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Welcome to The LongHer Life, formerly Biohacking with Brittany. To kick off this new era, I'm not giving you a list of supplements. I'm giving you me. These are 10 things you probably don't know about me, and some of them I've never said on the mic before. I share why I outgrew Biohacking with Brittany, and I read you the letter I wrote to my old self to close that chapter. Then we go deep: growing up in South Africa and moving to Canada at 7, my parents' divorce and caring for them as a teenager, growing up very Christian and where I stand with faith and spirituality now, my breech baby and traumatic birth, and the postpartum anxiety and intrusive thoughts I didn't recognize until I came out of them. I also open up about the hardest season of my marriage, how I pick up on energy, the signs I keep getting that I'm going to have twins, why I thought I'd never work one on one again, and what it's like being a visionary who still has mom guilt. If you want to work with me, The Spark, my new 12 week one on one program, is open now. Early bird pricing and the first edition founder's box end September 27.   I TALK ABOUT: 00:00 Welcome to The LongHer Life, and why I changed the name 08:00 The letter I wrote to my old self 11:00 I'm South African 14:20 My parents' divorce 19:20 Growing up Christian, and where I stand now 24:40 My breech baby and traumatic birth 29:00 Postpartum anxiety I didn't know I had 36:00 The hardest season of our marriage 40:40 I pick up on energy 47:00 The signs I'm having twins 56:20 Why I opened my practice again: The Spark 1:07:00 I'm a visionary, and I still have mom guilt   RESOURCES: The Spark, my 12 week one on one program The Exhale, my free masterclass (everyone who signs up gets the replay free) The LongHer Life Longevity Community My Birth Story episode (2024) How to Have a Gentle C-Section Dr. Joe Dispenza's books and meditations The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk   CONNECT: Instagram | Website   This episode is for education and connection only and is not medical or mental health advice. If you're struggling with postpartum anxiety or birth trauma, please reach out to your provider or someone you trust.

Sarah Black and Gemma Bastiani preview round six of the 2026 NAB AFLW season, including North Melbourne's team selection, Carlton's big inclusions v the Demons, and if Adelaide v Brisbane has lost its spark. Timecodes:1:00 - Experience out of the Roos' side4:06 - Aine McDonagh as the X-factor6:12 - Carlton's big ins8:25 - A well-earned debut9:38 - The off-Broadway game with big ramifications14:45 - Is Adelaide v Brisbane still a marquee game?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your conversations have turned into a running list of who's handling what, and your quality time is two people on one couch looking at two different screens. 44% of the couples we polled said they're in a rut right now too. So we built you a four-week plan, five minutes a day, plus the exact words to use if you're the one who has to bring it up. In this episode, you'll hear: The difference between a rut and a red flag The exact words to use when you're the one raising this, and how to keep it from landing like a complaint Why "we're just busy" is the most common reason couples end up here, and the part nobody questions The five-minute daily habit that starts week one, and why your brain needs the reps The weekend activity that only counts if it has zero practical value The hug-and-kiss math that resets both your nervous systems in under a minute Why week four is the one couples skip, and why skipping it is how you end up right back here A rut doesn't mean you picked the wrong person or that something's broken between you. It means life got loud, so press play with your partner and let this be the thing that starts the conversation. LINKS & RESOURCES

Spoilers for Spark, Glow, and Heat of the Kindred's Curse Saga + Chapters 32-43 of BurnThis episode leaves Lexi and Nicole REELING as they dive deeepppp into Chapters 32-43 of Burn of the Everflame! Ophiucae is making moves as he bombs the city and steals Sorrow's Edge. Meanwhile, Diem travels to Umbros, where she's drugged, tortured, and forced to reveal her memories to the Centenaries before finally escaping with Teller. Just when Diem and Luther (finally) reconcile, everything goes from bad to worse when Diem discovers the devastating truth about her father's murder. Hard truths lead to harder choices, and Nicole and Lexi are feeling desperate to find out what happens next!CHECK OUT THE FANTASY FANFELLAS PODCAST FEED: https://open.spotify.com/show/2JVloDSbL0b6NSeztH88PA?si=cb02cb48bd0e4f7fCHECK OUT THE FANTASY FANREADS PODCAST FEED: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Mb1aFjzrH35xHWfWQHpCM?si=6dbaf579009d4961Join the FanClub: https://fantasyfangirls.com/fanclubShop our merch: https://fantasyfangirls.myshopify.com/Support the show through our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fantasyfangirlspodcastNewsletter: https://fantasyfangirls.com/newsletterWebsite: https://www.fantasyfangirls.com/ Upcoming events:* FFG Live Show in NYC: Sept 27th, 2026 - Get tickets here!ACOTAR Virtual Trivia: Oct 18th, 2026 - Secure your spot!ACOTAR 6 Release Party in Denver, CO: Oct 26th, 2026 - Sold Out!ACOTAR 7 release party in Denver, CO: Jan 11th, 2027 - Get tickets here!LandCon in Edinburgh, Scotland: July 16-18, 2027 - Get tickets here!Listen now:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/24KydMMzrYfVpDggkFZx4j?si=fd7dc956393041b8Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-fangirls/id1706179464YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fantasyfangirlsFollow us:Instagram: @fantasyfangirlspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fantasyfangirlspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fantasy FanFellas: @fantasyfanfellasFantasy FanReads: @fantasyfanreads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more than 40 years, Heike Yates has worked with women who know what to do but still find themselves stopping, starting, and wondering why it feels so much harder now. On Pursue Your Spark, Heike gets into what really changes in midlife—and how to get stronger, stay consistent, and move forward without trying to reinvent yourself.

Gerrit Cole's history against the Red Sox has the Yankees facing a fascinating October decision. Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash debate whether Cole should start in a potential best-of-three Wild Card series against Boston, especially with Max Fried and Cam Littler producing far better results in the matchup. The question quickly becomes bigger than simply choosing three starters. If Cole is part of the rotation, should the Yankees protect him from a possible elimination game by starting him in Game 1? Or should they trust the matchup data and consider leaving him out entirely? With the postseason rotation potentially affecting the Division Series too, every choice comes with a risk.

To kick off a special Sexy September with Date Your Spouse and a whole collective of marriage voices, Christa reframes fading desire as something covered over rather than lost. Drawing on the dual control model of desire, she shows that most couples don't have a broken accelerator, they have a brake pressed to the floor by stress, resentment, routine, and feeling unseen, plus the hidden shadow layers of shame and old messages about sex. She names the specific things that bury the spark, the mental load, unrepaired hurt, over-familiarity, and the loss of feeling wanted, and offers real hope: buried things can be unearthed. With practical ways to start clearing even one layer this week, this episode is a hopeful, freeing start to the month. And if you want the full science of turning the spark back up, the deep dive shows you exactly how. Get Inside Your Sexy September Intimacy Vault Here! Get inside the Enneagram and Marriage Coaching and Masterclass classroom here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠ https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/the-e-m-coaching-masterclass Use the code COACH for $250 off - or - use a payment plan!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get inside the FREE Wholehearted Summit for Weary Women Sept 9-11 here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.simplywholehearted.com/a/2148302131/MhoTboBT Find Amy here at her website! www.simplywholehearted.com Find more about your type, the pod, freebies, and SO much more at our website right here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.EnneagramandMarriage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Take the E + M Quiz at www.QuizforCouples.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love what you're learning on E + M? Make sure you leave us a podcast review so others can find us, too⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Christa's Best-Selling Book, The Enneagram in Marriage, here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/df8SxVx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, BA, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM.Thanks to all of you for making this a Top Medical Billing & Coding Podcast for 6 Years on Feedspot. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sonal's 18th Season starts up and Episode 14 features a Newsworthy update on the OIG Work Plan for August 2026.Sonal's Trusty Tip focuses on new prior auth requirements for certain DMEPOS suppliers.Spark inspires us all to reflect on balance based on the inspirational words of Thomas Kinkade.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paint The Medical Picture Podcast now on:Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcJAHHrqNLo9UmKtqRP3X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paint-the-medical-picture-podcast/id153044217⁠7⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bc6146d7-3d30-4b73-ae7f-d77d6046fe6a/paint-the-medical-picture-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Paint The Medical Picture Podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzNUxmYdIU_U8I5hP91Kk7A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Sonal on LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonapate/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And checkout the website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paintthemedicalpicturepodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to be a sponsor of the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast series, please contact Sonal directly for pricing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PaintTheMedicalPicturePodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠

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Walter Maffione, CEO and co-founder of KaleidoSwap, join me to explain how the project grew from an RGB Lightning DEX into a broader swap engine and LSP stack — Lightning as rails between Liquid, Arkade, Taproot Assets, Spark, and RGB — plus KaleidoSDK, desktop app, and browser Extension.We dig into web app and SDK integrations for merchants and unified-balance wallets, how HTLC atomicity works across layers, BOLT 12 multi-asset offers and Nostr discovery for competing providers, Bitcoin-only scope with Flashnet and Utexo bridges for external stables, and a product lineup of desktop app, browser extension, and dual SDKs.Walter also covers agentic payments via MCP plugins, self-sovereign local models with Tether's QVAC, fee ranges around 0.5–1%, and a one-to-three-month mainnet launch path for the extension, swap provider, and web app.Timestamp:00:00 — Intro: Walter & KaleidoSwap00:50 — From RGB to Multi-Layer Swaps02:14 — LSP Plus Swap Provider Stack03:42 — Merchants, Stables, Unified Balance05:38 — Why Swap UX Took Over Wallets06:42 — Liquidity Ops and Mainnet Path07:58 — AI Attacks After Boltz Shutdown10:23 — Defending Non-Custodial Swaps12:18 — How Atomic Swaps Actually Work13:36 — RGB, Liquid, Arkade, Spark 14:36 — Open Spec, BOLT 12, Nostr Discovery18:23 — Pay Anything via the SDK19:34 — Bitcoin Layers Only + Bridges22:05 — Desktop, Extension, Dual SDKs25:05 — UX That Adapts to the User26:32 — Agentic Payments and QVAC33:22 — MCP Plugins, Keep Your Own AI35:11 — Fees Around 0.5–1%35:57 — Launch Timeline: Next 1–3 Months37:05 — Find KaleidoSwap OnlineLinks: https://x.com/bit_walthttps://x.com/kaleidoswaphttps://docs.kaleidoswap.com/whats-kaleidoswap/introductionStephan Livera links:Follow me on X: @stephanliveraSubscribe to the podcastSubscribe to Substack

Could one small sentence be creating a much bigger fire than you realize?In today's episode, Lauren Alessi Burgos continues through James 3:5–8 and explores the powerful warning that our words can be like a spark that sets an entire forest on fire. Together, we'll reflect on how quickly careless words, harsh reactions, or speaking without wisdom can create conflict and affect the direction of our lives.We'll be challenged to recognize that controlling our words isn't something we can accomplish through our own strength alone. Instead, God invites us to submit our speech to His wisdom and righteousness, learning when to speak and when to hold our tongue.Let's join in prayer and devotion as a community, asking God to give us wisdom before we speak and help us become better stewards of the words we use every day.Tap HERE to send us a text! SUPPORT THE SHOW - AND GET BONUS EPISODES!  If you enjoy our 5 minute daily doses of heaven, you'll LOVE our MMD Buy Me a Coffee community! When you support us by buying us a coffee, you help us share God's word daily - PLUS you can get access to bonus content and episodes for just $5 a month! Tap here to join the My Morning Devotional Coffee Club! Support the showNEW VIDEO EPISODES! You can now watch our video episodes on YouTube, Apple Podcasts AND Spotify! NEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? Welcome! We're four sisters - Stephanie, Lauren, Gaby, and Richelle - and our family works together at Metro Life Church in Miami, FL. We're so blessed to produce this daily devotional podcast for you and continue the great work done by the show's founder, Alison Delamota.We pray these devotions will help you to grow in your faith, and that you'll join us every weekday for a morning prayer and some time in God's Word! JOIN THE MMD COMMUNITYSubscribe to the showShare with a friendJoin our newsletter Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Leave a reviewMORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOYEnjoy more podcasts from Metro Life Studios, including:The Family Business with The AlessisMen's Morning DevotionalThe Mary and Martha Show Available on our Metro Life Studios app!Get The Metro Life Studios app 

Topics covered in this episode: Pandas Should Go Extinct Pydantic-pint puts real-world units in your Pydantic models How Libraries Run Rust Inside Python (With PyO3) AWS acquires DuckLabs Extras Joke Watch on YouTube Sponsored by Logfire from Pydantic: pythonbytes.fm/logfire Connect with the hosts Michael: Mastodon / BlueSky / X / LinkedIn Calvin: Mastodon / BlueSky / X / LinkedIn Show: Mastodon / BlueSky / X Join us on YouTube at pythonbytes.fm/live to be part of the audience. Usually Tuesday at 7am PT. Older video versions available there too. Finally, if you want an artisanal digest of every week of the show notes in email form? Add your name and email to our friends of the show list, we'll never share it. Calvin #1: Pandas Should Go Extinct Pandas' slowness pushes teams toward "Big Data" tools (Spark, Databricks) they don't actually need — most workloads never hit true Big Data scale Amazon Redshift telemetry: ~95% of tables are under 100GB, ~87% of queries touch 80GB or less — that's "Medium Data," not Big Data Polars and DuckDB fill that gap: single-machine, fast, no cluster required 1 Billion Row Challenge benchmark: Pandas took 4m28s vs. Polars 5.04s and DuckDB 5.19s — DuckDB also used 19x less memory On a real-world NYC taxi dataset (3GB parquet), pure DuckDB ran 2x faster than pure Pandas while using a fraction of the RAM Bonus: Apache Arrow lets you pass data between Pandas/Polars/DuckDB with zero copying, so trying them out doesn't mean a full rewrite Michael #2: Pydantic-pint puts real-world units in your Pydantic models Pydantic-pint bridges Pydantic and Pint so models can validate physical quantities like 4m or 12 meters instead of bare floats. Fields annotated with PydanticPintQuantity parse user input, convert between compatible units, and serialize quantities back out as strings. That closes a real gap for anything consuming API payloads, config files, or sensor data with measurements, letting you enforce units at the validation boundary instead of hoping every caller remembered them. via PyCoder's Weekly newsletter Unit mix-ups have literally crashed spacecraft; now your Pydantic models can refuse them at the door. Annotate a field as Annotated[Quantity, PydanticPintQuantity('km')] and inputs like 12 meters arrive auto-converted to kilometers Validation covers string, numeric, and quantity inputs, and model_dump_json serializes quantities as readable unit strings Installable from PyPI as pydantic-pint, MIT licensed, with docs at pydantic-pint.readthedocs.io Early-stage solo project at version 0.4, so API stability and maintenance are open questions worth discussing Calvin #3: How Libraries Run Rust Inside Python (With PyO3) Pydantic v2's validation core (pydantic-core) is Rust under the hood, built with PyO3 — this post shows how that bridge actually works via a small hand-built JSON parser Four steps to get Rust into Python: write a normal Rust module, annotate with PyO3 macros (#[pyfunction], #[pymodule]), compile/install with maturin, then just import it The parser builds a Rust tree first — Python never touches it until the boundary crossing Key insight: converting the Rust result into Python objects (.into_pyobject) is often the expensive part, not the parsing — 100,000 JSON values means ~100,000 Python objects built after parsing's already done Errors cross the boundary too: Rust's typed errors convert into real Python exceptions (ValueError, FileNotFoundError) via From/?, so callers get clean Python semantics Takeaway for anyone porting Rust in: if you're returning a scalar, don't sweat it; if you're returning a big structure, profile the boundary — that's the real cost, not the algorithm Michael #4: AWS acquires DuckLabs Thank you Dylan McConnell. What does this mean for the DuckDB ecosystem? DuckDB is the open-source in-process analytical SQL engine. MIT licensed. The IP is not owned by any company - it's held by the nonprofit DuckDB Foundation, which was created when the team spun out of CWI Amsterdam. Peter Boncz, the CWI representative on the Foundation board, describes it as the entity that holds all IP of open-source DuckDB. DuckLabs (ducklabs.com) is the company, formerly branded DuckDB Labs. Founded a little over five years ago by Hannes Mühleisen and Mark Raasveldt to give the DuckDB team a stable long-term home, bootstrapped deliberately instead of taking VC, grown to 30+ people in Amsterdam, funded by support and feature-prioritization contracts. It employs the core devs. It does not own DuckDB. DuckLake is one of three projects DuckLabs builds, what they call the Duck Stack: DuckDB, DuckLake, and Quack. DuckLake is the lakehouse format that puts catalog metadata in a SQL database instead of in files on object storage. Quack is newer - an RPC-style protocol that turns DuckDB into a client-server system where both ends are DuckDB instances, slated to stabilize in DuckDB v2.0 in September 2026. MotherDuck is a separate Seattle company, Jordan Tigani's, selling serverless hosted DuckDB. It was started in partnership with DuckDB Labs and has worked closely with Hannes and Mark for four years. It contracted DuckLabs for engineering work and contributes heavily upstream - three of its engineers are among the top 10 outside contributors to DuckDB. It also sells its own DuckLake offering. Customer and collaborator, never owner. What the AWS post changes. Amazon bought the company, not the project. DuckLabs joined AWS effective September 1, with the process concluding August 31, 2026. Hannes and Mark keep leading the team and the project's technical direction, the team stays in Amsterdam, and DuckDB stays MIT under the Foundation. AWS gets the people and a direct line to the roadmap. The license protects your code, not your priorities. Three second-order effects worth tracking: The Foundation board is the real question. It has three directors: Mühleisen, Raasveldt, and Boncz. Two now work for AWS. Commentary on the deal has focused on exactly this - the license protects the code, not the roadmap. The announced counterweight is governance: a technical advisory board on the Foundation, and opening the extension stack so extensions signed by other developers can run in DuckDB. MotherDuck immediately moved into the business DuckLabs vacated. It now sells DuckDB enterprise support, which it had avoided because it didn't want to compete with DuckLabs' business model, and says it has explicit blessing from Hannes and Mark now that they're joining Amazon. It also bought Tower.dev the day before the AWS announcement. Everyone expects an AWS DuckDB service. Tigani says Amazon will likely release one eventually, and welcomes the competition, citing Redshift's failure to slow Snowflake on AWS. The groundwork is already visible: Amazon Quick uses DuckDB to query S3 Tables and has processed over 2.5B queries with it since launching in October 2025. The DuckLake angle is the one to watch. AWS is heavily committed to Iceberg through S3 Tables, and it just acquired the team behind a competing lakehouse format. The stated plan is to use DuckDB, DuckLake, and Quack together to power a new generation of data services, but which format wins internal priority is unannounced. Extras Calvin: astral-sh/uv 0.12.12: code-signed release binaries

Rideshare Rodeo Podcast  (episode 610) September 15th, 2026 Today I am joined by Thiago Vienna (Head of Expansion at GiGU). The app is FREE September 15th-December 31st, 2026! Listen in to learn what the GiGU App can do you for app based gig drivers.  FREE iOS version: https://www.gigu.app/us/ios FREE Android version: https://www.gigu.app/us/ios  

The corporate media is celebrating upcoming Federal Reserve rate cuts as economic salvation, promising lower mortgages, cheaper credit, and financial relief for everyday Americans. In this explosive episode, Christian Briggs pulls back the curtain on the central bank's dangerous sleight of hand to expose why cutting short-term rates into a broken macroeconomic regime will detonate the sovereign bond market. Explaining the system through simple mechanics, Briggs shows that while the Fed manipulates overnight bank rates, real-world borrowing—thirty-year mortgages, auto financing, and commercial debt—is driven by long-term Treasury yields. With the national debt blasting past forty trillion dollars and peacetime deficits out of control, bond vigilantes are staging a historic revolt. Instead of falling, long-term borrowing costs are primed to surge, driving mortgage rates toward ten percent and locking working-class families out of the American dream.The show integrates Brent Johnson's Dollar Milkshake Theory, demonstrating how eleven trillion dollars in offshore dollar debt forces a global liquidity squeeze. As foreign central banks inject paper into their domestic economies, the United States pulls liquidity inward through higher yields, crushing foreign currencies while starving Main Street of capital. Meanwhile, a massive commercial real estate maturity wall is crashing into hometown community banks, which hold over seventy percent of small-business property loans alongside billions in underwater government bonds. As commercial vacancies rise and balloon payments come due, regional lenders are entering survival mode, slashing business credit lines, freezing payroll funding, and shutting off local capital.With the Reverse Repo safety valve completely drained and foreign adversaries accelerating de-dollarization through parallel settlement systems like CIPS, Washington faces a mathematical dead end. Annual interest on the national debt has crossed one point two trillion dollars, forcing the government into an exponential doom loop where it borrows just to service past interest. Briggs reveals why the Federal Reserve will inevitably be forced into Yield Curve Control, monetizing debt out of thin air and triggering stealth hyper-inflation. The episode delivers an urgent call for personal self-sovereignty: breaking counterparty risk before the algorithmic cage of programmable digital currencies locks down, pulling wealth off centralized bank ledgers, and securing physical gold, silver, and cold-storage non-custodial keys while the exit doors remain open.

Send us Fan MailBurn of the Everflame, book four and the final installation in The Kindred's Curse Saga by Penn Cole is the talk of the town in the Romantasy world. Today we're doing our deep dive, reviewing one of the most anticipated releases of the year… and our opinions might be different than you think. After deep diving Spark, Glow, and Heat and having the lovely Penn Cole on the podcast twice to talk about strong female characters, deep themes, and writing under pressure, was Burn what we thought it would be? Did it live up to the expectations we had for the end of Diem and Luther's story? And when all is said and done, what rating did we officially give it? Stick around for special commentary from Penn herself on the emotional ending to her debut series, and get our star rating, spice rating, five sentence summary, faves and least favorites, and our discussion… in detail… about whether Luther is still book boyfriend material or not. Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes Friday!…)Shop our Merch line | * https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.comCheck out these narrator interviews? ⬇️Anthony Palmini gives us the lowdown on what it's like to voice act Rhysand, Kingfisher, AND Slade Ravinger! https://youtu.be/zcCyrlZ5Jcc?si=2k7ULbRPgZl_5pUJCheck out these author interviews? ⬇️Watch our Spoiler-Free interview with the Author Penn Cole herself all about Burn of the Everflame https://youtu.be/nYDN-XCTkbM?si=gUv1FBT3ugk7FyhoWe go behind the book with Autumn Krause and The Gods Will Sing Our Song https://youtu.be/656QHeao6F4?si=VMLZ-zAa6pltOio9THE Sheila Masterson yaps with us about going trad & her NYT Bestseller The Poison Daughter! Don't miss it! https://youtu.be/V9MpoOX3CyQ?si=e2uOKPVRQjsIhVCbCheck the official Follow Up Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of the Split or Swallow Universe all about Between Two Kings! https://youtu.be/OW1cxXTVcTc?si=oOxVIzbIheET_bNE____Shop Bookish Merch we are wearing:Ashley is wearing: Vans Warped Tour Hoodie https://vanswarpedtourmerch.com/Liz is wearing : A “I Still Read Fairytales” Villian Crew by @shadowboundspines | https://shadowboundspines.com/products/i-still-read-fairytales-just-for-the-villains-now-crewneck?_pos=13&_sid=5377b326e&_ss=rAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!Support the showYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix

​ @Creality3D  has teased their latest in the Spark lineup, the Spark i8, which looks suspiciously like the old school mixing hotend called the Diamond Hotend (not to be confused with Diamondback Nozzles). They also showed off their new K3 at  @IFABerlinHub  with their KliTech technology installed.  @Prusa3D  unveiled the latest in slicers, PS3.0, which, while still in alpha, is a massive jump from previous slicers in their lineup. Want edited versions of these shows? Check out  @makingawesome  for edited down shows and clips as well! A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsors of these streams,  @printedsolid  and  @3dprima481 ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.comhttps://3dprima.com Use "MakingAwesome" for 20% off on all PrimaCreator and Copymaster3D materials until April 30th 2026Want to get some of the UK's fastest, and the first REAL Bamboo printer out there or the newly launched ALLCLEAN, the first dedicated 3D printer bed cleaner? Check out  @construct3d  https://b.link/Construct3DUse the discount code : "makingawesome" for 15% off.Need HIGH END 3D Scanning ANYWHERE in the world?? Check out  @3DMusketeers !! Utilizing over $250k in scanners, projects both big and small they can easily handle! Fully portable, able to bring the gear to you, 3D Musketeers is your one stop shop for all things Physical to Digital and even Digital to Physical. Full Service Art To Part rapid prototyping, product development, and of course, 3D Printing with 3D Musketeers! https://b.link/3DM__________________________________Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest!

Spoilers for Spark, Glow, and Heat of the Kindred's Curse Saga + Chapters 25-31 of BurnThis week, Lexi and Nicole are diving deeepppp into Chapters 25-31 of Burn of the Everflame! Diem has a rough time in this stretch of chapters as she tries to provide refuge for the Ignios Descended, make Godstone (which fails), investigate her father's murder, and then also try to figure out how to kill Ophiucae?? Meanwhile, the first Lumnos Council meeting goes about as well as expected, with Diem getting voted off her own council – big yikes! To wrap things up today, Nicole and Lexi are given a word of caution from Penn that leaves them SCARED but eager to find out what happens next! CHECK OUT THE FANTASY FANFELLAS PODCAST FEED: https://open.spotify.com/show/2JVloDSbL0b6NSeztH88PA?si=cb02cb48bd0e4f7fCHECK OUT THE FANTASY FANREADS PODCAST FEED: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Mb1aFjzrH35xHWfWQHpCM?si=6dbaf579009d4961Join the FanClub: https://fantasyfangirls.com/fanclubShop our merch: https://fantasyfangirls.myshopify.com/Support the show through our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fantasyfangirlspodcastNewsletter: https://fantasyfangirls.com/newsletterWebsite: https://www.fantasyfangirls.com/ Upcoming events:* FFG Live Show in NYC: Sept 27th, 2026 - Get tickets here!ACOTAR Virtual Trivia: Oct 18th, 2026 - Secure your spot!ACOTAR 6 Release Party in Denver, CO: Oct 26th, 2026 - Sold Out!ACOTAR 7 release party in Denver, CO: Jan 11th, 2027 - Get tickets here!LandCon in Edinburgh, Scotland: July 16-18, 2027 - Get tickets here!Listen now:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/24KydMMzrYfVpDggkFZx4j?si=fd7dc956393041b8Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-fangirls/id1706179464YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fantasyfangirlsFollow us:Instagram: @fantasyfangirlspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fantasyfangirlspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fantasy FanFellas: @fantasyfanfellasFantasy FanReads: @fantasyfanreads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dubuque Hempstead sophomore Danny Houselog joins the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast to talk about life as a three-sport Mustang. ⚾

Risks in AI and energy are moving markets in what's becoming a volatile open to the trading week. Kevin Green explains how commentary from former Anthropic AI engineers and OpenAI's current CEO is hitting stocks across the tech space. Also on KG's radar: crude oil, as prices rise above $100 per barrel after key infrastructure was struck. He later discusses key levels he's watching on the S&P 500 (SPX). ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Something much bigger is being built around XRP, and the pieces are getting harder to ignore. RLUSD is expanding its liquidity and distribution through Spark's Stablecoin FX Layer. At the same time, the XRP Ledger Foundation is talking openly about writing TradFi primitives directly into the XRPL, including lending, infrastructure and agentic payments. Flare is experimenting with new ways to generate XRP rewards. Canton continues advancing institutional settlement infrastructure. And while all of this is happening, another XRPL project bites the dust. Then Washington enters a critical week for crypto as the CLARITY Act heads toward a major Senate vote. And we're going around the world: Trump in Ireland, the growing conversation around a reunited Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland challenging the future of the UK, Putin warning about Europe and Russia, and Trump declaring that whoever wins the AI race wins. The financial system is changing. The infrastructure is being built. And XRP keeps showing up in places that matter. At some point you have to ask: What are they building... and why does XRP keep ending up in the middle of it?

Send us Fan MailThis deep dive coverage of Light Bringer was the most difficult in this bonus series to film. Pierce Brown… you have unapologetically broken us with this book and we do not know if we can forgive you. Ashley took a whole star away from her spoiler free rating for the pain and suffering. Did Liz feel the same way? Do you? In today's final episode (for now!) in our Red Rising bonus series we will not only be discussing in great detail every aspect of how Light Bringer made us feel, we'll also be revealing our favorite book in the series so far, and how we rank them from “worst” to best.” That way when the series is completed we can jump back in, read the new book (or books), reflect, and do our final rating and ranking. If we've learned anything in these past few months it's that anything can change at any moment. And even when you think you're ready for the pain, you're not. We kicked off Sci-Fi Summer with a full-length episode introducing the genre and setting the scene for a closer analysis of science fiction. Next, we covered the original trilogy in detail, books one and two of the second trilogy and have officially rated every book a resounding five stars. Last week's episode had us truly wondering what Brown was going to pull off next, and he did not disappoint. Can we talk about Hangar 17B?

Richards: Rob Brown previews Bears-Panthers & Jaylon Johnson needed a spark to get mentally ready for season (Hour 1) full 2541 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:18:36 +0000 uwYbYZV4bdnTqCLbyPGyVdq7ygPN0o1C sports Best of 104.3 The Score sports Richards: Rob Brown previews Bears-Panthers & Jaylon Johnson needed a spark to get mentally ready for season (Hour 1) Best of 104.3 The Score Best of 104.3 The Score is a curated snapshot of the station at its best, delivering the standout moments Chicago sports fans don't want to miss. Featuring top interviews, expert commentary, and memorable segments from across the lineup, the podcast covers everything from Bears Sundays and Cubs summers to Bulls, Blackhawks, and White Sox headlines. Whether you're catching up or reliving the biggest conversations of the day, Best of 104.3 The Score brings the voices, stories, and debates that power Chicago sports talk into one easy listen. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sport

On this 25th anniversary of 9/11, local news hits close to home as a kidnapped 12-year-old girl is rescued in just 23 hours thanks to controversial FLOCK camera technology!

#1 New York Times bestselling author, Jodi Picoult, spoke with me about writing for Wonder Woman, adapting books for musical theater, and the question of Shakespeare's true authorship in her upcoming novel BY ANY OTHER NAME. Jodi Picoult is the bestselling author of 30 novels, including landmark titles such as Mad Honey – her most recent 1 million-copy bestseller – Wish You Were Here, A Spark of Light, and Small Great Things. 40 million copies of her books are in print worldwide and have been translated into 34 languages. Her forthcoming novel is BY ANY OTHER NAME (on sale 8/20; Ballantine), described as a novel about two women, centuries apart – one of whom is the real author of Shakespeare's plays – who are both forced to hide behind another name. #1 New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah said of the book, “You'll fall in love with Emilia Bassano, the unforgettable heroine based on a real woman that Picoult brings vividly to life in her brilliantly researched new novel.” Elle called it, “[An] inspiring work of feminist literature inspired by real historical accounts.” Jodi was also co-librettist for the stage musical adaptation of her young adult novel Between the Lines (which premiered Off-Broadway in Summer 2022), the co-librettist of the musical BREATHE, the co-librettist of the musical adaptation of The Book Thief, and she is currently at work on an adaptation of Austenland. [Discover ⁠⁠The Writer Files Extra⁠⁠: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at ⁠⁠writerfiles.fm⁠⁠] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please ⁠⁠click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews⁠⁠. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Jodi Picoult and I discussed:  What's changed and what hasn't for women (in theater) over 400+ years? The best time to break an arm for an author How she works in cycles for her books Why her kids made her write for Wonder Woman The conundrum of a famous playwright who didn't own a single book And a lot more! Show Notes: ⁠⁠jodipicoult.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠By Any Other Name: A Novel⁠⁠ By Jodi Picoult (Amazon) ⁠⁠Jodi Picoult Amazon Author Page⁠⁠ ⁠⁠WAS SHAKESPEARE A WOMAN?⁠⁠ – Elizabeth Winkler for The Atlantic ⁠⁠Jodi Picoult on Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Jodi Picoult on Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Jodi Picoult on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Jodi Picoult on TikTok⁠ Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram Kelton Reid Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If social media feels like a drag — or it isn't working as fast as it needs to — I want you to hear this: Your content probably isn't underperforming because you don't post enough. It's underperforming because you're not telling stories. You're stating facts. And facts don't move people. Facts don't build trust. Stories do. In this episode, I'm handing you something I wish somebody had handed me years ago: a dead-simple storytelling framework called SPARK. You can use it for a reel, a caption, an email, or even a podcast episode. If you're tired of posting into the void — tired of "five tips for better gut health" getting twelve likes from your mom and your business bestie — this one's for you.   In This Episode, We Cover Why "post more" doesn't fix underperforming content Why facts educate but stories connect What people actually buy from a coach (hint: it's belief) Why Google, ChatGPT, and freebies can't replace your story Permission to stop calling storytelling "oversharing" The SPARK method: Situation, Problem, Action, Result, Key takeaway How specificity makes people feel seen — not just informed Naming the real problem underneath the surface problem How to show a result people can actually picture Using SPARK for reels (hook, middle, CTA) Turning client testimonials into stories people finish reading Why one post should carry one SPARK — not your whole biography How storytelling rewrites your relationship to your own story   A Message I Want You to Hear A lot of coaches avoid storytelling because it feels exposing. It feels like too much. You've been trained — by school, by corporate jobs, by the one client who made a snide comment once — to keep it professional, polished, and informational. But people don't buy information. Information is everywhere. Google has it. ChatGPT has it. Your competitor's freebie has it. What people buy is belief. Belief that you understand them. Belief that transformation is possible. Belief that you're the one who can guide them there. And belief isn't built with bullet points. It's built with story. So I want you to let go of the idea that sharing your story is oversharing. It's not oversharing. It's strategy.   Why Your Content Underperforms Here's the truth I keep hearing from clients: Social media feels like a drag. Or it's not converting as fast as it needs to. So they post more tips. More carousels. More "value." And still feel like they're posting into the void. The problem usually isn't volume. It's that the content sells facts instead of telling stories. Facts can educate. Stories make someone stop scrolling, screenshot the post, and send it to a friend. If your content isn't landing, ask yourself: Am I informing people — or am I helping them feel understood?   The SPARK Method I'm giving you a five-part framework called SPARK. You can use it for a reel, a caption, an email, or even a podcast. Grab a pen. S is for Situation. Start by painting the before picture — where you were, or where your client was, before the transformation. Be specific. Not, "I used to feel tired." Try, "I was setting three alarms just to convince myself to get out of bed, and I still hit snooze on all of them." Specificity is what makes people feel seen — not just informed. P is for Problem. Name the real problem. Not the surface-level one. The surface problem might be "I wasn't sleeping." The real problem underneath is often something like, "I didn't believe I deserved rest until I earned it." That's the line that makes somebody screenshot your post. A is for Action. What did you actually do? This is where you get to be the expert without sounding like a lecture. Walk them through the turning point — the one decision, the one conversation, the one framework that changed things. R is for Result. Show the after. Again: specific, not vague. Not, "I feel so much better now." Try, "Six months later, I wake up before my alarm and I don't hate my life at 6:00 AM anymore." Give people something they can picture. K is for Key takeaway. This is the bridge back to your audience. This is where you turn your story into their possibility. One line. Something like: "If you're setting three alarms too, this isn't a discipline problem — it's a self-worth problem, and that's fixable." Situation. Problem. Action. Result. Key takeaway. SPARK. That's the framework.   How to Actually Use SPARK A framework you don't use is just a cute acronym. First, use SPARK for your reels. Situation and Problem are your hook — the first three seconds. Action and Result carry the middle. Key takeaway is your caption or your call to action. Second, use it for client stories — not just your own. Same structure: Situation, Problem, Action, Result, Key takeaway. This is how you turn a testimonial into a story people actually read all the way through instead of skimming past. Third — and this is the part people skip: Don't try to tell the whole story in one post. One post. One SPARK. You have hundreds of these stories in your life and in your client work. Stop trying to cram your whole biography into a single caption. Zoom in. You can also turn a bigger transformation into a series: My client's transformation — one SPARK at a time.   Storytelling Is Stepping Into Your Power Storytelling isn't a content tactic bolted onto your marketing. It's an act of stepping into your power. Every time you tell the truth about where you started, you're doing two things at once: You're building trust with your audience. And you're rewriting your own relationship to your story. I know how easy it is to over-apologize for taking up space. To soften your story until it's polished and safe and forgettable. I want you to notice that instinct — and do the opposite. Tell it specific. Tell it honest. Tell it like it happened. That's what makes people stop scrolling. Not perfection. True.   Your Action Step Take one story — yours or a client's — and run it through SPARK this week. Situation. Problem. Action. Result. Key takeaway. Post it. Then come back and notice how it landed. Don't try to tell everything. One post. One SPARK.   Final Thoughts You don't need more tips lists. You need stories that build belief. Your depth, your turning points, and your honest "before" pictures are not liabilities. They're the reason someone will trust you with their transformation. Keep showing up. Tell it specific. Tell it honest. Your message matters.   Resources Website: https://rachelafeldman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelafeldman Done-for-you offers for health coaches: https://yourhealthcoachbiz.com Need help building your low-ticket or high-ticket coaching offer? Visit yourhealthcoachbiz.com to explore done-for-you programs and offers for health coaches. Looking for one-on-one business coaching support? Visit rachelafeldman.com or send me a DM on Instagram at @rachelafeldman

Dr. Ryan Parks, known to his young readers simply as Dr. Ryan, has created an inspiring children's book series with a noble mission: to spark curiosity about our bodies and how they work.In this episode, award-winning author Lisa M. Umina sits down with Dr. Ryan to discuss his meaningful book series, his passion for children's health, and his mission to make learning about the human body accessible and fun.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Researchers have shed new light on why powerful storms hit some communities harder than others across Western Alaska. More young people in Alaska died of suicide in 2025 than in any other year in the past decade. And Hilcorp employees say an oily sheen appeared in western Cook Inlet on Wednesday [9/9] while they were investigating a separate sheen first reported late last month.Photo: U.S. Coast Guard personnel conduct an aerial survey of the North Trading Bay sheen location and the inactive Spark platform on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 in Cook Inlet, Alaska. (Chief Petty Officer Christopher/U.S. Coast Guard)

Spoilers for Spark, Glow, and Heat of the Kindred's Curse Saga + Chapters 1-24 of BurnThis week, Lexi and Nicole are diving deeepppp into Chapters 15-24 of Burn of the Everflame! Our story resumes with Ophiucae arriving in Lumnos to cause chaos with his armies AND his information truth bombs. Plus we get the reunion of Diem and Luther (YES!!) but Diem is once again keeping huge secrets from Luther (NOOOOO!!). Nicole and Lexi give their first “L” to our characters this episode, and discuss what all these secrets and half-truths and lies could mean for this story in the next stretch of chapters!CHECK OUT THE FANTASY FANFELLAS PODCAST FEED: https://open.spotify.com/show/2JVloDSbL0b6NSeztH88PA?si=cb02cb48bd0e4f7fCHECK OUT THE FANTASY FANREADS PODCAST FEED: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Mb1aFjzrH35xHWfWQHpCM?si=6dbaf579009d4961Join the FanClub: https://fantasyfangirls.com/fanclubShop our merch: https://fantasyfangirls.myshopify.com/Support the show through our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fantasyfangirlspodcastNewsletter: https://fantasyfangirls.com/newsletterWebsite: https://www.fantasyfangirls.com/ Upcoming events:* The Dragon Gauntlet - Chapter 3: Sept 11th-12th, 2026 - Sold Out!FFG Live Show in Charlotte, NC: Sept 24th, 2026 - Sold Out!FFG Live Show in NYC: Sept 27th, 2026 - Get tickets here!ACOTAR Virtual Trivia: Oct 18th, 2026 - Secure your spot!ACOTAR 6 Release Party in Denver, CO: Oct 26th, 2026 - Sold Out!ACOTAR 7 release party in Denver, CO: Jan 11th, 2027 - Get tickets here!LandCon in Edinburgh, Scotland: July 16-18, 2027 - Get tickets here!Listen now:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/24KydMMzrYfVpDggkFZx4j?si=fd7dc956393041b8Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-fangirls/id1706179464YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fantasyfangirlsFollow us:Instagram: @fantasyfangirlspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fantasyfangirlspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fantasy FanFellas: @fantasyfanfellasFantasy FanReads: @fantasyfanreads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Videographer Sean Downey, SwanIGuess, tells PJ about bringing his own experience of entering foster care to the screen in his upcoming short film, CARE. If your son is between 9 and 13 and would love a role, parents can email a photo, a few lines about his hobbies, and your contact details to sinead.donn@icloud.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Dana discuss furious backlash from Lindsay Clancy jurors, her attorney's plans to ask for the case to be thrown out, and listener reactions to the latest Lindsay Clancy stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cody Germain spent seven years at Riot - leading competitive games on League of Legends, with the Valorant and Legends of Runeterra launches in between - then moved to San Diego in 2022 for Psyonix and Epic. Now he's co-founder and CEO of Bear Infinite Games, building Spark, a personalization layer for competitive play, and Project Grizzly, a game designed so no player can buy an advantage. He and Neal get into why the industry's walled gardens strip players of identity, why San Diego's gaming talent stayed invisible for so long, and the Barrio Logan tacos that catered his wedding.Key topics* Why you're a different person in every game you play* 700 million competitive players, two to three titles a week* Spark: personalization that learns as you play* Project Grizzly and the “action sport” format* Designing a game where nobody can buy an edge* From QA analyst to leading League's competitive* Why San Diego's gaming talent stayed invisible* Shutting down Prio App when it stopped solving a problemLinks & resources* Bear Infinite Games (playtest signup)Connect on LinkedIn* Neal Bloom* Cody Germain This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit risingtidepartners.substack.com/subscribe

Spoilers for Spark, Glow, and Heat of the Kindred's Curse Saga + Chapters 1-14 of BurnLexi and Nicole are BACK in Emarion as we dive deeepppp into Chapters 1-14 of Burn of the Everflame! These chapters pick up one month after the events of Heat, and our characters are barely holding it together while they remain apart. Diem gets a huge download from the Kindred and her future, and Luther spirals when he learns the “truth” about Diem's “death.” This episode has SO much information we were desperate for after the Heat cliff-hanger, and with this new Fantasy Fangirls read-along format, Lexi and Nicole cannot wait for the next stretch of chapters to find out what happens next! CHECK OUT THE FANTASY FANFELLAS PODCAST FEED: https://open.spotify.com/show/2JVloDSbL0b6NSeztH88PA?si=cb02cb48bd0e4f7fCHECK OUT THE FANTASY FANREADS PODCAST FEED: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Mb1aFjzrH35xHWfWQHpCM?si=6dbaf579009d4961Join the FanClub: https://fantasyfangirls.com/fanclubShop our merch: https://fantasyfangirls.myshopify.com/Support the show through our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fantasyfangirlspodcastNewsletter: https://fantasyfangirls.com/newsletterWebsite: https://www.fantasyfangirls.com/ Upcoming events:* The Dragon Gauntlet - Chapter 3: Sept 11th-12th, 2026 - Sold Out!FFG Live Show in Charlotte, NC: Sept 24th, 2026 - sold outFFG Live Show in NYC: Sept 27th, 2026 - Get tickets here!ACOTAR Virtual Trivia: Oct 18th, 2026 - Secure your spot!ACOTAR 6 Release Party in Denver, CO: Oct 26th, 2026 - Sold Out!ACOTAR 7 release party in Denver, CO: Jan 11th, 2027 - Get tickets here!LandCon in Edinburgh, Scotland: July 16-18, 2027 - Get tickets here!Listen now:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/24KydMMzrYfVpDggkFZx4j?si=fd7dc956393041b8Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-fangirls/id1706179464YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fantasyfangirlsFollow us:Instagram: @fantasyfangirlspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fantasyfangirlspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fantasy FanFellas: @fantasyfanfellasFantasy FanReads: @fantasyfanreads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retirement may solve the work question, but it can create an unexpected one: What gives my life purpose now? In this episode of Winning Retirement, Greg and Kristen explore why some retirees struggle with boredom, a sense of lost identity, and a lack of direction after leaving their careers. They share real-life examples of retirees who found renewed purpose through travel, volunteering, stronger relationships, physical activity, faith, and simply having something meaningful to look forward to. You’ll also hear why preparing emotionally for retirement can be just as important as preparing financially, and how having a clear retirement income and financial plan can provide the confidence to enjoy what comes next. Because retirement isn’t the finish line. It’s a new journey, and having purpose, connection, and a plan can make that journey a whole lot more fulfilling!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of A Spark of Awareness, I want to share something very personal: how forgiving my father became one of the deepest turning points in my life, my relationships, and my business.We often look outside ourselves when something isn't working. When a business struggles, we look at the market, the strategy, the economy, or our clients. When a relationship breaks down, we look at the other person. But sometimes the biggest shift doesn't come from changing anything outside of us. It comes from understanding what is happening within us.Over the past year, my business has expanded into new spaces, from working with people in technology and venture capital to conscious leadership and retreats. But I realized that for my work to make a quantum leap, I also had to make a quantum leap within myself. No investor, coach, friend, or external opportunity could make that leap for me.That realization became especially clear after a painful separation last year. I had spent much of my life believing that if I made good choices and had a good plan, I could keep things under control. Then a relationship I had invested deeply in ended, and many of the plans I had for my future disappeared with it.I had to face the uncomfortable truth that I am not in control of everything. Instead of trying to rebuild the old plan, I began asking myself what my life and relationships had been trying to show me. What patterns was I repeating? What was happening inside me that was attracting certain experiences?Through that process, I discovered something I had understood intellectually for years but had never fully embodied: I didn't completely trust other people.I had experienced betrayal and situations where I felt controlled, used, or taken advantage of. I had learned to rely primarily on myself. That had made me strong and independent, but it had also created a layer of protection around my heart. I could explain the pattern. I could analyze where it came from. But knowing something intellectually is very different from actually being free from it.Eventually, I reached the source of it: my relationship with my father.I realized that much of the resentment I had carried toward men in my life was connected to what I had experienced with him. I had felt controlled, unheard, and pressured to fulfill expectations that weren't necessarily my own. And for years, I had unconsciously been looking for something from other men that I had never received from him: acknowledgement and an apology.At some point, I understood that I might never receive those words.So I had to find another way to become free.For me, forgiveness wasn't an intellectual decision. It meant going back to the hurt itself and allowing myself to see my father differently—not only as my father, but as a young man who had left Vietnam at eighteen, lost many of his own dreams through war and displacement, and had to rebuild his life from almost nothing.I began to see that he, too, had carried wounds, shame, disappointment, and a sense of failure that he didn't necessarily have the tools to process. Some of what he carried had been passed on to me.And I realized that I didn't have to carry it anymore.After one particularly deep period of inner work, I wrote my father an eleven-page letter containing everything I had never said. I eventually burned it. I didn't need him to read it anymore. I needed those words to leave me.Something shifted after that.I felt less distrustful, less guarded, and more open to life. And perhaps most importantly, I stopped feeling that I needed external achievements to prove that I was worthy. I didn't need to become a mother, build a huge company, become popular, or be recognized in order to feel that I was enough.I began to feel that nothing was missing.Happiness is what's there when you remove the sense that something is missing in your life— Naval RavikantAnd from that place, I started building differently.Instead of asking, What can this business give me? recognition, success, money, popularity, validation…I could ask, What does the world need? What am I here to create, of value for the world?That distinction has changed the way I lead my work.I can listen more deeply. I can change direction when something no longer feels relevant. I can allow my business to evolve without feeling that my identity or worth is attached to it.Because I am not my business.This is also why my work has been evolving toward conscious leadership, retreats, deeper human connection, and spaces where people can reconnect with themselves and others. I see a growing need for this in a world where technology and AI can increasingly provide information and efficiency, while human beings are still searching for meaning, connection, love, and belonging.So if you are trying to change something in your life or business, I invite you to look beyond the surface problem. Instead of only asking, What should I change externally?, ask yourself what might be underneath it. Where did you first learn not to trust? What are you still protecting yourself from? What are you trying to prove? And what are you carrying that doesn't actually belong to you?Because sometimes the obstacle to your next level isn't your strategy. It's an old pattern still running underneath it.For me, forgiving my father didn't change him. It changed me. And because I changed, my relationship with my work, my relationships, my partnerships, and my future changed too.That is the paradox I've experienced: sometimes the fastest way to create an external quantum leap is to stop forcing the outside world to change and have the courage to go deeper within.The real transformation starts there.Thanks for reading Rise and Play! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riseandplay.substack.com

Donor-advised funds are everywhere. But for a lot of nonprofit fundraisers, they're still a little mysterious.So I invited Liza Carballeira onto the podcast to break them down. She brings a pretty unique perspective. Liza spent more than 10 years as a frontline fundraiser, then seven years working on the other side with a major DAF institution, advising philanthropists and helping distribute charitable funds. Now, she's the founder of Epic Philanthropy, where she helps nonprofits understand and activate this increasingly important giving vehicle.In this episode, we get into what a donor-advised fund actually is, where the money comes from, and why nonprofits need to stop thinking about DAFs like traditional foundations. We talk about everything from stock and appreciated assets to the surprising fact that even things like harvested corn can make their way into a DAF.But the really juicy stuff is what happens on the nonprofit side.How do you figure out who is giving through a DAF when the gift comes through an institution? How do you properly credit and steward those donors? And how do you find the clues hiding in your CRM? Liza shares practical ways to identify potential DAF donors and explains why truly anonymous DAF grants are much rarer than many fundraisers think.We also get into some DAF mistakes that could seriously come back to bite you: sending a tax receipt for a DAF gift, accidentally miscrediting the donor, using DAF funds to cover the tangible benefits of an event, and even trying to use a DAF to fulfill an enforceable pledge. There are some surprisingly strict rules here, and you'll want your fundraising and admin teams to know them, And then Liza gives us her SPARK framework for DAF fundraising: show your legal information, pull DAF donors from your file, add a DAF page, reset your timing to the off-season, and keep talking about it. Simple steps that can help make DAF giving easier for donors and easier for your organization to receive.We also have a spirited conversation about DAF Day, donor fatigue, and why you probably don't need to add another fundraising holiday to your already overflowing calendar, especially if you're a small nonprofit without extra bandwidth.If you've ever wondered whether DAFs are something your nonprofit should actually be paying attention to, this conversation is for you.Important Links:Connect with LizaEmail Liza: liza@epicphilanthropy.comEpic PhilanthropyLiza's DAF ProgramUse code RHEA for 10% off!My Big Ask Gifts ProgramMy Book, Get That Money HoneyMy Newsletter⁠Join the Free Webinar

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The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – Across TikTok, women have begun posting staged, emotional videos identifying with Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children. Some are holding their own babies while discussing exhaustion, anxiety, motherhood, and mental health before declaring, “Same, Lindsay.” Others have posted videos depicting their own...

Patch 36.4.2 brings some nerfs and buffs that are actually nerfs?! and I play the nerfed Quest Mage on the ladder. You can find the deck import code below the following contact links.  You can follow me @blisterguy on Twitch, Bluesky, and Youtube. Join our Discord community here or at discord.me/blisterguy. You can support this podcast and my other Hearthstone work at Patreon here. # 2x (1) Sands of Time # 2x (1) Scrappy Scavenger # 2x (1) Sleet Storm # 2x (1) Spark of Life # 1x (1) The Forbidden Sequence # 1x (1) The Skeleton Key # 2x (1) Winterspring Whelp # 2x (2) Runed Orb # 2x (2) Shadowed Informant # 2x (2) Wanted Poster # 1x (2) Watfin # 2x (3) Raptor Herald # 2x (3) Stonehill Defender # 2x (3) Storage Scuffle # 2x (4) Alter Time # 1x (4) Morchie # 2x (7) Techysaurus #  AAECAfCKBwSnmwfysgek2Qen9wcNm/IG8ZEHsJsH+psH1Z0H0aYHy7YH+cMHhsQHksQHhuAH4PYHnIIIAAA=

What happens when a Three stops performing and starts telling the truth — even to herself? Anthony and I sat down with Steph Baron Hall, author of Enneagram in Real Life and host of the Enneagram in Real Life podcast, for a conversation that starts with instinctual stacking and ends up somewhere much deeper. Steph — a sexual (or "spark") dominant Three — unpacks how the sexual instinct differs from the social Three most people picture, why she was so often mistaken for a Four, and how she's learned to notice the exact moment she starts performing instead of being present. We move through the difference between achieving your identity and receiving it, the religious trauma that shaped Steph's relationship to spirituality, and why she's going back to school in her late thirties to become a therapist. Along the way, I offer a memorable image for the false self — the "pinched self" — and the three of us talk honestly about what it actually costs to tell yourself the truth, not just other people. Steph is the author of Enneagram in Real Life, available wherever books are sold. Find her at ninetypes.co and on her own podcast, Enneagram in Real Life.   ABOUT STEPHANIE BARRON HALL Stephanie Barron Hall (M.A. Organizational Communication & Leadership) is an Accredited Enneagram Practitioner, author of The Enneagram in Love (2020) and Enneagram in Real Life (2025), creator of @NineTypesCo, and host of the Enneagram in Real Life podcast. Stephanie has been facilitating personality-centric team development for years as an outside consultant for organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies. Stephanie's approach to the Enneagram is grounded in communication theory and emphasizes deep personal work through application, curiosity, and self-awareness.

Em De Blas has years of experience leading bird outings with Chicago BIPOC Birders, the Chicago Ornithological Society, and the Urban Birding Festival. But their birding journey first started when Em was 19 years old and visiting family near San Luis Potosí in Mexico. In this episode, Em shares how a Vermilion Flycatcher sparked their passion for watching and listening to birds in nature. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nvidia agreed to buy Hugging Face for $12.9B, betting on its $399 Microduck robot as a physical-AI data engine, Meta rolled out Muse Spark 1.3 to rival Fable 5.1 and GPT-5.6 Sol, and Microsoft restructured its reporting into two segments. Nvidia agrees to buy Hugging Face for $12.9B, its second-biggest purchase after it paid $20B for Groq assets at the end of last year (CNBC) Sources: Decoding Discontinuity's Raphaelle D'Ornano argues Nvidia's bid is really an option on physical AI's data commons, with Hugging Face's $399 Microduck robot converting real-world robot use into open training data (Decoding Discontinuity) Meta rolls out Muse Spark 1.3 in Muse Code and Meta Model API, saying it improves performance across agentic and coding tasks, at the same pricing as Spark 1.2 (Axios) Muse Spark 1.3 holds a 52% lead on TAU³-Banking's tool-use benchmark and climbs to 85-86% on Terminal-Bench 2.1 coding tests, though Fable 5.1 still tops coding at 91.4%, all at unchanged $1.25/$4.25 pricing (The Decoder) Meta's Alexandr Wang tells Bloomberg Muse Spark 1.3 is competitive with Fable 5.1 and beats GPT-5.6 Sol at coding, uses 25% fewer tokens than 1.2, and previews a larger future model called Watermelon (SiliconANGLE) Microsoft shifts from three reporting segments to two: Agents and Infra, which has Microsoft 365 and Azure, and Devices and Consumer, which has Windows and Xbox (The Wall Street Journal) Subscribe to the ad-free feed.

While Microsoft pushes Copilot+ PCs, NVIDIA storms into the Windows ecosystem with AI-focused Spark machines and game-changing specs, igniting new rivalries with Apple and upending expectations for what local hardware can do. Plus, Atari revives 39 Activision classics for a price that will make retro fans blink, while the Sonos saga continues as it pivots to an open AI platform that might finally win back old loyalties. Finally, Paul's Markdown book will be released sometime in the next week. Windows The mystery of 26H2 is now less mysterious Last week: Week D came and went without a preview release, triggering speculation Microsoft issues Windows 11 version 26H2 to Release Preview, a first This means a September or October release to stable. Just guessing, but Preview Update in September, general Update in October is most likely Version numbers don't matter much anymore. There are no unique 26H2 features, just a few unique 26H2 presets - These include Point-in-time restore and Memory Integrity Protection being on by default Two 26H1 pre-release builds with little to speak of IFA 2026 is underway in Berlin Acer is first out of the gates with dozens of new PCs, including one based on the NVIDIA RTX Spark EU General Court confirms that Microsoft Edge is not a gatekeeper Visual Studio Code now has a full Markdown Editor experience Brave now offers free email aliases, and will have a premium option soon Firefox for iOS now has integrated ad blocking NVIDIA - $96.2 billion in revenues, up 106 percent YOY Dell - record $47 billion in revenues, but it's all from server/infrastructure HP - $15.7 billion in revenues, up 12.5 percent - $11.8 billion from PCs, vs. $15 billion for all Dell client products AI/dev Sony and Warner sue Anthropic for stealing their music Gemini Notebook gets first Expert Intelligence upgrade with integrated e-book support Sonos announces Sonos 27 OS with major AI functionality Microsoft moves WinUI development fully to GitHub ahead of open-sourcing it XBOX and gaming Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, more coming to Game Pass Every Activision title for the Atari 2600 is being reissued in cartridge form, but it's going to cost you Tips and picks Tip of the week: Markdown: A Field Guide for Writers App pick of the week: ImageGlass 10 RunAs Radio this week: Reimagining Intranets with Susan Hanley Brown liquor pick of the week: Macaloney's Cath-Nah-Aven Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit helixsleep.com/windows

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While Microsoft pushes Copilot+ PCs, NVIDIA storms into the Windows ecosystem with AI-focused Spark machines and game-changing specs, igniting new rivalries with Apple and upending expectations for what local hardware can do. Plus, Atari revives 39 Activision classics for a price that will make retro fans blink, while the Sonos saga continues as it pivots to an open AI platform that might finally win back old loyalties. Finally, Paul's Markdown book will be released sometime in the next week. Windows The mystery of 26H2 is now less mysterious Last week: Week D came and went without a preview release, triggering speculation Microsoft issues Windows 11 version 26H2 to Release Preview, a first This means a September or October release to stable. Just guessing, but Preview Update in September, general Update in October is most likely Version numbers don't matter much anymore. There are no unique 26H2 features, just a few unique 26H2 presets - These include Point-in-time restore and Memory Integrity Protection being on by default Two 26H1 pre-release builds with little to speak of IFA 2026 is underway in Berlin Acer is first out of the gates with dozens of new PCs, including one based on the NVIDIA RTX Spark EU General Court confirms that Microsoft Edge is not a gatekeeper Visual Studio Code now has a full Markdown Editor experience Brave now offers free email aliases, and will have a premium option soon Firefox for iOS now has integrated ad blocking NVIDIA - $96.2 billion in revenues, up 106 percent YOY Dell - record $47 billion in revenues, but it's all from server/infrastructure HP - $15.7 billion in revenues, up 12.5 percent - $11.8 billion from PCs, vs. $15 billion for all Dell client products AI/dev Sony and Warner sue Anthropic for stealing their music Gemini Notebook gets first Expert Intelligence upgrade with integrated e-book support Sonos announces Sonos 27 OS with major AI functionality Microsoft moves WinUI development fully to GitHub ahead of open-sourcing it XBOX and gaming Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, more coming to Game Pass Every Activision title for the Atari 2600 is being reissued in cartridge form, but it's going to cost you Tips and picks Tip of the week: Markdown: A Field Guide for Writers App pick of the week: ImageGlass 10 RunAs Radio this week: Reimagining Intranets with Susan Hanley Brown liquor pick of the week: Macaloney's Cath-Nah-Aven Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit helixsleep.com/windows

Successful people tend to have one very important thing in common – a strong and resilient mindset. Today, you're going to learn about how channeling the right mindset can help you reach your goals and excel in any area. Because when you change your mindset, you can change your life.     Today's guest, Laila Ali, is an undefeated boxing world champion, entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and author. Laila is back on The Model Health Show to share what it takes to be a champion and insights from her new children's book, A Spark of Greatness. The book is a story of confidence, ambition, and resilience.  In this interview, you're going to hear powerful mindset tips, the importance of surrounding yourself with quality relationships, and what it takes to reach your goals. Laila is also sharing some common misconceptions about her past and her career, and how to build resilience in yourself and your children. Grateful to share this conversation with Laila Ali with you. Enjoy!   In this episode you'll discover:  How champions are made. (6:40) Why competing against yourself is the most effective way to progress. (12:23) The importance of being intentional about who you surround yourself with. (15:44) What Laila's childhood was like. (20:59) Why Laila wrote A Spark of Greatness for young girls. (29:09)  The important life lessons you can learn from playing sports. (34:05) How listening to podcasts can help you expand your mindset. (35:48) Why true champions uplift others. (48:54) Laila's experience with fasting. (54:45) The biggest misconception about Laila's boxing career. (1:00:46)  Items mentioned in this episode include: Wildpastures.com/model - High-quality, responsibly sourced meat—delivered right to your door. Wild Pastures makes it easy to eat clean without overpaying. Get 20% off every box + $15 off your first order. Boncharge.com/model - BON CHARGE is one of our favorite wellness brands for supporting recovery, sleep, and overall health. Their award-winning red light therapy products utilize clinically studied 660nm red light and 850nm near-infrared light frequencies to help optimize your body's natural recovery and repair processes. Get 15% off with code MODEL. A Spark of Greatness by Laila Ali - Order your copy of Laila's new book TODAY!  Laila Ali Spice Blends - Save 15% off spice blends with my code MODEL15! Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz - Read the woman's guide to fasting! Laila Ali on Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz - Learn more about Laila's fasting experience! Connect with Laila Ali Website / Facebook / Instagram   Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Spotify  Soundcloud Pandora YouTube  This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Wild Pastures and BON CHARGE.  High-quality, responsibly sourced meat—delivered right to your door. Wild Pastures makes it easy to eat clean without overpaying. Get 20% off every box + $15 off your first order at wildpastures.com/model. From red light therapy panels and face masks to full-body blankets, BON CHARGE makes it easy to incorporate science-backed wellness into your daily routine. Just 5–10 minutes per day can help support better sleep, recovery, relaxation, and healthier-looking skin. Use code MODEL for 15% off storewide. Get 15% off with code MODEL at boncharge.com/model.  

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Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen and talking to Ted Pardee, CRO at Kognitiv Spark about "Augmented Reality hands-free connected worker solution". Ted Pardee from Kognitiv Spark discussed augmented reality's role in power generation at PowerGen in San Antonio. He highlighted the technology's potential to enhance efficiency and problem-solving by enabling remote expert guidance through headsets. Pardee emphasized the importance of leveraging AI and AR to address the skilled labor shortage and the "gray tsunami" of retiring experts. He noted that while Microsoft exited the AR headset market, numerous manufacturers now offer durable, intrinsically safe devices. Pardee also mentioned the integration of AR with existing systems and the development of disconnected worker solutions for low-bandwidth areas. Outline Introduction and Welcome to Industrial Talk Scott introduces the episode of Industrial Talk, sponsored by the Propane Education and Research Council, highlighting their commitment to safety training and innovative propane-powered technology.Scott praises industry professionals for their bravery, innovation, and problem-solving skills, celebrating them as heroes.The podcast is broadcasting from PowerGen in San Antonio, Texas, where industry professionals gather to discuss solutions for power generation. Introduction of Ted Pardee and Kognitiv Spark Scott introduces Ted Pardee, the guest, and his company, Kognitiv Spark, which focuses on augmented reality technology.Ted Pardee shares his first impression of PowerGen, describing it as an incredible conference with a large number of vendors and attendees.Ted emphasizes the importance of presenting new technologies to make businesses more efficient and solve problems.Ted provides a brief background on his career, highlighting his experience in the software business for over 30 years, including selling enterprise asset management software in the 1990s. Evolution of Technology and Augmented Reality Ted discusses the evolution of technology from mainframe to client-server to the web, and now to the mobile world.He explains how augmented reality technology, combined with AI, will revolutionize business operations by providing workers with headsets that connect them with experts remotely.Ted provides examples of how augmented reality can be used in various industries, including power generation and medical fields.He shares a personal anecdote about using MapQuest in the past, contrasting it with the current reliance on mobile devices. Application of Augmented Reality in Power Generation Ted describes how augmented reality headsets can help experts remotely assist workers in solving problems, especially in remote locations.He explains how the technology can be used in asset management, allowing experts to guide workers through repairs using Teams calls or Kognitiv Spark's remote assistance software.Ted highlights the importance of leveraging technology to protect workers and improve efficiency in industries like oil and gas, chemical plants, and manufacturing.He emphasizes that the technology is still in its early stages but has the potential to revolutionize how work is done in various industries. Durability and Market of Augmented Reality Headsets Ted compares the durability of augmented reality headsets to cell phones, suggesting that if a headset breaks, it can be easily replaced, similar to replacing a broken phone.He explains that the focus should be on the software that runs on the headsets, as the hardware can be replaced.Ted discusses the market for augmented reality headsets, mentioning that there are now many manufacturers, including Microsoft, which has exited the market.He predicts that in the future, there will be a variety of headsets available, each suited to different use cases and industries. Use Cases and Integration with Existing Systems Ted provides a use case for augmented reality in power generation, explaining how it can help ERCOT assess and solve problems quickly during extreme weather conditions.He discusses the integration of augmented reality with existing asset performance management systems, allowing workers to access real-time data and expert guidance.Ted explains how Kognitiv Spark's software has open APIs, making it easy to integrate with other systems and enhance existing solutions.He highlights the potential for augmented reality to improve maintenance efficiency and reduce downtime in various industries. Addressing Skilled Labor Shortage and Knowledge Transfer Ted addresses the issue of the skilled labor shortage and the "gray tsunami," where experienced workers are retiring, leaving a gap in expertise.He explains how augmented reality can help maximize the expertise of experienced workers by allowing them to remotely assist younger workers.Ted provides examples of how companies are using augmented reality to reduce travel for experts and improve efficiency in their operations.He emphasizes the importance of leveraging technology to bridge the gap between experienced workers and the next generation of professionals. Conclusion and Contact Information Ted shares his contact information, encouraging listeners to reach out to him on LinkedIn or through Kognitiv Spark's website.Scott thanks Ted for the conversation and highlights the importance of the work being done by Kognitiv Spark in advancing augmented reality technology.The podcast concludes with a reminder to listeners to visit the Industrial Talk website for more information and to connect with Ted Pardee.Scott reiterates the importance of storytelling and marketing for industry professionals to inspire the next generation and ensure the success of their companies. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! 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