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Vince Lanci: 'Gold As Collateral For Internationalized Yuan' Is Agenda For BRICS 2025 Summit It's been a quieter period of news out of the BRICS regarding their de-dollarization efforts. But that doesn't mean that plenty isn't happening ahead of this year's BRICS Summit. Fortunately, Vince Lanci has uncovered what's on the agenda for this year's meeting, which includes the internationalization of the Yuan, with gold as the backbone collateral. And to find out more, click to watch the video now! - To subscribe to Vince's fantastic Goldfix service go to: https://vblgoldfix.substack.com/subscribe To read about the BRICS 2025 de-dollariation end game go to: https://vblgoldfix.substack.com/p/brics-2025-summit-gold-and-the-dedollarization To read about the BRICS gold vault network go to: https://vblgoldfix.substack.com/p/brics-2025-china-builds-global-gold To read about BRICS Clear go to: https://vblgoldfix.substack.com/p/unlocked-how-we-got-from-mbridge?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=456345&post_id=164299747&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=196ba0&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email - Get access to Arcadia's Daily Gold and Silver updates here: https://goldandsilverdaily.substack.com/ - To get your very own 'Silver Chopper Ben' statue go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/chopper-ben-landing-page/ - Join our free email list to be notified when a new video comes out: click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - Follow Arcadia Economics on twitter at: https://x.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To get your copy of 'The Big Silver Short' (paperback or audio) go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershort/ - Listen to Arcadia Economics on your favorite Podcast platforms: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/75OH2PpgUpriBA5mYf5kyY Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arcadia-economics/id1505398976 - #silver #silverprice #gold And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD)Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise
We Review: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Collateral, Jerry Maguire, Mission: Impossible, Magnolia, Top Gun: Maverick, Eyes Wide ShutYour mission, if you choose to accept it, is to listen to us discuss the new Mission: Impossible film and then delve into our top 3's from Ethan Hunt himself: Mr. Tom Cruise.Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpodfollow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:01:09 Tom Cruise Thoughts00:14:41 Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning00:37:25 Jerry Maguire00:54:20 Mission: Impossible01:03:38 Magnolia01:20:35 Top Gun: Maverick01:36:00 Collateral01:49:11 Eyes Wide Shut02:08:11 What Should He Do Next?02:10:55 Next Episode Preview & Outro
Investor Fuel Real Estate Investing Mastermind - Audio Version
In this episode, Stephen Schmidt interviews Eli Mongold, a seasoned real estate investor who shares his journey and insights into the world of real estate investing. They discuss the BRRRR method, the importance of networking, common mistakes investors make, and the current state of commercial multifamily investments. Eli emphasizes the need for accurate underwriting, the pitfalls of partnerships, and the significance of learning from experience. He also introduces his unique Cash is Collateral program, which enhances the BRRRR method by removing seasoning requirements and increasing loan-to-value ratios. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
In today's Banking With Life Q&A, James answers questions such as, "Does IBC® truly avoid the banking system?", "Does collateralizing cash value shift returns to you?", and "If 401ks work, why aren't their promoters wealthy?" As always, we hope you enjoy and thank you for listening!1. 0:22 - Does IBC® truly avoid the banking system?2. 15:32 - Does collateralizing cash value shift returns to you?3. 18:01 - Aren't loans, not deposits, what expand money and contribute to the business cycle?4. 19:28 - If 401ks work, why aren't their promoters wealthy?5. 21:27 - Are you suggesting low death benefit and high cash for IBC efficiency?Make sure to like and subscribe to join us weekly on the Banking With Life Podcast!━━━Become a client! ➫ www.bankingwithlife.com/how-to-fast-t…ur-own-bankerBuy Nelson Nash's 6.5 hour Seminar on DVD here: ➫ www.bankingwithlife.com/product/the-5…ecorded-live/ (Call us at (817) 790-0405 or email us at myteam@bankingwithlife.com for a DISCOUNT CODE)Register for our free webinar to learn more about Infinite Banking... ➫ www.bankingwithlife.com/getting-started-webinar━━━Implement the Infinite Banking Concept® with the Infinite Banking Starter Kit...The Starter Kit includes Becoming Your Own Banker by R. Nelson Nash and the Banking With Life DVD by James Neathery.It's the perfect primer for everyone interested in becoming their own banker.Buy your starter kit here: ➫ www.bankingwithlife.com/product/becom…pecial-offer/━━━Learn more about James Neathery here: ➫ bankingwithlife.com━━━Listen on your iPhone with Apple Podcasts: ➫ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bank…st/id1451730017Listen on your Android through Stitcher: ➫ www.stitcher.com/podcast/bank...Listen on Soundcloud: ➫ @banking-with-life-podcast━━━Follow us on Facebook: ➳ www.facebook.com/jamescneathery/━━━Disclaimer:All content on this site is for informational purposes only. The content shared is not intended to be a substitute for consultation with the appropriate professional. Opinions expressed herein are solely those of James C. Neathery & Associates, Inc., unless otherwise specifically cited. The data that is presented is believed to be from reliable sources and no representations are made by James C. Neathery & Associates, Inc. as to another party's informational accuracy or completeness. All information or ideas provided should be discussed in detail with your Adviser, Financial Planner, Tax Consultant, Attorney, Investment Adviser or the appropriate professional prior to taking any action.
Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where this week Kyle Sonlin and guest contributors Marcus Martin from MPact Capital and Adrian Alvarez from InvestReady cover the industry leading headlines and market movements, including how tokenized stocks are becoming more relevant, enhanced yield strategies with tokenization, and more RWA news! Company of the Week - Kyle: Kraken The Market Movements 1. Robinhood's SEC Submission and RWA Exchange 2. Kraken and Backed Finance to Launch 50+ xStocks on Solana 3. MPact Capital Launches RIA for Tokenized RWAs, Targeting Impact Investing 4. Apollo's ACRED to Expand Leverage Loop to Solana via Kamino Finance & Steakhouse Financial 5. JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citi, and Wells Fargo Considering Joint Stablecoin 6. Apex to Acquire Tokeny 7. InvestReady and Accreditoken Partner with TrustNFT for Onchain Identity The Token Debrief 1. VanEck Launching Blockchain-Asset Venture Fund on Avalanche 2. SocGen Building USD Stablecoin on Ethereum 3. HSBC Launching Tokenized Deposits with Ant International 4. BNP Paribas Asset Management Natively Tokenizes Money Market Fund on Allfunds 5. BounceBit Delivers Double-Digit Yield Using BUIDL as Collateral 6. IXS' “BTC Real Yield” Enables BTC Collateralization, Unlocked Capital Invested into RWAs 7. Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) to Prioritize Real Estate Tokenization 8. Hong Kong Passes Stablecoin Bill, Issuers to Attain License From HKMA 9. City of Lugano Issued 4th Bond (CHF 100 Million) on SDX 10. Dubai Land Department Brings Tokenized Land Deeds to XRP Ledger 11. Black Manta and SBI Digital Markets offer Tokenized Note on UBS MMF (USMO), Available on 21X 12. Amber Premium Allows Credit Card Access to UBS Tokenized Funds 13. Ozean and Brickken Partner with over $300M of Tokenized Assets 14. R3 Integrates with Solana STM Predicts $30-50T in RWAs by 2030: https://docsend.com/view/7jx2nsjq6dsun2b9 More STM.co Reports: https://reports.stm.co/ Join the RWA Foundation and Read the Whitepaper: RWAF.xyz ⏰ TABLE OF CONTENTS ⏰ 0:00 Introduction 0:16 Welcome 1:52 Market Movements 43:02 Token Debrief 54:49 Companies of The Week
Bobby, Zac, and Ojas break down the PENULTIMATE EPISODE! Woah. (Originally published July 2024)Send us a textSupport the showJoin us on Patreon for access to additional content. https://www.patreon.com/nextonescomingfasterFollow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/nextonescomingfaster
Send us a textRemember Collateral from Michael Mann starring Jamie Foxx and arguably the biggest movie star worldwide, Tom Cruise? We didn't remember a lot from this movie either. What we did remember was that it was more realistic than your average action film of the time, and Jada Pinkett Smith seemed normal. But with these two mega stars, this director, and a supporting cast that is downright diabolical, we have high hopes.Do You Remember Liking This Movie?
How to Truly Know the Value of your Collateral - #270 Knowing the true value of your collateral is one of the most critical parts of being a successful private or hard money lender. In this episode, Jason and Chris break down exactly how they determine property values beyond just appraisals and third-party reports.
Whether rights are assigned or not, courts are reluctant to interfere with existing law on collateral benefits - we look at a recent case concerning a cargo of yellow soybeans partially damaged while being shipper from USA to Egypt.
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of "The A of Z of Rock with Matt and Brian" .....It's the Letter C this week.....expect big tunes from Coverdale/Page, Collateral, Coheed and Cambria, Crown of Thorns and Chickenfoot We have a couple of great live tracks for "Double Live" ....Scream for Me Long Beach ...a wee hint !!! The Show Playlist Cupid's Dead - Extreme You Know My Name - Chris Cornell Mr. Big Shot - Collateral Carpe Diem - Saxon Searching for Tomorrow - Coheed and Cambria Long Way Home - Crown of Thorns Crosstown Train - FM Close to the End - King Herd Whisper a Prayer for the Dying - Coverdale Page Big Foot - Chickenfoot Closer to the Heart ( Live ) - Rush Children of the Damned ( Live) - Iron Maiden Carry On Wayward Son - Kansas Caravel - Greta Van Fleet Gut City Blues- Phil Seth Campbell Superunknown - Soundgarden Crystal Ball - Yngwie Malmsteen Catch the Rainbow - Rainbow City of Hope - Journey Hand Me Down - Cry of Love Hope you enjoy the show Rock On Matt and Brian.
Die Zahnfee unter´m Blutmond Michael Mann Mai IV Nach Heat, Collateral und The Insider heute der 4. Film von Michael Mann. Wir reden über Manhunter oder Blutmond oder Roter Drache. Alles ein und derselbe Film. Viel Spaß!
Part of the Lost in the Climb series — a 4-part deep dive into how high-performing leaders lose themselves chasing success, and how to find the way back.Feeling stuck in a system you once believed in? You're not alone. In this final episode, we expose the myth that you have to quit to find peace — and show how recalibration, not resignation, is the path forward. This Sunday could be your turning point.Conversation Prompts:Have you ever fantasized about separating from the military just to breathe again?Are your values and your role aligned — or are they fighting for control?What if the freedom you're looking for is actually possible right where you are?
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Mark and Norbert talk about their favorite Tom Cruise running scenes. Mark rewatched every Tom Cruise film from Endless Love (1981) to Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning (2023), and found 295 running moments from 38 of his films. In this episode, they discuss their 10 favorite running scenes from Collateral, Risky Business, Mission: Impossible, Far and Away, and Edge of Tomorrow.
John Cena's back on top… and Kevin Nash has thoughts. In this week's episode, Big Kev breaks down the shockwaves of WrestleMania and why he thinks the ending was more “Hogan in '96” than the crowd may have realized. From kayfabe power dynamics to merch-moving politics, it's all under the microscope as Kevin sets the table for what should come next. But before we get into the squared circle, we take a cinematic detour. Michael Mann's Heat, Kevin Bacon playing a literal devil's bounty hunter, and how many rewatches does it take to admit Collateral might not hold up? Kev's got opinions, Sean's got DVD nostalgia, and somehow Al Pacino ends up with a jobber's gimmick. Welcome to Kliq This. The boys also break down what it really means to “look like a star” in today's wrestling climate—whether you're a 6'10” killer or a 5'1” flipper. Kev doesn't mince words when comparing Rey Mysterio's legacy to modern high-flyers, and yes, someone ends up being called a Shetland pony. Is the WWE pricing out the working-class fan? Is Heyman really the MacGuffin that holds the industry together? And why do modern entrances feel more like Coachella sets than fight-night spectacles? Kev walks through the economics, the nostalgia, and the fire (literally) of what makes a great entrance… and why Diesel's never gotten the love it deserved. And finally, WrestleMania predictions fly fast and furious—including a huge twist involving Cena, Cody, and Paul Heyman. Kev sees the chessboard clearly, even if it ends with someone becoming a “Heyman bottom.” If that line doesn't get your attention, nothing will. Watch now—before the markets open.
If there had been no cover-up of Robert Kennedy's complicity in the murder of Marilyn Monroe in 1962 and he had been prosecuted based on compelling evidence at the time, the assassination of JFK by Bobby's enemies would not have happened—changing the course of history and preventing the murder of media icon Dorothy Kilgallen.In a breakthrough book that is sure to be relevant for years to come, bestselling author (The Reporter Who Knew Too Much) and distinguished historian Mark Shaw investigates the connection between the mysterious deaths of motion picture screen siren Marilyn Monroe, President John F. Kennedy, and What's My Line? TV star and crack investigative reporter Dorothy Kilgallen. A former noted criminal defense attorney and network legal analyst, Shaw provides an illuminating perspective as to how Robert Kennedy's abuse of power during the early 1960s resulted in the murders of Marilyn, JFK, and Dorothy.Praise for Mark Shaw BooksThe Reporter Who Knew Too Much“The compelling story of Dorothy Kilgallen, the celebrated journalist once called ‘the most powerful female voice in America.'” —Nick Pileggi, author of Wiseguy and CasinoDenial of Justice“A worthy sequel to the mysterious whodunit that snuffed out the brave reporter, Denial of Justice is a true crime thriller that seeks to undo the label attached to Ms. Kilgallen's untimely demise. Mark Shaw has done an admirable and exemplary job in his work. Do not miss!” —San FranciscoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.
Are you a Mann or aren't you? We've touched on Michael Mann here and there but it's time to put him under the microscope. Homework for the episode: The Last of the Mohicans (1992), Heat (1995), The Insider (1999), and Miami Vice (2006). Also discussed: Ferrari (2023), Collateral (2004)
Welcome back to Born to Watch, where this week the team tackles the endlessly rewatchable, criminally underappreciated Edge of Tomorrow (2014). Strap in as Whitey, Damo, and Dan on the Land gear up for a sci-fi action loop fest featuring Tom Cruise in one of his most against-type roles, Emily Blunt as a full-metal badass, and a time-travel plot that actually sticks the landing. Enjoy our Edge of Tomorrow (2014) Review!The boys jump right into the paradox-riddled battlefield, first marveling at how this epic blockbuster somehow bombed in the US, despite being everything a great action movie should be. They blame lousy marketing, title confusion (was it Live Die Repeat?), and the fact that in 2014, Cruise was still on Hollywood's naughty step thanks to Oprah's couch.But now? It's cult-classic gold.Whitey kicks off by calling out just how rare it is to see Cruise playing the weasel, Major Cage is an ad man thrown into combat, clueless and terrified. For Dan, this fish-out-of-water arc makes the movie shine, watching Cruise go from smug coward to unstoppable warrior. Damo agrees, even calling Edge of Tomorrow his number one Cruise performance, yep, he goes there.Emily Blunt earns unanimous praise as Rita Vrataski, the “Angel of Verdun” and all-around exosuit-slaying legend. She's fierce, stoic, and fit as hell, basically the action heroine we didn't know we needed in 2014. Her iconic push-up entrance gets a lot of airtime (and a few longing sighs), and the team agrees she holds her own, and then some, against Cruise.And what would a Born to Watch ep be without the usual blend of insight and irreverence? We get tangents on everything from duck anatomy (cloacas, anyone?) to Bill Paxton's legendary status as the only man killed by a Terminator, a Predator, and an Alien. The Paxton love is real.The pod dives into director Doug Liman's sharp visuals and crisp pacing, and shout out screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie, who somehow turns a convoluted time loop premise into a tight, clever, and emotional thrill ride. Liman's resume (Bourne Identity, Mr. & Mrs. Smith) gets the props it deserves, and there's a great sidebar on the upcoming Road House remake, complete with hot takes on Jake Gyllenhaal.As always, the “Hit, Sleeper, Dud” segment delivers, with Gone Girl getting the nod as a masterful hit, Kevin Costner's 3 Days to Kill as a solid sleeper, and Lucy (sorry, ScarJo) landing squarely in dud territory. Bonus points for Damo's vivid breakdown of Ben Affleck's infamous side-dick scene.The episode also features a glorious Cruise countdown. Each host reveals their top five Tom Cruise films, expect Jerry Maguire, Collateral, Top Gun: Maverick, and of course, Edge of Tomorrow, to make appearances. Damo even throws in Tropic Thunder, because who can forget Les Grossman?Then there's the philosophical stuff: How long was Cage actually in the time loop? (Answer: a hell of a long time). Was blackmailing the general really the best plan? (Debatable). And what's the real ending? (Whitey thinks it's Cruise's “now you're gonna bone me” smile).Oh, and voicemails are back! Listeners call in to rant about The Bodyguard, praise the pod's Whitney Houston renditions, and drop the occasional F-bomb. Classic Born to Watch fan energy.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!Join the conversation:Is Edge of Tomorrow Cruise's most underrated film? Would you waste 300 time loops trying to get with Emily Blunt? Did this movie deserve to flop—or is it a misunderstood masterpiece?Drop us a voicemail at BornToWatch.com.au and be part of the show!#BornToWatch #EdgeOfTomorrow #TomCruise #EmilyBlunt #MoviePodcast #SciFiMovies #DougLiman #TimeLoopMovies #LiveDieRepeat #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedGems #CinephileApproved
Drop 1: SEC Crypto Disclosure https://www.bluprynt.com/post/the-sec-has-logged-on-crypto-disclosure-enters-the-mempoolDrop 2: Standard Chartered + OKX tokenized collateral https://cointelegraph.com/news/standard-chartered-okx-pilot-off-exchange-collateral-institutionDrop 3: Paris Blockchain Week Taxbit Digital Accordhttps://x.com/MidnightNtwrk/status/1909524832552640855https://www.linkedin.com/posts/magaldi_digitalassets-crypto-taxbit-activity-7314995450313412609-u6UtPBW Louvre DinnerCharles 4th gen blockchain speechConnection Lounge with Midnight Fireside chat Charles + Eranhttps://x.com/InputOutputHK/status/1909899923597701464Fireside chat with Nik KassisDNA House. Web3 influence: Will Adams, Toby Gilbert. Balance + Midnight: Eran + Dustin Plett. Charles + Brockhttps://x.com/brockpierce/status/1910117897906577475More: Midnight announces wallet partnershttps://midnight.network/blog/looking-ahead-to-midnight-self-custody-wallet-integrationsM^0 expands to Solana with Kast https://www.theblock.co/post/350083/chain-agnostic-m0-stablecoin-middleware-platform-expands-to-solana-teams-with-kast-neo-bank-on-latest-m-token-extensionCardano's Project Catalyst publishes its Horizons report, outlines the impact of the funding programhttps://projectcatalyst.io/reports/horizons2025.pdfVitalik publishes privacy roadmap for Ethereum https://ethereum-magicians.org/t/a-maximally-simple-l1-privacy-roadmap/23459Kiln and OSL partner to offer enterprise-grade ETH stakinghttps://www.kiln.fi/post/kiln-and-osl-partner-to-offer-enterprise-grade-eth-stakingEvent alert: How to design good tokenomics - in person in London, Thursday, May 1 · 6 - 9pm local time, by Dr. Stylianos Kampakis https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-design-good-tokenomics-tickets-1303004865629. Redes sociais / comms.. https://blockdropspodcast.xyz/.. Instagram.com/blockdropspodcast.. Twitter.com/blockdropspod.. Blockdrops.lens .. https://warpcast.com/mauriciomagaldi.. youtube.com/@BlockDropsPodcast.. Meu conteúdo em inglês twitter.com/0xmauricio.. Newsletter do linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7056680685142454272.. blockdropspodcast@gmail.com
The group meets back up, some still in their Tabaxi guise but pauses conversing to check if anyone is following the group. A quick check confirms that there was someone, but they are no longer there when Shanks investigates. They are relieved to arrive at the inn and see that the Magnificent Mansion is still there. One of the servants relays a message from Hoshino to the group, apologizing for his abrupt departure but assuring them he will be back and offering endearment to them all. As the message ends, they pick up on a new figure waiting for them to notice his presence. A halfling fellow by the name of Turk introduces himself, and after a round of introductions and clearing any suspicion of him, he tells the group that he was sent here to help the group however he can. Before they can figure out just how effectively they can use JM's most recent addition to the Collateral team, the group exchanges the information that they gathered from what Zechs and the others saw in the past, the information Shanks and Greyleaf squeezed out of their target, and the name Enich, whom Galahad reveals as Arguile's alternate and a paladin of Arioch. The group then began to form a plan for a while. However, with Zechs still uneasy about unleashing his aspect of Malar onto the planes and feeling like they're getting played somehow, it took some time before the group reached a consensus. Zechs, with of course Duo, along with Galahad, Turk, and Glad would assist Zechs, while Arguile, Shanks, Greyleaf, and Salix keep an eye on things outside with Enich and any of the Paw members potentially interfering with the ritual. As they make their way to the ritual site, the scent of blood is in the air, and fire is ablaze in the distance. The group can faintly make out bodies missing their skin. There is a brief exchange that is somewhere between tense and uncomfortable. Enrich confirms that the dead Tabaxi are the idiots from the lodge that Galahad got piss drunk and also tells Zechs that the only reason this is happening is that he is divine punishment for this plane, at least partially. With niceties out of the way, the group splits into the ones who will help Zechs expel Malar and the others who are to keep watch on the paladin of Arioch and Lieutenant of the Constable. The ritual begins, and Zechs and Malar have a final exchange before their fight to end things, one way or another. While on the outside, Enich expresses his boredom and begins approaching the waiting party, preparing to attack. There's so much happening, and that's where we pick up...Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa's Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating LighthouseMixed by Thomas Lapierre IIICheck out the show at themedusascascade.com
In this podcast episode, Brian joins the hosts to discuss his favorite movie, Collateral. The conversation dives into the action-packed thriller, examining its exciting plot and the deeper themes explored throughout the film. They highlight how Collateral blends thrilling action with thought-provoking ideas, making it not just an entertaining film but one with layers to explore. Brian's Links: sheehanisdeadcomics youtube @brianpbrewster Catch up with us on Twitter/x: @iltmpodcast Instagram: @ilovethatmoviepodcast Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Ilovethatmovie
