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In today's episode with special guest Chris Hull, Lindsay discusses a tech platform called Otus that was created by Chris and how it can be used to elevate your standards-informed instruction as an educator.     Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share!   Get In Touch With Chris Hull: Website: https://otus.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chull9/    Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/211   Lindsay's Links: LinkedIn: @lindsaybethlyons  Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Facebook Group: Time for Teachership

How can schools shift from drowning in data to making decisions that help students thrive? Otus founder and former educator Chris Hull joins Natalie to explain how technology in education isn't just about collecting more data, it's about making it usable. Chris shares how Otis empowers schools to act on assessment results, track student behavior, and support educators with AI-powered insights. He reflects on how the shift from fragmented tools to a centralized profile for every student can transform learning, drive earlier interventions, and tailor education to the individual, all while giving time back to teachers.[00:01 - 04:29] From Classroom Frustration to Founding OtisHow Chris's early tech efforts as a 7th-grade teacher exposed gaps in education systemsWhy more technology led to more chaos, not clarityThe significance of creating a “medical chart” model for students' educational journeys[04:30 - 08:00] Why Schools Struggle with InnovationThe importance of focusing on actual learning outcomes amid competing demandsHow outdated methods of measuring learning obscure student needsWhat resumes can teach us about improving student progress tracking[08:01 - 13:46] Building a Full Picture of Each StudentWhy schools need data beyond grades: behavior, attendance, third-party scoresHow Otis simplifies tracking and reporting for overburdened educatorsThe need for personalized plans that scale across the student body[13:47 - 18:37] Real Insights and Impact from Otis UsersHow earlier identification helped one Florida district reduce absenteeismThe importance of comparing teaching strategies and programs using real-time dataWhat schools are discovering by layering AI into trend analysis[18:38 - 23:54] Personalization and the Future of Education TechWhy AI acts as a bridge, not a replacement, for educator decision-makingThe role of Otis as a curriculum assistant in partnership with Discovery EducationThe importance of capturing and passing along learning insights between teachers and gradesQuotes:“Our goal isn't to be the innovation. It's to enable the educator to be innovative.” - Chris Hull“AI doesn't replace teachers—it gives them time back to focus on what matters.” - Chris HullConnect with Chris:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chull9LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes.Check Natalie's new book, SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation, available now at setitonfire.coThese are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube.Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something!

In this episode, we welcome back Tony Wisniewski. Tony runs marketing at ZEISS for their photo and cine divisions in America, and helps support photographers, filmmakers and cinematographers every day. In our chat, we hear about their latest updates to the Otus family of lenses, including the brand-new Otus ML. Also, Tony shares about the resurgent photo market — and where things might be heading in the coming months and years. “The Making Of” is presented by AJA:Introducing the all-new KUMO 6464-12GRedesigned for maximum reliability and performance, KUMO 6464-12G is a high-capacity 12G-SDI router featuring 64x 12G-SDI inputs and 64x 12G-SDI outputs that enables cost-effective signal routing for production and post. Ganged dual- and quad-port routing configurations let users combine multiple inputs and outputs for Dual Link video and key, 4K, UltraHD, and Quad Link 8K workflows. KUMO offers seamless routing of uncompressed, compressed, or camera raw signals. Learn more.High-Capacity Storage Meets Pro-Level DockingThe OWC Gemini delivers the best of both worlds—massive dual-drive storage and essential connectivity in one sleek Thunderbolt solution. Perfect for post-production pros, it offers RAID-ready backup, 2.5Gb Ethernet, an SD card reader, and ports for all your gear. Whether you're editing footage or offloading media, Gemini keeps your workflow fast, organized, and ready for anything.Take a look hereCheck out the ZEISS Otus ML:Now on sale, the Otus ML 1.4/50mm photography lens from ZEISS is the new generation of high-quality optics for your photographic art. Find it at your favorite photo retailer!Learn more hereThe Glass Dome Rises - Powered by Igelkott PlatesNetflix's The Glass Dome is climbing the charts in the U.S.Behind the scenes: Igelkott Driving Plates. Built from the ground up for In-Camera VFX, captured with One-Lens 360 technology.No stitching. No compromises. No problem. Want the same power behind your production?

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to integrate AI into your day to day as a teacher, this is the episode for you.In today's podcast episode, I had the pleasure of having Chris Hull, a former educator turned founder of Otus, an education technology company. Otus provides schools across the U.S. with comprehensive solutions for assessments, data management, and insights into student performance. What we've covered on today's podcast:how AI can support teachers in their day to dayhelping teachers feel more comfortable integrating AI into their classroomsBenefits students can have from being exposed to AI in the classroomThoughts on teachers who are resistant or anti- technology inside the classroomGet my FREE resource, 5 Steps to Create Harmony between Work and LifeConnect with Chris on LinkedIn

What if the real reason students aren't owning their learning... is because the data about their progress stays locked in a teacher's spreadsheet? In today's episode, we tackle one of the biggest missed opportunities in education: when rich data about student learning stays hidden from the very people it matters to most — students. I sit down with Daniel Rosenberg from Otis to explore how giving students direct access to their learning data can radically personalize instruction, build real student agency, and make teaching more impactful (and less overwhelming). You'll discover: Why “data rich but information poor” is holding schools back — and how to fix it. How AI-powered tools are making it easier than ever for teachers to spot trends and plan faster interventions. How giving students visibility into their progress creates faster, smarter interventions. Real examples of students using their own data to set goals and shape their learning journeys. How platforms like Otis are making this shift simple for teachers, not harder. Ready to turn student data into student power? Tune in and learn how a small shift can spark big outcomes! Connect with Daniel: (otusk12), Wechat, LinkedIn, Instagram Learn more about Otus: www.otus.com 

This week we're joined by Chris Hull, founder of Otus, an edTech tool designed by educators to simplify the way schools manage data, assessments, and instruction.Join us as we dive deep into an innovative approach that reimagines education as a personalized journey of discovery. Learn how Otus is using AI and data to empower teachers to do what matters most: connecting, inspiring, and truly seeing each student's unique potential. From transforming traditional grading to creating comprehensive student profiles, this conversation explores how technology can become a powerful ally in education—creating more efficient tools that give teachers back their most valuable resource: time with students.IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: The evolution of educational technology and its impact on teachingCreating efficient systems that support teacher-student interactionsThe importance of understanding individual student journeysBalancing technological tools with human empathy and connectionDeveloping skills for continuous learning and adaptationRESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Connect with Chris on LinkedInVisit www.otus.com to learn more about how Otus combines data, assessment, progress monitoring, and grading to maximize student performance and save educators time.Want to open your dream school with the freedom you deserve and the support you need?Visit https://openmyschool.my.canva.site/rebelkaipod to learn more about our partnership with KaiPod Learning and get help opening your dream school!Learn more about the Rebel Project Literacy Curriculum, a fully integrated literacy and project based learning curriculum, at  projectup.us or inkwire.co/rplc Get your copy of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination MeetLearn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library.Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment.Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here.GUEST BIO:Chris Hull is the founder and President of Otus, an education technology company that provides schools across the U.S. with comprehensive solutions for assessments, data management, and insights into student performance. As a former educator, Chris has firsthand knowledge of the challenges and rewards of the classroom, an experience that has fueled his commitment to developing innovative solutions that empower educators and enhance student outcomes. His journey from teaching to founding Otus was driven by a passion for education and a desire to make a meaningful impact. He believes that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, which begins by equipping educators and school communities with the right tools and data to make a difference in students' lives.Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating and review and help more people find us!bit.ly/RebelEducatorApplePodcastsWe'd love it if you could take a few minutes to fill out this survey to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content: forms.gle/JcKHf9DHTZnYUmQr6 Interested in being on the Rebel Educator podcast? Fill out this form and we'll reach out to you if we think you'd be a great fit for an upcoming episode. https://forms.gle/CZJXLQDdevPh22ZN7Want to learn more about opening your own UP Academy? Check out the Rebel Educator Accelerator:www.rebeleducator.com/courses/the-acceleratorMORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth. We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

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In this episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, we are joined by Chris Hull, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of OTUS, a Chicago-based edtech company. After 13 years as a middle school educator, Chris recognized the chaos of disconnected EdTech tools and set out to create a seamless platform that empowers K-12 administrators, educators, students, and their families.In This Episode, We Discuss:Chris Hull's journey from middle school teacher to edtech entrepreneurThe inspiration behind founding OTUS and its missionHow OTUS provides a unified platform for teaching, grading, analyzing, and planningThe current state and future of remote learning solutionsHow edtech companies can empower the education system with technology and effective product managementThe secret behind OTUS' rapid growth and successLessons from Chris's experience as both an educator and a father of fourAbout Chris Hull & OTUS Chris Hull was named a “20 To Watch” Educational Technology Leader by the National School Boards Association. Under his leadership, OTUS has expanded to serve 160 school districts, with over 1 million monthly users and an annual revenue growth of 300%. OTUS integrates third-party testing data, such as ACT/SAT and NWEA, allowing educators to make data-driven decisions effortlessly.Connect with Chris Hull & OTUS: 

(1 Corinthians 14:40) The basic structure of the New Testament church is determined by only one person—the Founder of the church, Jesus Christ! God is a God of order and He has plainly left us the order He desires. The measure of any church is its obedience to Christ. (0963250312) ----more----   The Meaning of the Word "Church" Words matter. So why did the Lord Jesus Christ choose the word church to represent his people in this world? The word church itself literally means a called out assembly. Now there's two wonderful parts to that. First, we've been called out, are you glad you've been called out? Peter writes in 1 Peter 2:9 and says that we've been called out of darkness into his marvelous light. I love that. The Lord Jesus when he first came, called his disciples that they should be with him. So we're part of that.  Called Out Assembly: Unity and Gathering We've been called out, but then it's a called out assembly. It presupposes the idea that we're not just supposed to belong, we're to be together. That we would meet, that we would gather, that we would stay connected to one another. A called out assembly. Now, while every person on Earth that has put their faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal savior belongs to the Lord, that entire group has never met together at one time, no matter how big the meeting may be. And it never will meet together at one time until we all get to glory someday. Won't that be a wonderful assembly? What a day that's gonna be. You've never been in a meeting, like the meeting around. The throne of God at the nail pierced feet of Jesus. That's gonna be a great day.  Local New Testament Churches But my point is this, the overwhelming emphasis in the New Testament regarding the New Testament Church is that the New Testament Church is a local assembly. It's a local group of baptized believers who voluntarily joined themselves together to carry out the great commission. It is, if we might say it this way, a visible manifestation of the body of Christ in every place. For example, acts chapter eight, verse number one. This goes to really the heart of the church and the early stages of the church. Acts chapter eight, verse one says, "And Saul was consenting unto his death." That was the death of Stephen, the first martyr of the church. And the Bible says, and at that time there was a great persecution against the church, which was at Jerusalem. There was a visible group of believers. Assembling together at Jerusalem. If you go over a few pages to Acts chapter 13, verse one. "Now there were in the church that was at Antioch." You hear that it's a reference to the geographical location of each assembly? We could go through the letters of the Apostle Paul, you'd find it again and again. Galatians chapter one, verse number two, one Thessalonians chapter one, verse number one. How about this one? Philippians 1:1, "Paul and Otus, the servants of Jesus Christ to all the saints in Christ Jesus, which are at Philippi with the bishops and deacons." So our spiritual place is in Christ Jesus. We're seated with him in heavenly places. Praise God for that. But physically speaking, geographically circumstantially, we are at Philippi. At Thessalonica in Galacia or wherever your local assembly meets today. So we're dealing with local New Testament churches. Isn't that a simple principle?  The Simplicity of God's Church Structure And a part of this simplicity, it's wonderful, is to see the simple structure of God's amazing work when the Lord Jesus founded his church. He established it in such a way that there was a simplicity to it. There was a simple structure. Let me give you a few thoughts today.  Two Ordinances: Baptism and the Lord's Supper First of all he established two ordinances. That's wonderful. What are the two things he ordered that we do? They are baptism and the Lord's Supper. Matthew chapter 28, before he left the disciples, he told them to go into all the world to teach and then to baptize in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. So He ordered that we would baptize new believers and that baptism would identify those people with Christ and with His church in this world. You've gotta have several things, right? To have the right baptism, you gotta have the right authority. That's the local church. You have to have a right candidate. That's a saved person. They have to believe on Christ first. You have to have the right mode. That's immersion. That's what the word baptism means. It literally means to dip, immerse, or plunge, and so that's God's way. And then you have to have the right method, which is to baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost, because that's the way Christ said to do it. He ordered baptism. The second ordinance that he left the church was. What we refer to as the Lord's Supper or the memorial supper. Paul really expounds on this in one Corinthians chapter 11 and it's powerful, all the teaching that is there, but it was established with Christ and his disciples. At that last Passover. He instituted a new supper. It was the first memorial supper on his way to the cross. He said, "I want you to do this in remembrance of me. This bread will represent my body. This fruit of the vine will represent my blood, which was shed for you." It's symbolic and so it's beautiful that the two things Christ ordered that every local church do, baptism and the Lord's Supper both point us to Jesus. Isn't that great? Everything points us not to an institution, but to an individual. It brings us to Christ. It's a reminder that the church's simple mission in this world is to point people to the Lord Jesus Christ. To show his death, to show the resurrection power, to show the fact that he is alive and is coming again. That's what the two ordinances are all about.  Two Offices: Bishops and Deacons Then He not only gave two ordinances, He gave two offices. I just read a moment ago, Philippians chapter one, verse number one with the bishops and deacons, right? There we go. That's the two offices. The bishop, that's the pastor. He has several titles or names ascribed to him in the New Testament. He's referred to as a pastor. That's a shepherd of a flock he's referred to here as a bishop. That word means to oversee, that emphasizes his function. He's also referred to in the New Testament as an elder that emphasizes his office or his place within the body. And so God gives to a local church a pastor, someone to help guide the flock. He is the Lord's under shepherd. There's only one good shepherd, but he's the under shepherd. And he's helping to guide the flock and feed the flock under the Lord Jesus Christ. And then alongside those bishops or pastors God calls or commands rather, that the church would call out deacons. I say it that way because I believe pastors are called to the Lord, deacons or chosen by the church. And so while there may be one pastor of a local assembly, there are many deacons because the word deacon literally means servants. These are people who've come alongside to serve. They started in Acts chapter number six where the apostles had so much to do with the ministry of the word and prayer that the widows were being neglected. So someone had to care for these things. And I just wanna pause and say, praise God for faithful deacons. And their place in the local assembly is just what the title means. It is to serve. It is to serve the Lord, to serve the pastor, to serve the congregation, to be a blessing and help. So there are two ordinances. There are two offices, and what do these tell us about the Lord?  God's Order in the Church They tell us that our God is a God of order. And by the way, we make things so everlasting complicated, don't we? That's what sin does. That's what sinners do. But listen to this principle in one Corinthians chapter 14 and verse number 40, it's powerful. The Bible says, "Let all things be done decently and in order." May I tell you that God is a God of order that's revealed in the Bible from the very beginning of creation, and certainly that's true in his church order is more than organization. It's fulfilling God's purpose. Organization can be of man. Really the only way to organize an organism is to dissect it and that kills it. So it's not mere organization we're after. No. The New Testament church must follow the divine order. God's simple plan for his local New Testament church. And if we'd follow the simple structure of God's amazing work friend, we'd see God work because then we're doing God's work God's way. May the Lord help all of us to help our churches. Because ever become everything that Christ founded them to be.  Outro and Resources Repeating what other people have said about the Bible is not enough. We must know the biblical reason behind what we believe. We hope you will visit us at etj.bible to access our Library of Bible teaching resources, including book-by-book studies of Scripture. You'll also find studies to watch, listen to, or read. We are so grateful for those who pray for us, who share the biblical content, and for those who invest to help us advance this ministry worldwide. Again, thank you for listening and we hope you'll join us next time on enjoying the Journey.

From smart boards to grading systems and email, teachers rely on ed tech- education technology- to optimize their workloads. As we discussed with Chris Hull on Wednesday, all of those disparate systems can be overwhelming. That's why he created Otus, a one-platform solution to all the noise, giving teachers more of their most valuable resource: time. Today, we look back on some of the history of ed tech, from chalkboards to comprehensive teaching portals. With decades of teaching experience, our educated educators have seen an evolution of ed tech. Like AI and data, ed tech is neither good nor bad. Its value lies in its use and applicability. How well does the technology align education with supporting each individual leaner? What aspect of teacher labor does the tech lighten? Who benefits from the technology? And how will AI change it all over again? Tune in and find out! BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message!

Data, as we've discussed frequently on BustED Pencils, is neither good nor evil. Whether we like it or not, actors both beneficent and hostile collect and analyze and use our data constantly. From healthcare records to social media networks, our personal data circulates each day. In schools, students' data- test scores, attendance and class participation, preferences for name and pronouns, and interests- can help educators to individualize their teaching to each child. But only when teachers can access all of the information reliably and efficiently. Many schools struggle with disparately stored data- testing results on one software, attendance on another, academic records on a third, and notes from one teacher to another often never stored anywhere at all. So what can teachers do? Well, they can try Otus, revolutionary EdTech combining all of this information so that teachers can spend their time on what matters most: teaching. Today, Otus co-founder and President, Chris Hull, joins us as a new Pencil Buster. A former middle school education, Chris saw a pressing need to consolidate data to free teacher time. And that really is an educated educator's most valuable resource. BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message!

Send us a textWhat if a simple tool could improve the way we address chronic absenteeism in schools? Join me, Dr. Lisa Hassler, as I explore this provocative question with Chris Hull, the visionary founder of Otus. In this episode, we uncover how integrating various data points into a single platform can empower educators to swiftly identify at-risk students and create tailored interventions. Discover how technology not only simplifies the teaching process but also enhances a teacher's ability to meet each student's unique needs effectively.With Chris's insights, we delve into the capabilities of Otus, a personalized student data management system that not only tracks academic performance but also paints a comprehensive picture of each student. From demographic information to personal interests, teachers gain unprecedented insights, ensuring no detail is lost as students progress through grades. We discuss the importance of connecting attendance data with academic and behavioral indicators, enabling educators to be more proactive in their strategies and ultimately improving educational outcomes. Through this episode, we emphasize the value of building human connections and taking actionable steps to support student success. • Discusses the definition and impact of chronic absenteeism• Highlights alarming statistics regarding student attendance• Explores the role of technology in addressing absenteeism• Provides insights into effective early warning systems• Emphasizes the importance of family partnerships in education• Shares success stories of schools improving attendance• Examines the future of attendance tracking and AI implementationSupport the showPlease subscribe and share this podcast with a friend to spread the good!If you find value to this podcast, consider becoming a supporter with a $3 subscription. Click on the link to join: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2048018/supportTo help this podcast reach others, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! Go to Library, choose The Brighter Side of Education:Research, Innovation and Resources, and scroll down to Reviews. It's just that easy. Thank you!Want to share a story? Email me at lisa@drlisarhassler.com.Visit my website for resources: http://www.drlisarhassler.com The music in this podcast was written and performed by Brandon Picciolini of the Lonesome Family Band. Visit and follow him on Instagram. My publications: America's Embarrassing Reading Crisis: What we learned from COVID, A guide to help educational leaders, teachers, and parents change the game, is available on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible, and iTunes. My Weekly Writing Journal: 15 Weeks of Writing for Primary Grades on Amazon.World of Words: A Middle School Writing Notebook Using...

 In this conversation, Christopher Hull discusses his journey from being an educator to founding Otus, an educational technology company. He shares insights on the challenges faced in education, the importance of integrating technology to solve these issues, and the role of AI in enhancing educational experiences. Hull emphasizes the need for comprehensive solutions that provide insights for teachers, students, and families, and reflects on the impact of the pandemic on the adoption of technology in schools. He also addresses the growth of Otus, its pricing strategies, and the importance of security in handling educational data.00:00 Introduction 00:50 What is Christopher Doing Today?10:00 Sports and Personal Growth19:30 Studying History in University23:00 Christopher's Grandfather and Life Lessons31:00 Challenges Moving to Remote Education37:00 Becoming a Middle School Teacher57:14 Role of Technology in Modern Education1:01:50 Creating a Product 1:15:00 AI Integration in Education1:26:00 Role of Leadership in a Growing CompanyConnect with Christopher: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chull9X: https://x.com/otusHullMentioned in this Episode:Otus: https://otus.com/Want more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/ Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/ Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs

This week, Jane and James explore the training of bomber crews, and the perilous nature of life at the OTUs and HCUs.  They discuss the training structure, the tragic story of a training flight that ended in disaster for the Canadian crew, and the importance of memorializing those who lost their lives in training. Jane talks about a new bomber command memorial and tells a story very close to her heart.The episode also includes viewer questions about  WAAFs on board bombers, volunteering for additional ops,  post-war careers for aircrew, the Italian Star campaign medal, dual control aircraft and numerous other bits and pieces!You can read more about the Slingley Bomber Crash hereWe'll post some pictures of the new memorial to the crew on our social media. We also have a  new Facebook page/group - here's the link if you want to join. Send us a textSupport the showPlease subscribe to Never Mind The Dambusters wherever you get your podcasts. You can support the show, and help us produce great content, by becoming a paid subscriber from just $3 a month here https://www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/support . Supporters get early access to episodes and invitations to livestreams. Thank you for listening! You can reach out to us on social media at @RAF_BomberPod (X) or @NeverMindTheDambusters (Instagram)You can find out about James' research, articles, lectures and podcasts here .You can read more about Jane's work on her website at https://www.justcuriousjane.com/, and listen to podcasts/media stuff here

Subscriber-only episode*** Episode on general release Wednesday 27th November This week, Jane and James explore the training of bomber crews, and the perilous nature of life at the OTUs and HCUs.  They discuss the training structure, the tragic story of a training flight that ended in disaster for the Canadian crew, and the importance of memorializing those who lost their lives in training. Jane talks about a new bomber command memorial and tells a story very close to her heart.The episode also includes viewer questions about  WAAFs on board bombers, volunteering for additional ops,  post-war careers for aircrew, the Italian Star campaign medal, dual control aircraft and numerous other bits and pieces!You can read more about the Slingley Bomber Crash hereWe'll post some pictures of the new memorial to the crew on our social media. We also have a  new Facebook page/group - here's the link if you want to join. Send us a textPlease subscribe to Never Mind The Dambusters wherever you get your podcasts. You can support the show, and help us produce great content, by becoming a paid subscriber from just $3 a month here https://www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/support . Supporters get early access to episodes and invitations to livestreams. Thank you for listening! You can reach out to us on social media at @RAF_BomberPod (X) or @NeverMindTheDambusters (Instagram)You can find out about James' research, articles, lectures and podcasts here .You can read more about Jane's work on her website at https://www.justcuriousjane.com/, and listen to podcasts/media stuff here

Send us a textIn this episode, Christopher Hull sits down with Dr. Paulie to share his journey from the classroom to becoming a leader in educational innovation. As a former teacher, Christopher understands the challenges educators face every day and uses that experience to drive meaningful change in K-12 education. Together, he and Dr. Paulie dive into what it takes to empower teachers, improve student outcomes, and turn data into tools that truly support learning.Christopher opens up about his mission to create a better educational experience for everyone involved—students, teachers, and administrators alike. He discusses how his firsthand experiences shaped his vision and commitment to making a difference where it counts most: in the lives of students and the educators who support them. Tune in for an insightful conversation on rethinking education through passion, purpose, and practical solutions.Click here to learn more about OTUS

How can data and technology transform education while keeping the human connection alive?Chris Hull, Co-founder and President of Otus, joins the podcast to discuss his journey from a seventh-grade social studies teacher to leading an edtech company focused on making student data accessible and actionable for educators. Chris shares how Otus centralizes diverse student data—grades, attendance, behavioral insights—to support teachers, districts, and families, creating a complete picture of each learner. Chris also opens up about the challenges of building a remote team, fostering a strong culture with former educators and engineers, and maintaining motivation and connectivity in a virtual environment.Join Chris, Doug, and Una for a conversation on the evolution of education and the heart of team dynamics.  Key Takeaways:Centralizing data for deeper learning connections: Otus aggregates student data into a single platform, enabling teachers to understand each student's unique needs, from performance metrics to personal interests.Balancing tech and human connection in education: Chris emphasizes that technology should enhance learning without overshadowing the essential teacher-student relationship.Cultivating culture in remote teams: Intentionality is key for Otus's remote team, where fostering a strong, inclusive culture is essential to uniting former educators and tech professionals. Key Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:28 - Chris's Background: From Teacher to CEO00:03:57 - The Genesis of Otus and Early Challenges00:06:40 - Solving Education Gaps with Data Integration00:09:30 - The Journey from Idea to Full-Time Commitment00:11:20 - Transition to a Remote Company Model00:13:15 - Building Team Culture Remotely00:15:25 - Team Dynamics: All-Stars vs. Cohesive Group00:17:43 - Balancing Diverse Team Roles at Otus00:19:32 - Adapting Tech for Individual Student Success00:23:30 - Finding Balance: Social vs. Isolated Learning00:26:01 - Will Chris Return to Teaching?00:27:25 - Leading Adults vs. Teaching Kids00:31:54 - Wrapping Up with Gratitude Key Topics Discussed:EdTech innovation, student data management, remote team culture, education technology, Otus platform, teacher insights, mission-driven leadership, fostering teamwork, gratitude in teamsBuild Stronger, Connected, More Engaged Teams:Use Coupon Code: AMAZINGTEAMS for 15% off for the first 3 months.About the Amazing Teams Podcast:We started this podcast because we love teams, especially amazing ones. Michael Jordan said it best, "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." This is what we're all about! Our mission is to help others build amazing teams by having authentic conversations with remarkable people who are building amazing teams. We will explore the tactics, strategies, and frameworks that have helped them succeed. The Amazing Teams Podcast is produced by HeyTaco and edited by Lifetime Value Media.Learn more about LTV at: https://www.lifetimevaluemedia.com

Garth Barnard joins us to talk about his work cataloguing Bomber Command OTUs during WWII around central England.  Aerodromes such as RAF Barford St John, RAF Bicester, RAF Chipping Warden, RAF Croughton, RAF Finmere, RAF Hinton-in-the-Hedges, RAF Silverstone, RAF Turweston and RAF Upper Heyford. Training crews flew aircraft such as the Hampden, Blenheim, Wellington, Mosquito and Boston.  Sadly, there were over 400 aircraft losses within a 15-mile radius of Brackley.  Recorded 3rd September 2024 For full show notes please visit: https://aviation-xtended.co.uk/

TONIGHT: The show begins in observing the exodus from California, led by retired state worerks who carry thei generous CA checks to Idaho.  Then to Milan to celebrate Christmas,  To Utah and to Pittsburgh. To Boca Chica and to Mars with Ingenuity. To Colorado and to DC.  To SVR HQ in Moscow. To the UN 1953.  More. 1958 Test Air Date:  December 22, 2023 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9-915 #PacificWatch: Exodus of the retired state worker force to Idaho and beyond.@JCBliss https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/california-cops-and-firefighters... 915-930 #Italy: Giorgia Meloni looks to restore the Nativity to schools at Christmas. Lorenzo Fiori, Ansaldo Foundation https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/21/italys-ruling-party-drafts-law-to-safeguard-school-nativity-scenes 930-945 #SmallBusinessAmerica: Housing crater & What is to be done?  @GeneMarks  @Guardian @PhillyInquirer https://calculatedrisk.substack.com/p/nar-existing-home-sales-increased-8dc 945-1000 #SmallBusinessAmerica: Utah is the best state for small business startup.  @GeneMarks  @Guardian @PhillyInquirer https://www.salontoday.com/1089370/the-top-10-states-where-small-business-is-set-to-boom-in-2024 SECOND HOUR 10-1015 #KeystoneReport: Happy surprise of the year: John Fetterman.  Happy contest for next year: Casey vs McCormick.  Salena Zito, Middle of Somewhere, @DCExaminer Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, New York Post, SalenaZito.com 1015-1030   #MrMarket:  Surge at the Apple story: price slashing at Costco Jim McTague, former Washington Editor, Barrons. @MCTagueJ.  Author of the "Martin and Twyla Boundary Series."  #FriendsofHistoryDebatingSociety 1030-1045 #SpaceX: Starship #28 and SuperHeavy#10 ready for space. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/starsh... 1045-1100 #Mars: Ingenuity engineers learning to go faster. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/ingenu... THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 #Insurrection: The Colorado Supreme Court & What is t be done?  @RichardAEpstein @HooverInst https://www.hoover.org/research/trumps-trial-tribulations 1115-1130 #Immunity: Special Counsel Smith and immunity for OTUS.  @RichardAEpstein @HooverInst https://www.hoover.org/research/trumps-trial-tribulations 1130-1145 1/2; Moscow X: A Novel by  David McCloskey  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Moscow-X-Novel-David-McCloskey/dp/1324050756 CIA officers Sia and Max enter Russia under commercial cover to recruit Vladimir Putin's moneyman. Sia works for a London law firm that conceals the wealth of the superrich. Max's family business in Mexico―a CIA front since the 1960s―is a farm that breeds high-end racehorses. They pose as a couple to target Vadim, Putin's private banker, and his wife, Anna, who―unbeknownst to CIA―is a Russian intelligence officer under deep cover at the bank. As they descend further into a Russian world dripping with luxury and rife with gangland violence, Sia and Max's only hope may be Anna, who is playing a game of her own. Careening between the horse ranch in northern Mexico, the corridors of Langley, and the dark opulence of Putin's Russia, Moscow X is both a gripping thriller of modern espionage and a raw, unsparing commentary on the nature of truth, loyalty, and vengeance amid the shadow war between the United States and Russia. 1145-1200 2/2; Moscow X: A Novel by  David McCloskey  (Author) FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 1/2: #Eisenhower: The December 1953 UN Speech ""Atoms for Peace was the origin of proliferation & What is to be done? Henry Sokolski, NPEC https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/north-koreas-reported-use-of-a-nucl... https://www.amazon.com/Best-Intentions-Strategic-Proliferation-Internati... 1215-1230 2/2: #Eisenhower: The December 1953 UN Speech ""Atoms for Peace was the origin of proliferation & What is to be done? Henry Sokolski, NPEC https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/north-koreas-reported-use-of-a-nucl... https://www.amazon.com/Best-Intentions-Strategic-Proliferation-Internati... 1230-1245 #FirstAmendment: The distinction between public and private universities and Freedom of Speech. @RichardAEpstein @HooverInst https://www.hoover.org/research/free-speech-thicket-campus 1245-100 am #Impeachment:  Republican pursuit: Unwise.  @RichardAEpstein @HooverInst https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/22/us/politics/republican-claims-biden-i...

This week's guest is Tyler Crumrine of Possible World Games and we talk about his map-labeling game Beak, Feather, & Bone and its Ennie-winning (Best Cartography) expansion Claw Atlas. We talked about his one-shot games like Dating.Sim, what he's learned from teaching game design at Carnegie Mellon University, and his upcoming RPG card project BAD BAD BAD. Follow Tyler: Website - Discord - XTwitter - Instagram - Facebook--MD 231 - Tiny Tarts with Big HeartsAs you enter Tiny Tarts, a romantic restaurant, you're greeted by a lich maître d' wearing a nametag that says “Tart.” Tart stands at a podium that's covered in blooming shrink shrooms. They'll explain the rules of the room, and with your permission, shrink you down with the shrink shrooms' spore gas. From the podium, you zipline to Shinkland, which looks like a grapefruit hockey puck in the center of the room.Shrinkland: This crowded, pocket-sized carnival adventure park is quite romantic, but rife with dangers. The zipline lands you in an oversized garden, but be wary of garden mites and living thorny roses. From here you can enjoy the other carnival games: bug wrangling pit, marksman range, flea circus, strawberries big enough to feed 20 people, and a pretzel with jello and pudding in the holes for spicy wrestling. On bad days, rats the size of dragons will attack Shrinkland, devouring everything.To become unshrunk, you must find someone to be in a consenting, mutually beneficial relationship (that can be aromantic), and leave as a pair holding hands through the Tunnel of Love.Art: Tiger Wizard  Words: Steve AlbertsonStory by: Andrew Bellury, Steve Albertson, Tyler Crumrine—This week Tiger Wizard teams up with celebrity judges David Hoskins and Erol Otus to discuss their judging criteria and their love of dwarves as they judge the winners of our Best Dwarf Drawing Contest in the break of this episode.ANNOUNCEMENTSDungeon Cats is now live on the Epic Level's Kickstarter!We'll be podcasting live at Gamehole Con in Madison on Oct. 19th- 24th. —Mad Dungeon podcast where D&D hip hop group Epic Levels and a guest create a system-neutral, playable dungeon room.You can support us via Patreon for early episode releases, bonus map content, extra art, access to our discord server, and lots of other exclusive goodies.Follow us HEREMad Dungeon is hosted by Andrew Bellury, Steve Albertson, and produced by Zach Cowan.Theme song by Epic Levels and beat by Inner Resting.© 2023 Epic Levels. All characters in this adventure–even those based on real people–are entirely fictional.

It's time for E4! This week, Tristan and Nichi have a competition, Otus and Neve are on guard duty, and Heilyn continued her hunt for orc smut. What did you get up to? Get in touch and let us know! Got any questions, comments, or suggestions? Feel free to get in touch and follow us on our socials! Find us @larpsandtarps on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Want to support us? Find us on Patreon!Get £15 off your first Empire Ticket with the following codes:Alex - 11870.22389 Cloe - 11871.22424 Kerrie - 11872.22558 Morgan - 11673.22378 Tom - 10603.19518

It's time for E4! This week, Tristan runs a race, Heilyn sheds her scales, Nichi gets a lot of attention, Otus sells his interesting products, and Neve has a secret meeting eithe Dreadshields. What did you get up to? Get in touch and let us know! Got any questions, comments, or suggestions? Feel free to get in touch and follow us on our socials! Find us @larpsandtarps on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Want to support us? Find us on Patreon!Get £15 off your first Empire Ticket with the following codes:Alex - 11870.22389 Cloe - 11871.22424 Kerrie - 11872.22558 Morgan - 11673.22378 Tom - 10603.19518

It's time for E3! This week Neve nearly bleeds out, Heilyn gets to impale Nichi, and Otus makes a Jotun sarnie, How was your weekend? Get in touch and let us know! Got any questions, comments, or suggestions? Feel free to get in touch and follow us on our socials! Find us @larpsandtarps on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Want to support us? Find us on Patreon!Get £15 off your first Empire Ticket with the following codes:Alex - 11870.22389 Cloe - 11871.22424 Kerrie - 11872.22558 Morgan - 11673.22378 Tom - 10603.19518

It's time for E3! This week Tristan's debt catch up with him, Nichi gets wined and dined, Otus gets ale in a novel container, Heilyn adds to her jewlery collection, and Neve fantasises about the Jackdaws in a new uniform. How was your weekend? Get in touch and let us know! Got any questions, comments, or suggestions? Feel free to get in touch and follow us on our socials! Find us @larpsandtarps on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Want to support us? Find us on Patreon!Get £15 off your first Empire Ticket with the following codes:Alex - 11870.22389 Cloe - 11871.22424 Kerrie - 11872.22558 Morgan - 11673.22378 Tom - 10603.19518

Dopo il successo dell'anno scorso con più di 100 mila presenze, provenienti da tutta Italia e dall'estero, 45.000 litri di birra erogati, 80.000 bicchieri spillati, 30 relatori per gli Stati Generali della Birra, 40 ore di musica dal vivo e 5 lingue straniere parlate (inglese, tedesco, spagnolo, francese e olandese), ritorna il sapore di BOLLE DI MALTO, la Rassegna Nazionale dei Birrifici Artigianali che per la sua VII Edizione si terrà dal 28 agosto al 4 settembre 2023 a Biella. Centinaia di birre artigianali provenienti da tutto il territorio nazionale, street food di qualità, musica dal vivo con artisti locali, esordienti, nazionali e incontri con esperti e laboratori del gusto dove sperimentare la gastronomia locale e nazionale. Per otto giorni la il capoluogo biellese diventa la Capitale italiana della Birra Artigianale con 8000 mq di esposizione, birrifici artigianali da 20 regioni italiane, oltre 300 stili di birra, più di 100 varietà di cucine di strada e 2400 minuti di musica live.I punti di forza di Bolle di Malto sono legati principalmente alla ricca offerta e alla tipicità dei birrifici artigianali che quest'anno rappresentano un campione significativo per quanto riguarda l'attuale panorama brassicolo italiano con nomi come: Almond '22, Altavia, Basei, Beer In, Birra Perugia, Birrificio Courmayeur, Birrificio degli Ostuni, Birrificio del Vulture, Canediguerra, Croce di Malto, Elvo, Hilltop, Il Mastio, Jeb, Kauss, La Villana, Okorei, Otus, Piccolo Birrificio Clandestino, Rabel, Retorto, Un Terzo ed un muro di spine realizzato per accogliere le altre regioni ospiti.

Sotauutisten perusteella voisi päätellä, että ihminen ei kykene ajattelemaan kuin omaa etuaan. Mutta onko ihminen lähtökohtaisesti itsekäs ja verenhimoinen toisia ihmisiä kohtaan — millainen ihminen on luonnostaan? Miten sosiaalinen, sopuisa tai sotaisa? Ja mitä tiedetään varhaisten esi-isiemme käyttäytymisestä? Haastateltavina ovat ekologian ja evoluutiobiologian professori Virpi Lummaa Turun yliopistosta sekä biologisen antropologian ja bioarkeologian dosentti, yliopistotutkija Markku Niskanen Oulun ylopistosta. Toimittaja on Mari Heikkilä.

Stu's got a full plate, so that means a rerun! This week, please enjoy a remastered version of our 2021 interview with legendary RPG artist Erol Otus!   * * * Keep up to date on Erol's RPG work by following him on Facebook. Definitely keep an eye out for restocks of his currently sold out line of tees and prints at Bay Merch! Big thanks to Skinner for putting us in touch! * * * Stu's book, Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground is up for pre-order now! Get in Regular or Deluxe, but maybe consider getting it via Bookshop, yea? Hang out with us on the Vintage RPG Discord! If  you dig what we do, join us on the Vintage RPG Patreon for more roleplaying fun and surprises! Patrons keep us going! Like, Rate, Subscribe and Review the Vintage RPG Podcast!

It's time for E2! This week we're talking about Otus kill stealing, melting in the terrible heat, and Neve not knowing who she was or where she was, but knowing that she must kill.. What did you get up to? Get in touch and let us know! Got any questions, comments, or suggestions? Feel free to get in touch and follow us on our socials! Find us @larpsandtarps on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Want to support us? Find us on Patreon!Get £15 off your fist Empire Ticket with the following codes:Alex - 11870.22389 Cloe - 11871.22424 Kerrie - 11872.22558 Morgan - 11673.22378 Tom - 10603.19518

I got to spend a lunch break with Glen Turchin, Owner and Roaster at Otus Coffee a family-run coffee roasting business that started from their garage. Glen is providing approachability in Specialty Coffee. Glen and I spoke about his love for coffee and how he got into it. We spoke about him starting to roast coffee with a popcorn popper in his kitchen. How he was so into it he bought a commercial coffee roaster in his garage and got into roasting coffee full-time. We spoke about the competitiveness of the coffee business and also about the coffee business in general. Glen and I spoke about Carson's Coffee Corner and how the business has grown and his advice on starting something.  Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Here is where you enjoy Otus Coffee: Jeff's Bagel Run DG Doughnuts Framework Coffee Qreate Coffee Prairie House Coffee Flag Coffee Corner Don Juan Quigley Coffee Vespr Coffee Canvas Restaurant and Market Birchwood Coffee Copperline Coffee (Port Orange & Daytona) Drunken Monkey Otus Coffee Social: Otus Coffee IG⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/otuscoffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otus Coffee Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/OtusCoffee/ ⁠Otus Coffee Website⁠: ⁠https://otus.coffee/ Otus Coffee TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otuscoffee Biggie's Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast's Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast's Twitter-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://DeliFreshThreads.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchwithbiggie/message

Kneron has emerged as a leading provider of edge AI solutions. Despite the challenges of declining global financial markets, it raised $48 million US dollars at the B round in 2022. But did you know that it all started with an accident? Albert Liu, co-founder of Kneron, shared the story that he persuaded a former colleague to resign his job in Korea, move to Santiago and join a friend's startup project. However, what he did not know at that time is that this project actually did not get any funding and was not going to be accomplished. ‘'I brought him to my friend and my friend was shocked, he said that I did not get the funding, there is no project! Why do you already quit your job!'' Albert laughed and recalled the memory of his former colleague resigning for nothing because of his misunderstanding. After half a year, the former colleague still wearing underwear crashed in his living room. To keep his wife from getting mad, Albert decided to make a deal with the former colleague that he would quit his job in Qualcomm and founded a company with him. Having the thought that once their project fails, both of them can go back to the big company and back to their normal life again. Beyond his expectation, they launched an edge AI chip that shocked the industry in the end. Kneron produces AI systems on chip that offer the ideal balance of performance, power saving, and cost for hardware makers that are looking to benefit from on-device edge AI. Kneron's highly power-efficient edge AI chip aims to make private and secure AI accessible everywhere and for everyone by overcoming the three bottlenecks of AI adoption by device makers – security, energy, and cost. It has signed up two Taiwan-based companies, Foxconn and Winbond, as strategic investors and recently acquired OTUS to accelerate autonomous vehicle applications. Join this episode with Albert Liu sharing the entrepreneurial process and philosophy, revealing the inspiring stories behind the success of Kneron. In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out: ☛ Reasons why Albert choose the topic of AI that was unpopular in 2015 ☛ Inspiring by the Ten Percent of The Brain Myth, Kneron has focused on building AI models using small, modular units, akin to building blocks in a Lego set ☛ During a period of intense criticism from teammates, Kneron faced its worst time, with only two employees remaining on the team ☛ Kneron using one single chip to support vertical market from auto to AIoT ☛ Reasons behind Kneron acquired OTUS Host: Asianometry, Deep tech channel with 476k followers, still growing Guest: Albert Liu, Founder and CEO of Kneron Powered by Startup Island TAIWAN Directed by National Development Council Produced by Meet Global by Business Next Media

This episode is sponsored by Exalted Funeral, and we talk about about the Old School Essentials Box Set with creator Gavin Norman (Necrotic Gnome), artists Erol Otus & David Hoskins, and publisher Matt Kelley (Exalted Funeral).Old-School Essentials Classic Fantasy is a complete retelling of the classic 1980s Basic/Expert game, including all rules, character options, spells, monsters, and magic items.The Classic Game Set contains the same game as the Classic Fantasy Rules Tome, just presented in a 5 book set for those who share our love of RPG box sets! The Old-School Essentials Classic Game Set + the Advanced Expansion Set also contains the same game as the Advanced Fantasy Player's + Referee's Tomes. Celebrating 40 Years of Basic/Expert!The Basic/Expert game which Old-School Essentials is based on was published in 1981 — 40 years ago! In celebration of this anniversary, we're delighted and honoured to announce that Erol Otus, legendary creator of the original B/X covers, has painted a brand new cover for the Old-School Essentials Classic Game Set!The Team:Author: Gavin NormanBox Set cover artist: Erol OtusIndividual book cover artist: David HoskinsPublication date: April 2023Published by: Necrotic Gnome and Exalted Funeral Press--You can support us via Patreon for early episode releases, bonus map content, extra art, access to our discord server, and lots of other exclusive goodies.Epiclevelsrapgods.compatreon.com/epiclevelsJOIN OUR DISCORDinstagram.com/epic_levelstwitter.com/epic_levelsfacebook.com/epiclevelsrapgodsSubscribe to us on your favorite podcast player, leave a comment and tell your friends.Get nerd merch and stay up to date at EpicLevelsRapGods.comThe Epic Levels Mad Dungeon podcast is hosted by Andrew Bellury, Rob Bellury & Steve Albertson.Produced by Zach Cowan.Theme song by Epic Levels and beat by Inner Resting AKA Mason Grant who also makes tabletop games that you can purchase at Gamma Wave Games.© 2023 Epic Levels. All characters in this adventure–even those based on real people–are entirely fictional.

Yinka Boudreaux went from high school English Teacher to Client Success Partner at Otus. Learn how this Yinka used her teaching skills, an improved resume, and the Classroom to Boardroom course and community to transition out of teaching.   www.carrieconover.com Join the Classroom to Boardroom community at https://www.carrieconover.com/classroomtoboardroom

For our 30th Anniversary Celebration, we have a special episode of the Pistol Shrimp podcast with none other than Erol Otus. Erol was responsible for several creative parts of The Ur-Quan Masters – art, sound, writing, and voice – but was primarily responsible for creating physical and digital paintings of the various aliens' communications screens. Beyond UQM, Erol has contributed art and design to products and games ranging from Dungeons and Dragons to Skylanders.Originally recorded for the 25th anniversary, Paul sits down with Erol to discuss what it was like to work on art in the time of UQM, D&D, their experiences with games in Berkeley, California, and even limericks.A text transcript is also available.Erol has generously provided some of his artwork outside of UQM to share, as well, on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's guest is Erol Otus. We talk about his cover for the Old School Essentials Box Set, his Dying Earth adventure from the DCC Kickstarter. He's doing lots of pencil sketches for Magic the Gathering's Forgotten Realms set. We talk about some of Dragon Warrior's favorite art from Alma Mater RPG (1982), and his time as a staff artist at TSR and his time in Lake Geneva. We talk about his painting process these days, and how he's been listening to Goldfrapp, “Tiptoe” and XTC “English Settlement”Follow Erol on Facebook--This episode sponsored by Exalted Funeral, and we talk about their new release - Forbidden Psalm: They Came from the Necropolis, the latest mini-expansion for the Forbidden Psalm skirmish miniatures game, is chock-full of help and horror for those willing to part with enough dosh.--Thanks for listening to the Epic Levels Mad Dungeon podcast, where D&D hip hop group Epic Levels and a guest create a system-neutral, playable one-page adventure map using improv, comedy, and lifetimes wasted on roleplaying games.Let us know if you run this or any of our other adventures and use the hashtag: #maddungeonYou can support us via Patreon for early episode releases, bonus map content, extra art, access to our discord server, and lots of other exclusive goodies.Epiclevelsrapgods.compatreon.com/epiclevelsinstagram.com/epic_levelstwitter.com/epic_levelsfacebook.com/epiclevelsrapgodsSubscribe to us on your favorite podcast player, leave a comment and tell your friends.Get nerd merch and stay up to date at EpicLevelsRapGods.comThe Epic Levels Mad Dungeon podcast is hosted by Andrew Bellury, Rob Bellury & Steve Albertson, and produced by Zach Cowan.Theme song by Epic Levels and beat by Inner Resting AKA Mason Grant who also makes tabletop games that you can purchase at Gamma Wave Games.© 2022 Epic Levels. All characters in this adventure–even those based on real people–are entirely fictional.

Ever heard of the time two twin child-giant sons of Poseidon tried to conquer Mount Olympus? Now you have! Become a Patron of the podcast for access to lots of bonus content here.CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing.Sources: Theoi.com entries on the Aloadai, Poseidon, and Ares; Early Greek Myths by Timothy Gantz.Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

APOLOGIES FOR THE LOW QUALITY AUDIO. With the recent leak of the SC(r)OTUS opinion regarding the potential overturn of Roe Vs. Wade, I (Leo) figured it was time for a decidedly pastoral conversation on the matter. I hit up my friend Pastor Adam for a chat about abortion, reproductive freedom, and what the Bible says on the matter. Plot twist, it's likely not what you have been told. Pastor Adam of the Clackamas United Church of Christ joins the podcast to talk about church signs that make evangelical angry, the book of Isaiah, and how to pastor faithful atheists. You can find Pastor Adam here Facebook: Pastor Adam, Clackamas United Church of Christ TikTok: adamericksen1 Instagram: Clackamasucc Spotify (and all podcast platforms) One Question With Pastor Adam If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution Currently donations and merchandise sales are being used to obtain captioning and transcription services to make the podcast and videos more accessible. For more Conversations Official check out conversationsofficial.com or on social media at Facebook.com/conversationsofficial Facebook: Conversations Official Group Instagram: Conversations_Official Twitter: Convosofficial TikTok spirituallynbleowt

Today, we are celebrating another Classroom to Boardroom graduate, Jessica Seiler, and her success story transitioning from teaching to a Client Experience Partner at Otus. Jessica shares her journey and the responsibilities of different roles in her Client Success team at Otus  In her position, she really loves the creativity, problem-solving with team members, and building new relationships with clients every day. I look forward to continuing to watch her grow in Client Success at Otus.  

Let's be very honest here, Zeiss lenses are fantastic. They're capable in every single way. For years, they also had some of the best image quality you could ever get from a lens. Zeiss lenses were available for Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Leica-M, and Fujifilm X cameras. But they quietly disappeared from the photo industry with more of a focus on cinema. So what happened? Well, I'd like to relay what I've seen in my 12 years of journalism and covering the Zeiss company. You can view this article and much more with minimal banner ads in our brand new app for iOS, iPadOS, and Android. And for $24.99/year, you can have a banner ad-free experience. For many years, Zeiss has been known as a premium lens manufacturer that offered a wonderful look. They were popular among Leica photographers and a few Canon photographers who used 5D cameras. The lenses gave a look Japanese manufacturers just weren't offering. Zeiss optics were better: sharper, more contrasty, more vivid, and delivered beautiful focus fall-off. It's was sometimes pretty obvious to tell when you were seeing a Zeiss image. We were reviewing them not long after I started the site in 2009. My first experience with Zeiss lenses was back in 2010. That's over a decade ago. And even when I look back at that very old blog post, I still get goosebumps about how nice those photos are. A few times, I've gone to eBay to find some of those old Zeiss gems for DSLRs. You'd be amazed at how well they've held their value. Back in 2013 though, the entire lens industry began to change. This was a time when major tsunamis and other effects of global warming were wiping out factories. It was also a time when third-party lens companies stepped up and created lenses that turned peoples' heads. Zeiss announced the 55mm f1.4 Otus lens. They touted that this lens, when shot wide open, would be as sharp as their competition's lenses stopped down. And as we saw, they were right. I think every photographer at the time was drooling over that lens but also hesitant because of the insanely expensive price. Zeiss touted this lens as a no-compromise lens to create the single best optic, but they neglected a few major points. A lens costing over $3,000 should have weather sealing and autofocus, but they didn't have either. Still, the image quality really did prevail. Around the same time, Sigma announced they'd be coming out with a 50mm f1.4 Art lens with autofocus. Amazingly, it held its own with the Zeiss 55mm Otus lens at a far cheaper cost. Lots of folks decided to go with slightly worse image quality fully understanding they could edit the images later on. They really wanted autofocus though. Zeiss understood this–and found ways to press on. They delivered the Touit series of lenses for Fujifilm X mount and Sony E mount. We reviewed all of those and really liked them. But again, it was sometimes the price that held us back. Then Zeiss partnered with Sony on the full-frame cameras by delivering the Loxia and the Batis lens lineup. The latter had autofocus, but we haven't seen anything from the company's lens division since 2019. By that time, they had pretty much given up on DSLRs. For the record, The Phoblographer has reviewed the most camera lenses of any publication in real-world reviews. We've done entire lens guides for their Milvus lenses while their Batis and Loxia lenses are rolled into our Sony FE Lens Guide. Trust me, if we could test them, we'd do so. Across the board, our staff tends to really like the challenge manual focus lenses give us. It makes our jobs a lot less monotonous. There are some very odd, dark secrets in the camera and lens world. Some manufacturers make lenses for others. Other brands have closed-door deals. But Zeiss never managed to get autofocusing lenses for Canon or Nikon. However, they all had autofocus contacts for manual focusing. If Zeiss had just made some autofocus lenses, things probably would've been different. So why did Zeiss stop making lenses for Son...

If you told me years ago that nearly every lens on the market made today would be super sharp wide open, I'd be incredibly excited. But if you also told me that a lens could be too sharp, I wouldn't believe you. I mean, how is that possible? Years ago, you'd just consider the best fstop on a lens based on sharpness. And these days, that's not necessarily the case. Photography has changed, and people want something different. So, with over 12 years of testing lenses under our belt, we're going to talk more about the best fstop and how it's changed over the years. How it Used to Be: The Story of the Best Fstop When I first started the Phoblographer over 12 years ago, lenses were much different. They were mostly developed for film cameras and then were ported over. Very few were developed with the idea of being digital first. And back then, you used to have to stop the lens down to get to the best fstop. On full-frame 35mm, it used to be around f8 to f11. It varied based on which medium format option you were using, but you'd try to get the same equivalent. This also applied to APS-C and Four Thirds sensors. Shooting a lens wide open set you up for a host of problems back then: Your lens would be very soft wide open, which is nice these days. Your lens could have a whole bunch of color fringing, which can be seen as lens character these days. Vignetting was abound, which is easily correctable these days. You'd also probably not get your subject in focus because DSLR and Film SLR autofocus wasn't so great. Then things changed. And Then The Zeiss Otus Line Happened I remember that there was a short period of time where a lot changed. A bunch of tsunamis and storms destroyed lots of factories out there. Then, oddly enough, the industry bounced back with curiously good optics. They came to Zeiss and Sigma first. The Zeiss Otus lens lineup was pretty much unbeatable. The Sigma Art lens lineup was also unbeatable for image quality. Then Sony got it, Tamron caught on, Nikon, Tokina, etc. Optics just got a ton better. This was incredibly curious because Zeiss specifically started to market that you didn't necessarily need to stop the Otus lens lineup down. They went about showing the press tons of MTF charts where the Zeiss 55mm f1.4 Otus lens would have equivalent sharpness of the nearest competing lenses. However, the Otus was doing it wide open while the competition was doing it at f5.6 or f8. It was remarkable technology; if not incredibly flawed. Zeiss did what they do with an insane price tag, no weather sealing, and a few other things. Then Sigma's 50mm f1.4 Art started to outdo the Otus. Sigma has always been strong with clinical image quality at the cost of build quality, character, and autofocus speed. It was the same back then as it is today. So by all means, back then, Zeiss started to say that the best fstop is shot wide open. That started to change the rest of the industry. Combine this with the rising megapixel count on camera sensors and improved flash technology and you've got a winner. Today, What is the Best FStop? It's hard today to find a lens that isn't sharp wide open. Lensbaby purposely does this, and that's awesome. But otherwise, all the other camera and lens manufacturers strive to get sharp wide-open performance. By all means, the best fstop and all it means has changed since then. There used to be the idea of the sweet spot: which referred to when the lens was at its sharpest. And today, arguably, it's more about a balance between pleasing bokeh and sharpness. It depends on what sensor format you're using. But generally speaking, most photographers think the best fstop is either wide open, f4, or f5.6. Lenses are super sharp wide open, and honestly, most of us on staff here rarely have good reasons to want to stop down unless the exposure calls for it. High megapixels on camera sensors mean that much more value is given to a lens. Combine that with flash and what specular highlights do, and you've got a wi...

Chris Hull is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Otus, a Chicago-based edtech company. After 13 years as an educator, Chris wanted to minimize the chaos of disconnected edtech tools for K-12 administrators, educators, students, and their families. Otus is one system to teach, grade, analyze, and plan. With Otus, school leaders can focus on student learning, not technology. Learn more at http://otus.com

Dmitry Voloshin has over 15 years of investment and operational experience in the field of EdTech, HRTech, TalentTech. As a serial entrepreneur, he is engaged in both the development of his own businesses and mentoring of companies with revenues of up to 1 billion rubles. Dmitry has been directly involved in the assessment and due diligence of more than 50 startups and has been a mentor for 14 projects. In 2017, Dmitry Voloshin and Vitaly Chibrikov launched an educational platform for IT specialists Otus.ru. By the beginning of 2020, the entrepreneur founded the EduTech laboratory, where various mentoring programs for the founders of EduTech startups are presented. In 2021 Dmitry became a venture partner of Fort Ross Ventures. Previously, Dmitry headed the research and education department at Mail.Ru Group and headed the corporate network academy at Rostec. In 2008, he received his MBA from the State University of Management. Dmitry has a Ph.D. in Pedagogy and is the author of the monograph “The Concept of Lifelong Learning”. FIND DMITRY ON SOCIAL MEDIA LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram ================================ SUPPORT & CONNECT: Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/denofrich Twitter: https://twitter.com/denofrich Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denofrich YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/denofrich Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/den_of_rich/ Hashtag: #denofrich © Copyright 2022 Den of Rich. All rights reserved.

Emotional competency is so important to who we are and who we want to become as a leader. The show's guest today is Dr. Keith Westman, the Chief Operating Officer at Otus. Otus is the first EdTech platform to centralize learning management, assessment, and data on one platform, reducing chaos for educators, students, and their families. Dr. Keith discusses with Melanie Parish how crucial it is to make space for the people we work with. We have to allow them to be human, have families, and have things they care about outside of work. Tune in and learn more about humanizing your workplace by expanding emotional competency. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join The Experimental Leader community today:melanieparish.comYouTube

You can't eliminate risks because some of them can help you reach your objectives, but you can minimize them. Douglas Nelson's guest in this episode is Francis Liska, the CEO of OTUS Group. Francis discusses with Douglas about creating a risk-aware culture, where an organization can recognize the risk before it threatens, mitigate a risk when it arises, and recover from damages from risks that might happen. Being aware of risks is never a one man's job. Everyone in the organization needs to understand risk management and why it's important for everyone. Tune in to learn more about risk management in the social profit sector!

After each summer, teachers measure and address the summer slide - learning loss over the summer. But what about the “pandemic slide” where each student's unique 18 month learning experience has left gaps in what they know and don't know. How should teachers understand, measure and address this much larger, and more differentiated issue? Our guest today offers tips for teachers, administrators, parent teacher groups, and parents to help support our students over the summer and return to learning in the fall. About Our Guest: Chris Hull, Co-Founder and CPO, Otus Chris is the Co-Founder and CPO at Otus. Otus is the first edtech platform to centralize learning management, assessment, and data for educators, students, and families. Chris was named a “20 To Watch” Educational Technology Leader by the National School Boards Association. Otus serves 160 unique school districts with over 1,000,000 monthly users, and has grown revenue by 300% annually.   This show is brought to you by K-12 Clothing. K-12 Clothing is a PTA-Dad created business focused on providing high-quality school apparel while increasing access to educational resources through fundraising in schools. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/k12clothing  

Amongst the many lessons living through the COVID lockdown has taught us, is the value of education. Remote lessons have become the norm and we've even been introduced to a new verb, 'to zoom'. As teachers, students and parents around the world grasped and wrestled with the numerous online platforms with mixed results, one Chicago based company has been ahead of the curve. In this episode Scary and Gary meet Dr. Keith Westman, COO of OTUS, a seamless K-12 learning platform for administrators, teachers, students and families. This is no nerdy tech review podcast (we'll do one of those in the future!). In this episode we discuss, behaviour, human connection, emotional intelligence, social emotional wellness as well as pizza, baseball, how Keith met his wife and tattoos! But if you want more information about OTUS (listen to the episode to find out what the name means) head to otus.com

LEARNING MANAGEMENT POST PANDEMIC ..... EDUCATION TRANSFORMATION 2010-25......A visit with education leader, Chris Hull, Former teacher and Co-Founder of OTUS on the effects of this pandemic year on the future of learning..and how professionals will be managing learning PreK12. PLEASE CLICK OVER TO ACE-ED.ORG AND ENJOY OUR ONLINE JOURNAL 'EQUITY & ACCESS". SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE FREE; ALL PART OF OUR AMERICAN CONSORTIUM FOR EQUITY IN EDUCATION

Text messaging is the preferred communication method for many. It's fast, gets the point across quickly and many clients prefer text over the niceties of a phone call. Financial firms are required by compliance to keep a record of these text messages. In this episode, Adam Torres and Nuri Otus, Founder & CEO at txtsmarter discuss technology that allows firms to stay compliant, protecting their firm and advisors alike. Follow Adam on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/