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Interview with Chris Stevens, CEO of Coda Minerals Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/coda-minerals-cod-robust-npv-in-south-australia-copper-scoping-study-3044Recording date: 16th April 2024Coda Minerals (ASX:COD) is an emerging copper-cobalt developer focused on the Elizabeth Creek project in the heart of South Australia's copper country. With a large resource base, compelling project economics, and multiple avenues for value creation, Coda offers investors a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the strong long-term fundamentals of the copper and cobalt markets.Elizabeth Creek is a significant copper-cobalt deposit, with a JORC resource of over 500,000 tonnes of contained copper and 23,000 tonnes of contained cobalt. A recent Scoping Study outlined an 11-year mine life operation producing 25,000-27,000 tonnes of copper and 1,300 tonnes of cobalt per annum, with robust economics including a pre-tax NPV of A$735 million and IRR of 31%.Importantly, the study results are considered conservative, with multiple opportunities identified to further optimize and enhance returns. Since the initial study, Coda has undertaken optimization work focused on the underground portion of the mine plan, delivering an impressive 30% increase in NPV. CEO Chris Stevens sees significant potential for additional improvements through resource growth, metallurgical optimization, and mine scheduling.A key point of differentiation for Elizabeth Creek is the unique nature of its cobalt endowment. The cobalt is hosted in a rare mineral called Carrollite, which is amenable to conventional processing through flotation and pressure oxidation, with recoveries of over 90%. This is a major advantage over other Australian cobalt projects, which typically face technical challenges in extracting the cobalt. The cobalt component of Elizabeth Creek could therefore command a strategic premium, particularly given concerns around security of cobalt supply.As a junior company, the key challenge for Coda is funding the development of Elizabeth Creek. Management's preferred pathway is to secure a strategic partner to finance the project through to production. Discussions are ongoing with a range of potential counterparties, and the company has prepared a comprehensive data room. Alternative funding options, such as a partial asset sale or joint venture, are also being evaluated. Importantly, Coda is not currently contemplating a highly dilutive equity raise.In the near term, Coda will continue to focus on optimization work to enhance the project economics and further de-risk the development. Key upcoming catalysts include drill results, updated resource estimates, metallurgical test work, and release of the Pre-Feasibility Study. As these milestones are delivered, Coda should be well positioned to secure an attractive funding package and advance Elizabeth Creek towards development.With a market capitalization of just A$20 million, Coda trades at a deep discount to the NPV of its flagship asset and to comparable peers in the copper space. As the company continues to systematically derisk and add value to Elizabeth Creek, there is potential for significant share price upside. For investors looking for exposure to the compelling long-term fundamentals of copper and cobalt, Coda Minerals presents a unique opportunity.View Coda Minerals' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/coda-minerals-ltdSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

I'm excited to welcome Amy King on the podcast today. We start with her origin story that started with some fortuitous conversations about money and investing that ignited a passion for the subject and ultimately led her to the CFP while still on active duty. Through her personal network, she got a first job preparing taxes and doing paraplanning work for a small RIA while still on active duty that gave her a wealth of experience and knowledge. When Amy retired from the Army, she ultimately ended up at a major wirehouse and since that was different than many of our former guests, she shared about her experiences there including the training, culture, working on her team, and personal challenges she had in working with many of the wealthy clients there. Importantly, we also touch on some of the decision points she had to make when it came time to leave including the careful steps she took to leave in accordance with her company agreements.  We catch her early in her own firm journey to get some of those lessons learned while they are still new, including how she has pivoted to capture more project, advice-only work for DIY clients. She also shares about the reason why she studied for many different designations to better gain the confidence she needed to work with clients, especially in her niche of federal government benefits. I loved Amy's transparency and authenticity and I know you will too! https://www.instarfp.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-s-king/

The last decade has seen the ascendency of a number of "public intellectuals" who have come under increasing scrutiny around allegations of misinformation, conspiracy mongering, grifting & intellectual inconsistency.  Importantly, many have achieved "guru" status with millions of followers and devotees on YouTube and other social media platforms.  Professors & podcasters, Drs. Matt Browne & Chris Kavanagh joins us for a conversation in which we cover their critical consideration of the "guru-sphere" in their podcast Decoding the Gurus.  In this conversation we cover:    why they started the Decoding the Gurus podcast and the ethos of the podcastwhy they have chosen to focus on secular gurus a consideration of their "gurometer" with pertinent examplesguru "adjacent" individuals who frequently host discussions with the gurusthe guru mindset: Machiavellian bad actors or delusional self-belief (or both)?  the natural history of the guru from anonymity to ascendency what gurus tell us about ourselveswhy gurus curry command so much loyalty in their followers factors in the current landscape that may be contributing to the rise of the guruwhy more gurus have not taken up the "right to reply" opportunity on Decoding The GurusFeedback or comments?  Email us at: oicbtpodcast@gmail.comAn Australian psychologist and numbers-guy, Dr. Matt Browne is a research professor in psychology at CQU where he does research on all manner of things, but particularly enjoys looking into why people believe the things they do: religion, conspiracy theories, alternative medicine and stuff. He's into social media in the same way people slow down for car accidents.Dr. Chris Kavanagh is Northern Irish cognitive anthropologist who occasionally moonlights as a social psychologist. Chris has long standing interests in the psychology of conspiracy theorists and pseudoscience. His academic research focuses on the Cognitive Science of Religion and ritual psychology.. Chris is an Associate Professor in Psychology at Rikkyo University and a Researcher at the University of Oxford Centre for the Study of Social Cohesion.

Interview with Jeff Quartermaine, Chairman & CEO of Perseus Mining Ltd.Previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/perseus-mining-pru-burgeoning-production-growth-targets-in-focus-600Recording date: 12th April 2024Perseus Mining, an Australian-listed company focused solely on gold production in Africa, offers investors a compelling proposition: exposure to growing production and cash flow from a portfolio of operating mines and development projects, managed by a team with a proven track record of disciplined capital allocation and operational execution.The company currently operates three mines - two in Côte d'Ivoire and one in Ghana - which form a solid foundation for its near-term growth plans. Perseus recently made a takeover bid to acquire OreCorp and its Nyanzaga project in Tanzania, highlighting its ability to patiently capitalize on accretive opportunities. As CEO Jeff Quartermaine explains, Perseus had evaluated OreCorp several times in the past but had the discipline to wait until the timing and terms were right.This disciplined approach is a key tenet of Perseus' strategy. Rather than chasing production growth for its own sake, the company is firmly focused on margin expansion and cash generation on a per-ounce basis. "Really it's about making cash - cash per share, cash per ounce - and that's the focus of our attention," emphasizes Quartermaine. This mindset has allowed Perseus to deliver strong financial results, with consistent profitability and a rock-solid balance sheet featuring zero debt and ample cash reserves.Perseus' strong financial position gives it flexibility to continue growing its production base, both through organic project development and opportunistic M&A. Importantly though, the company will stay true to its value-focused approach. Quartermaine notes that in the gold industry, many companies have destroyed shareholder value through undisciplined deals and poor capital allocation - mistakes that Perseus is determined to avoid. The company's all-cash offer for OreCorp, for example, allows it to maintain a strong balance sheet and avoid dilution for existing shareholders.In addition to its disciplined growth strategy, Perseus also stands out for its expertise in operating successfully in Africa. While the continent is sometimes painted with a broad brush, Quartermaine emphasizes that each country is unique, with distinct cultural, religious, and historical nuances that must be navigated. Perseus' approach is to maintain a clear, uncompromising set of core values - teamwork, integrity, commitment, and achievement - while still having the flexibility to adapt its model to local circumstances when needed. This has allowed the company to build strong government and community relationships in its operating jurisdictions.While Perseus is benefiting from the current high gold price environment and the associated margin expansion, the company is also taking steps to protect itself should prices decline. Perseus maintains a hedge book covering 25% of its production over a three-year period, using a disciplined approach of selling into its lowest-priced hedges and replacing them with higher prices as the opportunity arises. This downside protection, combined with Perseus' low operating costs and diversification across three mines, helps to derisk the investment case.For investors, Perseus offers a unique value proposition in the gold sector. The company's focus on disciplined growth, cost control, and cash generation, combined with its proven expertise in operating in Africa, makes it well-positioned to deliver strong shareholder returns across the gold price cycle. With a solid foundation of producing assets, a pipeline of growth projects, and a management team aligned with shareholder interests, Perseus is an attractive option for investors seeking exposure to African gold production without excessive risk. As the company continues to execute on its strategy, it is poised to generate significant value for its stakeholders in the years ahead.—View Perseus Mining's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/perseus-miningSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Anslem Douglas is a talented Grammy award winning musician, performer, composer, storyteller, songwriter and author. He gained widespread recognition for his hit single "Doggie," which later became popularized by the Bahamian junkanoo band Baha Men as "Who Let the Dogs Out." Born and raised in the vibrant village of La Romaine in southern Trinidad, Anslem developed a passion for music at a young age, honing his skills by singing in his local Pentecostal Church. Anslem has performed in front of receptive audiences worldwide such as: Canada, England, Israel, Sweden, The United States, Zimbabwe and Antigua. At the age of 16, Anslem formed a band called Exodus with some of his church friends. However, his musical journey took a slight detour when he enlisted in the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard in 1984, serving for six years. During his time in the Coast Guard, Anslem had the opportunity to perform with the Coast Guard band, further deepening his musical abilities. After leaving the Coast Guard, Anslem became acquainted with soca, Trinidad's native genre, and began performing with local bands such as Fire Flight and Atlantik. It was during this period that he composed several notable songs, as well as the Grammy-winning hit single "Who Let the Dogs Out?" while residing in Canada. Throughout his career, Anslem has showcased his versatility by venturing into various genres. In 2012, he released his self-written album "Project A.D.," a fusion of Neo soul and Pop, produced by Eddie Bullen and his son Quincy Bullen. In 2013 “Stick Fight', 2014 “Too Sweet”. He continued to release singles in subsequent years, including "Do You Think He Will Understand," a power Soca track, "Bacchanal," a neo-Calypso single, and "Dancing With You," a Classic 60s riddim collaboration with Lil Bitts. He's been working on an album which fuses R&B, Soul, Smooth Jazz and Pop, with 9 of the 11 tracks written by himself and produced by renowned Brazilian-American guitarist, Sandro Albert in NYC. With a rich musical background and a passion for making a difference through his music, Anslem (Dexter) Douglas continues to captivate audiences with his soulful compositions and powerful performances. Anslem's dedication to his craft has been recognized, with him winning the Best Caribbean Style Artist at the 2014 Black Canadian Awards. Importantly, he actively uses his music as a platform to raise awareness on social issues, exemplified by his single "Break That Cycle," which addresses the destructive impact of domestic violence on families and society as a whole. Anslem is constantly creating new music while writing. While working on his first children's book, The Adventures of Spin & Scratch - The Relocation (Author House Publishing, 2019), with The Cat-astrophe as the sequel, he also has four ongoing literary projects. Anslem is fusing R&B, Soul, Smooth Jazz and Pop with his music through -AD & The Band which begins touring the United States this year. Follow Mr. Douglas at: https://wwwanslemmusic.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ozzie-show/support

During the most recent earnings call of Tilray Brands, the company disclosed not only their financial standings but also posited a vision for future growth. Particularly noteworthy was CEO Irwin Simon's articulation about the company's performance in Germany, the prospects of tapping into the expected growth in the medical market, and Tilray's potential entry into the U.S. territory. "In Germany, Tilray has the leading cannabis market share by revenue for the trailing 12 months, and we believe we are best positioned to capture a large portion of the expected growth in the medical market with both our in-country cultivation facility in Germany and our state-of-the-art facility in Portugal," affirmed Simon. He further accentuated that Tilray has the capability to ship products from Canada to Germany. Eyeing the U.S., Irwin delineated the opportunities that lie ahead for Tilray, particularly in the scenario of federal rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3.High on the earnings call's agenda was the matter concerning excise tax, which has long been a contentious issue within the cannabis industry. A potential tax reduction, as considered during the call, could energize the industry. Such a move, however, could have an impact on Tilray Brands, given that the current high tax rate may be affecting its profitability and competitiveness.Importantly, the earnings call brought to attention the uncertainty prevailing over the distribution of tax savings among licensed producers, provinces, and the retail segment- a concern that Tilray Brands acknowledged to its investors. While predictions on such distributions appear to be reliant on the turn of government policies, the call underscored the need for clarity and strategic advocacy by industry stakeholders to ensure a fair distribution of savings.Within this context, Simon discussed the potential impact of reduced excise taxes. According to him, a cut in excise taxes could potentially offer relief to smaller businesses, helping them stay afloat in the market. Further, he acknowledged that pricing isn't easily predictable, but it wouldn't be surprising if some companies opt to leverage the savings from lower taxes to reduce their prices and sustain competition. However, he was quick to add that this would ultimately rest upon each company's strategy and the dynamics of the market.A key takeaway from the Tilray Brands' earnings call is the realization of how tax policy can significantly impact the financial trajectory of the cannabis industry. The discussions around benefits of tax reduction underscored the crucial role public policies play in bolstering the sustainable growth and endurance of firms within the sector. Moving forward, it's evident that industry players would need to engage more intensely with policymakers to advocate for tax reforms that create a conducive business environment for cannabis entities. However, it is equally important for companies like Tilray Brands to adeptly navigate uncertainties surrounding tax allocation and champion policies that will enhance their financial performance and uncover untapped growth opportunities.TLRY Company info: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/TLRY/profileFor more PSFK research : www.psfk.com This email has been published and shared for the purpose of business research and is not intended as investment advice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theprompt.email

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: PIBBSS is hiring in a variety of roles (alignment research and incubation program), published by Nora Ammann on April 9, 2024 on The AI Alignment Forum. PIBBSS is looking to expand its team and is running work trials for new team members (primarily) in April, May and early June. If you're interested in joining a nimble team focused on AI safety research, field-building and incubation of new agendas, consider letting us know by filling in this form. The form is meant to be a low effort means for gauging interests. We don't guarantee getting back to everyone, but will reach out to you if we think you might be a good fit for the team. We would then aim to get to know you better (e.g. via call) before deciding whether it seems valuable (and worth our respective time) to do a trial. Work trials will look different depending on circumstances, including your interests and availability. We intend to reimburse people for the work they do for us. About PIBBSS PIBBSS (pibbss.ai) is a research initiative aimed at extracting insights in the parallels between natural and artificial intelligent systems, with the purpose of making progress on important questions about the safety and design of superintelligent artificial systems. Since its inception in 2021, PIBBSS supported ~50 researchers for 3-month full-time fellowships, is currently supporting 5 in-house, long-term research affiliates, and has organized 15+ AI safety research events/workshops on topics with participants from both academia and industry. We currently have three full-time staff: Nora Ammann (Co-Founder), Lucas Teixeira (Programs), Dušan D. Nešić (Operations). Over the past number of months, and in particular with the launch of our affiliate program at the start of 2024, we have started focusing more of our resources towards identifying, testing and developing specific research bets we find promising on our inside-view. This also means we have been directionally moving away from more generic field-building or talent-interventions (though we still do some of this, and might continue doing so, where this appears sufficiently synergetic and counterfactually compelling). We expect to continue and potentially accelerate this trend over the course of 2024 and beyond, and will likely rebrand our efforts soon such as to better reflect the evolving scope and nature of our vision. Our affiliate program selects scholars from disciplines which study intelligence from a naturalized lens, as well as independent alignment researchers with established track records, and provides them with the necessary support to quickly test, develop, and iterate on high upside research directions. The lacunas in the field which we are trying to address: (Field-building intervention) "Reverse-MATS": Getting established academics with deep knowledge in areas of relevant but as-of-yet neglected expertise into AI safety (Research intervention) Creating high-quality research output which is theoretically-ambitious as well as empirically-grounded, ultimately leading to the counterfactual incubation of novel promising research agendas in AI safety What we're looking for in a new team member We don't have a specific singular job description that we're trying to hire for. Instead, there is a range of skill sets/profiles that we believe could valuable enhance our team. These tend to range from research to engineering, organizational and management/leadership profiles. Importantly, we seek to hire someone who becomes part of the core team, implying potential for a significant ability to co-create the vision and carve your own niche based on your strengths and interests. We expect to hire one or more people who fit an interesting subset of the below list of interests & aptitudes: Ability to manage projects (people, timelines, milestones, deliverables, etc) a...

Interview with Chairman & CEO Paul Huet, and EVP Corporate Development, Oliver TurnerOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/karora-resources-tsxkrr-positioned-for-growth-as-mid-tier-australian-gold-producer-4977Recording date: 9th April 2024Karora Resources, a growing mid-tier gold producer with operations in Western Australia, has announced a transformative merger of equals with Westgold Resources. The combined company will have a pro-forma market capitalization of A$2.2 billion and will be the third largest gold producer in Australia with annual production of 400,000 to 450,000 ounces.Under the terms of the deal, Karora shareholders will own 49.9% of the combined entity and receive A$5.90 per share in total consideration, representing a significant premium to Karora's recent trading price. The consideration consists of A$5.15 per share in Westgold stock, A$0.60 per share in cash, and A$0.15 per share in SpinCo equity.The merger brings together two complementary businesses with a shared focus on operational excellence, financial strength, and sustainable returns for shareholders. Karora's portfolio includes the high-grade Beta Hunt underground mine and the Higginsville processing plant, while Westgold owns three production centers in the Central Murchison region of Western Australia.By combining their operations, the merged company expects to realize significant synergies through optimizing mine plans, equipment utilization, procurement and overhead costs. The larger scale will also provide opportunities to accelerate exploration and advance high-potential development projects like Spargos and Mount Henry.Importantly, the merged entity will be 100% unhedged, providing full exposure to the current strength in the Australian dollar gold price. With over A$300 million in cash and a strong balance sheet, the company will have the financial flexibility to invest in growth while also implementing a sustainable dividend policy. Westgold has already announced its intention to pay an annualized dividend of A$0.07 per share, equivalent to a 1% yield.The merger has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023. Upon completion, the combined company will have an enhanced profile in the Australian market with index inclusion in the ASX200 and ASX300, which should drive increased trading liquidity and institutional ownership.For Karora shareholders, the merger provides an immediate uplift in value and exposure to a larger, more liquid and profitable producer. The combined company will be led by an experienced management team with a proven track record of value creation, including Westgold Managing Director Wayne Bramwell and Karora Chairman and CEO Paul Andre Huet.In a joint statement, Mr. Bramwell and Mr. Huet commented: "This merger is a transformational moment for both companies. By combining our assets, people and expertise, we are creating a leading Australian gold producer with the scale, synergies and financial strength to deliver superior returns for our shareholders. We are excited to begin this next chapter as one team with one mission."With a rising gold price, a major merger catalyst, and a commitment to sustainable shareholder returns, Karora Resources presents a compelling investment opportunity in the Australian gold sector. The stock offers exposure to a growing, profitable and soon-to-be dividend-paying producer with significant upside potential as the benefits of the merger are realized in the coming years.—Learn more: https://cruxinvestor.com/companies/karora-resourcesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

When you hear the term "degenerative disc disease," it might sound like a severe condition but Dr. Tony Nalda simplifies it for us, explaining that it's not a disease you catch; it's more like wear and tear due to your spine being out of alignment. The Basics of Spinal Structure Your spine has 24 vertebrae stacked on top of each other, each separated by something called intervertebral discs. These discs act like spacers, providing flexibility, cushioning, and maintaining the spine's natural alignment. They have a tough outer layer called the annulus and a soft gel-like interior known as the nucleus. Understanding Degeneration Degenerative disc disease happens when the spine shifts out of alignment, putting abnormal pressure on one disc. This causes that specific disc to degenerate faster than usual. You can compare it to a car with misaligned tires – you wouldn't say the tire has a disease, but rather the car needs realignment to prevent further wear. Symptoms and Development and Treatment The common symptoms include back or neck pain, depending on where the degeneration occurs. The process involves disc desiccation, a loss of water within the disc, leading to a loss of height and neurological changes. Importantly, degeneration happens gradually over many years, and you often feel pain or discomfort after a long period of deterioration. To treat degenerative disc disease, you need to tackle the root cause – alignment issues. It is important to address the alignment problems, often caused by injuries, spinal conditions, or lifestyle choices. Specific chiropractic care, therapy exercises, and rehabilitation can help realign the spine, preventing further degeneration. Preserving spinal function involves positive lifestyle choices and proper ergonomics during daily activities. If you suspect or know you have disc degeneration, proactive treatment options, including evaluations and restoration of normal alignment, can be beneficial. Understanding degenerative disc disease is the first step to effective treatment. For personalized insights and treatment options, listen to Dr. Nalda's podcast.

Interview with Neil Young, MD & CEO of Elixir Energy Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/elixir-energy-asxexr-drilling-for-big-gas-in-australia-3282Recording date: 8th April 2024Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) is an Australian energy company on the verge of proving up a significant new gas resource in Queensland's gas-rich Bowen Basin. With strong macro tailwinds driving Eastern Australia's gas market and encouraging results from recent drilling, Elixir offers investors exposure to a potential high-impact gas play as it moves into a key appraisal phase over the coming months.The company's flagship asset is its 100%-owned Nomgon IX CBM PSC, located in a highly prospective yet underexplored portion of the Bowen Basin. This region has a rich history of coal and gas production and features established export infrastructure, including pipeline connectivity and nearby LNG export terminals.Elixir's recent drilling program has delivered highly encouraging results, confirming the presence of a significant in-place gas resource. A deep exploration well drilled in late 2022 encountered an unexpected gas kick from a previously unknown conventional sand formation, with lab analysis confirming reservoir characteristics analogous to the prolific Perth Basin. The same well also intersected deep coals with very high gas content of 34 cubic meters per ton, pointing to substantial unconventional resource potential.The company is now gearing up for a crucial stimulation and flow testing program, set to commence in May-June 2024. This will be a key catalyst for the stock, with successful tests potentially demonstrating commercial flow rates and paving the way for initial booking of contingent resources.Importantly, achieving commercial gas flows would also likely trigger farm-out discussions with larger industry players. Elixir is already engaged in discussions with several parties, spanning nearby operators looking to build regional exposure, US players with key technical expertise, and Asian gas buyers seeking equity gas supply. Securing a larger partner to fund appraisal and development activities would represent a major de-risking event and validation of the play's potential.The Bowen Basin asset appears well-placed to capitalize on a rapidly tightening East Coast gas market. With legacy conventional fields in decline, the Eastern Australian market has swung from surplus to deficit, with prices recently spiking to nearly US$10/mcf. This structural undersupply is set to persist, driven by strong demand from gas-fired power generation, industrial users, and LNG exports. As a frontier play in a low-risk jurisdiction, Elixir's project has potential to attract premium pricing and generate strong returns even at relatively modest production rates by global standards.With a major resource already confirmed and key catalysts approaching, Elixir appears to be approaching an inflection point. Positive flow test results and a farm-out deal over the coming months could see the market ascribe significant value to the Bowen Basin asset for the first time. And with a rising gas price environment providing a tailwind, Elixir is well placed to emerge as a key source of new supply into Australia's East Coast gas market over the years ahead.View Elixir Energy's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/elixir-energySign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Ocean Power Technologies CEO Philipp Stratmann joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a significant strategic alliance with drone technology firm Red Cat Holdings, marking a notable advancement in enhancing maritime domain awareness capabilities across air, sea, and subsea defense and security missions. According to Stratmann, this collaboration will leverage Ocean Power Technologies' PowerBuoy® and WAM-V® platforms, which will be integrated with Red Cat's Teal 2 Drones. The goal is to usher in a new era of autonomous vehicle deployment, facilitating the delivery of real-time, actionable intelligence to address maritime threats effectively. This integration is poised to revolutionize situational awareness and operational safety for reconnaissance and defense forces operating in maritime environments. Red Cat's Teal 2 drones are renowned for their exceptional night vision capabilities and modular design, making them well-suited to complement OPT's platforms. By providing air support, these drones extend the operational capabilities of maritime surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Importantly, this integration aligns with the Pentagon's Replicator Initiative, which underscores the importance of drone and swarming capabilities across multiple domains, including maritime defense and security. Overall, this strategic alliance between Ocean Power Technologies and Red Cat Holdings represents a significant step forward in enhancing maritime security measures, offering innovative solutions to address evolving threats and challenges in the maritime domain. #proactiveinvestors #oceanpowertechnologiesinc #nyseamerican #optt #RedCatCollaboration, #MaritimeInnovation, #DroneTechnology, #AutonomousMaritime, #SeabedToSpace, #MilitaryDrones, #USDefense, #OceanExploration, #EcoFriendlyTech, #RenewableEnergy, #OffshoreWind, #LawEnforcementTech, #CoastGuardTech, #SpecialForces, #NASDAQTech, #NightVisionDrones, #CommercialDrones, #EnvironmentalMonitoring, #OceanicResearch, #AerialSurveillance, #TechPartnerships, #MaritimeDomainAwareness, #LowEmissionSolutions, #MaritimeSecurity #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Interview with Stephen Stares, President & CEO of Benton Resources Inc.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/benton-resources-tsxvbex-drilling-impossible-high-grade-holes-in-a-new-major-copper-district-5031Recording date: 4th April 2024Benton Resources (TSXV:BEX) offers investors a compelling opportunity to gain exposure to a high-grade copper discovery in the world-class mining jurisdiction of Newfoundland, Canada. The company's flagship Great Burnt project boasts an existing resource of 1.1 million tonnes grading  with recent drilling confirming a higher-grade core to the system.Highlight intercepts from Benton's 5,000m drill program include 18.2m @ 7.18% Cu and 25.4m @ 5.5% Cu, pointing to the potential for a significant high-grade resource. Importantly, the mineralization remains open in all directions, intersecting 5m @ 1.75% Cu a full 50m down-plunge from the previous drilling.Benton is fully funded to aggressively grow the Great Burnt resource in 2023 following a recently arranged $3 million placement. This summer's program will focus on step-out drilling to expand the main zone at depth and along strike, as well as testing another six historically drilled targets on the property. These include the South Pond copper-gold zone which hosts a historical resource of 250,000 tons @ 1.5% Cu and 1.5 g/t Au. Low-cost exploration methods such as trenching and sampling will quickly assess the potential of these regional prospects.Preliminary metallurgical testing by former partner Spruce Ridge demonstrates the potential for strong copper recoveries at Great Burnt, with initial work achieving 83-86% recoveries via standard flotation. While early-stage, these results bode well for the future economics of the project as Benton advances and de-risks the asset.Copper's critical role in the green energy transition is expected to drive unprecedented demand growth in the coming years, with the market forecast to tip into structural deficit by the late 2020s. This supply gap is creating a compelling opportunity for developers of high-quality copper projects in stable jurisdictions. Benton's Great Burnt checks both these boxes, with a central location, high-grade mineralization, and a major exploration upside.As Benton delivers drill success and expands the high-grade resource in a rising copper price environment, the project is well-positioned to benefit from growing interest among strategic acquirers seeking long-term copper supply. With a market capitalization below C$20 million, Benton Resources provides a leveraged play on a developing high-grade discovery in a Tier 1 jurisdiction. Positive exploration results in 2024 could quickly put Great Burnt on the map as one of Canada's most exciting new copper projects, making Benton a company to watch for investors seeking outsized copper exposure.View Benton Resources' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/benton-resources-incSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Deep South duck hunters, especially, have been saying it for years--ducks are short-stopping hundreds of miles north of historical wintering grounds, the migration is way off, distribution has changed. But it true?! And if true, how have waterfowl migration and distribution changed, does it differ among species, what are the causes?  Importantly, how might it affect traditional, continental waterfowl conservation efforts--and duck hunting as we know it?! Armed with recent research findings (some based on SIXTY YEARS worth of U.S. harvest data), US Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Heath Hagy and I race headlong into this daunting topic, covering mallards, pintails, divers, white-fronted geese, blue-winged teal, and more. Much more.  Hang on, folks. Y'all might find yourself reaching for the oh-shit bar on this one!   MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Sponsors:   MOJO Outdoors  Benelli Shotguns BOSS Shotshells Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys  HuntProof Premium Waterfowl App Inukshuk Professional Dog Food  Tetra Hearing Tom Beckbe Voormi GetDucks.com USHuntList.com     It really is duck season somewhere for 365 days per year. Follow Ramsey Russell's worldwide duck hunting adventures as he chases real duck hunting experiences year-round: Instagram @ramseyrussellgetducks YouTube @GetDucks Facebook @GetDucks.com   Please subscribe, rate and review Mojo's Duck Season Somewhere podcast. Share your favorite episodes with friends! Business inquiries and comments contact Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com

Psychic vampirism, a phenomenon known for centuries, has recently captured mainstream media and popular culture's attention. It involves draining energy from other individuals for personal gain, often without their consent. These psychic vampires are not mythical creatures; rather, they are human beings who possess the ability to tap into and manipulate the energy fields of others. By doing so, they feed on the life force energy of their victims, potentially causing physical, emotional, and psychological harm.History of Psychic Vampirism The roots of psychic vampirism trace back to ancient civilizations, where certain individuals were believed to have the power to drain others' life force. These beliefs were often associated with mystical or magical rituals. In modern times, the concept of psychic vampirism has become more mainstream, with numerous books, articles, and online resources dedicated to exploring it. Importantly, not all individuals with these abilities use them for malicious purposes.Signs of Being a Psychic Vampire If you suspect you might be a psychic vampire, examine your behavior and attitudes towards others. Signs include feeling drained after interactions, constantly seeking attention or validation, a need for control or dominance, and difficulty forming deep relationships.Identifying a Psychic Vampire When dealing with someone who might be a psychic vampire, pay attention to signs such as feeling drained or anxious after interacting with them, sensing manipulation or control, and experiencing emotional distress. Understanding energy—our life force—is crucial. Energy flows through our bodies and the universe, animating physical, mental, and emotional processes. Practices like yoga, tai chi, and meditation help harness and manipulate this energy. Remember, not all energy workers are malevolent; some use their abilities for positive purposes.

Cass responds to a listener who is experiencing body dissatisfaction during pregnancy. She highlights that while this is relatively common, it can be a concern if it contributes to poor maternal mental or physical health. She shares strategies for managing uncomfortable thoughts and feelings about your changing body and the importance of women feeling free to share their experience of any aspect of pregnancy or parenthood without guilt. Importantly, Cass highlights some of the signs of 'Pregorexia' (disordered eating during pregnancy) and notes that professional help may sometimes be indicated.  Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com www.instagram.com/cassdunn_xo www.instagram.com/crappytohappypod  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip Stock Investor provides an in-depth analysis on whether it's time to sell Nvidia stock, focusing on the semiconductor industry's growth and Nvidia's performance within it. Nvidia has had a massive run in the last year as the new bull market has begun, especially with its data center sales reaching over $18 billion in the last quarter alone. Nick and Kasey discuss the factors driving its stock price surge, such as the booming data center segment and the rise of generative AI markets. Also discussed are signals Chip Stock Investor is looking for that could give clues as to when the cyclical cycle is (temporarily) over for the accelerated compute market Nvidia pioneered, including big tech company capital expenditures (Google and Meta), Nvidia's revenue guidance, and its valuation based on simple price-to-earnings ratios. Importantly, the video advises on who should consider selling their Nvidia shares, and outlines one strategy for doing so, emphasizing dollar cost averaging (DCA) as a method for adjusting portfolio allocations. 10:26 https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/12/10/is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-nvidia/

The financial system has evolved into a highly efficient machine…for skimming profits and using opaque complexities to hide the sheer magnitude of the operation. Sure, we get cheaper trades on a per trade basis, but with billions of trades the tiny slices add up. Importantly, the system has a number of weak points about which every investors and financial profession should be aware.Click Here for Part 2

Interview with Tim Moody, President & CEO of Pan Global Resources Inc.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/pan-global-resources-tsxvpgz-the-next-big-copper-discoveries-in-spains-iberian-pyrite-belt-5029Recording date: 4th April 2024Pan Global Resources (TSXV:PGZ) delivered an encouraging update on its copper and tin exploration projects in the Iberian pyrite belt of Spain. The key highlight was the strong tin metallurgical results from the La Romana project, where recoveries of 58% and concentrate grades of 63% tin place La Romana at the upper end of typical ranges for similar deposits globally.CEO Tim Moody emphasized the significance of the results, noting that tin could comprise 15-20% of the in-situ value of the mineralization at La Romana, alongside the copper. This suggests tin could have a meaningful positive impact on the economics of a future mining operation. Importantly, the company achieved the excellent tin recoveries and concentrate grades with a simple, industry-standard processing flowsheet.The strong tin metallurgy adds an attractive by-product opportunity to Pan Global's compelling copper exploration story. The company sees excellent potential to expand the mineralized zones at both La Romana and the nearby Cañada Honda project, where drilling is ongoing. La Romana remains open, particularly to the west where tin grades are increasing. At Cañada Honda, Pan Global is drill testing geophysical targets that resemble the "signatures" of other major deposits in the Iberian pyrite belt.With around C$5 million in working capital, Pan Global is well-funded to advance La Romana and Cañada Honda through 2024 under its current exploration plans. The Iberian pyrite belt is elephant country for VMS deposits, and the company is applying a proven exploration model with success.The positive fundamentals for copper and tin provide a supportive macro backdrop. Copper is essential for the energy transition, while tin is experiencing rising demand due to its use in advanced electronics, electric vehicles, and energy storage. Industry experts forecast looming deficits for both metals later this decade as demand outpaces supply. This bodes well for the value of new discoveries.In summary, Pan Global Resources offers investors exposure to two critical "future-facing" metals in a world-class mining district. The La Romana tin metallurgy exceeds expectations and complements an already compelling copper exploration story. With drilling ongoing to build on the positive results to date, the company is well positioned for a potential re-rating as the junior resource sector emerges from a cyclical bottom.View Pan Global Resources' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/pan-global-resourcesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Interview with Rob Duncan, VP Exploration, and Jason Weber, President & CEO of Silver North Resources Ltd.Recording date: 3rd April 2024Silver North Resources (formerly Alianza Minerals) is a silver-focused exploration company offering investors an attractive opportunity to gain exposure to the increasingly bullish silver market. The company's flagship Haldane project is located in the historic Keno Hill silver camp in the Yukon, which has produced over 200 million ounces of high-grade silver since 1913.Despite its location in a prolific district, Haldane remains largely underexplored by modern standards. Silver North has begun to unlock the project's potential with new high-grade discoveries in an area previously written off by the industry. Drilling has returned intercepts averaging 1,351 g/t silver, 2.43% lead and 2.91% zinc at 5.24 m, confirming the presence of Keno Hill style mineralization.Importantly, Haldane benefits from the same geological setting and mineralization model as the district's past-producing mines now being restarted by major U.S. silver producer Hecla Mining. Exploration success by Hecla, including a 22% increase in silver reserves last year, demonstrates the significant upside potential that still exists in the Keno Hill district. With Haldane hosting the same style of high-grade silver veins, Silver North is well positioned to make further discoveries and delineate a meaningful resource.The company is now looking to raise C$2 million to fund a 2,000m drill program at Haldane this year targeting extensions of the West Fault and Main Zone discoveries. Silver North also has a second Yukon project being advanced by partner Coeur Mining which provides additional discovery leverage for investors.As Silver North CEO Jason Weber explained, these two "mega trends" are creating a strong fundamental backdrop for silver explorers and producers. Combine that with a tight share structure, experienced management and significant discovery potential at Haldane, and Silver North presents an attractive speculation for investors looking to leverage the silver market.Silver North offers exposure to an increasingly compelling macro story for silver. Demand is expected to grow significantly in the coming years driven by silver's key role in the green economy, particularly in solar power and electric vehicles. This is coinciding with ongoing safe haven demand amid heightened geopolitical risks. While the company still needs to raise funds to fully drill out Haldane, the pieces are falling into place for a potential rerating as the silver price continues to strengthen. If the drills can deliver this year, Silver North could be positioned to unlock the value of one of the highest-grade and most prospective new silver projects in Canada.Learn more: https://cruxinvestor.com/companies/silver-north-resourcesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Interview with Stephen G. Roman, President & CEO of Global Atomic Corp.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/global-atomic-tsxvglo-ramping-up-operations-in-uranium-bull-market-4945Recording date: 3rd April 2024Global Atomic Corporation (TSX: GLO) is a uranium development company well-positioned to benefit from the improving fundamentals of the nuclear fuel market. Its flagship asset is the Dasa uranium project in Niger, which is fully permitted and on track to commence production in 2026, ahead of most peer projects.The company recently released an updated feasibility study for Dasa featuring significantly enhanced economics. The study incorporated a higher long-term uranium price of $75/lb (up from $65/lb) to reflect strengthening market dynamics. Key improvements include a longer 23.75-year mine life (from 12 years) and increased resources of over 50 million pounds U3O8 in the inferred category at an impressive average grade of 5,000ppm. The after-tax IRR now stands at 57% using current spot prices around $50/lb or 75% using a $90/lb price deck. Importantly, ongoing drilling continues to grow the already large, high-grade resource, with further upside potential to project economics.Despite recent political uncertainty in Niger, Global Atomic reports that on-the-ground operations remain on track. The company is mobilizing equipment and ramping up employment to over 500 workers in coming months. Notably, Niger's government and local communities are fully supportive of the Dasa project. Crucially, Global Atomic has already signed uranium supply contracts with western utilities, providing revenue visibility and limiting spot market exposure. The first deliveries under these contracts are scheduled for Q1 2026, aligning with the expected production start-up.The company is now focused on securing a comprehensive funding package to advance Dasa to production. Potential near-term catalysts include credit approval from its banking syndicate as early as this month followed by possible final board approval in June. While the company is confident in finalizing the debt component, it noted other financing alternatives are also available, including several interested joint venture partners.In the context of a looming structural uranium supply deficit, Dasa is strategically significant as one of the few advanced, high-grade projects in a geopolitically stable jurisdiction. Significantly de-risked and on track for first production in 2026, Global Atomic offers investors compelling exposure to rising uranium prices. The company appears well-positioned to help address the growing supply gap as global nuclear power expands in the coming years. Investors should monitor upcoming financing catalysts closely as securing the funding package could drive a significant re-rating of the stock from current levels.View Global Atomic's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/global-atomic-corpSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

All of a sudden - mood swing The bloom is off the Rate-Cut-Rose Leaking Data - Another breach More AI - lots of $$ committed to this... PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm Up - All of a sudden - mood swing - Bloom is off the Rate Cut Rose - Leaking Data - Another breach - More AI - lots of $$ committed to this... Market Update - Oil prices moving through key resistance - Apple back to Oct 2023 support -watch out below? - Gold/Silver Soaring - into higher rates and higher USD??? - Oil on the rise CTP for Rumble Update - Marcus G - In the top spot right now.... - - Thatch House dude HCD: Donations - Need a new Shirt Prize and Design - Plus Contracted Devs prices inflation.  Analyzing Apple's Chart - Key levels of support - Down-trend Apple Chart Powell on Good Friday - PCE report (on day the markets are closed for Good Friday) -- Showed 2.8% YoY and 0.3% MoM - Powell tried to talk down market expectations for rate cuts like several other recent speakers - - Market still hoping for MAYBE 3 - but it looks like June is off the table. Stronger Economy than Thought - ISM comes in above 50 for the first time in nearly 18 months - Economic strength + good employment + Inflation = Rate CUT????? - Market is finally getting the hint --- 10-Yr rate spiked to 4.38% today ISM Chart Global Economic Trends - China finally saw its manufacturing number gain some traction last month --- China's manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in 13 months in March, with business confidence hitting an 11-month high, driven by growing new orders from customers at home and abroad, a private survey showed on Monday. - South Korea - Sticky inflation (Consumer prices advanced 3.1% in March from a year earlier) USA Strong Commodities on the rise - Cocoa futures for May delivery were up 3.9% at $10,030 per metric ton, marking the first time the commodity breaks above the $10,000 mark. Cocoa has been on a tear this year, soaring nearly 39%. - Ivory Coast, the biggest coca producer in the world, is facing hotter-than-normal temperatures — which have led to dryer-than-usual conditions and crop yields. TSLA - Q1 deliveries declined by 8.5% yr/yr to 433,000, representing TSLA's first yr/yr decline since the pandemic-impacted year of 2020. Importantly, that decrease is partly due to extraordinary events that were out of TSLA's control. -- Berlin fire factory shutdown, Red Sea passage issues etch. - Competition in China is really heating up and cost of EVs from many Chinese manufacturers are much lower. M&A - Amazon - Amazon.com Inc. says it's investing an additional $2.75 billion into Anthropic, an artificial intelligence startup. - The infusion brings Amazon's total investment in the company, a well-regarded builder of so-called generative AI tools able to generate text and analysis, to $4 billion, following an earlier investment announced in September. -  As part of that deal, Amazon had the right to contribute the additional funds in the form of a convertible note, provided it did so before the end of March. AI NEWS - Microsoft and OpenAI are in discussions regarding Stargate, a new AI super-computer data center project to be headquartered in the U.S. may cost over $115 billion and is planned for launch in 2028. - $$$$$$115 BILLION - That is like 115,000 $1,000,000 homes.... - Stargate's power requirements, estimated to be several gigawatts (5) may require Microsoft and OpenAI to explore alternative power sources, like nuclear power. Enough to power 3,750,000 for a year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ----- Hoover Dam X2 Meanwhile - Microsoft will sell its chat and video app Teams s...

The special episode of The Dish on Health IT episode provides insights and coverage from the recent HIMSS24 conference. Hosts Pooja Babbrah, the PBM and Pharmacy Lead and Jocelyn Keegan, Payer/Practice Lead with Point-of-Care Partners dig into their observation from HIMSS24 before reacting to stakeholder interviews from the floor of the Interoperability Showcase on topics ranging from the impact of the final CMS interoperability & prior authorization, benefits of API adoption and pharmacy interoperability opens with a montage of HIMSS24 attendees. --NOTE: The sound quality of the kiosk interviews is not ideal. If you prefer, you can watch this episode on video for close captioning of the kiosk interviews--The episode opens with a montage of HIMSS24 attendees sharing what they find valuable about attending HIMSS. Pooja Babbrah then opens the episode explaining that she and co-host Jocelyn Keegan share their key takeaways and insights from the biggest health technology conference in the industry. Jocelyn started the conversation off by sharing her observation that the work over the last 15 years to forge scalable connections to improve data fluidity has been fruitful and reached a tipping point. Importantly, the conversations we heard at HIMSS24 showed an acknowledgment as important as data fluidity is the content of what we are exchanging, and that data quality is just as important. Jocelyn then shared her second observation which is that we need to build a skillset and pool of resources who can do the next phase of work that is needed. She shared that when she worked in the financial industry which was at the time transitioning to interoperability and automation, they had to hire and develop the critical thinkers needed to think through how to best leverage technology, approach change management and do the abstractions needed to be successful. Health IT is at a similar place; we probably need more clinical informaticists because how we use technology in clinical workflows is extremely important, but we also need operational experts to help pull through how shifts in one workflow should get pulled through in others. She went on to say that we need people understand data mapping and why clean data is so important. Pooja thanked Jocelyn for her insights before sharing her own. She mentioned that she heard talk about whether ViVE and HIMSS could both survive because they occur so close together, and are big investments for companies to make to attend or exhibit. She shared that her view is that they are different enough in programmatic and attendance mix that she believes they both have value and will survive. Adding to Jocelyn's point about data quality, Pooja added that data governance and sending the right data to the right people at the right time versus just sending a data tsunami. Pooja continued by adding that it's also important to meet people where they are. This was clear at the post-acute care listening session. Some care facilities are not yet FHIR-enabled, some can send data via FHIR but perhaps are not yet API-enabled, how can we meet those facilities where they are even if they aren't using cutting-edge technology? Most stakeholders are going to be somewhere on a spectrum of tech adoption. We need to be flexible in how we do things. Pooja went on to say that another observation is that the importance of consent management will continue to grow, and that real work is starting to be done to figure out what patient-centered consent management might look like. We need to be able to exchange the right data at the right time with the right people, but we need to ensure we have the right consent to go along with it. Pooja mentioned some industry initiatives on consent including the HL7 FHIR at Scale Taskforce Accelerator, which has launched a new consent project. Public meetings for the FAST Consent project have launched and will be held regularly. A consent learning lab was held at HIMSS24 for the second year in a row. Pooja expressed that she attended both last year's and this year's events and she could feel a shift including the presence of regulators who were in the room. She explained that the conversation focused on actual work and progress being made in California and Florida as well as a huge focus on the role of consent in connecting health data and human services data.Next Pooja and Jocelyn listened and reacted to stakeholders who stopped by the POCP Kiosk in the Interoperability showcase to give their perspectives on the final CMS prior authorization & interoperability rule, API adoption, and pharmacy interoperability. Interviewees at the kiosk included:Colin Banas, Chief Medical Officer for DrFirst, shared insights on medication management and prior authorization.Polina Vaserman, Vice President of product Management with MHK, discussed the complexities and proposed improvements in prior authorization final rule.Lathe Bigler, Vice President of Clinical Network Services at First Databank provided perspectives on leveraging FHIR APIs for improving price transparency and patient care.Lenel James, Business Lead - Health Information Exchange & Innovation, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, highlighted the use of FHIR APIs to enhance data accessibility for all stakeholders, including patients, payers, and providers, underscoring the importance of making healthcare data available across the care continuum to improve service delivery and care coordination.Melanie Marcus, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer at Surescripts highlighted the role of pharmacies in expanding care access and the necessity for interoperability and policy support.Kathryn Ayers Wickenhauser, Sr. Director of Community Strategy at DirectTrust discusses the critical role of pharmacists in delivering care and the role of Direct Messaging can play in supporting this work. Themes from the interviews and host response include: CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization: There has been broad acknowledgment of the positive progress this final rule will make towards enhancing interoperability and refining the prior authorization processes is widespread, with some hoping for additional policies to go even further.Healthcare Ecosystem and CMS Policies: The industry acknowledges the complexities of medications requiring prior authorization. There's an expectation for CMS to broaden its research and policy scope to include specialty medications, recognizing their critical importance.Impact of Technology and Innovation: The importance of adopting standards like FHIR for improving healthcare interoperability is emphasized. Leveraging technology and standard adherence is highlighted as crucial for enabling effective communication among healthcare stakeholders, reducing administrative burdens, and improving patient care quality.Pharmacy's Essential Role: Pharmacies are spotlighted as key to healthcare delivery, especially in underserved areas. There's strong advocacy for improved pharmacy interoperability and integration into the care team, stressing the need for policies, payment reforms, and access to health information to support their expanded role.Using Existing Technologies: The discussions promote the practical use of existing technologies and workflows to address healthcare delivery challenges effectively. This pragmatic approach centers on solving immediate patient care and business problems with available tools and sharing successful industry practices to foster broader adoption.Future Directions and Collective Engagement: A desire for ongoing engagement with health IT innovations, with a focus on interoperability, is clear in future industry events. The importance of collaborative efforts within the community and across the industry is underscored as critical for driving advancements in health IT and interoperability.After Pooja and Jocelyn listened and reacted to the interviews, Pooja shifted to close out the episode. She took a moment to reflect on the rich dialogue and insights shared by professionals across the healthcare ecosystem. She acknowledged the collective and collaborative effort that is fundamental to advancing health IT, underscoring the critical role of technology, the growing importance of pharmacies in the healthcare delivery ecosystem, and the collective anticipation for the evolution of policies concerning specialty medications and the work toward a better way to manage consent. With a nod to the resilience and spirit of innovation that defines the HIMSS conference, Pooja expressed gratitude for the contributions of all speakers and participants, celebrating another successful year of sharing, learning, and collaborating. Looking ahead with optimism, she voiced enthusiasm for the next HIMSS, where the community will reconvene to delve deeper into healthcare's pressing issues, explore new advancements, and foster further collaborations that promise to shape the future of health IT.

Interview with Trey Wasser, CEO and Maura Kolb, President of Dryden Gold Corp.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/dryden-gold-tsxvdry-the-making-of-ontarios-newest-high-grade-gold-camp-5059Recording date: 27th March 2024Dryden Gold Corp (TSXV:DRY) offers investors a compelling opportunity to participate in a high-grade gold discovery in the making. The junior explorer has consolidated a district-scale land package in the Dryden greenstone belt of northwest Ontario, an area with a rich history of gold mining but surprisingly underexplored in recent decades.Dryden's flagship Dryden Gold Project covers over 50 kilometers of highly prospective strike length along a major crustal break that has seen limited modern systematic exploration. Previous work on the property identified numerous high-grade gold occurrences, including a bonanza-grade intercept of 53,000 g/t gold over 0.5m, highlighting the potential for more significant discoveries.The company has assembled a top-notch technical team with a proven track record of finding and advancing deposits in the region. President Maura Kolb and VP Exploration Anna Hicken spent nearly a decade at the world-class Red Lake gold mine under Goldcorp and Newmont, where they honed their skills targeting high-grade, structurally controlled gold systems directly analogous to Dryden.Dryden is taking a methodical, science-driven approach to evaluating the extensive land package. Early drilling has delivered encouraging high-grade intercepts, including 14.0 g/t gold over 7.5m and 26.0 g/t over 3.0m, demonstrating the potential to discover new high-grade zones and expand known mineralization.Importantly, drilling confirmed key geologic controls on the distribution of high-grade gold, such as the intersection of primary and secondary structures. These insights will drive ongoing exploration as the company aims to cost-effectively grow the mineralized footprint and vector towards more bonanza-grade discoveries.Dryden benefits from an advantageous location in the heart of a Tier-1 mining jurisdiction with excellent infrastructure and a streamlined permitting process. The combination of high-grade gold starting at surface, extensive strike length, and a systematic exploration approach creates potential for a major discovery that could attract interest from mid-tier and major gold producers looking to secure new pipeline assets.With the gold price at record levels driving a resurgence in the junior exploration sector, Dryden is well positioned to create significant value for shareholders in the near to medium term. The company is fully funded to aggressively advance the project, with numerous potential catalysts on the horizon as exploration progresses.Upcoming drilling will focus on expanding the recently discovered high-grade shoots and testing new high-priority targets, with results expected to provide steady news flow in the coming months. As the company continues to demonstrate the scale of the mineralized system and potential for further high-grade discoveries, Dryden is poised for a significant re-rating by the market.View Dryden Gold's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/dryden-goldSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Interview with Sam Lee, President & CEO of NorthIsle Copper & Gold Inc.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/northisle-copper-gold-ncx-exciting-copper-gold-porphyry-in-british-columbia-3223-8180eRecording date: 2nd April 2024NorthIsle Copper & Gold (TSXV:NCX) is advancing the North Island Project, a district-scale copper-gold porphyry discovery located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. With a large established resource, extensive existing infrastructure, and strong government and First Nations support, NorthIsle offers investors an attractive opportunity to gain exposure to rising copper and gold prices.The company's flagship North Island Project covers over 34,000 hectares of mineral claims prospective ground and hosts several porphyry copper-gold deposits, including the advanced-stage Hushamu and Red Dog deposits. These deposits host combined Indicated resources of 5 million ounces of gold and 3 billion pounds of copper, positioning North Island among the largest undeveloped copper-gold projects in Canada.Importantly, the project benefits from extensive existing infrastructure, including paved road access, a deep-water port, and an ample supply of low-cost hydroelectric power. This infrastructure advantage significantly reduces the capex and development timeline compared to more remote projects. NorthIsle has also established strong relationships with the local First Nations, signing consent agreements that provide a clear framework for consultation and economic participation. While the 2021 PEA demonstrated robust economics for a large-scale, 22-year mine at North Island, NorthIsle has recently pivoted to a phased development approach to fast-track the project to production. The company plans to first develop a smaller, higher-grade starter pit operation focused on the Red Dog and Northwest Expo zones, with the larger Hushamu deposit serving as a longer-term growth opportunity.Recent drilling at Northwest Expo has intercepted multiple zones of near-surface, high-grade copper-gold mineralization, including 96 m grading 1.42 g/t gold eq. and 87m grading 1.46g/t gold eq. These results underscore the potential for NorthIsle to develop a low-cost, high-margin initial mining operation with a small footprint and low strip ratio. By starting small, the company can significantly reduce upfront capital costs and accelerate the timeline to first production and cash flow.Importantly, NorthIsle is fully funded to execute on this strategy after raising $6.4 million in an oversubscribed private placement in December 2023. The financing was anchored by several prominent resource-focused funds and positions the company to aggressively advance the project through drilling, economic studies, and permitting in 2024.Looking ahead, NorthIsle offers investors multiple paths to value creation. In the near-term, the company is focused on expanding and upgrading the resource at Northwest Expo and Red Dog to support the development of the starter pit operation. Continued exploration success and the completion of engineering studies and permitting milestones should help to re-rate the stock as the project advances towards a construction decision.Longer-term, NorthIsle has significant optionality to expand the operation to incorporate the larger Hushamu resource as market conditions warrant. The company also controls a large prospective land package with several untested exploration targets that could deliver new discoveries to further enhance the project. With a proven management team, a world-class copper-gold asset, and a clear path forward, NorthIsle is well-positioned to capitalize on the strong long-term fundamentals for critical metals.View NorthIsle Copper & Gold's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/northisle-copper-goldSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Where is the line between referencing our experiences and insights and just talking about ourselves?  I attended a talk recently where the speaker had a perspective to share with the audience, to add value to their careers and businesses.  What surprised me was how much of the talk was cantered on the speaker rather than the audience.  I was thinking about this later and wondered what the better balance would be?  When we go on about ourselves, we are getting further away from points of relevance for the listeners.  We have to remember that people are unapologetically 100% focused on themselves and their own interests and don't care all that much about our story. As the speaker, the closer we can align what we are saying to the listener's interests, the greater the acceptance of what we are saying and the bigger the impact we will have as the presenter.  That is fine in theory, but we can't just make a series of pompous statements about how things should be and not back them up with evidence.  Often that evidence is coming from our own experiences and that can be the most convincing variety.  Unveiling a lot of sexy data during the talk is interesting, but a mud and blood rendition of what happened to us in the trenches, is always more gripping and compelling. This speaker, in my mind, strayed across the line and was wallowing in too much self-indulgence about what they had been doing. How do we balance our story with the audience's need for alignment with their benefit?  What the speaker could have done was better draw out how to transfer their learnings into concrete examples, where the listeners could apply them to their own circumstances.  Instead of just saying this is what I did, and this is how it worked for me, they could have gone a bit deeper on the application for others who are not them.  When the example is too idiosyncratic, the agency for others becomes diminished or diluted. We could say, “I did this and got this result.  Now here are three ways you could take this same idea and apply it to your situation”.  We have now crossed over to the audience's application of the knowledge. By giving more than one opportunity, we are more likely to hit on what the majority of audience members are looking for.   Importantly, by prior analysis of who is showing up the talk, we can anticipate common needs and circumstances. This allows us to get closer to the mark of listener reality when we explain our examples. A simple rule of thumb should be 20% of what happened to us and 80% of the time on explaining why this will work for our audience.  Our speaker, in this case, reversed those percentages and spent the majority of the time talking about what happened to them. The problem with this is we in the audience are not them and we have to parse out what we can apply from their story.  It is much better of the speaker saves us that drama and they tell us what we can apply.  We draw out the key points we want to make for the audience, align our war stories with the points and then add a significant section in the talk on explaining why doing this is a great idea and specifically why it is a great idea bolstered with concrete cases and options.  This is an unbeatable combination.  We demonstrate in words that because we did it, they can, too.  We draw out how it will work for the audience and convince them that it has a broader application than just working for us alone.  We have to marshal the benefits of taking our advice, and the more concretely we can do that, the better. Our speaker convinced us that it worked for them, but failed to make the case that it would work for us.  They hinted at it, but statements are cheap and we sceptical folk want more evidence.  We are all risk averse, so we want chapter and verse and solid provable details. When constructing the talk, keep that 20%-80% dichotomy in mind.  Certainly use ourselves as proof, but don't rely on it exclusively.  If we can talk about others doing marvellous things with our advice, that is the icing on the cake.  We love to hear case studies and then draw our own conclusions on how much we can take from the example and apply it in our world. That idea is something we need to be constantly hammering away at too.  Keep telling them to think how they can adapt it, and apply it for themselves.  In this way, we can keep switching the focus back to the audience away from us and we will get the balance right.   Would the people who know you or meet you describe you as persuasive? Do you think you are persuasive enough? Persuasion power is the most important, but the most commonly lacking skill in the business world. Do it yourself trial and error wastes time and resources. It is time to change things up and get that key skill.  There is a perfect solution for you- to LEARN MORE click here (https://bit.ly/3VhvR2B ) To get your free guide “How To Stop Wasting Money On Training” click here ( https://bit.ly/4agbvLj ) To get your free “Goal Setting Blueprint 2.0” click here (https://bit.ly/43o5FVK) If you enjoy our content, then head over to www.dale-carnegie.co.jp and check out our Japanese and English seminars, workshops, course information and schedules and our whitepapers, guidebooks, training videos, podcasts, blogs. 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He publishes daily blogs on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter Has 6 weekly podcasts: 1.     Mondays -  The Leadership Japan Series, 2.    Tuesdays – The Presentations Japan Series Every second Tuesday - ビジネス達人の教え 3.    Wednesdays - The Sales Japan Series 4.    Thursdays – The Leadership Japan Series Also every second Thursday - ビジネスプロポッドキャスト 5.    Fridays - The Japan Business Mastery Show 6.    Saturdays – Japan's Top Business Interviews Has 3 weekly TV shows on YouTube: 1.     Mondays - The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show Also every Second Thursday - ビジネスプロTV 2.    Fridays – Japan Business Mastery 3.    Saturdays – Japan Top Business Interviews In the course of his career Dr. Greg Story has moved from the academic world, to consulting, investments, trade representation, international diplomacy, retail banking and people development. 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Interview with Gavin Chamberlain, CEO of Bannerman Energy Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/bannerman-energy-otcqxbnnlf-leveraged-upside-as-uranium-mine-nears-build-4942Recording date: 28th March 2024Bannerman Energy (ASX:BMN) is advancing its flagship 8 million ton per annum Etango Uranium Project in Namibia at an opportune time in the uranium market cycle. With a mining license in hand and a rising uranium price environment, the company is progressing funding and offtake discussions to bring this world-class asset into production.Bannerman recently completed conceptual studies examining the potential to expand production to 16 million tons per annum or extend the mine life from 16 to 27 years. While not the immediate focus, these studies demonstrate the inherent scalability and optionality Etango offers to grow with the uranium market.On the funding front, Bannerman is pursuing a dual-track process evaluating both strategic partnerships and traditional debt/equity financing. With A$35 million in cash, the company is well funded to complete detailed engineering through year-end while the optimal financing package is assembled. Importantly, this cash buffer provides flexibility and leverage in these discussions.Bannerman is also in advanced discussions with utilities on long-term uranium sales contracts to underpin the project financing. The company is targeting 75-80% of production under long-term contracts while retaining a portion to sell into the spot market. This strategy aims to strike a balance between security of offtake and preserving exposure to further uranium price upside.Detailed engineering on Etango is well advanced, with lead engineer Wood Group nearing completion. Bannerman has gone to market to tender packages representing 80% of the capital cost estimate, with initial results coming in line with the DFS estimate. This provides a high degree of confidence in the capital cost projections and is a positive signal in the current inflationary environment.The macro outlook for uranium is exceptionally strong. The growing recognition of nuclear power as a critical pillar in the clean energy transition is driving a fundamental shift in the market from a decade of oversupply to a structural deficit. At the same time, supply is constrained by years of underinvestment and a lack of new development projects. These factors are supportive of a sustained rise in uranium prices to the incentive level required to bring new supply online.With a world-class asset, strong cash position, and proven management team, Bannerman Energy offers a compelling investment opportunity in the uranium sector. The company is well positioned to be among the first projects to enter production in the coming uranium bull market, with further upside potential from future expansion and extension optionality.View Bannerman Energy's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/bannerman-energySign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Today's episode is a "feed drop"! Lauren Wolfe, host of Your Zen Friend, is dropping into our podcast feed to bring you a special episode of her podcast, addressing an issue you likely know all too well; attitude, disrespect, eye rolls, etc.Lauren has graciously agreed to let me air this fabulous episode as I am still dealing with my ailing mother this week. So, listen up because Lauren is going to talk about the best ways to respond to your teenager's "back talk" and explain why the way you may usually respond, is not so helpful. You're going to get a lot out of this episode.Find our FREE Parenting Guides Here"I just wanted to let you know that I'm so thankful for your podcast! ...I'm so happy I discovered it!" Speaking of Teens Listener^If you feel the same way, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps people know the show is worth their time to listen. Tap here, to go to Apple podcasts, and scroll down until you see the STARS to tap on the last star, then tap on “Write a Review” and let me know what you love about the show. If you're listening in Spotify, you can also rate the show by going to the main episode page and tap the 3 dots to the right of the follow button, tap rate show and tap the 5th star!Thank you in advance for helping me help more parents!I drop new episodes every Tuesday and Friday so please tap Follow on the main episode page, so they'll be ready for you in your app.You can reach out to me with ideas for the show or guest suggestions here. Thanks so much for listening!Check out PARENT CAMP - a monthly membership where you will learn how to strengthen your relationship and decrease the conflict with your teens and tweens (while improving their behavior.) Plus, expert advice on everything from drug use to screen time and everything in between. Join our Facebook Group for Free Support for Parents and others who care for Teens (and get immediate access to all the parenting guides above!) Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram Get the FREE GUIDE, "Emotional Awareness Strategies"

Dr. Allison Barber is the President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the Indiana Fever. On this Women's History Month episode, Allison discusses her career ascension to her current role at the Indiana Fever by way of 8 previous roles in education, government, communications, and more. Allison also discusses her leadership role of the Indiana Fever, her day to day tasks, and her influence in business and women's sports, such as the WNBA. Importantly, Dr. Barber also provides some vignette of what excitement may lie ahead for Indianapolis with the possibility of the Indiana Fever having the first-round draft pick and how that opportunity will only provide another tool in our strong toolbelt of talent at The Fever and in our city's noteworthy sports landscape.

In this insightful episode of the Pull Hook Golf podcast, host Matt Cook sits down with experienced PGA Tour caddie David Gies to unravel the often overlooked yet critical role of a caddie in professional golf. David shares his journey from his early days in junior golf, his brush with professional play, and his eventual emergence into caddying, offering a first-hand account of the skills, tactics, and relationships that define the role. The conversation delves deep into the challenges and triumphs of caddying at the highest level. From Gies' maiden voyage at the Masters to the hustle required to maintain a job on the tour, this episode is enriched with the nuances of golf that enthusiasts rarely get to hear. Importantly, it highlights the evolving camaraderie between caddies and players, illuminating how Gies' bond with Harrison Endycott transcends the course and becomes a cornerstone for success in high-stress situations. About the Guest(s): David Gies is a seasoned PGA Tour caddie with a rich history in the game of golf. Having started playing at a young age, Gies' golf journey led him from competitive junior and collegiate golf to attempting a professional playing career. Despite not turning pro, he has made significant achievements, including playing in eight USGA events and making it to the quarters of the US Mid-Amateur. Gies' caddie career kicked off remarkably at the Masters, where he caddied for US Mid-Am winner Kevin O'Connell and later transitioned to the PGA Tour, working with players like Johnson Wagner and now Harrison Endycott, the recent Q School Winner. Key Takeaways: David Gies' progression from a young golfer to a seasoned PGA Tour caddie encapsulates the demanding nature of the sport beyond the greens. The episode touches on the importance of caddie-player relationships, showcasing the dynamic between Gies and Harrison Endycott. Gies' recounts managing situational pressure during tournaments, with strategies like focusing on hitting shots to 20ft to maintain the lead at Q School. There is discussion around the lifestyle and behind-the-scenes work that caddies undertake, from course strategy to handling challenging bags on off-tours. The conversation navigates the complexities and community opinions regarding LIV Golf and the potential implications for caddies and players alike.

Interview with Marcel Robillard, President & CEO of Puma Exploration Inc.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/puma-exploration-tsxvpuma-high-grade-gold-intercepts-confirm-scale-potential-4400Recording date: 25th March 2024Puma Exploration (TSXV:PUMA) is an emerging gold exploration company with a flagship asset that has the potential to become a major new gold district in Canada. The company's Williams Brook gold project, located in the highly prospective Bathurst Mining Camp of New Brunswick, boasts widespread high-grade gold mineralization at surface across a massive 40,000-hectare land package. With a proven exploration approach, strong financial position, and experienced leadership team, Puma is well-positioned to unlock the value of this exciting discovery for its shareholders.At the heart of the Williams Brook story is the presence of multiple zones of quartz vein-hosted gold mineralization along a 4-kilometer corridor. The most advanced of these is the Lynx Zone, where initial drilling has defined high-grade gold over 750 meters of strike and to a depth of 200 meters. Highlight intercepts include 5.5 g/t gold over 50.2 meters, demonstrating the robust width and grade continuity of the system. Importantly, mineralization at Lynx remains open along strike and at depth, pointing to strong potential for resource growth.Looking beyond Lynx, Puma has identified similar styles of gold mineralization at the nearby Jaguar and Cheetah Zones. These discoveries, situated along a 4-kilometer trend, speak to the district-scale nature of the opportunity at Williams Brook. Puma's objective in 2024 is proving up scale and size of the already known mineralization at its Williams Brook property.To achieve this goal, Puma is embarking on an aggressive exploration campaign in 2024. The company recently commenced a 2,000-meter drill program targeting the Jaguar Zone, with the aim of demonstrating similar high-grade gold continuity as seen at Lynx. This drilling will be supplemented by extensive surface trenching, stripping, and detailed structural mapping to develop new targets across the 4-kilometer corridor. Puma also plans to conduct additional metallurgical studies to optimize the gold recovery process, which has already shown promising results using simple gravity-based methods.Importantly, Puma is fully funded to execute on its 2024 exploration plans. With approximately C$1.5 million in working capital, the company is well-capitalized to complete the current 2,000-meter drill program and extensive surface exploration through the end of the year. This strong financial position allows Puma to advance Williams Brook aggressively without needing to raise additional capital or dilute shareholders in the near term.Despite the scale and quality of the Williams Brook asset, Puma currently trades at a modest market capitalization of just C$15 million. This valuation disconnect represents a compelling opportunity for investors to gain exposure to a high-grade gold discovery in a top-tier mining jurisdiction. As the company delivers exploration success and the gold price environment improves, Puma is poised for a significant re-rating by the market.In conclusion, Puma Exploration offers investors a unique opportunity to participate in the early stages of a potentially world-class gold discovery. With a massive land position, high-grade mineralization, a systematic exploration approach, and a proven leadership team, the company has all the key ingredients in place to unlock the value of the Williams Brook project. As Puma advances this exciting story in the coming months, shareholders stand to benefit from the significant upside potential on offer.View Puma Exploration's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/puma-exploration-incSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

When it comes to managing scoliosis, one common concern that arises during patient consultations is the choice of bracing. Dr. Tony Nalda's podcast emphasizes the importance of understanding the two main types of scoliosis treatment approaches – traditional and conservative. Traditional vs Conservative Treatment Traditional methods aim to slow down scoliosis progression, often leading towards spinal fusion surgery. On the other hand, conservative approaches, such as chiropractic-centered treatments, are more proactive, focusing on reducing curves to prevent severe outcomes. The Milwaukee Brace was once commonly used and has somewhat faded in prevalence in the United States. This brace, extending from the cervical spine to the pelvic area, was designed to elongate the spine for decompression. However, it comes with challenges – it's bulky, uncomfortable, and not easily tolerated. Importantly, its effectiveness is confined to a specific group – adolescents in rapid growth with scoliotic curves ranging between 25 and 40 degrees. Once growth halts or the curve exceeds 40 degrees, the Milwaukee Brace is no longer recommended, as it doesn't actively work to reduce the curvature but rather slows down its progression. In contrast to traditional braces, modern corrective braces, such as the Scully brace, take a patient-centric approach. The primary objective is not only to prevent further progression but also to actively reduce the structural curvature. The three-dimensional components of scoliosis that these braces address – rotation, push, and elongation. Unlike the Milwaukee Brace, corrective braces are more adaptable, striving to make the curve smaller at a structural level, ultimately improving your condition. In the ongoing dialogue of Milwaukee Brace vs Modern Scoliosis Braces, the decision rests on various factors unique to your situation – age, degree of curvature, and growth phase. While traditional braces may have their place in specific scenarios, the modern, corrective approach offers a more intimate and effective solution for managing scoliosis. Consultation with a healthcare professional becomes a pivotal step, ensuring that your chosen brace not only slows down progression but actively contributes to the improvement of your condition. For a deeper dive into scoliosis insights, tune in to Dr. Tony Nalda's podcast. Artlist.io 847544

Youth between the ages of 14 and 17 can also volunteer as Scouters, at least in Scouts Canada. Podcast Topics In their first in-person sit-down session of the year, Scouter Ken and Scouter Colin discuss Youth Scouters. This is an extension of the volunteer apparatus within Scouts Canada that allows minors (between the ages of 14 and 17) to go through the training and interview process that adult volunteers must complete to become Scouters. Youth Scouters count toward ratio requirements as long as at least two adult Scouters are also registered with the section (apologies: Ken said one Scouter in the episode; it should be two). Importantly, however, Youth Scouters do not count on the “youth” side of a section's ratio; they count as Scouters, and so do not have to be interacted with according to the Two-Scouter Rule. Youth Scouters can be a great way for Venturers to give back to their groups, accruing volunteer hours as they do. And for groups who are strapped for volunteers, Youth Scouters might just be what's needed to allow a section to run its program for the year. Shout-Outs A shout-out to Emily who wrote in regarding Episode 88, which concerned orienteering: "Just listened to Episode 88, Orienteering (2019). You mentioned don't get your compass near a big, powerful magnet — guess what? I absent-mindedly put my compass into a zipped breast pocket during a break at land navigation training, RIGHT ON TOP OF MY SMARTPHONE. When I went back out on the course, I was totally baffled: suddenly, I couldn't orient myself. I'd been doing so well!!! I couldn't find the objectives or identify drainages, and I couldn't pass the field exam. Embarrassing! I was mystified. It took a couple of days for it to dawn on me that I had demagnetized my compass by putting it in my pocket lying atop my smartphone. It was completely useless, and pointed in random directions!! Live and learn." Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Methane leakage is one of many issues at the forefront today over how the oil and gas industry is engaging in the clean energy transition. Importantly, this industry includes not only some of the better-known energy companies, but also many national oil companies. Collectively they produce about half the world's oil and gas. During last year's COP28, these companies committed to cutting methane emissions and working towards decarbonizing the industry. But the energy transition for these companies is a delicate balance, as they are responsible for generating revenue and ensuring energy security for their countries.  So, how will global pledges to decarbonize impact the oil and gas industry? What is the role for cleaner fuels like hydrogen in meeting growing energy demand? How much progress is being made to curb methane emissions? And what is the role of national oil companies in the transition?  This week host Jason Bordoff talks with Mark Brownstein about the importance of reducing methane emissions and what the transition looks like for national oil companies.  Mark is the senior vice president of energy transition at the Environmental Defense Fund. He has been with EDF for almost two decades, working to halt the rise of global oil and gas emissions and accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels. Before joining EDF, Mark worked for Public Service Enterprise Group, a large electric and gas utility holding company in the U.S. He has also taught energy policy at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. 

There's a song performed by Peter Allen that seems to be more relevant than ever: Everything Old Is New Again. Film plots are recycled, songs are recycled (through covers or the same chord structures).....and the media we use to play those films and songs are back in fashion. Records have been popular again for a while, some people are rediscovering VHS, and as this month's film focus shows us, the Compact Cassette is the new medium of choice for music recording and listening. Welcome to Episode 114 of See Hear Podcast. In 2016, Zack Taylor released a film called “Cassette: A Documentary Mixtape” which looks at the humble invention which meant so much to those of us who grew up with the tape as a dominant medium for music listening (and recording music and audio letters and.....) The film features a new generation who were probably not born or at least cognisant of the tape singing its praises. Importantly, the director also sought out Lou Ottens and his colleagues who invented the compact cassette in the early 60s. While proud of their achievements, Ottens is somewhat puzzled that the cassette appeals so much to a new generation – he truly believes (as inventors do) that the cassette's time is done and the next thing should be focused on. False nostalgia? A genuine appeal to new eyes? The film gently explores all these things. The fans, the inventors, the musicians only releasing their music on cassette.....they're all here. Tim, Kerry and myself are joined by Mike White of The Projection Booth to talk as much about our own experiences and thoughts on tapes as well as the film. Give it a listen, then gather your friends together to reminisce (if you're of that age) about your own mixtapes, the times you became cassette surgeons, and how much you miss your old Walkmans. The film is available for you to watch on Tubi or on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmClZ7SMfBo Mike has a number of shows running under the banner of the Weirding Way Media network, but the flagship is The Projection Booth, essential listening for film fans of any type of cinema – tentpole, arthouse, Sci-fi, Czech, theme months, early cinema, obscure, mainstream.....all discussed with people passionate about films. It's a favourite of ours at See Hear. On your favourite podcast app or at the website: https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/ If you've been enjoying the show, please consider giving us a favourable review on iTunes and let your friends know that our show exists. If you don't enjoy the show, tell your adversaries to tune in. We don't care who listens..... See Hear is proudly part of the Pantheon Network of music podcasts. Check out all the other wonderful shows at http://pantheonpodcasts.com. Send us feedback via email at seehearpodcast@gmail.com Join the Facebook group at http://facebook.com/groups/seehearpodcast You can download the show by searching for See Hear on whatever podcast app you favour (except Spotify). Proudly Pantheon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Climate Spring is a global organization that uses the power of the screen to transform how people see and respond to climate change. They offer early-stage development funding for scripted and unscripted content, and high-level pro-bono editorial consulting on the climate elements of feature film and TV projects for writers, commissioners and producers. Climate Spring supports in moving a project from idea to distribution. By incentivizing mainstream content makers to explore climate stories in a more impactful way, Climate Spring aims to help transform society's response to the climate crisis.In this episode, CS's founder Lucy Stone opens up about Climate Spring's mission, and board member Victoria Steventon tells us about the power she sees in narratives mobilizing people in effecting change. Host Nadine asks them about who they have identified as gatekeepers in this subject, and how they navigate these relationships. The duo breaks down about their development programs like Hot House and the panel of experts assembled. Importantly- the three discuss entrepreneurship and funding and identifying key opportunities.Lucy Stone (she/her) is the founder of Climate Spring. Lucy is a leading narrative change expert and climate innovator having set up many successful organizations and initiatives. She is a leader in philanthropy, in social enterprise, and has advised UN organizations and governments.Victoria Steventon (she/her) is an Executive Producer of feature length documentary film. After working in both documentary and factual entertainment TV, she set up Influence Film in 2012. Since it's inception, Influence has executive produced and/or funded over 50 films including Emmy award winning "Trophy" and Sundance Audience Award winner 2023 & BAFTA nominee "Beyond Utopia."This episode refers to the following works: Climate Spring, the efficacy belief, The Game Changers, and the Hot House Development Lab.Climate Spring is an international organization, based in the UK. You can follow them on Twitter/X: @climate__spring and LinkedIn: Climate Spring Nadine Reumer (she/her) is an actress and producer based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Holman welcomes back Eric Lupher, President of the Citizens Research Council, Livonia, with 4 branches across Michigan. Topic: New Citizens Research Council Report Analyzes Detroit's Economic Development Efforts LIVONIA, Mich., February 2024 – The Citizens Research Council of Michigan released the first in a two-part series of reports assessing and analyzing the City of Detroit's economic condition, economic development policies, opportunities for reform and alternative approaches to reliance on tax incentives. The reports were developed at the request of the Detroit City Council's Legislative Policy Division and designed to help inform the debate over the city's economic development policy. Click here for the full report: An Assessment of Detroit's Economic Condition and a Critique of its Economic Development Efforts. Ten years after the City of Detroit declared bankruptcy, Detroit's economy has improved substantially. That improvement has not changed the economics of business attraction caused by the city's significant socioeconomic problems and racial disparities that, when combined with high property tax rates, make the city more expensive and lessen the expected rates of return. Detroit has substantial socioeconomic problems to overcome, as evidenced by the report's income, poverty, and educational data, making it even more difficult for the city to compete, even with nearby metropolitan areas. According to the report, to overcome these socioeconomic problems, city economic development policy relies on tax incentives to make private investment in Detroit more attractive. Like the rest of Michigan, Detroit's population has been steadily declining, which has played a significant role in its weakened economic base. The city's population peaked in 1950 at 1.8 million and has fallen each decade since, falling to less than an estimated 637,000 in 2022, a 65.4 percent decline. That massive shrinking means fewer people, workers, and business patrons. “These assessments of Detroit's economic development efforts will help local elected officials and Detroit's residents as they discuss, debate, and decide which policy path the city should take,” said Eric Lupher, Research Council president. “It is up to elected officials and citizens to decide what to do with this information.” In a Nutshell Detroit's economy has improved substantially since it filed for bankruptcy a decade ago, yet the city still has serious socioeconomic problems that, when combined with high property tax rates, make it hard to attract and retain businesses. The property tax rate is one of the handful of costs to do business that the city controls, and to reduce that cost and subsidize what may otherwise be unprofitable investments the city offers tax business attraction incentives—tax abatement and improvements funded through tax increment financing. After nearly 50 years of granting tax abatements and using tax increment financing to provide improvements in the downtown areas, it could be hoped that conditions in the city would have improved sufficiently so that their use would no longer be necessary. A cursory analysis of the cost of locating in the city and the revenues businesses can expect to yield reveals that a gap continues to exist stacking the deck against the city for business attractions. Detroit can ill afford to cease the use of tax abatements until the gap between costs developers face and return on investment is closed. The next report will seek to answer what tax incentives are awarded by the city, whether tax incentives are effective, whether tax incentives are cost-effective, and why the city uses tax incentives. Importantly, it will ask if local elected officials and citizens should consider whether city economic development policy is improperly focused on attracting individual businesses.

In this episode of the Runway Decade Podcast, hosts Bill Bush and Brother Pete delve into a variety of intriguing topics ranging from personal anecdotes about their recent feature in Cigar Aficionado Magazine to detailed insights on investment strategies, particularly in the face of a presidential election year. Their discussion transcends the excitement surrounding the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, extending to the significance of maintaining a diversified investment portfolio and the impact of election cycles on market performance.   Episode Highlights:   **00:00:02**: Bill offers a lively introduction to the episode, emphasizing the podcast's theme with a metaphorical "cleared for takeoff" message that sets the tone for an engaging discussion on investments, personal experiences, and the anticipation surrounding the Kentucky Derby.   **00:00:23**: Brother Pete warmly greets listeners, expressing excitement for the year 2024 and the immediate event on their calendar - the 150th Kentucky Derby, setting the stage for a blend of personal experiences with broader economic and investment insights.   **00:00:40**: Pete shares anecdotes about receiving messages from friends who saw them in Cigar Aficionado Magazine, linking personal interests and public recognition with the traditions of the Kentucky Derby, creating a relatable entry point for listeners tuned into the episode.   **00:01:16**: A memorable moment with their mother is shared as they talk about taking her to the Kentucky Derby, which has been a long-held dream of hers. This personal story seamlessly transitions into discussing the Derby as a bucket list event, highlighting the familial and emotional significance behind their investment in the event.   **00:02:39**: The conversation pivots to investment themes, where humorously, the Derby is ruled out as a good investment theme but is recognized as a source of fun and a life experience worthy of one's bucket list, highlighting the balance between financial investments and investing in life experiences.   **00:03:24**: Bill and Pete tackle the concept of recency bias in investment psychology, emphasizing how investors' recent memories can disproportionately influence their expectations for the future, leading into a broader discussion on how to approach long-term investing with a level head.   **00:04:15**: Insights into market trends and the importance of staying diversified in one's investment portfolio are detailed. The Bush brothers discuss the fluctuating nature of investment returns and the importance of hedging bets across various asset classes.   **00:06:01**: They break down the statistical likelihood of experiencing positive vs. negative years in the stock market, reinforcing the value of patience and a long-term perspective in investing, supported by historical data to ease the concerns of jittery investors.   **00:07:40**: The episode then segues into discussing the anticipation and uncertainties surrounding the presidential election year and its potential impacts on the investment landscape, injecting a timely thematic element linked to the broader socio-political environment.   **00:09:32**: Importantly, they expound on how fear and uncertain events often lead investors to move towards safer assets, but remind listeners that historically, staying invested or continuing regular contributions has often yielded better outcomes than reacting to immediate uncertainties.   **00:10:21**: Interest rates and their influence on investment decisions, especially in a high-interest rate environment, are addressed, suggesting how current economic conditions might shape investment strategies differently than election anxieties alone.   **00:12:09**: The Bush brothers contemplate the uniqueness of the upcoming election, potentially seeing incumbent figures from both major political parties vying for the presidency, stressing the market's preference for certainty over uncertainty.   **00:16:15**: They conclude the investment discussion with a reflection on the minimal long-term impact of election results on solid investment strategies, reinforcing the importance of staying the course and adhering to one's investment plan regardless of political climates.   **00:19:04**: The episode wraps up with Bill providing contact information and encouraging listeners to explore more resources, making a smooth transition into concluding remarks that books end the podcast with practical advice and ways to engage further with their content.   Key Takeaways:   - Investing in life experiences like the Kentucky Derby can be just as valuable as financial investments, enriching one's quality of life alongside a robust investment portfolio.   - The concept of recency bias and its effect on investment decisions underscores the importance of maintaining a long-term perspective, staying diversified, and resisting the urge to make rash financial decisions based on recent events.   - Historical market performance data reinforces the value of patience in investing, with positive market years outnumbering negative ones and the long-term trend favoring those who stay invested . - Political climates and election cycles can introduce volatility and uncertainty in the short term, but they have minimal impact on well-structured, long-term investment strategies.   - Regardless of the socio-political environment, adhering to a carefully planned investment strategy based on one's financial goals and timelines remains the best course of action.     Tweetable Quotes:   - "In our industry, fear is often equated with cash. But that much fear rarely serves well in the long run." - Bill Bush   - "The market likes certainty. Uncertainty breeds volatility, but long-term investment strategies can weather the storm." – Brother Pete   - "If your plan has not changed, there's no need to overhaul your investment portfolio. Let your goals guide your investment decisions." - Bill Bush   Resources Mentioned: ● https://www.runwaydecade.com

Our guest is Megumi Hwang, the co-founder of KANKITSU LABO based in New York. She started KANKITSU LABO with the goal to revive the declining citrus farming industry in Japan and spread unique flavors of Japanese citrus to the world.You may have heard of yuzu, or tasted it at a Japanese restaurant and enjoyed its distinctively refreshing flavor. Citrus fruits are very popular in Japan, and there are numerous original varieties in the country other than yuzu.On this episode, we will discover the world of Japanese citrus fruits and how you can use them, and Megumi's mission and activities to support Japanese citrus farms that are seriously in decline due to market competition and the aging population.-----THE NOTO PENINSULA EARTHQUAKE DISASTER RELIEF As you may know, a major earthquake struck Japan's Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture on January 1st. The death toll keeps climbing and the damage to the beautiful region is tremendous. Importantly, 10 of the 11 sake breweries in the Noto Peninsula were completely or partially destroyed. So if you can, please donate through reliable organizations including: The Japanese Red Cross https://www.jrc.or.jp/english/relief/2024NotoPeninsulaEarthquake.html Peace Winds America: A fundraiser by US-Japan Foundation/US-Japan Leadership Program https://www.globalgiving.org/fundraisers/49472/ 　The Ishikawa Sake Brewers Association https://www.ishikawa-sake.jp/index.php　(the donation account details) https://www.ishikawa-sake.jp/images/97-1.pdf) Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Japan Eats by becoming a member!Japan Eats is Powered by Simplecast.

Are you caring for a loved one with dementia and feeling overwhelmed? Discovering the right resources can significantly ease your journey. This post highlights three indispensable tools every caregiver should know about. These are not just aids; they are game-changers that can transform your caregiving experience. 2:31 The Adaptive Equipment Corner 21:52 Understanding Lending Closets 38:37 Importance of Respite Care 42:29 Essential Resources for Caregivers 44:45 Accessing Caregiving Resources Finding these resources can be a lifeline for caregivers. They offer practical support, ease the financial burden of caregiving, and provide opportunities for better care. Importantly, they also bring peace of mind, knowing you're not alone in this journey.   Don't wait until you're overwhelmed to seek out these resources. Visit Adaptive Equipment Corner to find these tools in your area. Remember, understanding and utilizing these resources can transform your caregiving experience, making it more manageable and rewarding.   You can find Christina And Cindy Hardin-Weiss on: https://adaptiveequipmentcorner.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/AdaptiveEquipmentCorner     Enjoy our podcast? Please take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify —it really supports our show!

Daniel Dumig's Corporate to Innovation JourneyDaniel Dumig's transition from the corporate world to the realm of innovation is a fascinating journey. He recounts his early days leading marketing for major sports lifestyle brands and how that led to the creation of the A610 Content Accelerator under Asics. This venture further evolved into two separate entities – The MotherTrees and U-Skale, leading to his latest project, the Venue Barcelona. "We spun off into our own companies," Daniel shares, emphasizing the seamless move from corporate to innovative entrepreneurship.The Birth of the Venue BarcelonaThe Venue Barcelona, an upcoming innovation zone located in the city's Olympia Stadium, is poised to become a central hub for music, sports, and a variety of events. Highlighting the project's origins, Daniel explains, "Our landlord is the Barcelona... They had the innovative concept to transform a section of the Olympia Stadium into a dedicated innovation zone." This ambitious initiative, actively supported by the Barcelona municipality, aims to cultivate an ecosystem that further enriches Barcelona's already vibrant culture in music and sports.Driving Innovation in Music and SportsDaniel and his team are driven by a clear mission for the Venue Barcelona – to actively stimulate and support innovation in the realms of music, sports, and events. Utilizing Barcelona as their dynamic playground, the project ambitiously aims to provide a creative sandbox for testing innovative solutions, particularly in areas like fan engagement, media, and sustainability. Importantly, Daniel underscores the significance of addressing key challenges such as water consumption and overall sustainability in large-scale events, noting, "When you think about big events, there's inherently a sustainability challenge around it."A New Model of Corporate-Startup CollaborationThe Venue Barcelona approaches corporate-startup collaboration uniquely, steering clear of what Daniel terms 'innovation theater.' Instead, they focus on practical, value-driven partnerships. "It's actually corporate-driven," he states, emphasizing the importance of real-world application and impact. The project aims to create tangible solutions, moving beyond mere ideation to implementation and scaling.The Future of Business Events at the Venue BarcelonaLooking ahead, Daniel envisions the Venue Barcelona playing a significant role in transforming business events. Drawing from his experience with networking dinners, he aims to challenge traditional event formats and create more engaging, value-driven experiences. "We always look at the stuff and ask ourselves why people do what they do and what the result is out of it," he explains, highlighting his commitment to innovation not just in products but also in event experiences.

How have asthma inhalers changed as understanding of asthma has broadened? How could obesity, low Vitamin D, and other factors trigger asthma? Historically, asthma medication has targeted the tightening of the airways (or bronchial tubes) that accompanies an asthma attack. But according to pulmonologist Dr Edward Eden, this has only addressed on part of the problem: “The medications that have been developed now target particular areas of the immune system that we feel are responsible for causing inflammation in the lungs.” Consequently, asthma sufferers are seeing a tighter and longer-lasting control of their symptoms on the newer asthma inhalers–if they're able to afford them. Importantly, Vital Signs host Brendon Fallon explores with Dr. Eden how insurance hurdles–to getting these drugs affordably–might be negotiated. As a pulmonologist, Dr. Eden is focused on treating diseases of the respiratory system, including asthma. He is Professor of Medicine and Clinical Director of the James P. Mara Center for lung disease. Despite the drop in tobacco smoking in recent decades we continue to see a rise in asthma in both adults and children. What role could obesity, low Vitamin D, and exercising–in the wrong time and place–play in triggering asthma? ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Interview with Marshall Abbott, Director & CEO of Arrow Exploration Corp.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/arrow-exploration-tsxvaxl-45m-drilling-campaign-to-double-oil-output-4826Recording date: 18th March 2024Arrow Exploration presents a compelling investment opportunity as a high-growth junior oil producer focused on the prolific Llanos Basin of Colombia. With a proven management team, attractive asset base, and fully-funded growth plans, Arrow is poised to deliver strong production growth and shareholder returns in 2024 and beyond.The company's investment thesis is underpinned by its recent exploration success in the Carrizales Norte field Tapir Block where Arrow's 2P reserves has significantly increased from 8 million barrels to approximately 12 million barrels. This provides a solid foundation for future development and production growth.Arrow is currently producing approximately 3,300 barrels of oil per day (bopd) and is targeting significant growth in 2024. With a board-approved capital budget of US$45 million, the company plans to drill a combination of vertical and horizontal wells, which are expected to drive production to 4,000-6,000 bopd by year-end. This represents potential growth of 20-80% compared to 2023 levels.Importantly, Arrow's growth plans are fully funded by operating cash flow at current commodity prices with $13-15 million of cash on the balance sheet. This financial strength is supported by a favorable fiscal regime in Colombia, where Arrow pays just a 12% royalty and no taxes while it continues to reinvest capital.Despite its compelling growth outlook, Arrow's shares currently trade at less than 2x cash flow based on its 2024 projections - a significant discount to junior oil and gas producer peers. As the company delivers on its operational targets and increases market awareness, there is potential for significant valuation upside.View Arrow Exploration's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/arrow-explorationSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

ADHD Coach Katherine Sanders - ADHD Coach Katherine Sanders AACGIn this episode, ADHD Coach Katherine explores the unique challenges and changes women with ADHD may face during pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. She shares her personal journey, emphasizing the impact of hormonal changes on ADHD symptoms and mental health, such as increased sensitivity to estrogen and progesterone levels, which can affect mood and brain function. Katherine also addresses the inequalities in healthcare and maternity leave, particularly affecting women of color, and the additional strain these disparities place on mental health. Offering practical advice, she suggests strategies for managing ADHD symptoms postpartum, such as adapting household organization to suit ADHD needs. Importantly, Katherine encourages open communication about mental health, the benefits of structured routines, and the importance of self-care and exercise for new parents with ADHD. This episode aims to empower women with ADHD through their pregnancy and parenting journey by acknowledging the challenges they face and providing supportive strategies to navigate them.00:00 Welcome to the ADHD Journey: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Beyond00:08 Understanding ADHD's Impact on Pregnancy and Childbirth02:50 Navigating Hormonal Changes and Their Effects06:47 Preparing for Birth: Mindfulness and Expectations09:19 The Postpartum Experience: Challenges and Support12:49 Breastfeeding, Sleep, and Adjusting to New Parenthood16:26 Navigating Motherhood with Neurodivergence16:55 Finding Your Tribe: ADHD-Friendly Support Groups17:36 Embracing Change and Seeking Support17:49 Therapeutic Activities and Art Therapy18:50 The Joy and Amazement of Parenthood19:33 Managing ADHD as a New Parent22:40 Household Organization and ADHD Strategies23:57 Flexible Parenting and Meeting Your Child's Needs25:28 Self-Care and Wellbeing for ADHD Parents29:34 Looking Ahead: Next Episode TeaserConnect with Katherine here:WebsiteInstagramTiktokFacebookYoutubeLinkedINThreads ADHD Babes - A peer led group for black women & non-binary people with ADHD - https://www.adhdbabes.com/Post-Partum Support International - includes group for ADHD parents as well as Black, BIPOC, Hispanic and minority women in a large number of groups throughout the week - https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/- ADDISS (www.addiss.co.uk)- CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) (www.chadd.org)- Attention Deficit Disorder Association (www.add.org)- ADHD Australia (www.adhdaustralia.org.au)- Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada (www.caddac.ca) -...

In today's thought-provoking episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Thomas Kiessling, the CTO of Siemens' Smart Infrastructure Division. Our conversation delved deep into Siemens' commitment to sustainability and its strategic approach towards achieving net zero emissions by 2030. Thomas shared insights into the holistic strategies Siemens is employing, from robust eco-designs of products to the transformative role of smart infrastructure and AI in enhancing energy efficiency across commercial and industrial sectors.We also explored the innovative concept of grid-connected buildings, which not only exemplifies Siemens' forward-thinking in managing energy demand but also underscores the potential of such technologies in bolstering the integration of renewable energy sources. Thomas's examples illuminated the practical steps Siemens is taking towards decarbonisation, including the push towards electrification of vehicle fleets and the application of digital twins in factory operations to streamline and accelerate the deployment of decarbonised solutions.Importantly, Thomas addressed the broader implications of these strategies, touching upon the critical role of individual actions and the collective impact we can achieve through conscious decisions, from selecting electric vehicles to advocating for low-carbon options in our daily lives.This episode is a must-listen for anyone keen on understanding the intersection of technology, sustainability, and the path to a decarbonised future. Join us as we navigate the complexities and the concrete measures being implemented by one of the world's leading technology companies in the fight against climate change. Don't forget to also check out the Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2023 report that Thomas referenced.Remember, change starts with awareness, and every small action counts towards a more sustainable planet.Check out also the video version of this episode on YouTube.Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's amazing supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Hal Good Jerry Sweeney Andreas Werner Devaang Bhatt Stephen Carroll Marcel Roquette Roger Arnold And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Climate Confident episodes like this one.ContactIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - get in touch via direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show. CreditsMusic credits - Intro by Joseph McDade, and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played, and produced by my daughter Luna Juniper

In this insightful episode, we embark on a profound exploration of the iconic rockstar, Kid Rock. We delve into the music, life, and faith of this transformative artist, beginning with an echoing rendition of his tune, 'Amen', and use it as a touchstone to reveal the deep, often veiled themes in his lyrics and his evolution as an artist. We also provide a close scrutiny of the darker aspects of the music industry and their effect on Kid Rock's early career. We broach the controversial themes in his music and portray his journey from albums oozing defiant, hedonistic undertones to the more mature 'Rock and Roll Jesus'. Importantly, while acknowledging his controversies, we emphasize his undeniable talent, his skill as a producer, and his impact on popular culture and music. Featuring Kid Rock's rise as a symbol for the Patriot movement, we shed light on his creative marketing strategies, commendable business acumen and his musicianship. We foster open discussions and debates about this sometimes controversial but rarely dull figure within the music industry. The highlight of the episode is Kid Rock's candid interview with Joe Rogan, where he reveals his faith and beliefs in an open discussion that warrants further discovery of the complex personality that is Kid Rock. The episode culminates in a deep dive into Kid Rock's spiritual journey and the robust influence of his unconventional pastor, Paula White. We also discuss Rogan's perspectives on faith, showcasing the broad spectrum of individual beliefs and spiritual experiences.  This dialogue bridges the divide between celebrity culture and spirituality, peeling away the layers of faith, and leaves the listeners with a profound thought to ponder upon - the power of discerning truth in faith. Direct Link: Right on Community ROC Prayerfully consider supporting Right on Radio. NEW! Super easy Support Right on Radio | Right on Radio (Powered by Donorbox) donorbox.org/support-right-on-radio-1 Support Right on Radio https://patron.podbean.com/RightonRadio (Patron is billed by "The Speakers Company" PayPal for Jeff paypal.me/JeffRamsperger Mushrooms click here and check it out PetClub 247 ror.petclub247.com copy and paste for healing mushrooms. Click Here: https://www.empshield.com/?coupon=ror Save $50 on each unit with coupon code ROR Join the movement, make the switch My Liberty Stand – Taking back our country or email rightonjeff@gmail.com Web Site: Right on Radio | a podcast by Right on Radio (podbean.com)  New Rumble Channel Right on Radio (rumble.com) Subscribe Back up Video Channel on Odysee https://lbry.tv/@RightonRadio:9 Right on U Link: https://rightonU.com -Real Estate Investing, use code SAVE800 -Creating Wealth  USE Coupon Code SAVE20 -STAR Achievement System Purchase for $17 use coupon "STAR" Get Swag www.rightonmerch.com    Follow on Twitter X @JeffRighton Subscribe:https://rightonradio.podbean.com/​ Follow: https://gab.com/  Right on Radio​ Telegram: https://t.me/right_on_radio [Main Channel] Digs https://t.me/RightonRadioDIGS Chat https://t.me/RightonRadioCHAT Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes We are Your News Now. Keep the Faith  

Interview with Ben Pullinger, Senior VP Exploration of ATEX Resources Inc.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/atex-resources-tsxvatx-drilling-the-next-major-copper-discovery-in-chile-4161Recording date: 15th March 2024ATEX Resources (TSXV:ATX) is a Canadian exploration company focused on advancing the Valeriano copper-gold project in Chile. With a large, high-grade resource already delineated and recent drilling pointing to significant expansion potential, Valeriano is emerging as one of the most exciting new copper discoveries in recent years.The project boasts a resource of 1.4 billion pounds of copper at an average grade of 0.7%, including a higher-grade core, positioning it as one of the largest and highest-grade undeveloped copper projects globally. Importantly, recent drilling has intersected a continuous zone of high-grade "early porphyry" mineralization, demonstrating potential to substantially grow the resource.ATEX has already completed over 30,000m of drilling at Valeriano and is currently executing a fully funded 15,000-20,000m follow-up program aimed at expanding the resource and advancing the project to a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA). The company is targeting a multi-billion tonne resource with a higher-grade underground component, pointing to robust economics.Valeriano is situated in a well-established mining district in central Chile, benefitting from excellent access and infrastructure. The project is located adjacent to several major copper mines and development projects, highlighting the potential for consolidated infrastructure and operational synergies.ATEX is led by an experienced management team with a track record of exploration success and value creation. The company is well-funded, with approximately C$10M in cash and a strategic partnership with Glencore, providing access to additional capital and technical expertise as the project advances.The company's timing appears ideal, with the copper market projected to face a severe supply deficit over the coming decade. Copper demand growth is poised to accelerate, driven by the global energy transition and electrification, while a lack of new mine development threatens to constrain supply. As a result, copper prices are forecast to exceed $5/lb, more than double the incentive price required for most new projects.In this context, ATEX offers a compelling investment opportunity - exposure to a rare, Tier 1 copper development project in a top jurisdiction, substantially de-risked and poised for significant near-term growth. With a market capitalization of just C$70M, the company's valuation does not yet reflect the scale and quality of the asset.As ATEX continues to deliver drilling results and advance the project over the coming months, the company appears well-positioned for a re-rating towards the valuations of more advanced development peers. Longer-term, the Valeriano project will likely require additional capital and technical expertise to develop, positioning the company as a highly strategic acquisition target.The main risks to the investment thesis include volatility in commodity prices, operational challenges in an isolated and high-altitude setting, and potential delays or increased costs in permitting and development. However, these risks appear well-managed and are more than offset by the project's compelling upside potential.In summary, ATEX Resources offers investors a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a world-class copper discovery in a top mining jurisdiction. With a large, high-grade resource, exceptional exploration upside, and a favorable macro backdrop, the company is well-positioned to create significant value as it advances the Valeriano project. For investors seeking exposure to the copper sector and the energy transition theme, ATEX warrants a closer look.—Learn more: https://cruxinvestor.com/companies/atex-resourcesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Michael Kohan    Elevate Life Project:  Mindfulness | Spirituality | Success | Personal Growth   Elevate Life Project:  How To Let Go Of The Past   Podcast:  Self-Motivation- How to Motivate Yourself to Do Great Things   What's your true purpose?  Free Quiz by visiting https://elevatelifeproject.com/purpose    If you liked this Podcast, please subscribe and write us a review.  This is what helps us stand out, so more people can find this show.  To Write us a Review please open up this Podcast in the your app  on your computer and search for Living Life on Purpose https://elevatelifeproject.com/podcast    Show Notes Welcome to the Elevate Life Project with your host, Michael Cohan. This episode centres around one essential subject: How to let go of the past. We delve into why our pasts sometimes hold us hostage, chaining us to regrets and mistakes and how we can free ourselves for a more fulfilled and elevated life. In this episode, we discuss practical steps to achieving this liberation. Firstly, undertaking a proper clear-up, both physically and emotionally, to rid ourselves of painful, tangible reminders from the past. Engage in a decluttering process for a satisfyingly liberating experience. Likewise, explore uncharted terrains, indulge in new hobbies, and introduce the world to a refreshing aspect of your personality. Not only will these help to create new memories, but they also provide an effective distraction from dwelling on the past. Further in the episode, we recommend extending the wings of travel to expose yourself to different cultures, lifestyles and places. These new experiences could considerably help in chartering the path to a future unburdened by the past. Importantly, we encourage reconciliation where possible, and confronting any feelings that might linger from past experiences. Writing down thoughts and feelings can be a therapeutic process, assisting in literally 'letting go' Remember, you don't have to overhaul your entire existence. Take small steps towards making peace with the past as you aim higher to actively elevate your life. Be sure to write a review for the Elevate Life Project and find more tools and information by visiting our website at elevatelifeproject.com and by signing up for our newsletter.

Our guest today is Robby Cook, who is the chef at Coral. Coral opened in October 2023 and is located next to Grand Central Station in Manhattan.Robby's path to becoming a successful sushi chef is unique and impressive. He joined us on Episode 37 in 2016, when he was the executive chef at Morimoto, and talked about his intriguing journey to becomimg a successful sushi chef.Inspired by the world of sushi and its tradition, Robby studied at the California Sushi Academy. After graduation, he proved his talent at notable restaurants in New York, including BondST and Morimoto.There used to be a belief that great sushi could be made only by Japanese chefs trained in Japan, but now we see so many cases to disprove this idea. Robby is a perfect example: he not only understands the traditional value of sushi, but communicates it effectively to a global audience with his own sushi-making philosophy.On this episode, we will discuss how a young American decided himself to becoming a sushi chef, how he managed to hone his skills to become one of the top talents in the U.S., his sushi-making philosophy behind his omakase menu at Coral, his advice for future sushi chefs and much, much more!!!-----THE NOTO PENINSULA EARTHQUAKE DISASTER RELIEF As you may know, a major earthquake struck Japan's Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture on January 1st. The death toll keeps climbing and the damage to the beautiful region is tremendous. Importantly, 10 of the 11 sake breweries in the Noto Peninsula were completely or partially destroyed. So if you can, please donate through reliable organizations including: The Japanese Red Cross https://www.jrc.or.jp/english/relief/2024NotoPeninsulaEarthquake.html Peace Winds America: A fundraiser by US-Japan Foundation/US-Japan Leadership Program https://www.globalgiving.org/fundraisers/49472/ 　The Ishikawa Sake Brewers Association https://www.ishikawa-sake.jp/index.php　(the donation account details) https://www.ishikawa-sake.jp/images/97-1.pdf) Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Japan Eats by becoming a member!Japan Eats is Powered by Simplecast.

Episode 45 - Gina Mundy is an attorney specialising in childbirth cases. We discuss some of the common mistakes made during labour and delivery. Importantly, we also discuss the lessons learnt in order to prevent mistakes and complications. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

It's almost Trade Deadline time, which means it's time for us to do the impossible: discuss what Steve Yzerman might do. Tune in as we open with Detroit Red Wings news, the unfortunate development of Dylan Larkin's injury, what it mean's for Hockeytown's playoff push, Veleno stepping in with DeBrincat and Kane, Kasper or other Griffins not coming up, how Raymond & others have to step up, & more on Lalonde's squad (3:55). Next, we analyze the flurry of trades that have already taken place in the NHL, including the movement of players WHILE we recorded: Hanifin, Byram, Middelstadt, Walker, Henrique, Tarasenko, Mantha, & others. Also, how the Flyers selling could help the Red Wings (15:15). After that, we discuss Detroit's needs at the deadline, and whether Yzerman will go for help on offense (Guentzel? Buchnevich? Rust?), defense (Chychrun?), or goalie (Markstrom?), or some other unforeseen move. We also discuss offloading Holl or other defensive contracts, & what we're hearing through the rumor mill (31:35). Importantly, Detroit's salary cap situation with Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond's next contracts being negotiated, and what that means for the coming years. (51:20) All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:01:50) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad