Podcasts about TAC

In this solo episode, Jeremy Dinsmore shares a well-rounded update packed with insights from his personal hunting journey, fitness routine, and prep for the upcoming Total Archery Challenge. He dives into his current bow and arrow setup, gear choices for the event, and how he's approaching TAC with both fun and improvement in mind. Whether you're new to TAC or a seasoned vet, Jeremy's strategies and tips offer valuable perspective. From new equipment to dialing in distances, this segment is full of practical knowledge and motivation. Jeremy also opens up about recently completing the Murph Challenge alongside his daughter, sharing how that emotional and physical experience ties into his broader fitness and nutrition goals. He talks about how macro tracking, his home gym setup, and consistency are fueling his performance both in training and in the field. Rounding out the episode, he provides timely scouting updates, mock scrape tactics, and breaks down the latest PA hunting regulation changes for the 2025–26 season. Whether you're gearing up for archery season or looking to connect with other motivated hunters, this quick-hitter episode delivers valuable takeaways and a strong dose of inspiration. So, grab your gear, sit back, and join us on this episode as we Antler Up! www.antlerupoutdoors.com www.tethrdnation.com www.huntworthgear.com  www.sportsmensempire.com  https://thebowtiquellc.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode, Jeremy Dinsmore shares a well-rounded update packed with insights from his personal hunting journey, fitness routine, and prep for the upcoming Total Archery Challenge. He dives into his current bow and arrow setup, gear choices for the event, and how he's approaching TAC with both fun and improvement in mind. Whether you're new to TAC or a seasoned vet, Jeremy's strategies and tips offer valuable perspective. From new equipment to dialing in distances, this segment is full of practical knowledge and motivation.Jeremy also opens up about recently completing the Murph Challenge alongside his daughter, sharing how that emotional and physical experience ties into his broader fitness and nutrition goals. He talks about how macro tracking, his home gym setup, and consistency are fueling his performance both in training and in the field. Rounding out the episode, he provides timely scouting updates, mock scrape tactics, and breaks down the latest PA hunting regulation changes for the 2025–26 season. Whether you're gearing up for archery season or looking to connect with other motivated hunters, this quick-hitter episode delivers valuable takeaways and a strong dose of inspiration.So, grab your gear, sit back, and join us on this episode as we Antler Up!www.antlerupoutdoors.comwww.tethrdnation.comwww.huntworthgear.comwww.sportsmensempire.comhttps://thebowtiquellc.com/

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate comes to you from the field while turkey hunting. Nate's work and coaching schedule has been hectic so he decided to take the time to talk about some current events along with a real time turkey hunting update in this week's episode. Some of the current events include summer 3d league, hunting dog problems, his expectations for the upcoming fall, and taking the boat out fishing.  With the upcoming 3d league starting Nate does a quick dive into his bow/arrow setup and his excitement for TAC. He expresses the enjoyment he has setting a new bow up and looks forward to weekly updates with how he shoots each week. Nate also talks about the struggle with a hunting dog suffering medical issues and how it affects the whole family. Something that many outdoorsmen go through each year and is a process to work through. Nate didn't draw Kansas so the fall is wide open and he talks about his mindset going into this upcoming season. Expectations are different fall to fall and he has time to build on his expectations/goals for 2025.  NITROBOOST GIVEAWAY!!!! Comment on spotify/Instagram NITROBOOST to enter the giveaway! Thank you for listening to the episode! If you would like to support Michigan Wild farther leave a review/ranking anywhere you listen to the podcast!  Interested in being a guest on Michigan Wild? Send an email to Michiganwildpod@gmail.comor send a message on Instagram @michiganwildpod. In need of a tracking dog? Reach out to Find It Fred, Tony and his dog are top notch and Tony is passionate about helping fellow hunters. Looking to add a food plot or change up your food plot strategy check out vitalizeseed.com and the Habitat Podcast. Check out Wildlife Legends Taxidermy for any of your taxidermy needs. Want to dive into the mock scrape game, or find a proven product? Check out DH3 a full synthetic scrape system.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 Intro2:30 Podcast10:00 Wrap-up Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., founded The Addiction Connection in 2012 and is the author of 28 publications on addictions and biblical counseling. He serves as Pastor of Counseling at First Baptist Church Jacksonville at Nocatee, FL.Bible study on handling God's truth

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TAC is a purpose-built blockchain for EVM dApps to access TON and Telegram Ecosystem's 1B+ user base. TAC makes it seamless for Ethereum dApps to be deployed on TON. EVM functionality and liquidity brought to the TON ecosystem enable builders to focus on consumer use cases.Marco Monaco, Co-Founder and Growth Lead at TAC, recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the technology. Marco discussed his work with TON, focusing on TAC's strategy to bridge the gap between TON's large user base and its relatively small developer community by creating an EVM-compatible layer-1 chain using a Cosmos SDK and integrating with Babylon's Bitcoin Security Network. A successful $370 million Summoning Campaign provided liquidity for the project, with a phased launch planned starting with a developer mainnet in May, followed by a token launch.(podcast player to appear here after publishing)Marco Monaco is the Co-Founder and Growth Lead at TAC. Before that, he co-founded Linea, an Ethereum rollup built at Consensys, where he helped onboard 500,000 users and supported 500+ teams. A longtime Ethereum supporter, Marco has also worked on key products like Metamask and Infura, and has advised several Ethereum products.Earlier in his career, he founded a blockchain advisory firm acquired by PwC Italy, where he later led crypto strategy and coordinated global blockchain initiatives. Now focused on the TON ecosystem, Marco co-founded TAC to drive the next wave of Web3 adoption.To learn more about the project visit tac.build, and follow the team on X.The Bitcoin.com News podcast features interviews with the most interesting leaders, founders and investors in the world of Cryptocurrency, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), NFTs and the Metaverse. Follow us on iTunes or Spotify.

In this episode of Texas County Voice, we're joined by Kris Rivenburgh, founder of Accessible.org, to discuss why web accessibility is more than a technical concern — it's a legal and operational must for every county. Rivenburgh will also be leading sessions on this important topic at TAC's upcoming County Technology Conference in Williamson County.

Au programme de l'émission du 07 mai : avec Jo Witek, autrice (rediffusion) NOUVEAUTÉ DISCOGRAPHIQUE - chronique de Véronique Soulé - c'est au début ♦️Monstres à tue-tête, par Alain Schneider, CD, Victorie Music, mai 2025 Parmi la dizaine de monstres croqués et chantés par Alain Schneider, figurent les zombies, les momies, King Kong, le cyclope, le pou ou le calamar et bien d'autres, dont il nous dresse des portraits pleins d'humanité et d'humour, ces monstres n'étant pas plus méchants que ça, ou à peine, et même parfois tout à fait sympathiques. LIVRES - interview de Jo Witek (rediffusion) - c'est vers 07 mn✔️Jusqu'au 2 juin sur les quais de Seine, rive droite (près de Pont-Marie), on peut voir l'exposition Chambres adolescentes, l'un des volets du projet mené par l'autrice Jo Witek et la photographe Juliette Mas : un livre, un podcast, une exposition. De 2020 à 2024, toutes deux sont allées à la rencontre d'une vingtaine d'adolescent.es qui leur ont ouvert la porte de leurs chambres, pour les écouter et converser avec elleux sur ce qui, aujourd'hui, les préoccupe, les enchante, les angoisse, les intéresse, les met en colère ou les passionne. Jo Witek en a tiré 20 portraits chaleureux, respectueux et admiratifs.

From ships and cities to hospitals and airports, Operational Technology (OT) keeps the world running. The problem? It was never designed with cybersecurity in mind. In this episode of Threat Talks, host Karin Muller is joined by TC Hoot (VP of Contracts at TAC) and Luca Cipriano (Threat Intel Specialist at ON2IT) to explore how airports, hospitals, ports, and even water systems can be compromised.  Key topics they tackle:

John & Heidi share funny stories of people doing weird things... plus we continue our segment #AsSeenOnTV as John chats with Brooke Burns - Tic Tac DoughLearn more about our radio program, podcast & blog at www.JohnAndHeidiShow.com

EP 207 - In this episode of the Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we team up with our great friend, Emilio Escobar, from the SO Texas Outdoors Podcast, along with the usual suspects, and talk about our weekend shooting bows at the Total Archery Challenge in San Antonio!  We tell how the courses went, what we learned from previous TAC events and the new gear that some of us might have bought!  Thank you for listening!!! 

Comenzamos esta hora hablando de literatura y ferrocarril con Cristina Sánchez, de la Fundación de los Ferrocarriles Españoles; Después, el doctor Luis Lapuente explica la relación entre el grupo musical "The Beatles" y el TAC; A continuación, Santi García Cremades nos acerca a las "Olimpiadas Matemáticas"; Para terminar, Guillermo Balmori dedica sus "Historias de Hollywood" a la película "Drácula", de Tod Browning.Escuchar audio

In this episode of Texas County Voice, recorded live at TAC's 2025 County Management and Risk Conference, Mason County Commissioner Reggie Loeffler and Hutchinson County Judge Cindy Irwin discuss the challenges and opportunities facing rural Texas counties. They explore key topics such as emergency medical services, wildfire recovery efforts and innovative strategies for enhancing community well-being.

Today's guest an old pal and great guy Brian Webb. Full Sail graduate in cinematography, musician, dad, and so much more we go way back together. Brian is a wealth of video knowledge catch him working with Arkansas wrestling programs such as TAC and Natural State Rassl'n.   Links down below for all the goods. If you want behind the scenes and episodes 2 days early sign up for our Patreon it helps support the show in many ways.   As always thank you for listening.     Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/crashcastn    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/crashcast      Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crashcastpod/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/crashcastpod   Twitter https://twitter.com/crashcastpod1   Tik Tok @crash.cast   YouTube Episode https://youtu.be/KRIeljqsukI

In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, you'll discover how targeted nutritional supplementation can help reduce oxidative stress and improve hormone and metabolic function in women with PCOS. This discussion is based on a recent research article titled The Effects of Nutritional Supplementation on Oxidative Stress and Hormonal and Lipid Profiles in a PCOS-Affected Female. If you've been wondering whether certain nutrients—like vitamin D or omega-3s—can actually help with PCOS symptoms, this episode breaks it down in a practical and research-backed way.Oxidative Stress and PCOSOxidative stress is a type of internal cellular stress caused by an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body. It's not the kind of stress you feel emotionally, but rather the kind that leads to cellular damage and accelerates aging. In PCOS, oxidative stress is particularly concerning because it contributes to insulin resistance, increased androgens, chronic inflammation, and even fertility issues. It can also impair egg quality and affect ovulation, adding another layer of complexity for women trying to conceive.Oxidative Stress Biomarkers (Labs)This research highlights a few key biomarkers to assess oxidative stress levels, including malondialdehyde (MDA), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), glutathione (GSH), and nitric oxide (NO). Each of these indicators can help reveal the degree of oxidative damage in the body and how effectively your systems are working to counteract it. In women with PCOS, these markers are often out of balance, showing both elevated oxidative damage and diminished antioxidant defense.Supplements That Help Reduce Oxidative StressThis episode explores several key nutrients that play a powerful role in reducing oxidative stress for women with PCOS. These nutrients help lower inflammation, support metabolic function, and improve insulin sensitivity—all of which are essential for hormone balance. Some have been shown to lower testosterone levels and enhance the body's ability to manage blood sugar, while others support thyroid health and overall inflammation regulation. Some nutrients promote gut health, which is closely tied to hormone regulation, and even those that support better sleep while offering antioxidant benefits that may positively influence fertility. One of the most exciting findings from this study is the suggestion that certain nutrients can influence how genes express themselves. Some support IGF-1 levels, which are important for egg development and ovulation, while others impact insulin sensitivity through specific genetic pathways. There's also evidence that certain nutrients may reduce the expression of genes involved in chronic inflammation. While more research is needed, this emerging science highlights the potential for nutrition to make meaningful changes at a cellular level.Supplements in Your PCOS StrategyNo one supplement will fix PCOS, but using the right nutrients can significantly reduce oxidative stress and improve hormone function. As always, quality matters. Choose third-party tested brands and remember that supplements should complement, not replace, lifestyle interventions.If you're looking for trusted supplement recommendations, you can download the free PCOS The Supplement Guide. I've included a list of high-quality brands and tips for getting started. Improving oxidative stress through nutrition is a powerful tool for managing PCOS. From fertility to energy levels to long-term hormone balance, this episode offers a fresh perspective on what's possible with the right support.You can take the quiz to discover your root cause here.

Ty is a returning guest on the show. Shop owner, hunter, and accomplished tournament shooter he is always great to talk with. This show goes different directions. We talk about his shop, this last weekend of him shooting TAC and ASA. Some how we get into different ways people hold the pin on a target. This started the thought of a bigger dot verse a small dot. Tons of great information in this chat.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2aozyceg Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com A new five-year plan has been published by Foras na Gaeilge. Plean úr cúig bliana foilsithe ag Foras na Gaeilge. Foras na Gaeilge, the cross-border statutory organisation responsible for a wide range of Irish language services across Ireland, has published a new five- year plan. Tá plean úr cúig bliana foilsithe ag Foras na Gaeilge, an eagraíocht reachtúil trasteorann atá freagrach as réimse leathan seirbhísí Gaeilge ar fud na hÉireann. Foras na Gaeilge says that the organisation's Strategic Direction 2025-2030 has been compiled "as a result of a consultation on public opinion ... Deir Foras na Gaeilge go bhfuil Treo Straitéiseach 2025-2030 na heagraíochta curtha i dtoll a chéile "mar thoradh ar chomhairliúchán ar thuairimí an phobail ... "with the aim of identifying the organisation's work priorities for the coming years at a high strategic level". agus é mar aidhm aige tosaíochtaí oibre na heagraíochta do na blianta seo romhainn a aithint ag ardleibhéal straitéiseach". To achieve this ambition, the document states, "appropriate provision of resources, both budget and staff, is necessary, and greater awareness is needed among the public regarding the vision and mission of the organisation". Leis an uaillmhian sin a bhaint amach, a deirtear sa cháipéis, is gá "soláthar cuí acmhainní a bheith ar fáil, idir bhuiséad agus fhoireann, agus teastaíonn tuilleadh feasachta i measc an phobail maidir le fís agus misean na heagraíochta". However, Chair of Foras na Gaeilge, Professor Regina Ó Chollatáin, said that the organisation's income had fallen by 45% since 2008 "even though the demand for our support has been increasing over time and we are unable to meet it". Dúirt Cathaoirleach Fhoras na Gaeilge, an tOllamh Regina Uí Chollatáin, áfach, go raibh titim de 45 faoin gcéad in ioncam na heagraíochta ó 2008 "cé go bhfuil an t-éileamh ar ár dtacaíocht ag méadú i gcaitheamh an ama agus ní féidir linn freastal air". She indicated that "we will work at the highest level with both Governments to agree a long-term sustainable funding plan to enable the major objectives of this Strategic Direction to be achieved". Thug sí le fios "go n-oibreoimid ag an leibhéal is airde leis an dá Rialtas chun plean fadtéarmach inbhuanaithe maoinithe a aontú chun gur féidir mórchuspóirí an Treo Straitéisigh seo a bhaint amach". It is a great help to that, she said, that the organization has a full board for the first time in years. Is mór an cúnamh chuige sin, arsa sí, bord iomlán a bheith ag an eagraíocht den chéaduair le blianta. Four major objectives are set out in the Strategic Direction: "Capability: Through pre-school, Irish-medium education, English-medium schools, higher education and adult learners, we will support the learner's journey from start to finish. Ceithre mhórchuspóir a leagtar amach sa Treo Straitéiseach: "Cumas: Tríd an réamhscolaíocht, Gaeloideachas, scoileanna Bhéarla, ollscolaíocht agus foghlaimeoirí fásta, tacóimid le haistear an fhoghlaimeora ó thús deiridh. The establishment of nurseries, the Gaelbhratach project and a Policy for Irish-medium Education will be among our priorities to support learners. Beidh bunú naíolann, tionscadal Gaelbhratach agus Polasaí don Oideachas Lán-Ghaeilge i measc ár dtosaíochtaí le tacú le foghlaimeoirí. The southern target of 20% of civil service recruits speaking Irish will be supported by enabling students to be proficient in Irish in their working lives. Tacófar leis an sprioc ó dheas go mbeidh Gaeilge ag 20 faoin gcéad d'earcaigh na státseirbhíse trí mhic léinn a chumasú le bheith inniúil sa Ghaeilge ina saol oibre. Foras na Gaeilge has made a major investment in lexicography and terminology over the past 25 years. Tá infheistíocht mhór déanta ag Foras na Gaeilge i gcúrsaí foclóireachta agus téarmaíochta le 25 bliain...

Au programme de l'émission du 16 avril : avec Ilona Meyer et Caroline Drouault, éditrices ; et avec Claude Barras, réalisateur (rediffusion). (rediffusion) NOUVEAUTÉ DISCOGRAPHIQUE - chronique de Véronique Soulé - c'est au début ♦️Comptines d'amandes et de citrons, 28 comptines et berceuses d'Italie du Sud, collectage et coordination vocale par Nathalie Soussana, réalisation et direction musicales par Jean Christophe Hoarau, traduction par Deborah Di Gillo, illustrations d'Elisa Caroli, livre CD, + écoute en ligne via le QR code, Didier jeunesse, mars 2025, 25 €  LIVRES - chronique de Véronique Soulé - c'est vers 07 min ♦️L'évadé de Belle-Île. Histoire d'un bagne pour enfants, de Philippe Nessmann, illustré par Piero Macola, Les éditions des Éléphants, mars 2025, 16 €, à proposer à partir de 12 ans 1934. Le narrateur, Joseph, 14 ans, orphelin, est arrêté pour vol de chaussures et vagabondage et conduit à la Maison d'éducation surveillée de Belle Ile en mer, où il va vivre l'enfer, les mauvais traitements et nombreuses brimades. Arrive le mauvais traitement de trop, la révolte, l'évasion de 56 enfants, leur poursuite par la population et l'arrestation, la mise au cachot pour 60 jours et, enfin, une tante venue le chercher pour l'adopter. Philippe Nessmann s'est appuyé sur de nombreux documents et témoignages sur ce terrible épisode peu connu de notre histoire, mais les nombreux dialogues et la verdeur de la langue du jeune Joseph rendent ce récit très fluide, provoquant l'empathie pour ces enfants martyrs et l'indignation devant tous ces adultes. Du TAC au TAC - interview de Ilona Meyer et Caroline Drouault - c'est vers 15 mn

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Bobby Johnson is the range captain for Tulsa Archery Association as well as the Shot the 3D (our local TAC style events). TAA has cut some new lanes for the upcoming ASA qualifier. He explains the basic layout of this weekends coarse and directions for driving. We did cover equipment and a lot more. So listen in and enjoy the show.

Get a sneak peek at the 2025 County Management & Risk Conference! Bee County Auditor April Cantu shares her role on the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool Board and what she hopes to gain from this year's conference, while TAC's Clem Zabalza breaks down key sessions on cybersecurity, risk management and more. Don't miss this essential preview on Texas County Voice!

Pavel Altukhov is the co-founder of TAC, a Layer 1 blockchain that enables Web3 developers to seamlessly deploy Hybrid dApps accessible to Telegram's 950M+ users. Prior to TAC, he founded and built bemo, the first liquid staking protocol on TON, and co-developed a TVM version of a CDP stablecoin. Pavel has a strong background in traditional finance with extensive experience in portfolio asset management and development of systematic trading strategies. He founded vlg.digital, a crypto asset management firm that initially operated as a tradfi asset management company before transitioning to digital assets in 2020. Pavel's experience from investor to TON builder gives him a rare edge, positioning him to drive the development of novel technologies that empower developers and accelerate innovation across Web3.Pavel's X | TAC Website | TAC X | TAC Telegram

Pavel Altukhov is the co-founder of TAC, a Layer 1 blockchain that enables Web3 developers to seamlessly deploy Hybrid dApps accessible to Telegram's 950M+ users. Prior to TAC, he founded and built bemo, the first liquid staking protocol on TON, and co-developed a TVM version of a CDP stablecoin. Pavel has a strong background in traditional finance with extensive experience in portfolio asset management and development of systematic trading strategies. He founded vlg.digital, a crypto asset management firm that initially operated as a tradfi asset management company before transitioning to digital assets in 2020. Pavel's experience from investor to TON builder gives him a rare edge, positioning him to drive the development of novel technologies that empower developers and accelerate innovation across Web3.Pavel's X | TAC Website | TAC X | TAC Telegram

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Corría el año de 1878. El presidente de Guatemala, general Justo Rufino Barrios, había acordado reunirse con los jefes de la región oriental de Chiquimula para cambiar impresiones con ellos. Tan pronto como el presidente llegó y estableció su despacho‑campamento a orillas del río Tacó, la gente hospitalaria de Oriente le llevó un racimo de cocos. Hacía mucho calor porque era mediodía. El primer mandatario ordenó abrir los cocos, sacarles el agua y llenarlos con agua del río Tacó. Poco después llegaron los jefes departamentales, jadeantes y sudorosos. El presidente mandó que a cada jefe se le sirviera uno de los cocos preparados. Al rato les preguntó cómo les parecieron. —Deliciosísimo, señor presidente. ¡Qué dulzura de agua! —respondió uno. —Este lugar es especial para producir cocos con mucha agua y tan dulces como la miel —manifestó otro. Al oír sus respuestas hipócritas, el presidente les dijo contrariado: —Realmente es desconcertante para quien gobierna y desea de todo corazón el progreso de su pueblo, descubrir que sus dirigentes tienen miedo de decir la verdad. Ninguno de ustedes puede ignorar el hecho que el agua que acaban de beber de los cocos es del río Tacó y no de cualquier cocotero. Si no han podido ser veraces al hablar de una cosa tan simple como el sabor del agua de los cocos, ¿cómo van a serlo con los asuntos que tenemos que tratar esta tarde?1 Así como en esta anécdota los jefes políticos desconocían los verdaderos deseos de su primer mandatario, también muchos de nosotros desconocemos la voluntad de Dios, nuestro Jefe Supremo. No sabemos que a todos nos ha sometido a una prueba sencilla —la de decirle sí a la verdad—, y que nos toca a todos por igual optar por rechazar la verdad o aceptarla. La decisión es nuestra. Poco antes de partir de esta tierra, Jesucristo, al ser interrogado, aclara que vino al mundo para dar testimonio de la verdad. Pilato le hace entonces la pregunta filosófica de los siglos: «¿Y qué es la verdad?» Pero no espera a que Jesús le responda, sino que se dispone de inmediato a complacer a los jefes judíos del siglo primero,2 así como los jefes guatemaltecos del siglo diecinueve querían complacer a su primer mandatario. Lo cierto es que Jesús ya había dado respuesta a esa pregunta cuando le dijo al apóstol Tomás: «Yo soy... la verdad.»3 Pilato llegó a conocer a esa Verdad en persona porque la tuvo encarnada frente a él, pero no la reconoció como tal. En vez de aceptarla, mandó crucificarla. Tenía el poder humano para poner en libertad a Jesús, pero no comprendió que Jesús tenía el poder divino para liberarlo a él. Así que optó por rechazar a aquella Verdad que una vez dijera: «Y conocerán la verdad, y la verdad los hará libres.»4 Carlos ReyUn Mensaje a la Concienciawww.conciencia.net 1 Óscar Hugo Álvarez Gómez, Anécdotas del General de División Don Justo Rufino Barrios, 2a ed. (Guatemala: Editorial del Ejército, 1984), pp. 67-68. 2 Jn 18:37—19:16 3 Jn 14:6 4 Jn 8:32

Emilio Álvarez Icaza, integrante de la coordinación nacional de “Somos MVX” destacó los avances de su movimiento, que busca consolidarse como una opción política alternativa en México. Durante una entrevista con Manuel López San Martín en MVS Noticias, Álvarez Icaza informó que el fin de semana pasado lograron concretar cinco asambleas distritales en diferentes estados del país, incluyendo Ecatepec, Acapulco, Cancún, San Diego Ucintla (Nayarit) y Tacámbaro (Michoacán).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we have Mike from The BowTique and Pope from Arrows Anonymous come on to talk all things arrows! It's TAC season so get your custom stuff ordered with them ASAP! Podcast brought to you by:WCB: SEBH15 for 15% offAsio : SEBH for 15% offSummit: SEBH15 for 15% offBowtique: SEBHP for free shippingBergy Bowsmith: SEBH10 for 10% offG5 OutdoorsPrime ArcheryDialed ArcheryAce Hardware Social CircleScoutekCamo DustBohning ArcheryThe chase

0:00 Intro / Daphne Duncan and Bethany Roseberry3:30 Helping Addicted Women's Issues30:00 Wrap-up Special Playlist: EASTER: Meditations for Addicts Crowder and Shawhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMIPTr3xx6qzxhhtTrL_LMyPWqmjXikKE

0:00 Intro3:30 QA40:00 Wrap-up Special Playlist: EASTER: Meditations for Addicts Crowder and Shawhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMIPTr3xx6qzxhhtTrL_LMyPWqmjXikKE

durée : 00:08:33 - Farruca "Punta y Tacón" de Sabicas (1912-1990), compositeur et guitariste de flamenco espagnol - "D'origine gitane et modeste, Sabicas naît en 1912 à Pampelune. Rien ne le prédisposait à construire une grande carrière, pourtant Sabicas est devenu au fil de son parcours, Le Andrès Segovia du flamenco, Le premier guitariste flamenquiste à accéder à une notoriété internationale" Sébastien Llinarès

A somewhat salty, and possibly insane, Penny Dreadful addresses another batch of DS continuity, plot, character, and canon questions in this episode, inspired by Dale Clark's wonderful Dark Shadows Books of Questions and Answers which were published between 1989 and 1995. In this installment, the following questions are addressed: Would Julia's treatments have permanently cured Barnabas? When Barnabas is in his coffin during the day, is he sleeping and can he be awakened? How does Laura Collins “work”? Was Barnabas destroyed at the end of House of Dark Shadows? Where were Gerard's pirates in 1840? Stagehands in the shot? Mic shadows, boom mics, and cameras in the shot? TERROR AT COLLINWOOD has been nominated for BEST PODCAST in the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards! Check out the full ballot HERE and be sure to vote in the Rondos: https://rondoaward.comSend your votes to taraco@aol.comYou can vote in as many or as few categories as you like! Be sure to include your name in the email when you vote. Terror at Collinwood and Shilling Shockers shirts and merch at TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/pennydreadfulxiii Help support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood Rondo Awards Website – Full Ballot Here: https://rondoaward.com/rondoaward.com/blog/ Lyndhurst Dark Shadows July Event: https://www.showclix.com/event/dark-shadows-meet-and-greet-2025 The Great Nick D streaming LINK: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DJ7396MH/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r James Storm's Lakota Artists Culture Thru Photography GoFundMe Page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/helping-share-lakota-artists-culture-through-photography?attribution_id=sl:ba1973e4-c8a9-425e-8707-b5047dcd111d&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp10_t1-amp13_c&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=email Our Shadowed Past Volume I digital version on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Shadowed-Past-Bob-Issel-ebook/dp/B0CCBKFWQD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3F8YAEZ3B1OJR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.M5p7ULP31FBxZr8q3M5QsFLAmzVCqJ5IPpt7l7Uk_J38DZeMSVSic62LuBiC9k08cLMFno-hO2VMadi0pwYKnzLqPn-Ae-GX3_K4RenRkKo.eAWYsKj2nG2PW-V56UfAKTCjmrPh096BlPTgoNUTx5w&dib_tag=se&keywords=our+shadowed+past&qid=1740966611&sprefix=our+shadowed+pas%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1 Shilling Shockers on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShillingShockers Surfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Robert Cobert's Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552762765082 TaC logos by Eric Marshall

«[En] el Fuerte de Santa Mónica... el Tirano no movió una sola arruga de su máscara indiana para responder al saludo del Coronel Irineo Castañón, un viejo sanguinario que arrastraba una pata de palo.... »—¿Qué calabozo ocupa Don Roque Cepeda? »—El número tres [—contestó el Coronel]. »—¿Han sido tratados con toda la consideración que merecen tan ilustre patricio y sus compañeros? ... Vamos a vernos con el candidato de las oposiciones para la Presidencia de la República. Coronel Castañón, rompa marcha. »El Coronel giró con la mano en la visera, y su remo de palo, con tieso destaque, trazó la media vuelta en el aire: Puesto en marcha... al frente de la comitiva, marcaba el paso. ¡Tac! ¡Tac! Por bovedizos y galerías, apostillaban un eco el ritmo cojitranco de la pata de palo: ¡Tac! ¡Tac! ... »—¡Calabozo número tres! »[En el umbral,] Tirano Banderas saludó, quitándose el sombrero, tendidos los ojos para descubrir a Don Roque.... »—Mi Señor Don Roque, recién me entero de su detención en el fuerte. ¡Lo he deplorado! ... En todas las circunstancias usted representa para mí, en el campo político, al adversario que, consciente de sus deberes ciudadanos... [da] la batalla sin salirse fuera de la Carta Constitucional.... Para esos caudillos que no vacilan en provocar una intervención extranjera, seré siempre inexorable, pero esta actuación no excluye mi respeto y hasta mi complacencia para los que me presentan batalla amparados en el derecho que les confieren las leyes. Don Roque, en ese terreno deseo [verlo] a usted, y comienzo por decirle que reconozco plenamente su patriotismo.... »Don Roque Cepeda... se iluminaba con una sonrisa de santo campesino. Tenía un suave reflejo en las bruñidas arrugas: »—Señor General, perdóneme la franqueza. [Oyéndolo] me parece escuchar a la Serpiente del Génesis. »Era de tan ingenua honradez la expresión de los ojos y el reflejo de la sonrisa en las arrugas, que excusaban como acentos benévolos la censura de las cláusulas. Tirano Banderas inmovilizaba las [líneas] de su verde mueca: »—Mi Señor Don Roque, no esperaba de su parte esa fineza. De la mía [me proponía] ofrecerle una leal amistad y estrechar su mano, pero visto que usted no me juzga sincero, me limito a reiterarle mis excusas.1 Con ese retrato del dictador Tirano Banderas, el escritor gallego Ramón del Valle-Inclán nos dejó uno de los primeros ejemplos de la llamada novela de dictador. Pero conste que la primera obra no ficticia que abordó ese tema fue precisamente la Biblia, a la que alude Don Roque cuando compara al tirano con la serpiente del Génesis.2 Quiera Dios que nos valgamos del único antídoto eficaz para el veneno mortal introducido por la mordida de esa tiránica serpiente. Fijemos la mirada en Jesucristo, el Hijo de Dios, quien antes de ser levantado en una cruz para morir en nuestro lugar, afirmó que aquella serpiente antigua no venía más que a robar, matar y destruir, pero que Él había venido para que tengamos vida, y para que la vivamos plenamente.3 Carlos ReyUn Mensaje a la Concienciawww.conciencia.net 1 Ramón del Valle-Inclán, Tirano Banderas: Novela de tierra caliente, 5a. ed. (Madrid: Espasa-Calpe, 1984), pp. 162,189-91. 2 Gn 3 3 Nm 21:4-9; Jn 10:10; Heb 12:2

0:00 Intro / Shirley Crowder 3:30 Easter: Meditations30:00 Wrap-up Special Playlist: EASTER: Meditations for Addicts Crowder and Shawhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMIPTr3xx6qzxhhtTrL_LMyPWqmjXikKE

In this episode of the Antler Up Podcast, Jim D'Agostino and I dive into a laid-back conversation about archery, upcoming events, and the importance of just having fun with the process. We talk about how shooting outdoors provides better practice than indoor ranges, the competitive madness of Total Archery Challenge (TAC) registration, and the logistics of planning an event—from Airbnb setups to coordinating schedules. Beyond the logistics, we break down how different arrows serve different purposes, and how tinkering with arrow setups can lead to noticeable performance improvements. Whether it's weight distribution, smaller veins for wind resistance, or finding the right balance between speed and penetration, there's always something new to learn in archery. But this episode isn't just about gear—it's about the experience and friendships built through archery. We discuss how community events like TAC bring people together, why spending time shooting bows is therapeutic, and how the archery community continues to evolve. We're looking forward to more gear discussions in future episodes, but for now, this one's all about keeping things light, having fun, and remembering not to take life too seriously. Tune in for a relaxed, gear-filled conversation that'll get you pumped for your next shoot!  So, grab your gear, sit back, and join us on this episode as we Antler Up with Jim! Stay tuned, stay safe, and Antler Up! www.antlerupoutdoors.com www.tethrdnation.com www.huntworthgear.com www.sportsmensempire.com https://thebowtiquellc.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Antler Up Podcast, Jim D'Agostino and I dive into a laid-back conversation about archery, upcoming events, and the importance of just having fun with the process. We talk about how shooting outdoors provides better practice than indoor ranges, the competitive madness of Total Archery Challenge (TAC) registration, and the logistics of planning an event—from Airbnb setups to coordinating schedules. Beyond the logistics, we break down how different arrows serve different purposes, and how tinkering with arrow setups can lead to noticeable performance improvements. Whether it's weight distribution, smaller veins for wind resistance, or finding the right balance between speed and penetration, there's always something new to learn in archery.But this episode isn't just about gear—it's about the experience and friendships built through archery. We discuss how community events like TAC bring people together, why spending time shooting bows is therapeutic, and how the archery community continues to evolve. We're looking forward to more gear discussions in future episodes, but for now, this one's all about keeping things light, having fun, and remembering not to take life too seriously. Tune in for a relaxed, gear-filled conversation that'll get you pumped for your next shoot! So, grab your gear, sit back, and join us on this episode as we Antler Up with Jim! Stay tuned, stay safe, and Antler Up!www.antlerupoutdoors.comwww.tethrdnation.comwww.huntworthgear.comwww.sportsmensempire.comhttps://thebowtiquellc.com/

0:00 Intro2:00 CJ McMurry7:00 Conference41:00 Wrap-up

Puntata di 2 ore senza alcun motivo. Tra gli inutili argomenti trattati: problemi di salute a San Antonio, il posto nella storia di Jokic e Yuri Collins e la TAC alla Western Conference, zona play-in

We are joined in studio by our good friend Ryan Kacic as he talks about his wild 2024 season. We discuss spring bear hunts, TAC events, spring turkey hunting and taking his 7th straight mature buck with a bow. It was a real fun conversation and we hope you enjoy it!

Stephen Grootes speaks to Mark Heywood, Social justice activist, writer & Board member of the TAC about the uncertainty surrounding PEPFAR in South Africa, following the Trump administration's freeze on foreign aid and the subsequent limited waiver for "emergency humanitarian assistance". In other interviews, John Manyike, Head of Financial Education at Old Mutual, talks about practical strategies for navigating the rising cost of living and achieving financial stability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Mark Heywood, social justice activist, writer & board member of the TAC, about the uncertainty surrounding PEPFAR in South Africa, following the Trump administration's freeze on foreign aid and the subsequent limited waiver for "emergency humanitarian assistance".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greetings Earthlings! Amanda here. Part 1 of the game Dreamshark released recently on the Gameboy Color and ROM so you can play it on an emulator!  I sat down with the solo dev Benjamin McCarthy to talk about retro gaming, getting started on Kickstarter, Portland, music, and art as it relates to a world of Astro people and life on the moon in his game DreamShark. Beam me up, let's talk Astro people!  TIMESTAMPS Intro - 0:00 Why it gotta' B a GB? - 3:40    Biggest Challenge! - 8:16    Let's talk Portland - 13:33   The chicken and the egg...but music and pixels - 17:32   TAC's teachings - 20:13    This is for you, Earthlings! - 23:33    Kickstarter - 25:32  Shoutout to Chynna! - 29:26    How do you balance like TAC? - 30:32    Vending machines and what's next - 36:20    Staying in orbit and focused - 37:07    Post project projects - 41:32  Favorite character - 44:10    TARDI-G - 45:50    Where to get the game! - 50:03    To buy a physical or digital version of Dreamshark, visit https://www.dream-shark.com/! For more content, visit dlgaming.net! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TAC Legislative Services Director Caroline Love joins Texas County Voice to preview the 2025 Texas legislative session. Tune in to explore key county issues and discover the resources TAC offers to keep county officials informed and prepared.

Let's start of 2025 right with TAC! We've got a whole new meta (frankly almost a whole new game) to take apart here, with all sorts of new goodies to go around. Let's break down some of the new hotness and dive into some older familiar territory with Orks, GSC, GK, and more!   ➡ Support the work we do: https://www.patreon.com/statcheck ➡ Check out the Meta Data Dashboard: https://www.stat-check.com/the-meta ➡ Stat Check coaching: https://www.stat-check.com/coaching ➡ Stat Check Merch: https://bit.ly/statcheckmerch ➡ Check out our sponsor the Red Dragon (Stat Check Patrons get 20% off the entire store) at https://red-dragon.ca/ ➡ Check out our sponsor Saltire Games: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SaltireGames ➡ Shop amazing WTC terrain at Weyland-Yutani and save 5% with the code "STATCHECK5": https://www.weyland-yutani-inc.com/ ➡ Looking for GW-style US Open terrain? Check out J15 Games (10% off with code STATCHECK) at https://www.etsy.com/shop/j15games #warhammer40k #warhammer #wh40k #competitivewarhammer #statcheck 

Join host Carol Pankow in this thought-provoking episode of Manager Minute as she sits down with VR fiscal powerhouses Katie Marchesano, Chris Merritt, Allison Flanagan, and Sarah Clardy. Together, they unpack the pressing fiscal issues shaping the vocational rehabilitation (VR) landscape, including: ·  Navigating fiscal forecasting challenges · Addressing technology gaps · Strengthening collaboration between program and fiscal teams The conversation highlights the vital role of policies, training, and institutional knowledge in sustaining VR programs while anticipating future shifts, such as technological advancements, fiscal constraints, and potential WIOA reauthorization. Don't miss this episode, packed with actionable insights and expert reflections to keep VR programs thriving!   Listen Here   Full Transcript:   {Music} Katie: I'm really excited for that tool to be shared, and I think it's going to be a really helpful tool for the agencies.   Carol: This job takes constant attention to detail in what is happening. It is always going to be work.   Chris: More people are going to be reaching out asking for fiscal forecasting and understanding how to look at this program in the future.   Allison: One of the things that pops in my mind that might happen over the next three years is reauthorization of WIOA.   Sarah: I think we're going to see some new resources, hopefully in the technology world develop, that will assist our agencies so that their focus can remain on the customers where it belongs.   Intro Voice: Manager Minute brought to you by the VRTAC for Quality Management, Conversations powered by VR, one manager at a time, one minute at a time. Here is your host Carol Pankow.   Carol: Well, welcome to the manager minute. Joining me in the studio today are my colleagues Katie Marchesano, Chris Merritt, Allison Flanagan and Sarah Clardy. So this might be a little bit of calamity for our listeners, but we're going to do it. So how y'all doing today?   Sarah: Great   Chris: Great.   Allison: Good.   Katie: Wonderful.   Carol: Awesome to hear it. Well, we have had quite a journey on the QM for the past four years. The fiscal focus was a new aspect of the grant, and we are so grateful to then Commissioner Mark Schultz for realizing that TA in this area was an essential element to the work. And since we're in this final year of the grant, we wanted to have a chance to visit together, share our insights with the listeners into the whole fiscal picture across the VR program, and discuss our perceptions and perspectives. So buckle up, folks, and we're going to dig in. So I want to start with how you each found your way to VR. And I'm going to start with Chris to talk about your journey into VR.   Chris: Well thanks, Carol. Mine's a little bit different than most people. I did not start in VR. I have a very different background. All fiscal for the most part. But I came to work at a fiscal state unit and learned about VR there. Loved it, loved it, loved it. And then was kind of asked to be part of this Ta team and couldn't say no because it's just an incredible program and it's a little complicated. So being able to help the states understand it better is what brought me to this team.   Carol: Well, not you, and you're being modest now. Tell them about like a little bit more of your background because you have an interesting educational background and all of that.   Chris: Yeah, I do. So I'm an environmental engineer by trade. Worked in that field for a while. Learned that sampling sludge was not a cool thing to be doing. So went to work for a small business that was just starting on Department of Defense World. Loved all the fiscal part of that. Went back to school and got my MBA and have been doing fiscal stuff ever since. So yeah, it's a long road that brought me here, but I'm happy I took it.   Carol: Yeah, we're glad you're here. How about you, Miss Allison?   Allison: Well, it's kind of hard to believe that I have over 30 years in this VR journey, and it actually started out in the field as a VR technician, and I just fell in love with the mission and purpose of VR. So I quickly changed my direction to be a VR counselor, and then that evolved to other promotions and positions throughout the year, where I ended up being director of both Kentucky Blind Agency and then moved to Florida as the General Agency Director. And when the VR TKM opportunity came about, I was ready for a change, especially after being a director through the pandemic and through the implementation of WIOA. I was looking forward to just a new opportunity, new learning areas, so this has been a great jump for me. I've enjoyed it very much.   Carol: Why don't you tell them too about your other gig with NRLI a little bit. We'll make a plug there.   Allison: Yeah. So part of the VRTAC-QM is the National Rehabilitation Leadership Institute through San Diego State University. I have the honor of continuing Fred McFarland's legacy, who began this program about 25 years ago. And it is a program that is building the future leaders in the vocational rehabilitation field. And it's been a joy to see these leaders be promoted throughout their careers. Being stepping up, having an interest at that national level, the issues that are facing VR. So it is definitely a part of my job with QM that I hold near and dear to my heart.   Carol: Yeah, it's good stuff, I love it NRLI of our favorite things to participate in when we get to do training. So Katie, over to you next.   Katie: Well, my journey with VR started when my brother was receiving VR services, and he actually is who inspired me to go and get my bachelor's degree in psychology and work in social services. That led me to Department of Workforce Services, where I spent 13 years in various roles and capacities, which ultimately led me back to VR.   Carol: Awesome sauce. And last but not least, Sarah Clardy.   Sarah: So I started out about 24 years ago out of college. I was working in banking full time and going to school full time, and had an opportunity to come on with a state and Missouri vocational rehabilitation, had an opening for an assistant director of accounting and procurement. They had some systems and processes that were a little out of whack and needed some help with reorganizing pretty much the whole accounting structure. So I came over at that time and started in with Missouri, and then spent 20 years there and got to spend half of that time in the field directly with our field staff and counselors and really take this program to heart, and then had an opportunity four years ago to join the VRTAC-QM. I had said for a long time we needed technical assistance in the fiscal realm for years and years. I was thrilled that Mark Schultz saw the vision and made it happen.   Carol: Good stuff. Well, now we're going to enter the danger zone because I have some questions for you all. Not exactly sure how this is going to go, but we are going to do our best. So y'all jump in when you want. So what has been your biggest realization or aha moment since you started with the QM. And Allison, I'm going to have you kick us off and then other folks can jump in.   Allison: Honestly, Carol, there's been a lot of those aha moments for me over the last, you know, almost three years with the Technical Assistance Center since my experience in VR started in the field and I was a counselor, kind of the program side is where my comfort level is or my knowledge and experience. So when I joined the fiscal team there, definitely there was a lot of those aha moments, mainly a lot of the things that I did not know or did not realize even as a director when I came over. So one of those aha's is the director. Even though I received these beautiful monthly budget reports for my fiscal staff, even though I had a leadership team that we reviewed budgets with, understanding the fiscal requirements in and out, the uniform grant guidance and all the regulations. And, EDGAR, all of that, I think, is critical for any director or their leadership team to have knowledge of. And that was definitely one of my aha moments. And one of those things I go back, wow, if I could go back and be a director, I would be a lot smarter after being on the technical assistance side. And like I said, there's been a lot of those aha moments. I could share tons of them, but a couple other ones that jump out is just that critical need for that program side of the House and the fiscal side of the House, to always be communicating and always making sure they're checking with each other. On whether it's a new implementation, whether it's expenses, contracts, doesn't matter. There needs to be that collaboration happening at that level. And then probably the technology challenges is another one of those constant aha moments in the year that we're in and how reliant we are on technology. I am still amazed that there is not technology out there that will do what VR needs it to do, right off the shelf.   Carol: Amen, sister. You said it all. No, but I'm sure there's people that want to say some more.   Chris: I found it interesting when I came over that not every single, not a single state has it right. I thought that there would be more that are fully knowledgeable and are running with it and doing all the great things they are doing, the great things. They just don't have 100% right.   Carol: You are making me laugh with this because I'm just going to say I have to jump in on that. Sarah and I right away, in the beginning, anytime we had met with RSA we learned something new, we're like, uh, I gotta call back to Minnesota, tell them, because we realized, like, hey, we thought we were sort of doing it right, but we all realized things. We went, uh, yeah, we had a little slight misstep on that.   Katie: I would agree with that. Like, we came from a state that was in an intensive agreement. And, you know, I was like, man, we really got it wrong. But then, you know, it's a huge learning curve and there's a lot of people that are putting in their best effort, and they're still just a few things that aren't quite right.   Chris: Absolutely.   Katie: Another realization that I had was we have this table of contents for a grant management manual that we send out to agencies. And when I received it in Wyoming, I was intimidated by all the things that needed to be included. But my aha moment was when you break that down into individual items and you really look at it, it's things that are already in place, the policies and procedures that you're already working on. It's just finding a way to get that on paper and put it into some sort of policy and procedure and internal control. So realizing that states have the capacity to do that, just figuring out how was an aha moment for me.   Sarah: You know, when I came in, I was thinking back to 2017 and RSA came out with guidance on, I'm going to say it, Period of Performance. And it dominated our whole agency for a good nine months, trying to understand the guidance, looking at systems. We had to do a whole overhaul with the way we looked at obligations, just we spent a massive amount of time and effort to right size our systems, internal controls and all of that because prior to performance sets the beat for all of financial within a VR program. So coming into the QM, I really assumed that more agencies knew of Period of Performance and had gone through at least similar steps, or at least had internal conversations. And what I found was completely the opposite. Somehow a lot of folks missed the memo and that work hadn't been done. And of course, we've been running Fred Flintstone style, trying to help agencies get up to snuff. So that's the piece. I think that's been the most interesting. I think for me.   Carol: I think along that same vein for me was really that realization states are more different than I thought because I figured we all had the same information. We all kind of operated sort of the same. You might have your own internal systems, but I remember, Sarah, you and I talking that first year just going like, oh my gosh, everybody is organized so completely differently. They approach their work so completely differently. There isn't just one size fits all. Like, hey, you should do it this way. And like, everybody can do that. Uh uh, it is like having an IPE for how the fiscal is managed. Individualized we need to give very individualized TA. So what do you guys view as the number one challenge facing our programs nationwide? And Sarah, I'm going to have you start us with that.   Sarah: Okay? I'm going to say it I think Allison said it earlier. We are lacking in the technology space. I think a couple of things we have, the pendulum has swung to the other direction and before it was spend, spend, spend, a lot of agencies made adjustments so that they were increasing their spending. The large carryover balances weren't so large. Now my concern is how are we looking at our finances to see if we can still sustain that. And in order to get accurate projections and for leadership teams to have the conversations about where they stand financially, we have to have technology systems in place that are reliable, are tracking period of performance, can provide those fiscal calculations in terms of where we stand on all of the different requirements, so that we have a constant pulse on where do we stand as an agency. And I liken it to being in private industry and a CEO knowing at all times how much does it cost to make the widget? How many widgets are we making and what amount of time? All of those kinds of things. And I feel like in that space right now, we have agencies that are trying to figure that out, and we have some that are in a very delicate position, and it can cause a lot of catastrophe and crisis if that's not solidified. So really, it goes back to having reliable technology that will take care of all of that. And that includes our CMS, our Case Management Systems space. A lot of our vendors are struggling in that Period of Performance area, and we're not there yet. We have a lot more work to do.   Carol: Well, it's like a $4 billion industry, you know, and I feel like we're still using an abacus or something in some cases for tracking the money. It is the most insane thing I have ever seen.   Allison: And, you know, related to that technology challenge, though, is knowing that, that challenge is there, knowing that the technology is not correct. I think what adds to the complexity of that is the fiscal staff or the just the staff within the VR agency. They lack the fiscal knowledge enough to know if their system is working correctly or not, or know how to go in and make the adaptations needed to assist them. And that's a challenge within itself.   Chris: And I will piggyback right on that, because the thing I think that we've struggled with is we have lost so much institutional knowledge that people don't stay in jobs like they used to. And so if these policies and procedures are not written down, you get new people coming in, they don't know what they don't know. And if the technology is not working right, they don't know that that's not something that they can handle. So it's a lack of that long time knowledge that used to be in this program.   Katie: Yeah, Chris, that is exactly where I was going as well, is the loss of staff and institutional knowledge is huge, and it really highlights the importance of getting policies and procedures in place and not waiting till that person has their foot out the door and is ready to head out to make sure that you're getting that in writing. You know, succession planning and really building up success in the team.   Carol: I think for me, one of the things I see, because I love that whole organizational structure and non-delegable responsibilities, I love that area. I think one of the biggest challenges facing the program is the whole shift in how things are organized between if you're in a designated state unit within a designated state agency, and that centralization we have seen of all the fiscal functions along with IT and HR and all of it, but I feel like VR has lost control. And so as these services are centralized, and not that they can't be, but that they get centralized to a point that the VR program has lost complete input control direction. I mean, you've got directors being told you can't spend anything over $5. It has to go through 40 layers. You can't hire anybody. Staff cannot travel to go see customers like all of that. If we can't fix this structure of how things are put into play in each of these states, I really see kind of the demise of the program. As we see things get buried, the program gets buried down within these big agencies. The lack of control ends up leading to problems with them and being able to carry out the mission. And it's really hard to get a handle on that. And I know Congress has given, you know, this leeway so that states can organize like they want. But boy, the way they're organized right now, it's pretty tough.   Allison: It's a double edged sword when you think about it, because you're probably like me Carol, as former directors, we wanted more money going into the consumer services. We wanted it going to support our customers. We wanted to find ways to reduce any kind of administrative type expenses so that that money can go there when the centralized functions were really being pushed at the state levels. In my mind at first, I will say this, at first I saw, yes, this is a benefit because we're going to have these shared services, we're going to be able to spend more of our funds on our customers. And I still somewhat agree with that approach because it is a cost savings. But what has to happen, though, is that balance, what you talked about, the balance where VR still has control over the decisions or they are included in those decisions and the restrictions that have been put in place has to be lifted. But I do see the benefits of those shared services as long as the structure gets set up right.   Carol: Right. And that's been few and far between.   Allison: That needs a national model.   Carol: It does. And that's been a problem. I mean, if there's anything anyone can work on, little congressional assistance in that or whatever, you know, getting some of that rewritten, how that looks.   Sarah: Well, and I came from an agency that was able to retain an entire unit of 13-ish folks when all of those consolidations were occurring because within our Department of Education, our commissioner understood the complexities of our award and knew that if all of those positions rolled up to a department level, they weren't going to be able to support the program and were able to coordinate with our state leadership. And it served the program very, very well. So I think we have a little bit to be desired still in that space to get agencies the support that they need 100%.   Carol: So what has been your favorite thing to work on or accomplishment in your role? And Katie, I'm going to kick that to you to start us off.   Katie: Well, I've really enjoyed my role here with the QM. There's a lot of things that I enjoy, but the task that I've enjoyed the most is really having the ability to dig into the new uniform grant guidance that went into effect October 1st of 2020. For one of the things that I did while doing that was I took the old uniform grant guidance and the new ones and did a side by side where all of the things that were taken out were redlined and all of the things that were added were highlighted, and I'm really excited for that tool to be shared with the agencies right now. That's with RSA to get the stamp of approval, but I've used that tool already to help update all of our things on the website and all the tools that we're sharing with everyone, and I think it's going to be a really helpful tool for the agencies.   Carol: I love that tool, Katie, so much because even when we were down doing to last week and some of the just the nuance pieces that came out, when you're reading it and you go, okay, that language did change. Like there is a slightly nuanced variance to this that I hadn't completely grasped until you see it in the red and the yellow, and it all highlighted up. I mean, it was pretty nice.   Katie: Yeah, they did a lot of plain language changes, which is really evident when you look at the side by side.   Chris: I'll jump in here and tell you what my favorite thing is. And it's when we were working with a state intensively and, you know, we've been working with them for a long time, and you get to know them really well and you understand their environment and how things work, and they come to you and say something really profound, like, I was watching this training the other day and they got this wrong, and they got this wrong and they got this wrong. It is like a proud parent moment. When you go, they understand what the program is supposed to be doing, and they understand when other people not necessarily are getting it wrong, but mostly they're able to recognize what's not absolutely correct. And it just makes you feel like, oh, we have come so far.   Carol: It's like fly, little bird, you're flying.   Chris: Yes.   Allison: That's probably one of my favorite parts too, Chris, is the state work that we've done and how you get to know these state people. There's so many amazing VR staff across the country, and their hearts are all in the right place, and they want to do good. That's what I've enjoyed is getting to know these people better, broadening my network as well because I learn from them. But just being that resource I do like, I'm one of those weird people that likes digging into the laws and regs and finding where is that gray, vague area that we can interpret a little better. So part of the TA work, you know, really digging into some of the laws and some regulatory guidance I've enjoyed as well.   Carol: I have a story I love to share. I was having a breakdown probably a year ago, Sarah's laughing at me, I had a breakdown. You know, you're providing TA to state you're so ingrained with them, especially when they have a corrective action plan, you feel like you're part of them. I always say we, you know, when we're talking because I feel like I'm part of their team and we've been working on a particular piece of it, and nothing that we sent in was anything RSA wanted. All I knew was that this was not what they wanted, but we couldn't exactly figure out what they wanted. And it was driving me crazy. And I'd called Sarah and I said, I think I have to quit being a TA provider because I suck at this. I'm not able to help them. I haven't been able to figure this out. I am done, and I went to bed that night. I actually was on site with another state and I woke up at two in the morning and I do my best thinking as I'm sleeping. It's so weird. I've done it my whole career. I wake up in the middle of the night and have an idea. I woke up at two in the morning. I'm like, oh, I know what they're talking about. And I got up and I typed, I typed for like three hours and then got up for the day and got ready for the other state. But exactly what was needed was that, I mean, when we ended up meeting with the state and then they met with RSA, and that was the thing. It was the thing that was needed to get accomplished. And I felt super proud that we could kind of like, figure it out. It took a while. I almost quit, but, we got there in the end.   Sarah: You know, being in the final year of the grant, everybody's asking the question, what comes next? And of course we don't know what comes next. But I think my favorite part is looking back and building the relationships. So kind of touching on what all of you all have said. Relationships are important to me. Building the trust we are learning alongside of them just like they are. I always say there's no top of the mountain that any of us are ever going to reach when we've arrived. It's a daily learning process, but the program financially is so complex and trying to take those federal requirements And each of the state's requirements, which we've acknowledged already are all different, and bring that together in the center. And there's never been a resource to help agencies get down in the weeds, look at their systems, look at their processes, and help them navigate through that. And so just having something to offer and having directors send an SOS text at 9:00 at night, or we've talked to directors who have been in tears or excited because something really great has happened, and they want to share the success. It's all of that. Just being able to provide that valuable resource and support them along the way has been very rewarding for me. I know, and you all, but especially I think for the States.   Carol: So if you had a crystal ball, what would you predict regarding the financial state of the VR program over the next three years? And Chris, you get to start us on that lovely prediction.   Chris: Okay. Well, since I don't have a crystal ball, I think Sarah touched on this a little bit earlier. So for several years, the message from RSA and from Congress has been to spend, spend, spend. And so there's been a lot of changes in all the agencies to be able to spend more, to spend quicker, to do everything quicker and faster. And I think the spending is catching up. And I think that it might go too far. Like Sarah mentioned, the pendulum is going the other way, and I don't think the fiscal forecasting is robust enough to be able to predict when it's going to get hard. And since most directors do not come from a fiscal background, most directors come with the VR heart that you know is what a counselor has, paying attention to that. Fiscal forecasting is going to be a critical, critical point. And I know that most states are not doing it right. So that's my prediction. More people are going to be reaching out asking for fiscal forecasting and understanding how to look at this program in the future.   Sarah: And I think to tack on to that, I think we're going to see new technology and new resources emerge that will assist our agencies. Again, like Carol said earlier, some days it feels like we have our big chief tablet out and we're still doing things old school. And I think the only direction to go is up. So I think we're going to see some new resources, hopefully in the technology world develop, that will assist our agencies so that their focus can remain on the customers where it belongs.   Allison: And I would have to say ditto to both of that, especially the fiscal forecasting and the pendulum swinging the other way. And a lot of states considering order selection or going into order selection. But one of the things that pops in my mind that might happen over the next three years is reauthorization of WIOA. I know the discussions are happening with Congress right now, and if that implementation happens, you know, what's it going to look like? Because ten years ago when WIOA was passed, it was a huge impact on VR. And it still is. I mean, we're still challenged with trying to get everything implemented, trying to spend the minimum of our 15% on Pre-ETS. There's just so many things that we're still working on through. So very interested to see where that's going to go.   Carol: And I definitely think like nothing ever stays the same. So we always think like we're going to get to the place and it's just going to be even flow, like it's all going to be cool. We don't really have to pay a lot of attention, and I don't think that's ever going to be the state of the VR program. Like it's going to constantly need people paying attention. Whether the pendulum is one way and we have loads of money or it's the other way and we have no money now, like we have to somehow try to like even this out with the fiscal forecasting and all the things you're doing. But if you think you're going to get to the place where like, oh, I've reached it, Nirvana, it's all great. That's never going to be like this job takes constant attention to detail and what is happening. And so it is always going to be work. It's going to take a lot of effort from a lot of people. And as all the new people keep coming and going, figuring that out for the team so that you can sustain the practices and things that you have that help you to understand what's going on.   Katie: Yeah, I would just agree with everything that everyone already said. One of the big pushes that was brought up at CSAVR, is technology, and I think it is going to be interesting to see what kind of technology is introduced in the next three years that's going to help assist our programs.   Carol: So what is your best piece of advice for our listeners? And I'll let anybody open that one up.   Allison: I'm going to say you need to have a deep bench of leaders who are adverse in the financial requirements, maybe incorporating fiscal training for all staff on an annual basis, whether that's just refreshers or making sure new folks being hired understand all the requirements. But fiscal needs to be part of your ongoing training with staff. It's just critical.   Carol: I'd say, for directors coming in, I know the tendency is to want to be like, I have to know everything. I'm the director, I need to know all things. And even when you don't know the things, you pretend, you know the things. Don't pretend you know the things you don't know. Like you need to be humble and figure it out and learn and be willing to learn. For a lot of folks that are growing up in the VR system, having that sort of physical part of your brain, it may not be completely there. You're like, I went into VR because I didn't want to do math, and now you're in charge of, you know, $300 million in a program. And so you've got to just continue to learn and chip away and figure out how you can gain that really strong understanding, because you cannot just hand that off to some other group and think someone's managing that for you, because the buck really does stop with you in the end. As far as the responsibility over the control and allocation of the VR funds. So please keep learning, as Allison said, and be open and be humble when you don't know things and ask.   Sarah: There's a song by the Beatles called With a Little Help from My Friends. Everybody needs a Little help from time to time. And I know over the years we've worked with most of the agencies, but there are some that we haven't, and I've always assumed they're good. They don't need us. They're fine. It's not always necessarily the case. So acknowledging if I pick up a phone and call a peer or a fellow director, or hopefully the TAC continued to exist beyond this grant cycle. Reaching out and asking for help is okay, and it's encouraged.   Katie: Yeah, mine will be through the lens of policy and procedure. That's where I keep hitting. That's my passion on this QM team. We have a ton of resources available, and if you're struggling, you're looking at that table of contents saying, I can't do this. Reach out, give us a call. We can help you with prompting questions just to get the thought process going. And you can do it. It's going to be okay.   Chris: Ok, my piece of advice is to make connections. And I think everybody has kind of said that in their own way. But make those connections so that you have people you can reach out to and ask questions of whether it's us at the TA center, other states, other fiscal people. You need to be able to ask, how do you do this? What do you think of this idea that I have? How would you handle this? I mean, being able to have that connection and that type of conversation is critical 100%.   Carol: Well, I sure appreciate you all. And while we're still around, all our listeners can still connect with us. And we do have a QM fiscal email address. I will spell out for you. It is QM f I s c a l at v r t a c-qm.org. So qmfiscal@vrtac-qm.org. So please do reach out. We still are around for a little while and we can be your phone a friend. So thanks for joining me today guys I really appreciate it.   Chris: Thank you Carol. This was great.   Allison: Thanks for having Us.   Sarah: Thank you.   Katie: Thanks.   {Music} Outro Voice: Conversations powered by VR, one manager at a time, one minute at a time, brought to you by the VR TAC for Quality Management. Catch all of our podcast episodes by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening!

David Henesy visits the podcast in this special yuletide episode of Terror at Collinwood! Celebrated and beloved by Dark Shadows fans for his portrayals of David Collins, Daniel Collins, Jamison Collins, Parallel Time Daniel Collins, and Tad Collins, David Henesy is the CEO of Panama Botanicals and the owner of La Factoria imported specialty foods, where sustainability is key! In the first half of the episode, David talks about the ethos behind his successful, and environmentally conscious, endeavors in the restaurant and food production businesses. Along the way, he elaborates on his origins in the restaurant business. In the second half of the episode, David dives into his time in show business. Topics of discussion include: working on Broadway with Mary Martin, being in the touring company of Oliver!, and of course, plenty of fun talk about his memorable years on Dark Shadows! You do not want to miss this episode! Terror at Collinwood and Shilling Shockers shirts and merch at TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/pennydreadfulxiii Help support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a Coffin: https://buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood La Factoria website: https://lafapa.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabdbJ05ZL52TCLzpoUn5p1OxBoQe8i-X2tSFAiWkoonXZNLJicCZwPsAm4_aem_-ibPjehI1bHKednUJU1NrQ Surfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Bob Cobert's Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552762765082 TaC logos by Eric Marshall

This is our last episode of 2024.This time we are discussing The Dead Files “The Aftermath” (Season 4 or 5 depending on the platform) which aired July 12, 2014. We also talked about Hurricane Andrew and other weather events. We veered off a little on TV shows and examined some Zombie D pics.So, leave behind your Current Emotional Muck, pour some shots and be ready to take one each time Megan mentions TikTok, and join her, Amy and Smirky Piersak where… The Activity Continues.Remember, never waive an inspection.  Content Warning:In this episode we mention hurricanes so trigger warning for those who need it. Also, we swear.Also, while Amy and Steve's swears are bleeped on TV, ours are not. The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends, Amy, Megan, and AP chat about pets, true crime, ghost stories, haunts, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. We also sometimes interview interesting people, whether it be a paranormal professional, a Dead Files client, or a listener with spooky stories. This episode was recorded on November 18, 2024, and released on December 19, 2024. Chapter Markers00:00:00 Intro00:00:39 Hello & Content Warning00:01:49 Housekeeping00:07:23 Overview00:08:52 Segment One00:29:39 Segment Two & Three – (we jumped around a lot)00:44:01 Movie/TV discussion00:45:18 Back to Segments 2 and 301:00:25 Sketch (in the reveal)01:06:40 Next week01:07:21 Outro Episode LinksThe Aftermath on The Dead Files Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Kr1U90JEQfXRWIP9qOHIV?si=3a9db51901674f92The hot chocolate we like: https://amzn.to/3OR5wUm*Amazon links could give TAC a small commission at no expense to you.Disclaimer:This podcast is in no way affiliated with Warner Brothers, HBOMax, the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We're just fans that love the show and want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing the episodes and similar content. Credits:Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg, Megan Simmons, and Amy PiersakProduction, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC.Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Cannelle https://melissaoliveri.comAI artwork by Fotor https://www.fotor.com/referrer/1ygaknya Visit us at https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/  Affiliates/SponsorsPlease see our Store page for all the links for all our current affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/ Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We'll see you next week!Become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesJoin our Ghosty Fam over on Patron, https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tac/exclusive-content

In July we brought Talking Taiwan to the 53rd annual Taiwanese American Conference, East Coast (aka TAC-EC) at West Chester University where we set up an on-location podcast studio and I interviewed 12 people in 3 days. It was pretty nonstop but it was well worth it. One thing we strive to do with Talking Taiwan is to record oral histories, so it was my pleasure to sit down with several of TAC-EC's past organizers to talk about the conference's history.   First, I spoke with Powen Wang aka Ong Po-bun (王博文), who told me about how TAC started out as a summer retreat for Christian families in 1970 and later evolved into a conference for the entire Taiwanese American community. At the time Taiwan was under Chiang Kai-shek's Chinese Nationalists authoritarian regime, and Pok-wen recounts how the Chinese Nationalists (KMT) tried to interfere with TAC in those early years.   I also spoke with past TAC organizers Su-Mei Kao, and Shih-Chieh or Terry Tsao.   TAC is a conference with a 50 year plus long history and its programs have covered diverse issues impacting Taiwanese Americans, including human rights in Taiwan, and momentous social, historical, political events related to Taiwan and their implications.   About TAC-EC:   The first Taiwanese American Conference East Coast (TACEC) was held in 1970 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. It was a summer retreat for the area's Christian families but has turned into an event for the entire Taiwanese American community. Over the years, the conference has expanded its programs to encompass diverse issues impacting Taiwanese Americans, including human rights in Taiwan, and momentous social, historical, political events and their implications. TACEC invites Taiwanese and Taiwanese Americans from diverse professional backgrounds to share their experiences. The number of participants has steadily grown, numbering over 2,000 in the late 80s and 90s.   TAC-EC is hosted by Taiwanese Communities in five different regions: New York, New Jersey, Washington and Philadelphia (including south Jersey and Delaware). Each region is currently on a four-year rotation and takes turns chairing the TACEC board that oversees the operation of TAC-EC.   The conference today draws about 600 - 800 participants annually, with the majority being first generation Taiwanese Americans. Many second generation Taiwanese Americans who now have children have eagerly expressed interests in developing TAC-EC programs for their children and re-engage their peers who were past participants.     TAC-EC's MISSION:   To stimulate public interest in the cultural, religious, educational, socioeconomic and other activities of Taiwanese/Taiwanese Americans To pass down Taiwanese cultural and religious heritage in the Taiwanese Americans community To facilitate exchanges among Taiwanese Americans organizations, and to foster exchange, mutual support and collaboration between Taiwanese American organizations and Taiwanese or other ethnic groups' organizations To organize an annual conference or workshops of various topics about current affairs and future development of the United States and Taiwan   This episode is sponsored in part by the Taiwanese American Council of Greater New York.   Here's a little preview of what we talked about in this podcast episode: Powen Wang aka Ong Po-bun (王博文), an early participant and organizer of TAC-EC talks about how he got involved in TAC-EC, the formation of TAC-EC, and its early years How the conference started as a Christian summer camp and then the Formosan Club (aka Taiwanese Association) joined What caused a split between the Christians and Formosan Club The year Powen Wang aka Ong Po-bun (王博文) organized the conference (1989) How TAC-EC has evolved from the 1970s to 2013 The formation of TANG (Taiwanese American Next Generation) Su-Mei Kao, organizer of TAC-EC in 2015 talked about her experiences organizing the conferences and how changes were made to create more interaction and shared events between TAC-EC and TANG attendees The speakers and topics covered at TAC-EC 2015 How Su-Mei Kao had attended TAC in the southern region before TAC on the East Coast and how the conferences in these regions differ Shih-Chieh (Terry) Tsao, organizer of TAC-EC 2023 talked about how he got involved in TAC-EC Shih-Chieh (Terry) talked about the theme of TAC-EC How China reacted to Nancy Pelosi's (former speaker of the United States House of Representatives) visit to Taiwan in August of 2022 Some of the most memorable speakers that were invited to speak at TAC-EC 2023 How FAPA (Formosan Association for Public Affairs and GTI (Global Taiwan Institute) and WUFI (World United Formosans for Independence) were instrumental in helping to organize TAC-EC 2023 How Shih-Chieh (Terry) hopes that TAC-EC can welcome more participants with a wider spectrum of political leanings on Taiwan Related Links:  

Corey Quinn talks with Serena DiPenti, aka “SheNetworks,” about her career from Cisco to Black Hills Information Security and her challenges in content creation. Serena reflects on starting at Cisco, where her role as a tech engineer required deep expertise and navigating rigid, high-pressure situations that led to burnout and limited growth opportunities. Now at Black Hills, she enjoys the hands-on work in security analysis and network-based penetration testing. Serena finds content creation more demanding than her cybersecurity work, often facing audience skepticism and burnout. However, her podcast Breaking the Internet provides a rewarding, conversational outlet for sharing insights.Show Highlights(00:00) Introduction(00:37) Dragonfly sponsor read(1:20) Catching up with Serena since she was last on the show(2:34) Serena's experience at CISCO(8:00) How Serena got stuck in her TAC role(11:06) Serena's pivot to her new role at Black Hills Information Security(14:10) When Serena finds time to sleep during her busy schedule(16:43) Corey's short-lived attempt at YouTube(20:28) The importance of conversational content(21:43) Serena's plans for naming and branding(25:49) Where Serena sees herself aiming next(31:18) How to follow Serena's workAbout SerenaSerena DiPenti is an offensive security professional who shares her experiences and expertise through her Shenetworks educational content on platforms like TikTok, Twitter (X), YouTube, and Twitch. Her focus includes topics related to penetration testing, ethical hacking, and other areas of cybersecurity. She's passionate about helping others break into the cybersecurity field, offering tips, guidance, and career advice.Serena's work includes creating accessible and engaging content that demystifies complex cybersecurity concepts, making the industry more inclusive and approachable for beginners and professionals alike.LinksYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shenetworks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shenetworks?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/shenetworksBuy our charity shirt to help support 826 National!https://store.lastweekinaws.com/SponsorDragonfly: dragonflydb.io