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Here we are. Episode 500. We celebrated the only way that makes sense. With a few hundred listeners packed into a theater in Jersey and a caller whose story pretty much sums up what this show is all about. Our 500th caller is one year out from a stay in a mental hospital. She opens up about what it was like to lose her grip on reality in a pretty intense way and shares how far she's come with self-awareness, perspective, and so much humor. She and Gethard also get deep into some classic Jersey debates with our audience (porkroll vs Taylor ham? Does Central Jersey exist?), who share some of their best roadside emergency rest stop stories and try to convince our caller to divulge her government secrets Five hundred episodes. Wild. Thanks to everyone who's listened, called, and shared a piece of themselves with this show. Here's to the next 500. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week's caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 500 Episodes of Beautiful Anonymous T-Shirt: chrisgethard.bigcartel.com Visit Upwork.com right now to post your job for free and connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. Layer up this fall with pieces that feel as good as they look. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/ BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout.

The ladies welcome back interior designer, author, and TV personality Vern Yip to discuss his new book Color, Pattern, Texture: The Foundations to Make Your Home Your Own as well as his recently released HBO series Home Reimagined. Vern breaks down a few designer secrets for how to use color, pattern, and texture together, why meaningful pieces and physical samples matter, and how to layer scale and tonal variation for rooms that feel personal and enduring. He also shares kid-friendly design tips, smart ways to compromise on shared spaces, and how to bring human scale and warmth to large, unconventional structure. Quick Decorating Takeaways: Start with meaningful, restrictive items (art, rugs, heirlooms) and then choose paint. Use physical samples and an inspiration box—screens can't convey scale, texture, or real color. Layer many patterns by varying scale (extra-small to extra-large) for richness. Use tonal variation (not exact matches) to create depth and longevity. If you avoid pattern, amplify texture and contrast finishes (rough vs. smooth, matte vs. shiny). For small rooms: fewer, larger pieces (e.g., a sectional + swivel) often feel more spacious than many small items. What You'll Hear on This Episode: 00:00 Welcome & Introductions 01:00 Vern Yip: New book Color Pattern Texture 03:00 Why color, pattern, texture matter together 07:00 Where to start — meaningful items vs. paint chips 10:30 The Inspiration Box: collect tactile samples 14:00 Pattern layering by scale & practical benefits 18:30 Texture's role when pattern is limited 22:00 Tonal variation vs. exact color matching 26:00 Color, pattern, texture dictionaries & cheat sheets 30:00 Kids' rooms: give them voice + longevity tips 36:00 Balancing opposite partner styles — finding compromise 42:00 Designing for large volumes — bringing human scale 49:00 Vern's show Home Reimagined — pilot & episodes 54:00 Listener dilemma: small mountain cabin layout advice 01:08 Closing notes & where to find Vern Decorating Dilemma: Hi Melissa, Great job—your cabin already feels warm and personal. Vern applauds your pattern-forward choices (that rug and Francis Floral pillows are perfect) and suggests orienting seating to make the fireplace/TV the clear focal point. His practical solution: swap the sectional so it faces the mantle/TV, add a swivel chair for flexible conversation/viewing, and favor fewer, larger pieces (a well-scaled sectional + one or two chairs) to make the small room feel more expansive and comfortable. Vern also notes lowering the mantle and using floor-to-ceiling drapery, appropriately scaled lighting, and a substantial rug will bring human scale and coziness to the lofty elements. You're on the right track — these tweaks will maximize seating and make the space more functional without losing your Ralph Lauren–inspired vibe. — How to Decorate Also Mentioned: Color, Pattern, Texture: The Foundations to Make Your Home Your Own (Order Now; pub. Oct 14) Home Reimagined (pilot streaming now on Magnolia / HBO Max / Discovery+; new episodes before year end) Vern Yip on Instagram & Facebook: @vernypdesigns Vern's book signing: Ballard Designs Atlanta (Oct 23) - RSVP HERE: https://bit.ly/3KYMlJO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Ballard Designs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Website Please send in your questions so we can answer them on our next episode! And of course, subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can always check back here to see new episodes, but if you subscribe, it'll automatically download to your phone. Happy Decorating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kain Warwick, founder of Synthetix and Infinex, is returning to Ethereum Layer 1 with a bold new experiment: a perpetuals DEX built directly on mainnet. In this episode, he joins Laura to explain why Synthetix is taking this contrarian step, how its hybrid “optimistic order book” can run efficiently on Ethereum's slower block times, and why he believes the future of trading will move fully on-chain. Warwick also discusses the tradeoffs behind using USDT, what it will take to match centralized exchange performance, and his “super app” vision for how DeFi platforms could finally outcompete CEXs. Thank you to our sponsor, ⁠Binance⁠! Guest: Kain Warwick, Founder of Infinex and Synthetix Links: The Superapp Thesis by Kain Warwick Blockwork's Dan Smith on Spreads for ETH-USD Timestamps:

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  FIFA's World Cup NFT platform faces criminal complaint from Swiss gambling regulator Uniswap's web app starts support for Solana FIFA's World Cup NFT platform faces criminal complaint from Swiss gambling regulator OpenSea pivots to multi-chain crypto trading hub after NFT slowdown Ethereum dev Dankrad Feist departs EF to join stablecoin-focused Layer 1 Tempo ###Gemini Card Disclosure: The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. In order to qualify for the $200 crypto intro onus, you must spend $3,000 in your first 90 days. Terms Apply. Some exclusions apply to instant rewards in which rewards are deposited when the transaction posts. This content is not investment advice and trading crypto involves risk. For more details on rates, fees, and other cost information, see Rates & Fees. The Gemini Credit Card may not be used to make gambling-related purchases.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the depths of the cosmic ocean, Dhanvantari arose - radiant and serene, carrying the pot of Amṛta, the nectar of immortality. This is the birth of Ayurveda, the birth of healing itself.In this special Dhanteras episode, Dylan retells the ancient Vedic story of the Samudra Manthana (the Churning of the Ocean of Milk) and reveals how this timeless myth mirrors the process of transformation within us all. As light and shadow churn together, both poison and nectar emerge, showing that healing is not about escape, but integration.A meditative and mythic journey through one of the Vedas' most profound tales, this episode invites you to awaken the Dhanvantari within - the innate intelligence that restores balance, purifies what's toxic, and reveals the radiant nectar of health and consciousness that lies beneath the surface of all experience.IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

00:00 – Intro & Channel Update00:45 – Moneta Account Compromised (USDM Scam Warning)02:03 – Cardano Foundation x MiCA Alliance Partnership02:45 – Cardano Card by Omogo04:42 – Hydra 1.0.0 Released: Cardano's Layer 2 Goes Live06:36 – VyFinance V3 Upgrades to Plutus V3 Contracts07:58 – Strike Finance: ADA Rewards & DeFi Dominance09:47 – Surf: Borrowing and Lending with One-Click Leverage11:18 – Pulse Coming Soon (Pendle on Cardano)13:15 – Splash & DexHunter Partnership14:19 – Charles Hoskinson on Crypto Banter15:14 – Cardano Summit Berlin Incoming + Free Ticket Guide18:17 – Iagon Cyclone DePIN Devices Shipping19:47 – Wrap Up & Support the ChannelIn this week's Cardano update, I'm back on a sustainable schedule: one news recap, one interview, and one short tutorial each week.We kick off with a public service announcement: a fake “double USDM” promo is circulating via a cloned site that tries to connect to generic EVM wallets. Do not interact - protect your assets.On to the good news. The Cardano Foundation is collaborating with a MiCA-aligned alliance to deliver standardised resources for Web3 compliance in the EU. Omogo's “Cardano Card” aims to make crypto spending easier with a smoother UX than older solutions.A big technical milestone lands with Hydra's 0.0 production-ready release - Cardano's app-specific L2 for high-throughput use cases. Expect projects like Delta DeFi to take advantage.DeFi keeps building: VyFinance is moving its DEX to Plutus V3 for speed and efficiency; STRIKE continues to dominate on-chain activity with protocol fees paid back to stakers in ADA (DYOR); and Surf adds one-click leverage, a loan calculator, and institutional pilot liquidity.We preview Pulse - a Pendle-style protocol to trade future yield and unlock liquidity today - with an interview coming soon. Plus, DexHunter and Splash are teaming up to pair best-in-class aggregation with efficient swapping.Community and events: Ran interviews Charles Hoskinson, a positive step for the broader crypto dialogue. Cardano Summit in Berlin is close - check discount paths for contributors and consider the hackathons and side events. Lastly, Iagon's Cyclone DePIN hardware is shipping - I'll demo it once my unit arrives.Thanks for watching. Like, subscribe, and consider becoming a channel member to support sustainable production. Links below to everything mentioned.DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or legal advice. I am not affiliated with, nor compensated by, the project discussed—no tokens, payments, or incentives received. I do not hold a stake in the project, including private or future allocations. All views are my own, based on public information. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor before investing. Crypto investments carry high risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. I am not responsible for any decisions you make based on this content.

