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Narration and comments by award-winning fantasy author, Cynthia Morgan, featuring her novel, Misericorde, Book 1 of the Mercy Series. SHOW NOTES: Amazon order page Misericorde: https://www.amazon.com/Misericorde-Mercy-Book-Cynthia-Morgan-ebook/dp/B087LT98VZ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=misericorde&qid=1604943215&s=digital-text&sr=1-1 Award-winning blog: https://booknvolume.com & https://wordmongeryandmusings.com Author website: https://www.cynthiaamorganauthor.com/ All podcasts are available on my website: https://victoracquista.com/, multiple download platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3O5...) and so on. Just search for my name, Victor Acquista, or Podfobler Productions. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and tell your friends. We also have a FaceBook page for PODFOBLER PRODUCTIONS where all the episodes are archived for discussion and comments. (https://www.facebook.com/podfoblecrea...). Also check out my Amazon author page for a variety of fiction, nonfiction books and short stories: https://www.amazon.com/Victor-Acquist... Sound bites courtesy freesound.org

2033 Amazon and Accessibility for All (Aug. 12, 2020) Show Notes Amazon makes a vast array of products from smart speakers to microwave ovens that incorporate universal design concepts that enable their devices to be useable by and accessible to everyone. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Peter Korn, director of accessibility at Amazon … Continue reading 2033 Amazon and Accessibility for All (Aug. 12, 2020) →

Excerpt from sci fi master storyteller Eric Michael Craig. SHOW NOTES: Amazon order page HOPE DIES HARD: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BH3MPLL/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/Eric-Michael-Craig/e/B01DMZZOHS/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1 Author website: http://ericmichaelcraig.com/ Sci Fi Roundtable Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scifiroundtable/ All podcasts are available on my website: https://victoracquista.com/, multiple download platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3O5...) and so on. Just search for my name, Victor Acquista, or Podfobler Productions. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and tell your friends. We also have a FaceBook page for PODFOBLER PRODUCTIONS where all the episodes are archived for discussion and comments. (https://www.facebook.com/podfoblecrea...). Also check out my Amazon author page for a variety of fiction, nonfiction books and short stories: https://www.amazon.com/Victor-Acquist... Sound bites courtesy freesound.org

SHOW NOTES: Amazon order page SENTIENT: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LB7NTW6/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2 Amazon order page SERPENT RISING: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088P2PNCW/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 Author website: https://victoracquista.com/ All podcasts are available on my website: https://victoracquista.com/, multiple download platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3O5...) and so on. Just search for my name, Victor Acquista, or Podfobler Productions. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and tell your friends. We also have a FaceBook page for PODFOBLER PRODUCTIONS where all the episodes are archived for discussion and comments. (https://www.facebook.com/podfoblecrea...). Also check out my Amazon author page for a variety of fiction, nonfiction books and short stories: https://www.amazon.com/Victor-Acquist... Sound bites courtesy freesound.org

Murder, Mystery and More... Get acquainted with fantasy author Amy Kuivalainen in this series based upon Atlantean myth. SHOW NOTES: Amazon order page The Immortal City: https://www.amazon.com/Immortal-City-Magicians-Venice-Book-ebook/dp/B07TCMNGJR/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1J4ZS38QMVZHT&dchild=1&keywords=amy+kuivalainen&qid=1592066156&s=digital-text&sprefix=amy+k%2Cdigital-text%2C188&sr=1-1 Amazon order page The Sea of the Dead: https://www.amazon.com/Sea-Dead-Magicians-Venice-Book-ebook/dp/B088Y7XDF9/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1J4ZS38QMVZHT&dchild=1&keywords=amy+kuivalainen&qid=1592066308&s=digital-text&sprefix=amy+k%2Cdigital-text%2C188&sr=1-2 Author website: https://amykuivalainenauthor.com/ All podcasts are available on my website: https://victoracquista.com/, multiple download platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3O5...) and so on. Just search for my name, Victor Acquista, or Podfobler Productions. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and tell your friends. We also have a FaceBook page for PODFOBLER PRODUCTIONS where all the episodes are archived for discussion and comments. (https://www.facebook.com/podfoblecrea...). Also check out my Amazon author page for a variety of fiction, nonfiction books and short stories: https://www.amazon.com/Victor-Acquist... Sound bites courtesy freesound.org

Amazon halts its facial recognition software, Macs may move to ARM processors and Reddit makes some changes for diversity's sake. Show Notes Amazon issues a one-year ban on police use of its facial recognition tech | Android Central Reddit's Cofounder Wants a Black Person to Take His Board Seat | WIRED Apple Plans to Announce Move to Its Own Mac Chips at WWDC - Bloomberg Apple’s virtual WWDC keynote will take place on June 22nd at 1PM ET - The Verge First Look at the Playstation 5: Game Informer Follow Us  Follow Emily on Twitter  Follow Taylor on Twitter

True crime detailed account of a serial killer who was also a law enforcement officer. SHOW NOTES: Amazon order page: https://www.amazon.com/American-Rippe... Author website: https://www.fantasticfiction.com/k/pa... All podcasts are available on my website: https://victoracquista.com/, multiple download platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3O5...) and so on. Just search for my name, Victor Acquista, or Podfobler Productions. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and tell your friends. We also have a FaceBook page for PODFOBLER PRODUCTIONS where all the episodes are archived for discussion and comments. (https://www.facebook.com/podfoblecrea...). Also check out my Amazon author page for a variety of fiction, nonfiction books and short stories: https://www.amazon.com/Victor-Acquist... Sound bites courtesy freesound.org

This week, Amazon is launching its own game, Walmart is dropping its Jet and AT&T is dropping its 5G evolution. Also this week, Scott Ertz from Plughitzlive is coming on to the podcast as a co-host. Show Notes: Amazon is making its own game  Walmart drops Jet.com YouTube wants you to go to bed Home Chef had a data breach Lyft partners with RAINN AT&T drops 5G Evolution Facebook will reopen offices at 25% Walmart's new tablet Tesla drops lawsuit Take 2 4Q Scrutiny on Uber GrubHub deal Walmart's new tablet Tesla drops its lawsuit COVID-19 robocalls How to get refunds on PC games Best Playstation 4 accessories  Best Chromebooks Which Macbook is right for you? Where to buy refurbished Macbooks OnePlus will disable "X-Ray"  Microsoft Solitare turns 30

Narrated excerpt from the award-winning novel, "Damnificados" by JJ Amaworo Wilson. SHOW NOTES: Amazon order link: https://www.amazon.com/Damnificados-Spectacular-JJ-Amaworo-Wilson-ebook/dp/B015VN46QY/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=DAMNIFICADOS&qid=1584035478&s=digital-text&sr=1-1 Author website: http://jjawilson.com/ Reviews: https://jjawilson.wordpress.com/reviews/ PM Press review, interviews and more: https://www.pmpress.org/blog/authors-artists-comrades/jj-amaworo-wilson/#reviews All podcasts are available on my website: https://victoracquista.com/, multiple download platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3O5nPgZg8IewQHtHu8lCnw) and so on. Just search for my name, Victor Acquista, or Podfobler Productions. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and tell your friends. We also have a new FaceBook page for PODFOBLER PRODUCTIONS where all the episodes are archived for discussion and comments. (https://www.facebook.com/podfoblecreations/?modal=admin_todo_tour). Also check out my Amazon author page for a variety of fiction, nonfiction books and short stories: https://www.amazon.com/Victor-Acquista-M.D./e/B01I0524LO/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 Sound bites courtesy freesound.org

David Meerman Scott is an internationally acclaimed business strategist, entrepreneur, advisor to emerging companies, and public speaker. He is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of ten previous books, including The New Rules of Marketing & PR, Marketing Lessons from the Grateful Dead, and The New Rules of Sales & Service. His latest books, Fanocracy: Turning Fans into Customers and Customers into Fans, unpacks how some brands attract word-of-mouth buzz and radical devotion around products as everyday as car insurance, b2b software, and underwear. They embody the most powerful marketing force in the world: die-hard fans. The book has been endorsed by the likes of Seth Godin and its foreword was written by Tony Robbins. We discussed: The difference between a fan and a customer How neuroscience plays a significant role when it comes to turning people into fans How to build your tribe, even if you’re a completely virtual company We explore examples of fandom ranging from companies such as Me Undies, Hagerty Insurance, Microsoft, through to the Grateful Dead, Iron Maiden and Radiohead, so strap yourself in for a conversation on how to build your tribe of devoted fans. Show Notes: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Fanocracy-Turning-Fans-into-Customers/dp/0593084004   Audiobook: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Fanocracy-Audiobook/0593148517 Web: Fanocracy.com | Davidmeermanscott.com Twitter: @dmscott ---------- Listen to Future Squared on Apple Podcasts  goo.gl/sMnEa0 Also available on: Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Stitcher and Soundcloud Twitter: www.twitter.com/steveglaveski Instagram: www.instagram.com/@thesteveglaveski Future Squared: www.futuresquared.xyz Steve Glaveski: www.steveglaveski.com Medium: www.medium.com/@steveglaveski Steve's book: www.employeetoentrepreneur.io NEW Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/futuresquared/ Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2N77FLx

This week,  a lot of news from Amazon including that there they are facing questions about Ring,  in other news, Apple breaks ground in Texas, Verizon expands its 5G coverage plus AT&T brings 5G...for real. Show Notes: Amazon faces questions about Ring Amazon Go expands You can listen Amazon Music for free Amazon Fire Blaster Apple in Austin Texas Verizon 5G Boost founder wants to buy back Sprint Vizio is updating SmartCast TVs TV buying guide When is the right time to buy a phone? 10 easy steps to make Chrome faster and secure Trending on Google Trends last week at number 1 Trending on Twitter today at number 2 Trending on YouTube today at number 3 AI politeness

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There are still a few tickets left for my last live workshop of the year and the big party I'm throwing to celebrate 3 years of About Progress!! I would love to meet you in person there! P.S. If you purchase 2+ tickets to the party you'll get 25% off each. I shared in my newsletter a few weeks ago that I recently took the Enneagram test and although interesting to see it all explained, I wasn't that surprised by my results. It's kind of what got me thinking about today's topic, because I know I can be people pleaser. But, is that bad? Is that good? And how many more of us can relate? Spoiler alert for this short little episode: I don't think it's all bad! I talk about something I call the "shield of perfectionism" and if your people pleasing nature is to maintain that cover, then you have some work to do. However, it is good to care what others think in the right ways. So, no, I don't want you to give up on what other people think about you. I do want you to stop hinging your worth on the approval of others, though. It is possible to anchor into yourself, have internal strength, and still be real with people. I have recently gone through this process with myself (after who knows how many times) and am happy to share exactly what that has looked like for me. About a few other things Amazon made me do it! If you've been around for a little while you've heard me talk about this special clock for little ones that helps them understand when it's time to get out of bed in the morning. In short, no more super early wake up calls! I have my 8-18 month old kids all using this, it's a game-changer for starting off our days. SHOW NOTES Amazon find: Ok to Wake! Clock 3 Year Anniversary Workshop + Party! Get your first month+ FREE with Libsyn using code MONICA FREE Printables, including this month’s Progress Plan Send in a soundbite + be featured on the show HERE Join the free and private FB group Join Monica on Facebook, Instagram, and by newsletter Songs Credit: DRIVE by Dj Nicolai Heidlas @nicolai-heidlas Music provided by FREE MUSIC FOR VLOGS AND VIDEOS bit.ly/freemusicforvlogs

I couldn't shake the thought in my head that stemmed from a comment made in one of my free online classes a few weeks ago. An attendee brought up some issues and we concluded the root of her problems was fear of failure. And if that doesn't sound familiar, let's talk more about it. I bet this fear has played its part in your life, too. When you are daring greatly you will fail in someway or another. Of course we're all aiming for success, we're all aiming to grow in the direction we think we need to, so naturally failures will occur sometimes. It's in the way we view failure that we can really find success. And in this episode I share what that has looked like for me. Very early on in the podcast I interviewed Jaimee Davis who was training for an Ironman. She shared that in her preparation she failed every day. Every day! And now she is an Ironman. See, failure doesn't mean we have to stop it just means we have to shift. I hope when you listen you get that encouragement to grow, fail, and keep trying anyway. About a few other things Amazon made me do it! If you've been around for a little while you know I love sharing my favorite skincare and makeup finds. These Korean facial sheet masks have been the best I've found! I love them when I want to treat myself, but especially to throw in anygift for a friend. SHOW NOTES Amazon find: Korean Facial Sheet Mask Podcast University is open for enrollment! Get 20% off Promptly Journals with code ‘ABOUTPROGRESS’ Get 30% off the Promptly Journals app with code 'REMEMBER30', sign up here then download the app! 3 Year Anniversary Workshop + Party! Get your first month+ FREE with Libsyn using code MONICA FREE Printables, including this month’s Progress Plan Send in a soundbite + be featured on the show HERE Join the free and private FB group Join Monica on Facebook, Instagram, and by newsletter Songs Credit: DRIVE by Dj Nicolai Heidlas @nicolai-heidlas Music provided by FREE MUSIC FOR VLOGS AND VIDEOS bit.ly/freemusicforvlogs

Today I'm opening up about this important topic, how you can choose courage over comfort and why doing so will benefit you. If you're looking to act on this challenge I have to put in a plug for my last workshop of the year that's coming up next month. Entitled "Rediscover You", I will help you work through discomfort and be courageous. Plus, I'm throwing a big fun party that night and would love to see you there! Choose courage over comfort. A happenstance run-in with Brooke White at the airport last week gave me the push to get my thoughts on this matter into a short and hearty episode for you. It's so easy to stay in our comfort zones, even when we know it can be holding us back. I want to encourage you to keep your eyes on moving forward, and I share a long-time favorite quote of mine that can give you one perspective on that. About a few other things This lash and brow serum has been an Amazon favorite of mine for years, and I always go back to it even if I try something new. It's simple, it's cheap, and it gives me the full and fun lashes that I just love! SHOW NOTES Amazon made me do it: Lash & Brow Serum Sign up for a FREE podcast e-course! Get 20% off Promptly Journals with code ‘ABOUTPROGRESS’ Get 30% off the Promptly Journals app with code 'REMEMBER30', sign up here then download the app! 3 Year Anniversary Workshop + Party! Use code ‘PROGRESS’ for discount Get your first month+ FREE with Libsyn using code MONICA FREE Printables, including this month’s Progress Plan Send in a soundbite + be featured on the show HERE Join the free and private FB group Join Monica on Facebook and Instagram Songs Credit: DRIVE by Dj Nicolai Heidlas @nicolai-heidlas Music provided by FREE MUSIC FOR VLOGS AND VIDEOS bit.ly/freemusicforvlogs

Did you know I used to be afraid of water? And in fact, kind of still am. Did you know I swim laps a few times a week? I use the word laps loosely, because if I go 2 minutes then have to hang on the side that's still okay, because I'm doing something. Through my own self-development I've realized that my old mindset, all or nothing thinking, is the worst! Going all in on anything usually comes at a cost. If you can't see that cost right away it is probably your own sanity. Because what if you're going all in and something goes wrong? Does that derail you? And consider the opposite, does the fear of starting have you trapped into doing nothing? I still find myself slipping into this habit of all or nothing thinking from time to time. My solution is to tell myself to have a something mindset. I challenge you to attempt the same. In this episode I give you a few prompts that you can ask yourself in order to just keep doing. I also remind you that your worth is not dependent on any outcome, it's the process that transforms you. About a few other things... During these episodes I share my latest and greatest Amazon find. My kids (and me!) have been loving loom bracelet weaving. As a plus, it's been awesome for their fine motor skills. Check out the loom and the mega refill kit here. SHOW NOTES Amazon made me do it! This weeks find. Get 20% off Saranoni Luxury Blankets with code 'ABOUTPROGRESS' Get your first month+ FREE with Libsyn using code MONICA FREE Printables, including this month’s Progress Plan Lend your voice and experience + be featured on the show HERE Join the free and private FB group Join Monica on Facebook and Instagram Songs Credit: DRIVE by Dj Nicolai Heidlas @nicolai-heidlas Music provided by FREE MUSIC FOR VLOGS AND VIDEOS bit.ly/freemusicforvlogs

Happy Father's Day to all of the dads and single parents out there! For this week's episode of GNC WIR,  some of the tech news brings from Amazon is fighting homelessness, BET is launching a streaming service,10 states are suing the T-Mobile Sprint merger, plus Julian Assange may be extradited to the United States. Show Notes: Amazon pledges its fight homelessness Amazon opens 2nd Amazon Go store in New York Some YouTube TV subscribers are getting Showtime for free 10 state AG's are suing the T-Mobile/Sprint merger FCC authorizes the second wave of rural broadband funding Epix on Amazon Prime CBSN Los Angeles BET launching streaming service Atari VCS Best website builders Best password managers for Android Best prepaid Android phones How to cancel your video streaming subscription services Best universal remotes Trending on Google Trends at 1: Flag Day Trending on Twitter at 1: #johnmccainday Trending on Youtube at 4: Toronto Wins First NBA Championship Bill and Ted's most excellent phone booth HDHomeRun for Roku E3 2019 Apple makes Comcast and Charter sell iPads  Julian Assange may be extradited to the US

Americans, as individuals, carry a lot of debt. But don’t panic! Not all debt is created equal, and not all debt is necessarily a bad thing. Some debt—like mortgages, vehicles, even some college degrees—can be good debt. There are also bad kinds of debt, too. But the thing about individual debt is that it’s the individual's responsibility and really only the business of the borrower and the lender. Once the government gets involved, though, things can get messy. Just how messy and in what ways? Join Antony Davies and James Harrigan as they sort through the bills in this week’s episode of Words & Numbers. Come to FEEcon 2019! Show Notes: Amazon hiring robots $6 trillion war Foolishness of the week: Limiting credit card interest rates Topic of the week: Good debt and bad debt: Household debt Join the conversation: Words & Numbers Backstage Antony Davies on Twitter James R. Harrigan on Twitter Let us know what you think at: wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com

The Golden Stallion is back for another Sovryn Tech Subscriber Q&A episode, only available to Patreon Sovryn Tech Patrons! It’s the show YOU control! And we’re talking "The Culture Series," HawkEye 360, stories from Brian's past, and more! Feel free to send in more questions for future entries! SHOW NOTES: --“Amazon is Making the Culture Series” --“HawkEye360” Links: http://www.he360.com, http://bit.ly/2d9IngN --"School Anti-authoritarianism" --"Bodybuilding Podcasts" Skip La Cour's Bodybuilding and Fitness Podcast Bodybuilding Nerds Radio Bodybuilding.com Podcast Joe DeFranco’s Industrial Strength Show APPENDIX: --“Sovryn Tech Subreddit” Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/sovryntech/ --"Sovryn Tech Patron RetroShare Directory" Link: http://retroshare.sovryntech.com ========================= https://www.zog.email

The Golden Stallion is back for another Sovryn Tech Subscriber Q&A episode, only available to Patreon Sovryn Tech Patrons! It’s the show YOU control! And we’re talking "The Culture Series," HawkEye 360, stories from Brian's past, and more! Feel free to send in more questions for future entries! SHOW NOTES: --“Amazon is Making the Culture Series” --“HawkEye360” Links: http://www.he360.com, http://bit.ly/2d9IngN --"School Anti-authoritarianism" --"Bodybuilding Podcasts" Skip La Cour's Bodybuilding and Fitness Podcast Bodybuilding Nerds Radio Bodybuilding.com Podcast Joe DeFranco’s Industrial Strength Show APPENDIX: --“Sovryn Tech Subreddit” Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/sovryntech/ --"Sovryn Tech Patron RetroShare Directory" Link: http://retroshare.sovryntech.com ========================= https://www.zog.email

Thanks for coming back this week, I hope everyone in the U.S had a great Thanksgiving holiday weekend! I got lots of tech news this week from Google, Facebook,  how to help advice and a lot more and remember Big Billy Bass (you know the fish on a wooden back); well it's back with a new addition. Show Notes: Amazon record-setting day on Cyber Monday Nintendo best selling device on Cyber Monday Apple Music on Alexa Ariana Grande Comcast bogus fees Playstation Classic Sega Dreamcast Fornite boasts 200 million players Google Assistant Canada  Google Maps Sundar Pichai Sinemias new debit card  Oppo foldable phone plans Facebook Lincolns 2010 Aviator SUV Detox with your smartphone  Minimalist Android Apps Big Mouth Billy Bass  

1810 Accessible Products from Amazon (Mar. 7, 2018) Show Notes Amazon has been pursuing a long-range plan to incorporate improved accessibility into all of their products with features like VoiceView, Braille support, and speech recognition. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Peter Korn, Director of Accessibility at Amazon, about the accessibility of Amazon’s devices … Continue reading 1810 Accessible Products from Amazon (Mar. 7, 2018) →

Today, Corban and Sofia play a TV pitch edition of “two truths and a lie” then discuss part two of season two of the Amazon Original “Just Add Magic”.   Show Notes: Amazon’s Big Content Shift Includes More Kids’ Shows About Science and Science Fiction | The Verge #36: That’s Just Comedy (A Look at 3 Amazon Original Pilots) | Rocket to Anywhere #23: To You, From Me | Rocket to Anywhere (Our Valentine’s Day Special.)   Recommendation of the Week: Corban and Sofia: Watch Just Add Magic on Amazon Prime Video.   Follow Us: Corban on Twitter Sofia on Instagram Rocket to Anywhere on Twitter Rocket to Anywhere on Instagram   Music: Podington Bear at the Sound of Picture Library  

Show: 17Show Overview: Brian and Tyler talk about the containers and Kubernetes news coming out of AWS re:Invent, as well as a look ahead to KubeCon in Austin. Show Notes:Amazon announced its much-anticipated Kubernetes service Amazon Elastic Container Service for KubernetesAmazon announced AWS Fargate “a technology that enables you to use containers as a fundamental compute primitive without having to manage the underlying instances.”Topic 1 - AWS re:Invent happened last week. Any news about Kubernetes?Topic 2 - The concept of “Bring Your Own Container” is evolving to “Bring A Workload that Runs in a Container” (Fargate, Microsoft ACI, etc.)Topic 3 - What can we expect at KubeCon this week? What new trends are you seeing emerge, or are you looking to see if they have momentum?Evolution of User-ExperienceServerless standards?Adjacent projects to Kubernetes (backups, CI/CD, etc.)Feedback?Email: PodCTL at gmail dot comTwitter: @PodCTL Web: http://podctl.com

In this episode of WRLWND Radio, Marcello Sukhdeo talks about the rapid growth of voice-powered apps on Amazon’s Alexa voice platform, also, a study that reveals that extreme internet usage can lead to mental illness and he touches on the growth of video-gamers worldwide.   Show Notes: Amazon’s Alexa Amazon’s Alexa voice platform has now passed 15,000 skills, these are the voice-powered apps. This is up from last September when it was around 10,000. Today, Amazon is currently the leader in voice-powered devices and it is expected to control 70 percent of the market this year — well ahead of Google Home, Lenovo, LG and others. Due to the increased interest in voice-powered devices, Apple has joined the party with the with its own Siri-powered device, the HomePod which will be released this December.  In terms of competition, Google Home has just 378 voice apps available as of June 30, and Microsoft’s Cortana has only 65. So, they are way behind. Internet usage can lead to mental illness More than one-third of 15-year-old children in the UK could be classified as ‘extreme internet users’, or those who are online for more than six hours daily, outside of school. A report from UK think-tank Education Policy Institute (EPI) states that children in the UK have a higher rate of extreme usage. EPI examined the relation between social media use including online time and mental illness. While 12 per cent of children who spend no time on social networking websites on a normal school day have symptoms of mental ill health, that figure rises to 27 per cent for those who are on the sites for three or more hours a day. The study went on to say that they would caution against simply restricting a child’s access, claiming that this could actually hurt kids in the long run by preventing them from learning the skills they needed to cope with stressful events online.   Video-gamers growing worldwide Nearly a third of the earth’s population is an active video-gamer, and that number will only grow, according to a study commissioned by Razer, the maker of high-end mice and other gaming accessories. According to the study, in 2016, 2.1 billion people were “active gamers”. An active gamer is defined as someone who plays a game once a month or spends at least an hour a week playing.  Of the 2.1 billion people, over 71 per cent are millennials. This group according to the study is not only huge, but also young, which is a dream demographic for a company looking for growth in this area. Tech Bytes Students from the Eindhoven University of Technology have designed the first ever system that allows a bus to drive on formic acid. Formic acid naturally occurs in stinging nettles and certain species of ants, but it's also manufactured cheaply and safely on an industrial level, and is typically used for preserving livestock feed. The students use a blend of 99 per cent formic acid with a performance enhancing agent to create Hydrozine -- which has four times as much energy density as a battery -- to power the bus. This is expected to be fully operational by the end of the year. Researchers at Anglia Ruskin University put a mobile eye tracker and motion analysis sensors on participants who walked and crossed a kerb-like obstacle on the ground while writing, reading a text or talking on a phone. According to results, phone users spend up to 61 percent less time watching out for the obstacle, and bring their foot up "higher and slower" over the obstacle as they walked, adopting a "cautious and exaggerated stepping strategy" to minimise the risk of tripping. This tendency was observed most in users writing a text on their phones. Smartphone zombies are becoming a road hazard in cities around the world and efforts have been put in place to keep them and others safe. And finally, A battery-powered plane that can fly for 30 minutes has taken to the skies at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The "eFusion" has been developed by German engineering firm Siemens, and can reach a top speed of 140mph (225km/h).

Amazon’s announcement of grab-and-go stores sparked several conversations around technology changing ways of living and their possible effects. In today’s podcast, Nils and Jay share their thoughts on a couple of recent tech updates and on how pastors and churches respond to these changes. They also talk about the pros and cons of Facebook’s Donate button. Tune in to the podcast and share what you think! To engage with the show and the hosts, use the hashtag #SMCPodcast.   Show Notes: Amazon announces new grab-and-go grocery stores with no cash registers Elon Musk: Jobs will be taken by robots Hardcore History Podcast Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast Donate Button--Fundraising tools for Nonprofits on Facebook Free Church Online Course

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives the guys start the show off talking about how Amazon is partnering with the British government to expand its testing of delivery drones, paving the way for commercial air deliveries for UK residents. The expanded testing, announced today in a press release, involves Amazon working with the UK Civil Aviation Authority to focus on operating drones outside of the line of sight of pilots, improving sensors for obstacle detection and avoidance, and having one pilot operate a team of multiple, semi-autonomous drones in unison. The project is the latest regulatory victory for Prime Air, the online retailer's ambitious program designed to bring cheaper and more forward-thinking delivery logistics in-house. Then, could what happened in Fukushima happen 35 miles (56 kilometers) north of New York City? That’s what many activists and former nuclear regulators fear for the Indian Point Energy Center, a nuclear power plant that has operated in Westchester County for more than four decades. The plant provides a good chunk of the energy needs for the surrounding area, but it has come under fire in recent years for safety and environmental concerns, including its warming of the Hudson River and a recent case of bolts missing in one of its reactors. Two of the plant’s three reactor units are currently operating on expired licenses, with the state of New York having denied parent company Entergy’s extension requests due to suspected violations of the federal Clean Water Act. Then, a 36 year old man tells a terrifying encounter he had near Homers Gap, Pennsylvania with what appeared to be an upright walking wolf that resembled the werewolves in the movie "Underworld" in the summer of 1998. Then, a flame of American 90s childhood went out on Tuesday with the death of Miss Cleo, the famous infomercial tarot card clairvoyant with the turbans, faux Jamaican accent and over-the-top dramas she solved with her tarot cards. Miss Cleo, real name Youree Dell Cleomili Harris, died in Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday, aged 53. She had been battling colon cancer. After the break, Cam brings up the disturbing tale of the Axe Man of Austin.  A serial killer, who became known as the Servant Girl Annihilator, preyed upon the city of Austin, Texas, during the years 1884 and 1885. The killer's name originated with the writer O. Henry. The series of eight axe murders was referred to by contemporary sources as the "Servant Girl Murders." According to Texas Monthly, seven women (five black, two white) and one black man were murdered. Additionally, six women and two men were seriously injured. All the victims were attacked indoors while asleep in their bed. Five of the women were dragged, unconscious but still alive, and killed outdoors. Three of the women were severely mutilated while outdoors. All the victims were posed in a similar manner. Six of the murdered women had a "sharp object" inserted into their ears. The series of murders ended with the killing of two white women, Eula Phillips, age 17, and Susan Hancock, who was attacked while sleeping in the bed of her 16-year-old daughter on the night of 24 December 1885. Thanks for listening to Expanded Perspectives. Have a great week! Show Notes: Amazon is expanding drone delivery testing in the UK Fukushima in New York? This Nuclear Plant Has Regulators Nervous. Upright Wolf Creature seen in Homers Gap, Pennsylvania No more 'call me now': Miss Cleo was the MTV generation's beloved psychic The Servant Girl Murders Music: All music for Expanded Perspectives is provided by Pretty Lights. Purchase, Download and Donate at www.prettylightsmusic.com. Songs Used: Pretty Lights vs. Led Zeppelin Summer's Thirst Samso Pink Floyd Time Remix

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives the guys start the show off talking about how Amazon is partnering with the British government to expand its testing of delivery drones, paving the way for commercial air deliveries for UK residents. The expanded testing, announced today in a press release, involves Amazon working with the UK Civil Aviation Authority to focus on operating drones outside of the line of sight of pilots, improving sensors for obstacle detection and avoidance, and having one pilot operate a team of multiple, semi-autonomous drones in unison. The project is the latest regulatory victory for Prime Air, the online retailer's ambitious program designed to bring cheaper and more forward-thinking delivery logistics in-house. Then, could what happened in Fukushima happen 35 miles (56 kilometers) north of New York City? That’s what many activists and former nuclear regulators fear for the Indian Point Energy Center, a nuclear power plant that has operated in Westchester County for more than four decades. The plant provides a good chunk of the energy needs for the surrounding area, but it has come under fire in recent years for safety and environmental concerns, including its warming of the Hudson River and a recent case of bolts missing in one of its reactors. Two of the plant’s three reactor units are currently operating on expired licenses, with the state of New York having denied parent company Entergy’s extension requests due to suspected violations of the federal Clean Water Act. Then, a 36 year old man tells a terrifying encounter he had near Homers Gap, Pennsylvania with what appeared to be an upright walking wolf that resembled the werewolves in the movie "Underworld" in the summer of 1998. Then, a flame of American 90s childhood went out on Tuesday with the death of Miss Cleo, the famous infomercial tarot card clairvoyant with the turbans, faux Jamaican accent and over-the-top dramas she solved with her tarot cards. Miss Cleo, real name Youree Dell Cleomili Harris, died in Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday, aged 53. She had been battling colon cancer. After the break, Cam brings up the disturbing tale of the Axe Man of Austin.  A serial killer, who became known as the Servant Girl Annihilator, preyed upon the city of Austin, Texas, during the years 1884 and 1885. The killer's name originated with the writer O. Henry. The series of eight axe murders was referred to by contemporary sources as the "Servant Girl Murders." According to Texas Monthly, seven women (five black, two white) and one black man were murdered. Additionally, six women and two men were seriously injured. All the victims were attacked indoors while asleep in their bed. Five of the women were dragged, unconscious but still alive, and killed outdoors. Three of the women were severely mutilated while outdoors. All the victims were posed in a similar manner. Six of the murdered women had a "sharp object" inserted into their ears. The series of murders ended with the killing of two white women, Eula Phillips, age 17, and Susan Hancock, who was attacked while sleeping in the bed of her 16-year-old daughter on the night of 24 December 1885. Thanks for listening to Expanded Perspectives. Have a great week! Show Notes: Amazon is expanding drone delivery testing in the UK Fukushima in New York? This Nuclear Plant Has Regulators Nervous. Upright Wolf Creature seen in Homers Gap, Pennsylvania No more 'call me now': Miss Cleo was the MTV generation's beloved psychic The Servant Girl Murders Music: All music for Expanded Perspectives is provided by Pretty Lights. Purchase, Download and Donate at www.prettylightsmusic.com. Songs Used: Pretty Lights vs. Led Zeppelin Summer's Thirst Samso Pink Floyd Time Remix  

Welcome to the first episode (apparently) of the Irrational Confidence Podcast! Lots of fun stuff this time. But, Brandon has no news to report. Show Notes: Amazon's goat grazing services The Star Wars Digital Movie Collection Coming April 10 | StarWars.com You can watch an 'unaltered' version of Star Wars in HD today, if you bend the law | Polygon New 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Teaser: Chewie, We're Home - /Film Slashfilm: We Analyze 50 The Force Awakens Teaser 2 Images Slash film: Disney Movies Release Dates Summer 2015-2017 Star Wars Battlefront on PS4: New Details from Celebration – PlayStation.Blog Battlefront Does Not Have a Campaign - IGN Amazon.com: STAR WARS Battlefront - PlayStation 4 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - Official Teaser Trailer [HD] - YouTube Jurassic World - Official Global Trailer (HD) - YouTube True Detective season two Patton Oswalt's Parks and Rec Filibuster Olivia Wilde Reteams With Garrett Hedlund for 'Tron 3' (Exclusive) - The Hollywood Reporter Review: Photos for OS X takes the stress out of photo management | iMore How to use Photos for OS X: The ultimate guide | iMore Six Colors: Photos for Mac's unrestrained iCloud uploads TidBITS: iCloud Photo Library: The Missing FAQ Automator actions, geotags, and more advanced tricks for Photos for OS X | Macworld WWDC - Apple.com Boston Local - Baseball Prospectus Picks: Huffduffer Nicholas' Huffduffer Pursuit of Light on the App Store

Charles Wheelan is a lecturer in economics at Dartmouth and has authored five books.  He joins us to discuss statistics, politics, and the economy.  Economics is the study of how we allocate scarce resources.  Poverty, health, education, are all affected by how we allocate resources so understanding that can help us to do a better, more fair job at that allocating.  To make money, you have to produce value.  Part of the reason for stagnant middle-class wages is because the value it used to produce is now being produced more cheaply, either through technology or outsourcing to countries where wages are very low.  Money is not the only factor in economics.  Sometimes money can stop people from doing something.  Organ donation for example.  Tying it to money makes people less likely to do it. Sometimes altruism is a greater driver than monetary gain.  Most people will stay where you put them.  Many people don’t save for retirement.  Some companies now automatically enroll new employees in 401K plans.  The employee is free to exit the plan or change it but most people will just default to what the company chose.  Sometimes a small guaranteed incentive is less effective than a larger, but not guaranteed one.  Getting $5 each time you go to the gym is less attractive to people than going to the gym and being entered into a raffle to win a car.  This is why people play the lottery.  Statistics are useful because they can be used to infer patterns.  Recognizing and using the patterns can make you more money, or just help you to do things better.  Which will probably earn you more money!  Most people are pretty poor at appreciating probability.  So we worry about Ebola but cross against the light.  But the odds of getting Ebola are much smaller than the odds of getting hit by a car.  Charles is a passive investor, an Index Fund guy.  So the Dartmouth professor shares the LMM philosophy of buy and hold!  The longer your horizon, the smoother the booms and busts level out for you.  Charles is very politically active.  He advocates for a Centrist Party, where people who feel alienated by the Republicans and Democrats can join together.  We need something better in the middle, where most of us dwell. It was great to interview a guest who understands economics and is actively trying to improve the short comings of our current two party system.   Show Notes Amazon:  Charles Wheelan’s books. Mint:  The easy way to track your spending. Betterment: The smart way to invest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices