Podcasts about Irony

Bob Evans looks at what nuclear proliferation means to a United States moving toward isolationism.

The guys discuss how one Japanese sticker can initiate a roundabout on any given roadway, when a dog's brick is worse than his bite, and why a 3:00 A.M. bathroom break could lead to a felony if not executed chronologically. 

Rev. David W. Hall has been married to Ann since 1980 and is the father of three children and nine grandchildren. He has served as the Senior Pastor of the Midway Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Powder Springs, Georgia, since 2003. Previously, he served as Pastor of the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee (1984-2003) and as Associate Pastor at the First Presbyterian Church in Rome, Georgia (1980-1984). In addition to pastoring, David Hall is the author or editor of over 40 books and numerous essays. He was also the Founder and Senior Fellow of the Kuyper Institute in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. In addition to his work as Executive Director of Calvin500 (Geneva, 2009), his Calvin500 series contains the following works: The Legacy of John Calvin, Calvin in the Public Square, Calvin and Commerce, Preaching Like Calvin, Calvin and Culture, Tributes to John Calvin, and Theological Guide to Calvin's Institutes (with Peter Lillback). His most recent writings include: Irony and the Presbyterian Church in America; On Reforming Worship; Questioning Politics; Declaring Independence; Summer Reading: Christian Classics; Election Sermons; Lux: Essays on Calvinism (vols. 1, 2, and 3), Practicing Christian Marriage, Twenty Messages to Consider Before Voting, and Theology Made Practical: New Studies on John Calvin and His Legacy. All titles are available at Amazon. Pastor Hall writes weekly at Cheering Folly's Demise.

The sight left unseen is an opportunity for a missed creation of beauty and inspiration. Celebrating what is created around and through us is an unmeasurable talent without a ceiling. If you ever had the honor of reading her poetry in Hush: Breaking the Chains of Abuse (2024), Love & Longing an international anthology of poems (2023), and Cadence (2024) with her words, she comforts, loves, and inspires celebration in all that you are and have accomplished to create a new beginning.As inspiration comes through life experiences, poetry expresses those feelings with thoughtful displays of emotion. Each poetic expression ranges from nature and fun to empowerment and triumphant victory. Her words rejuvenate your spirit while opening your eyes to the openness of joy in daily life.Under the surface of each poem is a place of captivation; be mindful of “Irony of a Storm,” “Structure of Love,” “Resilience of a Bird,” “Hide and Seek,” “R.O.A.R.,” “Family Fun,” “Time Flies,” “Time Square,” “Sandstorm,” “Hope,” “I am in Love,” “Eclipsed Love,” “Quietness of a Prairie.”This is more than just a book but a reference point of education in all seasons. Once you read it front to back, it serves as a place of motivation, restoration, and celebration of your journey. From an educator of literacy, have fun, be inspired, and see the possibilities.Yasmin is purposefully intentional with her words to spark emotion to act toward a bright future.You do not want to miss the authentic rhythm of this unapologetic beacon as it shines with guidance, encouragement, cheer, and goodwill.https://www.prolificpulse.com/yasminbrown

#realconversations #diet #wellness #spiritual #meditation#exercise #plumbing #newjersey #neardeathCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES Meet SAM KIM; Thereare always interviews. And INTERVIEWS. I've done nearly 400 with people allover the world. Irony. It was Maria from Poland and Influencer Press who putSam and me in touch. Two Jersey guys. Where do I begin with our chemistry andenergy? Sam's journey to this place in time is fascinating and riveting. It wasa near-death experience and a white light that changed the course of hisearthly existence. Wondrous honesty and spirit emanate from Sam. We're talking aboutan accomplished plumber, but more inspiring and profound is his daily routineof chanting, meditation, and exercise. He is on a mission. And we explored ourshared spirituality. Sam is giving, caring, and so real. As we talked, Iwatched the setting sun over his shoulder in upstate New York at OmegaInstitute. He'll be back here down the road. A yellow brick one.”  Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs575 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT**SAM KIM; from South Korea, to NJ; Plumbing to Light Force,Healing, Meditation, Exercise; Omega Institute; LIVE from Upstate NYYouTube: https://youtu.be/u5sV5Rj1_o4BIO: Raised in poverty in Korea and built in Jersey, Samspent 10 years as a toll collector and plumber, rising through resilience andself-taught reading. His NDE shifted him from materialism to awakening,inspiring his mission to help others “Get Over Death” and awaken their truth.Sam's daily routine includes chanting, meditation, and exercise, balancingplumbing and healing to bring relief and smiles to clients. He stays groundedthrough family and food, combating burnout by reflecting on gratitude. Committedto guiding others toward higher awareness, Sam empowers people to makeconscious choices for growth.**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

*The carnage continues – the world watches on*Irony piled on irony – U.S.A. – Germany*The productivity round table sideshow*14 million dollars wouldn't cover the cost of a sea side mansion*Disconnected from reality*No no Nanette – No negligence here – good case – no responsibility*Eureka Australia medals – nominations open*John Englart memorial*Public Housing – anybody interested?*”Suffocating”

