fire. Not because it's “useful,” but because it's beautiful. A flash of insight that makes you see the world differently. 5. Cleverness in method. Every now and then, someone figures out how to ask a question in a way you've never seen before. Maybe it's a natural experiment. Maybe it's a wild dataset. You smile and think, “That was smart.” And you feel grateful to be part of this game. 6. Debates about ideas—not people. It's not perfect. But in the best moments, academic arguments aren't personal. They're about sharpening the logic. Testing the frame. Making the idea better. That kind of intellectual honesty is rare—and worth preserving. 7. The David vs. Goliath feeling. You take on problems that feel way too big for you. That's terrifying. But also thrilling. Like a startup trying to disrupt the market, you know the odds are slim—but you still try. You still care. 8. The permission to pursue curiosity. In most jobs, going down weird rabbit holes is discouraged. In this one, it's often where your best work begins. Sure, the incentives push toward incrementalism—but at least curiosity is still on the table. 9. Project-based teamwork. Academic collaborations are like short films. You assemble a team, solve a problem, and disband. It's messy. It's temporary. And sometimes it breaks your heart. But when it works, it's magic. 10. The nomadic tradition. Like the priesthood or diplomacy, academic life carries a norm of moving between institutions. It's hard. But it's also a source of adventure. You meet new people. You see new places. You carry ideas across borders.I know this career isn't for everyone. And I know it can be painful and slow and thankless.But some days—on the walk to class, in the quiet after a student defends, while reading something odd and beautiful—you catch a glimpse of what drew you in.And you remember why you stayed.

In dieser Episode sprechen Ernst Wieninger und Simon Heidenreich ( Athletikcoach Blue Devils Weiden) über die Ereignisse in den deutschen Eishockeyligen.DEL 2:Krefeld führt mit 3:0 gegen Kassel in den Finals - können sich die Huskies nochmals zurückmelden?Oberliga:Deggendorf vs Memmingen - der Süden dominiert die Oberligen - welches Team schafft den Sprung in die DEL 2?Penny DEL:Mannheim schaltet München aus und Berlin setzt sich gegen Ligenprimus Köln durch!Gigantenfinale Mannheim gegen Berlin - setzt sich die Cleverness, Effizienz oder doch das Meistergen durch?Diese und viele weitere Themen in der aktuellen FolgeViel Spaß beim HörenStay SafePS: Tommy ist in der nächste Woche zurück im Line Up!PPS: Mit unserem Partner THE LOCKERROOM erhält jeder Kunde, der einen Artikel aus den Ligen NHL, NFL, MLB und NBA erwirbt, einen Rabatt von 10% mit dem Code "THA"!www.thelockerroom.store

In dieser Episode sprechen die Analysten Thomas Brandl und Ernst Wieninger über die Finalpaarung der DEL 2 und die Halbfinals der Penny DEL.DEL 2:Kaufbeuren trennt sich von Patrick Reimer - Sebastian Buchwieser als Heilbringer?Krefeld im Finale gegen Kassel - wer hat die besseren Chancen sich durchzusetzen?DEL:Mannheim vs. München - Cleverness als Faktor für die Adler?Köln gegen Berlin - kann der KEC den Eisbären sein Eishockey aufdrücken?Diese und viele weitere Themen in der aktuelle Folge!Viel Spaß beim HörenStay SafePS: Mit unserem neuen Partner THE LOCKERROOM erhält jeder Kunde, der einen Artikel aus den Ligen NHL, NFL, MLB und NBA erwirbt, einen Rabatt von 10% mit dem Code "THA"www.thelockerroom.store

In dieser Episode dreht sich bei Tommy und Ernst alles um die Halbfinals in beiden Profiligen!DEL 2:Krefeld wird Favoritenstatus gerecht gegen Regensburg - können die Eisbären den Sweep verhindern?Huskies gegen Steelers - Enge Partien - enge Serie! Wer zieht in das Finale ein?Blue Devils Weiden gerettet - Kaufbeuren geht den Gang in die Oberliga Süd - was sind die Gründe dafür?DEL:Review:Eisbären Berlin der Angstgegner der Straubing Tigers - Gründe für den Einzug der Berliner ins Halbfinale!München holt die Serie gegen Ingolstadt - individuelle Klasse der Red Bulls und Nervenstärke als Faktor?Mannheim eliminiert Bremerhaven - Coolness, Cleverness und Selbstvertrauen in die eigene Stärke als Faustpfand?Halbfinals:Köln gegen Berlin - Neuauflage des Vorjahresfinals! Sind die Vorzeichen jetzt andere?Mannheim gegen München - Schwergewichtskampf auf Augenhöhe?Diese und viele weitere Themen in de aktuellen FolgeViel Spaß beim HörenStay SafePS: Mit unserem Partner THE LOCKERROOM erhält jeder Kunde, der einen Artikel aus den Ligen NHL, NFL, MLB und NBA erwirbt, einen Rabatt von 10% mit dem Code "THA"www.thelockerroom.store

Schon am Dienstagabend (07.04.) steht eines der großen Highlights in dieser Saison für den FC Bayern München an: Das Hinspiel im Champions-League-Viertelfinale gegen Real Madrid. Doch der SC Freiburg verlangte den Bayern bei der Generalprobe in der Bundesliga alles ab: Der FCB musste einen echten Kraftakt vollbringen, um die starken Breisgauer zu besiegen. Tom Bischof und Lennart Karl drehten die Partie in der Schlussphase. Jens Walbrodt und Alex Schlüter analysieren in der aktuellen Folge des Bundesliga Update Fußball Podcasts den Last-Minute-Schock des FCB gegen Freiburg und besprechen, ob Bayern bereit für Real ist. Denn immerhin konnte Top-Stürmer Harry Kane in Freiburg verletzungsbedingt nur zusehen. Wird er rechtzeitig für das Real-Spiel fit? Außerdem analysieren Alex und Jens alle Spiele des 28. Spieltags der Bundesliga: War der 2:0 – Sieg des BVB beim VfB Stuttgart Glück oder Cleverness? Und ist der BVB vielleicht schon längst auf dem Weg, weiterentwickelt zu werden? Welcher internationale Topverein zum BVB-Vorbild taugen könnte, besprechen Alex und Jens in dieser Folge. Kann Werder Bremen nach dem ansprechenden Auftritt bei der Niederlage gegen RB Leipzig Positives mitnehmen? Oder überwiegt die Ernüchterung über erneut fehlende Punkte bei dem schweren Restprogramm der Bremer? Und wie ist eigentlich das Interview von Werders Mitchel Weiser zur Kaderplanung der Bremer zu bewerten? Zudem sprechen Alex und Jens über das wilde Spiel zwischen Bayer Leverkusen und Wolfsburg, den aktuellen Flow von Mainz 05 nach deren Sieg gegen die TSG Hoffenheim und den ersten Auftritt von Köln-Trainer Rene Wagner gegen Eintracht Frankfurt: Wieviel Mut kann der FC aus der Aufholjagd am Main schöpfen? Und wem hilft das Unentschieden zwischen dem Hamburger SV und dem FC Augsburg? Droht einem der beiden Teams doch nochmal der Abstiegskampf? Teil davon bleiben weiterhin Borussia Mönchengladbach nach dem enttäuschenden Remis gegen Heidenheim und der FC St. Pauli nach der Punkteteilung gegen Union Berlin. Und wo liegt eigentlich der Weitschuss-Rekord von Alex Schlüter? Das alles und vieles mehr gibt es in der aktuellen XXL-Folge des Bundesliga Updates! Viel Spaß beim Hören!! Hier hört ihr Real gegen Bayern live: https://www.sportschau.de/fussball/championsleague/real-madrid-gegen-bayern-muenchen,audiostream-real-madrid-gegen-bayern-muenchen-102.html Alle Bundesligaspiele bekommt ihr hier in voller Länge:        https://www.sportschau.de/fussball/bundesliga/alle-audiostreams-der-fussball-bundesliga,audiostreams-bundesliga-uebersicht-100.html        Die 2. Bundesliga gibt's hier:        https://www.sportschau.de/fussball/bundesliga2/alle-audiostreams-der-2-fussball-bundesliga,audiostreams-zweite-bundesliga-uebersicht-100.html     (00:00:00) Intro(00:00:52) Vor Real: Bayern schockt Freiburg(00:20:00) Dortmund siegt spät in Stuttgart(00:28:00) Hat die Weiterentwicklung des BVB schon begonnen? (00:34:00) Werder verliert gegen RB (00:40:25) Mainz siegt in Hoffenheim(00:44:55) Leverkusen deklassiert Wolfsburg(00:50:55) Köln erkämpft in Frankfurt Remis(00:57:40) Remis zwischen Hamburg und Augsburg(01:02:35) Gladbach Remis gegen Heidenheim (01:04:22) Remis zwischen Union und St. Pauli

Komplexität verzeiht keine Abkürzung. Gunnar Lott blickt zurück auf fünf Lebenslektionen zwischen Gaming-Journalismus, Management und eigener Selbsterkenntnis. Warum Kontrollverlust oft teurer ist als eine langsame Antwort, Empathie mehr Kraft hat als Cleverness und Führung viel mit kindlichen Mustern zu tun hat, zeigt dieses eindringlich offene Gespräch – ohne Selbstoptimierungsfloskeln, nahe an den echten Brüchen. Eine Einladung, Irrtümer, Disziplin und Körpersorge neu zu betrachten. Du erfährst... ...wie Gunnar Lott die Komplexität im Leben umarmt und daraus Stärke schöpft. ...dass Empathie im Business als unterschätzte Superkraft fungiert. ...warum Selbstkontrolle und Körperbewusstsein essenziell für Erfolg sind. __________________________ ||||| PERSONEN |||||

In dieser Folge von „Auszeit!“ begrüßt Recken-Hallenmoderator Andi Wurm einen echten Dauerbrenner im Podcast-Studio: Marian Michalczik, Rückraumspieler und Spielmacher, der gerade seinen Vertrag bis 2029 verlängert hat! Mit seiner strategischen Cleverness und über 100 direkten Torvorlagen ist unsere Nummer 22 auch nicht aus der Mannschaft wegzudenken. Marian erklärt, warum das Kapitel bei den Recken für ihn noch lange nicht zu Ende ist, was ihn an Verein, Mannschaft und Umfeld so begeistert und weshalb gerade die Zusammenarbeit mit Trainer Pastor für ihn „extrem spannend“ ist. Gemeinsam blicken wir auf die bewegte Saison: Von schwierigen Wochen mit fünf Liganiederlagen bis hin zu Erfolgen im europäischen Wettbewerb - Marian gibt tiefe Einblicke ins Teamgefüge, den Austausch mit jungen Spielern und die Herausforderungen, die ein Trainerwechsel mit sich bringt. Besonders spannend: Marian erzählt, was Pastor als neuer Coach verändert hat und wie Detailarbeit und Videoanalysen das Spiel noch raffinierter machen. Für die Fans gibt's auch exklusive Insights, wie eng die Bindung innerhalb der Mannschaft und zum Umfeld ist, und warum Kontinuität so wichtig für den Erfolg bleibt. Ein Highlight der Folge: Marian spricht offen über seine Motivation zur Vertragsverlängerung, die Bedeutung von Familie und die großen Aufgaben, die jetzt anstehen - zum Beispiel das Heimspiel gegen Flensburg, bei dem die Halle wieder brodelt. Ein sympathischer und ehrlicher Austausch, der zeigt: Die Recken sind eine große Handballfamilie. Wie geht's weiter: Kann der Knoten gegen Flensburg platzen? Was erwartet Marian Michalczik von der Zukunft? Hört rein und erlebt Handball aus erster Hand - nicht nur als Zuschauer, sondern mittendrin beim Recken-Podcast. Bleibt am Ball und abonniert unseren Podcast, damit ihr keine Folge mehr verpasst! Wir freuen uns über eure Bewertungen bei Apple Podcasts oder Spotify. Für Fragen, Wünsche und Anregungen schreibt gerne an info@die-recken.de.

In dieser Episode tauchen Tilo und Ingo tief ein in die Welt der Comics und Manga – irgendwo zwischen epischen Kämpfen, philosophischen Wegen und einer ordentlichen Portion Humor. Von den energiegeladenen Abenteuern aus Dragon Ball über die charmant-chaotische Reise in Asterix in Lusitanien bis hin zur ruhigen, intensiven Erzählkunst von Vagabond: Diese Folge verbindet scheinbar gegensätzliche Welten zu einem spannenden Gesamtbild.Was macht einen Helden wirklich aus? Ist es rohe Kraft, Cleverness oder innere Ruhe? Tilo und Ingo diskutieren, vergleichen und verlieren sich dabei auch mal zwischen den Panels – mit persönlichen Eindrücken, nerdigen Details und der ein oder anderen wilden Theorie.

Marketing keeps evolving. New platforms emerge. New tools and tactics promise efficiency and growth. Every year there's a new platform, a new algorithm change to chase, a new AI tool that promises to make everything faster and better. That progress matters. I'm not dismissing any of it. But none of those improvements will make a big impact if your fundamentals aren't solid. This week, I'm starting a new series where we'll focus on one foundational marketing truth at a time. And we're beginning with this: if people don't clearly understand what you offer, they won't buy. In marketing, we refer to this challenge as positioning. Positioning is the strategic act of articulating exactly how you want to be understood and remembered by a specific audience. Especially in contrast to every other option they could choose. Positioning is critically important because clarity simply reduces friction that keeps people from committing. When prospective customers immediately understand your relevance and value, decisions happen faster and more consistently.Ready to hear more? Let's jump into it!

You don't need cutesy names or clever word play to sell your products, you need congruent marketing. Having an alliterative product name doesn't matter if your services don't solve your clients' problems, if you can't communicate why your product matters, or if you can't connect to the values of the people you're trying to serve. […]

Eine Ente auf der Flucht. Eine kleine Diebin mit großen Plänen. Und ein Schinken, der spurlos verschwunden ist. In diesem turbulenten Kurzpodcast geraten tierische Panik, kindliche Cleverness und ein mysteriöser Snack in ein rasantes Abenteuer.Aktiv im Archiv ist ein Podcast der Mediengruppe Kreiszeitung. Produktion dieser Folge: Melanie Scharfe und Sabrina Spreen. Kontakt zur Podcast-Redaktion über podcast@kreiszeitung.de. Impressum: https://www.mediengruppe-kreiszeitung.de/impressum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Intelligence is a gift, but is it also a trap?In this Holmesian deep dive, we dissect how smart people, the quick thinkers, articulate explainers, and mental athletes, fall for the most obvious nonsense. From the argument advantage trap to narrative addiction and memory distortion, we expose the hidden flaws behind fast minds. Sherlock Holmes warned us: “It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data.”This episode is about that mistake, and why the smarter you are, the more likely you are to make it. Join our community at Axiom and put your skills to the test. Access the free tier or go deeper with exclusive paid challenges: https://www.omniscient-insights.com/axiom https://www.omniscient-insights.com/community-home MERCH -- https://the-deductionist.myspreadshop.co.uk/all E-SCAPE GAME -- https://www.youtube.com/@thedeductionistteam Everything else you need -- https://linktr.ee/bencardall Music provided by https://robertjohncollinsmusic.com/` #cognitivebiases #smartpeople #sherlockholmes #criticalthinking #clearthinking #intellectualfun #psychologypodcast #behavioralscience #Holmesian

Fehlende Power, fehlende Cleverness, fehlende Qualität – für die KSV wird‘s ungemütlich. Hat das jeder begriffen?

Episode Highlights[00:00:48] What Makes Software MaintainableDon explains why unnecessary complexity is the biggest barrier to maintainability, drawing on themes from A Philosophy of Software Design.[00:03:14] The Cost of Clever AbstractionsA real story from a Node.js API shows how an unused abstraction layer around MongoDB made everything harder without delivering value.[00:04:00] Shaping Teams and Developer ToolsDon describes the structure of the Search Craft engineering team and how the product grew out of recurring pain points in client projects.[00:06:36] Reducing Complexity Through SDK and Infra DesignWhy Search Craft intentionally limits configuration to keep setup fast and predictable.[00:08:33] Lessons From ConsultingRobby and Don compare consulting and product work, including how each environment shapes developers differently.[00:15:34] Inherited Software and Abandoned DependenciesDon shares the problems that crop up when community packages fall behind—especially in ecosystems like React Native.[00:18:00] Evaluating Third-Party LibrariesSignals Don looks for before adopting a dependency: adoption, update cadence, issue activity, and whether the library is “done.”[00:19:40] Designing Code That Remains UnderstandableWhy clear project structure and idiomatic naming matter more than cleverness.[00:20:29] RFCs as a Cultural AnchorHow Don's team uses RFCs to align on significant changes and avoid decision churn.[00:23:00] Documentation That Adds ContextDocumentation should explain why, not echo code. Don walks through how his team approaches this.[00:24:11] Type Systems and MaintainabilityHow Don's journey from PHP and JavaScript to TypeScript and Rust changed his approach to structure and communication.[00:27:05] Testing With TypesStable type contracts make tests cleaner and less ambiguous.[00:27:45] Building Trust in AI SystemsDon discusses repeatability, hallucinations, and why tools like MCP matter for grounding LLM behavior.[00:29:28] AI in Developer ToolsSearch Craft's MCP server lets developers talk to the platform conversationally instead of hunting through docs.[00:33:21] Improving Legacy Systems SlowlyThe Strangler pattern as a practical way to replace old systems one endpoint at a time.[00:34:11] Deep Work and Reducing Reactive NoiseDon encourages developers to carve out time for uninterrupted thinking rather than bouncing between notifications.[00:36:09] Measuring ProgressBuild times, test speeds, and coverage provide signals teams can use to track actual improvement.[00:38:24] Changing Opinions Over a CareerWhy Don eventually embraced TypeScript after originally writing it off.[00:39:15] Industry Trends and Repeating CyclesSPAs, server rendering, and the familiar pendulum swing in web architecture.[00:41:26] Experimentation and Team AutonomyHow POCs and side projects surface organically within Don's team.[00:44:42] Growing Skills Through Intentional GoalsSetting learning targets in 1:1s to support long-term developer growth.[00:47:19] Where to Find DonLinkedIn, Blue Sky, and his site: donmckinnon.dev.Resources MentionedA Philosophy of Software Design by John OusterhoutJohn Ousterhout's Maintainable.fm Interview (Episode 131)Search CraftElasticAlgoliaWordPress Plugin DirectoryRequest for Comments (RFC)Strangler Fig PatternC2 WikiModel Context Protocol (MCP)Glam AIAubrey/Maturin Series by Patrick O'BrianMaster and Commanderdonmckinnon.devThanks to Our Sponsor!Turn hours of debugging into just minutes! AppSignal is a performance monitoring and error-tracking tool designed for Ruby, Elixir, Python, Node.js, Javascript, and other frameworks.It offers six powerful features with one simple interface, providing developers with real-time insights into the performance and health of web applications.Keep your coding cool and error-free, one line at a time! Use the code maintainable to get a 10% discount for your first year. Check them out! Subscribe to Maintainable on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOr search "Maintainable" wherever you stream your podcasts.Keep up to date with the Maintainable Podcast by joining the newsletter.

