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News; birthdays/events; pros and cons of getting married/having kids younger vs older; word of the day. News; things to throw out in September (House Beautiful article); game: Dukes of Hazard trivia; things your boss does because they like you (your Tango list) News; it's going to start getting darker sooner...are you paying attention to your surroundings?; game: guitar riffs trivia quiz; chilvary...according to men vs women. News; As Seen on TV products that actually work; game: general trivia; goodbye/fun facts....International Sudoku Day takes place, of course, on September 9 (9/9). Sudoku enthusiasts will no doubt notice the date's symbolism. The goal of the Sudoku game is to fill a 9×9 grid so that each column, row, and 3×3 sub-grid contains all the digits from 1 to 9. So nine-nine is the natural choice for the day of celebration. While many people believe that Sudoku is a game that has ancient roots in Asia, the game is actually a fairly modern invention. In the late 1700s, a Swiss mathematician named Leonhard Euler invented a similar game that he called Latin Squares. Flash forward to 1979... Indiana architect Howard Garns publishing a puzzle of his own invention (at that time named “Number Place”) in “Dell Magazine” that would become the game we now know as Sudoku. Grab a pencil and get ready to have a ton of fun! Although the numbers might seem intimidating at first, it really has nothing to do with math.
We've got a full house today to talk about the Marvel Tokon Beta, Cronos: The New Dawn, finishing Riven, diving all the way into Sudoku, and how Silksong has done more than live up to the hype.HOLLOW KNIGHT: SILKSONG DISCUSSION FEATURING MINOR SPOILERS runs from roughly 1:24:12 to 1:56:28 (variable depending on how many ads you get beforehand).Today's episode is brought to you by our friends at MSI!For the next month, they'll be offering the Giant Bomb community 10% off regularly priced Intel B860/Z890 motherboards at their US Store: https://us-store.msi.com/ - Just use code "bombcast" at checkout!Big thanks to MSI for their support!
Girlies, this week Kevin and PJ are joined by international popstar and Sunday roast enthusiast JADE!During the episode, the lads finally settle their ongoing beef with JADE over the use of the title “That's Showbiz” once and for all, before diving into a chat about the music industry, her LGBTQ+ advocacy and even her secret talent for Sudoku.Once the boys earned her trust, they managed to get JADE to agree to feature on their next single “Let's Douche”—an activity she would apparently like to witness, should there be any volunteers.While everyone waits for that bop to drop, listeners must brace themselves for JADE's debut solo album “THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!” releasing on September 12th. The record is packed with iconic lyrics that fans can steal for their Grindr bios, and it's already available to pre-order at shop.jadeofficial.com.JADE has also announced her tour, which kicks off in Dublin this October because, understandably, she's obsessed with the Irish.Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content: https://www.patreon.com/imgrandmam ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cosa succede quando tentiamo in tutti i modi di cambiare il comportamento dei nostri figli... senza riuscirci? In questa puntata ti parlo della “regola del sudoku”: un principio fondamentale, frutto della mia esperienza clinica e del lavoro svolto nel percorso Dalle urla agli abbracci, che può rivoluzionare il modo in cui viviamo le relazioni familiari.Ti spiego perché concentrarsi su ciò che possiamo controllare — cioè noi stessi — è spesso l'unico modo efficace per ottenere un cambiamento anche negli altri. Ti racconto due storie vere (con nomi di fantasia): quella di Simona, mamma di un bimbo piccolo con crisi di rabbia, e quella di Claudia, mamma di un trentenne in difficoltà. Due casi diversi, un'unica chiave di svolta: cambiare il proprio atteggiamento.Se anche tu ti senti bloccato in dinamiche familiari che si ripetono e non sai da dove iniziare, questo episodio potrebbe offrirti una prospettiva nuova e preziosa.---Scopri come lavorare con me sul mio sito: giovanniarico.itScopri il Percorso "Dalle Urla Agli Abbracci": prenota qui la chiamata conoscitivaPer supportare il mio lavoro e diffondere questo podcast lascia una recensione su Apple Podcasts o le stelline su Spotify, grazie!Non amo i social, ma amo creare relazioni. Ecco come puoi entrare in contatto con me:Canale Telegram: @crescerecontuofiglioConfrontati con me e altri genitori come te nel Villaggio,la nostra "community rispettosa" su TelegramEmail: giovanni@giovanniarico.it---Country Cue 1 di Audionautix è un brano concesso in uso tramite licenza Creative Commons Attribuzione 4.0. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artista: http://audionautix.com/
Hooked on LinkedIn's Queens? Gotta extend your Wordle streak in the New York Times games app before you start your day? You're in good company on today's Vergecast episode. Allison Johnson is joined by Simon Anthony and Mark Goodliffe, world-class puzzle champs and hosts of the delightful Cracking the Cryptic, a YouTube channel where they solve a puzzle on camera every single day. They specialize in Sudoku — and not just the classic number games you might be familiar with. Simon and Mark tackle mind-bending, seemingly impossible puzzles, working through it all in realtime, sometimes over the course of several hours. What happens when you get stuck? How can you tell the difference between a puzzle made by a human and a computer-generated one? Why are we addicted to puzzle games all of a sudden? They help us crack the clues. Then Allison sits down with Marc Levoy, one of the pioneers of computational photography, to talk about his new camera app: Project Indigo. Levoy is known for his earlier work on the Pixel camera, and was a driving force in shaping phone photography into what it is now. We last caught up with him in 2020 when he left Google for Adobe, so we got up to speed on what the heck he's been doing for the last five years — and the important difference between HDR and an HDR-ish photo. Finally, Allison takes a hotline question from someone who is not particular about their phone camera's image quality, but does have a beef with camera bumps. Cracking the Cryptic — YouTube This 25-minute video is the most riveting sudoku puzzle you will ever watch The Atlantic is making a big push into games I regret to inform you that LinkedIn's games are very fun The mastermind of Google's Pixel camera quietly left the company in March The brain behind the Google Pixel camera is building a universal camera app for Adobe Marc Levoy on the balance of camera hardware, software, and artistic expression Adobe launches a new ‘computational photography' camera app for iPhones Adobe's new camera app is making me rethink phone photography Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our guest today has turned Sudoku from a quiet pastime into a thriving online community. With over 700 videos, 26,000 subscribers, and 5 million views on his Smart Hobbies YouTube channel, Jason Todd, aka Timberlake, is proving that keeping your brain sharp can be both fun and addictive. He's here to share how he did it, and what's next with his new website and Sudoku Masterclass. Jason, how are you doing? What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE! Hire Dusty To Be Your YouTube Coach YouTube Channel Reviews (Audit): Get a 7-10 minute personalized video review of your YouTube channel with honest, actionable feedback for just $50. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Each week I document what I'm doing in my business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! All Tools Mentioned On The Show: The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. BEST TOOLS FOR CREATORS and ENTREPRENEURS: YouTube Optimization (Creative Fuel): https://geni.us/oPCt7Cf Hire Freelancers and Artists (Fiverr): https://geni.us/h4zMWAP Podcast Hosting (Libsyn): https://geni.us/TrpwY0 GeniusLink Link Shortener: https://geni.us/fHPAe Stock Assets For Creators (Envato): https://geni.us/rlEKkLB E-commerce (Shopify): https://geni.us/m9ctWwe Podcast Recording and Editing (Riverside.FM) https://geni.us/PLlt1M My YouTube Film Gear:
Peggy Smedley and Maria Pacheco, assistant professor of computer science, University of Colorado Boulder, discuss the results of a study surrounding AI (artificial intelligence) solving sudoku puzzles. She says the more complex the problems, the more difficult the time the tools had at solving them. They also discuss: Why even the best tools had a hard time reasoning why they came to an answer. The three stages to the language models acquiring the knowledge. The main danger that exists and how we can use them for what they are good at. colorado.edu/cs (8/26/25 - 934) What You Might Have Missed: AI for IT Operations AI, Energy, and the Need for Innovation AI as a Collaborator IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Maria Pacheco, University of Colorado Boulder This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
Peggy Smedley and Maria Pacheco, assistant professor of computer science, University of Colorado Boulder, discuss the results of a study surrounding AI (artificial intelligence) solving sudoku puzzles. She says the more complex the problems, the more difficult the time the tools had at solving them. They also discuss: Why even the best tools had a hard time reasoning why they came to an answer. The three stages to the language models acquiring the knowledge. The main danger that exists and how we can use them for what they are good at. colorado.edu/cs (8/26/25 - 934) What You Might Have Missed: AI for IT Operations AI, Energy, and the Need for Innovation AI as a Collaborator IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Maria Pacheco, University of Colorado Boulder This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
The Tribunal breaks down episode 4 of The Challenge 41: Vets and New Threats. They discuss the state of the Vet men, sudoku, Ben's fashion, and Turbo the action star.
What if it was illegal not to be covered in tattoos? The team reveal what artwork they’d choose.. ranging from pin-up girls to Sudoku puzzles! Plus, Leisel gets teary over a runaway RoboVac, Spida introduces us to “Brian,” and listeners confess their unhealthy attachments to their cleaning machines. Would you name yours? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Intel' is, aldus het internet ‘de afkorting van "inlichtingen" of "informatie" in de context van geheime of nuttige informatie'. Wij hebben informatie die niet geheim, maar wel nuttig is: het gaat niet goed met Intel. Hoe dat komt is een puzzel die je in je vrije tijd kan leggen, maar die nu ook weer niet zò ingewikkeld is. Ze hebben de boot gemist - iets wat Sinterklaas nooit zou overkomen. (We hebben nog een geheimpje over de goedheilig man en zijn bestaan, maar die intel vertellen we je later wel, wanneer je groot bent) Welkom in Computer Club, een podcast door Frederik 'Freddy' De Bosschere & Thomas 'Smollie' Smolders. Met dank aan Sebastiaan Van den Branden & Toon De Pauw voor de technische hulp. Wekelijks bespreken we de actualiteit op vlak van technologie en gaan we op zoek naar interessante feiten en innovaties. Af en toe nodigen we zelfs een gast uit. Er zijn ook jingles. Forum: https://computerclub.forum Word Vriend van de Show: https://vrienden.computerclub.online Nieuwsbrief: https://nieuwsbrief.computerclub.online Merchandise: https://computerclub.shop
GPT-5 hat so viele ChatGPT User verwirrt, dass OpenAI direkt die alten Modelle wieder zur Auswahl gestellt hat. Außerdem können User jetzt ihre Chats farblich gestalten. Perplexity hingegen bietet KI-Videos mit Veo 3 und möchte Google Chrome abkaufen. Und Google? Liefert fleißig neue Features für Gemini (Memory und Temporary Chats, Verknüpfung mit Google Apps) und sorgt mit immer mehr AI Overviews – auch in Discover – für Publisher-Unmut
This week our homework comes from a listener who wanted Jenny and Jack to re-live Greg's best moments of being angry at everyone, and Victoria Coren-Mitchell's complete misunderstanding of a task assignment.Also we have a new Jason Mantzoukas vs Nish Kumar comparison, and a new Patatas goof to unpack for next week's homework.Get all your Taskmaster thoughts into fans@taskmaster.tvDownload the new Taskmaster App for all kinds of extended fun.Watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.comCatch up with old episodes from anywhere in the worldtaskmastersupermaxplus.vhx.tvVisit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmaster
Join Rakush and Matt as they spend too much time complaining about food, names, puzzles, and roles on this episode of The Mistake Zone. (0:00) - McHeist Menu (7:55) - Nintendo Direct 2025.07.31 Quick Hits (10:54) - Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles (13:21) - Plants vs Zombies: Replanted (20:01) - Chillin' by the Fire (24:33) - Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (34:52) - Killer Sudoku (52:46) - Jump Ship (1:03:59) - Strange New Worlds (1:29:14) - 2 Movies, 1 day (1:41:23) - Don't Match Me: Plants
Die Themen in den Wissensnachrichten: +++ Künstliche Intelligenz ist erstaunlich schlecht bei Sudokus +++ Big Problem Paradox: Bei großen Problemen fühlen wir uns nicht verantwortlich +++ Gorilla-Frauen profitieren von Netzwerken +++ **********Weiterführende Quellen zu dieser Folge:Explaining Puzzle Solutions in Natural Language: An Exploratory Study on 6x6 Sudoku, ACL Anthology, Juli 2025The Bigger the Problem the Littler: When the Scope of a Problem Makes It Seem Less Dangerous, APA PsycNet, 2025Dispersed female networks: female gorillas' inter-group relationships influence dispersal decisions, Proceedings of the Royal Society Biology Letters, 06.08.25Out-of-School Learning: Subtitling vs. Dubbing and the Acquisition of Foreign-Language Skills, ifo Institut, 2025Enhancing Sustainability Label Effectiveness Through Logo Design Modification: An Analysis of the EU Green Leaf Logo, Agribusiness, 27.07.25Alle Quellen findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .
Sobre la retirada de hacer una acción judicial contra José Antonio Kast debido a las denostaciones de cuentas vinculadas al Partido Republicano y la necesidad de Chile de seguir los movimientos de Trump después de la cancelación de los impuestos al cobre, Iván Valenzuela conversó con Paula Comandari y Marily Lüders, en una nueva edición de Rat Pack de Mesa Central
Beim Abstauben des Bücherregals entdeckt Doris, dass Jürgen ein halbes Regalbrett mit fertig ausgefüllten Sudoku-Heften belegt. Sie hält das für Altpapier, doch Jürgen besteht darauf, dass es seine „Werke“ seien - schließlich habe er alle Rätsel selbst gelöst… Mit Susanne Schäfer und Michael Quast.
W tym odcinku podcastu Bieganie.pl Women naszym gościem jest Weronika Lizakowska, pochodząca z Kościerzyny biegaczka średniodystansowa, która w trakcie Igrzysk Olimpijskich w Paryżu poprawiła rekord Polski na 1500 m, należący do Lidii Chojeckiej. Odwiedziliśmy ją w zakopiańskim COSie, w którym przebywała razem ze swoją grupą treningową i przygotowywała się do kolejnych startów w sezonie. Co, gdyby nie bieganie? Weronika od dawna ma już mocno sprecyzowane plany co do swojej przyszłości - chce zostać nauczycielką matematyki. W rozmowie z Asią Jóźwik i Kasią Zawistowską opowie o tym, jak zrodziła się u niej miłość do tego przedmiotu oraz co matematyka ma wspólnego ze sportem zawodowym. Usłyszysz również o tym, jak wyglądały jej początki w bieganiu, jakie otrzymuje wsparcie od swojej rodziny i jak rodzi sobie z presją po tym, jak wskoczyła na wyższy, sportowy poziom. Dowiesz się jak wygląda bieg na 1500 m od środka, z czym Weronika musi się mierzyć oraz jak przygotowuje się mentalnie do startu. Cel na 2025? Finał Mistrzostw Świata! My trzymamy mocno kciuki za Weronikę, a Was zapraszamy do subskrybowania kanału po więcej inspirujących rozmów!
Have you ever wondered why you remember certain past events so vividly, and others not so much? On World Brain Day, Emaad and Ryan explore a couple of experts' takes on the step-by-step process of memory recall, why we have lapses, and whether Sudoku or crossword puzzles are better for the health of the fattiest organ in the human body! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo credit: Unsplash & its talented community of contributors Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're back from Hawaii and there's a challenge before Daniel and me. And it's not Sudoku which, btw, I don't understand exactly how to play. Sitting around in a wet bathing suit didn't do my vagina any favors and Daniel is pissed about "sammiches." We have a JMOE about desert islands and we need to know why these rich people are building bunkers. What do they know? Plus Quantzian nicknames and more. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Podcast Palz Product Picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen/list/2CS1QRYTRP6ER?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfalisonrosen_0K0AJFYP84PF1Z61QW2H Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial
A former Spanish teacher, Marilyn Levinson writes mysteries, novels of suspense, and books for kids. Her books have received many accolades. As Allison Brook she writes the Haunted Library series. Death Overdue, the first in the series, was an Agatha nominee for Best Contemporary Novel in 2018. Other mysteries include the Golden Age of Mystery Book Club series, the Twin Lakes series, and Giving Up the Ghost. Her suspense, Come Home to Death, was released in April, 2024, and her suspense, Dangerous Relations, was republished earlier this year. Death on Dickens Island, the first book in her Books on the Beach series, will debut on October 21, 2025.Marilyn's juvenile novel, Rufus and Magic Run Amok, was an International Reading Association-Children's Book Council Children's Choice and has recently come out in a new edition. Rufus and the Witch's Drudge, the second book in the series, has been released and the third, Rufus and the Dark Side of Magic, will be released in May 2025. And Don't Bring Jeremy was a nominee for six state awards. Her YA horror, The Devil's Pawn, came out in a new edition in January, 2024.Marilyn lives on Long Island, where many of her books take place. She loves traveling, reading, doing crossword puzzles and Sudoku, chatting on FaceTime with her grandkids and playing with her cats, Romeo and Juliet. Website: http://www.marilynlevinson.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/marilyn.levinson.10?ref=ts&fref=tsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/marilynlevinsonauthor/https://www.bookbub.com/authors/marilyn-levinsonhttps://www.bookbub.com/authors/allison-brook*****************About SinCSisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sincnational.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@sincnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrimeTikTok:: https://www.tiktok.com/@sincnationalThe SinC Writers' Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
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Oui, le sudoku peut contribuer à ralentir le déclin cognitif, mais ses effets doivent être nuancés. Plusieurs études scientifiques ont exploré l'impact des jeux cérébraux, dont le sudoku, sur la santé cognitive, notamment chez les personnes âgées.Une étude publiée en 2019 dans The International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry a examiné l'effet des jeux de réflexion comme les mots croisés et le sudoku sur les capacités cognitives de plus de 19 000 participants âgés de 50 à 93 ans. Les résultats ont montré que ceux qui pratiquaient régulièrement ce type de jeux obtenaient de meilleurs scores dans des tests de mémoire, de raisonnement et d'attention. Plus spécifiquement, les performances cognitives de certains participants étaient équivalentes à celles de personnes 8 à 10 ans plus jeunes. Cela suggère une association positive entre la fréquence de ces activités et la préservation des fonctions mentales.Cependant, corrélation ne signifie pas nécessairement causalité. Une revue de la littérature menée par Simons et al. en 2016 (Psychological Science in the Public Interest) a mis en garde contre l'idée que les jeux cognitifs, dont le sudoku, puissent à eux seuls prévenir ou inverser le déclin cognitif. Selon cette analyse, si certaines études montrent des améliorations dans des tâches spécifiques après un entraînement cérébral, ces bénéfices ne se généralisent pas toujours à d'autres aspects de la vie quotidienne ou à la cognition globale.Cela dit, d'autres recherches appuient l'idée que maintenir une activité intellectuelle régulière — que ce soit via le sudoku, la lecture ou l'apprentissage d'une nouvelle compétence — est bénéfique pour le cerveau. L'étude ACTIVE (Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly), lancée aux États-Unis en 2002, a suivi plus de 2 800 personnes âgées. Elle a montré que des séances régulières d'entraînement cognitif pouvaient améliorer les capacités mentales et en ralentir le déclin pendant plusieurs années.Le sudoku, en particulier, mobilise plusieurs fonctions cognitives importantes : la mémoire de travail, la logique, l'attention et la vitesse de traitement. En le pratiquant régulièrement, on stimule ces fonctions, ce qui pourrait contribuer à maintenir la plasticité cérébrale. Mais pour que l'effet soit réel, l'activité doit être suffisamment complexe et renouvelée, afin de continuer à « challenger » le cerveau.En résumé, le sudoku ne constitue pas une solution miracle, mais s'intègre efficacement dans un mode de vie intellectuellement actif, qui, selon les données scientifiques, joue un rôle non négligeable dans la lutte contre le déclin cognitif lié à l'âge. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
In this episode, Sebastian Hassinger welcomes back James Wootton, now Chief Science Officer at Moth Quantum, for a fascinating conversation about quantum computing's role in creative applications. This is a return visit from James, having appeared on episode 2, this time to talk about his exciting new role. Previously at IBM Quantum, James has been a pioneer in exploring unconventional applications of quantum computing, particularly in gaming, art, and creative industries.Key TopicsOrigins of James's Quantum JourneyStarted in Arosa, Switzerland (coincidentally where Schrödinger developed his wave equation)Initially skeptical about commercial applications of his quantum error correction researchCreated "Decodoku" (a play on "decoder" and "Sudoku"), a puzzle game to gamify quantum error correction in 2016The same year IBM put a 5 qubit machine on the cloud, creating a paradigm shift in accessibilityQuantum Gaming InnovationsDeveloped what may be the first quantum computing gameCreated "Hello Quantum," a mobile educational gameDeveloped "Quantum Blur," a tool that encodes images in quantum states, allowing users to see how quantum gates affect imagesUsed quantum computing for procedural generation in games, including terrain generation for Minecraft-like environmentsQuantum Art and CreativityCollaborated with a classical painter who has used Quantum Blur as his main artistic tool for five yearsExplored using quantum computing for music generationInvestigated language generation using the DiscoCat frameworkMoth QuantumJames joined Moth Quantum as Chief Science OfficerThe company focuses on bringing quantum computing to creative industriesTheir approach recognizes that in creative fields, "usefulness" can mean bringing something unique rather than just superior performanceAims to build expertise with current quantum technologies to be ready when fault tolerance enables quantum advantageAt the beginning of May, 2025, Moth collaborated with musical artist ILA on a project called "Infinite Remix," using quantum computing in the creation of an exciting new musical creation tool.
What can you implement into your day to continue to sharpen your mind? Concentration Grids, Crossword Puzzles, Sudoku, Reading a Book, and even Bad Dad Jokes. Give yourself a chance to be better every single day.
Luke 19:28-40After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?' just say this, ‘The Lord needs it.' ” So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them. As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?” They said, “The Lord needs it.” Then they brought it to Jesus, and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. Now as he was approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying,“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!”Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, order your disciples to stop.” He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.” Why do we do hard things? Why do we voluntarily endure pain, like summiting mount everest, writing a novel, or finishing all the New York Times games, including Sudoku! I don't understand for the life of me why people run marathons… 26.2 miles? Hours of running just to run? And people pay money for that?! Why do we choose things that will undoubtedly bring us pain? Most of us are wired to pursue pleasure and avoid pain. We tend to choose activities with low cost and high reward. Effort is hard; pain isn't fun—so we try to reduce both whenever possible. We say we want things to be easy. But strangely, we often value the things that cost us something—things that ask more of us than we thought we had. We want some place or thing to pour our effort into. But why?There are a few theories. One is called the Effort Paradox. Ian Hutchinson wrote about it in The Atlantic recently. While effort is typically something we shy away from, it can paradoxically draw us in and enhance the value of what we're doing. Hutchinson gives the example of the Comrades Marathon - a 55 miles race in South Africa. But here is the kicker, you have twelve hours to complete it. Right at the twelve hour mark, a group of people link arms and block the finish line! You're not even allowed to complete the hell you've put yourself through. And yet, those who don't finish often come back year after year—because the effort itself is satisfying.We see this paradox elsewhere, too. Kids at play make up extra rules or obstacles, just to make the game harder—and more fun.Now Hutchinson admits the appeal of hard work varies among people. Some are motivated by the joy and purpose derived from tackling difficult tasks. But the Effort Paradox doesn't explain which hard things we choose, or why. Yes, effort can make us feel good and imbue a sense of value. But is that enough to explain the hard things we really choose? Things like parenting. Marriage. Leading a team. Starting a business. Caring for a dying parent. The pain isn't part of the appeal—so why do we stay in it?This is where our friend David Brooks offers a deeper take. He asks: how do people endure the most severe challenges and overcome the most alluring temptations? It's generally not through heroic willpower and self-control. If those faculties were strong enough, diets would work, and New Year's resolutions would be kept. No, we tend to endure great pain only when we are possessed by something more gripping, namely love. When something or someone seizes us, we can't help but fall in love. And love demands devotion. It animates us — but it also conquers us. It calls for persistence, obedience, and sacrifice. This is not just why folks get married but how they stay married. It's why you make a third breakfast for your toddler after he fed the first one to the dog and threw the second one across the table. It's why after decades you continue in the same vocation, no matter how maddening it may be at times. It's this kind of love—not satisfaction from a completed task—that makes hard things meaningful. And paradoxically, Brooks argues, the more we embrace difficulties in this life, rather than avoid them, the more meaningful, passionate, and purposeful this life becomes.So all week I kept asking myself: what seized Jesus? What love compelled him? Because that's the only way to make sense of what he does. Why would Jesus willingly make his way into Jerusalem? Why does he choose the pain that lies ahead? He doesn't just allow it—he pursues it. Why is he determined to face death?All week as I read the text, it just made little to no sense to me. Why would anyone get on a young donkey that has never been ridden and ride it down the side of a mountain? Have you ever ridden a horse or a donkey downhill? I have. It's terrifying. And that was on a trained animal! Jesus zigzags an untrained donkey down a steep slope to the very city where he knows he'll be crucified, all while seemingly celebrating the ceremonial chants of his kingship? What kind of king chooses this? What kind of God volunteers for death? Why would anyone, Jesus included, go through such effort? And, is there any effort greater than bearing the sin of the whole world with open arms? Than defeating death once and for all? It can't just be about grit. This isn't the kind of effort that brings satisfaction just because it was difficult. No, it has to be something else. It has to be that for some reason Jesus is captivated by love, a deep irradiating love for you, me, and all the world. A love that is beyond our logic of pleasure and pain. A love that is so animating and self-denying that it demands devotion and obedience, obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. That's what Palm Sunday is all about. It's not just the triumphal entry, but the choice to love us all the way to suffering and death. It's a celebration of such all-consuming love.This Holy Week, allow yourself to be consumed by that love. Let this story, which is about to unfold over the next few days, grip you. Let it captivate you, whether you've heard it eighty times or it's your first. Brooks says, “The capacity to be seized is a great and underappreciated talent.”So be seized—by this God in flesh, riding on a donkey to his death in order to give you and me life. Don't turn from the pain thats coming. If anything lean into - ponder it, see it for what it is - effort! Effort on your behalf. As one psychologist wrote, “effort is one of the things that gives meaning to life. Effort means that you care about something”. And it is Jesus' effort that gives meaning to our life, to your life. All through Lent, we try our best to do hard things, painful things; not because we want the satisfaction of doing something difficult, but because the effort is a sign of devotion, an outpouring of love. This week, take your practice one step further. If it's fasting, add a day, if it's not eating something, remove something else. If it's prayer, add more time. If it's generosity, give even more. And if you didn't start a practice—don't worry. It's not too late.Come to the prayer vigil. Make Maundy Thursday a priority—hear again the Last Supper and Judas' betrayal. Witness the pain of Good Friday. Feel it. It will make Easter Sunday all the more joyful!We do all of this not so that we will be loved, but to see and experience just how much you are loved already. Maybe—just maybe—you'll begin to feel the devotion that led Jesus to his death. Yes, I'm asking you to voluntarily choose pain this week. But paradoxically I think it will make the week all the better. As C.S. Lewis said “When pain is over, it is over, and the natural sequel is joy.” The same is true for this week. There will be pain. There will be death. And there will be resurrection. But let's not skip over the first two.Why do we do hard things? Because love demands it. And this week, Love rides in on a donkey, walks through betrayal, bears a cross, and cracks open a tomb. Let this love seize you.Amen.
Today we are joined by physicist and philosopher Emily Adlam for her first appearance on Theories of Everything to challenge one of the deepest assumptions in science: that time flows. In this thought-provoking conversation, Adlam presents her “all-at-once” view of physics, where the universe is more like a completed Sudoku puzzle than a film playing forward. We explore the measurement problem in quantum mechanics, the role of the observer, the illusion of causality, and why these foundational questions demand both philosophical clarity and scientific precision. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join Links Mentioned: • Emily's profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Emily-Adlam • Spooky Action at a Temporal Distance (paper): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7512241/pdf/entropy-20-00041.pdf • Quantum Field Theory and the Limits of Reductionism (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2407.20457 • Two Roads of Retrocausality (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2201.12934 • Taxonomy for Physics Beyond Quantum Mechanics (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2309.12293 • Strong Determinism (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2203.02886 • Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF4SAketEHY • Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4 • Emily interviewed about Nonlocality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR7aPlZg7dE&ab_channel=GeorgeMusser • Tim Palmer on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlklA6jsS8A • Tim Maudlin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU1bs5o3nss • Algorithmic Randomness and Probabilistic Laws (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2303.01411 • Governing Without a Fundamental Direction of Time (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2109.09226 • Matt Segal on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeTm4fSXpbM • Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWip00iXbo&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=33 • Sabine Hossenfelder on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3y-Z0pgupg&t=1s • Bernardo Kastrup and Sabine on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJmBmopxc1k&t=755s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal • Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Observers in Quantum Mechanics 02:15 The Measurement Problem 06:23 Dogmas in Quantum Foundations 08:24 Causation and Its Philosophical Implications 09:12 The Arrow of Time and Its Mysteries 10:28 Exploring Coarse Graining and Reductionism 13:21 Non-Locality: Temporal vs. Spatial 16:06 The Nature of Non-Locality 19:34 Temporal Non-Locality and Its Implications 21:51 Retrocausality: The All-at-Once Perspective 26:25 The Measurement Problem and All-at-Once Framework 28:24 Observer-Centric Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics 31:29 Probabilities in Physics 32:51 The Process Matrix and Causal Structures 38:33 Foundations of Physics and Philosophy 1:05:16 The Emergence of Space-Time 1:08:11 Exploring Correlations in Physical Parameters 1:10:44 Epistemology of the Measurement Problem 1:13:26 Lessons in Patience and Persistence Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our 206th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news! Recorded on 04/07/2025 Try out the Astrocade demo here! https://www.astrocade.com/ Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov and Jeremie Harris. Feel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.ai Read out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/. Join our Discord here! https://discord.gg/nTyezGSKwP In this episode: Meta releases LlAMA-4, a series of advanced large language models, sparking debate on performance and release timing, with models featuring up to 2 trillion parameters for different configurations and applications. Amazon's AGI Lab debuts NOVA Act, an AI agent for web browser control, boasting competitive benchmarking against OpenAI's and Anthropic's best agents. OpenAI's image generation capabilities and ongoing financing developments, notably a $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank, highlight significant advancements and strategic shifts in the tech giant's operations. Timestamps + Links: (00:00:00) Intro / Banter Tools & Apps (00:01:46) Meta releases Llama 4, a new crop of flagship AI models (00:13:55) Amazon unveils Nova Act, an AI agent that can control a web browser (00:17:06) Alibaba Preparing for Flagship AI Model Release as Soon as April (00:17:59) Runway releases an impressive new video-generating AI model (00:19:10) Adobe launches Premiere Pro's generative AI video extender (00:20:54) OpenAI prepares reasoning slider and memory update for ChatGPT users Applications & Business (00:21:28) Nvidia H20 Chips: $16 Billion Orders from ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent (00:24:45) Elon Musk sells X for $33 billion to his own AI startup company xAI (00:28:00) SoftBank dethroned Microsoft as OpenAI's largest investor, pushing the ChatGPT maker's market cap to $300 billion — but reportedly buried itself in debt (00:30:48) DeepMind is holding back release of AI research to give Google an edge (00:34:06) SMIC Is Rumored To Complete 5nm Chip Development By 2025; Costs Could Be Up To 50 Percent Higher Than TSMC's Version Due To The Use Of Older-Generation Equipment (00:36:04) Google-backed Isomorphic Labs raises $600m to advance AI drug discovery Research & Advancements (00:38:03) PaperBench: Evaluating AI's Ability to Replicate AI Research (00:43:50) Crossing the Reward Bridge: Expanding RL with Verifiable Rewards Across Diverse Domains (00:48:39) Inference-Time Scaling for Complex Tasks: Where We Stand and What Lies Ahead (00:54:34) Overtrained Language Models Are Harder to Fine-Tune Policy & Safety (00:58:28) Taking a responsible path to AGI (01:02:32) This A.I. Forecast Predicts Storms Ahead (01:06:24) The Secrets and Misdirection Behind Sam Altman's Firing From OpenAI OpenAI's new image generation capabilities represent significant advancements in AI tools, showcasing impressive benchmarks and multimodal functionalities. OpenAI is finalizing a historic $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank, and Sam Altman shifts focus to technical direction while COO Brad Lightcap takes on more operational responsibilities., Anthropic unveils groundbreaking interpretability research, introducing cross-layer tracers and showcasing deep insights into model reasoning through applications on Claude 3.5. New challenging benchmarks such as ARC AGI 2 and complex Sudoku variations aim to push the boundaries of reasoning and problem-solving capabilities in AI models.
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Our 205th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news! Recorded on 03/28/2025 Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov and Jeremie Harris. Feel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.ai Read out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/. Join our Discord here! https://discord.gg/nTyezGSKwP In this episode: OpenAI's new image generation capabilities represent significant advancements in AI tools, showcasing impressive benchmarks and multimodal functionalities. OpenAI is finalizing a historic $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank, and Sam Altman shifts focus to technical direction while COO Brad Lightcap takes on more operational responsibilities., Anthropic unveils groundbreaking interpretability research, introducing cross-layer tracers and showcasing deep insights into model reasoning through applications on Claude 3.5. New challenging benchmarks such as ARC AGI 2 and complex Sudoku variations aim to push the boundaries of reasoning and problem-solving capabilities in AI models. Timestamps + Links: (00:00:00) Intro / Banter (00:01:01) News Preview Tools & Apps (00:02:46) Gemini 2.5: Our most intelligent AI model (00:08:41) OpenAI rolls out image generation powered by GPT-4o to ChatGPT (00:16:14) Ideogram presents version 3.0 of its AI image generation system (00:19:20) New Reve Image Generator Beats AI Art Heavyweights MidJourney and Flux at a Penny Per Image (00:21:56) Alibaba Releases Qwen2.5 Omni, Adds Voice and Video Modes to Qwen Chat (00:23:58) The official version of Tencent's Hunyuan Deep Thinking Model T1 is here, with fast articulation, instant responses, and a decoding speed increase of 2 times Applications & Business (00:25:45) OpenAI Close to Finalizing $40 Billion SoftBank-Led Funding (00:29:26) OpenAI reshuffles leadership as Sam Altman pivots to technical focus (00:33:23) Nvidia shows off Rubin Ultra with 600,000-Watt Kyber racks and infrastructure, coming in 2027 (00:35:23) China's SiCarrier emerges as challenger to ASML, other chip tool titans (00:38:24) Pony.ai wins first permit for fully driverless taxi operation in the center of China's Silicon Valley Projects & Open Source (00:40:27) A new, challenging AGI test stumps most AI models (00:45:16) Challenging the Boundaries of Reasoning: An Olympiad-Level Math Benchmark for Large Language Models (00:48:13) Wan: Open and Advanced Large-Scale Video Generative Models (00:50:38) DeepSeek V3-0324 tops non-reasoning AI models in open-source first (00:54:46) OpenAI adopts rival Anthropic's standard for connecting AI models to data Research & Advancements (00:55:56) Anthropic can now track the bizarre inner workings of a large language model (01:06:00) Chain-of-Tools: Utilizing Massive Unseen Tools in the CoT Reasoning of Frozen Language Models (01:11:50) Inside-Out: Hidden Factual Knowledge in LLMs (01:15:14) Sakana AI super-powers AI reasoning using Japan's own Sudoku Puzzles Policy & Safety (01:18:38) Senator Wiener Introduces Legislation to Protect AI Whistleblowers & Boost Responsible AI Development (01:21:50) NVIDIA & Other Tech Giants Demand Trump Administration To Reconsider “AI Diffusion” Policy Which Is Set To Be Effective By May 15 (01:23:17) U.S. blacklists over 50 Chinese companies in bid to curb Beijing's AI, chip capabilities (01:26:44) Netflix's Reed Hastings Gives $50 Million to Bowdoin for A.I. Program (01:27:55) Judge allows 'New York Times' copyright case against OpenAI to go forward (01:29:48) Judge rules that AI can continue training on copyrighted lyrics, for now
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Block scheduling can transform your productivity into profitability. Kiera makes the implementation as easy as 1, 2, 3: Identify your practice's production goals. Design your ideal block schedule. Implement, train, and track. Episode resources: Sign up for Dental A-Team's Virtual Summit 2025! Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript kiera Dent (00:02.36) Hello, Dental A Team listeners, this is Kiera. And today, I just really wanted to dive into, are you truly tired of missing production goals? Because if you are, block scheduling is honestly the secret to hitting them consistently with ease. And I know this is something that's talked about so often. So what I wanted to do is I wanted to break this down into three easy steps to make sure that you're able to do this with your team in a fun, effective, and just like overall amazing way for you. Block scheduling can truly transform your productivity into profitability. And it's something as simple as doing a quick puzzle in your practice where we're able to add the pieces, have an incredible patient experience, incredible team experience, incredible doctor experience. And to me, that's a win-win-win. So for that, these three steps are going to really make it easy for you and your team to... chunk this down into a tactical practical way. You guys, I'm Kiera Dent, owner and CEO of the Dental A Team, a consulting company where we are committed to not just understanding you, but actually being you. All of our consultants have worked in every position in the practice where we're able to understand what it's like to not be able to hit productivity goals, to schedule with no frustration, to have cancellations that are dropping off on us, to where we know what it's like to lose team members. All of those things are something that our Dental A Team consultants are experts at and something that I'm really really proud of as a company because I know that when we understand you we're not just coming to you with theories and ideas but actual tips that have been proven, tried, consistent across hundreds of offices in all the states in multiple different countries to make sure that we're giving you guys efficiency that helps your team stay focused. So this is gonna be able to help you guys out and today it's gonna be short and actionable because I want you guys to able to take what we talk about and implement it today. So step one is going to be identify your practices production goals. Now that what we got to do is we've got to look to see what did our practice produce last year and a healthy standard benchmark is that we want to actually be increasing a minimum of 10 % year over year. We also want to make sure that we've increased our fee schedules every single year and most practices go up about 5%. Now, if you're concerned about that with your fee for service patients or your out of pocket patients, I want to just remind you that this is standard across the board with most businesses to increase 5%. Kiera Dent (02:14.402) And if you wanna keep those preventative ones out, by all means go for it. I just wanna be able to remind you that by doing so, when we actually send our statements out to insurance and we bill out to insurance, it actually helps the insurance companies determine what the fee should be within our area. So I wanna make sure that we're not missing opportunities and possibly a membership plan could actually help our patients when we're concerned about those preventative services. So make sure that we know what we need to do for that 10 % growth. make sure we understand how many days we're off in the practice. So I like to go through every single month. What are the vacations? What are the holidays? What are the times off? What are our high and low months across the board? I know for some pediatric practices, our certain months in the year are actually not great, but our summer months are incredible. I know for other areas based on where they are, they get a lot of snowfall in February. So February actually becomes a terrible month for them. There's also other offices where there's a notorious, suck timber or slam dunk September. where we actually have a dip right after school gets back in session. So knowing those trends are actually gonna be able to know your practice's production goals to be able to hit them successfully. And while yes, this might take a little time for us to go through, map these things out, what it What it it does is it actually helps us go through and see what does our production need to be? How can we realistically hit it based on the days that we're working? What does each day need to be? What does each provider goal need to be for our doctors and our hygienists? And then we're able to actually bring all that information together. and make a perfect puzzle for us. And then we start to place it into place. So when an office does this, usually I'm seeing a minimum of a 10 % increase, but oftentimes I'm seeing a 10, 20, 30, 40 % increase year over year. I've added multiple millions to practices and our consultants have done as well just by effective block scheduling where we're not increasing the new patients. We're not changing the hours that they're working. We're not adding more days for them to work. We're just being very consistent with how they actually schedule. And it's like I said, it's a puzzle. I can put in five puzzle pieces of one type, or I can do five different puzzle pieces. Again, I put five puzzle pieces in same amount of time in a day, but I'm actually able to make a thousand dollars versus a $5,000 a day. It was crazy. had an office that I went into and I remember they had never been scheduled to 10, $10,000 in a day. And so when I went in and I showed them, here's how we can actually do 10,000, I scheduled them to 10,000 the next day. What was wild was the day I was there, they were producing 4,000. Kiera Dent (04:35.778) The next day I scheduled them to 10,000 showing them how to do this. And at the end of the $10,000 day, they looked at me high-fiving. We were out the door on time and they said, Kiera, that was actually easier than our day was yesterday when we only produced 4,000. And I said, it was just with blocks. It was just with us being strategic of where we put people as being intentional. And from there, we were actually able to be productive. So just helping you guys see, we've got to figure out what our specific production goals are before we restructure the schedule. That's step number one. Step number two is design your ideal block schedule. Some doctors like to start early in the day with a crown. Some like to start later in the day with their crowns. Whatever it is, we need to design it of where do we actually want these to be? And I like high value, follow ups, zero dollar appointments. And instead of just saying a crown, I actually like to build a block schedule based on dollar amounts. Like I said, it's puzzle pieces. So that way if a crown or a quad of fills comes through, I know there are 1500 or a thousand, whatever it is, they're going into this block. Blocks are held for us for 24 to 48 hours, pending upon your practice to make sure we're able to put the puzzle piece in that we want. We're able to actually map it out and we're able to then tell patients when they're coming up, hey, Dr. Smith likes to do crowns in the morning. I have an eight o'clock or a nine o'clock on Monday or Wednesday, which do you prefer? Now I'm not asking the patient, where do you wanna go? I'm literally asking the patient, this is what we do. This is where I can put you. This is how we do it. What works best for you? We actually eliminate a lot of the excuses. We eliminate a lot of the frustration and we're directing and guiding the patient rather than trying to come back after they've told us they want a four o'clock when our doctor really doesn't do crowns at four o'clock. This is going to help you exponentially build the blocks. Also, I'm not putting implants and fillings next door to each other because that can get tricky. I'm not doing two crowns back to back where I can't see it. We're literally building a puzzle that our doctors can actually do. All of us get our lunches. All of us get out on time. Doctors can get over to their hygiene exams. So I'm also then playing Sudoku across the board where I've got my doctor procedures, my new patients and my SRPs. Square up your SRPs and your implants. So that way the doctor can literally get the implant done and not have to go do the hygiene checks. It's a way for us to truly make a puzzle that's 80 to 90 % effective and efficient. So when we do that, that's step two of design our ideal block schedule and build that out. Now, the way I do this is I draft block schedules in Google Sheets. Kiera Dent (06:58.242) So in Excel, map it out of what the perfect amount is, put the dollar amounts there of what this is actually going to equate to for the day, and then figure out where my hygiene blocks need to be. I need to also figure out the number of new patients that we're seeing, the number of SRP and the number of perio maintenance blocks that I also need to add into my schedule to make sure I have enough hygiene hours to accommodate the patients that we have in there. So that's in how we're gonna draft this up. So that's gonna be what you'll need to do next is draft a block schedule template for your practice that will actually be effective. And then step three is to implement it, train our team and track our progress. So what we do is we then go put it into place. I understand that hygiene is usually blocked out six months. And so that does take a little bit longer to get into place, but our doctors can get their blocks put in right away. And we need to train our team, put those blocks in, educate them of what do we do when a patient wants a four o'clock, but we only do crowns at two o'clock. And I want to just remind you that an ideal schedule for our doctor is an amazing schedule for our patients. us being on time, us being happy as a team, us having our doctor fresh and prepped and ready to go is so much better for these patients than us like trying to shove them in because the reality is patients can adapt the schedule as long as we're using our words, which are free to be able to put our patients where we want them to go. So how do we do this? So we host a team meeting, we explain the block schedules, we assign a point person who's going to oversee and implement, and then we actually help them make sure of... What happens when we put this in a block when we're not supposed to? What's the follow-up? And I really get offices to work on this for six weeks to two months where we are rock solid on this. And then we come back and we adjust it after that. So when I've done this, there was an office and they were producing about 2 million a year. We put in block schedule, like I said, no extra days, no extra time. So we went from 2 million up to 3.5 million simply by being effective with our time with block schedules. To me, that's a wild growth. We have gone Exponentially, we've gone from 2 million to 3.5 just by putting these blocks in. were like, Kiera, patients are happier. Our team is happier. We're having our lunches on time. Our doctors are getting out on time. And to me, I just feel if those are the wins, then amazing, this is worth it. So for you getting your team excited about it, helping them see like, understand teams don't like change. Why do you think I love being the Dental A Team where we do this in a fun and effective way? I love to do this because I help teams see what's possible when it feels impossible. Kiera Dent (09:18.488) helping them see where we can create ease when there's chaos, helping them see how we can be more efficient rather than cumbersome. So the reality is block scheduling is going to change your life. It's going to help you be effectively productive. It's going to help you hit your goals with ease. One of my favorite quotes is by Walt Disney where he says that he was able to create predictable magic because of the systems behind the scenes. And so for you to be able to create predictable production with the systems behind the scenes of block scheduling to me is a gift that you can give yourself and your team this year. So what I want you guys to know is this is going to honestly simplify your productivity and give you guys goals to be able to hit them with ease. You don't have to be perfect. We have those snow days. We have the slow summer days. We have the December that's only two weeks. We have all these different things put in so we know exactly what we need our blocks to be. And then we're able to hit our goals with ease and more consistency. I really don't love having success be happenstance where I'm like, will I get it or will I not? I like your success to be inevitable. And I believe that block scheduling is one of the greatest ways to do that. So if you're interested, DMS or email us for a free block scheduling template, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com And as always, you guys, this is how we're able to help you run a successful dental practice with ease. I don't believe that running a practice should be hard. I believe that this could be easy. And I want you just to ask yourself, what if it could be easy? How would you feel? How would your team feel? How would your patients feel? Because that can be a reality. This is what the Dental A Team does. And if that's helpful for you, reach out. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com And as always, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team podcast.
Why do so many students (and adults) believe they “just aren't good at math”? How can educators shift that mindset and build confidence in STEM learning?In this episode of The TechEd Podcast, host Matt Kirchner sits down with Kathy Meyers, a veteran high school teacher who blends sports psychology with math instruction to help students overcome self-doubt, develop resilience, and master problem-solving—critical skills for both the classroom and the workforce.Kathy shares how techniques used by elite athletes—positive self-talk, goal-setting, and focus strategies—can transform student outcomes in STEM education. From tackling math anxiety to fostering leadership and teamwork, she provides practical strategies that educators and parents can use to support student success.Listen to learn:The role of self-talk, confidence, and mindset in learning math and technical subjectsHow Sudoku puzzles teach problem-solving and resilience from day oneWhy playing to win vs. playing not to lose matters in both sports and educationHow to help students reframe failure as growth in STEM classroomsReal-life stories of students who applied these lessons in college, careers, and beyondThe power of a positive mindset can completely change the trajectory of a student's life! Educators and leaders, these are great tools to instill in your classroom and workplace.3 Big Takeaways from this Episode:1. Mindset Matters in Math and STEMStudents often struggle not because they lack ability, but because they believe they aren't “math people.” Applying sports psychology techniques like positive self-talk and goal-setting helps reframe their approach to learning.2. Failure is Part of the Learning ProcessJust like in sports, students need a growth mindset to push through challenges. Teaching strategies like trying different problem-solving methods (as with Sudoku puzzles) encourages resilience and adaptability.3. Confidence and Preparation Lead to SuccessWhether it's a test, a job interview, or a big presentation, students perform best when they train their minds like athletes—visualizing success, controlling self-doubt, and focusing on small, actionable steps.Resources in this Episode:View Kathy's YouTube channel with math tips & tricks!Other resources:The Happiness Advantage by Shawn AchorNapoleon Hill booksNorman Vincent Peale booksTony Robbins resourcesRudy - A football movie about perseverance and goal-settingWe want to hear from you! Send us a text message.Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - TikTok - Twitter - LinkedIn
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Make sure you have a fresh bottle of Kombucha ready for this episode! We dig into Eric's passion for his work and the importance of intellectual exercise. With his new book out and the stories he shares that got him where he is today, I'll let him tell you all about it! Enjoy. Mentions: Eric: https://www.ericjaysonnenschein.com/ HighSpeed Daddy: https://www.highspeeddaddy.com/?rfsn=7178368.317ce6 Live Rishi: Use the code "TABLE50" and get 50% off your entire order: https://liverishi.com/ Me: https://berawpodcast.com/ 'til next time! The Importance of Intellectual Exercise: Because Who Doesn't Love Using Their Brain? Ah, intellectual exercise—because using your brain is apparently just as important as using your body. Who knew? In a world where scrolling through social media counts as reading and binge-watching ten seasons of a TV show in one weekend is considered "commitment," mental stimulation is somehow still relevant. Crazy, right? Now, let's talk about why flexing those mental muscles is crucial. Because, let's be honest, relying on autopilot for the rest of your life might not be the best strategy—unless, of course, you enjoy being outsmarted by your toaster. 1. Keeps Your Brain from Turning Into Mush You know what's fun? Having a brain that actually works. Just like muscles deteriorate when they aren't used, your brain also gets lazy when it's not challenged. If you think solving a crossword puzzle or reading something more complex than a fast-food menu is too much work, then congratulations—you're on the fast track to becoming a human houseplant. Keep it up, and pretty soon, forming coherent thoughts might require Google assistance. 2. Prevents the "What Was I Saying Again?" Syndrome Ah, memory loss—the fun little trick your brain plays when you treat it like an old piece of furniture. Studies suggest that engaging in intellectual activities like reading, problem-solving, and, you know, actually thinking, can help prevent cognitive decline. But sure, go ahead and rely on your phone for everything. I'm sure Siri won't mind reminding you of your own birthday in a few years. 3. Boosts Creativity—Because Original Thoughts Are Rare These Days Want to be the kind of person who actually contributes something interesting to a conversation instead of regurgitating TikTok trends? Well, congratulations, intellectual exercise is your secret weapon. Reading, debating, and analyzing ideas help develop critical thinking skills, which means you might actually have a fresh perspective on something. Imagine that—being able to form an opinion that wasn't spoon-fed to you by an algorithm. Revolutionary. 4. Makes You Less Gullible (Hopefully) Ever wonder why some people believe everything they read on the internet? Lack of intellectual exercise, my friend. A well-exercised brain can detect nonsense from a mile away. So, if you'd rather not fall for the latest conspiracy theory about how Wi-Fi signals are controlling your thoughts, maybe—just maybe—consider engaging in some critical thinking activities. 5. Gives You Something to Talk About Other Than the Weather Nobody wants to be that person at a dinner party whose conversational skills are limited to “Wow, crazy weather we're having, huh?” Reading books, learning new skills, and challenging yourself intellectually make you a more interesting person. Because let's face it—there are only so many times you can get away with saying, “I don't really read” before people start questioning your life choices. Conclusion: Use It or Lose It At the end of the day, exercising your brain is the difference between staying sharp and becoming that person who calls tech support because their computer won't turn on… only to realize it's unplugged. So, do yourself a favor—read a book, learn a language, play chess, or at the very least, do a Sudoku puzzle once in a while. Your future self (the one who actually remembers where they put their car keys) will thank you.
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In der allerersten Gastfolge von Doktopus geht es um das faszinierende Thema Quantencomputing! Julian erklärt uns, wie diese Technologie funktioniert, wo sie eingesetzt wird und warum sie so komplex ist. Was hat ein Quantencomputer mit Molekülen, Uhrzeigern und Sudoku gemeinsam? Und wann werden Quantencomputer unsere Verschlüsselungen knacken können? Erfahrt, warum diese Geräte als die möglichen Wundermaschinen der Zukunft gehandelt werden – und wo sie an ihre Grenzen stoßen. Material zu dieser Folge Grundlagen von Quantencomputing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhHMJCUmq28 https://www.quarks.de/technik/faq-so-funktioniert-ein-quantencomputer/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d85lACs3Z08 https://www.zdf.de/dokumentation/terra-x/lesch-und-co-quantenmechanik1-100.html Quantencomputer und Sudoku: https://blog.theodo.com/2022/10/quantum-sudoku/ Ein tieferer Blick in Quantencomputer: https://www.youtube.com/@XanaduAI/videos https://www.youtube.com/@qiskit https://www.youtube.com/@GoogleQuantumAI/videos Fachbücher rund um Quantencomputing: Dancing with Qubits Introduction to Classical and Quantum Computing Social Media und Kontaktmöglichkeiten Instagram: http://instagram.com/doktopuspodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@doktopuspodcast E-Mail: doktopuspodcast@gmail.com Credits Recherche, Hosting & Produktion: Dora Dzvonyar & Dominic Anders Sound-Design & Post Production: Julian Dlugosch Ansager: Marcel Gust KI-Songs: Suno KI-Visuals: Bing Image Creator Intro-Musik: Oleggio Kyrylkoww from Pixabay Intermezzo-Transition: MAXOU-YT from Pixabay
Highlights has teamed up with the founder of National Puzzle Day, Jodi Jill to get kids and families excited about puzzling together. Whether it's a crossword, jigsaw, trivia word searches, brain teasers or Sudoku, puzzles put our minds to work. Founded in 2002, National Puzzle Day is a way to share enjoyment of puzzles. As a syndicated newspaper puzzle maker and professional quiz maker, Jodi Jill developed classroom lesson plans especially for the observance and the popularity has grown year after year. Partnering this year with Allison Kane, Head of Puzzle Innovation at Highlights, they have developed some fun ways to celebrate Puzzle Day with fun free resources for your puzzle fun. Studies have found that when we work on a jigsaw puzzle, we use both sides of the brain. And spending time daily working on puzzles improves memory, cognitive function, and problem-solving skills. Word searches and crossword puzzles have the obvious benefit of increasing vocabulary and language skills. Sudoku, a puzzle sequencing a set of numbers on a grid, exercises the brain as well. By testing memory and logical thinking, this puzzle stimulates the brain and can improve number skills. Puzzles also offer social benefits. When we work on these brain teasers with someone, we improve our social interactions. Whether we join a group or play with our children, those interactions keep us socially active and teach our children social skills, too. Even working them quietly together provides an opportunity to focus the mind.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.
Just as there are aspects of our physical health we can improve, there are ways we can improve our brain health. Many of these are quite simple and attainable. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr. proposes six ways we achieve better brain health. Show notes: Six keys to better brain health: Physical Exercise: 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week. Muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days each week. Food & Nutrition: Mediterranean and MIND diets are brain and heart healthy. Olive oil, nuts, salmon, leafy greens, vegetables, etc. Cut out alcohol and smoking. Medical Health: Engage in regular, proactive check-ups/physicals with your healthcare provider. Learn the medical history of your extended family. Know your numbers. Blood pressure Blood sugar Cholesterol Weight Sleep & Relaxation: Sleep between 7-9 hours per night. Deal with common sleep conditions such as insomnia and sleep apnea. Mental Fitness: Keep it logically sharp with activities such as crossword puzzles and Sudoku's. Keep it artistically sharp with activities such as music and creativity. Be a lifelong learner. Social Interaction: Stay connected with other people in relationships.
Highlights has teamed up with the founder of National Puzzle Day, Jodi Jill to get kids and families excited about puzzling together. Whether it's a crossword, jigsaw, trivia word searches, brain teasers or Sudoku, puzzles put our minds to work. Founded in 2002, National Puzzle Day is a way to share enjoyment of puzzles. As a syndicated newspaper puzzle maker and professional quiz maker, Jodi Jill developed classroom lesson plans especially for the observance and the popularity has grown year after year. Partnering this year with Allison Kane, Head of Puzzle Innovation at Highlights, they have developed some fun ways to celebrate Puzzle Day with fun free resources for your puzzle fun. Studies have found that when we work on a jigsaw puzzle, we use both sides of the brain. And spending time daily working on puzzles improves memory, cognitive function, and problem-solving skills. Word searches and crossword puzzles have the obvious benefit of increasing vocabulary and language skills. Sudoku, a puzzle sequencing a set of numbers on a grid, exercises the brain as well. By testing memory and logical thinking, this puzzle stimulates the brain and can improve number skills. Puzzles also offer social benefits. When we work on these brain teasers with someone, we improve our social interactions. Whether we join a group or play with our children, those interactions keep us socially active and teach our children social skills, too. Even working them quietly together provides an opportunity to focus the mind.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.
It's the season 8 premiere, can you even believe it? That's right, they let us get away with seven whole seasons so we decided to do another one! Speaking of doing another one, have you done today's Wordle? We all spent the holiday break commiserating with our families over the New York Times Games and how dumb the purple group in Connections is. Well this experience inspired us, so we're opening our season in kind. Without further ado, we ask the question, "Which NYT Game should become multiplayer?" Todd is ready to unpack some early-childhood trauma. Andrew is creating some middle-aged trauma. Matt's speaking in numbers and we're not quite sure what that means. We're running a Listener Survey for the first time ever! We'd love your input. If you have 5 minutes, check it out here: https://forms.gle/AQBnkg1C83hkkap28 Sponsored Recommended Reading: Check out our friends at Candy is Dandy: https://pod.link/1632162083 The title of this week's episode was selected by our Patrons in our Discord Community! If you want to help us choose the next one, join our discord, and/or get some bonus content, become part of #ButtThwompNation at patreon.com/debatethiscast! Have you seen our Threads? threads.net/debatethiscast Have you seen our Instagram? instagram.com/debatethiscast Want to send us an email? debatethiscast@gmail.com MERCH! We have that! Right now you can go on the internet and order things that say Debate This! On them! All you need to do is head to MerchThis.net and give us your money! Ever wanted socks with the DT! logo on them? Well now you can get em! One more time that website is MerchThis.net! Properties we talked about this week: New York Times Games, Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, Sudoku, Tiles, Scrubs Music for Debate This! is provided by composer Ozzed under a creative commons license. Check out more of their 8-bit bops at www.ozzed.net!
We all love detective stories: we enjoy watching, reading, listening to them. Sherlock Holmes's adventures are our all-time favorites. We love guessing who the mastermind is, which move from the criminal to expect, who the next victim will be, what the main evidence is. When we were kids, many of us dreamed of becoming policemen, right? Riddles are a new way to stimulate our brains to go along with some kind of investigation. Human beings are curious and they can't resist solving an interesting puzzle: be it Sudoku or a Rubik's cube. Our brains need practice and some refreshing exercise. Just like our bodies! Without exercise we get lazy and lose our muscles and without brain exercise we stop being quick minded. Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightgram 5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Advent Day 9 - Perfect PeaceScripture: Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you."Hey friends! Today's verse is from Isaiah 26:3, which promises, "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." Think about when you're engrossed in an intense game like Chess or Sudoku. Your focus blocks out distractions.Similarly, keeping our minds steadfast on God means focusing on Him amidst life's distractions. Perfect peace isn't just the absence of conflict; it's a profound sense of wholeness and well-being that comes from trusting God completely.In a world filled with uncertainties—news headlines, personal struggles, global issues—it's easy for our minds to wander into worry. But when we fix our thoughts on God's unchanging nature, we find a peace that the world can't offer.Prayer:Heavenly Father, help us to keep our minds steadfast on You. Teach us to trust You more each day. When worries arise, let us turn our thoughts back to Your promises. Fill us with Your perfect peace. In Jesus' name, Amen.
On the latest episode of the podcast, Jamie confuses Sudoku with Wordle, Doug somehow works Goodfellas reference and terrible Ray Liotta impression into a slasher movie, and we both agree that Cropsey should stop bathing in kerosene before bed each night. Be sure at camp to sign up for Raft Building 101, tune in for the latest episode of Tough Guy Theater, and join us as we have flashbacks of Sleepaway Camp while discussing, The Burning!Visit our YouTube ChannelMerch on TeePublic Follow us on TwitterFollow on InstagramFind us on FacebookVisit our Website
You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code ITCHY20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/itchyKaren explores the topic of improving focus and concentration, sharing research-backed methods to help listeners sharpen their mental clarity. From brain training games like Sudoku and crossword puzzles to the benefits of regular exercise and proper sleep, Karen provides practical tips for enhancing cognitive function.
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