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In this episode we share our lessons learned and a-ha moments about the 4 Types of Protagonists and the Premise statement. The ability to summarize your story in one sentence is an absolute must and over the course of the season, Melanie explored several different methods for doing just that. Which one was her favourite and why? This week, she reveals all. And for my part, I explored the 4 different types of protagonists and was happily surprised to have found three such different examples of the anti-hero — a protagonist type that, I think, is both misunderstood and under used. What do you think? -V. Submit your query letter and first 10 pages writing sample at storynerd.ca.For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.To subscribe to Kat's Keynotes (Substack), click here.Watch us on YouTube!
This week Emma, Nick and Kimberley look at the government's 10-year health plan one year on and ask how much progress has been made, whether it is on track and what needs to happen next. They also talk about PCN contract variations after every practice in Kent signed up to the first deal of this kind.They look at GP premises after the government announced its 10-year capital investment plan for the NHS and NHS England chair Dr Penny Dash angered GPs after saying that GP practices have ‘twice as much floor space' as they need. They also discuss some of the challenges of getting new premises developments off the ground.And they look at whether or not the GP jobs crisis is beginning to ease as thousands of GP registrars prepare to qualify in the coming weeks.This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower, deputy editor Nick Bostock and senior reporter Kimberley Hackett. It was produced by Czarina DeenUseful linksOne year on, is the 10-year health plan on track?Kent DES variation hands GPs ARRS cash upfrontAI triage rollout fast-tracked for GP surgeriesGP premises fund falls short of upgrade targetGP fury as NHS boss claims practices have twice the space they need'There aren't enough jobs': new GPs face waiting lists for shifts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chair of the Transportation Safety Board, Yoan Marier, outlines safety issues in the fisheries + Coordinator Colleen Higgins gives a tour at the F.U. Trading Company premises in Seldom, Fogo Island.
This week Jon is so sorry to be late, Cody is a big horse guy, and Dave wants to be stupid. Also, which Instagram is your favorite TikTok?! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:49 - The Jonologue: Camping 08:53 - Cody's Segment: Actor's Worst Nightmare 16:18 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 22:57 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check out Jes on her Twitch channel Jenga136 for chill art vibes Check out Cody on his Twitch channel PracticalRook for gamer Cody vibes Check out Dave's other audio projects Catch Me Up and Dave's Estate Reserve Podcasts We no longer recommend bugging Jon on "Twitter" If you're REALLY bored, go to Patreon and support our timewasting efforts!
Varrick Grimes gives us an update on the seaweed enterprise Kalup + Danika Hoffe is one of two students graduating from A.R. Scammel Academy + We revisit Trap Berth Day in Joe Batt's Arm.
Day after day we're subjected to the GSS Newsers efforts to attempt to misinform, confuse and at times outright lie to you about what Florida's proposed property tax amendment would and wouldn't do.
Pull up a chair and pour yourself a drink! For the third installment in our occasional series on important conservative books, or important books written by or embraced by conservatives, we take up Leo Strauss's Natural Right and History, based on his 1949 Walgreen Lectures at the University of Chicago (where he taught for two decades) and published in 1953. To help us, we called on our friend Matt Dinan, a political theorist who's associate professor in the Great Books Program at St. Thomas University in New Brunswick, Canada. If you've listened to previous episodes and wanted us to go deeper on Leo Strauss, the German-Jewish political philosopher who came to the United States after fleeing Nazism, "Straussianism," and what they might have to do with American conservatism and our present political moment, here you go. After offering some background on Strauss and the context of Natural Right and History's publication, we discuss Strauss's patriotic appeal to Americans in the book's introduction, walk listeners through the chapters that follow (explaining what "natural right" is and why it's paired with "history" in the title along the way), and close out by exploring Strauss's ambiguous relationship to American conservatism—and more! Sources: Leo Strauss, Natural Right and History (1953) — On Tyranny (1963) — Spinoza's Critique of Religion (1965) Harry V. Jaffa, Thomism and Aristotelianism: A Study of the Commentary by Thomas Aquinas on the Nicomachean Ethics (1952) James W. Ceaser, "The American Context of Leo Strauss's Natural Right and History," Perspectives on Political Science, Spring 2008 Richard Velkley, Heidegger, Strauss, and the Premises of Philosophy: On Original Forgetting (2011) — "On the Roots of Rationalism: Strauss's 'Natural Right and History' as Response to Heidegger," The Review of Politics, Spring 2008 ...and don't forget to subscribe to Know Your Enemy on Patreon for access to all of our bonus episodes!
Guests:Irish Fashion Designer Helen McAlindenMartin Markey, CEO of the Hardware Association of IrelandSports Broadcaster Jacqui HurleyArlene McIntyre
A high-action day for corporate India! While easing crude oil prices and US-Iran peace talks supported the broader market sentiment, Vedanta grabbed headlines due to sudden ED searches linked to royalty payments. Join us as we analyze the company's official response and discuss how to position your portfolio amid these macro shifts.
A high-action day for corporate India! While easing crude oil prices and US-Iran peace talks supported the broader market sentiment, Vedanta grabbed headlines due to sudden ED searches linked to royalty payments. Join us as we analyze the company's official response and discuss how to position your portfolio amid these macro shifts.
A high-action day for corporate India! While easing crude oil prices and US-Iran peace talks supported the broader market sentiment, Vedanta grabbed headlines due to sudden ED searches linked to royalty payments. Join us as we analyze the company's official response and discuss how to position your portfolio amid these macro shifts.
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Send us Fan MailOwning your business premises feels like progress, security, control, and the satisfaction of paying rent to yourself rather than a landlord. But for many founders, it is a decision that quietly traps capital, reduces flexibility, and concentrates risk in ways that only become apparent years later.This episode introduces the OpCo-PropCo framework as a structured way to think through one of the most consequential capital decisions a business owner can make. Stuart and Mena explain why the trading business and the property holding entity have fundamentally different risk profiles, return expectations, and time horizons, and why mixing them clouds decision-making and performance visibility for both.The discussion covers how to model the rent-versus-buy decision properly, including opportunity cost, yield comparisons, and realistic assumptions about growth and space requirements. It also addresses the compliance obligations and structural pitfalls of related-party arrangements, the genuine constraints of using an SMSF to hold business premises, and the concentration risk that arises when both business value and personal wealth are tied to a single location.The episode closes with a four-question OpCo-PropCo decision rule designed to bring commercial clarity to what is often an emotionally driven choice. Because owning the building should make the business stronger, not harder to run, harder to fund, and harder to sell.If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating on your favourite podcast platform. It helps us reach more incredible listeners like you. Thank you for being a part of the journey! Click here to subscribe to our weekly email. SPECIAL OFFER: Buy a one of Stuart's books for ONLY $20 including delivery. Use the discount code blog here. Work with Mena & Stuart's team: At ProSolution Private Clients we encourage clients to adopt a holistic and evidence-based approach when making financial decisions. Visit our website. Follow us: Stuart: Twitter/X and LinkedIn. Mena: LinkedInIMPORTANT: This podcast provides general information about finance, taxes, and credit. This means that the content does not consider your specific objectives, financial situation, or needs. It is crucial for you to assess whether the information is suitable for your circumstances before taking any actions based on it. If you find yourself uncertain about the relevance or your specific needs, it is advisable to seek advice from a licensed and trustworthy professional.
Those who are usually behind these events said they have opted not to organise the walk this year because of the decision by the charity's head office to close its Pieta South East premises at Waterside, Waterford city. Our South- East Correspondent, Marc O'Driscoll.
Broadband network operator, SIRO, has announced that its fibre-to-the-premise broadband network (full fibre) has now passed 700,000 premises and is available in towns and cities in every county in Ireland. The milestone of its network reaching 700,000 premises is part of a wider national objective of creating a full fibre Ireland by 2028. However, with more than 85% of all Irish premises now able to access full fibre broadband, SIRO has called for the switching off Ireland's existing, outdated copper broadband network to be fast-tracked. SIRO's Fibre Broadband Network Passes 700,000 The 700, 000th premises passed by SIRO's network is Bray-based print and embroidery specialist, Visual Print. The company was established in 2001 and offers a wide range of printing services, catering to both small and large volume orders. It specialises in direct screen printing, DTF printing and garment embroidery, operating from two warehouse in the Solus Industrial Estate in Bray, employing a staff of 11. Fibre broadband connectivity is a critical enabler of Visual Print's operations used for transferring large design files, online ordering platforms, maintaining networked printers and Cloud-based print management. While Visual Print has switched off its copper-based broadband and moved to SIRO's full fibre broadband, a worrying high number of Irish businesses are yet to make the move. Comreg data indicates that only 12% of business using broadband have a full fibre connection. Fibre to the Premise broadband is accepted as offering faster speeds and a more reliable and resilient connection than copper which can be slower, less dependable and more vulnerable to both storms and cybersecurity issues. Switching off Ireland's existing, outdated copper broadband network will ensure the national standard of connectivity enjoys greater resiliency, is future-proofed, and better equipped to support Ireland withstand challenges such as climate change or the impacts of the current global energy crisis. The process of copper switch off is gathering pace across Europe, with switch off completed or well advanced in France, Spain and Sweden and the U.K.'s commencing next January. However, Ireland does not yet have a national target date for when switch off will start or complete, even though the conditions for beginning the process now exist. This continued reliance on a broadband technology no longer fit for purpose, notwithstanding full fibre alternatives, leave Irish businesses exposed in areas such as the adoption of AI and other new technologies, productivity and profitability. Commenting on Visual Print's recent connection to SIRO's network, Paul Doyle, Managing Director of Visual Print, said: "Since establishing Visual Print more than twenty-five years ago, we have continued to invest in our equipment, facilities and services to ensure we can meet the needs of our customers as the business has grown. "With SIRO's fibre broadband, we have seen a significant improvement in how we manage and process orders internally. Faster, more reliable connectivity has streamlined communication between our team, improved file handling and workflow efficiency, and allows us to provide quicker updates and more accurate lead times to our customers. This has had a direct and positive impact on both our productivity and overall customer experience." Commenting on the milestone, John Keaney, SIRO CEO, said: "Our network now reaching more than 700,000 homes and businesses is another significant milestone for SIRO, while also actively contributing to the overall national objective of a full fibre Gigabit Ireland by 2028. "Reliable and future proofed full fibre broadband connectivity is a key foundation for the continued growth and productivity of Irish business. "As Visual Print's experience demonstrates, switching off copper and switching on to fibre broadband, delivers tangible benefits for Irish business. "Equally, as the global energy crisis continues, more businesses a...
While navigating the mirror world, Carlisle hopes to find Joe—the first victim of the current invasion. Val and Helen find themselves in a battle from Carlisle's past.---News, artwork, and more at PowerWordCrit.comRate us on Spotify and Apple PodcastsContact us on Facebook, X/Twitter, or at PowerWordCrit@gmail.com---Theme music arranged by Corrin Sparks.Background music used under the standard-license from filmmusic.io."Almost Bliss" by Kevin MacLeod"Avec Soin" by Kevin MacLeod"Exit the Premises" by Kevin MacLeod"Stealth Groover" by Kevin MacLeod
This week Cody gets a nickname, Dave has the 7-year itch, Jes is bringing the cake, and Jon is a background mime. Also, sorry France! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:22 - Cody's Words of Wisdom 06:49 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 12:42 - Jes' Segment: Genre Replay 24:36 - Jon's Segment: One-Up 33:07 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check out Jes on her Twitch channel Jenga136 for chill art vibes Check out Cody on his Twitch channel PracticalRook for gamer Cody vibes Check out Dave's other audio projects Catch Me Up and Dave's Estate Reserve Podcasts We no longer recommend bugging Jon on "Twitter" If you're REALLY bored, go to Patreon and support our timewasting efforts!
This week Jon's shirt changes color, Cody cries at a movie, Dave does some digging, and Jes advocates for a name change. Also, "two deads make an alive." Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 02:31 - The Jonologue: Instant Mashed Potatoes 13:11 - Cody's Segment: Movie Critics 25:08 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 29:40 - Jes' Segment: Meanwhile 40:06 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check out Jes on her Twitch channel Jenga136 for chill art vibes Check out Cody on his Twitch channel PracticalRook for gamer Cody vibes Check out Dave's other audio projects Catch Me Up and Dave's Estate Reserve Podcasts We no longer recommend bugging Jon on "Twitter" If you're REALLY bored, go to Patreon and support our timewasting efforts!
What movies were doing just fine until they hired a pesky creative team to mess it all up? Would they have been fine as a solid premise alone? I don't know the answer. I'm just the guy who writes the descriptions. Listen to the episode and find out? I'm not your mom. Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwttpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/wwttpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/wwttpodcast Theme Song recorded by Taylor Sheasgreen: www.facebook.com/themotorleague Logo designed by Mariah Lirette: www.instagram.com/its.mariah.xo Montrose Monkington III: www.twitter.com/montrosethe3rd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Jes commissioned a vase, Jon is desperately neutral, Cody is a Dorito's Guy, and Dave needs more staples. Also, it was a totally wild guess! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:31 - A Hearty Thank You to Linsey! 04:41 - Style It!: Hieronymus Bosch 13:54 - Jon's Segment: Conference Call 24:38 - Cody's Segment: Oscar Moment 30:24 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 37:23 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check out Jes on her Twitch channel Jenga136 for chill art vibes Check out Cody on his Twitch channel PracticalRook for gamer Cody vibes Check out Dave's other audio projects Catch Me Up and Dave's Estate Reserve Podcasts We no longer recommend bugging Jon on "Twitter" If you're REALLY bored, go to Patreon and support our timewasting efforts!
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a Polish Army ban on Chinese vehicles.
"You don't get a second chance at a first impression." Notable Moments [00:00:59] Introducing the concept of "moment of truth" [00:02:13] Premises as the "front porch" of the park [00:06:21] Defining product beyond retail [00:09:58] Promises and the purpose of parks [00:16:07] Why people are the most fragile moment of truth [00:22:09] The importance of the uniform and credibility [00:24:26] Final reminder: don't miss the moment A moment of truth happens when a guest comes in contact with what you do and the experience it gives them. Jody Maberry and Phil Gaines explore how this concept applies to parks and conservation leadership. They break it into four areas: premises, product, promises, and people and discuss how each interaction shapes a visitor's experience. From first impressions at the entrance gate to the power of a ranger's uniform, every contact becomes a defining moment. Read the blog for more from this episode. Resources www.parkleaders.com https://parkleaders.com/about/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theparkleaders/
The Prime Minister's visit to Ukraine, Poland's refusal to join the US Peace Council, a campaign against Kraków's mayor, InPost on sale, Meta Platforms charged by the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection, the “Premises to Start program”, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.com. You can also contact us on Twitter & Instagram @rorshokpoland Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Polish general will lead a joint headquarters: https://wydarzenia.interia.pl/kraj/news-polski-general-bedzie-dowodzil-silami-nato-pierwszy-raz-w-hi,nId,22598925“Will the ‘Safety Guide' Save Us? The Swedes Have a Better Idea” by Adam Szabelak: https://nlad.pl/poradnik-bezpieczenstwa-nas-uratuje-szwedzi-maja-lepszy-pomysl/Rorshok Updates: https://rorshok.com/updates/Check out our new t-shirts: https://rorshok.store/We want to get to know you! Please fill in this mini-survey: https://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link: https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate
Having your home or premises flood is one of your worst nightmares and for so many families and business owners around the country that is exactly what they are dealing with this morning. When this happens one of the first people on the scene is Kevin Kelly at Irish Fire and Flood restoration.
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Understanding Negligence: A Deep Dive into Tort LawThis conversation delves into the complexities of tort law, specifically focusing on negligence. It covers the foundational elements of negligence, including duty, breach, causation, and the standard of care. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the policy implications behind these legal concepts, particularly the balancing act between individual autonomy and societal safety. The conversation also explores the nuances of premises liability and the evolving nature of duty in tort law, providing a comprehensive framework for law students preparing for exams.In the intricate world of tort law, negligence stands as a cornerstone concept that every law student must master. This blog post unravels the complexities of negligence, focusing on its foundational elements and the critical role it plays in legal examinations.The Four Pillars of Negligence: Negligence is traditionally broken down into four key elements: duty, breach, causation, and damage. Understanding these components is crucial for any aspiring lawyer. Duty acts as the gatekeeper, determining whether a legal obligation exists between the parties involved. Breach examines whether the defendant failed to meet the standard of care expected. Causation links the breach to the harm caused, while damage assesses the actual harm suffered by the plaintiff.The Role of Duty in Negligence: Duty is the starting point in any negligence analysis. It involves a legal relationship that imposes an obligation of care. Judges play a pivotal role in determining whether a duty exists, often balancing societal interests against individual freedoms. This element is policy-heavy, as it decides if a case belongs in the tort system.Breach and the Reasonable Person Standard: Breach focuses on whether the defendant's actions fell short of the expected standard of care. The "reasonable person" standard is a legal fiction used to assess conduct objectively. It demands that individuals act with the prudence and caution expected of a good citizen, regardless of personal quirks or limitations.Causation and the Hand Formula: Causation is divided into actual cause and proximate cause. The "but for" test is commonly used to establish actual cause, while proximate cause involves policy considerations to limit liability. The Hand Formula, introduced by Judge Learned Hand, provides an economic framework to assess whether conduct was negligent by weighing the burden of precautions against the probability and severity of harm.Conclusion: Mastering negligence requires a deep understanding of its structure and policy implications. By dissecting each element and applying frameworks like the Hand Formula, law students can develop a sophisticated approach to tackling negligence questions in exams. As the legal landscape evolves, the balance between personal prudence and social efficiency remains a central theme in tort law.Subscribe now to stay updated on the latest insights in legal education and practice.TakeawaysNegligence is the engine of Tort law.Understanding duty is critical for legal analysis.The reasonable person standard is an objective legal fiction.Judges make policy decisions regarding duty.Negligence per se simplifies breach analysis.The Hand formula assesses the reasonableness of conduct.Causation includes both actual and proximate cause.There is no general duty to rescue strangers.Premises liability varies based on the status of the person.Reasonableness in law involves complex social considerations.torts law, negligence, duty, breach, standard of care, causation, premises liability, hand formula, legal analysis, law school
Tom Kelly goes into further detail why he feels the comedian Porkchop was wrong to steal his premise about Massapequa Moms. Tom may not own the word Massapequa, Mom, or Facebook groups. But if you are a comedian and all you know a topic is from a comedian friend . . . you can't use that as a bit. And definitely can't post it online. - On a happier note Tom Kelly and Steve Burger go to DJ Chef's Bachelorette Influencer Event on Long Island - Plus: Tom and Steve Burger play a game: What is that an Amazon review for?
A look at the cancelled then later rescued cable TV epic SNOWPIERCER occurs in this minisode: *What solid casting does this edgy mature audience-minded show contain? *What does this do with the premise that is way more captivating than the movie version? *And what does it offer apart from other apocalyptic genre offerings? SONGS USED: "Delay Rock" and "Exit the Premises" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
In our November 2025 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, ICT Consultant Natalie Maharaj of Trinidad and Tobago, and Dr Lyndell St. Ville of Saint Lucia and the tech firm Datashore, the panel discusses: * the imperative of implementing digital ID systems in the Caribbean region; * the current state of AI governance; and * cloud versus local or on-premises facilities and services in the Caribbean. The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ICTPulse/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ictpulse/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/ICTPulse LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/3745954/admin/ Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/qnUtj Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez ---------------
This week Jes brings up The Grim Reaper, Cody wants a refund, and Dave forgot. Also, plink! Show Notes: 00:00 - Cold Open 00:22 - The Beginning 01:46 - Style It!: Burnout 13:26 - Cody's Segment: 185 26:33 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 31:09 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check out Jes on her Twitch channel Jenga136 for chill art vibes Check out Cody on his Twitch channel PracticalRook for gamer Cody vibes Check out Dave's other audio projects Catch Me Up and Dave's Estate Reserve Podcasts We no longer recommend bugging Jon on "Twitter" If you're REALLY bored, go to Patreon and support our timewasting efforts!
This week Cody is not there, Dave is living the dream, Jes is headed North, and Jon wants to rob people. Also, mememememe! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:12 - Where's Cody? 05:32 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 10:44 - Jes' Segment: One Up 22:14 - Jon's Segment: After the Last Minute 32:05 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check out Jes on her Twitch channel Jenga136 for chill art vibes Check out Cody on his Twitch channel PracticalRook for gamer Cody vibes Check out Dave's other audio projects Catch Me Up and Dave's Estate Reserve Podcasts We no longer recommend bugging Jon on "Twitter" If you're REALLY bored, go to Patreon and support our timewasting efforts!
Nolan talks to UUP MLA Jon Burrows and former senior police officer Alan Mains
World's only flightless parrot doing okay against 'crusty bum' disease, Florida Man with 'No drugs allowed on premises' sign on home arrested for drug trafficking,Matthew McConaughey and his wife make light of 'nude bongo incident' in new tequila ad
This week Jon wants other people to be efficient, Cody is looking for something important, and Dave poofs out of existence. Also, sir, this is a Denny's! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:10 - The Jonologue: Multi-tools 08:17 - Cody's Segment: Press Conference 18:51 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 23:12 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check out Jes on her Twitch channel Jenga136 for chill art vibes Check out Cody on his Twitch channel PracticalRook for gamer Cody vibes Check out Dave's other audio projects Catch Me Up and Dave's Estate Reserve Podcasts We no longer recommend bugging Jon on "Twitter" If you're REALLY bored, go to Patreon and support our timewasting efforts!
Enforcement Directorate investigating Sresan Pharmaceuticals, its key employees, and Tamil Nadu drug control officials after deaths of 21 children in Madhya Pradesh.
Episode 80 On November 18, 1947, a fire tore through Ballantynes department store in Christchurch, New Zealand, killing 41 people and changing the nation forever. It remains New Zealand's deadliest fire disaster — and one that exposed shocking negligence. In this episode, we retrace the events leading up to the blaze, the chaos of the evacuation, and the devastating aftermath. We'll look at how overcrowding, building construction, and a lack of fire protection systems turned a busy shopping day into tragedy, and how the disaster forced long-overdue changes to fire safety and labor laws. Ballantynes wasn't just a tragedy — it was a turning point. But it also raises a haunting question: why do we keep having to relearn the same lessons, decades later? Listener discretion is advised. Background music by Not Notoriously Coordinated The Crime to Burn Patreon - The Cult of Steve - is LIVE NOW! Go join and get all the unhinged you can handle. Click here to be sanctified. Get your Crime to Burn Merch! https://crimetoburn.myspreadshop.com Please follow us on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube for the latest news on this case. You can email us at crimetoburn@gmail.com We welcome any constructive feedback and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating and review. If you need a way to keep your canine contained, you can also support the show by purchasing a Pawious wireless dog fence using our affiliate link and use the code "crimetoburn" at checkout to receive 10% off. Pawious, because our dog Winston needed a radius, not a rap sheet. Sources: Staff Told Not To Evacuate: The Ballantynes Fire — Fascinating Horror (YouTube, July 16, 2024). Watch here A Tragic Series of Events | Ballantynes Fire | A Short Documentary — Retelling (YouTube, October 24, 2021). Watch here Ablaze — Screentime New Zealand (YouTube, January 18, 2025). Watch here Royal Commission to Inquire into and Report upon Matters concerning the Fire at the Premises of Messrs. J. Ballantyne and Company, Limited, City of Christchurch, on the 18th day of November, 1947. (1948). Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives of New Zealand (H–47). By Authority: E. V. Paul, Government Printer, Wellington https://gg.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2021-06/RC%20100%20Ballantynes%20Fire.pdf Christchurch City Libraries. Ballantynes' Fire. Christchurch City Council. Accessed 28 Sept. 2025. https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/ballantynes-fire/
What are the best strategies for addressing extreme risks from artificial superintelligence? In this 4-hour conversation, decision theorist Eliezer Yudkowsky and computer scientist Mark Miller discuss their cruxes for disagreement. They examine the future of AI, existential risk, and whether alignment is even possible. Topics include AI risk scenarios, coalition dynamics, secure systems like seL4, hardware exploits like Rowhammer, molecular engineering with AlphaFold, and historical analogies like nuclear arms control. They explore superintelligence governance, multipolar vs singleton futures, and the philosophical challenges of trust, verification, and control in a post-AGI world.Moderated by Christine Peterson, the discussion seeks the least risky strategy for reaching a preferred state amid superintelligent AI risks. Yudkowsky warns of catastrophic outcomes if AGI is not controlled, while Miller advocates decentralizing power and preserving human institutions as AI evolves.The conversation spans AI collaboration, secure operating frameworks, cryptographic separation, and lessons from nuclear non-proliferation. Despite their differences, both aim for a future where AI benefits humanity without posing existential threats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Jes lost her eyebrows, Jon has been polishing whale bones, Cody is attacked by wolves, and Dave asks for directions. Also, it's a do-over! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:33 - Style It!: Jewelry 11:12 - Jon's Segment: 911, What's Your Emergency? 27:53 - Cody's Segment: Directorial Styles 40:13 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 45:45 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check out Jes on her Twitch channel Jenga136 for chill art vibes Check out Cody on his Twitch channel PracticalRook for gamer Cody vibes Check out Dave's other audio projects Catch Me Up and Dave's Estate Reserve Podcasts We no longer recommend bugging Jon on "Twitter" If you're REALLY bored, go to Patreon and support our timewasting efforts!
This week Cody looks at the deep issues, Dave didn't read the textbook, and Jon haggles just right. Also, Dick-Puncher Consequences! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:15 - Cody's Words of Wisdom 07:30 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 14:31 - Jon's Segment: Pundit Show 23:56 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check out Jes on her Twitch channel Jenga136 for chill art vibes Check out Cody on his Twitch channel PracticalRook for gamer Cody vibes Check out Dave's other audio projects Catch Me Up and Dave's Estate Reserve Podcasts We no longer recommend bugging Jon on "Twitter" If you're REALLY bored, go to Patreon and support our timewasting efforts!