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Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Intransitive Trust, published by Screwtape on May 27, 2024 on LessWrong. I. "Transitivity" is a property in mathematics and logic. Put simply, if something is transitive it means that there's a relationship between things where when x relates to y, and y relates to z, there's the same relationship between x and z. For a more concrete example, think of size. If my car is bigger than my couch, and my couch is bigger than my hat, you know that my car is bigger than my hat. (I am not a math major, and if there's a consensus in the comments that I'm using the wrong term here I can update the post.) This is a neat property. Lots of things do not have it. II. Consider the following circumstance: Bob is traveling home one night, late enough there isn't anyone else around. Bob sees a shooting star growing unusually bright, until it resolves into a disc-shaped machine with lights around the edges. He finds himself levitated up into the machine, gets poked and prodded by the creatures inside for a while, and then set back down on the road. Assuming Bob is a rational, rationalist, well-adjusted kind of guy, he now has a problem. Almost nobody in his life is going to believe a word of this. From Bob's perspective, what happened? He might not be certain aliens are real (maybe he's just had a schizophrenic break, or someone slipped him some interesting drugs in his coffee) but he has to be putting a substantially higher percentage on the idea. Sure, maybe he hallucinated the whole thing, but most of us don't have psychotic breaks on an average day. Break out Bayes. What are Bob's new odds aliens abduct people, given that his experiences? Let's say his prior probability on alien abductions being real was 1%, about one in a hundred. (That's P(A).) He decides the sensitivity of the test - that aliens actually abduct people, given he experienced aliens abducting him - is 5% since he knows he doesn't have any history of drug use, mental illness, or prankish friends with a lot of spare time and weird senses of humour. (That's P(B|A).) If you had asked him before his abduction what the false positive rate was - that is, how often people think they've been abducted by aliens even though they haven't - he'd say .1%, maybe one in a thousand people have seemingly causeless hallucinations or dedicated pranksters. (That's P(B|A).) P(AB)=P(BA)P(A)P(B) P(aliensexperiences)=P(experiencesaliens)P(aliens)P(experiences) P(Experiences)=P(ExperiencesAliens)P(Aliens)+P(ExperiencesAliens)P(Aliens) P(Experiences)=(0.050.01)+(0.0010.99) P(Experiences)=0.00149 P(AB)=.05.01.00149 P(A|B) = 0.3356, or about 33%. The whole abduction thing is a major update for Bob towards aliens. If it's not aliens, it's something really weird at least. Now consider Bob telling Carla, an equally rational, well-adjusted kind of gal with the same prior, about his experience. Bob and Carla are friends; not super close, but they've been running into each other at parties for a few years now. Carla has to deal with the same odds of mental breakdown or secret drug dosages that Bob does. Lets take lying completely off the table: for some reason, both Carla and Bob can perfectly trust that the other person isn't deliberately lying (maybe there's a magic Zone of Truth effect) so I think this satisfies Aumman's Agreement Theorem. Everything else is a real possibility though. She also has to consider the odds that Bob has a faulty memory or is hallucinating or she's misunderstanding him somehow. (True story: my undergraduate university had an active Live Action Roleplaying group. For a while, my significant other liked to tell people that our second date was going to watch the zombies chase people around the campus. This was true, in that lots of people looked like they had open wounds, were moaning "Braaaaains," and were chasing after ot...

Link to original articleWelcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Intransitive Trust, published by Screwtape on May 27, 2024 on LessWrong. I. "Transitivity" is a property in mathematics and logic. Put simply, if something is transitive it means that there's a relationship between things where when x relates to y, and y relates to z, there's the same relationship between x and z. For a more concrete example, think of size. If my car is bigger than my couch, and my couch is bigger than my hat, you know that my car is bigger than my hat. (I am not a math major, and if there's a consensus in the comments that I'm using the wrong term here I can update the post.) This is a neat property. Lots of things do not have it. II. Consider the following circumstance: Bob is traveling home one night, late enough there isn't anyone else around. Bob sees a shooting star growing unusually bright, until it resolves into a disc-shaped machine with lights around the edges. He finds himself levitated up into the machine, gets poked and prodded by the creatures inside for a while, and then set back down on the road. Assuming Bob is a rational, rationalist, well-adjusted kind of guy, he now has a problem. Almost nobody in his life is going to believe a word of this. From Bob's perspective, what happened? He might not be certain aliens are real (maybe he's just had a schizophrenic break, or someone slipped him some interesting drugs in his coffee) but he has to be putting a substantially higher percentage on the idea. Sure, maybe he hallucinated the whole thing, but most of us don't have psychotic breaks on an average day. Break out Bayes. What are Bob's new odds aliens abduct people, given that his experiences? Let's say his prior probability on alien abductions being real was 1%, about one in a hundred. (That's P(A).) He decides the sensitivity of the test - that aliens actually abduct people, given he experienced aliens abducting him - is 5% since he knows he doesn't have any history of drug use, mental illness, or prankish friends with a lot of spare time and weird senses of humour. (That's P(B|A).) If you had asked him before his abduction what the false positive rate was - that is, how often people think they've been abducted by aliens even though they haven't - he'd say .1%, maybe one in a thousand people have seemingly causeless hallucinations or dedicated pranksters. (That's P(B|A).) P(AB)=P(BA)P(A)P(B) P(aliensexperiences)=P(experiencesaliens)P(aliens)P(experiences) P(Experiences)=P(ExperiencesAliens)P(Aliens)+P(ExperiencesAliens)P(Aliens) P(Experiences)=(0.050.01)+(0.0010.99) P(Experiences)=0.00149 P(AB)=.05.01.00149 P(A|B) = 0.3356, or about 33%. The whole abduction thing is a major update for Bob towards aliens. If it's not aliens, it's something really weird at least. Now consider Bob telling Carla, an equally rational, well-adjusted kind of gal with the same prior, about his experience. Bob and Carla are friends; not super close, but they've been running into each other at parties for a few years now. Carla has to deal with the same odds of mental breakdown or secret drug dosages that Bob does. Lets take lying completely off the table: for some reason, both Carla and Bob can perfectly trust that the other person isn't deliberately lying (maybe there's a magic Zone of Truth effect) so I think this satisfies Aumman's Agreement Theorem. Everything else is a real possibility though. She also has to consider the odds that Bob has a faulty memory or is hallucinating or she's misunderstanding him somehow. (True story: my undergraduate university had an active Live Action Roleplaying group. For a while, my significant other liked to tell people that our second date was going to watch the zombies chase people around the campus. This was true, in that lots of people looked like they had open wounds, were moaning "Braaaaains," and were chasing after ot...

Prepare yourself for a captivating journey as we sit down with the brilliant Dan Hollings, the remarkable mind behind 'The Secret's' phenomenal success. This episode is a treasure trove of insights, strategies, and personal stories destined to inspire anyone seeking financial success in today's challenging economy. Dan walks us through his entrepreneurial journey, sharing his early passion for music, his discovery of online business opportunities, and his drive to educate others on the path to financial success. Prepare to unravel the enigma of cryptocurrency with us. Drawing from our personal experience, we lay bare the potential lucrative nature of this often misunderstood field. We help you navigate its volatility, understand its potential for quick profits, and underscore the importance of being among the 5% of successful investors. Dan's innovative 'horseshoe method', an AI-backed strategy, is revealed as a key to unlocking the world of cryptocurrency for everyone, regardless of age or financial status. Lastly, we delve into Bitcoin's potential impact on the financial world. We discuss its role as a hedge against inflation, and why it's not just a worthy but a necessary addition to your portfolio. From Bob's personal success story with Dan's crypto trading plan to our exploration of an AI-powered automated trading strategy, this episode is a goldmine of valuable insights and practical tips. No matter where you stand on your financial journey, this episode is an essential listen. Tune in and start paving your own Yellowbrick Road to financial success today!

Dear listeners, welcome back! Another month has flown by and the boys of Flame ON! are here to shoot the breeze and dish the dirt on the month in pop culture! From Bob the Drag Queen's new comedy special, Woke Man In A Dress (now streaming for free on YouTube - go watch it!), to Theater Camp, now streaming on Hulu, I'm A Virgo streaming on Amazon Prime Video and video game news coming out of Nintendo's Direct presentation and Playstation's upcoming offerings, the boys have you covered! All this pop culture goodness is topped off with their picks for 1UPs to leave you feeling full of gay and geeky goodness!All of this is waiting for you in this episode, so sit back and FLAME ON!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/flameon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Bob Tiede, a seasoned veteran of Cru for over four decades and a passionate advocate for the power of inquiry in leadership. As the author of "Great Leaders ASK Questions" and "Now That's a Great Question," and co-author of “Leading with Questions” 3rd Edition, as well as the brain behind the influential blog, "Leading with Questions," Bob has a wealth of knowledge to share. In this episode, Jeff and Bob explore the essence of effective leadership, emphasizing the indispensable role of questions. They discuss: The Art of Asking: Bob shares anecdotes and insights into how the right questions can unveil hidden potentials, encourage open dialogue, and break down barriers. Building a Curiosity-Driven Culture: Delving into organizational strategies, they touch upon the importance of cultivating an environment where questions are not just tolerated but encouraged, leading to a more innovative and adaptable workplace. The Dynamics of Teamwork: Bob and Jeff converse about the often underestimated power of questions in building trust, clarifying expectations, and driving team cohesion. Personal Growth through Inquiry: Reflecting on personal experiences, they underline the transformative power of self-questioning in personal and professional development. Listen in to understand how we can all harness the power of questions to influence decisions, enhance teamwork, and drive organizational success. To get free copies of Bob's ebooks, follow his blog, as well find out how to receive a free hard copy of his “Leading with Questions” 3rd Edition, follow the links below: https://leadingwithquestions.com/ From Bob's blog page above, if you click on “Contact,” fill in your contact information and ask Bob to send you the book ambassador information Bob will also send you a  signed copy of “Leading with Questions.”  

Embarking on a gluten-free journey or looking to expand your gluten-free pantry? In this episode, we reveal the top 10 gluten-free products that you absolutely must try! From Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 flour to King Arthur's delectable vanilla cake mix, these products are game-changers for anyone embracing a gluten-free lifestyle. Whether you're celiac, gluten-sensitive, or simply curious about gluten-free options, these products offer taste and quality without compromise. Explore our countdown and discover new favorites for your kitchen. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more food and lifestyle tips! #GlutenFreeLiving #Top10GlutenFree #HealthyEating Click Here to Download the Autism Live App on Iphone Autism Network Website  Shannon Penrod's book is out now! Order from the link below! Autism Live's Link Tree Order the book written by the host of Autism Live, Shannon Penrod!  Click Here for Autism Live on Apple Podcast  Autism Network Toy Guide Autism Live on Twitch Autism Live on Spotify Autism Live on IHeartRadio Autism Live on Amazon Audible

Welcome back to another episode of Rippin' It Off! The full squad James, Cal and Bob are back talking all types of topics. From Bob's favourite movie, to strange skin products and does size really matter? Support the show

Reality is reality and finances are finances. There's a cost and a loss for not finding the right company or the right candidate at the right time. While there is a pendulum swing between when it is a company's market or a candidate's market, the pendulum's rate is accelerating— faster than it ever has oscillated before and if you're not careful it can give you whiplash! Bob Ferro, Founder of the executive recruiting firm Trusted Talent, joins Priscilla McKinney, Little Bird Marketing's CEO, to discuss the current job market from a company and candidate perspective, as well as the pros and cons of delaying hiring. From Bob's perch, he's seeing a huge slowing down in hiring. In fact, he describes it as a pause. However, it's vital to understand that “if you don't hire a salesperson for a quarter, you've lost two quarters' worth of revenue - minimum.” They also discuss retaining talent. As Bob says, “My number one asset isn't my product and my market and my customers, it's my talent. It's the people that make this company work. We're going to see successful companies shift from recruiting to retention, from the churn of using people as commodities to focusing on them as an asset that they can retain and that those people will have the heart to continue to contribute.” If you are on the hunt for a few tips for candidates searching for jobs in this highly competitive market, you're in luck!  Manage your expectations about the timeline of hiring Accept that finding a job is a full-time job Rise to the brand-marketing challenge of having a stellar resume and carry that over to LinkedIn Get out there and network Upscale yourself and uplevel your skills - don't sit around waiting for the call back As an industry-leading sales professional, Bob Ferro's experience includes both technology and market research. Bob has worked with a variety of industry giants like Apple, Greenfield Online, SSI, Western Wats, Dapresy, Passenger, and Fulcrum. Bob founded Trusted Talent, an executive recruiting firm that specializes in helping Market Research firms find the right talent for the right jobs, and insights professionals find new opportunities.  Shoutout to this episode's sponsors: Fieldwork and The Insights Association 2023 Conference.  We're looking forward to being in glorious Hilton Head, South Carolina, April 24th through the 26th for the Insights Association Annual Conference. Known for providing exclusive research and objective brand-presented content. The agenda for this year's IA Annual has been expanded to deeply examine four important disciplines: qualitative research, experience management, data analytics and quantitative, and behavioral research. Within each, we'll explore immerging trends, quality advancements, DEI progress and tangible business impact. More information on the agenda, which includes presenters from TD Bank, Mondelez, Masonite, Delta Faucet Company, Fidelity Investments, AARP and many other leading brands can be found at insightsassociation.org Use promo code ACBird to get 15% off your registration. We hope to see you there.

"In the absence of accurate information, cancerous thoughts grow."-Bob WilsonBacked by decades of experience producing exceptional clinical outcomes, Kintinu Telerehab connects recovery to everyday life. In this podcast, we explore hot topics in rehabilitation, the keys to personal growth and recovery, and how to apply it all to the real-world.We are excited to partner with WorkCompCollege.com and join them in their mission to restore the humanity in managing workers' compensation claims and improving outcomes. Until now, there has been no formal training system that adopts whole person recovery management. In this episode of Kintinu'd Conversations, Brad Dexter and Steve Kerschke welcome  Mark Pew and Bob Wilson to the podcast for a rousing discussion about the world of worker's compensation! Bob and Mark discuss their new endeavor, the importance of education and information exchange, and the value in aligning providers with insurance companies who see value in treating the “entire person.”  Bob Wilson says, “In the absence of accurate information, cancerous thoughts grow." For curriculum and certification information, visit the curriculum page and join the movement towards “better outcomes, better communities, and a better world.” Bob Wilson is a founding partner and former President & CEO of WorkersCompensation.com. He is an experienced presenter for the workers' compensation industry and is the author of “From Bob's Cluttered Desk”, a blog repeatedly named as a top workers' compensation blog by LexisNexis. Additionally, he has been named one of the “50 Most Influential People in Workers' Comp” by the SEAK National Workers' Compensation and Occupational Medicine Conference and is the recipient of a Comp Laude Industry Leader Award. Known for an extraordinary sense of humor, his presentations reflect both entertaining and practical advice for both people managing claims as well as the people “picking up the tab”. Bob serves on the Board of Directors for Kids' Chance of America, Inc. and is a founding board member and past-president of Kids Chance of Florida, Inc.Mark Pew is an award-winning international speaker, blogger, author, jurisdictional advisor and thought leader. After more than two decades of experience in work comp, he launched The RxProfessor LLC consulting firm in August 2021. Mark has focused on the intersection of chronic pain and appropriate treatment since 2003 with an emphasis on the BioPsychoSocialSpiritual treatment model. He is a prolific educator, having presented wide-ranging content more than 650 times to over 64,000 people in 42 states, DC and internationally since 2012. His blog was recognized in 2016, 2017 and 2018 as a WorkersCompensation.com “Best Blog.” He is the driving force and co-founder of The Transitions and is on the Advisory Boards of Simple Therapy, Harvard MedTech and Goldfinch Health.You can learn more about the Bob, Mark below:Bob's Cluttered DeskMark "RxProfListen to the episode on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout, or on your favorite podcast platform.

From Bob's personal leadership journal a system of finding very talented people for your team.

Happy Holidays to you all From Bob and Darron aka Defense Diaries.  Bob reads Mark Twain's A Letter from Santa Clause. Voice of Susy Clemens- Scarlett Motta.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Berrier joins Bob to discuss President Biden's recent speech, a question about defining the word “woman” to our current Supreme Court nominee, and the Academy Awards. (From Bob's broadcast show March 27)   Click on your podcasting platform below to subscribe to The Bob Siegel Show:   Apple  |  Google  | Spotify |  TuneIn  | Blubrry | Deezer | Android  | RSS Feed […]

Thank you to all who attended the group on the Ladder of Divine Ascent. It was wonderful to see so many with the desire to sit at the feet of the great Saint and teacher John Climacus.   Synopsis: Tonight was our inaugural group reading the Ladder of Divine Ascent by Saint John Climacus. We allowed ourselves to jump immediately into the text with step number one “On Renunciation.” We will unpack things as we move forward; including the anthropology and the psychology of the fathers, the language used by Climacus and historical details from his life.  In the first three paragraphs Climacus begins his writing with God, who he describes as the source of life and salvation for all, believers and unbelievers, just and unjust, pious and impious, educated and illiterate, healthy and sick, young and old. He then goes on to define the Christian and the monk and how their identity determines the way they live their lives. Freedom is set out as imperative. God has created all free beings and offers salvation to all. This is the essential frame in which we are to read the rest of the book and understand the ascetical life. We freely seek to give ourselves and our love to God and to embrace the love and grace that He has given to us. Our asceticism is not simply an act of endurance but rather an act of freedom and love. Outside of this the ascetical life loses any sense of purpose and meaning. Likewise we look to the elders, to the fathers in their virtue and purity of heart for their guidance in word and deed. They in turn engage us not as impartial observers or analysts but rather as those who are fellow strugglers in the pursuit of God and of the kingdom. It is the love and desire for the salvation of those in their charge that guides and directs their care of others. --- 19:27:40 From FrDavid Abernethy, CO : https://www.thepittsburghoratory.org/_files/ugd/5299f8_4fb9f89659424fcb997865abbdef4d24.pdf   19:29:16 From siobhan from pittsburgh : Hi Im Sandra   19:29:32 From Michele : Dave and Michele Berthelsen are here.   19:29:52 From siobhan from pittsburgh : not Siobhan   19:29:56 From Rachel :

You VS You (Airdate 1/28/2022) Is it better to compete against others, or against yourself? For Bob, the opposition is always on the outside. For Sheri, it's within. What's the difference - and who winds up winning? From Bob getting schooled on the ski slope by a couple of newbies - who turned out to be U.S. Marines - to Sheri learning the hard way how the radio business really operates, this episode nails one profound truth. And that truth is: you probably need to at least wear some pants to work. The Bob & Sheri Oddcast: Everything We Don't, Can't, Won't, and Definitely Shouldn't Do on the Show!

In the wake of iconic actor, comedian, producer Bob Saget's passing, Doug is joined by longtime friend and stand-up comic Mike Young. For more than a decade Mike toured the stand-up comedy circuit with Bob Saget. Not only did he witness the true comedic genius of Saget, he was front and center to the kindness and generosity of the legend. Doug and Mike share memories, moments, and never before heard stories of their dear departed friend. From Bob's unforgettable appearance on Entourage to Bob chasing down an airport tow truck driver for a stranger. What better way to memorialize the comedic legend than with stories from those close to him. Bob Saget's talents, life, and legacy have touched the world and he will be greatly missed. Listen, subscribe and follow @HollywoodWayz 

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From Bob and Jane to Don and Jane! In an all-new Fondavision, Emily and Danita escape with the rag-tag team of ex-cons of Steelyard Blues (1973), the second on-screen collab between Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland. Is this scatterbrained comedy worth watching outside of the truly electric chemistry between the aforementioned former power couple? How did future Everybody Loves Raymond star Peter Boyle get a better wig budget than Jane? And will Danita ever stop listening to the zany soundtrack that stood in for any semblance of plot development?

This week we're celebrating the Christmas holiday by talking about our favorite Christmas episodes of tv shows. From Bob's Burgers to Glee (5 bucks if you can guess who brings up Glee). 

Sal and Bob gather 6 feet apart for their 2020 Christmas episode. Christmas may look a little different this year but that doesn't mean we can't make the best of it. Join the guys as they share stories about their best and worse Christmas gigs. From Bob pretending to be a health inspector to Sal pretending to be on a date with the organizer, things get whacky. In the spirit of Christmas, the guys also talk about their favorite Christmas Movies and more on this special edition of The Sal and Bob Show.

Bob Enyart welcomes a new friend, young Hispanic woman Samantha, into the studio to discuss from her own observations a level of accepted racism among Mexican Americans and other Hispanics. Then, Bob airs the audio of the Bad Mother who during a chance parking lot encounter calls Bob a racist. * Sad Story: From last summer here on BEL... * Post-show Update: From Bob's comment at WorldNetDaily, Regarding today's filings, to get federal judge Emmet Sullivan to see the point, Gen. Michael Flynn attorney Sidney Powell could have presented him with a parallel: "Would you see the foul if the DOJ temporarily apponted a prosecutor as an appellate judge to dismiss the case in your stead?"

We're back with another exciting episode of CoCoTALK! this week brings us episode 161. What can you expect this week? Hearing from CoCo enthusiasts from around the world, get updates on projects and any acquisitions, we'll cover CoCo and retro news from around the world, have our GameON! segment where we'll review the results of all who played Downland this week, we may have a sneak peek or announcement from Boyson technologies, and so much more!   Take part in CoCo discussions 24/7 on our CoCo Discord server http://discord.cocotalk.live Learn more about CoCoTALK! at http://cocotalk.live Send feedback to cocotalk@cocotalk.live   General segments with time stamps you can quick link to: 00:02:57 Panel Introductions 00:07:32 News from around the retro world 00:57:42 Boyson Tech - Making the CoCoSDC 01:30:47 GameON! challenge results and next week's game reveal 01:55:46 GameON! news 02:17:12 Project updates and acquisitions 03:19:35 CoCo Caboose - after show & wrap-up discussions  News stories for Episode #161, May 23, 2020 show: ================================================= 1) Frank Hogg published on Facebook, his remembered history of creating the Tomcat computer (TC-9 & TC-70):   https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10158274266977641/   2) Stevie put up a couple of videos for the CocoPi3:    How to set up the CocoPi3:   https://youtu.be/nQlnXzExOqQ   Setting up a CocoPi3 to become a full game console:   https://youtu.be/sPvzXV0HqoQ   3) Carlos Camacho put up a scan of an article that Frank Hogg wrote back around 1983/1984, about the Deluxe Coco   https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10158274975512641/   4) Eric Canales running MAME in it's debug mode for the Coco, that lets you merge in your own assembly source code into the debugger   https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10158270853957641/   5) David O'Connor has started setting up a website of all of his 6809 related projects (Coco's, synthesizers, etc.):    https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10158275986067641/   6) Brian Wieseler posted some photos of Coco Kraft Joysticks   https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10158274553217641/   7) Alison Denu posted an encrypted file done on the Coco, and invited other Coco users to try and crack it:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10158263393342641/   By Wednesday, Paul Fiscarelli had done it, and made a video about it:   https://youtu.be/90ly9oQ9Uvg   ADDENDUM - Alison has changed her code a bit, and has issued the challenge anew.   https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10158278601702641/   8) David Brenneman shows a completed cartridge interface for the CocoPi3   https://www.facebook.com/groups/748644118674047/permalink/1292324787639308/   9) Allen Huffman has posted another blog about BASIC, and ELSE/GOTO optimizations:    https://subethasoftware.com/2020/05/21/basic-and-else-and-goto-and-work-part-2/   10) A Youtube channel that I have not seen before called "Take it Apart"    https://youtu.be/RGqTCrq6f-0   11) Canadian Retro things posted a video showing using a stereo to load programs on an MC-10:   https://youtu.be/tcK5mJbfTL0   12) Curtis Posted updated the Ease of Use page   http://www.lcurtisboyle.com/nitros9/nitros9_docs.html   VED 2.9 manual (From Bob van der Poel with permission):   http://www.lcurtisboyle.com/nitros9/EOUDOCS/VED2.9_manual.pdf   WINDOWS part of the full NitrOS-9 Level II manual (we are formatting it fairly close to the original manuals):   http://www.lcurtisboyle.com/nitros9/EOUDOCS/NitrOS-9_EOU_Level_2_Windowing_System_Manual.pdf   Game On News stories =========================================== 1) Marlin Lee has a video of Avenger (a somewhat Defender clone)   https://youtu.be/_ej6IFysjps   2) Paul Thayer has Timber Man back on sale again through PayPal:   https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/WS823RPSY22YW   3) Pere Serrat has a full gameplay video now of his Coco 1/2/Dragon port of the AGD game   https://youtu.be/XITAVNvrf0Q   4) Jim Gerrie has his final version of Mahjong for the MC-10   https://youtu.be/-w9fUJkXNqQ   5) Noriko Miyagami has put up a video playthrough of the Adventure International Coco port of "Dog Star Adventure"   https://youtu.be/Rocjx7kTt9w  

We're back with another exciting episode of CoCoTALK! this week brings us episode 161. What can you expect this week? Hearing from CoCo enthusiasts from around the world, get updates on projects and any acquisitions, we'll cover CoCo and retro news from around the world, have our GameON! segment where we'll review the results of all who played Downland this week, we may have a sneak peek or announcement from Boyson technologies, and so much more!   Take part in CoCo discussions 24/7 on our CoCo Discord server http://discord.cocotalk.live Learn more about CoCoTALK! at http://cocotalk.live Send feedback to cocotalk@cocotalk.live   General segments with time stamps you can quick link to: 00:02:57 Panel Introductions 00:07:32 News from around the retro world 00:57:42 Boysen Tech - Making the CoCoSDC 01:30:47 GameON! challenge results and next week's game reveal 01:55:46 GameON! news 02:17:12 Project updates and acquisitions 03:19:35 CoCo Caboose - after show & wrap-up discussions News stories for Episode #161, May 23, 2020 show: ================================================= 1) Frank Hogg published on Facebook, his remembered history of creating the Tomcat computer (TC-9 & TC-70):   https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10158274266977641/   2) Stevie put up a couple of videos for the CocoPi3:    How to set up the CocoPi3:   https://youtu.be/nQlnXzExOqQ   Setting up a CocoPi3 to become a full game console:   https://youtu.be/sPvzXV0HqoQ   3) Carlos Camacho put up a scan of an article that Frank Hogg wrote back around 1983/1984, about the Deluxe Coco   https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10158274975512641/   4) Eric Canales running MAME in it's debug mode for the Coco, that lets you merge in your own assembly source code into the debugger   https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10158270853957641/   5) David O'Connor has started setting up a website of all of his 6809 related projects (Coco's, synthesizers, etc.):    https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10158275986067641/   6) Brian Wieseler posted some photos of Coco Kraft Joysticks   https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10158274553217641/   7) Alison Denu posted an encrypted file done on the Coco, and invited other Coco users to try and crack it:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10158263393342641/   By Wednesday, Paul Fiscarelli had done it, and made a video about it:   https://youtu.be/90ly9oQ9Uvg   ADDENDUM - Alison has changed her code a bit, and has issued the challenge anew.   https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10158278601702641/   8) David Brenneman shows a completed cartridge interface for the CocoPi3   https://www.facebook.com/groups/748644118674047/permalink/1292324787639308/   9) Allen Huffman has posted another blog about BASIC, and ELSE/GOTO optimizations:    https://subethasoftware.com/2020/05/21/basic-and-else-and-goto-and-work-part-2/   10) A Youtube channel that I have not seen before called "Take it Apart"    https://youtu.be/RGqTCrq6f-0   11) Canadian Retro things posted a video showing using a stereo to load programs on an MC-10:   https://youtu.be/tcK5mJbfTL0   12) Curtis Posted updated the Ease of Use page   http://www.lcurtisboyle.com/nitros9/nitros9_docs.html   VED 2.9 manual (From Bob van der Poel with permission):   http://www.lcurtisboyle.com/nitros9/EOUDOCS/VED2.9_manual.pdf   WINDOWS part of the full NitrOS-9 Level II manual (we are formatting it fairly close to the original manuals):   http://www.lcurtisboyle.com/nitros9/EOUDOCS/NitrOS-9_EOU_Level_2_Windowing_System_Manual.pdf   Game On News stories =========================================== 1) Marlin Lee has a video of Avenger (a somewhat Defender clone)   https://youtu.be/_ej6IFysjps   2) Paul Thayer has Timber Man back on sale again through PayPal:   https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/WS823RPSY22YW   3) Pere Serrat has a full gameplay video now of his Coco 1/2/Dragon port of the AGD game   https://youtu.be/XITAVNvrf0Q   4) Jim Gerrie has his final version of Mahjong for the MC-10   https://youtu.be/-w9fUJkXNqQ   5) Noriko Miyagami has put up a video playthrough of the Adventure International Coco port of "Dog Star Adventure"   https://youtu.be/Rocjx7kTt9w  

Intro to the track gives background on the parody "One Fella's Family" and the second comedy routine edited on the track, "Submarine Races in Maine".... From Bob and Ray on CBS Radio Network 1959-60. Bob Elliot and Ray Goulding (Photo l to r) More Bob and Ray on the playlist of the same name.

Welcome back! In this episode we discuss our favorite tv shows and movies to binge during Halloween as well as in general. From Bob’s Burgers to the Tudors, and from old movies to films just released to theaters, we discuss all the nuances and themes we love in film and shows. Let us know what your favorite tv shows and movies are on our social media!Mentioned in this episode—SHOWS:-Absentia-The 100-Bob’s Burgers-Outlander-Bojack Horseman-It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia-The Tudors-Superstore-Mindhunter-Gilmore Girls-Frasier-South ParkMOVIES:-Joker-The Village-Bird Box-A Quiet Place-Insidious series-The Conjuring series-The Purge series-Superman-The Count of Monte Cristo-The Grudge

“Giving isn’t a strategy. It’s a way of life. You give because it is who you are. And because it is who you are, it is what you do.” This is just one of the many powerful messages you’ll hear in this episode of The Top One Percent.   Today, we are joined by Bob Burg, a sought-after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences sharing the platform with everyone from today’s business leaders and broadcast personalities to even a former U.S. President. For 30 years he’s helped companies, sales leader, and their teams to more effectively communicate their value, sell at higher prices with less resistance, and grow their businesses based on Endless Referrals.   Bob is the author of a number of books on sales, marketing and influence, with total book sales of well over a million copies. His book, The Go-Giver, coauthored with John David Mann, itself has sold over 850,000 copies and it has been translated into 28 languages.   Listen and learn more about Bob’s successful book and the underlying principles behind it. Bob also shares his insights on the power and importance of human nature, in connection to the business world. You don’t want to miss this one!   Episode Highlights: ·       Meet Bob Burg and Learn More About His Successful Journey (2:17) ·       Human Nature and Its Importance to the Business World (5:45) ·       A Peek on Bob’s book, The Go-Giver (10:45) ·       Giving Without Attachment and Expectation (22:40) ·       The Law of Compensation (27:33) ·       The Law of Receptivity (30:50)   AND MUCH MORE!   Resources Mentioned In This Episode: ·       For more information about Bob Burg and his programs, visit his website: burg.com. ·       Click here to learn more about the Go-Giver book series. o   The Go-Giver o   Go-Givers Sell More o   The Go-Giver Leader ·       From Bob’s Blog: o   Successful People Deal in Truths o   The Secret of Selling Need Not Be A Secret ·       Recommended books by Bob Burg: o   The Secret of Selling Anything by Harry Browne o   Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts by Annie Duke ·       Other books mentioned: o   Endless Referrals by Bob Burg o   The Laws of Human Nature Book by Robert Greene o   How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie o   The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey o   Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill o   The Latte Factor by David Bach and John David Mann o   The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach o   Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman   Quotes:   “If you have a system or a way of doing things, then, you can pretty much go where you want to go.” “Those who are successful, they learn, understand and embrace the laws of human nature.”  “Ultimately, people do things for their reasons, not our reasons.” “Selling, by definition, is simply discovering what the other person wants, needs, and desires and helping them to get it.” “Giving means constantly and consistently providing immense value to others.” “Money is simply an echo of value.”  “Success is a matter of doing the correct things in the correct process.”   Ways to Subscribe to The Top One Percent:   Apple Podcasts Stitcher PlayerFM Podtail

Kinsella on Liberty Podcast, Episode 268. I was a guest on Episode 39 of the excellent podcast The Bob Murphy Show, discussing "Law Without the State, and the Illegitimacy of IP (Intellectual Property)". A few people have told me this particular discussion of IP was one of my best--thorough and systematic. No doubt aided by Bob's excellent prompting, questions, and guidance. Bob and I had planned to also discuss argumentation ethics, but the discussion of IP ran longer than we expected so we'll save AE for next time. [Update: KOL278 | Bob Murphy Show: Debating Hans Hoppe’s “Argumentation Ethics”.] From Bob's show notes: Bob talks with Stephan Kinsella about the basis of libertarian law, and how we could have justice without a coercive State. They then discuss Stephan’s pathbreaking work making the case that property must be in tangible things, rendering “intellectual property” an incoherent and dangerous concept.

This month, the Girls Who Geek break down our favorite Thanksgiving episodes of our favorite shows. From Bob's Burgers to Grey's Anatomy to Friends to Brooklyn 99, host Maggie, along with Jamie and Sammy B go through all their faves and the most iconic Thanksgiving episodes in TV history. So sit back, loosen your pants, and stuff yourself with this months episode of Girls Who Geek!

In this episode, Brian and Skyler discuss the stock market and how it works. Join us on the history of stocks, what a stock is and more. From Bob... wait, no... Jacob Marley to the East India Trading Company (yes, it was an actual thing outside of the Pirates Of The Caribbean movies), you'll learn some interesting facts about what we in the finance industry call "The Markets". Please subscribe to the show and share with your friends and family. We appreciate your ongoing listening support! Cheers!