Welcome back to another full episode of the Couple Casuals Podcast!In this gripping and eye-opening conversation, your host Stefano sits down with Officer Randall Arsenault — a former Toronto police officer with over 20 years of frontline experience and the host of the Canada Off Script Podcast.From breaking up gang violence to shaping the lives of troubled youth in Scarborough schools, Randall shares powerful insight into Canada's justice system, rising crime rates, and what it truly means to serve and protect. We dig deep into the bail system, public safety, community policing, and how politics is shaping (and sometimes crippling) law enforcement.This one isn't just informative — it's a must-listen for anyone concerned about safety, justice, and the future of Canada.No fluff. No sugar-coating. Just hard truths and hope for change.Some topics we cover:​How a rebel teen turned tradesman became a respected community officer​The downfall of the School Resource Officer program — and why it needs to return​What's really driving the crime surge in Canada​Why Bill C-75 and our bail system are failing Canadians​The blurred lines around self-defense in Canadian law​What it's like being a cop in a culture that often vilifies them​How Officer Randy kept the respect of a community for over two decadesThis episode is grounded, personal, and brutally honest.Grab a casual — this time maybe skip the coffee, and pour something strong — and let's get into it.0:00:00 Intro 0:01:00 Randall's Start 0:03:00 Youth & Trades 0:06:00 Joining the Force 0:10:00 Community Work 0:15:00 SRO Program Cut 0:18:00 Career Lessons 0:20:00 COVID & Youth 0:22:00 Policing Then vs Now 0:25:00 Body Cams 0:28:00 Recruiting Issues 0:31:00 Crime & Bill C-75 0:37:00 Self-Defense Laws 0:43:00 Home Invasions 0:47:00 Castle Doctrine 0:50:30 Bill C-21 Irony 0:54:00 Fixing Policing 0:56:30 Advice to Cops 1:00:00 Social Media Role 1:02:00 Wrap Up

The guys discuss how much you should expect to spend on a photo to assure that icing will not desecrate the autograph, when the matching bracelets from your first date mean so much more than the felonies they represent, and why having an extra "cat cubby" will seem monumental when abandoning your newborn and the bin is full of teenagers.

Filozof v souboji s průmyslem osobního rozvoje: „Všechno je lepší než chytráctví“Co stojí za boomem self-help literatury? A jak souvisí s filozofií? Není pochyb, že určitý typ filozofického psaní má k self-help literatuře blízko. Patrné je to třeba i na současném zájmu o stoiky. Navíc nelze popřít, že filozofie byla tradičně spjata s ideou, že člověk nemá jen žít, ale svůj život má sám vést – a k tomu potřebuje… co vlastně?Tady narážíme na kámen úrazu. Self-help literatura nabízí konkrétní rady, jak efektivněji řídit svůj život: vstávejte v pět ráno, pijte vodu s citronem, staňte se lepší verzí sebe sama. Filozofické vedení je jiné – často nejasné. Kierkegaard, který zdůrazňuje význam filozofie pro dobrý život, považuje tuto nejasnost za klíčovou. Metodu „promyšleného zmatku“ sdílel mimochodem i Sókratés, Ježíš nebo věštkyně Pýthie.Pointa je jednoduchá: nikdo vám neřekne, co máte dělat. Nejasnost má pozitivní funkci – nutí nás, abychom se sami zamysleli, místo abychom přijímali návody. Zatímco self-help literatura nabízí radu, filozof nabízí „neradu“. Operuje podle hesla: Nelze žít za druhého, ale lze žít tak, že druhý sám znejistí. Zdá se to málo, ale ve skutečnosti je to hodně. Výzkumy navíc ukazují, že udělování rad může být škodlivé: v příjemci vyvolává pocit, že si sám neumí poradit, zatímco tomu, kdo radí, narůstá sebevědomí. Kdo radí, šíří bezmoc, jak upozorňuje americký novinář Steve Salerno v knize s příznačným podtitulem: Jak hnutí self-help učinilo Ameriku bezmocnou.Filozofie i self-help literatura mohou posilovat určitou formu odolnosti. Zatímco self-help autoři se soustředí na výkonnost a hladké začlenění do světa – Kierkegaard by řekl, že z nás dělají „hladké oblázky“ ve společenském soukolí –, filozof říká, že to je málo. Právě tím nám něco zásadního zprostředkovává: ukazuje, že líbit se našim současníkům není vůbec důležité. Krásně to ostatně vystihla spisovatelka Doris Lessingová: „Všechno je lepší než chytráctví, než vypočítavost, než opatrnost, než neochota dávat ze strachu před následky.“Kapitoly I. Lítost moudrostí života [začátek až 24:48]II. Kdo radí, oslabuje [24:48 až 42:05]III. Filosofická rada? Hlavně nebýt srozumitelný! [42:05 až 58:00]IV. Pasti self-help literatury – ztráta bolesti [58:00 až konec]BibliografieRober Bellah, Religion in Human Evolution. From the Paleolithic to the Axial Age, Cambridge, MA, 2011.Tereza Matějčková, Hegelova fenomenologie světa, Praha: OIKOYMENH, 2018Soren Kierkegaard, Either/Or, Part I. Translated by Howard V. Hong and Edna H. Hong. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1987.Søren Kierkegaard, The Concept of Irony with Continual Reference to Socrates, Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1992.Doris Lessing, The Golden Notebook, New York: Frederick A. Praeger, 1962.Jan Loffeld, Když Bůh nikomu nechybí: Úvahy o náboženské lhostejnosti, Praha: Portál, 2025.Jonathan Rauch, "Let It Be: Three Cheers for Apatheism“, in: The Atlantic Monthly, May 2003.Steve Salerno, SHAM: How the Self-Help Movement Made America Helpless. New York: Crown Publishers, 2005.Liv Strömquist, Strömquist, Hovoří Pýthie, přel. Marie Voslářová. Praha: Paseka, 2025.

Episode 226 Highlights Include: A Tale of Two Fishing Trips Most medium sized fish wins...WTH? Birthday celebrations for the wives Tracking Trump's W's and L's What if the Epstein List never existed? Irony that Dems only want the list now after years of crickets Possible reasons why (if it does exist) it hasn't been released [...]