In dieser Episode gehen wir der wohl wichtigsten Frage nach, seit es Billigflüge und teure Flughafensnacks gibt: Kann man eigentlich die Welt entdecken, ohne dass das Konto danach aussieht wie ein leergefegter Kühlschrank?

Heute sprechen wir über Rasmussens Chancenwucher, Ittens Torriecher und einen glücklichen Sieger. Wir sprechen über Standard-Schwächen, fehlende Cleverness und Gegentore im Doppelpack. Und wir sprechen über Gladbachs Serie, Undavs Dreierpack und ein ausgeglichenes Tippspiel-

Episode Notes Rob returns with Travis Bow of Reel Comics Heroes as the money takes a trip uptown and Garber begins to try and negotiate with Blue.

Notwendiges Update Die neue Nintendo Switch 2 begeistert auf ganzer Linie: Schnellere Ladezeiten, brillantes Display und eine noch bessere Performance machen das Spielerlebnis einzigartig. Besonders herausragend ist “Fast Fusion” – ein rasantes, innovatives Spiel, das die Möglichkeiten der neuen Konsole perfekt ausschöpft. Mit beeindruckender Grafik, flüssigem Gameplay und spannenden Features ist es ein echtes Highlight und Grund genug, sich die Switch 2 zu holen! Von OpenMediaVault zurück zu Synology Trotz der OpenSource Lösung die mit OpenMediaVault verfügbar ist, wechselt Peppi wieder zurück zu Synology. Die Funktionsumfang und die Stabilität lassen leider immer noch zu Wünschen übrig. War's das jetzt? Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning setzt die spektakuläre Actionreihe mit gewohntem Tempo und atemberaubenden Stunts fort. Zwar erreicht der Film nicht ganz die Intensität und Cleverness von Teil 1, bietet aber dennoch jede Menge Spannung, packende Verfolgungsjagden und einen gewohnt charismatischen Ethan Hunt. Auch wenn das Finale nicht ganz so überraschend ist, macht der Film insgesamt viel Spaß und ist ein würdiger Abschluss für Fans der Reihe. Es gibt wohl mehr Werbung bei Amazon Prime Video Gerade haben wir uns stellenweise an die Werbung bei Prime Video gewöhnt oder sie sogar akzeptiert, da zieht Amazon schon nach. Offenbar soll die Werbung / Stunde erhöht werden. – Auf 4 bis 6 Minuten pro Stunde! Das kommt quasi einer Verdopplung gleich. Geldzählen Liquid und Maniac machen es wieder: Zai Money, Geldzählen ist ein entspannter Mundart Track, der Oberpfälzer Jungs. Stern des Südens Die FC Hollywood-Dokumentation ist ein spannender und emotionaler Blick hinter die Kulissen des FC Bayern München. Mit exklusiven Interviews, historischen Aufnahmen und überraschenden Einblicken zeigt sie, warum der Rekordmeister nicht nur sportlich, sondern auch medial einzigartig ist. Die Mischung aus Glanz, Drama und großen Persönlichkeiten macht die Doku zu einem Muss – nicht nur für Fans, sondern für alle, die Fußball lieben. Pack die Switch ein, die mobile Xbox kommt Oder doch nicht? Microsoft hat in Zusammenarbeit mit Asus ROG zwei neue handheld Konsolen vorgestellt. Das sind quasi Xbox gebrandet Allys. Das Gute: man kann damit spielen. Das Schlechte: Keine Xbox Spiele… Jährliches Update iOS 26 ist Apples bislang größtes iPhone-Update seit Jahren. Mit dem neuen „Liquid Glass“-Design wirkt die Benutzeroberfläche moderner und eleganter denn je. Besonders stark ist die Integration von Apple Intelligence: KI-gestützte Funktionen wie Live-Übersetzungen und intelligente Bildschirmaktionen erleichtern den Alltag. Neue Features wie ein zentraler Spiele-Hub, Studio-Audio und verbesserte Privatsphäre machen das System noch vielseitiger. Die finale Version erscheint im Herbst 2025 – viele KI-Funktionen gibt es allerdings nur auf neueren Geräten wie dem iPhone 15 Pro. Wann ist die Zeit zum aufhören gekommen? Das ist eine Frage, die man sich bei den Simpsons durchaus stellen kann. 36 Staffeln, 800 Episoden und kein Ende in Sicht. Die Frage ist, muss das denn sein?

You've rewritten your sales page again. Changed the colors. Reworked the headline. Hired another copywriter. But sales still feel inconsistent — and your Stripe dashboard is quieter than it should be.In this episode, Meghan pulls back the curtain on the real killer of your sales — and spoiler: it's not your messaging. It's the fear behind your pitch, the lack of a repeatable process, and most importantly, not understanding how different types of buyers make decisions.If you've been obsessing over copy but avoiding actual sales conversations, this episode is your plot twist.You'll Learn:Why messaging ≠ selling (and what to do instead)The real reason your sales are stuck — and how fear hides behind “design mode”A breakdown of the 4 buyer types — and why your sales page can't speak to all of themActionable steps to simplify your offer and close with confidenceKey Takeaways:

#110 Polizeiruf Von gleicher Spieltaktik über eine sehr riskante Spielweise gegen ein Top-Team, fehlender Cleverness und dem Thüringer Dreieck der Verletzungen.

Growing Your EQ Founder Alinnette Casiano knows culture is the life source for any successful and thriving organization. "Culture isn't a buzzword. It's oxygen. If the air is toxic, even the most talented people can't breathe." At the end of the day, precision is everything. Ali's rallying cry of "Clarity over Cleverness" is driven by empathy, which she says is the language of business. The choice is yours, to be a leader that manages tasks or an exceptional leader that transforms by using technology like AI to amplify people, not erase them.

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Did you like this episode? Dislike it? Law firm ads full of clever wordplay might sound fun—but they're often the reason you're fielding the wrong kinds of calls. In this episode, John and Mike explain why clarity is your best marketing tool. When your messaging tells people exactly what you do, you attract better clients and repel the noise.

Purity of Heart is to Will One Thing: Chapter 11 - The Price of Willing Our Thing: The Sufferer's Use of Cleverness to Expose EvasionA huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_ElliotPurity of Heart is to Will One Thing: https://www.religion-online.org/book/purity-of-heart-is-to-will-one-thing/ Thanks to our monthly supporters Phillip Mast patrick H Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome back to Memorizing Tarot Cards! Today, we explore the thought-provoking Seven of Swords, a card full of strategy, stealth, and moral ambiguity. Through the imagery of the sneaky figure, stolen swords, military camp, wide landscape, and symbolic colors, we uncover themes of cleverness, consequences, and the fine line between being smart and being deceptive.

AI web crawling bots are the cockroaches of the internet, many developers believe. FOSS devs are fighting back in ingenuous, humorous ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unerwartetes Debakel für Schalke 04! Die Königsblauen gingen gegen den 1. FC Magdeburg mit 2:5 unter. Wobei Schalke die Cleverness fehlte.

Cartoonists Brad Guigar, Dave Kellett and Kevin McShane are teaming up on a new show — The Wrong Way! We'll teach you how to draw your favorite cartoon characters without getting sued over copyright theft! Along the way, we'll share tips, tell stories, and roast each other mercilessly. Pay attention and you might learn how to draw The Wrong Way!Today's ShowWrong wayClever vs funnySummaryIn this episode, Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett introduce fellow cartoonist Kevin McShane,  announce their new YouTube show, 'The Wrong Way,' where they draw beloved characters in a legally safe manner. The conversation delves into the creative process behind the show, the dynamics of their friendship, and how they engage with their audience through Patreon, offering insights into the art of cartooning and the importance of community. In this conversation, the hosts delve into various themes surrounding their creative process, the audience for their new show, and the importance of learning from each other. They discuss the technical aspects of drawing, the competitive spirit that drives them to improve, and the launch of their new project, The Wrong Way Show, including its crowdfunding strategy. The conversation culminates in a discussion about the nuances of humor writing, specifically the difference between cleverness and funniness. In this conversation, the hosts explore the nuances of humor, particularly the distinction between cleverness and funniness. They discuss the importance of surprise in humor, the different levels of humor, and how experience shapes a comedian's ability to write effectively. The dialogue emphasizes the need for continuous improvement and the role of audience feedback in developing comedic skills.TakeawaysThe Wrong Way Show aims to teach drawing techniques while entertaining.Friendship and camaraderie enhance the creative process.Engaging with the audience is crucial for building a community.Patreon offers a platform for deeper interaction with fans.The creative process involves trial, error, and humor.Constructive critique is essential in artistic growth.The show combines entertainment with educational content.Collaboration among artists can lead to innovative ideas. The deeper content on Patreon includes art supplies and business philosophies.The Wrong Way Show is aimed at both beginners and experienced artists.Learning from each other's techniques enhances the creative process.Using new tools can be a challenge but also an opportunity for growth.The competitive spirit among the hosts drives them to improve their work.Crowdfunding is essential for projects that require significant time and effort.Building an audience over years allows for successful project launches.The difference between clever and funny is crucial in humor writing.Cleverness is intellectual, while funniness is visceral and felt in the gut.The Wrong Way Show promises to be a fun and engaging experience for viewers. Funny transcends cleverness and evokes genuine laughter.Improv training is invaluable for honing comedic skills.Learning to analyze comedy can diminish the enjoyment of it.Cleverness is intellectual, while funniness is instinctual.Surprise is a key element that elevates humor.Puns can be effective if they have double meanings.Writers must push beyond cleverness to achieve true humor.Experience and practice are crucial in comedy writing.Writing humor is different from being funny in real life.Continuous self-assessment is essential for growth in comedy. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

Two stories of scholarly lasses with healthy libidos.Based on the posts by Select Redux. Listen to the ► Podcast at Steamy Stories. Stimulating ReadingSexual adventures amid the bookshelves.Unlocking the big oak doors, Emily glances up at the Spring sun filtering through the stained-glass windows of the 'Institute'. Originally endowed by a Victorian benefactor, now part of a modern university, this old building goes unnoticed by most people passing by on this bright 1993 morning.The research library within opens just three days a week with Emily, its part-time librarian, fitting the job around her PhD studies. Some colleagues consider it a fusty backwater; Emily rather enjoys the church-like surroundings, lofty ceilings and marble floors, and calm, quiet ambience.Starting the day as usual at 8.45am, Emily turns on the lights, picks up the post and then sits at the front desk waiting for students to arrive. The job isn't the most exacting; mainly helping undergraduates locate obscure books, its perk being plenty of time to write her thesis and, blush-making to admit, peruse the rather splendid erotica section. Something that's become a bit of a habit, leaving her distracted and almost perpetually aroused.This 'special collection' is kept locked; its key is supposedly secure in a safe; in fact on a chain around Emily's neck. Currently 'in between boyfriends' (no, not like that!) in truth modern men, mostly boys inhabiting adult bodies in her opinion, don't do it for Emily. Call her traditional, she wants someone old-fashioned.Emily's romantic, bookish outlook on life sometimes feels unsuited to modern times and is exemplified by today's attire: cardigan, blouse, and a string of pearls, the epitome of respectability; a typical librarian. A knee-length skirt, sensible shoes, minimal makeup and glasses habitually perched upon her head complete the academic look. However, underneath one (who? she reflects glumly) might be surprised to find some almost sinfully brief lingerie adorning her trim figure. Perhaps not so conservative;Later that afternoon, Emily looks at her watch, half an hour until closing, not likely to see anyone else today she thinks. Wrongly, because striding confidently through the rotating door and purposefully approaching her desk is a new customer. In contrast to the usual scruffy students (although arguably the lecturers are worse) he's smartly dressed. Wearing a tie in fact; Emily likes a chap in a suit and his fits very well. This tall man with silvery grey hair favors her with a confident smile and Emily melts inside, lust at first sight.Michael, they are quickly on first name terms, is a postgrad mature student working on the final dissertation of an English literature MA. He's taken a couple of weeks' leave from an unspecified (Emily suspects high-powered and well-remunerated) job to complete it. Meaning, she sends a silent prayer of thanks to whichever celestial deity might be responsible, he'll be making frequent trips to the library. Visits she soon begins to eagerly anticipate, feeling disproportionately disappointed on days when this charming, personable and undoubtedly assertive man doesn't appear. Get a grip girl, chides her inner voice, whatever your fantasies this is a purely professional relationship."What did you do before studying," she enquires one morning."Came from money, followed the family tradition into the City and made some more," he shrugs. "Clichéd thing for a privileged person to say but it didn't make me happy.""What does?""Good writing, which explains why I'm here in literary mode, how about you?""A very bright kid from a feckless, under-achieving family; got a scholarship, got out of my dead-end town and got a higher education. Not having money means I have to take a series of dull jobs to pay my way." There's no need to make her point any more strongly, Michael gets the implication."I detect a steely determination," he responds without rancor."Academically, yes," she agrees, "in order to remain with my beloved books, but unfashionable though it is I'd happily be rescued by a knight in shining armor. Will you be my knight?" Christ, she thinks, where did that come from? Silly mare you've blown it now."If you'll be my damsel in distress I'd be delighted," Michael answers lightly, but a die has been cast."What are you working on today?" he enquires conversationally when next visiting."These books were recently acquired for the special collections section. I'm trying to catalogue them," she explains, outwardly serene, but heart beating fast."Ah the erotica," Michael raises a knowing eyebrow, "better leave you to it then." He turns to a nearby table with a couple of hefty tomes and commences making notes while covertly observing Emily, absently twirling a lock of hair with one hand, the other no longer on the table but underneath. Much later, abruptly jolted from a pleasurable reverie by his shadow, Emily becomes abruptly aware of Michael's looming presence."You're spending a lot of time on books from that particular genre," he says, it isn't a question."Well; " she stammers."Perhaps that's why you've twice left the University's precious erotica shelves unlocked lately?"Her eyes widen in shock. "How did you know?" It's true, no point in denying the fact."I notice things. An accident I'm sure, but rather careless, some might even say naughty. Are you naughty Emily?" Silence, the cat has got her tongue. "Do you deserve to be punished? Might that be a better solution than the matter being brought to the attention of the Vice-Chancellor?" Michael presses home his advantage. "Those rare editions are extremely valuable. Perhaps you need to be taught a lesson, bought to book one might say." Emily gets the joke, but it's no laughing matter."Punished; lesson?" she stammers, "what do you mean?""I think you know to what I'm referring, you've read enough about spanking, no doubt wondered what it might be like. I don't believe you're as innocent as you pretend Emily, I saw you slide a hand under your skirt just then. Most unprofessional, you deserve to have your bottom smacked.""Oh; " Overwhelmed by his quiet certainty that she'll obey, Ellie discovers in herself a complimentary willingness to defer; feels her pussy throbbing with desire at every word Michael utters. This is ridiculous, thinks her rational brain, I'm an independent woman, he's no right to demand my obedience. But you know you want to, responds her libidinous subconscious, you've so often dreamt of such a scenario, and how you'd willingly submit;She nods anxiously towards the door. With an unreadable expression, Michael walks purposefully towards the entrance, locks it and returns."Bad girls require discipline," he whispers in her ear."They do, sir," she meekly agrees."Come here." Emily stands next to him, hands behind her back."Turn around and lean forward against the desk."Deferentially, eyes downcast, Emily complies; wrapping his left arm around her slender waist Michael slowly, and deliberately raises her skirt. Emily wishes her boobs were just a little bigger; wishes her arse was just a little smaller but knows her lovely legs are just right. Now so does he.A grunt of male disapproval, "I don't like tights," he tugs her pantyhose down revealing flawless bottom cheeks, "next time I expect you to wear stockings." Next time, who said anything about next time? Despite her mounting panic, Emily has an epiphany of understanding; Michael's coercion is more implied than actual, less of a threat by him as a need within her. He runs his hands appreciatively over her pristine, unmarked bottom then tugs those unexpectedly racy, almost transparent black panties up hard into Emily's damp divide, the silken scrap disappearing between puffy pussy lips, chafing her swollen clit."Turns you on doesn't it" he growls, holding her tightly."Yes, but I'm scared," she whispers and it's true, the physical proximity and her helplessness in the hands of an alpha male are more exciting than anything Emily has ever before encountered.Emily tenses, holding her breath, awaiting the inevitable; yet the initial smack still catches her by surprise. At first, it's mainly about the ringing percussive sound, a numbing shock. Prudently Michael allows a pause, he can tell it's her first time. Gradually her skin pinkens and a sharp stinging sensation suffuses Emily's posterior."Oh," she looks at him wide-eyed, "oh yes," amazed by her compliance with the punitive intentions of a man she scarcely knows. A second spank, slightly harder this time."Feeling it now aren't you," Michael mutters, "rather different from in the stories you're so keen on?" True, the reality of what before was only fevered fiction is raw and immediate." I'll stop if you ask me to," he adds."Surely not when I've been so wicked," Emily replies huskily. The scene is set, and his hard palm strikes her bottom repeatedly as Michael methodically and unhurriedly continues, Emily's body responding animatedly to the burning sensation gradually suffusing her derriere."Keep still," he commands as she squirms in a futile attempt to dissipate the smart.Eventually, Emily has no idea how long, five minutes, or an eternity, Michael ceases her chastisement. Both are breathing heavily now, albeit for different reasons. He slides a hand up her inner thigh and under her knickers."Good girl," Michael whispers, pushing an exploratory digit into Emily's sopping sex. She shuts her eyes and moves against his fingers, Emily is needy, alas, her evident excitement is unrequited. Taking her by the shoulders, Michael turns the shaken young woman to face the wall."Make yourself respectable," he instructs in a tone countenancing no dissent, "don't move until I've left, no rubbing your bottom, or anywhere else. I'll let myself out," he kisses the top of her head, "and be back soon to do one final bit piece of research, don't miss me too much."And then he's gone; taken Emily to the edge and abandoned her unsatisfied. Which, thinks Emily, bottom glowing fiercely, is truly sadistic. Simmering with sexual awakening, she's no intention of being denied. Walking stiffly towards her chair Emily sits, wincing as her tender buttocks contact with the seat. Legs spread and eyes closed she pushes a hand down the front of her panties and addresses her pent-up frustration with flying fingers, and soon has a shattering orgasm.On Monday morning, after a weekend mentally replaying this momentous encounter, and multiple flouting of Michael's embargo on masturbation, Emily walks into work full of hope for what the new week may bring. Inwardly more confident, her outward appearance has also altered. She's taken more care with makeup, mascara and her favorite cherry red lipstick. Does her best not to tug down her hem at every step. Emily hasn't previously worn such a short skirt and worries people may notice she's wearing stockings. Once at work, it's business as usual, albeit with some appreciative glances from borrowers, being desired is an unfamiliar but welcome ego boost. Emboldened, Emily experiments with undoing the second button of her blouse.She can't conceal her unhappiness when Michael fails to arrive and becomes increasingly despondent when he doesn't turn up on Tuesday and Wednesday either. By Thursday she's almost lost hope. Turning to the erotica collection for comfort a photograph falls from between the pages of a book on 'Le Vice Anglaise'. Emily looks aghast, Michael! But it can't be, the date scribbled on the back is 1936, does her dom have a doppelganger? All too much of a conundrum to deal with in her overwrought state, Emily locks up early and heads disconsolately home.On Friday she settles onto her stool and re-opens the same book. Was Michael ever really here, she wonders? Could this have been some sort of hallucination, an epic instance of self-delusion? Of course not, get real, examine the facts, she inwardly chides. Consider the evidence of two days of sitting gingerly, the finger marks on your sore buttocks visible in the mirror. She was spanked alright, the pertinent question being whether she will see Michael again, let alone reach the sexual conclusion so ardently desired. Not being clairvoyant, Emily doesn't have a clue about either outcome, for now, she tells herself sternly, you'd better get on with some work. Mentally listing the day's mundane tasks Emily doesn't notice a familiar figure quietly enter the building until he's immediately adjacent. Caught unawares her incipient shout of shock is stifled by his hand."I'll remove it from your mouth," his voice whispers, "if you promise not to scream, understood?" Emily remains frozen, struggling to get to grips with her predicament, then nods assent."Where did you appear from?" she enquires in a small voice."Not important right now," he shushes."Your picture; " She points at the faded sepia print on the table."My father," he laughs, "chip off the old block, aren't I? Long gone, of course, he put up the money to establish the erotica collection you've so much enjoyed." Helping the shaken young woman to her feet he moves Emily to face a bookcase."Just relax," he says calmly, trailing a hand teasingly up and down the back of her thighs."Relax," she tenses at the suggestion, "when I don't know what you intend to do.""I think you can hazard a pretty accurate prediction," he teases."I'm quite sure you're planning to punish me again," says Emily shivering with anticipation at the thought, "what might occur afterwards is what's preoccupying me.""What do you hope happens?" he enquires, lips brushing the nape of her neck."I think you can make a very good guess," Emily replies cheekily.Right now, she can't think of anything she wouldn't let him do, Emily has read many salacious books and has a vivid imagination."I'm enjoying your new look," says Michael appreciatively, "let's explore beneath; " He unbuttons her blouse to the waist, frees her boobs and rolls each erect nipple in turn between finger and thumb. In response, Emily kisses him hard on the mouth, her acquiescence clearly in no doubt. His other hand slips between her thighs and encounters wetness between them. Emily moans at this touch, yearning to be penetrated by the hard cock she can feel bulging through his trousers and pressing against her thigh."You'll endure a harsher correction this time," he murmurs, bending Emily across the desk while removing his belt."The door", she gestures urgently.He shrugs off her concern. "We'll just have to take the chance; I find a little jeopardy adds a frisson of excitement." Wrestling up the short, tight skirt exposes the soft curves of Emily's hips and beautiful bottom; Michael monetarily enjoys the sight, and then pulls her knickers down and off."Someone wants to be fucked pretty badly," he observes, a hint of amusement in his voice as he glimpses her damp, pouting slit. With no warning he straps Emily, hard and fast, leaving blazing bands of hurt across both cheeks and down to her stocking tops. She yelps, groans and stamps her feet, nevertheless thrusting out her buttocks to meet each of the worn leather's cruel kisses. A further dozen overlapping strokes sear across her fiery red behind until Emily thinks she can't possibly endure further chastisement."Hurts," she whimpers, tears in her eyes, although the perfect pain only serves to stoke a fire of arousal down below. Aware of her limits Michael runs his hands along the insides of Emily's legs and pulls her knees apart, leaving her open and exposed. His tongue repeatedly explores the length of her labia, right up to the nub of her clit, building each caress into a rhythmic repetition. Emily feels an orgasm inexorably approaching, her breathing becomes fast and uneven."Fuck you're tight," he observes crudely, sliding a finger into Emily's inviting pink cunny and then positioning his erection at her slick entrance."Stop teasing and do it hard!" she screams, last vestiges of dignity and reserve surrendered. Lewdly Emily pushes back her hips, anxious to have him inside her. Equally caught up in the intensity of the moment, Michael fills the lusty librarian with the cock she craves. All inhibitions abandoned, Emily feels the rhythm of his thrusts increasing, her pussy spasms and takes them both to an inevitable sexual crescendo. They lay silent for a moment before Michael chivalrously passes Emily a large linen handkerchief to mop the come leaking onto her nylon-clad thighs."I think my poor bottom has suffered quite enough for one day," she whispers sensually, "how about you take me home to your place and fuck me again, slowly and gently?""How about we take one of the books from the special collection to provide us with inspiration?" he replies."Oh, I think I've already done quite enough research," Emily responds with a giggle."Then let's grab a bottle of wine and see if we can't put theory into practice," agrees Michael.Cut to a year later, doctorate earned; Emily has been promoted to take charge of the main university library. There's a new young woman librarian at the Institute, still on probation and requiring guidance. Emily considers herself a firm but fair manager and has kindly offered an after-hours tutorial on the special collection. A recently successful MA student, now a research fellow, somewhat older and vastly experienced, may join them;By Select Redux for LiteroticaCleverness is SexyWinning a quiz transformed Alice from swot to hot.By Select ReduxAn exceptionally brainy young woman, Alice has pursued her academic interests to the exclusion of almost everything else in life. There will, she reasons, on the verge of her 23rd birthday, the M A she's strived so hard to attain nearl

Since the day he hatched, Owl dreamed of becoming a real knight. Full of wordplay and optimism, this medieval tale builds strength and confidence about the real mettle of a hero: wits, humor, and heart. Co-starring: Stacey Reed Hoaglund

Nehem-as tenia que preparar su mente para convencer a todos de que se sabia de lo que se hablaba.

Nehemías tenia que preparar su mente para convencer a todos de que se sabia de lo que se hablaba.

Two stories of scholarly lasses with healthy libidos.Based on the posts by Select Redux. Listen to the ► Podcast at Steamy Stories.Stimulating ReadingSexual adventures amid the bookshelves.Unlocking the big oak doors, Emily glances up at the Spring sun filtering through the stained-glass windows of the ‘Institute’. Originally endowed by a Victorian benefactor, now part of a modern university, this old building goes unnoticed by most people passing by on this bright 1993 morning.The research library within opens just three days a week with Emily, its part-time librarian, fitting the job around her PhD studies. Some colleagues consider it a fusty backwater; Emily rather enjoys the church-like surroundings, lofty ceilings and marble floors, and calm, quiet ambience.Starting the day as usual at 8.45am, Emily turns on the lights, picks up the post and then sits at the front desk waiting for students to arrive. The job isn’t the most exacting; mainly helping undergraduates locate obscure books, its perk being plenty of time to write her thesis and, blush-making to admit, peruse the rather splendid erotica section. Something that’s become a bit of a habit, leaving her distracted and almost perpetually aroused.This 'special collection’ is kept locked; its key is supposedly secure in a safe; in fact on a chain around Emily’s neck. Currently 'in between boyfriends’ (no, not like that!) in truth modern men, mostly boys inhabiting adult bodies in her opinion, don’t do it for Emily. Call her traditional, she wants someone old-fashioned.Emily’s romantic, bookish outlook on life sometimes feels unsuited to modern times and is exemplified by today’s attire: cardigan, blouse, and a string of pearls, the epitome of respectability; a typical librarian. A knee-length skirt, sensible shoes, minimal makeup and glasses habitually perched upon her head complete the academic look. However, underneath one (who? she reflects glumly) might be surprised to find some almost sinfully brief lingerie adorning her trim figure. Perhaps not so conservative;Later that afternoon, Emily looks at her watch, half an hour until closing, not likely to see anyone else today she thinks. Wrongly, because striding confidently through the rotating door and purposefully approaching her desk is a new customer. In contrast to the usual scruffy students (although arguably the lecturers are worse) he’s smartly dressed. Wearing a tie in fact; Emily likes a chap in a suit and his fits very well. This tall man with silvery grey hair favors her with a confident smile and Emily melts inside, lust at first sight.Michael, they are quickly on first name terms, is a postgrad mature student working on the final dissertation of an English literature MA. He’s taken a couple of weeks’ leave from an unspecified (Emily suspects high-powered and well-remunerated) job to complete it. Meaning, she sends a silent prayer of thanks to whichever celestial deity might be responsible, he’ll be making frequent trips to the library. Visits she soon begins to eagerly anticipate, feeling disproportionately disappointed on days when this charming, personable and undoubtedly assertive man doesn’t appear. Get a grip girl, chides her inner voice, whatever your fantasies this is a purely professional relationship.“What did you do before studying,” she enquires one morning.“Came from money, followed the family tradition into the City and made some more,” he shrugs. “Clichéd thing for a privileged person to say but it didn’t make me happy.”“What does?”“Good writing, which explains why I’m here in literary mode, how about you?”“A very bright kid from a feckless, under-achieving family; got a scholarship, got out of my dead-end town and got a higher education. Not having money means I have to take a series of dull jobs to pay my way.” There’s no need to make her point any more strongly, Michael gets the implication.“I detect a steely determination,” he responds without rancor.“Academically, yes,” she agrees, “in order to remain with my beloved books, but unfashionable though it is I’d happily be rescued by a knight in shining armor. Will you be my knight?” Christ, she thinks, where did that come from? Silly mare you’ve blown it now.“If you’ll be my damsel in distress I’d be delighted,” Michael answers lightly, but a die has been cast.“What are you working on today?” he enquires conversationally when next visiting.“These books were recently acquired for the special collections section. I’m trying to catalogue them,” she explains, outwardly serene, but heart beating fast.“Ah the erotica,” Michael raises a knowing eyebrow, “better leave you to it then.” He turns to a nearby table with a couple of hefty tomes and commences making notes while covertly observing Emily, absently twirling a lock of hair with one hand, the other no longer on the table but underneath. Much later, abruptly jolted from a pleasurable reverie by his shadow, Emily becomes abruptly aware of Michael’s looming presence.“You’re spending a lot of time on books from that particular genre,” he says, it isn’t a question.“Well; ” she stammers.“Perhaps that’s why you’ve twice left the University’s precious erotica shelves unlocked lately?”Her eyes widen in shock. “How did you know?” It’s true, no point in denying the fact.“I notice things. An accident I’m sure, but rather careless, some might even say naughty. Are you naughty Emily?” Silence, the cat has got her tongue. “Do you deserve to be punished? Might that be a better solution than the matter being brought to the attention of the Vice-Chancellor?” Michael presses home his advantage. “Those rare editions are extremely valuable. Perhaps you need to be taught a lesson, bought to book one might say.” Emily gets the joke, but it’s no laughing matter.“Punished; lesson?” she stammers, “what do you mean?”“I think you know to what I’m referring, you’ve read enough about spanking, no doubt wondered what it might be like. I don’t believe you’re as innocent as you pretend Emily, I saw you slide a hand under your skirt just then. Most unprofessional, you deserve to have your bottom smacked.”“Oh; ” Overwhelmed by his quiet certainty that she’ll obey, Ellie discovers in herself a complimentary willingness to defer; feels her pussy throbbing with desire at every word Michael utters. This is ridiculous, thinks her rational brain, I’m an independent woman, he’s no right to demand my obedience. But you know you want to, responds her libidinous subconscious, you’ve so often dreamt of such a scenario, and how you’d willingly submit;She nods anxiously towards the door. With an unreadable expression, Michael walks purposefully towards the entrance, locks it and returns.“Bad girls require discipline,” he whispers in her ear.“They do, sir,” she meekly agrees.“Come here.” Emily stands next to him, hands behind her back.“Turn around and lean forward against the desk.”Deferentially, eyes downcast, Emily complies; wrapping his left arm around her slender waist Michael slowly, and deliberately raises her skirt. Emily wishes her boobs were just a little bigger; wishes her arse was just a little smaller but knows her lovely legs are just right. Now so does he.A grunt of male disapproval, “I don’t like tights,” he tugs her pantyhose down revealing flawless bottom cheeks, “next time I expect you to wear stockings.” Next time, who said anything about next time? Despite her mounting panic, Emily has an epiphany of understanding; Michael’s coercion is more implied than actual, less of a threat by him as a need within her. He runs his hands appreciatively over her pristine, unmarked bottom then tugs those unexpectedly racy, almost transparent black panties up hard into Emily’s damp divide, the silken scrap disappearing between puffy pussy lips, chafing her swollen clit.“Turns you on doesn’t it” he growls, holding her tightly.“Yes, but I’m scared,” she whispers and it’s true, the physical proximity and her helplessness in the hands of an alpha male are more exciting than anything Emily has ever before encountered.Emily tenses, holding her breath, awaiting the inevitable; yet the initial smack still catches her by surprise. At first, it’s mainly about the ringing percussive sound, a numbing shock. Prudently Michael allows a pause, he can tell it’s her first time. Gradually her skin pinkens and a sharp stinging sensation suffuses Emily’s posterior.“Oh,” she looks at him wide-eyed, “oh yes,” amazed by her compliance with the punitive intentions of a man she scarcely knows. A second spank, slightly harder this time.“Feeling it now aren’t you,” Michael mutters, “rather different from in the stories you’re so keen on?” True, the reality of what before was only fevered fiction is raw and immediate.“ I’ll stop if you ask me to,” he adds.“Surely not when I’ve been so wicked,” Emily replies huskily. The scene is set, and his hard palm strikes her bottom repeatedly as Michael methodically and unhurriedly continues, Emily’s body responding animatedly to the burning sensation gradually suffusing her derriere.“Keep still,” he commands as she squirms in a futile attempt to dissipate the smart.Eventually, Emily has no idea how long, five minutes, or an eternity, Michael ceases her chastisement. Both are breathing heavily now, albeit for different reasons. He slides a hand up her inner thigh and under her knickers.“Good girl,” Michael whispers, pushing an exploratory digit into Emily’s sopping sex. She shuts her eyes and moves against his fingers, Emily is needy, alas, her evident excitement is unrequited. Taking her by the shoulders, Michael turns the shaken young woman to face the wall.“Make yourself respectable,” he instructs in a tone countenancing no dissent, “don’t move until I’ve left, no rubbing your bottom, or anywhere else. I’ll let myself out,” he kisses the top of her head, “and be back soon to do one final bit piece of research, don’t miss me too much.”And then he’s gone; taken Emily to the edge and abandoned her unsatisfied. Which, thinks Emily, bottom glowing fiercely, is truly sadistic. Simmering with sexual awakening, she’s no intention of being denied. Walking stiffly towards her chair Emily sits, wincing as her tender buttocks contact with the seat. Legs spread and eyes closed she pushes a hand down the front of her panties and addresses her pent-up frustration with flying fingers, and soon has a shattering orgasm.On Monday morning, after a weekend mentally replaying this momentous encounter, and multiple flouting of Michael’s embargo on masturbation, Emily walks into work full of hope for what the new week may bring. Inwardly more confident, her outward appearance has also altered. She’s taken more care with makeup, mascara and her favorite cherry red lipstick. Does her best not to tug down her hem at every step. Emily hasn’t previously worn such a short skirt and worries people may notice she’s wearing stockings. Once at work, it’s business as usual, albeit with some appreciative glances from borrowers, being desired is an unfamiliar but welcome ego boost. Emboldened, Emily experiments with undoing the second button of her blouse.She can’t conceal her unhappiness when Michael fails to arrive and becomes increasingly despondent when he doesn’t turn up on Tuesday and Wednesday either. By Thursday she’s almost lost hope. Turning to the erotica collection for comfort a photograph falls from between the pages of a book on 'Le Vice Anglaise’. Emily looks aghast, Michael! But it can’t be, the date scribbled on the back is 1936, does her dom have a doppelganger? All too much of a conundrum to deal with in her overwrought state, Emily locks up early and heads disconsolately home.On Friday she settles onto her stool and re-opens the same book. Was Michael ever really here, she wonders? Could this have been some sort of hallucination, an epic instance of self-delusion? Of course not, get real, examine the facts, she inwardly chides. Consider the evidence of two days of sitting gingerly, the finger marks on your sore buttocks visible in the mirror. She was spanked alright, the pertinent question being whether she will see Michael again, let alone reach the sexual conclusion so ardently desired. Not being clairvoyant, Emily doesn’t have a clue about either outcome, for now, she tells herself sternly, you’d better get on with some work. Mentally listing the day’s mundane tasks Emily doesn’t notice a familiar figure quietly enter the building until he’s immediately adjacent. Caught unawares her incipient shout of shock is stifled by his hand.“I’ll remove it from your mouth,” his voice whispers, “if you promise not to scream, understood?” Emily remains frozen, struggling to get to grips with her predicament, then nods assent.“Where did you appear from?” she enquires in a small voice.“Not important right now,” he shushes.“Your picture; ” She points at the faded sepia print on the table.“My father,” he laughs, “chip off the old block, aren’t I? Long gone, of course, he put up the money to establish the erotica collection you’ve so much enjoyed.” Helping the shaken young woman to her feet he moves Emily to face a bookcase.“Just relax,” he says calmly, trailing a hand teasingly up and down the back of her thighs.“Relax,” she tenses at the suggestion, “when I don’t know what you intend to do.”“I think you can hazard a pretty accurate prediction,” he teases.“I’m quite sure you’re planning to punish me again,” says Emily shivering with anticipation at the thought, “what might occur afterwards is what’s preoccupying me.”“What do you hope happens?” he enquires, lips brushing the nape of her neck.“I think you can make a very good guess,” Emily replies cheekily.Right now, she can’t think of anything she wouldn’t let him do, Emily has read many salacious books and has a vivid imagination.“I’m enjoying your new look,” says Michael appreciatively, “let’s explore beneath; ” He unbuttons her blouse to the waist, frees her boobs and rolls each erect nipple in turn between finger and thumb. In response, Emily kisses him hard on the mouth, her acquiescence clearly in no doubt. His other hand slips between her thighs and encounters wetness between them. Emily moans at this touch, yearning to be penetrated by the hard cock she can feel bulging through his trousers and pressing against her thigh.“You’ll endure a harsher correction this time,” he murmurs, bending Emily across the desk while removing his belt.“The door”, she gestures urgently.He shrugs off her concern. “We’ll just have to take the chance; I find a little jeopardy adds a frisson of excitement.” Wrestling up the short, tight skirt exposes the soft curves of Emily’s hips and beautiful bottom; Michael monetarily enjoys the sight, and then pulls her knickers down and off.“Someone wants to be fucked pretty badly,” he observes, a hint of amusement in his voice as he glimpses her damp, pouting slit. With no warning he straps Emily, hard and fast, leaving blazing bands of hurt across both cheeks and down to her stocking tops. She yelps, groans and stamps her feet, nevertheless thrusting out her buttocks to meet each of the worn leather’s cruel kisses. A further dozen overlapping strokes sear across her fiery red behind until Emily thinks she can’t possibly endure further chastisement.“Hurts,” she whimpers, tears in her eyes, although the perfect pain only serves to stoke a fire of arousal down below. Aware of her limits Michael runs his hands along the insides of Emily’s legs and pulls her knees apart, leaving her open and exposed. His tongue repeatedly explores the length of her labia, right up to the nub of her clit, building each caress into a rhythmic repetition. Emily feels an orgasm inexorably approaching, her breathing becomes fast and uneven.“Fuck you’re tight,” he observes crudely, sliding a finger into Emily’s inviting pink cunny and then positioning his erection at her slick entrance.“Stop teasing and do it hard!” she screams, last vestiges of dignity and reserve surrendered. Lewdly Emily pushes back her hips, anxious to have him inside her. Equally caught up in the intensity of the moment, Michael fills the lusty librarian with the cock she craves. All inhibitions abandoned, Emily feels the rhythm of his thrusts increasing, her pussy spasms and takes them both to an inevitable sexual crescendo. They lay silent for a moment before Michael chivalrously passes Emily a large linen handkerchief to mop the come leaking onto her nylon-clad thighs.“I think my poor bottom has suffered quite enough for one day,” she whispers sensually, “how about you take me home to your place and fuck me again, slowly and gently?”“How about we take one of the books from the special collection to provide us with inspiration?” he replies.“Oh, I think I’ve already done quite enough research,” Emily responds with a giggle.“Then let’s grab a bottle of wine and see if we can’t put theory into practice,” agrees Michael.Cut to a year later, doctorate earned; Emily has been promoted to take charge of the main university library. There’s a new young woman librarian at the Institute, still on probation and requiring guidance. Emily considers herself a firm but fair manager and has kindly offered an after-hours tutorial on the special collection. A recently successful MA student, now a research fellow, somewhat older and vastly experienced, may join them;By Select Redux for LiteroticaCleverness is SexyWinning a quiz transformed Alice from swot to hot.By Select ReduxAn exceptionally brainy young woman, Alice has pursued her academic interests to the exclusion of almost everything else in life. There will, she reasons, on the verge of her 23rd birthday, the M A she’s strived so hard to attain nearly complete, be plenty of time to pursue other interests later. Travelling perhaps, a life outside the university library, even something so mundane as clothes shopping.Used to being an outsider, teacher’s pet, bookw

"You start to mistrust very clever people when they get embarrassed." – Friedrich Nietzsche, Beyond Good and Evil   This week, join Cyrus Palizban and Nicolas Sarian as we dive deep into the complexities and frustrations of academia. Using the above Nietzsche quote as a springboard, we explore and recount personal experiences of academic disappointment and systemic issues in higher education. We discuss the flawed nature of tenure, the imbalance of true intellectual engagement, and the pervasiveness of performative scholarship within universities. This thought-provoking conversation challenges the current state of academic institutions and underscores the necessity for genuine, transformative learning platforms such as Lightning's own Grand Library of Alexandria.   00:00 Welcome to The Lightning Podcast 00:26 Nietzsche's Quote of the Week 01:48 Personal Experiences with Embarrassment 05:41 Challenges in Academia 08:51 Debating Classic Texts and Privilege 15:25 Cultural and Social Class Issues 28:18 Racial Tensions and Misunderstandings 28:53 Trust and Authenticity in Academia 29:28 Diversity of Ideas in Universities 29:48 Pretending in Academic Circles 29:57 Questioning Academic Practices 31:11 The Reality of Tenure 36:38 The Disconnect in Academic Research 44:51 Public Intellectuals vs. Traditional Academics 49:19 The Nature of Embarrassment and Honesty 52:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Follow us on other platforms for more content! https://smartlink2.metricool.com/public/smartlink/lightning-945

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The incredible Alice Fraser goes all-in on what makes Red Dwarf awesome. Cleverness! Silliness! Heart! Toast! An amazing parliament-based metaphor (don't worry, not political). A very cool comparison with a Pixar classic. And a traumatic memory of Rimmerworld that lives forever in a dark corner of Alice's mind. Onto series 4 episode 4, White Hole, and it's all going on. Alice shines a light on the different types of humour Grant and Naylor flit between, and how this keeps the show dynamic and engaging for the viewer. We unpack ‘British university comedy writing', trade favourite lines from the ep (so many!) and explore why they're so great. We celebrate Hattie Hayridge.And, of course, we break down the iconic scene where Kryten explains the science of white holes. And, of course, we break down the iconic scene where Kryten explains the science of white holes. And, of course, we break down the iconic scene where Kryten explains the science of white holes.SO WHAT IS IT?Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, we're your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers! Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan). Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson. FANCY SOME LINKS?Visit patreon.com/alicefraser for everything Alice, including writing masterclasses (free trial!). WHAT DO YOU THINK?Have a word on our socials: X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpodEMAIL USWe'd love to ask your questions on the pod – and to hear your feedback. Drop us a line: betterthanlifepod@gmail.com ENJOY OUR THEME TUNE?There's more where that came from: https://holygoats.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Florian und ich tauschen Gedanken über das neue Amazon-Projekt aus, bei dem eine Temu-Kopie erstellt werden soll. Wir debattieren über die Cleverness dieser Idee und diskutieren, ob es besser wäre, mit SHEIN zu kooperieren oder sie zu imitieren. Das Thema China und das erwartete weitere Wachstum des E-Commerce beschäftigen uns weiterhin. Wir sind gespannt auf die kommenden Entwicklungen und freuen uns auf die Spryker Excite im September. Zur Spryker EXCITE: https://spryker.com/events/excite-2024/#tickets Ticketcode: KASSENZONE (Bei Access Code eingeben) Thesen auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/k5-2024-intothedeep-dr-johannes-b-berentzen-uadyf/ Community: https://kassenzone.de/discord Feedback zum Podcast? Mail an alex@kassenzone.de Disclaimer: https://www.kassenzone.de/disclaimer/ Kassenzone” wird vermarktet von Podstars by OMR. Du möchtest in “Kassenzone” werben? Dann hier entlang. Alexander Graf: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergraf/ https://twitter.com/supergraf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KassenzoneDe/ Blog: https://www.kassenzone.de/ E-Commerce Buch: https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/3866413076/

Mit ausgeklügelten Tests erforschen Wissenschaftler, wie schlau Tiere sind. Fazit: In vielen Tierarten steckt mehr Cleverness als gedacht. «Einstein»-Moderatorin Kathrin Hönegger will es genauer wissen und begleitet Wissenschaftler, die der Intelligenz von Geckos und Fröschen auf den Grund gehen. Der Tierintelligenz auf der Spur Sie machen Kunststücke, benutzen Werkzeuge, erkennen sich selbst im Spiegel. Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler haben in den letzten Jahren bei den verschiedensten Tierarten erstaunliche Fähigkeiten entdeckt. Aber sind Mäuse, die sich vor der Katze totstellen, oder Hunde, die sich unterschiedliche Kommandos merken können, gleich intelligent? Forschende glauben, mit dem sogenannten G-Faktor, kurz «G», herausfinden zu können, ob ein Tier eine sogenannte allgemeine oder generelle Intelligenz besitzt, vergleichbar mit der Intelligenz eines Menschen, die mit einem IQ-Test gemessen werden kann. IQ-Test für Tiere Um herauszufinden, ob das Tier ein «G» besitzt, haben die Forschenden eine Reihe von ausgeklügelten Tests entwickelt, die unterschiedlichste Problemlösungsaufgaben beinhalten und die geistige Flexibilität der Tiere fordern. Aufgaben, die die Tiere weder mit Routine noch mit ihrem Instinkt lösen können. Bis heute konnten die Forschenden generelle Intelligenz, oder eben «G», bei Affen, aber auch bei Mäusen, Ratten, Hunden und einigen Vogelarten nachweisen. Dabei gilt, je grösser das Hirn, wie zum Beispiel bei Menschenaffen wie Gorillas oder Orang-Utans, desto mehr «G». Der Spiegeltest Seit rund 50 Jahren machen Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler mit unterschiedlichsten Tierarten, insbesondere Säugetieren, den sogenannten Spiegeltest. Forschende markieren das Tier dabei an einer Stelle, die es nicht sehen kann – zum Beispiel auf der Stirn. Das Tier, das vor dem Spiegel versucht die Markierung zu entfernen oder zu untersuchen – so heisst es – hat bestanden. Bis heute konnte man dieses Ich-Bewusstsein nur bei wenigen Tierarten beweisen: Menschenaffen, Elefanten, Schweine, Delfine und Elstern. Instinkt oder Intelligenz? Über die Intelligenz von Geckos weiss die Wissenschaft noch so gut wie gar nichts. Dies wollen Forschende der Universität Bern ändern. Mit viel Geduld und Know-how erforschen sie das intelligente Verhalten unter anderem von Tokeh Geckos. Dies ist eine grosse Herausforderung, denn die Experimente, die bei anderen Tierarten durchgeführt werden, können nicht auf die Geckos übertragen werden. Ihre Biologie ist komplett anders als die von Säugetieren. Unter anderem spielt der Geruch bei ihnen eine viel grössere Rolle als die visuelle Wahrnehmung.

I'M BACK! On this episode I watched the comedy adventure heist film "Misfits". I chose this movie today because even though I do like majority of the actors in this film I never really cared to watch international comedies. Throughout this episode I'll be talking about women who are Blondes, Nick Cannon's acting abilities and the best heist movies and shows I've ever seen.(00:00) - Intro(02:12) - Movie Starts(7:27) - Best Heist Movies and Shows(25:44) - Casting(33:14) - Blonde People(01:07:59) - My Only Compliant(01:21:25) - The Cleverness of This Movie(01:30:32) - Final Thoughts / Appreciation

A king with a stupid son decides to send him off on a journey in the hopes that this will teach him cleverness more than any of his books or lessons.  A folktale from Brazil that explores the meaning of cleverness.  A fun tale to encourage children to think about what it really means to be clever.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids, ages 4-10.  (duration - 11 minutes) We have updated our patreon platform and are offering lots of new perks and benefits including special bonus episodes, bonus read-alouds, as well as stickers, coloring sheets, early access to episodes, access to all archived content,  and the chance for random shout outs on the podcast.  We really appreciate all of our patrons as they help to keep our show ad-free, as well as being able to bring you more quality content each month Don't forget - if you sign up for our Unicorn Patreon Tier before June 5, 2024, we will send you our special JWS teeshirt for your young listener.  Check us out on patreon here Be sure and check out some terrific resources for raising kids who LOVE to read by  signing up for my newsletter at www.journeywithstory.com If your little listener wants to ask us a question or send us a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, send it to us at instagram@journeywithstory.  Or you can contact us at www.journeywithstory.com.  We love to hear from our listeners. If you enjoy our podcast, you can rate, review, and subscribe at here Did you know Kathleen is also a children's picture book author, you can find out more about her books at www.kathleenpelley.com                          

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The Sun (Conscious Self) enters Aries marking the Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. Notice where you are ready to sprout into new courageous directions and align with the energies of rebirth. Mercury (Storyteller) conjoins Chiron (Wounded Healer) in Aries initiating a 7-week journey of healing wounded personal and collective narratives. Open your mind to self-acceptance and activate ways to boldly express yourself. Venus (Relational One) conjoins Saturn (Responsible One) in Pisces catalyzing you to assess the sustainability of your relationships with people, resources and values. Track what's not working emotionally and where you might be caught in enmeshment and denial patterns. Make grounded course corrections. Mars (Advocate-Champion) enters Pisces for a 6-week journey of "slowing the roll" of impulsive reactive moves. Time to attend to deeper unconscious currents of feelings and dreams. Count to 100 before you impulsively make a reactive move with yourself or others. The Full Moon Eclipse in Libra challenges you to notice entrenched patterns of over-accommodation and/or unconscious selfishness. Activate your capacity to be balanced, reciprocal and fair with all your relationships (inner and outer).Podcast poem: "The Cleverness of Seeds" by Pat BrissonSupport the showUse Sheila's referral code to shop for astrology books and gifts at Chani: https://bit.ly/4a3AfqMGo to Sheila's website for information on workshops, online courses and to subscribe to her weekly newsletter: https://www.ontheedgesofchange.comFollow Sheila: https://www.instagram.com/ontheedgesofchange https://www.pinterest.com/ontheedgesofchange

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Presenter Marnie Chesterton and the team pit their wits against a multitude of mind-bending puzzles from an old TV gameshow - all in the name of answering a question from Antonia in Cyprus: how do we work out how clever someone is? Is IQ the best measure of cleverness? Why do we put such weight on academic performance? And where does emotional intelligence fit into it all? In the search for answers Marnie and the team are locked in rooms to battle mental, physical, mystery and skill-based challenges, all against the clock. Unpicking their efforts in the studio are a global team of cleverness researchers: Dr Stuart Ritchie from Kings College London, Prof Sophie von Stumm from York University and Dr Alex Burgoyne from Georgia Institute of Technology in the US. They are challenged to face the toughest questions in their field: Why do men and women tend to perform differently in these tests? Is our smartness in our genes? And what about the Flynn Effect – where IQs appear to have risen, decade after decade, around the world. Producer/presenter: Marnie Chesterton Editor: Richard Collings Production co-ordinator: Jonathan Harris (Photo Man doing puzzle. Credit: Getty Images)

Dr. Peterson's extensive catalog is available now on DailyWire+: https://utm.io/ueSXh Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Newt Gingrich discuss the state of conservative politics, why the young generation is drawn to it now more than ever, and how across demographics, big changes are in store following the midterm elections. Speaker Newt Gingrich is Chairman of Gingrich 360, a multimedia production and consulting company based in Arlington, Virginia.  As former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Gingrich is well known as the architect of the “Contract with America” that led the Republican Party to victory in 1994, creating the first conservative majority in the House in 40 years.  He was a Republican candidate for President of the United States in 2012. Gingrich is a Fox News contributor, podcast host (Newt's World), and syndicated columnist.  He is the author of 41 books, including 18 fiction and nonfiction New York Times bestsellers.  His latest books include Beyond Biden: Rebuilding the America We Love and Trump and the American Future: Solving the Great Problems of Our Time. —Links— For Newt Gingrich Apply for a paid internship with Gingrich 360! This amazing opportunity for college students, graduate students and recent grads offers real world experience as you join the Gingrich 360 team. Here you will conduct research, draft briefings, produce content for documentary films, podcasts, social media, and much more. https://www.gingrich360.com/about/apply-for-an-internship/ Newt's World Podcast - https://www.gingrich360.com/podcasts/newts-world/ Trump and the American Future (Book) - https://www.gingrich360.com/product/trump-and-the-american-future-autographed/Beyond Biden (Book) - https://www.gingrich360.com/product/beyond-biden/Divine Mercy (Documentary) - https://www.gingrich360.com/product/divine-mercy-the-canonization-of-john-paul-ii/The First American (Documentary) - https://www.gingrich360.com/product/the-first-american/ - Sponsors - Invest in art today with Masterworks at http://masterworks.art/jbp.See important disclosures at https://masterworks.com/cd. Dr. Peterson's new book: The ABC of Childhood Tragedy. Available at: https://abctragedy.com/ — Chapters — (0:00) Coming Up(1:34) Intro(4:25) The Contract with America(10:26) Main emerging platforms(15:00) The consequence of a balanced budget(20:14) Why did the balanced budget vote fail?(26:15) Managing a vision(31:26) Splitting the party(35:40) Donald Trump, changing mindsets(45:40) Collusion on a new scale, big pictures(50:00) Demographics push back on woke-ness(55:35) Immigrants and Conservatism(59:00) Sacred axioms, the new modern religion(1:04:12) Boiling eggs by way of the freezer(1:12:20) Cleverness has replaced wisdom(1:14:40) The intellectual divide(1:16:17) Prattling nonsense and living by whim(1:24:58) Emerging visions(1:28:46) Meaning is accrued through responsibility(1:34:35) Rites of passage, emerging as an adult(1:39:50) What we need to offer // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL //Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jordanbpeterson.co...Donations: https://jordanbpeterson.com/donate // COURSES //Discovering Personality: https://jordanbpeterson.com/personalitySelf Authoring Suite: https://selfauthoring.comUnderstand Myself (personality test): https://understandmyself.com // BOOKS //Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life: https://jordanbpeterson.com/Beyond-Order12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos: https://jordanbpeterson.com/12-rules-...Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief: https://jordanbpeterson.com/maps-of-m... // LINKS //Website: https://jordanbpeterson.comEvents: https://jordanbpeterson.com/eventsBlog: https://jordanbpeterson.com/blogPodcast: https://jordanbpeterson.com/podcast // SOCIAL //Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordanbpetersonInstagram: https://instagram.com/jordan.b.petersonFacebook: https://facebook.com/drjordanpetersonTelegram: https://t.me/DrJordanPetersonAll socials: https://linktr.ee/drjordanbpeterson #JordanPeterson #JordanBPeterson #DrJordanPeterson #DrJordanBPeterson #DailyWirePlus #podcast #politics #republican #government #gingrich #newtgingrich