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Mal and Jo are joined by Amanda Dobbins to continue Space Month! This time, they're revisiting ‘The Martian' in preparation for ‘Project Hail Mary.' They discuss their overall thoughts on the movie, whether they could survive alone on Mars, who the least believable NASA employee is, and more!(00:00) Intro(04:07) Opening Snapshot(22:58) Tier 1: A mostly responsible discussion(01:21:59) Tier 2: Rapid-fire Martian morality/survival test(01:45:26) Tier 3: Bonus unhinged space roundHosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinGuest: Amanda DobbinsProducer: Carlos ChiribogaStudio Production: Jacob Cornett and Chris WohlersSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this powerful and science-forward episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, host Matt Sabatello sits down with Amy Proal, PhD, a leading microbiologist whose work is reshaping how the medical community understands chronic Lyme disease, post-treatment Lyme disease (PTLD), ME/CFS, and Long COVID. Dr. Proal brings a rare combination of deep scientific expertise, lived experience with chronic illness, and real-world clinical integration, offering listeners clarity on why so many patients remain sick long after standard treatment ends — and what science is finally doing about it.
Jesus said the end would be like the days of Noah, and Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute joins to unpack what that actually means.Before the Flood, humanity was not primitive. They lived centuries, shared one language, and accumulated knowledge rapidly. Hichborn argues the evidence points to an advanced pre-Flood civilization, sophisticated in technology, utterly corrupt in morals. They ate, they drank, they built, they married. And then the waters came.The parallel to our own age is not a metaphor. Rapid technological explosion. Moral collapse. Sexual confusion. Violence normalized. A civilization that knows how to build but has forgotten how to worship. The same pattern is playing out on a global scale.The conversation turns to the Church itself, a crisis within, leaders failing, the faithful adrift. The days of Noah are here. The question is whether we will be found faithful when the flood comes.HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ ****Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Providing Medical Care During Civil Unrest 1. Opening Brief introduction of the episode Define civil unrest contexts: Protests Riots Mass demonstrations Politically charged gatherings Why medical care becomes complicated in these environments: EMS access delays Crowd density Law enforcement operations Environmental hazards Emphasize guiding principles: Personal safety first Situational awareness Know your limits 2. Understanding the Operational Environment What makes civil unrest medically unique Unpredictable crowd movement Law enforcement presence and tactics Noise, confusion, and sensory overload Limited ambulance access Common operational constraints Blocked streets Limited lighting Communication disruption Delayed EMS response Situational awareness basics Know entry and exit routes Stay on the edge of crowds Avoid getting boxed in 3. The Most Common Injuries Seen in Civil Unrest Blunt Trauma Common causes: Falls Being pushed or trampled Baton strikes Thrown objects These injuries can range from minor bruising to serious head injury or internal bleeding. What to look for Pain or swelling Deformity suggesting fracture Difficulty moving a limb Head injury symptoms: Confusion Vomiting Severe headache Loss of consciousness Basic treatment Move the person out of the crowd if possible Apply ice or cold pack if available Immobilize injured limbs with a sling or improvised splint For suspected head injury, keep the person still and monitor mental status If symptoms worsen (confusion, vomiting, severe pain), they need EMS evaluation Key reminder for listeners Blunt trauma in chaotic environments often gets ignored — but head injuries and internal bleeding can worsen over time. Lacerations Common causes: Broken glass Debris Improvised projectiles What to look for External bleeding Deep cuts with visible tissue Embedded debris Bleeding that soaks through clothing Basic treatment Put on gloves if available Apply direct pressure with gauze or cloth If bleeding continues, use a compression bandage For severe extremity bleeding, apply a tourniquet Cover the wound with a clean dressing Additional considerations Do not remove deeply embedded objects If the wound is large or continues bleeding, the patient needs hospital care Key reminder The vast majority of life-threatening bleeding can be controlled withpressure and time. Respiratory Irritants Common exposures: Tear gas (CS) Pepper spray (OC) Smoke from fires These agents cause severe irritation but are usually temporary. Common symptoms Burning eyes Tearing Skin irritation Coughing Shortness of breath Disorientation Basic treatment Move the person to fresh air immediately Encourage slow breathing Flush eyes with copious water or saline Remove contaminated clothing if heavily exposed Avoid rubbing eyes or skin Important notes Oils, lotions, or milk can sometimes trap irritants against the skin Most symptoms improve within 15–30 minutes once exposure stops Red flags requiring EMS Severe breathing difficulty Asthma attack Persistent confusion Heat and Dehydration Common causes: Long hours outdoors Heavy clothing or gear Stress and exertion Limited access to water Symptoms Dizziness Weakness Headache Nausea Muscle cramps Heavy sweating Basic treatment Move the person out of the sun or crowd Have them sit or lie down Provide water or electrolyte fluids Use cooling measures Shade Wet cloths Fanning Red flags for heat stroke Confusion Collapse Hot dry skin Seizures Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Psychological Stress Reactions Crowd environments can trigger intense emotional reactions. Common presentations: Panic attacks Hyperventilation Acute anxiety Disorientation What to look for Rapid breathing Shaking Crying Feeling unable to escape the crowd Basic treatment Move the person to a quieter, safer space Speak calmly and reassure them Encourage slow breathing Inhale through the nose Exhale slowly through the mouth Help them regain orientation and control Often, simply removing the person from the chaotic environment dramatically improves symptoms. “The key point here is that most injuries in these environments are not exotic trauma cases. They're the same things EMS treats every day — bleeding, falls, heat illness, and panic — but they're happening in a chaotic environment where help may take longer to arrive.” 4. Basic Medical Kit for High-Risk Gatherings Emphasize compact, discreet gear. Essentials Nitrile gloves Gauze / compression bandage Tourniquet Saline or water for eye irrigation Simple airway mask Electrolyte packets Small flashlight Optional but useful Chest seal Trauma shears Space blanket Eye protection Basic first aid medications Practical considerations Avoid large visible medical packs Keep supplies distributed in pockets Maintain mobility 5. Working Around Law Enforcement and EMS Key points: Identify yourself if providing care Follow lawful orders immediately Avoid interfering with police operations Know when to disengage Discuss that: EMS may stage until scenes are secure Civilian aid may be temporary bridging care 6. When NOT to Intervene (Important Ethical Section) Situations where civilians should not attempt treatment: Active violence nearby Crowd crush risk Presence of chemical agents without protection Situations beyond training Reinforce: “You cannot help anyone if you become a patient.” 7. Closing Reinforce three takeaways: Personal safety comes first Simple medical skills save lives Preparation matters Invite listeners to: Get first aid training Carry basic medical kits Learn situational awareness Medical Gear Outfitters Use Code CIVILIANMEDICAL for 10% off Skinny Medic - @SkinnyMedic | @skinny_medic | Medical Gear Outfitters Bobby - @rstantontx | @bobby_wales
What happens when three people decide to build one relationship together?On this episode of OffAir with Gbemi and Toolz, we meet Precious, Jeffrey and Chidinma, known as the Feral Throuple, who say their relationship is built on love, honesty and communication.They share how their unusual relationship started, how they deal with jealousy, family reactions, and the biggest misconceptions people have about polyamorous relationships. From meeting at the Ice cream store to navigating love with two partners, this conversation is honest, surprising and sometimes hilarious.Is this the future of relationships or just something that works for them?Watch as the hosts ask the questions everyone is thinking.Episode Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:12 What is a polycule? 3:05 How Jeffrey met Chidinma 5:20 How Precious entered the relationship 8:45 When the relationship became a throuple 12:10 Are they all in love? 15:00 Do their families know? 18:20 “Did you use jazz?” 21:10 What is intimacy like in a throuple? 26:40 Jealousy and communication 30:30 Planning children and marriage 36:15 Public reactions and criticism 41:40 Rapid fire questions 45:20 MonieZone with Moniepoint 52:10 Spin the Weekend with Gordon's
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As a minister and entrepreneur, Matt Moore has been through his share of relocations and job changes, and he and his wife have had to shepherd four young children through many of them. This week Matt shares with Nate Dewberry the things he's learned and the non-negotiable values and practices he's picked up that have helped them weather those changes and become stronger and more faithful for the journey. Their freewheeling conversation covers everything from setting aside selfish impulses and putting wife and family first to growing up biracial and the pitfalls of attempting farming and living the “homesteader” life in rural Alabama.Segments/chapters0:00 Intro/A little about Matt and his family4:50 How having kids put Matt's faith in a new perspective9:25 A winding path to success in business15:18 Cultivating open, healthy relationships21:49 The rhythms and practices of healthy marriages and families34:54 How the biracial experience has strengthened Matt as a friend and minister45:00 The joys, blessings, and aggravations of the farming life52:04 Rapid-fire questions and closing thoughtsFind community, deepen your faith, join the brotherhood for free today at theredeemed.com/join.Visit The Redeemed's website for downloadable discussion question sets, show notes, inspirational articles, more resources, or to share your testimony.Join our Exclusive Newsletter: Signup today and be the first to get notified on upcoming podcasts and new resources!The Redeemed is an organization giving men from all backgrounds a supportive, judgment-free environment, grounded in Christian love without demanding participation in any faith tradition, where they can open up about their challenges, worries, and failures—and celebrate their triumphs over those struggles. Have a redemption story? Share your redemption story here. Interested in being a guest on our podcast? Email Nate@theredeemed.com Follow The Redeemed on Social Media: Podcast YouTube Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter
Free DNA Activation Masterclass + 21-Day Abundance Meditation: https://masterclass.samuelbleemd.com/dnaPeptides I use personally to regenerate, heal, and stay sharp: https://limitlesslivingmd.com/samuelIn this Q&A episode, Dr. Samuel B. Lee, MD sits down with Anthony, friend and guest host, for an extraordinary conversation about the root causes of mental health struggles, the spiritual dimension of healing, and why the current system often misses the soul entirely. From growing up in a culture where men were told to “suck it up” to exploring a new paradigm of emotional truth, this conversation is a testament to the power of awareness, authentic healing, and remembering who we truly are.Dr. Lee shares how his own lived experience with deep suffering transformed the way he understands depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, ADHD, and spiritual awakening, emphasizing the importance of treating the whole person rather than simply managing symptoms. This episode dives deep into the limitations of modern psychiatry, the connection between intuition and anxiety, and how safe spaces, community, and soul-centered awareness can open the door to profound healing for individuals and families seeking transformation.Sacred Truths & Lessons from This Episode:• Mental health healing begins at the root, not the symptom• Grief is unexpressed love, and feeling it is part of healing• Addiction often points to unresolved trauma beneath the surface• Children are not broken—they may be deeply sensitive and spiritually aware• Authentic connection, community, and purpose are powerful medicine• Bringing the soul back into psychiatry can change everything
In this episode, Jean-Martin and Chris sit down with Linley Dixon, co-director of the Real Organic Project and a farmer/soil scientist, for a deep conversation about the future of organic agriculture. Linley shares how corporate interests, hydroponic systems, and regulatory loopholes are reshaping the meaning of “organic,” and why many farmers are working to protect the integrity of the label. The discussion explores the tensions between small farms and industrial-scale organic production, the economic realities farmers face, and why grassroots action may be the most powerful path forward. Along the way, the conversation dives into soil health, common myths around no-till and regenerative practices, and the science behind resilient farming systems. Timestamps[02:37] Meet Linley Dixon (Real Organic Project)[07:56] The hidden problems inside the organic industry[10:25] Hydroponic systems vs soil-grown organic farming[15:23] From scientist to farmer: Linley Dixon's journey[20:14] The origin of the Real Organic Project[31:31] Why farmers are joining the Real Organic certification movement[37:10] The real cost of food: Why organic seems expensive[41:16] Corporate consolidation and power in the food system[45:25] Market saturation and the challenge for new small farms[48:11] Industrial “organic” eggs and certification loopholes[56:42] Building a farmer-led movement to protect organic[01:07:24] Organic certification: Does the label still matter?[01:17:37] Inside Linley's greenhouse system (high-yield tomato production)[01:31:03] Soil science explained: Mycorrhizae, tillage, and no-till myths[01:47:37] Local food vs global food systems[01:53:53] Rapid fire: books, advice, and lessons from farmingSponsorsReal Organic Project: Get Involved. Get Certified. Join the movement to fight the co-opting of organic.https://realorganicproject.org/Tunnel Vision Hoops: Request a custom quote!http://tunnelvisionhoops.com | 833-886-6351Activevista: Specialised Tools and Seeds for Diversified Crop and Home Growershttps://www.activevista.com.au/ Links/ResourcesMarket Gardener Institute: https://themarketgardener.com Masterclass: https://themarketgardener.com/courses/the-market-gardener-masterclass Newsletter: https://themarketgardener.com/newsletterBlog: https://themarketgardener.com/blog Books: https://themarketgardener.com/booksGrowers & Co: https://growers.coHeirloom: https://heirloom.ag/The Old Mill: https://www.espaceoldmill.com/en/Follow UsWebsite: http://themarketgardener.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/marketgardenerinstitute Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarketgardeners Guest Social Media LinksLinley Dixon: Website: https://realorganicproject.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realorganicproject/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adobehousefarm JM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanmartinfortierFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeanmartinfortier
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Turn "No" Into "Yes" – Unlock the Secrets Persuasion Resistance! So, what exactly is this resistance we're talking about? It's the invisible wall that prospects, teams, or anyone you're trying to influence throws up when your message hits a nerve. Rooted in psychology, it stems from deep-seated fears, doubts, mistrust, past experiences, or even cognitive biases that make people hesitate, object, or flat-out reject your message. Think of it as the brain's built-in defense mechanism – triggered by perceived threats to their status quo, wallet, or ego. Let's identify these causes, and you'll spot them coming a mile away. By decoding these causes, you can create presentations that bypass resistance, create urgency, and drive action. Imagine consistently converting doubters into die-hard supporters, and sealing the deal. Listen today, apply tomorrow, and watch your influence explode. Your next big win is just one episode away. Persuade With Power Kurt Mortensen 111 Sales Hacks Special Advanced Influence Trainings Maximize Your Influence Podcasts
Bani Malhotra, former head of personalization and site experience for Walmart's e-commerce platform, joins Apptivate to unpack the real drivers of revenue growth in modern digital products. She explores how recommendation systems, search behavior, ratings and reviews can influence conversion rates across the funnel. She also discusses why many teams misdiagnose the cause of revenue leaks, and how behavioral signals increasingly outperform demographic targeting. Bani also discusses the evolving responsibilities of product leaders, including ownership of go-to-market and revenue outcomes, and shares lessons from building AI-native consumer apps where product systems must handle probabilistic outputs, uncertainty, and the balance between automation and user control. Questions addressed in this episode Which product levers most reliably drive revenue in e-commerce? Where do companies actually lose revenue in the funnel? How should teams think about personalization without creating discovery problems? What behavioral signals best predict purchase intent? How is the product leadership role evolving? What changes when building AI-native consumer products? How should teams design systems when AI outputs are probabilistic? Timestamps (0:03) — Bani Malhotra's background and experience leading personalization at Walmart (3:17) — Why revenue growth comes from multiple connected drivers (4:02) — Recommendation systems and the evolution of personalization (5:10) — The impact of ratings and reviews on customer confidence (8:37) — Search behavior as a signal of user intent (13:35) — Diagnosing revenue leaks across the funnel (20:03) — When personalization becomes an echo chamber (27:27) — Why upselling can damage customer trust (32:35) — Behavioral signals versus demographic targeting (37:41) — How the product leadership role has evolved (40:54) — Designing AI-native consumer products (44:44) — Rapid-fire questions and closing Quotes (3:30) “Revenue isn't just working on one level. There are multiple revenue drivers that connect to each other, and when they work together in tandem, it compounds.” (8:48) “When somebody searches, not only are they starting consideration, they are giving you intent.” (13:39) “More often than not I have seen the biggest revenue leaks to be mid-funnel and bottom of the funnel.” Mentioned in this episode Bani on Linkedin
Tom Benson (aka the "Doctor of Volcanoes") is the Vice President of Exploration at Lithium Argentina. Topics:Being creative in explorationThe major upgrade to the Cauchari - Olaroz resourceBigger than the Atacama?Tom's history at Thacker PassLithium Africa - Tom's latest focus The Africa lithium "recipe"Use of new technology & AI in exploration"Permitting Purgatory"Making Africa a lithium successComments on the Smackover & Salton SeaIt's "nice to be nice"Rapid fire
In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper explore how leaders can cut through the hype around artificial intelligence and focus on real-world impact. The conversation dives into why so many AI initiatives fail, how cognitive biases affect AI adoption, and why finance professionals must learn to ask better questions before deploying models. John Thomas is the Founder and CEO of the Global Institute of Data Science (GIDS), a consulting and professional development organization focused on helping organizations successfully implement AI and data science initiatives. He serves as a Fractional Chief AI Officer for Fortune 500 companies and teaches AI and machine learning courses at Caltech CTME and UC San Diego Extended Studies.In this episode, you will discover:Why 85% of AI projects fail and how to avoid The difference between AI hype and real implementationHow augmented intelligence improves human decision-makingWhy asking the right questions about AI models matters mostHow AI can help with risk analysis and financial decision-makingThis episode highlights that successful AI adoption is not about chasing the latest technology trends but about asking better questions, understanding assumptions, and focusing on real business problems. As AI continues to evolve, finance leaders who combine human judgment with intelligent systems will be best positioned to turn AI from hype into measurable results.Follow John:GIDS: https://gidsco.substack.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-thomas-foxworthy-m-s-data-science-1718073/Future Alpha Event: https://www.alphaevents.com/events-futurealphaglobal/agenda-page/filter?_gl=1*1j0347f*[…]ovIhoCWOYQAvD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAAomEzrlLzh-epjUJjbfXNnASlChgaFollow Glenn:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiiiFollow Paul:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguyFollow QFlow.AI:Website - https://bit.ly/4i1EkjgFuture Finance is sponsored by QFlow.ai, the strategic finance platform solving the toughest part of planning and analysis: B2B revenue. Align sales, marketing, and finance, speed up decision-making, and lock in accountability with QFlow.ai. Stay tuned for a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping the future of finance and what it means for businesses and individuals alike.In Today's Episode:[03:05] – Meet John Thomas[04:11] – Augmented intelligence explained[11:21] – Global Institute of Data Science[15:18] – Why AI projects fail[21:29] – Understanding AI models[24:45] – AI in portfolio risk analysis[30:16] – Best advice for finance leaders[32:15] – Rapid-fire questions & wrap-up
Evanston City Council tabled the “circuit breaker” property tax relief program and advanced a grant application for a transportation infrastructure initiative on Main Street at its meeting Monday night.
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Liz Peek. Peek discusses rapid corporate AIadoption, emphasizing that it focuses on enhancing productivity and profitability rather than job loss. This technological shift is driving significant gains across almost every industry. (3)1959
Conference Tournament Week is here, and Scott and James are in their absolute element. On this episode of CrimsonCASH, the guys dive headfirst into the glorious chaos of March hoops: conference tourney dogs, Big Ten bracket takes, live-betting strategy, player props, and the kind of futures bets that make you feel like a genius right up until Thursday afternoon.They break down the Big Ten tournament path, talk through whether Michigan is really that scary, wonder if Indiana can survive long enough to ruin anyone's weekend plans, and identify a few numbers that are just too tasty to ignore. Then it's a whip-around through conference futures across the country, with everything from sensible picks to true-degenerate “five bucks and vibes” action.And because this is CrimsonCASH, the conversation also wanders into NBA tank-a-palooza parlays, Olympic curling scandal, the mystery of G League betting lines, and why a random game in Noblesville can still spark the gambler's soul. It's March, it's messy, and it's beautiful.TimestampsNote: timestamps may not hyperlink correctly on all podcast players.0:42 — Welcome in: Scott and James kick off Conference Tournament Week1:00 — Why this is the best gambling week of the year1:56 — Small-conference tourneys, Cinderella traps, and betting underdogs4:05 — NBA “tank-a-palooza” parlays and late-season chaos8:02 — Big Ten tournament bracket breakdown begins9:00 — Indiana's path, Northwestern concerns, and why Friday plans are probably safe9:29 — Purdue fade, Michigan State path, and Michigan/Illinois thoughts11:31 — College basketball player prop angles and same-game parlay talk14:10 — Big Ten tournament futures: Michigan, Illinois, Michigan State, Nebraska, and more15:20 — Futures strategy: using conference tournaments to build hedge opportunities16:00 — Rapid-fire conference futures: Big West, CAA, American, A-1017:22 — ACC, America East, MEAC, and Mountain West picks18:27 — Horizon, Ivy, and MAC value plays20:08 — Southland/SWAC talk and live-betting tips for smaller leagues22:17 — Bigger-conference angles and shopping for value24:00 — Big East futures, including a Villanova flyer24:33 — SEC breakdown: Florida, Arkansas, and who not to trust25:31 — WAC, WCC, Troy, Georgia Southern, and late-night tournament fun27:23 — Looking ahead to NCAA tournament episodes and bracket betting28:28 — Olympic curling bets, Canadian cheating, and betting-induced fandom29:01 — The Noblesville Boom/G League story nobody saw coming32:00 — G League basketball: more talent than college, worse team play32:32 — Weird G League free-throw rules33:11 — What's next for CrimsonCASH: March, summer betting, and Kentucky Derby plans
In this episode, recorded live at the OpenAI studio, Sulman Choudhry (Head of ChatGPT @ OpenAI) pulls back the curtain on how they structure engineering teams! We talk about shifting from silos to fluid mission-driven teams, vertical vs. horizontal teams, maximizing cross-functional collaboration between research, engineering, product and design. Plus we cover “directly responsible individuals” for high accountability, managers as systems designers, scaling decision-making to prevent leadership from becoming bottlenecks, frameworks for mentoring junior engineers, why “problem framing” is the most critical skill, and how managers can stay close to problems and maintain technical intuition. ABOUT SULMAN CHOUDHRY Sulman leads ChatGPT Engineering at OpenAI, driving the development and scaling of one of the world's most impactful AI products. He pushes the boundaries of innovation by turning cutting‑edge research into practical, accessible tools that transform how people interact with technology. Previously at Meta, Sulman founded and scaled Instagram Reels, IGTV, and Instagram Labs, and helped lead the early development of Instagram Stories. He also brought MetaAI to Instagram and Messenger, integrating generative AI into experiences used by billions. Earlier in his career, Sulman was on the founding team that built and launched UberEATS from the ground up, helping turn it into a global food delivery platform. With a track record of marrying technical vision, product strategy, and large‑scale execution, Sulman focuses on building products that meaningfully change how people live, work, and connect. This episode is brought to you by xMatters! xMatters automates the entire incident lifecycle with their purpose-built AI powered workflow, giving your team the context they need to stop disruptions before they start and minimize resolution times. Head over to xmatters.com to learn more! SHOW NOTES: The Shift to AI-Native Engineering: How AI is collapsing the "Inner Loop" and reshaping engineering team composition (2:48) Mission-Driven Teams: Moving from traditional functional silos to integrated, problem-centric units (4:45) Vertical vs. Horizontal Team Architecture: How OpenAI structures specialized horizontal teams (ex. Infrastructure, RTC/Voice) with product verticals (7:04) Fluid org charts & blurring functional roles: AI-Native teams require proactive mission alignment and coordination over rigid structure (8:48) The Lifecycle of Problem-Oriented Teams: What happens when a "strike team" solves the problem (10:02) Maximizing cross functional collaboration between engineering, research, product and design (11:52) The DRI Framework: Implementing the "Directly Responsible Individual" model for high-velocity accountability (13:32) Thriving in the "Chaos Factory": Addressing bottlenecks in highly dynamic, high-volume environments (16:02) Prioritization & "Letting 1,000 Flowers Bloom": How OpenAI decides which AI bets to double down on (19:13) Scaling Decision-Making: Preventing leadership from becoming the bottleneck as volume increases (21:19) Knowing when to call it quits on a bet and reallocate talent for maximum impact (23:29) The Manager as "Systems Designer": Shifting the EM role from people logistics to technical orchestration (24:49) The Barbell Talent Strategy: Optimizing for innovation by pairing "super seniors" with "super juniors" (28:10) Mentorship in the AI Age: How to coaching junior engineers when the "cost of code" is approaching zero (30:19) Technical Intuition for Leaders: Sulman's frameworks for staying "close to the metal" as a manager (33:17) Cultivating Judgment: Why "Problem Framing" is the most critical skill for the modern engineer (37:01) Rapid fire questions (38:59) LINKS AND RESOURCES: 99% Invisible](https://99percentinvisible.org/): The design and architecture podcast Sulman has followed for over a decade. The Invisible Cow Tunnels of Chicago](https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/cow-tunnels/): A specific episode of 99% Invisible mentioned by Patrick. This episode wouldn't have been possible without the help of our incredible production team: Patrick Gallagher - Producer & Co-Host Jerry Li - Co-Host Noah Olberding - Associate Producer, Audio & Video Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-olberding/ Dan Overheim - Audio Engineer, Dan's also an avid 3D printer - https://www.bnd3d.com/ Ellie Coggins Angus - Copywriter, Check out her other work at https://elliecoggins.com/about/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Free DNA Activation Masterclass + 21-Day Abundance Meditation: https://masterclass.samuelbleemd.com/dnaPeptides I use personally to regenerate, heal, and stay sharp:https://limitlesslivingmd.com/samuelIn episode 107 of the Spiritual Psychiatrist, Dr. Samuel B. Lee, MD takes you through a mind-expanding solo transmission about the Purpose of Earth. He explores why so many galaxies and universes are invested in what happens here, how Earth functions as a multidimensional healing chamber, and why you may have chosen to incarnate during this epic turning point in humanity's history. Through a powerful opening frequency-setting prayer and a striking parable of Marla's foster home, Dr. Lee reveals a deeper truth: Earth isn't just a “school”… it's the living house that remembers—a planetary womb designed to help fractured beings restore what was lost, one soul at a time.Dr. Lee shares how Earth was originally built as a living library and DNA restoration environment, describing the base twelve eternal life code, the 12-stargate system, and why human beings are far more than “3D.” This episode dives deep into tri-wave plasma currents, the idea of Earth as a cosmic switchboard, and the spiritual science of how coherence, breath, and the courage to feel reactivate the connection between Earth and higher-dimensional networks. You'll also be guided through a closing meditation to restore the Earth–Cosmos communication link, anchoring the message that your remembrance isn't just personal—it's planetary.Sacred Truths & Lessons from This Episode:• Earth isn't a trap—it's a restoration chamber designed for remembrance• You are not 3D—you are a multidimensional being with dormant DNA memory• Love is the glue that reunites the “jigsaw puzzle” of souls and star lineages• When you heal and realign, you send corrective signals into Earth's field• Communication returns through coherence, breath, and the courage to feel• Your remembrance helps Mother Earth remember—and that echoes into the cosmos
In this episode of Screens in Focus, Diana and Sam dive into the final four episodes of Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2, unpacking the emotional moments, character journeys, and the season's central theme. From Francesca's heartbreaking loss to Benedict and Sophie's complicated romance, we explore how love, duty, and societal expectations shape the choices these characters must make. We also discuss Violet's evolving role as a mother, the powerful friendship between Queen Charlotte and Lady Danbury, standout music and costume moments, and what the future might hold for the Bridgerton family. In This Episode The emotional impact of Francesca and John's story Benedict and Sophie's love vs. society dilemma Violet Bridgerton's journey as a mother and mentor Female friendship and support systems in society Music and visual highlights from the season Rapid fire reactions and predictions for Season 5 Timestamps 00:00 – Season 4 wrap-up and opening thoughts 01:14 – Francesca's heartbreaking story and reactions 02:31 – Grief, family, and Francesca's journey 09:04 – Benedict and Sophie: love vs. society 19:57 – Violet's perspective and family choices 36:41 – Friendship and support: Queen Charlotte & Lady Danbury 50:45 – Musical highlights of the season 54:58 – Costume and symbolism moments 58:45 – Emotional standout scenes 60:34 – Season 5 predictions 64:50 – Bridgerton's message about love Connect with Screens in Focus Website: www.screensinfocus.comEmail: screensinfocus@gmail.com Instagram: @screensinfocuspodcast Facebook: Screens in FocusTikTok: Screens in FocusYouTube: Screens in Focus Feedback and TV/Movie Recommendations: Google Voice: (669) 223-8542 Free background music from JewelBeat.com: www.jewelbeat.com
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While Gerard is fixing his knee, Laurent invites Chris Seiple, Vice Chairman of WoodMac Power & Renewables group, to try to make sense of the scale of the coming power demand surge and the strain it is placing on today's US market structures.AI-driven datacenter growth is pushing the US power system into uncharted territory. Roughly 180 GW of U.S. electricity commitments tied to datacenters represent about 30% incremental demand. Hyperscaler CAPEX is exploding. Demand is accelerating far faster than new supply can come online, setting up a near-term imbalance. In response, the U.S. utility sector is preparing for a potential $1.4 trillion investment supercycle over the next five years.In regulated markets, utilities are under pressure to modernize cost-of-service models and deliver massive capital programs while keeping electricity affordable. Companies such as Duke Energy, Southern Company, Entergy, and CenterPoint Energy are planning investments that run into the hundreds of billions.In deregulated markets, players like Constellation Energy, Vistra Corp., and NRG Energy face a structural mismatch: datacenters can be built faster than power plants, while price signals may not rise quickly enough to incentivize new generation. Some customers are exploring off-grid solutions, but these bring technical and economic challenges.The conclusion is clear: load growth is staggering. Parts of the system may move toward re-regulation, but that alone will not be enough. Rapid innovation—decentralized solutions, grid-enhancing technologies, faster interconnections, and deeper digitization—will be essential as utilities relearn how to build at scale and speed. Check an excellent WoodMac report on the Datacentershttps://www.woodmac.com/horizons/us-data-centre-power-demand-challenges-electricity-market-model/
Send a textSprinting toward weight loss can feel thrilling—until the bill comes due in the form of lost muscle, low energy, and a slowed resting metabolic rate. We dig into what most plans miss: muscle is not just about strength or looks. It's a metabolic organ that helps regulate blood sugar, supports insulin sensitivity, protects bone density, and stabilizes your day-to-day energy. When the scale drops fast without resistance training and adequate protein, you risk losing the very tissue that keeps you resilient.We walk through a smarter strategy for anyone chasing fat loss without sacrificing performance. That starts with redefining success around body composition and strength, not just pounds lost. Two to three weekly strength sessions, protein at every meal, and sleep that actually restores you become the backbone of sustainable change. If you're using GLP-1 medications under medical guidance, we explain how to pair them with progressive lifting and nutrition to better protect lean mass. You'll hear why quick fixes often backfire, how to monitor more than the scale, and why patience with muscle gain pays off.Women navigating perimenopause and menopause get a special focus, with practical guidance for preserving muscle and bone during a time of natural hormonal shifts. We keep it real and actionable: 30-minute strength blocks, compound movements that matter, performance-based tracking, and simple meal frameworks that balance protein, fiber-rich carbs, and healthy fats. The goal isn't to get smaller at any cost—it's to build a body that thinks clearly, leads well, ages powerfully, and feels good to live in.If you're ready to trade speed for strength and protect the metabolism that fuels your life, press play. Share this with someone who needs a nudge toward lifting, subscribe for weekly insights, and leave a review with the one change you'll make this week. Thank you for listening. Please subscribe to this podcast and share with a friend. If you would like to know more about my services, please message at fueledbyleo@gmail.comMy YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0SqBP44jMNYSzlcJjOKJdg
This week we talk about The Eminence in Shadow Season 2. We start off by discussing our views on the pacing as well as the main character's ridiculous luck. Jack breaks down the rapid-fire arcs, from the Lawless City to a literal corporate war, arguing that the 12-episode run felt rushed and entirely predictable. He saw the protagonist, Cid, as an idiot with blinders on who just stumbles into success through the whole series. Rick, on the other hand, thinks the pacing is a solid step up from season one. He argued that Cid doesn't stumble but rather he "confidently saunters" through the plot as the ultimate edgelord, spitting out gibberish and half-remembered facts that his fanatical followers interpret as absolute genius. In the end we discuss how the series was overall and if it was something that is worth the watch.About the anime:The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 continues where season 1 largely left off. Kicking off with the "Lawless City Arc," where Cid and Shadow Garden investigate the red moon phenomenon and clash with the city's three monarchs: the Blood Queen Elisabeth, Juggernaut, and Yukime. After a very chaotic and rapid first few episodes, everything transitions into the "Corporate War Arc," where Cid takes on a new persona of John Smith and moves into a massive counterfeit currency operation to cause a crisis meant to bankrupt the Mitsugoshi Company. In the end everything results in a massive misunderstanding for him but to his peers everything went according to plan. Leading to the third and final “Oriana Kingdom Arc” where we learn more about the Cult of Diablo, their plans and views and the worlds(?). The show maintains that Cid constantly misunderstands the gravity of the plot while effortlessly looking like a tactical genius to everyone around him.Next Week's Pick: “I Parry Everything”Have you had the chance to watch Eminence In Shadow Season 2 or any of our previous selections? We'd love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that'll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We've got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon't miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: Kadokawa, Sentai Filmworks, AT-X, Studio: NexusSource: Light NovelGenres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Ecchi, Isekai, SeinenAired: October 2023 to December 2023Number of Episodes: 12Our Scores: Jack's Score: 5 / 10Rick's Score: 8 / 10
Rocky Snyder sits down with Taylor Bennett, assistant athletic trainer for the Seattle Mariners.The Zelos Podcast is all about the "pros behind the pros." Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.TIME STAMPS:4:00 Taylor Bennett and the Mariners6:00 Taylor's beginnings9:00 Landing in the MLB13:15 Marrying anatomy, physics and baseball17:30 Noticing common patterns22:30 If you want to be good, you have to learn more29:00 Determining correct assessment selection32:00 Ribs and Pelvis35:00 PRI, DNS, and beyond42:30 Taking it into the weight room47:45 Rapid fire questionsGET TO KNOW TAYLOR BENNETTLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-bennett-ma-lat-atc-940611aa/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/thepbats/GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter
Episode 185350 Rapid-fire General Knowledge questions to test your brain!Thanks for listening!
Description Stop experimenting with AI and start driving ROI. Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://theultimatepartner.com/ebook-subscribe/ Check Out UPX:https://theultimatepartner.com/experience/ In this keynote from the Ultimate Partners Winter Retreat, Nina Harding breaks down the massive shift happening in the AI landscape as customers move away from experimental pilots and demand concrete ROI and business outcomes. She emphasizes that the era of selling products and time-and-materials approaches is over, replaced by outcome-based, verticalized selling where vendors and partners share accountability. Through real-world examples in healthcare and retail, Harding outlines how partners can leverage Copilot Studio, Agent 365, and Microsoft’s incentive programs to build specific superpowers, differentiate themselves, and ultimately lead the AI mission alongside Microsoft. Key Takeaways Customers are no longer interested in AI experimentation and now expect immediate, concrete return on investment. Selling products is dead; the modern approach requires a consultative, signal-based strategy focused entirely on business outcomes. The traditional time-and-materials billing model is disappearing as clients demand shared accountability for project success. Rapid proliferation of AI agents has made security and governance top priorities for enterprise customers. Success in the Microsoft ecosystem now requires partners to highly verticalize their value propositions by industry. Defining and clearly articulating your unique “superpower” or niche is essential to stand out to the Microsoft field sales organization. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJJ4Zcf4tZc&t=1920s If you're ready to lead through change, elevate your business, and achieve extraordinary outcomes through the power of partnership—this is your community. At Ultimate Partner® we want leaders like you to join us in the Ultimate Partner Experience – where transformation begins. Key Tags Nina Harding, Microsoft AI, artificial intelligence ROI, AI agents, Agent 365, Copilot Studio, outcome-based selling, verticalization, healthcare AI, retail AI, Cognizant, Davos 2026, AI governance, AI security, technology transformation, Ultimate Partner Live, enterprise AI adoption, digital transformation, system integrators, AI pilots Transcript [00:00:00] Nina Harding: More importantly, we want to serve more and more people faster, and AI is coming in and having a very practical approach in healthcare alone. [00:00:14] Vince Menzione: We just finished Ultimate Partners Winter Retreat here in beautiful Boca to a sold out [00:00:19] Vince Menzione: crowd. Come join me now for a compelling discussion on the impacts of the tectonic shifts we’re all seeing. [00:00:27] Vince Menzione: I feel incredibly fortunate, uh, to have this, this, this friend Nina who came into the studio here for the first time, actually earlier, well last year, geez, earlier this year. [00:00:38] Vince Menzione: It was last year, right after my accident I think. And, uh, we gotta spend some time together. And she was so good to, uh, make her time available and her team’s time available to come down here to be with us today. Ne I’m so thrilled to have you. I am going to turn over the stage to you. Uh, you’ve got some incredible learnings. [00:00:57] Vince Menzione: I know you’ve been on the AI tour with Microsoft. Yeah. And you’ve got some great learnings you’re gonna share about what’s happening. Absolutely. So it’s so great to have you. [00:01:05] Vince Menzione: It’s nice to see you. [00:01:06] Nina Harding: Nice to see you. [00:01:07] Nina Harding: Thank you. Well, thanks everyone. It’s great to see so many familiar faces and then some new faces as well. [00:01:15] Nina Harding: Um, because we’re in a little bit more of an intimate environment, I thought I would approach this a little bit differently. Give you some better insights into what we’re actually hearing at Microsoft with our customers, some of the things that are actually moving the needle that we’re seeing some of our partners do. [00:01:34] Nina Harding: So really to share some of the best practices out there, and hopefully you’ll leave with some more insight or tips and tricks, um, is really what I would love to do because our job. Collectively is really this transformation and to take a advantage of it out there in the market right now. [00:01:57] Nina Harding: Let’s see [00:01:57] Nina Harding: here. [00:01:59] Nina Harding: I can move slides. Well, this one isn’t moving. Any slides? [00:02:07] Nina Harding: No. Okay, great. So, um, some of you might. Uh, know that I’m a Floridian now, right? So I just live right up, up the way in Palm Beach. Um, so not too far, but I still wouldn’t miss this opportunity to be with all of you. Um, there is an energy that I think that we’re all feeling right now, and, uh, it’s, it’s palpable. [00:02:32] Nina Harding: We’re finding right now that our customers are really going from this landscape of experimenting with ai. Really to looking at the outcomes and having expectations around the momentum that they’re seeing. Right. That’s a big shift, right? We, and things are going pretty quickly, so I look at things almost quarterly now on what is that core message and what are, what is the difference in the tone from our customers of what they’re expecting? [00:03:06] Nina Harding: What we’re gonna talk a little bit about today is how all of you, our partners, are such a critical part of that journey. Actually, sometimes the most important part. You’re on the front lines with the customers. You’re the ones having those conversations. You’re the ones that are in there arm to arm with their teams, listening to what they’re experiencing, their challenges that they’re facing, and they’re really wanting now to go from this world of, Hey, we have lots of different pilots. [00:03:41] Nina Harding: Right? A lot of us know that right into, oh my gosh, it’s not about pilots anymore. They really want that ROI story. They want those outcomes and it’s looking very different for all of us. The way that we sell, the way that we go into our engagements, the way that we even price things, the way that we, meaning Microsoft partner and customer are locking arms is fundamentally very different. [00:04:15] Nina Harding: We have to go in collectively. We have to also be responsible for the outcomes and deliver on those. ROI is that headline that we’re all after. Right. It is the most important part of the puzzle right now because there isn’t a single boardroom that isn’t talking about AI and you guys are all experiencing it. [00:04:39] Nina Harding: It’s easier than ever to go in and have the conversation. The hardest part is how do we quickly get to an ROI study, so you or ROI case so that we can continue to build on that. And when you’re looking at this every. Customer is providing signals out there to help you grow that penetration into the account. [00:05:04] Nina Harding: And I’m gonna share some of the signals that I think that are really meaningful. But that’s the most important thing is we’re no longer, and I know you guys all know this, we’re no longer selling product at all anymore. We’re selling those outcomes. And I can tell you at Microsoft, we’re spending a tremendous amount of time retraining all of our sales reps. [00:05:25] Nina Harding: Really to be focused on how do you listen and do that consultative signal based sale. How do you actually go in and start selling, not selling, but I mean it is selling, but listening to the journey that they want to go through. What are the challenges that they’re facing and what’s the transformation that we’re able to kind of go and be a part of together with our partners? [00:05:54] Nina Harding: Notice it’s not about product. Product is just the tools in your tool chest to create those outcomes. So that’s gonna be really important as we go through this journey. [00:06:09] Nina Harding: Uh, so I saw the, the title of the session, uh, mentioned Davos and Davos was an interesting time. Uh, Microsoft has a very, actually, a very big presence at Davos and, uh, we had over 300 customer meetings there, uh, where we were meeting with some of the top companies around the globe. And it was very much affirmed that. [00:06:34] Nina Harding: Uh, the, the concept of AI we’re past, like curiosity stage, right? We’re way past that and we’re even past that. The art of the possible discussion, right? Uh, what the, the customers are almost at the point is, is come in and tell me, tell me what to do. Show me how to do it. It’s a very different position than, Hey, we’re presenting you with all these different possibilities. [00:07:08] Nina Harding: They’re They’re tired. They’re tired of all the possibilities. They wanna get to the brass tacks of how are you gonna change my customer service department? How are you gonna make it easier for my hr? How am I going to derive growth? What are some of the other things that you guys are experiencing out there? [00:07:23] Nina Harding: Like what are some of those other ROI drivers that people are asking, where am I gonna find the money? What for? For doing the project or out of the project? Other people? I Okay. To do the project. Okay. Resourcing. Okay. So what we’re seeing here is that, uh, the conversation is very much now focused on, okay, I need sec, I need security. [00:07:50] Nina Harding: That has been louder than ever before. So, Vince, the one thing I would say about that slide where you had those five different pillars, I’d put security on the bottom. Understanding your data, your data platform on the bottom, those are consistent across all those pillars. And then you can kind of hit at them. [00:08:10] Nina Harding: But, uh, there’s a lot of energy, there’s a lot of excitement, but it’s rooted in what are you materially going to do to change my business, and is your skin in the game to help me do it and I’ll pay you for that outcome? The concept of this time and materials approach gone. Gone. Even at Microsoft, we’re adjusting to the fact that the customers aren’t like, oh. [00:08:35] Nina Harding: Just hand it over to a system integrator and they’ll deliver on it. They’re like, oh no, we want you accountable too. You’re accountable for the outcomes as well, which is, oh gosh, okay. How do we do that in a partnery model that makes sense where we’re not tripping over each other, but we’re going in stronger together. [00:08:54] Nina Harding: We have one message together and we’re really focused on driving that. They’re also really concerned around the governance of all these agents, right? I see a lot of heads shaking on this. I mean, there’s a lot of proliferation right now. There’s a lot of excitement. I mean, I don’t know in your companies, but people are building agents faster and quicker, uh, than ever before, and some of them are really, really cool and they’re making huge point savings of times. [00:09:22] Nina Harding: Everything from. You know, some of you guys have probably heard me talk about everything from, uh, working on performance reviews to what are all of the incentives that we have for partners and making that easy to understand to, uh, to helping me understand patterns in our financials and what partners are really performing and growing. [00:09:45] Nina Harding: All of these agents are just popping up everywhere, but that creates a real governance issue and a real security issue for a lot of companies as well. So you take all of this and you hear this momentum and I think, uh, that together we’re really well poised. I think Microsoft is in a unique position together with you. [00:10:07] Nina Harding: On this frame, we have Agent 365, which helps you manage all these different agents, right? So that’s an exciting. How many of you’re familiar with agents? 365. Great. And I promise I’m not a product person. I’m not gonna do a lot of pitches, so don’t worry about that, um, at all. But, uh, we also have copilot studio and foundry, and so we have this whole, uh, set of capability, but that capability only comes to life if we’re able to connect with the customer, build the outcome, and making sure that the CEOs see all of us as their partners on that strategy and journey. [00:10:47] Nina Harding: So what does that look like? So I talked a little bit about signals, and signals, is that ability to listen to the, to the customers, what’s really, really me, uh, meaningful and frontier firms are doing this on a consistent basis all the time. Listening to the specific needs use cases, et cetera. So we at Microsoft have been trying to not only share all these different use cases that we have exposure to, but in addition. [00:11:17] Nina Harding: We turned on functionality, and I’ll talk about that in a little bit so that we can also share amongst each other as a community and understand those use cases. Uh, what’s really important is that, um, we’re moving from this world of all these like little one-off projects to a strategy and a platform that everyone wants to move to, but it’s all also getting powered by agents. [00:11:42] Nina Harding: That’s, that’s where we are today. So. [00:11:49] Nina Harding: Having a little trouble. I’m not gonna go through this too. Everyone’s familiar with this in, in here, the Frontier overview. If you’re not, let me know. Um, but basically one of the things that we find is really helpful is, is just sharing where we have seen proof behind having the conversation around the AI journey. [00:12:12] Nina Harding: Around the, the customer journey as you’re going out there. Um, there are really four different areas that we’ve talked about, and I’m not going to drain this ’cause there’s lots and you can, you can, uh, go onto the internet. You can see me talking about all these different areas. I don’t wanna spend too much time here, but these are four of the different. [00:12:33] Nina Harding: I would say categories where when you’re looking at different ways that you can make a material difference with the, the, the customer that we find the most momentum. So around enriching employee experiences, changing the way we, uh, engage with customers. Uh, changing processes as well. And then, uh, the outcomes, like really transforming the way we go about business. [00:12:59] Nina Harding: And we wanna do something about bringing it in to the flow of the work, everyday work. How many of you are finding that you’re actually using agents in your day-to-day workflow? Isn’t that cool? And then as you continue to use it, it becomes easier and easier and easier. And. I know from my team, I’m starting to look at what is the e everyday usage versus the monthly usage, right? [00:13:26] Nina Harding: It’s the every day. It’s become almost, uh, your second hand. And what’s important, uh, on this is that we’re giving, uh, listening to all these signals giving, um, the consistency, um, of the, the engagement with. With the clients, we’re able to all share the same stories and be able to scale at a much faster pace. [00:13:54] Nina Harding: So what does that look like? Here we go. Um, one of the things that we talk about at Microsoft, and the reason why I have this up here is that we’ve moved the conversation away from product into these customer outcomes, which really becomes about. Industry discussion. You have to speak their voice. You have to understand their business problems. [00:14:21] Nina Harding: You have to listen for what is materially different. So I’m actually sharing this, which you don’t normally see in a lot of presentations out to Microsoft about the structure of the organization, the takeaway. This is a sales organization in enterprise. The takeaway that I want you to have from that is look at the verticalization. [00:14:43] Nina Harding: We’ve done. It’s no longer by territory. The ball has moved, the conversation has moved entirely. So what does that say to all of you as well? Your value proposition as you’re working with our field has to be verticalized. The way you engage has to be verticalized. What you say, um, what the, the outcomes that you think differentiates yourself. [00:15:12] Nina Harding: Verticalized. So there isn’t the approach of like doing this like mask gorilla campaign across, for example, the Americas. And I’m just using this as an example on, um, the small and medium business side as well. Um, the, they’re a little bit more territory based still, but um, at least at the enterprise, everything has to be about customer value. [00:15:38] Nina Harding: Customer value. So, um, what this also suggests to me is the way we’re working and where we’ve seen a lot of success is when all of you are starting to tailor your messages and differentiate yourselves by customer success stories. Use cases where you’ve had premise, uh, penetration as a software partner, but you have to tie it back to the industry again. [00:16:05] Nina Harding: It’s just different. And so if I’m very transparent that that’s become, has gone from a nice to have to critical as the field is looking at, who are those go-to partners? It’s the go-to partners that speak retail. It’s the go-to partners that speak oil and gas and I don’t know, I, I, I see some nodding of heads. [00:16:27] Nina Harding: Some people know this, some people don’t. But I can see the shift tremendously over the last six months. So, um, hopefully that’s helpful in, in, in kind of sharing just how we’re walking the walk and talking the talk. So as I go back to industry, um, I thought what would be helpful is to take a few examples so you have a chance to see. [00:16:52] Nina Harding: In life, what are, what are we actually seeing at Microsoft? And if you guys are seeing something else, I would love to hear that too. But these, this is an example in healthcare and when we’re looking at, uh, a particular industry, we’re looking at what are some of the pain points? What are the top trends? [00:17:11] Nina Harding: What are some of the challenges folks are, are facing? And then what are the use cases that are really making traction here? This is a different way of taking that frontier vision and doing that click down by industry. And so what we’re also doing is we’re looking at who are partners that can help us in healthcare that can help answer some of these key challenges. [00:17:35] Nina Harding: Who are the ones that have the ability to have those material conversations in that trust? In healthcare, for example, there’s a ton of pressure. I mean. We all are consumers of healthcare. Hopefully we, all of us, have been lucky enough to have healthcare, um, in the, in this, uh, forum, but there’s a lot of clinician burnout, rising costs, right? [00:18:01] Nina Harding: The, the expense for, uh, medicines and so forth. But more importantly, we want to serve more and more people faster, and AI is coming in and having a very practical approach. Healthcare alone. So many of you, I talk about, um, the fact that at one point I was paralyzed, right? So I was paralyzed from T two down and, um, I go in every six months for an MRI, uh, to check, to check if everything’s still functioning. [00:18:32] Nina Harding: And the nervous system is going well. My doctor has had to manually look at that. Now he’s using AI to look at. History and the progression since 2008. That’s game changing. And on top of that, he is looking at me and having a conversation and looking in my eyes and observing me instead and using Dragon to have it feel epic to really think about how that’s changed my personal experience with the healthcare system and changed how a physician can show up. [00:19:09] Nina Harding: So there are many, many, um, many use cases around like patient access and, uh, innovation that we’re trying to do, surgeries, uh, being able to do clinical, clinical trials, but AI is everywhere and that’s what’s really important is that we’re figuring out for all of you what your software solution. Services offering, or even if you’re selling that, you have that value, value proposition down at that level. [00:19:43] Nina Harding: So let’s take a look at retail, for example. We have a short little video. Are we gonna be able to run that video? This is where we’re seeing a lot of shrinking. Margins, people wanting more, uh, intimacy with their customer. Here we go. [00:21:09] Nina Harding: Are we good? Well, that was a quite, uh, quite a nice, uh, uh, digital response to the end of the video. But what you’re seeing is people are using it in all different facets as we go into an example. I always love to do, use examples of partners that are hitting the mark ’cause we can all learn from ’em and myself included. [00:21:30] Nina Harding: We’re partners that are really successful. I chose to use Cognizant. Cognizant was actually our partner Si of the year, um, at the Americas level. And one of the things, and I won’t drain it on, um, the right hand side of this, uh, the slide, but they really are helping the customer’s move in a framework approach by industry, uh, to an AI landscape. [00:21:58] Nina Harding: Uh, they, they have secured an end-to-end solution and they’re focused on real business outcomes, and they have been growing at over 30% year over year. Huge. That’s great. Right? That’s what we all want for our businesses. And so what you’re seeing here is. They have a narrative around the frontier firms and they pull that through when they’re engaged in the clients and with our field. [00:22:27] Nina Harding: And then they’re using the incentives that we have. And don’t worry, I have a slide on some of the incentives we have, um, to actually make sure that they’re using those effectively in the pre-sales motion, but most importantly on the adoption and the change management after they’ve actually, uh, built out the solutions. [00:22:45] Nina Harding: And that’s really, really, really key here. So here’s an example of, um, of Cognizant at Coldwater Creek and Soft Surroundings. They had two different platforms and they brought it all together and then they brought Dynamics in as well. And what they have actually been able to do is improve a lot of the inventory management, the visualization, um, of all the inventory around. [00:23:14] Nina Harding: Around all of their stores and their warehouses, and they’ve been able to streamline the fulfillment and improved, uh, reduced back orders. What you’re seeing is those are all concrete examples of the outcomes that they were trying to drive for at the beginning, and those were all. Key pain points. And so they go in, cognizant will go in and understand with what are the material things that you are, that’s keeping you up at night, that is creating that drainage, uh, in your accounts or if you could transform, what does that look like? [00:23:52] Nina Harding: And so there, they spend the whole conversation together with Microsoft focused on doing that. And then we do the outcome based proposal. Very different, right? It creates for a much stronger vendor relationship, and the customer feels like they really have in the essence of the word partners, helping them to be successful. [00:24:15] Nina Harding: Right. [00:24:20] Nina Harding: Here we go. So I promised you some of the incentives, and I know you might just take a, a quick peek at some of these. These are, these are, um, some of the incentives that. Microsoft has put forward to help our partners on this journey. Uh, this is a slide that we’ve created from the America’s perspective to try and simplify it. [00:24:42] Nina Harding: Now there’s a lot behind it, right? But to try and help simplify, um, where are the incentives available? And I think this is one of the first times you’re actually saying what’s available for the sis. Versus for the software partners. And then we’re gonna hear more today about what’s also available for the channel partners as well. [00:25:03] Nina Harding: Um, it’s really thinking about what is your behavior as a partner? How are you showing up? How are, uh, you making a contribution to that customer? And then how can Microsoft best support you in that journey? So there’s all sorts of, uh, all sorts of incentives here, and it’s really, uh, designed to be flexible to what you need. [00:25:24] Nina Harding: But for the, I, I think it’s very focused on the value proposition as well that you bring to the table. So, um, I encourage you to take a look at this, make sure that you have this in your diary or your flipping of, of how are we maximizing, um, deals. And we can certainly go through a lot more of this. And we have webinars and so forth that will take you through all of that. [00:25:52] Nina Harding: Alright, so. I’ve talked a lot about this outcome-based selling, and that’s, it’s literally how Microsoft is starting to move forward on how do we go about engaging with the customers and with our partners. You’re gonna see, because our customers are asking more Microsoft involved and for us to go jointly into the opportunities. [00:26:16] Nina Harding: Not that we necessarily, we’re not building out a larger consulting force or anything like that, but. We want to make sure that the customer ask that Microsoft is engaged in working with our partners, is honored, um, and that we’re, we’re part of that, and that we’re also sharing our, our experiences and learning from all of you at the same time on who has the best, uh, approach, Beth best, best methodologies and best practices to light up our customers together. [00:26:51] Nina Harding: But the ROI doesn’t really show up just in dollars alone. We all know this, right? Um, it could be in, uh. Satisfaction it could be in care. So as you’re starting to look at this new evolution of how we’re really landing the value proposition of ai, we have to think outside of the box that it’s not just monetary and it’s not, I think you said savings or securing funds and so forth, but it’s really of how do I leapfrog into the modern world? [00:27:22] Nina Harding: How do I change that entire experience and think outside of the box? And, uh, make sure that the conversation is not just about how do we optimize certain practices, but how do we have this more executive level strategy conversation on the future of how we’re gonna engage with our clients, uh, their clients in a much more, um, I think transformative and personal [00:27:51] Nina Harding: way as we go forward. [00:27:54] Nina Harding: So we know that if the outcomes are the, what we’re looking to go drive, the next question is really how do we go do that? And that is gonna be through the agents on here. You’ll see just from from out in the market, what we see will light up the market. We think that, or I can’t even say we, IIDC says 81% of leaders are expecting agents. [00:28:24] Nina Harding: Full utilization in the next 12 to 18 months. And to be honest, I think this quote is probably even two months old. So we’re already, we’re probably down to like, you know, eight, eight to 12 months. And what I’m seeing that proliferation happening, it’s crazy. So understanding that value proposition, um, whether you’re from a software company or a services company or even some of our resellers, what’s that niche? [00:28:52] Nina Harding: What’s that industry or sub-industry? What is that? Horizontal. I go after customer service within, uh, the manufacturing vertical. Right. And then are you building out agents or do you have capability? And that’s what we’re doing internally at Microsoft as well, is to help make that really visible to the field so that you’re differentiated. [00:29:15] Nina Harding: Differentiation is gonna be really key right now because there’s so many people that say, oh, I do migration services, or I can help with data, or I can do security. But it’s the specificity around the industry and what you are truly known for within that space. So one of the things that we look to do is, is looking at all of the different areas where we see agents popping up. [00:29:44] Nina Harding: And this is a helpful slide. Sometimes I think, um, it starts to highlight, um, where we’re seeing some traction in financial services. Or in healthcare manufacturing. And then when I talk about the horizontals or the personas, you start to see some of the um, really repeatable, high return on investment type of things. [00:30:08] Nina Harding: Is this resonating with some of you guys? Yeah. I’m seeing a hit, a lot of head nods. This, if you’re on the services side, right? We’re in an intimate setting. This is where I encourage you to try and build an agent, right? Package that agent, put it on marketplace, make that available, and then make that known to our field sales organization. [00:30:27] Nina Harding: ’cause they are looking for quick wins along those lines. [00:30:31] Nina Harding: So on that, um, [00:30:36] Nina Harding: uh, one of the things that we’re along the journey for is the skilling. This is moving at such a fast pace, right? Um, so you’re looking at. Um, anthropic is really a big topic right now, right? Gemini, you’re looking at cloud, you’re, um, or Claude. [00:30:55] Nina Harding: Um, you’re looking at all of these different, uh, scenarios and one of the things at Microsoft is we really wanna be open to all of these different technologies because our customers are open. So we want to be part of taking you on that journey. And one of the things that we invest in white. [00:31:12] Nina Harding: Significantly is all of the training. Um, and I wanna encourage you guys to take advantage of it. Training is not a one-time thing. It is, it is a constant muscle that you must exercise. So as I come to my conclusion, I have a couple three key things, right? One is really understanding what your superpower is, right? [00:31:33] Nina Harding: The partners that I’m finding are really aligned well with the field are really winning. Those stories are the ones that have. Know and can articulate their superpowers. What am I known for? What are the use cases I can either build to or have agents against? And where have I done this consistently? And packaged really, really concretely, right? [00:31:55] Nina Harding: Um, this, this proliferate of like, I can do everything. Unfortunately, you get lost a little bit in the noise, right? So clear positioning, proof point’s, so critical right now, and reinforcing that credibility with the clients that have adopted. The second thing is that you’ve heard a little bit about this hopefully. [00:32:16] Nina Harding: How many of you have heard of the part partner success story? Okay, this is really, really key. We launched about maybe a month ago, and we already have over a hundred, uh, stories from partners, and the field is loving it. What it is is it brands the stories with your brand if you submit them. So what? Talk about credibility, um, with the field and with our marketers to have your name and that recognition picked up. [00:32:45] Nina Harding: It’s really, really fantastic. So I encourage you to do that. For those of you taking quick snaps, I did put a code on here, so if you wanna go straight to it, uh, you can take it. Um, and go explore with it. What’s nice about it is it’s AI based, so it will help you write these stories very, very quickly. [00:33:04] Nina Harding: There’s no reason why your sales reps can’t be writing these stories, and then yes, [00:33:11] Nina Harding: uh, yeah, you can do no meaning like from enterprise. No. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. You can do it on any, on any, there is a different level of fidelity of if you have the customer’s permission. Right. Um, to pu to publish it or not. And that’s some functionality we’re working on. If there’s enough traction of, of this is to help you guys. [00:33:32] Nina Harding: Secure that with Microsoft. Yeah. Um, but yeah, it can be any customer there. But I encourage you to take a look at that. And I know I’m two minutes over here, so I’m just gonna leave you with this. Um, at the end of the day, as I, as I wrap up here, I just wanna make sure that what, where we’re going and we’re going together, that it’s simple and actionable between us and it’s easy for our field to understand. [00:34:00] Nina Harding: Where you play the value proposition you play so that we’re going into deals even more effectively together. Right? So you heard industry, sub-industry, persona level or horizontal. Put that in if, um. Figuring out what your superpower is, making sure that you’re trained, that there’s evidence around the success, and capturing that in ways, uh, that are critical to not only your business, but giving us the visibility of that success. [00:34:31] Nina Harding: Like scream from the rack rafters. Use these tools to make sure that we know just how transformational you’ve been in some of the customers and where you’re uniquely winning. So, so important. So keep investing in the skilling. You can see my kind of like five power plays, right? And the last one always being that superpowers. [00:34:56] Nina Harding: So with that, um, if we do all of these things consistently, you won’t just be keeping up with ai. I think we will all be leading on that AI mission. So thank you very much. I appreciate it. [00:35:14] Vince Menzione: Don’t forget, ultimate Partner Live is coming soon, May 11th through the 13th in beautiful Bellevue, Washington. I hope to see you there.
Let's Talk - MoviesEpisode 101: Unlawful Entry (1992) - Rapid ReviewJason Connell revisits the classic 1992 film, Unlawful Entry, with a rapid review, sharing sharp insights and impressions on why the movie still holds up today.Recorded: 02-15-26Studio: Just Curious MediaListen:BuzzsproutApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusiciHeartRadioTuneInWatch:YouTubeFollow:FacebookInstagramHost:Jason ConnellAffiliates:BuzzsproutRiversideWe Edit Podcasts#justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #unlawfulentrySend a textSupport the show
It was supposed to be the next big shadow-drop success, but Highguard is officially entering its final days. Wildlight Entertainment has announced the servers will go offline on March 12th—just six weeks after a high-profile launch. From a 2-million player start to a concurrent peak that struggled to hit 500 in its final weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Rapids had a red hot game at home despite the cold temperatures. Darren Yappi opens up the scoring in the first half with a left footed shot. Alex Manyoma got his first goal as a Rapid to make it 2-1 in the 75th. And once Gabriel Pec was given a second yellow in the 59th minute Rafael Navarro went crazy. Scoring two in the span of four minutes to seal the deal. Rapids take on NYC FC on March 14th.
This powerful exploration of Romans 10 confronts us with a beautiful paradox at the heart of the gospel: salvation is freely offered to everyone who calls on the name of the Lord, yet God sovereignly knows who will respond. We're challenged to hold both truths simultaneously - divine election and human responsibility - like viewing a cone that appears as both a circle and a triangle depending on our perspective. The message emphasizes that we live in prophetically significant times, with ancient biblical prophecies about nations like Persia (modern-day Iran) unfolding before our eyes. This isn't cause for panic but for peace, because we've read the end of the book and know God remains in control. The call is urgent: we are the generation chosen to proclaim Christ in these last days. Every believer is commissioned as a preacher, sent into the mission field of daily life to share the hope within us with gentleness and respect. Our lives should radiate such peace amid chaos that others ask what makes us different. The question isn't whether God's promise is available - it's whether we'll answer the call to be those with beautiful feet who carry the good news to a world desperately needing to hear it.Sermon Notes – Romans 10:13–21 -------------------------------- DETAILED NOTES -------------------------------- I. The Promise Is Persuasive (vv. 13, Joel 2:32) - “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” - No boundaries: not race, class, morality, background, or performance. - Tension: - God elects, calls, saves (Rom 8:29–30). - Yet the invitation is to “everyone.” - Analogy: cone = circle from one angle, triangle from another; we lack the extra “dimension” to fully grasp how divine sovereignty and human responsibility fit together. - In Joel 2:32 both sides appear: - “Everyone who calls…shall be saved.” - “…among the survivors shall be those whom the Lord calls.” II. The Power of Preaching (vv. 14–15; 1 Pet 3:15; 1 Cor 1:18–21) - Paul's “how” chain (reversed): 5. Beautiful are the feet of those who preach good news. 4. They can't preach unless sent. 3. They can't hear without someone preaching. 2. They can't believe what they've never heard. 1. They can't call on whom they haven't believed. - Foundational issue: Do we know the good news well enough to share it? - Preaching isn't just for pastors; every believer is “sent” (Eph 4:12). - Our lives and testimonies are part of the message; God uses “the folly” of weak people with a perfect gospel to save. - In a world of noise, fear (wars, economy, confusion), believers' peace and confidence are a powerful witness. III. The Problem of Unbelief (vv. 16–21) 1. Lack of Faith - Faith comes by hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ (v.17). - Salvation is received only by faith in Christ's finished work (Rom 5:2; Eph 2:8; Heb 11). - We are more “blessed” than those who saw Jesus physically but did not have to (John 20:29). 2. Willful Ignorance / Suppression (Ps 19; Rom 1) - Creation universally proclaims God's glory; no one has a valid excuse. - Evolution and materialism often used to dodge accountability to a Creator. - If there is a Creator and an Author, then His standards are binding. 3. Pride (esp. Israel's example) - Israel had maximum revelation yet often refused God. - Called to be a light to the nations (Isa 49:6; Mic 4:1–2) but hoarded truth instead. - Jonah: a prophet who would “rather die” than see Gentiles repent; a picture of nationalistic pride and spiritual hard-heartedness. 4. Love of Sin (John 3:16–21; Rom 1:32) - People love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil. - Not only practice sin but approve of others who do. - We resist God like a child shouting “no” to every loving boundary. IV. Our Moment in History - Rapid fulfillment of prophecy; increasing pressure and confusion. - God is purifying a people who: - Hold to His Word, - Refuse to compromise, - Stand with biblical clarity in a dark, chaotic age. -------------------------------- PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS -------------------------------- 1. Clarify the Gospel - Write out the gospel in a few sentences; practice explaining it simply. 2. Live as “Sent Ones” - Ask daily: “Lord, who are you sending me to today?” - Look for people who notice your peace, then share the reason for your hope (1 Pet 3:15). 3. Strengthen Your Faith - Spend regular time in Scripture—especially Romans, John, and Psalms—to deepen confidence in Christ. 4. Confront Pride and Sin - Ask the Spirit to reveal areas where you: - Assume you “deserve” salvation, or - Refuse to surrender favorite sins. Repent quickly. 5. Grow in Bold, Gentle Witness - Pray for boldness + gentleness. - Set a goal: share your testimony or the gospel with at least one person this week. -------------------------------- DISCUSSION QUESTIONS -------------------------------- 1. How do you personally hold together “everyone who calls” and God's sovereign election without dismissing either? 2. On a scale of 1–10, how prepared do you feel to explain the gospel? What would help you grow? 3. Where have you seen God use your story (testimony) to impact someone else? 4. Which obstacle to belief hits closest to home for you: lack of faith, pride, or love of sin? Why? 5. In what ways might we be acting like Jonah—resenting or avoiding certain people or groups God wants to reach? 6. What specific steps can your group take to live more as “sent ones” in your workplaces, schools, and neighborhoods?
Episode 185250 Rapid-fire General Knowledge questions to test your brain!Thanks for listening!
Rapid Responses 14 is a heavy-duty toolset built to help officials communicate with coaches more effectively and manage games with confidence. This episode goes beyond quick one-liners — it lays out a complete game management system for handling everything from demands for explanations to bench decorum, exaggerated complaints, and attempts to divide the crew.Inside, you'll hear practical rapid responses and frameworks that help you set boundaries, stay professional under pressure, and keep the game moving — including: how to stop coaches from holding up play to vent, a four-step approach to assessing behavior over time, stronger language swaps that instantly raise your credibility, and proven lines for foul-count complaints, “didn't you hear the slap,” cross-court yelling, and criticism of your partner.The episode also covers bigger mental skills: separating personal relationships from professional responsibilities, using “go narrow” to regain control of vague complaints, sending teams to the bench when temperature rises, and staying emotionally disciplined when profanity or negativity shows up. The result is a clear, repeatable playbook that helps you become a tactical communicator who can handle any coach in any gym — while protecting the crew, the players, and the integrity of the game.
We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Couper Moorhead (HEAT.com, After The Buzzer podcast) to talk all things Miami Heat. They explore Miami's drastic shift offensively, their still-elite defense (and zone) usage, and bring much-needed nuance to the conversations surrounding Bam Adebayo, Kel'el Ware, Tyler Herro and more. After that, Steve and Nekias discuss the imminent return of Jayson Tatum. They get into what he adds to the fold, what they'll be looking for in his debut, and the (annoying) conversations around his return. Finally, the guys give a salute to Mist BC for winning this year's Unrivaled championship. In light of the game ending with a made free throw, they also discuss 1) whether that should be allowed moving forward and 2) potential tweaks in the case that it isn't. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 3:25 Preseason expectations vs. reality 13:05 Evaluating the new offense 16:46 Bam Adebayo (usage, role, award talk) 33:41 Kel'el Ware (growth, role, usage) 52:04 Tyler Herro's offensive growth 58:50 Rapid fire, starting with Andrew Wiggins' fit in Miami 1:01:37 Is Pelle Larsson a core piece moving forward? 1:05:34 Jaime Jacquez Jr. for 6th Man of the Year? 1:10:15 Early returns for rookie Kasparas Jakučionis 1:13:33 What is Miami's best/ideal closing lineup? 1:17:55 Jayson Tatum is (coming) BACK 1:26:35 Unrivaled championship recap Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:
Can a firefighter and paramedic build a profitable midterm rental business while working demanding W2 jobs? In this episode, you will learn how monthly rentals on Furnished Finder can create consistent income, significantly fewer turnovers than Airbnb, and a scalable real estate side hustle without quitting your job. Mike and Celine Gonzalez share how they transitioned from accidental insurance bookings to a thriving monthly rental portfolio that now includes STRs, MTRs, partnerships, and a coaching business. After discovering Furnished Finder through this very podcast, they listed their property before it was even finished and received multiple 3 to 4 month booking requests within days.You will learn:The difference between short term vs midterm renter psychologyHow couples can divide roles without damaging their relationshipThe exact Furnished Finder tools they rely on for tenant screening, leases, rent collection, and messaging templatesWhy responding fast to leads can make or break your occupancyHow midterm rentals align with full time or service based careers like fire and EMSIf you are a real estate investor, W2 employee, or couple looking for a scalable rental side hustle with less turnover and more stability than Airbnb, this episode breaks down a proven path.List Your Property on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings ⏱ Episode Timestamps0:00 Introduction to Landlord Diaries and Monthly Rental Investing2:05 Who introduced the idea of furnished and midterm rentals first4:30 Scaling beyond the first 9 month insurance booking6:20 Short term vs midterm renter mindset and guest behavior differences7:30 Current STR and MTR portfolio breakdown and partnership properties10:55 How a firefighter and paramedic manage a midterm rental side hustle15:25 Advice from experienced hosts on working with your spouse18:20 Creating boundaries between marriage, W2 careers, and rental business20:00 Staying in your lane and focusing on growth instead of busy tasks21:45 Essential systems and tools for running a successful midterm rental24:50 Why Furnished Finder leads drive consistent monthly bookings25:55 Using message templates to respond quickly and win bookings27:35 Leveraging the Furnished Finder dashboard for screening, leases, and payments28:40 Defining your mission and long term goals before scaling30:45 Why service first hosting leads to long term profitability32:55 Receiving booking requests before the property is fully furnished35:05 Rapid fire questions: The one rental task you would hand off to your partner Explore Midterm Rental Resources:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources View Mike and Celine's Furnished Finder Listings:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Mike_G The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees.
In this podcast, I continue our rapid review series for Step 2/3. I emphasize some classic themes that routinely present and spend significant amounts of time discussing alternate terms the USMLEs use for certain disorders. Audio Download
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Free DNA Activation Masterclass + 21-Day Abundance Meditation: https://masterclass.samuelbleemd.com/dnaPeptides I use personally to regenerate, heal, and stay sharp: https://limitlesslivingIn this Q&A episode, Dr. Samuel B. Lee, MD dives into a bold reframe of modern mental health—one that challenges the “chemical imbalance” narrative and points to what he believes is the real root cause behind most suffering: disconnection from the psyche… the soul. If you've ever wondered why medication can feel like it numbs rather than heals, why grief gets labeled as a disorder, or why anxiety feels like your body screaming a truth your mind hasn't caught up to—this conversation will meet you right where you are.From depression as an absence of meaning, to anxiety as future-based fragmentation, to addiction as an attempt to fill a spiritual void, Dr. Lee explores how reconnecting to your inner truth can restore clarity, purpose, and peace. He also speaks to spiritually sensitive “awakening” experiences that are often misunderstood as pathology, and why so many people feel like the world is in a collective nervous breakdown—when it may actually be a species-level awakening from the inside.Sacred Truths & Lessons from This Episode:• You are not your thoughts—presence is the antidote to suffering• Sadness isn't a malfunction; it can be a message and a sacred release• Anxiety often lives in the future—breath brings you back to now• Addiction can be a symptom of unhealed trauma and spiritual disconnection• Many “disorders” may be unmet needs for meaning, purpose, and soul alignment• You are not broken—you are an eternal being worthy of love and remembrance
Let's Talk - MoviesEpisode 100: Reservoir Dogs (1992) - Rapid ReviewJason Connell revisits the classic 1992 film, Reservoir Dogs, with a rapid review, sharing sharp insights and impressions on why the movie still holds up today.Recorded: 02-15-26Studio: Just Curious MediaListen:BuzzsproutApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusiciHeartRadioTuneInWatch:YouTubeFollow:FacebookInstagramHost:Jason ConnellAffiliates:BuzzsproutRiversideWe Edit Podcasts#justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #reservoirdogsSend a textSupport the show
349: Conceiving naturally is a hot topic in this day and age, and IVF has skyrocketed as the go-to method of conceiving for couples. But is that the best option? And should we be looking at other variables before spending our time and money on IVF? Natalie Crawford is here with me today to talk all things infertility, biomarkers, “healthy habits” we may be doing that are actually hindering a woman's chances to conceive, and so much more. Natalie is a double board certified fertility doctor and has helped thousands of patients and followers learn about their bodies and their fertility, empowering them with education and learning to advocate for themselves in their own fertility journeys. Today's discussion is an eye opener for anyone trying to conceive naturally or via IVF. Topics Discussed: → Getting pregnant when you don't have a period→ Infertility causes and how to fix them→ Hormonal birth control's effects on fertility→ How our mothers' habits while pregnant affect our fertility→ AMH, what is it and why should we get tested→ “Healthy habits” sabotaging our fertility (including men) As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Manukora | Head to https://manukora.com/DIGEST to get $70 off the Starter Kit → Ollie | Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to https://ollie.com/digest and use code digest to get 60% off your first box! → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:05:52 - Rapid fire questions → 00:07:01 - Pregnancy without a period → 00:10:14 - Pregnancy postpartum → 00:11:51 - Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea → 00:15:01 - Infertility + IVF → 00:20:20 - Common IVF scenarios → 00:22:41 - THC products + fertility → 00:24:13 - Infertility as a symptom → 00:30:03 - Health + infertility → 00:36:43 - Detox pathways → 00:38:09 - Nutrient deficiencies → 00:40:22 - AMH + fertility → 00:45:28 - Inherited fertility factors → 00:48:22 - Birth control + fertility → 00:55:27 - Common fertility barriers Further Listening: → Foods That Help & Harm Hormones, Infertility, Inflammation, + The Key to Hormone Balance Check Out Dr Natalie Crawford: → Instagram → Website → Her book, The Fertility Formula Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Elite climber Mike Boyd explores: The formula for rapid learning His biggest mistake when he was a new climber How to get better at failure Avoiding “junk mileage” when learning a new skill The 40-minute rule for optimized learning Why coaches don't like shortcuts (and why we should anyway) Stealing knowledge from fellow climbers Trying the Dave McLeod diet Refusing to say “I'm too short” - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Train harder, recover faster, and feel better than ever. I love all their stuff! Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. Kilter: Award winning, adjustable, light-up boards. I'm training on the Homewall Full Ride, and if you're psyched to join me then use code STRUGGLE at checkout when you build your board, and you'll score up to $1000 off plus a free gift pack let's goooo! And check out ALL the show's awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Follow Mike on IG @mikeboydvideo and on YT /@mikeboyd and /@mikeboydclimbs - Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. A hero indeed! - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Welcome and Learning Dip 00:41 Meet Mike Boyd 04:18 Climbing Setup and Psyche 17:35 Struggle Mindset Origins 27:47 Learning Framework and Breaks 32:57 Training Diary Metrics 33:51 Self Coaching vs Mentors 38:19 Keeping the Psych Alive 41:12 Weekly Climbing Plan 57:25 Nutrition Weight Strategy 01:09:41 Resting Like A Pro 01:10:41 Climbing In Gears 01:14:18 Projecting And Send Blues 01:18:21 Fear Of Falling Tools 01:32:02 Creative Goals And Wrap - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great. - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that's done. But hey, if you're a human that's actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I'll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!
Is your son being recruited for college baseball? This is the NIL conversation his future depends on. Subscribe for weekly college baseball insights. If you're a parent trying to decode scholarship offers, revenue sharing, outside deals, and cap space — or your son is deciding between the portal and the draft — Georgia's Deputy Athletic Director just laid it all out. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✅ The 4 buckets of money available to your son — and why most families only know about 2 of them ✅ How to tell the difference between a real NIL offer and an inflated promise that will never clear the system ✅ The one question you should ask every school before your son signs anything ✅ Why chasing portal money after one year could cost your son his degree, his reputation, and future deals ✅ What schools actually think when agents call with big numbers — and how to tell if yours is helping or hurting Your son's college decision isn't just about the biggest number on the table. Will Lawler has been negotiating these deals from inside one of the top athletic departments in the country since 2018. He's watched the landscape shift from 11.7 scholarships to a $20.4 million institutional cap — and he's here to tell you exactly how the money actually moves. In this episode, Will walks you through the four distinct financial buckets every college baseball player can access: incidental benefits, scholarships, institutional revenue sharing, and outside endorsement deals. He explains how the House Settlement created a cap that schools must manage across every sport — and why that means the baseball dollars available to your son are directly shaped by football, basketball, and Title IX decisions happening behind the scenes. Matt and Will go deep on how NIL Go now vets every outside deal for legitimate business purpose and fair market value. If a school is promising your son big outside dollars, you'll learn why those promises mean nothing unless they can explain exactly which companies, which deals, and how they'll clear the system. Will reveals the question every family should ask: "Have you ever not delivered on what you promised?" The conversation turns personal when Matt explains why he can never bluff a school — and how one lie from an agent can destroy 25 years of reputation. If you're choosing an advisor for your son, this is the filter you need. Whether your son is a high school senior weighing offers, a portal candidate evaluating his options, or a draft-eligible player deciding between pro ball and another college year — scroll to the timestamps below and jump to the section that matches your situation. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Opening & Georgia baseball opening day 01:28 Will's path from the SEC office to Georgia 01:47 How the landscape changed (what parents need to know) 05:04 The 4 buckets of money: what your son can actually get 08:08 From 11.7 scholarships to 34 roster spots 10:58 Revenue sharing vs. outside deals: why it matters to your wallet 13:28 How NIL Go vets deals (and why some promises won't clear) 15:43 Why football gets the biggest slice — and what that means for baseball 18:07 The part families forget: player development still matters most 21:30 The House Settlement: what it changed and what's coming next 25:30 What needs fixing in the system right now 26:28 What makes a great agent (from the school's side of the table) 28:43 The ONE question to ask before your son signs 33:54 What every agent should understand about cap space 36:39 Matt flips the script: are agent numbers real or inflated? 38:27 Why one lie ends an agent's career 40:18 Every conversation is a negotiation (the story every player needs to hear) 44:40 When players break commitments — and what schools really think 46:47 Is the transfer portal good or bad for your son? 50:03 3 things Will would tell his best friend's family about recruiting 54:24 Rapid fire: Why Georgia, long-term thinking, college athletics in 2030 LINKS & RESOURCES → Watch the full MVA Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5H4dTL0Gs4tsaF8gTNfIV_KiKbwntzjm → University of Georgia Baseball: https://georgiadogs.com/sports/baseball If your son is going through this process right now, drop your biggest question below — Matt reads every comment.
Geopolitics is back at the top of every business leader's agenda — and the signals are coming fast. Host Bob Safian sits down with Rapid Response producer Alex Morris to cut through the noise and decode the stories shaping the business world right now: from Jeff Bezos' Washington Post shakeup and Jack Dorsey's AI-driven layoff memo, to a landmark Supreme Court tariff ruling and the Ellison family's rising grip on media. Plus, Bob and Alex play a round of Noise or Legit, separating the meaningful from the merely buzzworthy in today's business zeitgeist.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If we're going to talk about GLP-1s…Let's stop whispering.And let's ditch the shame.I bring this up after sharing a GLP-1 resource on Facebook and seeing people comment "asking for a friend."Using a medical tool to improve your health isn't a character flaw.It's not laziness. It's not weakness.And choosing not to use one? That's valid too.You don't get a medal for suffering. And you don't lose integrity for getting support.What actually moves you forward is being informed…and choosing the path that aligns with your goals, your lifestyle, and your reality.But informed means understanding the trade-offs.So let's own what this medication is - and what it isn't.GLP-1s suppress appetite. That's their job.Appetite suppression alone does not build the physique, strength, or metabolic resilience most people actually want.They don't build muscle.They don't selectively burn only fat.They don't stimulate hypertrophy or magically optimize your metabolism.Muscle is built with tension. With progressive overload. With enough fuel and enough protein to support growth.And building muscle is one of the most powerful ways to support long-term metabolic health.When calories drop quickly (especially without strength training) lean mass loss is common.Rapid weight loss without muscle retention is not the same thing as improving body composition.That's not judgment. That's physiology.So if you choose to use a GLP-1 and you want to look strong, defined, and athletic?You need intentional strength training.You need adequate protein.You need to give your body a reason to keep its muscle.And if you choose not to use one?The fundamentals are still the same.Intentional training. Adequate protein. Consistency over time.Different paths. Same principles.What matters most is ownership.Being able to say:"This is the route I'm choosing.""I understand what it does - and what it doesn't.""I'm committed to building the result I actually want."No shame. No defensiveness. No pretending either choice is morally superior.Just informed decisions with high standards.Open conversations lead to smarter strategies.And muscle - real muscle - is always built on purpose.If you're using a GLP-1, or considering it, hit reply with GLP-1 here's a guide on how to maintain muscle and metabolic health while doing it:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VCuyUsZVZvD-AN0WFyjxAzYTMu3JWkTT/view?usp=sharing
Geopolitics is back at the top of every business leader's agenda — and the signals are coming fast. Host Bob Safian sits down with Rapid Response producer Alex Morris to cut through the noise and decode the stories shaping the business world right now: from Jeff Bezos' Washington Post shakeup and Jack Dorsey's AI-driven layoff memo, to a landmark Supreme Court tariff ruling and the Ellison family's rising grip on media. Plus, Bob and Alex play a round of Noise or Legit, separating the meaningful from the merely buzzworthy in today's business zeitgeist.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Scientists have long thought that new species took a very long time to emerge. This thinking has now changed dramatically. On an island in the Galápagos, researchers Rosemary and Peter Grant discovered that a hybrid union of two distinct species of finch produced descendants different from any of the island's known species — and the speciation happened in just two generations.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The State of Hormone & Peptide Industry with Phil Vela Disrupting the health & wellness industry. (2:15) "It's that hard to do IT, so it's that easy to succeed once you've done IT." (2:48) What he did before he started Vita Bella, and the origins of the company. (5:00) The most applicable skills gained from his previous career. (7:41) Calling out the 'Grey Market' and its competition. (9:44) The state of the peptide industry and the fallout with Transcend. (15:54) Results & service. (25:23) Breaking down the Vita Bella membership package. (30:07) Businessman at heart. (33:34) Why he believes it should be illegal to prescribe GLP-1s by themselves. (35:13) Bad actors giving bad guidance. (43:33) His outlook for the future of the industry. (45:14) Will Ozempic and Tirzepatide ultimately bankrupt the United States? (53:27) The importance and value of having a trainer while on a GLP-1. (56:47) "I didn't build this business for money. I built it for a legacy!" (59:07) "Newer" peptides that have been impressed by. (1:03:16) Rapid fire: The best peptide for… (1:11:56) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vita Bella for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** The first 50 signups will get a Vita Bella welcome box. You can finally achieve a top 1% all-around health at an affordable price! ** Get 20% off Kion at getkion.com/mindpump ** No code needed automatically applied at check out! ** MAPS Great 8 Launch - (Retail $127, Code: LAUNCH for 50% off!) ** Launch bonus include: MAPS GREAT 8 Nutrition Guide. ** Visit: http://mapsgreat8.com/ Mind Pump Store Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum GLP-1 Litigation: Compounder Sues Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk Mind Pump #2597: Before You Take Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro Listen to This! Federal Court Tosses Lilly's Suit Against Strive Pharmacy: Jurisdiction Still Matters Mind Pump #2125: Heal Like Wolverine: BPC 157 with Dr. William Seeds Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Phil Vella – "Philly" (@phillyvz) Instagram Jay Campbell (@jaycampbell333) Instagram Rick Niemi (@gods.economy) Instagram Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Peter Attia, M.D. (@peterattiamd) Instagram
On this episode of The Adam Carolla Show, Adam Carolla talks with Steve Hilton about the divide between process people and doers and why California delivers some of the worst results despite the highest taxes. They break down government waste and fraud, car-related regulations, lawsuits as extortion,, and policies driving wealth out of the state. The episode marks the show's 17th anniversary so we thank you all for tuning in each week. For more information about Steve Hilton's campaign please go to stevehiltonforgovernor.com.News Stories Covered: Irish Rock Band U2 Releases ‘American Obituary,' A Tribute Song For Renee Good, Kids Don't Need More Online Monitoring. They Need Involved Dads, DC Water CEO overseeing largest sewage spill in US history bragged about replacing white men, Thousands of red swimsuit-wearing hopefuls turn up for ‘Baywatch' casting callFOR MORE WITH STEVE HILTON:WEBSITE: stevehiltonforgovernor.com INSTAGRAM & X: @stevehiltonxFOR MORE WITH ELISHA KRAUSS: INSTAGRAM: @elishakraussWEBSITE: elishakrauss.com JOURNAL: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/author/elisha-krauss/LIVE SHOWS: February 27 - Dallas, TX (2 shows)February 28 - Dallas, TX (2 shows)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlinebrellohealth.com and promo code ADAMHomes.comForThePeople.com/AdamPluto.tvoreillyauto.com/ADAMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.