Podcasts about RDF

A few months ago, Netflix engineering published a blog post titled “Model Once, Represent Everywhere: UDA (Unified Data Architecture)” which is an RDF knowledge graph connecting domain models to data through mappings, all grounded in-house metamodel. In this episode, Tim and Juan sit down with Alex Bertails to understand the motivations behind UDA, how it’s implemented and the value that Netflix is deriving from it. If you are interested in how to take metadata, knowledge graphs and RDF to the next level, this episode is for you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Nobody Can Agree About Football Manager 26 The FM Show Podcast FM26 is officially released and the reviews have been.... mixed so far. Why is that? Tony, Si, Second Yellow Card and RDF discuss. If you've enjoyed todays show, please leave a like on the video and consider hitting subscribe to the channel. Also leave a comment about your favourite part of the episode. Support us on Patreon and join the The FM Show squad! Enjoy early access to our public episodes, bonus weekly episodes, exclusive content, and you get access to secret channels on our Discord for just £3 a month! Sign up now: http://www.patreon.com/TheFMShowPod WE HAVE MERCH! https://httpsthefmshowpod.creator-spring.com/ Treat yourself to some merch. We've got tees, sweatshirts, hoodies, and are personal favourite, the legends tee. Follow Our Socials https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJwruCy5lH44iFcyE150oeg http://www.twitter.com/thefmshowpod https://www.tiktok.com/@thefmshowpod http://www.instagram.com/thefmshowpod Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/TKPCUEZDvt Listen Now Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6t7BLXSECt0y9AWHU1WgRj Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fm-show-a-football-manager-podcast/id1698580502 Amazon: https://a.co/d/9hJSX0U Tony Jameson http://www.tonyjameson.co.uk http://www.twitter.com/tonyjameson http://www.instagram.com/tonyjameson https://www.tiktok.com/@tonyjamesonfm https://www.facebook.com/tonyjamesonfm http://twitch.tv/tonyjamesonfm https://www.youtube.com/@tonyjamesonFM RDF Tactics https://www.rdftactics.com http://www.twitter.com/rdftactics http://www.instagram.com/rdftactics http://twitch.tv/rdftactics http://www.youtube.com/@RDFTactics Si Maggio http://www.twitter.com/simaggioFM http://www.twitch.tv/simaggio https://www.youtube.com/@SiMaggio SecondYellowCard http://www.twitter.com/secondyellowcrd http://ww.twitch.tv/secondyellowcard https://www.youtube.com/@UC7BbOekYYnfJtGjIYsh_yWw Follow our sibling podcast The WFM Show https://www.youtube.com/@thewfmshow Football Shirt Social http://www.twitter.com/footyshirtsoc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0FIqZvpICI Music I Use: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: RJAJWN64QQNCN41X Artist: : Benjamin Tissot The Football Manager podcast for all of your Football Manager needs. #podcast #FM26 #footballmanager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So the FM26 Beta has released and the reviews are mixed to put it mildly. Join Tony Jameson, RDF, Si Maggio and Second Yellow Card as they do a deep dive into their initial thoughts of the game and the controversy surrounding creators and alpha access . Follow The FM Show for more exclusive Football Manager content, early previews, and weekly discussions from the world of FM! Follow Our Socials https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJwruCy5lH44iFcyE150oeg http://www.twitter.com/thefmshowpod https://www.tiktok.com/@thefmshowpod http://www.instagram.com/thefmshowpod Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/TKPCUEZDvt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sports Interactive have just released a 'Matchday Experience' trailer, so hosts Tony Jameson, Second Yellow Card and Si Maggio are here to dissect it and give their opinions. Stay tuned for the RDF cameo as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juan Sequeda and Jesus Barrasa are among the top experts on graphs in the world. In this episode, we chat about the definitions of semantics, ontologies, and the differences between RDF and property graphs, etc. We also talk about how AI is giving graphs a new surge of interest.

On this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop welcomes Jessica Talisman, a senior information architect deeply immersed in the worlds of taxonomy, ontology, and knowledge management. The conversation spans the evolution of libraries, the shifting nature of public and private access to knowledge, and the role of institutions like the Internet Archive in preserving digital history. They also explore the fragility of information in the digital age, the ongoing battle over access to knowledge, and how AI is shaping—and being shaped by—structured data and knowledge graphs. To connect with Jessica Talisman, you can reach her via LinkedIn.  Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:05 – Libraries, Democracy, Public vs. Private Knowledge Jessica explains how libraries have historically shifted between public and private control, shaping access to knowledge and democracy.00:10 – Internet Archive, Cyberattacks, Digital Preservation Stewart describes visiting the Internet Archive post-cyberattack, sparking a discussion on threats to digital preservation and free information.00:15 – AI, Structured Data, Ontologies, NIH, PubMed Jessica breaks down how AI trains on structured data from sources like NIH and PubMed but often lacks alignment with authoritative knowledge.00:20 – Linked Data, Knowledge Graphs, Semantic Web, Tim Berners-Lee They explore how linked data enables machines to understand connections between knowledge, referencing the vision behind the semantic web.00:25 – Entity Management, Cataloging, Provenance, Authority Jessica explains how libraries are transitioning from cataloging books to managing entities, ensuring provenance and verifiable knowledge.00:30 – Digital Dark Ages, Knowledge Loss, Corporate Control Stewart compares today's deletion of digital content to historical knowledge loss, warning about the fragility of digital memory.00:35 – War on Truth, Book Bans, Algorithmic Bias, Censorship They discuss how knowledge suppression—from book bans to algorithmic censorship—threatens free access to information.00:40 – AI, Search Engines, Metadata, Schema.org, RDF Jessica highlights how AI and search engines depend on structured metadata but often fail to prioritize authoritative sources.00:45 – Power Over Knowledge, Open vs. Closed Systems, AI Ethics They debate the battle between corporations, governments, and open-source efforts to control how knowledge is structured and accessed.00:50 – Librarians, AI Misinformation, Knowledge Organization Jessica emphasizes that librarians and structured knowledge systems are essential in combating misinformation in AI.00:55 – Future of Digital Memory, AI, Ethics, Information Access They reflect on whether AI and linked data will expand knowledge access or accelerate digital decay and misinformation.Key InsightsThe Evolution of Libraries Reflects Power Struggles Over Knowledge: Libraries have historically oscillated between being public and private institutions, reflecting broader societal shifts in who controls access to knowledge. Jessica Talisman highlights how figures like Andrew Carnegie helped establish the modern public library system, reinforcing libraries as democratic spaces where information is accessible to all. However, she also notes that as knowledge becomes digitized, new battles emerge over who owns and controls digital information​​.The Internet Archive Faces Systematic Attacks on Knowledge: Stewart Alsop shares his firsthand experience visiting the Internet Archive just after it had suffered a major cyberattack. This incident is part of a larger trend in which libraries and knowledge repositories worldwide, including those in Canada, have been targeted. The conversation raises concerns that these attacks are not random but part of a broader, well-funded effort to undermine access to information​​.AI and Knowledge Graphs Are Deeply Intertwined: AI systems, particularly large language models (LLMs), rely on structured data sources such as knowledge graphs, ontologies, and linked data. Talisman explains how institutions like the NIH and PubMed provide openly available, structured knowledge that AI systems train on. Yet, she points out a critical gap—AI often lacks alignment with real-world, authoritative sources, which leads to inaccuracies in machine-generated knowledge​​.Libraries Are Moving From Cataloging to Entity Management: Traditional library systems were built around cataloging books and documents, but modern libraries are transitioning toward entity management, which organizes knowledge in a way that allows for more dynamic connections. Linked data and knowledge graphs enable this shift, making it easier to navigate vast repositories of information while maintaining provenance and authority​​.The War on Truth and Information Is Accelerating: The episode touches on the increasing threats to truth and reliable information, from book bans to algorithmic suppression of knowledge. Talisman underscores the crucial role librarians play in preserving access to primary sources and maintaining records of historical truth. As AI becomes more prominent in knowledge dissemination, the need for robust, verifiable sources becomes even more urgent​​.Linked Data is the Foundation of Digital Knowledge: The conversation explores how linked data protocols, such as those championed by Tim Berners-Lee, allow machines and AI to interpret and connect information across the web. Talisman explains that institutions like NIH publish their taxonomies in RDF format, making them accessible as structured, authoritative sources. However, many organizations fail to leverage this interconnected data, leading to inefficiencies in knowledge management​​.Preserving Digital Memory is a Civilization-Defining Challenge: In the digital age, the loss of information is more severe than ever. Alsop compares the current state of digital impermanence to the Dark Ages, where crucial knowledge risks disappearing due to corporate decisions, cyberattacks, and lack of preservation infrastructure. Talisman agrees, emphasizing that digital archives like the Internet Archive, WorldCat, and Wikimedia are foundational to maintaining a collective human memory​​.

Hong Minhee is an open source developer and the creator of the Fedify ActivityPub server framework. We talk about how applications like Mastodon and Misskey communicate with one another using ActivityPub. This includes discussions on built-in activites, extending the specification in a backwards compatible way, difficulties implementing JSON-LD, the inbox model, and his experience implementing the specification. Hong Minhee: activitypub profile fedify hollo Specifications: ActivityPub W3C specification JSON Linked Data Resource Description Framework W3C Semantic Web Standards ActivityPub and WebFinger ActivityPub and HTTP Signatures ActivityPub implementations: Mastodon Misskey Akkoma Pleroma Pixelfed Lemmy Loops GoToSocial ActivityPub support in Ghost Threads has entered the Fediverse ActivityPub tools: ActivityPub Academy BrowserPub fedify CLI -- Transcript You can help correct transcripts on GitHub. What's ActivityPub? [00:00:00] Jeremy: Today, I'm talking to Hong Minhee. He is the developer of Fedify. A TypeScript library for building ActivityPub server applications. The first thing I think we should start with is defining ActivityPub. what is ActivityPub? [00:00:16] Hong: ActivityPub is the protocol that lets social networks talk to each other and it's officially recommended by W3C. It's what powers this thing we call the Fediverse which is basically a way for different social media platforms to work together. Users of ActivityPub [00:00:39] Jeremy: Can you give some examples that people might have heard of -- either users of ActivityPub or things that are a part of this fediverse? [00:00:50] Hong: Mastodon is probably the biggest one out there. And you know what's interesting? Meta threads has actually started implementing ActivityPub this summer. So this still pretty much a one way street right now. In East Asia, especially Japan, there's this really popular microblogging platform called misskey. It's got so many forks that people actually joke around and called them forkeys. but it's not just about Twitter style microblogging, there's Pixelfed which is kind of like Instagram, but for the fediverse. And those same folks recently launched loops. Which is basically doing what TikTok does, but in the Fediverse. Then you've got stuff like Lemmy and which are doing the reddit thing up in the Fediverse. [00:02:00] Jeremy: Oh like Reddit. [00:02:01] Hong: Yeah. There are so much more out there that I haven't even mentioned. Um, most of it is open source, which is pretty cool. [00:02:13] Jeremy: So the first few examples you gave, Mastodon and Meta's threads, they're very similar to, to Twitter, right? So that's what you were calling the, the Microblogging applications. And I think what you had said, which is a little bit interesting is you had said Metas threads is only one way. So could you kind of describe like what you mean by that? [00:02:37] Hong: Currently meta threads only can be followed by other ActivityPub applications but you cannot follow other people in the fediverse. [00:02:55] Jeremy: People who are using another Microblogging platform like Mastodon can follow someone on Meta's Threads platform. But the other way is not true. If you're on threads, you can't follow someone on Mastodon. [00:03:07] Hong: Yes, that's right. [00:03:09] Jeremy: And that's not a limitation of the protocol itself. That's a design decision or a decision made by Meta. [00:03:17] Hong: Yeah. They are slowly implementing ActivityPub and I hope they will implement complete ActivityPub in the future. Interoperability through Activities [00:03:27] Jeremy: And then the other examples you gave, one is I believe it was Pixel Fed is very similar to Instagram. And then the last examples you gave was I think it was Lemmy, you said it's similar to Reddit. Because you mentioned the term Fediverse before and you mentioned that these all use ActivityPub and since these seem like different kinds of applications, what does it mean for them to interact? Because with Mastodon and Threads I can kind of understand because they're both similar to Twitter. So you're posting messages and replying, but, but what does it mean, for example, for someone on Mastodon to interact with someone on Lemmy which is like Reddit because they seem very different. [00:04:16] Hong: People in Lemmy and Mastodon are called actors and can follow each other. They have interactions between them called activities. And there are several types of activities like, create and follow and undo, like, and so on. So, ActivityPub applications tend to, use these vocabulary to implement their features. So, for example, Lemmy uses like activities for upvoting and like activities for down voting and it's translated to likes in Mastodon. So if you submit a post on Lemmy and it shows up on your Mastodon timeline. If you like that post (it) is upvoting in Lemmy. [00:05:36] Jeremy: And probably similarly with Pixelfed, which you said is like Instagram, if you follow someone's Pixelfed account in Mastodon and they post a photo in Pixel Fed, they would see it as a post in Mastodon natively and they could give it a like there. Adding activities or properties [00:05:56] Jeremy: And these activities that you mentioned -- So the like and the dislike are those part of ActivityPub itself? [00:06:05] Hong: Yes, and this vocabulary can be extended. [00:06:10] Jeremy: So you can add, additional actions (activities) or are you adding information (properties) to the existing actions? [00:06:37] Hong: It is called activity vocabulary, and there are, things like accept, add, arrive, block, create lead, dislike, flag, follow, ignore invite, join, and so on. So, basically, almost everything you need to build social media is already there in the vocabulary, but if you want to extend some more, you can define your, own vocabulary. [00:06:56] Jeremy: Most of the things that an Instagram or a Twitter, or a Reddit would need is already there. But you're saying that you can have your own vocabulary. So if there's an action or an activity that is not covered by the specification, you can create one yourself. [00:07:13] Hong: Yes. For example, Misskey and Pleroma defined emoji reactor to represent emoji reactions. [00:07:25] Jeremy: Because the systems can extend the vocabulary. What are some other examples of cases where mastodon or any other of these systems has found that the existing vocabulary is not enough. What are some other examples of applications extending it? [00:07:45] Hong: For example, uh, mastodon defined suspended -- suspended property. They are not activities, but they are properties in the activity. ActivityPub consists of several types of objects and there are activities and normal objects like, article. they can have properties and there are several existing properties, but they can be also extended. So Mastodon extended some properties they need. So for example, they define suspended or discoverable. [00:08:44] Hong: Suspended for to tell if an actor is suspended by moderators. Discoverable tells if an actor itself wants to be, searched and indexed, and there are much more properties. Mastodon extended. Actors [00:09:12] Jeremy: And these are, these are properties of the actor. These are properties of the user? [00:09:19] Hong: Yes. Actors. [00:09:21] Jeremy: Cause I think earlier you mentioned that. The concept of a user is an actor, and it sounds like what you're saying is an actor can have all these properties. There's probably a, a username and things like that, but Mastodon has extended the properties so that, you can have a property on whether you wanna be searched or indexed you can have a property that says you're suspended. So I guess your account, is still there, but can't be used anymore. Something we should probably talk about then is, so you have these actors, you have these activities that I'm assuming the actors are performing on one another. What does that data look like and what does the communication look like? [00:10:09] Hong: Actors have their own dereferencable URI and when you look up that URI you get all the info about the actor in JSON-LD format [00:10:22] Jeremy: JSON-LD? [00:10:23] Hong: Yeah. JSON-LD. linked data. (The) Actor has all the stuff you expect to find on a social account name, bio URL to the profile page, profile picture, head image and more. And there are five main types of actors: application, group, organization, person and service. And you know how sometimes on Mastodon you will see an account marked as a bot? [00:10:58] Jeremy: A bot? [00:10:59] Hong: Yeah. Bot and that's what an actor of type service looks like. And the ActivityPub spec actually let you create other types beyond these five. But I haven't seen anyone actually do that yet. JSON-LD [00:11:15] Jeremy: And you mentioned that these are all JSON objects. but the LD part, the linked data part, I'm not familiar with. So what different about the linked data part of the JSON? [00:11:31] Hong: So JSON-LD is the special way of writing RDF. Which was originally used in the semantic web. Usually RDF uses (a) format (that) is called triples. [00:11:48] Jeremy: Triples? [00:11:49] Hong: Yeah, subject and predicate and object. [00:11:55] Jeremy: Subject, predicate, object. Can you give an example of what those three would be? [00:12:00] Hong: For example, is a person, it's a triple. John is a subject and is a predicate [00:12:11] Jeremy: is, is the predicate. [00:12:12] Hong: Okay. And person is a object. That's great for showing how things are connected, but it is pretty different from how we usually handle data in REST for APIs and stuff. Like normally we say a personal object has property like name, DOB, bio, and so on. And a bunch of subject predicated object triples that's where JSON-LD comes in -- is designed to look more like the JSON we are used to working with, while still being able to represent RDF Graphs. RDF graph are ontology. It's a way to represent factual data, but is, quite different from, how we represent data in relational database. And it's a bunch of triples each subject and objects are nodes and predicates connect these nodes. Semantic Web [00:13:30] Jeremy: You mentioned the Semantic web, what does that mean? What is the semantic web? [00:13:35] Hong: It's a way to represent web in the structural way, is machine readable so that you can, scan the data in the web, using scrapers or crawlers. [00:13:52] Jeremy: Scrapers -- or what was the second one? Crawling. [00:13:59] Hong: Yeah. Then you can have graph data of web and you can, query information about things from the data. [00:14:14] Jeremy: So is the web as it exists now, is that the Semantic web or is it something different? [00:14:24] Hong: I think it is partially semantic web, you have several metadata in Your HTML. For example, there are several specification for semantic web, like, OpenGraph metadata. [00:14:32] Jeremy: Cause when I think about OpenGraph, I think about the metadata on a webpage that, that tells other applications or websites that if you link to this page: show this image or show this title and description. You're saying that specifically you consider part of the semantic web? [00:15:05] Hong: That's, semantic web. To make your website semantic web. Your website should be able to, provide structural data. And other people can make Scrapers to scan, structural data from your website. There are a bunch of attributes and text for HTML to represent metadata. For example you have relation attribute rel so if you have a link with rel=me to your another social profile. Then other people can tell two web pages represent the same person. [00:16:10] Jeremy: Oh, I see. So you could have more than one website. Maybe one is your blog and maybe one is your favorite birds or something like that. But you could put a rel tag with information about you as a person so that someone who scrapes both websites could look at that tag and see that both of these websites are by, Hong, by this person. JSON-LD is difficult to implement and not used as intended [00:16:43] Hong: Yeah. I think JSON-LD is, designed for semantic web, but in reality, ActivityPub implementations, most of them are, not aware of semantic web. [00:17:01] Jeremy: The choice of JSON Linked Data, the JSON-LD, by the people who made the specification -- They had this idea that things that implemented ActivityPub would be a part of this semantic web, but the actual implementation of a Mastodon or a Pixelfed, they use JSON-LD because it's part of the specification, but the way they use it, it ends up not really being a part of this semantic web. [00:17:34] Hong: Yeah, that's exactly.. [00:17:37] Jeremy: You've mentioned that implementing it is difficult. What makes implementing JSON LD particularly hard? [00:17:48] Hong: The JSON-LD is quite complex. Which is why a lot of programming language don't even have JSON-LD implementations and it's pretty slow compared to just working with the regular JSON. So, what happens is a lot of ActivityPub implementations just treat JSON-LD like (it) is regular JSON without using a proper JSON-LD processor. You can do that, but it creates a source of headache. In JSON-LD there are weird equivalences like if a property is missing or if it's an empty array, that means the same thing. Or if a property has one value versus an array with just that one value in it, same thing. So when you are writing code to parse JSON-LD, you've got to keep checking if something's an array how long it is and all that is super easy to mess up. It's not just reading JSON-LD that's tricky. Creating it is just as bad. Like you might forget to include the right context metadata for a vocabulary and end up with a JSON-LD document that's either invalid or means something totally different from what you wanted. Even the big ActivityPub implementations mess this up pretty often. With Fedify we've got a JSON-LD processor built in and we keep running into issues where major ActivityPub implementations create invalidate JSON-LD. We've had to create workaround for all of them, but it's not pretty and causes kind of a mess. [00:19:52] Jeremy: Even though there is a specification for JSON-LD, it sounds like the implementers don't necessarily follow it. So you are kind of parsing JSON-LD, but not really. You're parsing something that. Looks like JSON-LD, but isn't quite it. [00:20:12] Hong: Yes, that's right. [00:20:14] Jeremy: And is that true in the, the biggest implementations, Mastodon, for example, are there things that it sends in its activities that aren't valid JSON-LD? [00:20:26] Hong: Those implementations that had bad JSON-LD tends to fix them soon as a possible. But regressions are so often made. Yeah. [00:20:45] Jeremy: Even within Mastodon, which is probably one of the largest implementers of ActivityPub, there are cases where it's not valid, JSON-LD and somebody fixes it. But then later on there are other messages or other activities that were valid, but aren't valid anymore. And so it's this, it's this back and forth of fixing them and causing new issues it sounds ... [00:21:15] Hong: Yeah. Yeah. Right. [00:21:17] Jeremy: Yeah. That sounds very difficult to deal with. How instances communicate (Inbox) [00:21:20] Jeremy: We've been talking about the messages themselves are this special format of JSON that's very particular. but how do these instances communicate with one another? [00:21:32] Hong: Most of time, it all starts with a follow. Like when John follows Alice, then Alice adds both John and John's inbox URI to her followers list, and after John follows Alice, Whenever Alice posts something new that activities get sent to John's inbox behind the scenes. This is just one HTTP post request. Even though ActivityPub is built on HTTP. It doesn't really care about the HTTP response beyond did it work or not. If you want to reply to an activity, you need to figure out the standard inbox, URI and send or reply activity there. [00:22:27] Jeremy: If we define all the terms, there's the actor, which is the person, each actor can send different activities. those activities are in the form of a JSON linked data. [00:22:40] Hong: Yeah. [00:22:42] Jeremy: And everybody has an inbox. And an inbox is an HTTP URL that people post to. [00:22:50] Hong: Right. [00:22:52] Jeremy: And so when you think about that, you had mentioned that if you have a list of followers, let's say you have a hundred followers, would that mean that you have the URLs to all hundred of those follower's inboxes and that you would send one HTTP post to each inbox every time you had a new message? [00:23:16] Hong: Pretty much all ActivityPub implementations have, a thing called shared inbox, it's exactly what it sounds like. One inbox that all actors on a server share. Private stuff like DMs don't go there (it) is just for public posts and thoughts. [00:23:36] Jeremy: I think we haven't really talked about the fact that, when you have multiple users, usually they're on a server, right? That somebody chooses. So you could have tens of thousands, I don't know how many people can fit on the same server. But, rather than, you having to post to each user individually, you can post to the shared inbox on this server. So let's say, of your 100 followers, 50 them are on the same server, and you have a new post, you only need to post to the shared inbox once. [00:24:16] Hong: Yes, that's right. [00:24:18] Jeremy: And in that message you would I assume have links to each of the profiles or actors that you wanted to send that message to. [00:24:30] Hong: Yeah. Scaling challenges [00:24:31] Jeremy: Something that I've seen in the past is there are people who have challenges with scaling. Their Mastodon instance or their implementations of ActivityPub. As the, the number of followers grow, I've seen a post about, ghost one of the companies you work with mentioning that they've had challenges there. What are the challenges there and, and how do you think those can be resolved? [00:25:04] Hong: To put this in context, when Ghost mentioned the scaling, they were not using Message Queue yet. I'm pretty sure using Message Queue would help a lot of their scaling problems. That said it is definitely true that a lot of activity post software has trouble with scaling right now. I think part of the problem is that everyone's using this purely event driven approach to sending activities around. One of the big issues is that when their delivery fails it's the sender who has to retry and not the receiver. Plus there's all this overhead because the sender has to authenticate itself with HTTP signatures every time. Actually the ActivityPub spec suggests using polling too so I'd love to see more ActivityPub software try using both approaches together. [00:26:16] Jeremy: You mean the followers would poll who they're following instead of the person posting the messages having to send their posts to everyone's inboxes. [00:26:29] Hong: Yeah. [00:26:29] Jeremy: I see. So that's a part of the ActivityPubs specification, but not implemented in a lot of ActivityPub implementations, And so it sounds like maybe that puts a lot of burden on the servers that have people with a lot of followers because they have to post to every single, follower server and maybe the server is slow or they can't reach it. And like you said, they have to just keep trying and trying. There could be a lot of challenges there. [00:27:09] Hong: Right. Account migration [00:27:10] Jeremy: We've talked a little bit about the fact that each person each actor is hosted by a server and those servers can host multiple actors. But if you want to move to another server either because your server is shutting down or you just would like to change servers, what are some of the challenges there? [00:27:38] Hong: ActivityPub and Fediverse already have the specification for an account move. It's called FEP-7628 Move Actor. First thing you need to do when moving an account is prove that both the old and new accounts belong to the same person. You do this by adding the all accounts, add the URI to the new account's AlsoKnownAs property. And then the old account contacts all the other instances it's moving by sending out a move activity. When a server gets this move activity, it checks that both accounts really do belong to the same parts, and then it makes all the accounts that, uh, were following the, all the accounts start to, following the new one instead. that's how the new account gets to keep all the, all the accounts follow us. pretty much all, all the major activity post software has this feature built in, for example, Mastodon Misskey you name it. [00:29:04] Jeremy: This is very similar to the post where when you execute a move, the server that originally hosted that actor, they need to somehow tell every single other server that was following that account that you've moved. And so if there's any issues with communicating with one of those servers, or you miss one, then it just won't recognize that you've moved. You have to make sure that you talk to every single server. [00:29:36] Hong: That's right. [00:29:38] Jeremy: I could see how that could be a difficult problem sometimes if you have a lot of followers. [00:29:45] Hong: Yeah. Fedify [00:29:46] Jeremy: You've created a TypeScript library Fedify for building ActivityPub powered applications. What was the reason you decided to create Fedify? [00:29:58] Hong: Fedify is (a) ActivityPub servers framework I built for TypeScript. It basically takes away a lot of headaches you'd get trying to implement (an) ActivityPub server from scratch. The whole thing started because I wanted to build hollo -- A single user microblogging platform I built. But when I tried, to implement ActivityPub from (the) ground up it was kind of a nightmare. Imagine trying to write a CGI program in Perl or C back in the late nineties, where you are manually printing, HTTP headers and HTML as bias. there just wasn't any good abstraction layer to go with. There were already some libraries and frameworks for ActivityPub out there but none of them really hit the sweet spot I was looking for. They were either too high level and rigid. Like you could only build a mastodon clone or they barely did anything at all. Or they were written in languages I didn't really know. Ghost and Fedify [00:31:24] Jeremy: I saw that you are doing some work with, ghost. How is Ghost using fedify? [00:31:30] Hong: Ghost is an open source publishing platform. They have put some money into fedify which is why I get to work on it full time now. Their ActivityPub feature is still in private beta but it should be available to everyone pretty soon. We work together to improve fedify. Basically they are a user of fedify. They report bugs request new features to fedify then I fix them or implement them, first. [00:32:16] Jeremy: Ghost to my understanding is a blogging platform and a a newsletter platform. So what does it mean for them to implement ActivityPub? What would somebody using Mastodon, for example, get when they follow somebody using Ghost? [00:32:38] Hong: Ghost will have a fediverse handle for each blog. If you follow them in your mastodon or something (similar) then a new post is published. These post will show up (in) your timeline in Mastodon and you can like them or share them. Andin the dashboard of Ghost you can see who liked their posts or shared their posts and so on. It is like how mastodon works but in Ghost. [00:33:26] Jeremy: I see. So if you are writing a ghost blog and somebody follows your blog from Mastodon, sort of like we were talking about earlier, they can like your post, and on the blog itself you could show, oh, I have 200 likes. And those aren't necessarily people who were on your ghost website, they could be people that were liking your post from Mastodon. [00:33:58] Hong: Yes. Misskey / Forkey development in Asia [00:34:00] Jeremy: Something you mentioned at the beginning was there is a community of developers in Asia making forks of I believe of Mastodon, right? [00:34:13] Hong: Yeah. [00:34:14] Jeremy: Do you have experience working in that development community? What's different about it compared to the more Western centric community? [00:34:24] Hong: They are very similar in most ways. The key difference is language of course. They communicate in Japanese primarily. They also accept pull requests with English. But there are tons of comments in Japanese in their code. So you need to translate them into English or your first language to understand what code does. So I think that makes a barrier for Western developers. In fact, many Western developers that contribute to misskey or forkey are able to speak a little Japanese. And many of the developers of misskey and forkey are kind of otaku. [00:35:31] Jeremy: Oh otaku okay. [00:35:33] Hong: It's not a big deal, but you can see (the) difference in a glance. [00:35:41] Jeremy: Yeah. You mentioned one of the things that I believe misskey implemented was the emoji reactions and maybe one of the reasons they wanted that was so that they could react to each other's posts with you know anime pictures or things like that. [00:35:58] Hong: Yeah, that's right. [00:36:01] Jeremy: You've mentioned misskey and forkey. So is misskey a fork of Mastodon and then is forkey a fork of misskey? [00:36:10] Hong: No, misskey is not a fork of mastodon. (It) is built from scratch. It's its own implementation. And forkeys are forks of Mastodon. [00:36:22] Jeremy: Oh, I see. But both of those are primarily built by Japanese developers. [00:36:30] Hong: Yes. Whereas Mastodon (is) written in Ruby. Ruby on Rails. But misskey is built in TypeScript. [00:36:40] Jeremy: And because of ActivityPub -- they all implement it. So you can communicate with people between mastodon and misskey because they all understand the same activities. [00:36:56] Hong: Yes. Backwards compatible activity implementations [00:36:57] Jeremy: You did mention since there are extensions like misskey has the emoji reactions. When there is an activity that an implementation doesn't support what happens between the two servers? Do you send it to a server's inbox and then the server just doesn't do anything with it? [00:37:16] Hong: Some implementers consider backwards compatibility. So they design (it) to work with other implementations that don't support that activity. For example misskey uses like activity for emoji reaction. So if you put an emoji to a Mastodon post then in Mastodon you get one like. So it's intended behavior by misskey developers that they fall back to normal likes. But sometimes ActivityPub implementers introduce entirely new activity types. For example Pleroma introduced the emoji react. And if you put emoji reaction to Mastodon post from Pleroma in Mastodon you have nothing to see because Mastodon just ignores them. [00:38:37] Jeremy: If I understand correctly, both misskey and Pleroma are independent implementations of ActivityPub, but with misskey, they can tell when or their message is backwards compatible where it's if you don't understand the emoji reaction, it'll be embedded inside of a like message. Whereas with Pleroma they send an activity that Mastodon can't understand at all. So it just doesn't do anything. [00:39:11] Hong: Yes, right. But, Misskey also understands (the) emoji react activity. So between pleroma and misskey they have exchanged emoji reactions with no problem. [00:39:27] Jeremy: Oh, I see. So they, they both understand that activity. They both implement it the same way, but then when misskey communicates with Mastodon or with an instance that it knows doesn't understand it, it sends something different. [00:39:45] Hong: Yeah, that's right. [00:39:47] Jeremy: The servers -- can they query one another to know which activities they support? [00:39:53] Hong: Usually ActivityPub implementations also implement NodeInfo specification. It's like a user agent-like thing in Fediverse. Implementations tell the other instance (if it) is Mastodon or something else. You can query the type of server. [00:40:20] Jeremy: Okay, so within ActivityPub are each of the servers -- is the term node is that the word they use for each server? [00:40:31] Hong: Yes. Right. [00:40:32] Jeremy: You have the nodes, which can have any number of actors and the servers send activities to one another, to each other's inboxes. And so those are the way they all communicate. [00:40:49] Hong: Yeah. Building an ActivityPub implementation [00:40:50] Jeremy: You've implemented ActivityPub with Fedify because you found like there weren't good enough implementations or resources already. Did you implement it based off of the specification or did you look at existing implementations while you were building your implementation? [00:41:12] Hong: To be honest, instead of just, diving into the spec. I usually start by looking at actually ActivityPub software code first. The ActivityPub spec is so vague that you can't really build something just from reading it. So when we talk about ActivityPub, we are actually talking about a whole bunch of other technical standards too, WebFinger, HTTP signatures and more. So you need to understand all of these as well. [00:41:47] Jeremy: With the specification alone, you were saying it's too vague and so what ends up being -- I'm not sure if it's right to call it a spec, but looking at the implementations that people have already made that collectively becomes the spec because trying to follow the spec just by itself is maybe too difficult. [00:42:12] Hong: Yes. [00:42:14] Jeremy: Maybe that brings up the issues you were talking about before where you have specifications like JSON-LD where they're so complicated that even the biggest implementations aren't quite following it exactly. [00:42:28] Hong: Yeah. [00:42:29] Jeremy: If somebody wanted to, to get started with understanding a little bit more about ActivityPub or building something with it where would you recommend they start? [00:42:44] Hong: I recommend to dig into a lot of code from actual implementations. First, Mastodon, Misskey, Akkoma and so on. There are are some really cool tools that have been so helpful. For example, ActivityPub Academy is this awesome mastodon server for debugging ActivityPub. It makes it super easy to create a temporary account and see what activities are going back and forth. There is also BrowserPub. BrowserPub is this neat tool for looking up and browsing ActivityPub objects. It's really handy when you want to see how different ActivityPub software handles various features. I also recommend to use Fedify. I've got to mention the Fedify CLI, which comes with some really useful tools. [00:43:46] Jeremy: So if someone uses Fedify they're writing an application in TypeScript, then it sounds like they have to know the high level concepts. They have to know what are the different activities, what is inside of an actor. But the actual implementation of how do I create and parse JSON linked data, those kinds of things are taken care of by the library. [00:44:13] Hong: Yes, right. [00:44:16] Jeremy: So in some ways it seems like it might be good to, like you were saying, use the tools you mentioned to create a test Mastodon account, look at the messages being sent back and forth, and then when you're trying to implement it, starting with something like Fedify might be good because then you can really just focus on the concepts and not worry so much about the, the implementation details. [00:44:43] Hong: Yes, that's right. [00:44:45] Jeremy: Is there anything else you. Wanted to mention or thought we should have talked about? [00:44:52] Hong: Mm. I want to, talk about, a lot of stuff about ActivityPub but it's difficult to speak in English for me, so, it's a shame to talk about it very little. [00:45:15] Jeremy: We need everybody to learn Korean right? [00:45:23] Hong: Yes, please. (laughs) [00:45:23] Jeremy: Yeah. Well, I wanna thank you for taking the time. I know it must have been really challenging to give an interview in, you know, a language that's not your native one. So thank you for spending the time to talk with me. [00:45:38] Hong: Thank you for having me.

La photo d'Abdoul Sacko est à la Une de Ledjely, Guinée 7 ou encore Aminata. La presse guinéenne revient largement sur la libération de l'opposant, retrouvé vivant mais « dans un état critique » après avoir été enlevé tôt mercredi matin à son domicile. Africa Guinée s'en fait aussi l'écho, publiant le communiqué rédigé hier par les avocats d'Abdoul Sacko. « Notre client », disent-ils, « a été retrouvé par des paysans dans un état critique, torturé et abandonné par ses ravisseurs en brousse près le camp 66, dans la préfecture de Forecariah ». Guinée 7 reprend également les propos des avocats d'Abdoul Sacko, selon lesquels « en raison de son état critique, des dispositions ont été prises afin qu'il reçoivent les premiers soins dans une clinique de Conakry. En attendant le rapport médical complet de cette clinique », Abdoul Sacko a nous dit-on été « placé en lieu sûr pour des raisons de santé et de sécurité ». Les avocats d'Abdoul Sacko rappellent également qu'avant d'être enlevé, il avait été l'objet de menaces, qui les avaient conduits à porter plainte contre X.Réfugiés congolais au BurundiÀ la Une également, la guerre dans l'est de la République démocratique du Congo. Selon Afrik.com, plusieurs centaines de policiers congolais ont « quitté l'est de la RDC, ces derniers jours, pour se réfugier au Burundi, fuyant les violences et l'insécurité ». Ce qu'a confirmé le ministre burundais de l'intérieur, Martin Niteretse. Le ministre a dans le même temps précisé « que le Burundi avait accueilli un total de 20 000 réfugiés congolais dans la province de Cibitoké et 5000 dans la commune de Gihanga ». D'où une situation humanitaire « préoccupante », nous dit Afrik.com, le ministre burundais de l'intérieur a précisé que son pays « mobilisait actuellement des ressources pour apporter son aide à ces réfugiés, notamment en termes d'hébergement, de nourriture et d'assistance sanitaire ». « Le Burundi » remarque Afrik.com, « se trouve à un carrefour diplomatique difficile. Il a signé un accord de coopération militaire avec la RDC en septembre 2023, et se retrouve désormais en première ligne de cette crise migratoire ».Liste noireLa presse congolaise revient également sur les sanctions américaines imposées à un ministre rwandais et un responsable congolais de l'Alliance du Fleuve Congo -M23. « Les États-Unis sanctionnent James Karabere et Lawrence Kanyuka », titre Actualité.cd, « ils sont ajoutés à la liste noire du Bureau de contrôle des avoirs étrangers, pour leurs activités liées à la rébellion dans l'est du pays ». « Notre objectif », précisent les États-Unis, « est de demander des comptes à ces responsables qui permettent les activités déstabilisatrices des RDF et du M23 dans l'est de la RDC ». De son côté, Objectif-infos.cd, s'attarde sur le profil de « James Kabarebe, le ministre rwandais de la coopération régionale, au cœur du soutien du Rwanda au M23 ». Les États-Unis sanctionnent également Lawrence Kanyuka, « porte-parole du M23 et de l'Alliance du Fleuve Congo et deux de ses sociétés enregistrées au Royaume-Uni et en France ». « À en croire le département américain du Trésor chargé du terrorisme et du renseignement financier », conclut Objectif-infos.cd, « les États-Unis restent déterminés à garantir une solution pacifique de ce conflit ».RévisionEnfin en Côte d'Ivoire, « la France rétrocède le camp militaire de Port-Bouët ». C'est à la Une de Média Afrique News. Le site d'information précise que la cérémonie organisée hier « s'inscrit dans le cadre d'une révision de la présence militaire française en Afrique ». « Le 20 janvier dernier », poursuit Média Afrique News, « un bataillon de 90 parachutistes ivoiriens a pris ses quartiers dans le camp, bénéficiant d'infrastructures modernes pour améliorer leur préparation opérationnelle », Koaci de son côté, rend compte de la cérémonie organisée hier, lors de laquelle le ministre français de la défense Sébastien Lecornu, a estimé que « la France ne disparaissait pas mais qu'elle transformait sa présence ». 

La photo d'Abdoul Sacko est à la Une de Ledjely, Guinée 7 ou encore Aminata. La presse guinéenne revient largement sur la libération de l'opposant, retrouvé vivant mais « dans un état critique » après avoir été enlevé tôt mercredi matin à son domicile. Africa Guinée s'en fait aussi l'écho, publiant le communiqué rédigé hier par les avocats d'Abdoul Sacko. « Notre client », disent-ils, « a été retrouvé par des paysans dans un état critique, torturé et abandonné par ses ravisseurs en brousse près le camp 66, dans la préfecture de Forecariah ». Guinée 7 reprend également les propos des avocats d'Abdoul Sacko, selon lesquels « en raison de son état critique, des dispositions ont été prises afin qu'il reçoivent les premiers soins dans une clinique de Conakry. En attendant le rapport médical complet de cette clinique », Abdoul Sacko a nous dit-on été « placé en lieu sûr pour des raisons de santé et de sécurité ». Les avocats d'Abdoul Sacko rappellent également qu'avant d'être enlevé, il avait été l'objet de menaces, qui les avaient conduits à porter plainte contre X.Réfugiés congolais au BurundiÀ la Une également, la guerre dans l'est de la République démocratique du Congo. Selon Afrik.com, plusieurs centaines de policiers congolais ont « quitté l'est de la RDC, ces derniers jours, pour se réfugier au Burundi, fuyant les violences et l'insécurité ». Ce qu'a confirmé le ministre burundais de l'intérieur, Martin Niteretse. Le ministre a dans le même temps précisé « que le Burundi avait accueilli un total de 20 000 réfugiés congolais dans la province de Cibitoké et 5000 dans la commune de Gihanga ». D'où une situation humanitaire « préoccupante », nous dit Afrik.com, le ministre burundais de l'intérieur a précisé que son pays « mobilisait actuellement des ressources pour apporter son aide à ces réfugiés, notamment en termes d'hébergement, de nourriture et d'assistance sanitaire ». « Le Burundi » remarque Afrik.com, « se trouve à un carrefour diplomatique difficile. Il a signé un accord de coopération militaire avec la RDC en septembre 2023, et se retrouve désormais en première ligne de cette crise migratoire ».Liste noireLa presse congolaise revient également sur les sanctions américaines imposées à un ministre rwandais et un responsable congolais de l'Alliance du Fleuve Congo -M23. « Les États-Unis sanctionnent James Karabere et Lawrence Kanyuka », titre Actualité.cd, « ils sont ajoutés à la liste noire du Bureau de contrôle des avoirs étrangers, pour leurs activités liées à la rébellion dans l'est du pays ». « Notre objectif », précisent les États-Unis, « est de demander des comptes à ces responsables qui permettent les activités déstabilisatrices des RDF et du M23 dans l'est de la RDC ». De son côté, Objectif-infos.cd, s'attarde sur le profil de « James Kabarebe, le ministre rwandais de la coopération régionale, au cœur du soutien du Rwanda au M23 ». Les États-Unis sanctionnent également Lawrence Kanyuka, « porte-parole du M23 et de l'Alliance du Fleuve Congo et deux de ses sociétés enregistrées au Royaume-Uni et en France ». « À en croire le département américain du Trésor chargé du terrorisme et du renseignement financier », conclut Objectif-infos.cd, « les États-Unis restent déterminés à garantir une solution pacifique de ce conflit ».RévisionEnfin en Côte d'Ivoire, « la France rétrocède le camp militaire de Port-Bouët ». C'est à la Une de Média Afrique News. Le site d'information précise que la cérémonie organisée hier « s'inscrit dans le cadre d'une révision de la présence militaire française en Afrique ». « Le 20 janvier dernier », poursuit Média Afrique News, « un bataillon de 90 parachutistes ivoiriens a pris ses quartiers dans le camp, bénéficiant d'infrastructures modernes pour améliorer leur préparation opérationnelle », Koaci de son côté, rend compte de la cérémonie organisée hier, lors de laquelle le ministre français de la défense Sébastien Lecornu, a estimé que « la France ne disparaissait pas mais qu'elle transformait sa présence ». 

Rwanda Talks Tough Over South Africa Threat, Romanians Cede To M23 In Gomahttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/rwanda-talks-tough-over-south-africa-threat-romanians-cede-to-m23-in-goma/31/01/2025/#Issues #Angolan #Congo #Constant #Cyril #DRC #EAC #France #Goma #João #Kagame #Kenya #Kenyatta #Kinshasa #Kivu #Lourenço #Masisi #Munzenze #Paul #Ramaphosa In a bitter reaction to the statement credited to South Africa President, Cyril Ramaphosa over the killing of 13 SA soldiers in Goma by M23 rebels, Rwanda President, Paul Kagame has talked tough over President Ramaphosa description of Rwanda Defence Force, RDF as a militia group working with M23 and the SA President's threat: reshared and commented on President Cyril Ramaphosa X social media post published on Wednessday, accused South Africa of being a party in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo who always launch offensive operations against M23 rebels, only trying to manipulate the public by thus falsely claiming to be a peacekeeper in a war the SA has joined hands to escalate, this, as hundreds of Romania mercenaries contracted to fight against M23 rebels ceded or surrendered to M23 rebels in the present of the rebels spokesperson, Willy Ngoma in Goma who was seen in videos warning and cautioning the Romanians never to come to Congo to fight against them before the Romanians were transported to Rwanda for further assistance to their country. #OsazuwaAkonedo

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Podcasting 2.0 December 6th 2024 Episode 203: "Tweak my Tweeters" Adam & Dave walk through the forthcoming wallet options and discuss app excitement ShowNotes We are LIT OpenMike and Parker for V4V doc and BBLive Wallets update Payer determines boost link location? Proposal: tag and API standard · Podcastindex-org/podcast-namespace · Discussion #676 · GitHub Dave Winer Me as figurehead Podcast movement Hall of Fame Why video? Next week: Chat Transcripts for live items - Podpingd Boostagram Ball Live GitHub - kagisearch/fastfeedparser: High performance RSS, Atom and RDF parser in Python. ------------------------------------- MKUltra chat Transcript Search What is Value4Value? - Read all about it at Value4Value.info V4V Stats Last Modified 12/06/2024 15:01:44 by Freedom Controller

Podcasting 2.0 December 6th 2024 Episode 203: "Tweak my Tweeters" Adam & Dave walk through the forthcoming wallet options and discuss app excitement ShowNotes We are LIT OpenMike and Parker for V4V doc and BBLive Wallets update Payer determines boost link location? Proposal: tag and API standard · Podcastindex-org/podcast-namespace · Discussion #676 · GitHub Dave Winer Me as figurehead Podcast movement Hall of Fame Why video? Next week: Chat Transcripts for live items - Podpingd Boostagram Ball Live GitHub - kagisearch/fastfeedparser: High performance RSS, Atom and RDF parser in Python. ------------------------------------- MKUltra chat Transcript Search What is Value4Value? - Read all about it at Value4Value.info V4V Stats Last Modified 12/06/2024 15:01:44 by Freedom Controller

Podcasting 2.0 November 29th 2024 Episode 202: "Walletpocalypse" Adam & Dave are joined by Oscar Merry of Fountain.Fm to discuss the switch to new V4V Wallets ShowNotes We are LIT Oscar Wallets Pod Pay nostr pay info Pod Pay Payment Demo What a payment message looks like (JSON) Why video? GitHub - kagisearch/fastfeedparser: High performance RSS, Atom and RDF parser in Python. ------------------------------------- MKUltra chat Transcript Search What is Value4Value? - Read all about it at Value4Value.info V4V Stats Last Modified 11/29/2024 11:19:34 by Freedom Controller

Podcasting 2.0 November 29th 2024 Episode 202: "Walletpocalypse" Adam & Dave are joined by Oscar Merry of Fountain.Fm to discuss the switch to new V4V Wallets ShowNotes We are LIT Oscar Wallets Pod Pay nostr pay info Pod Pay Payment Demo What a payment message looks like (JSON) Why video? GitHub - kagisearch/fastfeedparser: High performance RSS, Atom and RDF parser in Python. ------------------------------------- MKUltra chat Transcript Search What is Value4Value? - Read all about it at Value4Value.info V4V Stats Last Modified 11/29/2024 11:19:34 by Freedom Controller

Podcasting 2.0 November 22nd 2024 Episode 201: "Fugue State" Adam & Dave Talk about the new wallet system, for 2.0 V4V payments! ShowNotes We are LIT James' rant about YouTube - Dropped a lot of Boost Bombs This is a cycle, we've been through this before and it took about 7 years It's ALWAYS the content General demure attitude among some devs and podcasters Embrace Alby Hub - sunsetting Alby’s shared wallet | Alby User Guide Oscar Wallets Pay a Podcast The project - We accidentally took our own advice created a mission specific podcast player Local Live Actually a bit like the No Agenda Stream Social networks are starting to fail - Bsky and nostr 40% go to a website to play GitHub - kagisearch/fastfeedparser: High performance RSS, Atom and RDF parser in Python. ------------------------------------- MKUltra chat Transcript Search What is Value4Value? - Read all about it at Value4Value.info V4V Stats Last Modified 11/22/2024 14:15:34 by Freedom Controller

Podcasting 2.0 November 22nd 2024 Episode 201: "Fugue State" Adam & Dave Talk about the new wallet system, for 2.0 V4V payments! ShowNotes We are LIT James' rant about YouTube - Dropped a lot of Boost Bombs This is a cycle, we've been through this before and it took about 7 years It's ALWAYS the content General demure attitude among some devs and podcasters Embrace Alby Hub - sunsetting Alby’s shared wallet | Alby User Guide Oscar Wallets Pay a Podcast The project - We accidentally took our own advice created a mission specific podcast player Local Live Actually a bit like the No Agenda Stream Social networks are starting to fail - Bsky and nostr 40% go to a website to play GitHub - kagisearch/fastfeedparser: High performance RSS, Atom and RDF parser in Python. ------------------------------------- MKUltra chat Transcript Search What is Value4Value? - Read all about it at Value4Value.info V4V Stats Last Modified 11/22/2024 14:15:34 by Freedom Controller

How We Choose An FM25 Save - The FM Show Podcast Episode 64 As FM25 approaches, Tony, Si and RDF attempt to decide what their save on the new game might be. Will it be a Build A Nation? Will it be a journeyperson save? Or will they try Womens Football first of all? There is also a little moment where the boys reminisce about injuries that stopped them from being as contender. There are discussions on how the data presented in game can be made easier to digest, not saying anything needs to be stripped back. And there's also chat about potential different game modes or scenarios that FM players could use throughout their game. If you've enjoyed todays show, please leave a like on the video and consider hitting subscribe to the channel. Also leave a comment about your favourite part of the episode. Support us on Patreon and join the The FM Show squad! Enjoy early access to our public episodes, bonus weekly episodes, exclusive content, and you get access to secret channels on our Discord for just £3 a month! Sign up now: http://www.patreon.com/TheFMShowPod COME AND SEE US LIVE! Monday 4th Nov - Canal House, Nottingham https://www.nottinghamcomedyfestival.co.uk/the-fm-show-live Thanks to our sponsors FullTimePrints | http://www.fulltimeprints.com 10% off with promo code THEFMSHOW Surprise Shirts | http://www.surpriseshirts.co.uk 10% off with promo code FMSHOW Follow Our Socials https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJwruCy5lH44iFcyE150oeg http://www.twitter.com/thefmshowpod https://www.tiktok.com/@thefmshowpod http://www.instagram.com/thefmshowpod Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/TKPCUEZDvt Listen Now Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6t7BLXSECt0y9AWHU1WgRj Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fm-show-a-football-manager-podcast/id1698580502 Amazon: https://a.co/d/9hJSX0U Tony Jameson http://www.tonyjameson.co.uk http://www.twitter.com/tonyjameson http://www.instagram.com/tonyjameson https://www.tiktok.com/@tonyjamesonfm https://www.facebook.com/tonyjamesonfm http://twitch.tv/tonyjamesonfm https://www.youtube.com/@tonyjamesonFM RDF Tactics https://www.rdftactics.com http://www.twitter.com/rdftactics http://www.instagram.com/rdftactics http://twitch.tv/rdftactics http://www.youtube.com/@RDFTactics Si Maggio http://www.twitter.com/simaggioFM http://www.twitch.tv/simaggio https://www.youtube.com/@SiMaggio Football Shirt Social http://www.twitter.com/footyshirtsoc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0FIqZvpICI The Football Manager podcast for all of your Football Manager needs. #podcast #FM24 #footballmanager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're re-releasing this insightful episode with Natalia Rodriguez-Hilt, Senior Director at Raza Development Fund (RDF). Natalia discusses how RDF unlocks the $2.1 trillion revenue potential of Latino-owned businesses through creative financing solutions, including equity-like revenue-based loans. She also highlights the crucial role of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and the importance of empowering under-resourced entrepreneurs to drive meaningful economic change.

Natalia Rodriguez-Hilt is the Senior Director of UnidosUS Affiliate Development and Small Business Strategies at Raza Development Fund. Natalia is a seasoned expert in economic and community development, with a passion for driving economic opportunity for entrepreneurs in underrepresented communities. We discuss how RDF unleashes unleash the power, potential and promise of Latino and other under-resourced communities to accelerate the $2.1 Trillion Dollar incremental revenue potential of Latino-owned business. WE talk about the need for creative financing to enable that growth (such as Equity-Like revenue-based loans), the role of CDFIs and how to empower entrepreneurs to ignite change.

durée : 01:08:12 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - Quatre ans après la disparition de l'écrivain et pilote Antoine de Saint-Exupéry lors d'une mission le 31 juillet 1944, la RDF propose une émission en forme de portrait scénarisé au cours de laquelle ceux qui l'ont connu, comme son ami l'écrivain Léon Werth, évoquent l'homme qu'il a été. - invités : Jules Roy Ecrivain et militaire français; Léon WERTH; Arthur Honegger Compositeur suisse (1892 au Havre – 1955 à Paris); Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Écrivain, reporter et aviateur (1900-1944)

Researchers from MTU's Sustainable Infrastructure Research and Innovation Group (SIRIG) will take part in a groundbreaking, multi-million euro project that aims to reduce dependency on fossil-based fertiliser imports through the increased use of Recycling Derived Fertilisers (RDFs). The ReNu2Cycle project will examine impacts on availability, ecological footprint, supply chain and price stability via the use of recycled Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium fertiliser from municipal, industrial, agricultural, food, business waste and other agricultural sources. The project is funded through the Interreg North-West Europe programme with a total project value of €4.9 million, with €3.0 million sourced from the European Regional Development Fund. MTU's role in this ambitious project encompasses stakeholder and sustainability engagement, developing a comprehensive life cycle assessment, and creating an inventory of recycling-derived fertilisers, as well as an array of other research activities in collaboration with ReNu2Cycle's project partners. This will build on the achievements of the ReNu2Farm project (2017 to 2023), which provided basic & regional quantified fertiliser demand research. The project will look to adapt regional best practices for North West Europe (NWE) through the innovative use of living lab concepts across all aspects of the project's research, ensuring long-term co-innovation & implementation support will be stimulated and encouraged. Future RDF use will be maximised by creating innovative fertiliser blends & business solutions for producers' portfolios, including sustainability assessment. RDFs will be blended, prototyped & demonstrated on farms within the project's regions using the Living Lab methodology to assess their suitability for NWE-wide adoption by farmers. All results will be capitalised in one transregional nutrient supply-demand strategy and regional action plans to empower individuals, regions, and countries to grow the bioeconomy and maximise the use of recycled fertilisers. Resource owners, fertiliser producers, traders & farming communities will benefit from this strategy and the latest EU policies allow a harmonised RDF market trade in NWE, contributing further to NWE food supply security. Within Ireland, Munster Technological University is joined by South East Technological University, University of Limerick and Teagasc along with project partners from across the NWE region within the education, research and governance sectors. Dr Niamh Power, who is leading ReNu2Cycle's research for Munster Technological University, said, "With more focus than ever on sustainable agriculture, recycling derived fertilisers can play their part in reducing the impact of the farming sector while contributing to food security. RDFs are the future."

durée : 00:16:25 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - Le 6 juin 1946, sur les ondes de la RDF, plusieurs témoignages sur le Débarquement de juin 1944 sont offerts aux auditeurs : celui d'un parachutiste du Special Air Service, Noël Créau, puis, enregsitrés en 1945, des entretiens avec des officiers britanniques et français des Commandos.

- Chính quyền thành phố Jakarta của Indonesia đã khởi động việc xây dựng nhà máy sản xuất nhiên liệu tái chế từ rác thải (RDF) để giải quyết vấn đề rác thải ngày càng tăng. Cơ sở mới được kỳ vọng sẽ trở thành một trong những nhà máy sản xuất nhiên liệu tái chế từ rác thải lớn nhất trên thế giới. Chủ đề : Jakarta, RDF --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vov1tintuc/support

durée : 00:12:48 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Philippe Garbit - Le cinéphile André Bazin s'adresse au cœur de l'été 1949, sur les ondes de la RDF, à propos de la santé économique des ciné-clubs en France et du "Festival du film maudit" dont il est l'un des initiateurs. - invités : André Bazin Critique de cinéma, cofondateur de la revue les Cahiers du cinéma

Knowledge Graphs are gaining more and more attention due to their role of structuring data and knowledge and providing accuracy for LLMs through GraphRAG. In this episode, we are joined by Ora Lassila, one of the “fathers” of RDF graphs and semantic web, which are the foundations for modern knowledge graphs, where we will dive into the questions you've always wanted to ask but haven't.

Knowledge Graphs are gaining more and more attention due to their role of structuring data and knowledge and providing accuracy for LLMs through GraphRAG. In this episode, we are joined by Ora Lassila, one of the “fathers” of RDF graphs and semantic web, which are the foundations for modern knowledge graphs, where we will dive into the questions you've always wanted to ask but haven't.

The FM Show Podcast Episode 34 - Do Match Ratings Matter In Football Manager? TJ and RDF Tactics get into it on this episode after RDF asked on social media, 'Do Match Ratings Matter?' Its an interesting discussion, which, obviously has many strands to consider. RDF is horrified that TJ would consider subbing off a defender during a match. TJ then almost manages to make absolute sense that their might be more to match ratings than meets the eye. And the lads enjoy the creation of a wonderful new super hero called 'Super Sub'. Complete with glasses and a cape for full effect. As always, there's plenty to talk about in this episode, and we think its a conversation you'll want to have with us, so get in touch and let us know your thoughts. Its a brilliant episode this one, and we hope you enjoy it. If you've enjoyed it, please leave a like on the video and consider hitting subscribe to the channel. Also leave a comment about your favourite part of the episode. Support us on Patreon and join the The FM Show squad! Enjoy early access to our public episodes, bonus weekly episodes, exclusive content, and you get access to secret channels on our Discord for just £3 a month! Sign up now: http://www.patreon.com/TheFMShowPod Thanks to our sponsors Manscaped | http://www.manscaped.com 20% off with promo code: SHOW20 FullTimePrints | http://www.fulltimeprints.com 10% off with promo code THEFMSHOW Surprise Shirts | http://www.surpriseshirts.co.uk 10% off with promo code FMSHOW Follow Our Socials https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJwruCy5lH44iFcyE150oeg http://www.twitter.com/thefmshowpod https://www.tiktok.com/@thefmshowpod http://www.instagram.com/thefmshowpod Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/TKPCUEZDvt Listen Now Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6t7BLXSECt0y9AWHU1WgRj Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fm-show-a-football-manager-podcast/id1698580502 Amazon: https://a.co/d/9hJSX0U Tony Jameson http://www.tonyjameson.co.uk http://www.twitter.com/tonyjameson http://www.instagram.com/tonyjameson https://www.tiktok.com/@tonyjamesonfm https://www.facebook.com/tonyjamesonfm http://twitch.tv/tonyjamesonfm https://www.youtube.com/@tonyjamesonfm RDF Tactics https://www.rdftactics.com http://www.twitter.com/rdftactics http://www.instagram.com/rdftactics http://twitch.tv/rdftactics http://www.youtube.com/@rdftactics Producer Steve http://www.twitter.com/steve_hankey The Football Manager podcast for all of your Football Manager needs. #podcast #FM24 #footballmanager

Years ago, I got to be an advisor for this company called data.world, and at the time, they were just getting started on helping figuring out how do you converge all the data sets that are in the world and help people work with them and combine them and share them. They built this thing that was kind of like GitHub for data. I was interested in it because I could see at the time where the world was going and we're going to need these much more advanced tools for being able to manage data. I tried to contribute my small way, but my favorite thing about it is that I got to know Bryon Jacob, who's the CTO of data.world. Brian is delightful guy. This is one of the guys who's been thinking about the the nature of data, the structure of data, how we work with that in computers for his entire career. And he got onto a track that you could consider a little bit fringe, of using graph databases decades ago, the semantic models that we use to understand data from the thinking around RDF and the early semantic web. And now what he's built is the system that when ingests any kind of data, it parses that out, takes it in a graph database and makes it accessible through a query language called SPARQL, which you'll hear us refer to. This is a kind of "advanced mode episode" and I know we're going to lose some people We refer to a lot of technical stuff that probably only data nerds are really going to be interested in. I won't be offended if you check out. But, if you have any interest in data or the future of analyzing data and using data in AIS, you need to listen and understand this conversation. Brian is an expert. He's built one of the most important king pin tools for using all the data in large-scale organizations or projects within the new generative AI context. If you are trying to use something like ChatGPT or another LLM as an interface to structured data, you're doing it wrong, and I think you'll be convinced about that as you start to understand what we're discussing today. So, hang in there. I promise this is a really REALLY valuable conversation for anybody who is trying to work at the forefront of using AIS for data analytics. I'm thrilled that we get to share this conversation with Bryon with you today. Important Links SPARQL data.world HomeAway About Bryon Jacob Bryon Jacob is the CTO and co-founder of data.world - on a mission to build the world's most meaningful, collaborative, and abundant data resource. Bryon is a recognized leader in building large-scale consumer internet systems and an expert in data integration solutions. Bryon's twenty years of academic and professional experience spans AI research at Case Western Reserve University, enterprise configuration software at Trilogy, and consumer web experience at Amazon and most recently in ten years building HomeAway.com. At HomeAway, Bryon oversaw platform development and the integration of thirty acquisitions while building the world's largest online marketplace for vacation rentals.

Kevin Harcourt of Marshall Radio Telemetry and I continue our discussion on the Marshall GPS system. We turn our attention from what Kevin refers as the user-selectable modes (HD, ECO, EXT, and SLEEP) to the two automatic modes that users do not have direct control over, those being Turbo mode and Reserve mode.  We talk in detail about the factory settings associated with Reserve mode, including the implications associated with battery longevity in the event that the factory settings are modified.  We conclude our discussion on the system with a brief reminder that the GPS transmitter also houses an RDF beeping module, and we discuss the temptation to forgo use of a backup transmitter. Before turning our attention to various field scenarios,we go over the system start-up sequence (start AV, then power-up the PL, followed by the transmitter, then allowing a 5 minute soak time, starting record, and then releasing the bird); I ask whether the start-up sequence critical, and if not, why should falconers still follow the recommendation? We close out the episode discussing several field scenarios that encompass varying degrees of uncertainty ranging from a typical straightforward flight with low uncertainty to an extended chase where uncertainty is high. 

In this episode of the Coins, Cashflow, & Conversations Podcast, Dakota chats about the importance of having a Rainy Day Fund (RDF). He shares stories of the what, why, and how of an RDF. Tap in and get ready to take notes of this vital lifesaving financial tool. *This show is sponsored and brought to you by Upstate Essential Solutions, LLC!*

The FM Show Episode 21 - Tactical Playing Styles Explained Part 2 This episode is brought to you by Manscaped. Get 20% off and free shipping using codeword FMSHOW at manscaped.com. In this weeks episode we follow on from our discussion last week about tactical playing styles. This week TJ, RDF and Producer Steve focus on the more defensive set ups, such as Catenaccio and Park The Bus. Or TonyBall as its sometimes called. We also have a fantastic moment where Arron forgets how long a week is, and at the end, there's an incredible reveal that we can't spoil, but please do comment below when you see it!

The FM Show Episode 19 - Squad Planning 101 This episode is brought to you by Manscaped. Get 20% off and free shipping using codeword FMSHOW at manscaped.com. __________________________________________________ In FM23, the squad planner was in its infancy, has it improved in FM24? And if so, how do you get the best out of it? TJ, RDF and Producer Steve are here to guide tyou through, and to show you how to do squad planning 101. Some of this stuff might seem obvious, but as always, theres a few little hints and tips that you might want to consider to get the most out of your planning. Remember, as we announced last week, our friends at Surprise Shirts who have gifted us an FM Box which will help you pick a team to manage on FM. If you're a listener / viewer of the show, you can get 10% off your order if you use the codeword FMSHOW a checkout. http://www.surpriseshirts.co.uk If you've enjoyed this episode, give it a like. Hit subscribe, and leave us a comment. If you havent bought FM24 yet, use this link with the code word TJFM at checkout to get the game for £35.05 thanks to our friends at Fanatical. ⁠ https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/football-manager-2024?ref=tonyjameson

durée : 00:45:00 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Philippe Garbit - En novembre 1953, Achille Zavatta fait entrer les auditeurs de la Radiodiffusion Française (RDF) sous les chapiteaux du cirque, en jonglant avec ses souvenirs d'enfance et ses rêves de lions sans cages. - invités : Achille Zavatta

Le président-candidat en République démocratique du Congo Félix Tshisekedi accorde une interview exclusive à RFI et France 24. Il affirme que les financements pour la tenue de l'élection présidentielle du 20 décembre prochain seront assurés et que les délais seront respectés. Il se dit confiant, estimant que son bilan parle pour lui, et se refuse à commenter les discussions en cours au sein de l'opposition. Il commente l'arrestation du correspondant de Jeune Afrique, Stanis Bujakera. Pour la première fois, il admet que les tensions sécuritaires au Nord-Kivu empêcheront la tenue du scrutin dans le Rutshuru et le Masisi et accuse une nouvelle fois le président rwandais Paul Kagame d'être le véritable chef du M23. Félix Tshisekedi répond aux questions de Christophe Boisbouvier de RFI et de Marc Perelman de France 24.  France 24 : Monsieur le Président, les élections sont bientôt, elles sont prévues le 20 décembre. On a entendu beaucoup de rumeurs sur un possible glissement. Est-ce que ce scrutin se tiendra bien le 20 décembre en temps et en heure ? Et deuxièmement, est-ce que le financement est là ? On a entendu le président de la Commission électorale dire qu'il manquait 300 millions de dollars.  Félix Tshisekedi : Je crois que c'est plutôt à lui qu'il faut poser la question. Mais à ce stade, nous, le gouvernement, nous n'avons encore reçu aucune indication selon laquelle il n'y aurait pas d'élections. Tout porte à croire que ça va se passer le 20 [décembre], et j'en veux pour preuve encore sa dernière déclaration, lorsque tous les candidats ont répondu à l'invitation de la Céni pour signer le code de bonne conduite et faire les derniers réglages, on va dire. Pour ces élections, jusque-là, il n'y a pas de problèmes. Maintenant, ce qu'il reste à faire, évidemment les 300 millions il ne faut pas penser qu'ils viendront d'un coup, ce sera étalé jusqu'à la période électorale. Et en ce moment, ce que je sais, c'est que le gouvernement est attelé à des discussions avec la Céni pour trouver les voies et moyens d'y parvenir, mais il n'y a pas d'inquiétudes de ce côté-là, nous trouverons la solution.  RFI : La campagne pour ces élections présidentielle et législatives débute ce dimanche matin et on sait qu'il y a de nombreuses interrogations, Monsieur le Président, sur la fiabilité du fichier électoral. L'opposition dit qu'il pourrait y avoir plusieurs millions d'électeurs fictifs. Est-ce que le scrutin pourra se dérouler sereinement ? On sait notamment qu'il n'y a pas eu d'audit indépendant de ce fichier… Dans quel but inventerait-on des électeurs fictifs ? Dans quel but ? Je ne comprends pas très bien quelle est la revendication de l'opposition. Pour moi, c'est un débat d'opposants, de gens qui ne sont sûrement pas prêts à aller aux élections, parce qu'à plusieurs reprises, ils ont demandé le report de ces élections, ils ont demandé un dialogue, alors qu'il n'y a pas de crise politique, que je sache, dans le pays, et je ne comprends pas très bien quelle est la revendication dans ce sens de l'opposition. Et en plus, la Céni a fait, a organisé, un audit du fichier avec des personnalités venues de tous bords, des personnalités crédibles dont la réputation n'est pas à remettre en cause, la probité n'est pas à remettre en cause.  RFI : Il y a la question des électeurs de l'Est, et notamment du Nord-Kivu. Le 20 octobre, en conseil des ministres, vous avez appelé le gouvernement et la Céni à tout mettre en œuvre pour que tous les Congolais puissent voter, compte tenu de ce que vous avez appelé la « libération progressive des territoires de Masisi et du Rutshuru », au Nord-Kivu. Mais depuis, les rebelles du M23 ont repris du terrain. Est-ce que cela veut dire que le vote ne pourra pas se tenir dans ces deux territoires ?  Malheureusement. Malheureusement pour Rutshuru et pour Masisi, je ne crois pas que cela pourra se faire. Mais qu'à cela ne tienne, nous allons continuer nos efforts pour libérer ces localités, ramener nos compatriotes dans leurs localités d'origine et imposer cette paix. Mais en même temps, il y a le processus électoral qu'il faut continuer à mener à son terme.  France 24 : 26 candidats pour la présidentielle sur la ligne de départ – on verra combien seront à l'arrivée –, c'est une élection à un tour, est-ce que la dispersion des candidatures de l'opposition fait de vous le favori logique de ce scrutin ? Je reste serein, modeste. Ce qui se passe dans l'opposition, ce n'est pas mon problème. Nous vivons dans un pays où il y a une vitalité démocratique certaine et tant mieux, j'allais dire, pour la démocratie. Maintenant, si leur stratégie c'est de se mettre ensemble ou d'y aller dispersé, ce n'est pas mon problème, comme je le disais. Moi, je reste concentré sur ma tâche, sur ma mission que j'ai commencée il y a maintenant cinq ans et que je veux proposer à mes compatriotes pour à nouveau avoir leur confiance. Ce qu'ils font dans l'opposition, c'est leur problème, pas le mien.  France 24 : Mais vous vous sentez favori ? Bien sûr, sinon je n'aurais pas demandé à rempiler. Je crois que j'ai fait du bon travail. C'est vrai que beaucoup de choses restent encore à faire, mais le Congo revient de loin, ça il faut le reconnaître. Tous ceux qui viennent aujourd'hui après cinq ans de ma présidence – presque cinq ans – me le disent très clairement, les choses ont vraiment évolué dans le bon sens et même les paramètres à l'international le prouvent. Je fais ici allusion aux agences de notation, qui nous ont maintenant attribué la note de triple B, par exemple. Donc c'est pour vous dire que les choses évoluent dans le bon sens. Elles ne demandent qu'à être consolidées.  RFI : En 2018, vous n'êtes pas parvenu à faire une candidature commune de l'opposition et vous êtes bien placé pour le savoir. Cette année, pensez-vous que ce sera pareil et que chaque candidat de l'opposition aura un ego trop fort pour se désister en faveur de son voisin ?  Mais pourquoi voulez-vous que je vous dise absolument que j'ai peur d'une union de l'opposition ? Non. Ils peuvent amener les scenarii qu'ils veulent – unis, désunis –, ils ne m'inquiètent pas, ils ne me font pas peur. Je vous ai dit que j'ai confiance dans mon bilan, nous avons fait des choses. Je ne sais pas si vous étiez déjà à Kinshasa il y a deux jours quand j'ai fait mon discours sur l'état de la nation, donc vous avez dû suivre ce bilan et je crois quand même que vous avez pu comprendre qu'il y a eu beaucoup de choses de faites. Le Congo revient de loin, le Congo est sur une très bonne lancée et le peuple ne demande qu'à continuer sur cette lancée.  France 24 : Vous défendez votre bilan devant nous, vous l'avez fait devant le Parlement, certains de vos opposants, évidemment, ne sont pas d'accord. Moïse Katumbi… C'est le rôle de l'opposition. France 24 : Oui, mais peut-être que les critiques peuvent être fondées. Par exemple, Moïse Katumbi parle de coupures d'électricité incessantes. Martin Fayulu et Denis Mukwege dénoncent la corruption des élites du pays, est-ce que c'est de la pure opposition ou est-ce que, malgré tout, oui il y a des coupures d'électricité, oui il y a de la corruption ?  Les coupures d'électricité, ce n'est pas nouveau. Ce que nous, nous faisons, c'est d'essayer de juguler justement ces coupures intempestives et nous le faisons en renforçant les capacités des barrages d'Inga et de Zongo 2. Je viens d'ailleurs d'inaugurer une centrale électrique là, maintenant, qui va desservir une dizaine de communes dans Kinshasa et ça fait des millions de consommateurs, de clients, qui vont pouvoir maintenant être raccordés au réseau électrique. Donc nous essayons de juguler cela. Lorsque, moi, je suis arrivé à la tête de ce pays, il n'y avait que 9% de ménages dans la population qui avaient accès à l'électricité. Aujourd'hui, nous tournons autour de 20% et l'objectif, c'est d'aller encore beaucoup plus loin. Donc eux, ils peuvent parler, d'accord. Moïse Katumbi, il a été gouverneur de la province du Katanga, qui à l'époque n'était pas encore divisée en quatre morceaux, mais qu'est-ce qu'il en a fait ? Je parlais d'ailleurs récemment de l'aéroport international qui est en train d'être construit, qui est déjà d'ailleurs terminé, à Kolwezi. Il a été gouverneur pendant neuf ans, il n'a même pas pensé à construire un aéroport international dans la capitale mondiale du cobalt. Aujourd'hui, des gens, des investisseurs, pourront venir de partout, sans devoir passer par Lubumbashi et chercher des petits cercueils volants pour arriver à Kolwezi. Ils vont venir directement avec leur jet privé ou leur avion régulier sur Kolwezi. J'ai des tas d'exemples comme ça qui peuvent démontrer que je n'ai aucune leçon à recevoir de Moïse Katumbi.  France 24 : Il y a une affaire qui défraie la chronique, celle du correspondant de Jeune Afrique, Stanis Bujakera. Il est détenu depuis deux mois en prison. Il est accusé de diffusion de fausses informations et il risque dix ans de prison. Il est accusé d'être à l'origine d'un rapport interne de l'ANR, les services secrets, mettant en cause les renseignements militaires dans le meurtre, au mois de juillet, de Chérubin Okende, qui est un proche de Moïse Katumbi. Le journaliste et l'association Reporters sans frontières nient toute manipulation de cette nature. Monsieur le Président, pourquoi tant d'acharnement contre un simple journaliste ?  Je ne suis ni à l'origine de son arrestation, ni en train de tirer les ficelles pour qu'on enfonce Stanis Bujakera. Je ne peux pas intervenir. Je n'interviendrai que peut-être plus tard, s'il est condamné, ou quoi, pour une amnistie, une grâce, ou que sais-je. Si… Mais à ce stade, je n'ai rien à dire. Je suis le premier à être peiné par ce qu'il lui arrive. Mais j'ai aussi en même temps besoin de savoir ce qu'il s'est passé. Parce que je sais qu'en ce qui concerne le malheureux Chérubin Okende, ni mon régime, ni un de mes proches, qui qu'il soit, n'y est ni de près ni de loin lié. Je n'avais aucun intérêt à donner la mort à ce compatriote, parce que d'abord, remarquez, il était le porte-parole d'Ensemble [Ensemble pour la République, la coalition pro-Katumbi], il n'a jamais pris la parole, il ne gênait en rien le régime. Et quand bien même il y en a qui gênent, plus que ça, qui profèrent des injures, des menaces, qu'est-ce qu'il leur arrive ? Et pourquoi on s'en prendrait à Chérubin, le pauvre ? Pourquoi chercherais-je à lui ôter la vie ? Ça n'a pas de sens. Donc pour moi, c'était aussi une curiosité, je voulais savoir : mais qu'est-ce que c'est ? Pourquoi est-ce qu'on a voulu faussement attribuer aux services de renseignements la responsabilité de la mort de Chérubin ?  France 24 : Est-ce que ce journaliste est responsable de ça ?  Non, le journaliste, on peut l'avoir manipulé en lui faisant croire que c'était une information de première main, et ensuite, on désoriente les enquêteurs, c'était peut-être ça le but.  France 24 : Il y a un mois, le secrétaire général des Nations unies, Antonio Guterres, et son envoyé spécial dans la région ont parlé devant le Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies et ils disent craindre une guerre directe entre le Rwanda et la RDC.  Oui, mais à cause de qui ?  France 24 : Je ne veux pas entrer dans la cause. Vous devez entrer dans la cause.  France 24 : On y viendra. Mais d'abord, est-ce que vous partagez cette crainte ?  Vous parlez de craintes, les craintes sont là, d'accord, mais à qui la faute ? Nous, nous sommes les victimes.  France 24 : Est-ce qu'on est au bord d'une guerre, Monsieur le Président ?  Moi, je n'exclus aucun scénario. Nous sommes les victimes. Je viens de vous parler de millions de gens qui, en ce moment, vivent dans des conditions infrahumaines. Qui ont été obligées, sinon elles allaient se faire massacrer, de quitter leurs localités pour venir vivre aux abords de Goma dans des conditions infrahumaines. Alors, quel est l'État qui peut accepter ce genre de choses ? On n'a pas à regarder dans notre direction, il faut regarder dans la direction de ceux qui sont coupables de cette agression, de cette situation. Et nous, nous disons, après avoir appelé plusieurs fois la communauté internationale à intervenir par des sanctions contre le Rwanda, si celles-là tardent à venir, nous allons nous protéger nous-mêmes, nous allons utiliser nos propres moyens pour nous défendre, défendre nos populations.  France 24 : Y compris par les armes ?  À votre avis, comment est-ce qu'on pourrait faire autrement que par les armes ? France 24 : Combien de soldats rwandais, d'après vos informations, sont sur le sol congolais ?  Des milliers.  France 24 : Des milliers ?  Oui, ils sont là par milliers.  France 24 : Est-ce que Paul Kagame, pour vous, est le véritable chef du M23 ?  Bien sûr. D'abord, le M23, c'est une coquille vide. Ce sont les RDF [Forces rwandaises de défense, NDLR] qui se battent et nous en avons les preuves. Parce qu'aujourd'hui, avec les armes que nous avons, la technologie que nous avons, nous les voyons, nous avons des images. Je ne parle pas en l'air. Je parle sur la base de faits avérés. Les images sont là, de leurs cadavres et même lorsqu'ils s'amoncellent pour porter leurs attaques. Nous avons tout et pas que nous, l'ONU, les Nations unies, ont aussi les mêmes images. N'oubliez pas que la mission de la Monusco est encore à l'est du pays, à Goma.  RFI : Début octobre, des milices patriotiques congolaises, les fameux Wazalendos, soutenus par votre armée, ont reconquis une partie du Masisi, notamment autour de Kitshanga. Mais depuis, le M23 a repris le terrain perdu, il menace à nouveau des localités, les villes de Sake et bien sûr de Goma, c'est donc un échec ?  Ils ne prendront pas Goma. Retenez-le, ils ne prendront pas Goma.   RFI : Pourquoi ? Parce qu'il y aura une réplique de notre part.  RFI : Mais là, quand même, il y a eu un échec non ?  Oui, mais des Wazalendos, c'est normal. Qui sont les Wazalendos ? Ce sont des patriotes, des civils au départ, des gens qui ont décidé de défendre corps et âme les intérêts de leur communauté, parce qu'en son temps, ils n'avaient pas confiance en l'armée, ils ne pensaient pas que l'armée était capable de les protéger, donc ils ont pris leur courage à deux mains et se sont engagés dans ce combat. C'est même héroïque. On l'a vu en Ukraine, des Ukrainiens qui étaient de la société civile ont juste évacué leur famille et ont décidé de prendre les armes, d'être formés. Pourquoi est-ce que c'est valable quand ça se passe en Ukraine et quand c'est au Congo, on qualifie les Wazalendos de forces négatives ? Ce sont des Congolais qui ont décidé de se battre contre l'agression dont ils sont victimes, d'une agression injuste et barbare.  RFI : Avec le soutien des FARDC, de votre armée ? Bien sûr. Là où les FARDC peuvent les soutenir, s'ils sont dans leur giron, l'ordre est donné pour que celles-ci les soutiennent. Je ne m'en cache pas, parce que ce n'est pas un crime qu'ils commettent. Ils défendent leur patrie, avec raison et courage. Ce sont des héros, pas des criminels comme le M23 et les RDF du Rwanda.  France 24 : Pour tenter de retourner la situation en votre faveur, vous avez aussi eu recours à des compagnies de sécurité occidentales, une française, Algemira, une roumaine, Congo protection.  Bien sûr. C'est pour renforcer les capacités. Ce sont des experts, attention, ce sont des experts, qui ont eux-mêmes eu des carrières de forces spéciales, de commandos, etc. Et dont la mission est de renforcer les capacités des Forces de défense en situation réelle, sur le terrain.  France 24 : En se battant ?  Bien sûr. Ils doivent être à nos côtés.  France 24 : Ils sont combien ? 900 ?  Par là. Un bon millier peut-être.  France 24 : Quand il y a des sociétés de sécurité étrangères, d'où que ce soit, qui viennent, qui se battent, qui sont nombreuses, on appelle ça des mercenaires.  Qu'est-ce que vous appelez se battre ? Parce que, quand je vous dis qu'ils sont en situation réelle, qu'ils sont sur le terrain, ils coachent. Est-ce qu'un coach de football joue avec son équipe ? Pourtant, il est sur le terrain, il voit ses joueurs jouer, il est là. Les joueurs sont là en train de jouer et lui, il coache. Ce sont des coachs, si vous voulez une image.  France 24 : Pas des mercenaires ?  Non, ce ne sont pas des mercenaires. Les mercenaires, ils n'ont pas de statut social. Vous avez parlé de la société Algemira, donc c'est une société, une personne morale reconnue, dont l'adresse est connue, dont les activités sont connues, alors pourquoi parler de mercenaires ? C'est une activité qui est connue et qui est légalement acceptée dans les pays où ces sociétés sont enregistrées, sinon il y aurait déjà eu des poursuites contre eux, non ? Vous n'êtes pas d'accord avec ça ? Ce ne sont pas des mercenaires.  RFI : Vous avez aussi remis en état de marche une flotte d'avions et d'hélicoptères – d'avions de chasse et d'hélicoptères armés, bien sûr –, vous attendez trois drones chinois, est-ce que vous comptez sur ces nouveaux moyens, ces renforts…  Vous êtes bien renseigné, vous.  RFI : … pour peut-être obtenir une victoire de prestige avant le 20 décembre ? D'abord, nous ne les attendons pas, ils sont déjà là, les drones. Ils sont là depuis quelque temps.  RFI : Des drones d'attaque ? Bien sûr. Qu'est-ce qu'il y a de mal ?  RFI : Est-ce que vous comptez sur ces nouveaux moyens pour avoir une victoire militaire de prestige avant le 20 décembre ?  Non, je ne joue pas avec ça. Moi, je ne fais pas de politique politicienne. Pas du tout. Moi, je défends les intérêts de mon pays et de mon peuple et je les défends avant, pendant, ou après les élections. Je vous ai dit que pour Rutshuru, pour le Masisi, c'était mort pour les élections en ce moment. Je l'avale avec difficulté, mais je l'avale. Mais cela ne va pas nous pousser à baisser les bras. Donc l'urgence s'impose. Nos populations sont dans des conditions inacceptables. Il faut les ramener chez elles. Et donc, même pendant le processus électoral, des efforts pour les ramener vont continuer. Donc vous voyez que ce n'est pas lié du tout à un résultat quelconque qu'il faudrait avoir avant le 20 décembre. 

The FM Show Episode 16 - FM24 Early Access Save Updates As FM24 Early Access has only been live for about 2 weeks, we're giving you a bit of a round up of where TJ and Arron are with the game. What have they noticed? Are there any more quirks? RDF teaches us about data driven recruitment. While Steve talks about Fiorentina. Plus we've go a heaving mailbag of correspondence this week. We're fully geared up for the up coming live show, and the full official launch of FM24. If you've enjoyed this episode, leave a like and comment below.

On this episode of The AIE Podcast... Seasons are a changing in Diablo(s) Fridays are now a mixed bag! It's still hot out- is anyone else craving Ice Cream Citadel? You are invited to a Baginses birthday bash! And, we have Lars here to talk to us about AIE in WoW Classic Hardcore All that and more coming up right now... Podcast Audio Raw Video http://youtu.be/h3Pvk8HOdgs Open Welcome to episode #408 of the podcast celebrating you, the Alea Iacta Est gaming community, the die has been podcast. This is Mkallah: To my left is Tetsemi: - (catch phrase here). And to my right is Mewkow: (catch phrase here). This week we are joined by special guests Lars who is here to talk to us about AIE in WoW Classic Hardcore Welcome! Ok, we'll be digging into WoW Classic Hardcore shortly, but first, let's cover this week's news... AIE News Community Mandatory Fun Nights Where the fun is mandatory but the attendance is not. Sunday - You all get a day off! Monday - GW2 9:30 pm Eastern Monday - STO 10:00 pm Eastern Tuesday - SWTOR 9:00 pm Eastern Wednesday - HFO Mythic+ Mayhem (WoW) 8:00 pm Eastern Thursday- Board Game Night (1st and 3rd Thursdays) 7:00 pm Eastern/6:00 pm Central Friday - ESO 9:00 pm Eastern Friday - FFXIV(Magical Misc Tour) 9:00 pm Eastern Saturday - LotRO 8:30 pm Eastern Saturday - FFXIV (Maps) 9:30 pm Eastern Saturday - WoW Classic Hardcore 9:30 pm Eastern Saturday - Noob Raid (WoW) 11:00 pm Eastern Streaming and Guild Podcast News We have a ton of AIE member podcasts! Want to know where to find them? Look no further than here- SWTOR Escape Podcast (Max and Sema) https://www.newoverlords.com/category/listen/sepc/ Behind the Games Podcast (Jeff aka Max and Sema) https://www.newoverlords.com/category/listen/btg/ Working Class Nerds (Marcus and Nick) - NSFL https://workingclassnerdscom.wordpress.com Boards and Swords (Chris and Philip) https://boardsandswords.com/blog?category=Boards%20%26%20Swords Dr. Gameology ( Dr. Daniel Kaufmann ) https://drgameology.com/podcast/ STO - Fleet Action Report (Grebog and Nikodas) https://www.youtube.com/@fleetactionreport A Podcast Reborn: A FFXIV Community Podcast (Brandon aka Old Man Franks, Meagan, and Rho) - NSFL https://www.bonusroll.gg/directory/a-podcast-reborn/ NOMADS Diablo 4 AIE activity in the game has greatly decreased as seasonal play has been concluded by many and they await the next one "The Season of Blood" which begins on 17 October 2023: https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/diablo4/23989476/season-of-blood-is-dripping-into-sanctuary Current patch notes are available at https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/diablo4/23964909/diablo-iv-patch-notes. Apps are still being accepted for the clan; however, will only be approved if the requestor posts their Battlenet ID to the AIE public discord channel #diablo. If you have friends or family wishing to join, make sure they make a post to the channel before or soon after submitting the in-game app. Diablo 3 The next season of D3 begins this coming Friday, 15 Sep 2023. This will not be the last season for the game. More info about this upcoming seasonal release and future plans at: https://us.diablo3.blizzard.com/en-us/blog/23999068/season-29-visions-of-enmity-preview-9-8-2023 AIE has both a community and a clan for D3. If you would like an invite to one or both, please ask in the public AIE discord #diablo channel. WoW Noob Raid did Timewalking in Ulduar on Saturday and had two rare mount drops in the quest reward bags. Mimiron's Head for Gusty and Invincible for Esmey! Also patch 10.1.7 Fury Incarnate dropped this week with Emerald Dream themed events! And patch 10.2 is on the PTR, with previews of the next raid and M+ rotation. WoW Classic We are still active in Classic Wotlk but awaiting our return to raiding. Ice Cream Citadel is on the test servers, RDF is coming as is account wide mounts, pets, toys and such.

Totally Hardcore Hardcores, get in here for all the hardcore gamers and don't forget to tip! Enjoy a couple of great chats with the Aussies and the Americans as we talk about what life will be like on HC servers, class selection, and guilds to consider. After that, Josh delivers a monologue on the RDF news from Wrath Classic.. The Aussie Hater's Guide To HC - Feat. Hunk, Jay, Juno, Ozijak, & Teedo - 3:05HC's #1 Guild - Pushing Up Peacebloom Feat, Buda, Roo, & TianSG - 1:49:10RDF To Pay Respects - Feat. Josh - 2:43:40Buy Josh a beer & help keep Countdown on the airwaves over at Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/joshcorbett Or if subscriptions aren't your thing, support Josh & Countdown by shouting him a one time beer here: https://ko-fi.com/countdowntoclassicFind Ozijak on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/ozijakFind Juno on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/junoeclipzeCheck out Josh on YouTube for gameplay and live podcast recordings here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4mTG9XXtKdOJW6tYg7jEkAJoin the Countdown To Classic discord here: https://discord.gg/83thqw2fBwCheck out Josh's hilarious movie podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/469qUDnQHBkCogdjZyFUjb?si=jNgDTiEnSvKBbZuNz2xcxwThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5601811/advertisement

Xiaoning Lu received her BA and MA in Chinese Literature and Language from Nanjing University and Fudan University respectively. She then earned her PhD in Comparative Literature from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Prior to joining SOAS in 2010, she had taught cinema and cultural studies, modern Chinese literature and popular culture at Stony Brook University and Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich. Xiaoning's research focuses on the complex relationship between cultural production and state governance in modern China. She is the author of Moulding the Socialist Subject: Cinema and Chinese Modernity 1949-1966 (Brill, 2020) and co-editor of The Oxford Handbook of Communist Visual Cultures (OUP, 2020). Her writings on various aspects of Chinese socialist cinema and culture have appeared in journals and edited collections, including Journal of Chinese Cinemas, Journal of Contemporary China, Chinese Film Stars, Maoist Laughter, Surveillance in Asian Cinema: Under Eastern Eyes and Words and Their Stories: Essays on the Language of the Chinese Revolution. She was recently a recipient of a Leverhulme Research Fellowship through which she researched transnational film practices in the People's Republic of China from 1949 to 1989. In addition to her scholarly work, Xiaoning is passionate at introducing contemporary Chinese films to UK audiences. With colleagues at Shanghai Art Film Federation, she co-curated Chinese Art Film Festival London Showcase from 2016 to 2018 exploring social and cultural issues in contemporary Chinese society, including the persistence of traditional values in China's modernization and Chinese women's filmmaking. Recognized for her regional expertise, she was invited to provide advice on China-related cultural production for the National Theatre, RDF television, and other media companies in the UK. Victoria Oana Lupașcu is an Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature and Asian Studies at University of Montréal. Her areas of interest include medical humanities, visual art, 20th and 21st Chinese, Brazilian and Romanian literature and Global South studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Xiaoning Lu received her BA and MA in Chinese Literature and Language from Nanjing University and Fudan University respectively. She then earned her PhD in Comparative Literature from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Prior to joining SOAS in 2010, she had taught cinema and cultural studies, modern Chinese literature and popular culture at Stony Brook University and Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich. Xiaoning's research focuses on the complex relationship between cultural production and state governance in modern China. She is the author of Moulding the Socialist Subject: Cinema and Chinese Modernity 1949-1966 (Brill, 2020) and co-editor of The Oxford Handbook of Communist Visual Cultures (OUP, 2020). Her writings on various aspects of Chinese socialist cinema and culture have appeared in journals and edited collections, including Journal of Chinese Cinemas, Journal of Contemporary China, Chinese Film Stars, Maoist Laughter, Surveillance in Asian Cinema: Under Eastern Eyes and Words and Their Stories: Essays on the Language of the Chinese Revolution. She was recently a recipient of a Leverhulme Research Fellowship through which she researched transnational film practices in the People's Republic of China from 1949 to 1989. In addition to her scholarly work, Xiaoning is passionate at introducing contemporary Chinese films to UK audiences. With colleagues at Shanghai Art Film Federation, she co-curated Chinese Art Film Festival London Showcase from 2016 to 2018 exploring social and cultural issues in contemporary Chinese society, including the persistence of traditional values in China's modernization and Chinese women's filmmaking. Recognized for her regional expertise, she was invited to provide advice on China-related cultural production for the National Theatre, RDF television, and other media companies in the UK. Victoria Oana Lupașcu is an Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature and Asian Studies at University of Montréal. Her areas of interest include medical humanities, visual art, 20th and 21st Chinese, Brazilian and Romanian literature and Global South studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Xiaoning Lu received her BA and MA in Chinese Literature and Language from Nanjing University and Fudan University respectively. She then earned her PhD in Comparative Literature from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Prior to joining SOAS in 2010, she had taught cinema and cultural studies, modern Chinese literature and popular culture at Stony Brook University and Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich. Xiaoning's research focuses on the complex relationship between cultural production and state governance in modern China. She is the author of Moulding the Socialist Subject: Cinema and Chinese Modernity 1949-1966 (Brill, 2020) and co-editor of The Oxford Handbook of Communist Visual Cultures (OUP, 2020). Her writings on various aspects of Chinese socialist cinema and culture have appeared in journals and edited collections, including Journal of Chinese Cinemas, Journal of Contemporary China, Chinese Film Stars, Maoist Laughter, Surveillance in Asian Cinema: Under Eastern Eyes and Words and Their Stories: Essays on the Language of the Chinese Revolution. She was recently a recipient of a Leverhulme Research Fellowship through which she researched transnational film practices in the People's Republic of China from 1949 to 1989. In addition to her scholarly work, Xiaoning is passionate at introducing contemporary Chinese films to UK audiences. With colleagues at Shanghai Art Film Federation, she co-curated Chinese Art Film Festival London Showcase from 2016 to 2018 exploring social and cultural issues in contemporary Chinese society, including the persistence of traditional values in China's modernization and Chinese women's filmmaking. Recognized for her regional expertise, she was invited to provide advice on China-related cultural production for the National Theatre, RDF television, and other media companies in the UK. Victoria Oana Lupașcu is an Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature and Asian Studies at University of Montréal. Her areas of interest include medical humanities, visual art, 20th and 21st Chinese, Brazilian and Romanian literature and Global South studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

Xiaoning Lu received her BA and MA in Chinese Literature and Language from Nanjing University and Fudan University respectively. She then earned her PhD in Comparative Literature from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Prior to joining SOAS in 2010, she had taught cinema and cultural studies, modern Chinese literature and popular culture at Stony Brook University and Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich. Xiaoning's research focuses on the complex relationship between cultural production and state governance in modern China. She is the author of Moulding the Socialist Subject: Cinema and Chinese Modernity 1949-1966 (Brill, 2020) and co-editor of The Oxford Handbook of Communist Visual Cultures (OUP, 2020). Her writings on various aspects of Chinese socialist cinema and culture have appeared in journals and edited collections, including Journal of Chinese Cinemas, Journal of Contemporary China, Chinese Film Stars, Maoist Laughter, Surveillance in Asian Cinema: Under Eastern Eyes and Words and Their Stories: Essays on the Language of the Chinese Revolution. She was recently a recipient of a Leverhulme Research Fellowship through which she researched transnational film practices in the People's Republic of China from 1949 to 1989. In addition to her scholarly work, Xiaoning is passionate at introducing contemporary Chinese films to UK audiences. With colleagues at Shanghai Art Film Federation, she co-curated Chinese Art Film Festival London Showcase from 2016 to 2018 exploring social and cultural issues in contemporary Chinese society, including the persistence of traditional values in China's modernization and Chinese women's filmmaking. Recognized for her regional expertise, she was invited to provide advice on China-related cultural production for the National Theatre, RDF television, and other media companies in the UK. Victoria Oana Lupașcu is an Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature and Asian Studies at University of Montréal. Her areas of interest include medical humanities, visual art, 20th and 21st Chinese, Brazilian and Romanian literature and Global South studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

Xiaoning Lu received her BA and MA in Chinese Literature and Language from Nanjing University and Fudan University respectively. She then earned her PhD in Comparative Literature from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Prior to joining SOAS in 2010, she had taught cinema and cultural studies, modern Chinese literature and popular culture at Stony Brook University and Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich. Xiaoning's research focuses on the complex relationship between cultural production and state governance in modern China. She is the author of Moulding the Socialist Subject: Cinema and Chinese Modernity 1949-1966 (Brill, 2020) and co-editor of The Oxford Handbook of Communist Visual Cultures (OUP, 2020). Her writings on various aspects of Chinese socialist cinema and culture have appeared in journals and edited collections, including Journal of Chinese Cinemas, Journal of Contemporary China, Chinese Film Stars, Maoist Laughter, Surveillance in Asian Cinema: Under Eastern Eyes and Words and Their Stories: Essays on the Language of the Chinese Revolution. She was recently a recipient of a Leverhulme Research Fellowship through which she researched transnational film practices in the People's Republic of China from 1949 to 1989. In addition to her scholarly work, Xiaoning is passionate at introducing contemporary Chinese films to UK audiences. With colleagues at Shanghai Art Film Federation, she co-curated Chinese Art Film Festival London Showcase from 2016 to 2018 exploring social and cultural issues in contemporary Chinese society, including the persistence of traditional values in China's modernization and Chinese women's filmmaking. Recognized for her regional expertise, she was invited to provide advice on China-related cultural production for the National Theatre, RDF television, and other media companies in the UK. Victoria Oana Lupașcu is an Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature and Asian Studies at University of Montréal. Her areas of interest include medical humanities, visual art, 20th and 21st Chinese, Brazilian and Romanian literature and Global South studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

We sat down with Gabe Fierro, Assistant Professor at the Colorado School of Mines and Co-Founder of the Brick Schema for a free-ranging discussion about how different Metadata Schemas are converging to model buildings! We covered how different metadata schemas like Brick Schema and Project Haystack complement rather than compete with one another. Common misconceptions about Open Metadata Schemas. When to use them? And how to actually use these RDF models in practice! * Brick Schema - https://brickschema.org/ * Project Haystack - https://project-haystack.org/ * RealEstateCore - https://www.realestatecore.io/ * ASHRAE 223P - https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings...

Welcome back to Iron Sights! Today we're switching it up - our producer fielded your questions from Instagram and YouTube so that we could answer them all live on the show. CeCe English, Stephen Brenna & Jeff Chenault joined me to answer:Timestamps00:00 Intro01:23 Why do people put salt in their water? I've heard it's good for hydration but what's the actual benefit?07:20 I've done 1 set of max pull ups and 1 set of max push ups per day for the past two months. I feel great and have been getting stronger. I'm not interested in learning a ton of exercises, I just want to do a few movements every day. If you had to pick 2 exercises to do everyday to get the best aesthetic results would they be push ups & pull ups? Just want confirmation I'm on the right path. Love the show! Appreciate it.11:15 I drink a lot of caffeine. 2-3 cups of coffee in the morning and an energy drink in the afternoon. I'm not sure how many mg in total but it's a daily habit at this point. What are the long term effects and what are some tips for kicking this caffeine addiction?20:30 I was a beast in the gym when I was younger but it's been about 10 years since I followed a legit program. Is it a bad idea to jump into RDF strong or is there anything you have that's good for out of shape athletes who want to get it back?26:56 What are the health benefits of Magnesium?30:34 Been listening to the show for almost a year and love the Monday episodes. Question for Jeff & CeCe, what does your personal stretching and mobility routine look like? Do you work it in with your workouts or do you have specific days for mobility?39:40 I follow a lot of fitness pages on Instagram and have been hearing a lot of the same stuff like: eat more protein, sugar is bad for you etc. Why does my feed look the same as it did last year?If you'd like to ask a question and have it answered on the show let us know:Instagram: @reddotfitnessEmail: info@reddotfitness.netRed Dot Fitness Training Programs:https://www.rdftrainonline.comOnline Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching):https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membershipVirtual Coaching:https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coachingSelf-Guided Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/Self-Guided-Programs1Connect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/More Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394s

Google's very own Martin Splitt joined me on the SEJ Show to share his thoughts and opinions on various technical SEO topics, such as Semantic HTML, Google Search Console, indexing, and client-side rendering. Explore how to leverage these powerful tools to improve your website's SEO. Prefer to watch the video? Register here: http://bit.ly/3YQxzG7  I would say make sure that you are focusing on the content quality and that you are focusing on delivering value to your users. Those have been, will always be, and are the most important things. Everything else should follow from that. –Martin Splitt Suppose you are fine-tuning technical details or your website's structure or markup. In that case, you are likely missing out on the more significant opportunities of asking yourself what people need from your website. –Martin Splitt This question keeps coming up. This is not the first time and will not be the last time this question will come up and continue to be asked. I don't know why everyone thinks about who, what value, or who. It's about structure. I can't emphasize this enough, if you choose to have H1s as your top-level structure of the content, that's fine. It just means that the top level of the content is structured along the H1s. –Martin Splitt   [00:00] - About Martin [02:47] - Why Semantic SEO is important. [04:22] - Is there anything that can be done within Semantic HTML to better communicate with Google? [06:02] - Should schema markup information match what's in the document? [08:24] - What parts of Semantic search does Google need the most help with? [09:19] - What is Martin's opinion on header tags? [14:22] - Is the responsibility of implementing Semantic HTML on the SEO or the developer? [16:19] - How accessible is Semantic HTML within a WordPress, or Gutenberg-style  environment?  [19:58] - How compatible is Semantic HTML with WCAG? [21:08] - What is the relationship of Semantic HTML to the overall concept of the Semantic web RDF, etc.? [25:04] - Can the wrong thumbnails be rectified utilizing Semantic HTML? [28:42] - Is there another type of schema markup that can still refer to the organization and use IDs on article pages? [32:10] - Can adding schema markup to show the product category hierarchy and modifying HTML help Google understand the relationship between the product and its category? [33:49] - Is preserving header hierarchy more critical than which header you use? [36:36] - Is it bad practice to display different content on pages to returning users versus new users? [40:08] - What are the best practices for error handling with SPAs? [45:31] - What is the best way to deal with search query parameters being indexed in Google?  [48:02] - Should you be worried about product pages not being included within the XML site map? [50:26] - How does Google prioritize headers? [56:00] - How important is it for developers and SEOs to start implementing Semantic HTML now? [57:31] - What should SEO & developers be focusing on?   If you understand that it's a 404, you have two options because two things can happen that you don't want to happen. One is an error page that gets indexed and appears in search results where it shouldn't. The other thing is that you are creating 404s in the search console and probably muddling with your data. –Martin Splitt If you have one H1 and nothing else under it except for H2s and then content H2 and then content H2, that doesn't change anything. That means you structured your content differently. You didn't structure it better. You didn't structure it worse. You just structured it differently. –Martin Splitt   For more content like this, subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/searchenginejournal  Are you looking to keep up with current and effective digital marketing today? Check out https://www.searchenginejournal.com  for everything you need to know within the digital marketing space and improve your skills as an internet marketer. Connect With Martin Splitt: Martin Splitt - the friendly internet fairy and code magician! He's a tech wizard from Zurich that has magic fingers when it comes to writing web-friendly code.  With over ten years' experience as a software engineer, he now works as a developer advocate for Google. A master of all things open source, his mission is to make your content visible in any corner of cyberspace - abracadabra! Connect with Martin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinsplitt/ Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/g33konaut   Connect with Loren Baker, Founder of Search Engine Journal: Follow him on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lorenbaker   Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenbaker  

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode, I sat down with Nate Vollbrecht. Nate is a good friend of mine who works as a Firefighter in California. We discuss how to prepare yourself for some of the natural disasters that we've seen hit the West Coast as well as firearms training, learning models and firearms culture. Later in this episode, you will hear Nate share his formula for success and obtaining the ultimate success factor percentage - as you will hear, one of the key components is fitness.To get started with a RDF fitness program visit rdftrainonline.comTimestamps:00:00 CRW01:00 A Day As A Firefighter 04:00 How To Prepare for A Disaster13:23 TSI 18:52 Breaching Sessions26:59 What People Are Going To See When They Take A  Class With Nate30:33 Getting In Reps 33:00 Philosophy & Methodology (How To Be Successful)35:56 Mindset And The Formula For Success39:08 Identify Your Weaknesses  46:11 Mindset & Skills of People That Go To Clases Now vs. Then48:28 Nate Point of View On Gun Laws And Politics53:41 Why There Is So Much Negativity In The Firearms Industry01:04:03 What Is Nate Doing This Year With TSI And His Personal Development01:15:51 CRW Event01:23:04 Nate Social Media Sponsors by Red Dot Fitness Online Training Programs:Red Dot Fitness Training Programs: https://www.rdftrainonline.comOnline membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching):https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membershipVirtual Coaching:https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coachingSelf-Guided Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/Self-Guided-Programs1Connect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsMore Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394s

OpenCypher: http://opencypher.org/ChatGPT: https://openai.com/blog/chatgptIntroduction To Cypher: https://neo4j.com/docs/getting-started/current/cypher-intro/Create Neo4j Database Model with ChatGPT: https://neo4j.com/developer-blog/create-neo4j-database-model-with-chatgpt/Use ChatGPT to Query Your Neo4j Database: https://towardsdatascience.com/use-chatgpt-to-query-your-neo4j-database-78680a05ec2#d083-cf615c9d7f04Maximising Efficiency: The Power of ChatGPT and Neo4j for Creating and Importing Sample Datasets: https://neo4j.com/developer-blog/chatgpt-neo4j-import-sample-dataset/Graph Data Science with Neo4j Book: https://medium.com/@st3llasia/graph-data-science-with-neo4j-book-e7f32cfa41ccNeo4j (slow) Query Logs: https://neo4j.com/docs/operations-manual/current/monitoring/logging/#query-loggingNeo4j Query Tuning Guide: https://neo4j.com/docs/cypher-manual/current/query-tuning/Neo4j Live: Wardley Mapping with Neo4j: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKvjYZ2kiNYFull Stack GraphQL Book Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9Hl4pk2FsvVg3c74thYEWVsCPPVB1qqnGoing Meta - Ep 13: Creating (and RDF-izing) virtual graphs over external data: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoHAyBhcH4sNeo4j Live: Neo4j VS Code Extension: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSH4eqNARAwAlison's next LinkedIn Livecast: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alison-cossette-7115857_join-me-and-varun-shenoy-from-stanford-university-activity-7034149009019535362-4mMP?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktopHow Cypher changed in Neo4j v5: https://towardsdatascience.com/how-cypher-changed-in-neo4j-v5-d0f10cbb60bfExists Subqueries: https://neo4j.com/docs/cypher-manual/current/syntax/expressions/#existential-subqueriesOSMNX library: https://github.com/gboeing/osmnxGraphGPT: https://github.com/varunshenoy/GraphGPTStreamlit: https://streamlit.io/Arrows: https://arrows.app/Data-Importer: https://data-importer.graphapp.io/Jason's Mock Graph Data Generator: https://github.com/jalakoo/mock-graph-data-generator

In this episode, RDF Tactics speaks to Nic Madden from Sports Interactive about why you should delve into the Data Hub. Tony's away so Producer Steve lets RDF shows off a bit with the Tactics “Showroom” instead of Garage. He does not disappoint by bringing a strikerless tactic to the table.  Season Two has ended for some the Sheffield Wednesday Community Challenge.   The medals are starting to rain in but at a very high cost to some of our listeners… The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it's produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/TonyJamesonFM  YouTube - http://youtube.com/TonyJamesonFM  Discord - https://discord.gg/Ud9YTYQbg2  RDF Tactics can be found in all of these places: Twitch - http://Twitch.tv/RDFTactics  YouTube - http://youtube.com/c/RDFTactics

There's lots of ways to get involved in fitness programs: group classes, self-guided programs or you can hire a coach to personalize things for you. In this episode, we go through the top 10 questions every client that's looking for a coach should ask that coach before they get involved in a program with them.As a reminder, all of these episodes are brought to you by RDF training products and programs. You can find out more about those products and programs by going to rdftrainonline.comIf you're looking to gain more muscle and build more strength, you might check out RDF Strong. You can get 20% off RDF Strong by using code STRONG20  at checkout.Red Dot Fitness Training Programs: https://www.rdftrainonline.comUse code STRONG20 for 20% off RDF Strong.Online membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching):https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membershipVirtual Coaching:https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coachingSelf-Guided Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/Self-Guided-Programs1Connect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ironsightspodcast