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Interview with Anthony Aguirre The NIST's new directive to AI Safety Institute partners scrubs mentions of "AI safety" and "AI fairness" and prioritizes "reducing ideological bias" in models Jensen Huang GTC Keynote in 16 minutes Nvidia and Yum! Brands team up to expand AI ordering Google Is Officially Replacing Assistant With Gemini - Slashdot Google's Gemini AI is really good at watermark removal Hollywood warns about AI industry's push to change copyright law Hear what Horizon Zero Dawn actor Ashly Burch thinks about AI taking her job Guardian agrees with Leo The Daily Wire announces new advertising partnership with Perplexity and The Ben Shapiro Show Elon Musk's Grok to merge with Perplexity AI? Perplexity dunks on Google's 'glue on pizza' AI fail in new ad Google announces new health-care AI updates for Search Google plans to release new 'open' AI models for drug discovery EFF: California's A.B. 412: A Bill That Could Crush Startups and Cement A Big Tech AI Monopoly Italian newspaper says it has published world's first AI-generated edition AI ring tracks spelled words in American Sign Language Kevin Roose joins the AGI cult: Why I'm Feeling the A.G.I. I Hitched a Ride in San Francisco's Newest Robotaxi Elon Musk's X obtains $44bn valuation in sharp turnaround The 560-pound Twitter logo from its San Francisco headquarters is up for auction Andreessen wants to shut down all higher education in America FSF's Memorabilia Silent Auction Begins Today - Slashdot Bluesky made more money selling T-shirts mocking Zuckerberg than custom domains Google acquires cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion Alphabet spins off Starlink competitor Taara Oh Mary! TechCrunch Founder-Turned-Crypto Investor Pays $60 Million for Miami Beach Home Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Anthony Aguirre Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: uscloud.com zscaler.com/security
Interview with Anthony Aguirre The NIST's new directive to AI Safety Institute partners scrubs mentions of "AI safety" and "AI fairness" and prioritizes "reducing ideological bias" in models Jensen Huang GTC Keynote in 16 minutes Nvidia and Yum! Brands team up to expand AI ordering Google Is Officially Replacing Assistant With Gemini - Slashdot Google's Gemini AI is really good at watermark removal Hollywood warns about AI industry's push to change copyright law Hear what Horizon Zero Dawn actor Ashly Burch thinks about AI taking her job Guardian agrees with Leo The Daily Wire announces new advertising partnership with Perplexity and The Ben Shapiro Show Elon Musk's Grok to merge with Perplexity AI? Perplexity dunks on Google's 'glue on pizza' AI fail in new ad Google announces new health-care AI updates for Search Google plans to release new 'open' AI models for drug discovery EFF: California's A.B. 412: A Bill That Could Crush Startups and Cement A Big Tech AI Monopoly Italian newspaper says it has published world's first AI-generated edition AI ring tracks spelled words in American Sign Language Kevin Roose joins the AGI cult: Why I'm Feeling the A.G.I. I Hitched a Ride in San Francisco's Newest Robotaxi Elon Musk's X obtains $44bn valuation in sharp turnaround The 560-pound Twitter logo from its San Francisco headquarters is up for auction Andreessen wants to shut down all higher education in America FSF's Memorabilia Silent Auction Begins Today - Slashdot Bluesky made more money selling T-shirts mocking Zuckerberg than custom domains Google acquires cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion Alphabet spins off Starlink competitor Taara Oh Mary! TechCrunch Founder-Turned-Crypto Investor Pays $60 Million for Miami Beach Home Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Anthony Aguirre Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: uscloud.com zscaler.com/security
Interview with Anthony Aguirre The NIST's new directive to AI Safety Institute partners scrubs mentions of "AI safety" and "AI fairness" and prioritizes "reducing ideological bias" in models Jensen Huang GTC Keynote in 16 minutes Nvidia and Yum! Brands team up to expand AI ordering Google Is Officially Replacing Assistant With Gemini - Slashdot Google's Gemini AI is really good at watermark removal Hollywood warns about AI industry's push to change copyright law Hear what Horizon Zero Dawn actor Ashly Burch thinks about AI taking her job Guardian agrees with Leo The Daily Wire announces new advertising partnership with Perplexity and The Ben Shapiro Show Elon Musk's Grok to merge with Perplexity AI? Perplexity dunks on Google's 'glue on pizza' AI fail in new ad Google announces new health-care AI updates for Search Google plans to release new 'open' AI models for drug discovery EFF: California's A.B. 412: A Bill That Could Crush Startups and Cement A Big Tech AI Monopoly Italian newspaper says it has published world's first AI-generated edition AI ring tracks spelled words in American Sign Language Kevin Roose joins the AGI cult: Why I'm Feeling the A.G.I. I Hitched a Ride in San Francisco's Newest Robotaxi Elon Musk's X obtains $44bn valuation in sharp turnaround The 560-pound Twitter logo from its San Francisco headquarters is up for auction Andreessen wants to shut down all higher education in America FSF's Memorabilia Silent Auction Begins Today - Slashdot Bluesky made more money selling T-shirts mocking Zuckerberg than custom domains Google acquires cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion Alphabet spins off Starlink competitor Taara Oh Mary! TechCrunch Founder-Turned-Crypto Investor Pays $60 Million for Miami Beach Home Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Anthony Aguirre Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: uscloud.com zscaler.com/security
Interview with Anthony Aguirre The NIST's new directive to AI Safety Institute partners scrubs mentions of "AI safety" and "AI fairness" and prioritizes "reducing ideological bias" in models Jensen Huang GTC Keynote in 16 minutes Nvidia and Yum! Brands team up to expand AI ordering Google Is Officially Replacing Assistant With Gemini - Slashdot Google's Gemini AI is really good at watermark removal Hollywood warns about AI industry's push to change copyright law Hear what Horizon Zero Dawn actor Ashly Burch thinks about AI taking her job Guardian agrees with Leo The Daily Wire announces new advertising partnership with Perplexity and The Ben Shapiro Show Elon Musk's Grok to merge with Perplexity AI? Perplexity dunks on Google's 'glue on pizza' AI fail in new ad Google announces new health-care AI updates for Search Google plans to release new 'open' AI models for drug discovery EFF: California's A.B. 412: A Bill That Could Crush Startups and Cement A Big Tech AI Monopoly Italian newspaper says it has published world's first AI-generated edition AI ring tracks spelled words in American Sign Language Kevin Roose joins the AGI cult: Why I'm Feeling the A.G.I. I Hitched a Ride in San Francisco's Newest Robotaxi Elon Musk's X obtains $44bn valuation in sharp turnaround The 560-pound Twitter logo from its San Francisco headquarters is up for auction Andreessen wants to shut down all higher education in America FSF's Memorabilia Silent Auction Begins Today - Slashdot Bluesky made more money selling T-shirts mocking Zuckerberg than custom domains Google acquires cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion Alphabet spins off Starlink competitor Taara Oh Mary! TechCrunch Founder-Turned-Crypto Investor Pays $60 Million for Miami Beach Home Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Anthony Aguirre Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: uscloud.com zscaler.com/security
Interview with Anthony Aguirre The NIST's new directive to AI Safety Institute partners scrubs mentions of "AI safety" and "AI fairness" and prioritizes "reducing ideological bias" in models Jensen Huang GTC Keynote in 16 minutes Nvidia and Yum! Brands team up to expand AI ordering Google Is Officially Replacing Assistant With Gemini - Slashdot Google's Gemini AI is really good at watermark removal Hollywood warns about AI industry's push to change copyright law Hear what Horizon Zero Dawn actor Ashly Burch thinks about AI taking her job Guardian agrees with Leo The Daily Wire announces new advertising partnership with Perplexity and The Ben Shapiro Show Elon Musk's Grok to merge with Perplexity AI? Perplexity dunks on Google's 'glue on pizza' AI fail in new ad Google announces new health-care AI updates for Search Google plans to release new 'open' AI models for drug discovery EFF: California's A.B. 412: A Bill That Could Crush Startups and Cement A Big Tech AI Monopoly Italian newspaper says it has published world's first AI-generated edition AI ring tracks spelled words in American Sign Language Kevin Roose joins the AGI cult: Why I'm Feeling the A.G.I. I Hitched a Ride in San Francisco's Newest Robotaxi Elon Musk's X obtains $44bn valuation in sharp turnaround The 560-pound Twitter logo from its San Francisco headquarters is up for auction Andreessen wants to shut down all higher education in America FSF's Memorabilia Silent Auction Begins Today - Slashdot Bluesky made more money selling T-shirts mocking Zuckerberg than custom domains Google acquires cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion Alphabet spins off Starlink competitor Taara Oh Mary! TechCrunch Founder-Turned-Crypto Investor Pays $60 Million for Miami Beach Home Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Anthony Aguirre Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: uscloud.com zscaler.com/security
Interview with Anthony Aguirre The NIST's new directive to AI Safety Institute partners scrubs mentions of "AI safety" and "AI fairness" and prioritizes "reducing ideological bias" in models Jensen Huang GTC Keynote in 16 minutes Nvidia and Yum! Brands team up to expand AI ordering Google Is Officially Replacing Assistant With Gemini - Slashdot Google's Gemini AI is really good at watermark removal Hollywood warns about AI industry's push to change copyright law Hear what Horizon Zero Dawn actor Ashly Burch thinks about AI taking her job Guardian agrees with Leo The Daily Wire announces new advertising partnership with Perplexity and The Ben Shapiro Show Elon Musk's Grok to merge with Perplexity AI? Perplexity dunks on Google's 'glue on pizza' AI fail in new ad Google announces new health-care AI updates for Search Google plans to release new 'open' AI models for drug discovery EFF: California's A.B. 412: A Bill That Could Crush Startups and Cement A Big Tech AI Monopoly Italian newspaper says it has published world's first AI-generated edition AI ring tracks spelled words in American Sign Language Kevin Roose joins the AGI cult: Why I'm Feeling the A.G.I. I Hitched a Ride in San Francisco's Newest Robotaxi Elon Musk's X obtains $44bn valuation in sharp turnaround The 560-pound Twitter logo from its San Francisco headquarters is up for auction Andreessen wants to shut down all higher education in America FSF's Memorabilia Silent Auction Begins Today - Slashdot Bluesky made more money selling T-shirts mocking Zuckerberg than custom domains Google acquires cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion Alphabet spins off Starlink competitor Taara Oh Mary! TechCrunch Founder-Turned-Crypto Investor Pays $60 Million for Miami Beach Home Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Anthony Aguirre Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: uscloud.com zscaler.com/security
Send us a textBuckle up for another Near Memo packed with search drama, AI experiments, and a high-speed Tesla takedown. Mike and Greg dive into Google's ongoing Business Profile suspensions, unpack the latest AI-driven search changes, and speculate on whether Elon Musk has permanently tanked Tesla's brand. Plus, a peek at Google's antitrust battle and what losing Chrome could mean for search dominance.00:00 The State of Google Business Profile Suspensions09:39 Trump's DOJ to Force Google to Sell Chrome?12:26 AI Mode and Local Search24:59 Tesla's Brand Reputation CrisisThe State of Google Business Profile Suspensions: What's Going On?Google Business Profile suspensions are on the rise, and support is crawling at a snail's pace. Mike breaks down why small businesses should not touch their listings right now (seriously, don't even breathe on them). Is this a bug, a crackdown, or just Google losing control of its own algorithm?Google's Antitrust Battle: Will Chrome Be Sold Off?The DOJ wants Google to offload Chrome as part of its latest antitrust smackdown. Google, of course, thinks that's a terrible idea. But if the judge agrees, this could shake up search in a big way—especially since Chrome feeds Google a ton of juicy user data. The appeal process will be long, but this could be the biggest change to Google's search empire in years.AI Mode and Local Search: A Game Changer or a Mess?AI-powered local search is officially here! Greg takes us on a tour of Google's experimental AI Mode, which is serving up completely different local results than the usual search listings. Businesses, buckle up—this could make optimizing for local search way more unpredictable. Is AI Mode the future, or is it just another search rabbit hole?Tesla's Reputation Crisis: Can the Brand Recover?Tesla's reviews are tanking, and it's not just because of Elon's Twitter antics—customers are furious about service and quality issues. But now that Musk has also alienated half his customer base, things are getting worse. Will Tesla pull a Microsoft-style comeback, or is this the beginning of the end? Mike and Greg break it down.TakeawaysThere has been a dramatic increase in Google Business Profile suspensions since January.Google's support is resource-constrained, leading to delays in addressing suspensions.Businesses should avoid making changes to their Google profiles to prevent further complications.The Department of Justice is pursuing antitrust actions against Google, which could lead to significant changes in the market.AI mode in local search is showing different results compared to traditional search methods.Tesla's brand reputation is suffering due to a combination of service issues and political controversies surrounding Elon Musk.The correlation between Tesla's sales and declining ratings suggests a complex relationship between customer satisfaction and sales performance.Google's algorithm changes may be causing unintended consequences for businesses.The verification process for Google Business Profiles is often seen as irrational and overly rigid.The future of Tesla's brand depends on addressing service issues and the public's perception of Elon Musk.Subscribe to our newsletters and other content at https://www.nearmedia.co/subscribe/
Digital isn't what it used to be and neither is marketing. In this episode of Smarter Marketer, James welcomes back industry legend Rand Fishkin, Co-Founder and CEO of Sparktoro, to cut through the noise as they discuss the flawed logic of traditional attribution models, the pitfalls of over-relying on Google and the importance of audience-first marketing to future-proof your digital strategy.Key Takeaways:Zero-click searches and AI Search tools - Where is traffic going?The AI hype cycle - Why most marketers are chasing the wrong trendsSEO and digital PR strategies - When and why it's vital to invest in PRThe hidden challenges of AI data sources and what they mean for marketersHow to find and engage your ideal customers through audience researchThe evolution of social media - How platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok are shiftingPrivacy, data collection and attribution - Why traditional tracking models are failingBrand awareness vs paid advertising - How to strike the right balanceGuest:Rand Fishkin is the co-founder and CEO of SparkToro, a leading audience research software company helping brands discover where their target customers engage online. Prior to founding SparkToro, Rand was the co-founder of Moz, where he built one of the most influential SEO communities in the world.He's also the author of Lost and Founder, a candid look at the startup world and a frequent speaker at global marketing conferences. You can follow Rand on LinkedIn.Find Us Online:James Lawrence LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslawrenceoz/ Smarter Marketer Website: https://rocketagency.com.au/smarter-marketer-podcast Rocket Agency Website: https://rocketagency.com.au/ Rocket Agency LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocket-agency-pty-ltd/Buy Smarter Marketer:Hardcover: https://amzn.to/30O63kg Kindle: https://amzn.to/2ZqfCWm About the Podcast:This is the definitive podcast for Australian marketers. Join Rocket Agency Co-Founder and best-selling author, James Lawrence in conversation with marketers, leaders, and thinkers about what it takes to be a smarter and more successful marketer.
In this episode of SEO 101, we explore key insights from ChatGPT's search results, discuss ongoing volatility following Google's core update, and examine recent indexing issues. We also cover the importance of long-form content, local SEO, and Google's Gemini 2.0 and what Project Mariner may mean for search in 2025. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Avsnitt 136. Ett extrainsatt poddavsnitt med Alexander Öqvist och Pontus Vippelius för att prata ChatGPT search, vad det är och allt som händer inom generativt sök. Du får i avsnittet dels höra vad ChatGPT search är och Alexander och Pontus initiala reaktioner efter en massa tester. Men också vad som händer från andra aktörer kring generativt sök. Allt från Googles AI Overviews till Perplexity och Bing. Vi pratar också självklart om huruvida ChatGPT search är en Google-dödare. Du får dessutom höra om: Vad ChatGPT search är bra på. Och inte Hur tjänsten skiljer sig mot AI Overviews Det vi vet om hur man optimerar för AI-sök Vad generativ AI betyder för sökupplevelsen Och konkreta råd för vad vi bör göra framöver Om gästerna Alexander Öqvist är senior digital strategist och SEO specialist på Synlighet. En norsk marknadsföringsbyrå. Dessförinnan ansvarade Alexander för Danske Banks svenska webb och ledde arbetet med SEO i Norden. Pontus Vippelius (fd Karlsson) är Head of SEO på AdRelevance och har över 13 års erfarenhet inom SEO både från Sverige och globalt. Han jobbar idag framförallt med SEO för e-handlare. Tidsstämplar [2:32] Första reaktionerna när ChatGPT search lanserades [10:33] Är ChatGPT search en Google-dödare? [16:17] Exempel på där ChatGPT search fungerar bra [22:18] Googles AI Overviews vs ChatGPT search [29:13] Perplexity och Bings generativa sök [32:39] Default search, Chrome-tillägg och Meta AI [37:22] Hur generativ AI förändrar sökupplevelsen [45:38] Vad generativt sök betyder för SEO [48:32] Tips och råd till för att synas i generativt sök Länkar Alexander Öqvist på LinkedIn Synlighet (webbsida) Pontus Vippelius på LinkedIn AdRelevance (webbsida) Introducing ChatGPT search - OpenAI (artikel) AI Overviews in Search are coming to more places around the world - Google (artikel) Meta is reportedly working on its own AI-powered search engine, too - The Verge (artikel) The next step in Bing generative search - Microsoft (artikel) Perplexity AI search (sökmotor) AI vs. SEO: What does the Future of Search look like? - Sistrix (artikel) Få en kostnadsfri varumärkesrapport - Mynewsdesk (samarbete)
Here's a list of the most effective ways for searching Google to help you find anything in just a couple of clicks. Try these 15 simple methods to search Google for the information! Either this or that 1:07 Searching using synonyms 1:57 Searching within websites 2:40 The power of the asterisk 3:21 When lots of words are missing 3:55 Using a number range 4:38 Searching for a title or URL 5:22 Finding similar websites 5:44 Whole phrases 6:11 Unimportant search words 6:58 Searching for images using images 7:17 Defining words and learning where they come from 7:51 Finding a specific file 8:35 Using Google as a spell checker 9:06 Tracking your packages 9:33 Bonus trick 10:00 SUMMARY Google search is not only a powerful search tool but also the best friend for millions of people. It is always there for you (except for those times when you have no Internet connection – scary), and can help you with anything. It will find the lyrics to that song you heard on the radio but only got “you, me, forever, rain,” share the recipe for the most delicious pie and recommend the best restaurant around. Students can't go without it, and it is the key source of information for most adults, too. Simply put in a couple of potential variations of what you're looking for, and separate them by typing the “|” symbol. Instead of this symbol, you can also use “or.” If you need to find websites on a given subject rather than those that include a specific phrase, add the “~” symbol to your search. Sometimes you read an interesting article on a website and find yourself subsequently wanting to share it with your friends or simply reread it. The easiest way to find the desired piece of information again is to search within the website. To do this, type the address of the site, then a keyword or entire phrase from the article, and it should come up immediately. When your cunning memory decides not to let us remember that one keyword, phrase, or number we need to find what we're looking for, you can turn to the powerful "*" symbol. Just use it in the place of the word/phrase you can't remember, and you should be able to find the results you're looking for. If it's the lengthier half of the phrase you can't remember rather than a single keyword, try writing out the first and last words and putting “AROUND + (the approximate number of missing words)“ between them. If we want to find out about scientific discoveries during the 20th century, we can write: scientific discoveries 1900…2000. Yes, it is easy like that. It also works with other numbers. BONUS You did some hard work learning to use Google like a pro, so now it's time to play. If you search Atari Breakout on Google Images, the famous brick breaker will start right there. Enjoy it! Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightgram SMART Youtube: https://goo.gl/JTfP6L 5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This week, Tristan and Tasia catch up on Microsoft's public preview of AI agents in Copilot Studio, the latest delay of their Recall feature, and Anthropic's new desktop app for Claude AI. Then we explore the search engine wars heating up as Meta reportedly develops its own AI-powered search engine and OpenAI launches ChatGPT with Search, both taking aim at Google's long-standing dominance in the field. Join us as we stay up late — and never sleep again.FOLLOWAI Named This ShowTristan & TasiaAI Named This Show podcast on Acast, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, iHeart or SpotifyCLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You can spend hours in front of your computer for the easiest tasks…or complete them within minutes by using a couple of simple key combinations! The second option sounds way more tempting, right? So if you wanna make your computer experience more effective, here are some new ways to use the most popular keys... Other videos you might like: 12 Signs Your Computer Has Been Hacked • 12 Signs Your Computer Has Been Hacked 14 Amazing Instagram Tricks You Are Going to Love • 14 Amazing Instagram Tricks You Are G... 15 Ways to Search Google 96% of People Don't Know About • 15 Ways to Search Google 96% of Peopl... TIMESTAMPS: Letter keys 0:27 Esc 1:29 Tab 2:32 Alt 3:32 Shift 4:44 Ctrl 5:20 Windows logo key 6:35 Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ SUMMARY: Pressing E together with the Windows logo key opens up Explorer so you can instantly find a file you need. To select all items and text in the browser page or document you're working on, click Ctrl and A. If you want to remove or delete it, Ctrl + D can be very useful! Windows Task Manager is essential for anyone who works on their computer. To have easier access to it, press Esc + Ctrl + Shift, and save your time! Mac users have their own useful Esc commands too! For instance, pressing Esc along with Option and Command can help you instantly choose an app to force quit. You can browse through all your recently used apps by using Tab + the Windows logo key command. Moreover, if you don't have a mouse and need to move around on the screen, press Tab with the Up or Down Arrow. It's just as comfortable and quick as working with a touchpad! Alt + F opens file menu options for whatever program you're working in. Alt + E takes you to edit options. If you want to see the properties of a certain file or folder without looking for it in the settings, select the file and press Alt and Enter to see all the information you need. Whenever you need to see the Jump List for the program pinned to your taskbar, use Alt, the Windows logo key, and the [№] number of its position in your taskbar. No mouse necessary! If you often zoom in and out of a page while working in a browser, try to press Ctrl and the + or – keys next time (as opposed to using your mouse). Pressing the Windows logo key with B can help you select the first icon of the Notification Area. If you need any other icon, you can choose it using the arrow keys. The Windows logo key, Ctrl, and B can instantly switch your computer to the program indicating a new message in your Notification Area. Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightgram 5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC Photos: https://www.depositphotos.com East News ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss Microsoft's new AI-enhanced search tool, Deep Search. Then, they review Google's major list of AI announcements. In the last big story this week, Mark and Steve talk about how photography has changed in the digital age. Don't miss this week's Tip of the Week, where Mark and Steve provide valuable insights into Building Better Prompts using the role-goal-task-format prompting style. The rapid-fire segment covers recent developments in AI image generation, including free access to OpenAI's DALL-E and Midjourney. The hosts also examine OpenAI's safety measures and Elon Musk's controversial AI tools. Blending expert analysis and practical advice, this podcast equips listeners to navigate the exciting world of AI in genealogical research and beyond. AI In the News: 02:57: Microsoft Bing's Deep Search: Microsoft introduces Deep Search, a new feature competing with Perplexity, offering enhanced search capabilities. 13:27: Google's AI announcements: Google unveils several AI-powered features for Android phones, including voice assistants and image analysis tools. 24:14: Have we entered the post-photography era? The hosts discuss how AI is transforming photography and its implications for genealogists and family historians. Tip of the Week: 33:55: Building Better Prompts: Role, Goal, Task, Format: The hosts explain a more effective method for crafting prompts when working with AI, emphasizing the importance of clear goal-setting. RapidFire: 42:35: OpenAI's DALL-E free access: DALL-E image generation tool available to free-tier users, expanding access to AI-generated imagery. 44:36: Midjourney's web platform launch: Midjourney releases a more accessible web-based platform for its image generation tool, offering a free trial. 46:01: OpenAI's safety scorecard: OpenAI releases a safety scorecard, detailing its efforts to ensure responsible AI development and usage. 50:22: Elon Musk's AI tools release: X launches new AI tools with fewer restrictions, raising ethical concerns and discussions. Resource Links Microsoft Bing Deep Search: https://www.bing.com Perplexity AI: https://www.perplexity.ai Google Gemini: https://gemini.google.com OpenAI ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com Google Pixel phones: https://store.google.com/category/phones DALL-E: https://chat.openai.com Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/imagine X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com Grok AI: https://grok.x.ai International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies: https://www.iajgs.org Adobe Acrobat: https://www.adobe.com/acrobat.html Zoom: https://zoom.us Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, Technology, Digital Photography, Search Engines, Voice Assistants, Image Generation, Prompt Engineering, AI Ethics, Mobile Computing, Research Methods, Microsoft Bing, Google Gemini, OpenAI, DALL-E, Midjourney, Elon Musk, Deep Search, Screen Awareness
USA 9/11--- VS ---Isaiah 9/11 --Both Very Similiar In UnGodly Responses! -rahardin.com--My 8 Books: Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVB---Schedule: M-F, 7-8AM; Sat-Sun, 6-8AM, (CST)****God let down His defense for the Israelites because they had become so evil and a great event took place which the Prophet Isaiah discusses that is very similar to our 9/11. The three ungodly responses that our leaders gave to the events of our 9/11 are identical to the responses the Israelites gave to God after Isaiah's 9/11. Search Google, “Rabbi Jonathan Cahn/Harbinger” for the indepth comparison of the two responses. What excites me is that in addition to the similar comparison of responses, I have found there was a “Rapture” very soon after the event in Isaiah Chapter 57:1-2, which I refer to as the “Isaiah Rapture.” Since the events of the first part of Isaiah and our USA 9/11 are so similar, it just might be that we will soon have a follow-up Rapture too.Find out about the Isaiah Rapture on @KLRNRadio.com 6AM CST Sun #GPWF #Christian or at rahardin.com or say to Alexa, "Play Richard Hardin's God's Pure Word of Faith". At least read in Isaiah 57:1&2... ----------SPECIAL----------US SUPREME COURT DECISION: Church of Holy Trinity vs United States: Feb 29, 1892."These and many other matters which might be noticed, add a volume of unofficial declarations to the mass of organic utterances that this is a Christian Nation." 143 U.S. 457; 12 S.Ct 511 ; 36 L. Ed 226; Feb 29, 1892. (PASS IT ON PLEASE!)
USA 9/11--- VS ---Isaiah 9/11 --Both Very Similiar In UnGodly Responses! -rahardin.com--My 8 Books: Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVB---Schedule: M-F, 7-8AM; Sat-Sun, 6-8AM, (CST)****God let down His defense for the Israelites because they had become so evil and a great event took place which the Prophet Isaiah discusses that is very similar to our 9/11. The three ungodly responses that our leaders gave to the events of our 9/11 are identical to the responses the Israelites gave to God after Isaiah's 9/11. Search Google, “Rabbi Jonathan Cahn/Harbinger” for the indepth comparison of the two responses. What excites me is that in addition to the similar comparison of responses, I have found there was a “Rapture” very soon after the event in Isaiah Chapter 57:1-2, which I refer to as the “Isaiah Rapture.” Since the events of the first part of Isaiah and our USA 9/11 are so similar, it just might be that we will soon have a follow-up Rapture too.Find out about the Isaiah Rapture on @KLRNRadio.com 6AM CST Sun #GPWF #Christian or at rahardin.com or say to Alexa, "Play Richard Hardin's God's Pure Word of Faith". At least read in Isaiah 57:1&2... ----------SPECIAL----------US SUPREME COURT DECISION: Church of Holy Trinity vs United States: Feb 29, 1892."These and many other matters which might be noticed, add a volume of unofficial declarations to the mass of organic utterances that this is a Christian Nation." 143 U.S. 457; 12 S.Ct 511 ; 36 L. Ed 226; Feb 29, 1892. (PASS IT ON PLEASE!)
When is the right time to launch your digital course? Is it in the summer, the fall, January 1, or April 28?This is a reasonable question. You put so much effort into the creation of a truly fantastic and meaningful course that the last thing you want is to scuttle your efforts with a poorly chosen course launch date.Why, then, if this is something that is so important, can you not find a clear answer anywhere? Search Google you get answers that tell you to analyze your course, your audience, and a list of other things. In other words, no straight guidance here.You have two choices to make, you can simply draw a date out of the hat and hope for the best OR you can follow the same guidance that I give my digital course clients when they are wrestling with the question of when to launch.Show Resources: Check out all podcast episodes and full transcripts (www.digitalcoursecreatorguide.com/podcast)Follow me on Facebook (facebook.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) and on Instagram (instagram.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) for daily tips and ideas
Nesse episódio trouxemos as notícias e novidades do mundo da programação que nos chamaram atenção dos dias 20/07 a 26/07.
Nesse episódio trouxemos as notícias e novidades do mundo da programação que nos chamaram atenção dos dias 20/07 a 26/07.
USA 9/11--- VS ---Isaiah 9/11 --Both Very Similiar In UnGodly Responses! -rahardin.com--My 8 Books: Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVB---Schedule: M-F, 7-8AM; Sat-Sun, 6-8AM, (CST)****God let down His defense for the Israelites because they had become so evil and a great event took place which the Prophet Isaiah discusses that is very similar to our 9/11. The three ungodly responses that our leaders gave to the events of our 9/11 are identical to the responses the Israelites gave to God after Isaiah's 9/11. Search Google, “Rabbi Jonathan Cahn/Harbinger” for the indepth comparison of the two responses. What excites me is that in addition to the similar comparison of responses, I have found there was a “Rapture” very soon after the event in Isaiah Chapter 57:1-2, which I refer to as the “Isaiah Rapture.” Since the events of the first part of Isaiah and our USA 9/11 are so similar, it just might be that we will soon have a follow-up Rapture too.Find out about the Isaiah Rapture on @KLRNRadio.com 6AM CST Sun #GPWF #Christian or at rahardin.com or say to Alexa, "Play Richard Hardin's God's Pure Word of Faith". At least read in Isaiah 57:1&2... ----------SPECIAL----------US SUPREME COURT DECISION: Church of Holy Trinity vs United States: Feb 29, 1892."These and many other matters which might be noticed, add a volume of unofficial declarations to the mass of organic utterances that this is a Christian Nation." 143 U.S. 457; 12 S.Ct 511 ; 36 L. Ed 226; Feb 29, 1892.
USA 9/11--- VS ---Isaiah 9/11 --Both Very Similiar In UnGodly Responses! -rahardin.com--My 8 Books: Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVB---Schedule: M-F, 7-8AM; Sat-Sun, 6-8AM, (CST)****God let down His defense for the Israelites because they had become so evil and a great event took place which the Prophet Isaiah discusses that is very similar to our 9/11. The three ungodly responses that our leaders gave to the events of our 9/11 are identical to the responses the Israelites gave to God after Isaiah's 9/11. Search Google, “Rabbi Jonathan Cahn/Harbinger” for the indepth comparison of the two responses. What excites me is that in addition to the similar comparison of responses, I have found there was a “Rapture” very soon after the event in Isaiah Chapter 57:1-2, which I refer to as the “Isaiah Rapture.” Since the events of the first part of Isaiah and our USA 9/11 are so similar, it just might be that we will soon have a follow-up Rapture too.Find out about the Isaiah Rapture on @KLRNRadio.com 6AM CST Sun #GPWF #Christian or at rahardin.com or say to Alexa, "Play Richard Hardin's God's Pure Word of Faith". At least read in Isaiah 57:1&2... ----------SPECIAL----------US SUPREME COURT DECISION: Church of Holy Trinity vs United States: Feb 29, 1892."These and many other matters which might be noticed, add a volume of unofficial declarations to the mass of organic utterances that this is a Christian Nation." 143 U.S. 457; 12 S.Ct 511 ; 36 L. Ed 226; Feb 29, 1892.
On the next Probably True Solar Stories, a feisty senior citizen is determined to haggle with a solar salesman to buy the solar system of her dreams. But her haggling plans fall through when an honest salesperson refuses to sell an installation at any price. Can they find the solar win-win?True Solar TakeawaysNot every home is a good fit for solar. The home may have too many trees or other obstacles that block the sun--and solar production. The home may need a new roof. The home's wiring or service panel may need an upgrade. A good installer will make an evaluation and let you know these things in advance of signing a contract. You can always make these upgrades and go solar in the future. In general, solar installed on North-facing roofs will generate very little solar power, but in some areas, such as Southern California, it can make financial sense. However, for most of the U.S. and Europe, a South-facing roof is ideal. West and East are okay, and in some cases, may be better. If you live in Australia, a North-facing roof is great.Your solar installer should design the best system based on your roof and many factors. To find a good installer, get a referral from a friend who's already gone solar.Even with a friend's referral, always check out solar installer reviews on the internet. Yelp, Google Reviews, Angie's List, and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) will usually reveal the bad and good installers.After reading reviews and doing your homework, always get at least three quotes. You'll learn something about solar and your home's electricity usage with every quote.Beware of the installer's utility inflation rate when a proposal estimates your payback period and ROI. No one can predict utility rate inflation over the next 25 years. Just because your bill went up 10% for two years in a row does not mean it will go up 10% every year for the next 25 years. You can find more buying tips on the internet. The most important thing is to get at least three quotes and compare them. If you're confused, ask the installer questions. If they get frustrated or pressure you to just sign without understanding the proposal, costs, and payback period, walk away. If you're not familiar with computers and the internet, find someone who is. Shopping for solar is complicated. You can't properly shop for a solar installer from ads in the Yellow Pages, no matter what special discounts are promised. If you can't go solar, your state may have community solar programs that allow you to go solar by "subscribing" to a large solar farm in your area. Search Google for "community solar in YOUR STATE" to learn about the available programs. Hope that helps!----- Visit ProbablyTrueSolar.com to sign up for the newsletter to learn about new episodes and live solar storytelling events. Support the show by visiting the merch store and buying a tee shirt! Learn how sponsors can be a part of Probably True Solar Stories and tell their own creative stories. Follow @SolarFred and/or @ProbTrueSolar on Twitter to discuss episodes Don't forget to: Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast streaming service Rate Review, and Share!
USA 9/11--- VS ---Isaiah 9/11 --Both Very Similiar In UnGodly Responses! -rahardin.com--My 8 Books: Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVB---Schedule: M-F, 7-8AM; Sat-Sun, 6-8AM, (CST)****God let down His defense for the Israelites because they had become so evil and a great event took place which the Prophet Isaiah discusses that is very similar to our 9/11. The three ungodly responses that our leaders gave to the events of our 9/11 are identical to the responses the Israelites gave to God after Isaiah's 9/11. Search Google, “Rabbi Jonathan Cahn/Harbinger” for the indepth comparison of the two responses. What excites me is that in addition to the similar comparison of responses, I have found there was a “Rapture” very soon after the event in Isaiah Chapter 57:1-2, which I refer to as the “Isaiah Rapture.” Since the events of the first part of Isaiah and our USA 9/11 are so similar, it just might be that we will soon have a follow-up Rapture too.Find out about the Isaiah Rapture on @KLRNRadio.com 6AM CST Sun #GPWF #Christian or at rahardin.com or say to Alexa, "Play Richard Hardin's God's Pure Word of Faith". At least read in Isaiah 57:1&2...
USA 9/11--- VS ---Isaiah 9/11 --Both Very Similiar In UnGodly Responses! -rahardin.com--My 8 Books: Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVB---Schedule: M-F, 7-8AM; Sat-Sun, 6-8AM, (CST)****God let down His defense for the Israelites because they had become so evil and a great event took place which the Prophet Isaiah discusses that is very similar to our 9/11. The three ungodly responses that our leaders gave to the events of our 9/11 are identical to the responses the Israelites gave to God after Isaiah's 9/11. Search Google, “Rabbi Jonathan Cahn/Harbinger” for the indepth comparison of the two responses. What excites me is that in addition to the similar comparison of responses, I have found there was a “Rapture” very soon after the event in Isaiah Chapter 57:1-2, which I refer to as the “Isaiah Rapture.” Since the events of the first part of Isaiah and our USA 9/11 are so similar, it just might be that we will soon have a follow-up Rapture too.Find out about the Isaiah Rapture on @KLRNRadio.com 6AM CST Sun #GPWF #Christian or at rahardin.com or say to Alexa, "Play Richard Hardin's God's Pure Word of Faith". At least read in Isaiah 57:1&2...
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Google Local Services Ads in the Hot Seat Welcome back to the EDGE! No Mordy this week, but no need to worry because the great Cindy Krum of MobileMoxie steps in. A glitch has infiltrated Google's Local Services Ads and small business owners are NOT happy. Google feels that the U.S government ‘hate us cause they ain't us', as penalties pile up in post-trial brief. In AI news, Google strikes an AI content licensing deal with Reddit - who's rankings have been off the charts… coincidence? Don't miss the action this week, catch up on all the latest SEO news to help you excel each and every week right here on the EDGE! We're bringing back the EDGE Newsletter! Join us to catch these headlines and many of the others that didn't make it to the show but were really interesting! Your News(letter) from the EDGE awaits here! News from the EDGE: [00:04:36] Google's latest quest: Investigating a glitch in Local Services Ads [00:09:08] Google also unveils its new AI Assistant called ‘Help Me Write' for the Chrome Browser [00:17:07] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:17:50] And here's a hot take, “DON'T BLAME US IF WE HAVE SUCCESSFUL SEARCH RESULTS!” AI Blitz: [00:22:04] Google explains Gemini's ‘embarrassing' AI pictures of diverse Nazis [00:28:02] Tyler Perry halts studio expansion over AI fears [00:32:20] Reddit signs AI content licensing deal with Google [00:40:07] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:41:11] Google Most-Read Articles Search Carousel AI Tools: [00:43:22] Alpaca: A Photoshop Plugin Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Resources: Google investigating Local Services Ads bug Google Launches “Help Me Write” AI Assistant For Chrome Browser Google: Don't punish us for our success in Search Google explains Gemini's ‘embarrassing' AI pictures of diverse Nazis Massive Volatility Reported - Google Search Ranking Algorithm Update? Google Most-Read Articles Search Carousel Greeting Cards GPT Talently Mock Interview Alpaca: A Photoshop Plugin Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @CindyKrum Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine
Welcome back everybody to the Niche Pursuits News Podcast. Join us as Spencer and Jared tackle the latest headlines about Google, SEO, AI, and content creation. Get inspired hearing about progress with their side hustles, and learn about some weird niche sites and the unique strategies they're using. The first news item up for discussion is Google's own reporting on the future of SGE during its recent earnings call. Although Spencer and Jared have hypothesized in the past that SGE might hit a dead end, this call confirmed Google leadership's commitment to, and belief in, this new tool. The company is investing heavily in SGE and expects it to be extremely useful and popular in the future. Spencer underlines the diversity of results using this feature, where the first 10 SGE results are different from the first 10 organic search results, and Jared shares a few highlights from the article about the breadth of search and Google Assistant. How do Spencer and Jared interpret the CEO's comments on SGE? What do they think about his comments about long tail searches? What did the company have to say about publishers? And how did its ad revenue perform? Check out the episode for their take on these questions. The next topic up for discussion is Google Bard's ability to now create images. What happened when Spencer played around with it? What happens if you use them on your website? And how good are the photos it generates? See the images it created for Jared and judge for yourself! The last article they share features a podcast guest, Brandon Salt, who asked for help on Twitter when his traffic tanked. Surprisingly, Danny Sullivan from Google Search Liaison answered him directly and their exchange was highlighted in an article on Search Engine Roundtable. What do Spencer and Jared think about Danny's response? Is his feedback useful and do they agree with his comments? What do they say about embedding videos? And what advice do they give to publishers who like to update their article dates each year? As for their Shiny Object Shenanigans, Spencer once again spoke about his experiment where he's to grow his Facebook page and drive that traffic to his website. How does he run a Facebook likes campaign? What does it cost and entail? He recently launched several campaigns and he shares the results and a little bit about the strategy. How many likes does he have at the moment? And how would he use this strategy to get into the Amazon Influencer Program? Listen and find out! When it's Jared's turn to talk about side hustles, he shares the latest on his efforts to land public speaking gigs. He has discovered that there are more opportunities than he had anticipated and he talks about his plans going forward. Both he and Spencer share an update from their Amazon Influencer side hustle. How did they do in January? What do they expect in February? Moving on to their Weird Niche Sites, Spencer shares his site which, unlike the usual sites he shares, is not a content website. Weather Embed is a SaaS tool with a very simple website that is very niche as it's specifically for embedding in newsletters. Who might use this type of tool? Who might have built this tool? And can it be used beyond newsletters? How do Spencer and Jared think people could use this for their businesses? He doesn't know how much they're making and it barely gets any traffic from Google Search, but it is a very cool, very niche website. Jared then shares his Weird Niche Site: IMCDB, an internet cars movie database. It's essentially a Wikipedia of every car that was ever used in every movie. Although the site is not very user-friendly, it is extremely extensive and includes information and photos about all the cars. It's a classic, old-school directory with a DR of 68, it ranks for 95k keywords, and it gets around 32k organic sessions per month. Which keywords are getting the most traffic? What kind of affiliate program is it using? Listen to find out! And that wraps up another episode of the Niche Pursuits News podcast! Thanks for joining us, and we hope that you're feeling informed and inspired to keep on building, creating, and publishing. See you next week! Be sure to get more content like this in the Niche Pursuits Newsletter Right Here: https://www.nichepursuits.com/newsletter Want a Faster and Easier Way to Build Internal Links? Get $15 off Link Whisper with Discount Code "Podcast" on the Checkout Screen: https://www.nichepursuits.com/linkwhisper Get SEO Consulting from the Niche Pursuits Podcast Host, Jared Bauman: https://www.nichepursuits.com/201creative
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USA 9/11 VS Isaiah 9/11 --Both Very Similiar In UnGodly Responses! -rahardin.com--My 8 Books: Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVB---Schedule: M-F, 7-8AM; Sat-Sun, 6-8AM, (CST)****God let down His defense for the Israelites because they had become so evil and a great event took place which the Prophet Isaiah discusses that is very similar to our 9/11. The three ungodly responses that our leaders gave to the events of our 9/11 are identical to the responses the Israelites gave to God after Isaiah's 9/11. Search Google, “Rabbi Jonathan Cahn/Harbinger” for the indepth comparison of the two responses. What excites me is that in addition to the similar comparison of responses, I have found there was a “Rapture” very soon after the event in Isaiah's day which I refer to as the “Isaiah Rapture.” Since the events of the first part of Isaiah and our USA 9/11 are so similar, it just might be that we will soon have a follow-up Rapture too. Find out about the Isaiah Rapture on @KLRNRadio.com 6AM CST Sun #GPWF #Christian or at rahardin.com or say to Alexa, "Play Richard Hardin's God's Pure Word of Faith".
USA 9/11 VS Isaiah 9/11 --Both Very Similiar In UnGodly Responses! -rahardin.com--My 8 Books: Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVB---Schedule: M-F, 7-8AM; Sat-Sun, 6-8AM, (CST)****God let down His defense for the Israelites because they had become so evil and a great event took place which the Prophet Isaiah discusses that is very similar to our 9/11. The three ungodly responses that our leaders gave to the events of our 9/11 are identical to the responses the Israelites gave to God after Isaiah's 9/11. Search Google, “Rabbi Jonathan Cahn/Harbinger” for the indepth comparison of the two responses. What excites me is that in addition to the similar comparison of responses, I have found there was a “Rapture” very soon after the event in Isaiah's day which I refer to as the “Isaiah Rapture.” Since the events of the first part of Isaiah and our USA 9/11 are so similar, it just might be that we will soon have a follow-up Rapture too. Find out about the Isaiah Rapture on @KLRNRadio.com 6AM CST Sun #GPWF #Christian or at rahardin.com or say to Alexa, "Play Richard Hardin's God's Pure Word of Faith".
It's that time of the year again, where we look back at the Top 10 Trending News Stories as collated by Google Trends. In a year rife with political scandals, a Presidential Election and $50,000 Taylor Swift concert packages, what were Singaporeans really searching for?Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube FolkloryIf you're looking for a meaningful gift, we'd love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com Singapore's Top 10 Trending News Topics Year in Search: Google's top searches for S'pore in 2023 Year in Search 2023 Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
In this episode, we'll explore how Google has introduced AI into its search functionality, revolutionizing the experience for a massive user base exceeding 1 billion. Join me in understanding the implications of this integration on the global search landscape. Invest in AI Box: https://Republic.com/ai-box Get on the AI Box Waitlist: https://AIBox.ai/ AI Facebook Community
This week: WordPress says more sites post passing Core Web Vitals scores, hours of operation is a local search ranking factor, and X saw a surge in web visits during the past year. Here's what happened this week in digital marketing.
This week: WordPress says more sites post passing Core Web Vitals scores, hours of operation is a local search ranking factor, and X saw a surge in web visits during the past year. Here's what happened this week in digital marketing.
USA 9/11 VS Isaiah 9/11 --Both Very Similiar In UnGodly Responses! -rahardin.com--My 8 Books: Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVB---Schedule: M-F, 7-8AM; Sat-Sun, 6-8AM, (CST)****God let down His defense for the Israelites because they had become so evil and a great event took place which the Prophet Isaiah discusses that is very similar to our 9/11. The three ungodly responses that our leaders gave to the events of our 9/11 are identical to the responses the Israelites gave to God after Isaiah's 9/11. Search Google, “Rabbi Jonathan Cahn/Harbinger” for the indepth comparison of the two responses. What excites me is that in addition to the similar comparison of responses, I have found there was a “Rapture” very soon after the event in Isaiah's day which I refer to as the “Isaiah Rapture.” Since the events of the first part of Isaiah and our USA 9/11 are so similar, it just might be that we will soon have a follow-up Rapture too. Find out about the Isaiah Rapture on @KLRNRadio.com 6AM CST Sun #GPWF #Christian or at rahardin.com or say to Alexa, "Play Richard Hardin's God's Pure Word of Faith".
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USA 9/11 VS Isaiah 9/11 --Both Very Similiar In UnGodly Responses! -rahardin.com--My 8 Books: Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVB---Schedule: M-F, 7-8AM; Sat-Sun, 6-8AM, (CST)****God let down His defense for the Israelites because they had become so evil and a great event took place which the Prophet Isaiah discusses that is very similar to our 9/11. The three ungodly responses that our leaders gave to the events of our 9/11 are identical to the responses the Israelites gave to God after Isaiah's 9/11. Search Google, “Rabbi Jonathan Cahn/Harbinger” for the indepth comparison of the two responses. What excites me is that in addition to the similar comparison of responses, I have found there was a “Rapture” very soon after the event in Isaiah's day which I refer to as the “Isaiah Rapture.” Since the events of the first part of Isaiah and our USA 9/11 are so similar, it just might be that we will soon have a follow-up Rapture too. Find out about the Isaiah Rapture on @KLRNRadio.com 6AM CST Sun #GPWF #Christian or at rahardin.com or say to Alexa, "Play Richard Hardin's God's Pure Word of Faith".
USA 9/11 VS Isaiah 9/11 --Both Very Similiar In UnGodly Responses! --- Website: rahardin.com--Books: Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVB---Schedule: M-F, 7-8AM; Sat-Sun, 6-8AM, (CST)****God let down His defense for the Israelites because they had become so evil and a great event took place which the Prophet Isaiah discusses that is very similar to our 9/11. The three ungodly responses that our leaders gave to the events of our 9/11 are identical to the responses the Israelites gave to God after Isaiah's 9/11. Search Google, “Rabbi Jonathan Cahn/Harbinger” for the indepth comparison of the two responses. What excites me is that in addition to the similar comparison of responses, I have found there was a “Rapture” very soon after the event in Isaiah's day which I refer to as the “Isaiah Rapture.” Since the events of the first part of Isaiah and our USA 9/11 are so similar, it just might be that we will soon have a follow-up Rapture too. Find out about the Isaiah Rapture on @KLRNRadio.com 6AM CST Sun #GPWF #Christian or at rahardin.com or say to Alexa, "Play Richard Hardin's God's Pure Word of Faith".
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USA 9/11 VS Isaiah 9/11 --Both Very Similiar In UnGodly Responses! --- Website: rahardin.com--Books: Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVB---Schedule: M-F, 7-8AM; Sat-Sun, 6-8AM, (CST)****God let down His defense for the Israelites because they had become so evil and a great event took place which the Prophet Isaiah discusses that is very similar to our 9/11. The three ungodly responses that our leaders gave to the events of our 9/11 are identical to the responses the Israelites gave to God after Isaiah's 9/11. Search Google, “Rabbi Jonathan Cahn/Harbinger” for the indepth comparison of the two responses. What excites me is that in addition to the similar comparison of responses, I have found there was a “Rapture” very soon after the event in Isaiah's day which I refer to as the “Isaiah Rapture.” Since the events of the first part of Isaiah and our USA 9/11 are so similar, it just might be that we will soon have a follow-up Rapture too. Find out about the Isaiah Rapture on @KLRNRadio.com 6AM CST Sun #GPWF #Christian or at rahardin.com or say to Alexa, "Play Richard Hardin's God's Pure Word of Faith".
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Episode 171 contains the notable Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of July 24-28, 2023.1. Google and Microsoft Ad Revenue Up: What Does This Mean for Marketers? - Google and Microsoft both reported strong earnings for Q2 2023, with ad revenue growth outpacing overall revenue growth. Google's ad revenue was up 3.3% year-over-year (revenue increased by $1.85 billion from the previous year, while YouTube ad revenue was $7.67 billion, up from $7.34 billion in 2022), while Microsoft's ad revenue was up 8%. Google's ad revenue growth was driven by growth in Search and YouTube. Microsoft's ad revenue growth was driven by growth in Bing and LinkedIn. LinkedIn's overall revenue increased by $197 million, driven by stronger interest in its Talent Solutions recruitment offerings. But LinkedIn saw a decline in overall ad spend in the most recent period, though Microsoft also reduced its overall marketing spend to offset this. On another front, LinkedIn is also still reporting that it has 202M+ users in United States.Based on LinkedIn's reports from earlier this year, is that the platform has seen A 22% increase in views of updates in the main feed year-over-year A 25% increase in public conversations in the app YoY Newsletter creation increased 10X in 2022 What you really need to know, however, is who of your target audience is active in the app, and for that, you can use LinkedIn's Audience insights, and/or your company page analytics, to glean more info on your specific active audience. Taking into account that LinkedIn is seeing ‘record levels' of engagement, these types of data notes can help to inform your strategy, and reach the people that are engaging with your business.2. Meta's Ad Revenue Up 12% In Q2 - Meta's ad revenue increased by 12% in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the year-earlier period, surpassing expectations.Advertising revenue for Q2 2023 was $31.5 billion compared to $28.2 billion in the same period in 2022. This success helped drive total Meta revenue to grow 11% year-on-year from $28.8 billion in Q2 2022 to $32 billion in Q2 2023.Meta's Q2 2023 performance also showed impressive growth in user engagement. Facebook's daily active user count increased by 5% to reach 2.06 billion. The number of monthly active users was 3.03 billion, up 3% year-on-year. The “family of apps” category, which includes Instagram and WhatsApp, saw a 7% year-over-year rise in daily active users, totalling 3.07 billion. The number of monthly active users in this category also increased by 6% to 3.88 billion. This is the first time that Meta has achieved double-digit growth since the fourth quarter of 2021, with much of its strong performance driven by growth in ad revenue. This sends a clear message that digital advertising is bouncing back after it took a setback due to the economic downturn. Now, forecasters are predicting increased ad spend for later on in the year, which will create more opportunities for marketers.3. Google: DSA And GDA Advertisers Should Upgrade To Performance Max - Google announced two voluntary upgrades to Performance Max for Dynamic Search (DSA) and Google Display (GDA) advertisers. The AI-driven platform optimizes performance across channels by allowing users to customize their inputs, making it more responsive to individual business needs. Advertisers have seen an average increase of 15% – 20% in conversions after upgrading to a unified campaign strategy.One of the recent enhancements in Performance Max prevents your campaign from serving ads on traffic related to certain brands. This would offer more control over search results. Advertisers can now specify landing page URLs or exclude certain URLs at the campaign level, offering greater customization via brand settings.Performance Max customizes your entire Search ad to match consumer intent better using automatically created assets. These automatic assets will soon appear in the asset reporting table, giving users more control. Performance Max also simplifies the implementation of audience strategies through goals directly integrated into the campaign, like new customer acquisition. Google plans to add re-engagement goals in Performance Max later this year to help retain existing customers. Instead of manually managing complex user lists and exclusions, Google will automatically distinguish between new and existing customers.Although voluntary, the self-upgrade process is highly recommended to start with Performance Max for DSA and GDA campaigns. Advertisers who choose to upgrade can use best practices offered by Google to ensure new Performance Max campaigns are set up for success.4. TikTok Text Posts: A New Way to Express Yourself - TikTok has announced a new feature called "Text Posts" that allows users to share text-only content on the platform. Text Posts can be up to 1000 characters long and can include images, stickers, and hashtags.The introduction of Text Posts is a significant development for TikTok, as it allows users to share more creative and expressive content on the platform. Text Posts could also be valuable for businesses as they present a new avenue for content creation and customer engagement on TikTok.5. Google Merchant Center Adds Customer Support: What You Need to Know - Google Merchant Center is a free service that allows businesses to manage their product listings on Google Shopping. Google has launched a new customer support feature on Merchant Center. The new tool enables retailers to input their customer support information and returns policy. Merchant Center is then able to share these details with shoppers without them ever having to leave the program.Google explained the importance of providing customer service information via a statement issued on Merchant Center: "Customer service is important for your business and your customers because it allows you to help customers solve any issues with your product or service. "It also helps you build trust with your customers. So it's important that your customers know how they can reach you for support." Here's how Google said retailers can add their customer support information: Log into Merchant Center. Once on the Home page, navigate to the Add customer support info card. Select Add info. Input the following customer support information: Customer service telephone number Customer service email address Customer service web page URL (i.e. link to a customer service form) Select the “Live chat support available” toggle if your business supports this Select the “Chat bot support available” toggle if your business supports this After providing the relevant information, select your preferred contact method. Once these steps are complete, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click ‘Save'. 6. Google Cracks Down on Automated and AI-Generated Reviews - On August 28, 2023, the “Product Ratings policies” will be updated.. The updated Product Ratings policies addresses the issue of automated and AI-generated content in reviews. The new policies state that reviews that are primarily generated by an automated program or AI application should be flagged as spam using the attribute.The rules clearly state not to submit reviews that stem from conflicts of interest or contain inauthentic remarks. This includes reviews paid for, employee-written, or composed by individuals with a vested interest in the product.This is to ensure that users see genuine and helpful reviews when they are making purchasing decisions. To ensure compliance, Google combines automated and human evaluation methods. Machine-learning algorithms will support this effort while specially trained experts deal with more complex cases requiring context. Actions against violations can range from disapproving violating content or reviews, issuing warnings, or suspending accounts for repeated or severe offenses.You can read the updated product ratings policy here.Businesses can now use a new tool called the "Review Spam Report" to submit spam reviews to Google for review.7. Google Expands Site Names Support for Subdomains: Improve Your Visibility in Search - Google has expanded support for site names on subdomains through the alternateName property, allowing websites to display their preferred site name in search results. This is a significant improvement for websites with multiple subdomains, as it can help them to improve their visibility in search results.Previously, Google would only display the main domain name in search results, even if a website had a preferred site name for a subdomain. This meant that websites with multiple subdomains could be difficult to find in search results, as users would have to know the exact subdomain to visit the website.With the expanded support for site names on subdomains, Google will now display the preferred site name for a subdomain in search results if it is configured correctly. This will make it easier for users to find websites with multiple subdomains, and it could lead to an increase in traffic for these websites.As a reminder, the best way to indicate a preferred site name to Google is to make use of WebSite structured data, as explained in their site name documentation.Find out more in the blog post and in their documentation.8. Are .AI Domains Good for SEO? - There are two kinds of domain names. There are gTLD and ccTLD. A gTLD is a Generic Top Level Domain. These kinds of domains are not associated with any country and can be used worldwide. Typical gTLDs are .com, .net, .org, .biz, .xyz and so on. A ccTLD is a TLD (top level domain) that is associated with a specific country. Google uses ccTLDs to localize the websites that use them with the countries those TLDs are associated with. The .in TLD helps Google to determine which country that domain name is relevant to. This aligns with how people of the world generally expect the Internet to work..AI domains are country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs) that are associated with the island of Anguilla. However, they are also becoming increasingly popular for use by businesses and organizations around the world. In the July 2023 Google SEO Office hours session, Google's Gary Illyes answered the question about whether there was a downside to using the .AI domain since it's associated with the Caribbean island of Anguilla. “As of early June, 2023, we treat .ai as a gTLD in Google Search, so yeah, you can use it for your global presence””Gary's answer calls attention to the importance of verifying if a domain extension chosen for a website is treated as a ccTLD or a gTLD because that could make a difference in the website ability to rank worldwide.There are a few reasons why .AI domains may be a good choice for SEO. First, they are relatively short and easy to remember, which can make them more likely to be typed into search engines. Second, they are associated with the concept of artificial intelligence, which is a growing field of interest.However, it is important to note that .AI domains do not have any inherent SEO benefits. Whether or not they help your website rank in search results will depend on a number of other factors, such as the quality of your content and the number of backlinks you have.Google publishes the list of ccTLDs that are treated by Google as generic top level domains. The list shows that ccTLDs like .eu and .asia are treated like gTLDs. Other international domains that are treated like gTLDs are .ad, .co, .fm, .tv and of course .ai.9. Google's John Mueller: Programmatic SEO is Spam - Google's John Mueller has called out "programmatic SEO" as a form of spam. This type of SEO involves creating large numbers of low-quality landing pages that are designed to rank for specific keywords.Mueller said that programmatic SEO is often used to target "hyper-specific" keywords, such as "songs about dogs" or "maps of schools." These keywords are often not very competitive, so it is easy to rank for them with low-quality content.Mueller warned that programmatic SEO can lead to penalties from Google. He said that Google is "trying to get rid of this stuff" and that it is "not something that we want to see in the search results."
USA 9/11 VS Isaiah 9/11 --Both Very Similiar In UnGodly Responses! --- Website: rahardin.com--Books: Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVB---Schedule: M-F, 7-8AM; Sat-Sun, 6-8AM, (CST)****God let down His defense for the Israelites because they had become so evil and a great event took place which the Prophet Isaiah discusses that is very similar to our 9/11. The three ungodly responses that our leaders gave to the events of our 9/11 are identical to the responses the Israelites gave to God after Isaiah's 9/11. Search Google, “Rabbi Jonathan Cahn/Harbinger” for the indepth comparison of the two responses. What excites me is that in addition to the similar comparison of responses, I have found there was a “Rapture” very soon after the event in Isaiah's day which I refer to as the “Isaiah Rapture.” Since the events of the first part of Isaiah and our USA 9/11 are so similar, it just might be that we will soon have a follow-up Rapture too. Find out about the Isaiah Rapture on @KLRNRadio.com 6AM CST Sun #GPWF #Christian or at rahardin.com or say to Alexa, "Play Richard Hardin's God's Pure Word of Faith".
USA 9/11 VS Isaiah 9/11 --Both Very Similiar In UnGodly Responses! --- Website: rahardin.com--Books: Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVB---Schedule: M-F, 7-8AM; Sat-Sun, 6-8AM, (CST)****God let down His defense for the Israelites because they had become so evil and a great event took place which the Prophet Isaiah discusses that is very similar to our 9/11. The three ungodly responses that our leaders gave to the events of our 9/11 are identical to the responses the Israelites gave to God after Isaiah's 9/11. Search Google, “Rabbi Jonathan Cahn/Harbinger” for the indepth comparison of the two responses. What excites me is that in addition to the similar comparison of responses, I have found there was a “Rapture” very soon after the event in Isaiah's day which I refer to as the “Isaiah Rapture.” Since the events of the first part of Isaiah and our USA 9/11 are so similar, it just might be that we will soon have a follow-up Rapture too. Find out about the Isaiah Rapture on @KLRNRadio.com 6AM CST Sat #GPWF #Christian or at rahardin.com or say to Alexa, "Play Richard Hardin's God's Pure Word of Faith".
USA 9/11 VS Isaiah 9/11 --Both Very Similiar In UnGodly Responses! --- Website: rahardin.com--Books: Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVB---Schedule: M-F, 7-8AM; Sat-Sun, 6-8AM, (CST)****God let down His defense for the Israelites because they had become so evil and a great event took place which the Prophet Isaiah discusses that is very similar to our 9/11. The three ungodly responses that our leaders gave to the events of our 9/11 are identical to the responses the Israelites gave to God after Isaiah's 9/11. Search Google, “Rabbi Jonathan Cahn/Harbinger” for the indepth comparison of the two responses. What excites me is that in addition to the similar comparison of responses, I have found there was a “Rapture” very soon after the event in Isaiah's day which I refer to as the “Isaiah Rapture.” Since the events of the first part of Isaiah and our USA 9/11 are so similar, it just might be that we will soon have a follow-up Rapture too. Find out about the Isaiah Rapture on @KLRNRadio.com 6AM CST SUN #GPWF #Christian or at rahardin.com or say to Alexa, "Play Richard Hardin's God's Pure Word of Faith" SUN.
Read transcript It's time for Press B's March Radness! A month long celebration of salt and tears as each week in March we do bracket tournment style episodes. On this week's episode of Press B, join our hosts as they dive into the world of video game villains and battle it out to crown the ultimate bad guy! We've assembled (scientifically and randomized) brackets of 12 of the most iconic and memorable video game villains, from Bowser to Sephiroth to GLaDOS. Listen in as they debate and discuss each villain's strengths, weaknesses, and overall impact on their respective game's story and gameplay. Who will come out on top and be crowned the ultimate video game villain? Tune in to find out! Press B To Cancel now on Youtube! For updates and more episodes please visit our website www.pressbtocancel.com, or find us on Twitter @pressbtocancel and Instagram @pressbtocancel. Special thanks to The Last Ancient on SoundCloud for our podcast theme. Transcript: Chard (A): If he dies, he dies. Greatest video game vitillins today on. Wulff (B): Um. Chard (A): Welcome, everybody, back to another actual, live bless you episode of Presbyter cancel tonight. I am the blessed host of this evening's episode. But I'm not alone. As Jake say. No, I'm not alone. I'm with four of the greatest villains I know running amongst us here. Jake, how are you, sir? Jake (C): I'm doing good. Thanks for being having me back. Chard (A): Thanks for being having back. Thanks for being having back, too. You hit me. I'm just werewolf. Jake (C): I'm distracted setting shit up and oh, crap. Chard (A): How are you set up if we're running? Jake (C): I always set stuff up. Sins (D): The intro. Chard (A): No, even every mad scientist has an evil contraption werewolf. How are you, sir? No. Wulff (B): Is the audio long? Sins (D): There we go. Chard (A): There it is. Wulff (B): Okay, so I unmuted after the sneeze. Cool. Chard (A): It works. Wulff (B): Just muted after the sneeze. Great. Chard (A): Your reverse machines work great. Wulff (B): I apologize for that sneeze. Sins (D): Hey, I caught a light sneeze. Chard (A): Of the evening. I guess I also made my own pretty hate machine. Citistar, how are you? Sins (D): I am Valaneous tonight. Chard (A): There's a pill for that GP. How are you? No whimsical, friend. GP (E): Speaking of Charlie, speaking of whatever those erection pills were that you sent me, they are nuts if we can keep this episode under 2 hours, because at the end of about an hour and a half from now, I will need to go to the Er. Two and a half hours ago, my. Chard (A): Wife accidentally washed those pills, and now I cannot get my pants to fold. Guys, just as bad as that joke are these people that are on our list today. You like that, Segue? Jake (C): That's pretty damn smooth. GP (E): We go hard. Chard (A): We do in the paint, as a matter of fact. Sports reference. Sports ball. Sins (D): Sports ball. Chard (A): Guys, it is march. Radness. We continue fourth on our continuation of brackets bracketeering the brack on tears. Isn't that a Jack White band? No, we're talking music, and we're definitely talking music and sports today. And unfortunately, these guys have come along. We're going to break these guys down. We have several selected villains that we are going to do in our own scientifically, whimsical, Canadian lies way of discussing who tyrannically. Sorry, tyrannically is what I meant to say. Jake (C): I have whimsical back. I'd rather be whimsical. But, you know, out of our no. Chard (A): There'S no Whimsical out of our list of these people. Now, we know there's other villains out there. We dug very deep on the surface of these to try and figure out which one of these villains would be good. Some you'll know, some we won't know. It'll happen, trust me. And some you will probably rant rave that these were poor choices, but guess what? We're the host, so we pick what we want, because that's how things work around here. Sins (D): If it's not on our list, call out in the comments or come yell at us in discord there you go. Chard (A): Yeah, that 100% of us have full time jobs. It's very difficult to find a list when you're having people yelling at you all day. Well, okay. Sorry. 90% of us. Wow. Sins (D): Jeff throwing down early. Chard (A): Time job. Wulff (B): You take care of it. Chard (A): That's not easy. That beautiful background behind you. That's beautiful. That's hard work. Wulff (B): I don't get to see it as. Sins (D): Much as I used to in Chat. Jeff's throwing down early. GP (E): Let's ease up on the spoilers. Chard (A): What do you think? Jake (C): Kafka may not even be there. Sins (D): Kefa didn't make our list. Jake (C): Yeah, he's a small time you guys. Chard (A): Are using the Kafka didn't make our list. Chard Monk didn't make the stream. Wulff (B): All right. Chard (A): It's kind of a one, and it's like, if there's one thing that comes with me everywhere, that's not my wife, it's Kefca. Let's just be honest, all right? I do. I'm trying to get a Kefca tattoo, as a matter of fact. That's not a joke. That's true. Let's go ahead and fire things off. We're going to start with our first two villain matchup back to back here. Our first selection is Joker Mark Hamill. Sins (D): Mark, joker. GP (E): Need to specify that. Chard (A): And Bowser from Mario from the Mario Brothers series. Jake (C): The Marios. Yeah. Sins (D): We're specifically talking video game versions of these villains. So Joker, Mark Hamill, I know that there's similarities, but it is the video game arkham series and not the cartoon series, where he's the Joker. Jake (C): Right. He's great in both, but specifically the video game in this case. Yes. GP (E): Also, when we're talking about let's read. Chard (A): Everything'S about video games here. Right. GP (E): But also, is the metric or the rubric that we are saying for best villain, meaning, like, most iconic, most likable, most successful. What's the metric here? Jake (C): I think we have to be well rounded with this. Right. We have to look at their impact in the game, their successes, their character. I think it's a well rounded we should look at all angles when we're talking about these villains. GP (E): Yeah, agreed. Wulff (B): Yeah. Chard (A): We got to think about some longevity issues that are in here too, because Bowser has been an iconic villain for a long time, while the Joker has been an iconic villain, but not in video game tropes for as long as Bowser. Jake (C): Okay. Sins (D): And if we do look at backstory, then Joker actually comes all the way in from whatever 1930s or 40s or whatever it was, right? If we're talking backstory. Chard (A): Right. Not joaquin. Phoenix's. Joker, by the way. Sins (D): No. Chard (A): Still a great movie. Jake (C): No. GP (E): I could do an entire podcast episode on why that movie upset me. Chard (A): All right, who wants to go round robin on this first? I'll go. I'll tell you what, I'm going to just announce this right now. I know Sinister said he would go last, but I'll tell you what, as the host, I will be the tiebreaker of going last. I will make that decision. Sins (D): This is how Kefco wins call me a tyrant. This is how Kefko wins. Chard (A): I'm trying to ease everybody's mind on here. Although I do like it when GP says, all right, Char, well, you and I, our opinions don't matter. So what do you pick? GP (E): I'm going to go and call it Chard. You and I, our opinions don't matter. Chard (A): So who wants to go first in this round? Jake (C): I'll go for this one. Yeah. The randomized brackets are really cruel here because this is a tough matchup. I mean, Bowser is one of the longest standing video game villains. It was randomized. We discussed this off this, off the stream. It's randomized, scientifically, accurately, through the AI. Anyway, bowser has been a longtime villain, but Mark Hamill, forget the animated series, forget everything else in his career. Just the arkham joker, like Arkham city and Arkham Asylum. He is so good. His voice acting is just iconic as this villain. He's chilling. He's just scary. He's such a great villain and such a great performance in the Arkan games. I mean, Bowser is great and all, and he's a big part of the Mario franchise. But I mean, come on. Joker, I think, is the villain. I think he's like, such an iconic villain. I like Bowser, but I think especially the more recent Mario games where they had the opportunity for things like me voice acting or a story, they don't really do that right. Like, even in Mario Odyssey, the story was Bowser's kidnapping Peach to get married. It makes no sense, and it's barely even a damn plot. So even though he's like, iconic looking, he's not really impactful in the storylines to Mario. Not that there is one to begin with. I mean, he's memorable, I guess, because of nostalgia. But I think Mark Campbell's performance as the joker in Arkham is so damn good. Sins (D): All right, I want to go next. That's why I was holding up my finger there. Chard (A): Because I was getting my bingo card out? Sins (D): No, because I was going to make the argument, you already did this, but I guess I'm going to probably drive it home a little bit. Bowser, while being a long term video game villain, he hasn't actively tried to murder at mass levels. His whole goal is to marry Peach and rule the mushroom kingdom. Right? And then here's the Joker who has literally tried to kill everyone through infection or some other whatever, and he does it with almost a lack of reasoning or care. We've done this trope before, but some people just want to watch, so well. Ben right. GP (E): Specifically, your Mark Hamill impression is horrible. Sins (D): It is. Chard (A): I thought that was Bowser. GP (E): I should have said that. Jake (C): Jack black. Sins (D): But one thing I want to point out, and this happened, I think this was in Arkham Asylum. The first of kind of the video games that we're talking about at the end, he actually has destroyed the cure and he is infected and he knows that Batman is going to save him. And so he goes into this just balls to the wall. Because he knows that no matter how bad of a villain he is, his hero is going to save him because he knows Batman is that good. And so he is just that bad that he is like I will destroy my chances of even surviving this because I know that the hero is going to save me. So I also vote joker. GP (E): Interesting. I hear what you're saying, Sinistar, and also I hear what you're saying, daddy, but I think that it's tough. I think the more iconic villain here in terms of video games is going to have to be Bowser. Which villain do I find more ultimately captivating? Interesting? Would I rather party with all those things going to go to the Joker? But if we're just talking across the spectrum of pop culture, I don't know, it's tough. If the Joker did not exist in movies, TV shows, or anything other than the Arkham series, I don't think he would be as prolific as Bowser, who is primarily in the video games. Yes, he's been in some movies, dennis Hopper, but that's not what he's known for. Sins (D): We don't talk about Super Mario Brothers. Jake (C): Yeah. Chard (A): John Lang Guizamo was excellent as an Italian plumber. GP (E): Okay, first off, John Lang Guizamo is great in about anything. I'll watch him read the dictionary. Johnny Legs, if you're watching, I love you. Hope I can call you Johnny Legs. The other part of that, though no, again, I think if the Joker didn't exist outside of video games, he would be a cool villain, but I don't know that he would be as prolific as Bowser. So I think I got to vote Bowser, even though, in fact, right now, I'm wearing my Batman pajama pants. You guys know I'm a big Batman fan. I got to give it to Bowser. I'll lock it up. Wulff (B): All right. Chard (A): That was an incredible twist of events I did not expect. Wulff (B): Let's look at the lengths that Bowser will go to accomplish his goals. Chard (A): He is willing oh, you're going to read the book. Wulff (B): No, he's going to read the he. GP (E): Is the biggest employer of the Mushroom Kingdom, I wager that. Wulff (B): But he's willing to go to the moon to accomplish his goals. He is willing to. What was the other one? He'll work with Mario if he absolutely has to. GP (E): Mario RPG. I like that. Wulff (B): Which he's done. He can set aside his personal differences to achieve his goals. And when a villain really wants to accomplish what they want to accomplish, they have to learn to be able to move forward with the circumstances they're given. And Bowser always does that. Bowser also lied to his child about who his mom was. Who the fuck does that? That's dark. Jake (C): That's how bad a villain he is. He lies to his children. He's a bad daddy. That's what. Chard (A): His nephews we have the daddy of daddy. Sins (D): I want you to remember somebody who knows something. I want you to remember this argument for later. Because me? Yeah, because there is a villain that we are going to bring up daughter issues. GP (E): No, I don't want to know. I have done my way to ignore the list that you all do some research. Chard (A): I know what you're going to talk about. Jake (C): Okay, real quick. Bowser versus Mario. Can't we all agree that Mario is killed more than Bowser? So isn't Mario a better villain than Bowser anyway? So that automatically disqualifies. GP (E): That goes back to what I was saying though. I mean, Bowser is the largest employer of the Mushroom Kingdom. You have the Princess Kingdom who rules over all these individuals. And then you have the Plumber who comes in and kills them all trying. Jake (C): He's a bad employer. He's a bad boss, but doesn't make him a bad guy. GP (E): Look, yes, we all know horrible employers, but in the end of the day, is he not putting food on tables? I don't know. Chard (A): It sounds like the premise for horrible boss is three. Wulff (B): Yeah. How many things does Bowser kill? We never see him kill anything unless he kills Mario. Right. Have you watched Mario brother throwing yoshis into lava pits and off of cliffs? Sins (D): Yeah, never mind. Never mind punching yoshi in the back of the head to make him eat things. Chard (A): Yeah, right. Wulff (B): Friends. He's throwing off of cliffs and into lava pits. GP (E): For what it's worth, count for a lot. It's mutually. Wulff (B): Mario is the villain. Jake (C): I think so. Browser's biggest crime is just not having his fortresses up to safety. GP (E): That's not true. There's the kidnapping and presumed attempted rape, which you can't sweep that under the rug. Chard (A): That's true. Sins (D): Trigger warning. GP (E): Sorry folks, nobody's a piece of shit. But I think if the issue is iconic have we voted? Did everybody go? Wulff (B): I said bowser. To me. Bowser. No line is too much to cross for him. Jake (C): Okay. GP (E): Yeah. Jake (C): So it's two to two, I guess, right? Chard (A): Yeah, the tiebreaker is wow. Jake (C): There you go. Your opinion does matter. Chard (A): It does matter. It never matters that far. Okay, well, on that note, listen. You guys say that Bowser hasn't killed a whole lot of people. I've watched Cindy Star play Mario Brothers. That's not true. He's killed a lot of people. GP (E): You're thinking of gravity. You're thinking of gravity and spatial awareness. Chard (A): He did design spatial awareness. That's true. The big villain here is actually gravity and spatial awareness. That's true. Sins (D): In a trick twist, the first bracket goes to gravity and spatial awareness. Chard (A): Aka Bowser. Listen, bowser turned the Mushroom Kingdom people into bricks and Mario did kill them. That's where I thought you were going with that wolf. I got to lean on this whole thing with me and the Joker. The Joker and Mark Hamill. Fantastic. Let's think of it this way. I'm going to do how my discussion on the phone went today. Listen. Mark Hamill. Incredible actor. Wonderful job. Top tier, couldn't have done any better. Top notch. However, not going to cut it in this bracket. I got to go with Bowser on this one. And purely because, like GP said, if it wasn't for the Joker being iconic and other things and in comic books before he was put into video games, he's everywhere. It's not really a video game character. He's everywhere. Bowser is a video game character. He was created for gaming and gaming likeness and then has spawned into Dennis Hopper playing King Cooper and the whole nine yards. I'm just saying that if we're going to the roots of video game villains, got to go with Bowser. And it may be the nostalgia again talking. Don't know, don't care. I'll go with bowser. So I've noticed that the bowser fight. GP (E): In Super Mario World. Sorry for the Super Nintendo. After you jump on him and he's in his little thing, he pops out and she's waving. She's like hell. Not to show my sensibilities here, but that was terrifying to me as a kid. She's obviously not wanting to be there. Don't do that. Sins (D): Yeah. Chard (A): Horrible, right? Sins (D): And Bowser, don't stand on her when you're flying your little weird propeller chair. GP (E): That's a TARDIS. There's more room down there than what you think. Jake (C): Yeah, figure it on the inside than isn't. Sins (D): I don't want to hear about Bowsers down there. It's fine. Chard (A): I was going to say it's an undetectable extension charm. GP (E): I love that. All right. Bowser. Jake (C): Bowser. Chard (A): Okay, so round two. So round one goes to Bowser of the Mario franchise. That's fantastic. I'm excited about this one. I'm really excited about this next matchup. We had discussed this amongst our MPs together as a team and we were kind of very him and ha. But Jake actually had a very solid point about this. Could have some really good discussion going into it. So without further ado, I had a good point. Sins (D): No, it's getting delayed. Chard (A): As I am told quite often when I say see, I say things that are smart, I usually get retorted with, well, a broken clock is right twice a day, too. So I'm going to hit you with that one. 1%. One in a row, Jake. One in a row. Sins (D): Except for you're running in military time. And it's once a day, sir. GP (E): My anxiety can't handle this. What's the bracket? Is it like two minutes? Jake (C): Come on. Chard (A): Don't a, I'm going to pronounce this the way I feel it needs to pronounce. Do not at me. This is Magis from Chrono trigger fame. Wulff (B): What? Chard (A): And Handsome Jack versus Mages and Handsome Jack. Sins (D): All right. Can I go first? Jake (C): Only you called megas. GP (E): Maybe. Chard (A): Not called magic. Called magic. Thank you. Sins (D): Look, we're going to have a GIF versus GIF argument here. It's fine. Like my juffed, I'm going to start with Magis. So my experience with Magus Magus, Magus, magus is so far I have only had him as the villain, and I ran him off. I haven't seen some sort of redemption story, but I've heard tell of redemption story. Chard (A): Should we have Citizen mute his headphones for this discussion after he's done making. Sins (D): No, well, it's fine. Jake (C): He's already past the point of the spoilers for that anyway, right? Like you did the NC Palace. I saw you stream it. Chard (A): Yeah, no, he did not go to the end of the he's in the area, like right before one of the boss fights. Sins (D): It's fine. It's okay. That game is 30 years old. However years old it is. Jake (C): Yeah, there is a redemption in that. He's not the big bad, right? In crone trigger. It's Lavos. That's the big bad. Sins (D): And that's kind of where I'm going, is even knowing that he's a redemption story. He did start the whole Lavos mess, right? Well, didn't he kind of kick it off? I mean, it's fine anyway, but with the redemption story, he feels a little soft. He feels a little soft as far as a villain goes. Now, Handsome Jack handsome Jack literally places a floating space station in orbit that can nuke basically whatever he wants. And when his daughter, who has the Siren abilities, accidentally kills her mother through a fight with another person, he decides that he's going to imprison her to power his station. So if you want to talk a daughter arc, if you want to talk a father daughter arc, here's a guy that's like, well, sure, you accidentally killed your mother, but you know what? You're now my power source and enslaves her and then proceeds to basically destroy any vault hunter that decides to show up on Pandora. He purposefully murders, unless they have the chance to open the vault for him specifically. GP (E): But he was honest about who the mother was, and I think that counts. I agree. Handsome Jack for the win on this one. Sins (D): Yeah, I'm going Handsome Jack over. Magus. Magus. Magus. GP (E): Have you guys heard of Dragon Ball Z? Chard (A): Yeah. GP (E): Who is the greatest villain from Dragon Ball Z? Here's a hint. Not Vegeta. Chard (A): That's true. GP (E): Okay, well, I'll close it there, but no law applies. And between these two I got to go. Handsome Jack. Though I do very much enjoy Maggis. Sins (D): That's two for Handsome Jack, then. GP (E): His Majesty. No, too much. Sorry. Chard (A): Booker T. Booker. Majesty. Booker. Sins (D): Yeah. Chard (A): Wrestler do you want to go or. Wulff (B): You want I have a quick question. Is Handsome Jack's daughter, serif or Seraphim, whatever her name was. Whoever. Sins (D): No, he enslaves her later when his I think his daughter ends up dying and he ends up putting the other Siren in her place. Wulff (B): I didn't finish. I only got like maybe halfway through or something. Sins (D): Yeah. Angel. Thank you. Wulff (B): Angel. Yeah. Thank you, jeff but McGuff, he was an asshole. Chard (A): I love it. Wulff (B): But his intentions were in the right place. He was trying to do something for the greater good. He wasn't trying to be a villain. And his end goal was to save the world, not destroy it. Right? That's not much of a villain. He's Chronos nemesis for a time, but he's not the villain of the game. Handsome Jack is a villain. I got to say that's coming from I knew about his redemption chance the first time I played Chrono trigger, and I still said, Fuck that, Maggus. You're going down. GP (E): He's not your gus. He's Mcguss. Wulff (B): Yeah, he's Mcguss. Jake (C): As a youth, he was Janus. As an adult. He's megas janus. Wulff (B): Janice. GP (E): Which would you rather be called? Anus. Chard (A): Look, we don't get to pick her. Jake (C): Names that her parents bestowed on us. And he was named J Anus. And that's just the way it is, my kids. Wulff (B): Question. How do you pronounce his sister's name? Chard (A): Shala. Wulff (B): I'm sorry, I derailed the conversation there. Sins (D): Quick aside, quick aside. I do have to give Handsome Jack. He did create. Or he bought, actually. But without Handsome Jack, we wouldn't have butt stallion but. Chard (A): The iconic. Wulff (B): But my vote is Handsome Jack on this one. GP (E): Yeah. Jake (C): Okay. Chard (A): Well, Jake, looks like you're, in my opinion, don't matter. So what do you got, bud? Jake (C): I tell you. Here's the thing. Okay, fine. So you want to argue that Handsome Jack is maybe the more sinister, the more evil villain. That's fine. Villain does not necessarily always mean evil. Sometimes it could just be a jerk and that could be a villain, right? GP (E): Are you talking about Kirby? Jake (C): No. Kirby has many villains. Can you do those? Misunderstood. Chard (A): Anyway, is this a veiled attack? Jake (C): No. So maggus. Magus magus magus magus maggas. His aura, okay? His look, his garb, the cape, the rubber gloves, the dark slick back hair, the paley pasty white skin, the red eyes. The theme music in the boss battle with Megas is fucking iconic and is one of my favorite boss encounters. And you don't do boss encounters against friends. He's the bad guy. Is he the world's most evil villain? No, but he's a pretty awesome bad guy. GP (E): Conversation is, though. Jake (C): Handsome Jack is just evil. Chard (A): Sure, but he's just rich. Jake (C): He doesn't look cool. He's got a cool horse, he spends his money. Sins (D): He's handsome. Is he? GP (E): We will have other episodes where we discuss handsome doable dude in video games. Is that is not this one. Chard (A): Wow. Jake (C): Ride his crystal horse all he wants. He's not the best bad guy in this match. Sins (D): He purposefully diamond horse. It's a horse made of diamonds. Literally of diamonds. But he is so handsome that he put his face on a whole bunch of doppelgangers on purpose. Jake (C): Look, is Batman the best hero because he's rich? No. Chard (A): He's arguably not a very good hero to begin with, but let's not get into that debate. Sins (D): Jeff. Jeff is correct. Wulff (B): In Chat, this isn't about heroes. This is about village. Sins (D): Jeff is correct. In Chat, Handsome Jack succeeded. GP (E): Now, is it not Handsome Jack. Jake (C): It's Handsome handsome also, am I not wrong? Chard (A): Who cursed? Jake (C): Wasn't it not Magus who cursed, Frog? It was maggus, right? GP (E): Glenn? Chard (A): Magis. GP (E): Not to dachshund, but Glenn, yes. Jake (C): Who cursed? Glenn. Chard (A): Glenn of 600 Ad. Sorry, dude, my bad. GP (E): Wow. Everybody's going to go hunting for Glenn now. Sins (D): It was Maegus. Wulff (B): To be fair, Cyrus had no business dragging Glenn around with him to fight McGuff. Chard (A): They were buggy. I go everywhere. Dennis Star, he doesn't drag me around. I just fucking chill up. Wulff (B): How many squires? How many squires? Just Glenn. He's the only one taken advantage of by heroes in that game. Chard (A): Cyrus is so good, he doesn't need multiple squires. He only needs g. Lynn all right, so we're going to go with Mages on that one, Jake? Is that what you're saying? Jake (C): Yeah. I'm saying magus mages cool. GP (E): Please agree. How to pronounce jump. J Is it Forest Jump are we having. Chard (A): I don't know a lot about Borderlands, I know a lot about Chrono Trigger, and I'm going to go ahead and chime in on this one. Magus is not a villain. He is a man of circumstance and time. Literally of time. He's a man that is trying to get revenge. Sinister plug ears earmuffs sinister ear muffs. Thank you. He's a man that's trying to get revenge on what his mother did to him and his family and how and his sister and all the shit that went down with there. The man was just trying to get back at him and unfortunately, people were getting in his way to get it done. Yes, it is the Vegeta complex, we will call it that. It is vegeta. It's literally vegeta. Wulff (B): Literally trying to what his family broke. Chard (A): With the risk of how this sounds, it's Vegas. It's what it is. It's what it's going to be. We're going with it. I don't care. Don't die on me, Jake. Jake (C): Really? Chard (A): Vegas? Yes. Handsome Jack, you could put your there you go. Handsome Jack is so fucking twisted that in his brain, he thinks he's the hero. GP (E): Well, that's the hallmark of a good villain. Chard (A): Yeah, he thinks he's doing the right thing, but it's so fucking twisted and fucked up, he doesn't care. He still thinks he's right. He still thinks he's getting roll up. I did research today. I've barely played any Borderlands, so I have plenty of people here to tell me if I'm wrong or not. GP (E): You knew he was from Borderlands. Chard (A): Like we are killing off all the Volt hunters because he thinks he's doing it right and he's doing world dominance. Thinks he's the hero. He thinks he's saving his daughter by turning her into the power source for his doomsday device. So as much as I love Mages, or Ages, or Mcgaggas, or Janus Forest Guillumpus, I'm going with Handsome Jack. Sins (D): It's Forrest. Chard (A): I did not stutter. So, I think Handsome Jack is going to be the true villain out of these two. I think that Mages is a really good story and could be a really like on its own debate on on his experience. His depiction is direction, but for actual villainry, I got to go with Handsome Jack on that one. Jake (C): Look, Handsome Jack doesn't have a theme song. Just saying. He does not have a clip. Chard (A): Mages theme song is easily I had it recreated for my stream. That's how good it is. Sins (D): I love that Handsome Jack gets not one, but two games, right? Two entire games of him as the villain. Chard (A): If Chronocross wasn't garbage, then maybe Mages could have had two games too. But unfortunately they decided to shit all over that one. But listen, in terms of cool factor, if we're talking cool factor and badass fights and great lead ins and music and shit, majors wins nine times out of ten and twice on Sundays. He's incredible. But in the villainry department, without spoiling it for Sinistar, heads of Jack wins. You're good. GP (E): What constitutes as a theme song for a villain? The reason I ask there is a song my dad used to hum when I was a kid and he would not important. Chard (A): Let's move on. Was it an original piece? Jake (C): Wow. GP (E): I don't know. Chard (A): Made it up as he went. That it's his this was fucking dark. You want to go dark? I'll dive right into that black pit with you. Right. Sins (D): Sorry, YouTube. Chard (A): Everybody said he was going to be agreeable. Sins (D): Yeah, he's agreeably. Tainting all of every story with his. GP (E): Dad always up on the backstory on the lore. The GP. Chard (A): Lore. Doesn't the GP lore. GP (E): Yeah. Chard (A): All right, guys, let's move on to the next one. So I just recently got to know one of our villains in this particular bracket, and I'm pretty excited about it because she's fucking funny as shit. She kills me, literally. Tries to at least a couple of times. And then this other one is we went with the human form, the later form of this in particular. So we're going to go with Gladys from Portal and Ganondorf Ganondorf, the dorf in the later versions. Ganondorf Dorphy. Good old the zelda. This is a good bracket montage. GP (E): It also sucks because gentlemen, these are great bad guys. Start your bad AIS. Sins (D): Who's starting this one? GP (E): I don't want to. Wulff (B): I will start. So we've got the humanoid gannon. Ganondorf. Or we've got genetic life form and disc operating system. Chard (A): But she's so funny. Sins (D): Have you played number two? Yeah, I've been playing no, jimmy, have. Wulff (B): You played the show? Yeah. Sins (D): Okay. Wulff (B): Portal two. Chard (A): This would be the time where I pull out my steam deck and say, yes, I've been playing on my steam deck, but it's in the living room because I was playing it on my steam deck. Wulff (B): Absolutely. I've played portal one and two. I love those games. But glados. Oh, man, I don't know. This is a tough one because Gannon is just such an evil prick who is relentless, right? GP (E): What an. Ahole, absolutely. Chard (A): But he has a smug look on his face too. Jake (C): Don't punchable face. Chard (A): Big fucking nose, asshole. Wulff (B): Gladys isn't even really capable of emotion. She's just doing what needs to be done. Sins (D): No, but she is an asshole prick too. With the whole parents thing. Your parents don't love you. Or this air is recycled from outside. I'm just kidding. Or I saw a deer today, but you don't get to. Chard (A): Stasis. Wulff (B): She is definitely endlessly demeaning, I will give you that. Chard (A): Which most people, when they come out of stasis, tend to lose a little bit of weight and are fatigued. You don't appear to have lost anything. Damn, bitch. Call me fat man. Sins (D): When she has celebration for the character's parents, confetti comes out. Chard (A): Oh, I'm sorry, they don't love you. Wulff (B): It's just a insults and attacks constantly. Sins (D): Just verbal. Wulff (B): Not just verbal, but you know what I mean, because she does try to kill shell numerous times. Sins (D): What about when she's in the potato? She actually kind of has a personality with feelings when she's in the potato. Wulff (B): I think that's partly because she doesn't have the personality core limiters. Sins (D): Right, right. Wulff (B): So it's really all the Tweaking to her systems that have made her how she is. She was not inherently that way, but at the end of the day, those tweakings to the systems are still Gladys and not the original person that she was based on. That worked for Cave Johnson. At her core. She's Cave, johnson's assistant. But the personality limiters have made her glados. Right. And that's what we see as the villain in Portal. And then you've got Gan, and again, like I said, he's just a relentless reincarnating self aggrandizing wanting to take over the world. Bastard, right? GP (E): Yeah, he's the archetype. Wulff (B): Yeah. Chard (A): I don't know. GP (E): Part of what makes Blatant so kind of scary and chilling is because her motives were kind of unknown. To what degree? What is her end game? If I die in this building, is she going to continue mocking my corpse? Sins (D): Well, and that's the thing that I want to bring up is that's the thing I want to bring up is yes, Ganondorf has continued to try to take over the world. Right? But here's the thing about Gladys. The world has already ended and she's continuing on with this last person. Jake (C): Is that the lore for Portal? Wulff (B): We don't know for sure. Sins (D): You don't know? But there's no humans. You don't ever see any other humans. Jake (C): Right? Well, the facility is empty except for the one character. Sins (D): Well, but there are allusions to basically saying like, this is post the end of humanity. There are illusions to that. Jake (C): Okay, you guys kept saying Ganondorf is wanting to take over the world. He does, though, in Arcarena of Time, he actually ends up taking over the world when Link is stuck in a time thing. And when you come out as adult Link, the world is basically an apocalypse. Gannon rules everything. So he kind of does win in Link to the Past. He maintains dominion over the entire dark world. So he's always had in some capacity like this. He controls vast number of people and, like, takes him down. But he still he wins to a degree. Right? Wulff (B): Yeah. Well, he also you come into Breath of the Wild, and Gannon has already won. You're well past Gannon winning. Sins (D): That's true. Wulff (B): Gannon is supposed to be the physical form of evil in The Legend of Zelda. Right. Like, that's what Gannon is, no matter what iteration of it. Gannon is the physical manifestation of evil in Zelda. Sins (D): Right. Wulff (B): Whereas glados she's got goals with psychopathic tendencies. Right. And it's hard to say which is scarier, kind of no, this is crazy, is scary and Gladys is crazy. GP (E): And you don't have enough information because of the Starkness and the scarcity of anything in the Portal games, your knowledge of what is is severely limited. But you know that there's this very irritating but oddly charming, funny, sexy, early bond kind of voice talking to you. Sins (D): Anyway, Gannon, real quick aside, real quick aside, there's a poker game on steam poker night. Wulff (B): Poker night at the inventory. Sins (D): Yeah. And the second one, Gladys, is the dealer. And it is delicious. It is absolutely delicious. Chard (A): I just had dinner, too. Wulff (B): This is a tough one. Chard (A): I forgot Wolf hasn't been yeah, I. Wulff (B): Think I have to it's it's very close, but I gotta go Gannon on this one. GP (E): I agree, Gannon dorf. But who would I rather probably have a conversation with? Gladys? Sins (D): There's two for Gannon. There is a scene in my mind there is a scene in my mind in Portal Two when Wheatley has been helping or you've been helping Wheatley get the system activated again and all of a sudden that elevator starts going up and all those switches start flipping. And then you see Gladys peel herself off the floor in her cybernetic bits and pieces and it is terrifying. And then on top of that, for those that have VR whatever, that steam that VR. No, but I'm talking the game that they made where you can like but it's all portal based game stuff. Chard (A): Oh, is it really? Yes. Sins (D): And Gladys gladys is massive and terrifying. Wulff (B): So they did something. Chard (A): You can play portal on VR. Sins (D): No, it's its own game. I can't remember what it's called. There's a scene where you assemble the little dudes that are in Portal Two. Wulff (B): And there's a scene where you okay, this is a thing that they built to sort of teach you how to use the valve index. Sins (D): It was prior to valve index. This was during live. Wulff (B): Okay. Sins (D): But if you go into that, you put that headset on it, you look up a gladys, it's called the lab. That's what it is. It's the lab. Chard (A): The lab. Sins (D): It is terrifying. Yeah, it is terrifying. I'm going to say Gladys because to. GP (E): Me. Sins (D): There is nothing more sinister than what seems like the world has already ended and the villain is still going. Like the villain has one last toy and is still going. So I'm going to vote for Gladys because it's not even trying to take over the world. She just wants to experiment on these people. GP (E): Just wants to watch the world burn. I think I just came up with that. Chard (A): That is kind. Sins (D): So gladys here. Jake (C): So I was already to say Gannon but then sister is making a good point and then Wolf said something that's sticking with me where it's just like Gannon is the embodiment of evil. Sure. But Gladys is crazy and crazy is scary and terrifying. Wulff (B): Yeah, crazy beats scary is what it was. I think. Chard (A): Crazy hot. Crazy hot scale, right? Jake (C): So Link against Gannon. Link kind of knows where he stands with Gannon, right. At all times. He's evil. He's the bad guy. His mission is defeat Gannon. He knows this. They could enter a room together and they know where he stands with Gannon. He's just the bad guy. Glados you never know. Is she throwing you a bone, throwing you some cake, trying to get you to help you? Or is she just experimenting as another trap, another twist, another minor cake. GP (E): There will be cake. You will. Sins (D): Spoiler. Warning for those that haven't played portal one I'm going to say this. There is a line where she says in one of the experiments she says I lied to you but I won't lie to you again. And then later, like a couple of experiments later she says you will be baked and then there will be cake. And you think it's a slip of the tongue. GP (E): But there is no tongue. Jake (C): Yeah, it's not. GP (E): There's only a disk operating system. Jake (C): The other thing is too is Gannon. Chard (A): Is he's the bad guy. Jake (C): He's kind of like created these dungeons or added his minions to these dungeons. His final tower is constructed by him. It's really not effective at all. Really. Link easily trounces the final dungeon arcane of time and makes it to the top. It's not much of an obstacle. Whereas Gladys has made a maze of traps and just terrifyingly difficult puzzles to torment and torture the player. I actually think Gladys I think is the better villain in this case. I didn't think I'd go this way but I'm going to vote Gladys. Sins (D): All right, one last thing. And this has no voting like tie to it whatsoever. I talked to Chard about this but the anger module is voiced by Mike Patton. GP (E): Also Ganondorf I think has to win with horse riding abilities. So not that's part of the official you ever see Gladys on a horse? I've not. Chard (A): How fortuitous that I am here yet again. Being the tiebreaker between you chosen charge. Jake (C): Your opinion matters again. Wulff (B): Yeah. Jake (C): Two for two. GP (E): Wow. Chard (A): Two for two. That's never did it right there. GP (E): What do we got? Chard (A): I'll approach. It the same way that my phone call went this morning. Gannon Dorf is a fantastic additional fuck it. Gannon is an evil motherfucker and he's repetitive, but it's the trope. It's the same thing, right? I'm going to kidnap Zelda user. GP (E): It's consistency. Chard (A): My shit is pretty consistent and nobody wants to hear about that either. Sins (D): It's true. GP (E): Charge. Deuce. Moving on to the next round. Chard (A): That is my shit. Sins (D): In a surprise twist, not only do we have gravity going one round, but we have charged shit going on round three. GP (E): What kills more people? Gravity or charge? Jake (C): Please continue. GP (E): I'm sorry, I'm done interrupting. Chard (A): I am Gwen Stefani. Shit. GP (E): But one more thing. Chard (A): Okay, Fenda? Wulff (B): Yeah. Chard (A): I got to go. Gladys. So here's my thing about Gladys. Sinister literally pulled the thing from my brain is the thing coming up and you're flipping all the switches on and Gladys coming in, following that. Gladys remembers you killing her, and she constantly reminds you of it the entire time you're running around inside the fucking maze. And every time you feel like you're going to get out just puts you further, deeper in and then gives you some fucking snide comment about you. That's horrible. And it's literally it's the kid with the magnifying glass on the anthill. That's exactly what it is. She is playing with you the entire time. GP (E): One of my favorite things about Portal was discovering that it was kind of a psychological horror game going into it. You don't know it. It's fun, it's cheeky. It's a puzzle game. Chard (A): You just think it's a puzzle game. GP (E): Oh, my God, I'm getting shot at. As you're learning more, I really don't. Chard (A): Want your learning the entire way. Yeah, she's twisted. She's twisted. Fuck. And she does want to kill you, but unlike Gannon, wants to take over the world and links just in the way of that. That's pretty basic, right? You're in the way of me. Or he's already done it and he's trying to maintain his evil persona and links. He's the fly in the ointment. He's the monkey wrench in the gears. I got to kill this motherfucker. Gladys is just like inkling of hope. You may have no, take that away. Oh, hey, I'm going to give you a little bit. No, I'm going to go ahead and take that away. And you're just going to keep getting worse and worse. She goes, I'll kill you eventually, but right now, this is just too fun. GP (E): It's that whole going back to talk about my dad real quick in a weird coincidence. Jake (C): I'm kidding. GP (E): Please, go ahead. Chard (A): Yeah, I got to go. Gladys and it's fresh with me. It's a fresh thing with me. So it's still like, on the brain with her. I've been really impressed as I think Jake said it, where it was like this. You think it's just a puzzle game. GP and Jake both said it. It's a puzzle game. And I just never got into how interesting the puzzle aspect of it was. But there's so much more into it, and she's so fucking twisted. I remember fighting her at the end of the first one. It's like, this is crazy. All the shit's going down. Gladys is my winner for this round. Sins (D): And for me, one of the things I absolutely love is I went into that game thinking it was just a bear puzzle game. Just a bear puzzle game. And then it has this very cool backstory of what Gladys is doing to you. Chard (A): Anyway. All right, so Gladys, winner of the over Ganondorf. Perfect. All right, I'll try and speed these up because we're already 52 minutes in and we still got at least three more to go. All right, our next one ridley from Metroid series and Salvanis from the Warcraft series. Now, I know there is a lot of deep knowledge amongst this panel for at least one of these characters. I'll go first. So please have added gentlemen, give us. Jake (C): That Lord dump GP. GP (E): Well, okay, no, I don't want to retread things that everybody here clearly already knows and it would be insulting to the audience to go over too much. One of the things that I like so much about Ridley is actually tangentially to Glados. It's this idea of the unquantifiable entity. We don't exactly know the motivations right away. We just know there's, in the case of Ridley, this big, imposing figure that we have to figure out how to take down. And the fact that Ridley comes back several different times for the series, I don't know. And then, of course, the other person that you named who I mean, what. Sins (D): Needs to be said about Sylvanis? GP (E): What else can you say that hasn't already been said and documented in the annals of time? But that said, Ridley I always thought Ridley, aside from being kind of scary or whatever, just a really cool bad guy. And then the revelation of Ridley being in prime when you first see him and all that kind of thing and then you think you've taken him down with the space frigate and then just for him to I don't know, it was some cool shit and a dope looking bad guy. Chard (A): That's my I think you pronounced annals wrong. It's j annals. Sins (D): Analyze anals. GP (E): I thought you were going a different direction. Anyway, yeah, so that's me, of course. I'm kind of a Metroid fanboy, so yeah, that's where I fall between that one and. Wulff (B): Runner. GP (E): Sylvana. Chard (A): Windrunner was my maiden name. Sins (D): Ilvana. Wulff (B): Let me give you guys some backstory on Sylvanis and Ridley. GP (E): Please. Chard (A): You mean Kerrigan? Wulff (B): Yeah, I can do some backstory on Ridley, too. Actually, I did some reading about him today. Fantastic. I want to preface this by saying if we were counting expanded lore outside of the Games, ridley would win. Okay? Because Ridley, shown outside of the Games in the manga is one evil, soulless son of a bitch right? But once you limit your lore base to just what's in the video games, Sylvanis wins. And it's not entirely because she's just a bad person. Because she's not entirely a bad person. She was actually someone of great stature and honor who her soul was ripped out of her by the Lich King, and then he turned her into a monster. And she's been wrestling with that ever since. Her soul was split in two when that happened. When it's together, she is at least someone who is trying to make a better world for the people like her, the Forsaken, the undead that don't answer to the Lich King. Right? But when her soul is ripped apart, separated, the evil part is pure evil and commits genocide. Right? She burned down the world. GP (E): That's Sylvana. Chard (A): Sylvana Winchester. Wulff (B): She was willing to do whatever it took for other people's nefarious devices. Right. But when her soul is whole, she actually means well and does not get her hands all that dirty unless she absolutely has to for the greater good of the Forsaken first, the Hoard second. She's for her people first and then for her faction second. But that's still way up there, right? It's just the fact that her soul can be separated again makes her a scary villain because she will go to great darkness to achieve things. Chard (A): Remember that episode where Sylvanus and Dean were fighting the Lich King outside of the hotel? And then the yellow eyed Lich King, he throws the holy water and he says, hey, ass face, and then he throws on her, and then Sylvanus gets trapped. Her soul gets trapped in the cage with Satan or Lucifer. I remember that. Wulff (B): It wasn't as face. It was ass butt. Sins (D): Yeah. Wulff (B): Okay, you're a short ass, but. Jake (C): I want to build on what Wolf said. So the thing with Savannah so when we're making this list of villains, I think we had to put a Blizzard villain on here. The problem is a lot of Blizzard villains are very formulaic, right? Like, we joked. Carrigan. Right. There's also the lady who played Diablo in Diablo three. Kind of some similar personality traits, I guess. But Sylvanus, though, she's a long standing character. Going back to warcraft three and then World of Warcraft. Yes, in World of Warcraft Three, or sorry, Warcraft Three, she was the bad guy, but she's under the control of the Lich King Arthur when she freed herself in World Warcraft and built up a faction of basically the undead who opposed the Lich King. She's not necessarily a bad guy. Yes, she's looking for people and very Xenophobic, maybe you could say. But she's still looking out for people. So I don't think she's evil then. And there were recent expansion. This is why I want on the list. She becomes the bad guy in that expansion. I think she goes to, like, the afterlife. I don't know the warcraft lore, but she goes to the afterlife and makes a deal with the jailer, the demon. And part of the deal is that she becomes alive again. But she has to kill people to feed him souls. And that's why I felt she was, like, such a great villain. But by the end of that Expansion, she's redeemed her soul. Pieces that are split are burst together, and she feels remorse and guilt and all those things. And by the end of that Expansion, she's no longer a villain. She's trying to redeem herself. So that, I think, does not make her villain. Just like megas. I was all ready to say she was the big, the winner in this. But when I read that last bit of lore today at the end of the expansions, that's what happens to her. That's her fate, is she redeems herself. And she's out there in the world now trying to gain due penance to make up for the atrocities that she's committed. I think that turns around. And much like Meghan, I think she's maybe not the better villain in this case. Wulff (B): Yeah. Sins (D): All right. Chard (A): Sylvanus's origin story is going to premiere on The WB here real soon, too. Sins (D): So, are you saying that's two for Ridley and one for Sylvana? Jake (C): Ridley is not a great villain. Like, Ridley, to me, is super Metroid, and that's it, right? You shoot him in the intro and then you have a boss fight with him. GP (E): Sorry, did Ganondorf show up in a bunch of other properties I don't know about? Wulff (B): Other than Ridley? Chard (A): Mega Ridley? Holy shit. That thing is mega. Wulff (B): Ridley is not Ridley. Right, but it's made of himself to show how powerful he is. Jake (C): Oh, I thought it was him. Chard (A): That's a pretty evil trope. You know what? I'm going to make an evil robot of myself just to prove you how fucking evil I am. That seems pretty evil. Jake (C): That's the robot I'm delegating. Chard (A): I may not have seen that episode of Supernatural, but I'm telling you, that's pretty fucked up. Wulff (B): Two things we never actually learn of Ridley's personal motivations in the Games. Also, he just works for Mother brain. GP (E): Kind of a dick, non quantifiable entity. Why is this person destroying Henchmen then? Jake (C): Not a villain? Is that the argument? Sins (D): I guess. Wulff (B): Yeah. He's basically a cooper kid. Chard (A): What is it, two and two still? Sins (D): I'm going last. I haven't voted. Chard (A): Okay, well, you know what? Jake (C): I think I might go back to savannah has been a villain, right, in the past. I can't even see the name. Windrunner has had a villainous past. She may not be a villain currently, but she was. Ridley's just a henchman and has always been a henchman. He's just a schmuck. All right, you know what? It will flip me. I'm Sylvanis. Sins (D): Okay? So sylvana. Sylvanis. Ridley for GP. What are you charred last? Chard (A): Go. GP (E): No, real quick, please keep in mind to the two other guys who still need to vote here, if you vote Sylvanis, that means that Sylvanis will show up in another bracket and we're just going to have to talk about her some more. We all have to act like we know what's going on. Wulff (B): She's a better villain. Chard (A): No, I'm going, Ridley, because I've seen that episode of Supernatural and it wasn't very good. Sins (D): So now it's two and two, right? Wulff (B): Yes. GP (E): Okay, that's announced my retirement. Go ahead. Sins (D): I'm going, Sylvanus, because no werewolf is absolutely right. We talked about how these are specifically the video game villains versions and Ridley in the video game is just a boss. Sylvan just a boss and not the final boss. Chard (A): All right, that's fine. No, that's fine. You could be a bad guy for like, a segment and then be good again and still be a better villain than a person that's a villain all the time. That's fine. That seems to make perfect sense. GP (E): That's all it is. You're just a temporary asshole. That's all it is. Chard (A): That's fine. I'm sorry I didn't eat today. I was hangry. Best villain ever. Jake (C): Have a snicker. Chard (A): You're good. Sins (D): Except for I didn't eat today and I'm an asshole means I actually fed human lives to the Lich King. That's fine. Chard (A): I fucking slept 3 hours. I guess I'm the best villain today. Cool. GP (E): If somebody would just give don't worry. Chard (A): And my advanced DG, all my soul shards will come back together and I'll stop eating a dick. Cool. Your soul shard villain. GP (E): I love that. Chard (A): They're all in my kitchen next to my advanced GG shaker. Terrible pick. Let's move on. So what everybody's been waiting for? Let's go. We got two final fantasies back to back, but I'm going to throw you a curveball. Yeah, we're going to pick. Everybody likes Sephiroth for some reason is picked on here. I don't know why we went with Sephiroth. There's better villains than that, but not Canadian. So I guess I don't have to understand. Jake (C): I didn't make these brackets. It was a group. Chard (A): Of the gods. Section two. GP (E): Versus what? Chard (A): I love all the squids. It's just Kafka. I'm just fucking with you. It's Kafka. Kafka versus Sephirothko. This should be an easy one. Sins (D): Kafka, look. GP (E): Life, dreams, hope. Where do they come from? Where do they go? Such meaningless things. I'll destroy them all. Kafka for the win. Forever and always. Sins (D): Where did you go? Chard (A): Oh, must be exhausting. GP (E): We talked earlier about how one of the benchmarks of an interesting villain is a strong willed person who believes they're doing the right thing thanos Ultron. Just use some comic book tropes. The great thing about Kefka is Kefka doesn't really have the ideals of right or wrong. They are bat shit crazy in a similar way to the Joker, but to a very, very successful degree. Sins (D): We talked about how crazy is scarier than evil. Kafka is crazy when he man killed an entire kingdom. GP (E): Yes, the kingdom of Doma poisoning. And he becomes all powerful and in a way that's what he's after. But he doesn't really care about being powerful. He just cares about destroying the power is not the goal. Ending everything is the goal. The power is just the means for it. And. Sins (D): The power to destroy a world was in Kafka all along. Chard (A): Yeah. And all of us. Wulff (B): Yeah. GP (E): I don't know about all right, that's two for Kefka. Chard (A): How did Sephiroth even get a fucking. Wulff (B): Heyday, Sephiroth looks cool. Chard (A): Yeah. Jake (C): He is a big source. Wulff (B): An angry toddler. Chard (A): Yeah. Wulff (B): He is just mad about his life circumstance. Chard (A): Genetically enhanced toddler. Wulff (B): That's all it is. Whereas Kefka and we're going to bring it around. We're going to bring it around. Kefka is the joker. If Joker had magic. GP (E): Yeah, that's exactly right. That's a mic drop. Don't drop the mic. But that's right. Chard (A): There goes the thing is, somebody lied. GP (E): To Kefka about who his real mom is. And the reveal of that in the game, I think was one of the highlights of Final Fantasy Seven, because he believes he was an ancient, but turns out he wasn't. He ends up being descendant of this other horrible thing that came to Earth. So big twisty reveal there. You don't have to have a big twisty reveal with Kafka. He just did the thing he said he was going to do. Wulff (B): Yeah, he's just horrified. All he cares about is himself. That's it. Chard (A): I don't even think he cares about himself. I think he doesn't care about anything. Wulff (B): No, he cares about him. If he didn't care about himself, he wouldn't name things after him. He wouldn't say, I'm rebuilding the world in my image. Chard (A): He is, right? Jake (C): Yes. Wulff (B): An egomaniac to the umpteenth degree. Right. He wanted power, so he became a general for Emperor Gestalt. And then Gestalt was like, no, stop. And he was like, you're stupid. You don't know what you're talking about. I'm not stopping here. And so he kept going and kept going and kept going. And then he succeeded, and then he kept everybody down afterward. Even after he was a success, he still didn't care about anybody but himself. GP (E): Yeah. The closest thing Kepka ever cared about, in my opinion, in my estimation, is trying to get people to understand why nothing matters, and he doesn't really care that they understand it, but he still poses those questions. Why do people cling to life knowing it has to end, and that once you're dead, none of it will have meant anything? Like, that's? Some lofty ass shit for six year old me. And I'll say this. Even if Kafka was we'll say, Dr. Wiley, I would probably still vote for him based on nothing other than the Kafka Tower fight battle music fair. I'll stop now. I'll let everybody else talk. Chard (A): You're good. So is that three for Kafka? Wulff (B): I vote Kafka. Chard (A): All right. Sins (D): Jake, you don't matter. Jake (C): Yeah, I know. The story of my life. Chard (A): I'll just say. Jake (C): I thought when the brackets were randomly selected in this. I thought there'd be more of a fight and more balanced fight, but I guess I was wrong. I mean, the brackets fate was wrong. GP (E): That speaks to Kepka. I'm sorry. Would easily beat see how Gladys feels about it. Charge. Jake (C): So Sephiroth's greatest achievements is he burned a village down and he killed Eris. Wulff (B): Or Erith well, I mean nearly destroyed the planet with a giant comet, if you recall. Jake (C): Yeah, but then Kafka literally destroyed everything. GP (E): The weapons, the giant elemental weapon beasts. He took down Midgar, which is the source of all the horrible stuff. Wulff (B): Transformers. GP (E): Yeah. Sephiroth is a badass again, that doesn't. Chard (A): Take away from Sephora screamer off. Jake (C): I think I'm going to go back to what you said earlier. Crazy is scary. Like, crazy is terrifying. And Kefka is going to win. But I was hoping that Sephiroth would have more of an argument for him. But ultimately, I think kefa. This one. Wulff (B): I've always thought that Sephiroth was just like an adult child having a tantrum. GP (E): Scary or pure than a child. The quote from Bebop or crazy. Jake (C): No, but GP, when you mentioned the backstory in Sephiroth and where he came from, I completely forgotten. He thought he was an ancient. And there's a whole weird thing there that the story in fanface seven was always just confusing. I still never understood. I was hoping the remake would expand on that when they finally finish whatever, how many parts they do. Chard (A): We're going to leave out all that important stuff. GP (E): I think we took out Liquid, am I correct? I'll mention this real quick. The reason I thought Liquid Snake would have been interesting for this is because the whole premise to Metal Gear Solid is we have these two genetically almost identical twins who are manufactured, and then one is believing himself to be the inferior clone, and the other one superior, and it kind of goes back and forth. So then Solid Snake ends up winning. And the big kind of twisty thing there, because they do that in that series a lot, is that in fact, Solid Snake was the inferior one, and that theming. And that twist kind of speaks back to the only thing, in my opinion, that really makes Sephiroth super interesting is realizing or finding out eventually you're not what you thought you were. Wulff (B): You heard it here first, folks. Solid snake is Danny DeVito. Confirmed. GP (E): Anyway, all right, sorry. Chard (A): Thank you for that Kafka sweeps. Okay, I'll cut it short. I don't need to go on my die triad for that. You know how I feel about that. All right, we'll go into the next one. Robotnik eggman as depicted by Jim Carrey in the recent films and Dr. Wiley of the Mega man series. Sins (D): Gentlemen, can I start this one? Chard (A): You have your doctor's degrees, you have your eight years in college and in what do they do in practice? Residence. That's it. Resident, please don your white lab coats and. Vote. Sins (D): Okay, my vote. Chard (A): Sorry, you can go first. Sins (D): My vote. Who cares? Move on. Chard (A): Because we'll have a fucking awkward leg if that's the case. And Kefi will automatically win. Sins (D): Fine. Dr. Wiley. Because Mega Man I don't know, I always felt like eggman robotnik was like I always felt like he was a joke. Honestly, I always did. At least Wiley was. I don't know, he felt like robots should always be subservient. So let's go. Wiley wins. Wulff (B): They're both pretty egomaniacal and kind of inept. Let me say something here. How many eons of injustice is Dr. Wiley responsible for? Start with Mega man. He is responsible for the events of Mega Man X, which lead to the events of Mega Man Zero, which lead to the events of Mega Man ZX. All of that is Wiley's fault. GP (E): Yes, he even comes back as surges in my mind palace in X Two. I know there's a subreddit there, but you're exactly right. I don't want to step on you. I'll wait for my turn. Chard (A): Go ahead. GP (E): Sorry. Wulff (B): No, and even if you look at the Battle Network aspect, I'm pretty sure he's responsible for all of those six. And then it goes on to what? Star Force? Which is a spin off of Battle Network. So regardless of Mega Man timeline, you follow, wiley is responsible for everything. Maybe he didn't Wiley all along, but he did the most damage. GP (E): Yes. I'll kind of make my case here. The bad thing about Wiley is he failed a bunch. I can name at least eleven instances in which he did. With that said, whatever it was, he died. His final fuck you to the world was leaving the Zero virus like his last send off was apocalyptic levels of horseshit. But the pro for him being voted is, like you said, the longevity. His legacy of evil is top tier. So if you look at Robotnik, kind of a silly bad guy. I don't really fully understand the story there, why he hates Sonic. Here's the thing though. If you're going to say a pro about Robotnik, and this will lead into his con, he's actually faster than Sonic the Hedgehog. If you make it to the end of Sonic Two, as I recently did, there is a foot race that happens and it doesn't matter if you're running a Sonic or if you're in your little run like Naruto. Yeah, and Naruto runs all the way to the end. So he is faster than the enemy that he is trying to beat. And his enemy, Sonic, the only thing he's famous for is his speed. So why go through all the extra stuff? Why build the giant robots? Why do all that stuff when you can just say Sonic, I bet I can beat you, and we'll go our separate ways? Wulff (B): That he's got to think it's jewelry, right? GP (E): Yeah, I mean, can't blame that. Wulff (B): All he's really after is the the bling bling. GP (E): So, you know, that's robotics kind of. Chard (A): Cue the ring sound. Cue the ring sound. GP (E): Sinister, would you put the the ring sound in after you make the shiny thing? And anyway sure, and show me every step of the process. But the thing is I love you so much, Sinister. You're my best friend. I got to give it to Wiley for those reasons. Chard (A): Oh, man, there's so many inside jokes in this episode. I think you and I might have a similar answer being Sega kids at one point in our lives. Jake (C): Yeah, for me, when I look at this matchup, they do feel very similar in that they both fail a whole lot. And I'm not as familiar with the X lore and ZX and all that stuff. I only know the classic Mega Man games and Dr. Wiley there, where even when he's not the bad guy, he still kind of is, but he still loses every damn time, and he keeps making invention after invention, and they all fail to make a man. So I don't know, but it's also. GP (E): The sorry, go ahead. I'm sorry, I don't mean to keep interrupting. Jake (C): Yeah, not to say Robotnik is this supervillain. He also loses a Sonic every damn time. What does it say when the most brilliant mind in that franchise loses to a blue little fur ball? Every time, right? Like every single time. Yeah, he's faster than. Sins (D): All that means is that Sonic was the true villain all along. GP (E): Look, either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain. Jake (C): So here's where I'm going to fall on this one, because I think both of them are inept villains. From my experience in the franchise, I played with them. They both lose all the time. Sins (D): I come back and come down. Jake (C): No, well, I care for the sake of the science in this bracket, in this tournament important, it's relevant. We're doing dedication here, dedication. We're professional at Press B. So, look, don't let me forget, my point comes down to shit, I lost it. GP (E): Well, while he's searching Sonic, which one are you picking? Chard (A): Robotnik or Wiley? Jake (C): Who's more recognizable as a bad guy? If you went to the
USA 9/11 VS Isaiah 9/11 --Both Very Similiar In UnGodly Responses! --- Website: rahardin.com--Books: Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVB Schedule: M-F, 7-8AM; Sat-Sun, 6-8AM, (CST)****God let down His defense for the Israelites because they had become so evil and a great event took place which the Prophet Isaiah discusses that is very similar to our 9/11. The three ungodly responses that our leaders gave to the events of our 9/11 are identical to the responses the Israelites gave to God after Isaiah's 9/11. Search Google, “Rabbi Jonathan Cahn/Harbinger” for the indepth comparison of the two responses. What excites me is that in addition to the similar comparison of responses, I have found there was a “Rapture” very soon after the event in Isaiah's day which I refer to as the “Isaiah Rapture.” Since the events of the first part of Isaiah and our USA 9/11 are so similar, it just might be that we will soon have a follow-up Rapture too. Find out about the Isaiah Rapture on @KLRNRadio.com 6AM CST SUN #GPWF #Christian or at rahardin.com or say to Alexa, "Play Richard Hardin's God's Pure Word of Faith" SUN.
What an insane week between the AI announcements, algorithm updates, content, and so much more. I start off talking about Google's Bard announcement and a bit about the Paris announcement two days later. But Microsoft Bing stole the show....
The Beauty Within the Beast George Buza has been entertaining animation and live action audiences for years by bringing their favorite characters to life, like Beast from the iconic XMen Animated Series of the 1990's. We talk with George about his time on that show, and how its coming back to Disney Plus in the fall of 2023 as XMen 97, and how its picking up right where the other episodes finished off. We also presented George with questions from our listeners, and he was more than happy to answer them as well. We found George to be extremely intelligent, engaging and kind - not unlike a certain blue guy from the XMen that he voices. Buckle in for some laughs and a great chat with a great guy who truly gets it ... For more on George Buza, please visit the following - Search Google and IMDb for George Buza For a signed photo of George Buza as Beast that will have 100% of all proceeds going to the Wish Upon a Teen Foundation, please bid here! https://www.ebay.com/itm/334730214706 For RSWOF Merch - https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/31938193-rswof?store_id=1397534 100% of all proceeds Benefit Wish Upon a Teen For direct contributions - www.wishuponateen.org Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq FSF PopCast on Twitter and Instagram - @fsfpopcast Buy us Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/fsfpopcast For more on our show partners - Big Boy Graphics - www.etsy.com/shop/bigboygraphics Bridgework Studios - https://www.teepublic.com/user/bridgework-studios Level Up Sabers - https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2018189&u=3289465&m=124959&urllink=&afftrack=
In this episode of Probably True Solar Stories, a feisty senior citizen is determined to haggle with a solar salesman to buy the solar system of her dreams. But her haggling plans fall through when an honest salesperson refuses to sell an installation at any price. Can they find the solar win-win?True Solar TakeawaysNot every home is a good fit for solar. The home may have too many trees or other obstacles that block the sun--and solar production. The home may need a new roof. The home's wiring or service panel may need an upgrade. A good installer will make an evaluation and let you know these things in advance of signing a contract. You can always make these upgrades and go solar in the future. Solar installed on North-facing roofs will generate very little solar power...unless you live in Australia. Then it's perfect. For the U.S. and Europe, a South-facing roof is ideal. West and East are okay, and in some cases, may be better. Your solar installer should design the best system based on your roof and many factors. To find a good installer, get a referral from a friend who's already gone solar.Even with a friend's referral, always check out solar installer reviews on the internet. Yelp, Google Reviews, Angie's List, and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) will usually reveal the bad and good installers.After reading reviews and doing your homework, always get at least three quotes. You'll learn something about solar and your home's electricity usage with every quote.Beware of the installer's utility inflation rate when a proposal estimates your payback period and ROI. No one can predict utility rate inflation over the next 25 years. Just because your bill went up 10% for two years in a row does not mean it will go up 10% every year for the next 25 years. You can find more buying tips on the internet. The most important thing is to get at least three quotes and compare them. If you're confused, ask the installer questions. If they get frustrated or pressure you to just sign without understanding the proposal, costs, and payback period, walk away. If you're not familiar with computers and the internet, find someone who is. Shopping for solar is complicated. You can't properly shop for a solar installer from ads in the yellow pages, no matter what special discounts are promised. If you can't go solar, your state may have community solar programs that allow you to go solar by "subscribing" to a large solar farm in your area. Search Google for "community solar in YOUR STATE" to learn about the available programs. Hope that helps! Visit ProbablyTrueSolar.com to sign up for the newsletter to learn about new episodes and live solar storytelling events. Support the show by visiting the merch store and buying a tee shirt! Learn how sponsors can be a part of Probably True Solar Stories and tell their own creative stories. Follow @SolarFred and/or @ProbTrueSolar on Twitter to discuss episodes Don't forget to: Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast streaming service Rate Review, and Share!
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