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The Prime Minister and the Opposition leader have responded to reports that Russia is seeking to base its aircraft at an Indonesian military airport. The Victorian Government has announced the entire board of the state’s school curriculum authority have been fired. The Trump administration has canceled $US2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University, after the institution refused to comply with a list of demands from the White House. And today’s good news: The International Cricket Council has announced an initiative to support the development of Afghanistan’s Women’s cricket. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Elliot Lawry Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

* Critical Flaw in Next.js Allows Authorization Bypass* Hackers Can Now Weaponize AI Coding Assistants Through Hidden Configuration Rules* Hacker Claims Oracle Cloud Data Theft, Company Refutes Breach* Chinese Hackers Infiltrate Asian Telco, Maintain Undetected Network Access for Four Years* Cloudflare Launches Aggressive Security Measure: Shutting Down HTTP Ports for API AccessCritical Flaw in Next.js Allows Authorization Bypasshttps://zhero-web-sec.github.io/research-and-things/nextjs-and-the-corrupt-middlewareA critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-29927, has been discovered in the Next.js web development framework, enabling attackers to bypass authorization checks. This flaw allows malicious actors to send requests that bypass essential security measures.Next.js, a popular React framework used by companies like TikTok, Netflix, and Uber, utilizes middleware components for authentication and authorization. The vulnerability stems from the framework's handling of the "x-middleware-subrequest" header, which normally prevents infinite loops in middleware processing. Attackers can manipulate this header to bypass the entire middleware execution chain.The vulnerability affects Next.js versions prior to 15.2.3, 14.2.25, 13.5.9, and 12.3.5. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to patched versions immediately. Notably, the flaw only impacts self-hosted Next.js applications using "next start" with "output: standalone." Applications hosted on Vercel and Netlify, or deployed as static exports, are not affected. As a temporary mitigation, blocking external user requests containing the "x-middleware-subrequest" header is recommended.Hackers Can Now Weaponize AI Coding Assistants Through Hidden Configuration Ruleshttps://www.pillar.security/blog/new-vulnerability-in-github-copilot-and-cursor-how-hackers-can-weaponize-code-agentsResearchers Uncover Dangerous "Rules File Backdoor" Attack Targeting GitHub Copilot and CursorIn a groundbreaking discovery, cybersecurity researchers from Pillar Security have identified a critical vulnerability in popular AI coding assistants that could potentially compromise software development processes worldwide. The newly unveiled attack vector, dubbed the "Rules File Backdoor," allows malicious actors to silently inject harmful code instructions into AI-powered code editors like GitHub Copilot and Cursor.The vulnerability exploits a fundamental trust mechanism in AI coding tools: configuration files that guide code generation. These "rules files," typically used to define coding standards and project architectures, can be manipulated using sophisticated techniques including invisible Unicode characters and complex linguistic patterns.According to the research, nearly 97% of enterprise developers now use generative AI coding tools, making this attack particularly alarming. By embedding carefully crafted prompts within seemingly innocent configuration files, attackers can essentially reprogram AI assistants to generate code with hidden vulnerabilities or malicious backdoors.The attack mechanism is particularly insidious. Researchers demonstrated that attackers could:* Override security controls* Generate intentionally vulnerable code* Create pathways for data exfiltration* Establish long-term persistent threats across software projectsWhen tested, the researchers showed how an attacker could inject a malicious script into an HTML file without any visible indicators in the AI's response, making detection extremely challenging for developers and security teams.Both Cursor and GitHub have thus far maintained that the responsibility for reviewing AI-generated code lies with users, highlighting the critical need for heightened vigilance in AI-assisted development environments.Pillar Security recommends several mitigation strategies:* Conducting thorough audits of existing rule files* Implementing strict validation processes for AI configuration files* Deploying specialized detection tools* Maintaining rigorous manual code reviewsAs AI becomes increasingly integrated into software development, this research serves as a crucial warning about the expanding attack surfaces created by artificial intelligence technologies.Hacker Claims Oracle Cloud Data Theft, Company Refutes Breachhttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oracle-denies-data-breach-after-hacker-claims-theft-of-6-million-data-records/Threat Actor Offers Stolen Data on Hacking Forum, Seeks Ransom or Zero-Day ExploitsOracle has firmly denied allegations of a data breach after a threat actor known as rose87168 claimed to have stolen 6 million data records from the company's Cloud federated Single Sign-On (SSO) login servers.The threat actor, posting on the BreachForums hacking forum, asserts they accessed Oracle Cloud servers approximately 40 days ago and exfiltrated data from the US2 and EM2 cloud regions. The purported stolen data includes encrypted SSO passwords, Java Keystore files, key files, and enterprise manager JPS keys.Oracle categorically rejected the breach claims, stating, "There has been no breach of Oracle Cloud. The published credentials are not for the Oracle Cloud. No Oracle Cloud customers experienced a breach or lost any data."To substantiate their claims, the hacker shared an Internet Archive URL indicating they uploaded a text file containing their ProtonMail email address to the login.us2.oraclecloud.com server. The threat actor also suggested that SSO passwords, while encrypted, could be decrypted using available files.The hacker's demands are multifaceted: they are selling the allegedly stolen data for an undisclosed price or seeking zero-day exploits. Additionally, they proposed offering partial data removal for companies willing to pay a specific amount to protect their employees' information.In a provocative move, rose87168 claimed to have emailed Oracle, demanding 100,000 Monero (XMR) in exchange for breach details. According to the threat actor, Oracle refused the offer after requesting comprehensive information for fixing and patching the vulnerability.The threat actor alleges that Oracle Cloud servers are running a vulnerable version with a public CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) that currently lacks a public proof-of-concept or exploit.Chinese Hackers Infiltrate Asian Telco, Maintain Undetected Network Access for Four Yearshttps://www.sygnia.co/threat-reports-and-advisories/weaver-ant-tracking-a-china-nexus-cyber-espionage-operation/Sophisticated Espionage Campaign Exploits Vulnerable Home RoutersCybersecurity researchers from Sygnia have uncovered a sophisticated four-year cyber espionage campaign by Chinese state-backed hackers targeting a major Asian telecommunications company. The threat actor, dubbed "Weaver Ant," demonstrated extraordinary persistence and technical sophistication in maintaining undetected access to the victim's network.The attack began through a strategic compromise of home routers manufactured by Zyxel, which served as the initial entry point into the telecommunications provider's environment. Sygnia attributed the campaign to Chinese actors based on multiple indicators, including the specific targeting, campaign objectives, hacker working hours, and the use of the China Chopper web shell—a tool frequently employed by Chinese hacking groups.Oren Biderman, Sygnia's incident response leader, described the threat actors as "incredibly dangerous and persistent," emphasizing their primary goal of infiltrating critical infrastructure and collecting sensitive information. The hackers demonstrated remarkable adaptability, continuously evolving their tactics to maintain network access and evade detection.A key tactic in the attack involved operational relay box (ORB) networks, a sophisticated infrastructure comprising compromised virtual private servers, Internet of Things devices, and routers. By leveraging an ORB network primarily composed of compromised Zyxel routers from Southeast Asian telecom providers, the hackers effectively concealed their attack infrastructure and enabled cross-network targeting.The researchers initially discovered the campaign during the final stages of a separate forensic investigation, when they noticed suspicious account restoration and encountered a web shell variant deployed on a long-compromised server. Further investigation revealed multiple layers of web shells that allowed the hackers to move laterally within the network while remaining undetected.Sygnia's analysis suggests the campaign's ultimate objective was long-term espionage, enabling continuous information collection and potential future strategic operations. The hackers' ability to maintain access for four years, despite repeated elimination attempts, underscores the sophisticated nature of state-sponsored cyber intrusions.Cloudflare Launches Aggressive Security Measure: Shutting Down HTTP Ports for API Accesshttps://blog.cloudflare.com/https-only-for-cloudflare-apis-shutting-the-door-on-cleartext-traffic/Company Takes Bold Step to Prevent Potential Data ExposuresCloudflare has announced a comprehensive security initiative to completely eliminate unencrypted HTTP traffic for its API endpoints, marking a significant advancement in protecting sensitive digital communications. The move comes as part of the company's ongoing commitment to enhancing internet security by closing cleartext communication channels that could potentially expose critical information.Starting immediately, any attempts to connect to api.cloudflare.com using unencrypted HTTP will be entirely rejected, rather than simply redirected. This approach addresses a critical security vulnerability where sensitive information like API tokens could be intercepted during initial connection attempts, even before a secure redirect could occur.The decision stems from a critical observation that initial plaintext HTTP requests can expose sensitive data to network intermediaries, including internet service providers, Wi-Fi hotspot providers, and potential malicious actors. By closing HTTP ports entirely, Cloudflare prevents the transport layer connection from being established, effectively blocking any potential data exposure before it can occur.Notably, the company plans to extend this feature to its customers, allowing them to opt-in to HTTPS-only traffic for their websites by the last quarter of 2025. This will provide users with an additional layer of security at no extra cost.While the implementation presents challenges—with approximately 2-3% of requests still coming over plaintext HTTP from "likely human" clients and over 16% from automated sources—Cloudflare has developed sophisticated technical solutions to manage the transition. The company has leveraged tools like Tubular to intelligently manage IP addresses and network connections, ensuring minimal disruption to existing services.The move is part of Cloudflare's broader mission to make the internet more secure, with the company emphasizing that security features should be accessible to all users without additional charges. Developers and users of Cloudflare's API will need to ensure they are using HTTPS connections exclusively moving forward. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit edwinkwan.substack.com

TIMESTAMPS IN DESCRIPTION BELOWJack Barsky is a former KGB Sleeper Agent who spied on the United States from 1978 to 1988. Exposed after the Cold War, he became a resource for U.S. Counterintelligence Agencies and was allowed to remain in the United States.#story #podcast #spy Jack's Links:https://www.skool.com/spychology/https://jackbarsky.comShow Sponsors:- Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo DALTON at shopmando.com - Qualialife.com/DALTON for up to 50% off and use code DALTON at checkout for an additional 15% off- Sleeping Duck Indestruct Bed: https://www.sleepingduck.com00:00 | Intro02:34 | Childhood 10:30 | Tough Love and Suppressing Emotions13:01 | Concentration Camp22:28 | Contacted by KGB38:25 | Tasks During Interview Process48:13 | Tradecraft- Surveillance Detection59:36 | Dead Drops1:06:36 | In Person Meeting Tactics1:18:29 | Lona and Morris Cohen1:27:46 | Lying1:52:30 | Sneaking into the US2:36:14 | Communication with KGB2:40:59 | Secret Writing3:01:53 | IDing a Dead Drop Site for Aldrich Ames (Most Damaging Spy in American History)3:10:41 | Having 2 Families3:31:32| Threatened by KGB3:39:47 | How to See if Your Mail is Being Opened3:47:52 | How to Tell if Someone has Been in Your Home3:51:20 | Order of the Red Banner3:54:06 | Caught by FBI3:59:47 | Russian Disinformation & Yuriy Bezmenov04:25:55 | Russian Special Forces04:27:56 | Putin04:32:49 | The Most Capable Intelligence Agency04:37:13 | Red Sparrow04:59:15 | How to Handle Loneliness05:04:57 | Meaning of Life

The continuing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have horrified the world with the loss of life and devastation, raising the question, what's the cost of weaponry? World military expenditure surpassed $US2.44 trillion for the first time in 2022. Latest available figures show at $US916 billion, the US spends the most and it's also the world's largest exporter of weapons. Also US spending on Israel's military operations and related US operations in the Middle East this year total $22.76 billion, and that is only a partial figure. So how are some of these sums broken down?Guests:William Halsortung, Senior Research Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, and author of Prophets of War: Lockheed Martin and the Making of the Military Industrial ComplexSiemon Wezeman, Senior Researcher in SIPRI's Arms Transfers Program. (Stockholm's International Peace Research Institute)Dr Marcus Hellyer, Head of Research at Strategic Analysis Australia

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Gold is trading at record highs of more than $US2,500 an ounce. It's seen as a safe haven - but lately, the gold price has been a little unusual.Vivek Dhar, Director of Mining and Energy Commodities Research at Commonwealth Bank, talks to Sean Aylmer about why it's time to view gold less as a commodity, and more like a currency. He also explains the fluctuations in oil and iron ore prices.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you low level or high level? Join https://highlvl.19keys.com/Join 19Keys on 'High Level Conversations', the award-winning show elevating your mindset and value. In Partnership with the Earn Your Leisure network, this is the show where thought leadership meets empowerment. Each episode features luminaries like Billy Carson and Wallstreet Trapper, exploring topics from financial literacy to future tech, emotional intelligence to wellness. Our mission is to challenge, inspire, and ignite change. Be a part of this journey to reshape narratives and elevate consciousness. Dive into our diverse and dynamic content – your platform for growth and cultural empowerment.Unlock the secrets of ancient civilizations and cosmic connections in this must-watch episode of High-Level Conversations!

NTD Good Morning—6/18/20241. Sweltering Heat Grips Much of the US2. 1st Tropical Storm Watch of Season Issued3. CA Wildfire Forces Evacuations, 20% Contained4. Surgeon General Wants a Social Media Warning Label5. Judge Blocks Title IX Expansion in 6 States6. Jerusalem: 9 Arrested as Protesters Clash With Police7. Disbanded War Cabinet, Gazans' Comments on Hostages8. State Dept: Will Try to Attend Reporter Trial in Russia9. Schumer Seeks National Ban on Bump Stocks10. New Jersey Power Broker Charged With Racketeering11. H. Biden Lawyers File, Withdraw Motion of New Trial12. Secret Service Agent Robbed at Gunpoint After Biden Event13. NYC Rent Hikes 2.75%, Fueling Political Tensions14. 45% Parents on Disney Vacation Go Into Debt15. Navigating Insurance Claims After Storms16. Massive Jump House ‘Bounces' to California17. Putin Visit to North Korea 1st in 24 Years18. Using Food to Help Boost Protection From the Sun19. Chicago's 'Dog Days' are Here20. America's Diet Improved, But Still Gets 'D'21. UK Welcomes Critically Endangered Wildcat Kittens22. Son in Germany Urges China to Stop Persecution23. Project Helps People With Disabilities Canoe in Brazil24. Traditional Blacksmith Forges in the Olden Ways

Today, on the All-American Series, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with All-American Lachlan McNeil.Together, they discuss how having an Olympian father guided his path into wrestling and how, while still wrestling for Canada, he chose to move to the US for more challenging opponents.They also talk about his friendship with fellow wrestler Yianni Diakomihalis, the impact SEM Wrestling and, subsequently, the University of North Carolina have had on his performance, and he also gets into his father's opinion about how Olympic teams might not always have the best athletes in the country.Timestamps:0:35 - From living around the world to wrestling in the US2:15 - Friendship with Yianni Diakomihalis4:35 - A father's guidance into wrestling5:50 - The impact of SEM Wrestling6:57 - The coaching staff at North Carolina9:41 - Wrestling for Canada13:17 - An Olympian's controversial opinionPlease LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great episodes.If you want to support the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts. For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email mindset@wrestlingmindset.com

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According to the IMF, last year the private market topped $US2.1 trillion globally in assets and committed capital. But what do deals in this space actually look like? And how does a private credit provider assess risk?Paul Myliotis, co-founder and Managing Director of Msquared Capital, talks Sean Aylmer through the opportunities and risks in private credit.Msquared Capital is a supporter of this podcast.This is general information only and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we talk with Noah Shepherd about leading change in a foreign country. We tap into his 30+ years of experience as a leader and executive in Asia.Our conversation covers three key success factors for leading change:It's not a raceInvolve everyoneTailor your communication to each audienceWhile this certainly can be seen as common knowledge, there is a lot to learn from Noah's deep experience and the stories he is sharing. He provides practical examples and insights, leading to significant improvements in people turnover, accident rates, product quality, and customer service. The episode also highlights challenges like resistance from middle management and how to overcome them by empowering staff at all levels.Key moments01:01 Introducing Noah Shepherd and his Leadership Journey02:47 The Thrills and Challenges of Leading Change06:59 Key Success Factors in Leading Change07:58 “It's not a race”14:45 “Involve everyone”27:31 “Tailor your communication”35:15 Closing Thoughts and Reflection QuestionsReflection QuestionsAs change is not a race, reflect on: What motivates you to participate and lead a particular change journey? It might be the sense of achievement from driving results, it might be in terms of developing people or developing yourself, or it might be for the money.In the context of involving everyone, ask yourself: do you understand the people you work with enough? Different people have different reasons for coming to work and  are motivated by various factors. What are their needs? And what's in it for them if they can achieve this change?About Noah Shepherd, Managing PartnerNoah has been turning around, leading and starting businesses since the day he moved to Thailand in 1993. He has held country, regional and global responsibilities from SMEs to large multinational companies across a range of industries. Before establishing the Shepherd Partnership, Noah led operations transformation in Asia-Pacific for Stanley Black&Decker – Leading Advanced Manufacturing, Lean Transformation, Industry 4.0 and Automation across 26 facilities in seven countries in the Indo-Pacific, covering $US2.6Bn of manufacturing cost.Find out more at shepherd-partnership.com and connect with Noah on LinkedIn. About Second CrackMore info about us and our work is also on our website: secondcrackleadership.comDo you have any questions, feedback, or suggestions for us? Would you like to explore how we can help you drive results in your organisations through a company-wide initiative or individual executive coaching? Then email us at: hello at secondcrackleadership.com.To connect with us on LinkedIn:Martin Aldergård Gerrit Pelzer

Experience sharing articles on the Minghui website. Original Article:1. Cherishing Every Day that Master Has Extended for Us2. I Am Grateful for Master's Boundless Saving Grace To provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org

NTD Good Morning—4/25/20241. Mass Arrests at College Campuses Across the US2. Johnson Calls for Columbia University President to Resign3. What Needs to be Done Surrounding Columbia University?4. Biden Signs Foreign Aid, Tiktok Bills5. 2024: Elections in US, EU and Over 60 Countries6. Israeli-American Hostage Appears in Hamas Video7. Analysis on Immunity Possibility, NY Criminal Trial8. Giuliani Among 18 Indicted in Arizona Election Case9. Supreme Court Hears Idaho Abortion Ban Case10. Arizona House Votes to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban11. NJ Congressman Donald Payne Dies After Cardiac Episode12. Fauci to Testify Before Committee Over Pandemic Response13. Families of Boeing Crash Victims Lash Out at DOJ14. Chinese Student Gets Prison Term for Threatening Dissident15. Wegovy May Now Be Medicare Eligible for Millions16. New Airline Rules Give Cash, More Benefits to Flyers17. Overcrowded Venice Begins Payment Charge for Tourists18. New School Meal Standards Announced19. Arab-Israeli Journalist Assaulted at Columbia University20. SCOTUS Hears Idaho's Emergency Abortion Case21. Supreme Court Hears Case on Idaho Abortion Access22. Nokia, NASA Taking 4G to Space

The Airlander 10 is not your average blimp—it's the Godzilla of airships! This magnificent beast holds the title of the largest airship in the world, and boy, does it command attention. With its colossal size and futuristic design, it's like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. Floating gracefully through the sky, the Airlander 10 is a marvel of engineering, blending innovation with a touch of old-world charm. So next time you look up and see this majestic giant drifting by, you'll know you're witnessing a true airborne wonder! Credit: Rutan Model: Ken Mist from Brampton, Canada, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Pima Air & Space Museum: Josh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pi... Short SC.7 Skyvan: RuthAS, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Skyvan: J-P Kärnä, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Skyvan: MilborneOne, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... SC-7-3M-400 Austria: Markus Gattringer, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... CaproniCa.60, https://handwiki.org/wiki/File:Capron... Caproni Ca.60 3-view, https://handwiki.org/wiki/File:Capron... The Caproni Ca, https://handwiki.org/wiki/File:The_Ca... Il Caproni Ca.60, https://handwiki.org/wiki/File:Il_Cap... Ca.60 under costruction, https://handwiki.org/wiki/File:Ca.60_... Bundesarchiv Bild: Unknown author, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Optica G-BOPO at Old Warden: TSRL, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Edgley Optica Sywell: Nigel Ish, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... FlugKerl2: Rutan-Model202, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... RutanBoomerangEntry, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Eric Urban: Vought V173 Rear View, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vo... Vought V173 Front view, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vo... V-173: Howard Levy via Williams T. Larkins, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:V-... N941NA: Informationwarfare, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Boomerang Profile: FlugKerl2, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Aeroplane Monthly 1974-02 / G.Apostolo - Caproni's Triple Triplane - https://aviadejavu.ru/Site/Arts/Art32... Collins / Lippisch Aerodyne - https://aviadejavu.ru/Site/Crafts/Cra... Fluid sustained and fluid propelled aircraft: Alexander M Lippisch, https://patents.google.com/patent/US2... Aero Spacelines: Michel Gilliand, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ae... Brooklands-Aerospace Optica: Anthony Noble, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... NASA/DFRC NASA Animation is created by Bright Side #brightside ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Listen to Bright Side on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook -   / brightside   Instagram -   / brightside.official   Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Snapchat -   / 1866144599336960   Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Space, Astronomy & Science Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 26*Odysseus' Bumpy Lunar Landing: A Historic Moment with HiccupsIn a mix of triumph and tribulation, the Nova-C Odysseus lander by Intuitive Machines has made a historic touchdown at the Moon's south pole, marking the first lunar landing by a commercially manufactured vehicle. Despite veering off course and experiencing a rough landing that left it on its side, Odysseus' journey represents a significant milestone in private lunar exploration and America's return to the Moon's surface after 52 years.*ERS-2 Satellite's Fiery Farewell: A Controlled Demise Over the PacificESA's ERS-2 satellite, an Earth-monitoring sentinel that outlived its mission by decades, has made a final descent into the North Pacific Ocean. The satellite's uncontrolled re-entry was a carefully managed end, ensuring the two-and-a-half-ton spacecraft reduced the risk of space junk and safely disintegrated in the atmosphere.*Blue Origin's New Glenn Makes Its Debut: A Glimpse of the Future of Heavy Lift RocketsBlue Origin's towering New Glenn rocket has graced the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, signaling a new era in spaceflight. Designed to carry heavy payloads into orbit and support a range of missions, New Glenn's debut is a testament to the evolving landscape of space travel, with reusability and versatility at its core.Join us on SpaceTime as we dissect the details of these momentous events, from the lunar surface to the edge of Earth's atmosphere, and the launch pads that propel our ambitions skyward.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen and access show links via https://linktr.ee/biteszHQFor more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQFor more space and astronomy podcasts visit our HQ at https://bitesz.comBecome a supporter of this podcast for as little as $US2.00 per month: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

The Space, Astronomy & Science Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 24*Warping SpaceTime: The Fast-Spinning Black Hole at the Milky Way's HeartNASA's Chandra X-ray Space Telescope and the Very Large Array have observed the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* at our galaxy's center, spinning at a velocity that distorts the fabric of space itself. This fascinating discovery offers new insights into the behavior of these cosmic giants and the potential future dynamics of our Milky Way.*Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough: A Step Closer to Unlimited Clean EnergyThe Joint European Torus (JET) has set a new world record for nuclear fusion power output, achieving a significant milestone in the quest for a clean and inexhaustible energy source. This success marks a pivotal moment in the development of fusion as a practical alternative to fossil fuels.*Australia's Arnhem Space Centre Unveils New Assembly Building DesignsEquatorial Launch Australia reveals the final designs for the horizontal vehicle integration facility at the Arnhemland Space Centre. Tailored to accommodate a variety of rockets, the state-of-the-art buildings will play a pivotal role in the nation's burgeoning space industry.*NASA's Lunar Navigation BreakthroughThe upcoming Odysseus lunar lander mission will test a revolutionary autonomous navigation system, potentially transforming how we explore the Moon's surface and beyond. This new technology promises to enhance the precision of lunar missions and support a sustainable presence on the Moon.Join us on SpaceTime as we delve into these cosmic developments and more, navigating the vast expanse of our universe's mysteries.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen and access show links via https://linktr.ee/biteszHQFor more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQFor more space and astronomy podcasts visit our HQ at https://bitesz.comBecome a supporter of this podcast for as little as $US2.00 per month: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

Pixel Podcast Topics1.) Most Played Games by Us2.) Worst of The Worst (Vendors Says Throw Out an Offer)3.) Agree or Disagree (Analogue is Overrated Company)4.) Unpopular Opinions5.)  Ranking Console Names6.) What Do you Fear Most?Podcast Crew: Riff, Ricky, Kris, BenProducer: CurtisEngineer: BetoSoCal Gaming Expo June 8th and 9th 2024, get your tickets and come hang out with us in Pasadena!Support the showhttps://www.youtube.com/@pluspixel

Discover the future of healthcare with Artera's communication solutions, Insitro's AI in drug discovery, Canvas Medical's EMR technology, Forward Health's primary care advancements, and Us2.AI's advanced echocardiography tools in Part 1 of our Top 10 Episodes of all time countdown.

Jack Murphy is an author, journalist, & co-host of @TheTeamHousePodcast. Jack is also an eight-year Army Special Operations veteran who served as a sniper and team leader in 3rd Ranger Battalion and as a senior weapons sergeant on a military free fall team in 5th Special Forces Group.Thanks to zippexMorgan and Morgan Bluechew For supporting this hangout Produced and edited by @99ovrallTimestamps 00:00 Intro01:11 Blending in03:32 Growing up upstate NY04:44 army fascination + parents07:27 Enlisting & progressing + French Foreign Legion11:35 Folly of feeling invincible 15:03 Reaching your limits + Failing + Quitting26:15 Deploying in Afghanistan28:00 Sniper + Missions + Friendly fire incident36:59 Distances snipers engage in41:45 Iraq + Urban warfare + no shots fired46:58 Black sites + insurgents fighting back52:30 Handling stress + Mission anxiety54:50 Leaving Iraq + joining Special Forces55:55 Being apolitical then + Professionalism1:03:30 War is intentional + WW1 hair-trigger mobilization1:11:39 Special Forces + Re-deploying in Iraq1:15:52 Difficulty in re-integrating1:20:49 Never feeling like a kid1:22:30 Junger + Processing & Civilian life1:28:10 War Journalism + Smuggled into Syria1:40:27 Mercenary mindset + Anarchists1:43:39 Recognizing psychopathy + Cannibalism1:50:42 Embedding w/ army v Guerrilla groups1:57:34 Seized by border guards2:01:27 Who are the Kurds?2:08:57 Interviewing Bashar Al-Assad2:15:50 Israel-Palestine2:20:02 Russia proxy conflict with the US2:22:54 Profiting from war + different perspectives2:29:10 War being made into content2:33:28 Special forces in Cyprus + Gaza deployment?2:39:10 China & Taiwan - no imminent threat2:48:14 Russia-Ukraine - stalemate2:54:31 Worldwide conflicts & recalibration3:00:21 Grifters & Frauds pushing UFO3:08:27 Furries at cons

Aneesh Reddy is a rare founder who dedicated 15 years to building his startup, Capillary. With determination and some naivety, they bootstrapped Capillary and even secured funding a few years later. But the roller coaster ride was just beginning, filled with lessons from overfunding mistakes and the challenges posed by the pandemic.For more such interesting founder journeys, subscribe to our newsletter www.founderthesis.comRead more about Capillary Tech:-1.What Aneesh Reddy is getting right about Capillary Technologies' push in the US2.How customer engagement company capillary rejigged business to prepare for IPO3.The amazing success story of an Indian garage start-up

Aneesh Reddy is a rare founder who dedicated 15 years to building his startup, Capillary. With determination and some naivety, they bootstrapped Capillary and even secured funding a few years later. But the roller coaster ride was just beginning, filled with lessons from overfunding mistakes and the challenges posed by the pandemic.For more such interesting founder journeys, subscribe to our newsletter www.founderthesis.comRead more about Capillary Tech:-1.What Aneesh Reddy is getting right about Capillary Technologies' push in the US2.How customer engagement company capillary rejigged business to prepare for IPO3.The amazing success story of an Indian garage start-up

Keywords1.Greetings can be very different in the UK and US2.British humor V.S American humor3.Is there any difference in lifestyle between UK and US? 4.How does TJ feel spending 7 years to get his PhD？Well, it's not quite... we're not enemies, right? You assume that everything is normal and that you know what's happening. But really underneath, there's some kind of problem, some kind of complication is maybe a better word that you don't expect.Yeah, can you give us some like specific examples so that we can get a feel of it?Yeah, one very good example that I've come across several times because it's such a habit of mine is greetings.So in the UK is perfectly normal, especially in the north of the UK where I'm from, to say, are you all right as a greeting, right? Are you all right?That's not just in the north. I hear people say that a lot in London or around London as well. I that used to confuse me because in my book, when you ask people, are you all right as a way of greeting, it sounds like you assume that I'm ill.Right. And so the Americans feel the same way as you. It implies there's something wrong. Like, are you okay as if they've had an accident or fallen over or something has happened or they look very ill or something, I remember just 2 or 3 days ago, I went to a social event.And I saw somebody that I had met once before and I thought I'll go and talk to him, and I walked up to him and said, “are you all right?”, and he looked at me, and he said I'm fine. What's wrong? You know, as if there was some big thing I needed to talk to him about. Then I had to explain to him. No no, I'm just saying hi, right? That's the way it goes. It's interesting because you get different advice from different Americans you know. So Americans they don't say are you all right? They say how are you? how's it going? something like this. Yeah.But then what you say to that, do you actually reply and say how you feel or do you say nothing?I think it's just fine, right? In British culture is when they ask you how are you, they expect you to say I'm fine. Like I'm okay, I'm doing well. They don't expect you to tell them exactly how you feel, even if you feel bad that day, even if you feel a bit under the weather, you don't say, in British culture you don't like announced that because that was not expected.Yeah, there's maybe let's say like ten, maybe if I'm lucky 20 people in the world, when they ask me if I'm all right or if they ask me how it's going, that I will say to them a genuine answer, I'll say it's going okay or I'll say not so good today, but I'll live or something.But one thing that's very common in the UK is that you give some kind of comical answer or something that's a little bit unusual difference. So I remember I went into the office and saw one of the members of staff and they asked me how I was, and I said I must be fine because my heart is still beating. And they look very confused by that. I feel like in the UK you can get away with these kind of slightly maybe eccentric responses. The British eccentric it's... Just like British humor is very very dry, I think that's the thing. British humor does not translate very well into American humor. I don't think to the general public, maybe in certain crowds, but certainly not in general public.It's true that the Americans seem to really like to signpost that they're making a joke.So everybody knows, you know, from the tone of voice, from the body language that it's big and it's a joke and it's exciting. Whereas, yeah, the English kind of like to slide the jokes in to normal conversation and say something counter intuitive. And it's like a landmine.

(Bilingual) このメッセージでは朱馬牧師が「私たちは死んだ後どうなるの？」について以下の2つのポイントから話します。ディスカッション用の質問はノートの最後に確認できます。In this message Ps Shiva talks about ”What Happens After We Die?” in these 2 points:Check the questions for discussion at the end of the note.John 3:16 NLTLuke 23:32-42 NLTMatthew 27:41, 44 NIVRomans 6:23 NLTRevelation 7:16-17 NLT2 Corinthians 5:6-8 NLT1 Corinthians 15:52-55 NLT伝道者の書 3:11 JCB | Ecclesiastes 3:11 NLTルカ 23:32-33 JCB | Luke 23:32-43 NLT黙示録21:4 JCB | Revelation 21:4 NLTルカ10:20 JCB | Luke 10:20 NLTヨハネ 3:16 JCB | John 3:16 NLT1. 神様は私たちに「永遠」を用意しているGod Has Prepared "Eternity" for Us2.イエスを通して永遠の命を得ることができるYou Can Receive "Eternal Life" Through Jesus QUESTIONS(質問) : - In Luke 23, what were the 2 different responses of the criminals to Jesus?- Is death something we should fear as Christians? - What can we look forward to in eternity?- How can we have assurance that we will spend eternity with Jesus?- How does thinking about Heaven change your perspective on how you want to live your life?- ルカ23章で、イエスに対する犯罪者たちの異なる2つの反応はどのようなものでしたか？- クリスチャンとして死は恐れるべきものですか？- 私たちは永遠について楽しみにできることはありますか？- 私たちがイエスと一緒に永遠を過ごすことはどのように確信できますか？- 天国について考えることは、この世のでの生き方をどのように影響する思いますか？Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalVideo Messages: ビデオメッセージ: youtube.com/LifehouseTokyoOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Messages (English): https://lifehousemessages.captivate.fm/listenLifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen

We're back with PT II of our Trusting Jesus With Our Business Journey and today, we're sharing what made us speak up about our Christian values, how we practically bring Jesus into our business, and how we're standing up to culture boldly. ➡️ Catch up on Part I of this series here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231224/13379248P.S. Our Live 3-Day Content To Customers Workshop is happening this month! Stay tuned for an announcement and details to register (you're not gonna want to miss this event!). Resources Mentioned: 1. Messenger X App: https://app.messengerx.com/en-US2. John & Lisa Bevere's Books & Resources: http://messengerinternational.com/3. Pastor David Diga Hernandez: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidDigaHernandez

Dr. Terence Tan from AWS sits down with Dr. Carolyn Lam and James Hare of Us2.ai who are democratizing echocardiograms through AI. Learn about their regulatory & technical strategy, global impact, and advice for founders.