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Some new home stories start with spreadsheets. Ours began with a tired face at a graduation party and a nudge that wouldn't let go. After six years in an 800-square-foot cottage that doubled as an studio and home, we were out of options and almost out of hope. We'd heard “you'll never find it” from strangers and a realtor that reviewed our dream + budget on paper...Then quickly things changed. We reconnected with friends, after something in our heart told us to send the text that answered a prayer 6 years in the making. Their prayers met ours, and the door opened. Walking through that house felt like seeing a blueprint of our calling: a kitchen crafted for cooking, design details we'd pick ourselves, a guest room to truly be able to live 'open door' living. Layer on layer of the story reveals that this plan was not something we could have planned on our own. Only faith. Only God. We talk candidly about how living in limbo can affect hospitality, the myths social media sells about home, and the invitation to name your dreams, pray specifically, and keep setting the table while you wait.If you're navigating a cramped apartment, a damp rental, or headlines that say home is “not for you,”- this story is for you. Come hear how one gentle whisper, in divine timing, turned into a home that revived our work, rest, and welcome.Finally, we're inviting you into our miracle house story. Come on in! This Episode is Sponsored by: Creative Crayons Workshop- Purchase your own coloring tablecloth for the holidays (Or to keep your littles entertained while you listen to the show!) Use code KAYTY at checkout to save. Support the show

Episode 2 – Are You Invisible to AI?What if I told you that being invisible to AI is the fastest way to become irrelevant?I'm Dr. Tamara Patzer — I help you get found by AI, trusted by humans, and paid like a leader.If you're not showing up in AI-powered search, recommendation engines, or smart assistants, then you're already being passed over for people who are.Let's change that.Today, we're digging into the real reason you're not showing up: It's not your talent — it's your data.AI doesn't just crawl your website anymore. It scans directories, citations, press releases, reviews, articles, podcast guest appearances, and more.If those aren't synced, structured, and sending strong, consistent authority signals — you are invisible.That means no traffic. No trust. No traction.Even worse — if someone else in your niche is optimized for AI, the machine recommends them, not you.And you might never even know what hit you.So, how do we fix it?Step one: Audit your AI visibility. Where are you listed? Are those listings correct? Are your brand keywords showing up across different types of content?Step two: Create signals AI recognizes — structured profiles in directories like Google Business, Chamber of Commerce listings, industry-specific directories, media mentions, social signals.Step three: Layer your content. Use press releases, podcasts, blogs, video transcripts — and make sure they're all using consistent language that supports your brand and keywords.You don't have to boil the ocean. You just need the right signals in the right places.DM me the word “VISIBLE” on LinkedIn or Facebook — @TamaraPatzer — and I'll send you my AI Visibility Snapshot checklist.Let's fix your discoverability so both people and machines can find you.And if this sparked something for you — drop me a comment or a review. Let me know what you're taking action on today.Next time, we'll talk about the 3 Authority Signals AI trusts most — and how to create them without writing a single blog post.I'm Dr. Tamara Patzer — let's get you found, seen, and paid like the expert you are.Text me at 941-421-6563Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/are-you-invisible-to-ai-dr-tamara-patzer-has-the-big-ai-visibility-fix

Week Eight in college football brings so many important games and layers, we compared it to Taco Bell's menu...yupNotre Dames hosts a USC team desperate for a road win, while Ole Miss dances with Georgia Between the Hedges, and Utah rolls into Provo for the Holy War against BYU! Play $5 and get $100 instantly (limited time only!) in fantasy bonus funds when you use code THREETECHPOD with our presenting sponsor, Underdog Fantasy! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://underdogfantasy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Jimmy's and Joe's for CFB content for all 136 teams!FOLLOW: @ThreeTechPod on Instagram and Twitter!HOMEFIELD DISCOUNT: THREETECHPOD for 15% off!Join our Substack: https://threetechpod.substack.com/

Gethard talks with a caller who shares her story of adopting a young girl and what happened when, after a year, that child chose to return to her foster family. It's an honest conversation about one person's experience with adoption, the unpredictability of parenthood,  and finding a way forward when something you've hoped for doesn't turn out the way you imagined. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week's caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for tickets to our 500th episode, recording live at Smodcastle Cinemas in New Jersey THIS Friday, October 17th. Layer up this fall with pieces that feel as good as they look. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Your first great love story is free when you sign up for a free 30-day trial at Audible.com/BEAUTIFUL. Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, Hers has you covered. Visit forhers.com/BEAUTIFUL to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.

Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A process of hiding the complexity of a system by providing an interface that eases its manipulation. CyberWire Glossary link: ⁠https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/abstraction-layer⁠ Audio reference link: “⁠What Is Abstraction in Computer Science,⁠” by Codexpanse, YouTube, 29 October 2018.

For episode 615 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Doug Colkitt, initial contributor to Fogo, the fastest layer 1 blockchain. Fogo is an SVM chain running the Firedancer client in its purest form to achieve real-time experiences at scale. Fogo unleashes the full potential of Firedancer by making innovative design choices on architecture and consensus. They are enabling institutional-grade finance on-chain by combining TradFi performance with decentralized infrastructure. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:13) Who is Doug Colkitt?(6:40) What is Fogo?(14:02) Testnet launch(19:08) Mainnet launch timeline(19:48) User incentivization(21:00) Fogo roadmap 2025(23:08) Future of Web3(26:24) Fogo website, socials & community 

Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A process of hiding the complexity of a system by providing an interface that eases its manipulation. CyberWire Glossary link: ⁠https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/abstraction-layer⁠ Audio reference link: “⁠What Is Abstraction in Computer Science,⁠” by Codexpanse, YouTube, 29 October 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On October 1st 2025, Paxful announced the decision to "wind down operations" and blamed the "misconduct" of co-founder Ray Youssef for the company's trajectory. But Ray Youssef had already moved on since 2023, building NoOnes as a non-US entity which better serves the peer to peer needs of the Global South. In this episode, Ray explains what's going on and what he's planning to do next. Time stamps: 00:01:08 - Introducing Ray Youssef 00:01:15 - Discussion on Paxful Termination and NoOnes as a Better Alternative 00:01:29 - Ray Youssef Accused of Undermining Paxful 00:02:54 - Paxful Press Release on Winding Down Operations 00:03:31 - Ray Youssef's Response and Exit from Paxful 00:03:46 - Warnings About Paxful's 3,000 Bitcoin in Cold Storage 00:04:29 - American Regulations Impacting Paxful 00:05:15 - New Indian Team at Paxful 00:05:27 - BitGo as Former Custodian for Paxful 00:05:53 - Dormant Tax Introduced by Paxful (Taxful Pun) 00:08:36 - Ray Youssef's Beard and Hair Discussion 00:09:23 - Expulsion from Bitcoin Church and Fatwa by High Priests 00:10:07 - Bitcoin as Financial and Monetary System 00:10:44 - NoOnes Replacing Financial Pillar for Global South 00:10:49 - Economic Apartheid Concept 00:11:15 - Ray Youssef Homeless When Starting Paxful 00:11:20 - Ex-Co-Founder (Artur Schaback Implied) as Business Partner Warning 00:11:50 - Executive Team Letters Against Ex-Co-Founder 00:12:03 - Attempt to Shut Down Paxful and Handle 3,000 Bitcoin 00:12:47 - Lawsuit by Ex-Co-Founder on Martin Luther King Day 00:13:03 - Accusations and Projections by Ex-Co-Founder 00:13:27 - Fintech Company Without Engineers During Lawsuit 00:14:23 - Ex-Co-Founder Incompetent as CPO 00:15:05 - $1.6 Million from Ray Youssef to Unfreeze Funds 00:15:29 - Delaware Law Firm Handling Paxful 00:15:35 - New Indian CEO Removing Paxful from LinkedIn Bio 00:16:00 - Ray Narrative on BitcoinMagazine.com 00:16:17 - Ex-Co-Founder Raiding Estonian Office 00:18:32 - Kate Grazic Back for NoOnes Partner Program 00:18:57 - LocalBitcoins Traders at NoOnes 00:19:03 - Paxful Family Reunited at NoOnes 00:19:27 - NoOnes Structure Outside the West 00:21:07 - 3,000 Bitcoin Worth $360 Million 00:24:56 - Own Account Bitcoin Disappeared from Paxful 00:24:59 - Solana Contract Issue in January 00:25:04 - Nick Carter Calling Ray Youssef a Clown 00:25:11 - Ari David Paul Accusing Scamming with NoOnes 00:25:24 - Support for Gaza and Palestine 00:25:30 - Nick Carter and Ari David Paul as Zionists 00:26:19 - Hack During Hajj in Medina 00:27:34 - Solana Bug Leading to Hack 00:28:09 - Ray Youssef Driving a Mini Cooper 00:30:42 - Muy from Ghana as Top Advocate at NoOnes 00:33:07 - Victor Schauberger's Work on Water 00:35:43 - WeChat of the Global South (NoOnes Vision) 00:36:27 - Silk Road Comparison (Clean Version) 00:37:28 - CivKit Project 00:37:34 - Nicholas Gregory (CivKit Collaborator) 00:37:41 - Commerce Block 00:38:29 - DarkFi Project 00:38:34 - Amir Taaki (Narodism) as Original Bitcoin Developer 00:42:38 - Roger Ver Attacked by Trolls 00:44:21 - Michael Saylor Meeting 00:45:58 - Adam Back as Skinny Twerp 00:59:18 - Tokenization Experiments by Ray Youssef 01:04:09 - Shelby Cobra 3D-Printed Car Project 01:04:34 - Water Bottle Structuring Water (Victor Schauberger Inspired) 01:06:17 - Malcolm X, Muammar Gaddafi, African Heroes on Wall 01:18:06 - Bitcoin.com News 01:18:43 - Roger Ver Quoted 01:20:06 - Roger Ver as Hero 01:21:03 - Bitcoin Cash 01:23:00 - Lunar the Silver Star (Sega CD Game) 01:23:14 - Garsh Hellcream (Warcraft Reference) 01:24:37 - XMR Bazaar (Monero Marketplace) 01:25:32 - Layer 2 Labs (Drivechains) 01:26:05 - Zcash Sidechain 01:26:12 - Thunder (Big Block Bitcoin Sidechain) 01:27:25 - Citrea (ZK Rollup for Bitcoin) 01:32:57 - Litecoin and MWEB (Mimblewimble Extension Block) 01:33:10 - Bitcoin Cash 01:33:17 - Monero 01:34:12 - Age of Empires (Priest Rush Invented by Ray Youssef) 01:35:52 - Sandy Peterson (Age of Empires Designer) 01:36:06 - USA Stablecoin Act 01:37:02 - Monerotopia Event 01:37:39 - Vitalik Buterin (In Photo) 01:40:17 - Val Venis (WWE Wrestler) 01:41:10 - Taxes Abolished in New World 01:45:15 - Sideshift (Swap Platform)

Meet Alice Kapitein, an educator and bridal stylist (and one of my incredible former clients) known for clean, polished hair that photographs beautifully and lasts all day. We cover technique, client experience, and the backend pieces that make a bridal business feel effortless for both you and your brides.→ Clean and polished styling fundamentals that prevent frizz at every step→ The product layering Alice uses from prep to pinning→ Why ninety percent of her brides wear extensions and how that changes hold→ Trial process that reduces opinions and increases clarity→ What to send brides before the trial so the day runs smoothly→ On-location prep instructions that save time→ Booking systems that keep everything organized in one place→ Content and captions that build trust on instagram→ 2025 bridal hair trends brides are requesting nowWhat we coverAlice's path from office job to full bridal book and educatorChoosing a clear niche and why it made marketing easierHow consistent posting plus specific captions created demandBuilding trust with before and afters for thin, thick, and curly hairExtensions as a standard for loose styles and glam wavesTrial structure, boundaries, and clear expectationsOn-site workflow, prep from the night before, and using a crimper for gripKeeping buns modern and small with padding and ponytail strategyBusiness tools: using a dedicated bridal booking system for contracts, emails, and portalsTrends for 2025: soft glossy glam waves, smooth half-up twists, tight modern bunsTactical takeaways→ Smooth as you go: liquid hairspray, spray wax, comb or fork at each phase→ Layer products lightly and consistently instead of fixing frizz at the end→ For very heavy hair, anchor a center ponytail first, then build clean structure→ Include extensions for longevity on loose styles and waves→ Send a trial guide that covers hair prep, guests, timing, and limits→ Recommend brides come alone to the trial to avoid too many opinions→ Use a client portal to centralize contracts, timelines, and inspo photos→ Write captions that teach and build trust, not just pretty photosConnect with AliceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicekapitein_hairstyling/Education and online academy: see the link in her bio

Send us a textIn the rolling hills of central Portugal, a tiny village named Fatima became the epicenter of one of the most profound and enduring mysteries of the Catholic faith. It was here, in 1917, that three young shepherd children—Lucia dos Santos and her cousins, Francisco and Jacinta Marto—claimed to have witnessed a series of apparitions of the Virgin Mary, later venerated as Our Lady of Fatima. These encounters, shrouded in both celestial wonder and earthly scrutiny, would go on to captivate millions, shaping Marian devotion and leaving an indelible mark on the 20th century. For believers, the messages delivered at Fatima are not just historical curiosities but urgent calls to prayer, penance, and peace—messages that resonate as powerfully today as they did over a century ago.At Journeys of Faith, we are committed to bringing the transformative power of these sacred moments to life. Founded in 1980 by Bob and Penny Lord, our ministry has spent decades guiding the faithful on pilgrimages to holy sites like Fatima, producing faith-centered resources, and sharing the stories of saints and miracles through books, multimedia, and retreats. Our mission is to make the mysteries of the Catholic faith—such as the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima—accessible for education, inspiration, and spiritual growth. Whether you've walked the hallowed grounds of the Sanctuary of Fatima or are encountering this story for the first time, we invite you to journey with us into the heart of this divine encounter, to uncover its historical roots, its spiritual significance, and the enduring call it places on our lives. Let's step back to that fateful spring of 1917, when the world was at war, and a heavenly vision offered hope to a weary humanity.Historical Context of Portugal in 1917Dive into the tumultuous backdrop of Portugal in 1917, and you'll find a nation grappling with the aftershocks of political upheaval and the grinding weight of global conflict. Just seven years prior, the country had overthrown its monarchy in the 1910 Revolution, ushering in the First Republic—a regime marked by instability, anticlerical sentiment, and a fierce push for secularization. The Catholic Church, once a bedrock of Portuguese society, found itself under siege, with religious orders banned, church properties confiscated, and clergy marginalized. For the faithful, especially in rural areas like Fatima, this was a time of quiet resistance, where devotion to Our Lady and the traditions of the Church became a refuge from a world seemingly intent on erasing them.Layer on top of that the shadow of World War I. Though Portugal had joined the Allies in 1916, the war's toll was felt deeply—soldiers sent to the trenches of Europe, families fractured, and a pervasive sense of uncertainty gripping the nation. Economic hardship bit hard, especially in the countryside, where subsistence farming was the norm, and the specter of loss loomed large. It's no coincidence that the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima, reported by three shepherd children in this unassuming village, struck a chord so profound. In a time of chaos, both national and global, the message of peace, prayer, and penance delivered by the Virgin Mary offered a lifeline—a divine promise that transcended the turmoil of the era. This was Portugal in 1917: a land caught between its past and an uncertain future, where faith became both a shield and a beacon.Link to the Rest of the ArticleOur Lady of Fatima Store Items CollectionOpen by Steve Bailey Support the show

The Daily Gwei Refuel gives you a recap every other week day on everything that happened in the Ethereum and crypto ecosystems - hosted by Anthony Sassano. Timestamps and links to topics discussed: https://daily-gwei-links.vercel.app/recent 00:00 Introductory song 00:10 Where I've been 18:38 The market meltdown 34:34 Updates in the Ethereum ecosystem https://x.com/ethereum/status/1976006481339400294 35:35 Core dev updates https://x.com/yorickdowne/status/1961248936355619191 https://forkcast.org/upgrade/glamsterdam 42:01 Lean Ethereum summary/recap https://leanroadmap.org/ 51:35 Privacy in Ethereum https://x.com/ncsgy/status/1976200237929881848 54:21 AI in Ethereum https://x.com/marco_derossi/status/1976257886390002116 57:31 Layer 2's on fire https://x.com/growthepie_eth/status/1976756960532848846 This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jvnv6nxRdS0 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://thedailygwei.substack.com/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvCp6vKY5jDr87htKH6hgDA/ Follow Anthony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sassal0x Follow The Daily Gwei on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedailygwei Join the Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/4pfUJsENcg DISCLAIMER: All information presented across all of The Daily Gwei's communication channels is strictly for educational purposes and should not be taken as investment advice.

Send us a textThe obstacle isn't in your path—it is the path. We dive into a no-fluff approach for turning constraints into momentum using simple, repeatable tools you can run today. Instead of waiting for “more time” or “more budget,” we show how specific limits become the outline of a workable plan that advances your goals without the drama.We start by drawing a sharp line between excuses and measurements, then shift the language from “until X changes, we can't do Y” to “given X, how do we still do Y?” That shift opens practical routes in business and health: using a zero-budget month to build targeted organic partnerships; turning travel into hotel-room training with resistance bands; reframing injury to emphasize technique and long-term performance; and designing meals that prevent late-night snacking. Each example shows how constraints define edges—and edges define the road.You'll learn the 3R framework—Reality, Reframe, Route—to move from fuzzy intentions to measurable action. Reality names the facts without blame. Reframe extracts the advantage created by the constraint. Route sets one minimum viable move you can complete today, not a 12-week fantasy. Layer that with “because-of” rules (pre-decisions that kill bargaining at the moment of choice) and time-boxed, single-scope blocks that build trust with yourself fast. Expect pivots, because winners adjust; owning mistakes beats telling stories, and consistency beats intensity every time.Walk away with a checklist you can deploy now: define today's constraint, write one “because-of” rule, set a 10–20 minute block, and execute a measurable move. Share this episode with someone in your circle who's ready to swap excuses for outcomes, and if it helps you, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us your first minimum viable move. What route are you taking today?Support the showThanks for listening & being part of the Mindset Cafe Community.----------------------------------------------Connect With Devan:https://www.devangonzalez.com/connect----------------------------------------------Follow On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/devan.gonzalez/https://www.instagram.com/mindsetcafepodcastLet me know what topics or questions you want covered so we can help you achieve your goals faster.----------------------------------------------P.S. If you're not already a part of the The Mindset Cafe Community Page I would love to have you be a part of the community, and spread your amazing knowledge. The page is to connect and network with other like minded people networking and furthering each other on our journeys!https://www.facebook.com/groups/themindsetcafe/

The stablecoin race is heating up. With the passage of the U.S. stablecoin law the floodgates have opened. Tether still dominates globally, but Circle, Stripe, and a wave of new “stablechains” are making their move. In this episode, Dragonfly partner Rob Hadick and Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz join Laura Shin to map out how this battle could reshape crypto and payments. Will ecosystem apps like Phantom and Jupiter keep their own stablecoins? Can Circle's new Layer 1, Arc, compete with Tether's network effect?  Don't miss it! Thank you to our sponsors! Binance Aptos  Guests: Rob Hadick, General Partner at Dragonfly Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius Timestamps:

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Paul Sztorc, CEO of Layer2 Labs, about Bitcoin's evolution, the limitations of the Lightning Network, and how his ideas for drivechains and merge-mined sidechains could transform scalability and privacy on the Bitcoin network. They cover everything from Zcash's zero-knowledge proofs and “moon math” to the block size wars, sound money, and the economic realities behind crypto hype cycles. Paul also explains his projects like Zside and Thunder, which aim to bring features like Zcash-style privacy and high-speed transactions to Bitcoin. Listeners can try Layer2 Labs' software or learn more at layer2labs.com/download.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 Stewart Alsop opens with Paul Sztorc from Layer2 Labs, discussing the connection between Bitcoin and Zcash and how privacy could be added through zero-knowledge proofs.05:00 Paul critiques early Layer 2s like Rootstock and Lightning, calling many “not real” or custodial, and compares the current scene to the .com bubble.10:00 They explore media hype, Silicon Valley culture, and crypto's cycles of optimism and collapse, mentioning Theranos, FTX, and fake-it-till-you-make-it culture.15:00 Conversation shifts to sound money, government spending, and how Bitcoin could improve fiscal responsibility, referencing Milton Friedman's ideas.20:00 Paul questions Bitcoin treasury companies like MicroStrategy, explaining flawed incentives and better direct ownership logic.25:00 They move into geopolitics and The Sovereign Individual, discussing borders, state control, and the future of digital sovereignty.30:00 Paul explains zero-knowledge proofs, Zcash's “moon math,” and the evolution from sapling to Halo 2 for better privacy.35:00 The topic turns to drivechains, BIP300, and Layer2 Labs' projects like Zside and Thunder, built for real Bitcoin scalability.40:00 Paul explains why Lightning fails, liquidity limits, and why true scaling requires optional L2s with large block capacity.45:00 They discuss the block size war, merge mining, and how miners and nodes interact in Bitcoin's structure.50:00 Paul breaks down the Merkle tree, block headers, and SHA-256 puzzles miners race to solve for proof-of-work.55:00 The episode closes with how L1–L2 coordination works, the mechanics of slow withdrawals, and secondary markets in drivechains.Key InsightsBitcoin's privacy gap and Zcash's influence: Paul Sztorc begins by explaining how Bitcoin lacks true privacy since senders, receivers, and amounts are visible on-chain. He describes Zcash as a model for achieving anonymity through zero-knowledge proofs and explains how Layer2 Labs aims to bring that same level of privacy to Bitcoin without introducing a new altcoin or token.The failure of current Layer 2 solutions: Paul argues that existing Bitcoin Layer 2s like Lightning and Rootstock are flawed—either custodial, inefficient, or deceptive. He compares today's crypto landscape to the dot-com bubble, full of overhyped projects and scams that will collapse before the genuine solutions survive.Sound money and political accountability: The discussion expands beyond technology to economics, as Paul highlights how unsustainable government debt and spending distort incentives. He believes Bitcoin could restore discipline to fiscal systems by forcing real accounting and limiting the political capacity to inflate or borrow endlessly.Corporate Bitcoin strategies are often misguided: Paul criticizes companies like MicroStrategy for treating Bitcoin as a speculative treasury asset instead of using it for real utility. He argues that investors should just buy Bitcoin directly rather than buy shares in companies that hold it, since intermediaries introduce unnecessary risk, fees, and opacity.Drivechains as Bitcoin's missing scalability link: Sztorc presents drivechains, outlined in his proposal BIP300, as the practical way to scale Bitcoin. Drivechains allow multiple Layer 2s to exist simultaneously, each optimized for specific features like privacy, larger blocks, or smart contracts, all while using the same 21 million BTC.Lightning Network's structural limitations: Paul dismantles Lightning's core assumptions, pointing out that it cannot scale globally because each channel requires on-chain transactions and constant liquidity maintenance. He calls Lightning a “Theranos of Bitcoin,” arguing that it distracts the community from genuine, scalable innovation.Merge mining and the path to Bitcoin's future: The episode concludes with Paul describing merge mining as the mechanism that unites L1 and L2 securely, letting miners earn more revenue without extra work. He envisions a Bitcoin ecosystem where optional, diverse L2s provide privacy, speed, and flexibility—anchored by a lean, reliable L1 base.

What if the secret to modern influence was 2,000 years old? In this episode of Social Intelligence Brief, AJ and Johnny uncover Cicero's three-step formula for magnetic persuasion—a framework so powerful it once stopped riots and still drives billion-dollar pitches today. Drawing on ancient rhetoric, neuroscience, and modern leadership psychology, they reveal how to frame problems, layer reasoning, and close with intensity—the timeless skills behind every great communicator. From Roman courts to boardrooms, you'll learn how to turn logic into emotion, guide attention like a conductor, and leave any audience moved to act. Whether you're leading a meeting, pitching investors, or navigating conflict, this episode shows you how Cicero's forgotten formula can help you speak with conviction—and influence with integrity. What to Listen For [00:00:00] How Cicero turned chaos into persuasion—his 3-step model [00:01:12] Why structure—not charisma—is the key to attention [00:02:10] Step 1: Frame the problem to define reality [00:03:22] The modern VP example—how framing shifts energy and focus [00:04:00] Step 2: Layer your reasons (fact → value → emotion) [00:05:12] The neuroscience of stories and why emotion seals logic [00:06:10] Step 3: Close with intensity, not volume [00:07:05] The psychology of endings—why the close is all people remember [00:08:10] The 3-question test for persuasive clarity [00:08:40] Final recap: Frame it. Layer it. Close it. A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠unlockyourxfactor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠  The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially.  Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠artofcharm.com/intel ⁠⁠⁠⁠for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠quince.com/charm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at ⁠⁠⁠⁠makeheadway.com/CHARM ⁠⁠⁠⁠and use my code CHARM for 25% off. Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Sign up for your $1/month trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/charm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Need to hire top talent—fast? Claim your $75 Sponsored Job Credit now at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Indeed.com/charm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mintmobile.com/charm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at ⁠⁠⁠⁠SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHARM⁠⁠⁠⁠ TODAY to get started  Curious about your influence level?  Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theartofcharm.com/influence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check in with AJ and Johnny! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AJ on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Johnny on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AJ on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Johnny on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Art of Charm on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Art of Charm on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Art of Charm on TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

InTouch with Terri is brought to you by Podium: Podium is a platform providing AI-powered communication solutions for lead conversion and patient retention. In Touch with Terri listeners get their first month of Podium free CLICK HERE. Be sure to tune into the full conversation to uncover detailed insights into transforming your aesthetic practice by leveraging patient retention strategies. Subscribe for more episodes and stay informed about the latest developments and strategies in the industry  Get InTouch with Terri! Terri Ross Website: Click Here Terri Ross Patreon: Business and Sales Mentorship 4S Summit Info: For more details, look up 4S Summit to understand its role in providing strategic business consulting in the aesthetics industry https://4ssummit.com/ Terri Ross is a renowned expert in the aesthetic industry, specializing in sales training, strategic growth consulting, and business transformation. As an accomplished author and international speaker, Terri has dedicated over two decades to elevating businesses in the aesthetic field with a ground-up approach focused on sustainability, profitability, and scalability. Her experience is rooted in working with Fortune 500 companies like Medicis and Zeltique, where she developed a deep understanding of market dynamics and strategic sales methodologies. Episode Notes: In this engaging episode of "In Touch with Terri," host Terri Ross delves into one of the most crucial yet often dreaded aspects of sales: Objection Handling. As we approach Q4, she seeks to empower medical providers with the tools to turn objections into opportunities and ultimately drive revenue growth. With Terri's extensive background in sales training, this episode is packed with actionable insights designed to transform how you approach and handle objections, ensuring that sales feel less like a daunting task and more like an opportunity for connection. Terri outlines a proven framework for mastering objection handling, emphasized by key points such as the importance of conveying value over price and understanding objections as signals rather than rejections. She explains that effective objection handling can significantly boost patient conversions, potentially increasing revenue by 30% to 64%. With real-world success stories from clients like Dr. Renee Burke and Skin Click, Terri showcases the power of implementing strategic objection handling techniques to enhance patient trust and increase sales success. By drawing on her own experiences and methodologies, Terri provides listeners with a detailed roadmap for refining their consultation processes and strengthening patient relationships. Key Takeaways: Objections Signal Opportunity: Objections are not rejections but signals that the full value hasn't been communicated. Value over Price: Convey the true value of services to overcome price objections, echoing the sentiment that "price is what you pay; value is what you get." Framework for Handling Objections: Terri introduces the "LAYER" model (Listen, Acknowledge, Explore, and Respond) for effectively addressing patient concerns. Training and Adaptation: Investing in consistent sales training and adapting to patients' emotional needs is key for medical practices to thrive. Data-Driven Approach: Practices should measure current conversion rates and aim for growth through refined sales techniques.

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Unveiling the launch of EVE Frontier on Layer-1 Blockchain Sui with CCP Games CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson and Mysten Labs Co-Founder and CTO Sam Blackshear. In an exclusive interview, CoinDesk's Sam Ewen sit downs with CCP Games CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson and Mysten Labs Co-Founder and CTO Sam Blackshear unveil the launch of launch EVE Frontier on the Layer-1 blockchain, Sui. They dive into the core reason why CCP is building a successor to its legendary MMO to create a player-owned, "forever" universe. Plus, they explore how Sui's architecture, originally designed for high-performance gaming, enables the real-time, massive space battles and player-moddable economy that EVE Frontier demands. For more information, visit www.evefrontier.com. - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - Bridge simplifies global money movement. As the leading stablecoin issuance and orchestration platform, Bridge abstracts away blockchain complexity so businesses can seamlessly move between fiat and stablecoins. From payroll providers and remittance companies to neobanks and treasury teams, Bridge powers payments, savings, and stablecoin issuance for thousands – like Shopify, Metamask, Remitly, and more. URL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hubs.ly/Q03KGbRK0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - This episode was hosted by Sam Ewen.

In this conversation, Stephan Livera discusses the RGB protocol with Anant and Federico, exploring its significance in the Bitcoin ecosystem. They explore how RGB enables smart contracts on Bitcoin, the role of stablecoins, user experience, and the efficiency of transactions. The discussion also covers the process of creating and managing assets on RGB, comparisons with other Bitcoin protocols, and the future of the RGB ecosystem. The importance of user adoption and the potential for real-world asset integration, while addressing risks associated with asset issuers is also discussed. Takeaways:

Send us a textWhat if the fastest way to win more games is to stop spending outs? We take a hard look at the numbers that truly drive runs—on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and the deceptively simple OPS—and show how a smarter lineup can flip close scores in your favor. From a striking Barry Bonds breakdown to a candid reflection on batting a high school star second for extra plate appearances, we lay out why batting average and RBIs often hide the real story and how to build an order that multiplies opportunities instead of wasting them.We start by reframing offense around scarcity: every team owns a limited supply of outs, and the goal is to convert those into runs with ruthless efficiency. That's where OBP becomes the north star, rewarding hitters who control the zone and keep innings alive. Layer in slugging to capture extra-base impact, then combine them into OPS to compare hitters cleanly. You'll hear a simple head-to-head that exposes why a .265 hitter with a .900 OPS can outproduce a .300 hitter with a .760 OPS, especially when every plate appearance is magnified in seven-inning high school games.From Moneyball's 2002 A's to the 2004 Red Sox and the Rays' worst-to-first leap, the pattern holds: teams that get on base and hit for power score more and win more. We translate that into a clear blueprint for coaches—elevate your highest OBP bats to the top, stack reliable power behind them, and give your best OPS hitters the most turns. Then we balance the model with practical judgment: park factors, matchups, and game flow still matter, but they should refine, not replace, your default. Walk away with drills and culture shifts that reward plate discipline, punish bad swing decisions, and celebrate the unsexy walk as a winning play.Ready to rebuild your card with purpose and pick up a few extra wins? Follow the show, share this episode with your staff, and leave a quick review telling us your team's OPS thresholds for the top of the lineup.Support the show Follow: Twitter | Instagram @Athlete1Podcast Website - https://www.athlete1.net Sponsor: The Netting Professionals https://www.nettingpros.com

Beniamin Mincu is the CEO and co-founder of MultiversX, a next-generation blockchain protocol used by governments, enterprises, and developers. He previously co-founded Metachain Capital, which was an early investor in projects like Polkadot and Binance. He's also the host of the Full Shard Podcast and one of the most followed voices in Web3.In this episode of World of DaaS, Beniamin and Auren discuss:Why AI needs a blockchain trust layerAI sovereign chains and agent accountabilityThe geopolitical AI arms raceBuilding ambitious tech companies outside Silicon ValleyLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Benjamin Mincu on X at @beniaminmincu.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Alexander Zahnd is the Interim CEO and Chief Financial Officer of Zilliqa, a leading Layer 1 blockchain platform. Why you should listen Zilliqa is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain platform built to power scalable, secure, and interoperable decentralized applications. As the first public blockchain to implement sharding, Zilliqa has consistently pushed the boundaries of blockchain infrastructure. With the launch of Zilliqa 2.0, the platform is evolving to meet the needs of institutions, enterprises, and developers seeking high-throughput infrastructure with the trust, transparency, and flexibility required for real-world adoption. Supporting links Fidelity Crypto Careers  Zilliqa Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin  If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.

Higher education is at a turning point. The current model of higher education was built for the industrial era and needs to be transformed, according to Arthur Levine, author of the previously published The Great Upheaval: Higher Education's Past, Present, and Uncertain Future. He has a new book coming out in spring 2026.  He is not promoting either book at this time.  Nationally known educational thought leader and Brandeis University President Arthur Levine has been at the forefront of the changing role of higher education.  He argues that in the next 20 years, college will be reinvented.  Consumers of higher education will determine what higher education will be, and that every institution will have to change. All colleges—especially liberal arts colleges —need to be more closely tied to the needs of the workplace and must change traditional structures, curricula, programs, degree offerings, teaching methods, career education, and student support systems. The proposed changes address concerns of both parents and the needs of employers—finding workers whose skills match what they need.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

(Lander, WY) – The KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM Today in the 10 interview series Coffee Time continued today with host Vince Tropea, who spoke with Zachary Oldman and his mom, Chanda, who shared with County 10 that Zachary recently competed at the "Don't Blow Away Casper 2025" Rubik's Cube Competition in Casper, and had an excellent showing for just his second competition. Zachary is a Northern Arapaho Tribal member who is in the 9th grade at Lander Valley High School, and shares how he came to love Rubik's Cubes of all shapes (they make 12-sided ones!) and sizes, along with other puzzles as well. Zachary even got in a good burn at Tropea's expense due to his lack of cubing skills, and handed him a tiny, one-cube "puzzle" while saying, "This is one even you can solve." Zachary's puzzle kit. h/t Vince Tropea, County 10 Check out the following video of Zachary solving a cube in the KOVE studio lounge in just over 19 seconds, as well as the full Coffee Time interview below. (You can also track his future competition progress here!) Zachary solves the Rubik's Cube in the KOVE studio lounge in just over 19 seconds. Be sure to tune in to Today in the 10 and Coffee Time interviews every morning from 7:00 to 9:00 AM on KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM, or stream it live right here.

Discount link for upcoming webinar Layer by Layer on Monday September 29 at 6 pm CDT.PAM PENICK BIOPam Penick is a Texas garden writer, speaker, and advocate for climate-resilient design. She's the author of Gardens of Texas, Lawn Gone!, and The Water-Saving Garden, and the voice behind Digging, her influential website about gardening in a hot climate. A former landscape designer, Pam now tends her own garden under live oaks in northwest Austin, keeping an eye out for screech owls and foxes but wishing for fewer deer. She also leads Garden Spark, a speaker series that brings bold ideas in design and ecology to the Austin gardening community. For more info, visit Digging at penick.net.THE PLANTASTIC PODCASTThe Plantastic Podcast is a monthly podcast created by Dr. Jared Barnes.  He's been gardening since he was five years old and now is an award-winning professor of horticulture at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX.  To say hi and find the show notes, visit theplantasticpodcast.com.You can learn more about how Dr. Jared cultivates plants, minds, and life at meristemhorticulture.com.  He also shares thoughts and cutting-edge plant research each week in his newsletter plant•ed, and you can sign up at meristemhorticulture.com/subscribe.  Until next time, #keepgrowing!

Today's session is all about designing a therapist-friendly course that actually gets finished. This is the third in our series, The Therapist's Path to a Successful Online Course. A lesser-known fact about online courses is that they have a notoriously low completion rate. The real challenge for course creators is to include content that is engaging yet concise, so that people stay engaged until completion. Since we've invested time and effort in creating a transformational online course experience, we want people to complete the entire course.You'll Learn:Course building strategies that don't overload your studentsBuilding a course for them, not meIn course creation, look for the most straightforward path from A to B.“A finished course is more powerful than a perfect one.”3 anchors for course design to improve completion rates:Design for real-life energy, not ideal circumstances.Layer-in accountability and gentle community to serve “one to many” over 1:1.Keep the path simple and straightforward. Don't overwhelm people with too many options or resources.“Clarity builds momentum; confusion kills it.”Check out our free email course, The Course Creator Starter Kit.Resources:Interested in becoming part of our affiliate program? Learn more!Want to launch your online course?Please check out our free 7-Day Course Creator Starter Kit for Therapists at https://sellingthecouch.com/coursekit.If you are a seasoned therapist who wants to move from clinical to online course income, we have a specific mastermind for you. We meet together to build, grow, and scale our online courses. You can learn more at https://sellingthecouch.com/mastermind.Mentioned in this episode:Try Alma!Building and managing the practice you truly want can feel overwhelming. That's why Alma is here—to help you create not just any practice, but your private practice. With Alma, you'll get the tools and resources you need to navigate insurance with ease, connect with referrals that are the right fit for your style, and streamline those time-consuming administrative tasks. That means less time buried in the details and more time focused on delivering exceptional care to your clients. You support your clients. Alma supports you. Learn more at sellingthecouch.com/alma and get 2 months FREE—an exclusive offer for STC listeners.

professorjrod@gmail.comDive deep into the essential building blocks of secure enterprise networks with Professor J. Rod in this comprehensive exploration of network architecture, security appliances, and remote access solutions.What makes a truly secure organizational network? It's more than just firewalls and fancy equipment—it's thoughtful design, strategic implementation, and layered defenses. We break down how enterprise networks function as digital blueprints, explaining everything from switching topologies to routing infrastructure in accessible terms. You'll understand why proper segmentation matters and how VLANs create logical separation between departments sharing physical resources.Security isn't about building one impenetrable wall anymore. Modern protection requires defense-in-depth with multiple control types across various network zones. We examine critical security appliances including next-generation firewalls, intrusion detection systems, web application firewalls, and load balancers—explaining not just what they do but where they belong in your architecture. You'll learn the difference between Layer 4 and Layer 7 inspection, why proper device placement matters, and how to choose between fail-open and fail-close configurations based on your organizational needs.With remote work now standard, we tackle virtual private networks and secure access solutions that keep distributed teams connected safely. From TLS tunneling to IPsec implementation, SSH management to jump servers, you'll gain practical insights into protecting your extended network perimeter. The episode concludes with CompTIA-style practice questions to test your understanding of key concepts. Whether you're studying for certification or managing enterprise infrastructure, this episode provides the knowledge foundation to build truly resilient network architectures. Subscribe for more in-depth technology explorations that bridge theory and practical application.Support the showIf you want to help me with my research please e-mail me.Professorjrod@gmail.comIf you want to join my question/answer zoom class e-mail me at Professorjrod@gmail.comArt By Sarah/DesmondMusic by Joakim KarudLittle chacha ProductionsJuan Rodriguez can be reached atTikTok @ProfessorJrodProfessorJRod@gmail.com@Prof_JRodInstagram ProfessorJRod

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Are you still thinking of AI as just “ChatGPT with a better prompt”? Or maybe you've played around with Zapier automations and thought, yeah, that's good enough. Today's featured guest knows that the agencies pulling ahead right now are building full-on AI agent networks that replace routine tasks, streamline data pipelines, and give their teams superpowers. She's re-engineering her agency around AI and will talk about where she finds top-tier talent and why you don't need to code to lead your agency into the future. Jennifer Bagley is the CEO and founder of CI Web Group, a fully virtual digital marketing agency registered in 22 U.S. states with clients across the United States and Canada. A former corporate operator turned entrepreneur, Jennifer started in real estate and mortgage brokerage before leaning into the marketing work she built to support those businesses. Today she runs a modern, tech-forward agency that's rebuilt its stack around AI, centralized data, and agentic networks, all while carrying the scars and lessons of scaling, pivoting, and re-founding a business from the ground up. In this episode, we'll discuss: Feeling trapped by the business. Hiring, firing, and the people reset AI, reskilling, and the end of “middle” roles What does this talent cost? Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design, and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. From Corporate Ladder to Accidental Agency Founder Jennifer came from an operations background, a self-proclaimed black belt in Six Sigma and certified project manager. Having built that corporate background, she had made a promise to herself (“by 30 I'll be an entrepreneur”), and started to build the side hustle that became the main event. She started in real estate and mortgage brokering where she had to learn marketing the hard way; not because she wanted to be a marketer, but because the survival of her businesses depended on it. Initially, Jennifer didn't set out to build a scalable agency; she built a team to support her broker network. When the market collapsed in 2008, the same team that did marketing for agents suddenly had a market outside real estate. That “we'll just help this painter or HVAC company” phase is where the web group was born: small, service-focused, and useful to people in her network. That accidental turn became a business by solving real, pressing problems for paying clients, then leaned into that. Trading Time for Freedom: The Hard Pivot For the first five years, Jennifer describes the business as a “lifestyle” operation, profitable maybe, but trapping her time. She was trading billable hours for income and was reaching her limit when she hired a coach that forced a reckoning: if entrepreneurship isn't buying you time, money, and freedom, what's the point? So she made the brutal choice of cutting consulting contracts and burning the bridge to the “safety” of hourly work, and effectively gave herself a mulligan. This is the classic founder pivot: you have to choose between growth that keeps you doing the work and growth that scales the business without you. Jennifer's reset wasn't pretty, for a while she lost everything and she and her son lived in an office for a while, but it bought her the permission to build something salable, not just sustainable. Agency owners who feel trapped in delivery need to remember that sometimes you have to give up short-term revenue to create long-term value. Feeling Trapped by the Agency and Becoming a CEO Those first five years, Jennifer continued to run a business that started as a supply chain consulting and eventually turned into a sales supply chain consulting. This change meant the business was now a good lead generator for the agency but it also meant Jennifer was essentially selling her image and her time. Until she ran out of time. Once she felt trapped by the business, Jennifer actually hired a business coach that helped her change the model from “selling Jennifer with marketing on the side” to an actual sustainable business. She had to go back to the basics and remember she, like every entrepreneur, started the business with the idea of having more time, money, and freedom. It took losing everything, but Jennifer knew she didn't want a lifestyle business, she wanted a sellable business. The antidote was delegation plus systems. If you want growth and a future exit, you need to own those CEO responsibilities and be comfortable with letting go of the day-to-day. Hiring, Firing, and Resetting the Team Jennifer's talent strategy has evolved with each stage of growth. Her early hires were the classic “friends, family, fools” bootstrap crew; later she invested in developers, content teams, project managers, and over time, more strategic hires like CFOs, chief of staff, BI teams, and AI engineers. Each five-year arc brought a new set of needs and a new level of sophistication in hiring. Now, she divides her time between promoting her agency's work in podcasts and content and thinking of ways to navigate her business in these volatile and exciting times. Her most recent addition to the team was a technology and transformation team that is revisiting all of the agency's processes, investments, and infrastructure. As a result, she has downsized her team from over 300 W2 employees and refocus the team. The takeaway for agency owners: be honest about whether your people are builders or maintainers, and hire accordingly. The workforce you need for growth is not the same as the workforce you need for stable operations. Building AI Agent Networks with Centralized Data Jennifer's agency shifted from WordPress to Webflow and built agentic networks: hundreds of AI agents that crawl competitors, do strategy homework, and automate tasks that humans used to do. More importantly, they rebuilt infrastructure into a hub-and-spoke model with a centralized min.io data layer and ETL pipelines feeding analytics and BI. Two big lessons here. One: invest in your tech stack deliberately so you're not a Frankenstein of five different platforms that don't talk to each other. Two: design your data architecture so your people (and your AI agents) have a single source of truth. That's how you get from fire-fighting in six dashboards to proactive, predictive signals that tell you when a client engagement needs attention. AI, Reskilling, and Shrinking Middle Roles Jennifer draws a hard line: the agency now tends to hire either very seasoned client-facing leaders or AI engineers; the middle is shrinking. With agentic networks giving junior staff “superpowers,” the agency can afford fewer mid-level “lever pullers.” At this level there's no room for slow execution or elementary work. That's a cultural and ethical challenge, both for hiring and for workforce development. For agency owners, this raises practical HR questions: do you reskill your people, or replace them? Jennifer suggests building agent-driven systems that augment humans, and being brutally honest about who can grow into that future. It's also a call to action for how we prepare the next generation: schools won't teach this; companies will need to. Playing with AI Platforms: Why Leaders Need to Just Know Enough to Be Dangerous Jennifer started like a lot of agency owners dipping into AI, playing around on tools like n8n, Make.com, Relevance, and Longchain. Her dev team laughed, calling her an “elementary school kid on a tricycle,” but here's the point: she didn't need to master the tech. She needed to know enough to point her team in the right direction. Instead of obsessing over code, she framed the problem differently: “Here's what I don't want a human doing anymore. Can you make that happen?” That mindset shift is key for agency owners. You don't need to be a full-stack AI engineer to lead an agency into the future; you just need to clearly define outcomes and invest in people who can deliver them. Find Real AI Talent in Unlikely Places This is where most agencies get stuck. You're not going to find your next AI architect on Upwork. Jennifer leaned on her network, starting with her cousin Chris, a hardcore developer who initially thought AI platforms were “rookie business.” Once Chris realized the power of agentic networks to scale his expertise, he became the backbone of CI Web Group's transformation. Now, she hunts talent in unconventional places: hackathons, LinkedIn, and especially YouTube. Forget the flashy “10x growth hack” videos — she looks for nerds with four views, geeking out about orchestrators and ETL pipelines. Those are the builders who care about solving real problems, not just building hype. Her tip: if you find one, reach out immediately. They don't want sales, they just want to build. Designing AI Agents Like an Agency Org Chart Jennifer compares AI agents to a company org chart. You don't hire one person to do everything, that's a recipe for burnout. Same thing with AI. Each agent should tightly focus on a single task, with checks, auditors, and orchestrators overseeing the system. The payoff was massive efficiency gains. Instead of six different platforms that don't talk, her agency built a centralized hub with min.io, ClickHouse, and AI layers on top. That's how you go from patchwork automation to true predictive intelligence. The Real Cost of AI Talent If you're wondering how much this all costs, the answer is… a lot. On the high end, seasoned AI engineers can run you a quarter million in salary. On the low end, Jennifer tests new hires on project-based sprints, maybe $6K for a 10-hour challenge. The point isn't to cut costs; it's to prove quickly who can deliver and who can't. Her recruiting process is brutal but effective: give candidates a project, a tight deadline, and see how they perform. If they stall, they're out. If they screen-share fast and solve problems live, they're in. No fluff, no endless interviews. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is evolving beyond local developer experiments and into the secure, remote infrastructure that will power the next generation of the internet. Brendan Irvine-Broque, Director of Product at Cloudflare, joins us to share a roadmap for this future. He explains how Cloudflare's "customer zero" philosophy of dogfooding their own tools provides a unique perspective on what it takes to scale MCP for production.Brendan makes the case for observability as the ideal starting point for enterprises and lays out the vision for MCP's ultimate destination: a universal protocol for agent-to-agent communication. The conversation explores how remote servers can create a decentralized layer for security and user memory, and what the exciting development of MCP UI means for the future of chat-based applications. This is an essential look at the next wave of agentic systems and the infrastructure required to build it.Check out:Watch Closing the AI gap: Surpassing executive expectations for AI productivityFollow the hosts:Follow BenFollow AndrewFollow today's guest(s):Learn more about Cloudflare's work with AI: agents.cloudflare.comRead the latest from Cloudflare: The Cloudflare BlogCloudflare's Unique Primitives Mentioned: Durable ObjectsThe MCP UI Project: MCP UI on GitHub (Project by Ido Salomon)Observability Tools Mentioned: Datadog | HoneycombAI Tools Mentioned: Block/Square's "Goose" | CursorConnect with Brendan Irvine-Broque: X @irvinebroque | LinkedInReferenced in today's show:AI Has Won: Google's DORA Study Shows Universal Dev AdoptionThe Theatre of Pull Requests and Code ReviewAI isn't replacing radiologistsIs it time to look for a new job? And how do I start?Support the show: Subscribe to our Substack Leave us a review Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn Offers: Learn about Continuous Merge with gitStream Get your DORA Metrics free forever

Akash Nigam is the Founder and CEO of Genies, Inc., an avatar-technology company building personalized 3D avatars and digital identities for consumers, creators, and brands. Under his leadership, Genies has established partnerships with celebrities and major brands, including Unity, Warner Music Group, Justin Bieber, Cardi B., and Shawn Mendes. Akash is also the Founder of Humans, an AI-native venture studio.  In this episode… As online interactions evolve, brands must build connections with their customers. Traditional tools like email campaigns or social media posts fall short in creating meaningful relationships. How can companies create a more personal, two-way experience that feels less like marketing and more like a genuine conversation? According to interactive digital experience designer Akash Nigam, AI avatars can become the next user interface of the internet. Brands can create emotionally intelligent AI companions that gather user insights and build authentic relationships through natural conversations, games, and shared experiences. By leveraging AI to capture personality traits for personalized experiences and designing guardrails that prevent emotional dependency on chatbots, companies can turn followers into engaged users. In this episode of the Up Arrow Podcast, William Harris speaks with Akash Nigam, Founder and CEO of Genies, Inc., about how AI avatars are reshaping brand relationships. Akash explains why avatars will replace mobile apps as the primary interface, how Unity's integration with Genies brings these companions into games, and the ethical concerns of emotional dependence on AI.

Layer-1s are still the backbone of crypto, but in 2025 their role is evolving. With Ethereum's L2 ecosystem booming, modular blockchains on the rise and real-world adoption gaining momentum through stablecoins and tokenized assets, the question is no longer just about scalability. It's about utility, users and where the next wave of growth will come from.In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we sit down with Algorand Foundation's Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer Marc Vanlerberghe to explore the state of layer-1s today, the barriers to mainstream adoption, and the innovations that could define blockchain's future. (01:08) Regulation and industry developments(03:12) The state of layer-1s vs. layer-2s in 2025(06:40) Barriers to adoption and rethinking wallets(11:58) Tackling user growth and engagement(17:26) Roadmaps, strategies and industry alignment(23:20) Enterprise use cases and tokenization(29:16) Looking ahead: the future of crypto (32:12) Takeaways for retail and institutional usersThis episode was hosted and produced by Savannah Fortis, @savannah_fortis.Follow Cointelegraph on X @Cointelegraph.Check out Cointelegraph at cointelegraph.com.If you like what you heard, rate us and leave a review!The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast's participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn welcomes Vivek Raman, Co-Founder & CEO of Etherealize, to discuss whether Ethereum can become the world's settlement layer. They cover Ethereum's roadmap, tokenization on L1 vs L2s, ZK-powered privacy for institutions, and why ETH is emerging as a yielding store-of-value alongside Bitcoin.    Plus, Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) joins to discuss crypto liquidations, Bitcoin's rebound, equity market momentum, gold's new highs, and how Fed policy and fiscal dynamics are shaping risk appetite.    This episode was recorded on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.   Disclaimer: https://www.galaxy.com/galaxy-brains-episode-181-disclaimer ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/research/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/⁠

NuConstruct launches the TOOL scaling layer on testnet. Reserve Protocol launches the LCAP Index DTF. Ethereum hits 6 blobs per block. And the EF launches the Ethereum Everywhere team. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/790 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

Life doesn't always follow a script—and that's where the real magic happens. In this episode of Collecting Insight, we dive into the surprising power of being impromptu: how unplanned moments shift our perspective, challenge our reactions, and often expose the emotions we try hardest to hide. We also unravel the curious truth that what we see in others is usually just a reflection of ourselves. Layer in a conversation about technology, data, and the way they both amplify and distort our human instincts, and you've got a raw look at what it means to live unfiltered in a world that loves control. All episodes edited and mixed by Jake Musiker.

Michael Heinrich is co-founder and ceo of ØG Labs, building the 0G chain - the largest AI L1. Why you should listen ØG, short for Zero Gravity Labs, is staking its claim as the AI‐native Layer-1 blockchain: infinitely scalable, modular, and purpose-built to power the next generation of AI applications. What really stands out is how every piece of their stack is optimized for AI workloads—from a chain capable of high TPS per shard, to AI-optimized storage, to trustless compute. They're not just promising performance; they already have metrics: hundreds of millions of transactions on testnet, tens of millions of active accounts, and thousands of testnet validators, all delivering toward real scale.  Their architecture is a vision of decentralized AI infrastructure. ØG's components—modular chain, compute network, data availability, storage, service marketplace, alignment nodes—are all built to interoperate, enabling developers to build and deploy AI + Web3 dApps with low friction. Transparency, composability, and verifiability are baked in: AI fully on-chain, decentralized validation, verifiable permanence of storage. For anyone interested in the future where AI isn't just centralized in big labs but powered by open, scalable blockchains—ØG makes a convincing case. Supporting links Fidelity Crypto Careers  ØG Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.  

In this episode I'm joined by Vladimir Novakovski, founder and CEO of Lighter, a decentralized crypto exchange.To kick off the conversation, we explore Lighter's three big design choices: it's built as a custom Layer-2 on Ethereum, it relies on zero-knowledge circuits for proving transactions, and it runs with a private sequencer. Don't worry – if that sounds like gibberish, Vlad explains it all. Each of those decisions comes with trade-offs — but also big potential advantages.We discuss why Ethereum remains the natural home for new rollups, from inheriting its security to tapping into DeFi's growing composability. We also break down what zk circuits actually are, why they matter for trust and security in a derivatives exchange, and how they're verified in practice.From there, we tackle the business side: how you bootstrap liquidity in a brand-new DEX, why Lighter went with an unusual fee model and the key lessons learned during an extended private beta.Finally, we zoom out to the bigger picture. What might DeFi look like if composability really takes hold? Could specialized rollups like Lighter become the backbone of an on-chain financial system, rather than just another venue for speculation?Please enjoy my conversation with Vlad Novakovski.

Hi Listeners. I'd love to hear from you. Send an email to Janet@jesteinkamp. It is not possible to respond to your Fan Mail posts directly.In this episode of When Our Adult Children Walk Away, Dr. Janet Steinkamp helps you peel back the first layer of the topic of coercive control. If you've noticed your estranged adult child suddenly changing their identity, distancing from family, or echoing words that don't sound like their own, you may be witnessing coercive influence at work.You'll learn what coercive control looks like and why it is so pervasive in parental estrangement, why it's so hard to detect, and the seven key warning signs to watch for—like social isolation, gaslighting, and control over daily life. More importantly, you'll gain encouragement and practical strategies for keeping the light on in your relationship without fueling the coercive partner's power.This is about giving you clarity and hope as you navigate the painful reality of estrangement while still holding space for love, trust, and reconnection with your child.Mentioned EpisodesWhen Communication Becomes a Power Struggle: Power, Influence, Gaslighting & Coercive ControlFuture mini-series: Seven Aspects of Coercive ControlSuggested Reading: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/it-is-all-coercive-control/202508/when-estrangement-masks-abuse #familyestrangement, #estrangedadultchild, #coercivecontrol, #parentreconnection, #estrangementexpert, #parentalalienation, #adultestrangement, #repairingrelationshipsSupport the showFor more information, please go to https://www.WhenOurAdultChildrenWalkAway.com to find resources, strategies and tips to prepare to repair! The continuum of estrangement discussed today can be found at https://www.togetherestranged.org/levels-of-estrangement. The stories, examples, reflections, and perspectives shared in this podcast are based on my professional work as an estrangement coach and my personal estrangement journey. Any examples, characters, or stories referenced are either drawn from my own lived experience or represent a composite of multiple real-life situations shared with me over time. The intention of this podcast is not to accuse, label, or defame any individual but to provide insight, validation, and support for those navigating the complexities of family estrangement. All opinions expressed are my own and are shared with you, the listener, from a place of healing and learning.

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In this deep dive episode, we explore the evolution of networking with Avery Pennarun, Co-Founder and CEO of Tailscale. Avery shares his extensive journey through VPN technologies, from writing his first mesh VPN protocol in 1997 called “Tunnel Vision” to building Tailscale, a zero-trust networking solution. We discuss how Tailscale reimagines the OSI stack by... Read more »

Are we living in and collectively participating in a planetary nervous system? Are we all creative participants guiding Earth's destiny? Here, we focus on the noosphere, which represents the third major evolutionary layer enveloping Earth, following the geosphere (inanimate matter) and the biosphere (biological life). Brian Thomas Swimme, Ph.D. is Professor of Evolutionary Cosmology at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. He is the Director of the Third Story of the Universe at The Human Energy Project He is the host of the Emmy-award winning PBS special "Journey of the Universe," written with Mary Evelyn Tucker. He is also the host of the 35-part video series "Story of the Noosphere," created for the Human Energy Project. Monica DeRaspe-Bolles is a doctoral student at the California Institute of Integral Studies in the Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness program. Her area of research is the “Third Story of the Universe” and the potential emergence of a new structure of experience fostering cosmogenic awakening. She is a collaborator with Brian Swimme on the video series “Story of the Noosphere.” They are the co-authors of the book The Story of the Noosphere (Orbis Books 2024)Interview Date: 7/11/2025 Tags: Brian Thomas Swimme, Monica DeRaspe-Bolles, Noosphere, geosphere, biosphere, James Webb telescope, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Vladimir Vernadsky, Jiffy time, Arno Penzias, Robert Wilson, universal mind, planetary mind, Zarathustra, entelechy, diversification, conscious recall, Personal Transformation, Philosophy, Science, Community

Live from the DU Expo in Memphis, Dr. Jerad Henson sits down with OnX Hunt's Lake Pickle to talk about the new Ducks Unlimited public land projects layer in the OnX app. They discuss why public land access is the “great equalizer,” and how hunters can use tools like offline maps, GPS tracking, Optimal Wind, collaborative folders, and LIDAR to scout smarter and hunt safer. Lake also shares his roots in the Mississippi Flyway, lessons from his years at Primos, and why DU's conservation work—on both public and private land—remain central to waterfowl hunting heritage.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org