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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Justin and his guests, Denise Sobczak and Michael Zuraw, introduce the new RIMS paper: “The Pre-Mortem Method: Learning From Failure Without Actually Failing”. Unlike post-mortem analysis, a pre-mortem risk assessment attempts to learn from failure before a project even begins. This report highlights the advantages of implementing a pre-mortem risk assessment approach to strategic projects. Download the report to learn about the three steps to activate a pre-mortem assessment that fosters a better understanding of a project's overall objectives, and ultimately improves transparency, communication, and business outcomes. Justin, Michael, and Denise discuss implementation steps and frequency of pre-mortems in an organization. They cover ways of documentation and tracking insights from pre-mortem exercises, and tools for structuring an effective pre-mortem session. They explore how to involve participants and how to flip the script from naysaying to contributing insights. They consider the collateral benefits of involving your organization in a pre-mortem analysis. They share examples of how the pre-mortem works in their organizations. Listen to gain insight into this innovative risk management tool to build upon the successes and achievements of your organization. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:17] About this episode of RIMScast. Our topic is pre-mortem analysis, which we will explore with past and present members of the RIMS Strategic & Enterprise Risk Management Council. [:42] RIMS-CRMP Workshops! As part of RIMS's continuing strategic partnership with Purima, we have a two-day course coming up on April 22nd and 23rd. Links to these courses can be found through the Certification page of RIMS.org and this episode's show notes. [1:01] Virtual Workshops! On April 16th and 17th, Chris Hansen will lead “Managing Worker Compensation, Employer's Liability, and Employment Practices in the U.S.” [1:14] On June 12th, Pat Saporito will host “Managing Data for ERM” and will return on June 26th to present the very popular new course, “Generative AI for Risk Management”. [1:30] A link to the full schedule of virtual workshops can be found on the RIMS.org/education and RIMS.org/education/online-learning pages. A link is also in this episode's show notes. [1:41] RISKWORLD registration is open. Engage Today and Embrace Tomorrow, May 4th through 7th in Chicago. Register at RIMS.org/RISKWORLD. Also, remember that there will be lots of pre-conference workshops being held in Chicago just ahead of RISKWORLD. [1:59] These courses include “Applying and Integrating ERM,” “Captives as an Alternate Risk Financing Technique,” “Contractual Risk Transfer,” “Fundamentals of Insurance,” “Fundamentals of Risk Management,” RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep, and more! The links are in the show notes. [2:18] In March, RIMS released a new professional report called “The Pre-Mortem Method: Learning from Failure Without Actually Failing.” The two authors of this report are joining me here today! They have both been RIMScast guests. [2:39] Denise Sobczak is the Director of Group Risk Management at the BIC Group and Michael Zuraw is the Senior Director of Global Enterprise Risk Management for Onsemi. [2:52] Denise is a former member and Michael is a current member of the RIMS Strategic & Enterprise Risk Management Council. Their paper, “The Pre-Mortem Method,” is available through the Risk Knowledge page of RIMS.org. Tap on the White Paper button on that page. [3:10] We're going to hear how Denise and Michael have used the pre-mortem method at their respective companies. We're going to give you tips on how to lead pre-mortem analysis discussions at your organizations whether for a big merger or unveiling a new product. [3:32] This conversation will continue on May 7th at RISKWORLD when Denise hosts “Pre-Mortem or Post-Mortem: If You Were a Patient, What Would Choose?” That session will be held in Room BC185. [3:47] Interview! Michael Zuraw and Denise Sobczak, welcome back to RIMScast! [3:55] Denise and Michael's paper is “The Pre-Mortem Method: Learning from Failure Without Actually Failing.” Pre-mortem analysis is a risk assessment approach that you apply to strategic projects. [4:13] The concept is simple. You assume that an initiative fails. Then you identify triggers of that failure and develop plans to avoid and mitigate them to achieve success. It was developed by Gary Klein and has been widely applied in the business world. [4:39] Michael says the approach was discovered by cognitive psychologists. It releases folks from some of the biases, such as groupthink and confirmation bias, that will muck up decisions. This approach encourages participation and takes risk identification to the next level. [5:07] Justin calls the paper an easy read that people can keep returning to. [5:22] The Strategic & ERM Council decided to do a track on scenario planning. One of their first shareouts was a paper on scenario planning with a segue on pre-mortem risk assessment on how to draw those scenarios. [5:44] Many things are going on, with a level of uncertainty in the external environment that drives uncertainty in the internal environment. As a risk practitioner, it's very important to have these tools. [5:59] Michael joined the Strategic & ERM Council a little over a year ago after they had started the scenario planning. He had already read the SERM Council paper on scenario planning with great interest. Michael is a fan of Gary Klein's and had used pre-mortems. [6:24] When Denise and others mentioned they were going to take the next step in their series of scenario planning to include a pre-mortem discussion, Michael immediately volunteered to be part of it. It was a topic he was familiar with and he had done some sessions on it already. [7:05] Denise explains a pre-mortem is one of many risk assessment tools available. There's no set number for how often an organization should perform one. The main attraction of this tool is its use when you are short on time and have few resources and you want a high-value output. [7:53] It's good to use a pre-mortem when there are a lot of cross-functional initiatives with interdependencies that create complexity and generate risks. [8:07] Michael thinks that for major strategic decisions, a pre-mortem should almost always be used. As you use it, you find out that it's very efficient and not complicated. You can learn from it to include contrarians in discussions to question all assumptions. It changes your risk culture. [8:52] Pieces of the pre-mortem method find their way into the way people approach everyday decisions, even without doing a formal pre-mortem analysis. A pre-mortem analysis is not difficult or expensive to do. As often as you think it provides value, have at it! [9:20] The primary thing a pre-mortem does is open the door to legitimizing doubt. It allows the group decision process to stay in inquiry not to be sucked into advocacy before all the risks are discussed and mitigated. [9:44] Michael notes that as the pre-mortem opens up concerns, they can be put on the table and discussed. The key is you have to take the next step which is to consider what you can change and improve your plan to prepare for the possibility of that risk and mitigate it. [10:08] The goal is to take what you've learned, feed it back into the decision process, and come out with a better plan than you had going in. [10:16] It's very key to get the insights and embed them into the company's core processes versus having a stand-alone tracker for the pre-mortem that you've done. If you've done a pre-mortem for a strategic initiative, integrate it into the status update reports for that initiative. [10:34] If the pre-mortem is related to an event, integrate it into regular management reviews, operating reviews, or even risk governance. Integrate insights that will help you into your core processes. [10:49] Denise and Justin discuss recording remote pre-mortem sessions on Zoom and transcribing them. Justin suggests recording even in-person sessions on Zoom for a transcript. [11:40] Michael says having a transcript of a pre-mortem helps because you want people to focus attention on the conversation and not on note-taking. Sometimes you want to go back and get some context. In-person meetings also allow seeing body language. [12:11] The point of this is to get it out there and talk about it. It's very interactive. [13:19] Pre-mortems are structured to picture a failure six months into the future. Then set a two-minute timer and ask everyone to write down what went wrong. Each one comes up with ideas without the group's influence and writes down key failure points that caused this outcome. [14:04] As a result, things that were just below the surface come out first. Even the staunchest advocate of the plan has to come up with something. The creativity of what could have gone wrong becomes an asset, not a detriment. [14:31] You're not a naysayer, you're an identifier. The basic premises of ERM are risk identification, risk prioritization, and risk response. A pre-mortem creates a more robust identification. You're a contributor. You've discussed something that you hadn't before. [14:54] Denise explains that a pre-mortem is a paradise for the naysayers because they don't have the burden to say it failed. We give that to them. It's not about being skeptical or negative but identifying the contributors that could have caused the failure and being part of the solution. [15:18] Plug Time! RIMS Webinars! On April 10th, Audit Board will present “What CISOs Want Risk Executives to Know About Cyber Risk in 2025”. [15:30] Following the success of their recent webinar, HUB International returns for the next installment of their Ready for Tomorrow Series, “From Defense to Prevention: Strengthening Your Liability Risk Management Approach”. That session will be on April 17th. [15:45] On April 24th, RiskConnect returns to deliver “Better Together: The Marriage of Insurable Risk and Business Continuity”. [15:54] More webinars will be announced soon and added to the RIMS.org/webinars page. Go there to register. Registration is complimentary for RIMS members. [16:05] Important Announcement! RIMS and the Institute of Internal Auditors have entered into an agreement to deliver a selection of the other group's educational programming to their members. Twenty-nine shared courses will be available to both association's members. [16:23] RIMS members can explore the IIA courses that are now available to them at See Courses Here. To access RIMS's complete selection of workshops, webinars, and courses, visit RIMS.org/Education. [16:42] Let's Get Back to our Discussion about Pre-Mortem Analysis with Michael Zurow and Denise Sobczak! [17:09] Denise says individuals who have had experience with failures can tap into that experience in new situations. Newcomers can offer a fresh perspective. The key is diversity of thought and experience. Make participants comfortable to express their opinions. [17:38] Watch out for those who would take over. As you facilitate the pre-mortem, make sure that you're engaging and that it's a responsive type of facilitation. There's no right or wrong answer when you're looking for triggers. Later on, you will prioritize. [18:22] Michael has been at Onsemi for 20 years with broad exposure in product line management and supply chain. Four and a half years ago, Onsemi had a new CO and much of the top management changed. The question was what did the stakeholders want from ERM. [18:44] There was some change in how they approached it. He did pre-mortems before and he has done them since. The key is broad participation of the players, broad perspectives, and leading it to say that we want to know what you think. We want to question our assumptions. [19:08] That basic approach is to try to make the plan better, not bring it down, trying to improve the likelihood of success. That plays through all types of corporate change. [19:35] Participants should not be in the top tier of leaders, but in middle management with some boots on the ground. The middle management group forms the culture and they know enough key details about what the planners are thinking and to ask, what if they're wrong? [20:14] Denise expects the participants to be the people who are knee-deep in the initiative and are the subject matter experts. You can also invite folks who are not in the initiative but who have a say from the legal, financial, and business support perspectives. [20:42] The number of participants depends on the setting. An in-person setting can accommodate 10 or 15. In a virtual setting, you can have eight to 10. You need to make sure that everyone can participate. [21:14] More RIMS Plugs! The Spencer Educational Foundation's goal to help build a talent pipeline of risk management and insurance professionals is achieved in part by its collaboration with risk management and insurance educators across the U.S. and Canada. [21:33] Since 2010, Spencer has awarded over $3.3 million in general grants to support over 130 student-centered experiential learning initiatives at universities and RMI non-profits. [21:46] Spencer's 2026 application process will open on May 1st, 2025, and close on July 30th, 2025. General Grant awardees are typically notified at the end of October. Learn more about Spencer's General Grants through the Programs tab of SpencerEd.org. [22:06] Spencer has several events lined up before and during RISKWORLD 2025. On May 3rd, there's the Spencer-CNA Pickle Ball Social, on May 4th, the Spencer-Gallagher Golf Tournament, on May 5th, the Spencer Soiree, and on May 6th, the Spencer-Sedgwick 5K Fun Run. [22:25] You can register for or sponsor any of these through the links on this page or by visiting SpencerEd.org/riskworld2025. [22:35] The call for submissions for the RIMS Canada Conference, which will be held in Calgary from September 14th through the 17th, 2025, is now open. We want to hear from you! We are looking for dynamic, insightful presentations on key industry topics. [22:49] Topics may include are but not limited to alternative risk transfer, insurance, legal and regulatory, risk modification and loss control, the DEI Studio, the Thought Leader Stage, corporate sustainability, ESG, and more. [23:03] Submit your proposal by the submission deadline, Wednesday, April 16th at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca and the link in this episode's notes for information. [23:17] If you will be in the Dallas/Fort Worth area on April 17th, be sure to stop by Lone Star Park for DFW RIMS's 7th Annual Night at the Races. It's going to be a blast! Guest, member, and student tickets are available. Visit DFWRIMS.org and the link in this episode's show notes. [23:41] Let's Return to our Discussion about Pre-Mortem Analysis with Denise Sobczak and Michael Zurow! [24:02] Denise mentions different ways to measure the ROI of a pre-mortem, in the light of inherited risk impact before mitigation versus residual risk, post-mitigation. [24:16] For a consumer goods company like BIC, Denise says it is more sensible to tie the effectiveness of the pre-mortem exercise with the overall achievement of the strategic goals or the operating targets because you are changing as you go. [24:38] Michael says it's tough to measure the effectiveness of a pre-mortem. You're asking a team that has already been assembled to spend half a day looking at the plan and, at the end, asking if they learned something that helped improve the plan. [25:30] Is the plan or decision better the day after the pre-mortem than it was the day before? Was it worth the four hours? Would you suggest doing this again? Would you recommend it to your peer? Advocating for a pre-mortem indicates its value, way beyond the cost of doing it. [26:16] Denise stresses the collateral benefits of a pre-mortem. If you are facilitating this type of risk assessment, you will reach a lot of folks in the organization and help them think differently. They will think of the risk management department or the ERM practitioner as a resource to use. [26:37] There is some amplification from a showcase of value to the organization from your function. Denise says a pre-mortem never took a day for her. Once she applied a pre-mortem in a 20-minute phone call with all the constituents. They came up with 15 reasons it could fail. [27:02] A pre-mortem can be formal or informal. The informal pre-mortem is as efficient and it is quicker. You need to understand what the culture of your organization is. If it is very formal, adapt to that. Denise tends to work in more agile organizations. [27:36] Michael works for a company that is heavy in engineering. A pre-mortem takes about two hours there. Engineers want to solve problems and tell you why their solution to the problem is awesome! They want data and rationalization justification. [28:15] Part of it is the moderation. Say the goal of this meeting is to get the concerns and issues out on the table. Afterward, we'll do a quick prioritization so we can assign owners to address the next step of how this feeds back into improving the plan. [28:32] As everybody took two minutes to write down the issues, get them out on the table and rotate through the biggest issue from each person as quickly as you can, one at a time, so no one gets into a laundry list of items. Keep the discussion moving across all the participants. [28:55] What you get is honest dialog and everyone participates. If you do that, you'll avoid overcomplicating it. It can be very simple. It's structured to help you manage that. As long as you keep it moving, it will be fine. [29:12] On 1:45 p.m., on May 7th, at RISKWORLD, in Room 185BC. Denise will be presenting “Pre-Mortem or Post-Mortem: If You Were Patient, Which One Would You Choose?” Denise will be extending the dialog from the paper and this episode. [29:37] Denise will miss Michael on stage. They had a successful session together at the RIMS ERM Fall Conference. Now that the paper is published, the presentation will be more robust. [29:55] The presentation will cover what pre-mortem risk assessment entails. You basically assume the strategic project has failed. Then you identify the triggers of that failure and develop plans to avoid and mitigate them to achieve success. Then you monitor. [30:25] Once Denise goes through the fundamentals, she will take you through a hands-on exercise of applying this technique. She will give a business case and have the audience start solving it and finding triggers. It's very easy. It will give a sense of what this is all about. [30:52] Denise's aim is that the participants, with the presentation and the white paper, will have another skillset to apply and bring value to their organization. There will be audience participation to close out the last day of the education track at RISKWORLD. [31:20] Denise will have a full hour and then there will be more audience participation when the Second City takes the stage for the Conference Finale. [31:34] Justin recommends attendees check out Denise's solid one-hour presentation. She assures you there will be no coasting in her session! [31:59] It has been such a pleasure to see you both. I appreciate you taking the time. You wrote a wonderful paper. The link is in this episode's notes. Go to RIMS.org/riskknowledge to check it out. Press the White Paper button and it will pop right up. Thank you both so much! [32:18] Special thanks again to Michael Zuraw and Denise Sobczak for joining us here on RIMScast. A link to their paper, “The Pre-Mortem Method: Learning from Failure Without Actually Failing” is available through the Risk Knowledge of RIMS.org. A link is in this episode's notes. [32:35] Beyond the pages and this episode, Denise will be extending the dialog at RISKWORLD on May 7th at 1:45 p.m. local time. She will deliver “Pre-Mortem or Post-Mortem: If You Were a Patient, Which Would You Choose?” That session will be held in room 185BC. [32:52] Register in advance through the RIMS Events App. [32:55] Plug Time! You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in the show notes. [33:24] RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate and help you reach them! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. 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Director David Ayer re-teams with Jason Statham for another professionally titled actioner: A Working Man. Following up last year's The Beekeeper, will the duo recapture the absurd magic of their debut? We review the film and discuss the careers of both Ayer and Statham.
Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where this week Herwig Konings, Kyle Sonlin, and special guests Yuval Rooz from Digital Asset/ Canton Network, Phillip Falcone & Sharon Knoller from DigiX, and Nico Pantelis from Blue Bay Ventures cover the industry leading headlines and market movements, including acquisitions, token offerings, collateral mobility, & more in the RWA space! This week Jason Barraza had a chance to sit with Simon Keefe from Calastone and talk about their new Calastone Tokenised Distribution platform, how they're connecting legacy systems, fund tokenization savings, and more! Jason also got to chat with Ed Nwokedi from RedSwan CRE on their latest real estate report, diving into predictions, how tokenized real estate is affecting family offices, different regions and more! Company of the Week - Herwig: DTCC Company of the Week - Kyle: Nonco The Market Movements 1. tZERO and DigiX Partner to Tokenize Non-US Assets 2. Flowdesk Joins Canton Network for Collateral and Margin Management 3. Republic to Acquire INX for ~$60 Million 4. DTCC Announces Collateral Management Platform 5. PwC Predicts $317B Tokenized Market Cap by 2028 The Token Debrief 1. Archax Expands to America through Globacap Acquisition 2. HashSphere on Hedera by Hashgraph to Launch in Q3 as Private Blockchain for TradFi 3. WisdomTree Expands 13 Funds Now on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base & Optimism 4. Miami-based Nonco is Tokenizing the FX Markets for Non-USD Currencies Using Avalanche 5. Capital Trust Group Launches $50B AgriTech Tokenized Bond Offering 6. Bitshopp Launches Tokenization Platform with $1M in Bond Volume on Day 1 7. El Salvador Real Estate Group Tokenizes $20M+ in Local Warehouses 8. Sumitomo Mitsui to Launch Stablecoin on Avalanche via SMBC in 2026 9. Serenity and MTA Partner to Tokenize Real Estate, Targeting Crypto Audience 10. WhiteRock Explains How They Use Nasdaq Data with Chainlink to Power Their Platform 11. BOOSTRY Launches Japanese Tokenization Market Report 12. Larry Fink Continues Endorsement Train for Tokenization in BlackRock's Annual Letter 13. Vlad Tenev, CEO of Robinhood, Says Tokenization Will Boost US Company Dominance 14. Kraken Co-CEO Predicts Tokenized Equities Will Surpass Stablecoins: TokenizeThis 2025: https://summit.stm.co/ STM Predicts $30-50T in RWAs by 2030: https://docsend.com/view/7jx2nsjq6dsun2b9 More STM.co Reports: https://reports.stm.co/ Join the RWA Foundation and Read the Whitepaper: RWAF.xyz ⏰ TABLE OF CONTENTS ⏰ 0:00 Introduction 0:16 Welcome 1:06 STS Interviews: Calastone 10:15 Market Movements 45:03 RWA Foundation Update 46:35 STS Interviews: RedSwan CRE 55:26 Token Debrief 1:02:39 Companies of The Week
Lawyers, like other professionals, tend to use a lot of industry terms which don't make sense to the average person. Sometimes, those terms pop up in artcles and media describing a case, without explanation (often because the journalists themselves do not fully understand what they mean).Today, we discuss the term collateral estoppel, and what it means in a legal context. Enjoy.
Send us a textIn this episode Jonathan Chang and Jason Robertson discuss the curious dilemma of SP-21 and its association with the 'great collateral of the spleen' (脾大絡 pí dà luò). Dr. Wang's thinking on this point and the concept of this oft-forgotten "extra collateral' is discussed and two cases that may offer some insights are discussed.
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Hour 3: The Tara Show - “War Collateral with Tara and Lee” “Irate Democrats Justify Shoplifting in Protest to Bezos” “America the New Haven for Criminals Under Biden” “The Solution to Health Insurance” full 1781 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:25:51 +0000 8FbE28UXCkMPmsnCjaswwQk7wN1FbvXe news The Tara Show news Hour 3: The Tara Show - “War Collateral with Tara and Lee” “Irate Democrats Justify Shoplifting in Protest to Bezos” “America the New Haven for Criminals Under Biden” “The Solution to Health Insurance” Tara presides over the Upstate's #1 all news/talk morning show every weekday on News/Talk 989 WORD.Tara's faithful listeners are affectionately known as "Tara-ists" because of their passion and participation in the show. Tara was named 2021 Best News Talk Show and Best overall Personality, AGAIN, by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association! Tara took home the same honors in 2018 and was also named 2016 "Personality of the Year!" In addition, Tara has also won over two dozen state and national journalism awards for column writing, news reporting and investigative reporting while working for three newspapers and writing for a variety of national publications. She won a first place reporting award from the North Carolina Press Association for an investigative series about the weaknesses in Charlotte's overburdened court system, which regularly let murderers off the hook with less than 15 years in prison. Due to her work, that system has been reformed. Tara is also a winner of the prestigious first place Green Eyeshade Award, a national award for column writing from The Society of Professional Journalists. Tara took to the airwaves about 15 years ago to do a radio show heard up and down the coast and fell in love with bypassing her editors to talk straight to the people. Tara hasn't stopped reporting, and still brings her investigative journalism to the show. Tara is a mom, wife and talk radio convert-- and weekday mornings she's live and local on News/Talk 989 WORD. Are you a "Tara-ist"? It's time to get captured! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%
In this conversation, Nanak Nihal Khalsa discusses his journey into the crypto space, focusing on decentralized identity, the concept of human keys, and the importance of entropy in cryptography. He explains how the Human Network aims to provide secure and private identity solutions while addressing compliance challenges. The discussion also touches on the vision of the Holonym Foundation and the broader implications of digital rights in developing countries.PODCAST INFO:
This episode of 0xResearch explores Bitcoin-backed lending with John Glover, CIO of Ledn. He discusses why Bitcoin is an ideal collateral, how risk management helped Ledn survive market collapses, and the growing demand for Bitcoin-backed loans globally. The conversation also touches on DeFi lending, regulatory challenges, and Ledn's plans for expanding funding options. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Missed DAS? Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Follow John: https://x.com/john_w_glover Follow Marc: https://x.com/marcarjoon Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:07) Why Use Bitcoin as Collateral? (2:11) Implementing Proper Risk Management (5:09) Bitcoin-Backed Loans vs Traditional Loans (7:07) Borrowing Activity (11:38) Loan Risk Methodology (12:53) Offering Loans on Other Digital Assets (16:39) Looking Forward -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
Max and Evan discuss director Michael Mann's filmography. They cover some of his great movies up to Collateral. Stay tuned afterwards for What We've Been Watching for some thoughts on Secret Mall Apartment, Novacaine, and Severance Season 2. Movies covered: Thief, The Last of Mohicans, Heat, The Insider, Collateral "Don't let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat around the corner." Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and Letterboxd. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - http://ccmixter.org/files/Dan_Mantau/64603 Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) Closing: Pixie Pixels (featuring Kara Square) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/53778 Additional comments? Email us: itsthepictures@gmail.com
Your brand isn't just a logo, a social media feed, or a website—it's a system. When your marketing feels disconnected, it's usually because you're building in silos instead of creating a brand that works as a whole.First, you hire a designer for a logo. Then you hire a marketer for social media. Then you hire someone else for your website. And suddenly… none of it actually feels like it fits together.Sound familiar? If your brand feels off—even after hiring experts—this episode is going to change the way you think about branding and marketing forever.Inside This Episode, We're Covering:Why a brand is a system, not just a collection of marketing piecesHow hiring contractors without a clear brand strategy leads to a disjointed messThe danger of "siloed marketing" (and how it's costing you consistency and clarity)Why your logo isn't just one design but should be a complete suite for different applicationsWhy having brand guidelines is essential before hiring specialistsHow misaligned marketing pieces confuse your audience and waste your moneyConnect with me:Instagram - @pane.marketing
In this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast, I sit down with Josh Mandell, a seasoned options trader with a background as a quant analyst at Salomon. Josh shares his unique perspective on financial engineering, trading strategies, and why MicroStrategy could become one of the top five companies in the S&P 500. You'll love diving into the thoughts of this new bitcoin sensation that everyone's talking about. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix... Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest––– Josh Mandell on X: https://x.com/JoshMandell6 ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - MicroStrategy Stock Risks and Market Signals 02:45 - Bitcoin as Collateral in Traditional Finance 05:10 - Options Trading and Everyday Financial Decisions 07:37 - Leverage Risks in Bitcoin-Related Stocks 09:22 - Market Liquidity and Systemic Risks 11:29 - Bitcoin's Impact on Global Finance 13:48 - Bitcoin as a Tool for Wealth Distribution 16:20 - The MicroStrategy Standard as an Investment Strategy 20:00 - Derivatives and MicroStrategy's Stock Price 23:51 - Key Concepts in Options Trading 30:37 - MicroStrategy's Future Market Position 35:57 - A U.S. Bitcoin Reserve: Feasibility and Impact 37:13 - Allocating $2.1 Million in Today's Market 43:20 - MicroStrategy's Growth and Valuation 46:05 - Audience Q&A: MicroStrategy's Market Potential I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!
Tips on cost-effective ways t create curb appeal for your home. If you are trying to get a mortgage approved so you can buy a house or refinance an existing mortgage, don't rely solely on LUCK to get your mortgage approved for the terms you want. Prepare to make a good first impression in these five areas- Capital, Character, Capacity, Collateral and Conditions.
The mass hypnosis would suggest that World Peace, albeit an idealistic concept, will remain elusive and unobtainable into the unforeseeable future. The truth is, Peace, is not out there, it's within all of us who seek it. Conventional Medicine likens the human body to a military theatre, in which war must be waged against "germs & disease". Collateral damage aside, any means must be employed to bring the enemy at bay. We don't understand why, but Nature will inevitably turn against us, it's not a matter of if, but when! War has its roots in ignorance and fear, so how can we realize Peace 'out there', when we wage war against our own biology? Fortunately, there is a different path in the field of health care, and it's called Bioterrain Medicine. This is a much discussed topic in past episodes of Alfacast, but today our focus will be on the indigenous elementals that dwell within, whom without, we would fail to physically thrive. We'll go deep into the many aspects and attributes of our silent partners, while focusing on the the use of Isopathic preparations that should be the core of any enlightened medical practice. The correlation of World Peace and aligning medicine with the wisdom of Natural Design is not at all a farfetched extrapolation. When we replace fear with knowledge, and come to peace with our own body, it will out picture to the world at large as the only real inevitability all along. ~ Dr. Barre Lando Join Mike & Barbara O'Neill In North Carolina March 18-22 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sustain-... Learn The True Nature Of Dis-Ease & How Our Bodies Actually Work: https://alfavedic.com/themyth/ Join Our Private Community And Join In The Discussion: https://alfavedic.com/join-us/ Follow our new YT channel: / @offgridelegance Get our favorite blue blocker glasses! https://alfavedic.com/raoptics Learn how to express your law and uphold your rights as one of mankind. https://alfavedic.com/lawformankind Alfa Vedic is an off-grid agriculture & health co-op focused on developing products, media & educational platforms for the betterment of our world. By using advanced scientific methods, cutting-edge technologies and tools derived from the knowledge of the world's greatest minds, the AV community aims to be a model for the future we all want to see. Our comprehensive line of health products and nutrition is available on our website. Most products are hand mixed and formulated right on our off grid farm including our Immortality Teas which we grow on site. Find them all at https://alfavedic.com Follow Alfa Vedic: https://linktr.ee/alfavedic Follow Mike Winner: https://linktr.ee/djmikewinner
Adam Reeds is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ledn, a global company that focuses on building financial products to help people save in bitcoin and digital assets. The company offers bitcoin-backed loans and yield products, having originated $900 million in retail loans and $5.7 billion in institutional loans since its inceptionLedn, under Reeds' leadership, survived the FTX-induced 2022 crash and bear market. That crash tarnished the entire lending and yield generating sector of crypto, but Ledn persevered and now is stronger than ever before.
Final Settlement // Onramp's New Lending Product // Connect with Onramp // Connect with Early Riders // Arch LendingPresented collaboratively by Early Riders & Onramp Media…Final Settlement is a biweekly podcast that explores the breadth & depth of the bitcoin thesis—its underlying mechanics, ongoing development, real-world applications, & emergent role as sound capital. We'll cover current events, macro trends, investment insights, as well as our latest research on bitcoin and adjacent industries; and spotlight guests—builders, business owners, investors—to discuss their learnings from operating (or investing) with bitcoin as their hurdle rate.Hosted by Brian Cubellis (CSO at Onramp & Partner at Early Riders), Michael Tanguma (CEO at Onramp & Partner at Early Riders), & Liam Nelson (Partner at Early Riders), Final Settlement goes beyond the conventional view of bitcoin as mere “digital gold” and explores how this groundbreaking technology can benefit society by rearchitecting how value is transferred, verified, stored, and invested.00:00-Onramp & Arch Partnership03:50-The Demand for Bitcoin-Backed Loans06:58-How Bitcoin-Backed Loans Work09:49-Customer Demographics and Market Reach12:57-The Future of Bitcoin Lending15:38-Understanding Pristine Collateral18:43-Market Trends and Interest Rates25:00-The Role of Banks in Bitcoin Lending27:52-Key Takeaways from Bitcoin Investor Week35:40-Outro & DisclaimerPlease subscribe to Onramp Media channels and sign up for Research & Insights to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.
No one knows better than our clients what is going on in their world - their stressors, symptoms, triumphs, values, goals… but sometimes it can also be helpful to hear additional perspectives from others in our client's world. In this episode the P4P hosts discuss the potential relevance of collateral information in assessment, case conceptualization and treatment planning. We talk about how collateral information can sometimes enhance our understanding of our client's environment, behaviors, and experiences as well as some of the pitfalls to avoid when involving others in the therapeutic process. Listen in for some great examples of when collateral information saved the day AND when we experienced collateral conundrums. As always we leave you with actionable intel to help support how YOU use collaterals in your EBP work.Bios:Drs. Ermold, Holloway and Lefkowitz are clinical psychologists who provide training and consultation at the Center for Deployment Psychology. Their specialties include military psychology, the assessment and treatment of trauma (PE and CPT), sleep disorders and more. They are passionate about delivering EBP's effectively and creating a supportive community for providers to learn and grow in their EBP work.Calls-to-action:Always follow the laws and ethical guidelines of your state and disciplineRemember that the goal of gathering collateral information is to facilitate your client's treatment. Always clarify the goals of a consultation and remember to prioritize the therapeutic relationship.Utilize consultationSubscribe to the Practical for Your Practice PodcastSubscribe to The Center for Deployment Psychology Monthly Email - https://deploymentpsych.org/CDP-MED-Opt-InSend us your questions, comments, stories, and/or topic/guest suggestions! We'd love to hear from you!Practical for Your Practice voice mail: speakpipe.com/cdpp4pPractical for Your Practice email: cdp-podcast-ggg@usuhs.edu
Drop 1: DREX Reporthttps://www.blocknews.com.br/regulacao-governos/bc-revisara-diretrizes-do-drex-que-podem-ser-relaxadas-para-aumentar-resultados/https://www.ledgerinsights.com/drex-privacy/https://www.bcb.gov.br/content/estabilidadefinanceira/real_digital_docs/piloto/Relatorio_Drex_piloto_fase_1.pdfDrop 2: Euroclear Tokenized Collateral https://www.euroclear.com/newsandinsights/en/press/2025/mr-09-digital-asset-and-euroclear.htmlhttps://www.ledgerinsights.com/euroclear-launches-tokenized-collateral-initiative-with-digital-asset/Drop 3: ETH Denver highlightsMidnight and OpenZeppelin announce partnership to bring secure and private smart contracts to a wider global audiencehttps://x.com/OpenZeppelin/status/1894825433201549744Midnight keynote @ ETHDenverhttps://x.com/EthereumDenver/status/1895615221307490539Hosting Cardano SPO Metadata via Arweave Decentralized Storagehttps://x.com/stevanlohja/status/1895733312963952917More:Wanchain announces XFlows — Native to Native Cross-Chain Swapshttps://medium.com/wanchain-foundation/introducing-new-wanchain-xflows-native-to-native-cross-chain-swaps-12dbda97d738WalletConnect network white paper https://github.com/WalletConnectFoundation/wcn-technical-whitepaper/blob/main/technical_whitepaper_v1.pdfUS strategic reserve to include multiple assets: BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, ADA, and other unnamed cryptocurrencies.https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/1896234392516739200SocGen FORGE to expand EURCV stablecoin to Stellar blockchainhttps://www.ledgerinsights.com/socgen-forge-to-expand-stablecoin-to-stellar-blockchain/. Redes sociais / comms.. Instagram.com/blockdropspodcast.. Twitter.com/blockdropspod.. Blockdrops.lens .. https://warpcast.com/mauriciomagaldi.. youtube.com/@BlockDropsPodcast.. Meu conteúdo em inglês twitter.com/0xmauricio.. Newsletter do linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7056680685142454272.. blockdropspodcast@gmail.com
John and Miles are back with a new installment in their recurring Los Angeles and Film series: Collateral (Michael Mann, 2004), starring Jamie Foxx and Tom Cruise. Listen as the two discuss the film and recount their favorite L.A. night driving moments.
dvisor John Ruth explains why Bitcoin is different from other cryptocurrencies, how it's changing the financial world, and why financial advisors need to understand it to help their clients.
Collateral experiences collateral damage, Jet infiltrates the justice system, and Gracie's just along for the ride. Will the girls rise to the occasion?Cast: Collateral – MaddieBinary – DotEris – ShannonJet - CydContinuity Editor- DotEditor/Producer- CydGamemaster/Executive Producer – EricIntro Music by SynthezxOutro Music by Austin MillerBackground Music by Machinima SoundSupport us on Patreon at patreon.com/restingglitchface for behind the scenes clips and early episode releases!
Join Eric, @TimAndrewsHere, @Autopritts, @JaredYamamoto, @EnglishNick, @GeorgeStein, George, and Greg in their newly extended timeslot from 3pm-7pm as they chat about cutting the military budget, scary asteroids, rental chickens, and so much more! *New episodes of our sister shows: The Popcast with Tim Andrews and The Nightcap with Jared Yamamoto are available as well!*
It's time to come face to face and not hesitate as the hosts get ready for an epic crime saga movie review, the modern crime movie classic, Heat, starring Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, written and directed by Michael Mann.The movie features a legendary ensemble cast in which many audiences agree, the movie is considered to be one of the greatest all time crime heist films ever made. The hosts pair the film with the Robber cocktail. So if you spot the heat around the corner, then it's time to join the hosts as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of this classic film. Come listen and follow us on Instagram and our YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast
In this episode, Cedric sits down with British Hodl, a former gold and real estate investor turned Bitcoin advocate, about his journey into Bitcoin and his mission to help others secure their financial future. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow on X: https://x.com/BritishHodl Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - The Mission to Get to One Bitcoin 07:52 - Failing Traditional Savings 11:03 - Today's Good Investor 12:43 - Trump & Bitcoin 15:11 - BlackRock & Bitcoin 17:38 - Bitcoin as Collateral 18:32 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserves 21:01 - MicroStrategy & Bitcoin 24:35 - Valuing Bitcoin 29:05 - Are Cycles Over? 32:11 - Spending vs. Selling 39:51 - El Salvador & Bitcoin 52:02 - Bitcoin's Mission 56:15 - British Hodl's Role 1:02:45 - Future of British Hodl I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!
Phil and Emily continue their Tom Cruise Mini-Series with Michael Mann's sleek and stylish Collateral!
This week Zach is joined by Tricia Ennis from Always Hold On To DC's Legends of Tomorrow to discuss the two hundred eighth episode of Smallville, “Collateral." They talk the underwhelming follow up to the midseason finale's big cliffhanger, the show's continued misunderstanding and underserving of Black Canary, the return of the worst Suicide Squad, and Chloe being basically Oracle. You can trust the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Tricia's articles on SYFY Wire.And Tricia's podcast Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: D+Tricia's Grade: C-IMDB Grade: 7.7Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 21Amnesia Count: 75Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 17Episode Title Said In Episode: 88Hospital Visits: 152In Media Res: 8Injection Count: 57Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 61KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 4Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 10Lois Arm Punches: 10Lois' Costume Closet: 23Main Character Deaths: 26Mind Control Count: 26Monogram Jacket: 5Movie Plot As An Episode: 23Not The Last Son Of Krypton: 12Possession Count: 32Product Placement Pete: 36Queen Airways: 9Shirtless Oliver: 16Shower Count: 25Shut It Down: 11Shut That Laptop: 35Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 5Smallville High School Student Deaths: 17Under The Influence: 45Wakes Up Tied Up: 11Weddings: 4"You Weren't Yourself": 37Always Hold On To Smallville is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these Meteor Freaks on Patreon who's generous contributions help produce the podcast!Chris Fuchs / @crfuchs7Kevonte Chilous / @chill_usDJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherAtif SheikhThomas NavenJohn CurcioMadameRougeMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Michael HartfordJim CrawfordKasey Vach / @ThePandaSupremeMegan RichRouie HumphreyAlex Hamilton / @Quiet_Storm_23Matt DouglasDaniel CurielTrevis HullRyan LoveAmy J.Casey GruarinNathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzieSteve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJrMollie FicarellaJames Lee / @Jae_El_52Jo Michael / @jweissbrod86Jason Davis / @superjay_92Patrick BravoJacob StevenartDana BiusAlex Ramsey / @aramsey1992Tae Tae / @doomsday994.Meryl Smith / @MelXtreme84Rob O'Connor / @TheGothamiteTina BDaryn Kirscht / @darynkirscht16Dylan DiAntonioNick Ryan Magdoza / @nickryanEddie Bissell / @Kal_Ed11Jim ThomasClunk Kant / @ClunkKantNicholas FanslerJohn LongRuth Anne CrewsTravis Kill / @tjkill81Mike ThomasNeena J / @Sofiamom1RobertJoey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13Nicholas CosoJarrett GibbsAnthony Anderson / @NigandNogJasmine Magele / @Jas mindaMT_NZKeith FaulsJames Hart / @jaohartsAnthony Desiato /@DesiWestsideCrystal CrossJake C.John SweitzerKirin KumarLorenzo Valdes / @ClarksCreekKarenPATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallvilleTWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallvilleFACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallvilleEMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com