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It's every parent's worst nightmare: hearing the words “I hate you” come out of your child's mouth. The kid you'd do anything for now looks at you like you're the enemy. But what if that moment wasn't the end of your connection… but the beginning of something deeper?In this powerful, eye-opening episode, Kristin sits down with pediatric psychologist and author Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart (Love the Teen You Have) to unpack what's really going on when your kid lashes out, slams the door, rolls their eyes, or says things that cut deep. You'll learn what's happening in their brain during those heated moments, why your teen or tween pushes you away, and how to stay calm even when every nerve in your body wants to scream back.Through raw honesty, relatable examples, and practical tools, this conversation is your roadmap for staying grounded in the chaos and connected through the storm. If you've ever walked away from an argument with your child thinking “Did I just ruin everything?” then this episode is for you.You'll walk away with:- Concrete scripts for what to say in the heat of the moment- A better understanding of your child's emotional and brain development- The #1 mistake parents make that pushes teens further away- Tools to repair after a blowup and rebuild trust- A reminder that you're not alone, and you're doing better than you thinkYour kid doesn't hate you. Their brain is under construction. And you? You're exactly the parent they need. Tune in — this one could change everything.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Discover all of the ways a Chrysler Pacifica can make your life and your family's rides easier and more enjoyable by visiting chrysler.com/pacificaGet 20% off of all orders with code BLF at myvitalvitamins.com.Go to HIYAHEALTH.COM/BLF for 50% off of your first order of Hiya Health children's multivitamin!Go to K12.com/BLF today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you and enroll today!If you're looking for gifts that are guaranteed to surprise and delight, head to Neiman MarcusVisit kendrascott.com/gifts and use code BLF20 at checkout for 20% off ONE full-priced jewelry item. Expires December 31, 2025.Use code BLF for 20% off Minted Holiday Cards, Gifts, and Wrapping Paper. Head to minted.com and use code BLF. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What is that white stuff in JLR's hair? Rover watches the Yarbo blow leaves. People in China are upset with a man who cryogenically froze his dead wife because he is dating a new woman. JLR cries over a movie scene. Rover and Snitzer put their Christmas trees up. President Donald Trump upset by questions from ABC News White House correspondent Mary Bruce. A twenty-nine year old woman says she is marrying her fiancé because he is rich. Faking your finances on social media. Duji is wearing Dolly Parton gloves. More than half of people lie about their financial status. The most broke Snitzer has ever been in life. Dinner party at the condo in Miami. Raffle tickets. Mormon magic undergarments. Rover hates the latest J. Crew sweater. Duji has an update on her breast burns. Concrete slide burn. JLR does his hair before talking to the sales girl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is that white stuff in JLR's hair? Rover watches the Yarbo blow leaves. People in China are upset with a man who cryogenically froze his dead wife because he is dating a new woman. JLR cries over a movie scene. Rover and Snitzer put their Christmas trees up. President Donald Trump upset by questions from ABC News White House correspondent Mary Bruce. A twenty-nine year old woman says she is marrying her fiancé because he is rich. Faking your finances on social media. Duji is wearing Dolly Parton gloves. More than half of people lie about their financial status. The most broke Snitzer has ever been in life. Dinner party at the condo in Miami. Raffle tickets. Mormon magic undergarments. Rover hates the latest J. Crew sweater. Duji has an update on her breast burns. Concrete slide burn. JLR does his hair before talking to the sales girl.
Rover hates the latest J. Crew sweater. Duji has an update on her breast burns. Concrete slide burn. JLR does his hair before talking to the sales girl.
Rover hates the latest J. Crew sweater. Duji has an update on her breast burns. Concrete slide burn. JLR does his hair before talking to the sales girl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode Overview In this special episode of the Behavioral Observations Podcast, I had the honor of celebrating the 25th installment of the Inside JABA Series. This one was particularly meaningful because it also marks the final appearance of Dr. John Borrero in his role as Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. I invited John to reflect on his three-year tenure—what he learned from reading an enormous volume of manuscripts, how his thinking evolved, and why adapting our language is essential if we want behavior analysis to reach broader audiences. From there, we transitioned into an informative conversation with Dr. Nate Call from Emory University. Nate's recent work focuses on how we can better disseminate applied behavior analysis, not just distribute it. His paper, Scholarship as an Operating Class: Strategies and tactics for increasing dissemination of applied behavior analysis, has already shifted how I think about how our field packages and shares research. In this episode, Nate walked us through actionable strategies for increasing the reach and impact of our work. Key Topics Covered in This Episode 1. John Borrero's Reflections from the Editor's Chair John looked back on his three years as Editor-in-Chief, and I asked him what surprised him most. He talked about: How important clear, accessible language is for dissemination Why behavior analysts must evolve how we communicate without losing our scientific roots Efforts to make JABA papers more accessible through translated articles What it's like to manage a massive editorial workflow and team 2. The Real Difference Between Dissemination and Distribution Nate clarified something that—and I'll admit—I hadn't always thought deeply about: there's a big difference between making your work available and ensuring your work is actually used. Nate described it like: Distribution = scattering seeds Dissemination = preparing the soil so they actually grow He also explained why early-career researchers often focus on distribution out of necessity, and how we can transition to more deliberate dissemination strategies over time. 3. Scholarship as an Operant Class Nate walked me through the framework behind his recent paper. He described scholarly behavior as something shaped by contingencies—just like anything else. We talked about: How individual and systemic consequences shape publishing choices Why some of the most high-impact papers come from individuals rather than large labs Concrete strategies we can use to increase the visibility and influence of our work 4. Boundary Encounters and Second-Generation Innovations I asked Nate about how ideas move between disciplines, and he introduced the concept of boundary encounters. We discussed: Incoming vs. outgoing boundary encounters How second-generation innovations help behavior analysis reach audiences outside our traditional spaces Why these interactions are essential if we want ABA to have a broader societal impact 5. Expanding Our Methodological Toolkit We took a deep dive into methodology and talked about the strengths of single-subject designs—as well as their limitations. Nate made a compelling case for: When behavior analysts should consider Randomized Control Trials, implementation science, or mixed methods Why diversifying methodologies helps us answer questions that matter to educators, policymakers, and grant reviewers What we lose when we rely exclusively on traditional single-subject approaches 6. Participatory Action Research and Social Validity I asked Nate to explain participatory action research, and he shared a powerful example involving first responders and families in crisis situations. He emphasized: The importance of involving stakeholders early How PAR elevates social validity and context Why many federal funders now expect qualitative or participatory components How behavior analysts can begin building these skills, even if it feels unfamiliar 7. Measuring Our Impact More Effectively We also explored how to know whether dissemination is working. Nate and I discussed: Bibliographic network analysis Alt-metric measures The importance of citing intentionally to strengthen high-quality scholarship within the field 8. Nate's Advice for New BCBAs To close the episode, I asked Nate what he'd tell new behavior analysts entering the field. He encouraged them to: Read widely—far beyond behavior-analytic journals Become conversant in different research methods Build collaborations with experts in qualitative, mixed, and implementation-science approaches Think functionally about their own scholarly and professional behavior 9. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast Foxx (1996). Translating the Covenant: The behavior analyst as ambassador and translator Chawla (2020). Science is getting harder to read Critchfield, et al. (2013). A half century of scalloping in the work habits of the United States Congress Klein and Thompson (2025). Abundance The Prisoner's Dilemma Call et al. (2015). Clinical Outcomes of Behavioral Treatments for Pica in Children with Developmental Disabilities Critchfield (2002). Evaluating the function of Applied Behavior Analysis: A bibliometric analysis Inside JABA 18: How to Disseminate Behavior Analytic Technologies (CEU available!) Implementation Science and Participatory Action Research If you're passionate about increasing the influence of behavior analysis—whether through research, writing, teaching, or practice—this episode offers clear, functional guidance for how to do it.
"I wish they would be less afraid... Instead of having health care, we have health scare. The things that make the baby usually help the baby come out. And if you didn't make the baby that way, the things with someone you love during the process of having the baby can really bring you from a place of fright to a place of delight.." —Theresa Lasbrey Peters "Pleasurable birth is when we accept the pain, accept the hardship of birth, but we shift our focus to pleasure and joy and to the sacredness that we can experience." —Bettina Zagoni "These need to become like natural language— orgasmic birth and sexuality and stuff like that— starting with us as healthcare providers, and then to the mothers and to the grandmothers and to all the people around. We need to start doing that." —Alejandra Lozano Ep 166 Description: Parents and providers are starting to question why pleasure is missing from childbirth education and care. Many people want a birth that feels safe, connected, and aligned with how the body actually works. This episode offers a clear look at how pleasure, intimacy, and trust can shift fear-based systems and restore human-centered care. Theresa Lasbrey Peters, Bettina Zagoni, and Alejandra Lozano share how discovering the science and practice of pleasure changed their work and the families they serve. Their accounts show how small changes in language, touch, and expectation lead to calmer births and deeper bonding. Tap play to hear practical ideas that can change how you prepare for birth and support others during labor. Topics inside: • What a pleasurable birth looks like in real practice • Why pleasure is a valid tool for coping with pain • The benefits of slow midwifery and intentional environment • Provider fears that limit physiological birth and how to address them • Training pathways and community support for practitioners • Concrete techniques partners and caregivers can use today Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1 Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 Episode Highlights: 03:02 Meet Theresa, Bettina, and Alejandra 08:50 What is Pleasurable Birth? 12:13 How Pleasure Changes Outcomes 18:46 Misconceptions About Orgasmic Birth 25:11 What Providers Need to Know: Fear vs Trust 32:39 How the Practitioner Program Transforms Practice 39:10 Join the Orgasmic Birth Practitioner Program 45:18 Valuing Information and Community Support Around Pleasure 49:01 Vision: Pleasurable Maternity Care Resources:
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Indiana just told the cement industry it won't accept any blended cement with more than 10% limestone. That's a first - and it's not sitting well with the people who pushed Type IL cement in the first place. For the first time, a state DOT pushed back on Type IL cement—and the industry fired back. Indiana's Department of Transportation says it's protecting performance after bridge decks started scaling. The American Cement Association says the DOT's new limits are unnecessary, confusing, and unscientific. So, who's right—and what does it mean for the rest of the country's concrete? What You'll Learn • Why INDOT limited Type IL limestone content to 10% • The ACA's objections — and what's left unsaid • How PCA's 2021 carbon-neutrality roadmap and the federal Buy Clean program accelerated the switch to Type IL • Why the “one-to-one replacement” claim may have been oversold • How variable limestone content (≈7.6–12.4%) affects consistency and performance • Why admixtures and curing aren't substitutes for good practice • What INDOT's maintenance and inspection programs get right • Why other DOTs may follow Indiana's lead next Chapters 00:00 – Introduction & ACA Briefing Overview 01:00 – INDOT's 10% Limit and Industry Response 04:00 – How Type IL Cement Took Over the Market 07:30 – PCA Roadmap & Federal Buy Clean Pressure 10:30 – Complacency and the One-to-One Myth 14:00 – What Really Drove the 2021–2023 Flip 18:00 – Cement Chemistry and QC in the Field 22:00 – The Variability Problem: 7.6% vs 12.4% Limestone 26:30 – Are Admixtures and Curing the Real Culprits? 30:00 – INDOT's Data-Driven Maintenance Approach 32:00 – Why Other States Are Watching Closely Guest Info Dr. Jon Belkowitz – Chief Technical Officer, Intelligent Concrete Email: jon@intelligent-concrete.com Website: https://www.intelligent-concrete.comConcrete Logic Academy Earn your PDHs the logical way. Explore practical courses made for contractors, engineers, and producers. Free trial: https://www.concretelogicacademy.comSupport the Podcast Support the show and be listed as a Producer for life on the episode page: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/supportMedia & Sponsorship Inquiries: seth@concretelogicpodcast.comPodcast Partners Intelligent Concrete At Intelligent Concrete, we combine lab precision with field expertise to help you understand what your concrete is telling you. Our services include mix troubleshooting, forensic and petrographic testing, performance-based specification and admixture development, and training for engineers, contractors, and producers. Whether you're chasing consistency, durability, or answers after a failure, Intelligent Concrete delivers the data and insight to solve problems and improve performance. Learn more: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/intelligent-concreteKUIU (Affiliate Link) – https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/kuiu15% off the first order. CreditsProduced by Jodi Tandett & Concrete Logic Media Music by Mike Dunton — https://www.mdunton.comConnectivity Host: Seth Tandett Concrete Visionary | Business Development at Baker Construction | Host of the #1 Concrete Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethtandett/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@concretelogicpodcast Website: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.comIf you learned something new, share this episode with your team and help more engineers and builders think logically about concrete. Until next time, let's keep it concrete! Reference Links ACA Briefing: “Portland-Limestone Cement Limits in Indiana Department of Transportation Specifications” (October 2025 Update) — https://tinyurl.com/TypeILINDOT Recurring Special Provision 901-M-069 (Effective December 1, 2025): https://www.in.gov/dot/div/contracts/standards/rsp/sep25/900/901-M-069%20251201.pdfINDOT Testing Memos Referenced in ACA Briefing: • 21-05 • 22-02 • 23-01 • 24-03 • 25-02 (Available at https://www.in.gov/indot/doing-business-with-indot/contractorsconstruction/division-of-materials-and-tests/current-testing-memos/)
October 1, 2025 - Wednesday PM Bible Class In this episode the speaker walks through Ephesians chapter 4, transitioning from the doctrinal foundation of the first three chapters to the practical, everyday implications for Christian living. The talk highlights major themes including the spiritual blessings we have in Christ, reconciliation between Jews and Gentiles, and the central call to unity in the church. Audience interaction (including remarks from Gary, Neil, Bob and others) helps illustrate the points and keeps the session conversational. Key doctrinal reminders include the seven "ones" (one Spirit, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God) and the idea that Christ has ascended and given gifts to the church. The lecture examines the roles named in the text — apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors/shepherds and teachers — and explains their purpose in equipping the saints for ministry and building up the body until unity and maturity in Christ are reached. The speaker emphasizes the character qualities that promote unity: lowliness, gentleness, long-suffering, and above all humility. Practical application covers putting off the "old man" and putting on the "new man" through the renewing of the mind, resisting false teaching, and pursuing spiritual growth (moving from milk to meat). Concrete behavioral instructions are discussed at length: speak truthfully, manage anger ("be angry and do not sin" — deal with conflict quickly and avoid giving the devil a foothold), stop stealing and work to give to those in need, and avoid corrupt talk. Instead, believers are urged to be kind, tenderhearted and forgiving, following Christ's example and remembering that they are sealed by the Holy Spirit. Other themes include church growth as a result of every member contributing their gifts, the importance of mentorship and teaching, and biblical counsel on discernment and maturity (references to Hebrews and Romans are used to underscore growth expectations). The episode closes with a challenge to live out the contrasts of Ephesians — old vs. new, death vs. life — and practical encouragement to pursue unity, holiness and loving service within the church. Duration 40:31
Hoe vaak hoor je na afloop van een training: “Fantastisch! Inspirerend! Heel nuttig!” – terwijl er op de werkvloer precies niks verandert? Het probleem zit niet in de training zelf, maar in hoe we meten. We verwarren tevredenheid met effectiviteit en houden onszelf voor de gek met dashboards vol cijfers die niets zeggen over gedragsverandering.In deze DeepDive nemen Jeanne en Jan-Peter je mee in de wetenschap van trainingsevaluatie. Geen oppervlakkige enquêtes, maar een stevige duik in wat er écht nodig is om impact zichtbaar te maken.Wat je ontdekt in deze aflevering:Waarom “Hoe vond je de training?” nul voorspelt over resultaat.De vijf denkers die ons leerden hoe je wél zinvol kunt meten.Hoe je timing belangrijker maakt dan methode bij evaluatie.Concrete vragen en strategieën die je morgen al kunt gebruiken.Hoe je stopt met meettheater en start met bewijzen van echte waarde.Een aflevering die je blik op evaluatie voorgoed verandert – en je helpt om eindelijk harde impact te laten zien.Lees hier het blog over deze podcast:https://www.brainbakery.com/brainsnacks/deepdive-meten---van-meettheater-naar-bewijsSupport the showMee lezen? Kijk op https://www.brainbakery.com/brainsnack/no-more-boring-learning
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Matters Microbial #116: Microbes in the Concrete Instead of the Abstract November 14, 2025 Today Dr. Julie Maresca, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss how bacteria can interact with a ubiquitous part of modern life: concrete! Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Julie Maresca Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode Hartiful, the vendor that makes the enamel pins I often show on the podcast. An overview of microbes and the "built environment." An article about how concrete is made. A video on how concrete is made. The concept of "self repairing" concrete. An overview of the microbial limits to life with regard to pH. A description of alkalinophilic bacteria. Biofilms that form on concrete. Difficulties in obtaining DNA from rock. An overview of oligotrophic microbes. The alkali-silica reaction in concrete. Challenges of road salt and concrete. An overview of halophilic microbes. An overview of xerophilic microbes. The concept of SLiME communities. The term aeonophiles. Is "Roman" concrete self-repairing? A company that produces "microbial concrete." An article relevant to today's discussion by Dr. Maresca and colleagues. Dr. Maresca's faculty website. Dr. Maresca's wonderful and artistic research website. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com
Recording inside an open air vent inside the two metre-thick wall of the concrete bunker building that forms the Boros Collection. The space has a fascinating past as a shelter, a prison for political prisoners, and a techno and sex club - and now it hosts a conceptual art exhibition. The sound captures both the muffled sounds of museum-goers on one side, and the passage of air and the sounds from Berlin outside on the other. Recorded by Cities and Memory, September 2025.
Feliks Banel's guest on this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY is Jason Miller, publisher and editor of The CONCRETE HERALD newspaper in Concrete, Washington. Miller provides an update on a debate in Concrete about the future of the office building of the old Superior Cement Company, a historic structure on the west end of Concrete just north of State Route 20. A private business operator wants to buy the building and the real estate and restore the building for commercial use; some Concrete citizens want the city to retain ownership of the building and the real estate, which currently function somewhat like a public park. The issue was discussed at a city council meeting on Monday, November 10, 2025, and a public meeting will be held by the Concrete Chamber of Commerce at the Concrete Theatre on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6pm. In this episode, Miller reports on what happened at Monday's official meeting, and previews what may happen at Thursday's quasi-official meeting. For more information about the November 13, 2025 meeting taking place at 6pm at the Concrete Theatre: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16hVqC6zcF/ For more information about the CONCRETE HERALD and Jason Miller: https://concrete-herald.com/ CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms' quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes.
Ayelet Fishbach, motivation researcher at University of Chicago, dismantles the fantasy-driven approach to New Year's resolutions and goal-setting. Drawing from data spanning multiple years, she reveals that while temporal landmarks like New Year work for initiating goals, only 20% of people still pursue them by November—the difference comes down to whether you're fantasizing or planning. Fishbach explains how fantasies (envisioning yourself already achieving the goal) actually decrease motivation to send job applications or take action, whereas concrete plans ("I will call my connections, work on my resume, here are the steps") drive execution. She introduces the critical balance between "why" questions (abstract purpose that prevents you from giving up) and "how" questions (concrete steps that enable execution), warning that goals become too abstract when they reach "I want to be happy" and too concrete when you lose sight of why you're doing them. The conversation explores Michael Phelps' visualization strategy (preparing for goggles filling with water, not just winning gold) and why optimism without planning is just delusional fantasy masquerading as motivation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Palisades and Eaton fires are a sober reminder of just how flammable many urban and suburban homes are. Some survivors are responding by planning to build differently. Instead of the usual wood framing, these homeowners are opting to choose a material many of us associate more with freeways and skyscrapers - concrete. Reporter: David Wagner, LAist Many survivors of this year's Los Angeles County fires are calling for the resignation of State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara. Members of the grassroots organization Eaton Fire Survivor Network say the recovery process is moving too slowly, in large part because of the insurance industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have you ever hesitated to recommend a treatment because you weren't sure your patient could afford it — or worried your fees would look like you're putting profit before care? Many private-practice providers freeze at the money conversation: we undercharge out of guilt, over-explain costs, or avoid talking about outcomes and value — and that leaves patients confused, underserved, or worse, exploited. That discomfort is exactly why this episode matters. The Roundtable pulls back the curtain on pricing, billing, and ethical care — we name the tension between value and access, then give you practical ways to hold both at once: clear upfront conversations about outcomes, flexible "plan B" options, warranties/refund approaches for devices, pro-bono funnels, and clinician-level boundaries that protect both patient outcomes and your team's sustainability. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN: How to frame cost conversations around value and outcomes (so patients see spending as investment, not just expense). Concrete strategies for setting and defending fee schedules while staying ethical and compassionate (including transparency, team conversations, and when to push back on insurer-driven rates). A practical, team-based clinical approach for complex concussion cases — what to assess first (vision, vestibular, neck, nervous-system regulation) and how to coordinate referrals. Real ways to increase access without going broke: pro-bono slots, low-cost/online resources, sliding plans, and negotiating efficient treatment doses that still get results. On this episode of The Roundtable we dig into the hard stuff — cost, billing, and caring for people in vulnerable positions — and we walk through a real, messy case study (Michelle's multi-system concussion) so you leave with both mindset shifts and actionable tools. Join the Clinician's Edge to have Your Weekly Taste of Neuro Wisdom here: https://www.natashawilch.com/clinicians-edge Visit Natasha's Website: https://www.natasha-wilch.com Thank you to our sponsor Neuronic. Learn more about their photobiomodulation products and save $100 on your order by checking out their website here: https://www.neuronic.online/discount-handler?code=2568457
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As the white paper China released on Saturday underscores in its opening sentence, "Earth is the only home of all humanity, and tackling climate change and promoting sustainable development are vital to our survival and future".中国上周六发布的白皮书开篇即强调：“地球是全人类唯一的共同家园，应对气候变化、促进可持续发展关乎人类的生存与未来。”Released by the State Council Information Office two days after the opening of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in the Brazilian city of Belem, the paper reinforces that the country remains resolutely committed to the global climate cause.这份题为《碳达峰碳中和：中国的计划与解决方案》的白皮书，在联合国气候变化框架公约第三十次缔约方大会于巴西贝伦市开幕两天后，由国务院新闻办公室发布，重申了中国对全球气候事业的坚定承诺。Titled "Carbon Peaking andCarbon Neutrality: China's Plans and Solutions", the paper outlines the big progress the country has made so far in promoting itsgreen and low-carbon energy transition and its firm commitment to peaking carbon emissions before 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality before 2060.这份文件系统阐述了中国在推动绿色低碳能源转型方面取得的重大进展，以及2030年前实现碳达峰、2060年前实现碳中和的坚定目标。Thanks to its vigorous measures to substitute renewables for fossil fuels and establish a new energy and power system, China has made notable progress in its green and low-carbon energy transition. The percentage of nonfossil energy consumption increased from 16.0 percent in 2020 to 19.8 percent in 2024, the largest and fastest scaling up of clean energy worldwide. By the end of August 2025, the installed capacity of wind and photovoltaic power had surpassed 1,690 gigawatts, triple that of 2020 and accounting for about 80 percent of the country's newly installed power generation capacity since 2020. Meanwhile, it had 112 nuclear power units in operation, under construction, or approved for construction, with a combined installed capacity of 125 GW, ranking first in the world. Its installed capacity of biomass power generation reached 46.88 GW.通过大力推进可再生能源替代化石能源、建设新型能源体系和电力系统，中国在绿色低碳能源转型方面取得显著进展。非化石能源消费占比从2020年的16.0%提升至2024年的19.8%，清洁能源发展规模与速度稳居全球首位。截至2025年8月底，风力-光伏电力系统容量突破1690吉瓦，较2020年增长三倍，约占2020年以来全国新增发电装机容量的80%。同时，中国在运、在建及获批核电机组达112台，总装机容量125吉瓦，位居全球首位。生物质发电装机容量达到46.88吉瓦。The utilization of fossil energy has also become more efficient and efforts to improve the reliability and resilience of the power system are paying off as part of the country's implementation of major pathways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The achievements China has made should encourage others to pursue their own green transitions, as the global imperative to address climate change cannot be shouldered by any country single-handedly. It is a responsibility that must be borne collectively.在落实温室气体减排主要路径过程中，中国化石能源利用效率持续提升，电力系统可靠性和韧性增强成效显现。中国的成就有助于激励各国推进绿色转型。应对全球气候变化的重任绝非一国所能独担，而需共同肩负。China is willing to share its approaches, actions and experience in this regard to help other countries pursue their green transitions. The cooperation between China and its Belt and Road partners in green infrastructure, energy and transport, which continues to expand, and the financial, technological and capacity-building support it has provided to the best of its ability to countries of the Global South are testament to this.中国愿分享自身在绿色转型方面的思路、举措和经验，助力各国推进绿色转型。中国与“一带一路”沿线合作国家在绿色基础设施、能源和交通领域的合作持续扩大，中国尽己所能为全球南方国家提供资金、技术和能力建设支持，这些都印证了中国的承诺。The year 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. Over the past decade, green and low-carbon development has become an unstoppable trend. But only through concrete measures and solid actions can we turn the goals to tackle climate challenges into reality. Reinforcing the country's resolute commitment to action, President Xi Jinping announced China's 2035 Nationally Determined Contributions at the UN Climate Summit on Sept 24, setting the clear target of reducing economy-wide net greenhouse gas emissions by 7 percent to 10 percent from peak levels, and striving to do better.2025年是《巴黎协定》签署十周年。过去十年间，绿色低碳发展已成为不可逆转的趋势。但唯有通过具体措施和切实行动，才能将应对气候挑战的目标转化为现实。为彰显中国坚定不移的行动承诺，习近平主席于9月24日在联合国气候峰会上宣布了中国2035年国家自主贡献目标，明确提出将全国范围温室气体净排放量在达峰后较峰值降低7%至10%，并力争做得更好。To this end, China is mobilizing both the government and the market, intensifying technological and institutional innovation, and accelerating the green and low-carbon technological revolution, under its "1+N" policy framework, in which the "1" stands for the top-level design and guiding principles and the "N" is the action plans for implementing these overarching directives in key sectors, industries and administrative districts.为此，中国正通过“1+N”政策体系（“1”指顶层设计和总体要求，“N”指重点领域、行业和地区的实施方案），调动政府与市场力量，强化科技和制度创新，加速推进绿色低碳技术革命。In stark contrast to China's contribution to the global climate cause, the United States has been backpedaling on its climate commitments recently. Despite the fact that its total historical greenhouse gas emissions are the largest in the world, and the country's per capita emissions are the highest, the US has taken major steps backward and severely undermined global climate governance efforts by twice withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, having applied to do so for the second time in January this year. The US' retreat from the climate fight is detrimental to collective action, and has the potential to shatter the collective will, as its shortsightedness not only weakens international trust and cooperation but also encourages and emboldens other nations to relax their commitments.与中国对全球气候事业的贡献形成鲜明对比的是，美国近期在气候承诺上频频倒退。尽管美国历史温室气体总排放量位居世界首位，人均排放量也高居榜首，但美国却屡屡采取重大倒退举措，两次退出《巴黎协定》（今年1月已提交第二次退出申请），严重破坏了全球气候治理进程。美国退出气候行动不仅损害集体行动效力，更可能瓦解全球共识——其短视行为不仅削弱国际信任与合作，更会助长其他国家松懈承诺的气焰。However, at a United Nations Security Council meeting on climate and security on Thursday, US representative Dan Negrea launched a veiled attack on China, accusing China of gaining unfair economic advantages by undercutting its economic competitors, and urged UN member states to look to the US as a model.然而，在9月12日联合国安理会气候与安全会议上，美国代表丹·内格雷亚（Dan Negrea）却含沙地指责中国通过削弱经济竞争对手来获取不公平的经济优势，并妄图让联合国成员国视美国为典范。It is high time the US stopped its finger-pointing at China, redressed its own mistakes and joined hands with other countries in the world to take urgent and unified action in mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensuring a sustainable future for all.美国当务之急是停止对中国的无端指责，修正自身错误，与世界各国携手采取紧急而一致的行动，共同减缓气候变化的影响，守护全人类的可持续未来。China isa doer in the global response to climate change. It is recognized by the international community as one of the countries with the firmest will, the strongest actions, and the most remarkable results in fulfilling its emissions reduction commitment.中国是应对气候变化的行动者。国际社会公认，中国是履行减排承诺意志最坚定、行动最有力、成效最显著的国家之一。As the white paper concludes, we all share a common home and a common destiny. Concrete actions, unbreakable solidarity and forward-looking cooperation are nonnegotiable if we are to address the global climate challenges and secure a clean and sustainable future.正如白皮书所总结的，我们同住一个地球家园，共怀人类命运共同体。要应对全球气候挑战，守护清洁可持续的未来，必须采取切实行动，建立牢不可破的团结，开展具有前瞻性的合作，这些都是不容妥协的必经之路。Carbon Peaking碳达峰Carbon Neutrality碳中和green and low-carbon energy transition绿色低碳能源转型A doer行动派
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Join us for a powerfully honest and incredibly relatable conversation with Will Craig of Mental Health with Will LLC and the host of Sunday Reset w/ Will & Friends.Will is an open book, sharing his profound journey through mental health struggles that began early in life after being born with hydrocephalus, leading to six brain surgeries. He candidly discusses his battles with depression and suicidal ideation, the devastating loss of his partner, and his personal fight to overcome a deep-seated struggle with self-worth.This episode is a testament to resilience, highlighting Will's belief in a common-sense, one-step-at-a-time approach to tackling your personal demons. We dive deep into:How enduring major physical and emotional trauma fueled his passion for mental health advocacy.The raw reality of grief and the process of moving forward after a tragic loss.Concrete, actionable ways to rebuild your sense of value and self-worth.Will's mission to lend a relatable voice to the mental health conversation, showing listeners they are truly not alone.Will's vulnerability will resonate deeply, offering hope and practical encouragement for anyone navigating their own journey toward healing and growth. Don't miss this essential reset for your mental health.Will Craig is also the author of One Step Forward: Ideally in the Right Direction and The Sunday Reset Journal: Writing Prompts for Your Inner Healing.Support the showHave a question for the host or guest? Want their freebee? Are you looking to become a guest or show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com.This show is brought to you by Coming Alive Podcast Production.CRISIS LINE: DIAL 988
We have reached half a (MIL)estone so let's give it a half assed effort!In Episode #500 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: six years of podcasting, the origin story of why we originally started, stats and highlights across YouTube and audio, mishaps (spiders, dead mics, random street cameos), how our focus on value has changed over the years, community shout-outs (thanks for the surprise cake, Mum!), the lessons learned from interviews and long-form chats and why we've kept ads out of the show, what “doubling down” means for us, clearer topic lanes across our channels (tech, AI, books, art, fitness) and staying open, decentralised and listener-supported while the tech and monetisation landscape evolves. Huge thanks to Cole McCormick for the support, absolute legend!Stan Link: https://stan.store/meremortalsTimeline:(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:01) Origins in 2019 & splitting channels(00:03:59) Going live & cake(00:05:02) Stats time: YouTube vs podcast numbers and history(00:10:02) Throwback: Mere Mortals challenges and early experiments(00:14:40) Shifting away from chasing numbers & Value(00:19:13) Format choices: long form, low edits and creator trade‑offs(00:23:20) Personal archives: NFT's & Old Clips(00:29:38) Audience vs creator value & peak effort era(00:35:12) Guest pitches and curation(00:36:57) Boostagram Lounge(00:40:22) Support models ahead: value for value, subscriptions and tech shifts(00:43:53) Advertising, AI & Governments(00:49:19) Doubling down: personal life over production(00:51:43) Segmenting interests: tech, AI, art, books, and fitness channels(00:56:19) Concrete plans: more conversations and remote interviews(01:00:19) Confidence to reach out: lining up future guests(01:03:50) Skills to build: live speaking and community events(01:08:50) Travel networks vs local communities: effort vs payoff(01:10:54) Sign‑off: six years in, 20k unique listeners and thanks Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastsValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast
A Somber Opening, Then Back to Football The Detroit Lions Podcast opened with grief. News of Marshawn Kneeland's death at 24 hit hard. A local story. A human loss. A reminder that life dwarfs the NFL. Listeners were urged to seek help if they need it. That tone mattered before the pivot to a five and three Detroit Lions team with Super Bowl ambitions still intact. From there, it was ball. Concrete talk. No fluff. Detroit remains confident despite injuries and a choppy week. The organization believes its path is in-house development, not splashy rentals. The message was clear. Trade Deadline Reality Check The NFL trade deadline came and went Tuesday. The Detroit Lions did not chase names. They added three practice squad offensive linemen. That fit what Dan Campbell signaled beforehand. No panic. No short-term rental that undercuts the program's arc as players get healthy. League-wide context explains it. Only one offensive lineman moved: Trevor Penning, a penalty magnet in New Orleans, shipped to the Chargers after Los Angeles lost tackles all over the depth chart and lost Joe Ault for the season. Beyond that, crickets. Calls were made, sure, but nothing shook loose. The usual dream targets never materialized. Joel Bantonio remained in Cleveland. The tenor out of Berea was firm. The Browns were taking calls, not action, and loyalty to a cornerstone mattered. Kevin Zeitler stayed in Tennessee. The Titans prioritized Cam Ward's growth as a rookie No. 1 pick and kept their best lineman in front of him. Even if Zeitler's 2026 future lies elsewhere, the Titans were not flipping the room in November. Offensive Line Triage, Not Theater The offensive line was the Lions' center ring. Detroit explored, monitored, and held. The show underlined that not all interest is wise interest. Trevor Penning's availability was acknowledged. The fit for Detroit was not. Fair to debate. Reasonable to pass. There was also context on how last year ended with Zeitler. The way he left did not land well with some in Allen Park. He chased a bigger number. Hard to blame the veteran. Harder to re-stage a reunion at midseason, on multiple fronts. One more name surfaced: Andrew Wiley, the Washington tackle with Central Michigan ties. The Commanders were rumored to be shopping him. He did not move. The note at the end carried a tell. Detroit might see him Sunday. Where Detroit Stands At 5-3, the Detroit Lions remain built for January. The staff, including John Morton on the offensive side, trusts the roster and the recovery timeline. The defense is ascending. The offense needs protection continuity. Practice-squad signings are glue, not headlines. That is fine. November demands trench answers. Detroit's approach is deliberate. Keep the locker room. Trust the plan. Win the line. The Super Bowl ceiling remains real. The next step is simple. Play cleaner up front, protect the quarterback, and let a healthy roster carry the NFC fight the rest of the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Harry explains how he “AI'd the company” from the inside out, then took the same playbook to clients - covering stakeholder buy-in, resource orchestration, and end-to-end GTM flows that keep messaging in sync with the website. Concrete, tool-level detail and repeatable patterns.
Your mother-in-law isn't the problem. The lack of clear boundaries is. Dr. Tracy Dalgleish reveals why 85% of women fight with their partners about their mothers-in-law and what to do about it. The biggest mistake: when your husband blames you for the boundaries ("She doesn't want to come for Christmas"). Learn how to communicate as a team, establish your own traditions, and stop being the "people-pleasing victim" or the "villain." Concrete strategies for newlyweds and new moms. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/781
If you treat speech sound disorders (SSD) and you're not seeing the gains you expect, this episode is your playbook. We cut through the noise and name the 10 research-informed predictors of slower progress—attention/self-monitoring limits, sensitive temperament, co-occurring language/working-memory load, hearing impairment (fricatives/affricates), motor speech factors, structural constraints (e.g., open bite), low stimulability, later start to intervention, low therapy intensity/irregular attendance, and environmental barriers. Then we pivot hard into the three levers that consistently move outcomes: choosing complex, maximally distinct targets (e.g., SW-blends), delivering dynamic temporal tactile cueing (DTTC-style), and holding the ~80% challenge point to avoid reinforcing error patterns. Concrete therapy examples, parent carryover, and generalization strategies included. What you'll learn:
What if your concrete mix could cut a data center's power bill by 15%? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host Seth Tandett talks with Frank Stankunas Sr., Frank Stankunas Jr., and James Cordeiro from Silverback Concrete about a concept most engineers haven't thought about—thermal resistivity in concrete. They explain how low rho concrete helps data centers shed heat faster, take pressure off the grid, and extend the life of buried electrical infrastructure. You'll hear how they're testing mixes that hit rho values in the 20s, why quality control is everything, and why engineers need to stop “copying and pasting” specs from old jobs. By the end, you'll see why thermal resistivity may be the next big efficiency play in the world's fastest-growing utility - data. What You'll Learn • What thermal resistivity (rho) actually measures in concrete. • How low rho concrete reduces power bills and protects the grid. • Why inconsistent mixes can cause “thermal runaway” in cables. • How soil type and aggregate selection affect heat dissipation. • What testing and verification look like for low rho concrete. • Why some engineers are still unaware of rho's importance. • How Silverback's “Game Changer” mix is redefining performance. • What collaboration between engineers and contractors could unlock next. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Thermal Resistivity in Concrete 01:48 – Understanding Thermal Resistivity and Its Importance 05:21 – Comparing Standard Concrete Mixes to Low Rho Concrete 09:08 – Testing and Verifying Thermal Resistivity 12:37 – Quality Control and Consistency in Concrete Mixes 16:22 – The Role of Engineers in Specifying Rho Values 20:05 – Innovative Approaches to Reducing Heat in Data Centers 23:37 – Conclusion and Future Directions for Concrete Technology Guest Info Frank Stankunas Sr. – President, Silverback Concrete fstankunas@silverbackconcrete.co Frank Stankunas Jr. – Vice President, Silverback Concrete fstankunasjr@silverbackconcrete.co James Cordeiro – Director of Strategic Development, Silverback Concrete jcordeiro@silverbackconcrete.co https://www.silverbackconcrete.co Concrete Logic Academy Earn your PDHs the logical way. Explore practical courses made for contractors, engineers, and producers. Free trial: https://www.concretelogicacademy.com Support the Podcast Support the show and be listed as a Producer for life on the episode page: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support KUIU Affiliate Link: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/kuiu Media & Sponsorship Inquiries: seth@concretelogicpodcast.com Podcast Partners Intelligent Concrete At Intelligent Concrete, we combine lab precision with field expertise to help you understand what your concrete is telling you. Our services include mix troubleshooting, forensic and petrographic testing, performance-based specification and admixture development, and training for engineers, contractors, and producers. Whether you're chasing consistency, durability, or answers after a failure, Intelligent Concrete delivers the data and insight to solve problems and improve performance. Learn more: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/intelligent-concrete Credits Produced by Jodi Tandett & Concrete Logic Media Music by Mike Dunton — https://www.mdunton.com Connectivity Host: Seth Tandett Concrete Visionary | Business Development at Baker Construction | Host of the #1 Concrete Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethtandett/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@concretelogicpodcast Website: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com If you learned something new, share this episode with your team and help more engineers and builders think logically about concrete. Until next time, let's keep it concrete!
The Far Right in Europe and German Rearmament. Judy Dempsey examines the rise of Europe's far right, noting that while they succeed in complaining, they often struggle to govern, exemplified by the AfD's lack of concrete policies. Hungary's Viktor Orbán, though long-ruling, now faces popular pressure. Dempsey highlights Italy's Giorgia Meloni as an exception who has successfully governed by clearly communicating her reform agenda. She confirms that Russia supports destabilizing far-right movements across Europe, particularly hoping for an AfD win. Additionally, Germany's Chancellor Merz is committed to redeveloping the military and infrastructure for NATO defense.
The Far Right in Europe and German Rearmament. Judy Dempsey examines the rise of Europe's far right, noting that while they succeed in complaining, they often struggle to govern, exemplified by the AfD's lack of concrete policies. Hungary's Viktor Orbán, though long-ruling, now faces popular pressure. Dempsey highlights Italy's Giorgia Meloni as an exception who has successfully governed by clearly communicating her reform agenda. She confirms that Russia supports destabilizing far-right movements across Europe, particularly hoping for an AfD win. Additionally, Germany's Chancellor Merz is committed to redeveloping the military and infrastructure for NATO defense.
Watching a parent fade away due to Alzheimer's is heartbreaking, confusing, and deeply exhausting.In this episode, grief and trauma specialist Jill McMahon joins me to talk about the emotional and neurological cost of caregiving and how to cope with the loss of a loved one — even while they're still alive. You'll learn powerful strategies to process your emotions, reduce stress, protect your brain health, and reclaim a bit of peace.
For many families, confusion and frustration in the special education process come from the same place, a system that lacks transparency, support, and trust.In this episode, host Tracey Spencer Walsh sits down with Dr. Alexis Sporkin, Licensed Psychologist, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, and Clinical Director at BridgeKids, who helps families and educators navigate the complex world of autism evaluations, IEPs, and advocacy.Together, they unpack what a quality autism assessment really looks like, how parents can prepare for IEP meetings with confidence, and what it means to build a system centered on collaboration, dignity, and informed choice, not red tape.Here is what you'll take away from this episode:
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Is humility making yourself small… or living in the truth? Joe and Father Boniface unpack humility as honesty—seeing ourselves as we are before God—and why that frees us to use our real gifts in service (yes, even taking the seat that has your name on it). We explore self-forgetfulness, how affirmation heals the reflex to self-protect, and practical ways to grow from self-concern into self-gift. Throughout, we keep all three lenses in view: integrity with ourselves, charity toward others, under a living relationship with God.Key IdeasHumility is truth: neither self-inflation nor false modesty, but an honest acceptance of who we are before God—and using our gifts accordingly.Concrete example: sometimes the humble act is to take the role or “reserved spot” that's yours, because it serves the community best.Know your tilt: some of us oversell; others undersell—humility learns our tendency and seeks honest mirrors (trusted people who can praise and correct).Self-forgetfulness grows from being loved and affirmed; emotional safety reduces self-protective focus and opens us to others.A simple path: notice insecurity triggers, share them with someone who loves you, receive affirmation there—and then go build that same affirmation in others this week.Links & ReferencesConrad Baars, affirmation and emotional development — Conrad Baars Institute (official): https://www.conradbaars.comPope Francis, Gaudete et Exsultate (On the Call to Holiness in Today's World) — official Vatican text: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.htmlCTA If this helped, please leave a review or share this episode with a friend.Questions or thoughts? Email FatherAndJoe@gmail.comTags Father and Joe, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, humility, honesty, meekness, truth, sainthood, virtue, self-forgetfulness, affirmation, Conrad Baars, emotional safety, trauma and healing, self-knowledge, self-possession, self-gift, narcissism, ego, vanity, false modesty, discernment, service, vocation, speaking gifts, leadership, community, parenting, children, interior freedom, relationships, relationship with God, relationship with self, relationship with others, Benedictine spirituality, Catholic podcast, practical spirituality, growth, healing, gratitude
You can walk into Menards, grab a few bags of “concrete countertop mix,” and think you're saving money. But are you? This week on The Concrete Podcast, Brandon and Jon break down the real cost of DIY concrete countertops - from what those hardware store mixes truly cost per square foot, to how they stack up against professional-grade materials like Kodiak Pro's Maker Mix. They unpack why DIY-grade concrete often leads to cracking, discoloration, and sealer failure, and why pro mixes actually save money in the long run. It's an honest look at dollars, cents, and craftsmanship - because when you're building something meant to last, the hardware store option usually costs you the most. If you've ever wondered what separates a weekend project from a professional result, this episode will show you the numbers, the science, and the truth behind every bag of mix. #TheConcretePodcast #DIYConcreteCountertops #ConcreteCountertops #KodiakPro #MakerMix #ConcreteMixComparison #Craftsmanship #ConcreteSealer #ConcreteProjects #MakerMindset
Crack - de rookbare variant van cocaïne - is populair in Nederland. Het aantal verslaafden neemt toe en nieuwe groepen gebruikers, zoals arbeidsmigranten, raken verslaafd. Concrete oplossingen zijn er nog niet, ziet redacteur Pim van der Hulst. Wat zegt de crackepidemie over de staat van Nederland? Gast: Pim van der Hulst Presentatie: Bram Endedijk Redactie: Henk Ruigrok van der Werven Montage: Jennifer Pettersson Coördinatie: Belle Braakhekke Eindredactie: Nina van Hattum Productie: Rhea Stroink Heb je vragen, suggesties of ideeën over onze journalistiek? Mail dan naar onze redactie via podcast@nrc.nl.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
When an urban explorer discovers a town that's been completely erased from maps, he learns too late why the county went to such extreme lengths to make sure nobody could ever find it again.IN THIS EPISODE: I have two tales of fiction to share with you. One story is from Weirdo family member and professional author T. Lee Harris called “Twenty-Seven Cents of Luck” - but first, Redditor XYLonex brings us a creepypasta titled simply, “Elsewhere, Kentucky”.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:00:58.635 = Show Open00:02:03.584 = Elsewhere, Kentucky00:18:07.350 = ***Twenty-Seven Cents of Luck00:47:49.244 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakSOURCES and RESOURCES:“Twenty-Seven Cents of Luck” by T. Lee Harris: http://www.tleeharris.com/“Elsewhere, KY” by Reddit user XYLonex: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/362cil/elsewhere_kentucky/=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: April 27, 2022EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/elsewherekyABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#WeirdDarkness #HorrorStories #CreepyPasta #ScaryStories #GhostStories #ParanormalStories #HorrorFiction #UrbanLegends #HauntedPlaces #TrueHorror
To watch a video version of this podcast, click here: https://youtu.be/vi0mEQemsckIn this episode of the Structure Talk podcast, hosts Reuben Saltzman and Tessa Murry sit down with Gene Myers, founder and CEO of Thrive Home Builders in Denver, Colorado. Gene shares his journey from land developer to one of the most forward-thinking builders in the country, known for creating high-performance, net-zero energy homes. The conversation explores the environmental impact of building materials—especially concrete—the importance of operational and embodied carbon, and how builders can balance sustainability with affordability. Gene also discusses innovative building practices, including fiberglass foundations, solar energy strategies, and the importance of building homes that serve both people and the planet.Here's the link to Inspector Empire Builder: https://www.iebcoaching.com/events To check Gene's company, click here: https://thrivehomebuilders.com/TakeawaysGene Myers transitioned from land development to home building during the savings and loan crisis.Thrive Home Builders focuses on net-zero energy homes that are resilient, healthy, and sustainable.Net-zero homes produce as much energy as they consume annually, often using solar panels and battery storage.Concrete has one of the highest carbon footprints among building materials due to its production and transportation.Fiberglass foundation panels offer a promising alternative to concrete, with lower carbon impact and faster installation.Operational carbon (energy used to run a home) typically outweighs embodied carbon (carbon from materials and construction) over a home's lifetime.Gene emphasizes a rigorous cost-benefit analysis to ensure sustainability is attainable for everyday homebuyers.Partnerships with national labs and programs like Energy Star and DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home are key to Thrive's success.Builders should avoid “shiny new objects” unless they are cost-effective and scalable.Municipalities with climate action plans may value sustainable builders more than individual consumers.Building a strong, meaningful brand has long-term benefits and helps attract talent and opportunities.Chapters00:00 – Introduction and Sponsors01:32 – Guest Introduction: Gene Myers03:08 – Gene's Journey from Land Developer to Builder04:43 – What is a Net-Zero Energy Home?06:11 – Building Homes that Serve Communities07:48 – Advice for Builders: Don't Go It Alone10:16 – Leveraging Energy Star and DOE Programs12:11 – First Net-Zero Home and Choosing Solar Over Geothermal13:48 – Solar Leasing Options Explained15:45 – Balancing Sustainability with Cost19:29 – Why Thrive Avoids Geothermal and SIPs21:27 – The Carbon Footprint of Concrete25:00 – Fiberglass Foundation Panels as an Alternative28:08 – Operational vs. Embodied Carbon31:53 – Using OneClick LCA for Carbon Calculations33:26 – Offsetting Carbon Locally in Breckenridge35:47 – Municipalities vs. Consumers: Who Values Sustainability More?39:30 – What Thrive Homes Look Like
Dr. K breaks down why so many men feel lonely, rejected, and angry today. He explains how society ties a man's worth to his relationship status and how internet advice warps real human connection. Using clinical insight and lived stories, he shows why effort alone is not the fix, why reciprocity and natural interaction matter, and how unprocessed sadness can harden into anger. The episode offers practical tools to clear social media projections, regulate emotions, and build healthy, organic relationships. Topics include: Social gatekeeping and status tied to relationships Why doing everything “right” still feels empty Reciprocity as the core signal of safety and interest How to be natural by reducing projection and reading context Anger as disguised sadness and how to work with both Concrete steps to date without resentment or creepiness Countering red pill narratives with self-inquiry and repair HG Coaching : https://bit.ly/46bIkdo Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3Szt HG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kelly joins us from Oklahoma to share some terrifying ghost stories and a couple of intriguing Bigfoot experiences. Hang out with us this Halloween, get a little spooky, and just what was buried under that concrete slab in Kelly's yard?From The Shadows Podcast is a program where we seriously discuss the supernatural, the paranormal, cryptozoology as well as ufology. Anything that cannot be rationally explained has a platform for discussion here on the From The Shadows Podcast. Web https://www.fromtheshadowspodcast.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/fromtheshadowspodcastInstagram - Shane Grove https://www.instagram.com/shanegroveauthorInstagram - Podcast https://www.instagram.com/fromtheshadowspodcast#Bigfoot #Ghosts #Halloween #haunted #Paranormal
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Why listen: If you're still “spray and pray” on Meta or Google, this is your crash course in fishing where the fish are—down to the car-lot, the competitor's showroom, or the exact conference hall. Concrete tactics, real numbers, zero fluff.Guest links & product:GetGeofencing (location-based ads): getgeofencing.com.Timestamps & key topics00:00 – Navy crypt tech to geofencing pro: meet Chris Seminatore.01:00 – Moustache chat & the “Viking” beard energy.02:00 – Digital nomad life: Puerto Vallarta ↔ Los Angeles and running a seven-figure shop.03:00 – What geofencing really is (digital perimeter → device IDs → programmatic ads).04:00 – Bidding in ~100 ms and why competitor geofencing works.05:00 – Actual pricing: ~$850/100k display impressions; ~$1,600/100k video impressions.06:00 – Use cases: restaurants, real estate, attorneys, car dealers, plasma centres, gov-tech, trade shows.07:00 – From Gulf War tech to modern ads; US legality only ~10 years old.08:00 – Politics: target only the voters in-district and stop wasting spend.09:00 – OTT/CTV explained; addressable TV and granular reporting.10:30 – Why geofencing is still a niche (and a competitive advantage).11:30 – “Seven touches”: adding location to your channel mix.12:00 – Knowing your customer: the car-lot example and real buying intent.13:00 – Privacy, data, and what “relevant ads” actually means.14:00 – Global campaigns and geofencing WEF in Davos.15:00 – Military lessons for agency life: discipline, reverse-engineering goals, radical transparency.17:00 – Patton, problem-solving, and letting teams innovate.18:00 – Connect with Chris: getgeofencing.com. Connect with me on:All my linksBecome a guestSign up for RiversideGet Descript #DigitalMarketing #Branding #PersonalBranding #MarketingInsights #SocialMediaStrategy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
For years, working on AI safety usually meant theorising about the ‘alignment problem' or trying to convince other people to give a damn. If you could find any way to help, the work was frustrating and low feedback.According to Anthropic's Holden Karnofsky, this situation has now reversed completely.There are now large amounts of useful, concrete, shovel-ready projects with clear goals and deliverables. Holden thinks people haven't appreciated the scale of the shift, and wants everyone to see the large range of ‘well-scoped object-level work' they could personally help with, in both technical and non-technical areas.Video, full transcript, and links to learn more: https://80k.info/hk25In today's interview, Holden — previously cofounder and CEO of Open Philanthropy — lists 39 projects he's excited to see happening, including:Training deceptive AI models to study deception and how to detect itDeveloping classifiers to block jailbreakingImplementing security measures to stop ‘backdoors' or ‘secret loyalties' from being added to models in trainingDeveloping policies on model welfare, AI-human relationships, and what instructions to give modelsTraining AIs to work as alignment researchersAnd that's all just stuff he's happened to observe directly, which is probably only a small fraction of the options available.Holden makes a case that, for many people, working at an AI company like Anthropic will be the best way to steer AGI in a positive direction. He notes there are “ways that you can reduce AI risk that you can only do if you're a competitive frontier AI company.” At the same time, he believes external groups have their own advantages and can be equally impactful.Critics worry that Anthropic's efforts to stay at that frontier encourage competitive racing towards AGI — significantly or entirely offsetting any useful research they do. Holden thinks this seriously misunderstands the strategic situation we're in — and explains his case in detail with host Rob Wiblin.Chapters:Cold open (00:00:00)Holden is back! (00:02:26)An AI Chernobyl we never notice (00:02:56)Is rogue AI takeover easy or hard? (00:07:32)The AGI race isn't a coordination failure (00:17:48)What Holden now does at Anthropic (00:28:04)The case for working at Anthropic (00:30:08)Is Anthropic doing enough? (00:40:45)Can we trust Anthropic, or any AI company? (00:43:40)How can Anthropic compete while paying the “safety tax”? (00:49:14)What, if anything, could prompt Anthropic to halt development of AGI? (00:56:11)Holden's retrospective on responsible scaling policies (00:59:01)Overrated work (01:14:27)Concrete shovel-ready projects Holden is excited about (01:16:37)Great things to do in technical AI safety (01:20:48)Great things to do on AI welfare and AI relationships (01:28:18)Great things to do in biosecurity and pandemic preparedness (01:35:11)How to choose where to work (01:35:57)Overrated AI risk: Cyberattacks (01:41:56)Overrated AI risk: Persuasion (01:51:37)Why AI R&D is the main thing to worry about (01:55:36)The case that AI-enabled R&D wouldn't speed things up much (02:07:15)AI-enabled human power grabs (02:11:10)Main benefits of getting AGI right (02:23:07)The world is handling AGI about as badly as possible (02:29:07)Learning from targeting companies for public criticism in farm animal welfare (02:31:39)Will Anthropic actually make any difference? (02:40:51)“Misaligned” vs “misaligned and power-seeking” (02:55:12)Success without dignity: how we could win despite being stupid (03:00:58)Holden sees less dignity but has more hope (03:08:30)Should we expect misaligned power-seeking by default? (03:15:58)Will reinforcement learning make everything worse? (03:23:45)Should we push for marginal improvements or big paradigm shifts? (03:28:58)Should safety-focused people cluster or spread out? (03:31:35)Is Anthropic vocal enough about strong regulation? (03:35:56)Is Holden biased because of his financial stake in Anthropic? (03:39:26)Have we learned clever governance structures don't work? (03:43:51)Is Holden scared of AI bioweapons? (03:46:12)Holden thinks AI companions are bad news (03:49:47)Are AI companies too hawkish on China? (03:56:39)The frontier of infosec: confidentiality vs integrity (04:00:51)How often does AI work backfire? (04:03:38)Is AI clearly more impactful to work in? (04:18:26)What's the role of earning to give? (04:24:54)This episode was recorded on July 25 and 28, 2025.Video editing: Simon Monsour, Luke Monsour, Dominic Armstrong, and Milo McGuireAudio engineering: Milo McGuire, Simon Monsour, and Dominic ArmstrongMusic: CORBITCoordination, transcriptions, and web: Katy Moore
Nick, Luke and Richie sit down and talk about some shooting stuff, period correct blowers, and richie pouring concrete.
Feeling stuck or unfulfilled in your career but unsure if it's the right time to pivot? On this episode of The Period Whisperer Podcast, I'm joined by Lori Zuker Briller and Rachel Zaslansky Sheer, founders of The Grapevine and authors of Straight From the Grapevine: How to Crush Your Job Search. From assistants navigating Hollywood to mentors guiding thousands of professionals nationwide, Lori and Rachel share their practical, no-nonsense roadmap for successfully navigating a midlife career change.We cover how to recognize when it's time to pivot, overcome fear and self-doubt, leverage your network, and build a personal brand that helps you land the right role—one that aligns with your values and lifestyle.Key Takeaways:How to identify when a career change is the right move and separate temporary dissatisfaction from long-term misalignment.Strategies to overcome fear, rejection, and uncertainty while gaining confidence to take the next step.Concrete steps to build your personal brand, leverage your network, and strategically approach your job search for a successful midlife career pivot.If you're ready to take control of your career and create meaningful work that energizes and inspires you, this episode is packed with actionable strategies and motivation.Learn More From Lori & Rachel Here:Web: https://www.thegrapevineagency.comInsta: @grapevineagency ➡️ Ready to feel like a 10 again?Book a call to discover your personalized path back to deep sleep, steady energy, and hormonal harmony in a body that you love.
Hurricane Melissa: Concrete Kingston Spared, St. Catherine's Suffers Utter Devastation Guest: Reverend Bill Develin Reverend Bill Develin reports from Kingston, Jamaica, describing Hurricane Melissa as an "unbelievable storm" that surpasses others he has experienced. The Category 5 hurricane features incredible winds reaching 185 mph and torrential rainfall, creating a "toxic mix and meteorological disaster." Develin, located in Kingston on a hill in a concrete home, did not need to evacuate and notes that Kingston has "definitely been spared," though power has been out in his neighborhood for approximately 12 hours and half of New Kingston's business district remains in darkness. In stark contrast, St. Catherine's Parish, approximately 120 miles to the west, has experienced "utter and complete devastation." This underserved, rural, and impoverished area is largely constructed of wood structures with zinc metal roofs, making homes highly vulnerable to the storm, comparable to the poorest parts of New Orleans during previous hurricanes. St. Catherine's Parish was on a mandatory evacuation list of 25 areas; fortunately, though the state public hospital's roof was ripped off, all patients and staff had been evacuated the day before the storm. The government of Jamaica, including Prime Minister Andrew Holness and the Office of Disaster Preparedness, performed exceptionally, establishing 880 safe shelters across the island and maintaining overall preparedness. The Ministry of Transportation hopes the airport will reopen within 48 hours to allow relief flights carrying humanitarian aid from organizations like Samaritan's Purse, the International Red Cross, and the European Union Humanitarian Relief Effort. Despite these efforts, devastation across western Jamaica from May Pen to Montego Bay—where 25,000 tourists shelter—will require massive cleanup efforts lasting at least a year, constituting a "double whammy" for communities still recovering from Hurricane Barrel, which struck over a year prior with similar force. Hurricane Melissa is expected to travel north through Montego Bay, then turn obliquely eastward toward Cuba, barrel into western Haiti, pass near the Bahamas and Bermuda, and eventually dissipate into the Mid-Atlantic Ocean.
5. Maliki's Corruption and Road to ISIS During 2011-2013, Baghdad was unrecognizable, divided by concrete walls into sectarian neighborhoods, with Maliki pursuing sectarian policies targeting Sunni figures while building government on corruption and patronage. Military became money-making machine with "ghost soldiers," weakening army before ISIS emerged. Al-Qaeda resurrected amid Syrian chaos while Sunni leaders aligning with jihadis during 2012 "Friday of Anger" demonstrations proved disastrous as Maliki's forces collapsed, allowing ISIS to present as "liberator."
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