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Delivered by Ariel from the Parish of Saint Albert the Great in the Archdiocese of Makassar, Indonesia. Acts of the Apostles 4: 13-21; Rs psalm 118: 14-15.16ab.18.19-21; Mark 16: 9-15.THEMISSION OF EASTER Thetitle of our meditation today is: The Mission of Easter. Every time the HolyMass ends, that is after the blessing and the final song, a husband and hiswife always quarrel. The wife wants to remain a bit longer inside the church.She knees and prayers personally for half an hour. The husband often getsimpatient. Debate and quarrel are inevitable when they meet outside the church.All that the husband emphasizes is this: “We have just received a mission fromthe Holy Mass, so we must go out to do that mission. Time for the church isover, and now is the time to meet others and to work.” Themission of Easter is the continuation of all the apparitions of Jesus and Histeachings to the apostles and His disciples. The importance of this mission isbased on the two main reasons. First, when Jesus had to go up to heaven, theyneeded to accept the reality of the absence of the Master in human body, but Hisexistence through the Holy Spirit. The second is that they were expected to beprepared in soul and body in order to carry out the mission entrusted to them.The principal Mission of the Lord is to be carried out by individual disciplesof Jesus Christ and also by the community of believers, that is the Church. Weare referring to the growth of faith of the early Church, as it moved from thepeace of Easter to the mission of Easter. The mission is manifested in Jesus'command: “Go to the whole world, and proclaim the gospel to every creature.”Peter and John always worked as a team and that represented the mission of thecommunity. They carried the name Jesus Christ and the community believers,namely the Early Church. At the same time every disciple chose his or her ownway to do this important mission.  JesusChrist had prepared each one of them, and giving them the Holy Spirit, thatthey might become courageous and firm in their faith. This preparation andempowerment were so significant because they would face the same opposition asJesus did, mainly from the Jewish religious leaders. They were ready to followthe way of martyrdom already initiated by Jesus. The point is that they did nottake a step back even though the mission was very hard to endure. OurPaschal Mission: “Go to the whole world, and proclaim the gospel to everycreature” is a mission mandated to the entire Church and each of her members.Every one of us as follower of Christ has the responsibility to carry out thismission in the name of the Church with Jesus Christ as the Head. Formally, wereceive this mission when we end the eucharistic celebration. We are sent tothe mission of the Church with this phrase: “Let's go, we are sent” or “Go andproclaim the Good News of the Lord.” Informally and personally, theresponsibility of this mission is on the hands of every follower of Christ.Let's pray. In thename of the Father ... O Lord Jesus, accompany us and protect us always in ourpersonal and common mission to build Your Kingdom on earth. Glory to the Fatherand to the Son and to the Holy Spirit ... In name of the Father …

Something a bit different this week, dearest MavMates! Gini and Jamie enjoyed a natter with Tony Gaunt, Business Development Executive at Martin-Baker. Informally, they're THE ejector seat people, though Tony corrects our podcast co-pilots' terminology, offers an idiot's guide to testing an escape system, walks us through one of the most hair-raising use cases of Martin-Baker's work to date and really reiterates that when his work saves one life, it saves many. This conversation was fascinating and life-affirming in equal measure: strap in!We want to hear your aviation tale! Get in touch via mavgeeks@bfbs.com. Also, feel free to leave us a glowing review on your favourite podcast platform. It really helps us out!You can join Gini and Jamie for more MavGeeks fun with a heavyweight pilots' playlist soundtrack every Tuesday from 6pm - 7pm (UKT) on BFBS on DAB in the UK, or online at https://radio.bfbs.com/stations/bfbs-uk.

Today I welcome another two inspirational women from Australia's first America's Cup Team that will be competing in the covetted event being held in Barcelona this September.  I love bringing to story of first to you and feel honoured to be sharing with you, not only their personal stories but the Australian story and the connection to our world famous win back in 1983. The America's Cup is the world's oldest sporting trophy, established in 1851 and is the most prestigious international yachting prize. Informally known as the Auld Mug, the trophy is fought for via match races between a defender nation and challenger nation. When John Bertrand skippered Australia II with its Ben Lexcen designed winged keel, it broke the 132-year winning streak to claim the Cup for Australia. The Confederation of Australian Sport billed it the ‘greatest team performance in 200 years of Australian sport'. Annie Wilmont grew up sailing on Sydney Harbour, spending most of her life on the water. She was firstthrown in a Manly Junior at 4 years old and has loved the sport ever since. Annie is a member of the Australian Sailing Team, campaigning successfully in the 49er FX.  She placed 5th at the World Championship 2024 in Lanzarote, and has a proven track record demonstrating exceptional skill and experience across multiple sailing classes, consistently achieving notable success and championships in various categories. In her youth career Annie was named Youth World Champion in 2016 and secured multiple first-place titles, including All Female Australian National, Australian Youth, New Zealand National and German National Champion in the same year. Lisa Darmanin represented the Australian Sailing Team from 2013-2023. She won a Silver Medal in the Nacra 17 class at the Rio 2016 Olympics and finished 5th at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Throughout her career, Lisa has consistently delivered outstanding results at World Championships in the Nacra class. Between 2014 and 2020, she clinched a total of 4 World Championships medals. Lisa was awarded Australian Female Sailor of the Year in 2015, 2016, and 2020 and UNSWFemale Athlete of the Year in 2011, as well as the Ben Lexcen Scholarship from 2011 to 2013. Beyond her competitive pursuits, Lisa is a commentator and presenter for sailing on the international stage, sharing her insights and passion for the sport with a global audience

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: Brief notes on the Wikipedia game, published by Olli Järviniemi on July 14, 2024 on LessWrong. Alex Turner introduced an exercise to test subjects' ability to notice falsehoods: change factual statements in Wikipedia articles, hand the edited articles to subjects and see whether they notice the modifications. I've spent a few hours making such modifications and testing the articles on my friend group. You can find the articles here. I describe my observations and thoughts below. The bottom line: it is hard to come up with good modifications / articles to modify, and this is the biggest crux for me. The concept Alex Turner explains the idea well here. The post is short, so I'm just copying it here: Rationality exercise: Take a set of Wikipedia articles on topics which trainees are somewhat familiar with, and then randomly select a small number of claims to negate (negating the immediate context as well, so that you can't just syntactically discover which claims were negated). For example: "By the time they are born, infants can recognize and have a preference for their mother's voice suggesting some prenatal development of auditory perception." > modified to "Contrary to early theories, newborn infants are not particularly adept at picking out their mother's voice from other voices. This suggests the absence of prenatal development of auditory perception." Sometimes, trainees will be given a totally unmodified article. For brevity, the articles can be trimmed of irrelevant sections. Benefits: Addressing key rationality skills. Noticing confusion; being more confused by fiction than fact; actually checking claims against your models of the world. If you fail, either the article wasn't negated skillfully ("5 people died in 2021" -> "4 people died in 2021" is not the right kind of modification), you don't have good models of the domain, or you didn't pay enough attention to your confusion. Either of the last two are good to learn. Features of good modifications What does a good modification look like? Let's start by exploring some failure modes. Consider the following modifications: "World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 - 2 September 1945) was..." -> "World War II or the Second World War (31 August 1939 - 2 September 1945) was... "In the wake of Axis defeat, Germany, Austria, Japan and Korea were occupied" -> "In the wake of Allies defeat, United States, France and Great Britain were occupied" "Operation Barbarossa was the invasion of the Soviet Union by..." -> "Operation Bergenstein was the invasion of the Soviet Union by..." Needless to say, these are obviously poor changes for more than one reason. Doing something which is not that, one gets at least the following desiderata for a good change: The modifications shouldn't be too obvious nor too subtle; both failure and success should be realistic outcomes. The modification should have implications, rather than being an isolated fact, test of memorization or a mere change of labels. The "intended solution" is based on general understanding of a topic, rather than memorization. The change "The world population is 8 billion" "The world population is 800,000" definitely has implications, and you could indirectly infer that the claim is false, but in practice people would think "I've previously read that the world population is 8 billion. This article gives a different number. This article is wrong." Thus, this is a bad change. Finally, let me add: The topic is of general interest and importance. While the focus is on general rationality skills rather than object-level information, I think you get better examples by having interesting and important topics, rather than something obscure. Informally, an excellent modification is such that it'd just be very silly to actually believe the false claim made, in t...

Link to original articleWelcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Brief notes on the Wikipedia game, published by Olli Järviniemi on July 14, 2024 on LessWrong. Alex Turner introduced an exercise to test subjects' ability to notice falsehoods: change factual statements in Wikipedia articles, hand the edited articles to subjects and see whether they notice the modifications. I've spent a few hours making such modifications and testing the articles on my friend group. You can find the articles here. I describe my observations and thoughts below. The bottom line: it is hard to come up with good modifications / articles to modify, and this is the biggest crux for me. The concept Alex Turner explains the idea well here. The post is short, so I'm just copying it here: Rationality exercise: Take a set of Wikipedia articles on topics which trainees are somewhat familiar with, and then randomly select a small number of claims to negate (negating the immediate context as well, so that you can't just syntactically discover which claims were negated). For example: "By the time they are born, infants can recognize and have a preference for their mother's voice suggesting some prenatal development of auditory perception." > modified to "Contrary to early theories, newborn infants are not particularly adept at picking out their mother's voice from other voices. This suggests the absence of prenatal development of auditory perception." Sometimes, trainees will be given a totally unmodified article. For brevity, the articles can be trimmed of irrelevant sections. Benefits: Addressing key rationality skills. Noticing confusion; being more confused by fiction than fact; actually checking claims against your models of the world. If you fail, either the article wasn't negated skillfully ("5 people died in 2021" -> "4 people died in 2021" is not the right kind of modification), you don't have good models of the domain, or you didn't pay enough attention to your confusion. Either of the last two are good to learn. Features of good modifications What does a good modification look like? Let's start by exploring some failure modes. Consider the following modifications: "World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 - 2 September 1945) was..." -> "World War II or the Second World War (31 August 1939 - 2 September 1945) was... "In the wake of Axis defeat, Germany, Austria, Japan and Korea were occupied" -> "In the wake of Allies defeat, United States, France and Great Britain were occupied" "Operation Barbarossa was the invasion of the Soviet Union by..." -> "Operation Bergenstein was the invasion of the Soviet Union by..." Needless to say, these are obviously poor changes for more than one reason. Doing something which is not that, one gets at least the following desiderata for a good change: The modifications shouldn't be too obvious nor too subtle; both failure and success should be realistic outcomes. The modification should have implications, rather than being an isolated fact, test of memorization or a mere change of labels. The "intended solution" is based on general understanding of a topic, rather than memorization. The change "The world population is 8 billion" "The world population is 800,000" definitely has implications, and you could indirectly infer that the claim is false, but in practice people would think "I've previously read that the world population is 8 billion. This article gives a different number. This article is wrong." Thus, this is a bad change. Finally, let me add: The topic is of general interest and importance. While the focus is on general rationality skills rather than object-level information, I think you get better examples by having interesting and important topics, rather than something obscure. Informally, an excellent modification is such that it'd just be very silly to actually believe the false claim made, in t...

Niren Chaudhary is the Chairman of the Board of Panera Brands, one of the world's largest fast casual restaurant companies with nearly 4,000 locations in 10 countries. Prior to becoming Chairman in 2023, Niren served as CEO of Panera Brands. During his four-year tenure, he increased the company's pace of innovation, strengthened franchisee partnerships and led the creation of a strong, people-first culture, resulting in industry-leading retention rates for GMs and associates, earning Black Box Intelligence's Employer of Choice Award in 2022.Niren served as Chief Operating Officer and President of Krispy Kreme where he implemented a new operating model to elevate consistency across the global brand and created a path for enterprise value growth of 3x over 5 years. Prior to that, he spent 23 years at Yum! Brands serving in global leadership positions including Global President of KFC and President of Yum! India. Niren is guided by his deep passion for serving others and building future leaders. He spends his personal time sharing his personal and professional journey with students and professionals, often wielding a guitar to sing about his life or even a new Panera menu item. In addition, he dedicates his personal time serving on the Tufts Medical Centre Board and as an advocate for DKMS, a leading non-profit with the world's largest stem cell donor registry.As a lifelong learner, Niren focuses on both formal and informal education. Formally, Niren holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from St. Stephen's College in Delhi, an MBA in marketing from the University of Delhi, and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. Informally, Niren speaks 4 languages – Hindi, English, Dutch and German. He holds a black belt in Shotokan karate and is an avid golfer, tennis player and musician with his own rock band.

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: Inferring the model dimension of API-protected LLMs, published by Ege Erdil on March 19, 2024 on LessWrong. A new paper by Finlayson et al. describes how to exploit the softmax bottleneck in large language models to infer the model dimension of closed-source LLMs served to the public via an API. I'll briefly explain the method they use to achieve this and provide a toy model of the phenomenon, though the full paper has many practical details I will elide in the interest of simplicity. I recommend reading the whole paper if this post sounds interesting to you. Background First, some background: large language models have a model dimension that corresponds to the size of the vector that each token in the input is represented by. Knowing this dimension dmodel and the number of layers nlayers of a dense model allows one to make a fairly rough estimate 10nlayersd2model of the number of parameters of the model, roughly because the parameters in each layer are grouped into a few square matrices whose dimensions are Θ(dmodel).[1] Labs have become more reluctant to share information about their model architectures as part of a turn towards increasing secrecy in recent years. While it was once standard for researchers to report the exact architecture they used in a paper, now even rough descriptions such as how many parameters a model used and how much data it saw during training are often kept confidential. The model dimension gets the same treatment. However, there is some inevitable amount of information that leaks once a model is made available to the public for use, especially when users are given extra information such as token probabilities and the ability to bias the probability distribution to favor certain tokens during text completion. The method of attack The key architectural detail exploited by Finlayson et al. is the softmax bottleneck. To understand what this is about, it's important to first understand a simple point about dimensionality. Because the internal representation of a language model has dmodel dimensions per token, the outputs of the model cannot have more than dmodel dimensions in some sense. Even if the model upscales its outputs to a higher dimension doutput>dmodel, there will still only be "essentially" dmodel directions of variation in the output. There are ways to make these claims more precise but I avoid this to keep this explanation simple: the intuition is just that the model cannot "create" information that's not already there in the input. Another fact about language models is that their vocabulary size is often much larger than their model dimension. For instance, Llama 2 7B has a vocabulary size of nvocab=32000 tokens but a model dimension of only dmodel=4096. Because an autoregressive language model is trained on the task of next-token prediction, its final output is a probability distribution over all of the possible tokens, which is nvocab1 dimensional (we lose one dimension because of the constraint that a probability distribution must sum to 1). However, we know that in some sense the "true" dimension of the output of a language model cannot exceed dmodel. As a result, when nvocabdmodel, it's possible to count the number of "true" directions of variation in the nvocab1 dimensional next token probability distribution given by a language model to determine the unknown value of dmodel. This is achieved by inverting the softmax transformation that's placed at the end of language models to ensure their output is a legitimate probability distribution and looking at how many directions the resulting nvocab dimensional vector varies in.[2] Results Doing the analysis described above leads to the following results: Informally, what the authors are doing here is to order all the directions of variation in the probability vector produced by t...

Link to original articleWelcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Inferring the model dimension of API-protected LLMs, published by Ege Erdil on March 19, 2024 on LessWrong. A new paper by Finlayson et al. describes how to exploit the softmax bottleneck in large language models to infer the model dimension of closed-source LLMs served to the public via an API. I'll briefly explain the method they use to achieve this and provide a toy model of the phenomenon, though the full paper has many practical details I will elide in the interest of simplicity. I recommend reading the whole paper if this post sounds interesting to you. Background First, some background: large language models have a model dimension that corresponds to the size of the vector that each token in the input is represented by. Knowing this dimension dmodel and the number of layers nlayers of a dense model allows one to make a fairly rough estimate 10nlayersd2model of the number of parameters of the model, roughly because the parameters in each layer are grouped into a few square matrices whose dimensions are Θ(dmodel).[1] Labs have become more reluctant to share information about their model architectures as part of a turn towards increasing secrecy in recent years. While it was once standard for researchers to report the exact architecture they used in a paper, now even rough descriptions such as how many parameters a model used and how much data it saw during training are often kept confidential. The model dimension gets the same treatment. However, there is some inevitable amount of information that leaks once a model is made available to the public for use, especially when users are given extra information such as token probabilities and the ability to bias the probability distribution to favor certain tokens during text completion. The method of attack The key architectural detail exploited by Finlayson et al. is the softmax bottleneck. To understand what this is about, it's important to first understand a simple point about dimensionality. Because the internal representation of a language model has dmodel dimensions per token, the outputs of the model cannot have more than dmodel dimensions in some sense. Even if the model upscales its outputs to a higher dimension doutput>dmodel, there will still only be "essentially" dmodel directions of variation in the output. There are ways to make these claims more precise but I avoid this to keep this explanation simple: the intuition is just that the model cannot "create" information that's not already there in the input. Another fact about language models is that their vocabulary size is often much larger than their model dimension. For instance, Llama 2 7B has a vocabulary size of nvocab=32000 tokens but a model dimension of only dmodel=4096. Because an autoregressive language model is trained on the task of next-token prediction, its final output is a probability distribution over all of the possible tokens, which is nvocab1 dimensional (we lose one dimension because of the constraint that a probability distribution must sum to 1). However, we know that in some sense the "true" dimension of the output of a language model cannot exceed dmodel. As a result, when nvocabdmodel, it's possible to count the number of "true" directions of variation in the nvocab1 dimensional next token probability distribution given by a language model to determine the unknown value of dmodel. This is achieved by inverting the softmax transformation that's placed at the end of language models to ensure their output is a legitimate probability distribution and looking at how many directions the resulting nvocab dimensional vector varies in.[2] Results Doing the analysis described above leads to the following results: Informally, what the authors are doing here is to order all the directions of variation in the probability vector produced by t...

Jesus, the glory of God and the glory of Israel, is also the ultimate prophet who proclaimed God’s judgment on the nation for its sins and rejection of Him. - SERMON TRANSCRIPT - Turn in your Bibles to Mark 13. You can also refer to Matthew 24. I'm going to be leaning on both of the chapters but mostly walking through Mark 13, as we begin to look at a topic that theologians call eschatology or the study of end times or last things. In 1925, the American poet TS Eliot wrote his masterpiece entitled The Hollow Men. It was a reflection of his generally gloomy outlook on the direction of human history after the devastation of World War I. That terrible so-called “War to End All Wars” left permanent scars in the minds and hearts of many. Pictures of bleak battlefields that were stripped of all trees, all vegetation, all life, looking more like a moonscape which had been pounded by artillery for years. Deep craters, mud and death everywhere. TS Eliot looked at that, he looked at human history and he wondered bleakly where it was all heading. In the poem he spoke of men with heads filled with straw, men without eyes groping through a valley with dying stars, in which little by little all energy just seems to leak out or drain out slowly from the universe until nothing is left. The poem ended famously with these words, “this is the way the world ends.” “This is the way the world ends, not with a bang but with a whimper.” That's TS Eliot's opinion or poetic prophecy. But it's just, in my opinion, another example of the fascination that human beings have with where this is all heading. Where are we going in all of this and more specifically with the conceptions of the end of the world? Doomsday scenarios, apocalyptic visions, dystopian societies clawing out some existence on a dying planet after World War III has wiped out most of the human race or some other such thing. It says in Ecclesiastes 3:11, “God has set eternity in the hearts of men, but they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.” We have a sense of a movement towards something but we don't know what it is. We can't figure out where we've come from. We don't really understand the history that leads up to this, and we don't know ... even James says, what's going to happen tomorrow? But we have a fascination in it. We're interested in it. In our culture, especially movie makers cash in on this kind of thing. They depict earth in its final stage after some thermonuclear holocaust, like in the movie “Planet of the Apes” or “Dr. Strangelove” or others. Or perhaps a pandemic which wipes out all of earth's population, such as in the movie “I Am Legend.” Or some kind of ecological disaster, climate change, global warming, or some kind of solar flares like in “2012” or “The Day After Tomorrow.” Or a blight that kills all vegetation except corn, that’s “Interstellar.” Or even alien invasions, that's “The War of the Worlds”, or conquest by artificial intelligence robots, “The Matrix." I'm sure I've missed a few of the ways that the world ends. How exactly will the world end and how will we know when it's coming? Is there anything we can do about it? These are questions that burn in the hearts of normal people, and they burned in the hearts of the disciples of Jesus as well. These are the questions that Jesus Christ seeks to answer in Mark 13 and also Matthew 24 and 25. One of the key issues He brings up is, what are the signs by which we can see the impending end of the world as it approaches? Jesus amazingly begins, in the account we're going to look at today, Mark 13: 1-13, by talking about things that will happen commonplace in every generation and are no certain signs of the immediate end of the world. But in the midst of it ... as we're going to talk about next week more especially, is the central purpose of history, the unfolding of history, and that is the proclamation of the gospel to the ends of the earth. The unfolding of uncertain signs that are true in every generation is a matrix or a canvas on which the painting, the masterpiece of the spread of the Gospel ... or what we call the external journey, goes on. Today we begin a fascinating and vital journey into true prophecy, not the prophecy of movie makers or of American poets, but the prophecy that flows from the mind of God. The only one who really knows the future is the sovereign God who decrees it. God is sovereign and therefore when He tells us what's going to happen, we need to listen. I. Christ’s Shocking Prediction It begins with Christ's shocking prediction there in Jerusalem, in Mark 13:2; "Not one stone here will be left on another. Every one will be thrown down." We need to understand the significance of this moment. We get it more clearly in the Gospel of Matthew, at the end of Matthew 23 and on into 24. As Jesus has finished his words of judgment, his seven woes on the scribes and Pharisees and condemns them, then the glory leaves the temple. In the Old Covenant, the glory cloud represented the presence of God, the special presence of the omnipresent God with his people, the Jews. God's glory cloud entered the tabernacle when Moses had finished constructing it. The glory cloud entered the tabernacle and filled it, symbolizing the special presence of God there in the tabernacle. So also, centuries later when Solomon completed the construction of his temple, the glory cloud entered the temple and filled it. But sadly, tragically, when the Jews forsook the true God, the only God, for idols and did this over centuries, the glory cloud departed from the temple. Ezekiel saw it in Ezekiel chapter 10, "He beheld the glory," called sometimes the “Shekhinah” glory. You're not going to see that word but it just means the dwelling glory of God. The dwelling glory departing the temple because of Israel's great wickedness and idolatry, the glory leaving the temple. That rendered the temple really nothing more than a empty or desolate pile of stones, which then the Gentiles were about to flood in and destroy, the Gentiles being the Babylonians at that point. In the kindness of God, a remnant of Jews ... a very small remnant compared to the original population that entered the Promised Land, 42,000 came back and were given permission by their Gentile overlords to rebuild a smaller version of the temple, which they did. The story is told in Haggai and also in Ezra and Nehemiah. But now in Matthew 23 and 24 the true glory of God, the dwelling glory, the incarnate glory of God leaves the temple. He walks out because the Jews have officially rejected him from being their Messiah. In Matthew 23, seven times He says, "Woe to you scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites." He condemns them. They are spiritual leaders and representatives of the Jewish nation. Jesus said in Matthew 23, "They sit in Moses's seat so you must obey them." They do represent the law of God, but they were deeply corrupted men. They were whitewashed tombs that looked beautiful on the outside, but inside full of dead men's bones and everything unclean. As Jesus says in Mark 12, "They devour widows' houses and for show make lengthy prayers." That's who they were. It culminates with these devastating words in Matthew 23:37-39, "Oh Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who killed the prophets and stoned those sent to you, how often I've longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling. Behold, your house is left to you desolate." This is an incredibly important statement. Behold, look, your house is left to you desolate ... an important word. "I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” In Matthew 24:1 and also in Mark 13, Jesus then left the temple, He walks out. It's not just the actions, it's the words and what He says, "Your house is left desolate. It's empty because I'm walking out. I'm not coming back until you say, 'Blessed is he comes in the name of the Lord.'" So out He goes, it's a hugely significant moment in redemptive history. Jesus is the ultimate prophet from God. He is the one who has been sent. After all these other servants have been sent and have been mistreated and killed, then the the absentee owner of the vineyard sends His son. But they reject him and they are conspiring to kill him, so therefore Jesus is leaving. He's departing and Israel's house, the temple is going to be left desolate. That is vacant, empty, stripped of glory. Why? Because He is leaving and He is the incarnate glory of God. Hebrews 1:3, “the Son is the radiance of God's glory in the exact representation of His being.” The glory cloud symbolizes Jesus. Jesus is the glory of Israel. He's the glory of God, and He's leaving because of Israel's wicked unbelief. They had rejected Jesus. They would officially do it at his trial. But they had already made the decision that if anyone declared that Jesus was the Messiah, they'd be cast out of the synagogue [John 9]. They've rejected him and out He goes. The glory departed the temple. Indeed, Jerusalem itself will be nothing more spiritually than an empty, vacant set of piles of stone, ready again for the Gentiles to come in and destroy. That's what's going on. At this moment the disciples who frequently weren't on message ... Do you get that sense? They're frequently just missing what's happening. They represent us. They come up at that moment, and one of them in particular just can't get over how beautiful the temple is. Look at verse 1, “As Jesus was leaving the temple one of his disciples said to him, ‘Look, teacher, what massive stones, what magnificent buildings.’" This is really remarkably poor timing but it’s significant as well. Herod's temple was indeed an impressive temple. Some of those stones were truly massive. Josephus, the contemporary Jewish historian a generation later from Jesus, tells us that some of the stones were as large as 45 feet long, 12 feet high and 18 feet in width. That's a single stone. Approximately 1.5 million pounds, astonishing. Furthermore, the building itself was lavishly beautiful. King Herod was a vicious, wicked tyrant. He was the one that ordered the slaughter of the newborns in order to kill Jesus after He was born. He's just a terribly wicked man. But he thought to ingratiate himself to his people by adorning the temple with stones of marble and with a lot of gold and other glitter. It was rather a very impressive building. Human beings in general marvel at human achievement. We get blown away by what humans can do and humans can do amazing things, created in the image of God. But from the Tower of Babel, then through Nebuchadnezzar gloating over Babylon ... “this great Babylon that I've built for my own glory and display of my splendor”, et cetera, we are drawn in and amazed at human achievements. God is not. Stephen says in Acts 7, quoting the scripture, “God says, ‘Heaven is my throne and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house will you build for me? Where will my resting place be? Has not my hand made all these things and so they came into being?’" God's not impressed. God instead yearns for a people characterized by brokenhearted humility and faith and repentance. That's what He's yearning for, and the Jews did not have it. So Jesus makes this shocking prediction, verses 1-2, “As Jesus was leaving the temple one of his disciples said to him, “'Look teacher, what massive stones, what magnificent buildings.’ ‘Do you see all these great buildings?" replied Jesus, ‘Not one stone here will be left on another. Every one will be thrown down.’" "God …yearns for a people characterized by brokenhearted humility and faith and repentance." Jesus frequently used object lessons, pointing to things, “Look at it”. But this is very much the topic. They were the ones calling his attention to the stones, to the temple, that's what they're talking about. “Do you see them? Look at all these great buildings.” I don't know whether his hand swept over the temple complex itself or the entire city. As you know historically, the whole thing was going to be destroyed, not just the temple. So it could be He was talking about the entire city of Jerusalem, as He wept over Jerusalem, as He lamented over Jerusalem, but specifically the topic there was the temple. Either way, these words would have been shocking to these Jewish disciples. Every stone placed on top of another will be toppled down. This entire place will be leveled. It's going to be raised. Humanity in pride builds upward and goes lofty and high. Like in Isaiah 2, these lofty towers and these cedars of Lebanon and all this rising up, it's just a symbol of human pride. Like the Tower of Babel, God casts it downward. This is nothing less than the prediction of the total destruction, not just of the temple I believe but of the entire city of Jerusalem. That prediction would be fulfilled a generation later in 70 AD. Josephus, a contemporary at that time, a Jewish historian, tells the story of the destruction of the city of Jerusalem in the year 70 AD. It was the decisive event of the first Jewish-Roman war. It was followed by the fall of Masada three years later in 73 AD. The Roman Army was led by the future Emperor Titus. It besieged and conquered the city of Jerusalem, which had been occupied by zealous Jewish defenders, zealots, since the year 66 AD. For four years they had held out. Jerusalem is notoriously difficult to conquer, very difficult, it was easy to defend. Therefore frequently what would happen is, when the Gentiles like the Babylonians or the Romans would finally topple the city, they would be so filled with rage at how difficult it had been that they took it out on the defenders and on the city and that's what they did. Despite the fact that Titus wanted the temple preserved, they didn't. They burned it to the ground and they were determined, the Romans were, filled with rage, to remove even foundation stones so that it couldn't even be seen that there'd ever been a city there. The Romans did this kind of thing. It's the fulfillment of Jesus's words, just vindicating him as an accurate and faithful prophet of God. The spiritual significance is this, Israel had rejected God, so God had rejected Israel. Ezekiel 16 poignantly portrays a spiritual marriage between God and Jerusalem, his love relationship with Jerusalem and through Jerusalem, the people of Israel. But they had betrayed that love and had been spiritually unfaithful to God, spiritually adulterous through idolatry and wickedness. Despite his incredible patience, He swore that He would level it by means of a Gentile nation. This is his regular pattern. He said it in the Song of Moses in Deuteronomy 32, before Israel even entered the Promised Land, "I'm going to make you angry by those who are not a nation. I'll make you envious by a nation without understanding." He's clearly predicting Gentile destruction of the Jews if they do not keep the laws of God. Again and again, that's what God did. He would raise up Gentile armies who would come in and trample his people. In this case it was the Romans. He would pour out wrath on the Jewish nation and it began what Jesus called “the times of the Gentiles.” Luke 21:24, “Jerusalem will be trampled on by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.” We're in those times now, “the times of the Gentiles.” What does that mean? It's a shift in the focus of God. First, God would give up the Jewish nation to Gentile armies to be trampled by the Romans. Then He would pour out his grace and mercy on the elect among the Gentiles all over the world to the ends of the earth, and rescue them from every tribe and language and people and nation. He would graft them into a cultivated olive tree, a Jewish olive tree, deriving nourishing spiritual sap from the patriarchs from the Jewish heritage, so we become sons and daughters of Abraham. Meanwhile, Israel would be experiencing a hardening in part; in every generation, some Jews believing in Jesus, but for the most part not. Until we're told a mystery at the end of time when God will turn the Jews back to himself through faith in Christ and be saved, so all Israel will be saved. That's the whole story of “the times of the Gentiles”, and part of it includes Gentile domination of the city of Jerusalem. This is the prediction of “the times of the Gentiles”, the destruction of the temple. It is also spiritually significant because it signals absolutely the end of animal sacrifice and the end of the Jews' ability to perform the Old Covenant. It's physically impossible for them to do. The destruction of the temple clearly means an end to animal sacrifice. The Old Covenant has come to an end, and now Jesus's death on the cross fulfilled the animal sacrificial system. Once He died on the cross, Hebrews 8:13 says that that old system, that Old Covenantal system was obsolete and aging and would soon disappear. The writer, writing clearly before the destruction of the temple is predicting, I believe there and in Hebrews 8:13, the destruction of the temple, It would disappear, you wouldn't see it at all. The moment Jesus died, the curtain in the temple was torn in two from top to bottom, signaling the end of animal sacrifice. The Jews should have known at that point, the priests should have all repented and come to Christ. There would have been no need for the temple to be destroyed. It would have been a Christian church. It would have been a symbol of the Old Covenant animal sacrificial system that has now been fulfilled in Jesus. But they had, through unbelief and hardness of heart, reestablished animal sacrifice, sewed up the curtain that was torn in two from top to bottom, reestablished all that. So God had to shut it down, and He did it by the Romans. "The destruction of the temple clearly means an end to animal sacrifice. The Old Covenant has come to an end, and now Jesus's death on the cross fulfilled the animal sacrificial system." The Jews cannot obey the law of Moses. Please do not say there is a spiritualized Judaism in which the animal sacrifice is not important. How could anyone ever say that? Read the first five books of Moses. There's an entire book, Leviticus, devoted to animal sacrifice from beginning to end. It is essential to the Jewish religion and it cannot be done. Even more later when the Muslims built the Dome of the Rock there, one of their sacred pilgrimage sites at the end of the 7th century. So Jesus makes the prediction, "Not one stone here will be left on another. Every one will be thrown down." [Mark 13:3-4] II. The Stunned Questions We have this stunned questions by the disciples in private. As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately, "Tell us, when will these things happen and what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?" That's a simpler version of the more extended question he asks in Matthew 24:3, "When will this happen?" This being, not one stone left on another. "What will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" It's asked in private on the Mount of Olives, across the Kidron Valley. They're up on the mountain, they can look down over the temple. I'm sure they could look down over the city of Jerusalem when they're sitting there privately. The disciples must have certainly been stunned and troubled by Jesus's prediction. They still fully expected that Jesus, the son of David, would just be another David, and that He would reign on a physical throne in Jerusalem and that animal sacrifice would continue, because they really didn't understand the need for his own blood to be shed for their sins—that the blood of bulls and goats could never take away sin that was waiting for the incarnate son of God to die. It was essential for their salvation. They didn't understand that. They were picturing Jesus in a palace of cedar, on a throne of gold, ruling over the Gentile nations. The idea that those Gentile nations would gain military ascendancy over Jerusalem and destroy it, would have been anathema to them. They would have hated it. They didn't understand any of these things. The key inner circle, Peter, John, James and Andrew, approached Jesus privately while He's sitting on the Mount of Olives. This probably was very wise. If the population in general had heard what Jesus was teaching here, they would not have taken it well. They're coming privately and they're asking for an explanation. Undoubtedly they could look down over the temple and over Jerusalem while this is going on. Because it's on the Mount of Olives, some scholars call this the Olivet Discourse, especially the longer version in Matthew 24 and 25, or sometimes the Little Apocalypse. In Matthew's Gospel, these three questions and Jesus's answer to them are woven together in a rather complex tapestry. What are the three questions? Question number one, "When will this happen?" Namely, the destruction of Jerusalem and of the temple. Number two, "What will be the sign of your coming?" The word “coming” is “parousia,” meaning the Second Coming of Christ, which they could not have fully understood. But certainly the parables Jesus tells in Matthew 24 and 25 will prepare them for the parousia, the coming. He also must have already been teaching, though I'm sure they didn't understand, "What will be the sign of your coming?" Then of the end of the age, the question of the end of the world. These are the three questions in Matthew 24:3. It's not as clear in Mark 13, but they're woven together. The complexity of Mark 13 and of Matthew 24 and 25 is to try to figure out what He's talking about at any moment. Is He talking about the destruction of Jerusalem? Is He talking about the end of the age? Is He talking about the Second Coming? What is He talking about and how do we understand that? As they go on, the questions go much bigger than just the destruction of the temple. They're thinking about everything. "Where is all this heading? If the temple gets destroyed, what's next? Where are we heading?" Jesus's answer I do believe does include the events connected with the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD by the Romans. But it goes beyond and extends to the entire age, right to the end of the world. So therefore I believe aspects of what Jesus says in Matthew 24 and in Mark 13 have yet to be fulfilled. They're still in front of us. For me an interpretive key on eschatology from Matthew 24:37 is, “As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the son of man.” If I could just keep it simple; as it was, so it will be. We get recurring themes. You get the theme of the holy place like the tabernacle, the temple destroyed, rebuilt, and then this recurring theme, the abomination of desolation, which we'll talk about in the new year. On the teaching on the Antichrist, in 1 John 2:18 it says, “You have heard the Antichrist is coming and even now many Antichrists have come.” What that means is, there's lots of lesser Antichrists that come that do dress rehearsals of the final Antichrist. But there is an Antichrist coming, so that's what I would say. Also the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD is a foretaste of a final and full destruction that is yet to come. III. The Warning Against Spiritual Deception Jesus begins his answer in verses 5-6. He begins with a warning against spiritual deception. In verses 5-6 Jesus answered, "Watch out that no one deceives you. Many will come in my name claiming I am he and will deceive many." The danger in every era is false teachers and false Christs. It's the single greatest threat to the church, greater than worldliness, greater than persecution, is false doctrine. So false teachers are going to come in every generation. One of the great hallmarks of many ... not all but many cult leaders is eschatological focus, a sense of the imminent end of the world and that they themselves are the key leader that God has sent for the people at this end of the world time. It's happened again and again and again. It's a fascinating study of these kinds of cult leaders that claim themselves the key leader and that the end is imminent. The Zwickau Prophets during the Reformation were like that. The Millerites in the 19th century, they led into the Jehovah's Witnesses that made predictions of the end of the world that did not come true. The Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas and all that, making all of these kinds of ... It happens again and again and Jesus warns. He doubles down in verses 21 and 22, "At that time if anyone says to you, look, here is the Christ, or look, there he is, do not believe it. For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible." We'll talk more about that in time. I'm not getting to that today. I am mentioning it because it connects with this idea of false teachers that come and give false doctrine, and that culminates in the Antichrist himself who will be able to work great signs and wonders. He’s called the “man of lawlessness” in 2 Thessalonians 2:9-11. The Antichrist was coming, the final one. The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refuse to love the truth and so be saved. For this reason, God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie. He allows the Antichrist to work miracles. Jesus says, "To deceive even the elect, if that were possible." But it's not possible because you are forewarned in the scripture. You're told ahead of time this is going to happen, so you're ready. You should take this seriously, this idea of a world leader who can do signs and wonders and miracles. Get ready and tell your children and tell your grandchildren ... and if you live long enough, tell your great-grandchildren so they'll be ready. Because there will be a generation whose eternal salvation depends on knowing these truths. Forewarned is forearmed, Mark 13:23, “So be on your guard, I've told you everything ahead of time. Now we have the convulsions of a hate-filled dying world in verses seven and eight. When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.” IV. The Convulsions of a Hate-Filled, Dying World Here we have the wickedness of humanity continuing and unfolding, wars and rumors of wars, empires rising and falling. Human beings, with no love for God and no love for each other, violating overtly the two Great Commandments, will continue to hate and plunder and kill each other. That's human history and to some degree you could argue it's one of the reasons for history. We wanted an education at the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. This is what evil looks like. God is drawing it out and showing it to us, so we can see how awful it is. Then He mentions the physical convulsions of planet Earth, ecological disasters. He calls it famines and earthquakes. After Adam's sin, God cursed the ground because of him. It would produce thorns and thistles for him. We know from Romans 8 and from personal experience that the curse went beyond just the harvest of thorns and thistles from the ground. It extends to every area of physical life here on earth. Romans 8:20-22 makes it plain that God has cursed planet Earth because of human sin. Earth's ecology, God subjected the Earth's ecology to cycles of death and destruction and vanity. Earthquakes and famines that Jesus mentions, are just evidences of God's curse on the Earth. In every generation earthquakes and famines ... and other natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, floods, tsunamis, mudslides, plagues, et cetera, display that the natural order has been cursed because of human sin. It's going to continue and Jesus says vaguely, "In various places." It's just going to happen in various places. He's not trying to be specific. He's saying, this is what life's going to be like. It's going to continue like this. These are what I would call non-specific signs. Is there any generation since Jesus in which there weren't famines and earthquakes and nations rising against nation and wars and rumors of wars? Every generation, there's no specificity to it. It's just general, but that's what life's going to be like. Jesus calls them the beginning of birth pains. He uses this language in John 16, also Romans 8:22 says, “The creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.” Jesus talked about the anguish of his own disciples. The anguish they would have when they would see him arrested, beaten and crucified but then on the third day raised to life, He likens it to birth pains. In John 16:21-22, "A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come. But when her baby is born, she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. So it is with you. Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you'll rejoice and no one will take away your joy." That's talking about his own resurrection, which is a foretaste of the New Heaven and New Earth that's coming, but the process before is birth pains. Jesus says this, "All of the rending and convulsion of planet earth is the beginning of birth pains but the end is yet to come," He's saying. Now, that is very hopeful, isn't it? If you look at John 16, Jesus says, "It's going to be painful for a while, but after that you're going to have joy and no one will take away your joy.” Lasting eternal undimmed joy will never happen in this world but it will happen in the world to come, where there'll be no more death, mourning, crying in pain. That's what Jesus's resurrection is pointing toward. In the meantime, there is the convulsions and the pain of labor, giving birth to something joyful afterwards. "Lasting eternal undimmed joy will never happen in this world but it will happen in the world to come, where there'll be no more death, mourning, crying in pain. That's what Jesus's resurrection is pointing toward." V. The Costly Growth of a Living Kingdom In the middle of all of this is, the real point of it all, and that is the costly growth of the kingdom of God. History has a purpose and the purpose is the salvation of sinners out of every tribe and language and people and nation. That's the reason for all of it. Wars, rumors of wars, famines and earthquakes, that's just the matrix of it or the blank canvas on which the real masterpiece is being painted. What is that real masterpiece? It is the spread of the gospel from Jerusalem through Judea and Samaria to the ends of the earth, saving people for all eternity. Look what He says about that costly growth of a living kingdom. Mark 13: 10 is the thesis verse. We're going to spend a whole week on it, God willing, next week, verse 10, “And the gospel must first be preached to all nations.” It's amazing this word “gospel", right in the midst of all this darkness and sorrow and misery, is good news. The good news is Jesus Christ. Jesus is the gospel. Jesus is the good news. Salvation through faith in Christ is the gospel. It is the good news. This good news must be preached to all nations in the midst of all these convulsions. The entire Gospel of Mark has been about understanding that gospel, that good news. Mark 1:1, “The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ or about Jesus Christ, the son of God.” These prophecies that Christ gives here in Mark 13 are incredibly sad and heavy and dark. "Not one stone left on another. Every one of them thrown down. Wars, rumors of wars, famines and earthquakes in various places, sorrow, destruction and death." Yet, Jesus hopefully calls them birth pains and what's being birthed is a perfect people of God redeemed from every tribe, language and people and nation through the blood of Christ, through faith in Christ, and a new heaven and new earth, which will be drawn out of this present cosmos through fire ... Peter tells us in 2 Peter 3, into perfection. That's what we're heading toward. Mark 13:10 is the centerpiece of all this, the kingdom of Christ is going to spread through the world through the proclamation of a verbal gospel, the Gospel. It's not random suffering for no purpose, rather, God is orchestrating these birth pains to end in eternal joy and glory. The suffering of the messengers of that gospel is clearly predicted. The suffering of the messengers, it's a laborious, a painful journey that the church has to go on. Look at Verse 9-13, “You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me, you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them, and the gospel must first be preached to all nations. Wherever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say, just say whatever is given to you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit. Brother will betray brother to death and a father his child. Children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.” Jesus warns us, his followers, again and again, as the world hated him, it's going to hate us. It's going to hate Christians as well, and that hatred is actually going to increase. It's going to be greatly ramped up into the world. The persecution on the messengers of the gospel will be both informal and formal. Informally, family members and friends will betray and hate Christians. Verse 12, “Brother will betray brother to death and a father, his child. Children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death.” This is utterly heartbreaking. You look at Verse 12 and you're like, what would that actually mean for those people, to have those closest to you hate you and turn you over to death because they hate Jesus? That's how bad it's going to get, the betrayal. But the persecution will also be formal. It will involve synagogues, religious tribunals, governmental agencies, governors and kings and emperors and presidents and supreme courts, and all these formal tribunals that the messengers of the gospel are going to get hauled in front of. This has been a repeated scene in twenty centuries: the messenger hauled up in front of the authorities giving an account. It happens again and again and again. The Apostle Paul, the last third of the book of Acts is that; Paul on trial, Paul on trial, Paul on trial. They're standing before either religious tribunals or governmental inquiries, etc. Bottom line, all of that is going to culminate in the hatred of the Antichrist, when he controls the government of the entire world and uses his supernatural powers to seek to eradicate the church of Jesus Christ, precipitating the Second Coming of Christ I believe. So that tribunal aspect is going to keep coming and the persecution is going to get worse and worse. Summed up in Verse 13, “everyone will hate you.” It seems to me like American evangelicals need to understand, we're not going to win a popularity contest. We need to understand the truth. The more that our surrounding culture digresses from biblical Christianity, the more they're going to hate us. We need to be aware of that. That doesn't mean every single person will hate. There will be unconverted elects who will eventually cross over from death to life. But in general, the world's evaluation of Christians will be fiercely negative. In the middle of all of that persecution and tribunals and all of that, will be the powerful equipping by the Holy Spirit. The promise of the Spirit as power to witnesses. Acts 1:8 says, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you'll be my witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, to the ends of the earth.” We need the Spirit's power. The tribunals will be terrifying. The synagogues and the religious councils and the governors' courts and all of that, it's going to be terrifying. We're going to in our flesh, quake and melt in front of it. But we'll be positioned to be witnesses to them [verse 9], to preach the gospel [verse 10]. Jesus speaks of the violence of the persecutions. It says that they'll be betrayed by family members to death, to execution. But before that execution happens, the martyrs die, they speak words of witness. The blood of martyrs is seed for the church. They powerfully speak words of witness empowered by the Spirit of God. He says, "Don't worry ahead of time what to say, for the spirit will tell you what to say at that time." Some of the greatest statements in church history have been made by martyrs on trial. They could never have written that material ahead of time. The Holy Spirit knew what to say through them. A very good example of this is in Acts 4 when Peter and John were arrested for doing a miracle and they're brought before the Sanhedrin, and they are so filled with the Holy Spirit and they are absolutely fearless. They say, "If we are hauled in front of this tribunal and asked to give an account for a miracle done to a cripple, then know this, you and all the people of Israel, it is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth whom you crucified, by whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. He is the stone you builders rejected, which has become the capstone. Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." Wow, where did that come from? The Holy Spirit came on them. It says, when they saw the courage, the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled ordinary men, they're just regular people, they were astonished and took note that these men had been with Jesus. Stephen's whole speech was saturated with the Spirit of God. Also, Polycarp's courageous message when they burned him at the stake in Smyrna at the end of the first century. Felicitas, the Roman noble woman said, "While I live, I shall defeat you and if you kill me, I shall defeat you even more." It's one of my favorite statements ever in church history, “you can't win,” something like that. “There's no way you can win. If you let me go, I'm going to keep preaching the gospel. I'm going to keep winning disciples. If you kill me, then things really take off.” Awesome. Jan Hus said, "What I proclaim with my lips, I now seal with my blood." Martin Luther, though he was not martyred, he thought he was going to be martyred just like Jan Hus. He said, "Here I stand; I can do no other.” Courageous, bold. Do not worry ahead of time, the Holy Spirit will come on you at that trial of faith. The increase of persecution will be a severe test of nominal Christians, people who aren't serious. They're in the habit of going to church but they're not really Christians. The fires of persecution will weed those people out. In Matthew 24:10 it says, “At that time, many will turn away from the faith and betray and hate each other.” So they're apostates. The increase of wickedness, it says, will cause people's hearts to grow cold. Natural affections will be replaced by animal-like instincts. The survival of the fittest [Matthew 24:12] because the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. True Christians can never fall away from Christ. But in the Parable of the Seed and the Soils, there is that stony ground that springs up. But when heat comes, when trouble or persecution comes because of the Word, they quickly fall away. Jesus gives a warning to all of his true followers, he who stands firm to the end will be saved. You have to stand firm in your faith through all that persecution. That's Mark 1-13. VI. Applications Let's take some applications now. First and foremost, it's simple, come to Christ. Come to Christ. There is macro-eschatology, the big story of the world. But then there's your eschatology, do you know how much longer you have to be alive? Do you know when you're going to die? That's the end of your time here on earth. Do you know when that is? No one knows. All of this wickedness and convulsions and famines and earthquakes and wars and rumors of wars, all of that is caused, the Bible says, by sin. There is one and only one remedy, and that is the blood of Jesus Christ shed on the cross. Flee to Christ while you can. You don't know how long you have. You've heard the Gospel here this morning. All you need to do is repent of your sins, turn away from your sin and trust in Christ and you'll be forgiven. You'll be forgiven. So come to Christ, come to Christ for salvation. If you're a Christian, come to Christ for wisdom. I love what Peter, John, James and Andrew do. They didn't understand and they came to Jesus privately and said, "Explain it." Just like with the parables, Jesus gives them the secrets. The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you but not the outsiders. He'll tell you what you need to know. If you want to know things about the future, come to Christ and ask and He'll tell you the Scripture by the Spirit. He's not going to tell you more than the Scripture but the Scripture says everything you need. So come to Christ for wisdom and expect it in the Scriptures by the Spirit. Then, understand the direction of history. History has a direction. It has a purpose. This is not random sorrow and destruction like there's no purpose at all. No, there's a purpose to everything. History has a direction. Revelation 21, the second to last chapter of the Bible, in verses 6 and 7 Jesus said, "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end." History has a journey. It's a story being unfolded and Jesus is that story. “I am the Alpha, I am the first letter and I'm the Omega, I'm the last letter. The beginning and the end.” Then He says, "To him who is thirsty, I'll give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life. He who overcomes will inherit all this. I will be his God and he will be my son." That's the purpose of history, salvation. Come to Christ and drink. Come to Christ and drink, and never think that history is spinning out of control. God is sovereign. He is on his throne. When the so-called eternal city Rome fell to the vandals in the 5th century, many Christians thought it was the end of the world but it wasn't. When the Muslims swept across North Africa, destroying lots of good churches ... and then swept across the Strait of Gibraltar and conquered all of Spain. Then when they swept up into France in the 8th century, many thought it was the end of the world, but it wasn't. When the Vikings were pillaging and ravaging monasteries and churches all throughout the Northern part of Europe and then on into Russia and even down into the Mediterranean and all that, people begged God, deliver us from the fear of the Norsemen. They thought it was the end of the world, but it wasn't. When Mongol warriors extended the largest contiguous empire that had ever been ... coming in from the Asian steppes and no band of Christian knights could defeat them, and they just won battle after battle after battle, many thought it was the end of the world, but it wasn't. When the Black Death swept across Europe and killed a third of the population ... and all of their good luck charms and all of their incantations and all of that stuff could not drive it away. They really thought everyone's going to die of this disease. The end of the world is imminent, but it wasn't. When the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, Constantinople, finally fell in the 15th century because of a new invention, cannons with gunpowder ... and the Muslim banners fluttered over Eastern Orthodoxy, over the most significant site of Eastern Orthodoxy. The backdoor to Europe was finally thrown open it seemed to Turkish invasion, many thought the end of the world was imminent, Martin Luther did, but it wasn't. The 20th century dawned with a war to end all wars and millions died in that senseless conflict. When European poets said, “I see the lights of humanity extinguished all over Europe and we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime.” Then twenty years later, an even worse war came with an even more terrifying scourge, Nazism, subjugating one nation after another. It seemed they could never be defeated. Many thought the end of the world was imminent, but it wasn't. So also Communism when it spread from one country to the next, the dominoes were toppling in Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America and all kinds of places ... and it was godless atheism and openly hostile to the church, many thought the end of the world was imminent, but it wasn't. Now there will come a time, the end of the world will come but God is sovereign over all these things. In every one of these cases, the church continued and even flourished. Nothing can stop the spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. So let's rest assured in that and realize what our calling is. Our calling is to be holy and to spread the gospel. Close with me in prayer. Father, we thank you for the time we've had to begin this study in eschatology, in Mark 13. I thank you for the themes that Jesus lays out and He tells us very clearly ahead of time what's going to happen. Lord, continue to strengthen us for our mission in this world, that we'll be courageous and clear and bold, and unafraid of what's happening with governments, unafraid what's happening with natural disasters, knowing that we will suffer. It's not going to be painless but we know also all of it has a glorious purpose. We thank you in Jesus's name. Amen.

“Coaching is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a coach, supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance.[1] The learner is sometimes called a coachee. Occasionally, coaching may mean an informal relationship between two people, of whom one has more experience and expertise than the other and offers advice and guidance as the latter learns; but coaching differs from mentoring by focusing on specific tasks or objectives, as opposed to more general goals or overall development.[1][2][3]” “A consultant (from Latin: consultare "to deliberate")[1] is a professional (also known as expert, specialist, see variations of meaning below) who provides advice or services in an area of specialization (generally to medium or large-size corporations).[2][3][4][5][6][7][8] Consulting services generally fall under the domain of professional services, as contingent work.[9] The Harvard Business School defines a consultant as someone who advises on "how to modify, proceed in, or streamline a given process within a specialized field".[10]” “An expert is somebody who has a broad and deep understanding and competence in terms of knowledge, skill and experience through practice and education in a particular field or area of study. Informally, an expert is someone widely recognized as a reliable source of technique or skill whose faculty for judging or deciding rightly, justly, or wisely is accorded authority and status by peers or the public in a specific well-distinguished domain. An expert, more generally, is a person with extensive knowledge or ability based on research, experience, or occupation and in a particular area of study. Experts are called in for advice on their respective subject, but they do not always agree on the particulars of a field of study. An expert can be believed, by virtue of credentials, training, education, profession, publication or experience, to have special knowledge of a subject beyond that of the average person, sufficient that others may officially (and legally) rely upon the individual's opinion on that topic. Historically, an expert was referred to as a sage. The individual was usually a profound thinker distinguished for wisdom and sound judgment.” -Wikipedia I decided to be a porn and erotica consultant. I decided to do coaching and consultant based upon secular humanism for secular humanism entities. I also decided to be a human rights coach/consultant and religious trauma coaching/consultant for churches, mosques, temples, synagogues, centers, and monasteries. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

Culture, specifically, organizational culture. It's part cliché, part elusive whale, and part obsession. We all work (or have worked in my case) within schools or educational organizations which have a culture and we all know how powerfully that culture influences what happens within the school. The cliché: Culture is the key to a great school The elusive whale: What is school culture? The obsession: How can we create a culture of learning? Today, I will unpack for you the secrets of school culture. I guarantee after you listen to this show, you will have a clearer understanding of what school culture is, why it is so powerful, and – best of all – how you can build a better school culture. It isn't easy, but it is, I promise you, simple.Summarizing (The big takeaway) If you want to improve your culture: support and grow your teachers. For example:·      Stop telling them how to get better. Change the culture by revamping your teacher evaluation and PD systems. Facilitate discussions in which teachers identify their pain points and they tell you about their goals for creating a stronger classroom. This change hits every aspect of your organization:o   Changes the purpose of leadership from controlling to servingo   Changes the structures around the evaluation process from compliance to critical o   Changes the structures of observation and post-conferencing o   Reallocates resources as we focus on meaningful coaching and PD I'm not saying your current purpose, structures, resources and teacher improvement strategies are a dumpster fire. I know how hard you work and how much thought you put into helping your teachers grow. What I am saying is this:·      If you are telling your teachers where they need to grow, instead of helping them address pain points they want to treat, there is friction.·      If your evaluation system is not part of a long-term systemic approach to helping teachers improve their craft, then evaluation creates friction.·      If teachers are required to attend PD they see as irrelevant, at the cost of attending PD they want, that PD is creating friction. I know there are many things you do not control, and the evaluation system is probably one of them. However, can you:·      Ask teachers “If you could get students to do one thing differently, what would it be?”·      And then help them define what that would look like and sound like?·      Could we then, in our formal observation, make sure we were capturing some of the data related to the thing we want students to do differently”?·      Could we, in our formal post-observation conference, map a plan for how we can help that teacher create that change?·      Could we, follow up consistently in our future observations and PLCs? Yes, we can do all those things. It is simple, but it is not easy. You can hear me unpack that question about students doing one thing with 2nd-year AP Alex Auriemma in episode 177 from last week. So, now you know what school culture is. You know what makes it worse and what can make it better. What are you next steps? What do you do with this ne understanding? I don't actually suggest that you revamp your entire evaluation structure. That is an A-Z change. Here are two simple things you can do starting today:·      Ask that question, “If you could get students to do one thing differently, what would it be?” Informally of your teachers, and listen to their answers.·      Do more 5-minute coachingo   It reinforces that the purpose of leadership is to support and grow teachers.o   It creates an informal structure that makes that work easier for both leaders and teachers.o   And by going your full time and attention, even only for five minutes, it communicates to teachers that you are willing to invest important resources in their growth. Honestly, I'd like to dig into this even more – we are just scratching the surface. The 6D framework is the foundation of so much of the work I do and the practices I promote and teach about.Frederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsultingDaily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/ff61713840 

Today we're excited to have basketball almanac Austin Kent join us on the podcast. Formally, he is the Content Lead at NBA Top Shot. Informally he is Lord of the Sickos and today, as we approach a new Series, we're going through our favorite Moments and Features of Series 4, the immense task that is curating a historical set and what it was like spending an afternoon interviewing Larry Bird for his Anthology Set. Thanks for dropping into the County.

EP 2723 Someone wrote wanting to know about the style of the writing for a cover letter. "Should I write it informally?" There is a lot in my website to help you. www.TheBigGameHunter.us ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managing and leading better, career transition, as well as advice about resolving workplace issues.  Schedule a discovery call at my website, www.TheBigGameHunter.us He is the host of “No BS Job Search Advice Radio,” the #1 podcast in iTunes for job search with over 2700 episodes. Website: https://www.TheBigGameHunter.us (schedule a paid coaching session, a free discovery call or ask questions using my Trusted Adviser Services) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/TheBigGameHunter Courses: https://www.TheBigGameHunter.us/courses Books and Guides: https://www.TheBigGameHunter.us/books Resume & LinkedIn Profile critiques www.TheBigGameHunter.us/critiques We grant permission for this post and others to be used on your website as long as a backlink is included to www.TheBigGameHunter.us and notice is provided that it is provided by Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter as an author or creator. Not acknowledging his work or providing a backlink to www.TheBigGameHunter.us makes you subject to a $1000 penalty which you proactively agree to pay. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nobsjobsearchadviceradio/support

During the Troubles the IRA set up a unit to find informers within its organisation. Informally called the ‘nutting squad', it was led by Freddie Scappaticci, the son of an Italian immigrant who grew up in the Markets area of Belfast. Scappaticci, who died earlier this year, was one of the highest ranking men in the IRA. He was also an informer in the pay of British intelligence, operating under the codename Stakeknife.During his final years, he was being investigated by Operation Kenova, an inquiry set up in 2016. Its findings are due out later this year. But how will his death impact the inquiry and the families of his victims who are still seeking justice? Hosted by Bernice Harrison. Guests Gerry Moriarty and Kevin Winters. This episode was originally published in April 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Father wound consists of unresolved feelings, pain, and wounding caused by your relationship with your father or a fatherly caregiver. Informally known as “Daddy Issues”, people downplay its impact on mental health for sons and daughters. In this episode, I explore the father wound, identify the root causes and symptoms of the father wound, and how it can impact your adult relationships. My mission for this episode is to help you bring awareness to your relationship with your father or father figure and teach you how to start healing your wound so that you stop playing out unhealthy patterns in your current relationships. I also answer a question from a listener whose father was absent and a question from a listener healing from an emotionally distant father after a divorce.For episode show notes, please visit: https://www.newviewadvice.com/66Learn more about Amanda & New View Advice: https://www.newviewadvice.com/Want to have a question answered? You can submit your question here: https://www.newviewadvice.com/ask-a-questionIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a 5 star rating and a review!

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During the Troubles the IRA set up a unit to find informers within its organisation.Informally called the ‘nutting squad', it was led by Freddie Scappaticci, the son of an Italian immigrant who grew up in the Markets area of Belfast.He used kidnap, torture and murder to flush out alleged informers.But Scappaticci, one of the highest ranking men in the IRA, was himself an informer in the pay of British intelligence, operating under the codename Stakeknife.Last week, the news broke that the former IRA man had died several days earlier.During his final years, he was being investigated by Operation Kenova, an inquiry set up in 2016.Its findings are due out later this year. But how will his death impact the inquiry and the families of his victims who are still seeking justice? Hosted by Bernice Harrison. Guests Gerry Moriarty and Kevin Winters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After serving in the military and being a stay-at-home mom, Christina embarked on new career, inspired by the assistance from a speech therapist. Christina now passes that assistance forward to others, helping children find their voice and guiding families to the healthcare resources they need. Leadership comes in all forms. You can lead by passing on knowledge and reaching out a helping hand.

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: Contra "Strong Coherence", published by DragonGod on March 4, 2023 on LessWrong. Polished from my shortform See also: Is "Strong Coherence" Anti-Natural? Introduction Many AI risk failure modes imagine strong coherence/goal directedness (e.g. [expected] utility maximisers).Such strong coherence is not represented in humans (or any other animal), seems unlikely to emerge from deep learning and may be "anti-natural" to general intelligence in our universe. I suspect the focus on strongly coherent systems was a mistake that set the field back a bit, and it's not yet fully recovered from that error.I think most of the AI safety work for strongly coherent agents (e.g. decision theory) will end up inapplicable/useless for aligning powerful systems, because powerful systems in the real world are "of an importantly different type". Ontological Error? I don't think it nails everything, but on a purely ontological level, @Quintin Pope and @TurnTrout's shard theory feels a lot more right to me than e.g. HRAD. HRAD is based on an ontology that seems to me to be mistaken/flawed in important respects. The shard theory account of value formation (while lacking) seems much more plausible as an account of how intelligent systems develop values (where values are "contextual influences on decision making") than the immutable terminal goals in strong coherence ontologies. I currently believe that (immutable) terminal goals is just a wrong frame for reasoning about generally intelligent systems in our world (e.g. humans, animals and future powerful AI systems). Theoretical Justification and Empirical Investigation Needed I'd be interested in more investigation into what environments/objective functions select for coherence and to what degree said selection occurs.And empirical demonstrations of systems that actually become more coherent as they are trained for longer/"scaled up" or otherwise amplified. I want advocates of strong coherence to explain why agents operating in rich environments (e.g. animals, humans) or sophisticated ML systems (e.g. foundation models) aren't strongly coherent.And mechanistic interpretability analysis of sophisticated RL agents (e.g. AlphaStar, OpenAI Five [or replications thereof]) to investigate their degree of coherence. Conclusions Currently, I think strong coherence is unlikely (plausibly "anti-natural") and am unenthusiastic about research agendas and threat models predicated on strong coherence. Disclaimer The above is all low confidence speculation, and I may well be speaking out of my ass. By "strong coherence/goal directedness" I mean something like: Informally: a system has immutable terminal goals. Semi-formally: a system's decision making is well described as (an approximation) of argmax over actions (or higher level mappings thereof) to maximise the expected value of a single fixed utility function over states. You cannot well predict the behaviour/revealed preferences of humans or other animals by the assumption that they have immutable terminal goals or are expected utility maximisers. The ontology that intelligent systems in the real world instead have "values" (contextual influences on decision making) seems to explain their observed behaviour (and purported "incoherencies") better. Many observed values in humans and other mammals (see) (e.g. fear, play/boredom, friendship/altruism, love, etc.) seem to be values that were instrumental for increasing inclusive genetic fitness (promoting survival, exploration, cooperation and sexual reproduction/survival of progeny respectively). Yet, humans and mammals seem to value these terminally and not because of their instrumental value on inclusive genetic fitness. That the instrumentally convergent goals of evolution's fitness criterion manifested as "terminal" values in mammals is IMO strong empiric...

Link to original articleWelcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Contra "Strong Coherence", published by DragonGod on March 4, 2023 on LessWrong. Polished from my shortform See also: Is "Strong Coherence" Anti-Natural? Introduction Many AI risk failure modes imagine strong coherence/goal directedness (e.g. [expected] utility maximisers).Such strong coherence is not represented in humans (or any other animal), seems unlikely to emerge from deep learning and may be "anti-natural" to general intelligence in our universe. I suspect the focus on strongly coherent systems was a mistake that set the field back a bit, and it's not yet fully recovered from that error.I think most of the AI safety work for strongly coherent agents (e.g. decision theory) will end up inapplicable/useless for aligning powerful systems, because powerful systems in the real world are "of an importantly different type". Ontological Error? I don't think it nails everything, but on a purely ontological level, @Quintin Pope and @TurnTrout's shard theory feels a lot more right to me than e.g. HRAD. HRAD is based on an ontology that seems to me to be mistaken/flawed in important respects. The shard theory account of value formation (while lacking) seems much more plausible as an account of how intelligent systems develop values (where values are "contextual influences on decision making") than the immutable terminal goals in strong coherence ontologies. I currently believe that (immutable) terminal goals is just a wrong frame for reasoning about generally intelligent systems in our world (e.g. humans, animals and future powerful AI systems). Theoretical Justification and Empirical Investigation Needed I'd be interested in more investigation into what environments/objective functions select for coherence and to what degree said selection occurs.And empirical demonstrations of systems that actually become more coherent as they are trained for longer/"scaled up" or otherwise amplified. I want advocates of strong coherence to explain why agents operating in rich environments (e.g. animals, humans) or sophisticated ML systems (e.g. foundation models) aren't strongly coherent.And mechanistic interpretability analysis of sophisticated RL agents (e.g. AlphaStar, OpenAI Five [or replications thereof]) to investigate their degree of coherence. Conclusions Currently, I think strong coherence is unlikely (plausibly "anti-natural") and am unenthusiastic about research agendas and threat models predicated on strong coherence. Disclaimer The above is all low confidence speculation, and I may well be speaking out of my ass. By "strong coherence/goal directedness" I mean something like: Informally: a system has immutable terminal goals. Semi-formally: a system's decision making is well described as (an approximation) of argmax over actions (or higher level mappings thereof) to maximise the expected value of a single fixed utility function over states. You cannot well predict the behaviour/revealed preferences of humans or other animals by the assumption that they have immutable terminal goals or are expected utility maximisers. The ontology that intelligent systems in the real world instead have "values" (contextual influences on decision making) seems to explain their observed behaviour (and purported "incoherencies") better. Many observed values in humans and other mammals (see) (e.g. fear, play/boredom, friendship/altruism, love, etc.) seem to be values that were instrumental for increasing inclusive genetic fitness (promoting survival, exploration, cooperation and sexual reproduction/survival of progeny respectively). Yet, humans and mammals seem to value these terminally and not because of their instrumental value on inclusive genetic fitness. That the instrumentally convergent goals of evolution's fitness criterion manifested as "terminal" values in mammals is IMO strong empiric...

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Porsche's synthetic gasoline factory comes online today in Chile | Ars Technica (01:07) A Chilean startup called Highly Innovative Fuels officially opened its first synthetic gasoline production facility.  Result of a collaboration between the automaker Porsche, Siemens Energy, Exxon Mobil, Enel Green Power, the Chilean state energy company ENAP, and Empresas Gasco.  What is synthetic fuel or synfuel? A feedstock is a raw material that is used as a source of energy or as a starting material for the production of a product. A type of fuel that is made from synthetic hydrocarbons Typically produced from coal, natural gas, or biomass through a process known as the Fischer-Tropsch process.  Synthetic fuel is a direct drop-in for pump gasoline Initially, the site will produce around 34,000 gallons (130,000 L) a year, Scaling up to 14.5 million gallons (55 million L) a year by 2024. Plans to increase that tenfold to 145 million gallons (550 million L) a year by 2026.  The site, located in Punta Arenas in Southern Chile, will use wind to power the processThe area sees high winds roughly 270 days a year, and a wind turbine can expect to produce up to four times as much energy as one in Europe. Conversion process of the plant:The e-fuel plant will use wind power to electrolyze water into hydrogen and oxygen.  The hydrogen is then combined with carbon captured from the air or industrial sources to synthesize methanol. The methanol in turn can then be converted into longer hydrocarbons to be used as fuel. HIF has long-term plans to build out 12 synthetic fuel plants worldwide, including locations in the US and Australia, with a goal of each site capturing 2 million metric tons of CO2 per year.Could be an incentive for CO2 capture! It is NOT CHEAPAt current prices, it works out to around $8 per gallon ($2/L), although that obviously doesn't include any taxes or duties NASA Discovers Pair of Super-Earths With 1,000-Mile-Deep Oceans | SciTechDaily (08:24) Astronomers have uncovered a pair of planets that are water worlds unlike any planet found in our solar system.Slightly larger than Earth, they don't have the density of rock, but they are denser than gas giants in our solar system What are they made of? The best answer is that these exoplanets have global oceans at least 500 times deeper than the average depth of Earth's oceans, which simply are a wet veneer on a rocky ball. They orbit the red dwarf star Kepler-138, located 218 light-years away in the constellation Lyra.Called Kepler-138 c and Kepler-138 d Planets were initially found in 2014 with NASA's Kepler Space Observatory.  But with follow-up observations with the Spitzer and Hubble space telescopes they found that the planets must be composed largely of water.  The discovery was made by a team of researchers at the University of Montreal lead by Caroline Piaulet.By comparing the sizes and masses of the planets to models, the astronomers concluded that a significant fraction of their volume should be made of materials that are lighter than rock but heavier than hydrogen or helium. Most common being water.  The closest size comparison, say researchers, would be some of the icy moons in the outer solar system (i.e. Europa, Enceladus) that are also largely composed of water surrounding a rocky core. But don't expect the water to be the same as the water you see here. According to Piaulet:“The temperature in Kepler-138 d's atmosphere is likely above the boiling point of water, and we expect a thick dense atmosphere made of steam on this planet. Only under that steam atmosphere there could potentially be liquid water at high pressure, or even water in another phase that occurs at high pressures, called a supercritical fluid.” A supercritical fluid is a substance that is in a state between a gas and a liquid and exhibits unique properties that are intermediate between the two phases. (Not a pressure to be solid) Gene therapy cures kids with rare “bubble-boy” disease in new trial | New Atlas (12:18) A rare genetic disease, called Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), renders children without a functioning immune system from birth has been effectively cured by an experimental gene therapy. SCID is a collection of genetic diseases that result in impaired immune functions.  Informally known as the "bubble-boy" disease The study is reporting on the first 10 children treated with the therapy, all of whom are now healthy and living normal lives. The two most common forms of SCID – X-SCID and ADA-SCID – have been successfully treated with an experimental gene therapy.The patient's bone marrow stem cells are harvested, modified with a healthy copy of the targeted gene, and then infused back into their bodies. This form of gene therapy uses a modified virus to deliver its healthy gene payload. Sometimes cancerous side effects. Because those viruses can only enter a cell's nuclei when it's dividing they can potentially generate adverse side effects.  Many researchers have shifted to using modified lentiviruses as the optimal viral vector for gene therapies.Enter the nuclei of non-dividing cells meaning they should be safer and more effective. In 2021, a more long-term study tracking 50 children with ADA-SCID treated with lentiviral gene therapy found every subject was alive and healthy three years later. The 10 children in this latest study were treated for ART-SCID, which is an extremely rare version of SCID and difficult to treat. Over two years after the initial treatment all 10 children are reported as healthy and living normal lives. Jennifer Puck, co-lead investigator on the study, discusses the results:“All of the results are better than those previously seen with Artemis-SCID patients who received donor bone marrow transplants … Having patients in the trial achieve full T-cell immunity is outstanding. B-cell recovery takes longer, but so far it looks as if the patients also have a far better chance for B-cell reconstitution than they would with a regular bone marrow transplant. Successfully using less chemotherapy is also a big win, minimizing the harmful side effects of full dose busulfan in small infants.” Larger studies are needed (as always), but the results are extraordinarily promising, pointing to a future where this genetic disease can be cured soon after birth. Proof-of-concept drone flight delivers transplant lung to patient in Toronto | TechXplore (17:37) A team of researchers have demonstrated the feasibility of using drones to carry human organs for transplantation to nearby locales.  A drone carried a human lung donated by a deceased patient at one hospital in downtown Toronto, Canada, to another patient needing a new lung waiting in another hospital, also in downtown Toronto. This feasibility study was meant to test the use of drones for carrying donated organs on a regular basis.Drone used was the Chinese-made M600 Pro Added new electronics designed specifically for strong connectivity—the drone is steered on its path by a human pilot. Added a parachute, lights, several cameras, GPS trackers and a recovery system. Finally, they removed the landing gear and replaced it with a container box specifically designed to keep organs cool during transport. They had the drone carry objects from point to point, testing all of its features. After 400 such test flights, they deemed their drone ready The proof-of-concept flight:Took off from Toronto Western Hospital with the drone carrying a donated lung Flew to Toronto General Hospital, just two kilometers away The lung was delivered and safely implanted into the waiting patient.  The researchers suggest their approach can be used for short-distance transfers in densely populated areas, such as across a city, greatly reducing delivery time.Ground vehicles can take a lot of time due to congestion and unforeseen tie-ups. Blood test detects 'toxic' protein years before Alzheimer's symptoms emerge |  ScienceDaily (22:55) Seeds of Alzheimer's are planted years -- even decades – before the cognitive impairments surface that make a diagnosis possible. Amyloid beta proteins that misfold and clump together, forming small aggregates called oligomers. Those oligomers through a process scientists still do not understand become “toxic,” which then are thought of to cause Alzheimer's. University of Washington researchers have developed a laboratory test that can measure levels of amyloid beta oligomers in blood samples. Detected in the blood of patients with Alzheimer's disease But did not detect them in most members of a control group who showed no signs of cognitive impairment Their test, known by the acronym SOBA, did detect oligomers in the blood of 11 individuals from the control group.10 of these individuals had follow-up examinations where all were diagnosed years later with mild cognitive impairment or brain pathology consistent with Alzheimer's disease.  Senior author professor Valerie Daggett stated:“What clinicians and researchers have wanted is a reliable diagnostic test for Alzheimer's disease -- and not just an assay that confirms a diagnosis of Alzheimer's, but one that can also detect signs of the disease before cognitive impairment happens. That's important for individuals' health and for all the research into how toxic oligomers of amyloid beta go on and cause the damage that they do … What we show here is that SOBA may be the basis of such a test." In the study, the team also showed that SOBA easily could be modified to detect toxic oligomers of another type of protein associated with Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia. Dagget stating:"We are finding that many human diseases are associated with the accumulation of toxic oligomers that form these alpha sheet structures … Not just Alzheimer's, but also Parkinson's, type 2 diabetes and more. SOBA is picking up that unique alpha sheet structure, so we hope that this method can help in diagnosing and studying many other 'protein misfolding' diseases."

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: Löb's Lemma: an easier approach to Löb's Theorem, published by Andrew Critch on December 24, 2022 on The AI Alignment Forum. tl;dr: Löb's Theorem is much easier to grok if you separate the parts of the proof that use the assumption □pp from the parts that don't. The parts that don't use □pp can be extracted as a stand-alone result, which I hereby dub "Löb's Lemma". Here's how it works. Key properties of ⊢ and □ The proofs here will use the following standard properties of ⊢ and □ (source: Wikipedia), which respectively stand for provability and provability encoded within arithmetic: (necessitation) From ⊢A, conclude ⊢□A. Informally, this says that if A can be proven, then it can be proven that it can be proven (by just writing out and checking the proof within arithmetic). (internal necessitation) ⊢□A□□A . If A is provable, then it is provable that it is provable (basically the same as the previous point). (box distributivity) ⊢□(AB)(□A□B). This rule allows one to apply modus ponens inside the provability operator. If it is provable that A implies B, and A is provable, then B is provable. (deduction theorem) From A⊢B, conclude ⊢AB: if assuming A is enough to prove B, then it's possible to prove under no assumptions that AB. Point 4 is helpful and pretty intuitive, but for whatever reason isn't used in the main Wikipedia article on Löb's Theorem. Löb's Lemma Claim: Assume Ψ and p are any statements satisfying ⊢Ψ↔□Ψp. Then ⊢□Ψ↔□p. Intuition: By assumption, the sentence Ψ is equivalent to saying "If this sentence is provable, then p". Intuitively, Ψ has very little content, except for the p part at the end, so it makes sense that □Ψ boils down to nothing more than □p in terms of logical equivalence. Reminder: this does not use the assumption □pp from Löb's Theorem at all. Proof: Let's do the forward implication first: □Ψ⊢□□Ψ by internal necessitation (□Ψ□□Ψ). □Ψ⊢□(□Ψp) using box distributivity on the assumption, with A=Ψ and B=□Ψp. □Ψ⊢□p from 1 and 2 by box distributivity. ⊢□Ψ□p from 3 by the deduction theorem. Now for the backwards implication, which isn't needed for Löb's Theorem, but is handy anyway: ⊢p(□Ψp) is a tautology. ⊢□p□(□Ψp) by box distributivity on 1. ⊢□Ψ↔□(□Ψp) by box distributivity on the assumption. ⊢□p□Ψ by 2 and 3. I like this result because both directions of the proof are fairly short, it doesn't use the assumption □pp at all, and the conclusion itself is also fairly intuitive. The statement Ψ just turns out to have no content except for p itself, from the perspective of writing proofs. Löb's Theorem, now in just 6 lines If you can remember Löb's Lemma, you can write a very straightforward proof of Löb's Theorem in just 6 lines: Claim: If p is any sentence such that ⊢□pp, then ⊢p Proof: Let Ψ be any sentence satisfying ⊢Ψ↔(□Ψp), which exists by the existence of modal fixed points (or by the Diagonal Lemma). ⊢□Ψ□p by Löb's Lemma. ⊢□pp by assumption. ⊢□Ψp by 1 and 2 combined. ⊢Ψ by 3 and the defining property of Ψ ⊢□Ψ by necessitation. ⊢p by 3 and 5. «mic drop» Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org.

Hey friends, welcome to Sagittarius season. I can't believe we're here, but what even is time anymore? To celebrate I am sending you an episode with one of the literally dreamiest Sagittariuses your way. We covered a lot of fertile ground and, amongst other things, talked about the following:  The intersection of queerness, creativity and spirituality  Daydreams as portals Keeping a dream journal Creative community building & healing Jess is an expressive eco-arts therapist and facilitator who is passionate about weaving together creativity, queerness, and spirituality. They have been imagining and creating ever since they can recall and have devoted their formal learning to fiber arts, ceramics, printmaking, and “trauma-responsive” art therapy. Informally, Jess has studied herbalism and permaculture, ritual and ceremony, dance and movement, and dreamwork. After years of facilitating creative groups and community spaces in person, Jess is opening "The Sacred Third Creative Well-being" this fall to expand their offerings to a wider, virtual community. Here is more info about the beautiful free community offerings Jess mentioned: https://www.jesskennard.com/ Here is the creative winter retreat I mentioned: https://www.yarrowmagdalena.com/creative-winter-retreat/ Love, Yarrow

First contact, just one sip, informally informal, local councils and interview with Bradley Dorrington, owner of the Wine Cellar in Bury St Edmonds. ON THE ROAD with mrCAwine is about California's cool, aspirational lifestyle and awesome wines hosted by Chuck Cramer, a California native, living in London and is the Director of European sales & marketing, Terlato Wines. This is a wine journey covering the hottest topics in the business of California wine, chatting along the way with the people who work in wine, and make it all happen. This week's episode includes an interview with Bradley Dorrington, owner, The Wine Cellar in Bury St Edmonds. 

# IntroductionI am *thankful*(!) for the PUD, usually and especially these last few days, and while fully understandable, the one piece of information that everyone signs in to the outage center to see hasn't been available after this last storm: Estimated Time to Restoring service. *That's what we really want to know.* I don't have the answer to that this morning, nor is the sermon threading a timely needle.The next paragraph in Romans would totally be applicable (it includes 8:28!), yet I don't want many to miss it, and maybe preaching something a shorter in light of the lack of light, and the circumstances, will work for today. So am I giving you the answer(s) you were hoping for this morning? Perhaps (not). But it's also proverbial, and fits with our ongoing Sunday evening series, so there's that. The title for this sermon is: “The Kindness Boomerang"Being kind is a God-honoring, Christian virtue, part of the fruit of the Spirit. It can also be Thomas Kinkaided, pictured as something a little too simple and syrupy; it's *very* easy to be kind when no one else is around to annoy you. Kindness can also be ignored in light of criticizing the Thomas Kindkaiders. Since Genesis 3 image-bearers have been *unkind* to fellow image-bearers; our age has just multiplied the speed of ugly with caffeine and the internet.Today I want to consider the fact that *failing to be kind is foolish because it hurts you more than it hurts anyone else*. You hurt and harm *yourself* most when you're unkind to others.Let's start by seeing the biblical opposite of that in Provers 21:21, namely, the personal advantages that come from showing kindness. The proverb is composed of two parts that connect kindness with benefits for those who *show* kindness, not for those who receive it.> Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness > will find life, righteousness, and honor. > (Proverbs 21:21, ESV)# 1. The Pursuit (verse 21a_ The first half of the proverb sets the stage and tells us about the pursuit of kindness.> Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness ## The Kind of PursuitWe don't **pursue** something with a sit-around-and-wait attitude. Think of a craving or an irresistible desire that moves someone toward a goal. Informally, we talk about "dogging" someone or something (obviously not here in the sense of cutting someone down, but) in the sense of relentlessly hounding until you get what you're chasing.Very few, if any, roll out of bed in the morning having a good grasp on kindness. The person in verse 21 is characterized by their ongoing pursuit.There's a great example of this kind of thoughtful, initiating, committed kindness by King David. In 2 Samuel 9, David had been king for a little while, and it almost seems like out-of-nowhere he asked out loud in verse 1 (then through verse 13).> "Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan's sake?"He must have organized a team of people to find the answer, perhaps the first Kindness Committee in history. David pursued the question with an old servant in Saul's house named Ziba (verses 2-4). Then he sent men from Jerusalem to Lo-Debar, perhaps 125-150 miles away, to get this crippled relative of Jonathan's named Mephibosheth. He brings this unworthy, fearful young man to his palace, promises him kindness (verse 7), and then honors him by not only seating him at his table (verses 7, 10), but restoring to him all that belonged to Saul and his house (verse 9). Mephibosheth was like a son to David from that moment on (verse 11).*That* was a pursuit of kindness. And even though we might not have all to offer someone that King David did, we have so many ways we can show thought and care for others. When, if ever, have you pursued kindness like that?## The Objects of PursuitObviously we've been talking about kindness, but there are two objects we're chasing: **righteousness and kindness**. In context, the idea of **righteousness** also has to do with how we treat other people, rather than how we act before God (though the two cannot be separated totally). This **righteousness** is treating others with equity, justice, and fairness. And **kindness**, the point of the message, is a summary of looking not only to your own interests, but also to interests of others (Philippians 2:3).The Hebrew word for kindness here is *hesed*, a common term in the OT, and one of the handful of Hebrew words even preachers who don't know Hebrew know. When used from men to men, it meant doing favors and benefits for others, especially those who were lowly or miserable or needy. The two things go together: righteousness and kindness. Don't think you're being kind to someone by lying to them, even if you think telling them the truth will hurt. That's unrighteous. At the same time, don't think it's alright to walk all over someone because they did something wrong. That's unkindness. Pursue both righteousness and kindness.How many among us could use a little kindness thrown their direction.# 2. The Promise (verse 21b)The wise person will pursue righteousness and kindness because it's right *and* because it has benefits. Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness,> will find life, righteousness, and honor. This is why the title for the message is "The Kindness Boomerang." When you throw out kindness, it comes back to you even better than when it left your hand. Three results are listed in the second half of verse 21.First, those who pursue kindness will find **life**. Almost always in the OT "life" refers to a quality of life; a mouthwatering joy in the process, not just more years added to your (grumpy) life. Isn't it often visible that the happiest people are also very kind people? Thinking about *your* life, as opposed to thinking about others, is one of the surest ways to be miserable and prepare yourself to die alone. Second, those who pursue kindness will find **righteousness**. This angle has to do with a person's integrity and conscience, before men and before God. You have nothing to be ashamed of; your character will be honorable.And third, those who pursue kindness will find **glory**. This takes the previous benefit to another level. This last word, **glory**, means you earn a reputation and make a name for yourself by being kind. You will get more, or at least better, notice and more reward than if you're catty, complaining, resentful. If you really want to make a name for yourself, be kind.Notice that there are *two* objects pursued, and *three* results. You get back more than you give. Of course, if you move glory out of the result list in the second part of the proverb, and into the pursuit list in the first part, you'll miss out on all the benefits. (There are other contexts where we are to pursue a certain kind of glory, as in Romans 2:6-7, but the proverbial context keeps it as an indirect object.)# ConclusionI said at the beginning that failing to be kind is foolish because it hurts *you* more than it hurts others. We saw the opposite of that in Proverbs 21:21, that being kind is wise because it helps you. But now consider Proverbs 11:17.> A man who is kind benefits himself, > but a cruel man hurts himself. > (Proverbs 11:17, ESV)The positive and the negative are both here. You benefit yourself by being kind, and the benefits are spelled out in 21:21. But God says, the cruel man, the unkind, harsh, mean, unthoughtful, selfish person, hurts himself.Being unkind hurts me more than it hurts you. Being unkind is self-destructive. It destroys your joy, it destroys your character, and it destroys your reputation.The wise man is kind and benefits himself. The fool is cruel and hurts himself.----------## ChargeAs the Lord has shown great kindness to you, pursue righteousness and kindness.## Benediction:> The LORD bless you and keep you; > The LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; > the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. > (Numbers 6:24-26, ESV)

You'll hear JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates interview two guests—Vikki Tobak author of Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History, and Jules Kim, owner and designer of Bijules Jewelry. They discuss how both women came up in the New York City club culture scene, and how it influenced both of their careers. Vikki talks about the early days of hip-hop and how its connection to jewelry began and evolved. Jules notes some jewelry styles that have their origins in African and African American culture, and the beauty of their evolution through time.Show Notes02:30 The hosts introduce their guests, Vikki Tobak and Jules Kim03:05 Vikki shares her background and interest in jewelry and hip-hop07:40 Jules goes into her background15:20 Vikki talks about why the hip-hop world got interested in jewelry19:00 Jules describes grill culture and how it evolved from its humble origins23:45 Vikki's favorite quotes and moments from her bookEpisode CreditsHosts: Rob Bates and Victoria GomelskyGuests: Jules Kim, Vikki TobakProducer and engineer: Natalie ChometPlugs: jckonline.com @jckmagazine, Bijules, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry HistoryShow RecapThe Intersection of Hip-Hop and JewelryVikki is a longtime journalist and curator. Both of the books she has written so far have been focused on hip-hop. She was an immigrant kid in Detroit, rooted in a city that was founded on music culture. She fell in love with hip-hop as a kid in the 90s, and moved to New York, during an immersive time of music and club culture. She started out working for a record label at age 19, then started writing about this culture.The book tells a different angle to the culture, following this through line that's been a constant throughout Vikki's whole life. When asked when she started researching this topic, she says, “Informally? Since my mom bought me a Nefertiti pendant when I was living in Detroit in the 1980s.” Formally, she started in the beginning of the pandemic. It was challenging at that time because she couldn't visit the diamond district or Canal Street, as she would have wanted to do in person. Jewelry is part of the fabric of hip-hop and club culture. You see it reflected in what people are wearing when you walk down the streets of New York.Musical InfluencesMany musicians contributed to Vikki's book: Slick Rick—known as the don of hip-hop jewelry—wrote the foreword, and LL Cool J contributed an essay about a trip he took to Cote D'Ivoire in 1988 and the African link to hip-hop jewelry; A$AP Ferg, the first hip-hop ambassador for Tiffany. The common thread across these stories is the shared value of success and what we wear on our bodies as being representative of so much more (status, “making it,” being royalty). It's more than conspicuous consumption. Jewelry is a communication.Jules' BackgroundJules grew up in Richmond, Virginia. As soon as she and her twin sister could, they moved to New York. They were both DJing and throwing parties. Jules came to the city as a fashion intern and was fascinated with nightlife and the fast-paced, shared communal experience. Jules thinks of jewelry as a “forever material,” and says, “in that time period, I was living a very ephemeral experience, so everything was fleeting.” She assisted other fashion designers by day, and carting vinyl records to parties across town by night. She recognized that this experience didn't last forever, and she eventually decided she wanted to make something that lasts.She started Bijules in 2002. She wore all her pieces out and sold them at clubs. She was influenced by street fashion and decided to implement the nameplate with graffiti. When asked if she had any training, Jules said no. She went to university on scholarship for flute. She realized formal training wasn't for her. She studied fashion in France, then came back and took a jewelry 101 class. It inspired her to dedicate herself to learning.Downtown CultureVikki talks about the jewelry scene on Canal Street vs. in the diamond district. It's cheaper, more playful. The diamond district was this other world that she didn't have a reason to go to. Hip-hop and club culture is a culture of hustle, which overlaps with jewelry industry. Both are made up of immigrants. Being part of downtown culture was also this way. Vikki describes a “motley crew” that had similar hustle, dreams, and aspirations.Hip-Hop and Jewelry ThenVikki talks about the origins of hip-hop's interest in jewelry. The young people who were to become the future superstars of the genre looked to the street for their styles. The first instance of jewelry on a hip-hop album cover was Kurtis Blow's debut album in 1980, and those chains were very tiny and layered with a few pendants. As hip-hop stepped into its power in the ‘90s and more money started coming into the culture, early styles started coming along. That moment quickly led to artists using platinum, diamonds, and other precious materials in their jewelry. Trends included label pendants—the Roc-A-Fella chain, Death Row pendant, etc. There were many milestones that inform how the jewelry looks and the influence it has on the larger jewelry world.Grill CultureAny other trends that we really owe to the hip-hop world and don't recognize their true origins? Vikki underlines that the styles that have ties to African cultures, which can be seen in Fulani hoop earrings, Ashanti rings, Tuareg rings, etc.Jules answers the question too. Hip-hop is born from African American culture. The grill originally came from a need for dental attention. Fast generations to what it is now: “There's something beautiful about embellishing what you say and how it escapes your mouth,” comments Jules. Jules describes how she partnered with Erica Badu on a project called “Badrool.” Jules' husband took photographs in Senegal. She describes a photo that shows a ritual and jewelry that is connected with it—a type of grill. The “badrool” looks like rose gold falling out of Erica Badu's mouth.Hip-Hop and Jewelry NowWhen asked if she has any favorite parts of her book to note, Vikki references a Biggie quote, “You never thought that hip-hop would take it this far.” Now everyone is dying to work with hip-hop artists. She thinks of this quote and remembers the early days when that was not the case. Jules shares a positive connection someone made as a result of Vikki's book—it speaks to the culture and how committed it is to communicating its style through jewelry. Jules' anecdote shows how the book is actively inspiring new designers.

You'll hear JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates interview two guests—Vikki Tobak author of Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History, and Jules Kim, owner and designer of Bijules Jewelry. They discuss how both women came up in the New York City club culture scene, and how it influenced both of their careers. Vikki talks about the early days of hip-hop and how its connection to jewelry began and evolved. Jules notes some jewelry styles that have their origins in African and African American culture, and the beauty of their evolution through time.Show Notes02:30 The hosts introduce their guests, Vikki Tobak and Jules Kim03:05 Vikki shares her background and interest in jewelry and hip-hop07:40 Jules goes into her background15:20 Vikki talks about why the hip-hop world got interested in jewelry19:00 Jules describes grill culture and how it evolved from its humble origins23:45 Vikki's favorite quotes and moments from her bookEpisode CreditsHosts: Rob Bates and Victoria GomelskyGuests: Jules Kim, Vikki TobakProducer and engineer: Natalie ChometPlugs: jckonline.com @jckmagazine, Bijules, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry HistoryShow RecapThe Intersection of Hip-Hop and JewelryVikki is a longtime journalist and curator. Both of the books she has written so far have been focused on hip-hop. She was an immigrant kid in Detroit, rooted in a city that was founded on music culture. She fell in love with hip-hop as a kid in the 90s, and moved to New York, during an immersive time of music and club culture. She started out working for a record label at age 19, then started writing about this culture.The book tells a different angle to the culture, following this through line that's been a constant throughout Vikki's whole life. When asked when she started researching this topic, she says, “Informally? Since my mom bought me a Nefertiti pendant when I was living in Detroit in the 1980s.” Formally, she started in the beginning of the pandemic. It was challenging at that time because she couldn't visit the diamond district or Canal Street, as she would have wanted to do in person. Jewelry is part of the fabric of hip-hop and club culture. You see it reflected in what people are wearing when you walk down the streets of New York.Musical InfluencesMany musicians contributed to Vikki's book: Slick Rick—known as the don of hip-hop jewelry—wrote the foreword, and LL Cool J contributed an essay about a trip he took to Cote D'Ivoire in 1988 and the African link to hip-hop jewelry; A$AP Ferg, the first hip-hop ambassador for Tiffany. The common thread across these stories is the shared value of success and what we wear on our bodies as being representative of so much more (status, “making it,” being royalty). It's more than conspicuous consumption. Jewelry is a communication.Jules' BackgroundJules grew up in Richmond, Virginia. As soon as she and her twin sister could, they moved to New York. They were both DJing and throwing parties. Jules came to the city as a fashion intern and was fascinated with nightlife and the fast-paced, shared communal experience. Jules thinks of jewelry as a “forever material,” and says, “in that time period, I was living a very ephemeral experience, so everything was fleeting.” She assisted other fashion designers by day, and carting vinyl records to parties across town by night. She recognized that this experience didn't last forever, and she eventually decided she wanted to make something that lasts.She started Bijules in 2002. She wore all her pieces out and sold them at clubs. She was influenced by street fashion and decided to implement the nameplate with graffiti. When asked if she had any training, Jules said no. She went to university on scholarship for flute. She realized formal training wasn't for her. She studied fashion in France, then came back and took a jewelry 101 class. It inspired her to dedicate herself to learning.Downtown CultureVikki talks about the jewelry scene on Canal Street vs. in the diamond district. It's cheaper, more playful. The diamond district was this other world that she didn't have a reason to go to. Hip-hop and club culture is a culture of hustle, which overlaps with jewelry industry. Both are made up of immigrants. Being part of downtown culture was also this way. Vikki describes a “motley crew” that had similar hustle, dreams, and aspirations.Hip-Hop and Jewelry ThenVikki talks about the origins of hip-hop's interest in jewelry. The young people who were to become the future superstars of the genre looked to the street for their styles. The first instance of jewelry on a hip-hop album cover was Kurtis Blow's debut album in 1980, and those chains were very tiny and layered with a few pendants. As hip-hop stepped into its power in the ‘90s and more money started coming into the culture, early styles started coming along. That moment quickly led to artists using platinum, diamonds, and other precious materials in their jewelry. Trends included label pendants—the Roc-A-Fella chain, Death Row pendant, etc. There were many milestones that inform how the jewelry looks and the influence it has on the larger jewelry world.Grill CultureAny other trends that we really owe to the hip-hop world and don't recognize their true origins? Vikki underlines that the styles that have ties to African cultures, which can be seen in Fulani hoop earrings, Ashanti rings, Tuareg rings, etc.Jules answers the question too. Hip-hop is born from African American culture. The grill originally came from a need for dental attention. Fast generations to what it is now: “There's something beautiful about embellishing what you say and how it escapes your mouth,” comments Jules. Jules describes how she partnered with Erica Badu on a project called “Badrool.” Jules' husband took photographs in Senegal. She describes a photo that shows a ritual and jewelry that is connected with it—a type of grill. The “badrool” looks like rose gold falling out of Erica Badu's mouth.Hip-Hop and Jewelry NowWhen asked if she has any favorite parts of her book to note, Vikki references a Biggie quote, “You never thought that hip-hop would take it this far.” Now everyone is dying to work with hip-hop artists. She thinks of this quote and remembers the early days when that was not the case. Jules shares a positive connection someone made as a result of Vikki's book—it speaks to the culture and how committed it is to communicating its style through jewelry. Jules' anecdote shows how the book is actively inspiring new designers.

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Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Bridging Expected Utility Maximization and Optimization, published by Daniel Herrmann on August 5, 2022 on The AI Alignment Forum. Background This is the second of our (Ramana, Abram, Josiah, Daniel) posts on our PIBBSS research. Our previous post outlined five potential projects that we were considering pursuing this summer. Our task since then has been to make initial attempts at each project. These initial attempts help us to clarify each project, identify the primary problems that need to be solved, and perhaps discover a promising line of attack or two. This post is aimed at the second proposal from our previous post. There we asked: what is the connection between an agent that maximizes expected utility and an agent that succeeds in action? Here we will outline a few of the problems we see in this area and potential routes for solving them. Expected Utility Maximization and Forming Expectations In economics and formal philosophy, the standard characterization of a rational agent is an agent who maximizes expected utility. Informally, when such an agent has a set of options available to her, she chooses the one that maximizes the expectation of her utility function, where the expectation is taken relative to her subjective degrees of belief. The claim that expected utility (EU) maximization characterizes rationality is usually supported by representation theorems (see here for a good, quick introduction). Expected utility maximization plays a core role in the philosophical foundations of decision theory, game theory, and probabilism. Given that EU maximization plays such a central role in theories of rationality, and given that there is a vast literature surrounding it, it seems very plausible that EU maximization would help us think precisely about agency. Despite this, it seems that that expected utility theory doesn't seem to predict anything (or, at the very least, you need to combine EU maximization with certain complexity notions to get something that is weakly predictive). Obviously this is an issue, given that we want notions of agency to constrain our expectations about the behaviour and effects of concrete systems. This is the sense in which we want to bridge the gap between expected an agent's utility maximization and its success in action (or, rather, our expectation that it will be successful in action). If we know that a (sophisticated) EU maximizer has a certain goal, then we should be able to infer something about the likely unfolding of the world. The primary obstacle for making EU maximization predictive is that for many systems we can reverse engineer a utility function and a probability distribution such that the system's behavior is maximizing expected utility relative to that utility / probability pair. For example, consider a rock. We can say that the rock's highest preference is to just sit there (or to roll, if it gets bumped). Voilà, a maximizer. One way of understanding what went wrong here is that the system we started with (the rock) has no obvious utility scale (what John Wentworth calls a “measuring stick of utility”, but which a measurement theorist would call a “representation”). An obvious utility scale is something like money, or food. If someone sees me pay $1 to exchange an apple for an orange and $1 to exchange an orange for an apple, then EU theory says either (1) I'm irrational, or (2) I don't have a utility function over apples and oranges, or (3) I don't value having more money given the same fruit. These aren't particularly strong requirements, but they are requirements nonetheless. In order to understand conditions under which EU maximization can help us form useful expectations about the world, we wanted to identify some models that do seem to help us form expectations about the world going in a way that seems sensiti...

Lived any good books lately?In the Mouth of Madness is a 1994 American supernatural horror film directed and scored by John Carpenter and written by Michael De Luca. It stars Sam Neill, Julie Carmen, Jürgen Prochnow, David Warner and Charlton Heston. Neill stars as John Trent, an insurance investigator who visits a small town while looking into the disappearance of a successful author of horror novels, and begins to question his sanity as the lines between reality and fiction seem to blur. Informally, the film is the third installment in what Carpenter refers to as his "Apocalypse Trilogy", preceded by The Thing (1982) and Prince of Darkness (1987).00:00 Intro05:40 Horror News19:06 What We've Been Watching34:17 Film Review1:52:22 Name Game1:56:33 Film Rating2:00:40 OutroPodcast - https://podlink.to/horrorhangout​​​Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/horrorhangoutFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/hawkandcleaverTwitter - https://twitter.com/horror_hangout_Website - http://www.hawkandcleaver.com​​​Ben - https://twitter.com/ben_errington​​​Andy - https://twitter.com/AndyCTWritesAudio credit - Taj Eastonhttp://tajeaston.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehorrorhangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I speak to Taylor Handschuh. Known as The Map Lady, Tay comes from New Jersey, just outside of New York. She is not a surveyor but loves all things spatial, data and technology. Tay is the Founder & Director of Geospatial Technology Implementations. She holds a Bachelor and Masters and was awarded Summa Cum Laude and won an award for her AGIC (Arizona Geographic Information Council) student presentation. She began her career Informally making maps for art and problem solving, and her first client was habitat for humanity. Her aim is to work with Geospatial Technology Enablement for every sector! Tay specialises in using Mobile LiDAR systems and GPS denied environments. Growing up Tay wanted to be an Astronaut, Piercing Artist and an Urban Planner. Her hobbies lie around Gems and Minerals! Collecting them, going to gem shows, digging for gems or rockhounding, exploring old places and telling stories in 3D. You can find Taylor Website: https://www.maplady.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_map_lady/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMapLady1?s=20&t=oTBGeEwfpk21ZxCvhreiXg You can contact me at: https://www.petacox.com Podcast Support Defining Boundaries: https://www.patreon.com/PetaCox @definingboundaries: https://www.instagram.com/definingboundaries/?hl=en @surveygeekgirl: https://www.instagram.com/surveygeekgirl/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peta-cox Music by Paul Greene: https://www.instagram.com/greenepaul/ Red Shelf Records/Sounds Delicious Australia: https://www.instagram.com/soundsdeliciousaustralia/

For a podcast that boasts so many fascinating guests, State Historic Preservation Officer Jeff Pappas, PhD stands out as a favorite. Beyond the paperwork and rule-making that naturally accompany any federal job, his day-to-day at the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division is more interesting than one might expect.  Charlotte Jusinski chats with Jeff about what historic preservation means in a state like New Mexico, a place with a visible, tangible, touchable history dating back 17,000+ years. How does his office preserve the past and plan to tell this sprawling story in the future, in a place where the tri-cultural myth and a history of colonialism make everything that much more intricate and complicated? “If you look at the preamble of the National Historic Preservation Act (signed into law in 1966 by President Lyndon B. Johnson), a democratic society has a right to understand its history,” says Jeff, formally explaining the gubernatorial-appointed role he currently holds. Informally, “I'm basically the eyes and ears of the governor's office,” he jokes. What, exactly, is a historian looking out for in an office that's primarily concerned with the architecture or archeology of New Mexico? Story.  “It's not just about the architecture or the empirical building itself. It's really about the story that building tells over time.” That narrative rings hollow without input from a diverse compilation of voices from the past (culled from research), present (captured in real-time), and future (via anticipatory analysis). Jeff centers this commitment to community when making recommendations. He must do so as the department is constantly updating the state's historical context to help folks understand its evolving history. As with any issues addressed by the state, decisions on historic preservation aren't made in a vacuum. Managing expectations, interests, and tax dollars requires patience. Jeff applies a deliberate approach to the societal and cultural cost of each project, tempered with an awareness that everything his department does is political. Ultimately, he returns to the story embedded in each location, a history waiting to be told for the first time or reviewed through a more modern lens.  “I do feel that story absolutely matters, however cliche that may be,” he says. “You get to the root of engaging and enfranchising disadvantaged communities, marginalized communities that have not had a voice in the historic narrative for eons.” Learn more about the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division, including a full list of its duties and how the public can nominate sites for historic consideration. Visit http://newmexicoculture.org for info about our museums, historic sites, virtual tours and more. *** Encounter Culture, a production of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is produced and edited by Andrea Klunder at The Creative Impostor Studios. Hosted by Charlotte Jusinski, Editor at El Palacio Magazine Technical Director: Edwin R. Ruiz Recording Engineer: Kabby at Kabby Sound Studios in Santa Fe Executive Producer: Daniel Zillmann Show Notes: Lisa Widder Associate Editor: Helen King Theme Music: D'Santi Nava Instagram: @newmexicanculture For more, visit podcast.nmculture.org.

Data storyteller Mike Cisneros sat down with Iron Viz champion, Tableau Visionary, and self-described “data jackalope” Joshua Smith to talk about how folklore—the study of how information is communicated, primarily through informal means—provides us a fascinating lens through which to examine how data visualization has evolved and continues to develop, both as a discipline and as a community of practitioners. You'll learn how “best practices” emerge, transform and persist (or are discarded) over time, how informal communication and culture can have unexpected effects on how our work is received, the inextricable links between belief and “objective” data, and how a storyteller can position themselves to be most effective. Several folklorists were mentioned in the course of this discussion. Dan Ben-Amos defined folklore as “Artistic communication in small groups.”  Lynne S. McNeil defined it as “Informally transmitted traditional culture.”  Alan Dundes identified many forms of folklore   William Bascom specified the four functions of folklore: it lets people escape from repressions imposed upon them by society e.g.: tall tales; it validates culture, justifying its rituals and institutions to those who perform and observe them; it is a pedagogic device which reinforces morals and values and builds wit; and it is a means of applying social pressure and exercising social control Richard Bauman explored performance theory and audience evaluation  Andrea Kitta explored the strength of personal narrative  Book |  Info We Trust by RJ Andrews Project | Makeover Monday  Article | Nancy Duarte - “Like Yoda You Must Be”  Article | Lilach Manheim & Mike Cisneros - “Beyond the hook: Building information experiences for attention and engagement”  Visualization | Robert Janezic - “Music Memories” 

Val and Ken have a discussion about measuring the intangible and how A.I. can be used to determine how you really feel compared to how you answered quesions in a survey. For the transcription of this episode please visit: https://www.rainforestab.ca/yyc-blog/podcast-episode-174-transcription Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta. The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. Host: Val McCarty is in the business of helping organizations visualize, communicate, and execute strategy in real time. Her studies were acquired at both University of Alberta and Grant MacEwan University, and encompassed Management, Education, and Human Services, with an aim to continue learning. Her previous experience includes the Financial Sector, Fitness Sector, and Early Childhood Education.  When Val is not at work you can find her outside with her grandkids, or looking forward to the next live jam. Guest: Ken King is the Founder and CEO of Boost Innovation, which he pivoted to after running the Boost Institute for culture training and development. Prior to this he worked with diversity and inclusion consulting company AMPED2Play in Cochrane, AB, Canada. Previous to this he spent 8 years as a collegiate basketball coach and instructor.  Ken's formal education is in Physical and Health Education (BPhEd) and Performance Psychology (MPsych) as well as multiple certificates in organizational culture, structure, analysis, and more. Informally, Ken has spent extended time teaching himself various methods of software development, business development, and marketing.  Ken was originally born in Cobourg, Ontario, Canada and grew up in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. He attended undergraduate school there and where he also began working as a high performance basketball coach at a young age with Ontario/Canada Basketball. Upon becoming a full time college instructor and coach the idea of organizational culture improvement captivated him and he began to build various models that would assist post secondary culture. Through his role there, he was invited to consult with external organizations that were looking to find unique ways to build their culture. This is how he began to look at the various ways that data is collected and applied in these settings and why it is such a key focus for him today. Ken lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with his Fiancé, two dogs, and their horse. He enjoys staying active in his spare time, watching his favourite teams (Dallas Cowboys, Toronto Raptors/Leafs/Blue Jays), and playing his drums. In the Spring/Summer he also enjoys supporting his Fiancé in her barrel racing career.  Please be sure to share this episode with everyone you know. If you are interested in being either a host, a guest, or a sponsor of the show, please reach out. We are published in Google Podcasts and the iTunes store for Apple Podcasts We would be grateful if you could give us a rating as it helps spread the word about the show. Show Links: Boost Innovation Show Quotes: "Doing better, being better, being real. These are all kind of things that probably come back to my dad a little bit, come back to people who've influenced me and come back to really what I think leads to success." "if it's a human experiencing something, we are trying to create novel ways to measure that using tech." Credits... This Episode Sponsored By: New Idea Machine Episode Music: Tony Del Degan Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan  

In the fall of 2021, I finally got to leave my house and speak to a live audience at the http://pbaif.com/ (Pebble Beach Authors and Ideas Festival) in Monterey, California. After over a year of the pandemic, everyone was a little rusty with in-person interactions, except for one presenter—https://www.doctorbugs.com/ (Dr. Mark Moffett. ) Mark's presentation, his animated style, and fun demeanor captured the crowd that weekend in a way that no one else could. His description of the Southern California ant wars captivated the crowd, and put everyone, including me, who had been trapped in their houses for more than a year completely at ease. Informally known as “Dr. Bugs” and “the Indiana Jones of entomology,” Mark Moffett is biologist, writer, and globetrotter who has examined species' life and death from the forest floor to canopies. His research has brought him all over the world from Sri Lanka to Costa Rica to Easter Island. “Dr. Bugs” joined Clint to discuss his global expeditions, winding career path, and how we aren't so different from ants after all.

Informally appointed as a "ginnoiseur" and currently the Sr. Gin Ambassador for Beam Suntory, Keli Rivers has a vast knowledge of gin as well as a massive collection (which only rivals her record collection). Not only was she the first hire at gin temple Whitechapel in SF, but she also served as KALX, Berkeley's music director about the same time. Listen to the podcast for gin lessons, and her musical ones are here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tCZ7wpbuAjc93urdPAimE?si=f25fd4fbd8fa4c57

It's taken all season but, at last, John finds his vocation on a trip to Cagnes-sur-Mer. There, on a sunny Mediterranean day while watching AS Cagnes-Le-Cros take on FC Carnoux, all becomes clear. John 'Entertainer' O'Hare has always existed, but now exists formally. Informally, too. To be fair, despite Carnoux winning 4-2, this wasn't the most exhilarating game Footy on the Med has seen. John's entertainment skills were much needed, as Alex burbled on about QPR, Stan Bowles and how Heineken can refresh the anecdotes other beers cannot reach. A book, too, and how his forthcoming A Season on the Med will feature... an Entertainer. Who raps. Cagnes-Le-Cros 2, FC Carnoux 4 was recorded at the Stade Pierre Sauvaigo on Sunday 15 May 2022. More info at FootyOnTheMed.com

Dr. Dave Heitmann Bio: In my past lives I was probably a Samurai and a Native American tracker and hunter. In our current multiverse, I'm a person who loves to talk about the unsolvable problems and the complexities of humans. I've been obsessed with science and health since 4th grade, which has been almost 30 earth years now. Formally I'm a doctor who's treated over 10k patients, started 4 different businesses, and currently building the technology for the worlds first digital empathy AI. Informally, I love watching things like Rick and Morty, making soil and food forests, traveling, playing sports, and making my kids laugh.Get in touch with Dr. Dave:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidheitmann/Discord: https://lnkd.in/gh6Y-8RfUFO Garage links--------------------------------WEBSITE: https://ufogaragepodcast.com/MERCH: https://ufogaragepodcast.com/merch/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ufogarage/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ufogarage/LIVE CHAT--------------------------------We love chatting with our listeners live during the show! Keep in mind that your chats will be published along with the playback of each live video so have a good time and be nice!#ufogarage #alien #livepodcast #ufogaragepodcast #podcast #aliens #UAP #UFOs #extraterrestrials #sasquatch #wormholes #timetravel #trippy #weird #strange #strangealienThis video may include copyrighted material, we try to follow fair use guidelines as best we can. If you have any issues or questions please email us at hey@ufogaragepodcast.com.Copyright UFO Garage

The Blerds are back in town this week with a big "Watcha Watchin?" as well as their main review: Scream (also informally known as Scream 5)

This week, our Yahoo News colleague Jana Winter discovered the existence of a secret investigations unit inside the Department of Homeland Security. It was snooping into the private lives of journalists as well as congressional staff members and others. They were pulling phone records, travel records, personal contacts, and much else. All of this under the guise of cultivating them to help with the legitimate government investigation into, of all things, cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This secret unit launched an initiative called Operation Whistle Pig that targeted journalists. Informally, it called itself W.O.L.F. - way out there in left field. Winter joins us to discuss as well as an ACLU lawyer, Hugh Handeyside, about why this is so alarming.GUESTS:Jana Winter (@janawinter), Investigative Correspondent @YahooNewsHugh Handeyside (@hhandeyside), Senior Staff Attorney, @ACLU National Security ProjectHOSTS:Michael Isikoff (@Isikoff), Chief Investigative Correspondent, Yahoo NewsDaniel Klaidman (@dklaidman), Editor in Chief, Yahoo NewsVictoria Bassetti (@VBass), fellow, Brennan Center for Justice (contributing co-host) RESOURCES:Jana Winter's Operation Whistle Pig story - Here.Rep. Bennie Thompson, House Homeland Security Chair's reaction to story - Here. Follow us on Twitter: @SkullduggeryPodListen and subscribe to "Skullduggery" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.Email us with feedback, questions or tips: SkullduggeryPod@yahoo.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oh whats that? The Leeds International Film Festival is on? What a coincidence! Well the silly boys may as well take a look at one of the city's adopted sons. Credited by some as the father of film. Get your popcorn and shut the heck up. We present Louis Augustine Le Prince The award for best soundtrack goes to Scott Buckley (Hey! He's a scientist too, like our Louis!) The Academy award for Best Audio Effects goes to ZapSplat And the lifetime achievement award was dumped on the doorstep of Lord Fast Fingers (he's so proud)

We take a listener suggestion and look at Informatica, a company that makes it easy for businesses to use AI to integrate, manage, and parse data so that customers can do something useful with it. The name might be familiar to long-time tech investors -- it was public for over 15 years before being taken private. We explain the company's history, transition to the subscription model, and leadership changes as it prepares for a second act on the market. Stocks: INFA Check out more of our content here: Podcasts Youtube Twitter Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com

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As many as one in five people who became ill with COVID-19 have reportedly developed long-term symptoms that last well after they've recovered from the initial infection. Informally called “Long COVID,” the condition is associated with chronic fatigue, brain fogginess, headaches, and more. We interview Dr. Ashish Jha from the Brown School of Public Health, who's launched a new study to look at Long COVID's effects on people, health care, workplaces and more. And in headlines: Germany holds a parliamentary election, the World Health Organization resuscitates the investigation into COVID-19's origins, and Biden gets an even bigger victory margin in Arizona's GOP-led 2020 election audit. Show Notes: Brown School of Public Health: “Global Epidemics: Long COVID” – https://bit.ly/3ibhiJl For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Kids live with people who are not their parents and it's fine until it's actually not." - Raye "Am I adopted???" That's the question Raye grappled with when she stumbled across her first Black to the Beginning Instagram post. The content and stories from podcast guests resonated, but she wasn't adopted. Until she realized that she was. Informally. Raye was raised believing her grandmother was her mother. Meanwhile, the woman who came around simply known as Tasha was, in fact, her biological mother. The revelation opened up a Pandora's box of confusion. While many adoptees are told a story of being chosen, Raye has struggled with feeling like she wasn't chosen. Is ignorance bliss? Not quite, but life for Raye was emotionally simpler before the truth was revealed. This conversation is more than another Black kinship care story; this is a conversation that explores the layers of Black adoption. What makes someone "adopted"? Who should identify themselves as an adoptee? If you're raised with and by family, are you adopted enough? It feels good to finally find Tribe! May this conversation be your soft place to land, too. Take a listen and check the Recommended Resources in the Show Notes! SHOW NOTES CONNECT WITH US! Black to the Beginning on Instagram Black to the Beginning on Facebook Black to the Beginning on Youtube Raye on Instagram @everydaywithraye RECOMMENDED RESOURCES VISIT: Raye the Doula Official Website READ: "Time to Come Off the Porch: Journey of Healing from the Wounds of Kinship Care in the Black Family" by Dr. Kimberley Hundley LISTEN: Black to the Beginning: The Black Adoption Podcast Season 1 & 2 REQUIRED READING: Black to the Beginning Reads Bookshop - A carefully curated list of #BTTBreads...for the culture! SUPPORT BLACK TO THE BEGINNING: THE BLACK ADOPTION PODCAST Zelle: info@blacktothebeginning.com PayPal:info@blacktothebeginning.com SHOP Black to the Beginning SHARE YOUR BLACK ADOPTION STORY Podcast Guest Questionnaire #BLACKANDADOPTED #BLACKADOPTION #ADOPTIONPODCAST #FAMILY --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/black-to-the-beginning/support

Thank you for joining me for this series titled Stronger Through Adversity. The book by the same name is based on conversations I've had with more than 140 global leaders as they navigate through COVID-19. In Stronger Through Adversity, I borrow wisdom from Greek philosopher Epictetus who said, "We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak." Throughout my conversations with leaders, it was clear that they were listening more and with increased intensity than they had before the pandemic. For example, these leaders regularly assessed their people and customers' emotional status, fears, and morale. Leaders increased stakeholder listening through surveys (which I will discuss in next week's post) and unstructured conversations. These leaders practiced active, continuous listening, and they closed the loop by taking action on what they heard. From Epictetus' perspective, during this time of extreme disruption, the most successful leaders listened twice as much as they spoke. If you would like to learn more about Stronger Through Adversity and get your special signed 40% off pre-order offer, head to strongerthroughadversity.com.

3PL Basics: The 11 Transportation Services with Jeremy Thone Joe Lynch and Jeremy Thone discuss the 3PL basics: the 11 transportation services provided by 3rd party logistics providers. About Jeremy Thone Jeremy Thone is the Marketing Director at 3PL Systems, which is a transportation management system software company based in Signal Hill, California. Jeremy grew up in the 3PL business because his father is the co-founder of Diversified Transportation based in Torrance, CA. Jeremy worked in 3PL sales with Diversified and then left joined a number of high-tech start-ups prior to joining 3PL Systems. Jeremy earned a Bachelor of Science, Marketing from the University of Southern California. About 3PL Systems 3PL Systems, Inc. provides transportation management system software to help make freight brokers more profitable - both by helping them bring in more revenue and helping them to operate more efficiently. 3PL Systems'​ BrokerWare is used to manage all shipping and transportation activities from one place, including dispatch, operations, routing, carrier selection, tracing, accounting, billing, collections, and much more. BrokerWare is a transportation management system (TMS) for Non-Asset Based Freight Brokers. Our freight broker software package has built-in support for many types of shipments including less-than-truckload (LTL), truckload (TL), expedited, rail, and any type of specialized equipment. Key Takeaways – 3PL Basics: The 11 Transportation Services  Transportation Service #1 – Small Package Package delivery or parcel delivery is the shipping of packages (parcels) or high-value mail as single shipments. While the service is provided by most postal systems, private package delivery services have also existed in competition with and in place of public postal services. Package delivery or parcel delivery is the shipping of packages (parcels) or high-value mail as single shipments. While the service is provided by most postal systems, private package delivery services have also existed in competition with and in place of public postal services. Transportation Service #2 – Air Cargo Air transportation is used to transport air cargo by plane. Air cargo or air transport is a vital component of many international logistics networks.  Air transport is a vital part of international commerce.  Air transport involves the integration of information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, and packaging.  Transporting goods to and from the airport is also an essential part of the process. Transportation Service #3 – Ocean Ocean transport is used to move goods across the ocean or larger lakes.  There are many different types of cargo that are moved in various types of ships.  The ship types include bulk carriers, container ships, tankers, refrigerated ships, and roll-on / roll-off ships. Bulk carriers are cargo ships used to move bulk cargo like coal, ore, grains, and liquids.  Bulk cargo is commodity cargo that is transported unpackaged in large quantities. It refers to material in either liquid or granular, particulate form, as a mass of relatively small solids, such as petroleum, grain, coal, or gravel. This cargo is usually dropped or poured, with a spout or shovel bucket, into a bulk carrier ship's hold, railroad car, or tanker truck/trailer/semi-trailer body. Container ships are cargo ships that carry their entire load in truck-size containers, in a technique called containerization. They form a common means of commercial intermodal freight transport. Informally known as "box boats," they carry the majority of the world's dry cargo. Tankers are cargo ships for the transport of fluids, such as crude oil, petroleum products, liquefied petroleum gas, liquefied natural gas and chemicals, also vegetable oils, wine, and other food. Refrigerated ships (reefers) are cargo ships used to transport temperature-controlled transportation, mostly fruits, meat, fish, vegetables, dairy products, and other foodstuffs. Roll-on/roll-off ships are cargo ships designed to carry wheeled cargo such as automobiles, trailers, or railway carriages. RORO (or ro/ro) vessels have built-in ramps which allow the cargo to be efficiently "rolled on" and "rolled off" the vessel when in port. A Multi-purpose ship (sometimes called a general cargo ship) is used to transport a variety of goods from bulk commodities to breakbulk and heavy cargoes. To provide maximum trading flexibility they are usually geared and modern examples are fitted for the carriage of containers and grains. Breakbulk cargo or general cargo is a term that covers a great variety of goods that must be loaded individually, and not in intermodal containers nor in bulk as with oil or grain. Breakbulk cargo is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums, or barrels. Unit loads of items secured to a pallet or skid are also used. Transportation Service #4 – Less Than Truckload Less Than Truckload (LTL) is a shipment that does not require a full 48 or 53-foot trailer. There are many carriers that specialize or offer this service and like full truckload carriers, the LTL carriers themselves specialize in different services such as lift gate and residential pick-ups and deliveries, guaranteed services, temperature control, transit, and bottom-line cost to name a few. Within a local area, the LTL freight operator has a number of vehicles that collect shipments from their customers. After finishing the daily collection, the shipments are taken to a terminal where the vehicles are unloaded. Each shipment is weighed and rated which allows customer bills to be processed. The individual shipment is loaded onto an outbound vehicle which contains shipments from other customers bound for the same geographic area. The outbound shipments are trucked to appropriate regional terminals, where they are unloaded. The shipments are sorted and placed on local vehicles for delivery. Each individual shipment is handled a number of times from the time it is picked up from the customer until it reaches its final delivery location. Transportation Service #5 – Truckload Truckload shipping is the movement of large amounts of similar freight, usually the amount necessary to fill an entire semi-trailer or intermodal container. A truckload carrier is a trucking company that generally contracts an entire trailer-load to a single customer. Full truckload carriers normally pick up and deliver dedicated shipments.  Typically, shipments are picked up at the shipper and delivered directly to the consignee.  Truckload shipments are generally handled less, cost less per unit shipped, and have less freight damage. Transportation Service #6 – Dedicated Contract Carriage Dedicated contract carriage is a third-party service that provides dedicated equipment (vehicles) and drivers to a single customer for its exclusive use on a contractual basis. DCC is a flexible service that offers all the service advantages of a private fleet and the convenience of a for-hire carrier. DCC in a sense outsources many of the challenging functions associated with managing a fleet.  Functions including, but not limited to ongoing operations management, technology, drivers, vehicles, vehicle maintenance, safety, regulatory compliance, risk management, and pickup and delivery instructions. Transportation Service #7 – Intermodal Intermodal refers to transportation by more than one means of transport such as a ship, truck, and rail.   The intermodal containerization of cargo has revolutionized the supply chain logistics industry.  The reduced handling results in increased efficiency, which has lowered shipping costs substantially. Transportation Service #8 – Final Mile Final mile (last mile) describes the movement of goods from a transport hub to a final destination.  Transporting goods via freight rail networks and container ships is often the most efficient and cost-effective manner of shipping. However, when goods arrive at a high-capacity freight station or port, they must then be transported to their final destination. The last mile problem can also include the challenge of making deliveries in urban areas where retail stores, restaurants, and other merchants in a central business district often contribute to congestion and safety problems. Transportation Service #9 – Rail Rail transport utilizes freight trains to haul cargo.  Oftentimes, the freight cars are customized for a specific type of freight.  Freight trains are very efficient, with economies of scale and good energy efficiency.  However, pick-up and delivery to the railhead are costly and inconvenient. Container trains have become the dominant type in the US for non-bulk haulage. Containers can easily be moved to other modes of transportation like ships and trucks. Rail is the most efficient mode for transporting bulk shipments like coal, ore, grains, and liquids. Bulk is transported in open-topped cars, hopper cars, and tank cars. Transportation Service #10 – Fleet Acquisition Fleet acquisition services help companies acquire trucks.  Fleet acquisition companies conduct an analysis of the client’s needs so they can acquire the right truck(s) for their clients. To specify the truck fleet, the following information is considered: customization, driver requirements, market information, maintenance costs, financing options, taxes, etc.  Other functions include project management, inspection, and delivery. Generally, fleet acquisition services will help their clients save money through market intelligence, volume pricing, and close relationships with the OEMs. Transportation Service #11 – Equipment / Drivers There are logistics companies that sell or lease transportation equipment to their clients.  Transportation equipment is used to move material from one location to another, like between a loading dock and a storage area, etc...) within a facility or at a site.  Typical equipment includes conveyors, cranes, industrial trucks. There are also logistics companies that provide temporary and/or fully-outsourced driver leasing services.  These companies manage the driver workforce, enabling their clients to focus on their business.  Driver leasing companies specialize in hiring, training, driver management, employee retention, and benefits management. 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94 – Welcome Topics - Support request Pray Subscribe & Share Donate 866-988-8311 info@republickeeper.com Ghislaine Maxwell –   3, 4 or 5 way race? “Kanye has been planning this for years and Kim has known about his aspirations and has been supportive,” a second insider told Us in July 2020. “Kanye is passionate about arts and education and wants to support in any way he can.” West later detailed his plans to Forbes, noting that his vice president would be Michelle Tidball, a preacher from Wyoming. He also said his campaign slogan would be “YES!” and he was running under what he referred to as the Birthday Party. “Because when we win, it’s everybody’s birthday,” he declared before addressing his opponents. “I’m not saying Trump’s in my way, he may be a part of my way. And Joe Biden? Like come on man, please. You know? [Barack] Obama’s special. Trump’s special. We say Kanye West is special. America needs special people that lead. Bill Clinton? Special. Joe Biden’s not special.”https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/what-the-kardashian-jenner-family-has-said-about-kanye-s-political-aspirations/ss-BB16v0Ed?ocid=msnews Foreign policy congressional committees need to call more women experts In order to ascertain who is called upon for foreign policy expertise, we looked at 1,143 witnesses who testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) and the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) in the 115th and 116th Congresses (between January 2017 and June 2020). Overall, more men than women are called as non-government witnesses to testify about foreign policy. However, we are heartened by recent HFAC numbers outlined below and we expect that HFAC will continue to call witnesses at this rate. Further, SFRC should call at least this percentage of women to testify as experts going forward. In an effort to close this clear gap in representation, we recommend that the Senate and House leadership require a gender balance in witnesses called to testify. Informally, committee leaders should call equal numbers of male and female witnesses. At the same time, foreign policy experts who are often called to testify could pledge not to serve on a panel of three or more witnesses when no women are included. Further, these committees must examine hearing topics with a gender lens and choose witnesses to include that point of view. Such an analysis will broaden and deepen an understanding of the policy landscape and the solutions considered. The committees must call more women to testify as foreign policy experts, on all subjects not just those related to gender. Policymakers need to understand that even "traditional" security issues, like force readiness, can be analyzed with a gender lens. Such an analysis will show how men and women are impacted differently by U.S. foreign policy interventions. https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/506382-foreign-policy-congressional-committees-need-to-call-more-women-experts Federal Government is executions again. Mostly these have centered on disputes over the lethal injection chemicals. These guys sought to delay it over COVID-19 because they want to witness it. Here come the book burners.

So how do you get ahead when you're not going into work? Author and career coach Sarah Vermunt offers some advice to employees who would like to advance their careers but find themselves working remotely from home; Technically, it's called green filamentous algae. Informally, it's called snot algae. Scott Tweedie the operations manager of the Rideau Canal talks about its appearance in local waters; Many people in Prince Edward County are worried about the influx of people from areas where the coronavirus may be more prevalent. Some are calling for ways to restrict their access. We get reaction from Mayor Steve Ferguson; What changes are needed to protect residents of long term care home? And how much will it cost? Sheila Block, an economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, tells us about their recent report; Jordan Press of the Canadian Press talks about accusations and denials between Conservative leadership candidates and the Liberals' response to charges being laid against one their M.P.'s; Sean Jacklin is local organizer for 'Future Majorit' in the Peterborough-Kawartha area. The organization is hoping to get Millenials and other younger votes to get involved in their political future; Accomplished potter Bill Reddick explains why he has turned to baking - and is enjoying great success.

Formally, Micaela Benson, AKA Caela, is an Online Coach, Personal Trainer and Speaker. Informally, she is a woman sharing her experience with an autoimmune disease (hypothyroidism) and empowering other women to holistically take control of their wellbeing. Caela supports women who are feeling confused, overwhelmed and stuck to break free from ‘yo yo dieting’, slaving away in the gym and low body confidence – so that they can feel confident to be seen and heard, supported and full of energy. Caela lives in London, England but comes from sunny Brisbane, Australia. In this episode, we cover: :: her journey to finding a diagnosis at a young age :: her holistic approach to finding true wellness :: her concept of intuitive exercise as a way of avoiding extremes :: her advice for others seeking answers You can find Caela online here and on IG @ wellbeing_with_caela.

The debate on whether formal education is necessary is a relatively new one. I'm joined on this episode by Cynthia, the host of Citizen Z, and we discuss the merits and demerits of formal and informal education and discuss whether it's as important as people have tagged it. Spoiler alert, I basically get schooled by Cynthia.

On the Sunday of the Last Judgment, we read about the last judgment from the Gospel of St. Matthew. This gospel clearly teaches that the sole criterion by which we are judged is whether or not we love. This is the task of the Christian who wants to become a true human being, to learn to love as God loves. We explore formal and informal ways to learn to love and how Great Lent should assist us greatly on opening a small crack in our heart, so that God would come in and teach us how to love, and we would be changed.

Joan Gordon, Gene Wolfe scholar, talks about Gene Wolfe's career and works, the Library of Nessus, and Master UltanAlso, appended to the end of this episode (1:04 mark) is a hidden track where James shares a comprehensive theory of "The Fifth Head of Cerberus."People and Things discussed in this episode:Joan Gordon: http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?24015Books by Robert Borski: Solar Labyrinth, The Long and the Short of It, and multiple chapbooks from Sirius FictionPeter Wright: http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?24015Brian Attebury: http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?10790Bill Johnson: http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?11198Jose Luis Borges: https://www.famousauthors.org/jorge-luis-borgesNigel Price is the co-founder of Ultan's Library: https://ultan.org.uk/The Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers' Workshophttp://clarion.ucsd.edu/Joanna Russ review of Operation Aries: https://sffbooksonmars.blogspot.com/2011/06/retro-review-joanna-russ-on-gene-wolfes.htmlKlein bottle:Informally, it is a one-sided surface which, if traveled upon, could be followed back to the point of origin while flipping the traveler upside down. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klein_bottle-You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our Youtube channel.If you have problems accessing the podcast on your favorite platform, let us know. -Questions, comments, corrections, additions, alternate theories?Connect with us on Facebook...or on Twitter @rereadingwolfe...or on Instagram: rereadingwolfepodcast...or on Reddit: rereadingwolfepodcast -Intro from "The Alligator", Annihilation soundtrackOutro #1:From "I've Got a Theory" from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"Outro #2: From "Mr. Roboto" by StyxLogo art by SonOfWitzOutros and alternate outros are cued on the Rereading Wolfe Podcast Spotify playlist IF the songs are available on Spotify.

This Sunday, Mike Werkheiser began a new sermon series examining the nature of the early church in the book of Acts. The passage for this Sunday was Acts 2:42-47. The outline for this sermon is as follows: 1) When the Gospel captivates God’s people, they will SUBMIT. a. To God’s Word (verse 42a) b. To each other (verses 42a, 44) 2) When the Gospel captivates God’s people, they will SACRIFICE. a. A new understanding of personal property (verse 45a) b. A new appreciation for others’ needs (verse 45b) 3) When the Gospel captivates God’s people, they will CELEBRATE. a. Formally (verses 42b, 46a) b. Informally (verses 43, 46b, 47) If you have any questions or would like to discuss the subject matter of this sermon, please do not hesitate to contact Mike either via phone (314.899.0047) or email mike@citychurchstl.org.

In June, I will be traveling to Kyoto, Japan for the 5th World Parkinson Congress (WPC). WPC is a global Parkinson's event that opens its doors to all members of the Parkinson's community, from neurologists and researchers to those living with the disease.  Since my diagnosis in August 2017, I’ve launched the podcast When Life Gives You Parkinson’s. As an extension of that podcast, I have teamed up with the World Parkinson Coalition to help preview WPC2019.    In this episode, Jill Ames-Carson, the co-chair of the ambassadors program, can’t say enough good things about the congress, “The World Parkinson Congress changed my whole life and how I live with Parkinson’s. It gets everybody ‘Parkinsons’ in the same room together. Which is an absolutely amazing feeling, because you know you’re not alone.” She suggests those planning to attend review the program online or download it, before landing in Kyoto. The thermometer next to each session indicates the level of scientific discussion. The other symbols let you know whether it's a basic science, clinical science, or comprehensive care “As a person with Parkinson’s I would really advise you to attend things you’re interested in.”   Dr. A Jon Stoessl, the co-chair of WPC2019, agrees noting some of the presentations will be very scientific, “It’s important for the meeting to be a top-notch scientific meeting and we truly believe that it is and so there are sessions that are targeted really only towards scientists.”  This year, among the world renowned researchers and neurologists there will be a Nobel Prize winner.   In our discussion, Dr. Stoessl mentioned the Pre-Congress Courses. These are full day courses that take place Tuesday, June 4. You can see what is being offered by visiting this page on WPC2019.org website. Both, Dr. Stoessl and Ms. Ames-Carson talked about pacing yourself. There is a lot to do, but if you have Parkinson’s, you will want to build in down time. If you need a break from sitting through educational sessions, the WPC has a variety of spaces where you can recharge or get some exercise. You can learn more about that on the wellness page of the website.  As you prepare for your trip, Ames-Carson suggests you pack a pen, a pad of paper, and some small gifts from your home country to offer to new friends you’ll meet. The WPC offers other tips in its online Travel Tool Kit.   Each episode of the WPC2019 Podcast, I’m going to check in with James Heron, the Executive Director of the Japanese-Canadian Cultural Centre to teach us a new word or phrase and help us better understand the culture so we can avoid embarrassing ourselves or offending our hosts. This week we start with a simple hello. But, it’s not so simple. Depending on the time of day, the Japanese have three different greetings.   In the morning until around 11a, the full formal greeting is Ohayô gozaimasu. Informally you can also use Ohayô. In the midday from about 10a-5p, the appropriate greeting is Konnichiwa. In the evening, Konbanwa, is the greeting that is most invoked.   Pronunciations can listened to if you google these phrases online. A key thing to keep in mind when saying phrases in Japanese is to be sincere, speak slowly, and be polite. Simply making the attempt to speak Japanese will be appreciated.   Heron also notes that silence is an important part of the communication approach. The Japanese have a saying that goes, “words separate and silence unifies.” Citing studies by other linguists, Heron cautions us that North Americans are less comfortable with the amount of silence we allow to pass in conversation before feeling a need to fill the void. In Japan, the acceptable amount of silence is over four seconds, but for North Americans after three-quarters of a second we begin to feel a sense that the communication is dying and we need to say something. If we fill those silences too quickly, we muddy the communication waters.     Follow me, Larry Gifford  Twitter: @ParkinsonsPod Facebook: Facebook.com/ParkinsonsPod Instagram: @parkinsonspod For more info on the World Parkinson Congress head to www.WPC2019.org Facebook: Facebook.com/WorldPDCongress/ Twitter: @WorldPDCongress YouTube: WorldPDcongress Instagram: @worldpdcongress Thank you to: Jill Ames Carson, co-chair of World Parkinson Congress Ambassador’s Program 2019 Dr. A. Jon Stoessl, co-chair of World Parkinson Congress 2019    James Heron, Executive Director of Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre   Credits Dila Velazquez – Story Producer Rob Johnston – Senior Audio Producer John O’Dowd – Content Producer

Podcast host Brendan MacNeil (’20) interviews Gerry Pond, Chair and Co-founder of East Valley Ventures and Mariner Partners. (Informally) named The Godfather of Atlantic Canada, Gerry Pond spear headed the IT boom in Atlantic Canada, leading the ship at NBTel/BellAliant through the 90's and early 00's. He now uses his expertise to help fund and build startups primarily in the IT/ICT sector.

That in most cases human health has been discarded or given a low priority.  This rampant technological push continues to affect human health and wellbeing, influencing our very roots that connect us to nature - the source from which we spring. Intuitively we know this, as our health is being affected and cancer and many other types of illness skyrocket. GreenplanetFM is by no way anti science - we are satisfied with 3G and 4G technologies - however when there is a constant push for more efficiencies overriding the health of the community - the inevitable push back occurs.   Corporate profits versus human health? With humanity appearing to be the canary in the coal mine. This very insightful interview tells us of what it is for a biological being having to live in an increasing world of oscillating frequencies that are continuing to intensify to the detriment of the natural world. The vegetable and animal kingdoms are being affected. That means you and I and especially newborns, vulnerable babies, infants and children. Humans are more than cellular bodies. The human body is composed of molecules, atoms and subatomic particles. There is a large body of literature that exists on the response of tissues to electromagnetic fields, primarily in the extremely-low-frequency (ELF) and microwave-frequency ranges. In general, the reported effects of radiofrequency (RF) radiation on tissue and organ systems have been attributed to thermal interactions, although the existence of nonthermal effects at low field intensities is still a subject of active investigation. This means that as new technological frequencies are deployed across cities, countryside and whole nations etc - we are in many ways an experiments in real time. We are the proverbial laboratory rats, that like GE and GMO foods, we are test cases for new technologies.   Smart Meters The interview starts off with smart meters that are now becoming ubiquitous across NZ. Many people may not be aware that they are already in place at their power switchboard somewhere on a wall of your house. Your power company may have already installed one. Yet, certain people are very sensitive to the subtleties of a steadily increasing frequency spectrum and may not understand why they are unable to sleep or they may continually be restless. Reason being, that they are being affected by frequencies coming off their undisclosed smart meter. There is no legal obligation for NZers to have a Smart Meter. In NZ there is no legal obligation to have a smart meter … you can refuse to have a smart meter …If you have one - you can get them removed in NZ. It may require a change in company - but you can remove them. Though if you are living in blocks of flats or apartments there are challenges. There are  a variety on ‘non smart meters’ on the NZ market so do not believe the company line that some power retailers may tell you!  Get more information from Legacy Metering Group legacymetering.nz/  or www.stopsmartmeters.org.nz This is the best option.Smart meters have a lot of computer power basically, the equivalent of a modern mobile phone - and it is able to tell where certain lights and power plugs are turned on at certain times in a 24/7 cycle - like every utensil in the whole house. You are being monitored. Every electronic item use is being recorded. Check the web site: Environmental Health Trust https://ehtrust.org/ Education, Research, and Policy to Reduce Environmental Risks.The interview leads into this; which gives you an understanding of how frequencies work.Frequency weapon systems called Active Denial  A US system. The Active Denial System (ADS) is a non-lethal, directed-energy weapon developed by the U.S. military, designed for area denial, perimeter security and crowd control. Informally, the weapon is also called the heat ray since it works by heating the surface of targets, such as the skin of targeted human subjects. https://www.rt.com/news/weapon-us-microwave-cannon-363/ What are 5th Generation Technologies? They are more ubiquitous and powerful transmitter technologies! A  result of intensifying use of transmitting frequencies in telephones and complementary technologies - people can end up with electro sensitivity  - or EHS electro hypersensitivity - or electromagnetic sensitivity - or EMS - or ES electro sensitivity. The interview then covers the fact that the NZ Government - both Labour and National are wanting to phase out and take down copper wire telephone transmission lines. They now see them as an unnecessary cost, due to the roll out of fibre. But this means that people - especially older people possibly in rural areas will have to use mobile phones and it is known that there are instances of cancerous growths on the same side of the face that people hold up their smartphone to listen. Katherine mentions the : save our landlines.nz -  a petition ….  www.saveourlandlines.nz/uncategorized/welcome/ Taking away copper lines - leaves us all open to either only fibre or mobiles …. Back to Five G technologies https://whatis5g.info/   - website The 5th Generation Radiation Frequencies Influences all creatures of the living ecology.Birds are being affected so is urban wildlife, cats, dogs, guinea pig and pet rabbits. As for vegetation - over successive generations we will see for ourselves what happens. Scientists and doctors warn of serious health effects of 5G Technology https://es-ireland.com/5g-5th-generation-greater-dangers/ Over 240 scientists and doctors from 41 countries have signed a declaration to officials of the European Commission demanding a moratorium on the increase of cell antennas for planned 5G expansion. Concerns over health effects from higher radiation exposure include potential neurological impacts, infertility, and cancer. Experiments in China - show that rats heavily irradiated - can basically be all dead in 10 minutes. Listen to the interview.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLXfegUXlyo      38 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5AYRWvjiVg    Only 3 minutes The SCARIEST 3-1/2 Minutes EVER! - 5G will Weaponize Everything Olga Sheehan - who once worked for the World Health Organisation wrote a book called “no safe place” - saying beaming microwave radiation from space - leaves all of life vulnerable. https://olgasheean.com/who-harm/ There are 20,000 research papers on microwaves so there is no shortage of data - however there is a shortage of 2018 data going forward, which is understandable. Hence the precautionary principle.All biota is affected - except certain bacteria and microbes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwyDCHf5iCY      Dr Devra Davis Remember: We are dealing with a cascading multiple electronic microwave escalation - with wifi, cell phones, cell towers, smart meters, baby monitors and now 5G technology  - We as a human race can be likened to living in a microwave oven that is slowly intensifying Up before the time that electricity and wireless technology came into being - our planet was near on - a paradise! Barrie Trower former Royal Navy microwave weapons expert says that the scientists who are producing this technology have absolutely no idea of the mathematics of the waveform that is being produced - but they know it is in the gigahertz range - he stated there are no safety tests on this tech but they know that these frequencies can interfere with the cellular structure of the human body - that it is not just one wave but several waves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGW62yuy7w8 Tom Wheeler - Active Denial the new microwave weapon - use for crowd control - to subdue an bring down crowds of people in a demonstration or rally. https://www.ancientpurity.com/blog/5g-coming-soon

Do you care about the environment?Do you care about leading?The Leadership and the Environment podcastNYU’s School of Liberal Studiesinvite you to listen in on our Panel of Leadership and Environment Expertswhich was held on Tuesday, April 3rd at the NYU Silver BuildingFeaturing Vincent StanleyVincent, co-author with Yvon Chouinard of The Responsible Company, has been with Patagonia since its beginning in 1973, including executive roles as head of sales or marketing. Informally, he is Patagonia’s chief storyteller. He helped develop the Footprint Chronicles, the company’s interactive website that outlines the social and environmental impact of its products; the Common Threads Partnership; and Patagonia Books. He serves as the company’s Director, Patagonia Philosophy, and is a visiting fellow at the Yale School of Management. He is also a poet whose work has appeared in Best American Poetry. Robin NagleRobin’s book, Picking Up, is an ethnography of New York City’s Department of Sanitation based on a decade of work with the Department, including working as a uniformed sanitation worker. She is also a clinical professor of anthropology and environmental studies in NYU’s School of Liberal Studies, with research in the new interdisciplinary field of discard studies. She considers the category of material culture known generically as waste, with a specific emphasis on the infrastructures and organizational demands that municipal garbage imposes on urban areas. Since 2006 she has been the DSNY’s anthropologist-in-residence, an unsalaried position structured around several projects. Her TED talk gives a quick overview of and more detail about her work. RJ KhalafRJ is a senior at New York University pursuing a degree in Global Liberal Studies with a concentration in Politics, Rights, and Development and a minor in Social Entrepreneurship. Recently named one of NYU’s most influential students by Washington Square News, he is the President of the NYU Muslim Students Association and is a Dalai Lama Fellow. RJ is the founder and director of LEAD Palestine, an organization that aims to inspire, motivate, and empower the next generation of Palestine’s youth through a hands-on and fun leadership-based summer camp. Joshua SpodekJoshua PhD MBA, bestselling author of Leadership Step by Step and host of the award-winning Leadership and the Environment podcast, is an adjunct professor at NYU, leadership coach and workshop leader for Columbia Business School, columnist for Inc., and founder of SpodekAcademy.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What stops you from considering a Carpool? Have to know someone who lives near you, who works where you do? Have to do it every day or it doesn't count? How can you get home in an emergency if you don't have your own car? RideFinders has all this covered, and more - including their database of over 16,000 peeps, living and going to work or school, all over the St. Louis metro area. Some of them can be carpool partners for you! Joe Wright shares the Carpooling how-to from experience, as well as his job directing RideFinders, our regional ride-sharing agency. This FREE service has been matching commuters in convenient, $$ and personal energy saving everyday travel partnerships since 1994.              RideFinders is supported by federal highway funds designated to help clean up St. Louis air by reducing the ratio of cars to persons traveling around our regional "Airshed." Services include FREE membership for companies, universities and other organizations with many possible RideFinders participants, FREE sign-ups for these individuals, FREE taxi service up to 4 times per year as a Guaranteed Ride Home, and FREE workplace presentations about how easy and beneficial Carpooling is. Consider Carpooling (or joining a Vanpool) for any number of days of your weekly commute. And encourage your employer - or campus Office of Student Affairs - to join and promote RideFinders options. Special for this summer's Air Quality season: add a new person to your current carpool, or start a new carpool and you'll be entered to win memberships, free passes and other summer-fun goodies in the RideFinders Museum Mania Carpool Challenge. In a Carpool or Vanpool the benefits will add up way faster than the miles, as you Get Around Greener! P.S. Informally carpooling counts too! Make it a habit for workplace meetings and social events. Music: Lime House Blues, performed live at KDHX by legendary Del McCoury THANKS to Anna Holland, engineering this edition of Earthworms  

CAN WE BE PROFESSIONAL ON AN INFORMAL FRIDAY!? Of course, because cows.

Do you care about the environment?Do you care about leading?The Leadership and the Environment podcast andNYU's School of Liberal Studiesinvite you to improve both at aPanel of Leadership and Environment ExpertsTuesday, April 3, 6pm – 8pmNYU Silver Building, 100 Washington Sq E (at Washington Sq N), room 405Free, register hereFeaturing Vincent StanleyVincent, co-author with Yvon Chouinard of The Responsible Company, has been with Patagonia since its beginning in 1973, including executive roles as head of sales or marketing. Informally, he is Patagonia’s chief storyteller. He helped develop the Footprint Chronicles, the company’s interactive website that outlines the social and environmental impact of its products; the Common Threads Partnership; and Patagonia Books. He serves as the company’s Director, Patagonia Philosophy, and is a visiting fellow at the Yale School of Management. He is also a poet whose work has appeared in Best American Poetry. Robin NagleRobin's book, Picking Up, is an ethnography of New York City’s Department of Sanitation based on a decade of work with the Department, including working as a uniformed sanitation worker. She is also a clinical professor of anthropology and environmental studies in NYU’s School of Liberal Studies, with research in the new interdisciplinary field of discard studies. She considers the category of material culture known generically as waste, with a specific emphasis on the infrastructures and organizational demands that municipal garbage imposes on urban areas. Since 2006 she has been the DSNY’s anthropologist-in-residence, an unsalaried position structured around several projects. Her TED talk gives a quick overview of and more detail about her work. RJ KhalafRJ is a senior at New York University pursuing a degree in Global Liberal Studies with a concentration in Politics, Rights, and Development and a minor in Social Entrepreneurship. Recently named one of NYU's most influential students by Washington Square News, he is the President of the NYU Muslim Students Association and is a Dalai Lama Fellow. RJ is the founder and director of LEAD Palestine, an organization that aims to inspire, motivate, and empower the next generation of Palestine's youth through a hands-on and fun leadership-based summer camp. Joshua SpodekJoshua PhD MBA, bestselling author of Leadership Step by Step and host of the award-winning Leadership and the Environment podcast, is an adjunct professor at NYU, leadership coach and workshop leader for Columbia Business School, columnist for Inc., and founder of SpodekAcademy.com. Free, register here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Interview with Dr. Meghana Bhatt, VP R&D, FEM Inc. and John Gerzema, author of The Athena Doctrine: How Women (and the Men Who Think Like Them) Will Rule the Future. We live in a world that's increasingly social, interdependent and transparent. And in this world, feminine values are ascendant. As John Gerzema and Michael D'Antonio's proprietary survey of 64,000 people around the world shows, traditionally feminine leadership and values are now more popular than the macho paradigm of the past. The most innovative among us are breaking away from traditional structures to be more flexible, collaborative and nurturing. And both men and women from Medellin to Nairobi are adopting this style, which emphasizes cooperation, long-term thinking, and flexibility. Informally, and in countless ways, they are following the Athena Doctrine, named after the Greek Goddess, the warrior whose strength came from wisdom and fairness. All over the world, people are deploying feminine thinking and values to make their lives, and the world, better.   Subscribe to Sylvia Global Media at:  http://www.youtube.com/user/SylviaGlobal  

Informally dubbed the "Popemobile," the Pope's personal conveyance is a rather unique vehicle. In this episode, Scott and Ben explore the history and features of the vehicles that have served as the Pope's personal means of transport over the years. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Informally dubbed the "Popemobile," the Pope's personal conveyance is a rather unique vehicle. In this episode, Scott and Ben explore the history and features of the vehicles that have served as the Pope's personal means of transport over the years. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers