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A quiet lake. A coyote searching for meaning. A mysterious fox with a timeless smile. In a town that remembers what others forget, two strangers meet under summer's fading light—and nothing will ever be the same.It is with great pleasure, and indeed Pride, that we welcome you, friends of every shape, ability, gender, and species, once again to Pride Month. Today's story is “Jumping to Conclusions,” a story about growth and choice by Tiberius Rings and Fruitz of Fruitzberg Press, co authors of the trilogy series, Come to Dust.Read by Solomon Harries, Cuddly Badger Dad.thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google PodcastsIf you have a story you think would be a good fit, you can check out the requirements, fill out the submission template and get in touch with us.https://thevoice.dog/episode/jumping-to-conclusions-by-tiberiusrings-fruitz

A major new 100-page report provides the most detailed analysis yet of what a lynx reintroduction project in Scotland would need to do to ensure lynx and people could coexist. Lynx image credited to scotlandbigpicture.com It outlines conclusions and recommendations agreed by a nine-month national discussion involving a diverse, cross-sector range of 53 stakeholders including farmer and landowner organisations, gamekeepers, foresters, tourism operators and conservationists. Why lynx and people could coexist in Scotland The National Lynx Discussion, held between May and November last year and organised by the Lynx to Scotland partnership, was independently facilitated by an expert from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Conservation Planning Specialist Group. Steve Micklewright, chief executive of Trees for Life and member of the stakeholder group, said: "We met 12 times for over 50 hours in total. Deep and extensive discussions allowed us to learn lessons from lynx reintroductions in Europe, assess possible impacts if lynx are returned to Scotland, and recommend key actions to avoid or manage potential problems. "While not everyone who took part supports the return of lynx, we now have a clear understanding of what needs to be put in place if a reintroduction is to happen. The Lynx to Scotland partnership must now work out if and how the recommendations can be delivered, and take that out to local consultation when we have clear proposals." Together the group worked through barriers and concerns identified in a previous social feasibility study into lynx reintroduction, including around sheep farming, as well as concerns about possible impacts on forestry operations and lowland deer. Conclusions were agreed by consensus, without committing to support for a reintroduction. The stakeholders concluded there is plenty of suitable woodland and natural prey for a viable population of lynx to be established in the Highlands. They identified positive economic benefits, mainly through eco-tourism, and agreed that some endangered wildlife might benefit due to lynx taking smaller predators, especially foxes. They concluded lynx would take sheep in Scotland, could take game birds such as pheasants, and might affect forestry operations due to lynx having protected species status. The most likely and challenging impacts could be to sheep farming, and this was a major topic of discussion throughout the process. Lynx should not be thought of as a 'silver bullet' to provide natural deer control, but could complement other methods of managing deer numbers. Upland red deer stalking interests should be little affected. Reintroduction could offer wellbeing benefits by returning a sense of wildness to the landscape, and hope for tackling the nature and climate emergencies. Stakeholder group member Andrew Bauer, who has experience of species reintroduction policy in Scotland, said: "Our recommendations aim to address the fact that we agreed there could be negative impacts on some rural livelihoods if lynx were reintroduced without proper checks and balances to prevent problems or manage them." The group agreed it would be crucial to collaborate with all stakeholders throughout any reintroduction project, especially local communities. Recommendations on sheep predation include payments for losses and coexistence, and a funded rapid response system so that any farmers experiencing sheep predation could be assisted to prevent it from recurring if possible. Game birds are unlikely to be the preferred food of lynx, but there could be possible localised impacts, the group concluded. Any project should have the funding and resources to assist gamekeepers in deterring lynx from taking game birds if it occurred. Jamie Copsey of the IUCN Conservation Planning Specialist Group, who facilitated the National Lynx Discussion, said: "I carry out these sorts of discussions throughout the world, and we make progress by focusing on facts ...

Five years later, Victor Davis Hanson takes a hard look at real aftermath of Floyd's death on this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” “ There was $2 billion in damage. There was a police precinct burned to the ground, in Minneapolis. There was a federal courthouse that was burned. There was a historic St. John's Church—across from the White House—that was torched. A mob tried to go into the White House grounds and reach the president.” “And the country now is learning it's lessons. It's trying to find a sober solution. A reaction. I think they're trying—we're trying to come to a conclusion. Why in the world did we go completely collectively insane?” (1:27) Background on George Floyd (2:49) The Aftermath and Riots (5:00) Systemic Racism and Anti-Racism Movement (5:55) Impact on Universities and Society (7:01) Current Reflections and Conclusions (8:55) Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Case and Sam are joined by Nic Woolfe to stomp like a kaiju (stomp stomp stomp)! We're digging into the Monster-verse with "Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)"!   Overview In the podcast discussion titled "Another Pass at Godzilla King of the Monsters," the hosts, alongside guest Nic Woolfe, delve into their personal connections to the Godzilla franchise, reflecting on how nostalgia and earlier influences shaped their appreciation for Kaiju films. They analyze the 2019 film's financial performance, placing it within the context of the MonsterVerse, and offer praise for its visual elements, character portrayals, and emotional depth. The conversation touches on the film's themes, such as the insignificance of personal problems against global threats, and critiques the marketing strategies that may have contributed to its underwhelming box office results. The hosts discuss scientific inaccuracies, potential improvements, and casting alternatives, asserting that while the film has its flaws, it remains enjoyable. They conclude with suggestions for future explorations within the franchise, including their next episode focus on "Highlander 2: The Quickening."   Notes Introduction and Personal Connections to Godzilla (00:00 - 10:59) Hosts introduce guest Nic Woolfe for their fifth episode together Discussion of personal connections to Godzilla franchise Nick's love for Kaiju came from Power Rangers, Rugrats' Reptar, and later access to classic Godzilla films The hosts establish they all genuinely enjoy the 2019 Godzilla film Movie cost between 170-200 million but only made 387 million, falling short of the $400 million target MonsterVerse Context and Prior Films (10:59 - 21:41) Discussion of 2014 Godzilla film directed by Gareth Edwards as the MonsterVerse starting point Brief mentions of Kong: Skull Island as part of the MonsterVerse Sam shares her family history with Godzilla, particularly her mother's love for monster movies Case discusses the 80s-90s Godzilla marketing push in Western media MonsterVerse is praised for continuing to improve since the 2014 film ️ Visual Elements and Character Appreciation (21:42 - 32:54) Praise for Ghidorah being portrayed as a hurricane with lightning everywhere it goes Discussion of the elemental nature of the Titans: Ghidorah (wind), Godzilla (water), Rodan (fire), Mothra (earth) Appreciation for the film's use of mythology and inclusion of Mothra's twins Strong praise for the cast including Charles Dance, Bradley Whitford, Ken Watanabe Discussion of the emotional scene where Serizawa sacrifices himself Themes and Human Elements (32:54 - 42:52) Comparison between Godzilla: King of Monsters and other Godzilla films including Shin Godzilla Discussion of the family storyline involving Mark and Emma Russell Analysis of the theme that 'it's bigger than you' - problems being insignificant compared to global threats Appreciation for the resolution provided for human characters Commentary on the film's emotional resonance and how it saved Nick during a difficult time Critical Analysis of Marketing and Casting (42:52 - 52:52) Discussion about why the film didn't perform as well financially as expected Analysis of movie title 'King of the Monsters' being reused from the 1950s Suggestion that 'Rise of the Titans' might have been a better title Critique that the film lacked young, attractive lead characters that might draw wider audiences Observation that the film needed more explanation of the various Titans/monsters Scientific Inaccuracies and Improvement Ideas (52:53 - 01:02:28) Criticism of the 'alpha male' science regarding Titans as outdated Suggestion that more monster battles would have improved the film Discussion of effective scenes showing the scale of monsters compared to humans Praise for Ken Watanabe's sacrifice scene and emotional impact Analysis of how the film's marketing could have better emphasized human perspective shots Marketing Critique and Casting Alternatives (01:02:28 - 01:13:52) Proposal that more monster explanations would have helped broader audience engagement Discussion of how modern trailers often reveal too much compared to effective ones like Independence Day Suggestion that Sally Hawkins' character shouldn't have been killed early Idea that Charles Dance could have played Tom Hiddleston's character from Skull Island Commentary on how the film might have benefited from younger actors in certain roles Final Suggestions and Conclusions (01:13:52 - 01:24:43) Discussion about whether including Kong would have helped the film commercially Suggestion to better explain the costs and benefits of Titans to the ecosystem Proposal for including anti-Titan lobbyists or weapons manufacturers as antagonists Overall conclusion that despite its flaws, the film is still highly enjoyable Guest and host contact information shared Announcement that next episode will cover Highlander 2: The Quickening   Action items Unassigned Watch 'Godzilla Minus One' while it's still available on Netflix

A summary of some arguments made in the previous 4 parts, and a conclusion to my evaluation of https://ai-2027.com I refer to Daniel Kokotajlo's paper which contained an earlier set of predictions made in 2021 about the 5 years leading to 2026 which is found here https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/6Xgy6CAf2jqHhynHL/what-2026-looks-like Note that Part 4 is here: https://youtu.be/C3jDjuSLBv0 Part 3 is here: https://youtu.be/7P-UlHiTins Part 2 is here: https://youtu.be/o3Rdj37UJjw Part 1 is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq_txKy-XMQ Credit to  ⁨@drpeterboghossian⁩  for the inspiration,  ⁨@NavalR⁩  for the support and  ⁨@DavidDeutschPhysicist⁩  for many of the arguments made with errors, as always, my own.

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Rick Caldwell, a seasoned sof medic, discusses the critical foundations of medical education and training for combat medics. He emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity in medic training, the need for a solid understanding of both combat and humanitarian support, and the challenges faced in modern combat medicine, particularly in prolonged field care scenarios. Caldwell advocates for a shift from mere training to comprehensive teaching that fosters critical thinking and adaptability among medics. He concludes with a call to action for improving medical education to better prepare medics for the realities of combat situations.TakeawaysHumans are more important than hardware.Quality is better than quantity in medic training.Medics cannot be mass produced; quality is essential.Combat medics must provide both combat and humanitarian support.Good medicine is the foundation of T-Tricy.Training should focus on teaching critical thinking skills.Most patients evacuated are DNBI, not just trauma cases.Current training methods may set medics up to fail.Medicine is fundamentally a logistics function.Medical education must evolve to meet modern combat challenges.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Combat Medicine03:06 The Role of Combat Medics05:55 Training vs. Teaching in Medical Education08:47 Challenges in Modern Combat Medicine11:56 The Importance of Critical Thinking15:13 Principles Over Procedures in Medical Training17:56 Conclusions and Future DirectionsThank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deltadevteam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more content, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care⁠⁠

Ce mardi 27 mai, François Sauvadet, président du Département de Côte d'or, présentait ses conclusions de la grande enquête départementale concernant les réelles préoccupations des collégiens. Consommer local, la conscience environnementale ou encore l'éducation aux médias et à l'Intelligence Artificielle : des préoccupations sont très tournées vers le monde de demain.

김영철의 파워FM - 진짜 영국식 영어 427회 - 넘겨 짚지마! = Don't jump to conclusions!

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Tony's Michigan Monday piece where he employed various AI language models to predict potential NCAA penalties for Michigan amidst the ongoing investigation into Connor Stallions' sign-stealing accusations. They analyze the AI's projections, discuss the ambiguity around the term 'hammer' in terms of penalties, and reflect on historical NCAA sanctions, particularly comparing to Ohio State's incidents in 2010 and 2011. Tune in to hear their insights and opinions on the possible outcomes for Michigan! 00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:11 Memorial Day Special: Ohio State Sports Writers 00:45 Tony's AI Experiment on Michigan Penalties02:19 Discussion on Potential Penalties 08:08 Comparing Scandals: Michigan vs. Houston Astros 12:19 Reflections on Past Scandals 31:12 Final Thoughts and Conclusions

Parce que… c'est l'épisode 0x591! Shameless plug 03 au 05 juin 2025 - Infosecurity Europe 27 et 29 juin 2025 - LeHACK 12 au 17 octobre 2025 - Objective by the sea v8 10 au 12 novembre 2025 - IAQ - Le Rendez-vous IA Québec 17 au 20 novembre 2025 - European Cyber Week 25 et 26 février 2026 - SéQCure 2065 Description Contexte et Participants Ce quatrième épisode de collaboration entre “Cyber Citoyen” et “PolySécure” réunit Catherine Dupot-Gagnon et Sam Harper, animé par Nicolas-Loïc Fortin. L'enregistrement fait suite à leur participation au NorthSec (NSec), une conférence de cybersécurité qui vient de se terminer. Retour sur NorthSec 2024 Impressions Générales Catherine exprime son enthousiasme pour NorthSec, qu'elle considère comme sa conférence préférée dans l'écosystème cybersécurité. Elle souligne l'aspect inclusif et accueillant de la communauté, même pour ceux qui ne correspondent pas au profil typique des participants. La diversité et la richesse des conférences, ainsi que l'authenticité des présentations (versus les conférences trop sponsorisées), contribuent à cette appréciation positive. Sam partage cette vision positive, notant que malgré une fatigue initiale, il a apprécié la variété des présentations allant du très technique à la gouvernance. Il souligne particulièrement la présence d'académiques présentant leurs recherches pour la première fois, ce qui enrichit considérablement le contenu. L'événement se distingue par son degré d'inclusion remarquable, comparable selon Nicolas au Blue Team Con de Chicago. Cette atmosphère inclusive est attribuée aux valeurs du comité organisateur qui se propagent naturellement à travers l'événement. Conférence Coup de Cœur : Le Phishing Basé sur des Données Sam présente en détail une conférence particulièrement marquante sur le phishing, adoptant une approche scientifique et non-jugeante. Cette présentation analysait les comportements face aux tentatives de phishing sans blâmer les individus, mais en se concentrant sur les données statistiques. Les résultats révèlent des patterns fascinants : même 5 minutes après une formation sur le phishing, 0,3% des personnes cliquent encore sur les liens malveillants. L'étude montre qu'il est impossible d'atteindre un taux de réussite de 100%, certaines personnes continuant à cliquer indépendamment des formations reçues. Un élément particulièrement intéressant concerne le timing : la plupart des clics se produisent le lundi matin, quand les employés arrivent au travail avec des boîtes de réception pleines. Cette découverte suggère des solutions organisationnelles plutôt que techniques, comme reporter les réunions du lundi matin ou gérer différemment les emails de fin de semaine. Activités Annexes Les participants évoquent également les activités de soudure (badge hacking) et les CTF (Capture The Flag). Cette année, le thème était celui d'un bateau de croisière avec un casino intégré, permettant aux participants d'interagir avec des machines de casino pour découvrir des “flags” cachés. Ces activités offrent des défis variés, incluant des éléments plus “puzzle” accessibles aux non-programmeurs. Actualités Cybersécurité Storm-1516 : Opérations d'Influence Russe Sam présente un rapport détaillé de Viginum, l'agence française de vigilance numérique, sur Storm-1516, une opération d'influence russe active depuis août 2023. Cette analyse de 77 opérations révèle une machine de désinformation sophistiquée. Objectifs et Méthodes Les campagnes visent principalement à discréditer le gouvernement ukrainien, particulièrement Zelensky, tout en s'attaquant à l'opposition russe et aux gouvernements occidentaux. Une vingtaine d'opérations ciblaient spécifiquement des élections (européennes, françaises, américaines, allemandes). Schéma de Diffusion Le rapport détaille un processus en plusieurs étapes : Planification : Rédaction de scripts, recrutement d'acteurs, création de deepfakes et montages vidéo Primo-diffusion : Utilisation de comptes jetables se faisant passer pour des lanceurs d'alerte ou journalistes pigistes Blanchiment : Reprise par des médias étrangers rémunérés, particulièrement en Afrique et Asie, et par des influenceurs payés Amplification : Utilisation de réseaux comme CopyСop pour créer de faux sites d'information Récupération : Reprise finale par les médias pro-russes et l'écosystème occidental sympathisant Implications et Sophistication Catherine fait le parallèle avec le jeu éducatif “Get Bad News” qu'elle utilise dans ses cours sur la désinformation, qui reproduit exactement ces stratégies. La sophistication de ces opérations rend leur détection par les utilisateurs ordinaires quasi impossible, même pour des experts du domaine. Telegram : Coopération Forcée L'arrestation de Pavel Durov, fondateur de Telegram, a marqué un tournant dans la coopération de la plateforme avec les autorités. Environ 5000 requêtes gouvernementales ont abouti à la transmission de données sur 20000 utilisateurs, principalement suite à des demandes françaises et américaines. Contexte et Controverses Catherine souligne l'ironie de la situation : Telegram, qui se vantait d'être une plateforme de libre expression sans contrôle, a rapidement changé de position face aux pressions judiciaires. Elle évoque le scandale des “Nth rooms” en Corée du Sud, où 73 victimes (dont 26 mineures) avaient été exploitées via des salles de conversation Telegram, illustrant les dérives possibles de la liberté d'expression absolue. Débat sur la Liberté d'Expression La discussion révèle la tension fondamentale entre liberté d'expression et protection des droits humains. Sam note que l'anonymat combiné au “free speech” total crée un environnement sans conséquences, favorisant les comportements extrêmes. L'expérience historique montre qu'aucune plateforme de libre expression absolue n'a eu d'issue positive. Catherine et Sam reconnaissent néanmoins l'importance de préserver des espaces de communication sécurisés pour les communautés persécutées (LGBTQ+, dissidents politiques). L'équilibre reste difficile à trouver entre protection des vulnérables et prévention des abus. SignalGate : Nouvelles Préoccupations Nicolas introduit un nouveau volet du “SignalGate” concernant TeleMessage, un client Signal utilisé par des fonctionnaires américains pour la rétention légale des messages. Cette plateforme a été compromise facilement, soulevant des questions sur l'écosystème distribué de Signal. Problème Fondamental Le modèle de sécurité de Signal repose sur la confiance accordée aux clients. Or, rien ne garantit que l'interlocuteur utilise un client légitime. TeleMessage enregistrait tous les messages, contredisant les promesses de confidentialité de Signal. Absence de Réponse Catherine exprime sa déception face au silence de Signal sur cette problématique. Contrairement à leur habitude de communication proactive, l'organisation n'a émis aucun communiqué ni annoncé de solution pour détecter les clients non-officiels. Solutions Techniques Possibles Les participants discutent de solutions potentielles : Signal pourrait alerter les utilisateurs quand leur correspondant utilise un client desktop ou non-officiel. Cette information existe déjà dans le protocole, rendant l'implémentation techniquement faisable. Sam note que l'impact va au-delà : le groupe Distributed Denial of Secrets a publié 410 Go de données extraites de TeleMessage, incluant messages et métadonnées, compromettant potentiellement des lanceurs d'alerte. Réflexions sur l'Écosystème Numérique Gestion du Risque et Éducation La discussion révèle un déficit généralisé dans la compréhension et la gestion du risque numérique. Les participants soulignent que même des personnes éduquées (secrétaires d'État, universitaires) peinent à évaluer correctement les risques liés aux outils qu'ils utilisent. Guillaume insiste sur la nécessité d'intégrer une forme de gestion de risque rapide dans l'usage quotidien des technologies, reconnaissant que l'humain résiste naturellement au changement d'habitudes, même face à des statistiques alarmantes. Évolution des Menaces L'ensemble des sujets abordés illustre une sophistication croissante des menaces, que ce soit dans la désinformation d'État ou l'exploitation des plateformes de communication. Les “gentils” se retrouvent systématiquement en position défensive, avec des moyens limités face à des adversaires qui exploitent efficacement les technologies conçues pour faciliter la communication. Incident du Chicago Sun-Times En conclusion plus légère, Catherine présente le cas du Chicago Sun-Times qui a publié une liste de livres d'été générée par IA, incluant des titres complètement inventés (hallucinations). Cet incident illustre une paresse journalistique préoccupante où l'économie de temps permise par l'IA (réduire 5 jours de travail à 3) ne s'accompagne même pas d'une vérification minimale. Problème de Compréhension des Outils IA Catherine souligne que beaucoup de personnes, même éduquées, ne comprennent pas la différence fondamentale entre une recherche Google (qui indexe du contenu existant) et une requête ChatGPT (qui génère statistiquement des réponses plausibles). Cette confusion contribue à l'acceptation aveugle de contenus générés artificiellement. L'exemple de l'étudiant ayant demandé à ChatGPT une citation de Catherine Dupot-Gagnon, aboutissant à une référence vers un livre inexistant, illustre parfaitement ces dérives. Les modèles IA peuvent également être manipulés, comme l'exemple de Bing temporairement convaincu que l'Australie n'existait pas après avoir été entraîné sur des blagues Reddit. Conclusions et Perspectives Ce podcast révèle un écosystème numérique en mutation profonde, où les technologies conçues pour faciliter la communication et l'accès à l'information sont systématiquement détournées par des acteurs malveillants. Que ce soit les opérations de désinformation d'État, l'exploitation des plateformes de communication, ou la génération de fausses informations par IA, les défis s'accumulent. Les participants identifient plusieurs problèmes structurels : le déficit d'éducation à la gestion du risque numérique, la difficulté à maintenir un équilibre entre liberté d'expression et protection des droits humains, et l'asymétrie fondamentale entre la facilité de créer de fausses informations et la difficulté de les combattre. Malgré ce tableau sombre, l'échange maintient une note d'espoir, rappelant que la sensibilisation et l'éducation restent nos meilleurs outils. L'exemple de NorthSec montre qu'il est possible de créer des espaces inclusifs et constructifs pour aborder ces défis collectivement. La discussion se termine sur une note humoristique évoquant une retraite vers “une cabane dans le bois” avec élevage de brebis et poules pour échapper à la singularité technologique, illustrant avec ironie les sentiments d'impuissance face à l'ampleur des défis identifiés. Collaborateurs Nicolas-Loïc Fortin Catherine Dupont-Gagnon Samuel Harper Crédits Montage par Intrasecure inc Locaux virtuels par Riverside.fm

Executive Summary:This document summarizes key instructions and guidelines provided for the completion of the first draft of the thesis paper and preparation for the mock presentations. The sources emphasize adherence to formatting requirements (APA 7th edition), content guidelines for specific sections (Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Method, Results/Discussion, Conclusion, Appendices, References), and preparation strategies for the mock presentations, including content, delivery, and technical aspects. Key themes include attention to detail in formatting, summarizing the paper effectively, and practicing delivery and anticipating questions for the presentation.Key Themes and Ideas:* Hard Copy Draft Review: Students are required to submit a hard copy of their first completed draft. A quick self-review in groups is encouraged, focusing on specific formatting elements.* Headings: Check that all headings (except in the method section) have 6 to 12 words. Main words should be capitalized. No punctuation should be at the end of any heading. Method section headings (Participants, Instruments, Procedure, Data Analysis) can be shorter.* Page Breaks: Specific pages should be on their own page: Title page, Authorization page, Abstract, Table of Contents, Figures/Tables (if applicable), and each Appendix. The body of the paper (Literature Review through the Conclusion paragraph) should have no page breaks.* Spacing: The entire paper should be double-spaced, with no extra space between paragraphs, headings, and text. References are an exception, with single spacing within the reference and double spacing between references.* Indentation: Each paragraph, except for the Abstract, should have a half-inch indentation.* Paragraph Count: The Abstract, Participants, Instruments, Procedure, and Data Analysis sections should each consist of only one paragraph. The final paragraph of the paper is considered the Conclusion paragraph and does not require a separate "Conclusion" heading.* Appendix Formatting: Each appendix should start on a new page with a Level 1 heading (e.g., "Appendix A") at the very top line, followed by a Level 2 heading for the appendix title.* Title Recommendations: The instructor suggests using ChatGPT to generate title ideas now that the paper is mostly complete.* If the title is longer than one line, force a return to distribute words more or less equally across two lines.* Single-space the title.* Improving Writing (Verb Usage): Students are encouraged to review their paper for overuse of the verbs "to have," "to be," and "to make" (as lexical verbs). While not forbidden, excessive use may indicate areas for improvement by substituting more dynamic verbs, often converting nouns into verbs. The instructor provides an example of how to rewrite sentences to be more concise and dynamic.* Mock Presentation Structure and Timing: The mock presentation is 20 minutes long with a 10-minute Q&A. The entire class scheduled for a specific day is expected to observe all presentations on that day.* Suggested Slide Order: Title slide, Problem and Purpose, Literature Review (multiple slides), Method, Results and Discussion (multiple slides), Conclusions, Thank You.* Approximate Timing: Problem and Purpose (30 seconds to 1 minute), Literature Review (approximately 8 minutes), Method (approximately 2 minutes), Results and Discussion (approximately 9-10 minutes).* Presentation Content: Present only the essential information that directly relates to the research questions and analyzed data. Do not attempt to present everything from the written paper due to time constraints.* Mock Presentation Delivery and Technical Aspects:* Preparation: Practice the presentation, ideally recording oneself and timing each section. Consider practicing in front of someone.* Slides: Slides are meant to support the speaker, not to be read directly. They should function as "big note cards" with key points or ideas. Each slide should focus on one main point and include a heading. Avoid paragraphs and excessive text on slides.* Visuals: Make slides visually appealing but not distracting. Use visuals like graphs, charts, tables, and images from the paper, simplifying or modifying them for the presentation. Use no more than three different font styles and sizes, and choose easy-to-read fonts. Avoid animations and complex color schemes that might reduce contrast.* Technology: Coordinate with classmates to use one computer for presentations on a given day. Test equipment beforehand, turn off automatic updates, and ensure the computer is fully charged and doesn't go to sleep. Have a backup of the presentation file (e.g., on a USB drive in addition to the computer).* Delivery: Focus on the message, not personal nervousness. Maintain eye contact with the audience, specifically the examiners during the final defense, distributing attention among them. Bring a water bottle.* Anticipate Questions: Prepare for potential questions, including definitions of key terms used in the study.* Final Oral Defense Considerations:* Similar guidelines to the mock presentation, but attendance is by invitation only (family, friends, classmates).* Coordinate bringing refreshments for the examiners.* Arrive at least 30 minutes early with guests.* Maintain eye contact, especially with examiners.* No microphone is expected to be needed; speak loudly and project.* Present from the stage or on the floor in front of the stage, based on comfort.* Paper Submission: Submit three hard copies of the first completed draft. Confirm that the version in Microsoft Teams is the same as the hard copy. The final paper (Word document and three hard copies) is due officially one week before the scheduled presentation.Quotes:* "Make sure that the headings all of the headings have 6 to 12 words except for the headings in the method section."* "Check each heading to make sure that the main words are capitalized."* "Finally, check at the end of each heading. No punctuation, no period, no colon, no. Nothing."* "The body of the paper, there are no page brakes."* "Make sure each appendix has a page break and appears at the very top line."* "Make sure that each paragraph with the exception of the abstract has a half of an inch indentation."* "Look at the abstracts. Each section of the method and your conclusion to make sure you only have one paragraph."* "Today, I'm going to receive your uh hard copies of your first completed draft. This is an important milestone, right?"* "Today I want to spend just a few minutes very quickly all of us taking a look at your document, making a few notes very very quick."* "I would recommend trying and experimenting with chatt to give you some ideas of titles now that your paper has been completed."* "If your title extends longer than one line... force a return... single space the title."* "I want you to see how many times you're using three birds. to have, to be, to make."* "The problem in general is when we're using a bunch of times these verbs voice passive and there is there are. The problem is we have a lot of nouns that could be converted to a verb."* "We need to be prepared on Monday, well, whenever you're presenting, for a 20 minute presentation with a 10 minute question and answer."* "Remember your presentation is there to support what you are saying, not vice versa."* "Think of the the PowerPoint presentation the slides as big cards note cards."* "We don't want any distractions, right? It's a distraction when you're speaking and somebody's coming in and out."* "Maintain eye contact... try to connect to those examiners because they're the ones that are going to give you the grades."Source 2: Excerpts from "TS Recap 15.mp4"This source provides a recap of Week 15 for Thesis Seminar, focusing on the requirements for the first completed draft of the thesis paper due the same week.Key Themes and Ideas:* First Completed Draft Requirements: The first completed draft is due as a hard copy. Students should refer to the course guidelines for detailed requirements, including approximate word counts.* Introduction Paragraph: Should start with a hook, provide context for the problem, and end with the thesis statement.* Transitional Paragraph: Should restate the thesis statement, summarize the problem, introduce the research questions, and conclude with a closing statement.* Conclusion Paragraph (End of Results and Discussion): Approximately 250 words. Should begin by restating and rewording the thesis statement, discuss study limitations and significance, suggest future research, and end with a closing statement.* Abstract: Should be on its own page, follow the provided template, and be one paragraph of approximately 250 words. It should summarize the entire paper: problem, method (participants, data collection, analysis), findings, and conclusions/implications. It serves as a snapshot for readers to decide if they want to read the full paper.* Formatting (Reinforced):Title: 6 to 12 words.* Spacing: Double-spaced throughout the paper (except references).* Alignment: Left-justified.* Indentation: 0.5-inch indentation for all paragraphs except the Abstract.* References: Adhere to APA 7th edition. Use a hanging indent (French indentation). Single-space within each reference and double-space between references.* Appendices: Each appendix on a new page with a Level 1 heading ("Appendix A," etc.) and a Level 2 heading for the title. Use the specified font styles (Level 1 APA, Level 2 APA, etc.) for headings.* Table of Contents: Should be updatable based on correctly formatted headings.* Approximate Word Counts: Provides word count guidelines for major sections: Literature Review (approx. 2250 words), Results and Discussion (approx. 2250 words), Method (approx. 500 words, divided among Participants, Instruments and Procedure, Data Analysis).Quotes:* "This week, we need to finish our first draft. And today, I want to talk about what should be included in your completed first draft. Uh a hard copy that you're to turn in by noon this Thursday, May 22nd, 2025."* "Make sure that you've uh reviewed the course guidelines that are available in Microsoft Teams... it includes a section with approximate word counts."* "Your paper should include an introductory or an introduction paragraph... make sure that the uh the introduction paragraph begins with a hook. It offers the context of the problem and it concludes by stating your thesis statement."* "The conclusion paragraph to end your results and discussion section should be approximately 250 words and begin again with your thesis statement restated and rewarded."* "After restating your thesis statement, you can talk about um any limitations that you find... include the significance of your study and also future research."* "The abstract should be on its own page... Should be one paragraph, approximately 250 words, and should state basically summarize uh your whole paper."* "Think of the abstract as a kind of a snapshot of your whole paper."* "Make sure you have a title of your paper, 6 to 12 words."* "Your whole paper should be double spaced, left justified."* "All paragraphs should have a uh 0.5 in indentation with the exception of the abstract."* "Double check your list of references making sure that they adhere to APA 7th edition."* "Make sure you using a French indentation or a uh a hanging indent."* "Each appendix should have a level one heading that states which appendix it is... And then as a level two, I would include the title of the of the appendix."Conclusion:Both sources provide essential guidance for completing the thesis paper draft and preparing for the mock presentations. The first source delves deeply into specific formatting checks and detailed presentation strategies, while the second source provides a concise overview of the key components and formatting requirements for the written draft. Students are strongly encouraged to meticulously review their drafts against the provided guidelines, practice their presentations thoroughly, and anticipate questions to ensure a successful mock presentation and final defense. Attention to detail in both the written document and the presentation delivery is paramount.Recap for Week 15Configuring tables and figures This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benjaminlstewart.substack.com

Are you stuck wondering if those “no's” you've gotten are really final? I break down how to track true rejections vs. misleading ones using my handy SNAPP and FALSE acronyms. Learn how to decode responses, keep your pitching momentum, and turn “no” into valuable insights — so you can confidently move forward in your inventor journey. Ready to separate real feedback from false dead ends? Tune in!Show Notes: Pitching Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u25NN9frs0E

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Today on the show, Fareed is joined by Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, and Randa Slim, non-resident fellow at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, to discuss President Trump's trip to the Middle East — his first major foreign trip of his second presidency — and his evolving foreign policy.    Next, retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal speaks with Fareed about why he believes that the erosion of character is at the heart of America's problems.    Finally, media mogul Barry Diller joins the show to discuss his new memoir “Who Knew,” in which he details his successful career running three different top businesses — a movie studio, a TV network and an internet giant.   GUESTS: Richard Haass (@RichardHaass), Randa Slim (@rmslim), Stanley McChrystal (@StanMcChrystal), Barry Diller  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the eighteenth episode when Case sat down with Drew Lewandowski and chatted about Captain America: The First Avenger! Overview In the latest episode of the 'Another Pass at Another Pass' podcast, hosts Case Aiken and Sam Alicea review 'Captain America: The First Avenger,' reflecting on its role as a unifying film within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). They discuss the film's strong character setup in the first half but critique a rushed third act and missed opportunities for deeper character development, particularly concerning the Howling Commandos and the relationship between Howard Stark and Steve Rogers. Praise is given to the casting, especially Chris Evans as Captain America and Hugo Weaving as Red Skull, while discussing suggestions for improving narrative flow. The hosts express a continuing appreciation for the film after rewatching it, noting its effective handling of themes and villains, and they highlight its significance within the broader MCU narrative. Additionally, they touch on the impact of real-world events on superhero films and announce upcoming podcast episodes, wrapping up with promotional messages for other network shows.   Notes Introduction to the Podcast and Film (00:00 - 10:16) Case Aiken and Sam Alicea are hosting 'Another Pass at Another Pass' podcast They're reviewing a previous episode about Captain America: The First Avenger The original episode featured Case and his friend Drew Lewandowski Case apologizes for poor audio quality in the original recording They discuss how Captain America serves as a unifying movie in the MCU The film connects elements from Iron Man, Thor, and Hulk through the Tesseract Captain America as a Unifying Element (10:16 - 19:05) Captain America movies serve as unifying elements in the MCU Winter Soldier launched 'phase two' by introducing more complex themes The lines between good and bad become increasingly blurred in later films Captain America represents absolute leadership and teamwork The film establishes the character's role as someone who brings people together Captain America represents the ideals of America, not just super strength Film Structure Analysis (19:05 - 28:33) First half of the film is exceptionally strong, creating a perfect character setup The third act feels rushed with some missed opportunities for character development The Red Skull (Hugo Weaving) is praised as an excellent villain HYDRA's introduction was more significant than initially realized HYDRA allowed for the creation of a Marvel-specific villain organization The film sets up important elements for Winter Soldier and later MCU films ⏱️ Critique of Film Pacing (28:33 - 36:56) The Howling Commandos deserved more screen time and character development The relationship between Howard Stark and Steve Rogers needed more development This relationship becomes important context for Tony/Steve dynamics in later films Bucky's 'death' scene could have been positioned differently in the narrative The train sequence and finale have some structural issues Discussion about how the film could have better bridged its two halves Casting and Character Highlights (36:56 - 45:25) Exceptional casting across the board: Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Stanley Tucci Red Skull is one of the most enduring Marvel villains, despite limited screen time Zola's character design cleverly references his comic book appearance Tommy Lee Jones perfectly cast as the military leader Chris Evans found his defining role as Captain America Strong supporting cast with actors who would later become more famous Film Analysis and Improvement Ideas (45:26 - 54:02) Suggestion to add an 'intermission' between the film's two halves Proposal to restructure the third act for better narrative flow The kamikaze pilots subplot criticized as lowering the stakes Suggested improvements for the final confrontation with Red Skull Idea to incorporate Bucky's death as a catalyst for the final mission Discussion about improving the transition between propaganda era and real combat Conclusion of Original Episode (54:02 - 01:02:58) Original hosts wrap up their discussion of the film The movie is praised as being difficult to critique because it's so well-made Recommendation for viewers to rewatch the film with modern context Discussion of how the film fits into the larger MCU narrative Mention of a 'Phase One drinking game' for MCU marathon viewings Final thoughts on the film's significance to the MCU Modern Perspective on the Film (01:02:58 - 01:13:03) Sam and Case discuss their current opinions of the film after rewatching Both hosts remain strongly positive about the film years later The movie holds up exceptionally well in the context of the full MCU Discussion of how the film handles its villain effectively Praise for the subtle character moments and attention to detail Red Skull's appearance in later MCU films briefly mentioned Character Design and Props (01:13:03 - 01:24:11) Excellent adaptation of comic book costumes to realistic military gear Props and set design create an authentic World War II atmosphere Captain America's evolution from USO performer to actual hero is well-executed Small character arcs for supporting characters are effectively included Discussion of how the film works as a family-friendly viewing option Only one potentially scary scene (Red Skull face reveal) noted for young viewers ️ Current MCU Discussion and Conclusions (01:24:11 - 01:39:52) Brief discussion of the recent 'Captain America: Brave New World' film Comparison between the original trilogy and newer Captain America content Discussion of how real-world events affect superhero movie production The consistent writing team for the Captain America trilogy provided narrative strength Announcement of upcoming podcast episodes and network news Farewell and promotional messages for other network shows

François-Marie BréonAvenir Commun Durable (2024-2025)Collège de FranceAnnée 2024-2025Colloque - Regards croisés sur la géo-ingénierie : Conclusions et fin du colloqueFrançois-Marie BréonChercheur au Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environnement

In the second hour of the show, Bone and Fitty tell you who they have as the fifth quarterback in the NFL right now, talk with Brian Geisinger heading into the draft lottery tonight and give you their conclusions from the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us this week on The Tech Leaders Podcast, as Gareth sits down with Joseph Connor, Chairman of Agentic AI specialist, CarefulAI and Professor at UCL and formerly Director of AI innovation at NHS England. Joseph talks about his allegiance to the NHS, his love of Stoicism, and his experiences building AI agents for businesses. On this episode Joseph and Gareth discuss why innovation is difficult in the public sector, how AI can help with effective ITAM and compliance, how to prevent it from stealing your IP, and how to make sure everyone benefits from Agentic AI.Time Stamps: Good leadership and Joseph's early days (2:30) Lessons learned and musings on Stoicism (7:19) Allegiance to the NHS (11:10) Careful AI (15:20) What is Agentic AI? (23:48) Maintaining control of AI Agents (30:44) Always read the terms and conditions (35:55) Concerns around the next five years of AI (40:10) AI in education (49:10) Conclusions (53:48) https://www.bedigitaluk.com/

Episode 299 hosts Dr Darryl Reed (Biochemist & COO of Tissue Repair from Sydney, Australia) and Charlotte Meli (Registered Nurse and NSW Territory Manager of Tissue Repair from Sydney, Australia) In this episode we learn about Tissue Repair and their unique product TR Pro +. This novel hydrogel product contains beta-glucans (a derivative from yeast) and has been clincically proven and is TGA-approved to help wound healing.  We find out who Tissue Repair are, the science behind TR Pro + and how this can be applied in aesthetic practices. This podcast was supported by Tissue Repair 00:30 Introduction  00:42 Our Upcoming 300th Podcast and IA Competition 02:01 Introducing Tissue Repair and TR Pro +  02:23 Darryl Reed's Journey into Aesthetics  04:10 Charlotte Meli's Background and Role  05:18 The Origins and Development of TR Pro +  07:41 Understanding Beta Glucans and Their Benefits  16:19 TGA Approval and Market Expansion  18:01 Clinical Studies and Real-World Evidence  22:18 Versatility and Benefits of TR Pro +  22:50 Clinical Feedback and Usage  23:35 Post-Injectable Applications  24:33 Science Behind the Semi-Permeable Film  25:15 Contraindications and Safety  27:38 Anti-Itching and Inflammation Control  29:04 Scar Treatment and Healing  30:17 Product Availability and Pricing  37:13 Future Developments and Applications  41:13 Conclusions and Final Thoughts READ THIS GUIDE TO JOIN OUR PATREON AS A FREE MEMBER OR SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR EXCLUSIVE PODCASTS, WEEKLY EDUCATIONAL CONTENT & JOIN OUR WHATSAPP COMMUNITY CLICK HERE TO BROWSE OUR IA OFFERS FOR DISCOUNTS & SPECIALS CLICK HERE IF YOU'RE A BRAND OR COMPANY & WANT TO WORK WITH US CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO BE A GUEST ON OUR PODCAST CONTACT US

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As we resume our regular podcast series, the Better Angels Publishing Company is about to embark on its next phase which will feature our newest release, “The NeuroHarmonic Approach,” with its catch-phrase, “Harmonize Your Intelligence - Transform Your Life.”             Now, obviously, that's quite a mouthful, but this is a significantly powerful and innovative program and it's evolved quite a bit over the past year, so, I'd like to give you quick overview of where it stands now and I think you'll be fascinated by the information. Also, as with everything that we produce, our intention is to create a resource that you can use to help you achieve your highest goals as you continue along your own path of personal growth, which is by nature, in a constant state of evolution, expansion and change.    So, let's dig into some of its basics. And as we do, I suggest that you engage in what is often called the “Beginner's Mind,” which means approaching the material as though you're hearing it for the first time - even if you've encountered similar concepts before. When you do that, you naturally let go of old frameworks, open to a fresh perspective and new insights tend to appear. I know that's always been my experience over the years. To put it into context, the origins of the NeuroHarmonic Approach began with some extremely deep experiences that I had many years ago, so let me offer a bit of the backstory, to help you get a sense of how this work came to be, which might help enhance the overall meaning of the material. As you may be aware, the central focus of my adult life has been the exploration and practice of what we've come to call personal growth, which is a path of self-discovery that emphasizes the deepening of awareness. The seed of this pursuit was planted several decades ago, with the sudden death of my father. At age sixteen, it was a devastating shock for me, but it was also accompanied by certain experiences that, for lack of a better word, I can only describe as being metaphysical. I've talked about these before, in my memoir Wilt, Ike & Me, and in some earlier podcast episodes, but for the purposes of this introduction, I want to touch on them here again, briefly. First, the night before he died, I had a vivid, precognitive dream of exactly how I would learn of his death. In precise detail, it included the exact time and place, as well as all of the people who were involved. Then the dream came true the very next night, exactly the way I had dreamt it. Living through those moments is still one of the most unusual experiences I've ever had, because it was like going through a strange blend of past, present and future, almost like being in a déjà vu that lasted for several minutes. Then, about six months later, I had another remarkable dream. In it, my father appeared to me - joyful and full of life.  When I asked him about his death, he smiled and told me that he It wasn't real. “There is no death,” he said. “It's just a public relations stunt that God came up with to get people to think about Him. That's all that it is.” At that point in the dream, he had me give him back his ring, which I had been wearing regularly since his passing. When he touched the ring, the whole room turned into light and I woke up. Then in waking life, just a few hours later that same day, his ring mysteriously disappeared from my locker during gym class - even though the locker was clearly locked and undisturbed, and everything else inside was untouched, including my watch, my other gold ring and my wallet with some cash in it. Although I've described these circumstances many times, I've never been able to truly express what they really did to me. But in hindsight, it's obvious that these events marked a time when some seeds of deep change were planted within me, even though they would take several years to unfold. After some time, I came to two powerful conclusions. The first one is that there is far more to this life than meets the eye. Even though we think we're in an advanced society, we actually understand very little about what's really happening here. Thomas Edison once put it this way, “We don't know one millionth of one percent about anything.” And this was from a major genius who is still considered to be one of the greatest inventors of all time. The fact that this was his point of view should speak volumes to us. So I began to ask myself – Even if it was just in a dream, how could I have experienced a precise visual precognition of events that hadn't happened yet? The details in that dream had been crystal clear and when the events happened in reality, it was 100% accurate. What does that say about the nature of time? It was completely confusing tome, and of course I'm not alone. Even Einstein himself once said that the distinction between past, present, and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion. Now obviously, I'm no Einstein and probably neither are you. Also, I had to wonder - how could my father's ring have vanished into thin air when I knew without question that the locker was locked and undisturbed when I got back from gym, let alone the fact that my watch, my other ring and my wallet with cash in it were all still there. It made no sense. It simply defied all logic. So, the two dreams – the precognitive one of his death, and the one where I gave him back his ring and then it mysteriously disappeared the next day, put the seeds of some deep thoughts in my head. Which makes sense, because as you can imagine, this sudden and major disruption of time, space and logic was a pretty big deal for an average sixteen-year-old kid. Which brings me to the second conclusion I drew from those days. My father's dramatic death was totally unanticipated.  The massive heart attack that he suffered took him instantly, and neither he nor any of the rest of our family had the slightest idea that a tragedy of this magnitude was about to befall us. For me, this rude introduction to your world being turned upside down by a sudden death drove home the undeniable fact that life can change, or end, at any moment. It happened to him and it could just as easily happen to me. So, like a thief in the night, the idea of the ultimate ticking time bomb got planted somewhere deep within me. As I began to live my life in the new reality that followed, on a deep intuitive level, while I sensed that it was important to resolve the existential questions that were beginning to appear within my mind, the ticking time bomb kept reminding me that I better get on with it because I might not have that much more time. Of course, we're all in the same boat on this, because regardless of external appearances, nobody has any guarantees here. These events happened nearly sixty years ago. This is how I felt about it all back then. And this is how I still feel now.               To continue on this track of early experiences that became critical to my interest in personal growth, during college, I took a course called World Religions. Now I wasn't a serious student at all. In fact, it would be a stretch to consider me a student at all. Academics were more like a nuisance you had to deal with while you lived rest of your college life. The freedom of it alone was intoxicating. The times had gotten pretty crazy back then and as far as being a student, you could say that I had the attention span of a housefly mixed with the philosophical depth of a skunk, so the general odor emanating from my academic life wasn't all that pleasant.               With that being said, I don't even remember why I took World Religions. I'm sure I didn't have any real interest in it. I wouldn't be surprised if I took it because it might have been a “gut course,” which in the parlance of my esteemed fraternity, meant that it didn't require much work to be able to get a good grade. As you can extrapolate, I had gotten in with a pretty smart bunch of guys.               Anyway, I ended up in this class and to my extreme surprise, after a little while, I became quite interested in it. We studied all of the world's major religions and the teacher's point of view was that in essence, they all had the exact same basic understanding, which was that there is one God, who is omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent. And as human beings, each one of us has come here to grow into the best possible being that we can and that individually we can grow out of the world's chaos, emerge into the higher realms and ultimately merge with God, even while we're still alive. In fact, according to him, you could say that this is the actual purpose of life here.              As you can surmise, the teacher was quite a learned man and taught that this universal truth that contained all of these deeper understandings, was generally known as the “Wisdom of the Ages.”             Now one thing I've learned in my life is that you never know when something profound is going to come into our consciousness and take you in a new direction. You often don't see it coming and you don't know why or how it happens. It just does. In this case, I wasn't looking for anything other than just an easy way to get a good grade that would boost my cumulative average, so that I could get into a major law school. But without having the slightest idea about it, I subtly found myself moving down a completely different track, and unwittingly, this whole “Wisdom of the Ages” thing took up residence somewhere deep in the back of my mind. There was just something new and gripping about the whole thing The concept that there was a universal truth that had been expressing itself through wise men and women in every culture since the beginning of human history was brand new to me. It was also the first time I had seen beyond the walls of different religious dogmas to the view that essentially, they all had the same basic message - that as a human being, you could somehow evolve your consciousness and then actually merge heart, mind, and soul with God. It was all deeply intriguing. Not to mention the fact that the wise ones said the bliss of living in this elevated state of being was beyond human comprehension. It really captured my imagination. And on top of all this, the American status quo was crumbling from the mushrooming counter-culture movement, Marijuana and psychodelia seemed to be everywhere, fueling it along, and the mind-expanding music that played our soundtrack saw to it that we never missed a beat. You get the picture. And I'd also like to add one of my favorite quotes about those days from the great comedic master, Robin Williams who always insisted, “If you can remember the sixties, you weren't really there.” Well, this is a great place for us to stop. We'll continue the journey in the coming episodes, so as always, keep your eyes, mind and heart opened, and let's get together in the next one. 