Questions from listeners: From Bob in Long Beach California: I’m looking at a possible rental property. The rent is about $750 per month less than the payment but I feel like long-term this will be a good investment for me. What are your thoughts?   Research: The median home value in Long Beach is $544,600. Long Beach home values have gone up 6.8% over the past year and Zillow predicts they will rise 0.8% within the next year. The median list price per square foot in Long Beach is $407, which is higher than the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro average of $394. PITI payment about 2700.   The median rent price in Long Beach is $2,125,   Indianapolis: The median price of homes currently listed in Indianapolis Metro is $164,900. The median rent price in Indianapolis Metro is $1,100, which is higher than the Indiana median of $1,000. PITI: $725   Derek from Atlanta wrote in: “I’m having a really hard time finding a deal in Atlanta. The market is so hot here whenever a property is listed, there are usually multiple offers the same day.” Suggestions? If a market is that hot, it’s because of low inventory. This is a good time to be a builder or to invest in one. Deals are still out there even though they are harder to find. MLS may not be the best source. Driving for dollars Deal marketing Pre-foreclosure marketing Move away from the metro area - look to outlying counties. Study population stats - go where it’s growing, but not over-heated. Consider other areas completely. Keep listening to this show or sign up for one of our courses and learn how to flip properties in other state. This is the un-sexy part of being a real estate investor. Sometimes it just seems like work.   Francis from Pittsburgh PA writes in with this question. “I found a great deal. A friend of mine needs to get rid of his house quickly because he got transferred. We spoke to a realtor who said it’s worth probably $160,000. He’s willing to sell it to me for $130,000. All it needs is interior paint and a kitchen makeover. What do I do now? This isn’t a deal if you plan to fix and flip. If you want to move in, probably fine. Candidate for a subject-to purchase or take control with a lease option and flip that. Too many details for the time we have here, but do not buy this house thinking you will fix and flip it for a profit.   If you have questions, we have answers or can find them. Send your questions to questions@flippingamericaradio.com.  We don’t do tax or legal advice on this show and anything you hear that sounds like that wasn’t intended to be that. We are just providing education and using examples for illustration.   We are the real estate investing resource for you. If you need deals, we have them all over the country. If you need training, we have that. Do you need funding? We can do that. How about a combination of training and funding? We can do that. Don’t want to do the work but want to make great returns by investing in someone who is getting it done? We can help you there as well. Whatever you need for real estate investing, if we can help you, we will. You can reach me directly at roger@flippingamericaradio.com.      How to become a millionaire with real estate:   Cash Flow Appreciation (including forced appreciation) Loan pay-down Tax benefits   Show Guest: Vincent Polisi

PODCAST NOTE: Listeners can tune in to iHeart Radio 740 The Game or listen in the Orlando area on FM 96.9 Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. to hear The Golf Insiders live. Add The Golf Insiders podcast to your iPhone as an app. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen.  Holly G along with Will Perry, creative director at EVVUS and social media guru for The Golf Insiders, are in the studio on the night before the men's Olympic Golf competition is to begin.  Holly talks about Jim Furyk's record final round of 58 at the Traveler's Championship which was won by Russell Knox.  Holly G reminds listeners about the upcoming Golf United Charity Scramble for Pulse Orlando event Aug. 26, 2016 at Grand Cypress Golf Course. Please visit golfunited.org to find out how you can help or participate. Aly N. Benitez, JD, MBA, Founder/Board President of Pulse Orlando, talks to Holly for a few minutes about the Pulse tragedy and how people are coping with the horrific event. Also about how Pulse of Orlando is helping offset the expenses that victims have incurred since the shootings and how people can help. After the break, Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in from Rio to talk about the Olympics. He thinks some of the issues that have been in the news leading up to the Olympics have been overplayed. So many players are thrilled to be competing and living the Olympic experience. Bob wrote a story about Padraig Harrington who was part of the delegation that went to Switzerland in 2005 to lobby for golf and is excited to actually be a part of.  Bob says that some of the countries like Venezuela don't have the amount of Olympic participants that the United States does. But this can help grow the game around the world. Only about 20,000 golfers in Brazil which is about how many play in Orlando alone. Holly asks Bob about the Gil Hanse golf course in Rio. From Bob's perspective he feels that Gil did a really nice job with the land that he has available and has received a lot of compliments from the players.  Todd Lewis, the Golf Channel, calls in from Rio to talk to Holly about Golf Channel's coverage. Vibrant sense of community at the Olympics and really didn't know what to expect and what to expect. All the issues like the Zika virus and security issues have not been a problem. Watching other Olympians like Michael Phelps win his 20th and 21st gold medals and the history that is being made in Rio. Todd spoke with Henrik Stenson in Rio and asked him after all that he accomplished in the game of golf, what winning a gold medal would mean to Sweden? Henrik said that winning a Bronze medal would mean so much to Sweden, probably more than him winning a major championship. Todd talks about the fact that golf is not as big in the Netherlands, or Rio and other countries/places around the world as it is in other countries. He feels that is where golf can grow from being an Olympic event.  Jeff Babineau, Golfweek, calls in to talk about the American team at the Olympics. Patrick Reed, Rickie Fowler and others. Jeff mentions a Golfweek story that talks about Padraig Harrington's feelings that some of these players are going to regret not participating in. Holly also mentions that the John Deere Classic as well as the U.S. Senior Open Championship. Will picks Patrick Reed as the best overall USA player, Henrik Stenson to win gold and Zach Johnson to win the John Deere. Holly likes Sergio Garcia for the gold and Rickie Fowler as the best USA player to finish in Rio. She takes Steve Stricker at the John Deere and Colin Montgomerie at the U.S. Senior Open.

From Bob's Burgers, 30 Rock, and Flight of The Concords Kristen Schaal stops by to chat with Luke live onstage in Portland.

This week we welcome Craig Schneider back for the biggest smoke ever on DogWatch Cigar Radio. The three of us exchanged cigars this week so we each have three cigars to review making for a total of nine reviews of 6 different cigars (do the math yourself, this one confused me). We also have mail from Palio contest winners, a request from a listener and a question for our team of experts. Cigars of the Week - Cigar of the Week: Bob – E.P Carillo Golosos Cigars Ring Gauge: 60 Length: 6.5 inches Shape: Toro Gordo Strength: Medium E.P Carillo Golosos Cigars - The creator and the man behind the famous cigar brand La Gloria Cubana has launch a new personal project and another fabulous cigar The E.P. Carillo. The filler in the EP Carillo cigar is a well aged 5 year old Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers that is bound and wrapped with a 3 year old Ecuadorian-grown Habano wrapper. This cigar is a medium bodied cigar that is characterized creamy flavors, and rich notes of pepper. Cigar of the Week: Dale - Mi Tierra Habano Ring Gauge: 60 Length:4.5” Shape/Name:Parejo - Grand Mi Tierra cigars are Dominican Puros, made from tobaccos grown on a single farm. Michael Munoz is the brand face of the line, but the cigars were developed in a joint venture with Jose Blanco. All the blend tobacco has been aged for 3 years and is covered in a silky Habano variety wrapper. A complex cigar with more spice then one might expect, especially right from the start. Rich and bold full flavors that keep the cigar very interesting throughout the experience. The body of the smoke is medium, and the strength level is above the typical Dominican profile. Cigar of the Week: Craig - Anonymous Ring Gauge:56 Length:6.375” Shape/Name:Parejo - Sublimes (roughly - Little short, little wide) This large cigar has a rustic Mexican San Andreas Seco skin on a body of tobacco coming from all one country. It brings a slightly sweet demeanor to the table with an interesting spicy core. It was released to slightly negative fanfare and never received the due I feel it deserved. In my opinion, it did not take off as a cigar enjoyed by the masses. That explains why I may like it, as my tastes tend to lean away from the trends of today. Strength, but with balance; the only way I’ll take it. Rearranging show dates! We are moving the the Nov 4 show to November 5 as Liz and I will be traveling that evening. _______________________________________________ We get Mail: Sometimes it takes a while.... Liz, Below is a copy of an email I tried to send on 15 JUL 11. I continued to listen to the podcast wondering if you ever received it. Bob & Dale, Thank you! Thank you for the selecting me as the May contest winner of the magnificent Palio cutter. I received it in the mail about two weeks ago and have used it for every cut on my cigars since. I was just getting ready to buy one when I listened to your podcast and heard I was selected; now I’ll have to buy a carbon fiber cutter. You mentioned on the podcast that you believed I was military and you was absolutely correct. I am a sergeant First Class in the Army stationed in Germany and recently returned home from Afghanistan. I am very new the good life of cigar smoking but thanks to your podcast (and the power of the internet), I have become educated quickly. Once again thank you for selecting me, for an incredible radio show, and for your support of the uniformed services. Keep up the great work! v/r SFC Tim Delaney More Mail: a call to our listeners DJ Shalifoe is looking for any retailers that still have pre-General Cigar CAO La Traviatas in stock. DJ writes: The old pre-GC Traviatas come with the CAO branded Boveda pack in the box whereas the post-GC CAOs do not. I'm partial to the Divino and Animados vitolas in either natural or maduro. The reason I want the older ones is that I find CAO cigars under General's ownership to have fallen off the cliff, so to speak. If any listener knows of a retailer with pre-GC Traviatas, send the info to theshow@cigarmedia.tv and we will pass it along. More Mail: Listener feedback John Magrisso to Liz after she followed up to see how he liked the Palio cutter he won in June Liz, I received the Palio cutter sometime at the very end of June and shot Bob an e-mail when upon its receipt. I've been very happy with it- it has lived up to all the accolades given on the show each week! As to the show, I've been listening for a number of years now, and though I'm not the most vocal listener, I look forward to it every week and thoroughly enjoy the sense of community it provides us cigar smokers (especially living here in Massachusetts, where I'll get dirty looks just for smoking on my own front steps)! So thank you all! John Legislative Update Venezuela has annulled by decree an anti-smoking law, which prohibits tobacco use in public places and offices a day after enforcement. Venezuela's Ministry of Health announced its new decision just a day after the anti-smoking law was printed in the Official Gazette. According to the new legislation, smoking was banned in public spaces, cafes, public toilets, dining halls and joined buildings. The new law was planned to be implemented after three months, said a Press TV correspondent. Get the full story Craig: Funny how Venezuela’s ban comes right on the heals of their dictator’s struggle with cancer. Wait... I’ve read this again. So they’re annulling the legislation? Craig’s Esencia Contest #1 - Adam Zed Esencia Canonazo Cut - took off just the cap to produce a good draw. Not tight, but almost perfect. Pre-light aroma - I don't do this anymore as the smells might get mixed when I have a lot of singles in the same area. Apperance - Nice color, firm but not hard body. The cap was almost invisible, it was so well placed and pressed into the crown. Smoke time - 2 hours on the nose Drink - Pepsi and ice. Also a bottle of water if I want to cleanse well. Light - Toasted end with triple torch until an ember appears then draw a couple times with a little bit of heat to the end of the cigar. I decided to break this stick into quarters instead of the typical thirds...no reason, just thought it would work, and it did. First few puffs ( I don't use these to determine the whole first quarter ) - Big kick to the back of the throat. A lot of black pepper that I get from Nica tobacco. Very heavy. First quarter - After the first 4-6 pulls, the cigar settled down. I immidiately thought of Illusione MK. Smooth ! The back of throat raspiness went away immidiately. Black pepper lingers for a minute after expelling smoke. Pallet filling, great. The burn is great, straight and not pulling inside at all. The smoke at this point is drying my mouth with every puff, but making me salivate at the same time...I almost equate this to the experience of an almond when you first put it in your mouth, it is drying your mouth, but making you salivate at the same time. There is an underlying peaty/ earthiness that comes in only after smoke is expelled and taste lingers. At this point, it reminds me the only H. Upmann Mag 50 I have had, wonderful ! Second quarter - Started developing a white pepper flavor that I absolutely love, I only get this in T52 Toros and it is the flavor I always search for. Still a drying effect with the smoke in my mouth at the sides, almost like red wine tannins when you first take a drink and it gives you that "bite" at the back sides of your mouth. Still smooth. There is a mineral, almost metallic, taste that comes in now that works well with cigars on the finish. Third quarter - Settled out now to a lush white pepper flavor predominantly filling the pallet. Still a mineral feeling/taste that works. The body now goes from a steady medium, to medium-full as the smoke seems to get richer and thicker. Now I am getting a roasted deep tobacco flavor at the end of this quarter that fills out my missing piece for what I look for in a great cigar. MMMM ! White pepper and roasted tobacco complement each other so well because they don't bombard your pallet, but complement the experience. Last quarter - Same tastes at the beginning, but as I get deeper in, the roasted flavor starts to dominate. The flavor and smoke completely coat the mouth. I know when I blow smoke out and it becomes a giant white/grey cloud that floats in the air outside like a cloud, that it has now transcended into full bodied. The white pepper subsided and became a creamy roasted tobacco ending ... oh wow ! Great finish. I don't usually smoke cigars until I littlerally burn my fingers, most of the time I smoke them down to about an inch, but if the smoke is still cool enough and has flavors other than tar, I tend to incure short term pain for long term gain. I have only done this once, with a Padron Maduro. I highly recommend these cigars, and would buy more to lay them away for a little bit to see if that mineral taste would subside a little bit, as it was the only thing that wasn't helping earlier, but that mineral taste was not bad in any way. Now for the non-technical of this email; I love these cigars, and recommend them to as many people as I can. I have given them away to people, even though it is very hard for me to find them as the retailers are not willing to ship up here, and also turned people onto smoking these wonderful beauties. I have had the Lancero, Canonazo, Robusto, and Corona Extra's. My preferance is the robusto's as the blend just "fits". It is funny that when I ordered some cigars the last time, my friend who goes down across the border to pick them up for me and bring them back across to ship here informed me of how he had been looking for Esencias for a while as well. He was so happy to know where to get them after we discussed my source; Fullers Pullers. He was even happier when he was gifted a 5 pack of cigars heh. As far as my "experience" with Esencias, I cannot say that I have smoked them with anyone else at the same time, or done anything wild with them anywhere as I have just been smoking them for a few months now, but what I can say is that my "experience" with Marc of Brothers of the Leaf LLC has been fantastic ! He has treated me well, answered a few questions I have asked in a timely manor, sent me a couple cigars to start me off in down the road of ever-expanding credit card debt, and seems to be doing well at maintaining a great standard on his cigars. As a consumer, I cannot ask for much more from a brand owner....well I guess I could ask him to come up here to the frozen north for a shop event .......... but somehow I highly doubt that :/ Thanks Craig for reading this long-ass email, I am just so happy that I finally found a way to get these cigars up here, even though there are a bunch of hoops to jump through. #2 Ralph from Connecticut (Ralph Purificato) On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 10:36 AM, Ralph Purificato wrote: Hey guys. Long time podcast listener who went to the CRA website to support the Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act. Unfortunately the support in CT seem to fall on deaf ears as you can see below. My response from Senator Blumenthal was the same as from Mr. Leiberman. Just wanted to pass this on and see if we could make a little more noise in Connecticut to let our "representatives" know that consenting adults would like to make their own choices on how we spend our time and money. I also wanted to take the last half of this email to talk about Esencia cigars for Craig's contest. I still consider myself a "new" cigar smoker though I have been enjoying cigars for close to 10 years. It started when I was 18 and a friend and I were given cigars by an older relative. From that point on we've always frequented our local smoke shop, The Owl Shop in New Haven CT. Up until about 2 years ago I never bothered to try and pick out flavors and a cigar simply being smooth was my main criteria. Now since paying more attention and listening to podcasts and reviews I am enjoying cigars more than ever. With that being said, I finally picked up an Esencia cigar last week and enjoyed it on my porch with a glass of water. The first thing that hit me on the first few puffs was gingerbread. As I smoked the cigar more and tried to pick out the individual flavors, I found that the spice and cedar woody flavors I picked out combined to make that initial "gingerbread" that hit me initially. I really enjoyed this cigar and it seemed to fit the fall season that's starting here. The burn was also terrific and the cigar smoked great down to the nub. I will definitely be picking up more of these and really enjoyed it. -- Ralph from Connecticut #3 Dan Crouch WINNER - He shared the experience with another. I gotta say I never thought I would have an Esencia cigar in my life (or any super premium for that matter). There are no Brick and Mortars in the area and to be honest they are really not in my price bracket. However, due to the kindness of Marc Aub I received a few samples and now I am hooked. The cigar smells as good as it smokes and that is amazing. All have been smooth and had a nice touch of sweetness along with hints of pepper in the retro. I even gave one of the few to my dad and he just could not believe how smooth it was. Now I am saving my change in hopes of buying a box should I ever get up to the city (Chicago). #4 Charlie Platt from Springdale AR Some of the best NCCs in my man cave! I tried these on recommendation of Bob and Dale. Completely satisfied! A rich and complex smoke. Great work BOTL. Charlie Platt What's My Band? - This week we have three unbanded cigars, one from each of the hosts.. Bob: Dales unbanded (Famous Nicaraguan 7000): Great leather with a slight sweet spice, I enjoyed this cigar tremendously. Now I guess I have to buy some. Craig (Craigs own blend): unbanded was the best constructed lancero I had had for some time. But the tste did not quite live up to the construction all the way through. Craig: From Dale (Famous Nicaraguan 7000): 5x50 Prelight - No tingle,slight sweet spice; cinnamon? Slight Barn funk. Round, like it was from a cabinet or SBN cedar box packed loosely. Curious if it was put in cellophane to fool us or just an older cigar that has lost some shape. Oil lines where the cigar was touched by somethign else for an extended period. 1st 3rd - Immediate Earth & citrus sweetness. made me think of a royal Corona then, naturally of a Monte pascal. Little tangy sweetness similar to the Montecristo fruity tang. Overall, despite having the sweet Cuban flavors, the sweetness was more Nicaraguan in how it came across. More zing than Twang. Med Body (3/5) - Med/Strong Strength (3.5/5) Reminds me of the RP 15th at this point but stronger 2nd 3rd - Deepenign up in Flavors & continuing w/ med/high strength (4/5) Slight bready component - Good. Think this might be a blend instead of a Puro. Turning sugary sweet with less deep/dark flavors. The bread, sugar, and accompanying 1942 Tequila make a wonderful cookie flavor. Starts dropping strength back down to ⅗. Estelian sweetness, like Pepin gets out of his balsy Nic flavors. Like a JJ or a Black label 3rd 3rd - Sweet tang; more Esteli-an flavors. Less strength than 1st third, (who did we meet that positions leaves “backward”? Stalk than tip? They mentioned consistant flavor & strength.) This is so different from that idea. But, it behaves as if it was opposite traditional flavor/strength progression. Odd. It should be getting stronger if it was normal & staying the same if it was backward... Overall - Good, too much nicotine for an anytime smoke for me. Finished more to my preferred strength but started w/ more complexity & depth of flavor. Serie JJ? No real idea. From Bob (blended dring a Cigar Tourism trip in 2011): 6-1/8”x51 Parejo Prelight: Barely any wrapper aroma; loads of Saffron & paprika like smoke off of the filler. Very, very unique for a cigar to have this distinct savory spice flavor. Pretty wrapper with a funky cap. I didn’t cut this cigar, I peeled the simple cap off & separated the binder leaf below. Looks a lot like an Equadorian wrapper from the stuff La Aurora puts out but the sizes don’t match their production. 1st Third: Deep, rich flavors; cedary, caramel. Tastes immediately of both Jalapa Nicaraguan tobacco & Olor (?) Dominican. Nice mix of flavors 2nd Third: Sweet creamy depth that has evolved from the Nicaraguan base of initial flavors. Tastes like the sweetness off of a Habano wrapper. Could this be a La Reloba Habano? What happened to the Dominican notes? The appearance continues to shine with oils coming to the surface of this thick wrapper. Almost corojo leathery feel without the appearance. Beautiful veining, color consistency & oils. More sweet flavor now turning tart & tangy like sorbet Final Third: Buttery sweetness from the Creamy 2nd third with a wonderful grain. Still woody but a bit softer in how it comes across. Not as much body as initially and the flavors have gotten a little “easier” on the palate. Full flavored & still complex. I really enjoy this stick. Could it be all Nicaraguan or is there more to it? I would say no stronger than 3 /5 with an equivalent body. Great smoke. La Reloba? No real idea. Palio Cutter Contest: The September winner of a silver Palio cutter is Dan Lawson from Louisana. For October's contest, we are looking for photos of you and your friends enjoying cigars. Send your entry to theshow@cigarmedia.tv. Please include your mailing address with your entry and type "Palio" on the subject line. Do you have a suggestion for the unbanded cigar of the week? Every week Bob and Dale include an “unbanded cigar” segment in their show in which they smoke a cigar without any markings and give their honest opinions. Bob then opens a sealed envelope and discovers the cigar’s name and manufacturer. If you have suggestions for the "What's My Band?" segment, please send them to liz@cigarmedia.tv. Do you have a Cigar Review? 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