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Latest podcast episodes about Spurious

The Third Hour Podcast
#65. Other Visions

The Third Hour Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 62:39


What do the books of Joel and Jonah have in common? Spurious provenance! But what's more unexpected is the way they present contrasting approaches to the peoples who live around Judea. Join us on the Third Hour Podcast to learn more!

The Greek Current
Calling out Turkey's spurious claims in the Aegean

The Greek Current

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 12:30


Earlier this month we saw Turkey issue a NAVTEX, or a navigational text message warning, for research in the Aegean Sea, a provocative move called out by Greece. This has once again put Turkey's disregard for international law and contempt for Greece's sovereignty in the spotlight. Elizabeth Samson, an international lawyer and Writing Fellow at the Middle East Forum whose work has appeared in major outlets like the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, joins Thanos Davelis as we dig into why it's important to call out Turkey's spurious claims over the Aegean.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Europe and United States Must Deny Turkey's Spurious Claims Over the AegeanGaza reconstruction: Cyprus has a planSenate Foreign Relations Committee extends lifting of Cyprus arms embargo from annual renewal period to 5 year periodBipartisan US push to extend Cyprus defense access

Peter Hammond on SermonAudio
Exposing Spurious Stories of Celebrity Conversions

Peter Hammond on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 33:00


A new MP3 sermon from Frontline Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Exposing Spurious Stories of Celebrity Conversions Subtitle: Devotions 2025 Speaker: Peter Hammond Broadcaster: Frontline Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 10/15/2025 Length: 33 min.

Devotional on SermonAudio
Exposing Spurious Stories of Celebrity Conversions

Devotional on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 33:00


A new MP3 sermon from Frontline Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Exposing Spurious Stories of Celebrity Conversions Subtitle: Devotions 2025 Speaker: Peter Hammond Broadcaster: Frontline Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 10/15/2025 Length: 33 min.

Minimum Competence
Legal News for Fri 9/26 - Spurious Charges against Comey, $1.5b Anthropic Deal, and Defense of Accused Charlie Kirk Murderer

Minimum Competence

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 26:17


This Day in Legal History: John Jay CommissionedOn September 26, 1789, John Jay was commissioned as the first Chief Justice of the United States, marking a foundational moment in the establishment of the American judiciary. Nominated by President George Washington and swiftly confirmed by the Senate, Jay took the helm of the newly formed Supreme Court just one day after the Judiciary Act of 1789 was signed into law. His appointment signaled the beginning of the federal judiciary as a coequal branch of government under the U.S. Constitution.Jay was already a prominent figure in American political life, having served as President of the Continental Congress, co-author of The Federalist Papers, and Secretary for Foreign Affairs under the Articles of Confederation. As Chief Justice, he led a court that initially had little authority or docket, with its first session delayed until February 1790 due to logistical difficulties and lack of cases.Despite the Court's limited power at the time, Jay helped lay the groundwork for its future role. In Chisholm v. Georgia(1793), Jay authored an opinion asserting federal judicial authority over state governments, a controversial stance that ultimately led to the adoption of the Eleventh Amendment. His tenure also saw diplomatic service; while still Chief Justice, he negotiated the Jay Treaty with Great Britain in 1794 to resolve lingering post-Revolutionary War disputes.Jay resigned in 1795 after being elected Governor of New York and declined a later offer from President John Adams to return to the bench. His brief but influential time as Chief Justice helped define the legitimacy and independence of the U.S. Supreme Court.The U.S. Department of Justice indicted former FBI Director James Comey, escalating what critics describe as President Donald Trump's campaign of retribution against political adversaries. Comey faces two charges: making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding, stemming from his 2020 Senate testimony in which he denied authorizing anonymous leaks related to an FBI investigation. The indictment claims he actually did authorize such disclosures. However, the charges are notably sparse, lacking detailed supporting facts or corroborating evidence typically included in indictments of this gravity.The case has drawn intense scrutiny within the Justice Department. Prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia reportedly advised against filing charges due to insufficient evidence, and the district's top prosecutor resigned last week after expressing concern about political interference. Tensions escalated when U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan—formerly Trump's defense attorney—personally presented the case to the grand jury, an unusual move suggesting top-level involvement. Notably, the grand jury declined to indict Comey on a third proposed charge, highlighting doubts about the prosecution's strength.Legal experts and former officials, including Obama-era ethics advisor Norm Eisen, have condemned the indictment as politically motivated. Comey maintains his innocence and says he welcomes a trial. Members of his family, including his son-in-law and daughter, have faced professional consequences, which Comey's supporters view as further evidence of political targeting. The charges represent a sharp departure from norms intended to shield law enforcement from partisan use.Former FBI chief Comey charged as Trump ramps up campaign against critics | ReutersA federal judge in California has preliminarily approved a $1.5 billion class action settlement between authors and the AI company Anthropic, marking a major development in the legal battles over generative AI's use of copyrighted materials. U.S. District Judge William Alsup described the agreement as fair during a Thursday hearing, though final approval is still pending. Authors Andrea Bartz, Charles Graeber, and Kirk Wallace Johnson brought the lawsuit, accusing Anthropic of training its AI assistant Claude using millions of pirated books without permission.This settlement is the first in a growing wave of lawsuits targeting companies like OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft for allegedly infringing on creators' rights through large-scale data scraping to train AI models. Although Alsup had previously ruled that some of Anthropic's training practices fell under fair use, he determined the company crossed the line by storing more than 7 million pirated books in a centralized database not strictly tied to AI training.The judge had initially hesitated to approve the deal and demanded further clarification from both sides, but now appears inclined to allow it to proceed to the notification stage for affected authors. If finalized, the agreement could signal a broader shift toward holding AI developers financially accountable for unauthorized content use. Publishing industry leaders have praised the development as a step toward curbing what they see as systemic, unchecked copyright violations in AI development. Anthropic, meanwhile, emphasized its commitment to safe and responsible AI.US judge preliminarily approves $1.5 billion Anthropic copyright settlement | ReutersKathryn Nester, a seasoned Utah criminal defense attorney and former top federal public defender, has been appointed to represent Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a Utah Valley University event on September 10. The state is seeking the death penalty against Robinson, who faces a charge of aggravated murder.Nester has a history of representing clients in high-profile and controversial cases. She previously defended Lyle Jeffs, a fugitive leader of a polygamous sect convicted of food stamp fraud, and John Earnest, the gunman in the 2019 Poway synagogue shooting, before stepping down due to a conflict of interest. She also defended a Utah doctor accused of destroying COVID-19 vaccines—a case later dropped—and is currently representing Kouri Richins, a children's author now charged with poisoning her husband.Her firm, Nester Lewis, has strong ties to Utah's federal public defense system. Her partner, Wendy Lewis, once represented Brian David Mitchell, the man convicted in the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart. Robinson's case is expected to cost Utah County at least $750,000 for the defense alone, with over $1.3 million budgeted for the total prosecution and defense efforts.Robinson's next court appearance is scheduled for Monday. Nester has declined public comment on the case.Attorney representing Charlie Kirk's accused killer is former top public defender | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by George Gershwin.Born on September 26, 1898, George Gershwin occupies a unique place in American music history—standing at the intersection of classical composition, jazz improvisation, and Broadway flair. Raised in Brooklyn to Russian-Jewish immigrant parents, Gershwin began his musical life on the piano and quickly showed an uncanny ability to absorb and reshape the sounds of his time. Though he composed everything from operas to show tunes, it was Rhapsody in Blue, written in 1924 when he was just 25, that cemented his legacy.Commissioned by bandleader Paul Whiteman for a concert intended to bridge classical and popular music, Rhapsody in Blue was composed in a rush—famously sketched out on train rides and completed with the help of orchestrator Ferde Grofé. The piece opens with its iconic clarinet glissando, a spontaneous flourish during rehearsal that Gershwin decided to keep, and unfolds into a sweeping blend of jazz rhythms, bluesy melodies, and symphonic ambition. It captured something distinctly American—urban, restless, full of promise.Rhapsody in Blue premiered at Aeolian Hall in New York on February 12, 1924, with Gershwin himself at the piano. The audience included titans like Sergei Rachmaninoff and Jascha Heifetz, and the piece earned immediate acclaim. Though critics at the time debated whether it was truly “serious” music, it has since become a cornerstone of 20th-century composition and a symbol of American cultural identity.For Gershwin, Rhapsody in Blue was not a departure from classical form but a statement that American music—jazz, blues, Tin Pan Alley—deserved a place in the concert hall. More than a century later, it remains as fresh and vibrant as the city that inspired it.Without further ado, George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, the first movement–enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

People I (Mostly) Admire
163. The Data Sleuth Taking on Shoddy Science

People I (Mostly) Admire

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 56:25


Uri Simonsohn is a behavioral science professor who wants to improve standards in his field — so he's made a sideline of investigating fraudulent academic research. He tells Steve Levitt, who's spent plenty of time rooting out cheaters in other fields, how he does it. SOURCES:Uri Simonsohn, professor of behavioral science at Esade Business School. RESOURCES:"Gino v. President and Fellows of Harvard College," (Court Listener, 2025)."Statement from Dan Ariely," (2024)."Data Falsificada (Part 4): 'Forgetting The Words,'" by Uri Simonsohn, Leif Nelson, and Joe Simmons (Data Colada, 2023)."They Studied Dishonesty. Was Their Work a Lie?" by Gideon Lewis-Kraus (The New Yorker, 2023)."Evidence of Fraud in an Influential Field Experiment About Dishonesty," by Uri Simonsohn, Leif Nelson, and Joe Simmons (Data Colada, 2023)."Signing at the beginning makes ethics salient anddecreases dishonest self-reports in comparison tosigning at the end," by Lisa Shu, Nina Mazar, Francesca Gino, Dan Ariely, and Max Bazerman (PNAS, 2021)."Power Posing: Reassessing The Evidence Behind The Most Popular TED Talk," by Uri Simonsohn and Joe Simmons (Data Colada, 2015)."Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are," by Amy Cuddy (TED, 2012)."Daily Horizons: Evidence of Narrow Bracketing in Judgment from 10 Years of MBA-Admission Interviews," by Uri Simohnson and Francesa Gino (Psychological Science, 2012)."Spurious? Name similarity effects (implicit egotism) in marriage, job, and moving decisions," by Uri Simohnson (Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 2011)."False-Positive Psychology: Undisclosed Flexibility in Data Collection and Analysis Allows Presenting Anything as Significant," by Joe Simmons, Leif Nelson, and Uri Simohnson (Psychological Science, 2011). EXTRAS:"Will We Solve the Climate Problem?" by People I (Mostly) Admire (2025)."Why Is There So Much Fraud in Academia?" by Freakonomics Radio (2024)."When I'm Sixty Four," by The Beatles (1967).

The Opperman Report
Cynthia McKinney : Truth Foretold, Specious Journalism, And Spurious Assertions: The Case of Jonathan Bernstein, Bloomberg View, and The Ch

The Opperman Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 24:53


Tales from the First Tee
The Fleecer: Spotting Advantage-Seeking Golfers

Tales from the First Tee

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 28:52 Transcription Available


Send us a textRich Easton examines the behaviors and mindsets that define the golf experience, from exploitative betting schemes to self-deceptive thinking patterns. He identifies common characters and psychological traps that can impact both your scorecard and your wallet.• "The Fleecer" – the skilled player who suggests complex betting games designed to empty other players' pockets• Vegas betting game explained – how seemingly small dollar-per-point wagers can quickly escalate into substantial losses• Spurious assumptions in golf – why "if I hadn't missed those putts" thinking ignores the butterfly effect of each shot• Regional expressions for calling out faulty assumptions, from "if my aunt had balls" to "if a frog had wings"• The handicap system explained – demonstrated ability versus wishful thinking• The two competing golfers in every player's head – the rational strategist versus the glory-seeking risk-taker• How playing conditions, physical state, and recent performance should influence club selection and strategyBring your good caddy with you and help that good caddy make decisions for you. Are you going to be a 10 cup or a David Sims? Make that decision before every shot.Support the showSpotify Apple podcastsAmazon Music all other streaming services

North Roanoke Sermons
06/01/2025 The Gospel of John - Saving Faith V. Spurious Faith (John 2:22-25) Daniel Palmer

North Roanoke Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 42:20


Data Skeptic
Graphs for Causal AI

Data Skeptic

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 41:00


How to build artificial intelligence systems that understand cause and effect, moving beyond simple correlations? As we all know, correlation is not causation. "Spurious correlations" can show, for example, how rising ice cream sales might statistically link to more drownings, not because one causes the other, but due to an unobserved common cause like warm weather. Our guest, Utkarshani Jaimini, a researcher from the University of South Carolina's Artificial Intelligence Institute, tries to tackle this problem by using knowledge graphs that incorporate domain expertise.  Knowledge graphs (structured representations of information) are combined with neural networks in the field of neurosymbolic AI to represent and reason about complex relationships. This involves creating causal ontologies, incorporating the "weight" or strength of causal relationships and hyperrelations. This field has many practical applications such as for AI explainability, healthcare and autonomous driving. Follow our guest Utkarshani Jaimini's Webpage Linkedin Papers in focus CausalLP: Learning causal relations with weighted knowledge graph link prediction, 2024 HyperCausalLP: Causal Link Prediction using Hyper-Relational Knowledge Graph, 2024  

De Nieuwe Wereld
Vaccinatieschade: "niemand wil het weten" | #1913 Jan Bonte

De Nieuwe Wereld

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 76:42


Marlies Dekkers in gesprek met Jan Bonte over vaccinatieschade en meer. "Vaccins zijn een uitstekende medische techniek, maar je moet het niet in handen geven van de verkeerde mensen."--Steun DNW en word patroon op http://www.petjeaf.com/denieuwewereld.Liever direct overmaken? Maak dan uw gift over naar NL61 RABO 0357 5828 61 t.n.v. Stichting De Nieuwe Wereld. Crypto's doneren kan via https://commerce.coinbase.com/pay/79870e0f-f817-463e-bde7-a5a8cb08c09f-- Bronnen en links bij deze uitzending: - Het vorige gesprek tussen Marlies en Jan Bonte, over de oorsprong van corona: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV3XC7GE6Uc- Marlies in gesprek met Arno Wellens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtKcx-ldQco- Marlies in gesprek met Hester Bais: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=948rgaGD05I- 'De Hommel vertelt - De Wuhan Trilogie', theatercollege van Jan Bonte: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/dehommelvertelt- Spurious correlations: https://www.tylervigen.com/spurious-correlations- Post-vaccination IgG4 and IgG2 class switch associates with increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infections: https://www.journalofinfection.com/article/S0163-4453(25)00067-2/fulltext- Expression of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in cerebral Arteries: Implications for hemorrhagic stroke Post-mRNA vaccination: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40184822/--00:00 Introductie00:50 Oorsprong van het coronavirus8:41 Van corona-angst naar Poetinangst13:48 "Mijn kinderen hebben hier geen toekomst meer"16:28 "Grootste medische schandaal van de eeuw"32:01 DNA in vaccins?39:09 Meer ontvankelijk voor virus door vaccin?51:25 Enkele casussen1:06:18 Kan er nu nog wat aan gedaan worden?1:15:00 Afronding--De Nieuwe Wereld TV is een platform dat mensen uit verschillende disciplines bij elkaar brengt om na te denken over grote veranderingen die op komst zijn door een combinatie van snelle technologische ontwikkelingen en globalisering. Het is een initiatief van filosoof Ad Verbrugge in samenwerking met anchors Jelle van Baardewijk en Marlies Dekkers. De Nieuwe Wereld TV wordt gemaakt in samenwerking met de Filosofische School Nederland. Onze website: https://denieuwewereld.tv/ DNW heeft ook een Substack. Meld je hier aan: https://denieuwewereld.substack.com/

Ham Radio 2.0
E1529: The Shocking Truth About Spurious Emissions

Ham Radio 2.0

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 10:33


Who cares about spurious emissions? Should we pay attention to that in the Ham Radio, GMRS and CB Radio communities? Or is it just something we YouTubers like to make videos about? Here are my thoughts...Today's video is sponsored by Ham.Live - Upgrade your Net check-ins at this website - https://www.ham.live/views/introFind my interview with the creator here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIh8Z8D-JxA&t=13s&ab_channel=HamRadio2.0Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

The Cider Shed
The Fast and The Spurious

The Cider Shed

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 46:06


Hi all you lovely folk.A big welcome and thank you to new Patrons: Daniela, Helen and David.Join Keri and Matthew this week as they attempt to get Borsetshire Water on the blower, dream up the ultimate crowd-puller for The Bull and they look into the unknown terror of Ambridge's very own Bermuda (Cheese) Triangle.The toppings this week include:Toss Off : This competition sounds like a load of crepe.Thanks a Brunch : Natasha flips at Fallon's new venture.Unlicensed to Gill : Lilian and Justin get a sprinkle of justice.Fast Love : Is Lynda really feeling it?Produced by Matthew WeirEagle vs Shark trailer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OrmOuC-aUYBecome a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early ad-free episodes and our exclusive Patreon-only midweek specials. It really REALLY helps us out.https://www.patreon.com/thecidershedTo help us out with a lovely worded 5 star review hit the link below. Then scroll down to ‘Ratings and Reviews' and a little further below that is ‘Write a Review' (this is so much nicer than just tapping the stars

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword
Sunday, February 23, 2025 - Nothing SPURIOUS about today's crossword, all clues have been triple-checked! The podcast though ...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 17:10


There were some very nice pairings in today's crossword:The oh-so-close 7D, Sound of a smooth-running engine, PURR, and 45D, Catherine ___, wife of Henry VIII, PARR

They Walk Among Us - UK True Crime
Spurious Claims & Murder For Gain / The Killing Of Stephen Koszyczarski

They Walk Among Us - UK True Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 35:57


An emergency alert triggered a call to first responders in Sheffield. The man on the other end of the line said that he didn't want the police to attend, but he really needed an ambulance as soon as possible. Voices could be heard in the background of the call. However, their tone suggested that they were not offering assistance…*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane.Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna FittonNarration, additional audio editing, script editing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton.To get early ad-free access, including Season 1, sign up for They Walk Among PLUS, available from Patreon or Apple Podcasts.More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.comMUSIC: Apex Program by Cody Martin Beyond The Bridge by Caleb Etheridge The Last Straw by CJ Oliver Altered Fate by Cody Martin Cain by Cody Martin Arcadia by Cody Martin Final Moments by Cody Martin Nightlock by Cody Martin Gravity by Caleb Etheridge Sleep by Stephen Keech St Mary by Chelsea McGough And Stephen Keech No Escape by Wicked Cinema Rogue Asset by Wicked Cinema SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/TheyWalkAmongUsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calvary Independent Baptist Church
Spurious Sanctification

Calvary Independent Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 27:59


Comparing false forms of sanctification with the true

Sadler's Lectures
Immanuel Kant, Groundwork - Heteronomy And Spurious Principles Of Morality - Sadler's Lectures

Sadler's Lectures

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 11:05


This lecture discusses key ideas from the 18th century philosopher Immanuel Kant's work of ethics, The Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals. Specifically it examines his discussion of what he calls "heteronomy" in moral theories other than his own. He examines empirical principles of morality, which include moral feeling and individual happiness, and rational principles of morality, which include perfection or divine command. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 3,000 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler Purchase Kant's Groundwork for The Metaphysics of Morals - amzn.to/2ZXPYGr

Engineering Kiosk
#141 Datenjournalismus - zwischen Grafik und Fakten mit Michael Kreil

Engineering Kiosk

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 67:45


Welche Rolle spielt Softwareentwicklung im Datenjournalismus?Datenjournalismus ist eine spezialisierte Form des Journalismus, die u.a. darauf abzielt (offene) Daten (und somit auch interessante Fakten) durch interaktive Visualisierungen und Diagramme zugänglich zu machen. Doch um ein konsumierbares Ergebnis zu erhalten, ist viel Arbeit notwendig. Was steckt also dahinter?In dieser Episode sprechen wir mit Michael Kreil. Michael ist freier Datenjournalist und gibt uns Einblicke in seine Arbeit. Wir klären, was Datenjournalismus eigentlich ist, inwieweit das ganze in Relation zu Data Analytics oder Data Science steht, woher eigentlich die Arbeitsgrundlage, also die Daten, stammen, wie viel Software-Engineering in diesem Prozess involviert ist, welche handwerklichen Fehler bei der Arbeit mit Daten gemacht werden können, aber auch wie Datenjournalisten für Open Data und “Public Money, Public Code oder Public Data” kämpfen.Bonus: Wenn Daten präsentiert werden, schalten Menschen ihren Kopf aus.Das schnelle Feedback zur Episode:

New Ideal, from the Ayn Rand Institute
Was Ayn Rand a Jewish Thinker?

New Ideal, from the Ayn Rand Institute

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 59:24


https://youtu.be/sdNoDhkU_eA Podcast audio: In this episode of New Ideal Live, Elan Journo and Harry Binswanger analyze Alexandra Popoff's new biography, Ayn Rand: Writing a Gospel of Success, particularly its portrayal of Rand as a “Jewish thinker.” They address the false attempt to link Rand's “ethnicity” to her philosophy. Among the topics covered: The determinism of labeling Rand as “influenced” by her ancestry vs. the central role of choice in her thought and life; The irrelevant evidence offered for Rand's “ethnic” identity; Spurious evidence of Rand's reaction to Soviet injustices in her political thinking; Why Rand's novels put plot first and were not merely a vehicle for ideas; How The Fountainhead is Rand's rejection of Nietzsche's ideas; How Popoff's book fails to engage with Rand's rejection of the tribalism central to the concept “ethnicity”; Why Ayn Rand called herself a Jew in response to Antisemitism; How Popoff's book rehashes the same errors of older flawed biographies. Mentioned in this podcast are Ayn Rand's essay “What Is Capitalism?” and her lecture “Global Balkanization.” The podcast was broadcast on September 6, 2024. Watch archived podcasts here.

Money Tree Investing
Spurious Correlations in Financial Markets

Money Tree Investing

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 51:05


In the financial markets, it's common to spurious correlations based on historical data. However, the economic landscape has evolved, and banks now invest more in treasuries and borrow from the Fed rather than traditional lending. This shift questions the yield curve's predictive power. Additionally, spurious correlations show absurd links between unrelated data points, emphasizing the need for critical analysis of data to avoid misleading narratives.  Today we discuss...  Financial markets often draw conclusions from patterns, such as the inverted yield curve predicting recessions. Today's economy differs from 30 years ago, with banks favoring treasuries over traditional lending, altering the yield curve's predictive power. Correlation does not always imply causation; the inverted yield curve's causative effect may be weakened. Spurious correlations can be humorous but highlight the pitfalls of finding meaning in random data patterns. The bond market, at $130 trillion, dwarfs the $50 trillion US stock market and $100 trillion global stock market. The increasing debt and bond market highlight the importance of access to capital. AI's impact is currently seen as limited by many CEOs, viewing it as a potential rather than immediate profit driver. Microsoft's expenses on data centers have increased significantly, reflecting the infrastructure investment for cloud and AI services. Commercial real estate faces challenges, with significant losses on properties due to rising interest rates and reduced demand. Residential real estate is also under pressure, with 41.4% of median income now spent on new mortgages, surpassing 2008 levels. For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/spurious-correlations-631   Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Douglas Heagren | ProCollege Planners Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter/X: https://x.com/MTIPodcast  

To Save Us From Hell
Spurious Accusations Against UNRWA | Sudan in the Spotlight | Drama at International Seabed Authority!

To Save Us From Hell

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 46:54


Our first segment discusses both spurious and verified accusations that some UNRWA staff in Gaza may have been involved October 7th attacks. Two new reports this week shed light on how wild accusations against UNRWA are less than credible. Our second segment looks at how the UN is approaching the war in Sudan, which by the numbers is the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. We discuss a Security Council meeting on Darfur featuring the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court and a second meeting on the humanitarian crisis, including a recent report showing famine conditions are spreading among 500,000 people in a vast IDP camp in Darfur. In our third segment, we discuss the International Seabed Authority, which is an entity created by the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea that seeks to regulate deep sea mining. The International Seabed Authority recently had a hotly contested election for Secretary General that pitted an incumbent favored by industry against a challenger preferred by conservationists and scientists.A discount link for a full subscription. Please support our show! https://www.globaldispatches.org/SaveUs This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.globaldispatches.org/subscribe

Hot Girl Talks
Spurious

Hot Girl Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 60:48


Welcome to the Delusional Diaries with Halley and Jaz. This week the girls have energy to chat. They chat about Bora Bora, health anxiety, baby names and more. Listen to hear about some traumatic childhood stories and who struggled in school. Follow the podcast on instagram @delusionaldiariespodcast. Follow the podcast on TikTok @delusionaldiariespodcast. Subscribe to the YouTube @DelusionalDiariesPodcast.

Hot Girl Talks
Spurious

Hot Girl Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 60:48 Transcription Available


Welcome to the Delusional Diaries with Halley and Jaz. This week the girls have energy to chat. They chat about Bora Bora, health anxiety, baby names and more. Listen to hear about some traumatic childhood stories and who struggled in school. Follow the podcast on instagram @delusionaldiariespodcast. Follow the podcast on TikTok @delusionaldiariespodcast. Subscribe to the YouTube @DelusionalDiariesPodcast.

BibleLine
What is Spurious Faith? (02) | All About Faith 04

BibleLine

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 66:53


Do you struggle with the idea of faith? What is faith, saving faith, spurious faith, and what does it mean to believe in Jesus. Pastor Jesse breaks down the true meaning of faith as pertaining to the scriptures, and he refutes the modern twisted notion that Calvinists and Arminians alike have placed on faith. HOW TO HAVE ETERNAL LIFE : https://youtu.be/t_6L7E_mfIw SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/c/bibleline LIKE https://www.facebook.com/biblelinemin TWEET https://www.twitter.com/biblelinemin COMMENT ask us a question! SHARE with all your friends and family Do you have a Bible question? Send your question to questions@biblelineministries.org! Support Bibleline - https://www.calvaryoftampa.org/donate/ Bibleline is a ministry of Calvary Community Church in Tampa, Florida and is hosted by Pastor Jesse Martinez. LIKE THIS? CHECK THESE GUYS OUT: https://www.youtube.com/c/Northlandchurchstc (Tom Cucuzza) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdddWVKMcM9c-SjUR1LZTBw (Jim Scudder) https://www.youtube.com/c/NorthsideChurchAthens (Freddie Coile) https://www.youtube.com/user/biblelinebroadcast (Yankee Arnold) https://www.youtube.com/c/TheKeesBoerMinistryChannel (Kees Boer) #faith #savingfaith #whatisfaith #bibleline #believe #allaboutfaith #faithdefined #pisteuo #believer #trust #calvinism #arminianism #legalism #antinomianism #truth #reality

BibleLine
What is Spurious Faith? | All About Faith 03

BibleLine

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 55:11


Do you struggle with the idea of faith? What is faith, saving faith, spurious faith, and what does it mean to believe in Jesus. Pastor Jesse breaks down the true meaning of faith as pertaining to the scriptures, and he refutes the modern twisted notion that Calvinists and Arminians alike have placed on faith. HOW TO HAVE ETERNAL LIFE : https://youtu.be/t_6L7E_mfIw SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/c/bibleline LIKE https://www.facebook.com/biblelinemin TWEET https://www.twitter.com/biblelinemin COMMENT ask us a question! SHARE with all your friends and family Do you have a Bible question? Send your question to questions@biblelineministries.org! Support Bibleline - https://www.calvaryoftampa.org/donate/ Bibleline is a ministry of Calvary Community Church in Tampa, Florida and is hosted by Pastor Jesse Martinez. LIKE THIS? CHECK THESE GUYS OUT: https://www.youtube.com/c/Northlandchurchstc (Tom Cucuzza) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdddWVKMcM9c-SjUR1LZTBw (Jim Scudder) https://www.youtube.com/c/NorthsideChurchAthens (Freddie Coile) https://www.youtube.com/user/biblelinebroadcast (Yankee Arnold) https://www.youtube.com/c/TheKeesBoerMinistryChannel (Kees Boer) #faith #savingfaith #whatisfaith #bibleline #believe #allaboutfaith #faithdefined #pisteuo #believer #trust #calvinism #arminianism #legalism #antinomianism #truth #reality

Christ Reformed Baptist Church
WM 301: Sermon Review: Gurry on the PA as Spurious but "True" Illustration

Christ Reformed Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 144:02


Christ Reformed Baptist Church
WM 301: Sermon Review: Gurry on the PA as Spurious but "True" Illustration

Christ Reformed Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 144:00


Christ Reformed Baptist Church
WM 301: Sermon Review: Gurry on the PA as Spurious but "True" Illustration

Christ Reformed Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 144:00


The Scripturient Society
The Fast and the Spurious: Living One Writing Contest at a Time

The Scripturient Society

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 85:01


Word of the week: SpuriousIn this episode the hosts discuss  writing contests (or writing competitions, depending on which synonym you prefer). From the different types of contests and whether submitting something is worth it, to the red flags that may indicate a poorly conducted contest or even a scam, if you have ever considered entering a writing contest for short stories, poetry, or any other form of fiction, this episode is for you. Join Ash and Karissa for this very non-spurious discussion of writing contests and their value!Don't forget to visit the Scripturient Society WRITING GROUP on Discord to talk about what you've been working on! (https://discord.gg/YAzqwsHH)Skippers jump to 26:58Find us on social media @thescripturientsocietySupport the show

Far From Fact
291: Spurious Jeera scam

Far From Fact

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 23:43


Just when you thought you had heard of every scam there was out there, along comes the jeera scam. Very limited in its imagination, but very resilient in execution. Join the lads as they look for yet another excuse to save the world. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D'Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/⁠

Papers Read on AI
Quantifying Language Models' Sensitivity to Spurious Features in Prompt Design or: How I learned to start worrying about prompt formatting

Papers Read on AI

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 33:10


As large language models (LLMs) are adopted as a fundamental component of language technologies, it is crucial to accurately characterize their performance. Because choices in prompt design can strongly influence model behavior, this design process is critical in effectively using any modern pre-trained generative language model. In this work, we focus on LLM sensitivity to a quintessential class of meaning-preserving design choices: prompt formatting. We find that several widely used open-source LLMs are extremely sensitive to subtle changes in prompt formatting in few-shot settings, with performance differences of up to 76 accuracy points when evaluated using LLaMA-2-13B. Sensitivity remains even when increasing model size, the number of few-shot examples, or performing instruction tuning. Our analysis suggests that work evaluating LLMs with prompting-based methods would benefit from reporting a range of performance across plausible prompt formats, instead of the currently-standard practice of reporting performance on a single format. We also show that format performance only weakly correlates between models, which puts into question the methodological validity of comparing models with an arbitrarily chosen, fixed prompt format. To facilitate systematic analysis we propose FormatSpread, an algorithm that rapidly evaluates a sampled set of plausible prompt formats for a given task, and reports the interval of expected performance without accessing model weights. Furthermore, we present a suite of analyses that characterize the nature of this sensitivity, including exploring the influence of particular atomic perturbations and the internal representation of particular formats. 2023: Melanie Sclar, Yejin Choi, Yulia Tsvetkov, Alane Suhr https://arxiv.org/pdf/2310.11324.pdf

Born in the Second Century
34. John's Gospel Spurious and Derivative. Part Two.

Born in the Second Century

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 97:45


BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY'S miniseries on the Gospel of John continues. Host Chris Palmero examines John's use of the Synoptic Gospels - Mark, Matthew, and Luke - as sources.Anyone who listens to this episode of BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY can learn about: why the Gospel of John contains two separate John the Baptist scenes; why Jesus only heals Gentiles at long range; the problems with the "Ecclesiastical Redactor" hypothesis; why John told us that Jesus was conducting baptisms; what the next logo of Born in the Second Century will look like; and why Jesus said that a prophet is only without honor in his hometown.Opening reading: Jesus cures the Royal Official's son, in a scene that not only borrows from Mark, Matthew, and Luke, but also gives John an opportunity to counteract those authors' opinions about miracles.Support the showPatreon: www.patreon.com/borninthesecondcenturyWebsite: facebook.com/BornInTheSecondCenturyE-mail: secondcenturypodcast@gmail.comMusic: Pompeii Gray on Apple Music, Spotify, SoundCloud

The Skepticrat
213: Skepticrat213 - Even More Spurious George Edition

The Skepticrat

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 44:20


On this week's episode: George Santos enters the find out era of political tenure ... The Macy's Day Parade will go woke ... And there's a US senator named Markwayne. To support our show on Patreon, go here: https://www.patreon.com/skepticrat To hear more from Evil Giraffes on Mars, go here: https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars Get great deals while supporting the show by checking out our sponsors: https://www.trustandwill.com/skepticrat https://www.betterhelp.com/skepticrat Another amazing word of the day idea from Susie Dent: https://twitter.com/susie_dent Headline Sources: Ethics panel releases findings on George Santos, Santos says he won't seek reelection: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/16/nyregion/george-santos-ethics-committee.html Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade tells off One Million Moms: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/17/nyregion/thanksgiving-parade-nonbinary-lgbt-protest.html Georgia GOP official says God attacks her opponents with brain tumors and puts them in wheelchairs: https://www.meidastouch.com/news/georgia-gop-official-says-god-attacks-her-opponents-with-brain-tumors-puts-them-in-wheelchairs Harrison Floyd cries racism as Fani Willis moves to revoke his bond: https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/harrison-floyd-trevian-kutti-racism-fani-willis-rcna125743 Facebook will now allow ads claiming the 2020 election was stolen: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/nov/15/facebook-ads-2020-election-rigged-stolen-instagram-policy Theft of 2 million dimes leaves four facing federal charges: https://apnews.com/article/millions-dimes-stolen-truck-theft-philadelphia-mint-c141bc2e0f974dc3c8c12ddaf809c12a Oklahoma senator challenges Teamsters president to fight at U.S. Senate hearing: https://kansasreflector.com/2023/11/14/oklahoma-senator-challenges-teamsters-president-to-fight-at-u-s-senate-hearing/

Ham Radio 2.0
E1229: Testing for Spurious Emissions with the TinySA

Ham Radio 2.0

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 87:18


Today I welcome @TheSmokinApe onto the channel to talk to us about the TinySA, available from R&L Electronics, and how to test for clean/dirty signals from specific radios. We will test a Baofeng radio and also one of my Yaesu Radios - maybe more.

The King Hiro IndyCar Podcast with Kirby and Justin
King Hiro Indycar Podcast Ep 25, Season 4

The King Hiro IndyCar Podcast with Kirby and Justin

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 41:47


The Boys stick to the longer and less frequent format in the off season.  The status of the Andretti Global building.  Justin recaps his Vegas trip and elaborates on F1's arrival there and the NASCAR driving experience.  Spurious reasoning from F1 teams.  Hybrid at the 500?  Hampson's move.  i-racing picks up another one.  Danica "returns?"  Kirby and Justin fight about F1 rule infractions.  Foyt team future and others.  Kirby asks questions.  @hiroindycar

Hermitix
Weil, Theory Fiction, and Academia with Lars Iyer

Hermitix

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 54:02


Lars Iyer is a British novelist and philosopher of Indian/Danish parentage. He is best known for a trilogy of short novels: Spurious, Dogma, and Exodus, all published by Melville House. Iyer has been shortlisted for both the Believer Book Award and the Goldsmiths Prize. In this episode we discuss his most recent book My Weil. --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74

Ham Radio Crash Course
Josh Was Wrong About Spurious Emissions

Ham Radio Crash Course

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 156:55


Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Josh Was Wrong About Spurious Emissions   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about the best ham radio tool, terrorism preparedness and how Josh was wrong in how he explained spurious emissions and harmonics.    Ham Radio Minute: What is your best ham radio tool?   Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.    Ham Radio Test Study with Leah - Sub element 2 HamStudy: https://hamstudy.org Support by getting something from Signal Stuff: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622   Gordon West Ham Radio Test Prep Books with HRCC Links  -Technician: https://amzn.to/3EGELhO -General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf -Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j   Free Fastrack Track to Your Ham Radio License Books on Audible (for new to Audible readers): https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/premiumplus?tag=hrccpodcast-20     Join the conversation by leaving a review on Apple Podcast for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!   Preparedness Corner: FEMA Terrorism Preparedness https://www.fema.gov/pdf/areyouready/terrorism.pdf CW Lounge: K, M, R, S and U.    Show Topic: Spurious Emissions and Harmonics    Email Correspondent's Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.   Links mentioned in the ECT:    Trees as carbon sinks - https://news.arizona.edu/story/dead-forests-release-less-carbon-into-atmosphere-than-expected   Kite Mast - https://amzn.to/45pT3wN   MaxGain Mast - MG4SU.com   TRW Swap meet - W6TRW.com   Raspberry Pi SDR Projects - Rtl-sdr.com   Track Weather Balloons - Sondehub.org    Intro to radiosonde - https://github.com/projecthorus/radiosonde_auto_rx/wiki   Kraken SDR - KrakenRF.com   Tenkara Rod - https://amzn.to/48SmlHp   Nature's Way Animal Rescue - http://www.nwart.org/   Becker Sling - http://rescue.hastpsc.com/products/slings/general/general.html   Doug's Viral ISS Video - https://youtu.be/xLt5Vvgc1vA?si=kl9DicNrkKyX36kn Thank you all for listening to the podcast.  We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!   Want to send us something? Josh Nass  P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101 Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com Shop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/ Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.   Connect with Us: Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/ Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh) Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)  

Born in the Second Century
33. John's Gospel Spurious and Derivative. Part One.

Born in the Second Century

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 134:50


We begin a multi-part exploration on whether the author of John's Gospel was aware of the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke. In presenting evidence that the Gospel of John does not draw from independent oral tradition, but from the prior Gospels, host Christ Palmero will establish that John is not a reliable witness for Jesus' ministry. John should be seen not as the weird younger brother of the Synoptics, but as the semi-respectable older brother of the early Apocryphal Gospels now extant, like those of Peter and Philip.Opening segment: a new discovery announced in August of 2023 threatens all that this podcast stands for.Anyone who listens to this episode of BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY can learn about whether John knew the name of Jesus' mother; Peter's hometown; why John doesn't bother to list out the Twelve Disciples; whether John knew Aramaic; why John moved the Temple Cleansing story to the beginning of his Gospel; whether John knew that Jesus was an exorcist; the specific reason why so many are so strongly convinced that Jesus was a historical figure; ; the danger of New Testament AIs; and a new variant reading of the famous John 3:16.Support the showPatreon: www.patreon.com/borninthesecondcenturyWebsite: facebook.com/BornInTheSecondCenturyE-mail: secondcenturypodcast@gmail.comMusic: Pompeii Gray on Apple Music, Spotify, SoundCloud

The Bunker
The Fast and the Spurious — Start Your Week with Alex Andreou and Jacob Jarvis

The Bunker

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 32:49


Rishi Sunak is having a grim time up north as the Tories gather in Manchester for their annual conference. As the PM attempts to put crowd pleasing policies forward (and not mention HS2), the race to replace him has already started.  In world news, we look at the U.S. after it narrowly avoided a government shutdown, the latest on Ukraine — and finally, a slow burning financial crisis in China.  Jacob Jarvis is joined in The Bunker by Alex Andreou to get you prepped for the week ahead.   “Sunak was chancellor for two years before he was PM, he only looked at HS2 now?” – Alex Andreou “Labour basically have to look a bit less shi*t than the Tories to win conference season.” – Jacob Jarvis  Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bunkercast  Written and presented by Jacob Jarvis and Alex Andreou. Producer: Liam Tait. Audio editor: Jade Bailey. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. Instagram | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foundations of Amateur Radio
Starting to measure spurious emissions ...

Foundations of Amateur Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 6:30


Foundations of Amateur Radio At a recent local HAMfest we set-up a table to measure second and third harmonic emissions from any handheld radio that came our way. The process was fun and we learnt lots and in due course we plan to publish a report on our findings. When we received a handheld, we would disconnect the antenna, and replace it with a short length of coax and connect it to a spectrum analyser. We would then trigger the Push To Talk, or PTT button and measure several things. We'd record the actual frequency and how many Watts that the transmitter was producing and then record the power level in dBm for the base frequency, double that frequency and triple that frequency. In other words, we'd record the base, second and third harmonics. This resulted in a list of numbers. Frequency and power in Watts are obvious, but the three dBm numbers caused confusion for many visitors. The most perplexing appeared to be that we were producing negative dBm numbers, and truth be told, some positive ones as well, we'll get to those in our report. How can you have negative power you ask? As I've discussed before. A negative dBm number isn't a negative value of power, it's a fraction, so, -30 dBm represents 0.000001 Watts and you'd have to admit that -30 dBm rolls off the tongue just a little easier. What we measured and logged was the overall transmitter output and at specific frequencies. As I've discussed previously, if you transmit using any transceiver, you'll produce power at the intended frequency, but there will also be unintended or unwanted transmissions, known as spurious emissions. The International Telecommunications Union, or ITU, has standards for such emissions. In Australia the regulator, the ACMA, uses the ITU standard for radio amateurs, but I should point out that this might not be the case where you are. It's entirely possible, and given human diversity, probable even, that there are places where there are more stringent requirements, so bear that in mind. I'll state the standard and then explain. For frequencies greater than 30 MHz, the spurious emission must not exceed the lesser of 43 + 10 * log (power) or 70 dB. That might sound like gobbledegook, so let's explore. First thing to notice is that this is for transmissions where the transmitter is tuned to a frequency greater than 30 MHz, there's a separate rule for frequencies less than 30 MHz and the ITU also specifies a range of different limits for special purpose transmitters like broadcast radio and television, space services, and others. Second thing is that the spurious emissions are calculated based on total mean output power. This means that your spurious emissions are considered in relation to how much power you're using to transmit and it implies that for some transmitters you can be in compliance at one power level, but not at another, so keep that in mind. The phrase "the lesser of", means that from a compliance perspective, there's a point at which power levels no longer determine how much attenuation of spurious emissions is required. You can calculate that point. It's where our formula hits 70 dB, and that is at 500 Watts. In other words, to meet the ITU standard, if you're transmitting with less than 500 Watts, you're subject to the formula and if you're transmitting with more than 500 Watts, you're required to meet the 70 dB standard. It means that, at least in Australia, spurious emissions for amateurs are dependent on transmitter power because the maximum permitted power is currently 400 Watts for an amateur holding a so-called Advanced License. Now I'll also point out explicitly that the emission standards that the ITU specifies are for generic "radio equipment", which includes amateur radio, but also includes anything else with a transmitter. One thing to mention is that spurious emissions aren't limited to the second and third harmonics that we measured, in fact they're not even limited to harmonics. If you're using a particular mode then anything that's transmitted outside the bandwidth of that mode is considered a spurious emission and there are standards for that as well. As an aside, it was interesting to me that in many cases amateur radio is treated separately from other radio services, but the ITU considers our community just one of several spectrum users and it's good to remember that the entire universe is playing in the same sandbox, even if only some of it is regulated by the ITU and your local regulator. So, let's imagine that you have a handheld radio that has a total mean power output of 5 Watts. When you calculate using the formula, you end up at 50 dB attenuation. In other words, the spurious emissions may not exceed -13 dBm. So, if your radio measures -20 dBm on the second harmonic, it's compliant for that harmonic, but if it measures -10 dBm, it's not. I should also point out that this is for each spurious emission. About half the radios we tested had a second harmonic that was worse than the third harmonic. So, what does this mean for your radio? I'd recommend that you start reading and measuring. You'll need to measure the total mean power, and the signal strength at the base frequency and the second and third harmonic. I will mention that surprises might happen. For example, the Yaesu FT-857d radio I use every week to host a net appears to be transmitting with a power level that doesn't match its setting. At 5 Watts, it's only transmitting just over 2 Watts into the antenna, but at the 10 Watt setting, it's pretty much 10 Watts. You also don't need a fancy tool like we were using. All these measurements are relative to each other and you could even use a $20 RTL-SDR USB dongle, but before you start transmitting into its antenna port, make sure you have enough attenuation connected between the transmitter and your dongle, otherwise you'll quickly discover the escape velocity of the magic smoke inside. I'm Onno VK6FLAB

Foundations of Amateur Radio
Gathering Data rather than Opinions ...

Foundations of Amateur Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 5:22


Foundations of Amateur Radio There's nothing quite as satisfying as the click of a well designed piece of equipment. It's something that tickles the brain and done well it makes the hairs stand up on the back of your neck. If time was on my side and I wasn't going somewhere else with this, I'd now regale you with research on the phenomenon, I'd explore the community of people building mechanical keyboards and those who restore equipment to their former glory, instead I'm encouraging you to dig whilst I talk about the second and third harmonics. This is about amateur radio after all. Over the years there has been a steady stream of commentary around the quality of handheld radios. Some suggest that the cheaper the radio, the worse it is. Given that these kinds of radios are often the very first purchase for an aspiring amateur it would be useful to have a go at exploring this. When a radio is designed the aim is for it to transmit exactly where it's intended to and only there. Any transmission that's not where you plan is considered a spurious emission. By carefully designing a circuit, by adding shielding, by filtering and other techniques these spurious emissions can be reduced or eliminated, but this costs money, either in the design stage, or in the cost of materials and manufacturing. It's logical to think that the cheaper the radio, the worse it is, but is it really true that a cheap radio has more spurious emissions than an expensive one? To give you an example of a spurious emission, consider an FM transmitter tuned to the 2m amateur band, let's say 146.5 MHz. If you key the radio and all is well, the radio will only transmit at that frequency, but that's not always the case. It turns out that if you were to listen on 293 MHz, you might discover that your radio is also transmitting there. If you're familiar with the amateur radio band plan, you'll know that 293 MHz is not allocated as an amateur frequency, so we're not allowed to transmit there, in fact, in Australia that frequency is reserved for the Australian Department of Defence, and there's an additional exclusion for the Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory. 293 MHz isn't a random frequency. It's twice 146.5 MHz and it's called the second harmonic. There's more. If you multiply the base frequency by three, you end up at 439.5 MHz, the third harmonic. In Australia, that frequency falls into the amateur allocation as a second use, its primary use is again the Department of Defence. These two transmissions are examples of spurious emissions. To be clear, the transmitter is tuned to 146.5 MHz and these unintended extra signals come out of the radio at the same time. This is bad for several reasons, legal and otherwise. The first, obvious one, is that you're transmitting out of band, which as an amateur you already have no excuse for, since getting your license requires you to understand that this is strictly not allowed. The International Telecommunications Union, or ITU, has specific requirements for what's permitted in the way of spurious emissions from an amateur station. Spurious emissions also mean that there is energy being wasted. Instead of the signal only coming out at the intended frequency, some of it is appearing elsewhere, making the 5 Watts you paid for less effective than you hoped for. So, what's this got to do with the click I started with? Well, thanks to Randall, VK6WR, I have on loan a heavy box with a Cathode Ray Tube or Green CRT screen, lots of buttons and knobs and the ability to measure such spurious emissions. It's marked "HP 8920A RF Communications Test Set". Using this equipment is very satisfying. You switch it on and a fan starts whirring. After a moment you hear a beep, then the screen announces itself, almost as-if there's a PC in there somewhere - turns out that there is and the beep is the Power On Self Test, or POST beep. Originally released in 1992, this magic box can replace 22 instruments for transceiver testing. I started downloading user manuals, oh boy, there's lots to learn. Bringing back lots of memories, it even has a programming language, Instrument BASIC, to control it. Where have you been all my life? Turns out that in 1992 this piece of kit cost as much as my car. Anything for the hobby right? At the next HAMfest I'll be using it to measure as many handhelds as I can get my hands on and taking notes. I have no idea how many I'll be able to test, but I'm looking forward to putting some numbers against the repeated claims of quality and price. I can tell you that a couple of weeks ago I got together with Randall and Glynn VK6PAW and spent an enjoyable afternoon testing several radios and there are some surprising results already. Perhaps this is something you might attempt at your next community event, gather data, rather than opinions... I'm Onno VK6FLAB

Take It Or Leave It
Take It Or Leave It #65: The Fast and The Spurious - San AnTokyo Draft

Take It Or Leave It

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 28:07


Rog and Nate give live coverage of the draft and discuss the Spurs' likely moves to build around Wemby for the future. Chandler challenges California Craycroft to answer one single question about an Eastern Conference team, with predictable results. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/TIOLI512 Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/takeitorleaveit512

Star Wars Music Minute
ESB 23: First Force Foray (Minutes 111-115 with Camila Quiñones)

Star Wars Music Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 131:29


If you play The Empire Strikes Back backwards, will you hear the wind whispering "Luke?" Are the gentle climaxes on Cloud City byproducts of calculated sensory deprivation? How does John Williams convey Luke's emotional state and connect Leia to the Force? Today's guest is Camila Quiñones -- writer, host of Beings of the Galaxy podcast, and one of my favorite people to talk Star Wars with. This is ESB minutes 110-115, in which Vader delivers the father reveal and Leia senses Luke through the Force. Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/XUWOwotpVTw  Timestamps: 0:00 - Hello there! 2:26 - Empire Strikes Back table read. 11:34 - Playful, inquisitive trickle of music between Vader's dialogue. 17:23 - Simmering pot. 21:45 - Intensity of the wind. 26:35 - Creative confidence. 34:21 - What would you do if you were in Luke's position? Save your friends or continue training? 40:21 - The Force in The High Republic. 43:40 - Hungarian minor violin vamp (Luke is screwed!) 46:25 - The music clearly marks Luke's choice. 53:22 - Anakin, Luke, oppression, rebellion. 58:21 - Is the wind whispering "Luke?" 1:01:05 - Falling, tumbling music stretched out over an impressively long time. 1:07:39 - Spurious physics claims. 1:13:11 - Chordal knots. A Train Is Coming. 1:19:10 - Music amplifying Luke's persistence. Last ditch effort. 1:23:14 - "Ben. Ben. Ben." Then "Leia" lands on an unexpected note. 1:25:55 - Is this the first time we hear the Force theme in direct connection to Leia? 1:32:04 - Sadness in this Force theme. Dirge-like quality. 1:34:08 - Question for people who watched ESB in theaters in 1980. (Are we being naive?) 1:40:52 - Vader's dialogue changed in Special Edition. 1:43:22 - Pseudo Bald Mountain strings. 1:48:24 - Final thoughts about these minutes. 1:52:21 - Question for Camila as a screenwriter: What do you think of the way that Leia is written? 1:59:36 - Princess and the Scoundrel (novel by Beth Revis). 2:04:47 - SWMM Questionnaire Things to Check Out: High Republic conversation on Dyad In the Force with Camila and Xanthe - https://www.youtube.com/live/QEIZoEeGwig?feature=share Stanford Prison Experiment - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanford_prison_experiment Monopoly Experiment: https://youtu.be/bJ8Kq1wucsk and https://nymag.com/news/features/money-brain-2012-7/ Camila's previous episodes: TLJ 26: Luke and Leia Say Goodbye (Minutes 126-130) - https://youtu.be/eUGjvBesouE SOLO 5: Beast to Bestie (Minutes 21-25) - https://youtu.be/Q8RSXnL9J0o Complete Catalogue of the Musical Themes of Star Wars (by Frank Lehman): https://franklehman.com/starwars/. Cues: 12M1 "Losing A Hand" 12M2 "To Hyper-Space" ?? Musical Themes: Imperial March (Theme) Boba Fett Derived Motif 2 (Trouble in Bespin) Force Dark Side (Ostinato) Dark Side (Melody) Pseudo-Bald Mountain Where are we in the soundtrack?: "Rescue from Cloud City/Hyperspace" --------------- STAR WARS MUSIC MINUTE QUESTIONNAIRE: 1. In exactly 3 words, what does Star Wars sound like? Tragedy. Adventure. Wisdom. (Previously: Majesty. Hope. Tragedy.) 2. What's something related to Star Wars music or sound that you want to learn more about? How do the sound design and score elements come together? (Previously: The difference between sound editing and sound mixing.) 3. What's a score or soundtrack you're fond of besides anything Star Wars? Succession, composed by Nicholas Britell. (Previously: The Batman, composed by Michael Giacchino) --------------- Camila Quiñones Beings of the Galaxy podcast: https://beingsofthegalaxypod.buzzsprout.com/ https://twitter.com/Beings_Podcast  Instagram (Beings of the Galaxy): https://www.instagram.com/beingsofthegalaxypod/: ------------------ If you want to support the show and join the Discord server, consider becoming a patron!  https://patreon.com/chrysanthetan Leave a voice message, and I might play it on the show...   https://starwarsmusicminute.com/comlink Where else to find SWMM: Twitter: https://twitter.com/StarWarsMusMin YouTube: https://youtube.com/starwarsmusicminute TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starwarsmusicminute? Instagram: https://instagram.com/starwarsmusicminute Email: podcast@starwarsmusicminute.com Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/starwarsmusmin

The Project Gutenberg Open Audiobook Collection
The Ignatian Epistles Entirely Spurious: A Reply t

The Project Gutenberg Open Audiobook Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 155:27


The Ignatian Epistles Entirely Spurious: A Reply to the Right Rev. Dr. Lightfoot

House of Mystery True Crime History
Fred Litwin - Oliver Stone's Flim-Flam

House of Mystery True Crime History

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 50:57


In his timely and powerful new book, Oliver Stone's Film-Flam: The Demagogue of Dealey Plaza, author Fred Litwin debunks the major allegations in JFK: Destiny Betrayed -- Oliver Stone's 2021 documentary series on the JFK assassination.Litwin's book examines:The formation of the Warren Commission.The relationship between JFK and the CIA.Why Jack Ruby killed Oswald.How the medical evidence supports a lone gunman.The role of imperfect memory in witness testimony.A refutation of a possible alibi for Lee Harvey Oswald.The chain of custody of CE 399 - the bullet found at Parkland Hospital.The insidious claim that JFK's physician, Dr. George Burkley, participated in a cover-up.Spurious allegations about General Curtis LeMay.Supposed plots against JFK in Chicago and Tampa.The homophobic persecution of Clay Shaw by Jim Garrison.Oliver Stone's Film-Flam is extensively sourced and contains over 600 links to the internet (in the Kindle version), as well as excerpts from many JFK assassination documents.Litwin's book will interest historians and film critics, fans of President Kennedy, and anyone interested in the debunking of conspiracy theories. It will certainly become a necessary addition to any JFK library.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AppleInsider Daily
01/23/2023: First look at new the MacBook Pro and Mac mini, plus a spurious "Apple Watch X" rumor, and Spotify lays off workers.

AppleInsider Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 3:31


Contact your host@WGallagher on TwitterLinks from the show M2 Pro & Max MacBook Pro review roundup: Impressive spec bump M2 Mac mini review roundup: Tiny, but mighty Apple Watch 9 will be skipped for Apple Watch X, says sketchy rumor Spotify lays off 6% of workforce, loses content chief Banks teaming up to fight Apple Wallet & PayPal Subscribe to the AppleInsider podcast on: Apple Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts Spotify Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider podcast on:Apple PodcastsOvercastPocket CastsSpotify

The Skepticrat
190: Skepticrat190 - Spurious George Edition

The Skepticrat

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 50:33


On this week's episode: Southwest Airlines tries to commit suicide by customer ... Trump's taxes show suspiciously large write offs for “magical beans” ... And a men's rights activist makes a reGRETAble mistake. To support our show on Patreon, go here: https://www.patreon.com/skepticrat To hear more from Evil Giraffes on Mars, go here: https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars Get great deals while supporting the show by checking out our sponsors: https://www.betterhelp.com/skepticrat https://www.policygenius.com https://www.hellofresh.com/skepticrat65 Headline Sources: Dems release Trump's tax returns: https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/30/politics/donald-trump-tax-returns-released/index.html Southwest sucks so hard: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/27/business/southwest-flights-canceled-travel.html Greta Thunberg triggers Andrew Tate into helping police arrest him (but not really): https://www.npr.org/2022/12/30/1146257976/andrew-tate-greta-thunberg-romania-arrest-trafficking https://www.calmdownben.com/p/romanian-cops-did-not-find-andrew?sd=pf George Santos is an epic-level liar: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/19/nyregion/george-santos-ny-republicans.html Psychic's advice from deceased father leads man to $40,000 lottery win: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2022/12/29/lotto-Maryland-Lottery-psychic-message-father/6621672346839/ Ben Shapiro hated Glass Onion because the plot of the mystery movie was deceptive: https://uproxx.com/viral/ben-shapiro-glass-onion-complains-deceptive-plotting-twitter-reactions/

For The Love of Paul McGrath: An Aston Villa Podcast
Vedat Muriqi - Mallorca Striker - Spuriously linked with Aston Villa

For The Love of Paul McGrath: An Aston Villa Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 33:30


Spurious link to another big striker but an interesting striker. We take a look at Vedat Muriqi a big man playing for Mallorca and Kosovo that may show that the Aston Villa Recruitment team are looking at different types of strikers to compliment what we already have. Please like and subscribe to our YT channel Special Affiliate Link for Official Aston Villa Merch: aston-villa-store.sjv.io/DVNAYd Special Affiliate Link for KitBag Aston Villa Merch https://kitbag.evyy.net/RyVR1a Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoveMcGrathpod Subscribe to our Audio Pod: Apple Podcast: https://t.co/6Vhm3BMLT6 Spotify: https://t.co/ny4xO1w7Lf If you would like to support us please find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fortheloveofpaulmcgrath Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/for-the-love-of-paul-mcgrath/ For the Love of Paul McGrath is an independent fan channel. Made for Villa fans by Villa fans, FTLoPMcG provides you with the latest Villa transfer news, match previews, match reviews and much more #AVFC #AstonVilla #Transfer #Transferwindow #EPL #UTV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tore Says Show
Mon 11 Apr: Trial Runs - Meddling Order - French Frayed - ISI Service - Big Case - Long Links - Faith And Ability

Tore Says Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 109:04


It's all been seen before. The election fraud we had in 2020 was initiated in other countries. Viva La France. It wasn't a receipt for meddling, it was more like a purchase order. The goal is to control all elections. Tools and techniques first deployed in Europe. Is that the Five Eyes? 2012 was a big year. Sarkozy bad, Macron good. The Judas kiss. Target Le Pen and the groups involved. On the cusp of breaking the chains. A foreign spy service gets close to Dr. J. Of course, news involving Pakistan is old hat to us. Let's call it a dearth of leadership. The EU is another example of fraud, graft and corruption. The big case update. Spurious and costly discovery. Looking back it's easy to see this was all necessary. Organic means hard to hijack. Remember that our values reflect who we are, and our faith defines our abilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices