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In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan break down a packed week of market news, starting with the latest developments at the Cobre Panama mine and what an orderly closure could mean for First Quantum and Franco-Nevada. Pasted text They also dig into the controversial acquisition of Slate Grocery REIT, including the timing of its distribution suspension just days before a takeover was announced. From there, they look at Oracle invoking force majeure on a massive AI data centre project and what growing power, permitting and infrastructure bottlenecks could mean for the broader AI buildout. Finally, they discuss Anthropic’s potential $2 trillion IPO valuation, extended trading hours coming to Canadian markets, and why FICO’s long-standing regulatory moat is suddenly under serious pressure as VantageScore gains traction. Stocks discussed: FM.TO, FNV.TO, SGR.UN.TO, BRX, ORCL, OWL, X.TO, FICO Subscribe to Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carolyn Forché joins Kevin Young to read and discuss “The Owl's Night,” by Mahmoud Darwish, translated by Jeffrey Sacks, and her own poem “The Museum of Stones.” A poet, translator, editor, and activist, Forché is the author of six poetry collections—including, most recently, “Otherwhere: New and Selected Poems, 1976-2026”—and a memoir, “What You Have Heard Is True.” She is a chancellor of the Academy of American Poets, a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a recipient of the Lannan Literary Award for Poetry, the Windham-Campbell Prize, and the Academy of American Poets Fellowship for distinguished literary achievement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it take to build a career in combat sports while traveling the world and raising a family?On this episode of The Travel Wins Podcast, I sit down with Greg Bloom, CEO of Red Owl Boxing, for a conversation about boxing, business, law, international travel, leadership and the family support required to make an unconventional career work.Greg's journey through combat sports began while he was still in law school.After helping a professional fighter navigate a contractual dispute, Greg began managing fighters and eventually built a sports agency representing athletes across boxing and MMA.More than two decades later, he has experienced the fight business from almost every angle—as an attorney, manager, adviser, and executive.Today, he's bringing that experience to Red Owl Boxing, where he's helping expand a growing boxing brand focused on developing the sport's next generation of fighters.We discuss Red Owl's philosophy of building reputations instead of simply protecting undefeated records, expanding boxing into new markets, creating better opportunities for developing fighters and the company's ambitious plans for the future.But this conversation goes beyond boxing.Greg has spent years traveling throughout the United States and internationally for fights and business while also raising a family.We talk about the reality of leaving home for another event, another meeting or another country—and how important it has been to have an understanding and supportive wife helping make that career possible.In this episode:

Welcome to Part One of ‘Yer A Wizard', a Harry Potter Sleep Saga where you are the main character. This is the beginning of your adventure as a wizard. Sitting in your room at the end of summer, you are greeted by a friendly Owl, who is carrying a mysterious and magical letter in its beak… a letter addressed to you! The letter reveals something to you, that deep down you have always known… You are a Wizard. You journey into the heart of Diagon Alley, and visit the many fantastical shops to collect all of your supplies ready for the new term, meeting friendly and exciting characters along the way, before spending a relaxed evening in the Leaky Cauldron, and settling down for sleep. This is a long story, designed to be enjoyed over multiple listens, or giving you that extra time to fall asleep peacefully.  I hope you enjoy Part One of ‘Yer A Wizard' - A Harry Potter Inspired Sleep Saga by Sleepy Cat. *With the rise of AI generated content, I feel it appropriate to reassure you that I am a human creator, with a deep love of storytelling, meditation and sleep. I work on my own to bring you as many varied tracks as possible, and I hope you continue to enjoy my creations!* If you would like to enjoy ad-free content, exclusive sleep stories, live readings and more, then you can join our wonderful Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/sleepycatmeditations  This track was originally released on YouTube in 2021. Writing, Voiceover & Edits property of © Sleepy Cat Meditations (est. 2020). All rights reserved.  Music by Liborio Conti, Kevin Macleod, Feslyann Studios, YouTube Audio Library & Enlightened Audio (all appropriate rights / licenses obtained) SFX are Homemade or from Freesound/YouTube Audio Library Note: There is no intentional copyright infringement in this meditation. This is an original sleep meditation and story, based loosely on the fictional world of Harry Potter, created by J.K. Rowling  

The owl of New Zealand was having a go at Bird of the Year. And it wasn't just Pete Wolfkamp and I that voted for the Ruru… We're both supporters of Wingspan in Rotorua – it's the place where falcons, harriers, and owls find a useful and caring home, especially when these birds have been whacked by a car on the road or flew into a glass window. It's not really something Ruru do a lot; they have phenomenal vision, especially at night. The Ruru that really became my friend was Whisper. I'll never forget that owl. Whisper was at Wingspan for many, many years. She would come and sit on my shoulder, have a little nibble in my pockets, and was happy to be scratched and treated with some tickling. All despite her preference to be cuddled by ladies (not males!). It did help to give her some insects (beetles and weta) with every visit I made! Whisper passed away a couple of years ago and all our Wingspan staff miss her dearly. The lifespan for Ruru is around ten years – depending on their place of living, I suppose. Ruru occur almost everywhere in Aotearoa, including many offshore Islands. The drier regions, especially in the eastern areas of the South Island, do not seem to have huge numbers. They are not common in Christchurch, for instance. This is the time of the year (September) when these owls are getting together and thinking about getting some young ones. Usually two eggs are the beginning of it all, with eggs hatching after a month. The parents fly silently through the forests and even trough gardens. Their ability to detect possible prey is literally the result of their silence – it makes so much sense, they can hear mice, rodents, and insects from a great distance! The Ruru's serrated feathers allow it to fly silently. After about five weeks, the kids leave their nest cavity and learn to forage their own food. If you are ready to look after your own Ruru Owl population, the least you can do is create your own Owl Box in the garden. Guess what: Pete Wolfkamp has been making a number of excellent boxes that seem to be attractive to these birds. Imagine springtime and Ruru looking after their young in a sizeable tree in your garden! The kids are relatively quiet, but mum and dad will call from time to time, yelling “morepork” just when you want to go to bed… LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Governor's Office of Economic Development gave away millions of dollars without tracking how it was being used. Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg give their takeaways. Plus, it's Fat Bird Week at the Great Salt Lake, and picks of the week. Resources and references: Can a Little Bird Save Great Salt Lake? [City Cast Salt Lake

Two years into a four year plan to build a massive data center in New Mexico, Oracle is already claiming force majeure. The company announced it would not be on the hook for payments should the project not meet its deadlines. Lou, Jon, and Tyler break down why Oracle seems so intent on getting ahead of this right now and the implications it may have down the road. Plus, maybe fintech doesn't have that many barriers to entry after all and a listener question about spinoffs Have a question? Email us; podcasts@fool.com Tyler Crowe, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast discuss: - Oracle is already preparing for delayed data centers - Is its commitments to OpenAI a reason behind it? - Mailbag: How to handle spinoffs - Latin American and European fintechs are coming to America - Mailbag: European AI Infrastructure stocks? Companies discussed: ORCL, OWL, BE, MDT, MMED, GEV, GEHC, SOFI, XYZ, TOST, FOUR Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Lou Whiteman, Jon Quast Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the reason “nothing happened” in meditation is that you're listening for the wrong kind of signal? We start with a bold little experiment: a hidden object in a box and a remote viewing prompt designed to reveal how your intuition actually speaks. Instead of forcing a crystal-clear mental movie, we practice noticing first impressions like color, texture, shape, emotion, sound, and that quiet hit of inner knowing, then we talk about how to record what you receive without editing it into a story.From there, we get practical about astral travel basics and spiritual safety. I walk you through grounding, centering, creating a protective shield, and working with a spirit animal ally (Panther, Scorpion, Dolphin, or Owl). We also slow down to talk about intention and ethics in the astral realm, especially for empaths and healers. Sending love is not the same as trying to fix someone's life, and I share a cacao or dark chocolate reflection you can use to balance heart and mind and build healthier boundaries.Then we map three approaches so you can choose your comfort level: remote viewing (lowest risk), astral projection (a “hologram” journey while you stay in your body), and full astral travel with a golden-white tether connected through the heart. You'll get a guided journey into your inner doorway, time to explore at your own pace, and a clear return process so you come back feeling anchored. We close by opening the box, comparing notes, and turning your results into real confidence-building feedback.Listen now, try the practices, and then share what you perceived and which animal showed up for you. If this helped you feel safer and more curious about spiritual exploration, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review. What did you get from the box and what did you notice on your journey?

In this lively episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed celebrates two fantastic picture books that blend heart, humor, and big feelings. First up we celebrate "Owl Capone" with debut author Christy Ewers and illustrator Rob Sayegh Jr. Christy shares how a lifelong fascination with classic gangster movies and Al Capone's quote, "Don't mistake my kindness for weakness," eventually hatched into Owl, the kindest soul in the Windy Forest. She wanted to flip the gangster trope, exploring what happens when someone kind is hurt or betrayed—and how choosing to "kill 'em with kindness" is its own kind of strength. Rob, who is also represented by Christy as his agent, talks about instantly seeing the character in his mind and diving deep into Chicago and Capone lore. He sprinkles the art with playful Easter eggs—like the Green Bill (a wink to Chicago's Green Mill) and Deers & Roebuck—creating layers of jokes and details that kids will love and grown-ups will quietly appreciate. Christy also pulls back the curtain on the role of a literary agent, describing it as part producer, part lawyer, part therapist, and full-time advocate for creators navigating a constantly shifting marketplace. Later, Jed welcomes Loryn Brantz, author-illustrator of "I Am a Spicy Nugget." Inspired by her own fiery, big-feelings kid, Lauren uses humor and imaginative play—like pretending her daughter turned into a "spicy nugget"—to diffuse meltdowns. The book helps families name big emotions, talk about anger, and see tantrums with more empathy and playfulness, while reminding kids (and parents) that feelings are powerful, but manageable.

**Warning: this episode contains swears**My guest on this episode of Your Brain on Climate says it's time environmentalism grew some teeth. He wants YOU to actively disrupt destructive activity – to sabotage the machines that are destroying the Earth – because asking politely isn't getting us where we need to be fast or fair enough. But yet hardly anyone is prepared to do stuff like this, despite rising temperatures and a planet on fire. So I ask: what does it take to get people taking disruptive direct action - and what stops the rest of us? Joining me is academic, author and activist Nicholas Beuret. Nic's the author of Or Something Worse: Why We Need to Disrupt The Climate Transition. Nic thinks modern environmentalism has got too polite, and accuses the environmental movement of not doing enough to force a transition that is making life better for everyday people. Nic is thoughtful, principled and funny - I think you'll like him - and just maybe you'll leave this chat reflecting on what it would take for you to chain yourself to a pipeline. Join me on the 4 October for Your Brain on Climate LIVE in Crystal Palace - tickets here. Let me know your thoughts on the show - hello@yourbrainonclimate.com. Please rate, review and subscribe, and share the show on socials. And do consider chucking this humble indie podcaster a few quid at www.patreon.com/yourbrainonclimate. Owl noises = references below.21:23 - How climate change is pushing up food inflation, from Carbon Brief. 29:52 - Inside the anti-fracking protests in Lancashire. 39:23 - John Jost's System Justification Theory. 50:21 - an interview with Jane McAlevey about how to organise for power.Your Brain on Climate is a show about human brains vs the climate crisis. It's  hosted and produced by me, Dave Powell. You can follow the show on instagram @yourbrainonclimate, and I occasionally put up a Substack. YBOC theme music and iterations thereof, by me. Thanks as always to Ruth Everett for the voices. Show logo by Arthur Stovell at https://mondial-studio.com/.   

During a solo elk hunt in the mountains of Eastern Oregon, Mark Parker began hearing the same unfamiliar grunting sound at approximately 9:30 every morning. Days later, a brown face appeared from behind a tree and watched him from only 35 to 40 yards away.That encounter led Mark into years of investigation with Darrell Adams near Cottage Grove and the mysterious Owl Moon Lab. He describes enormous tracks, rocks thrown from the timber, food disappearing between trail-camera photographs, unexplained lights, and a massive figure crossing a forest trail after dark.Mark also shares the deeply unsettling experience that occurred when he returned to Eastern Oregon, slept beneath the open sky, and asked whatever was nearby to give him a sign.Listen to the full account on Bigfoot Society.Contact Mark: blacktailmark@gmail.comGet the free Bigfoot hotspots report: https://bit.ly/bfsreport

There is no pyramid anywhere in the ISA 95 standard. David Schultz explains what is actually inside it and how to turn it into a working data model.Most engineers meet ISA 95 as a layered triangle on LinkedIn and never get past it. David Schultz of Amárach StackWorks takes that image apart. The pyramid appears nowhere in the standard, which exists to define how business systems such as ERP exchange information with manufacturing and control systems. Eight parts are published today, Part 1 refreshed in 2025, with Part 9 still in committee. Start with Parts 1 and 2. Part 1 sets the scope, Part 2 delivers the resource, information and process models. Parts 3 and 4 add the activity models and the work master. Parts 5 and 6 supply the verbs and exchange patterns.From there it collapses into a frame you can hold in your head: four resources of equipment, physical asset, personnel and material, four domains of production, maintenance, quality and inventory, and four exchanges covering definition, capability, schedule and performance. Use what works and leave the rest. On adoption David is candid. The full set runs roughly $1,400, and the paywall keeps it out of most LLM workflows because ISA would forfeit copyright by opening it up.Where it breaks is data governance. When every site builds bespoke models, stitching them together means inventing a fourth abstraction. Vlad offers a first hand version from Procter and Gamble, where nobody at plant level owned the data structure moving from Rockwell controls into Proficy. For brownfield sites the advice is the Strangler fig pattern: leave what runs and replace functionality over time.The second half demystifies knowledge graphs using a family tree. A graph stores a subject, a predicate and an object, and the relationship is a first class citizen, not a foreign key. RDF defines the things, RDFS adds schema, OWL adds inference so a system can derive siblings from a shared parent, and SHACL constrains the shapes. Applied to a tank, that means volume and level as properties plus the resource relationship network to map which pump feeds which vessel. Rhize implemented the entire 2018 standard as a graph. David stays cool on AI. A shared ontology means a model never guesses whether two names match, but he expects it to underwhelm. His book pick is The Semantic Web for the Working Ontologist.About David SchultzDavid Schultz is a principal consultant and co founder of Amárach StackWorks, a consultancy describing itself as standards based manufacturing operations management built on a modern technology stack. He has spent close to 30 years in process control and factory automation, starting at the device layer before moving through SCADA into MES and ERP integration. He was previously a senior consultant at Rhize Manufacturing Data Hub, where ISA 95 was implemented as a knowledge graph. He last appeared on Manufacturing Hub for Episode 85.https://www.amarach.ioTimestamps0:00 Introduction and ICC preview2:05 David Schultz and Amárach StackWorks4:10 What ISA 95 actually is and why the pyramid is not in it7:20 Where to start with the standard9:40 The ROI of a shared data model15:00 Which parts of the standard to read first20:40 The adoption gap: cost and misconceptions24:20 Who inside a plant should own the model32:50 Knowledge graphs: RDF, RDFS, OWL and SHACL43:30 The standard is not prescriptive about protocols47:40 Knowledge graphs, ontologies and AI53:40 Future of standards, career advice and book pickReferencesISA 95 Standard and Training: https://www.isa.orgRhize ISA 95 Learning Resources: https://docs.rhize.com/isa-95/About Your HostsVladimir Romanov is a co-host of The Manufacturing Hub Podcast and the founder of Joltek, an independent manufacturing and industrial automation consulting firm specializing in modernization strategy, digital transformation, and workforce development. Joltek works with manufacturers and investors to de-risk modernization and build the internal capability to sustain results.Connect with Vlad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Want to go deeper? Vlad and the team at Joltek have covered related topics here:Manufacturing Execution Systems: https://www.joltek.com/blog/manufacturing-execution-systems-mesUnlocking Industrial Data in Manufacturing: https://www.joltek.com/blog/unlocking-industrial-data-in-manufacturingDave Griffith is a co-host of The Manufacturing Hub Podcast and founder of Capelin Solutions, an industrial automation firm helping manufacturers adopt smart manufacturing technology. He brings 15 years of experience in industrial automation and digital transformation.Connect with Dave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Subscribe to Manufacturing Hub: https://www.manufacturinghub.liveLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-networkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManufacturingHub

Register for our Free Dream Interpretation Summit https://dream-analysis.com/summit *** How much of who you are is genuinely you - and how much was programmed into you as a child? May's dream begins in darkness as she flies against a powerful wind, pushing herself toward work and worrying about authority figures. As the sun rises, the dream reveals how her father's influence may still shape her work ethic, independence, relationships with men and inability to rest. *** 00:00 How Much of You Was Programmed in Childhood? 00:55 Welcome and Dream Interpretation Summit 02:00 May's Dream: Riding the Dawn 02:45 The Pool, Spirituality, and Asking for Help 04:40 Who Is May Without Dad's Influence? 05:25 Flying, Darkness, and Intellectual Control 06:10 Fighting the Wind and Pushing Through Fear 08:10 The Owl, Black-and-White Cat, and Crossroads 10:20 School, Childhood Conditioning, and Work 13:35 Exhaustion and Fear of Looking Lazy 15:35 Male Authority Figures and Dad's Influence 18:20 Why May Craves Collaboration at Work 20:30 Her Guides Tell Her to Rest 21:45 Clairaudience and Listening to Guidance 22:45 Bringing Childhood Conditioning Into Work 24:10 Trusting the Messages She Receives 25:00 The Dream's Core Meaning 25:35 Submit a Dream and Join the Summit 26:40 Closing *** Talk to Sandy about our courses https://bookings.theaislingschool.com/sandy/got-questions  Courses: https://www.dream-analysis.com/courses  Download Free dictionary: https://www.dream-analysis.com/  Submit your dream: https://www.dream-analysis.com/podcast  Show Archives: https://www.dream-analysis.com/podcasts/ Get Our Free App with Dictionary & Journal iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aisling-dreams/id6753309760 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dream_analysis.aisling_dreams

Nick and John get together to discuss three HogwartsProfessor posts about the All New Hogwarts House Emblems and Rowling's commentary via three emojis about the recent trailer for the Bronte Studios adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. You can read those posts via these links:The HBO+ Potter Trailer: The Meaning of Rowling's Heart, Owl, and Lightning BoltHBO's Harry Potter and the Alchemical SymbolsThe New Hogwarts House Emblems and Their Alchemical and Plant SymbolismOr you can just jump right into the conversation via the questions, notes and links below!Hogwarts Professor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The Ten Questions Guiding this Conversation: Nick in Red, John in Blue1. G'day, John! Great to see you, your chin, and hairline again! You posted a short piece over at the HogwartsProfessor weblog this week about a seemingly meaningless Rowling tweet that shared a new trailer for the HBO+ adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. She only ‘wrote' three emojis, but, even though you wrote was only several paragraphs long, it said a lot. Why do such a deep-dive into these perhaps offhand fan-servicing signals?* All the signals or emojis are traditional symbols, so, offhand or not, they're markers of the choice a serious reader has to make about understanding Rowling's work properly;* Is it literary sacred art as her Shed tool choices suggest or just creative personal expressions for our diversion and entertainment? * Rowling is signaling us, as you say, that it is the former with these three emojis.* T. S. Eliot, ‘The Dry Salvages' (InterNet Poem)We had the experience but missed the meaningAnd approach to the meaning restores the experiencein a different form2. Let's take a closer look, then! The Heart, the Owl, and the Lightning Bolt -- what does the Rowling fan, from “ten years old to seventy,” see right away before they stretch for the traditional meaning?* Heart – Rowling is pleased; we should be, too; heart as sentiment, love token. * Owl – Hedwig in Stone, important message being delivered, ‘pet' project of Rowling's. * Lightning Bolt – The Boy Who Lived's signature mark, news out of the blue or ‘news flash'3. And there's more? What traditional meanings do these emojis have?* The Heart to Rowling is a lot more than a token of sentiment. It is a Golden Thread in her work that the Heart is a pulsing symbol of the human spiritual capacity. Only the Eye does as much heavy freight of meaning lifting in her work and I think the Heart surpasses the Eye ultimately in importance except insomuch as she elides their meaning. Read The Heart is Not About Emotions and Affection but the Human Spiritual Center for discussion of the symbolism and the Golden Thread.* The Owl, too, is an ancient and dynamic symbol, the reason frankly there is a Hedwig rather than Hedwig being the meaning of the token. Rowling clearly draws on her experience of owls in Greek mythology (and reading of C. S. Lewis' Narniad drawing on the same source) in making the owl the vessel of communication and supernatural perception in her Wizarding World. None of the letters written by her witches and wizards need to be addressed because an owl is so attuned to everyone and everything that it is able effortlessly to understand where it needs to go, God's own GPS. What is usually described as a symbol of Wisdom is clearly much more a revelation of a mind able to grasp the great interconnectedness of things which in turns takes us back to the Eye and the Heart — and what Rowling is trying to bring to readers in her transformative literature. (Contrast this Greek mythology symbolism with what owls represent in Christian scripture; quite the gulf between Athens and Jerusalem there!)* But the wisdom piece is there, too! Rowling is writing at four levels of story that correspond with the four ways of human knowing, of which the last and most important is gnosis or wisdom, the so-called anagogical layer of meaning that no less a light than Flannery O'Connor said was the whole point of writing and reading. If you're writing for the Heart or to illumine the Eye of the Heart, the goal is transformative imaginative experience fostering wisdom.* And the Lightning Bolt? The forehead scar, the mark of Orestes, the Greek hero who avenged his father's betrayal and murder, is another polyvalent and profoundly spiritual cipher as a lightning bolt. In it simultaneously the reader experiences simultaneously as we do in a thunder storm albeit imaginatively (1) sudden illumination or enlightenment, (2) from above, the heavens, the super-conscious realm, and, most important, (3) a reorientating shock, a cathartic shaking, the jolting moment that jars us out of our psychological rut and cage to see the world afresh with our ‘eye of the heart.'* Rowling's three emojis on her tweet about the fun trailer below can be read as fan servicing variations on the ‘thumbs up' and ‘hand-clapping' using tokens associated with the books. No doubt about that reading.* I think it as important to note, however, the possibility that Mrs Murray is signaling to the HBO+ audience as well as the international of readers that this adaptation is about trying to reproduce as much as is possible in an iconoclastic medium some replica of the imaginative and transformative experience to be had in the books. The Heart, the Owl, and the Lightning Bolt all point to that experience and depth of meaning.4. Which segues nicely to your brief post, Nick, on the HBO+ adaptations and its choices in how to represent the four Hogwarts Houses: Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin. (”Nitwit, Blubber, Oddment, Tweek,” anyone?) Can you review what the books say are the proper representations, the heraldic glyphs most appropriate to each house?5. Has Rowling added content or context for why she chose those specific representations?[Anelli-Spartz Interview discussion of four elements]JKR: But they're not all — don't think I don't take your point, but — we, the reader, and I as the writer, because I'm leading you all there — you are seeing Slytherin house always from the perspective of Death Eaters' children. They are a small fraction of the total Slytherin population. I'm not saying all the other Slytherins are adorable, but they're certainly not Draco, they're certainly not, you know, Crabbe and Goyle. They're not all like that, that would be too brutal for words, wouldn't it?ES: But there aren't a lot of Death Eater children in the other houses, are there?JKR: You will have people connected with Death Eaters in the other houses, yeah, absolutely.ES: Just in lesser numbers.JKR: Probably. I hear you. It is the tradition to have four houses, but in this case, I wanted them to correspond roughly to the four elements. So Gryffindor is fire, Ravenclaw is air, Hufflepuff is earth, and Slytherin is water, hence the fact that their common room is under the lake. So again, it was this idea of harmony and balance, that you had four necessary components and by integrating them you would make a very strong place. But they remain fragmented, as we know.More on Elements and Humours at HogwartsProfessor:* Ben Jonson's Every Man and His Humor* The Crimes of Grindelwald Group Portrait: A Study in Temperaments6. Where did the Warner Brothers film adaptations depart from and stick to the page-and-interview House heraldry?* The animal representations as often as not are facing in the wrong direction, sinister rather than dexter and vice versa; AND* The Ravenclaw eagle of the books became a raven and their House colors become dark and light shades of blue rather than blue and copper.7. But those corrections aren't the most interesting changes or corrections in these new House shields, are they? What are the extras we're given that weren't suggested in the original texts but implicit in the interview material?[Hat Tip to Sad-Ad-9273 at r/HarryPotteratHBO for these screen catches!]* Note the vegetation in the Banners and the Emblems: the acorns in the Gryffindor mean the Oak tree is its symbol; the white berries in Slytherin suggest holly, per Sandra Miesel Kopec, the laurel tree seems a match for Ravenclaw and ivy for Hufflepuff;* Check out a website devoted to these things, ‘What Do Leaves Represent on a Coat of Arms,' for the meaning of these plant associations with each house or share your own ideas in the comment boxes below!8. What is with the ornamentation on those triangles? The Slytherin circle, the sideways line and paleolithic horse on Gryffindor, the Ravenclaw ‘V,' and the Hufflepuff cup and ‘V'? Are these Founder's treasure tokens that become Horcruxes? If so, are there traditional meanings as well as plot points, e.g., Tarot Card qualities?[Hat Tip to LightAngel452 at r/HarryPotteratHBO for the brilliant graphic! LightAngel also picked up on the alchemical symbols.]* The Emblems material that gets heady involves the melange of symbols and signs in their respective headboards; * Slytherin has an easily discerned ‘S,' the suggestion of the House's signature serpent, and the Horcrux locket of Salazar Slytherin;* Ravenclaw's header with a little head turning and squinting has an ‘R,' the V inserted looks like a diadem, and simultaneously it has what looks like an eagle in flight from a distance;* Gryffindor does not seem to include the ‘G' we'd expect, but the Sword of Gryffindor, and the paleolithic horse a Medieval knight be riding are evident;* Hufflepuff gets the best of the lot, though, with its distractingly obvious cup obscuring how the ‘V' within the inverted triangle and its bisecting line yields both the stripes of a badger and Helga Hufflepuff's initials!* That's great stuff, Nick, but the real catch, I think, was what you shared in your post about the alchemical symbols for the Four Elements, the triangles illustrated in the Wikipedia page for such things and in The Book of Alchemy (Chapter 9, ‘The Four Elements,' pp 111-128 [pdf numbering]; Air triangle 119, Water, Fire, Star of David 115, Earth “no predetermined figure” 113-114)* The meaning of those triangles, especially their direction and the bisecting lines in the symbols for Earth and Air, can be found in Titus Burckhardt's Alchemy: Science of the Cosmos, Science of the Soul, a book we can be pretty sure Rowling read because the Penguin paperback available when she was a Comprehensive student featured Rubeus Hagrid, hermaphroditic giant, with a dragon, both astride a Golden Snitch, on its cover:* Burckhardt explains that the symbols are understood correctly in their harmonious combination or elision as the Seal of Solomon (‘Star of David') [pp 74-75];* The bisecting lines of the Earth and Air symbols is from the base lines of the triangle in the Seal that brings the whole into balance;* Which representations align perfectly with Rowling's attempt to explain the Four Houses as the Four Elements and how the goal or telos of each is its harmonious integration with the others, i.e., the Seal of Solomon;* We may not be able to say that Rowling told Bronte Studios to use these symbols on their respective Hogwarts House emblems, but its undeniable I think that the HBO+ adaptations are going to be risibly rich in traditional symbolism that most readers may or may not notice but which they will not ‘get' without some serious study.9. And, John, you're putting up a post later today about the New Potter Mania and how it will look like the old Potter Mania and still be qualitatively different. We'll probably do a whole show to talk about that but what are the highlights? * Not today, but very soon!10. And I see you're putting up material for the Paid Subscribers on just that subject? * Paid Subscribers will be receiving chapters from the Perennialist PhD thesis draft I wrote that Dimitra Fimi rescued from the fireplace;* I'm meeting with an online course platform owner today that I'm all but certain will be hosting the Wizard Reading Formula classes I gave in 2017 which will be free to Paid Subscribers;* And which will serve as a run-up to and acid test for our ten week week ‘Lake, Shed, Golden Thread' course that will launch in 2027, maybe even at Christmas time 2026 for folks to give themselves their friends and family as presents* Stay tuned! Hogwarts Professor is a reader-supported publication. 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Your emotions might be doing more than you think. When you miss someone and they suddenly reach out, when a dream feels too vivid to shrug off, when a “gut feeling” lands like a message, I see those moments as clues that the astral realm is already part of your life. I break down what the astral plane is, why it can feel disorienting for beginners, and how intention moves through this subtle layer of reality to create real world ripple effects. We start with the unglamorous truth: safety first. Grounding and anchoring matter, protection matters, and discernment matters, because the astral realm includes supportive beings and energies that can confuse or drain you if you wander in unprepared. From there, I offer a personalized route in through tarot, using four animal totems to help you find your best approach. Panther points to intuition, hypersensitivity, and protective strength. Scorpion highlights heart led manifestation and the need to balance love with logic. Dolphin speaks to communication, playfulness, and learning to trust your inner justice. Owl calls out creativity, hidden magic, and the support your spirit team is ready to give. Then we move from theory to practice with a guided light code activation and shamanic totem journey. You'll enter a safe inner landscape, connect with your chosen power animal, and receive impressions through images, feelings, or body based knowing. I also share ways to integrate what you receive throughout the week, plus options to practice with community through Patreon and a companion app beta designed to make spiritual and mindfulness practices easier to use in everyday life, including for neurodivergent brains. If this resonated, subscribe, share it with a friend who's astral curious, and leave a review so more seekers can find us. Which animal did you choose, and what message did you get from the journey?Send us Fan MailSupport the show✨ You're listening to Rainbows Rising — where awareness expands, truth is explored, and new levels of reality begin to unfold. This #1 ranked spiritual education podcast guides you through transformation, energetic mastery, and conscious evolution.This podcast exists to make transformation accessible — offering grounded teachings, energetic awareness, and real-world tools to help you navigate your path and expand your consciousness.If you feel called to go deeper, you're invited into the next layer of the work:

This episode was originally published on March 10, 2023.  In 2022, freshmen at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill got a new neighbor: an owl. What wasn't clear was whether the owl was trying to befriend them, or catch them. Sometimes the owl seemed to be chasing students. Other times, it seemed to come in peace. A popular campus Instagram account reported that a woman had actually raised the owl herself. After she was spotted feeding it, the owl sightings stopped, much to the disappointment of students who'd come to consider it as a sort of mascot. Where had the owl come from, and where did it go? Endless Thread host Ben Brock Johnson and producer Grace Tatter talk about how the owl gained online campus fame, and get a surprise update from the person who knows the owl best. Show notes "Animal Instincts" (Criminal) "The Real Killer in The Staircase Might Be … an Owl?" (Vulture) "Column: Hinton hears a hoot — the Class of 2026 vs. the HoJo Owl" (The Daily Tar Heel) Instagram post of owl chasing student Kaleigh Wilhite (UNC Chicks) Instagram post of owl confrontation at a basketball court (UNC Chicks) Instagram post with other campus owl sightings (UNC Chicks) Instagram post of Barb with the owl (UNC Quirks) Reddit post on r/wellthatsucks about an owl attack "An owl twice attacked a Washington woman. A biologist says it's becoming more common" (NPR) This content was originally created for audio. An auto-generated transcript is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Heads up that some elements (i.e. music, sound effects, tone) are harder to translate to text.

Nach der Sommerpause starten Antonia und Philipp gut gelaunt mit dem Steinkauz in den September. Die kleinste heimische Eule hat sich in Deutschland vor allem im Westen des Landes ein Zuhause gemacht – besonders in Streuobstwiesen, auf alten Bauernhöfen und in parkähnlichen Landschaften fühlt sie sich wohl. Wer genau hinschaut, kann den drosselgroßen Kauz auch am helllichten Tag entdecken: Gerne thront er auf einem Dach, einem Pfahl oder einem kahlen Ast und mustert seine Umgebung mit dem unverkennbaren Kauzblick. Dieser intensiv-stirnrunzelnde Blick hat der Eulenart nicht nur ihren sprichwörtlichen Namen eingebracht, sondern macht ihn auch zu einem der ausdrucksstärksten Vögel Mitteleuropas.

My guiding north star when I was a therapist working with kids (and grown-ups) was always helping them not just get to know their brain and how it works, but actually to develop a relationship with the parts of themselves that seemed to always be getting into trouble. It's not really just brain facts that are helpful to kids. Teaching them about their brain creates the possibility that they can develop a new relationship with their brain- and that's where the real magic starts to happen. In this episode you'll learn:Why understanding your kid's brain matters less than helping them build an actual relationship with it — one held by compassion and curiosity instead of judgmentWhat integration of consciousness and state integration mean, and why flexibility between an owl, watchdog, and possum state (or whatever your family calls them) is the real marker of changeWhy modeling this with your own watchdog and possum first gives your kid permission to risk doing the sameI'm teaching a live webinar on how to actually do this with your own kids on September 8 — and if you're already part of The Club, it's included, no extra registration needed.Resources mentioned in this podcast:Online Training! Teach Kids About Their Owl, Watchdog & Possum Brain! → RobynGobbel.com/TeachKidsTheBrainRead the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/relationshiptobrainTeaching Kids about their Owl, Watchdog, and Possum brain is one great way to help GROW their owl brain!And I can teach you exactly how!Head to RobynGobbel.com/TeachKidsTheBrain for information and registration.https://robyngobbel.com/training/teachkidsthebrain/ We are waiting to read your application for the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals! RobynGobbel.com/immersion for every detail about the program you could be curious about!  Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagramOver on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell leads off with a recap of fall camp. He talks about the most improved units on the team and reflects on the impact of Owl legend OJ Brigance. "Captain Q-Jack" Quinton Jackson discusses his time on South Main, being a leader, and what fans can expect from this offense. Defensive Coordinator Jon Kay breaks down each unit of the defense and talks about his roots in Texas high school football. Your presence matters! We want you out at a Rice Owls game! Call 713-348-OWLS or go to RiceOwls.Com!Watch Rice Unfiltered on the Owls Youtube channel! Click here for this episodeListen to Owls football, basketball, and baseball games on The Owls Gameday App, The Varsity Network App, or RiceOwls.Com!Interested in learning more about the Gateway Project? Click here for an overview and here for renderingsContact the podcast:Email J.P. (jp.heath@ricesportsproperties.com)X/Twitter @RiceOwlsVoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

www.TheMasonAndFriendsShow.com https://thejuunit.bandcamp.com/releases https://www.youtube.com/@ksdafsh https://www.youtube.com/@SuperStationWJDL-TV5 A Ridiculous Fever Dream of Pro Wrestling Presented by J Dub https://www.glass-flo.com Great Pipes for Sure TV plans, Redzone, price wise, Phone issues, Long term ownership, presidential, 2.30 big bets, preseason bets, Fish Tank Thoughts, bass tank? regular fish? more bass, murder was the case, Scarface is next level, Free Pras, not 14 years worth, Let it slide, Laundry for Matresses, Bohemian Grove, burned Owl, Shits Real, Hayden, alien life? Ancient Civilization, Open the Portal, No telling, the music of this episode@ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nMWJQaUIUuMibHxFDKheV?si=0900a27c3a8445c5 support the show@ www.patreon.com/MperfectEntertainment The Mason and Friends Show – Episode 1058 | Super Bowl Bets, Tupac, Hip-Hop & Mattress Store Conspiracies Episode 1058 of The Mason and Friends Show takes another completely unplanned trip through sports, hip-hop, money, conspiracies, Hollywood, and the kind of questions nobody was expecting to ask. The crew kicks around the ridiculous cost of cable and streaming, why watching NFL games has become way too complicated, and whether putting a few bucks on nearly every team to win the Super Bowl is actually genius. Somehow the Miami Dolphins become a potential payday before the season even gets started. Then the conversation heads into hip-hop. The guys talk Tupac's murder, the case surrounding Duane “Keefe D” Davis, stories and lyrics connected to Tupac's death, Southern hip-hop, Scarface, Juvenile, Petey Pablo, Outkast, André 3000, Big Boi, and why some artists transcend the region they came from. That leads into Pras of the Fugees, his federal conviction, political money, lobbying, and the strange story behind how a member of one of hip-hop's biggest groups ended up facing serious prison time. And then things get properly rickety. Why are there so many mattress stores when nobody buys a mattress very often? How do they stay open? Is there something we're not being told? Before long, mattress stores become the center of an increasingly insane conspiracy theory involving money laundering, secret operations, Hollywood, Oprah, Stedman, blood, stem cells, and whatever else Mike can drag into it. The episode eventually wanders into Hayden Panettiere, Michael Jackson, Macaulay Culkin, Corey Feldman, child stars, Hollywood conspiracy theories, Antarctica, aliens, portals, wormholes, MH370, alternate dimensions, and the possibility that a missing airplane might someday simply reappear. No script. No plan. Just the rickety ship doing what it does. Keywords: The Mason and Friends Show, Episode 1058, comedy podcast, uncensored podcast, funny podcast, Super Bowl bets, NFL betting, Miami Dolphins, NFL streaming, Tupac murder, Keefe D, Tupac Shakur, hip hop podcast, Southern hip hop, Outkast, Andre 3000, Big Boi, Scarface rapper, Pras Fugees, mattress store conspiracy, Hollywood conspiracy theories, Michael Jackson, Hayden Panettiere, Antarctica conspiracy, aliens, MH370, wormholes, funny conspiracy podcast Hashtags: TheMasonAndFriendsShow #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #UncensoredPodcast #Episode1058 #NFL #SuperBowl #MiamiDolphins #Tupac #KeefeD #HipHop #Outkast #Andre3000 #BigBoi #Scarface #TheFugees #Pras #ConspiracyTheories #Hollywood #MichaelJackson #Antarctica #Aliens #MH370 #FunnyPodcast

#paranormal #supernatural Matsowl returns to talk about the paranormal activity potentially caused by the renovation of his home, and the construction on property nearby. Please check out Matsowl's show, Temple Of the Owl. https://templeoftheowl.com/ Have you ever had an experience with the paranormal, supernatural, and / or unexplained, that you would like others to know about? If so, let me know. You can reach me at; salsidoparanormal@gmail.com Or, you can visit our website, click on the "Share Experience" link (at the top of the page) and fill out the form there. https://www.salsidoparanormal.com/ Please follow Jen, the co-host of Salsido Paranormal. https://linktr.ee/jenniferhawkins_arcana Follow Ricky, the host of Anything Is Possible. https://linktr.ee/aipanythingispossible Follow Mike, the host of Troubled Minds Radio. https://www.troubledminds.org/ You can now listen to 2 episodes of the show every night at 6 pm Pacific / 9 pm Eastern on the Troubled Minds Radio Network KUAP-DB! https://www.troubledminds.org/ Also, if you or anyone you know should ever feel like there is no hope, or help, please consider the information in the link below. Special thanks to Michael Strange for putting this page together. https://www.troubledminds.net/help You can find all episodes, social media, and ways to support the show via the links below. https://www.salsidoparanormal.com/ https://allmylinks.com/salsidoparanor1 https://substack.com/@salsidoparanormal? https://www.bonfire.com/store/salsido-paranormal/ Do you want to listen to the live recording streams for the show, and chat with others while you're at it? Join the Discord server. https://discord.gg/v4GEb6k3EV  

On August 8, 2026, the Waterfall Unity Alliance in Schoharie County held an interfaith Water Prayer that brought water protectors from numerous First Nations together. Here, the Panther Creek - a tributary of the Schoharie Creek and Mohawk River - is threatened by a proposed fracked gas pipeline, as is the Upper Susquehanna watershed. The Constitution Pipeline was rejected by New York in 2015, but the Trump administration has pushed to re-introduce projects like this in an attempt to break fracking bans and stricter clean air and water acts that states like New York have passed. A Women's Walk will follow this prayer next month, along the 113 mile route threatened by this project. Organizers Abuela Kunana, Erin Dudley, Bethany Yarrow, Sandra Owén:nakon Deer-Standup of the Kanien'kehá:ka Mohawk Nation, and Owl of the Ramapo Munsee Lenape Nation, spoke with HMM reporter Sal Rochelle in West Fulton NY. Simultaneously, environmental justice activists and indigenous water protectors also held Water Prayers in seventeen other cities, including New York City; Calumet, OK; Utuado, Puerto Rico; Croix la Mision, Haiti; and Nice, France.

Potter Revisited Episode #116 Teacher's Pet AKA Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 18 "Dumbledore's Army" We issue a statement regarding the author's recent attacks against the Trans community. Potter Revisited does not condone the author's abhorrent views and continued attacks on the Trans community and offers our support - see links below for nonprofit resources Umbridge 100% attacked Hedwig and we give her another sucks point because who attacks an Owl?  The Gryffindor Quidditch team is finally reinstated and Angelina believes McGonagall appealed to Dumbledore - Umbridge can pry her Quidditch team from her cold, dead hands! Shay is not here for practicing spells on poor frogs and birds  Hermione is uncertain about the secret Defence group now that Sirius thinks its a great idea  Harry tries to defend Sirius but he doesn't have the best track record of good plans  Is Sirius living through Harry? Hermione thinks so  Quidditch practice in the rain sounds awful - why did the use the charm to repel water after already wet?  The Twins wish they could use their Skiving Snack Boxes to get out of practice but Angelina already knows about them  Quidditch practice does not go well for anyone, especially poor Ron Harry's connection with Voldemort is growing - Harry is basically Voldy's mood ring Dumbledore really fumbled this year - Harry is encouraged to go to Dumbledore again but ignores it due to how Dumbledore has been treating him  Harry falls asleep and wakes up to a surprise Dobby visit We love the image of Dobby wearing all of Hermione's knitted hats - too bad this couldn't be in the films  Hermione's heart is in the right place but she is not helping the house elves by trying to trick them into being freed  Poor Winky is still not coping well  Dobby is able to provide Harry with a place for his defence group - the Room of Requirement  Hermione is initially concerned about Dobby's find as he doesn't have the best track record either - but is sold once she knows that Dumbledore has used it  The first DA meeting happens and Hermione cannot resist being a teacher's pet and adding some structure  Ginny comes in with the best name for the group, but what are some other options?  Harry teaches the group his signature spell - and they need the practice  Harry and Cho have a few moments - their romance is slowly blooming  Marietta is the worst friend to bring - why didn't Cho bring someone else  It is such an abuse of power that Marietta feels she needs to be super aware of what she is doing at school or have it affect her mom's job at the Ministry because of Umbridge  Cedric is the elephant in the room between Cho and Harry  Snape Sucks count for Chapter 18: 0 Umbridge Sucks count for Chapter 18: 1 Email any thoughts, questions or feedback to  potterrevisitedpodcast@gmail.com Music: Shelter Song by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Links:  Trans Lifeline https://translifeline.org/ The Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Follow Us:  Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/potterrevisited Twitter https://twitter.com/potterevisited Instagram https://www.instagram.com/potterrevisited_/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4v2Xt0OIQ8_LCVYhKf2S5A TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@potterrevisited  

Assistant AD for Athletics Communications Chuck Pool hosts a roundtable with three key members of the historic 2006 Owls football team. Owl legends Jarett Dillard and Chase Clement are joined by South Alabama Head Coach Major Applewhite, who was the offensive coordinator on South Main that season.Your presence matters! We want you out at a Rice Owls game! Call 713-348-OWLS or go to RiceOwls.Com!Watch Rice Unfiltered on the Owls Youtube channel! Click here for this episodeListen to Owls football, basketball, and baseball games on The Owls Gameday App, The Varsity Network App, or RiceOwls.Com!Interested in learning more about the Gateway Project? Click here for an overview and here for renderingsContact the podcast:Email J.P. (jp.heath@ricesportsproperties.com)X/Twitter @RiceOwlsVoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You're a mature, rational adult who can face massive, existential problems head-on, right? Or is your brain more like a medieval dungeon: a deep dark place in which you chuck things you don't want to think about, and throw away the key? Uh-oh. My guest on this episode, the esteemed psychologist, TED talker and author Dr Renée Lertzman, thinks it's the latter - and she thinks it's about time you got them complex thoughts out.  Renée tells me why most traditional climate chat is more likely to cause us to shut down than authentically connect with how we feel about climate change (and all the rest of it). She draws from the worlds of therapy and trauma management to urge us all to be guides, not lecturers - and to help others to dig into what lies beneath. Let me know your thoughts on the show - hello@yourbrainonclimate.com. Please rate, review and subscribe, and share the show on socials. And do consider chucking this humble indie podcaster a few quid at www.patreon.com/yourbrainonclimate. Owl noises = references below.18:14 - Psychosocial research = how our inner worlds relate to our social lives. 22:23 - Marshall Alcorn's Resistance to Learning.  24:49 - A Substack from Renée, including on how naming complex truths makes our immune system work better. 32:50 - Lisa Feldman Barrett's amazing work on how emotions work. 37:30 - A fascinating long read/listen on accompaniment.  44:56 - Another of Renée's Substacks, this time on the three As. Your Brain on Climate is a show about human brains vs the climate crisis. It's  hosted and produced by me, Dave Powell. You can follow the show on instagram @yourbrainonclimate, and I occasionally put up a Substack. YBOC theme music and iterations thereof, by me. Thanks as always to Ruth Everett for the voices. Show logo by Arthur Stovell at https://mondial-studio.com/.   

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastWe discuss the first two issues of Wild Card in which Molly is in vengeance mode, and Harry is surprisingly resilient against Tyto Furcata SupernaturalisWild Card Issue 1 Summary:Harry takes on a new case with two women dying under mysterious conditions. Because the murders look suspiciously like a White Court Vampire attack, Harry enlists his brother Thomas to make inquiries with Lara. Before they can get to her, they are attacked by a giant supernatural Owl.Wild Card Issue 2 Summary:Thomas and Harry are able to dispatch the attacking Owl and make it to Lara's. Harry and Lara spar while discussing the recent deaths of the two women, and Lara's family members. Lara is convinced Johnny Marcone is responsible and is declaring war but Harry disagrees. They make an agreement that if he finds out who murdered Lara's kin, she will help him with his investigation.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

In this reading and somatic-mindset message podcast episode for conscious leaders, we explore the Luminous Warrior's path—moving from inner stillness and resilient ventral regulation to creating a conscious ripple effect in your community and growing an empowering mindset. Featuring intuitive archetypal messages (Sea Serpent, Phoenix, Beaver) paired with practical somatic-mindset micro-habits for personal growth and enlightening your community. 1st Message: Taming the inner wind, anchoring in ventral steadiness, and embodying authentic self-leadership.2nd Message (The Allegory):Sea Serpent: Emotional healing & supportive/protective embrace of spirit, source, God, all that is universal love.Black Egg: Unfiltered authentic truth & relaxed safe body.Buffalo, Moth, Owl, Scorpion, Beaver: Balancing practical, yet spiritual presence, focus, generosity, and selfless service.Phoenix: Freedom from suffering, transcending past karma & the birth of a conscious era (dharma).Resources & Next StepsFree Guide: Download the SMART MICRO-HABIT 10-Minute Somatic-Mindset Practice Digital PDF Guide: https://payhip.com/b/r3sNWShift from Reactive Survival Loops to Real-Time Empowered Composure—The SMART Way. Deepen Your Practice:For a practical guide to personal growth and healthy community building—inspiring human potential in real-time—check out the detailed six phases of Conscious Leadership: The IHP Community Building Practice: https://inspiringhumanpotential.com/emotional-intelligence/conscious-leadership-the-ihp-community-building-practice/Timestamps:(0:00) - Introduction & Luminous Warrior Overview(2:50) - Message 1: Taming the Wind & Ventral Steadiness(13:55) - Message 2: Archetypal Allegory (Story Overview) (15:00) - Archetype Breakdown: Sea Serpent, Buffalo, BlackEgg, Moth, Owl, Scorpion, Beaver, Phoenix, Golden Egg & Peacock (18:43) - Deep Dive: The Phoenix, Somatic-Mindset Micro-Habits & Ventral Regulation (19:02) - Conscious Leadership, Being Yourself & The Community Ripple EffectDisclaimer: The content provided by Maria Florio - Inspiring Human Potential is for educational, informational, and self-growth optimization purposes only. A somatic-mindset strategy framework, including all micro-habit protocols and spiritual perspectives, does not constitute medical, psychological, or clinical mental health therapy or advice. This container is designed for self-led individuals taking absolute personal sovereignty over their growth journey; it is not a substitute for professional medical or clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you experience severe dysregulation or trauma responses, please seek support from a licensed therapeutic professional.

What’s Trending: The Olympic Peninsula is testing out the efficacy of a universal basic income. King County is reporting that their ‘Operation Safe Transit’ program has resulted in more arrests and thus safer transit conditions. An Owl that was tangled in a soccer net was saved by a University Place family. A local escape room has its secrets exposed. // Kamala Harris is putting forth a new plan to impose price controls as President, but critics point out that it won’t actually combat inflation.  // Actor Dennis Quaid is sounding the alarm about his upcoming biopic about Ronald Reagan being censored by Facebook.

Most people think productivity comes down to discipline.But what if the real reason you are struggling to get things done is that you are using a strategy that doesn't match how your brain naturally works?In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I break down how your dominant brain type can influence the way you focus, organize, create, collaborate, and perform at your best.Using the C.O.D.E. framework, I walk you through the four brain animals and share practical productivity strategies for each one. Whether you are a fast-moving Cheetah, an analytical Owl, a creative Dolphin, or an empathetic Elephant, you will learn how to work with your natural strengths instead of forcing yourself into a system that was never designed for you.After this episode, you will stop trying to force yourself into someone else's productivity system and start using strategies that actually fit the way your brain works.What's your Brain Type?

Sfinga and Key provide a brief overview of some of the quick and dirty essentials on money magic. They begin with magic to generate cash quickly (along with some gambling charms), then proceed to consider how to get a job, fix a boss, and then generate additional revenue and sales. In laying the groundwork for future content specializing in the various specifics of financial and wealth sorcery, the Dragon and Owl consider the most revolutionary changes for their own practices in terms of spirits and techniques.Support us on patreon.com/TheFrightfulHowls .

Brian welcomes Mark from Michigan to share a lifetime of unsettling encounters involving Sasquatch, Dogman, and other unexplained activity. Mark's story begins around the age of ten, when his father reported seeing a tall, long-haired figure near the family farm and something began tapping on the windows at night.Years later, while deer hunting near a cornfield, Mark encountered an enormous gunmetal-gray Sasquatch accompanied by an overpowering odor of rotting meat and skunk. The woods suddenly went silent, nearby animals reacted strangely, and the experience left him with recurring nightmares that caused him to abandon the rest of the hunting season.Mark also describes discovering large X formations, teepee-like wood structures, unusual tracks, clicking sounds, unexplained lights, and a rock deliberately placed on top of a stump. During one turkey hunt, something attempted to imitate his barred owl call before a large figure appeared to peek at him from behind a tree. The encounters did not stop with Sasquatch. Mark recounts seeing a massive bipedal canine creature, finding unusual doglike tracks, observing glowing eyes near his home, and encountering an abnormally large black coyote-like animal that he could not bring himself to shoot. He also discovered several deer that had been opened and gutted without any of the meat being taken.Brian and Mark examine why witnesses often remain silent, whether these creatures are undiscovered flesh-and-blood animals or connected to something far stranger, and why an intelligent being might deliberately allow itself to be seen. Mark also explains why he believes researchers should approach these subjects with patience, respect, and as little intrusion as possible.Email BrianJoin Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.Have you had a Bigfoot encounter, Sasquatch sighting, Dogman experience, or other cryptid or paranormal encounter? We'd love to hear your story. Email brian@paranormalworldproductions.com to be featured on a future episode of Sasquatch Odyssey.Sasquatch Odyssey is a leading Bigfoot and cryptid podcast exploring real encounters, field research, and scientific analysis of the Sasquatch phenomenon.Follow the show and turn on automatic downloads so you never miss an episode.

ATENÇÃO: ESTE EPISÓDIO ESTÁ COM O ÁUDIO ORIGINAL EM INGLÊS. SE QUISER CONFERIR UMA VERSÃO LEGENDADA EM PORTUGUÊS DA CONVERSA, ASSISTA AO EPISÓDIO EM: https://www.youtube.com/@StockPickersUMA INDÚSTRIA QUE CRESCEU RÁPIDO DEMAIS E A VISÃO DE QUEM ESTÁ DENTRO DE UMA DAS MAIORES GESTORAS DO MUNDO  Neste episódio especial do Stock Pickers, Lucas Collazo recebe diretamente dos EUA a presença de Logan Nicholson, diretor e gestor de fundos de Private Credit da Blue Owl, para uma conversa sobre o mercado de private credit: um dos temas mais quentes e controversos de Wall Street.   Com um episódio gravado na Expert XP 2026, Logan explica por que o crédito privado americano virou alvo de questionamentos de grandes bancos, como a Blue Owl enxerga o risco de defaults e má precificação, e por que a inteligência artificial - mais do que uma ameaça - pode ser o maior canal de distribuição e monetização para o software corporativo dos próximos anos. Logan ainda discute a competição entre gestores e explica por que a Blue Owl, um dos maiores players do mercado no mundo, está de olho no Brasil como mercado estratégico para diversificar sua base global de investidores.   Um episódio para quem quer entender o que está realmente acontecendo no mercado que mais cresceu - e mais gerou debate - nos últimos anos.  Quer ver mais conteúdos da Expert XP 2026? Confira a seleção do Stock Pickers dos melhores painéis e debates do maior festival de investimentos do mundo: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKMyjSfLbYRM   

It's been over two years since Flaco, the owl who escaped from the Central Park Zoo and captured New Yorkers hearts, died after colliding with a building on the Upper West Side. A new documentary, "Wild Inside," revisits Flaco's story, and sources footage from New York birders who were lucky enough to capture a Flaco sighting. Director Penny Lane discusses her film, "Wild Inside" which premieres July 29th in Central Park with a free outdoor screening before opening at the IFC Center on July 31st. Image courtesy of Sandbox Films, photographer Benny Polatseck Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week Magda and Lindsay are coming to you live from Lark and Owl Booksellers in Georgetown, TX to talk with Julia London about her book, “Rules for Aging and Larceny!” If you've ever watched Ocean's Eleven and thought, “I wish there were more ladies in this.” Or maybe you've been watching the Golden Girls and wondered, “Could these gals pull off a casino heist?” If so, then this show will answer all of your heart's desires.  Special thanks to the hilarious and brilliant Julia London and the wonderful Lark and Owl!    Find out more about Julia at:  https://www.julialondon.com Explore all the amazing events at Lark and Owl at: https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/collections/events   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube   #livepodcast #bookpodcast #heiststories #julialondon    Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread

That child who waits for you to start every sentence? In this replay I sit down with SLP Alexandria Zachos — founder of Meaningful Speech — to talk about how years of prompting quietly create prompt dependence, and how silence, connection, and a child-led approach help gestalt language processors find their own spontaneous voice. Prompting doesn't lead to spontaneous language. Connection, silence, and meeting a child where they are do. Gestalt language processing (GLP) is a normal, natural way of developing language — just a different path than the analytic, word-by-word route most of us were taught. Alex walks us through what it actually is, how the stages unfold from delayed echolalia to flexible, novel grammar, and why so many kids we've labeled "echolalic" or "scripting" are simply gestalt language processors who need a different kind of support. We also dig into the hard truth about prompting — why fill-in-the-blank, cloze phrases, and always initiating for a child can lead to prompt dependence — and what to do instead: natural language modeling, honoring all communication, and trusting silence to make room for language to emerge. We'll talk about: ●  what gestalt language processing is — and why it isn't a disorder ●  the six stages of gestalt language development, from delayed echolalia to complex grammar ●  how prompting and compliance-based strategies create prompt dependence over time ●  why our ultimate goal is spontaneous, flexible, multimodal communication ●  how silence, connection, and being a trusted communication partner change everything ●  why it's never too late for an older child who has become prompt dependent In This Episode, You'll Learn •  What gestalt language processing is, and how it differs from analytic language development •  How the stages unfold — delayed echolalia, mitigated echolalia, the "magic" word-freeing stage, and grammar •  Why delayed echolalia is always communicating something, even when it isn't literal •  How to do "detective work" to figure out what a child's gestalt actually means •  Why years of prompting and cloze phrases lead to prompt dependence, not spontaneous language •  What targeted natural language modeling looks like across communicative functions •  Why "the change starts with us," not with fixing the child •  How silence and the OWL approach (Observe, Wait, Listen) create space for language to emerge •  Why acknowledging all communication — a smile, a nod, a repeat — builds the trust language grows from Key Takeaways •  Gestalt language processing is a natural way of developing language, not a disorder •  Delayed echolalia is meaningful — it's communicating something worth investigating •  Prompting does not build spontaneous communicators; child-led support does •  Our goal is spontaneous, flexible, novel communication — including through AAC •  Change starts with what we model and how we respond, not with the child •  Silence is a strategy: spontaneous language emerges when the pressure is off •  Acknowledge all communication to build the relationship and trust •  Use a child's own gestalts — and put them into AAC — for instant buy-in •  It's never too late for an older, prompt-dependent child Try This •  Notice how often you prompt, question, or fill in the blank — then try saying less •  Use the OWL approach: observe, wait, and listen before you speak •  Let silence sit; follow the child's lead and join what they love •  Acknowledge every attempt to communicate with a repeat, a smile, or a nod •  Model language naturally instead of asking the child to perform it •  When you hear a gestalt, do some detective work to learn what it means •  Add a child's gestalts into their AAC device for automatic buy-in •  With an older prompt-dependent child, plan low-pressure sessions to rebuild trust first Related Resources & Links

Comedians Lady Beaver and Rique of the sketch group City of Screwdale make the case for MAKING SKETCH COMEDY... aka creating weird things with your friends. Episode Links: Lady Beaver IG Lady Beaver's Art IG City of Screwdale IG City of Screwdale YouTube Lady Beaver YouTube Lady Beaver TikTok City of Screwdale Reddit Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

CPG's next big ideas often emerge in unexpected places. In this episode, we explore what founders across food and beverage can learn from the rapid rise of hard sodas and hard sports drinks, as alcohol brands borrow from health, wellness and functionality to connect with younger consumers. The Taste Radio team is joined by Brewbound reporter Zoe Licata to discuss why familiar flavors, better-for-you positioning and shifting consumer behaviors are fueling these fast-growing categories—and whether they're poised for long-term success or destined to become another fleeting trend.   They also unpack the surprising split between Costco and Deschutes Brewery, what it reveals about the evolving role of private label and retail strategy, and why Guinness has become one of the world's hottest beer brands by winning over an entirely new generation of drinkers. Show notes: 0:20: Harry Calling. Inspired Imbibing. $40M Is A Crooked Number. Lyte Come Lately. Crafty Costco. – Zoe and John share their experiences of seeing Harry Styles perform at Wembley Stadium and discuss how drinking culture among younger consumers in the U.K. differs from that in the U.S. The conversation explores Gen Z's evolving relationship with alcohol, the pandemic's lasting impact on drinking habits, and how brands are leaning into nostalgia and familiar flavors to connect with legal-age younger consumers. They also examine why alcohol companies are borrowing cues from the better-for-you beverage category, and the marketing challenges of positioning products with wellness-inspired messaging despite alcohol's inherent health limitations. Along the way, they spotlight the surprising rise of alcoholic sports drinks modeled after electrolyte beverages and viral drinking trends like BORGs. The discussion then turns to beer, where the hosts unpack the unexpected end of Costco's long-running private-label partnership with Deschutes Brewery, producer of the retailer's popular Kirkland Signature Helles Lager and Vintage Ale. The episode concludes with a look at Guinness' remarkable resurgence, exploring how the iconic stout has become one of beer's biggest success stories by winning over younger consumers through social media, the viral "Split the G" challenge, and the growing realization that it's lighter, more sessionable, and far more approachable than many first-time drinkers expect. Brands in this episode: Simply, Fresca, Owl's Brew, Bai, Crooked Pop, Poppi, Super Lyte, Surfside, Stateside Hard Seltzer, Gatorade, Spiked Ade, Pedialyte, Electrolit, Hoist, Deschutes, Guinness, Diet Pepsi

For most of the last two decades, the right of UK politics were all for climate action. Heck, in 2019 a Conservative Prime Minister signed us up to net zero emissions by 2050!  But a few short years later both of the two major parties on the right are now very much against 'net "stupid" zero', and everything they think that means.  What's going on? What are they trying to do? And - will it work? I'm joined by Becca Massey-Chase, Head of Citizen Engagement at the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).  Becca tells me the different attack lines that the right are using against net zero - whether they are persuasive to the average person, and what deeper stories they're tapping into. We discuss why the right has done such a reverse ferret on climate change, after decades of broad consensus - and how much of it is cynical politics vs sincerely held worldviews.  And I ask: if some people's views about climate action can really shift that quickly - what does that reveal about how firmly any of us really believe what we think we believe about it? You can find Becca's brilliant report here.  Let me know your thoughts on the show - hello@yourbrainonclimate.com. Please rate, review and subscribe, and share the show on socials. And do consider chucking this humble indie podcaster a few quid at www.patreon.com/yourbrainonclimate. Owl noises = references below.21:34: Political identity guides climate belief. 22:14: Motivated reasoning. 30:00. Becca's research (again). 40.04: Janan Ganesh's vibes theory of politics (paywalled alas)43.06: A brilliant piece from Climate Barometer about climate salience. Your Brain on Climate is a show about human brains vs the climate crisis. It's  hosted and produced by me, Dave Powell. You can follow the show on instagram @yourbrainonclimate, and I occasionally put up a Substack. YBOC theme music and iterations thereof, by me. Thanks as always to Ruth Everett for the voices. Show logo by Arthur Stovell at https://mondial-studio.com/.   

Today in the business of podcasting:Podcast Movement 2026 opens public voting on conference sessions for the first time, with nearly 800 submissions from more than 500 speakers. Voting runs through July 21, and 50% of the New York City conference's schedule will be decided by community vote.Tom Webster publishes The Podcast Atlas, Part Two: What The Screen Adds, with five findings on video podcasting as an ad environment, including a shorter path to purchase and the highest attention levels of any format in the study.Bloomberg's Soundbite checks in on Apple Podcasts' video rollout four months after launch, finding encouraging early numbers from Acast and Transistor.fm but analytics that can't yet separate audio plays from video plays.Owl & Co's Streamonomics previews Q2 earnings season through engagement data across nine platforms, showing Netflix viewing hours declining while Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube keep growing.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

Today in the business of podcasting:Podcast Movement 2026 opens public voting on conference sessions for the first time, with nearly 800 submissions from more than 500 speakers. Voting runs through July 21, and 50% of the New York City conference's schedule will be decided by community vote.Tom Webster publishes The Podcast Atlas, Part Two: What The Screen Adds, with five findings on video podcasting as an ad environment, including a shorter path to purchase and the highest attention levels of any format in the study.Bloomberg's Soundbite checks in on Apple Podcasts' video rollout four months after launch, finding encouraging early numbers from Acast and Transistor.fm but analytics that can't yet separate audio plays from video plays.Owl & Co's Streamonomics previews Q2 earnings season through engagement data across nine platforms, showing Netflix viewing hours declining while Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube keep growing.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

When a Northern Saw-whet Owl spreads its wings, many birds can see something our human eyes can't: the owl's flight feathers glow with ultraviolet light. It's invisible to humans without the help of a UV blacklight. While the glowing feathers on parrots might help them attract mates, the reason for the owls' glowing feathers still isn't clear. However, scientists realized that they could estimate an owl's age based on the pattern of luminescent color on the wings, which changes predictably as birds grow and replace their feathers. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks.  BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Split and Lump season is here again, and as we have since this podcast began, we welcome Dr. Nick Block of Stonehill College to discuss the exciting bird taxonomy changes that might be coming to a life list near you via the AOS NACC. Could this be the year we finally see the long awaited splits of Willet and Marsh Wren? Will Great Egret be picked apart into its continental forms? Is Prairie-Chicken on the way out in favor of Prairie-Grouse? We answer all those questions and more! Also, Nate fact checks a phenomenal Short-eared Owl story from last week's Random Birds.  Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a rating or a review if you are so inclined! We appreciate it!

Today in the business of podcasting:Tom Webster's The Podcast Atlas, Part Two: What The Screen Adds compares how video and audio podcast ads perform among each format's most engaged users. Video shortens the path to purchase, with 15% of video users buying immediately after seeing an ad versus 10% for audio.Bloomberg's Soundbite newsletter checks in on Apple Podcasts' video rollout four months after launch, finding encouraging but muddy early numbers as analytics can't yet separate audio plays from video plays.Owl & Co's Streamonomics newsletter previews Q2 earnings season through engagement data, with Netflix viewing hours falling while Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube keep growing.In a sponsored Digiday post, Tatari argues streaming in-show sponsorships beat standard placements on efficiency, with a 62% higher response rate despite CPMs running 2 to 3 times higher.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

Today in the business of podcasting:Tom Webster's The Podcast Atlas, Part Two: What The Screen Adds compares how video and audio podcast ads perform among each format's most engaged users. Video shortens the path to purchase, with 15% of video users buying immediately after seeing an ad versus 10% for audio.Bloomberg's Soundbite newsletter checks in on Apple Podcasts' video rollout four months after launch, finding encouraging but muddy early numbers as analytics can't yet separate audio plays from video plays.Owl & Co's Streamonomics newsletter previews Q2 earnings season through engagement data, with Netflix viewing hours falling while Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube keep growing.In a sponsored Digiday post, Tatari argues streaming in-show sponsorships beat standard placements on efficiency, with a 62% higher response rate despite CPMs running 2 to 3 times higher.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

Sfinga and Key tackle another hotly-requested topic: how to identify, divine on, and profile new spirits that may be approaching your court. In addition to considering temporary wanderers, distant allies of your spirits that may be stopping by to visit, and also those interested in coming by for only a season or a year, they consider some of the signs by which to recognize the activity of a new being that is staying around and how best to verify their presence and qualities through divination and the authority and protection of your existing spirits and ancestors. The Dragon and Owl also discuss some of the tools they bring to a spiritual court investigation and how folks can come to tease out and understand the qualities of new spirits from the background of ambient existing phenomena. Support us on patreon.com/TheFrightfulHowls .

Today in the business of podcasting:Registration for The Podcast Atlas debut webinar on July 1 at 2pm Eastern is available here.New Sounds Profitable research from The Podcast Atlas finds 73% of podcast listeners would follow a creator from audio to video and 71% from long-form episodes to short-form clips, showing audience loyalty is tied to creators rather than formats.iHeartMedia expands its advertising partnership with Amazon Ads, becoming a reseller across Amazon Music, Prime Video, Twitch, Fire TV, and Alexa, giving its sellers access to Amazon's first-party shopping and streaming data.Owl & Co. founder Hernan Lopez shares findings from the second annual Global Podcast Economy Report, revealing that ten companies capture roughly 60% of U.S. podcast advertising revenue alongside a vibrant long tail of smaller players.DoubleVerify launches DV Neura, an AI engine that unifies media verification, content classification, and campaign optimization, and can recommend campaign changes across its DV Media AdVantage Platform.Oxford Road's ORBIT tool releases its June 2026 ranking of the top 15 Entertainment and Media podcasts, with The Popcast with Knox and Jamie taking the top spot and the data favoring show-level buying over genre-level approaches.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

Screenwriter and improviser Will Saunders opens up about his personal weight loss journey with the help of GLP-1 drugs. Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss Harry's patronus lessons with Lupin. Gryffindor continues to dominate on the quidditch pitch and Sirius Black breaks into Hogwarts again. The trio go on their Shrieking Shack adventure and Harry tries and fails to protect himself and Sirius from the descending dementors at the lake. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      1:31 I went to Scotland! Here is one of the tour guides I really loved who showed me around the Harry Potter world in Edinburgh.·      7:26 Quick recap and Harry and Lupin's lessons. The boggart dementor should be smaller than the actual thing so we can have some differentiation. When Harry is falling through his memory in the presence of the dementor, I don't like the film version of the fade to black. I would rather see it through Harry's eyes and watch the memory bleed into his reality. Lupin is there every step of the way, and we should really begin to trust Lupin in this opening.·      26:18 Gryffindor vs. Ravenclaw quidditch match. More dementors get on the field, but it turns out to be Malfoy. Lupin is still impressed with his production of a patronus. Afterward, they return to their dorms and celebrate. Black breaks back into Hogwarts when they go to bed, and he and Harry have a dramatic chase through the castle. We look into his eyes for the first time.·      41:06 Episode seven opens with studying for OWLs. Harry and Ron are trying ot study for divination, but it's hopeless. Harry goes into for his OWL and Trelawny has a real prediction. There is clearly something afoot…·      43:26 The Shrieking Shack. This is the final sequence of this episode, and it is of course the famous Shrieking Shack chase. This scene should have the audience hating Sirius and turning on Lupin. We should see the horrible image of Lupin helping up Sirius and hugging him like a brother, but we soon learn the truth. Lupin transforms and the black dog defends the trio. Sirius collapses at the lake and Harry tries to defend him against the hundreds of dementors, but it's no use.  ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Larry Swanson, creator of the Knowledge Graph Insights Podcast, for their second conversation together. The two cover a wide range of interconnected topics, starting with a correction Larry makes about the true origin of the term "artificial intelligence," tracing it back to the 1956 Dartmouth Conference and its distinction from Norbert Wiener's cybernetics. From there, the conversation moves through the history and structure of knowledge graphs, ontologies, RDF (Resource Description Framework), and the W3C standards process, touching on concepts like the T-box, A-box, and C-box, as well as the 25th anniversary of the Semantic Web paper. Stewart and Larry also dig into the limitations of large language models — particularly around reasoning, confabulation, and what Larry describes as "cognitive surrender" — and why symbolic AI and knowledge engineering may hold answers that the neural network world hasn't fully embraced. The episode also ventures into consciousness, panpsychism, Michael Pollan's ideas, and Stewart's own hands-on experience vibe coding a personal chatbot to replace functionality he feels he's lost with recent changes to Claude. Larry's podcast can be found at kgi.fm.Timestamps00:00 - Stewart introduces Larry Swanson; Larry corrects the record on AI's origin, distinguishing it from Norbert Wiener's cybernetics at the 1956 Dartmouth conference.05:00 - Larry discusses interviewing semantic web paper coauthors on its 25th anniversary; RDF's hidden ubiquity compared to SIM cards powering everything invisibly.10:00 - Knowledge graphs explained through t-box terms, a-box assertions, and Dave McComb's c-box; IKEA's three-layer knowledge graph as a practical example.15:00 - Stewart connects metadata complexity to AI needs; faceted search explained as c-box attributes driving product filtering experiences.20:00 - RDF 1.2 reification standards discussed; W3C's rigorous recommendation process powering governments and enterprises worldwide through collaborative standards.25:00 - Cyc project examined as influential "successful failure"; Pat Hayes bringing description logic into semantic web; LLMs lacking true reasoning capability.30:00 - Epistemological fault lines between human and computer intelligence; cognitive surrender paper reveals no intelligence threshold protects against AI manipulation.35:00 - Stewart's Claude regression problem drives chatbot vibe coding quest; small language models and domain-specific approaches explored as alternatives.40:00 - Consciousness discussion through Michael Pollan's panpsychism lens; language versus cognition disconnect revealing LLMs as pure token-stitching without genuine thought.45:00 - Context graphs as purpose-built knowledge graphs for AI; Stewart's planning agents versus coding agents architecture and ground truth verification problem.50:00 - Docs-as-code versus code-as-docs paradigm shift; knowledge graphs as universal verifiers against validated facts; RDF 1.2 enabling provenance and degrees of certainty.55:00 - Jessica Talisman's Knowledge Graph Academy recommended for onboarding; kgi.fm podcast shared; knowledge representation community needs better abstraction for wider adoption.Key Insights1. The term "artificial intelligence" was not a marketing gimmick but was coined deliberately at the 1956 Dartmouth Conference to distinguish the work of John McCarthy from Norbert Wiener's cybernetics. The two camps represented genuinely different approaches, and the AI label was a form of intentional intellectual branding rather than empty promotion.2. The semantic web, often called the most successful failure in technology history, has quietly embedded itself everywhere despite never achieving its original vision. Technologies like RDF power metadata standards inside every Adobe product and form the invisible backbone of government systems, enterprise data infrastructure, and cultural heritage organizations worldwide.3. Knowledge graphs are best understood as an ontology combined with all the instances that populate it. The distinction between things and strings, popularized by Google in 2012, captures the core idea that knowledge representation is about concepts as distinct from the labels we give them.4. The t-box, a-box, and c-box framework offers a practical model for understanding knowledge architecture. The t-box holds terminology and concepts, the a-box holds assertions about specific instances, and the c-box manages the attributes, taxonomies, and controlled vocabularies that sit between them and enable things like faceted search.5. Large language models produce fluent, convincing output but lack genuine reasoning, epistemological grounding, or judgment. Research on cognitive surrender shows that even people who understand how LLMs work are still susceptible to being misled by their fluency, meaning intelligence and awareness offer no reliable protection against being deceived.6. The gap between language and cognition matters deeply when evaluating AI. Evidence from people with aphasia shows that thinking can occur without language, which suggests LLMs, being purely language-based systems, are missing a fundamental layer of cognition that cannot be recovered through more tokens or better training.7. Knowledge graphs and RDF-based representation are well suited to the problem of verification and grounding in AI systems. Rather than relying on vectorized embeddings of language, a knowledge graph can store validated, provenance-tracked facts with degrees of certainty, making it a natural foundation for building trustworthy AI applications.

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