In this edition of Weekend Conclusions, Bone tells a story he had with a Uber Eats driver, and another incident involving a squirrel, Mac vents about the NBA Playoffs, and his excitement for the return of the theme song of the NBA on NBCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we have another MiM25 presentation. Dr Trevor Abela discusses the unique role of nurses in Malta's emergency services, the historical context of nursing in the region, and the importance of holistic care and building trust in nursing practice. Dr Abela emphasises the need for nurses to focus on the patient as a person rather than just a set of medical needs and highlights the significance of context in providing effective care.TakeawaysMalta has a unique nurse-led ambulance service.Historical context is crucial for understanding current nursing practices.Nurses should focus on the person, not just on medical tasks.Building trust with patients is essential for effective care.Holistic care includes addressing social and psychological factors.Emergency care must go beyond basic medical priorities.Nursing education should emphasise patient-centred care.The relationship between nurse and patient impacts treatment outcomes.Nurses play a vital role in community health beyond hospitals.Clinical outcomes do not solely define success in nursing.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Quorum Podcast00:44 Nursing in Malta: A Unique Perspective03:11 Historical Context of Nursing in Malta06:34 The Role of Nurses in Emergency Services11:37 Understanding Nursing: Capital N vs. Small n18:02 The Importance of Context in Nursing Care25:42 Holistic Care in Pre-Hospital Settings34:19 Building Trust and Relationships in Nursing40:48 Conclusions and Reflections on Nursing Practice

It seems like Allyson might've jumped to conclusions about her work computer...or did she?

Roger Rosmus, Founder, CEO, & Director of Goliath Resources (TSX.V: GOT) (OTCQB: GOTRF) and Randall Karcher PHD student at the Colorado School of Mines, both join me to review the recent detailed geological study that was recently completed by the Colorado School of Mines, utilizing a compilation of drill holes and geological data. Conclusions of the geological study confirm a new interpretation of the ore forming process of high-grade gold mineralization at Surebet and confirms common causative Reduced Intrusion Related Gold (RIRG) source with tremendous untapped discovery potential at the Golddigger Project in the Golden Triangle of British Columbia.    Randall outlines the two stages of gold mineralization clearly associated with a RIRG system as well as the areas where there is an overlap in mineralization and alteration ages for shear hosted veins and dykes, and paragenetic relationships of minerals consistent with alteration occurring from a cooling hydrothermal system.  These strongly indicate a common RIRG feeder source at Surebet, and this new understanding will considering in the coming 2025 drill program.   Next we got into the details of the initiative last year to relog many drill core intercepts showing these RIRG dyke mineralization, from prior year's exploration programs in 2021-2023. Results confirmed multiple intercepts of an intrusion related feeder dyke system that remains open, strongly indicating close proximity to a large gold-rich intrusive source.  This reduced intrusion mineralization will continue to be a focus of follow-up relogging and new drill targets for this year's program, with the plans to get more prioritized core sent back off to the assay labs in May, once the team gets mobilized at camp.   Roger shares the financial health of the Company treasury and that warrants have been getting exercised bringing in more funds, and other warrants that are in the money will likely also get exercised over the course of the year.   This allows the team to hit the ground running funded to get this year's exploration program underway once the snows have melted.     If you have any questions for Roger about Goliath Resources, then please email me at Shad@kereport.com and then we'll get those answered or covered in a future interviews.   In full disclosure, Shad is a shareholder of Goliath Resources at the time of this recording.   Click here to follow the latest news from Goliath Resources

Aujourd'hui dans "Punchline", Thierry Cabannes et ses invités reviennent sur la conférence de presse du procureur de la République, Antoine Leroy après l'attaque au couteau par un élève au sein de son établissement scolaire, tuant une jeune fille de 15 ans et blessant trois étudiants.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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Summary In this episode Dr. Carolina Guzman Holst is a NIHR Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, discusses her recent paper titled Scoping review: potential harm from school-based group mental health interventions.  Where the authors ‘examine three areas: the types of potential harms and adverse events reported in school-based mental health interventions; the subgroups of children and adolescents at heightened risk; and the proposed explanations for these potential harms.'The conversation explores the rising mental health issues among young people in schools, focusing on universal interventions like mindfulness and CBT. Carolina Guzman discusses her scoping review on the potential negative effects of these interventions, emphasising the importance of understanding their impact on vulnerable groups. The discussion highlights the need for careful implementation and monitoring of mental health programs in educational settings, advocating a tailored approach rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. Links: Guzman-Holst C, Streckfuss Davis R, Andrews JL, Foulkes L. Scoping review: potential harm from school-based group mental health interventions. Child Adolesc Ment Health. 2025 Mar 18. doi: 10.1111/camh.12760. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40101758: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40101758/ Learn more about the Myriad Trial on a universal mindfulness intervention on the Mindfulness Mini Series: https://changingstatesofmind.com/mindfulness-miniseries-1 The link to the DfE technical report mentioned is here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/education-for-wellbeing-programme-findings Key takeaways: Mental health issues among young people are rising. Universal interventions aim to help all students, regardless of need. Mindfulness and CBT are common school interventions. Negative effects of interventions can occur, especially in vulnerable groups. High quality implementation quality is crucial for intervention success. Long-term benefits of interventions are often not well-studied. Schools should monitor the effects of mental health programs. A hybrid approach may be more effective than universal interventions alone. Teachers should consult evidence before implementing programs. Tailored support is essential for students with specific needs. Timestamps 01:45 Introduction to Mental Health in Schools 04:17 Understanding Universal Interventions 07:25 Exploring Mindfulness and CBT Interventions 09:41 Negative Effects of Universal Interventions 16:01 Identifying Vulnerable Groups 19:45 Long-term Effects and Benefits 25:07 Conclusions of the Scoping Review 27:11 Implications for Schools and Teachers  

In this edition of Weekend Conclusions, Mac & Bone both give takeaways from Wrestle Mania, Bone shares stories of being bullied by kids over the weekend, and a new show that his interest, Mac has another moment of his kids growing up & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 1 we looked at the 2022 article by Sierżantowicz et al., “Quality of Life after Bariatric Surgery A Systematic Review.” In part 2 we took a deeper look into two of the studies they included. In part 3 we'll examine their conclusions. Get full access to Weight and Healthcare at weightandhealthcare.substack.com/subscribe

Eve of Monday of the Holy Pascha Week @ St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church - Port Richey, FL ~ April 13, 2025

In this edition of Weekend Conclusions, Mac talks about Charlotte FC's big win over the weekend, and whye Luke Kornet would've been an all-time Celtic back in the 80's, Bone shares a phone conversation he had with his mom, and an unfortunate tweet he sent over the weekend and during the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This gives insight for those new to the Festivals and those who have celebrated them for many years. Fresh understanding so that we see the whole picture of Yahushua's salvation for us.

durée : 00:20:56 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda, Mathias Le Gargasson, Antoine Dhulster - Par Emile Dana - Avec Madame Simone (comédienne et femme de lettres), Françoise Giroud (directrice de l'hebdomadaire "Elle"), Paul Bodin (romancier et journaliste), Maurice Toesca (romancier et journaliste) et Louis Salleron (rédacteur en chef de Carrefour) - réalisation : Massimo Bellini, Vincent Abouchar

Case and Jmike are joined by Doug Lief (from the Nostalgium Arcanum podcast) to talk about a family that's pretty super, The Incredibles!   Overview   In Podcast episode 142 of Men of Steel, hosts Case Aiken and Jmike Folson, alongside guest Doug Lief, delve into a comprehensive analysis of Disney's The Incredibles through the lens of Superman fandom. They explore the film's connections to other superhero media, notably its references to 60s Batman and Fleischer Superman, while debating the film's overall tone, which Case describes as having an 'angry' directorial voice. The discussion emphasizes Mr. Incredible as a Superman analog, revealing how his secret identity as Bob Parr reflects an average man grappling with superhero responsibilities amid family dynamics. The team draws parallels between the family members' powers and their roles, likening the villain Syndrome to a failed fan archetype obsessed with eliminating exceptionalism. Additionally, they analyze the film's aging animation, contextualize its place in the superhero genre before the rise of the MCU, and celebrate its blend of action and relatable family themes. The episode culminates in discussing the film's unresolved questions about the necessity of superheroes in society, concluding that it adeptly balances the extraordinary with the everyday.   Notes ‍️ Introduction and Context (01:12 - 15:47) Case Aiken and Jmike Folson host the Men of Steel podcast with guest Doug Lief The discussion focuses on Disney's The Incredibles (2004) from a Superman fan perspective Doug mentions the movie's connections to Watchmen and other superhero media The hosts establish that the film is a love letter to superheroes with influences from 60s Batman, James Bond, and Fleischer Superman Case acknowledges he likes but doesn't love the movie, finding it has an 'angry' directorial voice ‍️ Mr. Incredible as Superman Analog (15:47 - 24:52) The group analyzes Mr. Incredible (Bob Parr) as a Superman analog Bob Parr's name means 'average' - perfect for a secret identity His job at an insurance company creates dramatic irony (helping after harm vs. preventing it) The hosts discuss Mr. Incredible's durability, strength, and physical capabilities The film explores the tension between superhero responsibility and family obligations The 'Bob Parr' identity has real value to him beyond just being a disguise ‍‍‍ Family Dynamics and Powers (24:52 - 39:20) The Incredibles compared to Fantastic Four but with a nuclear family structure Each family member's powers serve as metaphors for their roles: Elastigirl must 'bend over backwards' for her family Violet wants to be invisible/blend in as a teenager Dash wants to show off and stand out with his speed Holly Hunter praised for her performance as Elastigirl The married couple dynamic shows mature flirtation and partnership Sarah Vowell's performance as Violet highlighted despite not being a professional actress Syndrome as Villain (39:20 - 54:00) Syndrome analyzed as Jimmy Olsen gone evil or fan-turned-Lex Luthor His character represents fandom and mediocrity wanting to eliminate specialness Syndrome observes and counters heroes' weaknesses but fails to examine his own His fatal flaw is wearing a cape, which Edna Mode had warned against The group discusses connections to Alan Moore's works (Watchmen and Captain Britain) Syndrome's robot compared to the squid from Watchmen's ending Brad Bird reportedly denies Watchmen influence despite many parallels Jack-Jack and Supporting Characters (54:00 - 01:03:00) Jack-Jack has godlike powers (17 documented in the sequel) Compared to Franklin Richards from Fantastic Four Jack-Jack helps defeat Syndrome at the end of the film Edna Mode (voiced by Brad Bird) praised as an excellent character Her role as the Q-like gadget designer who incorporates fashion The group discusses superhero costume design elements Frozone and his 'Where's my super suit?' scene mentioned Animation and Film Context (01:03:00 - 01:16:40) The film's animation shows its age (from 2004) but holds up well due to stylization Technical limitations discussed (water effects, foliage, crowds) The hosts note the film predates the MCU (2008) and Nolan's Batman (2005) The Incredibles came at a transition point for superhero cinema The movie successfully balances superhero action with relatable family dynamics Character designs discussed (Mr. Incredible's face based on a Roman helmet) Final Battle and Themes (01:16:40 - 01:26:47) The Omnidroid battle showcases the family working together effectively Team power moves highlight each character's abilities and their coordination The question of 'do we need superheroes?' explored through the final battle Dash's athletic participation at the end (coming in second) compared to Superman hiding his abilities The film doesn't fully resolve questions about exceptional people's place in society The ending shows balance between superhero and ordinary life is beneficial Conclusions and Wrap-Up (01:26:47 - 01:38:04) The Underminer appearance sets up the sequel and references Mole Man from Fantastic Four The hosts appreciate the film's commentary on superhero tropes ('you caught me monologuing') The movie works well as both a superhero film and a family story Discussion about how the film has aged and its historical context in superhero cinema Podcast information and social media contacts shared Recommendation for Books that Burn podcast from the Certain POV network

“The last illusion, the last snare of maya to trap the living entity, is the proposition that he is God. The living entity thinks that he is no longer a conditioned soul, but God. He is so unintelligent that he does not think that if he were God, then how could he be in doubt? That he does not consider. So that is the last snare of illusion.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Bhagavad-gita, 18.73 Purport)

Tom Withers joins Jeff Phelps for the Home Opener edition of Baskin and Phelps and they discuss what conclusions they can make about the Guardians so far this season.

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chris Johnson and Tendon Rehabilitation 03:08 Understanding Exercise Monotherapy in Tendon Rehab 05:48 The Importance of Loading in Tendon Recovery 08:56 Chris's Journey and Mentorship in Physical Therapy 12:11 Rehabilitation Insights from ACL Injuries 14:56 Exploring Patellar Tendinopathy and Its Variants 17:55 Differentiating Tendon Pain in Athletes 20:59 Pain Management and Acceptable Levels in Rehab 23:47 The Role of Isometrics in Tendon Rehabilitation 26:58 The Debate on Pain Levels in Tendon Rehab 30:03 Conclusions and Future Directions in Tendon Rehab 36:09 Navigating Knee Rehabilitation Strategies 39:58 Exploring Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) in Rehab 46:41 Balancing Activity and Rehabilitation in Athletes 51:07 The Importance of Warm-Up and Cool Down 55:41 Understanding Tendon Stiffness and Rehabilitation Methods 01:00:17 Psychosocial Factors in Tendinopathy Rehabilitation 01:03:41 Compression and Loading in Tendon Health 01:06:34 The Role of Mechanical Transduction in Tendon Adaptation   Takeaways Exercise monotherapy simplifies tendon rehab by focusing on key loading strategies. Loading the tissue is crucial for effective tendon rehabilitation. Education and communication are vital in managing patient expectations and outcomes. Isometrics can be beneficial but may not work for everyone. Pain management in rehab is nuanced and should be individualized. Understanding the athlete's background helps tailor rehab strategies. Patellar tendinopathy presents differently in various athletes and requires specific approaches. The importance of restoring quad function in knee injuries cannot be overstated. Reactive tendinopathy cases can often resolve quickly with proper management. The debate on acceptable pain levels in rehab continues, emphasizing the need for individualized approaches. Consider alternative exercises like reverse Nordic for knee rehab. Gradually increase load and time to fatigue the quads. Warm-up routines can significantly impact tendon health. Compression forces are unavoidable in running; manage them wisely. Psychosocial factors play a crucial role in tendinopathy recovery. NMES can be a last resort for irritable tendons. Maintaining activity is essential for athletes during rehab. Walking warm-ups can enhance performance and recovery. Tendon stiffness is critical for injury prevention. Understanding mechanical transduction is vital for effective rehab.   Website: https://chrisjohnsonpt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisjohnsonthept/?hl=en Notes: https://jackedathlete.com/podcast-139-tendons-with-chris-johnson/

In this edition of Weekend Conclusions, Mac tells a funny story about his son reacting to the Duke loss, and laughs at more Willie P goal calls, and ref complaints, Bone talks about a Door Dash order gone wrong & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 485 astrologer Elly Higgins joins the show to discuss the 8-year repetitions of Venus retrograde in Aries and how they tie into queer history over the past century. In this episode we start with the Venus retrograde in Aries of 1905, and then work our way forward in 8 year increments, discussing how important moments and turning points in queer history keep coinciding with this retrograde. In the process we ended up finding a bunch of repetitions, many of which give insight into the Venus retrograde that we are currently living through today. Elly is the host of Star Gays: The Queer Astrology Archives Podcast, and you can find more information here: https://ellyhiggins.com https://stargaysastrology.ghost.io This episode is available in audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:16:32 Inanna 00:24:03 1905 00:29:22 1913 00:35:12 1921 00:40:59 1929 00:48:27 1937 00:58:45 1945 01:05:49 1953 01:37:53 1961 01:43:55 1969 02:25:57 1977 02:55:36 1985 03:36:05 1993 04:14:33 2001 04:27:42 2009 04:43:31 2017 04:59:26 2025 05:40:46 Conclusions 06:07:28 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg7Ug8-tC1g – Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

Today I am going to try to answer a fundamental question: how should you actually measure user experience, especially with data products—and tie this to business value? It's easy to get lost in analytics and think we're seeing the whole picture, but I argue that this is far from the truth. Product leaders need to understand the subjective experience of our users—and unfortunately, analytics does not tell us this. The map is not the territory.   In this episode, I discuss why qualitative data and subjective experience is the data that will most help you make product decisions that will lead you to increased business value. If users aren't getting value from your product(s), and their lives aren't improving, business value will be extremely difficult to create. So today, I share my thoughts on how to move beyond thinking that analytics is the only way to track UX, and how this helps product leaders uncover opportunities to produce better organizational value.  Ultimately, it's about creating indispensable solutions and building trust, which is key for any product team looking to make a real impact. Hat tip to UX guru Jared Spool who inspired several of the concepts I share with you today.   Highlights/ Skip to  Don't target adoption for adoption's sake, because product usage can be a tax or benefit (3:00) Why your analytical mind may bias you—and what changes you might have to do this type of product and user research work (7:31) How "making the user's life better" translates to organizational value (10:17) Using Jared Spool's roller coaster chart to measure your product's user experience and find your opportunities and successes (13:05) How do you measure that you have done a good job with your UX? (17:28)  Conclusions and final thoughts (21:06)   Quotes from Today's Episode Usage doesn't automatically equal value. Analytics on your analytics is not telling you useful things about user experience or satisfaction. Why? "The map is not the territory." Analytics measure computer metrics, not feelings, and let's face it, users aren't always rational. To truly gauge user value, we need qualitative research - to talk to users - and to hear what their subjective experience is. Want *meaningful* adoption? Talk to and observe your users. That's how you know you are actually making things better. When it's better for them, the business value will follow. (3:12) Make better things—where better is a measurement based on the subjective experience of the user—not analytics. Usable doesn't mean they will necessarily want it. Sessions and page views don't tell you how people *feel* about it. (7:39) Think about the dreadful tools you and so many have been forced to use: the things that waste your time and don't let you focus on what's really important. Ever talked to a data scientist who is sick of doing data prep instead of building models, and wondering, “why am I here? This isn't what I went to school for.” Ignoring these personal frustrations and feelings and focusing only on your customers' feature requests, JIRA tickets, stakeholder orders, requirements docs, and backlog items is why many teams end up building technically right, effectively wrong solutions. These end user frustrations are where we find our opportunities to delight—and create products and UXs that matter. To improve their lives, we need to dig into their workflows, identify frustrations, and understand the context around our data product solutions. Product leaders need to fall in love with the problems and the frustrations—these are the magic keys to the value kingdom. However, to do this well, you probably need to be doing less delivery and more discovery. (10:27) Imagine a line chart with a Y-axis that is "frustration" at the bottom to "delight" at the top. The X-axis is their user experience, taking place over time. As somebody uses your data product to do their job/task, you can plot their emotional journey. “Get the data, format the data, include the data in a tool, derive some conclusion, challenge the data, share it, make a decision” etc. As a product manager, you probably know what a use-case looks like. Your first job is to plot their existing experience trying/doing that use case with your data product. Where are they frustrated? Where are they delighted? Celebrate your peaks/delighters, and fall in love with the valleys where satisfaction work needs to be done. Connect the dots between these valleys and business value. Address the valleys—especially the ones that impede business value—and you'll be on your way to “showing the value of your data product.” Analytics on your data product won't tell you this information; the map is not the territory. (13:22) Analytics about your data product are lying to you. They give you the facts about the product, but not about the user. An example? “Time spent” doing a task. How long is too long? 5 minutes? 50? Analytics will tell you precisely how long it took. The problem is, it won't tell you how long it FELT it took. And guess what? Your customers and users only care about how long it felt it took—vs. their expectation. Sure, at some point, analytics might eventually help—at scale—understand how your data product is doing—but first you have to understand how people FEEL about it. Only then will you know whether 5 minutes, or 50 minutes is telling you anything meaningful about what—if anything—needs to change. (16:17)

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Our guest is Christopher Towler, PhD. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at California State University, Sacramento. He is the Director of the Black Voter Project, Co-Founder of Black Insights Research and the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics. In the second half of the show, we discuss the polling data since the election and what conclusions we can draw from it. We also examine some positive aspects of the data uncovered by Dr. Towler and how the progressive minds in this country can implement it into their strategies moving forward.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest is Christopher Towler, PhD. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at California State University, Sacramento. He is the Director of the Black Voter Project, Co-Founder of Black Insights Research and the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics. In the first half of the show, we talk about the data that allows us to draw rather different conclusions than many folks had when going into the most recent presidential election. Many narratives were chronicled that are not ultimately supported by the polling of Black people around this country.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Kevin and Laura sit down with Kirk Hanson, a seasoned Sales Engineering leader with an impressive career spanning industry giants like SentinelOne, Splunk, BMC, and IBM. From kicking things off with a nostalgic nod to Hanson's MMMBop to deep insights on the evolution of sales engineering, this conversation is packed with wisdom, humor, and career-defining moments.Kirk shares how his journey into tech started with an unexpected edge—his fluency in Japanese—and how strong mentorship shaped his path. He goes into the balancing act of technical expertise and business acumen in sales engineering, how AI and automation are reshaping the field, and why human connection remains irreplaceable in building customer trust. We also explore trends in cybersecurity, cloud, and big data, including a candid discussion on false positives at SentinelOne. Kirk reflects on his time at Splunk, where he co-founded the Solution Architect team, and the impact of international experience on data privacy and cybersecurity strategies. Kirk offers advice for aspiring sales engineers, leadership lessons from his global career, and a glimpse into what's next for him. Oh, and a friendly reminder: never miss your one-on-ones with your employees.But it's not all business—we make some fun detours into pop culture, from Office Space's infamous “Jump to Conclusions” mat to Laura's struggles with her futuristic WalkCar from Japan. Plus, Kirk shares his passion for supporting the Navy SEAL Foundation and his ongoing quest to collect challenge coins. Tune in for an engaging, insightful, and laugh-filled conversation with one of the best in the business!Kirk Hanson is a highly experienced Sales Engineering Manager with over 20 years of expertise leading sales engineering teams at top software companies such as SentinelOne, Splunk, BMC, and IBM. Specializing in cybersecurity, cloud technologies, big data, and data analytics, Kirk is a strategic advocate for customers, leveraging value-based selling and consultative approaches to close complex sales. Throughout his career, he has built and led high-performing presales teams, created innovative sales tools, and consistently delivered strong results. Fluent in Japanese, he has conducted numerous presentations across Asia and led multiple executive panels for leadership networks. His notable achievements include co-creating the Solution Architect team at Splunk, earning multiple awards such as SE Manager of the Year (Americas), and receiving the Innovation Award for developing new demo platforms. He holds a BA in International Studies from the University of California, San Diego, and has pursued post-graduate work at Cal-State Hayward.

(Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley) It's hard to keep up with all the disorienting changes we are processing each day. We can easily get lost in confusion trying to make sense of it all. As a result, we can draw conclusions based in despair and fear, thinking that we know where this is heading. We can find strength from Korean Zen Master Seung Sahn teaching: "Keep Don't Know Mind." In this "Don't Know Mind" we let go of knowing how things will turn out. This frees us from the tyranny of our mind-created stories and allows us to see many possibilities.