Podcasts about models

Welcome back to the podcast, beautiful! This week, I'm sharing something special — an audio straight from my Femme Fatale Activation Series. This is Audio 4, and in it, we're bridging fantasy with ACTION. Who is the version of you that you're always daydreaming about becoming? What's one (or more) area of your life you're ready to glow-up? In this activation, you'll learn how to stop waiting for “one day” and start practicing her today — so your dream life has no choice but to meet you where you are. ✨ Grab your notebook, press play, and let's rehearse the life you've been imagining.

Dirt late model driver and chassis builder Austin Kirkpatrick talks his AK Racecars business, designing and building dirt late models, competing in a crowded space, and more.

Plus, AI assistance makes Endoscopists worse, and the Pebble Time 2 gets closer to reality.Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How do you test a GenAI application that's constantly changing? In this episode, Shane talks to Leonard Tang, co-founder of Haize Labs, about why traditional testing fails for LLMs and how to adopt a new evaluation strategy. Leonard introduces "fuzzing"—a powerful technique for discovering edge cases, improving reliability, and building AI you can actually trust. He also gives a live demo of the Haize Labs platform, so be sure to watch the video version on YouTube or Spotify to see it in action.

Open Ai is making plans to bring back GPT-4o following some users' negative reactions to the launch of GPT-5. Intel's CEO makes a trip to the White House after Trump calls on him to resign, and Amazon successfully launches satellites for Project Kuiper on a SpaceX rocket.

The RV Park business model is based on the goal of attaining the highest occupancy and revenue possible given the existing location and structure. But not all RV Parks share the same path to achieve this noble purpose. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we're going to explore how to expand your net income through the careful use of park models.

In this episode of Cowgirls with Cameras, we're diving into how working with models can elevate both your photography portfolio and your clients' marketing. From building a stock image library full of authentic equestrian moments to creating targeted branding campaigns, we share strategies for selecting the right models, planning shoots that reflect your brand, and producing evergreen content that sells year-round. You'll learn how to fill gaps in your image collection, capture the everyday beauty of horse life, manage agreements and releases, and foster lasting relationships with models who help you tell compelling stories. Whether you're a professional equine photographer or looking to grow your brand presence, this episode is packed with tips to make your next model collaboration a success.A huge thank you to Bay Photo Lab for supporting our event! We've trusted them for years to make our images and artwork shine with their industry-leading MetalPrints, stunning Wall Displays, handcrafted Albums, and so much more. When we pour our hearts into photographing the perfect moment, we know Bay Photo will deliver—because behind every product is a team of photographers, artists, and craftspeople who truly understand our vision. Learn more Professional Photo Printing Products & Services | Bay Photo Lab

This round-table discussion takes place around a table loaded with a wide variety of rifle stocks and chassis. Models, features, total wight, and material composition abound. Mark Boardman, Ryan Muckenhirn and precision-rifle-shooter Mike Tassoul talk through what they like, where each is optimal, and what works best for them.As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Mainstream economists claim that they can use econometric models to emulate human action and, thus, create an economic laboratory. These models, however, cannot tell us about cause-and-effect, which is vital to understanding praxeology and economic behavior.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/can-econometric-models-fulfill-role-economic-laboratory

Mainstream economists claim that they can use econometric models to emulate human action and, thus, create an economic laboratory. These models, however, cannot tell us about cause-and-effect, which is vital to understanding praxeology and economic behavior.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/can-econometric-models-fulfill-role-economic-laboratory

The Army will be creating a marketplace to better match drones with units based on their requirements. With so many vendors providing a variety of unmanned aerial systems, it can be difficult for formations to determine if certain systems will in fact meet their needs. Col. Danielle Medaglia, project manager for UAS at program executive office for aviation, shared details about the new initiative during a recent teleconference, saying it is meant to ensure drones products do what they advertise they can do, along with confirming NDAA compliance and other specs. The forthcoming marketplace is part of the drone revolution occurring within the Pentagon. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a directive last month on “Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance,” which sought to improve how the department develops and employs small UAS. That directive calls for every squad to be equipped with low-cost, expendable drones by the end of 2026. Army offiicals called the new marketplace and approach a “fundamental shift” in how traditional acquisition is conducted. The goal is to get systems into the hands of troops as quickly as possible. The Pentagon's two-year public competition to spur the development of cyber-reasoning systems that use large language models to autonomously find and patch vulnerabilities in open-source software concluded Friday with $8.5 million awarded to three teams of security specialists at DEF CON. The Defense Advanced Research Project Agency's AI Cyber Challenge seeks to address a persistent bottleneck in cybersecurity — patching vulnerabilities before they are discovered or exploited by would-be attackers. DARPA Director Stephen Winchell said: “We're living in a world right now that has ancient digital scaffolding that's holding everything up. A lot of the code bases, a lot of the languages, a lot of the ways we do business, and everything we've built on top of it has all incurred huge technical debt… It is a problem that is beyond human scale.” The seven semifinalists that earned their spot out of 90 teams convened at last year's DEF CON were scored against their models' ability to quickly, accurately and successfully identify and generate patches for synthetic vulnerabilities across 54 million lines of code. The models discovered 77% of the vulnerabilities presented in the final scoring round and patched 61% of those synthetic defects at an average speed of 45 minutes, the competition organizers said. The models also discovered 18 real zero-day vulnerabilities, including six in the C programming language and 12 in Java codebases. The teams' models patched none of the C codebase zero-days, but automatically patched 11 of the Java zero-days, according to the final results shared Friday. Team Atlanta took the first-place prize of $4 million, Trail of Bits won second place and $3 million in prize money, and Theori ranked third, taking home $1.5 million. The competition's organizers allocated an additional $1.4 million in prize money for participants who can demonstrate when their technology is deployed into critical infrastructure. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

For 12 August 2025, Tuesday of week 19 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14

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Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GenerativeAIMeetup Mark's Travel Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kumajourney11 Mark's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@markkuczmarski896 Gen AI Meetup: https://genaimeetup.com/ Shashank Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shashu10/  Mark Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markkuczmarski/  Join hosts Shashank and Mark in this electrifying episode of the Gen.ai Meetup Podcast, where they unpack a whirlwind week of AI advancements reshaping the future of technology. From Anthropic's Claude 4.1—a subtle yet powerful upgrade boosting coding prowess and multi-file edits for enterprise dominance—to OpenAI's long-awaited open-source comeback with GPT-OSS models (a beefy 120B parameter beast and a tiny laptop-friendly version rivaling proprietary giants), the duo dives into benchmarks, real-world applications, and how tools like Ollama make deployment a breeze. They explore Gemini's DeepThink, a reasoning powerhouse solving Olympiad-level math puzzles through extended inference, and Google's groundbreaking “world model”—a seamless blend of video generation and game engine tech that lets you control characters in hyper-realistic, physics-aware simulations. Along the way, Shashank and Mark share candid insights on vibe coding pitfalls, side projects built with AI agents, OpenAI's staggering valuations, and the open-source ecosystem's role in driving innovation. Whether you're a developer wrestling with agentic workflows, an enterprise leader eyeing LLM integrations, or an AI enthusiast dreaming of interactive worlds, this episode delivers expert analysis, practical tips, and forward-thinking speculation. Tune in for a fun, far-flung chat (Mark's broadcasting from a Canadian road trip en route to the Arctic!) and discover why AI's evolution is accelerating faster than ever. Drop your questions in the comments—we'll tackle them next time! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction: Shashank welcomes listeners and introduces Mark, who's road-tripping in Canada to the Arctic Ocean. 00:03:50 - Episode Overview: A quick rundown of the week's major AI announcements. 00:07:44 - Claude 4.1 from Anthropic: Discussing the incremental improvements of Claude Opus 4.1, its coding strengths, and enterprise adoption. 00:16:32 - Claude's Enterprise Impact: Why Claude leads in enterprise LLMs and its role in tools like Cursor for vibe coding. 00:28:38 - Gemini's DeepThink Feature: Deep dive into Gemini's reasoning capabilities for complex math and problem-solving. 00:29:28 - OpenAI's GPT-OSS Release: OpenAI's open-source models (120B and 20B parameters), their performance, and community implications. 00:44:94 - OpenAI's Valuation Debate: Exploring OpenAI's $300B valuation and the strategic benefits of open-source releases. 00:45:18 - Google's World Model Announcement: Exploring the steerable 3D environments blending video generation and game engine tech. 00:50:32 - World Model Applications: Potential uses in robotics, self-driving, and synthetic data generation. 00:54:86 - Coding Agents and Side Projects: Shashank and Mark share experiences with vibe coding and AI-powered side projects. 00:58:74 - Amazon's Spec-Driven Development: Insights on Amazon's Kero tool and the importance of detailed software specifications. 00:58:94 - Ollama and Ollama Turbo: How Ollama simplifies model deployment and the new cloud-based Ollama Turbo service. 01:07:26 - Prompt Engineering Tips: Practical advice on crafting effective prompts and iterating with LLMs for better outputs. 01:11:50 - Closing and Call for Questions: Wrap-up and a call for listener questions in the YouTube comments. Subscribe and leave a comment with your questions for the next episode! #AI #GenAI #Claude4.1 #OpenAI #GPTOSS #GeminiDeepThink #WorldModels #Ollama #CodingAgents #TechPodcast

A lot of SaaS founders start with freemium because it feels like the easiest way to get users in the door—but then those users never really convert. You end up with a bloated free tier, server costs piling up, and barely enough paying customers to keep things going. It's like giving away your best stuff and hoping someone eventually offers to pay for it. And the worst part is, by the time you realize what's happening, it's already eating into your runway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV69xh5WFrE Dan Balcauski, founder and Chief Pricing Officer of Product Tranquility, helps B2B SaaS companies fine-tune pricing to drive real growth. Today, he explains why freemium often fails in B2B, especially when customer value isn't clearly defined. He shares how subscription models have matured and why pricing needs to reflect what users actually care about. His focus: use value-based metrics to build smarter, more profitable product strategies. Stay tuned! Quotes: “If you don't really understand how you're charging customers or haven't thought it through well, you're missing the highest leverage opportunities.” “I would spend most of my time on what the price tag goes on, and little time on what number goes on the price tag.” “Value, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. We need to understand it's not what we think; it's what those customers think, whom we're actually trying to sell this to.” Resources: Accelerate your growth today | Product Tranquility Connect with Dan Balcauski on LinkedIn

Traditional financial planning treats money like a mathematical equation, but real life doesn't follow spreadsheet projections. In this episode, Hans and Brian delve into why the standard financial planning process - with its fixation on the rate of return and perfect projections - fails to account for the complex realities of human behavior, economic volatility, and life's unexpected twists.They challenge the fundamental assumptions behind retirement planning and explore why focusing solely on mathematical models leaves people unprepared for actual financial success. The conversation reveals how financial advisors can create unrealistic expectations by making flawed assumptions about tax rates, spending needs, and market performance.From the compound interest myth to the behavioral realities that derail even the best-laid plans, this episode exposes why money isn't math and why treating it as such can sabotage your financial future.The Instagram Filter Effect: Financial planning projections are like Instagram filters - they show a polished, unrealistic version of reality. Behind that smooth blue line of projected growth lies market volatility, human behavior mistakes, economic changes, and life emergencies that no spreadsheet can predict.The Rate of Return Obsession: Most financial advice centers entirely around chasing the highest rate of return, but rate of return doesn't pay your bills or give you control over your time. More important factors include income generation, liquidity, and the ability to use your money for multiple purposes throughout your life.The Compound Interest Myth: You cannot get true compound interest- or any interest, actually- from stocks, mutual funds, or market-based investments. Compound interest requires a guaranteed, specified rate of return. Market investments only provide price appreciation, which can go up or down, making "compound interest" calculations meaningless.Why Average Returns Don't Matter: A portfolio that goes down 50% then up 50% averages 0% but you're still negative. Real returns depend on timing, sequence of returns, human behavior, and countless variables that averages can't account for.The Behavioral Reality: Even if two people invest in the same fund at the same time with the same contributions, they'll likely have completely different outcomes due to human behavior - panic selling, FOMO buying, missing payments during emergencies, or getting distracted by the next hot investment.Planning for Today, Not Just Tomorrow: Instead of deferring all enjoyment and financial freedom to some distant retirement date, consider what you can do now to create the life you want. Focus on building income streams and lifestyle flexibility rather than just accumulating numbers on a statement.➡️ Chapters00:00 - Money's Greatest Intrinsic Value05:00 - The Debt Snowball Exception08:00 - The Instagram Filter Analogy13:00 - Average Retirement Savings Reality16:00 - Why Compound Interest Doesn't Exist in Markets20:00 - The 4% Rule Problems26:00 - When Careers Disappear Overnight31:00 - Human Behavior vs. Perfect Math37:00 - The Magnificent Seven Market Manipulation44:00 - Income vs. Rate of Return48:00 - Living Your Dream Life NowGot Questions? Reach out to us at info@remnantfinance.com or book a call at www.remnantfinance.com/calendar!⁠Visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance)Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile?id=61560694316588)Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance)TikTok: @RemnantFinance Don't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE

Elliot and Dan got together this week for a review of the week's hacking literature, and there was plenty to discuss. We addressed several burning questions, such as why digital microscopes are so terrible, why computer systems seem to have so much trouble with names, and if a thermal receipt printer can cure ADHD. We looked at a really slick 5-axis printer that COVID created, a temperature-controlled fermentation setup, and a pseudo-Mellotron powered by a very odd tape recorder. We also learned little about designing 3D printed parts with tight tolerances, stepping a PC power supply up to ludicrous level, and explored a trio of unique entries for the One Hertz Challenge.  And for the Can't Miss section, we looked at what happens to planes when they get hit by lightning (and how they avoid it), and say goodbye to the man who launched a lot of careers by making model kits. It was also exciting to learn that the first day of Supercon is Halloween, which means a Friday night sci-fi cosplay party. It's gonna be lit.

Join me for a mind bending way to think about the nature of reality that can actually start a revolutionary transformation in your life. What's more is that ancient wisdom may give us "hacks" to life precisely because ancient wisdom is not bound to contemporary models of reality. I hope you'll join in this discussion. If you appreciate my work please consider a donation to "paypal.me/newdayglobal". Thank you!

1. Elysian Is The First WebXR Game On Quest's Horizon Store2. Instagram On Quest Now AI-Converts Videos To 3D Too3. Horizon Worlds Can Now Be Accessed Inside Instagram & Facebook360° Video4. DJI Osmo 360 Captures HDR 8K 360° Video At 50FPS5. Touching the Sky Is An Hour-Long 3D 360° Experience From Red Bull & MetaMark Zuckerberg & Tim Cook Quotes6. Zuckerberg: People Without Smart Glasses Will Be At "Cognitive Disadvantage"7. Tim Cook: Apple Continues To Be "Very Focused" on visionOSInteresting Research8. YORO Increases VR Frame Rates By Rendering One Eye & Synthesizing The Other9. Meta Got 3 Full-Body Codec Avatars Running In Real-Time On Quest 310. Proxies Could Be The Key To Interacting With Physical Objects In Mixed Reality11. Meta Shares Details Of Ultra-Wide FOV & "Hyperrealistic VR" Prototype HeadsetsAI For Virtual Worlds12. Horizon Worlds Desktop Editor's 'Creator Assistant' AI Agent Automates Development13. Why Genie 3 Suggests AI 'World Models' Are The Path To Photorealistic Interactive VR

Remastered audio of Fredric Jameson's second lecture at the 1977 Institute On Culture & Society sponsored by the Marxist Literary Group and hosted by St. Cloud State University. For further context, consider listening to "The Jameson Tapes" episodes which precedes this episode in The American Vandal Podcast feed, as well as the first lecture in the series, "Models of Ideological Analysis." For a bibliography, please visit or subscribe to Matt Seybold's newsletter at TheAmericanVandal.Substack.com

In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Nate McClennen and Mason Pashia explore the intersection of education innovation, policy updates, and emerging technologies. From the role of AI in fostering human flourishing to the potential of CTE centers and ISDs as innovation hubs, they dive into transformative ideas reshaping education. The discussion also delves into ethical considerations for AI, federal funding impacts on schools, and the power of decentralized networks to accelerate change. Tune in for insights on how education marketplaces and collaborative ecosystems can create future-ready learning environments. Outline (00:00) Introduction and Catching Up (03:20) Scholarship Granting Organizations and Education Marketplaces (08:34) Innovative Education Models and Networks (22:49) Ethical Considerations in AI (28:45) AI in Education and Dependency Concerns (33:24) Human Expression and Storytelling (38:08) What's That Song? Links Watch the full video here Read the full blog here Free pre-K, kindergarten expanded under new law signed by governor (New Jersey Monitor) School choice causes confusion for families. Can edtech companies help? (EdSurge) CTE in 2025: The evolving pathway to opportunity in a tech-driven world (Strategos Group) Regional Education Agencies: The Critical Link Between the State and the Classroom (SISEP) ESA State-by-State Report – March 2021 (WAESD) EducationCounsel Policy Brief PDF The Flourishing Hub – Research (Gloo) Google Drive Document (PDF or File Link) Chat GBT Study Mode Google NotebookLM Video Overviews & Studio Upgrades National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) Article

In this episode, we talk about how implementing skull sessions changed the UGA football program. What's a skull session? Listen in to find out.

Send us a text00:00 - Intro00:54 - OpenAI Tender Eyes $500b Valuation01:38 - OpenAI Offers Govt ChatGPT for $102:14 - OpenAI Releases Open-Weight Models02:57 - OpenAI Launches GPT-5 Model03:33 - Bullish Targets $4.23b IPO Valuation04:46 - n8n Raises at $2.3b Pre-Money05:47 - Figure Technology Files $3.3b IPO06:37 - Clay Raises $100m at $3.1b07:21 - Groq Hosts OpenAI Open Models08:25 - ElevenLabs Launches AI Music Generator09:28 - Brex Secures EU Payments License

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This is a juicy competitive move for both companies after AWS faced an onslaught of criticism over its progress with AI. In other news, the AI audio-generation unicorn ElevenLabs announced the launch of a new model that allows users to generate music that's cleared for commercial use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time in more than five years, OpenAI is launching a new open language model that appears to be state-of-the-art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Disney is making big streaming moves with the new ESPN app and a revamp to Hulu. Then, it's all basically AI announces. OpenAI's new open-weight models. Grok's new spiciness is already generating nudity. A new AI model to identify malicious software autonomously. And Nvidia wants you to know: no back-doors! Links: ESPN flagship streaming service to launch Aug. 21 (CNBC) Hulu App to Be Phased Out as Disney Is ‘Fully Integrating' Service Into Disney+ (Variety) OpenAI Just Released Its First Open-Weight Models Since GPT-2 (Wired) Anthropic's powerful Opus 4.1 model is here - how to access it (and why you'll want to) (ZDNet) Qwen-Image is a powerful, open source new AI image generator with support for embedded text in English & Chinese (VentureBeat) Grok's ‘spicy' video setting instantly made me Taylor Swift nude deepfakes (The Verge) Microsoft's new AI reverse-engineers malware autonomously, marking a shift in cybersecurity (GeekWire) Nvidia defiant over backdoors and kill switches in GPUs as U.S. mulls tracking requirements — calls them 'permanent flaws' that are 'a gift to hackers' (Tom's Hardware) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're on Patreon! Find us at https://www.patreon.com/AudioUnleashed This week, Dennis and Brent dive deep into the subject of infrasonics by way of a “studio-quality” MP3 album that tunes baroque music to the planet's Schumann resonance and thus allows you to be calm and focused (i.e., the sonic opposite of Audio Unleashed), and they also ponder the utility of two new subwoofers bigger than our dynamic duo put together. Next up, Dennis gets a rare opportunity to critique mindless capitalism (i.e., Brent) as he heaps surprising praise on an article about politics from Stereophile, of all places. Then they opine on whether  Focal's new $69K beast truly is the ultimate speaker and the one they'd buy if they were actually able to retire someday.

Is fashion the latest thing to be swallowed into politics, culture war and the backlash on woke?Stick-thin models with protruding bones were the marketing choice of Zara for a new campaign - the ad has just been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority as irresponsible.And the fallout from Sydney Sweeney's ad campaign for American Eagle jeans keeps growing - a few years ago accusations of white supremacy and promoting the right wing might have caused a share price to plummet.But after Donald Trump described the ad as the hottest ad out there American Eagle stock rocketed. Are we back in the 90's or even the 30's?Ad agencies have always looked for ways to get noticed - but is the war on woke also sweeping away years of progress on body positivity and diversity?On this episode of The Fourcast, Krishnan Guru-Murthy is joined by Katie Glass, who writes for the Times and Megan Jayne Crabbe - a writer, presenter and activist for body positivity and feminism.

i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for wednesday, august 6th. explore the latest in tech: openai & aws collaboration: aws now offers openai models through amazon ai services like bedrock and sagemaker, enhancing generative ai integration for enterprises and challenging microsoft's cloud dominance. openai's new open-source models: introducing gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b on hugging face, these ai reasoning models mark openai's return to open source since gpt-2, offering robust performance despite occasional hallucinations. government endorsement: openai, google, and anthropic join the list of approved ai vendors for u.s. federal agencies, streamlining ai service contracts and supporting federal ai goals. eu ai act progress: europe's ai regulatory framework advances, balancing innovation with risk prevention, setting compliance deadlines, and drawing varied reactions from advocacy groups and tech companies. leadership at emed population health: linda yaccarino, known for her negotiation skills, steps in as ceo, bringing bold leadership to the ai-driven health platform focused on glp-1 medications. that's all for today. we'll see you back here tomorrow!

On Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business Week: Creators want to get paid for their work, but should they also release content for free as well? Ziwei Cong, assistant professor of marketing, says yes. Ziwei Cong is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University. Her research employs econometrics and machine […]

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A journey that could only be described as a country song come to life. Professional modeler Bruce McRae returns to share his unbelievable cross-country expedition to four  scale modeling competitions – a trip marked by disasters that would have sent most people packing for home.What began as an ambitious nine-week journey across America turned catastrophic when Bruce and his wife woke to find their campsite in Louisiana rapidly flooding in the early morning darkness. With water rising to waist level, they evacuated with their two golden retrievers, only to discover their vehicle disabled and their trailer ruined. Most would have called it quits, but Bruce's models had miraculously survived dry in their elevated containers, and the competitions beckoned.Renting a replacement vehicle at considerable expense, Bruce continued to Florida's Armorgeddon show, showcasing both armor and figure modeling. He highlights the benefits of open judging systems that provide detailed feedback to every entrant, allowing modelers to understand their strengths and weaknesses – a stark contrast to traditional competitions where non-winners leave with no insight on how to improve.The most remarkable aspect of Bruce's tale isn't just his perseverance after a second disaster – when a van ran a red light in Albuquerque and destroyed their rental vehicle – but his unwavering passion for the hobby community. His reflections on different show formats provide valuable insights for competition entrants.Bruce's extraordinary determination reunited him with friends at each show and allowed him to share his exceptional modeling work despite overwhelming obstacles. His story reminds us that sometimes the greatest modeling adventures happen far from the workbench, and that the true spirit of this hobby lies in the connections we forge and the challenges we overcome together.Model Paint SolutionsYour source for Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes and David Union Power ToolsSQUADRON Adding to the stash since 1968Model PodcastsPlease check out the other pods in the modelsphere!PMM Merchandise StoreSupport the show with PMM Merchandise!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Give us your Feedback!Rate the Show!Support the Show!PatreonBuy Me a BeerPaypalBump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed BarothAd Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" BairMike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us.

How can teachers help students be more sophisticated additive reasoners? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss the major addition strategies, what properties they use, and how to model student thinking.Talking Points:Addition strategies and modelsAddition strategies modeled with equationsProporties that the addition strategies are based onWhen manipulatives are appropriateWhy teachers need to own the major strategies additionGet the free ebook of Major Strategies at: https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/bigCheck out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationLinkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LL

In this episode, we sit down with writer, former model, and OG MySpace star Kaila Yu to talk about her new book Fetishized. Kaila opens up about her journey through the spotlight — from living in the Inland Empire and internet fame to unpacking the stereotypes and cultural expectations she's faced as an Asian woman in the public eye. We dive into identity, representation, and the power of telling your own story.http://instagram.com/kailayuhttp://instagram.com/fetishizedbook

In this episode of Command Control Power, the hosts are joined by returning guest Adam Rice of Ask Adam. They discuss the challenges and benefits of being a solo tech support consultant, including balancing large business clients with residential work. Adam shares his innovative equitable pricing model, designed to make tech support accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. The conversation also touches on tools like TailScale and Alectrona Patch, effective strategies for leveraging tech tools as a solo consultant, and the nuances of building and maintaining client trust in both residential and business settings. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back, Adam Rice! 00:28 Adam's Background and Living in Philadelphia 02:08 Residential vs. Business Clients 02:47 Solo Consulting and Family Involvement 06:45 Challenges of Hiring and Subcontracting 16:35 Marketing Strategies and Client Demographics 21:39 Private Equity and Client Stability 27:20 Navigating Business Without Contracts 28:33 Shifting Focus to Residential Clients 29:58 The Importance of Client Relationships 31:47 Discussing Business Rates and Models 32:54 Implementing Equitable Pricing 35:03 Challenges and Benefits of Sliding Scale Pricing 48:58 Tools and Techniques for Business Efficiency 57:53 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

Remastered audio of Fredric Jamesons opening lecture at the 1977 Institute On Culture & Society sponsored by the Marxist Literary Group and hosted by St. Cloud State University. For further context, consider listening to "The Jameson Tapes, Side A" which precedes this episode in The American Vandal Podcast feed. For a bibliography, please visit or subscribe to Matt Seybold's newsletter at TheAmericanVandal.Substack.com

OpenAI is launching two new open-weight models in years as the company looks to attract more developers. Plus, Palantir shares surging after a strong report, we look at the defense-tech's efficiency strategy.  

Dr Murali Ramachandra, CEO of Aurigene Oncology, talks to Anju Ghangurde about the tough biotech funding environment, promising pipeline assets including a CAR-T cell therapy in Phase II and ‘hybrid' manufacturing options, besides outcome-based reimbursement models. The promise of bispecifics and multispecifics in oncology, including Chinese biotech Akeso's PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody, are some of the other topics he discussed.

Anthropic has revoked OpenAI's access to its Claude family of AI models, according to a report in Wired. Sources told Wired that OpenAI was connecting Claude to internal tools that allowed the company to compare Claude's performance to its own models in categories like coding, writing, and safety. Also, as Silicon Valley races toward a future where AI agents do most of the software programming, a new problem is created: finding the AI-generated bugs before they are put into production. Even OpenAI is dealing with such issues, a former employee has described;  Figma began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday after a long delay. It soared so quickly that trading was halted for a short time due to market volatility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlie takes an hour of questions live from CK Exclusives subscribers, including: -Why are so many American Jews left-wing despite exploding anti-Semitism on the left? -What does Charlie make of a new post-BBB rule limiting tax deductions for gambling losses? -If you're a newcomer to politics, what should you read first? Become an Exclusives subscriber and ask Charlie a question on-air by going to members.charliekirk.com. Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Dental Download Podcast, Dr. Varisha Parikh shares her journey to becoming a prosthodontist and starting her own dental practice. She discusses the challenges and rewards of prosthodontic residency, what inspired her to pursue this specialty, and the lessons she learned from working in different practice models. Dr. Parikh also opens up about the realities of dental practice ownership—from financial decisions and patient care philosophies to building a patient base through community networking. If you're curious about specialty dentistry, running your own dental practice, or finding balance in your dental career, this episode is packed with insight and real-world advice.Topics covered:What prosthodontics is really likePros and cons of different dental practice modelsTransitioning from dental school to residencyStarting a dental practice from scratchWork-life balance in dentistryThe importance of transparency in professional relationshipsPerfect for: dental students, pre-dental students, new grads, and dentists exploring ownership or specialties.Dr Parikh's IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.varishaparikh/?hl=enEngage with the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dentaldownloadpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Haley's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr.haley.dds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Haley's TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.haley.dds?lang=en⁠

Charlie takes an hour of questions live from CK Exclusives subscribers, including: -Why are so many American Jews left-wing despite exploding anti-Semitism on the left? -What does Charlie make of a new post-BBB rule limiting tax deductions for gambling losses? -If you're a newcomer to politics, what should you read first? Become an Exclusives subscriber and ask Charlie a question on-air by going to members.charliekirk.com. Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You'll hear about BP's attempt to create a fairer process using eight new questions that focus more on system factors like management influence, procedural clarity, and organizational goal conflicts. They discuss how even this thoughtfully redesigned framework still resulted in predominantly individual-focused interventions, with 80% of actions targeting people rather than systems, despite classifying most incidents as system-induced errors. The episode provides critical insights for safety professionals questioning whether just culture processes add value or represent organizational clutter that should be eliminated entirely. Discussion Points:(00:00) Introduction to just culture models and their problems(03:00) Historical context of Jim Reason's culpability framework and industry adoption(07:37) Introduction to the BP case study research paper and methodology(15:19) Existing BP just culture process and its implementation problems(21:27) Literature review findings on just culture model weaknesses(29:20) The eight question redesigned BP just culture framework(43:25) Evaluation of the new process and classification outcomes(53:25) Practical takeaways and system versus individual focusLike and follow, send us your comments and suggestions for future show topics! Quotes:David Provan: "I think the problem with the just culture model is that we have a just culture model." Drew Rae: "If your system problem is, we are not leaning hard enough onto individuals to behave correctly, then you are not really doing system thinking." David Provan: "Even though we are saying that, you know, this is great because 79% of these cases have now been classified as system-induced errors, over 80% of the actions as a result of those system-induced errors are at the individual leve.l" Drew Rae: "Every single outcome from the process is some sort of statement about disciplining a person, even when it's not disciplining a person. That's still the focus." David Provan: "Any process that you put in place in your organization that doesn't have these quality management aspects is likely to be something that drifts away from its intended purpose."  Resources:Link to the PaperThe Safety of Work PodcastThe Safety of Work on LinkedInFeedback@safetyofwork

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Democrats want to criminalize attractive white people. They want companies to use morbidly obese, purple-haired people to sell jeans. On today’s show: Adam Koehler, Luke Cymbal, Noel Fritsch, Rep. Bryan Steil, and Stevie Giorno. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is intelligence just compute plus data? And if so... what happens next? In this episode, Dwarkesh Patel, host of one of the most respected AI podcasts and author of “The Scaling Era”, joins us to break down the exponential rise of artificial intelligence. We explore how scaling laws became the engine behind modern models, why AI still can't learn on the job, and whether we're truly on the brink of AGI. From coding to consciousness, from geopolitics to governance, Dwarkesh shares a grounded but urgent perspective on what it means to live through the transition and how we might prepare for what's coming. ------