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John Worth, Nareit executive vice president, research and investor outreach, was a guest on the latest episode of the REIT Report.Worth discussed some of the key features of Nareit's newly-published 2024 Mid-Year Report.Worth noted that despite REITs underperforming the broader stock market this year, they remain able to navigate the current period of higher interest rates.“REITs' operational performance has been very solid. We've continued to see high occupancy rates in the major property types and we've seen positive NOI and FFO growth. We're also seeing the continuation of really disciplined balance sheets,” Worth said.2024 REIT Mid-Year Report: https://www.reit.com/news/blog/market-commentary/2024-midyear-reit-key-themes
Recorded - 7/7/2024 On Episode 278 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, Adam joins Todd and Terry to celebrate the best and worst of 2024 so far with our Mid-Year Report! We also review the conclusion to the "X Saga" with MaXXXine. Then, in honor of the 4th of July, our power rankings look at the best fireworks in movies/TV. Here are the highlights: What We've Been Watching (9:50) Todd TallaBoogie Review: "View from a Blue Moon" (10:55) Todd Short Review: "Rick and Ruby" (12:10) Todd & Terry Mystery Movie Review: "Fly Me to the Moon" (16:30) Terry Oscar Anniversary Review: "Yesterday" (18:20) Terry Review: "Kinds of Kindness" (24:30) Adam Review: "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" (31:40) Featured Review: "MaXXXine" (49:50) Spotlight: 2024 Mid-Year Report: Bottom 3 & Top 5 of the Year So Far (1:09:40) Power Rankings: Fireworks in Movies/TV (1:37:50) Predicting Zach's List Trivia!!! (1:42:25) Todd Trivia Review: "The Collector" (1:45:50) Terry Trivia Review: "The Hangover" (1:50:25) Trivia: Box Office A24 & 2009 (1:58:50) Quote of the Day Find AlmostSideways everywhere! Website almostsideways.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/ AlmostSideways Twitter: @almostsideways Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry Zach's Twitter: @pro_zach36 Todd: Too Cool for Twitter Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/almost-sideways-movie-podcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber
Albeit a bit late, we take stock of 2024 in Hip-Hop so far, trying not to talk about the whale in the room for as long as we possibly can and instead talk about literally anything else.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:29)Ben:42 Dugg - 4eva Us Neva ThemThe Streets - Fabric PresentsCharlie:Gary Clark Jr. - JPEG RAWTyler Daley - Son of ZeusStefflon Don - Island 54Headie One - The Last OneNappyHigh & Maggie Kiing - EnigmaticAdia - Stubborn NatureSAULT - ACTS OF FAITH 0.0Ben's Album monologue - (18:46)Other topics - (49:38)Lighter Note - (1:24:24)Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence
Hoping all of you had a great Canada day long weekend! Now its time to celebrate another big moment. Congrats to the 4000+ Oakville, Burlington and area homeowners that have sold so far in 2024. Its been my pleasure helping many of you over the last 24 yrs and this report is the start of your success journey. To get the full scoop on what is happening near you, sign up at https://tally.so/r/w5k0EZ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torontorealestate/message
To get access to Vince's research in 'Goldfix Premium' go to: https://vblgoldfix.substack.com/ MSA's Gold and Silver Mid-Year Report Card Hard as it may be to believe, we're now over halfway through 2024. And it's certainly been an eventful one in the gold and silver markets. Especially in a year that began with expectations for 6 or 7 rate cuts. We still haven't even seen the first one, yet silver has traded back over $30, while gold set new record highs during its rally earlier this year. All in the face of higher for longer interest rates. So today Vince takes a look back at the first half of the year, and comments on the latest report from Michael Oliver. And to find out more, click to watch the video now! - Today's show is brought to you with the support of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, who we encourage you to consider on your next precious metals purchase or sale! To take advantage of this week's Miles Franklin silver special and get Italpreziosi kilo bars for only $1.79 over spot contact us now at: 833-326-4653 Arcadia@MilesFranklin.com Arcadia is a licensed Miles Franklin broker, and we're happy to help with any of your precious metals questions, or put you in touch with Chris Marcus. - To join our free email list and never miss a video click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - To get on the waiting list for your very own ´Silver Chopper Ben´ sterling silver figurine click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/get-a-chopper-ben/ - To get your paperback or audio copy of The Big Silver Short go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershort/ Find Arcadia Economics content on these sites: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/ArcadiaEconomics Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ArcadiaEconomics Bitchute - https://www.bitchute.com/channel/kgpeiwO1dhxX/ LBRY/Odysee - https://odysee.com/@ArcadiaEconomics:5 Listen to Arcadia Economics on your favorite Podcast platforms: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/75OH2PpgUpriBA5mYf5kyY Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arcadia-economics/id1505398976 Google-https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9teXNvdW5kd2lzZS5jb20vcnNzLzE2MTg5NTk1MjMzNDVz Anchor - https://anchor.fm/arcadiaeconomics Amazon - https://podcasters.amazon.com/podcasts Follow Arcadia Economics on these social platforms Twitter - https://twitter.com/ArcadiaEconomic Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/arcadiaeconomics/ #silver #silverprice And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD) We do receive compensation from Miles Franklin from orders placed through our show. For our full disclaimer go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/disclaimer-miles-franklin-precious-metals/Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise
#BRNSunday #1770 | A Mid Year Report Card on Retirement Developments | David Levine & Kevin Walsh, Groom Law Group and Oliver Renick, Schwab Network | #Tunein: broadcastretirementnetwork.com #JustTheFacts
In this video interview, Samantha Villiard, Regional Vice President, RE/MAX Canada, discusses the real estate company's latest luxury home market report. Samantha Villiard FULL PRESS RELEASE TORONTO, April 2, 2024 /CNW/ — With the end of quantitative tightening in sight, luxury home-buying activity in most markets across the country are slowly shifting into high gear as buyers reap the benefits of softer housing values, according to a report released today by RE/MAX Canada. RE/MAX Canada's 2024 Spotlight on Luxury Report examined luxury home-buying activity in 10 markets across the country in the first two months of the year and found that, despite a disconnect between buyers looking for deals and sellers' price expectations, almost all regions reported a strong start to the year. Ninety per cent of markets experienced an increase in high-end sales, with more than two-thirds recording double-digit growth. Saskatoon led the country in terms of percentage increases, with a 57-per-cent uptick in luxury home sales, followed by Montreal at almost 56 per cent and Calgary at 52 per cent. Edmonton posted a 32-per-cent increase in luxury sales year-over-year, while Winnipeg, Halifax, Toronto and London reported increases of 19.4 per cent, 16.7 per cent, 14.4 per cent, and 9.4 per cent respectively. Only Ottawa saw a decline compared to year-ago levels, with sales down nearly eight per cent. “While figures remain off peak levels reported during Covid, the upswing in luxury sales signal a return to overall health in the country's major centres,” according to RE/MAX Canada President Christopher Alexander. “The ripple effect is already underway, with stronger home-buying activity at lower price points pushing sales into the upper end. In some cities where inventory levels are particularly challenging at the lower end, multiple offers have returned with a vengeance. While that isn't the case at the top end, pent-up demand does exist, and activity is gaining momentum.” Lower overall values, strong equity gains and downward trending interest rates are supporting demand for luxury product including freehold and condominium properties in markets across the country. While a disconnect is somewhat hampering activity in larger markets, with sellers holding out for Covid-era values and buyers seeking bargains, those serious about making moves are finding common ground. An ample supply of product exists in most markets, although some neighbourhoods are experiencing exceptionally low inventory levels at sought-after price points. An influx of fresh, new properties in the spring will renew buyer interest and activity, but chronic supply issues will likely persist at the entry level to luxury. “Equity continues to play a significant role in the marketplace, driving demand at the top end of the market,” explains Alexander. “Although overall gains have been elusive in recent years, a good percentage of buyers who purchased in 2018 and 2019 are well positioned to make their next moves. For example, in the Greater Toronto market, buyers who purchased homes at an average price in 2018 saw equity rise by almost 43 per cent by the end of 2023 ($787,842/$1,126,591). These buyers are coming to the table with a larger downstroke and reduced risk from a lending perspective.” Luxury home-buying activity is also undergoing change as a younger demographic moves into the upper end of the market. Demand is strongest for newer, well-appointed homes in traditional hot pockets. Turnkey properties are most coveted, although there are some buyers that are willing to renovate. The desire for more space and less congestion is once again an emerging trend, as acreage properties boasting large homes in suburban-rural or rural areas experience an upswing in popularity in London, Ottawa, Edmonton and Saskatoon. Building activity is also making a comeback, with new construction and infill on the rise in half of all markets examined. Some luxury buyers looking to expand their purchasing power are moving over into markets such as London (drawing buyers from the Greater Toronto Area), Halifax, Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon (drawing buyers from Ontario and British Columbia). However, activity among foreign buyers has fallen dramatically since the introduction of the Foreign Buyer Ban by the Federal Government in January 2023, which it extended through to early 2027. The impact has been palpable in the uber-luxe segment of major markets, such as Metro Vancouver and Toronto, as well as the condominium market in the City of Montreal. “While the idea of a Foreign Buyer Ban sounds good in principle, it makes less sense in practice,” says Alexander. “The ban was originally intended to make a greater number of properties available to Canadians and reduce upward pressure on housing values. The Bank of Canada's 10 rate hikes were all that was needed to achieve that objective, all the while supply remains at historical lows.” Condominiums have been a popular option this year, despite single-detached homes comprising the lion's share of luxury sales. Condo activity was strongest in Metro Vancouver, where sales climbed close to 70 per cent in the first two months of the year (27 versus 16). Solid condominium activity at the high-end price points was also reported in London, fuelled by empty nesters and retirees, and in Ottawa and Montreal. Halifax, which has limited condo product in the top end, has already recorded four sales to date. Some baby boomers in Saskatoon are also opting to downsize from larger homes in high demand areas to newer luxury condominiums in the core. “Buyer enthusiasm is evident as the spring market ramps up,” says Alexander. “Yet, despite the uptick, we're still seeing some factors constraining sales at luxury price points. Most significant is the tax implications at the uber-luxe levels, which have been weighing down the segment, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area.” On the sale of a $4 million home in Vancouver, for example, buyers will pay $90,000 in land transfer taxes. On the sale of a property of similar value in the City of Toronto, land transfer taxes will set buyers back close to $183,000. While sale under $7.5 million remain surprisingly resilient, only one sale has occurred over that threshold (and it was not located in the City of Toronto). The adjustment to higher taxation levels has been slow, but it is being offset somewhat by pent-up demand, with some deciding they can only hold off for so long. Others, meanwhile, are reluctant to list their properties, impacting supply, or are choosing to renovate rather than take a substantial tax hit. “Assuming a continuation of current economic fundamentals, momentum is set to climb at luxury price points from coast to coast,” says Alexander. “With recent inflation numbers coming in lower than expectations at 2.8 per cent, the possibility of further improvement in interest rates only strengthens growing optimism. Yet, there is an air of caution as the challenges of recent years remain fresh in the minds of buyers and sellers. Confidence is building, with the light at the end of the tunnel clearly visible. Demand is coming from a mix of high-income professionals/executives, retirees, empty-nesters, Gen X and millennials, newly landed immigrants, as well as large and multigenerational families – a good sign, as the diversity of buyers at the top end of the market today bodes well for its overall health in the future.” HIGHLIGHTS Condominium sales are up almost 70 per cent in Greater Vancouver. Multiple offers occurring in Calgary; some homes selling sight unseen. Some multiple offers are occurring in Saskatoon, although at the lower price points. This may filter upward in coming months. Alberta markets remain strong – Calgary and Edmonton have been bolstered by affordability, providing buyers with more bang for the buck. Double-digit sales growth was seen in two-thirds of markets (70 per cent or seven out of ten markets examined), including Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon. London is close behind with a 9.4-per-cent increase in top-end sales. The uber-luxe market has heated up significantly in Toronto, with a 77-per-cent jump in sales over $5 million (32 vs. 18), split evenly between the 416 and 905. On the west coast, demand for uber-luxe properties has fallen year-over-year, largely attributed to the Foreign Buyer Ban. Inventory in Toronto is tight in many hot-pocket areas, but values are being held in check for the most part, for now. MARKET-BY-MARKET OVERVIEW METRO VANCOUVER Although softer housing values and greater selection have bolstered sales of detached homes over $3 million in the luxury segment of the Metro Vancouver market in the first two months of the year, strata condominium sales have taken the lead in terms of percentage increases, with sales volumes up 68 per cent year-over-year. Twenty-seven strata condo sales averaging $4 million were recorded between January 1 and February 29 of this year. In contrast, there were 16 sales during the same period in 2023, with an average price of $4.5 million. Just over half of 2024's strata sales (14) occurred in Vancouver's Westside, compared to 11 sales in 2023. Luxury condo buyers at the top end of the market have adjusted expectations, allowing them to sidestep higher interest rates by choosing smaller apartments rather than larger units in the city's most coveted strata buildings. While 2024 appears to be the year of the condominium, year-to-date sales of luxury detached properties in Metro Vancouver have climbed as well, rising almost three per cent in the first of two months of the year. One hundred and fifty-five detached homes changed hands over the $3 million price point so far this year, compared to 151 properties sold during the same period in 2023. Nearly half of those sales (74) occurred in the Westside, where the lion's share of high-end activity occurs in communities, including Point Grey, Dunbar, Kerrisdale, Kitsilano, Kerrisdale and S.W. Marine Dr. Demand for detached housing at uber-luxe levels has fallen this year in large part due to today's high interest rate environment coupled with the Foreign Buyers Ban (implemented by the Canadian government in 2023 and extended until early in 2027). For every quarter point uptick in interest rates, a $50,000 increase in income is required. Those factors, combined with local municipal taxes, including a vacant home tax at two per cent of the total value of the property, and a hefty land transfer tax, have proven insurmountable. Just nine detached homes were sold over $6 million in the first two months of this year in Metro Vancouver, compared to 20 during the same period in 2023. Evidence of the shift in the detached uber-luxe market appeared in the second half of 2023 but has accelerated in the first few months of 2024. Fewer buyers and an increase in the number of high-end detached properties listed for sale in Metro Vancouver has resulted in some downward pressure on values, as evidenced from the sales stats. However, many sellers are holding firm, rather than entertaining lowball offers. Local buyers are the driving force in Vancouver's housing market, but momentum has yet to reach the upper price points for detached housing. Long-anticipated cuts to interest rates are expected to breathe new life into the city's luxury segment as the ripple effect moves through the overall market in the latter half of the year. Demand for both condominiums and detached homes at the top end is expected to improve, especially with rate cuts on the horizon, moving through 2024. CALGARY Calgary's juggernaut real estate market continues to advance, with home-buying activity at the top end of the market climbing 52 per cent in the first two months of 2024. Seventy-six single family homes changed hands over $1.5 million between January 1 and February 29, up from 50 properties during the same period in 2023. Nearly 60 per cent of sales took place in February. Considerable equity gains have allowed local homeowners to step up to larger homes organically in recent years, while luxury buyers from provinces such as British Columbia and Ontario are realizing their dollar stretches much further in the city. The vast majority of purchasers are active in the lower end of the luxury market, stimulating sales between $1.5 million and $2 million. Multiple offers are occurring, and some properties have sold sight unseen in recent weeks. Two-thirds of sales are taking place in Calgary's inner city – including Mt. Royal, Elbow Park, Britannia and Belair – and in neighbourhoods on the periphery of the core such as the Westside, which offer a balance of accessibility and amenities. Communities on the city's outskirts make up the remainder of sales, where the combination of the luxury lifestyle and acreage play a substantial role. Ninety-five per cent of luxury sales are now taking place between $1.5 million and $3 million, with uber-luxe sales over the $4 million price point representing a smaller share of the market. Strong activity at the lower end is likely connected to the mortgage sliding scale and general affordability, with higher interest rates having a greater impact on momentum at the top end. Just over 190 properties are currently listed for sale over $1.5 million, which represents approximately 15 per cent of total inventory. There is a 4.9-month supply of luxury product, which is likely to increase slightly with the spring market just around the corner. The city is on track for a record year of real estate activity in the high end, with any Bank of Canada cut to interest rates expected to encourage greater activity in the luxury segment. With an estimated 3,500 inter-provincial migrants arriving monthly, the pressure on the middle of the market, priced from $800,000 to $1.2 million, will promote spillover into higher price points, further enabling current homeowners to trade up with relative ease to more expensive homes. EDMONTON Edmonton's luxury market continues to fire on all cylinders as both local buyers and those migrating from Ontario and British Columbia spark home-buying activity over the $1 million price point. Sales of high-end homes are up 32 per cent year over year, with 33 single-family and condominium properties sold between January and February of 2024, up from 25 sales during the same period one year earlier. Detached homes in the $1 million to $1.5 million range remain the sweet spot in the market, with the vast majority of sales occurring between these price points. Demand has been greatest in infill core areas of South University, near the University of Alberta and the opposite side of the North Saskatchewan River, including neighbourhoods such as Crestwood, Laurier, and Glenora. The suburban outskirts have also experienced a surge in demand, given new construction in areas like Windemere and acreage properties offering homes with considerable square footage. Condominium sales, on the other hand, are fewer and farther between, with just two sales occurring this year, compared to three one year ago. Large families, multi-generational families, professional athletes, and high-income professionals are behind the push for luxury product in Edmonton. Equity gains have played a role as prices have edged upwards in recent years. Downsizing, lateral moves, and life events have also prompted movement in the market. The upward momentum in the high end is driven by in-migration and relative affordability, where buyers' dollars stretch further. An adequate supply of homes is currently available for sale in Edmonton, with many new builds under construction. The landscape is also changing in many established neighbourhoods as tired, older homes are renovated, or if need be, demolished and replaced by custom builds as investors and builders move to meet the demands of today's buyer. Continued strength and growth are forecast for Edmonton's luxury sector, where the high end represents approximately one per cent of total sales. There are 20 properties pending at present, which foreshadows the strength of the overall market heading into the spring. With lower interest rates on the horizon, there's little doubt that Edmonton's housing market will continue to thrive throughout the remainder of the year. SASKATOON Saskatoon's luxury market is off to a strong start heading into the traditionally busy spring market. Sales of high-end homes over $700,000 are up 57 per cent in the first two months of the year, with 22 homes changing hands between January 1 to February 29, up from 14 during the same period in 2023. A healthy economy and an influx of new Canadians and out-of-province buyers have buoyed home-buying activity in Saskatoon. Net international immigration to the province was just short of 30,000 in the first three quarters of 2023, according to Statistics Canada Quarterly Demographic estimates, provinces and territories: Interactive Dashboard. The strong demand for housing, coupled with a shortage of available properties, is placing strong upward pressure on pricing. Multiple offers are already occurring at lower price points – $350,000 to $500,000 – and threatening to spill over into higher-price ranges. Seventy-nine properties are currently listed for sale over $700,000, with 14 conditional offers pending. New home builders are trying to make up for time lost during the pandemic, when soaring construction and labour costs stymied homebuilding activity. Prices for new construction now start at $600,000 in Saskatoon, with pressure building on existing housing stock. The greatest demand exists at luxury's lower price points, between $700,000 and $800,000 at present, although that could rise in coming months as more sales push through higher price points. Affordability has been drawing buyers from other provinces and there has been a significant increase in young professionals working in oil and gas, mining, and technology. Many are buying properties with small acreage on the outskirts of town where prices are affordable. Equity gains have also played a role, helping local buyers to move up to the next level, particularly those in their late 20s and early 30, who tend to stay in the same neighbourhoods where they grew up. Many are choosing to renovate the older character homes on large lot sizes. Infill is on the rise in many established communities as empty nesters make lateral moves, trading larger lot sizes for newer homes with all the bells and whistles. Baby boomers are selling homes in desirable enclaves such as Caswell Hill, River Heights, Mayfair, Buena Vista, Mt. Royal, North Park, and the original homes along the South Saskatchewan River, and moving to some of the newer condominiums in the centre of the city or across the river in Nutana. The trend toward multi-generational living has also contributed to the uptick in luxury sales, with immigration helping to prop up this segment. With Saskatchewan's commodity-based economy expected to rebound, demand for homes in Saskatoon's luxury segment is forecast to accelerate in 2024. GDP growth in the province is expected to be the second highest in the country in 2024 at 1.3 per cent, following on the heels of Alberta, according to the 2023-24 Mid-Year Report by the Government of Saskatchewan. WINNIPEG Affluent purchasers were strong out of the gate in Winnipeg's luxury housing market, with sales up 19 per cent in the first two months of the year. Forty-three homes sold for over $750,000 between January and February of 2024, the most expensive of which topped $4 million, up from 36 sales during the same period last year. While interest rates have proven challenging for many buyers, the downward trend in mortgage rates has provided some additional incentive for sidelined buyers to take advantage of lower housing values in advance of a Bank of Canada rate drop. Pent-up demand will likely play a significant role in the city housing market once rates fall, placing additional pressure on Winnipeg's already tight inventory levels. Just 130 properties are currently listed for sale over $750,000. Most high-end sales are occurring at entry-level price points, typically between $750,000 and $1 million. Most buyers are young professionals, but there are a growing number of multi-generational purchasers who are looking for larger homes that can accommodate several families. In the city's older luxury enclaves, buyers are looking for dated properties with good bones that are ripe for renovation, allowing them to customize their homes and build value immediately. Demand for infill product is on the upswing, with teardowns now occurring with greater frequency in Tuxedo and North River Heights, where older character homes situated on sprawling lot sizes are commonplace. While many buyers choose to work within the existing structure, custom home builders typically target homes that have been neglected and require a full gut. In some communities, builders are working with the city to sub-divide larger lots in line with the city's commitment to increase density. Depending on their price point, buyers are typically drawn to established communities in Tuxedo, North River Heights, and Victoria Crescent in Norberry, or newer communities in the south including South Pointe, Bridgwater and Sage Creek. These new developments, part of a 15-year development plan between local homebuilders and the Province of Manitoba, are now nearing completion. The average price for a new home in these sought-after communities is close to $1 million. With affordability driving sales at the lower end of Winnipeg's housing market, spillover is expected into higher price points in the months ahead. Many buyers are reluctant to place their homes up for sale too early, fearing that they will not be able to find their next home. Those on the fence are waiting patiently for the right listing to come along, and once it does, they will pounce. LONDON London's housing market is off to a strong start overall with sales up almost 30 per cent in the first two months of the year. Multiple offers are occurring unabated between $400,000–$700,000, yet softer demand exists for luxury properties in the city. Fifty-eight properties have sold to date over $999,999, up 9.4 per cent from year-ago levels for the same period. Most luxury home sales occurred between $1 million and $1.3 million, with just 10 sales reported over the $1.3 million threshold, signifying some hesitancy at the high end. The exception to the rule is the rare uber-luxe property that offers acreage (two to 10 acres), a larger home, and a triple-car garage. Impeding activity at the luxury price point is a disconnect between buyers and sellers, with many sellers still listing properties at loftier 2021 values while buyers are looking for deals. An ample supply of luxury homes is available for sale heading into the busy spring market, where sales of all homes, including freehold and condominium properties, are expected to see increased pressure as the ripple effect takes hold. London continues to experience an influx of buyers from other areas of the province, with the largest segment coming from the Greater Toronto Area. Drawn to the value proposition of the city's residential real estate and its growing base, these affluent buyers are competing with local buyers at the mid-to-top end of the market. Most of the activity in the higher end is occurring in the Southwest (18 sales), where selection is greatest, and the Northwest (20 sales). The remaining sales are occurring on the outskirts of the city. Retirees and upgrading millennials are responsible for the lion's share of activity in the luxury segment, which represented 4.5 per cent of total sales (58/1,036) between January 1 and February 29. Most of the buyers in the city's luxury market are seeking newer homes that are bolder architecturally, with most offering a modern twist, including an open concept, high ceilings, and all the usual bells and whistles. Older character homes in the city's most prominent areas close to the university are also experiencing solid demand, but higher price points are proving challenging. Empty-nesters and retirees are opting for condominiums in close proximity to the city core. Many are willing to renovate older condominiums offering good square footage to their specifications. Home-buying activity in London's luxury segment is expected to heat up in coming months, with lending rates already reflecting the easing expected to impact overall interest rates in the months ahead. Momentum is anticipated to build as buyer's move to realize homeownership before housing values climb beyond their reach. GREATER TORONTO AREA The Greater Toronto Area's (GTA) luxury market has sprung back to life in the first two months of the year, with home sales over the $5 million price point leading the way. Thirty-two freehold and condominium properties changed hands between January 1 and February 29th, up 77 per cent from the 18 sales reported during the same period in 2023. Of the 32 properties sold over $5 million to date, 17 sales occurred in the 416, while 15 were located in the 905. While the new municipal land transfer tax on the luxury segment in the City of Toronto has had some effect on housing sales at the $3-million-plus price point, sales over $7.5 million have borne the brunt, with only one sale occurring over $7.5 million to date, compared to three during the first two months of 2023. Overall luxury sales priced over $3 million are trending higher than year-ago levels, with 167 freehold and condominium properties sold between January and February, up more than 14 per cent from the 146 sales that were recorded during the same period last year. Demand is particularly strong between $3 million and $4 million for detached product, but activity in this range is largely hampered by fewer listings available for sale. Just 115 properties were available for sale between $3 million and $4 million in the central core heading into the traditionally busy spring market. Some communities were down to single-digit inventory levels, including Leaside (3); Cedarvale, Humewood, Forest Hill South, and Yonge-Eglinton (5); Banbury-Don Mills (7); the Beaches (4); and Stonegate-Queensway (5). Realtors with interested buyers have been in constant contact with other realtors regarding upcoming listings in coveted hot pockets and heated price points. Inventory levels remain tight throughout the Greater Toronto Area, with few new listings coming to market at the top end. At least one-third of properties currently listed for sale over $10 million are carryovers from 2023. The disconnect between buyers and sellers remains an issue at luxury price points, where many sellers still expect their homes to fetch similar value to that of the Covid years. Buyers, particularly at uber-luxe levels, are submitting offers at 80 per cent on the dollar but quickly realize that high-end sellers are holding their ground in anticipation of a stronger luxury market down the road. Some areas are more impacted than others, with the Bridle Path in a world of its own, given that listings are especially scarce in the neighbourhood. Some downsizing is also occurring in the market, with empty nesters and retirees making more lateral moves into luxury condominium apartments, townhomes, and new builds on smaller-sized lots in desirable neighbourhoods. Eleven condominiums have sold for more than $3 million in the first two months of the year, compared to 10 between January and February of 2023. Despite strong demand, new builds on small lots are few and far between. Interest rates remain the greatest roadblock to homeownership at present, with many waiting on the sidelines for rate cuts. It's anticipated that once rates start to fall, Toronto's housing market will be exceptionally robust, with pent-up demand the driving force behind heated home-buying activity. OTTAWA While luxury home-buying activity in Ottawa was strong out of the gate, sales softened somewhat in February with affordability taking a backseat to inventory. Just 48 freehold properties priced over $1.2 million changed hands in the first two months of 2024, down over seven per cent when compared to the 52 sales that took place between January and February of 2023. Fewer homes are listed for sale at the top end of the market this year, which has hampered sales activity to some extent. Less than 400 properties are currently available over $1.2 million, 30 per cent of which are priced over $2 million. Equity has played a role in luxury sales this year, as existing homeowners seek to leverage gains against softer housing values. When combined with lending rates that are trending lower, buyers are finding that affordability has improved and what was once beyond their grasp is now attainable. Buying patterns have also changed in the high end this year, given increased demand for detached properties that offer greater privacy and larger lot sizes. As a result, there have been more sales occurring in suburban-rural neighbourhoods, including Stittsville, Kanata, Riverside South, Greely, and Manotick. Demand for more traditional areas, such as McKellar Heights and Westboro, have experienced an uptick. Fewer sales have occurred in Ottawa's coveted Golden Triangle. Luxury condominiums have experienced a slight increase in sales over year-ago levels. Twelve properties were sold over the $800,000 price point in January and February of 2024, up from 10 during the same period in 2023. Condominiums continue to be a popular choice amongst young professionals and downsizing empty nesters and retirees who want to be in the city's core. An ample supply of condominium apartments is available, with 39 properties currently listed for sale. Heated home-buying activity at lower price points, characterized by strong demand and multiple offers, is expected to spill over into Ottawa's luxury market in the second quarter of the year. While a bounce-back is anticipated in the top end, fuelled by lower lending rates and lower housing values, concerns in the civil service sector over the possibility of a federal election could serve to dampen buyer enthusiasm in the short term. CITY OF MONTREAL Strong activity early in the year has set the stage for a robust spring housing market in the City of Montreal's luxury sector. Year-to-date (January 1 – February 29) sales priced over $2.5 million have increased 55 per cent, with 14 freehold and condominium properties changing hands so far this year, compared to nine during the same period in 2023. As lending rates trend lower and consumer confidence levels climb, more buyers and sellers are expected to enter the top end of the market. While inventory is currently ample at higher price points, much of the existing supply has been carried over from 2023. That scenario is expected to change in coming weeks as sellers move to take advantage of the vibrant spring market. While some luxury buyers are still sitting on the fence, hoping values will fall, increased activity is expected to place upward pressure on pricing in the months ahead. Pricing is key in today's market, with local buyers more selective than in years past. Well-appointed homes are generating the greatest interest, especially when located in the city's premier communities that have withstood the test of time – Westmount, Outremont and Hampstead. Younger buyers, looking for more funky architecture, tend to be drawn to areas like Plateau-Mont-Royal, Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie and Villeray, where modern renovations and custom builds are cropping up. New infill properties with the latest finishes, located in established older neighbourhoods have also drawn the attention of some high-end buyers. While luxury condominiums sales are up over last year, the market has been somewhat affected by the Foreign Buyer Ban. Would-be buyers from France, the Middle East, and Asia have been shut out of the market in recent years, and the extension of the Federal government's Foreign Buyer Ban to early 2027 has not helped. Evidence of the slowdown is most noticeable at the $800,000 to $1.3 million price point this year. With the end of quantitative tightening by the Bank of Canada in sight, a much-improved housing market is expected to emerge in the City of Montreal. Sales are forecast to be especially brisk at the lower end of the luxury market, priced under the $1.4 million price point, where multiple offers are expected to be commonplace. HALIFAX Despite an overall flattening in residential real estate activity at luxury price points, sales of properties priced over $1.2 million in Halifax reported a 16 per cent increase in the first two months of the year. Fourteen sales occurred between January 1 and February 29, with 10 single-family homes and four condominium/townhomes changing hands, compared to 12 sales during the same period in 2023. Local executives and newly-landed immigrants have been behind the push for high-end housing in Halifax this year. Some softening in values have contributed to the uptick in activity, with the average price of a luxury property sold in 2024 hovering at $1.56 million compared to $1.73 million one year ago. Halifax's Peninsula area continues to draw the greatest number of buyers, with 50 per cent of sales occurring in the community to date. The area offers up a limited supply of stately character homes, some offering waterfront with riparian rights, in a picturesque setting within five minutes of the city core. While listings are scarce on the Peninsula, there are several properties in the area that offer potential for renovation where the money invested will usually provide a decent return upon sale. The remainder of sales activity is occurring in sought-after suburban neighbourhoods and on the outskirts of town where waterfront properties offering lake frontage are a popular choice. Newer, contemporary construction is cropping up in established older communities such as Bedford West, where modern homes are quickly snapped up. An influx of listings early in the year has contributed to greater selection at the top end of the market for buyers but have held price appreciation in check for sellers. This is primarily due to strong upward momentum at lower price points which has pushed more properties into higher price points. As a result, many would-be trade-up buyers have been sidelined, especially at the $800,000 to $1.2 million price point. There are currently 78 properties listed for sale over the $1.2 million price point. The economic impact of 10 rate hikes by the Bank of Canada in a relatively short period of time has affected a large percentage of local buyers, but falling lending rates are slowly drawing some back into the market at lower price points. On the cusp of the traditional spring market, the forecast is promising. Although the flurry of activity experienced during the Covid era is unlikely to repeat itself, the Halifax housing market is expected to ramp up in coming months. About the RE/MAX Network As one of the leading global real estate franchisors, RE/MAX, LLC is a subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings (NYSE: RMAX) with more than 140,000 agents in over 9,000 offices with a presence in more than 110 countries and territories. RE/MAX Canada refers to RE/MAX of Western Canada (1998), LLC, RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada, Inc., and RE/MAX Promotions, Inc., each of which are affiliates of RE/MAX, LLC. Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX, as measured by residential transaction sides. RE/MAX was founded in 1973 by Dave and Gail Liniger, with an innovative, entrepreneurial culture affording its agents and franchisees the flexibility to operate their businesses with great independence. 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This week despite our best efforts at being sad bois, we offer up our mid-year report cards. We're optimistic, but it's definitely not deserved. We also answer questions from our listeners. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shoot us an email: contact@rangerthingspodcast.com Visit the website and become a member: rangerthingspodcast.com
My guest today is composer / plug-in developer Sam Fischmann from the plugin company Musik Hack. Musik Hack is the brainchild of both Sam and Grammy-nominated producer and engineer Stan Greene. Their first product is the innovative mastering plugin Master Plan. Sam is a seasoned software developer whose portfolio spans audio/DSP, Web development, and embedded systems. He's obsessed with building creative, functional, major-label-quality products that don't look like airplane cockpits. During the interview we spoke about getting the most from the Master Plan plugin, the different audio needs for different music genres, trends in plugins, how Ai will be used in plugins in the future, and much more. I spoke with Sam via Zoom from his office in Los Angeles. On the intro I'll take a look at the latest RIAA mid-year report, and inMusic begins to lay off Moog Music employees. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epId: 88607375, backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };
On this week's podcast, Jason Knott joins us again from his home office in Sturbridge, MA, where he now serves as data solutions architect & evangelist, Data by D-Tools. It was only 10 episodes ago that Jason came on to discuss his newly created role at D-Tools, where he works with a special team to define and deliver industry analytics and insights. Well, some of those results are now included in a very thorough 2023 Midyear Market Health Report. We wanted to discuss those findings in detail, but also share our guest's new perspective on the recent CEDIA Expo show now that he's not moderating a hundred panels on the smart stage or trying to meet with exhibitors in his former role as an industry magazine editor.Today's episode of Residential Tech Talks is brought to you Nice, a global manufacturer of smart home, security, and building automation solutions. Nice is bringing together 30 years of innovation with award-winning products from ELAN, SpeakerCraft, and Panamax, to create a holistic ecosystem for builders, integrators, and consumers. Learn more about how you can create One Home with One Solution at go.niceforyou.com/rtt.
Want to know the hottest upcoming markets as we round off 2023? Or why the housing market is actually just like...a Waterwheel?!? Yep. It's that time of year again folks! We're sitting down to unpack everything we've seen in 2023 so far, why we're seeing it, and how you can end your year on a high thanks to our Mid-Year Property Outlook! From where the cash rate landed (Were our predictions right??) to our forecasts for property prices and the biggest reasons why you shouldn't be focusing on the super macro story, this episode is packed with TONS of topical insights and expert data. Plus, we're covering gold like the biggest enemies of future market growth, the markets that are set to BOOM or BUST and the important upcoming market test that you'll definitely want to get in before... Tune in now to find out what it is and get a super accurate and timely crystal ball reading of the future!
No matter the month or year, employers can count on one thing, changes in workplace law. Having reached the midway point of the year, 2023 does not look to be an exception. What follows is one of a collection of concise programs, as We Get Work™ the podcast provides the accompanying voice of the Jackson Lewis 2023 Mid-Year Report. Bringing you up-to-date legislative, regulatory, and litigation insights that have shaped the year thus far and will continue to do so. We invite you and others at your organization to experience the report in full on JacksonLewis.com. Thank you for joining us.
No matter the month or year, employers can count on one thing, changes in workplace law. Having reached the midway point of the year, 2023 does not look to be an exception. What follows is one of a collection of concise programs, as We Get Work™ the podcast provides the accompanying voice of the Jackson Lewis 2023 Mid-Year Report. Bringing you up-to-date legislative, regulatory, and litigation insights that have shaped the year thus far and will continue to do so. We invite you and others at your organization to experience the report in full on JacksonLewis.com. Thank you for joining us.
Tech M&A has rebounded, and acquirers have trillions to commit to acquisitions and recapitalizations. Is it time for you to calibrate the M&A market? Preparation is key. In this webcast, we'll share 12 tips recently broadcast at the world's largest online tech M&A forum, "12 Tips for Choosing an M&A Advisor." These tips are important considerations as you look at M&A as an option for your company. Also, we'll share our Mid-Year Tech M&A Report. Corum's research team will report on all six technology sectors and 29 subsectors. What are the key deals and trends you should know about? What valuations are companies like yours receiving? What will the Tech M&A landscape look like in the second half of 2023? Take advantage of this opportunity to gain insight into the current M&A climate that will help you formulate your growth or exit plan.
No matter the month or year, employers can count on one thing, changes in workplace law. Having reached the midway point of the year, 2023 does not look to be an exception. What follows is one of a collection of concise programs, as We Get Work™ the podcast provides the accompanying voice of the Jackson Lewis 2023 Mid-Year Report. Bringing you up-to-date legislative, regulatory, and litigation insights that have shaped the year thus far and will continue to do so. We invite you and others at your organization to experience the report in full on JacksonLewis.com. Thank you for joining us.
No matter the month or year, employers can count on one thing, changes in workplace law. Having reached the midway point of the year, 2023 does not look to be an exception. What follows is one of a collection of concise programs, as We Get Work™ the podcast provides the accompanying voice of the Jackson Lewis 2023 Mid-Year Report. Bringing you up-to-date legislative, regulatory, and litigation insights that have shaped the year thus far and will continue to do so. We invite you and others at your organization to experience the report in full on JacksonLewis.com. Thank you for joining us.
No matter the month or year, employers can count on one thing, changes in workplace law. Having reached the midway point of the year, 2023 does not look to be an exception. What follows is one of a collection of concise programs, as We Get Work™ the podcast provides the accompanying voice of the Jackson Lewis 2023 Mid-Year Report. Bringing you up-to-date legislative, regulatory, and litigation insights that have shaped the year thus far and will continue to do so. We invite you and others at your organization to experience the report in full on JacksonLewis.com. Thank you for joining us.
No matter the month or year, employers can count on one thing, changes in workplace law. Having reached the midway point of the year, 2023 does not look to be an exception. What follows is one of a collection of concise programs, as We Get Work™ the podcast provides the accompanying voice of the Jackson Lewis 2023 Mid-Year Report. Bringing you up-to-date legislative, regulatory, and litigation insights that have shaped the year thus far and will continue to do so. We invite you and others at your organization to experience the report in full on JacksonLewis.com. Thank you for joining us.
No matter the month or year, employers can count on one thing, changes in workplace law. Having reached the midway point of the year, 2023 does not look to be an exception. What follows is one of a collection of concise programs, as We Get Work™ the podcast provides the accompanying voice of the Jackson Lewis 2023 Mid-Year Report. Bringing you up-to-date legislative, regulatory, and litigation insights that have shaped the year thus far and will continue to do so. We invite you and others at your organization to experience the report in full on JacksonLewis.com. Thank you for joining us.
No matter the month or year, employers can count on one thing, changes in workplace law. Having reached the midway point of the year, 2023 does not look to be an exception. What follows is one of a collection of concise programs, as We Get Work™ the podcast provides the accompanying voice of the Jackson Lewis 2023 Mid-Year Report. Bringing you up-to-date legislative, regulatory, and litigation insights that have shaped the year thus far and will continue to do so. We invite you and others at your organization to experience the report in full on JacksonLewis.com. Thank you for joining us.
No matter the month or year, employers can count on one thing, changes in workplace law. Having reached the midway point of the year, 2023 does not look to be an exception. What follows is one of a collection of concise programs, as We Get Work™ the podcast provides the accompanying voice of the Jackson Lewis 2023 Mid-Year Report. Bringing you up-to-date legislative, regulatory, and litigation insights that have shaped the year thus far and will continue to do so. We invite you and others at your organization to experience the report in full on JacksonLewis.com. Thank you for joining us.
No matter the month or year, employers can count on one thing, changes in workplace law. Having reached the midway point of the year, 2023 does not look to be an exception. What follows is one of a collection of concise programs, as We Get Work™ the podcast provides the accompanying voice of the Jackson Lewis 2023 Mid-Year Report. Bringing you up-to-date legislative, regulatory, and litigation insights that have shaped the year thus far and will continue to do so. We invite you and others at your organization to experience the report in full on JacksonLewis.com. Thank you for joining us.
No matter the month or year, employers can count on one thing, changes in workplace law. Having reached the midway point of the year, 2023 does not look to be an exception. What follows is one of a collection of concise programs, as We Get Work™ the podcast provides the accompanying voice of the Jackson Lewis 2023 Mid-Year Report. Bringing you up-to-date legislative, regulatory, and litigation insights that have shaped the year thus far and will continue to do so. We invite you and others at your organization to experience the report in full on JacksonLewis.com. Thank you for joining us.
If you are in retail, cover retail, or even just like to wow your friends with your retail knowledge at cocktail parties, then you are going to want to listen to this! Placer.ai's SVP of Marketing Ethan Chernofsky is back to give his mid-year report card assessment of which retailers are setting the pace and which ones are lagging behind. Music by hooksounds.com
Marc and Bryon talk about the actors strike, Secret Wars Ep4 and we review our mid-year report card and talk about what we are excited about for the second part of the year. This Sunday Manchester Comic & Toy Show 10am to 4pm Army & Navy Club 1090 Main Street, Manchester CT
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Wesley look back on the first six months of Nintendo's 2023 campaign. After handing out grades for the year, the show transitions to a review of Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, the follow-up to the 2016 indie hit. Finally, Brian and Wes end the show with Definitive Ranking and eShop Gem of the Week. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Bluesky @brianpshea.bsky.social. You can follow Wesley on Twitter: @LeBlancWes. The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday! Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and YouTube. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:10 – Nintendo's 2023 Mid-Year Report Card 00:54:48 – Oxenfree II: Lost Signals Review 01:08:15 – Definitive Ranking: Star Wars Video Games 01:19:11 – eShop Gem of the Week: Snipperclips – Cut It Out, Together If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces." For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with hosts Alex Van Aken, Marcus Stewart, and Kyle Hilliard, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry!
Chris and Kev return from another summer mini-break to talk about one of their favorite times of the year...the MID-YEAR REPORT CARD! The duo doles out some good and bad grades for some of this year's films (TV and Books too)culminating in their top 5 movies at the halfway point of 2023.
Welcome to Jersey Guy Sports, your sports talk home for the Yankees, Giants, Rangers and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. I'm your host Don. Thanks for listening. Today I'll be discussing:Yankees mid-year report: Cover your ears because it's not good and Jersey Guy is not holding back.
Recorded - 7/3/2023 On Episode 228 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we honor the life and career of an all-time favorite of ours in Alan Arkin. Then, we review one of the best reviewed movies of the year so far in Past Lives. Now that we are halfway through the year, we discuss the best and worst of the year so far. Then, in honor of the 4th of July, we count down the best movie/TV foursomes. Here are the highlights: (12:30) RIP Alan Arkin: Underrated Performances What We've Been Watching (23:00) Terry Oscar Anniversary Review: Dirty Wars (25:50) Zach Review: Reality (32:10) Todd BDN Review: The Wedding Party (36:40) Featured Review: Past Lives Spotlight: 2023 Mid-Year Report (59:30) Bottom 3 of 2023 So Far (1:04:50) Top 5 of 2023 So Far (1:17:20) Power Rankings: Greatest Movie/TV Foursomes (1:47:00) Honorable Mentions (1:56:30) Guessing Adam Daly's List Trivia! (2:01:20) Todd Trivia Reviews: The Center of the World & The Quiet Girl (2:07:20) Trivia: Best LGBTQ Movies (2:16:40) Quote of the Day Find AlmostSideways everywhere! Website almostsideways.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/ AlmostSideways Twitter: @almostsideways Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry Zach's Twitter: @pro_zach36 Todd: Too Cool for Twitter Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/almost-sideways-movie-podcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber
Teacher Ryan is back along with Scott and Trent to determine which joshi companies are straight A students and which need to see the principal halfway into the year! Read our features on our website WrestleInn.com. Follow us on Twitter @WrestleInn. Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/WrestleInn.
Adam and Bryan give a mid-year progress report. Music from this episode The following tracks are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Slipping Away by Dyalla
Happy June! We're nearly halfway through the year, which means it's time for our Mid-Year Report! How the 50th Year of Hip-Hop has been faring, what albums we rate so far an other general discussion.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:17) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics) ECKOES - Fractals Mnelia - Closure Tapes K.Zia - Kintsugi Heart McKinley Dixon - Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? Green Kanine - Two Jords - DIRT IN THE DIAMOND Arlo Parks - My Soft Machine CJ Fly - Healing From Our Wounds Goyard Ibn Said x Ghais Guevera - Goyard Comin Trapland Pat - Professor Trap Moneybagg Yo - Hard to Love Cuban Doll - All or Nothing Metro Boomin - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Soundtrack Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence
Locked On Virginia - Daily Podcast On Virginia Cavaliers College Football & Basketball
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DC sits down with an old PWI magazine, this time from mid-2002. What was going on way back when? How many times can The Prototype (John Cena) appear in this issue?
Matt, James and Brendan sit down for what is technically the CDM mid year report, which is as usual a few months late. They run through their top 10 (plus some) albums of the year so far and give a full rundown of Maryland Deathfest. They also discuss May's mental health charity sampler, our new radio show Knuckledraggerzzz Extravaganza, our first and second run of merch, and more.
Don't wait until the END of the year to check on your progress! I like to look at my #goals every single week on Sunday and see what I did to move towards my goals, what I'm going to do THIS week to move toward my goals, and then at the end of the week I'll check how I did!
Jay Santy from the Turnbuckle Tabloid join us to talk about the state of pro wrestling. We give our take on the Vince Mcmahon retirement, MJF and AEW bloody gore fest they have every week. Plus more --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/henry-valentin/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/henry-valentin/support
Jay Santy from the Turnbuckle Tabloid join us to talk about the state of pro wrestling. We give our take on the Vince Mcmahon retirement, MJF and AEW bloody gore fest they have every week. Plus more --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/henry-valentin/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/henry-valentin/support
Jay Santy from the Turnbuckle Tabloid join us to talk about the state of pro wrestling. We give our take on the Vince Mcmahon retirement, MJF and AEW bloody gore fest they have every week. Plus more --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/henry-valentin/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/henry-valentin/support
Jay Santy from the Turnbuckle Tabloid join us to talk about the state of pro wrestling. We give our take on the Vince Mcmahon retirement, MJF and AEW bloody gore fest they have every week. Plus more --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/henry-valentin/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/henry-valentin/support
2022 has seen some wild swings in the financial services industry. As the world returns to in-person communication, the credit union industry is open and booming. In this episode, host Mark Ritter reviews the flourishing first half of 2022 and looks at what is to come the rest of the year. Will the second half of 2022 follow the current uptrend?? He shares insights on delinquency, interest rates, and the fundamentals of loan repayment. Mark talks about the state of credit unions, lending, and updates at MBFS.
Half the year has gone by. Time flies when you're having fun, but then we start thinking about social media and then get sad. But whilst we admittedly get bogged down on that, we do recap the year so far with our favourite songs, albums we're looking forward to and why Griselda doesn't feel like Griselda anymore.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:25) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics) Zola Jesus - Arkhon Burna Boy - Love, Damini Regina Spektor - Home, before and after Brent Faiyaz - Wasteland Westside Gunn - PEACE “FLY” GOD FLO - The Lead Cristale - What It's Like To Be Young Murkage Dave - The City Needs A Her Shabaka - Afrikan Culture Wu-Lu - LOGGERHEAD Kota The Friend - MEMO Apollo Brown - This Must Be the Place Songs of the Year so far - (21:11) How is this music year trash? - (29:53)Personal thoughts on the half-year - (46:42)Has Griselda fallen off? - (53:40) Producer MVP so far? - (58:54) The artists constantly talked about (but it's never about the music) - (1:06:55) Albums we're looking forward to - (1:20:31) Lighter Note - (1:26:40) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us!Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUK5E Community DiscordChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence
Chris and Kevin take a look back on the past 6 months and assign grades (A-F) to the TV and Movies that stood out to them up until this midway point in the year.
Luke joins Matt to look back at the first 7 months of 2022. They discuss the third season of Barry, As We See It, The Responder and more.
Recorded - 7/3/2022 On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we check in on the first half the year and discuss the best (and worst) that the first half of 2022 has had to offer. Then, we deep dive the movie that launched the careers of Matt and Ben, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Here are the highlights: What We've Been Watching Todd Review: Series 7: The Contenders (6:00) Terry Oscar Anniversary Review: The Wild Thornberrys Movie (9:45) Zach Review: Criterion Collection Sale & Haul (12:20) Top 5 and Bottom 3 Movies of the First Half of 2022 (19:50) 25th Anniversary Deep Dive: Good Will Hunting Trivia (44:00) First Impressions (59:00) Mt Rushmore: Gus Van Sant & Recasting (1:08:00) Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Minor Character (1:36:40) Stickman, Douchebag, Scene (1:49:30) Gripes and Conspiracies (2:01:10) LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (2:08:00) Find AlmostSideways everywhere! Website almostsideways.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/ AlmostSideways Twitter: @almostsideways Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry Zach's Twitter: @pro_zach36 Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/almost-sideways-movie-podcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber
In today's episode I take a look back at what I've accomplished so far this year and then look ahead to the rest of 2022 to see if my goals can be achieved. I'll cover the wide variety of games that have been on the tabletop in 2022, the ones that haven't, and how the second-half of this year will set me up for success in 2023. What are some of the things that have helped me successful so far this year? What are my most-played games to date in 2022? Take a listen and find out.
It's time to crank it up with the new music spotlight mid year report card. We are sharing some of the music in the first part of the year that has made us return for multiple listens and what may have also disappointed us. In addition to all this great music, we have an interview with Dan Bourne from the band Devil's Train which is just releasing it's new album "Ashes And Bone". WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It's quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with us Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form Like and Follow Us on FaceBook Follow Us on Twitter Leave Us A Review On Podchaser Join The Growin' Up Rock Loud Minority Facebook Group Do You Spotify? Then Follow us and Give Our Playlist a listen. We update it regularly with kick ass rock n roll Spotify Playlist Buy and Support Music From The Artist We Discuss On This Episode Growin' Up Rock Amazon Store Devil's Train Website Music in this Episode Provided by the Following: Skullfist, Devil's Train, Treat, Felskinn, Crashdiet, Dorothy, Crobot, Recker Crank It Up New Music Spotlight Interview with Dan Bourne from Devil's Train @4 minutes 30 seconds into the episode. If you dig what you are hearing, go pick up the album or some merch., and support these artists. A Special THANK YOU to Restrayned for the Killer Show Intro and transition music!! Restrayned Website
The report you have been waiting is finally here! For those of you thinking of selling right now, there is some important info you MUST know about. To get this report, email me at paul.indrigo@c21.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torontorealestate/message
Livestreaming, and specifically Firework, was the #1 hot topic coming out of Shoptalk this year. So Omni Talk Retail invited Firework CEO and Co-Founder Vincent Yang back to provide his mid-year report on the state of livestreaming across retail for the latest installment of our Ask An Expert Series. Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga get Vincent's thoughts on: - What changes he is seeing in retailers' approaches to livestreaming - Whether retailers are heeding his past advice of streaming on their own platforms, shying away from overproduction, and leveraging their store associates for authenticity - Where he thinks the industry and Firework are headed next - And what he and his company plan to do with the $150 million dollars they just raised It is a conversation sure to blow your mind and leave you thinking about entirely new ways to localize your in-store and digital experiences around the communities they serve.
We interview Howard Maker, Commissioner of the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS) about the Canadian ombudsman service that helps Canadians - for free - to resolve their consumer complaints with Internet, wireless (cellphones), home phone and paid TV services. You never heard of the CCTS? You should get acquainted because they just may get your money back. But it's not quite that easy, and we ask Howard to describe the challenges of being an independent agency charged with being fair in a notoriously difficult communications market.We also break down the CCTS' 2021-22 Mid-Year Report and why the 26% drop in complaints doesn't necessarily mean that things are improving rapidly.Link to the website of the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS): https://www.ccts-cprst.caLink to CCTS 2021-22 Mid-Year Report: https://pub.ccts-cprst.ca/2021-2022-mid-year-report/
Introduction: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal checks in from Beijing where he is in semi-quarantine after being a close contact of someone who tested positive for COVID. How is he adapting and what has he been able to cover so far? 7:00: Star Tribune Wild beat writer Sarah McLellan joins host Michael Rand for a midseason report. The Wild was red-hot going into the break thanks to a lot of balance up and down its lineup. Will that continue during a condensed second-half schedule, and what might the team do in March when the trade deadline arrives? 25:00: Hear from the newest member of the Lynx, five-time All-Star Angel McCoughtry. 28:00: Some key statistical markers from new Vikings head coach Kevin McConnell's offense with the Rams this year.
EPISODE 38 We're officially halfway through the 2021 season! Alex and Kaleb take you around the Mid-American Conference to see what's been most impressive (good and bad) about the year so far. Kent State and NIU are both 2-0 in league play: could they be the two to go to Detroit this December? SOCIAL PLUGS Blog: macfootballblog.com Email: alexonmaction@gmail.com Twitters: @ARAlvarado13, @Kaleb_M_Carter, @macfootballblog LISTEN TO MAC FOOTBALL POD VIA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-football-pod/id1554654736 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2331552 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-alvarado-on-maction-78034985/ Podbay: https://podbay.fm/p/mac-football-pod Podbean: https://macfootballpod.podbean.com/ Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3534990 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6nA2YCoJJUTmCBMHm7LOA4 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/alvarado-on-maction TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/Alvarado-on-MACtion-p1410495/
Suppose you had never heard of AMAC and were not quite sure what it means to be a member of The Association of Mature American Citizens. Join Rebecca for "AMAC 101", where she lays out exactly what we stand for, our mission, and the numerous initiatives we have under way at the direction of our members. Learn our stance on Critical Race Theory, immigration, and election integrity, among others. Andy Mangione, SVP of AMAC Action, joins Rebecca to dive into the AMAC Action 2021 Mid-Year Report and share the victories AMAC Action has won to date with the help of our dedicated members. Whether you are a member or thinking about becoming one, you won't want to miss this informative and uplifting episode that shows why AMAC is an organization you can be proud to be a part of!
NPC 2021 President and Maine potato grower Dominic Lajoie and NPC CEO Kam Quarles sat down with us to preview next week's Summer Meeting Virtual and update the industry on a number of policy development that have occurred since the Annual Meeting in February, including: NPC's efforts over the pandemic to secure $350 million for growers to offset foodservice disruptions; Ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico to reinstate access to U.S. fresh potatoes; and, The latest efforts on Capitol Hill to address comprehensive immigration reform, including ag labor reform. For information about or to register for NPC's Summer Meeting, July 26-28, visit nationalpotatocouncil.org/summer-meeting.
On this episode of DITD: Half the year has been & gone and we thought it was worth taking stock of the releases, overriding stories on our minds and what we're looking forward to for the rest of the year.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (6:29)Death of legends - (19:59)"A good, not great year" - (32:44) What to look forward to - (56:40)Lighter Note - (1:04:17)Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us!Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @5thElement_UK5E Community DiscordChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence
Class is in session! This week Sean, Jesse and Keelan have their marking pens out, running an eye over the big games we have played in the first half of 2021, from Hitman 3 to Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart. They also cast an eye over what the rest of the year has to offer.Hitman 3: 00:05:49The Medium: 00:14:52It Takes Two: 00:17:42Monster Hunter Rise: 00:22:35Outriders: 00:27:40Pokemon Snap: 00:31:29Returnal: 00:34:46Resident Evil Village: 00:38:38Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart: 00:44:18Upcoming game hype: 01:01:36 Storymodegaming.com Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Twitch: @StoryModeAusSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/story-mode-a-video-game-podcast/donations
NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz provides his mid-year report and second-half forecast. Dr. Dietz discusses the recent surge in inflationary pressures and offers advice to home builders on weathering the upcoming “perfect storm” of high material prices, high demand, and rising interest rates.
The Roo and Ditts For Breakfast Catch Up - 104.7 Triple M Adelaide - Mark Ricciuto & Chris Dittmar
Roo & Ditts Mid-Year Report! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Roo and Ditts For Breakfast Catch Up - 104.7 Triple M Adelaide - Mark Ricciuto & Chris Dittmar
⦁ Opener. ⦁ Overnight News. ⦁ Mid Year Report. ⦁ Sport. ⦁ Ditts Celebrity News. ⦁ Crows Hall of Fame 2021. ⦁ Roos News Quiz. ⦁ Real Men Can Talk: Greg Blewitt. ⦁ Triple M's Real Men Can Talk: Greg Blewett. ⦁ Inappropriate Comments. ⦁ Amos Gill. ⦁ Roo's Tips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Producer and Pies run through the mid-year report card for every NRL team. We look at how they've gone so far, and then predict the future using The Producer's own scientific method, Draw Difficulty Rating. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:07:52 - Melbourne Storm 0:11:53 - Penrith Panthers 0:19:58 - Parramatta Eels 0:26:06 - South Sydney Rabbitohs 0:29:41 - Sydney Roosters 0:35:58 - Manly Sea Eagles 0:42:16 - North Queensland Cowboys 0:46:35 - St George Illawarra Dragons 0:52:00 - Cronulla Sharks 0:57:46 - Canberra Raiders 1:00:04 - New Zealand Warriors 1:04:23 - Gold Coast Titans 1:07:53 - Wests Tigers 1:13:28 - Newcastle Knights 1:19:49 - Brisbane Broncos 1:23:36 - Canterbury Bulldogs 1:26:50 - Predictions Part of the No Phony Podcast Network nophonynetwork.com Twitter - @batsandballspod Brendan - @brendansmith05 Josh - @PiesJosh Colbee - @colbee6ref Hammer - @notbatting11 Mendy - @BigMendy180 Maybo - @maybo83 Erik - @ErikNielsen2759 No Phony Network - @NoPhonyNetwork Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com facebook.com/batsandballspodcast http://batsandballspodcast.com/
Today Service Leadership’s Mid Year IT Service Provider Report Card. How are we doing? https://www.channele2e.com/webcasts/aug2020/ AND The British consider cyber over tanks. https://news.sky.com/story/british-army-could-drop-tanks-in-favour-of-cyber-capabilities-says-report-12056160
IAB Tech Lab’s Dennis Buchheim and IAB and IAB Tech Lab’s Angelina Eng share IAB Tech’s Lab Mid-Year Report See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Back by popular demand - an update and behind the scenes look at my business. Here's what worked and didn't work (hello COVID!) so far in 2020, the tangible numbers of my Etsy shop, and some moving forward goals for the end of 2020. Join the community and share your goals for the end of the year -- laurenkeplinger.com/facebook
What are the some of the top merger myths and misperceptions killing deal before they even start? Corum CEO, Bruce Milne present the most concerning CEOs misperceptions about tech M&A today. Also, Corum's mid-year global tech M&A market report covering all six sectors and 30 subsectors. To see this in its full webcast form, visit corumgroup.com/resource-center
Reel Me In: A Movie Podcast Ep. 319: The Mid-Year Report of 2020 Host: Chase Lee Co-Host: Joel Copling Leave a voice message !: https://anchor.fm/reel-me-in-a-movie-podcast/support (hit the message button) Support the show if you would like: https://anchor.fm/reel-me-in-a-movie-podcast/support (hit the support button) Follow Reel Me In on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/reelmeinpodcast Follow Joel: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/reeljoelcopling Site: http://www.joelonfilm.com Follow Chase: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/reelchaselee Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/reelreviewswithchaselee Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Shabootnik75 Chase's Other Review Location: Dallas Movie Screenings: http://www.dallasmoviescreenings.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reel-me-in-a-movie-podcast/message
I thought it would be a fun time to look back at the year at its midpoint. We've had so many great games already with more to come. So i'll dive into my top 10 most anticipated titles for 2020. We'll talk about the ones the already came out, got delayed, and ones that may not come out this year at all. Plus I have some listeners favorites too. Finally we'll list every JRPG yet to come out this year. We may well look back at 2020 as one of if not the best JRPG year ever. Thanks for listening! Please consider funding the show via Patreon or the Anchor link at the bottom of the description. Support the podcast here https://www.patreon.com/JRPGReport or click link at bottom for listener support Leave us a review on Apple or your favorite listening place. Like our Facebook Page We now have a website! www.jrpgreport.com Follow us on Twitter @Jrpgreport Daily JRPG videos and Livestreams on Youtube Email me at jrpgreport@gmail.com Check out these fine sources for more information on the stories I cover: https://www.gematsu.com/ and https://www.siliconera.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jrpgreport/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jrpgreport/support
This Killing IT Podcast takes a different format from our previous posts. Here we take a focused look at an important webinar that was recently posted. A tip of the hat to Joe Panettieri Paul Dippell! ChannelE2E published Paul Dippell's Service Leadership Mid-Year Report here: https://www.channele2e.com/webcasts/jul2019/?utm_source=E2Ewcpage&utm_campaign=jul2019wc A few data points discussed here: - Profitability of product-focused vs. service-focused industries. - How much "hustle" does it take to make the same profit in a product-centric business versus an MSP? - Operational Maturity Levels. In particular, slide 14. - A solid 1/4 of MSPs doing great with regard to OML. But that means 3/4 have lots of room for improvement. - We spin that in the direction of opportunity to do more, do better, and make more money. - Slide 16: The faster you grow, the higher your profit. A nice counter-intuitive point. - How does this affect your need (desire) to hire a sales person? [Insert notes from Ryan on sales compensation strategies.] - Slide 13: "There is no empirical data supporting the worry that either cloud or commoditization (or both!) is depressing financial results of MSPs." - In fact, there's no evidence of profit erosion! Profit is growing. Bottom line: There's lots of good news here if you're a Managed Service Provider. Note also that you can also make lots of money on products! You literally have to choose which direction you go.
We profile 7 more categories including Original Screenplay, Supporting Actor, Costume Design, Animated Feature, Makeup & Hairstyling, Cinematography, and Lead Actress. Frozen vs Toy Story, Pitt vs Dafoe, Erivo vs Mirren - there’s some great races to preview here. How the Midyear Oscars Report Works - Top of Show Structure of Category Breakdowns - 1:37 Original Screenplay Category - 2:15 Supporting Actor Category - 11:05 Costume Design Category - 20:26 Make-Up and Hairstyling Category - 26:14 Animated Feature Category - 32:14 Best Cinematography Category - 39:23 Best Actress Category - 48:59 Your Homework/Our Socials - 58:34 What’s Next From MMO/Words of Wisdom - 59:31 It’s part 2 of our Mid-Year Oscars Report! As we did in the first part, we break down another 7 categories at the Academy Awards, and we hit on all of the major contenders while doing so. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood remains center stage, but we also hype up some more contenders like Harriet, Ford v Ferrari, The Irishman, Little Women, 1917, Jojo Rabbit, The Last Thing He Wanted, The Laundromat, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, & many more. We also talk about some major stars along the way like Brad Pitt, our friend Willem Dafoe, Helen Mirren, Kristen Stewart, and of course, Quentin Tarantino. The episode format leads to some fun discussions. Toy Story 4 seems like its in a two picture race for Animated Feature with Frozen 2. CATS probably has good make-up, Downton Abbey may have some pretty damned good costumes, and Sam Mendes movies like 1917 probably have incredible cinematography. But on the flipside, we also think John Litgow will wear a well-made fat suit, Little Women is one of many period pieces where the dresses will be sewn with impeccable taste, and the Harriet set photos are stunning. So again, we preview each of these races with points & counterpoints, and with our picks for frontrunners, likely nominations, and wildcards. Stay tuned for Part 3, where we’ll finish the Mid-Year Report and build up to an overview of the Best Picture category. We’ll also have a major announcement about another new weekly show on the next MMOW. Hint, hint - it’s gonna be Oscar related. So we’ll have a lot to discuss in the coming months regarding this fast approaching awards season, and we’ll be doing a lot of what we do best - break down the Oscars! On that note, we’ll be doing many more Oscar Sprint Profile movie reviews. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood hits theaters next week, and we also plan on covering The Farewell, The Kitchen, Luce, Where’d You Go Bernadette, and The Goldfinch. And those are just the next flurry of contenders coming out through early September. There’s a whole bunch more for us to cover throughout the fall and winter leading into red carpet season. As always, we want to know how you see the race. We’re @MMandOscar on Twitter, and we are on Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, and Gmail. You can subscribe / rate / review / like / share / & listen to us on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Google Play, Tune In, Spotify, and just about wherever you listen to podcasts. When reality sucks, keep watching movies with us. We’re Mike, Mike, & Oscar!
This just might be his “masterpiece.” We review one of our favorites, if not THE favorite of Tarantino’s films with this deep dive into Inglourious Basterds. 8 (Not So) Hateful New Segments augment our normal non-spoiler & spoiler sections on this great movie. Layout of Our Tarantino Review Episodes - 1:36 NON-SPOILER REVIEW: Cast and Crew - 3:02 Specs - 10:32 Plot Premise/Where We First Saw It - 15:33 Production Values: Sight - 18:36 What Made Quentin Dance? - 22:22 Performances - 25:04 Script Thoughts/Homages - 30:00 Half an Oscars' Lens - 33:32 MMO Theater’s Spoiler Warning Scene - 35:16 SPOILER-FILLED REVIEW: Trademark Tarantino - 36:57 (Sneaky Classic Tarantino - 44:46) (New Tarantino + Un-Tarantino - 57:02) (w/ Worsts + Lowlights Including a Tarantino Choking Discussion - 1:04:00) Tarantino’s Screenwriting Advice - 1:07:18 Easter Eggs/TarantinoVerse Building - 1:11:16 Your Homework/Our Social Medias/TALK TO US! - 1:21:33 Coming Next From MMO/Words of Wisdom - 1:22:28 Our Tarantino Series Re-Watch continues. We’ve already reviewed Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction in a two parter, Jackie Brown, Kill Bill Vol. 1 and Vol 2, and Death Proof. Now it’s time to study one of our favorites, Inglourious Basterds. A non-spoiler section kicks off the episode as we chronicle many of the production backstories & go behind the scenes. The section builds into an Oscar Lens and looks at the 8 nominations and 1 win at 2010’s Academy Awards. Then in our spoiler section, we enjoy a Trademark Tarantino segment, highlighting all our bests. Yes, we do touch upon some worsts. But the review also features much more. We relay screenwriting advice from Tarantino himself, and we also have fun with the Tarantino-verse. For after discussing all of the homages he makes to other movies in the non-spoiler section, we connect this movie to his other films and debate why he used real historical figures in this, his most ambitious storytelling to date. The Oscars Off-Season has come to a close with the release of our Mid-Year Report. There, we’re going category by category, and we’re discussing all the contenders, frontrunners, likely nominations, and wildcards or lovable longshots. We’ve also gotten back to reviewing 2019 films of late. Our entire Pixar Series Re-Watch built up to our study of Toy Story 4. We continued our look at the Conjuring Universe with our review of Annabelle Comes Home, and we’ve always reviewed the newest Marvel films as Spider-Man: Far From Home became no exception. Then of course, we’ve continued to review the best new horror films with our study of Midsommar. As always, we want to know what you think. Was Inglourious Basterds Tarantino’s masterpiece? We’re @MMandOscar on Twitter, and we are on Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, and Gmail. You can subscribe / rate / review / like / share / & listen to us on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Google Play, Tune In, Spotify, and just about wherever you listen to podcasts. When reality sucks, keep watching movies with us. We’re Mike, Mike, & Oscar!
On this episode, Terry Plucknett, Todd Plucknett, and Zach Saltz review the first half of 2019 in movies as well as deep dive the 1999 winner of Best Picture 20 years later and discuss how it holds up. Here are the highlights. What are you drinking and fan poll results (6:30) 2019 Mid-Year Top 5's and Bottom 1's (12:00) Deep Dive: American Beauty (1999) Trivia (29:00) Recasting the 1999 Oscars (45:10) Highest WAR Performances (57:30) Worst Performance (1:06:30) Biggest Douchebag / LVP / Minor Characters (1:13:40) What has aged the worst? (1:24:10) Biggest Flaws and Conspiracies (1:37:20) Stickman / Who would Nicolas Cage play? (1:50:10) MVP / Quote of the Day (1:54:00) Find AlmostSideways everywhere! Website Facebook Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry Zach's Twitter: @pro_zach36 iTunes
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On this episode, Terry Plucknett, Todd Plucknett, and Zach Saltz review the first half of 2019 in movies as well as deep dive the 1999 winner of Best Picture 20 years later and discuss how it holds up. Here are the highlights.What are you drinking and fan poll results (6:30)2019 Mid-Year Top 5's and Bottom 1's (12:00)Deep Dive: American Beauty (1999)Trivia (29:00)Recasting the 1999 Oscars (45:10)Highest WAR Performances (57:30)Worst Performance (1:06:30)Biggest Douchebag / LVP / Minor Characters (1:13:40)What has aged the worst? (1:24:10)Biggest Flaws and Conspiracies (1:37:20)Stickman / Who would Nicolas Cage play? (1:50:10)MVP / Quote of the Day (1:54:00)Subscribe on iTunes!If you can't subscribe on iTunes, listen here.Find AlmostSideways everywhere!WebsiteFacebookTerry's Twitter: @almostsideterryZach's Twitter: @pro_zach36iTunes
Episode 124 is HERE!!! We discuss what we think Death Stranding will be about, what are some of the best sidekicks in fiction, and lastly we take a moment to reflect on the year so far and some of the highs and lows. Enjoy!
The rumor that keeps coming back: the one that says that Apple is going to stop selling downloads. Andy Doe joins us to discuss this, and give us an overview of how streaming music is affecting the music business. This week's guest: Andy Doe (https://andydoe.com/) Proper Discord (https://properdiscord.com/) Show notes: We got much of our data from Nielsen's U.S. Mid-Year Report 2018 (https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/reports/2018/us-music-mid-year-report-2018.html) Episode #119 - Caoilfhionn Rose on Gigging, Busking, Recording, and Releasing Her First Album (https://www.thenexttrack.com/122) Our next tracks: Ólafur Arnalds: re:member (https://amzn.to/2NcCTnt) Brian Auger's Oblivion Express: Live in Los Angeles (https://amzn.to/2xcwQ7y) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.
On this episode, Terry and Zach discuss... Zach's Mid-Year Report (6:10) BlacKkKlansman (2018) Review (15:05) 2017 Oscars Best Popular Film Potential Nominees (30:04) Power Rankings - Foreign Film of Our Lifetime (45:34) Quote of the Day (1:30:58) #FindTodd Find AlmostSideways everywhere! Website Facebook Twitter iTunes
As summer wends it's way to it's end - ometime around the fifth of never here in Los Angeles - we start thinking about bigger, better beers for those cold winter days. Friend of the podcast, Jim Leininger, joins us (after our usual shenanigans) to talk about making his very amazing Imperial Stout with reiterated mashing. But first, the news... Episode Links: BrewSwag.com - Use Code "Experimental" and save 7.5% and give 7.5% to our charity fund! GABF IPA Dethroned: https://www.brewersassociation.org/communicating-craft/gabf-haze-craze/ Exploding Cans: http://www.craftbeerjoe.com/craft-beer-styles/exploding-cans-of-fruit-beer/ Lew's Mid-Year Report: https://www.thedailybeast.com/a-mid-year-beer-and-whiskey-report-card Say Goodbye to Two Hats: https://thetakeout.com/millercoors-says-kthxbye-to-millennial-beer-two-h... Beachwood Blendery's Sour Beer Study: http://beachwoodbbq.com/pdf/BBAIBLTBLENDERY.pdf Weyermann Fire: https://beerandbrewing.com/fire-at-weyermann-malting-facility/ Denise Jones joins FATE Brewing: http://fatebrewingcompany.com/denise-jones-new-director-of-brewing-and-d... Yakima Chief Hops July Report: https://www.yakimachief.com/pnw-hop-crop-report-july-2018/ Full Monty Recipe: https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/617251/-full-monty- Neck Tattoo Recipe: https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/596794/-neck-tattoo- Returning The Favor with Mike Rowe: https://www.facebook.com/ReturningTheFavor/ BYO Subscribe! https://subscribe.pcspublink.com/sub/subscribe.aspx?guid=cc79fade-90d7-4... Habitat for Humanity - https://www.habitat.org/ Nowzad - https://www.nowzad.com/ Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing Experimental Brew Store - https://www.experimentalbrew.com/store Episode Contents: 00:00:00 Opening & Our Sponsors 00:02:50 Announcements & Feedback 00:12:46 The Pub 00:28:04 The Library - Beachwood Blendery 00:34:32 The Brewery - Weyermann, Fate and Hop Reports 00:43:51 The Lounge - Jim Leininger & The Full Monty 01:15:04 Q&A 01:23:54 Quick Tip & Something Other Than Beer This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association BrewCraft USA Brewing America Craftmeister Jaded Brewing Mecca Grade Estate Malt PicoBrew Wyeast Labs YCH Hops Interested in helping Denny and Drew with the IGOR program (aka help us run experiments!) - contact them at igor@experimentalbrew.com. We want more Citizen Science! In the meanwhile, subscribe via your favorite podcasting service (iTunes, etc). Like our podcast, review it - talk it up! If you have comments, feedbacks, harassments, etc, feel free to drop us a line at podcast@experimentalbrew.com. Follow us on Facebook (ExperimentalHomebrewing) or Twitter (@ExpBrewing). If you have questions you'd like answered in our Q&A segment, send an email to questions@experimentalbrew.com! Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing This episode can be downloaded directly at https://www.experimentalbrew.com/sites/d... Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast.rss
As summer wends it's way to it's end - ometime around the fifth of never here in Los Angeles - we start thinking about bigger, better beers for those cold winter days. Friend of the podcast, Jim Leininger, joins us (after our usual shenanigans) to talk about making his very amazing Imperial Stout with reiterated mashing. But first, the news... Episode Links: BrewSwag.com - Use Code "Experimental" and save 7.5% and give 7.5% to our charity fund! GABF IPA Dethroned: https://www.brewersassociation.org/communicating-craft/gabf-haze-craze/ Exploding Cans: http://www.craftbeerjoe.com/craft-beer-styles/exploding-cans-of-fruit-beer/ Lew's Mid-Year Report: https://www.thedailybeast.com/a-mid-year-beer-and-whiskey-report-card Say Goodbye to Two Hats: https://thetakeout.com/millercoors-says-kthxbye-to-millennial-beer-two-h... Beachwood Blendery's Sour Beer Study: http://beachwoodbbq.com/pdf/BBAIBLTBLENDERY.pdf Weyermann Fire: https://beerandbrewing.com/fire-at-weyermann-malting-facility/ Denise Jones joins FATE Brewing: http://fatebrewingcompany.com/denise-jones-new-director-of-brewing-and-d... Yakima Chief Hops July Report: https://www.yakimachief.com/pnw-hop-crop-report-july-2018/ Full Monty Recipe: https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/617251/-full-monty- Neck Tattoo Recipe: https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/596794/-neck-tattoo- Returning The Favor with Mike Rowe: https://www.facebook.com/ReturningTheFavor/ BYO Subscribe! https://subscribe.pcspublink.com/sub/subscribe.aspx?guid=cc79fade-90d7-4... Habitat for Humanity - https://www.habitat.org/ Nowzad - https://www.nowzad.com/ Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing Experimental Brew Store - https://www.experimentalbrew.com/store Episode Contents: 00:00:00 Opening & Our Sponsors 00:02:50 Announcements & Feedback 00:12:46 The Pub 00:28:04 The Library - Beachwood Blendery 00:34:32 The Brewery - Weyermann, Fate and Hop Reports 00:43:51 The Lounge - Jim Leininger & The Full Monty 01:15:04 Q&A 01:23:54 Quick Tip & Something Other Than Beer This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association BrewCraft USA Brewing America Craftmeister Jaded Brewing Mecca Grade Estate Malt PicoBrew Wyeast Labs YCH Hops Interested in helping Denny and Drew with the IGOR program (aka help us run experiments!) - contact them at igor@experimentalbrew.com. We want more Citizen Science! In the meanwhile, subscribe via your favorite podcasting service (iTunes, etc). Like our podcast, review it - talk it up! If you have comments, feedbacks, harassments, etc, feel free to drop us a line at podcast@experimentalbrew.com. Follow us on Facebook (ExperimentalHomebrewing) or Twitter (@ExpBrewing). If you have questions you'd like answered in our Q&A segment, send an email to questions@experimentalbrew.com! Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing This episode can be downloaded directly at http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.experimentalbrew.com/sites/d... Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast.rss
My wife just closed the mid year books so today I’m going to breakdown the numbers for the first half of 2018 for BumblebeeLinens.com. I’m going to talk about our how online store performed in the first half of 2018 and why 2018 has been one of the toughest years for us so far. I’ll also go over what’s been working well for us and how we’ve managed to maintain growth despite the adversity. It’s going to be a short but sweet episode. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn How a simple mistake has made it an extremely challenging year The pros/cons […] The post 218: Mid Year Report: How My Online Store Performed In The First Half Of 2018 appeared first on MyWifeQuitHerJob.com.
On this episode, special guest Adam Daly fills in for Zach as we discuss: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation review (5:03) The First Purge review (9:09) Uncle Drew review (16:00) Mid-Year Report (22:38) Power Rankings: Denzel Washington Performances (40:56) Trivia Movie: Warrior review (1:11:43) Box Office Trivia (1:21:32) Quotes of the Day (1:34:46) Find AlmostSideways everywhere! Website Facebook Twitter iTunes
On this episode, special guest Adam Daly fills in for Zach as we discuss:Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation review (5:03)The First Purge review (9:09)Uncle Drew review (16:00)Mid-Year Report (22:38)Power Rankings: Denzel Washington Performances (40:56)Trivia Movie: Warrior review (1:11:43)Box Office Trivia (1:21:32)Quotes of the Day (1:34:46)Click here to listen.Find AlmostSideways everywhere!WebsiteFacebookTwitteriTunes
Maya Horowitz and Yoav Flint-Rosenfeld host a TechTalk to cover its mid-year report on what the Top Wanted Malware has been for 2018 so far, followed by live Q&A!
The Brothers are back and we're grading the first half of 2018 in wrestling. Who had the talent? What's the final word on big events like Wrestlemania and NJPW Dominion? What's the grade on the Universal and #WWE Titles? How have Raw, SmackDown Live and NXT faired? All that, plus a short tribute to Big Van Vader #RIPVader #OGGB
PODCAST | Black Panther or Infinity War? Deadpool or SOLO? We grade the 2018 Comic Book Films to date as our fans share THEIR first half report cards during the live feed. PLUS: Who’s to blame for the SOLO bomb? Kelly Marie Tran leaves social media and artist Dan Leister talks Metal Ice Cream! [...]
Bevo and Cam wrap up the Maggies loss to North Adelaide and discuss where it all went wrong and we review our big name AFL recruits season's so far including: Jack Watts, Jack Trengove, Lindsay Thomas, Tom Rockcliff, Steve Motlop and Trent McKenzie.
Bevo and Cam wrap up the Maggies loss to North Adelaide and discuss where it all went wrong and we review our big name AFL recruits season's so far including: Jack Watts, Jack Trengove, Lindsay Thomas, Tom Rockcliff, Steve Motlop and Trent McKenzie.
Xander Snyder and Allison Fedirka explain the purpose and utility of the GPF report card and discuss why some forecasts were not entirely accurate. Sign up for free updates on topics like this! Go here: hubs.ly/H06mXwR0 TRANSCRIPT: Xander Snyder: Hi and welcome to the Geopolitical Futures podcast. I'm Xander Snyder. I'm an analyst here at Geopolitical Futures and I am joined today by Allison Fedirka, a senior analyst here at Geopolitical Futures. How's it going Allison? Allison Fedirka: It's going well Xander, how are you? XS: Doing good. So today we're going to talk about something that really makes Geopolitical Futures what it is, which is our annual forecast and specifically our mid-year report card on that forecast. So Geopolitical Futures publishes every year a forecast on what events we believe will transpire throughout the year and we also have a long-term forecast so you can understand how those annual forecasts fit into larger trends in the world. And then we evaluate our performance both mid-year and at the end of the year. So Allison, why do this? Why have a report card? AF: So we have two report cards, we'll have a mid-year report card and a year-end report card and in both cases the purpose is to keep us honest. We need to maintain our intellectual integrity and we have always said that we have a model and that we strictly adhere to it and our forecasts are based on that. Every once in a while, we may not be accurate with our forecasts and this is one way that we can check in, see where the accuracy lies, pat ourselves on the back when we're right, acknowledge when we're wrong and then course correct if it's needed so that our model and our understanding of the world stays consistent, stays accurate and we can make sure our understanding is the correct understanding and developing as needed as the world continues. So we'll have things that are on track, we'll have things that are complete, we'll have things that are not on track at all, we'll have things that we haven't foreseen that we probably should have put in our forecast initially but failed to do. So it's really a comprehensive project that goes through all of our forecasts and tell us where we're right, where we're on track and maybe where we need to rethink things and course correct a little bit. XS: Right and we'll assign a letter grade to each discrete forecast we've made, right? ‘A' is it has come true, ‘B' is trends are moving in the direction to make it true, ‘C' is there are no immediate indications that trends are moving in the direction to make the forecast correct, ‘D' is we got it wrong and ‘F' is we forecasted just entirely the wrong thing. So this mid-year report card will be published tomorrow and you'll be able to read the full rationale for all of them as well as a little blurb if you just want to get a high level summary. So one of the things that I really like about these forecasts and the report cards that I think distinguishes Geopolitical Futures' work more as an analysis than news is the model for publication holds us to statements that we've previously made, right? A lot of news sources will publish one thing and then you can kind of just move away from it. But at Geopolitical Futures, we are constantly following events as they develop and we have to always refer back to, well it's a constant interpretation of what's happening in the world, but we'll be referring back to statements we've made previously. So it always sort of fits in the context of our model for interpreting world events. And what we're going to do on this podcast is take you through some of the more significant forecasts that either went our away or didn't go our way as of now, as of mid-year. So maybe we should start in, well North Korea is on everyone's minds and that seems to be one of the ones that we struggled with. We didn't really anticipate North Korea shaking the global geopolitics as much as it had. What do you think contributed to that Allison? AF: So there's a few different factors, first we should clarify that basically our forecast was that North Korea would continue to develop its nuclear program, that there would be no war and that 2017 would look very similar to 2016 and North Korea would not really occupy a major role in the geopolitical events of the region or even the world at this matter. That's obviously not the case. So we've needed to course correct a little bit, we've written some of our analysis and Deep Dives throughout the last two to three months that helps kind of go into that in-depth of where we think things are going now. And one of the main reasons for North Korea is the development with their missiles has changed more than I think we initially anticipated. So the information coming out, the assessment of their military capabilities is very opaque. And the United States now needs to react to the potential threat of a North Korean missile and that is very different from having a North Korea that couldn't attack the United States. And so a red line has emerged that we did not see coming and that has forced the U.S. to take action and deal with this issue head on as opposed to just kind of placating the situation and calling on China, for whenever there's a rally or some ruckus going on, calm North Korea down and then walk away and wait for the next round of excitement to begin. I know you have actually done some of our more in-depth work on the actual missiles and weapons systems of North Korea so in terms of like technical things and actual red lines and threats, I think you might be able to kind of add a little bit of where those things come from. XS: Yeah, I mean the first thing you notice when you start to dig into the research that's been done on really any aspect of North Korea's military is a lot of experts making best guesses just because this information isn't publicly available, right? So, I think they've just launched what a lot of folks are saying was an ICBM earlier this week on July 4. Before that, experts have been tracking engine tests of different types of rockets that they believe conceivably could've been engines for ICBMs as opposed to intermediate-range ballistic missiles and so I mean there's two aspects of this, right? One is the missile side and one is the warhead side. And there is still confusion, or uncertainty rather, about their missile capability even though they're claiming now that they have a missile can strike the U.S. Ultimately, it didn't fly quite that far, right? It flew at a trajectory that was about 45 degrees which made it go higher and not further, so in theory it seems like it can reach a lot further than it actually did but we're not sure. On the other side is the idea of both miniaturizing and ruggedizing a nuclear warhead that can fit on the end of one of these ballistic missiles. Because on one hand it needs to be small enough and that's an engineering challenge in and of itself and the next is it needs to be able to withstand re-entry into the atmosphere. Because the way ballistic missiles work is the engine will power them up to the apex and then they follow a parabolic route and they're just pulled down by gravity. The engine doesn't need to take them the rest of the way. But that means that they need to go quite high in order to achieve the range that – or hit a faraway target. So there has been – I think experts are saying now that they believe the consensus is that North Korea does have some degree of a miniaturized nuclear warhead. They are still uncertain about the ruggedized aspect of it. But even with that one bit of uncertainty, you have consensus moving towards the idea that they have a miniaturized nuclear weapon and now it seems like they are getting closer to having a ballistic missile that can hit the United States. And Geopolitical Futures has said before that the U.S.' red line is gonna be North Korea actually getting to a point where they can deliver that nuclear weapon and James Mattis has basically said as much publicly. That we're not going to let the North get to that point. And we've done other podcast episodes and we've done a lot of written pieces on North Korea's conventional military as well – how Seoul plays into the calculations on the peninsula right now and how the U.S. needs to consider that if a war were to break out. But I mean the two-second summary here is when you're dealing with secretive states like this, there's only so much information that's available and so I think as we made this forecast, we're doing our best to navigate a gray zone and we missed it. AF: Which is a learning experience and as we pay more attention, we get a better sense of how the government will behave as well as patterns of their behavior and imperatives, so that in the future, we will hopefully have a better read and grasp on the situation. Another item that we discussed and we're slightly surprised with and therefore not as accurate as we would've like to have been is Italy. And Italy in this case is not quite as opaque but we did have some surprises there in terms of what we were expecting and what we actually thought would happen. So our forecast with Italy was that the banking crisis will continue and also that it will turn into a political crisis and cause the confrontation of Italy with Germany and the European Union. So one thing that we try to do at Geopolitical Futures is to be precise a little bit more with our language. It's very easy to sound smart when you use abstract language without quite specifying what it is that you're talking about and that was one component that was really important with our Italy forecast in terms of what did we mean by banking crisis, what did we mean by continue. One of the easiest things that you can do in a forecast is just say everything is going to stay the same and the challenge is to say well what's going to stay the same, what's going to be different. And Xander, we expected the crisis to continue and that there would be some political crisis and tension with the E.U. and it wasn't exactly how we had imagined. I know you've looked into this and can probably explain a little more of how the situation changed from what we were expecting based on previous behaviors of the other European Union countries dealing with their financial crises with Brussels versus the Italian approach. XS: Well just for a little context, what were the problems and what are the problems that Italy's banking has been facing? Perhaps the most ominous is the rise in non-performing loans, or NPLs, and all of that basically means is that the borrower has gotten to a point where for whatever reason their business is struggling or they've lost their job, their loan payments are greatly delayed or they've just stopped making them entirely. And obviously, this is dangerous for banks because they expect to make their money and be repaid and if they start encountering a lot of loans that are not being repaid then you have to start worrying about a liquidity crisis and you know bank runs and all that. So the trend of NPLs in the Italian banking system had been increasing for a number of years. It got to about 18 percent of all loans outstanding in the Italian financial system. And we were expecting that trend to continue, get worse and for Italy to continue struggling implementing any sort of solution to their NPL situation. Since we had watched Greece and Spain and Ireland deal with a similar problem, although in different ways, we thought you know that would be a good rubric for evaluating Italy. Which basically meant that Italy was going to have to work with Germany in some way or another for a large bailout to help recapitalize their financial system, which is essentially what Spain did. And since we believed that Italy has a larger economy than these other countries who have dealt with NPL issues and it has different interests than Germany does, that those interests will clash and there would be no compromise. And this is not exactly what we've seen play out. Italy has begun to solve its NPL issue. The NPL ratio is no longer increasing. They've kind of topped out over the last year or so and now are slowly starting to decline. Some of Italy's biggest banks have implemented successful restructuring initiatives, which basically means firing a lot of people and cutting costs and reducing the size of the bank so that they can continue to get to a point where they're profitable in the future with fewer assets. Italy's two biggest banks, Unicredit and Intesa Sanpaolo, have both been successful in this regard and they haven't needed any bailout. So that is what some in economic jargon have come to call the decentralized approach, which just basically means the banks have been able to somewhat successfully solve their own problems. Now it's not like this with all of Italy's banks. Monte dei Paschi di Siena, which is I think the third largest Italian bank by assets, had the highest NPL ratio. However, they were able to reach some accommodation with the European Central Bank that allowed them to receive state funding from Italy, not from the ECB but from Italy itself. And there's another acquisition by Intesa of two smaller banks that the ECB also allowed Italy to provide some state funds for. So the question is, we're seeing some degree of compromise, does that mean that Italy has essentially been able to get what it wants? And since Italy has been following all of the EU's rules, it's hard to tell if one side has really bent to the will of the other, but it has been enough off the mark that we labeled that particular forecast a C and will continue to monitor and see if the solutions that are currently in process that are being implemented are successful. AF: Well that makes sense and I would also take the moment now to just explain the nature of a mid-year report card is that a lot of the information we have to fully judge the accuracy is incomplete. The Italy forecast I think is an excellent example of how we can judge a situation about where we stand now and where we could potentially see the situation going. And where we are in July will obviously be very different than where we are in December, so it will be very interesting six months from now to compare the different grades in progress from some of our forecasts now that may seem way off track or a pipe dream will end up being perhaps, coming to fruition or being more on track now than it was in the past. And Italy is a great example of that, where it's not exactly what we were expecting but there's still six months left in the year and we shall see where things take us. Another interesting thing about our forecast would be the I would say the timing of things so sometimes the accuracy of our forecasts tend to not be so much with the actual material or forecast itself but the timing and I know one of the forecasts that is on track but tracking a little bit faster than we were anticipating is one of our items with the U.S. economy in general. Our U.S. economy forecast dealt with both trade and with the potential for a recession and I know Xander that we've been observing some signs of recession in the U.S. economy and where that fits in with our forecast. XS: Yeah, so the specific wording of that forecast was the U.S. will not experience a recession in 2017, but will show signs of one by the end of the year. And we've seen a couple indications that those signs are already showing themselves. One, the unemployment in the U.S. is as low as it's been in years. And that might sound good but the question then, is how much better can it get. And when an economy is at full employment and you factor in that the U.S. economy sees a recession every eight to 10 years or so on over average and this is a cycle that repeats itself, usually the best unemployment figures come right before a recession starts because there is just not a lot of room to improve. Another indicator we've seen is the VIX metric, which measures global volatility, it is at an all-time low which is a sign that there is some complacency in the market, that people are just very comfortable with where things are and that is also usually something that occurs right before a recession. Another perhaps more immediate indicator that we've seen recently was a monetary policy decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve. They're increasing the federal funds rate by another 25 basis points, which is not particularly remarkable because they've been increasing rates since the end of 2015. However, for the first time since the end of the ‘08-‘09 recession, the Federal Reserve will be selling longer-term Treasuries. And this was, when it was buying longer-term Treasuries through a number of programs called Quantitative Easing, it was essentially the Fed's way of trying to support the market through less conventional means because the Fed will usually attempt to manipulate shorter-term interest rates. So the fact the Fed is now selling off long-term bonds is, well there's two ways to look at it – one, a sign that the economy looks like it's doing better, but if you think a couple years down the road, it's also a sign that the Federal Reserve is recognizing that if it is too in monetary policy, it needs to do it now. And it would want to tighten monetary policy so that it has room to lower it in the future in any sort of contraction. So we've seen that. We've seen the U.S. yield curve at relatively flat levels compared to the last 10 years which is also often an indicator of a recession coming in between six and 18 months or so. So that's something that we anticipated that appears to be developing earlier in the year than we were anticipating. AF: But bottom line, still keeping the forecast on track, we do not foresee the recession actually starting this year? XS: Right yeah that was a B. AF: Gotcha. There is also one major component left. We'll talk a little bit about this and then to wrap I want to include some places where we've done quite well with our accuracy. The purpose of this particular podcast is to increase the transparency that we have with our forecast and our grading and our methodology for why we come to the conclusions that we do and acknowledging the areas that would like to explain better for why we were not as accurate as we thought we would be. And the main remaining one left would be Turkey and Iran, which we foresaw a larger role of Turkey in the Syria crisis. We also foresaw a lot of confrontation between Iran and Turkey emerging this year. It also appears to be one of those situations where we're only halfway through and there's lots of maneuvering room between now and Dec. 31. And it's good to recap what we've seen so far because that is one of the pillars that we have in our Middle East forecast that is not quite on track and is not happening as fast as we thought it initially would. XS: Right, so what do we think would happen with that forecast Allison? AF: Well what we anticipated was that Turkey would be drawn into the Middle East conflict, that the regional powers would start to compete for influence as a result of all the chaos going on in Syria and Iraq. We foresaw Turkey and Iran becoming the most active competitors. Turkey primarily in Syria and Iran primarily in Iraq either directly or through proxies. And that has essentially just not been the case. Iran really has not come into competition with Turkey and the main reason for that is because Turkey has not engaged in Syria to the degree that we initially anticipated. The Turks' primary concern right now in Syria is the Kurdish presence and that is because they see it as a threat to their domestic security and national integrity. Right now, they don't need to worry about the security of their borders and the Kurds crossing over or anything like that. They're still plenty occupied in Syria. On top of that we still have a government recovering from a coup that took place about a year ago. They had referendums and changes to their political organization. There were major changes to help consolidate power so the government is still working on that. Their economy is not performing as strongly as it was a few years ago and so they still need to address several economic concerns and we're really seeing these items take up a lot of the time and resources of the Turkish government, and it is much more inward-looking than we anticipated. And it also is at a point where it can afford to be inward-looking. They don't need to worry about any threats along their border at this point and time and that is also keeping them out of confrontation with Iran, who is under much more pressure to actively address the ISIS presence and chaos and fighting that's going in Iraq and Syria because those activities are starting to directly affect Iran. And I know that we've seen some developments just in the past couple of days that, Xander, maybe you want to speak to a little bit in terms of where we see this going and where things are at the present moment of who's talking to who and where there might be some room for engagement in the future. XS: Sure, an item that actually went out on our Watch List today had to do with Turkey, Iran and Russia stationing troops at different demarcation lines for de-escalation zones in Syria that have already been agreed to. And there is disagreement between Turkey and Iran, where their troops are going to be stationed. Turkey's fear is Iran may station troops along a demarcation line that is too close to Turkey's border and it seems like the disagreement in those negotiations may be an early indicator that some of what we were anticipating in our forecast is beginning to develop. But what did we end up giving ourselves on that forecast, Allison? AF: Well with that particular forecast we ended up giving ourselves a D, because we severely underestimated the amount of confrontation because of Turkey being so inward-looking. Which means that we're much more off track than we anticipated, however, as I mentioned, it will be interesting to compare the final results at the end of the year with the ones that we have this year. XS: Yeah so even despite those early indicators, we just said we didn't call it as of now in the year but obviously all of the issues that we discuss in our mid-year report card we will continue to track throughout the year. So those are some of the forecasts that we could've done better on that we missed outright. Allison, what about some that we were more accurate with? AF: So right now we've been accurate with several things. Some of the major ones would include the U.S. seeking to enforce and renegotiate trade deals like NAFTA and not pursue other multilateral trade agreements. The U.S. pulled out of the TPP in January. NAFTA negotiations are expected to start in mid-August this year. There's been no more pursuit of the TTIP. These are all things that indicate that forecast was an accurate forecast and completely on track. Our forecast with Brexit in terms of the U.K. maintaining economic ties and business ties to the EU is still on track. Obviously, that depends on how things will change throughout the rest of the year with the negotiations and final terms of the Brexit. But that is something that is on track and actually is of importance in that initially they were one of the few people that were actually saying, hey this isn't a big deal, this is business is going to continue as normal, these ties and relationships are too strong. So that's notable in that sense. Our predictions with NATO and the U.S. pursuing closer ties with Eastern Europe are on track. Our forecast with oil prices not rising, especially as it relates to the Russian economy and not being enough to satisfy the budget and financial needs for the government to deal with social unrest, that's on track. We're still seeing protests throughout the country, wage arrears are continuing, the government is having financial issues. And then also some more upbeat economic forecasts that we have, which include East African countries having the high growth rates and really identifying some of the more emerging markets where there is a high growth potential, especially at a moment and time when the global economy isn't growing as fast as it was say prior to 2008. And that would be economies like Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda. We have so far been accurate on Brazil returning to growth this year, albeit very mild. It's something that we see as notable in that it is South America's largest economy and it just went through two years of recession where it contracted by more than 7 percent so even if we only see 1 percent, half a percent of growth this year, it's notable, and that forecast is very much on track. So there are a lot of hits and if you take the time to read the entire report card, you will see that there are multiple items that are very much on track, some of them that are completely accurate that we would consider As, as well as lots of Bs. Those are easy to talk about, those are nice little pats on the back. And it was really important for us today to take the time to kind of address some of the more outstanding misses or misinterpretations of how we foresaw the world events evolving this year, to address those at this time. XS: So remember to check out our mid-year report card, it will be published tomorrow which is Friday, July 7 and the format will be sort of a graphic with shorter descriptions of each forecast and showing the grade right next to it and then if you scroll down further on the page, you'll see a more detailed explanation of each of those forecasts and that will be available tomorrow.
Episode 205 - We're talking a look at the year in film so far as we've hit the mid way point to see how the year is shaping up in terms of film quality. - www.stormfrontpros.com
Two bye rounds down and we hit up round 15 full of confidence after moving up in the rankings despite some cannons misfiring. The boys look at the best players for the year, the biggest price hikes and drops and then review each others teams as they write a couple of extra reports on top of the school ones that are being busily finished. Your twitter questions are answered and there are a heap of great stats given to finish off the podcast. http://afl.com.au/fantasy
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We've reached the half way point of the year people, so the crew gathers up to discuss their favorite games so far as well as the passing of the late great Iwata and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giupdates/message
We've reached the half way point of the year people, so the crew gathers up to discuss their favorite games so far as well as the passing of the late great Iwata and more.
This week on the InSession Film Podcast: Extra Film segment, we stray away from the norm and instead of reviewing any films, we discuss our 2015 mid-year awards and give some thoughts about the year in film, so far. We also say goodbye to Matt Oakes, as this was his last show as our fun co-host. Be sure to follow him at www.silverscreenriot.com and he'll definitely be back as a guest at some point. - 2015 Mid-Year Awards / Report (5:48) - Matt Oakes Goodbye (1:01:25) Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud or TuneIn Radio! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/insession-film-podcast/id605634337 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/insession-film Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/insession-film TuneIn Radio: http://tunein.com/radio/The-InSession-Film-Podcast-p522717/ Listen Now: http://insessionfilm.com/insession-film-podcasts-listen-now/
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we have no guest but Blake is back as we review the new "horror" film, Deliver Us From Evil, starring Eric Bana, Joel McHale, and Olivia Munn among others. Going off of that, we discuss our Top 3 Scary Moments from "supernatural/paranormal-like" movies, which was frightening but we made it through it. We also do our 2014 Mid-Year Report, so Blake can give us his Top 3 Movies of the Year so far and also we discuss our worst movies of the year so-far. JD also gives us his Top 5 Movie Scores of the Year so far as well. And after being absent the last two weeks, we converse about the movies we've seen over the last week. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe to us on iTunes and Stitcher and please leave us a review, we really appreciate it!
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