Today's guest is Laura Speakman, Co-Founder of Alloy. We cover her journey from interning in microfinance to narrowly avoiding becoming a career lawyer to then becoming a fintech founder building crucial infrastructure.Alloy is a global identity decisioning platform that helps banks and fintechs with onboarding, transaction monitoring and credit decisioning. They have 300+ customers and 300+ employees. Their last round value to them at over a billion dollars.But, getting there was by no means easy–building infrastructure in FinTech almost never is. We cover both the successes, but also the bumps in the road. Enjoy!We discuss:1. Her early career from Brooklyn DA's office => Microfinance in Nairobi => Payments in the US2. Why she started Alloy in 2015 and how she met her Co-Founder, Tommy Nichols3. How they closed their early customers (small fintechs) and eventually their first large customer (Ally Bank!)4. How their GTM & Product has changed over time5. Alloy's global expansion, starting w/ a London office6. Advice for new fintech foundersIf you prefer video, find our interviews on YouTube:youtube.com/@cambrianhq

Megan is founder of US2- a consulting firm that focuses on social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Megan and Shellee discuss: -Students need to advocate for themselves and others. - College's are asking on applications, "What are you doing to better humankind?" - Does your student have the ability to work with diverse teams? - Teach your teenager how to disagree if they do not agree. and more! Connect with Megan: Website- us2consulting.com Newsletter- https://us2consulting.com/newsletter/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/us2consulting/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-fuciarelli-90003771/ Instagram- us2consulting Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: shellee@collegereadyplan.com

US equity markets advanced following another volatile session, clawing back some of the selloff as investors attempted to shake off concerns about banking-sector stability - Dow added +75-points or +0.23%, paring an earlier rally of as much as +481-points. The broader S&P500 settled +0.30% higher, having been as much as +1.8% higher at its session peak. However, the gains were concentrated, with Communication Services (up +1.83%) and Information Technology (+1.65%) the only primary sectors to advance. Energy (down -1.36%) sat at the bottom of the primary sector leaderboard The Nasdaq gained +1.01%, having jumped ~2.5% in earlier trading. Apple Inc (up +0.70%), whose market capitalisation tops the S&P500 at ~US2.5 trillion, touched a 6-month high of US$161.55. Apple now trades 7% above both its 50-day moving average of US$148.34 and its 200-day moving average of US$147.8. Microsoft Corp, the second largest stick by market capitalisation at ~US$2.06 trillion, gained +1.97%. Netflix Inc rallied +9.01% following a report from YipitData that said the streaming giant's gross additions in Canada have improved. Chipmaker Nvidia Corp (+2.73%) extended its recent rally into an eight consecutive session. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 lost -0.41%.

Routine pediatric vaccines are declining and 97% of pediatric influenza deaths are in unvaccinated children. Join host Geoff Wall, with guest Jake Galdo, as they discuss what the heck is happening with pediatric vaccines and how the healthcare community can step up.The GameChangerThe Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices provides recommendations for routine vaccines for all persons. Pharmacists are an integral part of ensuring adherence to vaccine schedules. Differences in state scope of practice may influence what vaccines may be administered, but not what vaccines can be recommended.Show Segments00:00 - Introductions00:53 - Pediatric Vaccine Coverage02:51 - Connecting to Practice: How Pharmacists Can Help14:21 - The GameChanger: Pediatric COVID Vaccines26:22 - Closing RemarksHostGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, CGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint HealthJake Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGPCourse Content and Developer, CEimpactManaging Network Facilitator, CPESN Health EquityCEO, SeguridadReferences and ResourcesVaccination Coverage with Selected Vaccines and Exemption Rates Among Children in Kindergarten - United States, 2021-22 School Year. Redeem your CPE hereCPE (Pharmacist)Get a membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes (30 mins/episode)Pharmacists: Get a membershipCE InformationLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Discuss the current state of pediatric vaccinations in the US2. Describe clinical information to be collected during pediatric vaccinations0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-23-100-H01-PInitial release date: 02/20/2023Expiration date: 02/20/2024Additional CPE and CME details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramDownload the CEimpact App for Free Continuing Education + so much more!

Guest: Nicholas Moore, Reporter1. Ukraine's Zelensky is planning to visit US2. Potential China wave is 'wild card' for ending COVID emergency - WHO advisors3. Taliban suspend university education for women in Afghanistan4. A German court has convicted a 97-year-old ex-secretary at Nazi camp1. 우크라이나 젤렌스키, 미국 방문 예정2. WHO 고문 - 잠재적인 차이나 웨이브는 COVID 비상 사태 종식을 위한 '와일드 카드' 로 규정3. 탈레반, 아프가니스탄 여성 대학 교육 중단4. 독일 법원, 나치 수용소에 있던 97세 전직 비서에게 유죄 판결See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1. StoShi & Arkas - Illusion of Us2. Serra 9 & Deviu ft. Phoebe Tsen – Invisible3. Froyke - Piece of Me (Yeadon Remix)4. Morttagua - Telos (Alex O'Rion Remix)5. Hessian - Continuum6. Jamie Stevebs - Transference (Chable & Mangan's Tranceference Remix) DIALEKT TRACK OF THE WEEK7. Heard Right & Phonic Youth - Home (AltReal Remix)8. Paradocks - New Beginning9. Oxia & Nicolas Masseyeff - Connivence (Super Flu Remix)10. Anakim - Incantation11. Sailor & I - Tough Love (M a n I K Summer Skeleton Dub) - CLASSIC OF THE WEEK

ESC TV Today brings you concise analysis from the world's leading experts, so you can stay on top of what's happening in your field quickly. This episode tackles: Cardiology this Week Factor XIa Inhibitors: A Breakthrough in Anticoagulation? Heart Failure Treatment: New Concepts for 2023 and Beyond Snapshots Host: Susanna Price Guests: Carlos Aguiar, Robert Storey, Carolyn Lam and Stephan Achenbach Want to watch that episode? Go to: https://esc365.escardio.org/event/602 Disclaimer: This programme is intended for health care professionals only and is to be used for educational purposes. The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) does not aim to promote medicinal products nor devices. Any views or opinions expressed are the presenters' own and do not reflect the views of the ESC. Declarations of interests Stephan Achenbach, Nicolle Kraenkel, Susanna Price and Robert Storey declared to have no potential conflict of interest to report. Carlos Aguiar declared to have potential conflict of interest to report: personal fees for consultancy and/or speaker fees from Abbott, Alnylam, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bayer, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Daiichi-Sankyo, Ferrer, Gilead, Lilly, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanofi, Servier, Tecnimede. Davide Capodanno declared to have potential conflict of interest to report: Sanofi, Daiichi Sankyo, Terumo, Medtronic, Chiesi. Carolyn Lam declared to have potential conflict of interest to report: Carolyn S.P. Lam is supported by a Clinician Scientist Award from the National Medical Research Council of Singapore; has received research support from Bayer and Roche Diagnostics; has served as consultant or on the Advisory Board/ Steering Committee/ Executive Committee for Actelion, Alleviant Medical, Allysta Pharma, Amgen, AnaCardio AB, Applied Therapeutics, AstraZeneca, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Boston Scientific, Cytokinetics, Darma Inc., EchoNous Inc, Eli Lilly, Impulse Dynamics, Intellia Therapeutics, Ionis Pharmaceutical, Janssen Research & Development LLC, Medscape/WebMD Global LLC, Merck, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Prosciento Inc, Radcliffe Group Ltd., ReCor Medical, Roche Diagnostics, Sanofi, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics and Us2.ai; and serves as co-founder & non-executive director of Us2.ai. Emma Svennberg declared to have potential conflict of interest to report: Institutional research grants from Bayer, Bristol-Myers, Squibb-Pfizer, Boehringer- Ingelheim, Johnson & Johnson, Merck Sharp & Dohme

Dr Kourtney Sims has an unusual combination of skillsets when it comes to menopause, and has really dedicated her continuing education post-medical school to understanding this transition. The Texas-based, North American Menopause Society-certified obstetrician-gynecologist is also an herbalist, a yoga teacher, and a functional integrative women's health advocate. And she's chief medical advisor to Phenology, which is a new US company led by former Silicon Valley executive Jess Graham aimed at offering relief and guidance to women through supplements and rescue remedies.Highlights:What MDs learn about menopause in medical schoolThe lack of oversight of menopause treatment How the system works in the UK (hint: it's driven by pharma)Her take on the “menopause is a disease” narrativeThe holistic, energetic, ritual-based view of menopauseDo worse symptoms mean larger health problems? Menopause hormone therapy, disease prevention, longevity and antiaging HRT + the individual Why other countries are doing research on herbs and not the US2 good herbs you may not have heard of for sleep + hot flashesTracking perimenopause by testing progesterone levelsWhat the women she sees who have an easier time have in commonWhere to find more: Web: DrKourtney.com, Myphenology.comAnd no affiliation, but if you wanted to check out Phenology, use code HOTFLASHINC for 10 percent off your order. SPONSORS:Become anti-flush cooling clothing | Now shipping to the US! | Use code HOTFLASHINC to get a 20 percent discountJoin the Hotflash Inc perimenoposse:Web: hotflashinc.comTikTok: @hotflashincInstagram: @hotflashincTwitter: @hotflashincEpisode website: HotflashincSee hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

September is prostate cancer awareness month and here to share the latest is Mr. Gary Kim, a cancer survivor and co-facilitator for the US2 prostate cancer support group. He will share the latest in available treatments right here in the islands.

Historically, echo analysis has been too expensive or inaccessible for many heart disease patients to receive the care they need. Today's guests, James Hare and Dr. Carolyn Lam of Us2.ai, are changing that.  Us2 is a decision support tool that uses artificial intelligence to automate reading any DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine), anytime, from any device.  It is FDA-cleared, vendor-agnostic, and delivers peer-reviewed results that are shown to be interchangeable with expert human sonographers.  Us2's mission is to give everyone full access to their heart health with easy, mobile echo analysis. Today, James and Dr. Lam discuss why echos can be tricky even for medical experts to get right, how Us2 supports both physician and patient use across a variety of cardiac conditions and the healthcare democratization movement.  Notable Quotes “It should be accessible to everybody to look at the heart. Why shouldn't you be able to look at the heart and see you've got a hole in your heart or a part of the heart that's not working well or a valve is not working well? I mean, we should be able to do that everywhere.” – Dr. Carolyn Lam (04:02) “There's a lot of well merited skepticism about new AI technologies and the burden is on us to prove that what we have done is useful and it works. But once we push beyond that, once people actually see it, it's just the best feeling in the world. And the reality is that everybody in this, as skeptical as they are, everyone knows what the future is. It's just a matter of how soon we're gonna get there.” – James Hare (18:37) In This Episode (03:36) Us2's origins  (15:20) How it works (19:40) Use cases and the intricacies of heart failure that Us2 can identify  (25:38) Us2 uses beyond heart failure (31:30) Us2's commercial outlook  (33:25) The biggest challenge during Us2's development (35:13) Finding a shared language across business, medicine and tech (39:05) The future of Us2 in hospitals and physician offices Our Guests Us2.ai CEO and Co-founder James Hare previously served as the Co-founder and President of eDreams, which IPO'd in 2014 and has become one of the world's most successful e-commerce sites. Before starting Us2, James worked at organizations including EFI, UbiSoft and Netscape, and earned his MBA from Stanford and BA from Harvard. Dr. Carolyn Lam is the Co-founder & Non-Exec Head of Medical Affairs, and is a tenured Professor at Duke-National University in Singapore, where she founded and continues to run the first Women's Heart Clinic. Dr. Lam received her Masters from the Mayo Clinic, graduated from the Stanford Executive Program and then earned her PhD from the University Medical Center Groningen in the Netherlands. Resources & Links Mike Moore LinkedIn James Hare LinkedIn Dr. Carolyn Lam LinkedIn Us2.AI  Website LinkedIn The Bleeding Edge of Digital Health Apple Podcasts Google Amazon Spotify YouTube LinkedIn

Kia ora,Welcome to Thursday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the International edition from Interest.co.nz.Today we lead with news that it is all about inflation and its pressure on central banks.First up today, the headline American CPI inflation rate rose sharply in June by +9.1% and well above the expected +8.8%. That's their largest rise since 1981. But their core inflation rate actually fell to 5.9% in June from 6.0% in May. That shows that most of the inflation pressure is coming from petrol (+60% year-on-year) and food (+10%). The May to June food price rises were less than the prior month. So really, its an energy story.In the US, food makes up 13.4% of their index, and fuel 7.3% (3.5% for household use, and 3.8% for petrol). For New Zealand, food makes up 18.5% of our index, while fuels 7.5% (4.0% for household use, and 3.5% for petrol). We tax ourselves a lot more for petrol, so their change just seems a very big increase, not that they are actually spending more than us. The New Zealand CPI data for the June quarter is due out on Monday, and analysts expect ours to rise from 6.9%. Actual forecasts aren't released yet but they will undoubtedly be above 7%.But with the headline rate so high, that does to seem to open the door to a full +1.0% rate hike when they meet next to review rates on Thursday, July 28 NZT.The latest US Fed Beige Book reports an economy ticking over at a good level, but with signs of a coming slowdown. Most Districts reported that consumer spending moderated as higher food and petrol prices reduced households' discretionary income. Due to continued low inventory levels, new car sales remained sluggish.As we have noted in previous months, the US Government deficit is being repaired fast. In the past 12 months, it is now down to just over -US$1 tln in the year to June (-4.1% of GDP), and a far cry from the -US2.8 tln deficit in the year to September 2021 (-12.3% of GDP). By any measure that is an impressively fast repair. The monthly deficit in June 2022 was less than half the June 2021 level. Spending is down -US$900 bln while tax receipts from a healthy economy are up almost +US$800 bln for the year to June.There was another US Treasury bond auction, well supported, this one for their 30 year maturity. The median yield today was 3.05%, down from 3.11% at the prior equivalent event 5 weeks ago.We have noted it before, but keep an eye on the energy crisis in Texas. Blackouts seem close now.The Canadian central bank surprised markets earlier today and took the plunge with a full +1.0% rate hike, taking their policy rate to 2.50%. Most analysts had expected an outsized +75% bps jump, but their central bank Canuks surprised them still. Canada's inflation rate is running at 7.7%. It's a rate change than makes yesterday's RBNZ hike look small by comparison.Meanwhile, the IMF is warning G20 treasurers to tighten their budgets and their central banks to push up interest rates to prevent high inflation from becoming entrenched.China reported a fatter trade surplus in June as exports rose almost +18% year-on-year, the most in five months as logistics constraints eased, especially in the Shanghai region and a catch-up in delays were eased. Meanwhile imports grew barely, up just +1% and far less than the almost +4% rise expected, suggesting this June surge is really just a one-off. Still the June +US$98 bln surplus was impressive.In the Chinese property sector the stresses just go on and on. Buyers involved in 35 projects across 22 cities have decided to stop paying mortgages as of last week due to project delays and a drop in real estate prices. Others say it could be what is happening in up to 100 projects. This will sharply raise the bad debt risks for the exposed banks. On top of the regional bank run we have noted over the past few days, calls are out to address a 'crisis of confidence' in China's banks, banking system, and what might be unexpected corruption among banking managers. Their stumbling economy is putting huge pressure on regional banks, it seems.The RBNZ and the Bank of Canada weren't the only central bank to raise rates yesterday in the face of the threat inflation poses. The Bank of Korea raised its base rate, also by +50 bps to 2.25%, the largest increase since the bank adopted interest rates as its primary policy tool in 1999, as it stepped up its battle against inflation now running at a 23-year high. The move followed five previous +25 bps hikes, and was the rate markets expected.In Australia, ANZ has confirmed it is in talks to buy SME accounting software company MYOB from private equity giant KKR, but says an agreement is yet to be reached.The UST 10yr yield starts today down at 2.91% and another -4 bps slip from yesterday. The price of gold will open today at US$1740/oz which is +US$14 higher than this time yesterday.And oil prices are little-changed at just over US$94/bbl in the US, while the international Brent price is just under US$98/bbl.The Kiwi dollar will open today a little firmer from this time yesterday at 61.6 USc. Against the Australian dollar we are still at 90.6 AUc. Against the euro we are little-changed at 61 euro cents. That means our TWI-5 starts today at just on 70.6 and a minor firming.The bitcoin price returned to almost at the same level as this time yesterday at US$19,873. Volatility over the past 24 hours however has been high at +/-3.0%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.And get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston and we'll do this again tomorrow.

At the beginning of her career, Prof Lam thought that being able to multi-task is one of her strengths. After many accomplishments as a cardiologist and a researcher, she believes that there is more power in focus and being fully present. This week's guest on Parallax is Professor Carolyn Lam, Senior Consultant and Director of Women's Heart Health at the National Heart Centre Singapore, Professor at the Duke-National University of Singapore and co-founder of Us2.ai, an award-wining medtech start-up as well as the host of the Circulation on the Run Podcast. In this refreshing and spiritual episode Carolyn reflects on her journey and the decisions and mentors that shaped her career as a heart failure specialist, trialist and as a public speaker. Ankur and Carolyn dive into the question whether being balanced is what we should be all aiming for. Ankur asks Carolyn about her work as a co-founder of Us2.ai, a start-up dedicated to the automation of the fight against heart disease by applying AI to echocardiography. What makes Prof Carolyn Lam tick? What does spirituality and faith mean to Prof Lam? What are her thoughts on the role of AI in the democratization of medicine? What is her advice to our listeners? Questions and comments can be sent to “podcast@radciffe-group.com” and may be answered by Ankur in the next episode. Guest, @lamcardio hosted by @AnkurKalraMD. Produced by @RadcliffeCARDIO.

On Health Suites, cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer globally with one in three of us likely to suffer from it. There have also been recent studies into the long term impact of COVID-19 on our hearts. Melissa Hyak speaks to Dr Carolyn Lam, Senior Consultant Cardiologist at National Heart Centre Singapore, Professor at Duke-National University of Singapore and co-founder of Us2.ai to dive into more details about an AI software that improves detection of cardiovascular disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A jury has cleared Johnny Depp of two allegations levelled by ex-wife Amber Heard, but did find in one case that he had defamed her, and was ordered to pay $US2 million. Heard has been ordered to pay her ex-husband $US15 million. Entertainment reporter Peter Ford told Gareth Parker on 6PR Breakfast it was an "incredible victory" for Depp. "It does seem the jury weren't buying what Amber Heard was saying and it's been a massive loss for her in every sense, reputational and financial," he said. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TRC Editor, Dr. Lori Dickerson, PharmD, FCCP talks with two distinguished experts about new heart failure guidelines. Carolyn Lam, MBBS, PhD, FRCP, Professor at Duke-NUS Medical School and a Senior Consultant at the National Heart Centre SingaporeSteven E. Nissen, MD, MACC, the Chief Academic Officer at the Heart and Vascular Institute and the Lewis and Patricia Dickey Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve UniversityListen in as they discuss new guidelines for managing heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)...and put this new guidance in perspective.You'll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC's Editorial Advisory Board:Andrea Darby Stewart, MD, Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency at Honor HealthAnthony A. Donato, Jr., MD, MHPE, Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine from the Reading Health System, and Professor of Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityCraig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS, Clinical Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice at the Oregon Health and Science UniversityFor the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Carolyn Lam reports relevant financial relationships with Bayer, Roche Diagnostics (grants/research support); Abbott, Actelion, Alleviant Medical, Allysta Pharmaceuticals, Amgen, AnaCardio AB, Applied Therapeutics, AstraZeneca, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Boston Scientific, Cytokinetics, Darma Inc., EchoNous Inc, Impulse Dynamics, Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Janssen, Merck, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Roche Diagnostics, Sanofi, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Us2.ai (advisory board/steering committee/executive committee); Us2.ai (stock shareholder); Us2.ai (non-executive director).Dr. Steven Nissen reports a relevant financial relationship with AbbVie, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, Esperion, Medtronic, Novartis, Pfizer, Silence Therapeutics (grants/research support).The other speakers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.Pharmacist's Letter offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist's Letter account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.If you're not yet a Pharmacist's Letter subscriber, find out more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com. Follow or subscribe, rate, and review this show in your favorite podcast app. You can also reach out to provide feedback or make suggestions by emailing us at ContactUs@trchealthcare.com. 

A jury has found movie star Johnny Depp was defamed by his former wife, actress Amber Heard, over a 2018 op-ed she wrote identifying herself as a domestic violence victim. The jury members found Mr Depp should be awarded $US10.35 million in damages, while Ms Heard should receive $US2 million after upholding elements of her countersuit.

Today's podcast features two separate, unique, stories that are both themed around the same thing, deaths that were completely avoidable. The first story you will hear is called, “The Gap," and it is about a terrible, horrible thing that is, amazingly, NOT illegal. The second story you will hear is called, “The Man in Cobb Park,” and it is about a discovery that was made on a park bench in Texas, in 2001.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is the remastered audio from two popular videos on my "MrBallen" YouTube channel. The first story, "The Gap" is the number one story of a "Top 3" style video called, "The most INSANE man on TV." (Here is the link to that video -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj1nh-qnv0E). The second story, "The man in Cobb Park" is from a video called, "She made one of the worst decisions ever." (Link to that video -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxjVH0HC1Ws)For 100s more stories like these, check out my YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSPOILERS BELOW THIS POINT:.....Main Sources:Story 1: The Gap1. Web of Lies TV show, Season 7, Episode 9 "Cruel Intentions" -- Google Play link: https://play.google.com/store/tv/show/Web_of_Lies?cdid=tvseason-O9dwjZbdZXQ.P&gdid=tvepisode-qKzevbaYxBo.P&id=39EkRea6Fsc&hl=en&gl=US2. Kiley's True Crime blog about this case -- https://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com/kileystruecrimeaddict-blog/the-death-of-renae-marsden3. The Crimeaholic story -- https://thecinemaholic.com/renae-marsden-death-where-is-camila-zeidan-now/4. Coroner reaction on The Guardian -- https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/may/20/coroner-condemns-catfisher-over-sydney-woman-renae-marsdens-suicideStory 2: What Happened in Room 348?!1. CourtTV Documentary about case -- https://www.courttv.com/title/judgment-with-ashleigh-banfield-tx-v-chante-mallard/2. LA Times article -- https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-mar-08-mn-31784-story.html3. NY Times article -- https://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/28/us/woman-is-sentenced-to-50-years-in-case-of-man-in-windshield.html4. CBS News article -- https://www.cbsnews.com/news/windshield-aftermath-described/5. CNN article -- https://www.cnn.com/2003/LAW/06/27/windshield.death/6. People article -- https://people.com/crime/chante-mallard-2017-movie-about-homeless-man-murder-windshield/7. Murderpedia write up -- https://murderpedia.org/female.M/m/mallard-chante.htm8. Wikipedia write up -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Gregory_Glenn_BiggsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Andrew sits down with Dr. Nido Qubein. Nido came to the United States as a teenager with only $50 dollars in his pocket. He became a successful entrepreneur and today is the president of High Point University, where he has led the university to remarkable heights. Over the past 17 years, Nido has grown High Point from 90 acres to over 500, from $28 million in revenue to $400 million, and from 1,400 students to 6,000.  As you will hear, Nido approaches everything in life with creativity and extraordinary attention to detail. His story is inspiring and filled with life-changing wisdom. Show Highlights:2:18 - Decision to come to the US2:58 - Nido's first business4:04 - Adjusting to new surroundings5:05 - Why no dream is unrealistic5:48 - Building your "inner circle"8:05 - Where Nido gets his work ethic8:38 - The power of taking initiative8:54 - Importance of risk-taking10:30 - Living a life of gratitude13:14 - Nido's arrival at High Point University14:05 - Decision to become president of HPU23:28 - Designing experiences with intention23:50 - Choosing to be extraordinary27:37 - How to make your environment interesting30:32 - Creating capacity in others32:08 - Building a loyal team around you32:48 - Andrew's family history & special mementos34:55 - Rising above big problems35:02 - KIND founder Daniel Lubetzky's mission to create more kindnessCONNECT WITH ANDREW ON SOCIALTwitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123NEWSLETTERSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

Cryptocurrencies experienced a mini bounce, but investors remain “highly cautious" following Terra and Luna's crash. Bitcoin was up 2.79% to US$30,358, as the coin continues to flirt at the key support level of US$30,000. Ethereum on the other hand was up 2.67% to US2,072, also lingering around its own key support level of US$2,000. According to Naeem Aslam, a market analyst at Avatrade, “the collapse of Terra and Luna has made crypto investors highly cautious and brought them bad memories of the past”.

Apple has a market capitalisation of $US2.5 trillion. There are only so many opportunities that the company can pursue in order to significantly increase its bottom line. Self-driving cars and mixed-reality glasses come to mind (as much as I love the Ted Lasso cinematic universe, it's not going to change the world). Another huge opportunity that the iPhone maker has been relatively quiet about is cryptocurrency. "Apple's position on cryptocurrency is somewhere between neutral and hostile," says Ric Burton, a founding member of the Ethereum project. "However, the iPhone may be the tool that brings millions of people into the ecosystem." How? By developing a user-friendly interface for interacting with the crypto economy. "You have to remember that Apple is a company that makes products for people to access protocols," Burton says, noting that the iPod assisted users in interacting with the MP3 standard, whereas the iPhone does the same for internet standards. Cryptography is a set of protocols, and there are numerous tools for interacting with it. However, as designer and technology advisor Holyn Kanake recently wrote for CoinDesk, "these products are miles away from decentralisation, aggressively technical, and composed of discordant user interfaces." Signal founder Moxie Marlinspike hammered home the point in January with a viral post titled "My First Impressions of Web3." He noticed that crypto's promise of a decentralised tech stack is colliding with human behaviour: "People don't want, and will never want, to run their own servers." (In my rough translation, this means that we tend to be simple and lazy.) Burton believes that the iPhone, which more than 1 billion people carry in their pockets on a daily basis, can help to solve this problem in two ways: Safari browser add-on Metamask, a Chrome extension crypto wallet with 21 million users, is one of crypto's most popular onboarding tools so far. Apple's iOS 15 update, released in November, adds more browser extension support. And, with Safari accounting for 54% of mobile traffic in the United States, there is room for more crypto iPhone apps. Wallet hardware A secure enclave is a hardware feature on the iPhone. It is a subsystem on the iPhone A1 chip that stores data (passcodes, biometric data) for sensitive applications such as FaceID and Apple Pay. Importantly, iOS cannot directly access the data. If Apple added the Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) encryption signature, the iPhone could become a secure crypto hardware wallet for storing private keys and digital authentication. "A good browser extension is a near-term solution for onboarding crypto users," says Burton, who put his optimism into action by developing Balance, an open-source crypto wallet extension for (you guessed it) Safari. The hardware wallet is a longer-term solution, but it has the potential to be revolutionary given Apple's ability to create user-friendly tools. In some ways, cryptocurrency is already at the mercy of Apple. Coinbase Global CEO Brian Armstrong stated in a blog post on February 4 that the crypto exchange must "play by Apple's rules" in order to be listed in the App Store and service iPhone users. But what does Apple think about cryptocurrency? Currently, iPhone users can download crypto wallet apps (such as Coinbase and Crypto.com), but the company has deemed NFT-viewing apps unsuitable for the App Store. This stance, however, appears to be related to Apple's App Store tax rather than a crypto issue. CEO Tim Cook stated in November at the DealBook Conference that he owns cryptocurrency as "part of a diversified portfolio." While he stated that Apple has "no immediate plans" to integrate cryptocurrency payments, he added that "there are things the company is definitely looking at." The White House is also considering how to encourage crypto innovation. President Joe Biden recently signed an Executive Order on cryptocurrency with the goal of advancing "US competitiveness and leadership" in digital asset technologies. "As cryptoassets become a larger portion of people's nett worth, they will prioritise security and privacy," Burton predicts. "Cook has pushed for those features from the start." In comparison to other Big Tech players (Google, Meta), I believe Apple will do the right thing for the people if it goes the crypto route." Apple's embrace of cryptocurrency would not be the first time a major tech company changed its tune. Last week, payments giant Stripe released a suite of crypto-infrastructure tools, which was a significant domino to fall. It had previously launched and then disbanded its cryptocurrency team in 2018. Burton, who briefly worked at Stripe in its early days, said the move was unsurprising: "Web 2 companies all come around to crypto when they see how it can actually help their customers."   Support us!

Kia ora,Welcome to Monday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the International edition from Interest.co.nz.Today we lead with news various crises got worse, including Ukraine and the Chinese property sector.China's property developers started 2022 with weak sales, as many real-estate companies struggled to rekindle interest from home buyers despite Beijing's recent attempts to ease some restrictions on the troubled sector. January contracted sales reports released in recent days by more than a dozen Chinese developers showed year-over-year declines ranging from about 10% to more than 80% for some companies. They also reflected price reductions by industry heavyweights such as Country Garden Holdings and Sunac.And Zhenro Property Group, one of the few large property developers thought to be in ok shape has succumbed to the same liquidity stresses that have befallen its peers. After calling news reports about the company "untrue and fictitious", it has had to admit that "existing internal resources may be insufficient to address its upcoming debt maturities in March". The train-wreck that is China's property development sector rolls on.And staying in China, total vehicle sales fell to a 25.3 mln annual rate, down from a 27.9 mln sales rate in December. Hong Kong's city-wide lockdown to test for COVID is the last straw for many expats there and an exodus is underway. Japanese consumer prices rose by just +0.5% in January from a year ago, easing from a +0.8% gain a month earlier which was the highest figure in 2 years. But the January rise is their fifth straight month of increase.In the geopolitical front, Russian-backed separatists packed civilians onto buses out of the breakaway Donbas region in eastern Ukraine overnight, a shock turn in a conflict the West believes Moscow plans to use as justification for all-out invasion of its neighbour. But it turned out to be a farcical operation that collapsed early. However, the prospect of sanctions is hitting market risk appetite. Russia is now pouring more troops into Belarus, and close to the Ukraine capital.US financial markets will be closed for Presidents Day (ex-Washington's Birthday) tomorrow, making this a long weekend holiday there.In economic news, the American real estate market turned in a stronger result in January, selling homes at a 6.5 mln annualised rate, up +6.7% from the equivalent December rate and beating forecasts. Their median price is now US$350,300 (NZ$523,000) per dwelling, boosted by a record low inventory of houses for sale of just 7 weeks at the current sales rate.Meanwhile the Conference Board's leading index tracking for the US slipped in January when a rise was expected.Fed speakers were out in force over the weekend, all talking up the need to "make adjustments" to fight inflation. Evans (Chicago Fed), Bullard (St Louis Fed), Mester (Cleveland Fed), Williams (NY Fed) and Brainard (Fed Vice Chair) have all been on the hustings. Williams was less enthusiastic about an outsized hike.And the White House Council of Economic Advisers told Congress that several factors in the coming months should help slow the recent steep rise in consumer prices.Canada's retail sales rose more than expected in January compared to January 2021. They were up +8.6% on that basis, easily beating the inflation effect. However, the sales rate in the month slowed from December.EU consumer sentiment got slightly worse in February, when it was expected to get slightly less bad. It is almost always negative, but the track isn't encouraging even if it is now at 'average' levels.The Ukraine standoff is still pushing the aluminium price higher, yet another new record high. And nickel has hit a 10 year high. Meanwhile the lithium carbonate price rose even faster over the weekend, taking the weekly rise to almost +7%, but in this case not due to the Ukraine tensions.In Australia, JP Morgan analysts have been tracking listed company earnings and they report that we are in for a bumper set of December 2021 results. In fact, they are likely to be up more than +20% from a year ago, to a record for any period pre-or-post pandemic. Half will exceed broker expectations, and that includes two of the four big banks, some other financials, miners, surprisingly some retailers, and property companies invested in online distribution centers.And an Aussie billionaire has teamed up with Canada's Brookfield (Mark Carney is a director) to make a serious bid for one of their largest power generators, AGL Energy, with the aim of getting them to shut their coal-fired capacity much sooner that currently planned and invest much more (AU$10 bln) in renewables.The UST 10yr yield opens the new week at 1.93% and unchanged. Recall, it started last week at 2.04%. The price of gold starts today at US$1899/oz and up +US$2 from this time Saturday. Last week, gold was up +3% and is now at a 35 week high.And oil prices are up +50 USc at just on US$90.50/bbl in the US, while the international Brent price is still just under US2/bbl.The Kiwi dollar will open today little-changed at 66.9 USc. Against the Australian dollar we up slightly at 93.4 AUc. Against the euro we are marginally firmer at 59.2 euro cents. That means our TWI-5 starts today at just on 71.5 and +40 bps firmer in a week.The bitcoin price is down another -4.3% since this time Saturday and now at US$38,313. Volatility over the past 24 hours has moderate at +/- 2.9%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.And get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston and we'll do this again tomorrow.

With property and share markets trading at all-time highs, it's reasonable and perhaps prudent to consider whether we are in a (asset price) bubble. Bubbles cannot grow indefinitely and at some point, all bubbles burst.Is the share market about to crash?Share markets around the world have been incredibly resilient throughout the pandemic and almost all markets are trading above pre-pandemic levels. That probably shouldn't come as a big surprise, as government fiscal support here and abroad has been unprecedented and interest rates couldn't be much lower.Rivian is a good example of a bubbleThere are some very clear examples of bubble-like share market valuations. The recent listing of shares in Rivian Automotive Inc. in the US (NASDAQ) is a perfect example. It listed on 9 November raising $US12 billion from investors. Rivan is valued at $US110 billion making it the 5th most valuable automotive manufacturer in the world, behind Volkswagen, which sells 2.8 million units (cars) per year. It's worth almost as much as Australia's most valuable company, CBA.Perhaps the most noteworthy thing about Rivian is that is hasn't manufactured one product yet. That's right! It hasn't generated $1 of revenue, let alone a profit. It is true that Amazon has agreed to buy 100,000 electric delivery trucks from Rivian, which are to be on the road by 2030, but it effectively hasn't manufactured one unit. There is no conceivable way on earth that a $US110+ billion valuation could be justified for this company. It's insane.But not all stocks in the US are overvaluedIt is true that the large US tech companies have contributed substantially to the US stock market's returns over the past 10 years. The FANMAG stocks now account for almost 24% of the S&P500 index. The total value of these six companies is almost $US8.5 trillion. Japan's entire stock market is worth $US6 trillion. It is also noteworthy that Tesla's market capitalisation (value) has added almost $US0.5 trillion to the S&P500 index since joining it in December 2020.But some of these tech companies have been driven by sound fundamentals. Take Apple as an example. It took 38 years to reach a $US1 trillion market valuation in 2018. It only took 2 years to double its valuation to $US2 trillion (by mid-2020). It is currently worth more than $US2.6 trillion. A lot of this growth in value has been driven by underlying earnings (profit). Its trading on a PE ratio of 28 times which is not implausible. In fact, its relatively easy to justify.It's happening in Australia tooThere are signs of bubbles in different companies in Australia too.Cloud-based accounting software provider, Xero has a market capitalised value of $22 billion. It reported a loss of $6.5 million for the first half of the 2022 financial year. Whilst Xero likes to talk about the lifetime value of a customer, investors are (or should be) more interested in profitability, of which Xero has none.But also, there are large Australian companies that are trading at attractive multiples. BHP, for example, is trading at a forward PE ratio of only 12 times, which is very low. That is mainly because its share price has fallen sharply over recent months in line with the price of iron ore.Australian property price bubble?According to Core Logic, the home value index has risen by 30% in Sydney over the 12 months to October 2021, 26% for Brisbane and almost 20% for Melbourne.Whilst recent property price growth has been unsustainably high, it's more important to consider medium term growth, especially considering negative returns in 2017-2019. Over the 5 years to June 2021, the median house price in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne appreciated by between 4.7% p.a. and 6.9% p.a. (according to REIA), which is below the long-term average.Whilst some commentators have recently predicted that property prices will fall, it is interesting to note that medium term returns (5 year) tend to be a good predictor of price falls. I picked the largest price falls since 1980 in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Here's what I found:§ Median house prices in Sydney fell by almost 15% between 2017 and 2019. The 5 years prior to this period prices rose 13% p.a.§ In Melbourne, the median house price fell by 11% over 2011/2012. The 2 years prior to this period house prices rose by 24% p.a.§ Median house prices in Brisbane fell by almost 8% over 1986/1987. The 5 years prior to this period prices rose 11% p.a.The conclusion is that price growth must be above average for an extended period of time (more than 2 years) for there to be a risk of a correction. Property prices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane have merely made up for the poor growth rate since 2017 (i.e. mean revision). If prices don't grow by another 20+% next year, I doubt values will fall.And of course, there's bitcoinIt would be remiss of me to not mention crypto in a blog about price bubbles. The total value of Bitcoin is now more than $US1.1 trillion. And the market value of all crypto is circa $US2.6 trillion, which is worth more than Australia's entire share market! Its worthwhile to remind ourselves that decentralised currencies (crypto) are rarely used for anything other than speculation.Bubbles and micro-bubblesRob Arnott is a US market fundamentalist that I respect greatly. In recent interviews, he has talked about micro-bubbles. Tech company valuations are not universally irrational, like they were in the early 2000's during the dot com bubble. Instead, certain stocks and assets (e.g. crypto) exhibit bubble-like valuations. This is what Arnott calls a micro-bubble.What created these micro-bubbles?It is hard to say what's caused these micro bubbles, but I suspect it's the combination of low interest rates and Covid lockdowns/restrictions.Lower interest rates means that people have more surplus cash than they did pre-Covid, and Covid restrictions mean that people spent less on travel and entertainment. As such, people have been willing to ‘gamble' some of this money on certain assets with the aim of generating a quick return. According to estimates by JMP Securities, individual investors opened more than 10 million new brokerage accounts in 2020 in the USA.Aren't valuation fundamentals important anymore?What makes someone buy Tesla stock at more than $US1,100 per share? Using a fundamental approach would require you to make ridiculously implausible assumptions to justify this share price e.g. it would have to grow at more than double the rate that Amazon has over the next 5 years. Amazon has been a once-in-a-generation growth story.What stockholders in these micro-bubble assets are buying is not the fundamentals but the popular narrative/s. Narratives such as Elon Musk is a genius and since all his wealth is tied to Tesla, there's no better incentive for him to make it work. That the price of Bitcoin will continue to rise. That Xero will achieve scale and generate profit in the future.When will the microbubble burst?When contemplating the answer to this question, there are two important observations to highlight.Firstly, bubbles can last long and go higher than any reasonable person could imagine. As the saying goes, “the market can remain irrational far longer than you can remain solvent”. Therefore, don't bet against a bubble (i.e. short sell the asset).Secondly, whatever ends a bubble needs to come as a surprise to the market. The market is unsurprised by factors that are already reflected in prices such as higher inflation, higher interest rates, end of Covid lockdowns, central bank tapering and so forth. The catalyst, whatever it is, by definition, is something that is unpredictable today.That said, sometimes gravity is what ends bubbles – prices/valuations get so high that they become unpalatable to everyone – what goes up, must come down. The early 2000's tech bubble is a good case in point. To date, no one has been able to identify the one thing or things that caused the dot-com bubble to burst. It was merely gravity.Make sure you have a strategyIf you are invested in micro-bubble assets, then you better have an exit strategy. That is, a strategy that will inform you when to sell and take your profit, before the bubble bursts.Alternatively, you should invest in a way (methodologies) that ensures you avoid micro-bubble assets. There are still plenty of excellent investment opportunities in all markets. Don't assume everything is overvalued.

The RBA's head of payments, Tony Richards, said the value of many cryptocurrencies, which have surged to $US2.6 trillion, could crash when central banks decide to assert control over their monetary systems. He has warned users and investors in fad-fuelled cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin they risk holding speculative assets with “niche” uses that could lose … Continue reading "The RBA's Crypto Warning… [Podcast]"

Record closing highs for all three benchmark US equity indices to close out the week and month, with a late rally seeing the market retrace earlier losses and shrugging off some disappointing corporate results from some major technology companies after the close of last Thursday's (28 October) session - Dow up +89-points or +0.25% to settle at a fresh record closing high of 35,819.56. The broader S&P500 edged +0.19% higher to record close of 4,605.38, with Health Care (up +0.95%), Communication Services (+0.83%) and Information Technology (+0.43%) all advancing. Real Estate (down -1.19%) was the worst performing primary sector. The Nasdaq rose +0.33% to scale a fresh record peak of 15,498.39 Apple Inc fell -1.82% Microsoft Corp (up +2.24%) usurped Apple (market capitalisation of ~US$2.458 trillion) as the most valuable U.S. company by market capitalisation for the first time in nearly 16 months, with the latest gain leaving the software giant with a market capitalisation of ~US2.49 trillion. Amazon.com Inc fell -2.15% The small capitalisation Russell 2000 dipped -0.03%.

Australian's are known for their ingenuity, innovation and know-how, right?  Well a special bunch of Australians have taken this to the next level! On this episode of the podcast, Andrew sits down with Dr. Navinda Kottege, acting Group Leader of CSIRO's Data61's Robotics and Autonomous Systems Group and leader of Team CSIRO in the DARPA SubT Challenge.   Andrew and Navinda talk all things DARPA SubT Challenge. The DARPA SubT Challenge is a world-wide challenge with brilliant and amazing teams from all over the world competing for a first prize of $US2 million to continue their research. Team Data61 held their own, however you'll need to listen to the podcast to hear just how amazingly they did!  Once again, thanks for listening to the Drones for Good Podcast. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and give it a rating.   Enjoy!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Record closing highs for all three benchmark US equity indices to close out the week and month, with a late rally seeing the market retrace earlier losses and shrugging off some disappointing corporate results from some major technology companies after the close of last Thursday's (28 October) session - Dow up +89-points or +0.25% to settle at a fresh record closing high of 35,819.56. The broader S&P500 edged +0.19% higher to record close of 4,605.38, with Health Care (up +0.95%), Communication Services (+0.83%) and Information Technology (+0.43%) all advancing. Real Estate (down -1.19%) was the worst performing primary sector. The Nasdaq rose +0.33% to scale a fresh record peak of 15,498.39 Apple Inc fell -1.82% Microsoft Corp (up +2.24%) usurped Apple (market capitalisation of ~US$2.458 trillion) as the most valuable U.S. company by market capitalisation for the first time in nearly 16 months, with the latest gain leaving the software giant with a market capitalisation of ~US2.49 trillion. Amazon.com Inc fell -2.15% The small capitalisation Russell 2000 dipped -0.03%.

The 3 Ninjas are still podding from home. This week the ninjas review Marvel's What If…? Episode 4,Titans Season 3 episode 6 and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. They discuss the Middle-Earth 4K Ultimate Collector's Edition,Patty Jenkins criticizing streaming movies, China's ban on video games, DrLupo leaving twitch for Youtube Plus more enjoyTopics0:00 - Intro26:40 - Ask A Ninja38:10 - Titans51:40 - What If…?1:00:20 - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings1:38:29 - Tony Leung1:42:25 - Christopher Lloyd as Rick1:53:57 - Lord of The Rings 4k1:57:35 - The Woman King1:59:59 -The Last of Us2:00:53 - Bond2:03:35 - Fresh Prince2:09:35 - Patty Jenkins2:16:15 - GBA2:17:44 - Chip Shortage2:20:12 - China Video Games Ban2:41:30 - DrLupo moves to Youtube2:54:20 - GTA62:56:00 - Elder Scrolls 62:56:31 - Horizon Forbidden West PS5 Upgrade2:57:55 - Venom 23:04:05 - The Russo BrothersDomino's Pick: Untold: Crime & Penalties: https://www.netflix.com/title/81026438Hesh's Pick: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed:https://www.netflix.com/title/81155081Bobby's Pick:Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms:https://www.amazon.com/Mortal-Kombat-Legends-Battle-Blu-ray/dp/B097F3T934 3 Ninjas Podcast Twitch: www.twitch.tv/3ninjaspodcast Bobby's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/emprodabob Domino's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hkdomino Hesh's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heshjones86 Check out 3NinjasPodcast.com for merch, links, Patreon, and more! Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/RKpjgVBUQX Patreon: www.patreon.com/3ninjaspodcast iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3ninjaspodcastTwitter: twitter.com/3ninjaspodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/3ninjaspodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/3NinjasPodcastSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3-ninjas-podcast3 Ninjas Podcast Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/3NinjasPodcast/videosCheck out Domino's Youtube Channel "Round 12 Gaming" www.youtube.com/channel/UC3b6...You Got questions, Ninjas got answers. Tweet, DM or email us questions for our "Ask a Ninja" segment at 3ninjaspodcast@gmail.com|Follow the team| @3NinjasPodcast on Twitter @3NinjasPodcast on IG @HK_Domino @HeshbJones @EmproDaBoB #3NinjasPodcast #Comedy #blacknerds #CT #Podcast

The rise in mental health problems caused by the lockdowns in Victoria and NSW have already cost $1 billion in lost productivity and those aged 15 to 25 are likely to be the worst affected, according to updated modelling by the University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre. The figure builds on earlier modelling by the centre that estimated the productivity cost of the COVID-19 pandemic at more $20 billion a year due to a projected increase in psychological distress, hospitalisations and suicide. The centre's modelling considers the initial and ongoing cost of increased mental health illness to the health system and the wider economy. This includes estimates of the costs of increased suicide; the costs of caring for the increases in people self-harming and having suicidal thoughts; and estimates of the reduction in productive output of those affected by mental illness. Professor Ian Hickie, the former Mental Health Commissioner, warned the growing COVID-19-related mental health crisis, especially for young people, had become a “shadow pandemic”. Business support for mandating Covid vaccinations in workplaces is growing, with a national survey of 700 companies finding a quarter would like compulsory jabs of their employees. An Australian Industry Group survey of business attitudes to mandatory Covid vaccination in workplaces found more than half were in favour of some form of mandating. 24% said they would like to mandate Covid vaccinations for some or all of their employees; and 27% said they would like Covid vaccinations to be mandated only through a health order related to their industry.Almost 7000 COVID-19 jabs have been administered to critical workers in the food and freight sectors from Sydney's hardest-hit local government areas Co-operation between major employers and the federal government's Operation COVID Shield rollout effort has seen staff of supermarket and food giants Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, OzHarvest and Metcash vaccinated across 19 sites. About 1000 doses have been administered to employees at freight firms Linfox and DHL, according to federal government data. Ahead of a major expansion of workplace vaccinations in coming months, about 6000 Commonwealth Bank and Westpac employees in hotspot local government areas are being jabbed in a pilot phase. Rollout boss Lieutenant General John Frewen is working with the retail and university sectors on workplace vaccinations, and sporting bodies in AFL, tennis, soccer and netball are expected to be included.Hutchison Ports and DP World have told wharfies they must get the jab to come to work next week as new rules introduced by the NSW government ratchet up pressure on employers to mandate vaccinations. The stevedores advised hundreds of workers they could not work at their Port Botany terminals, located in one of the hotspot local government areas in south-western Sydney, from August 30 if they have not had their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination. The directions confirm what employer groups suspect thousands of employers might be forced to do after the introduction of rules requiring authorised workers in 12 Sydney local government areas to be vaccinated if they work outside their LGA, unless their workplace uses rapid antigen testing. Fully vaccinated travellers will be able to claim 1000 Qantas frequent flyer points, 15 status credits to move up the loyalty tiers and a $20 discount on Qantas and Jetstar flights from tomorrow. It is part of a new initiative from the airline to encourage vaccinations. Frequent Flyer members who claim the rewards will automatically enter a prize draw to get free accommodation at Accor hotels and free fuel from BP service stations. Prize winners will also get a free international flight on Qantas or Jetstar when borders re-open, projected for mid next year. There will be 10 winners overall – one selected from each state and territory, with another two winners chosen from a national pool. The Porsche-driving mortgage broker who filmed dying police officers at a horrific multi-vehicle accident last year has been banned by the corporate cop from providing financial services or credit for at least a decade. Richard Pusey, whom a judge dubbed “the most hated man in Australia”, was banned from performing any function relating to carrying on a financial services or credit business earlier this month by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. An investigation found the 43-year-old mortgage broker and insurance salesman had given the regulator as many as seven false statements in licence applications and compliance documents. The regulator declared he “is not a fit and proper person to participate in the financial services and credit industries”. In a statement, ASIC said Mr Pusey “has no regard for the law”, “lacks the attributes of good character, honesty, and judgment” and “cannot be relied upon to comply with directions issued from authorities”. ASIC added Mr Pusey “is likely to contravene credit legislation and financial services legislation”. Mr Pusey is in custody awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to assaulting a woman at his home, and two road rage incidents. Mr Pusey also pleaded guilty to menacing a Westpac bank employee in a series of messages in 2019 following a credit card dispute.Australian electric car charging network JOLT plans to install 5000 free fast chargers across capital cities after Blackrock, the world's largest asset manager, bought a stake in the company and pledged an initial $100 million towards building the network. Drivers using JOLT chargers would receive 7 kWh – equivalent to about 45 kilometres of driving – for free, and be charged for power drawn after that. JOLT would also make money from advertising sold on its charging stations. All the power it sells will be renewable and the installation of the charging points is expected to begin in Sydney in September. JOLT operates charging stations in Adelaide. Charlie Reid, a managing director of BlackRock's Global Renewable Power team, said for the world to reach net zero emissions by 2050, the last internal combustion car engine would need to be sold by 2035. He said this would happen globally and in Australia, whatever government policies were in place, as Australia imported its vehicles.Supermarket giant Woolworths has responded to the push by many shoppers for faster online deliveries, striking a deal with Uber Eats for groceries and fresh fruit and vegetables to be delivered from some of its Woolworths Metro outlets within an hour. Woolworths is starting a trial for Uber Eats drivers to deliver goods ordered from 12 Woolworths Metro stores in Sydney and Melbourne. It aims to roll out the service to about 200 Woolworths outlets by early next year. Woolworths operates 996 large supermarket outlets and 78 Woolworths Metro stores, which have a smaller footprint and are generally positioned in inner-city locations to capture customers and commuters buying smaller amounts of groceries, but more frequently. But the Woolworths Metro format has suffered in the pandemic as more people worked from home and CBDs emptied out. Woolworths in June booked a $50 million write-down on the value of 13 Metro locations located in CBDs or near major train stations, which have borne the brunt of the work-from-home shift.Right-wing extremists are using platforms such as YouTube, PayPal and Buy Me A Coffee to raise money to support their nefarious activities, says the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, which is calling for anti-money-laundering laws to apply to more technology businesses. ASPI analyst Ariel Bogle wants the federal government to develop a centralised hate crime and statistics database to track and understand the financial activities of extremists operating in Australia. She is also calling for regulators to consider whether emerging platforms have obligations under laws such as the Anti-Money-Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act and the Proceeds of Crime Act.About 7000 truckies at Toll Transport will strike across the country on Friday, disrupting parcel and food deliveries at the height of the pandemic. The Transport Workers Union confirmed drivers would stop work for 24 hours after Toll refused to drop bargaining claims in crisis talks on Monday, including that part-time staff work up to 38 hours a week without overtime and new drivers work six to 12 month contracts. The stoppage is the first national strike in road transport in more than a decade and comes as home deliveries have surged following stay-at-home orders for more than 14 million people in NSW and Victoria.And the profit reporting season continues. Kogan's net profit plunged 87% to just $3.5 million in 2021. Takeover target Afterpay has widened its net loss to $159.4 million in financial 2021, versus $22.9 million in the prior year. Australia's biggest smash repair outfit AMA Group reported a $99.1 million statutory loss for the year. Chorus EBITDA rose slightly to $NZ649 million during the year, up only slightly on $NZ648 million in the 2020 financial year. Its net profit after tax fell to $47 million, from $NZ52 million, and operating revenue dipped to $NZ947 million, from $NZ959 million Reliance Worldwide revenue rose 15.3% to $1.16 billion while net profit climbed 110.5% to $188.2 million. oOh!media's revenue for the period was up 23% to $251.6 million, while earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation more than tripled to $33.3 million. The company reported a $9.3 million net loss after tax compared to a loss of $28 million in the prior comparable period. GPI Property Group's net profit fell to $22.96 million, down from $66.74 million a year earlier. NIB's underlying revenue rose 2.9% to $2.6 billion however its net profit rose 84.5% to $160.5 million. Hotels and cinemas operator Event Hospitality and Entertainment has posted a 45.4% fall in financial 2021 revenue to $449.3 million. It narrowed its statutory loss 15.7% to $48 million on EBITDA of $27.2 million. Mining contractor MACA's net profit after tax jumped 219% to $20.7 million following the $17.4 million loss it reported last year. Ampol's EBIT rose to $340 million, from $221 million a year ago. Michael Hill's net profit rose 15-fold to a record $45.3 million in 2021. Charter Hall reported post-tax operating earnings of $284.3 million. Latitude delivered an 81% rise in cash profits, to $121 million. Ansell sales rose 25.6% to $US2.02 billion while EBIT climbed 56% to $US338 million and profit firmed 57.5% to $US246.7 million. Perenti Global's net profit after tax and amortisation in the second half of the 2021 financial year improved by $75.3 million from a first-half statutory loss of $63.8 million to a statutory gain in the second half of $11.5 million. Underlying net profit after tax and amortisation fell from $211.7 million to $170.8 million. HUB24 reported net profit after tax of $15 million, up 53%, and underlying group earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation of $36.2 million which was a 47% increase on FY20. Monadelphous Group's revenue rose 18% to $1.75 billion while profit climbed 29% to $47.1 million. The Westfield Australia real estate trust Scentre Group has reported its operating profit for the half year to June 30 climbed 27.5% to $460.1 million on property revenue up 21.3% to $1.064.8 million. Total revenue fell 1.2% to $1081.4 million. Alumina's net profit dipped 19% to $US73.6 million. Carbon Revolution revenue declined 10% to $34.9 million as the company reported a $32 million loss after tax. Oil Search's revenue climbed 7% to $US667.7 million in the first half of the year while core net profit soared 463% to $139 million. Nanosonics' full year revenue was up 3% to $103.1 million for the period with an operating profit before tax of $11 million, down from $12.4 million in FY20. Voice communication software provider MNF Group's recurring revenue rose 12% to $113.2 million, while EBITDA increased 13% to $43.1 million, sitting at the top end of market guidance. Estia Health's revenue rose 4.4% to $665.4 million while profit after tax rose to $6 million following a $116.9 million loss a year earlier. Austal's net profit after tax came in at $81.1 million, down from $89 million in FY20. Superloop's total revenue rose 2.9% to $110.7 million during the year however it still reported a loss of $31.9 million for the year. Sleep treatment specialist SomnoMed has narrowed its full-year net loss to $1.18 million and lifted revenue 9% to $62.7 million for financial 2021. ReadyTech's underlying net profit after tax and amortisation rose 27% to $10.6 million. Local fund manager VGI Partners delivered a normalised net profit after tax of $42.9 million for the half-year to the end of June. Fertility specialist Monash IVF has hiked its adjusted net profit 61.5% to $23.3 million on revenue up 26.3% to $183.6 million for financial 2021. Statutory net profit climbed 116.9% to $25.5 million, with the adjusted profit number excluding the impact of JobKeeper subsidies. Viva Energy's gross profit firmed 17% to $788.9 million. Mt Gibson's sales revenue dipped to $329.7 million, from $445.2 million a year earlier, while net profit slid 24% to $92.1 million. Wagner Holdings reported net profit after tax of $10 million. Financial software player Bravura Solutions reported 13.8% fall in financial 2021 profit to $34.6 million. Northern Star's net profit climbed 299.7% to $1.03 billion. Medibank Private's net profit advanced 39.8% to $441.2 million. Sky City's reported profit dipped 33.7% to $NZ156.1 million. Seven Group's net profit firmed 447.6% to $631.4 million. Zircon miner Iluka Resources has posted a half-year net profit up 61.7% to $129 million. Orocobre's losses widened 14.7% to $US59.6 million. IDP Education's earnings before interest and tax were $64.1 million, a 41% decrease on FY20. Adbri's net profit firmed 94.5% to $56.6 million. National Storage REIT grew underlying earnings by 28% to $86.5 million for the financial year that ended in June. Nine Entertainment's net profit firmed 76% to $277.5 million. APA Group's profit after tax 98.8% to $3.68 million due to significant one-off items. Engineering Group Worley's net profit fell 50% to $86 million in financial 2021. IVE Group's net profit rose to $29.5 million, improving on the $20.2 million loss from a year earlier. Growthpoint Properties has posted a financial 2021 statutory net profit of $553.2 million, versus $272.1 million in the prior year. McMahon Holdings' Statutory net profit rose 19% to $77.2 million. Ferries and bus operator Sealink reports its underlying net profit climbed 152.6% in financial 2021 to $74.7 million. Aurelia Metals' net profit firmed 46% to $42.9 million. Green whistle painkiller merchant Medical Developments has swung to a net loss of $12.6 million. Clearview Wealth reported a 54% increase in underlying net profit after tax to $22.7 million. Dalrymple Day Infrastructure reported net profit of $113.2 million. Sunland Group's net profit after tax surged from $2.4 million in FY20 to $24.9 million in FY21. Ridley's EBITDA climbed $9.6 million to $69.1 million while total comprehensive income climbed to $29.9 million following a loss of $10.7 million a year earlier. E-commerce business MyDeal has swung to a $5.9 million loss. Zip Co has reported a staggering $652.5 million loss. Pent-up demand for youth fashion helped Universal Store lift net profit by 90% to $24.4 million in 2021.And that's it for this week. And next week, I'll be talking to Cat Long, the CEO of Trace, a company set up to help businesses and individuals reduce and/or offset their carbon footprint. And I'll be talking to economist Nicholas Gruen about ways to manage our superannuation.In the meantime you can catch me on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. And if you want leave a comment. Wishing you all a safe and healthy week. And looking forward to bringing you Talking Business next week Follow my socials on:https://twitter.com/leongettlerhttps://www.instagram.com/leongettler/https://www.linkedin.com/in/leongettler/https://www.facebook.com/talkingbusinesspodcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The S&P/ASX200 closed lower Tuesday, dropping 71.5 points or 0.94% to 7,511. The single worst session of trading in two months. After trade, BHP has delivered shareholders a monstrous final dividend of $US2 per share, taking the annual payout to a record $US3.01. Woodside agreeing to a BHP mega-merger, creating a global top 10 energy giant. BHP's CFO David Lamont will join us tomorrow. But meanwhile delta fears, a stuttering Chinese economy and underwhelming results helped accelerate the retreat. Magellan Financial's numbers sent it back to the pandemic sell-off of March last year, down 9.9%. Breville Group, yes, on toast, down 9.2% and Pilbara Minerals, Minerals Resources and Lynas all lower 6% on likely profit-taking. Big day here tomorrow. Buy popcorn.Our top three VODs: Why Dean is 'cynical' when it comes to rosy outlook statementsHave banks and retailers peaked?Will there be a 10% correction for the ASX 200? | the trade See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sky TV is increasing the cost of its Neon streaming service by 15 per cent to $15.99 a month.The price increase will apply from May 17.Sky says those who want to avoid the price increase can commit to Neon for 12 months (the service has traditionally been no-contract) for $159.99 a year - which works out to a $31.89 or 16 per cent saving over the new monthly price.Last year, Sky bought Lightbox from Spark, then merged it into its Neon platform, which it relaunched with expanded content for $13.95 a month on a no-contract basis.Neon offers general entertainment fare, including a lot of the content from HBO on Sky's satellite platform.Its competitors include Netflix NZ, whose monthly plans range from $11.99 (for one screen at standard definition to $16.99 (two screens at high def) to $21.99 (four screens at 4K or ultra high definition).Amazon's Prime Video charges NZ customers in US dollars. Its first six months cost $US2.99 ($3.92) a month, and US$5.99 ($7.86) a month after.When it reported its latest financial results, in February, Sky said price increases were possible after June for its Sky box or satellite service - including for Sky Sport, where the pay-TV broadcaster has a new, more expensive rugby deal this season.Sky said its revenue had fallen even as its number of paying users rose - because growth was coming in streaming, where the average user customer spent $18 across Neon, Sky Sport Now and RugbyPass. Average revenue per user per month for Sky box customers fell from a $83 year ago to $79.The company is also looking to increase average monthly spend, and increase loyalty, with its new Sky Broadband service.At the February results briefing, new chief executive Sophie Moloney said: "Given the way 2020 unfolded, we felt last year wasn't the right time for that. We don't have any immediate plans to increase prices, but we are doing some work to consider our pricing and packaging, listening to our customers and considering how we provide value and choice."Another piece of context is the uplift in our sports-programming costs, particularly with the commencement of the new Sanzaar deal from 1 January."So, yes, in the context of our overall 'value for money' work we will be looking at the future price of Sky Sport."We're mindful of the overall envelope that Kiwi families have to spend on entertainment, so we'll listen carefully and make decisions when the time is right."Any price increase "won't happen in FY2021" - that is, before June 30 this year, Moloney said. 

On this week’s show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week’s security news, including: The latest on the attempted Florida water poisoning incident How to abuse Google Sync services for great victory Why Signal’s TLS proxies for Iranians are probably a bad idea OG username brokers targeted by social media legal army Much, much more This week’s sponsor interview is with Dan Guido of Trail of Bits. They’ve released an enterprise version of their iVerify tool. It’s a security tool for iOS (an Android version is in beta) that lets organisations monitor things like patch levels and passcode compliance without actually requiring the installation of MDM profiles. It’s an enterprise mobile security tool for orgs that don’t need or want full MDM. Links to everything that we discussed are below and you can follow Patrick or Adam on Twitter if that’s your thing. Show notes Hackers try to contaminate Florida town's water supply through computer breach | Reuters Water, Water Everywhere – But Nary a Hacker to Blame – Stranded on Pylos 'Cyberpunk 2077' Maker Was Hit With Ransomware—and Won't Pay Up | WIRED FBI leaned on Dutch cops' hacking in Emotet disruption Researchers find financial ties between notorious ransomware gangs Blockchain transactions confirm murky and interconnected ransomware scene | ZDNet Two Iranian hacking groups appear to be actively snooping on critics around the globe Signal issues workaround for Iran's ban of messaging app Can The FBI Hack Into Private Signal Messages On A Locked iPhone? Evidence Indicates Yes Here's the Cease and Desist Facebook Sent to 'OG' Account Thieves A Coordinated Takedown Targets 'OGUser' Account Thieves | WIRED Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter Target Resellers of Hacked Accounts — Krebs on Security Security firm Stormshield discloses data breach, theft of source code | ZDNet Lawsuit filed against California firm over Washington state auditor data breach | The Seattle Times Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell named in $US2.7 billion libel suit by Smartmatic voting company Chrome users have faced 3 security concerns over the past 24 hours | Ars Technica InfoSec Handlers Diary Blog CacheFlow: Malware hidden in popular browser extensions went undetected for years | The Daily Swig Google: Proper patching would have prevented 25% of all zero-days found in 2020 | ZDNet Project Zero: Déjà vu-lnerability SonicWall issues patch for firmware zero-day used to attack the company and its customers ‘Severe’ SolarWinds Vulnerabilities Allow Hackers To Take Over Servers Skype ‘spoofing vulnerabilities’ are a haven for social engineering attacks, security researcher claims | The Daily Swig Android devices ensnared in DDoS botnet | ZDNet A Spyware Vendor Seemingly Made a Fake WhatsApp to Hack Targets Clearview AI ruled ‘illegal’ by Canadian privacy authorities | TechCrunch Arrest, Raids Tied to ‘U-Admin’ Phishing Kit — Krebs on Security Serbian man extradited to US over cryptocurrency mining fraud scheme Hack against older Nespresso vending machines facilitates endless free beverage exploit | The Daily Swig There Are Spying Eyes Everywhere—and Now They Share a Brain | WIRED Patrick Gray on Twitter: "I'm wondering if anyone can tell me if MDM is still a necessary enterprise software category? iPhone/Android data at rest is fairly secure (assuming passcode is set) and widespread commodity device ownage isn't really an issue. Is MDM still actually useful?" / Twitter iVerify for Organizations | iPhone and Android Security for Your Team

Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~halle’s bella hat - Twilight Eclipse Bella's Slouchy Striped Toque by Amy Thiessen (no longer available; lmk if you want a pdf) on US 7 - 4.5 mm & US 8 - 5.0 mm, Debbie Bliss Donegal Tweed Aran in 26 Forest & 7 OatmealC.C. -~Surprise Socks - French Vanilla Cappuccino Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Pandia's Jewels Hand Dyed Yarn Snug in the Supernatural colourway & Suburban Stitcher Sock in the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park colourwayProject bag from Little Fish Stitches & Progress Keeper/Stitch Markers from Tilting PlanetFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Catvent Cowl #2 - The Catvent Cowl by Marna Gilligan (An Caitin Beag) on US2.5 (3mm), An Caitin Dubh 4-Ply Wool Darkness Advent Calendar from An Caitin Beag~2021 Preemie Hat #4 on US6 (4mm), Steinbach Wolle Aktiv Effekt in the Red White Blue colourway, Premier Yarns Serenity Sock in the Purple spice colourway, & XrayAnn Hand Dyed Fingering Sock in the Semi Solid Battleship colourwayFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 6:07Dami - ~NoneC.C. - ~Cat in Heart by DMCProject bag from Tilting Planet~Helianthus by Ink CirclesProject bag from Stitching The High Notes~Gilmore Girls Sampler by The Enablers Facebook GroupProject Bag from GaRon Tottenbags~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 7Needle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigGrime Guard from Crab Shack StitcheryBitzy Bob Basic from That’s So Kelly Co.Silicone ties31,803 / 265,824 sts complete11.964% complete6 / 60 pages completeYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Katy & Izzy wearing C.C. Socks~JavaPurl Designs Shop Samples Sale~Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for January here & for February hereWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!Episode 432 Bookshop List~A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen - Dami is reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingJanuary / February / March 2021 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge* 86-90 of 90 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 86+ days RAL virtual badge* 59-85 of 90 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 59+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL21* #GGKRAL21~ January / February / March* 90 days - 10 entries* 86-89 - 8 entries* 59-85 - 5 entries~ April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 - 8 entries* 60-86 - 5 entries~ July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ Read All 365 days - 10 bonus entries~ Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2021 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2021)~Transforming: The Bible & the Lives of Transgender Christians by Austen Hartke - C.C. finished reading~Undivided: Coming Out, Becoming Whole, and Living Free from Shame by Vicky Beeching - C.C. is readingLGBTQ+ Faith Book Club - if you sign up, make sure & put that I (C.C. Almon) referred you~Don't Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life by Anne Bogel - C.C. is reading~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Villains by V.E. Schwab - C.C. finished reading Book 2~Kitty Norville Series by Carrie Vaughn - C.C. finished reading Book 6~The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow - C.C. finished reading~The Last Flight by Julie Clark - C.C. is reading~Stargate SG-1 - rewatching Season 3~House Hunters - watching~Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - watching Season 1 & episodes for That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast~NCIS - watching Season 18~Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist - watching Season 2~Prodigal Son - watching Season 2~Death in Paradise - watching Series 10~A Discovery of Witches - watching Season 2~The Blacklist - watching Season 8~The Rookie - watching Season 2~Murdoch Mysteries - watching Season 14~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify PlaylistsDecember / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -*Runs from 1-December through 28-February*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to winter*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-December and finished no later than 28-February*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.comSanta Claus Hoop Cross Stitch KitPandia's Jewels Hunger Games Stitch Marker SetAudine Wools by KnitCrate Shine Sport - 2 skeins of Sky - 2 winners will win 1 skeinUru.Yarn by KnitCrate Cotton Basic - 1 skein of PavementThe Shorter Things Collection by D. Marie Prokop, set of stitch markers, & bookmark*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSWinter2021*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-March and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeks - Diana asks:I don’t know if this has been asked. Why did you stop signing during the podcasts?Misc. - ~The Black Needle Society VIP - Use the code JAVAPURL5 for a discount on your first box of box to box subscriptions (the 6 & 12 month boxes already have a discount built in; not valid on special edition boxes.~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube~Each week, we create a list on Bookshop of all the books we talk about in that week's episode. Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. If you purchase a book from our list, we earn a commission & local, independent bookstores also earn money from your purchase.~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. - (she/her)~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurlDami - (they/them)~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkiepurlJavaPurl Designs~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGGKCS -~ our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube~ our Facebook page~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com~ on Apple Podcasts~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,

Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - ~Surprise Socks - French Vanilla Cappuccino Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Pandia's Jewels Hand Dyed Yarn Snug in the Supernatural colourway & Suburban Stitcher Sock in the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park colourwayProject bag from Little Fish Stitches & Progress Keeper/Stitch Markers from Tilting Planet~2020 Catvent Cowl #2 - The Catvent Cowl by Marna Gilligan (An Caitin Beag) on US2.5 (3mm), An Caitin Dubh 4-Ply Wool Darkness Advent Calendar from An Caitin BeagProject bag from Nerd Bird MakeryFinished Projects - ~2021 Preemie Hat #3 on US6 (4mm), Knit Picks Stroll Hand Painted in the Borealis colourway & The Yarn Tree Silver Sparkle Sock in The Doctor Donna colourwayFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 8:08~Cat in Heart by DMCProject bag from Tilting Planet~Helianthus by Ink CirclesProject bag from Stitching The High Notes~Gilmore Girls Sampler by The Enablers Facebook GroupProject Bag from GaRon Tottenbags~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 7Needle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigGrime Guard from Crab Shack StitcheryBitzy Bob Basic from That’s So Kelly Co.Silicone ties31,500 / 265,824 sts complete11.850% complete5 / 60 pages completeYummies (our current favourite things) - ~The Black Needle Society Date With Your Stitching BoxThe Black Needle Society VIP - Use the code JAVAPURL5 for a discount on your first box of box to box subscriptions (the 6 & 12 month boxes already have a discount built in; not valid on special edition boxes.~Headbands from Fablebands~Gilmore Girls shirt & hoodie from HandpickedHandmade~Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for January hereWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!Episode 431 Bookshop ListJanuary / February / March 2021 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge* 86-90 of 90 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 86+ days RAL virtual badge* 59-85 of 90 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 59+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL21* #GGKRAL21~ January / February / March* 90 days - 10 entries* 86-89 - 8 entries* 59-85 - 5 entries~ April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 - 8 entries* 60-86 - 5 entries~ July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ Read All 365 days - 10 bonus entries~ Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2021 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2021)~Transforming: The Bible & the Lives of Transgender Christians by Austen Hartke - C.C. is readingLGBTQ+ Faith Book Club - if you sign up, make sure & put that I (C.C. Almon) referred you~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Fortune and Glory (Stephanie Plum #27) by Janet Evanovich - C.C. finished reading~Villains by V.E. Schwab - C.C. finished reading Book 1 & is reading Book 2~The Near Witch by Victoria Schwab - C.C. finished reading~Stargate SG-1 - finished rewatching Season 2 & rewatching Season 3~House Hunters - watching~Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - watching Season 1 & episodes for That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast~NCIS: New Orleans - watching Season 7~Murdoch Mysteries - watching Season 14~Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist - watching Season 2~Prodigal Son - watching Season 2~Death in Paradise - watching Series 10~A Discovery of Witches - watching Season 2~NCIS: LA - watching Season 12~The Rookie - watching Season 2~My Favourite Murder podcast~Random Spotify PlaylistsDecember / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -*Runs from 1-December through 28-February*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to winter*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-December and finished no later than 28-February*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.comSanta Claus Hoop Cross Stitch KitPandia's Jewels Hunger Games Stitch Marker SetAudine Wools by KnitCrate Shine Sport - 2 skeins of Sky - 2 winners will win 1 skeinUru.Yarn by KnitCrate Cotton Basic - 1 skein of PavementThe Shorter Things Collection by D. Marie Prokop, set of stitch markers, & bookmark*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSWinter2021*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-March and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.Misc. - ~The Black Needle Society VIP - Use the code JAVAPURL5 for a discount on your first box of box to box subscriptions (the 6 & 12 month boxes already have a discount built in; not valid on special edition boxes.~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube~Each week, we create a list on Bookshop of all the books we talk about in that week's episode. Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. If you purchase a book from our list, we earn a commission & local, independent bookstores also earn money from your purchase.~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. - (she/her)~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurlDami - (they/them)~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkiepurlJavaPurl Designs~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGGKCS -~ our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube~ our Facebook page~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com~ on Apple Podcasts~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,

Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~halle’s bella hat - Twilight Eclipse Bella's Slouchy Striped Toque by Amy Thiessen (no longer available; lmk if you want a pdf) on US 7 - 4.5 mm & US 8 - 5.0 mm, Debbie Bliss Donegal Tweed Aran in 26 Forest & 7 OatmealC.C. -~Surprise Socks - French Vanilla Cappuccino Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Pandia's Jewels Hand Dyed Yarn Snug in the Supernatural colourway & Suburban Stitcher Sock in the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park colourwayProject bag from Little Fish Stitches & Progress Keeper/Stitch Markers from Tilting Planet~2020 Catvent Cowl #2 - The Catvent Cowl by Marna Gilligan (An Caitin Beag) on US2.5 (3mm), An Caitin Dubh 4-Ply Wool Darkness Advent Calendar from An Caitin BeagProject bag from Nerd Bird MakeryFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2021 Preemie Hat #2 on US6 (4mm), Marianated Yarns Scrumptious HT in the Polar Frost & Sea of Glass colourways~2021 Birthday Socks for Izzy - French Vanilla Cappuccino Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Multiple leftover colourwaysFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 10:15Dami - ~NoneC.C. - ~FO! - Hello Pumpkin by Stitching With the Housewives~Cat in Heart by DMCProject bag from Tilting Planet~Helianthus by Ink CirclesProject bag from Stitching The High Notes~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 7Needle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigGrime Guard from Crab Shack StitcheryBitzy Bob Basic from That’s So Kelly Co.Silicone ties31,200 / 265,824 sts complete11.737% complete6 / 60 pages completeYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Fabric and pattern from Michelle Bendy Stitchy~Color Street from Creativity by Gidge (Amy)~Pink watercolor~Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for January hereRather than show you a photo, Dami would implore you to sign Jéaux Rinedahl’s petition and inform the institution I attend that discrimination on basis of sexuality is illegal.What We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!Episode 430 Bookshop List~Hecuba by Euripides - Dami is reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingOctober / November / December 2020 RAL Winners2020 RAL Yearlong Challenge WinnersGrand Prize Bundle #1CJ Kopec Creations Delight - 1 skein of Ember from EileenFloss Organiser from LoriBling Your String! Stitch MarkerGnR Alpaca Farm floral buttons set from HillaryHoneyberry Studios Listen to your body stickerReading badge from HillaryBag of Random Crafting NotionsWinner’s choice of 1 eBook or 4 single knitting patterns from JavaPurl DesignsWinner’s choice of 1 PDF cross stitch pattern from Bendy Stitchy DesignsGrand Prize Bundle #2CJ Kopec Creations Integrity - 1 skein of Purple Passion from EileenFloss Organiser from LoriBling Your String! Stitch MarkerGnR Alpaca Farm rainbow buttons set from HillaryHoneyberry Studios Listen to your body sticker Reading badge from HillaryBag of Random Crafting NotionsWinner’s choice of 1 eBook or 4 single knitting patterns from JavaPurl DesignsWinner’s choice of 1 PDF cross stitch pattern from Bendy Stitchy DesignsGrand Prize Bundle #3Knitologie Worsted - 1 skein of EmpireFloss Holders - 6 of them from LoriPinkmakaroons Star Progress KeeperPandia’s Jewels Illumikniti Cork Label SetHoneyberry Studios Listen to your body stickerReading badge from HillaryBag of Random Crafting NotionsWinner’s choice of 1 eBook or 4 single knitting patterns from JavaPurl DesignsWinner’s choice of 1 PDF cross stitch pattern from Bendy Stitchy DesignsJanuary / February / March 2021 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge* 86-90 of 90 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 86+ days RAL virtual badge* 59-85 of 90 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 59+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL21* #GGKRAL21~ January / February / March* 90 days - 10 entries* 86-89 - 8 entries* 59-85 - 5 entries~ April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 - 8 entries* 60-86 - 5 entries~ July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ Read All 365 days - 10 bonus entries~ Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2021 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2021)~Transforming: The Bible & the Lives of Transgender Christians by Austen Hartke - C.C. is readingLGBTQ+ Faith Book Club - if you sign up, make sure & put that I (C.C. Almon) referred you~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab - C.C. finished reading~The Brown Sisters by Talia Hibbert - C.C. finished reading Books 1 & 2~Crownchasers by Rebecca Coffindaffer - C.C. finished reading~A Bad Day for Sunshine by Darynda Jones - C.C. finished reading~Fortune and Glory (Stephanie Plum #27) by Janet Evanovich - C.C. is reading~Stargate SG-1 - rewatching Season 2~House Hunters - watching~The Wilds - finished watching Season 1~Murdoch Mysteries - watching Season 14~Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist - watching Season 2~Star Trek: Discovery - Season 3 finale~Death in Paradise - watching Series 10~A Discovery of Witches - watching Season 2~The Rookie - watching Season 2~NCIS: LA - watching Season 12~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify PlaylistsDecember / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -*Runs from 1-December through 28-February*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to winter*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-December and finished no later than 28-February*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.comSanta Claus Hoop Cross Stitch KitPandia's Jewels Hunger Games Stitch Marker SetAudine Wools by KnitCrate Shine Sport - 2 skeins of Sky - 2 winners will win 1 skeinUru.Yarn by KnitCrate Cotton Basic - 1 skein of PavementThe Shorter Things Collection by D. Marie Prokop, set of stitch markers, & bookmark*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSWinter2021*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-March and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeks - Originally asked/answered in 2016:Yvonne asks:Not sure if this was asked before but I was wondering how the both of you store all your knitted garments when they are all finished and blocked. Do you have a sweater chest? A dressmaker's mannequin for your shawls, or a special hanger? A box of socks? I tend to roll my handknit socks and put them in a drawer. I only have drawer space for my shawls but worry that by folding them I’ll have fold marks when it’s time to wear them. Love your podcast--thank you so much for continuing to inspire us!Misc. - ~The Black Needle Society VIP - Use the code JAVAPURL5 for a discount on your first box of box to box subscriptions (the 6 & 12 month boxes already have a discount built in; not valid on special edition boxes.~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube~Each week, we create a list on Bookshop of all the books we talk about in that week's episode. Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. If you purchase a book from our list, we earn a commission & local, independent bookstores also earn money from your purchase.~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. - (she/her)~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurlDami - (they/them)~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkiepurlJavaPurl Designs~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGGKCS -~ our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube~ our Facebook page~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com~ on Apple Podcasts~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,

Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - ~2021 Birthday Socks for Izzy - French Vanilla Cappuccino Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Multiple leftover colourwaysProject bag from Mary & Progress Keeper/Stitch Markers from Tilting Planet~2020 Catvent Cowl #2 - The Catvent Cowl by Marna Gilligan (An Caitin Beag) on US2.5 (3mm), An Caitin Dubh 4-Ply Wool Darkness Advent Calendar from An Caitin BeagProject bag from Nerd Bird MakeryFinished Projects - ~2021 Preemie Hat #1 on US6 (4mm), Caron Simply Soft in the Grey Heather colourway & Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Caution & Semolina colourwaysFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 10:56~FO! - Baa Baa Black Sheep by The Prairie Schooler~FO! - Cats and Mandalas - February by Kitty and Me Designs~Hello Pumpkin by Stitching With the HousewivesProject bag from Stitching The High Notes~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 7Needle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigGrime Guard from Crab Shack StitcheryBitzy Bob Basic from That’s So Kelly Co.Silicone ties31,000 / 265,824 sts complete11.662% complete5 / 60 pages completeYummies (our current favourite things) - ~parcel from Lisa Beth at Meanest Mommy Knits~Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for January hereWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!Episode 429 Bookshop ListJanuary / February / March 2021 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge* 86-90 of 90 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 86+ days RAL virtual badge* 59-85 of 90 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 59+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL21* #GGKRAL21~ January / February / March* 90 days - 10 entries* 86-89 - 8 entries* 59-85 - 5 entries~ April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 - 8 entries* 60-86 - 5 entries~ July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ Read All 365 days - 10 bonus entries~ Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2021 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2021)~Transforming: The Bible & the Lives of Transgender Christians by Austen Hartke - C.C. is readingLGBTQ+ Faith Book Club - if you sign up, make sure & put that I (C.C. Almon) referred you~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~The Searcher by Tana French - C.C. finished reading~Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth - C.C. finished reading~Shadows in Death (In Death #51) by J.D. Robb - C.C. finished reading~Kitty Norville Series by Carrie Vaughn - C.C. finished reading Book 5~The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab - C.C. is reading~Stargate SG-1 - finished rewatching Season 1 & rewatching Season 2~House Hunters - watching~The Wilds - watching Season 1~Star Trek: Discovery - watching Season 3~Doctor Who - New Year’s Special~The Rookie - watching Season 3~NCIS: LA - watching Season 12~NCIS: New Orleans - watching Season 7~My Favourite Murder podcast~Random Spotify PlaylistsDecember / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -*Runs from 1-December through 28-February*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to winter*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-December and finished no later than 28-February*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.comSanta Claus Hoop Cross Stitch KitPandia's Jewels Hunger Games Stitch Marker SetAudine Wools by KnitCrate Shine Sport - 2 skeins of Sky - 2 winners will win 1 skeinUru.Yarn by KnitCrate Cotton Basic - 1 skein of PavementThe Shorter Things Collection by D. Marie Prokop, set of stitch markers, & bookmark*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSWinter2021*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-March and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.Misc. - ~The Black Needle Society VIP - Use the code JAVAPURL5 for a discount on your first box of box to box subscriptions (the 6 & 12 month boxes already have a discount built in; not valid on special edition boxes.~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube~Each week, we create a list on Bookshop of all the books we talk about in that week's episode. Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. If you purchase a book from our list, we earn a commission & local, independent bookstores also earn money from your purchase.~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. - (she/her)~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurlDami - (they/them)~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkiepurlJavaPurl Designs~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGGKCS -~ our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube~ our Facebook page~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com~ on Apple Podcasts~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,

For Episode 88 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Head of Basketball Operations for Luol Deng, founder of recruitment and scouting service She's Got Next, and assistant coach at Sierra Canyon High School, Steve Vear.Vear, a former England junior international, played the majority of his career in NBL Division 1 with a season in the BBL with Leicester Riders, before making the move into to his own coaching business and working with Deng, heading up the UK arm of the Luol Deng Foundation. As part of that role he oversaw Deng Camp, and the transition into the Deng Camp Top 50 format with rankings in 2014, alongside coaching - he headed up Brixton Topcats' WBBL side, coached London Southbank University, was an assistant with the U16 England Women national team and assisted with City of London Academy's Under-19 women's squad that dominated in 2016-17.Midway through that season, Vear moved to LA to be with his wife, where he currently resides, continues to be the Director of Deng Camp - overseeing their UK, USA and Australia camps, launched She's Got Next, a recruiting and scouting service to help place British females in the US college system, and is an assistant coach with the powerhouse Sierra Canyon High School girls' team.In this bumper three hour episode, we discuss Steve's story and the learnings that can be applied to British basketball.Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:37 Interview start03:19 How Steve first started playing 04:29 Whether playing with his brothers developed his competitiveness05:24 Starting playing at 6 years old and how much of an advantage it is07:59 The level of provision he had as a six year old to play09:45 When it became a serious pursuit13:57 When he thought he could have a professional career16:20 The dominant Ealing Tornadoes junior team led by Steve and Walid Mumuni20:02 The landscape of junior basketball when he was coming up22:39 How good Richard Midgley was 26:24 Luol Deng as a junior 30:48 Rough & Ready and Steve's experiences and memories of it35:59 Rough & Ready being ahead of its time in putting players on a pedestal 37:49 Steve's short stint at High School in the US47:11 Whether he gave up the idea of returning to the US  48:47 Whether he wanted to stay in the UK or planned to play abroad52:24 Whether Steve feels like he reached his potential as a player54:01 What he was able to earn in NBL Division 1 as a player56:40 Playing for Kingston University59:38 Playing in an inter-county tournament for Sussex with Steve Gayle 1:01:19 Beginning the process away from playing after Leicester Riders1:07:38 His first involvement with Deng Camp via Andrea Norton1:13:35 His role as CEO of the Luol Deng Foundation in the UK1:15:59 The progression of Deng Camp to Deng Top 50 Camp1:25:02 The depth of talent in the UK  1:30:46 Advice he would give to a young player not selected for Deng Camp1:37:26  Difference in the mentality between British players and overseas players1:42:50 What would happen if you put Sierra Canyon's teams in the EABL & WEABL 1:45:17 Working with the 2016-17 CoLA girls squad and the program Jackson Gibbons is building1:52:29 Steve's decision to move to LA and leaving British basketball behind1:58:23 She's Got Next - Steve's recruiting service and the comparisons between the US and the UK talent2:05:01 The US pathway as a progression route for young British players2:13:39 Eligibility for British players in the US college system and where players are getting it wrong2:20:56 Whether players needing to go to High School & Prep School is on the decline2:25:55 The biggest surprises about basketball from when he moved to the US2:34:20 What the UK could learn from the US without needing a massive cash infusion2:46:56 Best British junior player he's seen2:47:15 Best coach he's played for2:49:04 No. 1 draft pick from all the of the Deng Camps2:49:44 Favourite basketball memory2:50:28 Best individual performance he has witnessed in British basketball2:51:35 What's in store over the next 3-5 years - South Sudan Basketball FederationThe show has been approved on iTunes – find it here and please subscribe to automatically receive new episodes straight to your phone/computer/tablet – if you could give us a review/rating it would be much appreciated to help the podcast spread far and wide, meanwhile it is also on Spotify here, Overcast, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.You can support Hoopsfix's work in helping to grow British basketball on Patreon.   

Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~halle’s bella hat - Twilight Eclipse Bella's Slouchy Striped Toque by Amy Thiessen (no longer available; lmk if you want a pdf) on US 7 - 4.5 mm & US 8 - 5.0 mm, Debbie Bliss Donegal Tweed Aran in 26 Forest & 7 OatmealC.C. -~2021 Birthday Socks for Izzy - French Vanilla Cappuccino Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Multiple leftover colourwaysProject bag from Mary & Progress Keeper/Stitch Markers from Tilting Planet~2020 Catvent Cowl #2 - The Catvent Cowl by Marna Gilligan (An Caitin Beag) on US2.5 (3mm), An Caitin Dubh 4-Ply Wool Darkness Advent Calendar from An Caitin BeagProject bag from Nerd Bird MakeryFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Catvent Cowl - The Catvent Cowl by Marna Gilligan (An Caitin Beag) on US2.5 (3mm), An Caitin Dubh 4-Ply Wool Darkness Advent Calendar from An Caitin Beag~2020 Preemie Hat #51 on US6 (4mm), Knitologie Glowing Worsted in the Pachyderm colourway & Berroco Vintage DK in the Black colourway~2020 Preemie Hat #52 on US6 (4mm), Vidalana Ambient Worsted Dawn Blush colourway & Caron Simply Soft Grey Heather colourwayFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 13:02Dami - ~NoneC.C. - ~Baa Baa Black Sheep by The Prairie SchoolerProject bag from Tilting Planet~Hello Pumpkin by Stitching With the HousewivesProject bag from Stitching The High Notes~Cats and Mandalas - February by Kitty and Me DesignsProject bag from Stitch ToolboxSnipattie from cattycrosstitchesNeedle Minder from Gecko RougeYummies (our current favourite things) - ~An Caitin Beag Advent Calendar~The Black Needle Society The Nice List Box~Concerned Cats Buttons from An Caitin Beag~Ornaments/Bookmarks & Needle Minders from Tracy~Color Street from Creativity by Gidge (Amy)~Wrap up 2020 / Goals for 2021 (WIPGO Group)~Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for January hereWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!Episode 428 Bookshop List~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingOctober / November / December 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge* 88-92 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 88+ days RAL virtual badge * 61-87 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entriesGrand Prize Bundle #1CJ Kopec Creations Delight - 1 skein of Ember from EileenFloss Organiser from LoriBling Your String! Stitch MarkerGnR Alpaca Farm floral buttons set from HillaryHoneyberry Studios Listen to your body stickerReading badge from HillaryBag of Random Crafting NotionsWinner’s choice of 1 eBook or 4 single knitting patterns from JavaPurl DesignsWinner’s choice of 1 PDF cross stitch pattern from Bendy Stitchy DesignsGrand Prize Bundle #2CJ Kopec Creations Integrity - 1 skein of Purple Passion from EileenFloss Organiser from LoriBling Your String! Stitch MarkerGnR Alpaca Farm rainbow buttons set from HillaryHoneyberry Studios Listen to your body sticker Reading badge from HillaryBag of Random Crafting NotionsWinner’s choice of 1 eBook or 4 single knitting patterns from JavaPurl DesignsWinner’s choice of 1 PDF cross stitch pattern from Bendy Stitchy DesignsGrand Prize Bundle #3Knitologie Worsted - 1 skein of EmpireFloss Holders - 6 of them from LoriPinkmakaroons Star Progress KeeperPandia’s Jewels Illumikniti Cork Label SetHoneyberry Studios Listen to your body stickerReading badge from HillaryBag of Random Crafting NotionsWinner’s choice of 1 eBook or 4 single knitting patterns from JavaPurl DesignsWinner’s choice of 1 PDF cross stitch pattern from Bendy Stitchy DesignsJanuary / February / March 2021 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge* 86-90 of 90 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 86+ days RAL virtual badge* 59-85 of 90 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 59+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL21* #GGKRAL21~ January / February / March* 90 days - 10 entries* 86-89 - 8 entries* 59-85 - 5 entries~ April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 - 8 entries* 60-86 - 5 entries~ July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ Read All 365 days - 10 bonus entries~ Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2021 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2021)~Outside the Lines: How Embracing Queerness Will Transform Your Faith by Mihee Kim-Kort - C.C. finished reading~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~The City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie Jane Anders - C.C. finished reading~Kitty Norville Series by Carrie Vaughn - C.C. finished reading Books 2, 3, & 4~How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams - C.C. finished reading~Girl, Unframed by Deb Caletti - C.C. finished reading~The Searcher by Tana French - C.C. is reading~Movies - The Polar Express | Indiana Jones movies | Wonder Woman 1984~Monk - finished rewatching Series~Stargate SG-1 - rewatching Season 1~House Hunters - watching~A Discovery of Witches - rewatched Season 1~NEXT - Series finale~Call the Midwife - Christmas Special~Star Trek: Discovery - watching Season 3~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify PlaylistsDecember / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -*Runs from 1-December through 28-February*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to winter*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-December and finished no later than 28-February*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.comSanta Claus Hoop Cross Stitch KitPandia's Jewels Hunger Games Stitch Marker SetAudine Wools by KnitCrate Shine Sport - 2 skeins of Sky - 2 winners will win 1 skeinUru.Yarn by KnitCrate Cotton Basic - 1 skein of PavementThe Shorter Things Collection by D. Marie Prokop, set of stitch markers, & bookmark*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSWinter2021*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-March and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeks - Originally asked/answered in 2016:Carolyn asks:I noticed, in the sock patterns that I’ve purchased from you, that you use a twisted rib. Is there a specific reason you chose that type of rib?Misc. - ~The Black Needle Society VIP - Use the code JAVAPURL5 for a discount on your first box of box to box subscriptions (the 6 & 12 month boxes already have a discount built in; not valid on special edition boxes.~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube~Each week, we create a list on Bookshop of all the books we talk about in that week's episode. Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. If you purchase a book from our list, we earn a commission & local, independent bookstores also earn money from your purchase.~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. - (she/her)~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurlDami - (they/them)~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkiepurlJavaPurl Designs~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGGKCS -~ our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube~ our Facebook page~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com~ on Apple Podcasts~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,

Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~halle’s bella hat - Twilight Eclipse Bella's Slouchy Striped Toque by Amy Thiessen (no longer available; lmk if you want a pdf) on US 7 - 4.5 mm & US 8 - 5.0 mm, Debbie Bliss Donegal Tweed Aran in 26 Forest & 7 OatmealC.C. -~2021 Birthday Socks for Izzy - French Vanilla Cappuccino Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Multiple leftover colourwaysProject bag from Mary & Progress Keeper/Stitch Markers from Ann Tudor~2020 Catvent Cowl - The Catvent Cowl by Marna Gilligan (An Caitin Beag) on US2.5 (3mm), An Caitin Dubh 4-Ply Wool Darkness Advent Calendar from An Caitin BeagProject bag from Nerd Bird MakeryFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #49 on US6 (4mm), Pandia's Jewels 3-Ply Tweed in the Sleet colourway~2020 Preemie Hat #50 on US6 (4mm), Uru.Yarn Sugared Worsted in the Roses colourwayFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 10:53Dami - ~NoneC.C. - ~Baa Baa Black Sheep by The Prairie SchoolerProject bag from Tilting Planet~Cats and Mandalas - February by Kitty and Me DesignsProject bag from Stitch ToolboxSnipattie from cattycrosstitchesNeedle Minder from Gecko RougeYummies (our current favourite things) - ~An Caitin Beag Advent Calendar~The Black Needle Society The Nice List Box~Concerned Cats Buttons from An Caitin Beag~Fabric from Michelle~Just CrossStitch February 2021~Knit Crate - Use the coupon code GEEKY20 to get 20% off of your first order! This code will only work to discount the first month of a recurring monthly subscription and any of our Shop items.~Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for December here & for January hereWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!Episode 427 Bookshop List~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingOctober / November / December 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge* 88-92 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 88+ days RAL virtual badge * 61-87 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entriesGrand Prize Bundle #1CJ Kopec Creations Delight - 1 skein of Ember from EileenFloss Organiser from LoriBling Your String! Stitch MarkerGnR Alpaca Farm floral buttons set from HillaryHoneyberry Studios Listen to your body stickerReading badge from HillaryBag of Random Crafting NotionsWinner’s choice of 1 eBook or 4 single knitting patterns from JavaPurl DesignsWinner’s choice of 1 PDF cross stitch pattern from Bendy Stitchy DesignsGrand Prize Bundle #2CJ Kopec Creations Integrity - 1 skein of Purple Passion from EileenFloss Organiser from LoriBling Your String! Stitch MarkerGnR Alpaca Farm rainbow buttons set from HillaryHoneyberry Studios Listen to your body sticker Reading badge from HillaryBag of Random Crafting NotionsWinner’s choice of 1 eBook or 4 single knitting patterns from JavaPurl DesignsWinner’s choice of 1 PDF cross stitch pattern from Bendy Stitchy DesignsGrand Prize Bundle #3Knitologie Worsted - 1 skein of EmpireFloss Holders - 6 of them from LoriPinkmakaroons Star Progress KeeperPandia’s Jewels Illumikniti Cork Label SetHoneyberry Studios Listen to your body stickerReading badge from HillaryBag of Random Crafting NotionsWinner’s choice of 1 eBook or 4 single knitting patterns from JavaPurl DesignsWinner’s choice of 1 PDF cross stitch pattern from Bendy Stitchy Designs~Outside the Lines: How Embracing Queerness Will Transform Your Faith by Mihee Kim-Kort - C.C. is reading~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke - C.C. finished reading~The Psychology of Time Travel by Kate Mascarenhas - C.C. finished reading~Kitty Norville Series by Carrie Vaughn - C.C. finished reading Book 1~All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders - C.C. finished reading~The City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie Jane Anders - C.C. is reading~Movies - For They Know Not What They Do~Monk - rewatching Season 8~House Hunters - watching~A Discovery of Witches - rewatching Season 1~The Masked Singer - Season 4 finale~Star Trek: Discovery - watching Season 3~The Mandalorian - Season 2 finale~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify PlaylistsDecember / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -*Runs from 1-December through 28-February*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to winter*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-December and finished no later than 28-February*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.comSanta Claus Hoop Cross Stitch KitPandia's Jewels Hunger Games Stitch Marker SetAudine Wools by KnitCrate Shine Sport - 2 skeins of Sky - 2 winners will win 1 skeinUru.Yarn by KnitCrate Cotton Basic - 1 skein of PavementThe Shorter Things Collection by D. Marie Prokop, set of stitch markers, & bookmark*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSWinter2021*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-March and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeks - Originally asked/answered in 2016:Missy asks:Hi! Thank you ladies so much for sharing your lives with us! I love your sock patterns, but am a beginner knitter. Do you have a suggestion for my first pair? I would love to begin with one of your lovely patterns!Misc. - ~Vlogmas on YouTube - Random Acts of Kindness on Instagram @CC_JavaPurl~Sale in our JavaPurl Designs Etsy shop for the entire month of December~The Black Needle Society VIP - Use the code JAVAPURL5 for a discount on your first box of box to box subscriptions (the 6 & 12 month boxes already have a discount built in; not valid on special edition boxes.~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube~Each week, we create a list on Bookshop of all the books we talk about in that week's episode. Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. If you purchase a book from our list, we earn a commission & local, independent bookstores also earn money from your purchase.~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. - (she/her)~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurlDami - (they/them)~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkiepurlJavaPurl Designs~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGGKCS -~ our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube~ our Facebook page~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com~ on Apple Podcasts~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,

Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~halle’s bella hat - Twilight Eclipse Bella's Slouchy Striped Toque by Amy Thiessen (no longer available; lmk if you want a pdf) on US 7 - 4.5 mm & US 8 - 5.0 mm, Debbie Bliss Donegal Tweed Aran in 26 Forest & 7 OatmealC.C. -~2021 Birthday Socks for Izzy - French Vanilla Cappuccino Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Multiple leftover colourwaysProject bag from Mary & Progress Keeper/Stitch Markers from Ann Tudor~2020 Catvent Cowl - The Catvent Cowl by Marna Gilligan (An Caitin Beag) on US2.5 (3mm), An Caitin Dubh 4-Ply Wool Darkness Advent Calendar from An Caitin BeagProject bag from Nerd Bird MakeryFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~NaKniSweMo 2020 Sinister Catdigan - The Sinister Catdigan by Marna Gilligan (An Caitin Beag) on US2 (2.75mm), Soundview Fiber Mill 100% Shetland Fingering in the C.C.’s Pink, Charcoal Black, & Natural colourwaysStarted on 1-November-2020 ~ Finished on 11-December-2020125,618 sts - 2489.23 yds~2020 Preemie Hat #46 on US6 (4mm), Berroco Vintage® DK in the Cracked Pepper & Blush colourways~2020 Preemie Hat #47 on US6 (4mm), Lily Sugar'n Cream in the Squishy Twists colourway~2020 Preemie Hat #48 on US6 (4mm), Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres in the Swimming Pool colourwayFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 12:30Dami - ~NoneC.C. - ~Baa Baa Black Sheep by The Prairie SchoolerProject bag from Tilting Planet~Cats and Mandalas - February by Kitty and Me DesignsProject bag from Stitch ToolboxSnipattie from cattycrosstitchesNeedle Minder from Gecko RougeYummies (our current favourite things) - ~An Caitin Beag Advent Calendar~The Black Needle Society The Nice List Box~Secret Santa Gifts~Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for December hereWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!Episode 426 Bookshop List~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingOctober / November / December 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge* 88-92 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 88+ days RAL virtual badge * 61-87 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entriesGrand Prize Bundle #1CJ Kopec Creations Delight - 1 skein of Ember from EileenFloss Organiser from LoriBling Your String! Stitch MarkerGnR Alpaca Farm floral buttons set from HillaryHoneyberry Studios Listen to your body stickerReading badge from HillaryBag of Random Crafting NotionsWinner’s choice of 1 eBook or 4 single knitting patterns from JavaPurl DesignsWinner’s choice of 1 PDF cross stitch pattern from Bendy Stitchy DesignsGrand Prize Bundle #2CJ Kopec Creations Integrity - 1 skein of Purple Passion from EileenFloss Organiser from LoriBling Your String! Stitch MarkerGnR Alpaca Farm rainbow buttons set from HillaryHoneyberry Studios Listen to your body sticker Reading badge from HillaryBag of Random Crafting NotionsWinner’s choice of 1 eBook or 4 single knitting patterns from JavaPurl DesignsWinner’s choice of 1 PDF cross stitch pattern from Bendy Stitchy DesignsGrand Prize Bundle #3Knitologie Worsted - 1 skein of EmpireFloss Holders - 6 of them from LoriPinkmakaroons Star Progress KeeperPandia’s Jewels Illumikniti Cork Label SetHoneyberry Studios Listen to your body stickerReading badge from HillaryBag of Random Crafting NotionsWinner’s choice of 1 eBook or 4 single knitting patterns from JavaPurl DesignsWinner’s choice of 1 PDF cross stitch pattern from Bendy Stitchy Designs~Outside the Lines: How Embracing Queerness Will Transform Your Faith by Mihee Kim-Kort - C.C. is reading~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~The Operator by Gretchen Berg - C.C. finished reading~Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke - C.C. is reading~Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas - C.C. finished reading~Let Me Lie by Clare Mackintosh - C.C. finished reading~Horrid by Katrina Leno - C.C. finished reading~Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy - C.C. finished reading~Majesty (American Royals #2) by Katharine McGee - C.C. finished reading~The Psychology of Time Travel by Kate Mascarenhas - C.C. is reading~Monk - finished rewatching Season 7 & rewatching Season 8~House Hunters - watching~The Spanish Princess - finished watching Season 1~The Masked Singer - watching Season 4~Star Trek: Discovery - watching Season 3~The Mandalorian - watching Season 2~NCIS: LA - watching Season 12~NCIS: New Orleans - watching Season 7~NEXT - watching Season 1~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify PlaylistsDecember / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -*Runs from 1-December through 28-February*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to winter*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-December and finished no later than 28-February*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.comSanta Claus Hoop Cross Stitch KitPandia's Jewels Hunger Games Stitch Marker SetAudine Wools by KnitCrate Shine Sport - 2 skeins of Sky - 2 winners will win 1 skeinUru.Yarn by KnitCrate Cotton Basic - 1 skein of PavementThe Shorter Things Collection by D. Marie Prokop, set of stitch markers, & bookmark*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSWinter2021*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-March and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeks - Originally asked/answered in 2016:Charity asks:I’m trying out 9 inch circs (zoom zooms) and I am wondering if you CC use them for patterned socks or just stockinette?Misc. - ~Vlogmas on YouTube - Random Acts of Kindness on Instagram @CC_JavaPurl~Sale in our JavaPurl Designs Etsy shop for the entire month of December~The Black Needle Society VIP - Use the code JAVAPURL5 for a discount on your first box of box to box subscriptions (the 6 & 12 month boxes already have a discount built in; not valid on special edition boxes.~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube~Each week, we create a list on Bookshop of all the books we talk about in that week's episode. Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. 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If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. - (she/her)~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurlDami - (they/them)~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkiepurlJavaPurl Designs~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGGKCS -~ our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube~ our Facebook page~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com~ on Apple Podcasts~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,