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In this episode, we will look at the educational changes in British Columbia, which launched a new curriculum in September 2016.  We will look at what changed, the rationales for such changes, criticisms, and how politics can affect education. Sources: “A Framework for Classroom Assessment.” British Columbia Ministry of Education. Accessed November 21, 2023. https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/sites/curriculum.gov.bc.ca/files/pdf/assessment/a-framework-for-classroom-assessment.pdf. “All about the Foundation Skills Assessment.” British Columbia Ministry of Education.  Online brochure.  Accessed November 21, 2023.  https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/sites/curriculum.gov.bc.ca/files/pdf/assessment/fsa/en-foundation-skills-assessment-for-parents-and-caregivers.pdf. “B.C. First Peoples 12.” British Columbia Ministry of Education.  Accessed November 21, 2023.  https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/social-studies/12/bc-first-peoples “BC's Redesigned Curriculum: An Orientation Guide.” British Columbia Ministry of Education. Online brochure. https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/sites/curriculum.gov.bc.ca/files/pdf/supports/curriculum_brochure.pdf. “Core Competencies.” Government of British Columbia.  Accessed November 21, 2023. https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/competencies. “First Peoples Principles of Learning. First Nations Education Steering Committee.  Accessed November 21, 2023.  https://www.fnesc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PUB-LFP-POSTER-Principles-of-Learning-First-Peoples-poster-11x17.pdf. “Foundation Skills Assessment.” BC Teachers' Federation.  Accessed November 21, 2023. https://www.bctf.ca/topics/services-information/research-and-education-issues/fsa. “Indigenous Languages of British Columbia.” British Columbia Ministry of Education.  Accessed November 21, 2023. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/teach/resources-for-teachers/curriculum/indigenous-languages. “Introduction to Social Studies.” British Columbia Ministry of Education.  Accessed November 21, 2023. https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/social-studies/introduction. “Program for International Student Assessment (PISA).” National Center for Education Statistics.  Accessed November 21, 2023. https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pisa/. “Request that your child be excused from the FSA.” BC Teachers' Federation.  Printable form. Revised August 2023. https://www.bctf.ca/docs/default-source/advocacy-and-issues/withdraw-your-child-from-the-fsa.pdf. “Social Studies.” British Columbia Ministry of Education.  Accessed November 21, 2023. https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/social-studies. Fu, Hong, Tim Hopper, and Kathy Sanford. “New BC Curriculum and Communicating Student Learning in an Age of Assessment for Learning.” Alberta Journal of Educational Research 64-3, (Fall 2018): 264-86.  https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/ajer/article/view/56425/pdf.  Kachur, Jerrold L. and Trevor W. Harrison. “Introduction: Public Education, Globalization, and Democracy: Whither Alberta?” In Contested Classrooms: Education, Globalization, and Democracy in Alberta.  Edited by Trevor W. Harrison and Jerrold L. Kachur, xiii-xxxv.  Edmonton: The University of Alberta Press, 1999. MacPherson, Paige and Joel Emes.  “Worrying Trends in BC's Testing of Grade 10 Students.” Fraser Institute (January 2022).  https://www.fraserinstitute.org/sites/default/files/worrying-trends-in-bcs-testing-of-grade-10-students.pdf. Peterson, Amelia. “Education Transformation in British Columbia.” Washington, D.C.: Brookings Institution (February 2023). https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED626332.pdf. Pocklington, Tom.  “The Marketing of the University.” In Contested Classrooms: Education, Globalization, and Democracy in Alberta.  Edited by Trevor W. Harrison and Jerrold L. Kachur, 45-55.  Edmonton: The University of Alberta Press, 1999. Zwaagstra, Michael. “The Decline of Standardized Testing in Canada.” Fraser Institute.  March 29, 2022. https://www.fraserinstitute.org/studies/decline-of-standardized-testing-in-canada.

What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply on this app, so include phone # or email address.It's the start of season 4!In this episode, pastor Chris Cashen, Trinity Reformed OPC, Lanham, MD and deacon Tim Hopper, Shiloh OPC, Raleigh, NC, propose and discuss some different ways for deacons to care for their pastors. From forming friendships, to periodic check-ins, to helping them wade through the complicated maze of choosing an home, car, insurance plan and completing taxes, Tim and Chris see many opportunities for serving the pastor and allowing them to be able to focus on the care of the congregation through the Word and preaching. Deacons can alleviate the loneliness often felt by pastors and their families by strengthening the pastor-deacon relationship, encouraging the women of the church to befriend the pastor's wife all which can lead to promoting unity within the church. Join us as we explore meaningful ways deacons can be a blessing to their pastors, all while growing together in Christ.Referenced in this episode:OPC Committee on Ministerial Care's websitePastor Retreat information (found on the CMC website)Healthcare.govOPC Insurance BenefitsYou can find all of our episodes at thereformeddeacon.org. Make sure to follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you don't miss an episode. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for giveaways and more information. Find other resources on OPCCDM.org. Make sure to send us some feedback on your podcast player or ask a diaconal question by going to OPCCDM.org.

What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address.In this episode, hosts Chris Cashen, a CDM member and pastor of Trinity Reformed Church in Lanham, MD, and Tim Hopper, a CDM member and deacon at Shiloh OPC in Raleigh, NC, welcome guests John Fikkert, Director of the OPC Committee on Ministerial Care, and David Nakhla, Administrator of the OPC Committee on Diaconal Ministries. Together, they explore the origins and missions of these committees, the work being done in diaconal ministries, and how local deacons can use the connected church to access support in areas of the diaconate including caring for your pastor. John talks about the Obadiah Fund, a special fund for retired ministers, their wives and minister's widows. This fund was initiated to provide special care and concern to those in the OPC who have sacrificed so much for the ministry of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. The fund was previously overseen by the OPC Committee on Diaconal Ministries but is now managed by the OPC Committee on Ministerial Care. You'll hear about the CDM's resources, online and in person by way of presbytery-level and local diaconal summits. This episode is full of good information and even a few case studies to help with knowing who to contact in relation to caring for your pastor. This episode is a helpful resource for sure!Referenced in this episode: OPCCDM.orgOPCCMC.orgPresbytery and National SummitsOPC Committee on Ministerial Care Pastoral Compensation ToolYou can find all of our episodes at thereformeddeacon.org. Make sure to follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you don't miss an episode. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for giveaways and more information. Find other resources on OPCCDM.org. Make sure to send us some feedback on your podcast player or ask a diaconal question by going to OPCCDM.org.

What did you think? Text us!In this episode, Tim Hopper, a deacon at Shiloh OPC in Raleigh, North Carolina, chairman of the Presbytery of the Southeast Diaconal Committee  and a member of the OPC Committee on Diaconal Ministries reminds us that being a deacon doesn't stand on its own, but is just a part of  Christ's church. Tim says it's good that we have Presbyteries and denominational committees to serve in these ways. But ultimately, Christ hasn't established and ordained these committees. He has  given us each our own offices and governments of our own congregations and we must  remember that it's the greatest calling that we've been given. As a result, there is  opportunity, as members of our various committees, to serve and build up our local churches and local diaconates. In this session, Tim shares how that  might been done through Presbyterian Diaconal Committee.Referenced in this episode:OPCCDM.org (where you can find lots of diaconal resources)Union Seminary Magazine 1903: The Deacon RC ReedThe Mercy Minute quarterly e-newsletterC. Nick Wilborn on The Reformed Deacon "A Deacon's Personal Library"Presbytery Diaconal Summit VideosNational Diaconal Summit Videos"The Deacon is No Small Office"—audio recording Rev. C. Nick Willborn at the 2018 PSE Diaconal ConferenceThe Reformed Deacon podcastYou can find all of our episodes at thereformeddeacon.org. Make sure to follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you don't miss an episode. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for giveaways and more information. Find other resources on OPCCDM.org. Make sure to send us some feedback on your podcast player or ask a diaconal question by going to OPCCDM.org.

Writer, comedian, and Lydia Tár's former publicist Daniella Mazzio joins to discuss Gus Van Sant's sharp, pitch-black satire of media, true crime, and a patently American brand of late 20th Century celebrity, 'To Die For'. The film is based on the Joyce Maynard novel of the same name, itself inspired by the true life trial of Pamela Smart, who seduced a teenage boy and coerced him and a friend to murder Smart's husband. The film features an excellent ensemble cast, including Joaquin Phoenix, Matt Dillon, Illeana Douglas, and a career-best Nicole Kidman. We discuss 'To Die For' as a nexus of many careers at compelling inflection points: Nicole Kidman breaking into leading woman roles while married to Tom Cruise, Gus Van Sant on the eve of his career skyrocketing to new heights with the success of the following year's 'Good Will Hunting', and the chance casting of Casey Affleck and Joaquin Phoenix who would later become in-laws and artistic collaborators. Then, we examine the brilliant, kaleidoscopic script by 'The Graduate' screenwriter Buck Henry and how the film's patchwork construction foregrounds it thematically rich details. Finally, we discuss the real life inspiration for the film as well as the way the movie's indictment of the American media landscape anticipated elements of the OJ Simpson trial, which was playing out during the film's production and concluded just days before its release. (Editor's Note: This episode was recorded before OJ Simpson's death on April 10th, 2024 at the age of 76).Follow Daniella Mazzio on Twitter. Read Daniella's Substack, 'Room Tone'.Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish. 

In this episode, Shiloh OPC, Raleigh, NC Deacon and CDM member Tim Hopper welcomes Dr. Jim Newheiser, professor at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC and author of the book, "Money, Debt and Finances: Critical Questions and Answers." Dr. Newheiser says the goal of his book is to bring together finance, accounting, and investing with a Biblical perspective that is rooted in sound theology. "I really believe in the sufficiency of Scripture to guide us in life," he says.  In this episode, Dr. Newheiser wisely points out that we have freedom to spend money, "and we can't tell someone how to spend, but to use godly wisdom. So much of our life involves our vocation, our responsibility to provide, [and] our stewardship of the resources God has given us."Referenced in this episode:"Money, Debt and Finances: Critical Questions and Answers" by Dr. Jim Newheiser Review of "Money, Debt and Finances: Critical Questions and Answers" from New Horizons December 2021Financial Crisis: What to Do When the Bottom Drops Out by Jim NewheiserMoney: Seeking God's Wisdom (31-Day Devotionals for Life) by Jim NewheiserHow to Love Difficult Parents: Wisdom for a Challenging Relationship by Jim NewheiserThe Institue for Biblical Counseling and DiscipleshipYou can find all of our episodes at thereformeddeacon.org. Make sure to follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you don't miss an episode. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for giveaways and more information. Find other resources on OPCCDM.org. Make sure to give us some feedback on your podcast player or by going to OPCCDM.org.

WHADDAYA MEAN BICKLE IS A WOMAN!?!?, This and more shenanigans as a hag launches Tim Hopper into space. Follow along and get some Primus Sharp Edge Dice!

While the Winter hag and DM have simultaneous aneurysms, Tim Hopper forges on, Cheech, Bramble, and Flambé make their way into the deep winter storm.

In this episode Tim Hopper, Shiloh OPC, Raleigh, NC deacon and CDM member,  facilitates a discussion with fellow OPC deacons: Bob Keys, a deacon from Grace OPC in Columbus, Ohio, Doug Vos, deacon at Oakland Hills OPC in Farmington Hills, Michigan and John Voss, a deacon Covenant OPC, Orland Park, Illinois and a fellow CDM member. These four men humbly share their experiences and wisdom as they discuss three diaconal cases. The first is about a couple who attends church regularly asking the deacons to provide cash, food or gas in exchange for working for the church.  The second, a new member asks for a loan to purchase a car and the third, a man approaches a deacon asking for him to help provide an anonymous gift to a family in the church. Deacons, do you know what you would do?The diaconal summits that Doug Vos refers to can be found on our website: OPCCDM.org and in audio form in previous episodes of The Reformed Deacon.Regarding loneliness, please read the August-September issue of Ordained Servant: The Plague of Loneliness.You can find all of our episodes at thereformeddeacon.org. Make sure to follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you don't miss an episode. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for giveaways and more information. Find other resources on OPCCDM.org.

Tim Hopper joined Flow Sports to preview the 2024 Horsham Junior Silver Squash Tournament, including the battle of the border between South Australian and Victorian squash players on Saturday January 20th.

MAWWAIGE, ahem, I mean. Marraige and love are in the air as Brambles family meets their love and celebrates their union. Tim Hopper brings his kids, and Mr Sweet Tooth offers his services. By the grace of Melora, it is more than one happy couple in the 2023 season finale of You Wanna Do WHAT!?!?, listen to Space Busker 2061 for a story like no other and join us in 2024 for episode 119!

The PCA has been the subject of much buzz on the podcast, but today it's the OPC's turn to grab the spotlight. Carl and Todd sit down with David Nakhla and Tim Hopper, deacons in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, to talk about the ways the OPC is working to create a network of deacons within the OPC and how they seek to train and encourage deacons in their local church.   Show Notes: In case you haven't heard about The Reformed Deacon, you can find it on most podcast players or by going to: thereformeddeacon.org.  You can find out more about the OPC Committee on Diaconal Ministries by going to OPCCDM.org. Thank you to this month's sponsor Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Explore which theological degree best fits you at SBTS.EDU/EXPLORE.

The PCA has been the subject of much buzz on the podcast, but today it's the OPC's turn to grab the spotlight. Carl and Todd sit down with David Nakhla and Tim Hopper, deacons in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, to talk about the ways the OPC is working to create a network of deacons within the OPC and how they seek to train and encourage deacons in their local church. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

In this episode, four seasoned deacons look at four different cases; three having to do with saints within the congregation and one really unique one regarding a visitor to  Vacation Bible School. Deacon and CDM member, Tim Hopper facilitates this discussion with Bob Keys, a deacon from Grace OPC in Columbus, Ohio, Lynne Hunter, a deacon at Harvest OPC in Wyoming, Michigan and Daniel Lascaze, a deacon from Amoskeag OPC in Manchester, New Hampshire.  The consensus? Know your congregation, be proactive, and let the Gospel of Jesus Christ show in all you do.Share this episode with your fellow deacons or present these scenarios at your next deacon's meeting for discussion!You can find all of our episodes at thereformeddeacon.org. Make sure to follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you don't miss an episode. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for giveaways and more information.

In this episode, Shiloh OPC deacon and OPC CDM member, Tim Hopper and Rev. C. N. Willborn, pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, talk books—books specifically helpful for deacons to have in their personal libraries. From Bible reading plans to reader's guides to books on prayer to counseling, Nick and Tim cover a wide range of their recommended favorites in their discussion.  There are even a few websites and videos they suggest checking out. Nick's wide range of  insight and Tim's thirst for reading and knowledge on the subject of deacons makes this episode invaluable!Referenced in this episode:Resources on the office of deacon Rev. John L GirardeauNotes on Ecclesiology by Thomas PeckThe Deaconship: A Treatise on the Biblical Office by John G.  LorimerThe Deacon by Cornelis Van Dam Presbytery of the Southeast Diaconal Summit 2018 VideosChronological Bible reading plan—Greenville Seminary by Ben ShawThe Westminster Confession of Faith and CatechismsConfessing the Faith: A Reader's Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van DixhoornThe Presbyterian Standards by Francis R. BeattieCalendar of Readings in the Westminster Standards organized by Dr. Joseph Pipa, Jr.ReformedConfessions.comThe Orthodox Presbyterian Church Book of Church OrderGospel Worship by Jeremiah Burroughs With Reverance and Awe by D.G. Hart and John R. MuetherA Method for Prayer by Matthew Henry (updated)Full list found here: OPCCDM.org.You can find all of our episodes at thereformeddeacon.org. Make sure to follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you don't miss an episode. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for giveaways and more information.

In this episode of My Blunt Truth, Candi and her friends/hosts from the hit podcast shows Paranormal Talk 2 (Tim Hopper and Buffy) and The Soul Sister's Table (Kulunyahawi Traveler and Tina Eden) talk about the beauty of Spirituality through others eyes and experiences. And some life changing wisdom that was learned along the way. Grab your drink and let's talk! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/candi20/message

Time to get Paranormal with hosts of the hit podcast Paranormal Talk 2, Tim and Buffy! We talk about how it was like growing up as a Medium and a Sensitive and how Tim and Buffy use their Gifts with Spirit to help people all over the world. Grab your drink and let's talk! Please be sure to check out their AMAZING podcast Paranormal Talk 2, Live, every Thursdays at 7 p.m.! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/candi20/message

In this episode, we check in at the 4th OPC National Diaconal Summit held June 2-4, 2022 in Wheaton, IL.  The OPC National Diaconal Summit is only held every four to five years, and is as unique as it is rare. You'll hear some as-it-happened highlights of the sessions and listen in as Shiloh OPC, Raleigh, NC deacon and CDM member Tim Hopper interviews deacons and deacons-in-training from around the world. You can find the full recordings of the plenary sessions on OPCCDM.org.  Speakers, in order of appearance:Rev. Al TricaricoRev. Craig TroxelRev. Bill ShishkoRev. Ron PearceElder David NakhlaRev. Eric WatkinsRev. Stephen TraceyRev. Deryck BarsonRev. Chris CashenElder Mike CloyDeacon Luke FawcettDeacon Chris SudlowElder Seth LongRev. Nathan TriceReferenced in this episode:OPCCDM.org2022 Summit Training Videos

Watch the live stream: Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by: Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub. Special guest: Thomas Gaigher, creator/maintainer pypyr taskrunner Michael #1: March Package Madness via Chris May Start with 16 packages They battle it out 2-on-2 in elimination rounds Voting is once a week So go vote! Brian #2: nbpreview “A terminal viewer for Jupyter notebooks. It's like cat for ipynb files.” Some cool features pretty colors by default piping strips formatting, so you can pass it to grep or other post processing automatic paging syntax highlighting line numbers and wrapping work nicely markdown rendering images converted to block, character, or dots (braille) dataframe rendering clickable links Thomas #3: pyfakefs A fake file system! It intercepts all calls that involve the filesystem in Python - e.g open(), shutil, or pathlib.Path. This is completely transparent - your functional code does not know or need to know that under the hood it's been disconnected from the actual filesystem. The nice thing about this is that you don't have to go patching open using mock_open - which works fine, but gets annoying quickly for more complex test scenarios. E.g Doing a mkdir -p before a file write to ensure parent dirs exist. What it looks like without a fake filesystem: in_bytes = b"""[table] foo = "bar" # String """ # read with patch('pypyr.toml.open', mock_open(read_data=in_bytes)) as mocked_open: payload = toml.read_file('arb/path.in') # write with io.BytesIO() as out_bytes: with patch('pypyr.toml.open', mock_open()) as mock_output: mock_output.return_value.write.side_effect = out_bytes.write toml.write_file('arb/out.toml', payload) out_str = out_bytes.getvalue().decode() mock_output.assert_called_once_with('arb/out.toml', 'wb') assert out_str == """[table] foo = "bar" """ If you've ever tried to patch/mock out pathlib, you'll know the pain! Also, no more annoying test clean-up routines or tempfile - as soon as the fake filesystem goes out of scope, it's gone, no clean-up required. Not a flash in the pan - long history: originally developed by Mike Bland at Google back in 2006. Open sourced in 2011 on Google Code. Moved to Github and nowadays maintained by John McGehee. This has been especially useful for pypyr, because as a task-runner or automation tool pypyr deals with wrangling config files on disk a LOT (reading, generating, editing, token replacing, globs, different encodings), so this makes testing so much easier. Especially to keep on hitting the 100% test coverage bar! Works great with pytest with the provided fs fixture. Just add the fs fixture to a test, and all code under test will use the fake filesystem. Dynamically switch between Linux, MacOs & Windows filesystems. Set up paths/files in your fake filesystem as part of test setup with some neat helper functions. Very responsive maintainers - I had a PR merged in less than half a day. Shoutout to mrbean-bremen. Docs here: http://jmcgeheeiv.github.io/pyfakefs/release/ Github here: https://github.com/jmcgeheeiv/pyfakefs Real world example: @patch('pypyr.config.config.default_encoding', new='utf-16') def test_json_pass_with_encoding(fs): """Relative path to json should succeed with encoding.""" # arrange in_path = './tests/testfiles/test.json' fs.create_file(in_path, contents="""{ "key1": "value1", "key2": "value2", "key3": "value3" } """, encoding='utf-16') # act context = pypyr.parser.jsonfile.get_parsed_context([in_path]) # assert assert context == { "key1": "value1", "key2": "value2", "key3": "value3" } def test_json_parse_not_mapping_at_root(fs): """Not mapping at root level raises.""" # arrange in_path = './tests/testfiles/singleliteral.json' fs.create_file(in_path, contents='123') # act with pytest.raises(TypeError) as err_info: pypyr.parser.jsonfile.get_parsed_context([in_path]) # assert assert str(err_info.value) == ( "json input should describe an object at the top " "level. You should have something liken" "{n"key1":"value1",n"key2":"value2"n}n" "at the json top-level, not an [array] or literal.") Michael #4: strenum A Python Enum that inherits from str. To complement enum.IntEnum in the standard library. Supports python 3.6+. Example usage: class HttpMethod(StrEnum): GET = auto() POST = auto() PUT = auto() DELETE = auto() assert HttpMethod.GET == "GET" Use wherever you can use strings, basically: ## You can use StrEnum values just like strings: import urllib.request req = urllib.request.Request('https://www.python.org/', method=HttpMethod.HEAD) with urllib.request.urlopen(req) as response: html = response.read() Can auto-translate casing with LowercaseStrEnum and UppercaseStrEnum. Brian #5: Code Review Guidelines for Data Science Teams Tim Hopper Great guidelines for any team What is code review for? correctness, familiarity, design feedback, mutual learning, regression protection NOT opportunities for reviewer to impose their idiosyncrasies dev to push correctness responsibility to reviewers demands for perfection Opening a PR informative commit messages consider change in context of project keep them short write a description that helps reviewer include tests with new code Reviewing Wait for CI before starting I would also add “wait at least 10 min or so, requester might be adding comments” Stay positive, constructive, helpful Clarify when a comment is minor or not essential for merging, preface with “nit:” for example If a PR is too large, ask for it to be broken into smaller ones What to look for does it look like it works is new code in the right place unnecessary complexity tests Thomas #6: Shell Power is so over. Leave the turtles in the late 80ies. Partly inspired by/continuation of last week's episode's mention of running subprocesses from Python. Article by Itamar Turner-Trauring Please Stop Writing Shell Scripts https://pythonspeed.com/articles/shell-scripts/ Aims mostly at bash, but I'll happily include bourne, zsh etc. under the same dictum If nothing else, solid listing of common pitfalls/gotchas with bash and their remedies, which is educational enough in and of itself already. TLDR; Error handling in shell is hard, but also surprising if you're not particularly steeped in the ways of the shell. Error resumes next, unset vars don't raise errors, piping & sub shells errs thrown away If you really-eally HAVE to shell, you prob want this boilerplate on top (aka unofficial bash strict mode: #!/bin/bash set -euo pipefail IFS=$'nt' This will, -e: fail immediately on error -u: fail on Unset vars -o pipefail: raise immediately when piping IFS: set Internal Field Separator to newline | tab, rather than space | newline | tab. Prevents surprises when iterating over strings with spaces in them Itamar lists common counter-arguments from shell script die-hards: It's always there! But so is the runtime of whatever you're actually coding in, and in the case of a build CI server. . .almost by definition. Git gud! (I'm paraphrasing) Shell-check (linting for bash, basically) The article is short & sweet - mercifully so in these days of padded content. The rest is going to be me musing out loud, so don't blame the OG author. So expanding on this, I think there're a couple of things going on here: If anything, the author is going a bit soft on your average shell script. If you're just calling a couple of commands in a row, okay, fine. But the moment you start worrying about retrying on failure, parsing some values into or out of some json, conditional branching - which, if you are writing any sort of automation script that interacts with other systems, you WILL be doing - shell scripts are an unproductive malarial nightmare. Much the same point applies to Makefile. It's an amazing tool, but it's also misused for things it was never really meant to do. You end up with Makefiles that call shell scripts that call Makefiles. . . Given that coding involves automating stuff, amazingly often the actual automation of the development process itself is deprioritized & unbudgeted. Sort of like the shoemaker's kid not having shoes. Partly because when management has to choose between shiny new features and automation, shiny new features win every time. Partly because techies will just "quickly" do a thing in shell to solve the immediate problem… Which then becomes part of the firmament like a dead dinosaur that fossilises and more and more inscrutable layers accrete on top of the original "simple" script. Partly because coders would rather get on with clever but marginal micro-optimisations and arguing over important stuff like spaces vs tabs, rather than do the drudge work of automating the development/deployment workflow. There's the glimmering of a point in there somewhere: when you have to choose between shiny new features & more backoffice automation, shiny new features probably win. Your competitiveness in the marketplace might well depend on this. BUT, we shouldn't allow the false idea that shell scripts are "quicker" or "lighter touch" to sneak in there alongside the brutal commercial reality of trade-offs on available budget & time. If you have to automate quickly, it's more sensible to use a task-runner or just your actual programming language. If you're in python already, you're in luck, python's GREAT for this. Don't confuse excellent cli programs like git , curl , awscli, sed or awk with a shell script. These are executables, you don't need the shell to invoke these. Aside from these empirical factors, a couple of psychological factors also. Dealing with hairy shell scripts is almost a Technocratic rite of passage - coupled with imposter syndrome, it's easy to be intimidated by the Shell Bros who're steeped in the arcana of bash. It's the tech equivalent of "back in my day, we didn't even have ", as if this is a justification for things being more difficult than they need to be ever thereafter. This isn't Elden Ring, the extra difficulty doesn't make it more fun. You're trying to get business critical work done, reliably & quickly, so you can get on with those new shiny features that actually pay the bills. Extras Michael: A changing of the guard Firefox → Vivaldi (here's a little more info on the state of Firefox/Mozilla financially) (threat team is particularly troubling) Google email/drive/etc → Zoho @gmail.com to @customdomain.com Google search → DuckDuckGo BTW Calendar apps/integrations and email clients are trouble Joke: A missed opportunity - and cybersecurity

In this episode, deacon Tim Hopper, Shiloh OPC, Raleigh, NC, talks with author Dr. Cornelis Van Dam, Emeritus Professor of Old Testament studies at Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Van Dam joins us to speak about his book, The Deacon: Biblical Foundations for Today's Ministry of Mercy , the biblical office of deacon, its history, both in the Old and New Testaments as well as the Church's responsibility to provide for those in need. Referenced in this episode:The Ministry of Mercy for Today by P Y DeJong (reprinted in Ordained Servant v. 3, no. 3, 1994)The Deacons Handbook: A Manual of Stewardship by Gerard Berghoef, Lester DeKosterMinistries of Mercy: The Call of the Jericho Road, Third Edition by: Timothy J. KellerDeacons: How They Serve and Strengthen the Church by: Matt SmethurstSide by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love by: Ed WelchOPC National Diaconal Summit IV 2022

Season two premiers with the retirement of Tim Hopper and the debut of Jonathan Splash, Bickle punks the guys in front of the King, Ryker almost shits himself and Soot gets a WAND OF SUMMON PIG!?!?!

Tim Hopper continues on to try to save Christmas for the townsfolk, Soot and Ryker slowly learn the meaning of Christmas via riddles from three spirits past, our party then meets with... listen in and find out. Shout out to @primusdice for their amazing dice and we can't wait to see them. Email us at youwannadowhatpodcast@gmail.com

Follow along as the party after defeating the Slaad and a mysterious stranger comes from the King with a message and to take the Slaad and Tim Hopper. Email us at youwannadowhatpodcast@gmail.com or if you want to send a tip to us at https://ko-fi.com/youwannadowhat https://www.twitch.tv/disfiguringthegoddess1102

Tim Hopper finds Slaadi, love, and terror all with a shower of fecal sparks as they battle. Join Tim, Soot, Krumgarn and bickle as they....well, I guess you have to listen in, shout out to @apartytoaccess and @role_call20 on Twitter.

Follow Tim through the wizards tower in the underdark to....well... I guess you'll have to listen to find out. Featuring @apartytoaccess Lofii, Soot, Krumgarn, Chazzos, Peyton, Bickle, and Tim Hopper accused of MURDER!?!?!?!? Also a shout out to @role_call20 on Twitter!

Graced by Lophii from the amazing party of Forge Ahead @apartytoaccess on Twitter, Tim Hopper, Artemis, and a new guest Soot joined by Bickle as they find their way out of the underdark and...well... I guess you'll have to listen....

In this episode, there is one of the most heartfelt moments I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing in dungeons and dragons, Listen in as Tim Hopper and Bickle form an incredible bomd that can never be broken while Artemis scoots around committing atrocities.

Shiloh OPC, Raleigh, North Carolina deacon, Tim Hopper joins us to talk about his passion for the office of deacon. Tim has recently been called to serve on the Committee on Diaconal Ministries in addition to being chairman of the Presbytery of the Southeast's Diaconal Committee. Tim talks with David Nakhla about his upbringing, family, how he became a deacon in his local church, his own deacon website, and how he came to republish an out-of-print book on the topic of deacons. Referenced in this episode:http://www.OPCCDM.org (OPC Committee on Diaconal Ministries)http://www.reformeddeacon.com"The Deaconship" (reprinted)The Presbytery of the Southeast (OPC)Presbytery Diaconal CommitteesNDS II Summit Workshop Case Study Notes

A mini-sode where we meet Mr Tim Hopper himself.

Tim Hopper spends his free time winning enough medals to weigh him down while Artemis pops out of the woods fighting. Bickle decides to practice the tuba near an outhouse and the party then takes on another adventure underground. A quick shout out to Role Call, a bunch of fellow Canadians with heads full of D20's https://youtube.com/channel/UCoKWJwbqNYK01m3oRfpObXA

Follow along as Tim Hopper, Chazzos, Artemis and Bickle. Also check out Mission To Zyxx, a hilarious podcast that if you like us, you'll love them.

The further 'adventures' of Tim Hopper, Chazzos, Aaarrrgg and Bickle.

The 'adventures' of Tim Hopper, Chazzos, Aaarrrggg, Bickle and more.

The further 'adventures' of Tim Hopper, Chazzos, Aaarrrgg and Bickle.

The further 'adventures' of Tim Hopper, Chazzos, Aaarrrgg and Bickle.

The further 'adventures' of Tim Hopper, Chazzos, Aaarrrgg and Bickle.

The further 'adventures' of Tim Hopper, Chazzos, Aaarrrgg and Bickle.

The further 'adventures' of Tim Hopper, Chazzos, Aaarrrgg and Bickle.

The further 'adventures' of Tim Hopper, Chazzos, Aaarrrgg and Bickle.

Special Guest Vee from the Where's Her Oscar? Podcast joins your hosts Dustin Melbardis and Chad Robinson for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit To Die For (1995) [R] Genre: Crime, Drama, Comedy, Dark Comedy   Starring: Nicole Kidman, Matt Dillon, Joaquin Phoenix, Casey Affleck, Illeana Douglas, Alison Folland, Dan Hedaya, Wayne Knight, Kurtwood Smith, Holland Taylor, Susan Traylor, Maria Tucci, Tim Hopper, Michael Rispoli, Buck Henry             Director: Gus Van Sant Recoded on 2021-07-03

Gary and Frank welcome one of the finest actors we've ever had the pleasure to meet to Booth One! Francis Guinan has been with the Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble since 1979 and has appeared in a remarkable number of shows. Check out the list of past productions on his Steppenwolf bio. We have seen many of them and his work is simply not to be missed. Speaking of not to be missed...he is currently appearing in a world premiere of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Bruce Norris's Downstate alongside a breathtaking ensemble cast. Beautifully staged by Tony award winner Pam MacKinnon, it is a co-production with the National Theatre of Great Britain and stars several actors from there, including the marvelous Cecilia Noble. The Steppenwolf ensemble members (Glenn David, K. Todd Freeman, Francis Guinan, and Tim Hopper) are all just astonishing. Our good friend, Laura Glenn is Downstate's fabulous stage manager. The production will travel to London in the spring of 2019. Here are a couple of Downstate production shots:           Fran's first show with Steppenwolf was The Real Inspector Hound. Learn more about his illustrious career there in this article from 2009. One of our favorite recent performances was in The Rembrandt, working opposite his dear friend, the late John Mahoney. Of his relationship with John, he told us they had worked together s0 often and that their 30 years of shared history was "present in every glance." Fran said John was immensely generous on stage and off...Check out this Chicago Tonight interview with John and Fran talking about the last show they would do together. A shot with the the great Audrey Francis in You Got Older: Francis talks about the magic that only happens in a theater. How sometimes you can say a line to an audience of 300 or more people and then there is total silence. A collective holding of breath. And that feeling is not like anything else. He talks about the vibrance and truth of the Chicago style that goes back to the Compass Players. He thanks "the Godfather of Chicago Theatre, Sheldon Patinkin for teaching so many people in our community to "Always Say Yes." That it's not about you. It is all to the benefit of the story. Whatever your fellow actor throws out there, accept it and play that moment, even if it's very different from the night before. Kiss of Death: Carol Hall Carol Hall, a songwriter who wrote the music and lyrics for "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas", which was about a brothel called the Chicken Ranch (because customers often paid with chickens), died on October 11 at age 82. Here is an excerpt from her NYT obit:"Staying behind the scenes remained her preference. She wrote three songs for “Free to Be … You and Me,” the 1972 children’s album (and television special) conceived by Marlo Thomas. One was “It’s All Right to Cry,” performed by Rosey Grier, a former professional football player. She also wrote for Sesame Street and Barbra Streisand.    

Welcome to a special edition of the Sourcing Industry Landscape podcast, hosted by Dawn Tiura, where we highlight Sourcing Star Award finalists for Sourcing Industry Group's (SIG) Future of Sourcing Awards. The finalists on this show have utilized their professional acumen to make impressive impacts on their communities and the communities in which their organizations do business. The Sourcing Star Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated inspiring, insightful and innovative work in the sourcing field over the course of their career in the space. About the Guests: Greg Tennyson, CPO, VSP Global - With over 25 years' industry experience, Greg is a sought-after advisory board member, thought leader and mentor who seeks to pay it forward to young talent and emerging companies. A collaborative leader and team player, he shows an unwavering commitment to his profession by pushing new innovation and technology across procurement.   Tim Hopper, Responsible Sourcing Manager, Indirect Supply Chain, Microsoft – Tim shares details on his innovative projects for Microsoft, including how his nonprofit experience influences his work for Microsoft on social and environmental projects, as well as the impact of emerging technologies on sustainability initiatives.   Lawrence Kane, Senior Leader for IT Sourcing & Functional Excellence, Boeing – Lawrence has developed many industry leading best practices, including the creation of the first sourcing office for Boeing. As an industry thought leader, educator, and mentor, he has no shortage of personal and professional projects. He shares a unique insight into his approach to time management that aligns both himself and his team for success. Over the coming weeks, listeners will be introduced to the teams and individuals whose work has had significant impacts on the industry, the organizations for which they work and their colleagues. The Future of Sourcing Awards will take place at SIG's Fall Global Executive Summit on October 17 in Rancho Mirage, California.

Friend of the podcast Tim Hopper joins us as we share stories of Very Bad Interviews we've been on. (As you probably expect, Joel has the most humiliating stories.) If you've ever gone on a terrible interview, listen and commiserate. If you've never gone on a terrible interview, listen and live vicariously. Halfway through, Andrew's Internet flakes out and his part stops getting recorded. Thanks to the magic of editing, you'll hardly even notice!

Our guest this week is Tim Hopper (@tdhopper), the tallest data scientist. We discuss life, blogs, robots, Twitter, and other data-related stuff, but Joel keeps returning to the topic of his height.

Episode 9 features the works Like a Blueberry by Dave Carley, and Ninety Degrees of Separation by David Guaspari. Casts include Kerry O'Malley, Kelly Deadmon, Wally Dunn, Abigail Hawk, Tim Hopper, Margaret Reed, and Chris Kipiniak. Also, remembering David Margulies.