In this episode of Iron Culture, Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss science related to attractiveness, coolness, and personality type. They explore scientific studies on the factors associated with perceived attractiveness and "coolness," discussing body fat percentages and societal perceptions. The conversation shifts to how personality traits appear to predict workout preferences and engagement in fitness, then they debate the importance of matching exercise to individual characteristics. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Iron Culture and Guests 5:57 The Science of (Male) Attractiveness 10:39 Evolutionary Underpinnings of Male Attractiveness 13:53 Distorted Perceptions of Attractiveness (In the Fitness World) 20:10 The Irony of Pursuing Attractiveness 22:22 Body-Fat and Optimized Health 24:18 Surprising Article Feedback 28:50 Unrealistic Body Standards and Gender Perceptions 32:49 Achieving the Outcome Versus Doing Hard Things 35:07 Attractiveness is More Than Body Shape/Size 37:48 The Science of Being Cool 47:19 Matching Exercise To Personality Types References: Xia F, Sauciuvenaite J, Bissland R, Hambly C, Starr-Vaanholt L, Faries MD, et al. The relationship between body fatness and physical attractiveness in males. Personality and Individual Differences. 2025 Sep 1;243:113240. de Jager S, Coetzee N, Coetzee V. Facial Adiposity, Attractiveness, and Health: A Review. Front Psychol. 2018 Dec 21;9:2562. Brierley ME, Brooks KR, Mond J, Stevenson RJ, Stephen ID. The Body and the Beautiful: Health, Attractiveness and Body Composition in Men's and Women's Bodies. PLoS One. 2016;11(6):e0156722. Sorokowski P, Kościński K, Sorokowska A, Huanca T. Preference for Women's Body Mass and Waist-to-Hip Ratio in Tsimane' Men of the Bolivian Amazon: Biological and Cultural Determinants. PLoS One. 2014 Aug 22;9(8):e105468. Tovée MJ, Cornelissen PL. Female and male perceptions of female physical attractiveness in front-view and profile. Br J Psychol. 2001 May;92(Pt 2):391–402. Jayedi A, Khan TA, Aune D, Emadi A, Shab-Bidar S. Body fat and risk of all-cause mortality: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Int J Obes (Lond). 2022 Sep;46(9):1573–81. Hu J, Chen X, Yang J, Giovannucci E, Lee DH, Luo W, et al. Association between fat mass and mortality: analysis of Mendelian randomization and lifestyle modification. Metabolism. 2022 Nov;136:155307. Ramlau-Hansen CH, Thulstrup AM, Nohr EA, Bonde JP, Sørensen TIA, Olsen J. Subfecundity in overweight and obese couples. Hum Reprod. 2007 Jun;22(6):1634–7. Wei S, Schmidt MD, Dwyer T, Norman RJ, Venn AJ. Obesity and menstrual irregularity: associations with SHBG, testosterone, and insulin. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2009 May;17(5):1070–6. Liu Y, Hu X, Xiong M, Li J, Jiang X, Wan Y, et al. Association of BMI with erectile dysfunction: A cross-sectional study of men from an andrology clinic. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2023;14:1135024. https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fxge0001799 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1587472/full

The guys discuss how Spanish sand castles can incur fines, when Swiss urination violates noise ordinances, and why the Australian roll call process is extremely flawed. 

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This week on the Sumud Podcast, we're joined by powerhouse attorney and civil rights advocate Amir Makled. As managing partner at Hall Makled, Amir is one of the most formidable legal voices defending Arab and Muslim communities in the U.S. From police brutality to the criminalization of pro-Palestine protests, his cases speak to a deeper story: what it means to resist injustice within the system. Amir reflects on his journey from growing up post-9/11 in suburban Michigan to tackling police abuse and taking on the Michigan Attorney General, Dana Nessel, herself—and winning. His clients range from working-class families to student organizers, and his advocacy is rooted in dignity, law, and unwavering solidarity.

Earnings season is upon us; will volatility pick up? A bigger question will be how tariffs may affect corporate earnings. Employment numbers are dipping into contraction zone as the economy slows. Markets sell off on renewed tariff news. Crude oil prices are creeping back up. No one is expecting correction...which is when they usually appear. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have exploded in popularity—driving a massive shift from active to passive investing. But is this trend distorting markets and concentrating risk? Lance Roberts and Jonathan Penn explore how ETF growth may be reshaping price discovery, liquidity, and investor behavior: Why do investors choose single-stock ETF's? Leverage. But that cuts both ways, when stocks are going up as well as going down. Lance and Jonathan examine FUnd performance vs Indexes over time. The irony of ETF's: They're passive, but being traded like stocks because of a "get-rich-quick" mentality. Speculation leads to broken markets. Lance and Jonathan discuss the US Dollar and why it remains the default reserve currency of the world, even as the mix of currencies evolves. Lance advises when it's time to be bearish. SEG-1: Earnings Season Prelude - No Fear of Correction SEG-2: Astro's & ETF's - It's All About Leverage SEG-3: The Irony of ETF's SEG-4: Dealing with the Dollar RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Financial Advisor Jonathan Penn, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch today's video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18uxAOHUAE0&list=PLVT8LcWPeAuhi47sn298HrsWYwmg8MV7d&index=2 ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "Investor Greed Returns With A Vengeance" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/investor-greed-returns-with-a-vengeance/ ------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "No Fear of Correction," is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtaKUHTNq-Y&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1 ------- Our previous show is here: "The Bull Market is Alive and Well" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtaiG62GGL4&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=141s ------- Register for our next live webinar, "Financial Independence Candid Coffee," June 28, 2025: https://streamyard.com/watch/BUr4UuRVt6Uj ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #MarketRally #BullishMarket #InvestorGreed #MarketCorrection #MarketConsolidation #OilPrices #Tariffs #ETFs #PassiveInvesting #MarketTrends #InvestingStrategies #FinancialMarkets #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing

Earnings season is upon us; will volatility pick up? A bigger question will be how tariffs may affect corporate earnings. Employment numbers are dipping into contraction zone as the economy slows. Markets sell off on renewed tariff news. Crude oil prices are creeping back up. No one is expecting correction...which is when they usually appear. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have exploded in popularity—driving a massive shift from active to passive investing. But is this trend distorting markets and concentrating risk? Lance Roberts and Jonathan Penn explore how ETF growth may be reshaping price discovery, liquidity, and investor behavior: Why do investors choose single-stock ETF's? Leverage. But that cuts both ways, when stocks are going up as well as going down. Lance and Jonathan examine FUnd performance vs Indexes over time. The irony of ETF's: They're passive, but being traded like stocks because of a "get-rich-quick" mentality. Speculation leads to broken markets. Lance and Jonathan discuss the US Dollar and why it remains the default reserve currency of the world, even as the mix of currencies evolves. Lance advises when it's time to be bearish. SEG-1: Earnings Season Prelude - No Fear of Correction SEG-2: Astro's & ETF's - It's All About Leverage SEG-3: The Irony of ETF's SEG-4: Dealing with the Dollar   RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Financial Advisor Jonathan Penn, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch today's video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18uxAOHUAE0&list=PLVT8LcWPeAuhi47sn298HrsWYwmg8MV7d&index=2 ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "Investor Greed Returns With A Vengeance" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/investor-greed-returns-with-a-vengeance/ ------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "No Fear of Correction," is here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtaKUHTNq-Y&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1 ------- Our previous show is here: "The Bull Market is Alive and Well" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtaiG62GGL4&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=141s ------- Register for our next live webinar, "Financial Independence Candid Coffee," June 28, 2025: https://streamyard.com/watch/BUr4UuRVt6Uj ------- Get more info & commentary:  https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #MarketRally #BullishMarket #InvestorGreed #MarketCorrection #MarketConsolidation #OilPrices #Tariffs #ETFs #PassiveInvesting #MarketTrends #InvestingStrategies  #FinancialMarkets #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing

The guys discuss how an amphibian can ruin your cornflakes, when a trip to DUI court ignites a passion for the overpriced wig industry, and why your ability to get a $1.50 hot dog does not entitle you to domestic flights. 

Welcome to another real-talk Coffee Chat with me, Catherine Edwards, and the brilliant Brice from ‪@EsotericAtlanta‬.In this episode, we dive into what's really going on behind the recent headlines, how fear is used to manipulate us, and why the most powerful thing we can do right now is come back to ourselves - our health, our hearts, our communities.Because when the world feels upside down, staying grounded isn't optional - it's essential.Let us know in the comments: what are YOU doing to stay sane and sovereign in these wild times?

Welcome to a special FirstMark Deep Dive edition of the MAD Podcast. In this episode, Matt Turck and David Waltcher unpack the explosive impact of generative AI on engineering — hands-down the biggest shift the field has seen in decades. You'll get a front-row seat to the real numbers and stories behind the AI code revolution, including how companies like Cursor hit a $500M valuation in record time, and why GitHub Copilot now serves 15 million developers.Matt and David break down the six trends that shaped the last 20 years of developer tools, and reveal why coding is the #1 use case for generative AI (hint: it's all about public data, structure, and ROI). You'll hear how AI is making engineering teams 30-50% faster, but also why this speed is breaking traditional DevOps, overwhelming QA, and turning top engineers into full-time code reviewers.We get specific: 82% of engineers are already using AI to write code, but this surge is creating new security vulnerabilities, reliability issues, and a total rethink of team roles. You'll learn why code review and prompt engineering are now the most valuable skills, and why computer science grads are suddenly facing some of the highest unemployment rates.We also draw wild historical parallels—from the Gutenberg Press to the Ford assembly line—to show how every productivity boom creates new problems and entire industries to solve them. Plus: what CTOs need to know about hiring, governance, and architecture in the AI era, and why being “AI native” can make a startup more credible than a 10-year-old giant.Matt Turck (Managing Director)LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/turck/X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/mattturckDavid WaltcherLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwaltcherX/Twitter - https://x.com/davidwaltcherFIRSTMARKWebsite - https://firstmark.comX/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FirstMarkCap(00:00) Intro & episode setup (01:50) The 6 waves that led to GenAI engineering (04:30) Why coding is such fertile ground for Generative AI (08:25) Break-out dev-tool winners: Cursor, Copilot, Replit, V0 (11:25) Early stats: Teams Are Shipping Code Faster with AI (13:32) Copilots vs Autonomous Agents: The Current Reality (14:14) Lessons from History: Every Tech Boom Creates New Problems (21:53) FirstMark Survey: The Headaches AI Is Creating for Developers (22:53) What's Now Breaking: Security, CI/CD flakes, QA Overload (29:16) The New CTO Playbook to Adapt to the AI Revolution (33:23) What Happens to Engineering Orgs if Everyone is a Coder? (40:19) Founder opportunities & the dev-tool halo effect (44:24) The Built-in Credibility of AI-Native Startups (46:16) The Irony of Dev Tools As Biggest Winners in the AI Gold Rush (47:43) What's Next for AI and Engineering?

This week we shred the gnar with fish and tacos but not fish tacos. What are you some kind of maniac? Tune in for your path to survival in the lawless post-hardcore wastelands where there is no margin for error as proven by the rock 'n roll roosters of Long Island's IRONY OF LIGHTFOOT.

with @rhhackett @smc90 @stephbzinn @tim_orgIn a now-annual tradition, the a16z crypto editorial team discuss themes (and picks) from a16z crypto's latest reading list, as well as books we keep re-reading, childhood favorites, classics, adaptations on adaptations -- in book and movie form! -- and much more.What genres are we reading now, how, and why? How is technology -- from AI and ChatGPT to the internet and audio -- changing reading? And why are certain themes in the zeitgeist right now? Is all non-fiction just fiction now, and should we lean in to this for education? Are the kids alright?From irony, truth, and why context matters, to Machiavelli to Formula 1 to nautical non-fiction to memoirs, this episode has it all...check out our "what we're reading" lists, podcasts, and more here:https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/tags/what-were-reading 

Beginning with calls for never again, we're living in an age where the duty to remember has become sacrosanct.  Memory has become a means of righting past wrongs, fostering trust and strengthening social cohesion.  But is it also possible to see memory as a destabilizing force, undercutting the prospects for peace and stability?  This is precisely what David Rieff argues in his book In Praise of Forgetting: Historical Memory and its Ironies.  Informed by a decades-long career as a journalist and writer covering conflict zones around the globe, Rieff contends that forgetting is often the best way to reduce harm and suffering.  Listen to my conversation with David Reiff and find out how forgetting can sometimes be the answer.  

In today's episode, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles 'Meka' Thompson bring you another engaging installment of Good Morning Liberty. As we celebrate the 4th of July, the duo reflects on the significance of the founding fathers and the enduring principles they established. The discussion takes a turn towards current events with an in-depth look at the progress made under Argentina's Libertarian President Javier Mele, including reduced poverty and inflation rates. Nate and Charles also delve into the looming insolvency of U.S. Social Security, Bernie Sanders' critique of the Republican Party, and the implications of the Big Beautiful Bill making its way through the Senate. Join them for a blend of insightful analysis, humor, and passionate discourse on the pressing issues of our time. (00:00) Introduction and 4th of July Banter (01:11) Fireworks and Podcast Milestones (02:28) Senate Bill Debate (05:08) Argentina's Economic Reforms (11:24) Social Security's Looming Crisis (18:55) Critique of the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) (22:12) Trump's Senate Victory and Bernie's Irony (22:35) Bernie Sanders' Critique of the Republican Party (24:55) Energy Subsidies and Elon Musk's Concerns (25:51) Debate on Wind and Solar Taxes (28:01) Socialism for the Rich: A Critique (38:03) The Wealth Gap and Market Dynamics   Links:   https://gml.bio.link/   YOUTUBE:   https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv   RUMBLE:   https://rumble.com/c/GML   Check out Martens Minute!   https://martensminute.podbean.com/   Follow Josh Martens on X:   https://twitter.com/joshmartens13   CB Distillery 25% off with promo code GML   cbdistillery.com   Join the Fed Haters Club!   joingml.com   secure.thomasmassie.com/donate  

Shortly after I recorded last week's episode, The Biggest Irony, someone shared an experience on one of our forums that perfectly illustrated what I was trying to express. Today's episode shares that illustration and expands on the idea that all of our teachings, pointers and understandings have a singular benefit – presence in and as The post EP360: The Biggest Irony – Part 2 appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

The guys discuss how court ordered restrictions can negatively affect the sale and distribution of cookies, when digging a new canal is more fiscally responsible than ordering a second remote, and why fecally adhered stickers is the leading cause of death in house fires. 

I'm quite happy to touch on this little trouble inside the house: what is a good spot to grow certain plants? Julie and I have been struggling to get a few Orchids growing inside. One of them is Phalaenopsis —the Moth Orchid— and another one is Oncidium, especially the “Kandy Dancer” I fell in love with when working in Sri Lanka. Both are a real pain to get going: tried a north-facing window, an eastern aspect, west, and nothing worked to get these plants growing, let alone flowering!! The Irony is that our daughter just chucked them in a south facing bay windowsill and simply couldn't stop them flowering! They get a few seconds of morning sun, are covered in steam (it's a kitchen bay window), and often get warm ovens heating the site. Guess what! We tried it too: south bay window in kitchen, etc, etc. Fertilised them with Orchid Food, spoke to them, read stories at night, etc, ect... NOTHING! Yes, we read the books and reduced the moisture regime, got solid fertiliser, liquid fertiliser, extra Potash, no potash, more Nitrogen, less Nitrogen, saw their root zones and decided that Phosphate might be the answer... NADA! Our south side bay window is filled with thriving plants, everything grows brilliantly here, except the bloody Orchids! We finally did get a little bit of hope from an Oncidium cutting (no comment on the origin of that cutting, by the way). Our next attempt: west window, afternoon sun every day, etc, etc. It's tiny, but it's alive! The point is that sometimes these things happen when you try to grow certain specimens, they don't always follow the suggestions in the book. The fertiliser regime is quite often hyped-up and the commonest method of killing your plants is by simply over-watering the plants and their roots. So… try some neglect. Water them when you realise you've forgotten to do so for months! And when your daughter asks, “what is fertiliser?” try not to get shitty, just learn from that and embrace another tactic. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the astonishing true story of James Armistead Lafayette, the enslaved double agent who outwitted the British and helped secure America's independence. Risking death to serve a nation that had yet to grant him freedom, James's intelligence work was pivotal to the victory at Yorktown, yet his legacy remains largely forgotten. Discover how one man's courage, deception, and loyalty shaped the course of history and exposed the deep contradictions of a revolution born in liberty. Episode Highlights How James Armistead infiltrated British General Cornwallis's camp and misled the enemy at a critical moment in the war The unlikely bond between James Armistead and Marquis de Lafayette changed the trajectory of his life The fight James waged after the war for the freedom he had earned but was still denied

What? I love Irony. HAPPY MONDAY! We are BACK with a BRAND NEW WEEK OF JJR. First up, Payton was at Post Malone this weekend and Diego started a HIGH amount of calls today. Plus, Jaxson went viral WITH SOMEONE ELSES BABY?!? And, ADD TRIVIA + MUCH MUCH MORE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seems that of our learning, understanding, talking, expressing and sharing are for one thing, and one thing only: to help relax into this. Not to help relax into some abstract emotion or to make things easier “someday”. And definitely not to have an insight or see something new. It's all so that we can melt into, The post EP359:  The biggest irony appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

The guys discuss how the perfect pot of coffee paved the way for infant safety, when the best way to find love is to attend as many funerals as possible, and how a realtors disclosure of porch bites is not necessary when listing a property. 

