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High on Home Grown, The Stoners Podcast
New Strains from Seedsman and the Seedsman Grow Off, with CEO Tom Raikes

High on Home Grown, The Stoners Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 85:41


In this week's interview, we welcome back the CEO and founder of Seedsman Seeds, Tom Raikes! He returns to the show to talk about some of the new strains coming to Seedsman very soon and the grow-off we're hosting on Percy's Grow Room! We cover a lot of topics, including their new warehouse in the USA, potential expansion into Australia, the history of Seedsman, and their future plans. It's a great, laid-back conversation that you're definitely going to enjoy. So sit back, roll a few fat ones, and enjoy this interview with Tom Raikes! To take part in future grow-offs, make sure you're signed up to our forum at PercysGrowRoom.com! It's completely free and home to the internet's friendliest cannabis community. If you have any suggestions for guest to be on our cannabis podcast then please feel free to contact us on our website, Discord server, or any of your favourite social networks. Visit our website for links.  Website: https://highonhomegrown.com Discord: https://discord.gg/sqYGkF4xyQ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/highonhomegrown Thank you for downloading and listening to our cannabis podcast! 

Business Pants
Costco vs. racist investors, tech bro victimhood, Altman cries, and Zuck sucks up

Business Pants

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 51:25


Live from an ESG-flavored 2025, it's an all-new Wacky Wednesday edition of Business Pants. Joined by Analyst-Hole Matt Moscardi! On today's Costco lovefest called January 8th 2025: Headlines We Missed since the end of December and the new comic book superhero named Costco!Our show today is being sponsored by Free Float Analytics, the only platform measuring board power, connections, and performance for FREE.DAMION1Shit We Missed (in no particular order):Tech BrosZuckDana White, UFC CEO and Trump ally, to join Meta's board of directorsZuckerberg Announces New Measures to Increase Hate Speech on FacebookMark Zuckerberg's Meta is moving moderators out of California to combat concerns about bias and censorship“Huge problems” with axing fact-checkers, Meta oversight board saysCo-chair Helle Thorning-Schmidt said she is "very concerned" about how parent company Meta's decision to ditch fact-checkers will affect minority groups: "We are seeing many instances where hate speech can lead to real-life harm, so we will be watching that space very carefully," she added.Meta Drops Rules Protecting LGBTQ Community as Part of Content Moderation OverhaulThe changes included allowing users to share “allegations of mental illness or abnormality when based on gender or sexual orientation, given political and religious discourse about transgenderism and homosexuality.”Meta replaces policy chief Nick Clegg with former Republican staffer Joel Kaplan ahead of Trump inaugurationSamSam Altman Explodes at Board Members Who Fired Him"And all those people that I feel like really fucked me and fucked the company were gone, and now I had to clean up their mess," adding that he was "fucking depressed and tired.""And it felt so unfair," the billionaire told Bloomberg. "It was just a crazy thing to have to go through and then have no time to recover, because the house was on fire."The board's primary fiduciary duty was not to maintain shareholder value or profits, but rather to stay true to OpenAI's mission of creating safe artificial general intelligence (AGI) that benefits humanity.Helen Toner: the director of strategy at Georgetown's Center for Security and Emerging Technology.Tasha McCauley: an adjunct senior management scientist at think tank RAND Corporation. McCauley was also on the advisory board of the Centre for Effective Altruism. In 2017 she signed the Asilomar AI Principles on ethical AI development alongside Altman, OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever, and former board member Elon MuskOpenAI CEO Sam Altman denies sexual abuse allegations made by his sister in lawsuitMuskMaga v Musk: Trump camp divided in bitter fight over immigration policyElon Musk Endorses Nazi-Linked German Party, Even Though It Opposed Tesla's GigafactoryTech Bro Wealth12 US billionaires gained almost $1 trillion in wealth in 2024 as the stock market delivered another year of massive returnsNYT Report Says Jensen Huang, The CEO Of Nvidia And The 10th-Richest Person In The U.S., Trying To Allegedly Avoid $8 Billion In TaxesMark Zuckerberg says he doesn't have a Hawaiian doomsday bunker, just a 'little shelter.' It's bigger than most houses.You could live next door to Jeff Bezos on 'Billionaire Bunker' island for $200 millionMusk urges Bezos to throw an ‘epic wedding' after Amazon founder blasts report of $600 million nuptials as ‘completely false'Elon Musk takes aim at MacKenzie Scott again for giving billions to liberal causes, calling the gifts 'concerning'How Jensen Huang and 3 Nvidia Board Members Became BillionairesMark Zuckerberg sported a $900,000 piece of wrist candy as he announced the end of fact-checking on MetaDEI/ESG Flip-FloppingWhen an anti-DEI activist took a swing at Costco, the board hit backA Costco shareholder proposal brought by conservative activist The National Center for Public Policy Research asked the company to probe its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, with an eye toward eliminating them.The thrust of the proposal is that certain DEI initiatives could open Costco up to financial risks over discrimination lawsuits from employees who are “white, Asian, male or straight.”The company's board of directors unanimously urged shareholders to reject the proposal and made the case that Costco's success depends on establishing a racially diverse, inclusive workplace: “We believe that our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are legally appropriate, and nothing in the (Center for Public Policy Research) proposal demonstrates otherwise,” the board's statement said.The statement went on to rebuke the Center for Public Policy Research, saying that they and others were the ones responsible for inflicting financial and legal burdens on companies. “The proponent's broader agenda is not reducing the risk for the Company but abolition of diversity programs,” the board said.Costco board member defends DEI practices, rebukes companies scrapping policiesJeff Raikes, co-founder of the Raikes Foundation and former CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, who has served on Costco's board of directors since 2008: "Attacks on DEI aren't just bad for business—they hurt our economy. A diverse workforce drives innovation, expands markets, and fuels growth. Let's focus on building a future where all talent thrives." He concluded his post on X with the hashtag, "InclusiveEconomy." While businesses began to announce their departures from DEI policies last year, Raikes urged companies to expand such practices at work, insisting that scaling down DEI in businesses would harm the economy.Robbie Starbuck: “I fully endorse cancelling memberships at this point.”McDonald's rolls back DEI programs, ending push for greater diversityFour years after launching a push for more diversity in its ranks,McDonald's said it will retire specific goals for achieving diversity at senior leadership levels. It also intends to end a program that encourages its suppliers to develop diversity training and to increase the number of minority group members represented within their own leadership ranks.Managers 'touch up' staff: McDonald's faces fresh abuse claimsFast-food chain McDonald's has been hit by fresh allegations of sexual and homophobic abuse as staff members allege they have been 'touched up' by managers and offered extra shifts for sex.The chain first faced bombshell claims of widespread sexual abuse and harassment at its stores in July 2023 and has since been reported more than 300 times for harassment to the UK's equality watchdog.Allegations have included racist abuse, sexual assault and harassment and bullying. BlackRock Cuts Back on Board Diversity Push in Proxy-Vote GuidelinesThe policy updates remove both (a) numerical diversity targets (i.e., boards should aspire to 30% diversity of membership and have at least 2 women directors and 1 director from an underrepresented group) and (b) the related disclosure-based voting policy (i.e., BlackRock previously would consider taking voting action if a company did not adequately explain its approach to board diversity) – but provides that BlackRock may consider taking voting action if an S&P 500 board is not sufficiently diverse (BlackRock includes a footnote in the policy update suggesting that 30% diversity may still be the expectation).BlackRock's investment stewardship team tweaked the language used to describe how it approaches votes for other companies' boards. It didn't explicitly recommend that boards should aspire to at least 30% diversity of their members, after having done so in previous years.The report noted, however, that all but 2% of the boards of companies in the S&P 500 have diverse representation of at least 30%—and that if companies were out of step with those norms, BlackRock may cast opposing votes on a case-by-case basis. JPMorgan Leaves Net Zero Banking Group, Completing Departure of Major U.S. Banks Stakeholder Anger (or Anger at Stakeholders)Poll finds many Americans pin partial blame on insurance companies in UHC CEO killingA recent survey from the University of Chicago, found that, while 8 out of 10 U.S. adults believe the person who killed Brian Thompson bears the responsibility for the murder, 7 in 10 shared the belief that healthcare companies are also to blame. Luigi Mangione mention on SNL met with applause, critics slam 'woke' audience: 'Wooing for justice?'New York to charge fossil fuel companies for damage from climate changeThe new law requires companies responsible for substantial greenhouse gas emissions to pay into a state fund for infrastructure projects meant to repair or avoid future damage from climate change.Albania bans TikTok for a year after fatal stabbing of teenager last monthTeens in Vietnam will now be limited to one hour of gaming per sessionStarbucks baristas set to strike as new CEO makes $100 millionWashington Post Cartoonist Quits After Jeff Bezos Cartoon Is KilledNorway on track to be the first to ‘erase petrol and diesel engine cars'Fully electric vehicles accounted for 88.9% of new cars sold in 2024Exxon Sues California Official, Claiming He Defamed the CompanyExxon Mobil sued California's attorney general, the Sierra Club and other environmental groups on Monday, alleging that they conspired to defame the oil giant and kneecap its business prospects amid a debate over whether plastics can be recycled effectively.DystopiaMan Trying to Catch Flight Alarmed as His Driverless Waymo Gets Stuck Driving in Loop Around Parking LotAsked to Write a Screenplay, ChatGPT Started Procrastinating and Making ExcusesKlarna's CEO says AI is capable of doing his job and it makes him feel 'gloomy'Governance newsShari Redstone is saying goodbye to Paramount GlobalCharles Dolan, TV pioneer who founded HBO and Cablevision, dies at 98Richard Parsons, former Time Warner CEO, dies at age 76 Dye & Durham board resigns, activist nominees take control, interim CEO named The Fortune 500 has two new female CEOs—finally pushing that milestone above 11%And we end with a few classics:Boeing ends a troubled year with a jet-crash disaster in South KoreaMan who exploded Tesla Cybertruck outside Trump hotel used ChatGPT to plan the attackNorovirus rates have skyrocketed by 340% this season. Here's where the ‘winter vomiting disease' is spreading and whyMATT1CostcoNational Center for Public Policy Research filed the proxy with CostcoTheir arguments include…US Supreme court decision at HarvardA $25m judgment in PA for white regional manager at Starbucks who was fired after two black patrons were arrested for being blackThis gem: “With 310,000 employees, Costco likely has at least 200,000 employees who are potentially victims of this type of illegal discrimination because they are white, Asian, male or straight.”This, perhaps, is the greatest ironic argument for “meritocracy” ever made in historyThey point out that the MAJORITY OF THE STAFF is white, Asian, male, or straight… but they don't even use Costco's data, they source census data and just guessThe real numbers:Non management is 44.2% white, management is 58% white - a 14% increase in meritocracyExecutives are 80.6% white - a whopping 36.4% more meritHispanics are 33.1% of non management, 23.3% of management - 9.8% less merit!Executives are 5.8% Hispanic, 26.3% less meritAsians are 8.5% and 7.1%, so 1.4% less merit7.9% executive - so even merit?US Exec management is 72.3% maleSo 80.6% of executives are white, and 72.3% are male - and the argument NCPPR is making is that BECAUSE there are a lot of white males, there is a lot of RISK that THE WHITE MALES WILL SUE YOU if they think they're discriminated againstThink of what they're saying - because you have so many non diverse people, you can't have diversity programs for risk of lawsuitThe response dropped the pretense that the proxy was anything except racismThe proponent professes concern about legal and financial risks to the Company and its shareholders associated with the diversity initiatives. The proponent's broader agenda is not reducing risk for the Company but abolition of diversity initiatives. A 2023 federal district court decision, in a case brought by the proponent, noted that the proponent had "published a document called 'Balancing the Boardroom 2022,' which describes its shareholder activism as 'fighting back' against 'the evils of woke politicized capital and companies.' [The proponent went] on to describe 'CEOs and other corporate executives who are most woke and most hard-left political in their management of their corporations' as 'inimical to the Republic and its blessings of liberty' and 'committed to critical race theory and the socialist foundations of woke' or 'shameless monsters who are willing to sacrifice our future for their comforts.'" National Center for Public Policy Research v. Schultz, E.D. WA. (Sept. 11, 2023). And the proponent's efforts to demonstrate retrenchment on the part of companies are misleading, at best. For example, the assertion that "Microsoft laid off an entirea[sic] DEI team" is simply wrong. It was later reported that Microsoft stated that the two positions eliminated were redundant roles on its events team and that Microsoft's diversity and inclusion commitments remain unchanged, according to Jeff Jones, a Microsoft spokesperson: “Our focus on diversity and inclusion is unwavering and we are holding firm on our expectations, prioritizing accountability, and continuing to focus on this work.” Colvin, Caroline. Amid DEI cuts, Microsoft works to distinguish itself from those responding to ‘woke' backlash. HR Dive, July 24, 2024.Reason Costco might be pushing back?Racism is basically unveiledOf all the companies targeted by a proposal or Robbie Starbuck, Costco has the lowest deviation in board member influence - as in, nearly the entire board has equal power, it's highly democratic - women, men, diverse cohorts are more or less equally powerful to anyone else in the roomNo connections to any board member on another DEI flipper companyMeanwhile, the anti DEI, anti immigrant movement has begun to eat itself before Trump even takes officeIn defense of more HB1 visas and foreign workers, Vivek Ramaswamy says we venerate jocks over valedictorians on Twitter, and Americans aren't as good employeesThe rebuttal was MAGA Trumpers saying Vivek is fake MAGAAlso this: “His entire argument is a terrible proposition,” he adds. “Children raised to be good little robots might grow up to build robots of their own someday, and become rich. Asians are the highest-earning racial group in America, but are they happier for it? Suicide is the leading cause of death for Asians aged 15-24 … and the second-leading cause of death for those aged 25-34.” Page points to a Psychology Today post that blames tiger parenting for causing anxiety and depression and then asks, “Do we really want this country to be even more stressed-out?”Costco proxy says Asians are discriminated againstTwitch gamers are streaming about “meritocracy”

Giving Done Right
Get Curious and Stay the Course: Advice for Donors from Philanthropists Jeff and Tricia Raikes

Giving Done Right

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 44:20


Jeff and Tricia Raikes, co-founders of the Raikes Foundation, join Phil and Grace to share their path to philanthropy, their focus on creating supportive systems and fostering belonging for youth, and their belief in proximity and partnership with both nonprofits and beneficiaries of their funding. They discuss what they learned as they transitioned to full-time philanthropy and how donors can avoid common pitfalls. Phil and Jeff also debate the merits of comparing giving to investing. Additional Resources Raikes Foundation CEP's Grantee Perception Report YouthTruth Giving Compass' Learning Center CEP's Resources for Individual Donors Solidaire Network Women Donors Network Find your local community foundation

Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series
280. David Yeager with Tricia Raikes: The Science of Speaking to Young People

Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 75:59


Imagine a world in which Gen Xers, millennials, and boomers interact with young people in ways that leave them feeling inspired, enthusiastic, and ready to contribute—rather than disengaged, outraged, or overwhelmed. That world may be closer than you think. In his new book, 10-to-25: The Science of Motivating Young People, psychologist David Yeager explains how to stop fearing young people's brains and how to truly connect with them. Neuroscientists have discovered that around age ten, puberty spurs the brain to crave socially rewarding experiences, such as pride, admiration, and respect, and to become highly averse to social pain, such as humiliation or shame. As a result, young people subtly read between the lines of everything we say, trying to interpret the hidden implications of our words to find out if we are disrespecting or honoring them. 10 to 25 helps adults develop an ear for the difference between the right and wrong way to respect young people and avoid frustrating patterns of miscommunication and conflict. An essential event for anyone who interacts with young people, Yeager seeks to offer long-term strategies to help nurture well-adjusted, independent, accomplished young people who contribute to society in positive ways—all while making our own lives easier. David Yeager, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and the cofounder of the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute. He is best known for his research conducted with Carol Dweck, Angela Duckworth, and Greg Walton on short but powerful interventions that influence adolescent behaviors such as motivation, engagement, healthy eating, bullying, stress, mental health, and more. He has consulted for Google, Microsoft, Disney, and the World Bank, as well as for the White House and the governments in California, Texas, and Norway. His research has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and more. Clarivate Web of Science ranks Yeager as one of the top 0.1% most-influential psychologists in the world over the past decade. Tricia Raikes is a philanthropist, advocate, and executive who works to advance racial justice and equity in our country. Tricia is the co-founder of the Raikes Foundation with her husband, Jeff. Together, they focus on transforming youth-serving systems to support healthy life outcomes and increased agency for young people. A longtime advocate for research universities, Tricia serves on the advisory boards for Stanford's Graduate School of Education and the Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska. Tricia was recognized as a White House Champion of Change by President Obama for her work on youth homelessness.   Buy the Book 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation—And Making Your Own Life Easier Third Place Books

Horticulture Week Podcast
Wakehurst director Susan Raikes on plans for the Sussex garden

Horticulture Week Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 20:05


A Sussex native, Susan Raikes, the new director of Wakehurst, Kew's wild botanic garden in West Sussex (she joined in June) was familier with the garden since childhood. "We're Kew's younger, bigger and wilder sister and very much a botanic garden with a purpose...a site of horticultural and scientific excellence and a living laboratory where groundbreaking science projects are taking place as well. So lots of beautiful gardens, beautiful spots to come and visit, but some really important science and horticultural work going on as well."After Kew released a report detailing risks to over half of its 11,000 trees, Wakehurst will carry out a similar exercise next year: "it's a different challenge, but absolutely we're thinking about the resilience of the planting".She talks about the effects of climate change on the garden, with respect not just to plants, but impacts for visitors and scientists working at the centre.Related to this, Wakehurst has been "championing meadows" via it's Meadowland feature this summer (until September 10) and has a focus on threatened and rare UK habitats which have been combined with newly commissioned pieces of contemporary art to enhance the ecological and educational aspects.Wakehurst is home to Kew's Millennium Seed Bank, which houses more than 2.4 billion seeds from around the world and which will celebrate its 25th birthday next year.Among research programs currently live at the garden Sue highlights Nature Unlocked, "which is helping us to use Wakehurst as a living laboratory, looking at it as an ecosystem observatory. We're looking at pollinators and carbon, but also well-being and the different kinds of landscapes and environments that people get the most benefit from". The research project will be reflected in features in visitor areas such as the children's garden which will house a bee bank, a rebuilt mud kitchen and edible meadow.Next year will also see the 60th anniversary of Kew's presence at Wakehurst and the garden plans to bring "to life that story of being a living laboratory so that visitors really know that they are visiting somewhere that is really making a difference in terms of all of the work we need to do around climate change and habitat loss as well."Previously Sue was director of learning at the Science Museum Group and before that you were head of learning and national partnerships at the British Museum and is familiar with "taking sometimes quite complicated and specialist content and then working with that in a variety of different ways to bring it to as many people as possible" and she plans to bring these skills to bear at Wakehurst.Wakehurst has enlisted two champions, TV GP Dr. Amir Khan and BBC Springwatch presenter Megan McCubbin to help "amplify our message and spread the word about this incredible wild botanic garden that we have." Local resident and A-list actor Cate Blanchett has made a promotional video for the garden and it is hoped she will have more involvement in the future.The aim is to build on the 400,000 visitors Wakehurst receives every year and hopes to "reach people who might not know about us" through access schemes and community work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

High on Home Grown, The Stoners Podcast
Seedsman Seeds Website Breach | Exclusive Interview with Seedsman Seeds CEO Tom Raikes |

High on Home Grown, The Stoners Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 54:54


In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Tom Raikes, the CEO of Seedsman Seeds, to discuss the recent hacking of their website. Join us as Tom shares his insights on the incident, how it impacted their operations, and what measures are being taken to protect their customers in the future. Topics Covered: The timeline of the hacking incident Immediate responses and damage control Enhancing security measures for the future Advice for other cannabis businesses on cybersecurity The resilience and future plans of Seedsman Seeds If you would like to support our podcast more and get access to special VIP only live streams, please consider becoming a patreon! You can support our podcast for as little as $4.20 USD a month. Just head to our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/percysgrowroom If you have any suggestions for guest to be on our cannabis podcast then please feel free to contact us on our website, Discord server, or any of your favourite social networks. Visit our website for links.  Website: https://highonhomegrown.com Discord: https://discord.gg/sqYGkF4xyQ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/highonhomegrown Thank you for downloading and listening to our cannabis podcast! 

The Simpa Life Podcast
| Tom Raikes | 146 | Founding Seedman | Seed Market Evolution | Cannabis In The UK |

The Simpa Life Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 114:14


Episode 146 of The Simpa Life Podcast features Tom Raikes a cannabis entrepreneur and drug law reform advocate with 20+ years of experience building and backing brands and businesses in the cannabis industry. They're the founder and CEO of Seedsman and managing director at Pharma Seeds. If you enjoyed this video, please consider liking, sharing, and subscribing, and if you loved it, please consider becoming a ⁠Patreon⁠ today! "The Simpa Life, raw and authentic conversations about cannabis, drug law reform, and human rights with weekly guests from around the world” #TomRaikes #Seedsman #TheSimpaLifePodcast

Salute To Troy: A USC Trojans Podcast
USC Trojans Gain Two Very Important Transfer Portal Players | Pete Carroll No Longer With Seahawks

Salute To Troy: A USC Trojans Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 60:55


The USC Trojans gained two very important transfer portal players over the past few days. QB Jayden Maiava and NT Isaiah Raikes both committed to the Trojans after weekend visits. Maiava originally committed to Georgia but then flipped to USC. He will add much-needed depth to the QB room and is a young prospect who has a lot of upside. Raikes is a large human being. He will be the nose tackle that this D'Anton Lynn defense needs. Then the fellas talk about the Seahawks moving on from Pete Carroll. Could there be an opportunity that he returns to USC in some capacity? Finally, Nick Saban announced his retirement. We pay tribute to the GOAT of College Football. Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/salute-to-troy/ Go to www.LAFBNetwork.com for FREE full access to all of our podcasts and join the community! Twitter: @LAFBNetwork | @RyanDyrudLAFB | @LAFBJamz | @Coach_Rowe2 | @CatchCandice Sponsors:  Join the fun and sign up for Underdog Fantasy here: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-SOu6AA5BJq TickPick is the official ticket partner of the LA Football Network: https://www.tickpick.com/LAFB Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit https://drinkag1.com/salutetotroySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peristyle Podcast - USC Trojan Football Discussion
Composite Two-Star Recruits: USC lands DT Isaiah Raikes, flips QB Jayden Maiava from Georgia and the Nick Saban fallout

Peristyle Podcast - USC Trojan Football Discussion

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 250:11


Composite Two-Star Recruits Podcast is back from a long hiatus to break down the commitment of DT Isaiah Raikes, the massive flip of QB Jayden Maiava from Georgia and the fallout of the Nick Saban retirement. The Cilantro Boys also take a look at USC's roster with new transfer additions. TIME STAMPS: 6:27: Cold Open (USC flips QB Jayden Maiava)  37:58: USC Adds Beef in Texas A&M DT Isaiah Raikes  49:22: Sione Lolohea Commits to FSU  58:00: John Humphrey Visits, CB Room Overview  1:03:07: Roster Management Numbers  1:43:00: Chatting Real Estate with Meredith Schlosser  1:50:41: Hurricane on Holiday Bowl, Miller Moss  2:18:22: California Power and 7-on-7 2:39:38: Nick Saban Retires and Looking at the Dominos  3:24:20: USC Transfer Landing Spots  3:25:14: Listener Questions  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

High on Home Grown, The Stoners Podcast
Founder and CEO of Seedsman Seeds, Tom Raikes

High on Home Grown, The Stoners Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 89:16


In this interview we have the pleasure of speaking with the founder and CEO of Seedsman Seeds, Tom Raikes! We talk about why he started the company, how things are going with Seedsman, and what they plan to do in the future. We also talk about some of their new strains that are being released soon, some potential grow offs over on Percys, and find out about their new strain "Diet Durban" which is high in THCV! A real great interview with a great guest! I hope you enjoy it. If you have any suggestions for guest to be on our cannabis podcast then please feel free to contact us on our website, Discord server, or any of your favourite social networks. Visit our website for links.  Website: https://highonhomegrown.com Discord: https://discord.gg/sqYGkF4xyQ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/highonhomegrown Thank you for downloading and listening to our cannabis podcast! 

Studio 12
Press Pass: Jardin Gilbert, Isaiah Raikes, Yulkeith Brown App State Preview

Studio 12

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 27:27


Press Pass brings you defensive back Jardin Gilbert, defensive lineman Isaiah Raikes and wide receiver Yulkeith Brown from the App State preview press conference on September 5, 2022.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Screens of the Stone Age
Episode 32: Mohenjo Daro (2016)

Screens of the Stone Age

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 76:02


On this episode we're joined by Akash Srinivas and Durga Kale of the Chippin' Away podcast to review Mohenjo Daro (2016), the story of a simple farmboy's first trip to the big city where he falls in love, discovers his destiny, and saves an entire civilization. Mohenjo Daro was a real city in the Indus Valley, and Akash and Durga help us sift through the real-life archaeological evidence that inspired this film. Listen to Chippin' Away wherever you listen to podcasts: https://chippinaway.buzzsprout.com/ Follow Chippin' Away on Twitter and Instagram @chippinawayind View Akash's research profile: https://sites.google.com/view/akashsrinivasFollow Akash on Twitter @AkashSrinivas91 Find Durga on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/durgakale/Follow Durga on Twitter and Instagram @kalemighty Read Durga's Blog: www.kalemighty.comGet in touch with us!Twitter: @SotSA_Podcast Facebook: @SotSAPodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/sotsa/ Email: screensofthestoneage@gmail.com In this episode:Learn more about the Indus Valley Civilization at https://www.harappa.com/Pineapples as a status symbol: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-53432877Ancient Harappan DNA: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/rare-ancient-dna-south-asia-reveals-complexities-little-known-civilization-180973053/ We still can't read Harappan writing: https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/why-we-still-cant-read-the-writing-of-the-ancient-indus-civilization What does the representation of horses in Mohenjo Daro have to do with debates about Indian ancestry? https://openthemagazine.com/features/history/hold-your-horses/Harappan Plumbing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanitation_of_the_Indus_Valley_civilisationDales & Raikes (1968). The Mohenjo-Daro Floods: A Rejoinder! American Anthropologist, 70(5), 957-961. https://www.jstor.org/stable/669762Harappan unicorn seals: http://www.columbia.edu/itc/mealac/pritchett/00routesdata/bce_500back/indusvalley/unicorn/unicorn.htmlThe origin of the unicorn myth on Chippin' Away: https://chippinaway.buzzsprout.com/974125/4803332-set-in-stoneThe Immortals of Meluha by Amish Tripathi: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7913305-the-immortals-of-meluhaNo, Mohenjo Daro was not destroyed by a nuclear explosion: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/1qjp4s/if_the_ancient_civilizations_of_mohenjodaro_and/

Screens of the Stone Age
Episode 32: Mohenjo Daro (2016)

Screens of the Stone Age

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 76:02


On this episode we're joined by Akash Srinivas and Durga Kale of the Chippin' Away podcast to review Mohenjo Daro (2016), the story of a simple farmboy's first trip to the big city where he falls in love, discovers his destiny, and saves an entire civilization. Mohenjo Daro was a real city in the Indus Valley, and Akash and Durga help us sift through the real-life archaeological evidence that inspired this film. Listen to Chippin' Away wherever you listen to podcasts: https://chippinaway.buzzsprout.com/ Follow Chippin' Away on Twitter and Instagram @chippinawayind View Akash’s research profile: https://sites.google.com/view/akashsrinivas Follow Akash on Twitter @AkashSrinivas91 Find Durga on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/durgakale/ Follow Durga on Twitter and Instagram @kalemighty Read Durga's Blog: www.kalemighty.com Get in touch with us! Twitter: @SotSA_Podcast Facebook: @SotSAPodcast Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/sotsa/ Email: screensofthestoneage@gmail.com In this episode: Learn more about the Indus Valley Civilization at https://www.harappa.com/ Pineapples as a status symbol: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-53432877 Ancient Harappan DNA: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/rare-ancient-dna-south-asia-reveals-complexities-little-known-civilization-180973053/ We still can't read Harappan writing: https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/why-we-still-cant-read-the-writing-of-the-ancient-indus-civilization What does the representation of horses in Mohenjo Daro have to do with debates about Indian ancestry? https://openthemagazine.com/features/history/hold-your-horses/ Harappan Plumbing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanitation_of_the_Indus_Valley_civilisation Dales & Raikes (1968). The Mohenjo-Daro Floods: A Rejoinder! American Anthropologist, 70(5), 957-961. https://www.jstor.org/stable/669762 Harappan unicorn seals: http://www.columbia.edu/itc/mealac/pritchett/00routesdata/bce_500back/indusvalley/unicorn/unicorn.html The origin of the unicorn myth on Chippin' Away: https://chippinaway.buzzsprout.com/974125/4803332-set-in-stone The Immortals of Meluha by Amish Tripathi: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7913305-the-immortals-of-meluha No, Mohenjo Daro was not destroyed by a nuclear explosion: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/1qjp4s/if_the_ancient_civilizations_of_mohenjodaro_and/

America's Work Force Union Podcast
Mike Raikes (IBEW 197) / Josh Nasser (UAW)

America's Work Force Union Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 54:40


Mike Raikes, Business Manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 197, joined the AWF Union Podcast to discuss a worker rights constitutional amendment on the ballot in Illinois and a new Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program.      United Auto Workers (UAW) Legislative Director Josh Nasser appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and spoke about the impact of the CHIPS and Science and Inflation Reduction Acts on the automotive industry.

Knitmoregirls's Podcast
Riverbottom- Episode 678- The Knitmore Girls

Knitmoregirls's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 50:32 Very Popular


This week's episode is sponsored by: Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy. “Go to HelloFresh dot com slash knitmore16 and use code knitmore16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!”   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices Wearing a color you love is like wearing a truly great pair of boots. You stand taller and walk proud. You carry a sense of purpose. LL Yarn Co.'s 2 woman dye-studio inside a century old former wool mill in Louisville, KY creates bold and energetic colors. We are driven by fashion, culture, and cause to put our passion for color onto stunning yarns. With LL Yarn Co. on your needles and hooks you are telling the world you aren't afraid to be noticed. Afterall, your knitting is an opportunity to share your passion with your world. LL Yarn Co., for when your knits need to speak louder than words. Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life? Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight. For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!     On the Needles: (0:39) Gigi : Andrew's socks, working on second one  Jasmin finished the cashmere/cashmere silk hat with beads out of the UFO bin (ancient yarn)  Gigi :the Elton cardigan, super wash merino, from Neighborhood Fiber Co, and did right front shoulder, working on the 5th mohair stripe Jasmin pulled her Viajante out of Area 51, and is working on the beaded mesh. Gigi tube socks: Always Be Kind Yarn, Inclusive Pride Stripes, with a yellow mini skein for Genevieve. Thigh high, working on second one  Jasmin is progressing on her crocheted the XY scarf in the 19th Amendment kit from Lady Dye Yarns. Jasmin is making progress on Sam's Gramps cardigan by Tincan Knits knit in Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted "Twilight Dark”. More projects being unearthed from Area 51 Gigi:bound off one Andrew sock, and cast on the mate Jasmin is working on the L'Escargo Bleu shawl in Sea Change fibers Ecola Worsted   In Stitches:(17:02) Gigi wore the thrifted dress, quilt, A-line skirt Jasmin wore her Cardizen   Events:(18:28) Jasmin & Diane from Lady Dye are co-hosting a KAL! The Sea Glass Pullover (in DK). Pushed back to June 20 Stash Dash has started! May 27 - End of August Rhinebeck! (Hopefully.) STITCHES SoCal in Pasadena! Nov 10-13     Mother Knows Best:(23:42) We answer questions about Fair Isle knitting Philosophers fair isle knitting   When Knitting Attacks:(33:19) Viajante. Mesh looked off. Was off.   Knits in Space:(37:19) Gilded Age : New Money Old Rules: The Gilded Age podcast episode 6. Excellent discussion of Mr Raikes  Brian Cox at the Golden Gate theatre The Caged Monkey podcast   Book : The Fabric of civilization ; How textiles made the world , By Virginia Postrel Bolt Threads!!! Spin silk out of protein powder. It is wet spun. Bolt defines itself as a biology based materials company.  Also make leather substitute called Mylo from mycelium (=mushrooms) they are protein - polymer microfibers Lanital protein fiber made out of skim milk in 1937 Italy    And Sew On:(46;35) 8646:Vogue dress , sleeves

HomeBodiesOnly
The Gilded Age Ep 4: A Long Ladder With Some Missing Rungs

HomeBodiesOnly

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 67:20


In the 4th episode of HBO's The Gilded Age, Bertha & Mr. Raikes are starting to climb that long ladder to the upper class, regardless of Agnes trying to remove the rungs. Gladys' governess gets fired, Pumpkin gets lost, and Marian embarrasses herself in Brooklyn. Join Jackie & Diana as they discuss issues with water, Jackie's salt addiction, and THAT CLOAK!Interesting article:https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-02-07/the-gilded-age-hbo-peggy-scott-black-american-history?_amp=truePlease rate & review us wherever you listen to podcasts.Email us at homebodiesonly@gmail.com

Lords of Grantham: Downton Abbey Discussions
The Gilded Age S1E8: Newport Dreams

Lords of Grantham: Downton Abbey Discussions

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 60:11


As we near the finale of The Gilded Age, some things start to wrap up, and others start to ramp up! How does Raikes actually feel about Marian? How will George best Dixon? Why do so many characters have disagreements that exist for 10 seconds? Find out all of that and more this week!   To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

Downton Gabby
[102] The Gilded Age S01 E04-07 ~ Bright Lights, Bags of Shoes

Downton Gabby

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 40:40


Downton Gabby aka Gilded Gabby is back and analyzing episodes 4 - 7 of Uncle Julian's latest show "The Gilded Age"! The damsels cringe over Marian's faux pas and Ward McAllister's accent, and pit frisky adventurer Mr. Raikes against Peggy's hunky editor Mr Fortune. We wonder if we'll see any more of Turner's breasts, marvel at Agnes' hilarious silent treatment, and covet Bertha's red opera cape. Welcome back old friends! Marvel at your electric lights, pour a snifter of brandy, face away from Bannister, and let's dig into New York money politics! One fabulous thing: Brandi: Tournament of Champions (Food Network) Therese: The Future of Another Timeline by Annalee Newitz (Novel) Shannon: Meddling (Ice Skating docu-series/Peacock)

REimagine
Episode #88 "The Code Word is Beanery" A Conversation on Parenting with Don & Gail Raikes

REimagine

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 42:48


This week on the podcast we talk with, Don and Gail Raikes, about the journey of parenting -- what they would do differently and what they would never change.Don and Gail have not only been members of Cool Spring, but valuable resources in their roles as leaders in various ministries. They have three grown children, one son in law, one daughter in law,  and two grandchildren. Like this episode? Why not rate it in iTunes and share it with a friend?!

Heroes of the Faith: with J.John and Killy
Heroes of the Faith: Robert Raikes

Heroes of the Faith: with J.John and Killy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 8:53


Robert Raikes created the first modern Sunday schools, a revolutionary answer to a desperate social need.

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Restaurant Hoppen
Lindsey & Justin Raikes—Raikes Beef Co (04/22/21)

Restaurant Hoppen

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 52:45


Raikes Farm had been around for more than a century, but Justin (the 5th generation in the business) and Lindsey knew it could evolve. Hear the story of how they created a Wagyu cross, opened a retail store, and continued to build on an already-beloved product. Follow, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram, AND my blog Restaurant Hoppen! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

The More Than Weight Loss Podcast with Dr. Molly Lupo
023. How To Manage Motherhood And Owning A Business with Lindsey Raikes

The More Than Weight Loss Podcast with Dr. Molly Lupo

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 31:01


This week on The 4Ms (# 023  ), I teamed up with Lindsey Raikes & we're talking all about motherhood, what the heck to make for dinner, and owning a business.In this episode (# 023 ), we discussed how to manage your time as a busy working mom, meal prep, taking care of ourselves, and how owning a business translated to motherhood + the systems and structures Lindsey has in place.Lindsey starts off by telling me about how she lives by her Outlook calendar! She tells me all appointments, meetings, activities both business and personal go on it. She references at the end of the week for the following week so she can set a game plan going into the week. Even though she has a schedule, life happens and being flexible is important to her. She tries to always keep that in mind. Once she picks up her littles she's offline until they go to bed.She shares with us her meal prep tips including keeping a "meal starter" items on hand. This of course includes Raikes Beef Co. prepared proteins like pulled beef, chopped brisket and chicken along with soups. They are homemade without added preservatives. A few other staples include cauliflower gnocchi, frozen brown rice and frozen cauliflower rice.She makes sure to carve out time for herself by getting a pedicure or taking an essential oil Epsom salt bath once her littles go to bed. She feels like something as simple as taking her daily vitamins to keep her healthy can feel like self-care, too. Since the start of COVID she started showering at night, and founds he was saving a lot of time in the morning. Her nightly shower has  become her “me” time. She notes that we all know mornings with littles are chaotic, and this has really helped her!Her favorite recipe is Korean Ground Beef with cauliflower rice.Her favorite book is "Where'd you go Bearnadette?"Her favorite mindfulness activity is taking an Epsom salt bath.To listen, head to my bio for the link, or search “The 4Ms with Molly” wherever you listen to podcasts.Connect With Me:InstagramFacebook GroupWebsiteLinks Mentioned in the Episode:Raikes Beef CoConnect with Lindsey:Raikes Beef Co Instagram

Declarations: The Human Rights Podcast
We Need to Talk: Hate Crime Response and Prevention with Alex Raikes

Declarations: The Human Rights Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 34:56


For this week's episode, host Muna Gasim and panellist Ashling Williams are joined by Alex Raikes, the Strategic Director of Stand Against Racism & Inequality, for a discussion on the escalating and pervasive crisis of hate crimes in the United Kingdom. Alex discusses both the long-term prevalence and event-related spikes of hate-based crimes and incidents facing marginalized communities across the country. This episode also dives into the need for preventative education, research, and action to work towards a society that celebrates and protects the rights of every individual.

ThoughtSeeds
Episode 106: "Holy Bible, Book Divine"

ThoughtSeeds

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 11:40


In the late 1780's in London, Robert Raikes was burdened for the multitudes of children who worked in the factories in slave-like conditions six days a week. They had no formal education and no time to attend school, so Raikes started a "Sunday School." The Bible was the textbook, and also the Book used to teach the children to read. Despite some criticisms, the movement grew exponentially. John Burton was a young man who became a teacher for Raikes' Sunday School somewhere around the turn of the century. He wrote simple hymns to teach the children truths in a way that they could easily memorize, since they couldn't read. One of these was "Holy Bible, Book Divine." Like the song says, "Precious Treasure, thou art mine."https://wordwisehymns.com/2012/04/13/holy-bible-book-divine/https://thescottspot.wordpress.com/2016/02/02/holy-bible-book-divine-written-in-1803/

Drive Time Lincoln
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Helen Raikes

Drive Time Lincoln

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 35:02


Ecoute l'Histoire des amis de Jésus
Robert Raikes (1736-1811) Toutes ces personnes que je devrais connaître

Ecoute l'Histoire des amis de Jésus

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 3:21


Robert Raikes pionnier britannique de l'école du dimanche, éditeur de journaux et philanthrope. Toutes ces personnes que je devrais connaître de Clare Heath-Whyte illustré par Jenny Brake (de blfeditions) est un livre regroupant des personnalités différentes mais qui ont décidé de suivre leur appel et faire connaître Jésus autours d'eux. Bonne écoute! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ecoute-l-histoire/support

The History of Computing
Piecing Together Microsoft Office

The History of Computing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 10:52


Today we're going to cover the software that would become Microsoft Office.  Microsoft Office was announced at COMDEX in 1988. The Suite contained Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. These are still the core applications included in Microsoft Office. But the history of Office didn't start there.  Many of the innovations we use today began life at Xerox. And Word is no different. Microsoft Word began life as as Multi-Tool Word in 1981, when Charles Simonyi was hired away from Xerox PARC where he had worked on one of the earlier word processors, Bravo.  He brought in Richard Brodie, and by 1983, they would release it for DOS, simplifying the name to just Microsoft Word. They would port it to the Mac in 1985, shortly after the release of the iconic 1984 Macintosh. Being way more feature-rich than MacWrite, it was an instant success. 2.0 would come along in 1987, and they would be up to 5 by 1992. But Word for Windows came along in 1989, when Windows 3.0 dropped. So Word went from DOS to Mac to Windows.  Excel has a similar history. It began life as Multiplan in 1982 though. At the time, it was popular on CP/M and DOS but when Lotus 1-2-3 came along, it knocked everything out of the hearts and minds of users and Microsoft regrouped. Doug Klunder would be the Excel lead developer and Jabe Blumenthal would act as program manager. They would meet with Bill Gates and Simonyi and hammer out the look and feel and released Excel for the Mac in 1985. And Excel came to Windows in 1987. By Excel 5 in 1993, Microsoft would completely taken the spreadsheet market and suddenly Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) would play a huge role in automating tasks. Regrettably, then came macro viruses, but for more on those check out the episode on viruses. In fact, along the way, Microsoft would pick up a ton of talented developers including Bob Frankton a co-creator of the original spreadsheet, VisiCalc. Powerpoint was an acquisition. It began life as Presenter at Forethought, a startup, in 1983. And Robert Gaskins, a former research manager  from Bell Norther Research, would be brought in to get the product running on Windows 1. It would become PowerPoint when it was released for the Mac in 1987 and was wildly successful, selling out all of the copies from the first run.  But then Jeff Raikes from Microsoft started getting ready to build a new presentation tool. Bill Gates had initially thought it was a bad idea but eventually gave Raikes the go-ahead to buy Forethought and Microsoft PowerPoint was born.  And that catches up to that fateful day in 1988 when Bill Gates announced Office at COMDEX in Las Vegas, which at the time was a huge conference. Then came the Internet. Microsoft Mail was released for the Mac in 1988 and bundled with Windows from 1991 and on. Microsoft also released a tool called Inbox. But then came Exchange, expanding beyond mail and into contacts, calendars, and eventually much more. Mail was really basic and for Exchange, Microsoft released Outlook, which was added to Office 97 and an installer was bundled with Windows Exchange Server.  Office Professional in that era included a database utility called Access. We've always had databases. But desktop databases had been dominated by Borland's dBase and FoxPro up until 1992 when Microsoft Access began to chip away at their marketshare. Microsoft had been trying to get into that market since the mid-90s with R:Base and Omega, but when Access 2 dropped in 1994, people started to take notice and by the release of Office 95 Professional it could be purchased as part of a suite and integrated cleanly. I can still remember those mdb files and setting up data access objects and later ActiveX controls! So the core Office components came together in 1988 and by 1995 the Office Suite was the dominant productivity suite on the market. It got better in 97. Except The Office Assistant, designed by Kevan Atteberry and lovingly referred to as Clippy. By 2000 Office became the de facto standard. Everything else had to integrate with Office. That continued in the major 2003 and 2007 releases. And the products just iterated to become better and better software.  And they continue to do that. But another major shift was on the way. A response to Google Apps, which had been released in 2006. The cloud was becoming a thing. And so Office 365 went into beta in 2010 and was launched in 2011. It includes the original suite, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams for chatting with coworkers, Yammer for social networking, Skype for Business (although video can now be done in Teams), Outlook and Outlook online, and Publisher. As well as Publisher, InfoPath, and Access for Windows.  This Software + Services approach turned out to be a master-stroke. Microsoft was able to finally raise prices and earned well over a 10% boost to the Office segment in just a few years. The pricing for subscriptions over the term of what would have been a perpetual license was often 30% more. Yet, the Office 365 subscriptions kept getting more and more cool stuff. And by 2017 the subscriptions captured more revenue than the perpetual licenses. And a number of other services can be included with Office 365.  Another huge impact is the rapid disappearing act of on premises Exchange servers. Once upon a time small businesses would have an Exchange server and then as they grew, move that to a colocation facility, hire MCSE engineers (like me) to run them, and have an amplified cost increase in dealing with providing groupware. Moving that to Microsoft means that Microsoft can charge more, and the customer can get a net savings, even though the subscriptions cost more - because they don't have to pay people to run those servers. OneDrive moves files off old filers, etc.  And the Office apps provided aren't just for Windows and Mac. Pocket Office would come in 1996, for Windows CE. Microsoft would have Office apps for all of their mobile operating systems. And in 2009 we would get Office for Symbian. And then for iPhone in 2013 and iPad in 2014. Then for Android in 2015.  Today over 1 and a quarter billion people use Microsoft Office. In fact, not a lot of people have *not* used Office. Microsoft has undergone a resurgence in recent years and is more nimble and friendly than ever before. Many of the people that created these tools are still at Microsoft. Simonyi left Microsoft for a time. But they ended up buying his company later. During what we now refer to as the “lost decade” at Microsoft, I would always think of these humans. Microsoft would get dragged through the mud for this or that. But the engineers kept making software. And I'm really glad to see them back making world class APIs that do what we need them to do. And building good software on top of that.  But most importantly, they set the standard for what a word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation tool would look like for a generation. And the ubiquity the software obtained allowed for massive leaps in adoption and innovation. Until it didn't. That's when Google Apps came along, giving Microsoft a kick in the keister to put up or shut up. And boy did Microsoft answer.  So thank you to all of them. I probably never would have written my first book without their contributions to computing. And thank you listener, for tuning in, to this episode of the history of computing podcast. We are so lucky to have you. Have a great day. 

Beyond the Blue Badge
Tricia Raikes

Beyond the Blue Badge

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 49:11


In this of Beyond the Blue Badge, host Rich Kaplan visits Tricia Raikes on the shores of Seattle’s Lake Union at the headquarters for North Forty and The Raikes Foundation. Tricia shares why she and her husband Jeff Raikes in 2002 started the foundation, which has given more than $97 million in grants; how the organization’s mission has evolved; and how everyone — at any level — can think about impact-driven philanthropy.

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Grace Plus Zero
Crumbs - Sunday Schools

Grace Plus Zero

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 6:50


What is the origin of the modern Sunday School system, is it biblical, and did Christ and the Apostles endorse it?

Town Hall Seattle Civics Series
120: Rob Reich and Jeff Raikes

Town Hall Seattle Civics Series

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 77:00


Is philanthropy, by its very nature, a threat to today’s democracy? Some believe that such generosity is not the unassailable good we think it to be, and in its current form might even be undermining democratic values and set back aspirations of justice. Political science professor Rob Reich took Town Hall’s stage to cross-examine philanthropic practices of our age. He presented insight from his book Just Giving: Why Philanthropy Is Failing Democracy and How It Can Do Better, decrying big philanthropy as an unaccountable and overly tax-advantaged exercise of power which converts private assets into public influence. Reich was joined in conversation with Jeff Raikes, co-founder of the Raikes Foundation. Together they examined the policies which define philanthropy today, casting a discerning eye on the ways we could restructure organized giving to serve democracy rather than undermine it. Calling for new designs that appeal to the purpose of philanthropy—decentralization of power, funding of public goods, and patronage of scientific research and the arts—Reich and Raikes discussed new foundations to guide our organized giving, and considered what we can all do to better support democratic values and promote justice. Rob Reich is professor of political science and faculty co-director for the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society at Stanford University. Jeff Raikes is the co-founder of the Raikes Foundation, and formerly served as CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and member of the senior leadership team at the Microsoft Corporation. Recorded live at Impact Hub by Town Hall Seattle on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. 

The Bear Mills Podcast
Podcast 84 Three World Changers

The Bear Mills Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2017 23:06


Hannah Ball was a simple woman with few advantages. However, God used her to change life for millions of people. Through examining her life, we'll learn the secret to being a world changer.

Authentic Marketing Party
#7, Our Top 3 Personal Recommendations For Growing Your Business Quickly

Authentic Marketing Party

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2010


Many of our clients ask us "if you had to start over in your business what would you do differently?" In this episode of the Authentic Marketing Party, Victoria and Claire say "Booooo!" to perfection and professionalism and "Hooray!" to authentic engagement as they share valuable insights about starting from...

Authentic Marketing Party
#6, How To Get Business To Come To You - without feeling salesy!

Authentic Marketing Party

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2010


The most effective businesses ALL use the power of attraction in order to attract sales, clients, readers and customers. In this episode (recorded before Eaton, Victoria's gorgeous baby son arrived), Victoria and Claire share their pearls of wisdom to help you quickly skyrocket your results and maximize your time invested...

Authentic Marketing Party
#5, Insider Secrets for Growing Your Business Authentically

Authentic Marketing Party

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2010


This is the year for growing your business by helping others succeed! The tactics of the past no longer work. Greed and opportunism are out and genuine, heart-based, conscious businesses are swiftly filling the breach. Right now, small businesses are in a perfect position to shine at this and make...

Public Lectures and Addresses
Spring Commencement 2010 | Nebraska Can Change The World

Public Lectures and Addresses

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2010 10:52


Jeff Raikes leads the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's efforts to promote equity for all people around the world. Before joining the foundation, Raikes was a member of the Microsoft Corp.'s senior leadership team, setting strategy and direction for the company. Raikes was president of the Microsoft Business Division. He previously served as group vice president of the Worldwide Sales and Support Group, where he was responsible for providing strategic leadership for Microsoft's sales, marketing, and service initiatives. Before that, he served as senior vice president of Microsoft North America. Jeff Raikes joined Microsoft in 1981 as a product manager and was instrumental in driving Microsoft's applications marketing strategy. Promoted to director of applications marketing in 1984, Raikes was the chief strategist behind the company's success in graphical applications for the Apple Macintosh and the Microsoft Windows operating system and the creation of the Microsoft Office suite of productivity applications. Before joining Microsoft, he was a software development manager at Apple Computer Inc.

Authentic Marketing Party
#2, Top 3 Passion Killers of Authentic Marketing

Authentic Marketing Party

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2010


Victoria Player & Claire Raikes, the 'Loose Women' of Authentic Marketing, share their top 3 'passion killers' as far as authentic marketing goes. Find out what 6 things turn them off and what they recommend doing instead PLUS hear details of a free 'Lunch & Learn' marketing teleseminar Victoria is...

Authentic Marketing Party
#3, How To Leverage Your Story to Build Authenticity in Your Marketing

Authentic Marketing Party

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2010


The 'Loose Women' of Authentic Marketing, Victoria Player & Claire Raikes, talk to award-winning business owner and Mumpreneur Wendy Shand of baby/toddler-friendly holiday company Tots to Travel about how to leverage your story to inject authenticity into your business. Hear how the element of jeopardy has naturally attracted both press...

Authentic Marketing Party
#4, Simple Secrets for Using Audio & Video to Amplify Your Marketing Message Authentically.

Authentic Marketing Party

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2010


Audio and video are two of THE most powerful tools for generating FREE publicity, showing off your expertise, attracting new leads and getting the word out about your business. In this week’s episode Victoria Player and Claire Raikes discuss their top tips for increasing visibility, building an immediate connection with...

Authentic Marketing Party
Episode One: The Sexiest, Sassiest Guide to Authentic Marketing

Authentic Marketing Party

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2010


In this week’s first episode Claire Raikes and Victoria Player discuss why authentic marketing is SO vitally important to the success of your business. They look at the importance of standing out from the crowd and also reveal their top tips for injecting more authenticity into your brand. (16 mins)...