Na'hum. (consolation). Nahum, called "the Elkoshite," is the seventh, in order, of the Minor Prophets. The name refers back to Yahweh's compassion connected with Jonah's mission eighty-seven years before. The name Nahum is an abbreviated form of the name Nehemiah, which means “Comfort of Yahweh.”What is the purpose of this book? The book of Nahum is devoted exclusively to the announcement of the destruction of the city of Nineveh; the prophecy gave hope to the people of Judah who had long been terrorized by Assyria's constant and ominous threatBefore I get into this study, I continue with our study on what the Capital Building is all about. Was the Capital design to be a Temple set up by the founders of the New World Order?  In this study, I take a look at the man who is at the center of all this George Washington. We must ask ourselves, “Was Washington a Man of God? Or God-Man?”In this study I will finish Chapter 32:1 - 3:19. DESTRUCTION OF NINEVEH.   2:1-2. Yahweh's. = challenge to fight.   2:3-10. Judgment. = Invasion.   2:11-13; 3:1-7. Causes. = Hostility.  3:8-10. Examples. = Citation.   3:11-13. Examples. = Application.   3:14. Yahweh's. = challenge to fight.   3:15-17. Judgment. = Devastation.   3:18-19. Causes. = Hostility14  Yahweh mocks Assyria's futile strength (14-15a)Draw thee = Draw for thyself. Draw thee waters for the siege = Nahum practically mocked the people of Nineveh, cheering them on to do the best they could in light of the coming judgment. They could prepare as many provisions and people as they pleased, but it would all come to nothing against the judgment of Yahweh.Two forms of preparation are given.1.       Water: “Draw for yourself water for a siege!” (14a)1.       Needed for survival if cut off and Nineveh being surrounded.2.       Adding to fortification: “Strengthen your fortifications!” (14b) = How will be given with details in the rest of the verse.15   There = in the very scene of thy great preparations for defense; and where thou now art so secure. fire = even as at the former destruction; cankerworm = the young locust. Hebrew. yelek.  “the licking locust”Yahweh predicts Assyria's weakened economy (15b-17)make thyself many = [though thou be] numerous. Figure of speech Irony. locusts = the young locust. Hebrew 'arbeh. make thyself many as the locusts = “the swarming locusts”; that is, however “many” be thy forces, like those of “the swarming locusts,” or the “licking locusts,” yet the foe shall consume thee as the “licking locust” licks up all before it.17  In this verse Nahum is speaking of those who were loyal to the government – i.e. Government workers. Assyria was full of merchants. These were going to be like food for the enemy. All the people who worked in this empire were going to flee away, like locusts that flee to the hills. This means that there would be no loyalty, to the empire, among the government officials.18  Now we see the eulogy in the last 2 verses. Shepherds are those who are supposed to be watching and guarding the helpless sheep (citizens). The noblemen move elsewhere so as to not be identified as a part of this empire. They abandon Assyria. Sin brings about abandonment in a person's life. 19   King's death predictedHave any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com 

The 94 WIP Morning Show thinks it's ironic that Nick Castellanos made the last out of the game since he was benched the day before. Joe DeCamara wonders why Castellanos wasn't replaced in last night's game, like he was days earlier. Devan Kaney got some responses on Twitter about some stats she posted about Castellanos.

In "Step 88: Rorty's Solidarity," the concluding episode of our three-part series on Richard Rorty's Contingency, Irony, and Solidarity (1989), host Ryder Richards explores Part III, Chapters 7–9, where Rorty tackles cruelty and solidarity. Rorty argues that solidarity isn't a universal human essence but a contingent creation, forged through imaginative identification with others' pain via narratives like novels. We delve into vivid examples: Nabokov's Lolita and its “tingles” of aesthetic bliss, which reveal cruelty through inattention and inspire moral empathy; Orwell's 1984, where O'Brien's intelligent cruelty underscores the fragility of liberal hope; and Sellars' “we-intentions,” showing how solidarity expands “us” through shared stories, not abstract truths.Rorty's appeal lies in his witty, pragmatic blend of literary insight and moral hope, empowering us to craft kinder worlds without metaphysical crutches. Yet, Ryder remains skeptical, critiquing how Rorty's vision has materialized but been subverted in 2025. While his liberal ironist thrives in self-creation and anti-cruelty movements, mimetic identities—adopting others' vocabularies for social gain—and weaponized solidarity, where anti-cruelty fuels division, distort his utopia. This episode traces Rorty's narrative-driven philosophy from language and selfhood to community, urging listeners to question vocabularies while imagining a broader “we.” Join us for a compelling finale to this philosophical journey, available on LetUsThinkAboutIt. 0:00 Intro 2:23 Noticing Cruelty through Narrative: Nabokov 7:18 Fragility of Liberal Hope: Orwell 11:50 Creating Solidarity: Sellars 15:48 Rorty's Legacy: subversion and capture 20:28 Outro

In Step 87 of LetUsThinkAboutIt, host Ryder Richards dives into Part II of Richard Rorty's Contingency, Irony, and Solidarity (1989), exploring the clash between ironists and metaphysicians. Fresh off recording Step 86, Ryder unpacks Rorty's seductive vision of the liberal ironist—a figure who privately doubts their beliefs while publicly fighting cruelty, as defined by Judith Shklar's maxim, “cruelty is the worst thing we do.” Rorty argues language, self, and community are contingent, not grounded in eternal truths, and pits ironists, who redescribe reality with new vocabularies, against metaphysicians, like Plato and Kant, who chase a “final vocabulary” to capture reality's essence. With direct quotes, Ryder showcases Rorty's witty jabs at philosophy's old guard, exposing their logical traps, like Kant's obsession with universal reason. From Proust's self-creation to Derrida's playful deconstruction, Rorty celebrates private irony but insists it stay separate from public hope. Ryder pushes back, questioning whether Rorty's neat private-public split undermines moral conviction and if his narrative-driven solidarity is too fragile against competing stories. Packed with insights and skepticism, this episode sets the stage for Part III's dive into cruelty and solidarity. Join Ryder to tinker with your mental toolbox and question your own vocabulary!

When should we remember difficult and divisive histories?  After a career of covering conflicts around the globe, writer and political analyst David Reiff offers his thoughts on the question. In Praise of Forgetting: Historical Memory and its Ironies, Rieff posits that in some cases there is a consensus around the need to remember past crimes.  More often, however, there is no agreement.  The only way out of messy conflicts is to agree to forgive and forget.  Find out more about possibilities and perils of memory on the July 1st episode of Realms of Memory. 

The guys discuss why you can never have too many airbags when there's a goat in the car, how $200 will not only get Nana a box but also a cosmetic touch-up, and when having a loving husband willing to crap in your driveway can save you $17,500 for a night out. 

In the first of a three-part series on Richard Rorty's Contingency, Irony, and Solidarity (1989), Let Us Think About It delves into the concept of contingency. Host Ryder Richards guides listeners through Rorty's radical argument that language, selfhood, and liberal communities are not grounded in universal truths but are crafted through historical chance, like tools in a dynamic toolkit. Drawing on Chapter 1, Ryder explores how language, far from mirroring reality, builds truths through evolving vocabularies, with examples like the French Revolution and Donald Davidson's “passing theories.” Chapter 2 reveals the self as a contingent construction, sculpted through redescriptions, as seen in Freud and Proust. Chapter 3 examines liberal societies as experimental creations, sustained by imaginative solidarity rather than fixed foundations, referencing Isaiah Berlin and Judith Shklar. While admiring Rorty's vivid metaphors and provocative ideas, Ryder critiques his potentially reductive view, questioning whether freedom alone can ensure moral progress. Packed with direct quotes and punchy insights, this episode sets the stage for upcoming discussions on irony and solidarity. Tune in to rethink how we create our world with the tools of language!

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Today in 1841, a newspaper publisher from Belgium put out an article that included a mark he called “un point d'ironie.” The history of punctuation is full of efforts to choose a mark that would make it clear to readers when the writer is being ironic or sarcastic. Plus: a couple in Sweden finds a way to make their home more eco-friendly while keeping them warm during the country's very cold winters. Can irony really be conveyed with punctuation? (Christian Science Monitor)Swedish Family Encloses Entire Home in Greenhouse Glass to Create Year-Round Warmth (My Modern Met)Leave your mark on this show as a backer on Patreon

The guys discuss how in the 1950's you could hijack an aircraft every two years with zero repercussions, when a couples retreat to a horse ranch will boost your husband's confidence, and why stalactites and stalagmites without a tram will kill your reviews. 

In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast, we break down the high-profile feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk—two titans clashing over EV tax credits, political ego, and public loyalty. We explore the rich irony of Musk's frustration over losing government support while cheering on budget cuts for everyone else. What does this contradiction say about American values today? Plus, a shoutout to self-expression, freedom, and equality—Happy Pride Month to all who celebrate.#CommonKnowledgePodcast #TrumpVsMusk #ElonMusk #DonaldTrump #GovernmentCuts #EVcredits #AmericanIrony #PoliticsUnfiltered #BillionaireDrama #HappyPride #PrideMonth #FreedomOfExpression #AmericanValues #PodcastLife #CurrentEvents

In this episode, Ashley Monk discusses the paradox of outsourcing growth in marketing. She emphasizes that while agencies can assist in achieving growth, the core belief, ownership, and transformation must come from within the organization. The conversation explores the importance of clear expectations, the role of belief in driving growth, and the distinction between renting tactics and achieving true transformation. Ashley provides actionable strategies for organizations to effectively partner with agencies while maintaining ownership of their growth outcomes.   Takeaways You can't fully outsource growth; it requires internal belief. Partnerships thrive on clear expectations and outcomes. Belief in a vision is crucial for growth. Outsourcing ownership can lead to relinquishing outcomes. Tactics can be rented, but transformation is unique to the organization. Growth requires time, consistency, and monitoring. Understanding the 'why' behind growth goals is essential. Sharing outcomes with partners fosters collaboration. Creating reasonable expectations is key to successful partnerships. Growth is a journey that involves course correction and alignment.

Kirt & Mr. Sal discuss Season 1 Episode 9 of Your Friends and Neighbors in which there's too much sauce on Harry's burgers. Shoe Hammer some Show Hoppers into your day! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJb6TAVe_sYmo4G7lAfEYtg Website: showhoppers.com Show Hoppers Twitter: @ShowHoppers Mr. Sal Twitter: @ShowHoppersSal e-mail: showhopperspodcast@gmail.com

#Londinium90AD: Gaius & Germanicus debate the significance of the 1964 apocalyptic thriller, "Fail Safe," and why Kyiv may not understand the irony. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @michalis_vlahos 1956 PEACEMAKER B-36

The guys discuss why it's a good idea to keep the interior of your Chevy Cruze clean in the slim chance you may encounter a silverback gorilla, when violent flailing is the ONLY possibility of summoning a lifeguard, and  how gambling on incontinence requires a thorough rinse between rounds. 

Kirt & Mr. Sal discuss Season 1 Episode 9 of Your Friends and Neighbors in which Mel's going to whip up some veggie burgers. Shoe Hammer some Show Hoppers into your day! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJb6TAVe_sYmo4G7lAfEYtg Website: showhoppers.com Show Hoppers Twitter: @ShowHoppers Mr. Sal Twitter: @ShowHoppersSal e-mail: showhopperspodcast@gmail.com

On today's show, we delve into revelations from Jake Tapper's new book, which alleges a significant cognitive decline in former President Joe Biden—claims that, if true, were actively downplayed or ignored by major media outlets. What makes this particularly ironic is that Tapper himself is a longtime member of the very media establishment he now accuses of a cover-up. For years, he and his network largely avoided or dismissed concerns about Biden's mental fitness, raising questions about selective accountability and media complicity. Freedom Marketplace: https://freedommarketplace.net The Stack: https://www.toddhuffshow.com/stack-of-stuff Email: todd@toddhuffshow.comPhone: 317.210.2830Follow us on…Instagram: @toddhuffshowFacebook: The Todd Huff ShowTwitter: @toddhuffshowLinkedIn: The Todd Huff ShowTikTok: @toddhuffshowSupport Our Partners:https://www.toddhuffshow.com/partners Links:https://www.mypillow.com/todd Promo Code: TODDhttps://mystore.com/toddhttps://soltea.com - Promo Code TODD for $29.95 off your first orderEaston University - https://www.eastonuniversity.comRed, White, & Brand – TEXT 317-210-2830 for more information.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the great figures in world literature. The French playwright Molière (1622-1673) began as an actor, aiming to be a tragedian, but he was stronger in comedy, touring with a troupe for 13 years until Louis XIV summoned him to audition at the Louvre and gave him his break. It was in Paris and at Versailles that Molière wrote and performed his best known plays, among them Tartuffe, Le Misanthrope and Le Malade Imaginaire, and in time he was so celebrated that French became known as The Language of Molière.With Noel Peacock Emeritus Marshall Professor in French Language and Literature at the University of GlasgowJan Clarke Professor of French at Durham UniversityAnd Joe Harris Professor of Early Modern French and Comparative Literature at Royal Holloway, University of LondonProducer: Simon TillotsonReading list:David Bradby and Andrew Calder (eds.), The Cambridge Companion to Molière (Cambridge University Press, 2006)Jan Clarke (ed.), Molière in Context (Cambridge University Press, 2022)Georges Forestier, Molière (Gallimard, 2018)Michael Hawcroft, Molière: Reasoning with Fools (Oxford University Press, 2007)John D. Lyons, Women and Irony in Molière's Comedies of Mariage (Oxford University Press, 2023)Robert McBride and Noel Peacock (eds.), Le Nouveau Moliériste (11 vols., University of Glasgow Presw, 1994- )Larry F. Norman, The Public Mirror: Molière and the Social Commerce of Depiction (University of Chicago Press, 1999)Noel Peacock, Molière sous les feux de la rampe (Hermann, 2012)Julia Prest, Controversy in French Drama: Molière's Tartuffe and the Struggle for Influence (Palgrave Macmillan, 2014)Virginia Scott, Molière: A Theatrical Life (Cambridge University Press, 2020)In Our Time is a BBC Studios Audio Production

Former Navy SEAL commander Rich Diviney breaks down what it takes to perform under pressure and thrive in uncertainty. He explains how self-awareness, identity, and stress management are key to building resilience and making effective decisions when the stakes are high. The conversation dives into the fluid nature of leadership, highlighting the importance of adaptability and empowering others to step up when needed. Rich shares tools like reframing challenges, staying curious, and setting meaningful horizons to navigate fear and chaos. We unpack how peak performance, dynamic teams, and personal growth all stem from mastering the unknown. SPONSORS OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code REECE at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Ritual: Start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today. That's ritual.com/GABBY for 25% off. CHAPTERS 00:00 Mastering Uncertainty: Insights from a Navy SEAL Commander 03:08 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership 05:49 Understanding Uncertainty and Its Impact on Performance 08:58 Strategies for Managing Stress and Anxiety 11:55 Teaching Resilience: Parenting Through Uncertainty 14:54 The Power of Reframing Situations 18:12 Working the Problem: A SEAL's Approach to Challenges 20:49 The Science of Autonomic Response and Decision Making 24:04 Building Confidence in Uncertain Environments 27:12 The Role of Attributes in Performance 29:52 Creating Certainty in Uncertain Times 43:13 Exploring Identity and Its Impact 50:06 The Fluidity of Leadership 01:00:46 Shaping New Identities 01:07:52 Managing Fear and Uncertainty 01:11:49 Dynamic Leadership in Action 01:22:58 Dynamic Subordination in Leadership 01:27:44 The Irony of Leadership 01:30:10 The Power of Vision and Focus 01:32:37 Asking Better Questions 01:36:07 Optimal Performance vs. Peak Performance 01:39:11 Managing Health and Wellness 01:42:08 Finding New Sources of Adrenaline 01:45:58 The Importance of Creativity and Fulfillment 01:51:39 Embracing Uncertainty 01:53:18 Final Thoughts on Life and Leadership For more Gabby: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial The Gabby Reece Show Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEINLNlGvIceFOP7aAZk5A KEYWORDS leadership, uncertainty, Navy SEAL, resilience, stress management, self-awareness, performance, decision making, parenting, reframing, identity, leadership, self-awareness, personal growth, emotional intelligence, fear management, team dynamics, Navy SEAL, personal development, adaptability, leadership, dynamic subordination, optimal performance, uncertainty, creativity, health and wellness, asking better questions, vision, empowerment, teamwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices