Podcasts about usefulness

Can we teach dogs to express their needs better by pressing buttons? What about the studies trying to teach bonobos and other primates to communicate through buttons or signs? What have we learned about whale communication from the first-ever recording of a sperm whale birth? In this episode, your hosts Lauren Gawne and Gretchen McCulloch get enthusiastic about how people use technology to try and enhance our communications with bonobos, dogs, and sperm whales. (Sorry, other animals, you'll need to wait for a future episode.) We talk about the crucial distinction in animal communication studies between "any communication at all" (yes) and "language the way humans do it" (no), how we can actually learn more by appreciating animal communication systems on their own terms, and how some kinds of tech are helping us do that. We also talk about the logistics of studying animal communication, including avoiding the Clever Hans effect, how ubiquitous recording technology has changed the game on whalesong in recent decades (but there's still lots of catching up to do), and an at-home study of over 10,000 dogs using buttons (they're still recruiting if you want to join!). Click here for a link to this episode in your podcast player of choice: https://pod.link/1186056137/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvMjM2MjQ0ODQ0NA Read the transcript here: https://lingthusiasm.com/post/822345633242431488/transcript-episode-118-using-tech-to-chat-with Announcements: Gretchen was invited to narrate the audiobook for Shakespeare's Sonnets: Abridged Beyond the Point of Usefulness by friend of the podcast Zach Weinersmith (https://smbc-store.myshopify.com/products/shakespeares-sonnets-abridged-beyond-the-point-of-usefulness?variant=46040499585162), and we have some free copies to give away to patrons! Follow us at any level on Patreon (including free) to read the behind-the-scenes post about reading the sonnets and get the audiobook: https://www.patreon.com/lingthusiasm/posts/gretchen-does-150055895 In this month's bonus episode we get enthusiastic about some of our favourite deleted bits from recent interviews that we didn't quite have space to share with you! First, an excerpt from our interview with Danny Bate, host of the podcast A Language I Love Is... about a language he loves: Czech! We talk about learning languages through in-laws, stock phrases, and hidden etymological parallels. Second, more from Claire Bowern about the mysterious Voynich Manuscript, including a peek inside her super multidisciplinary class on the topic, and the story of World War II codebreakers who worked on the manuscript in between solving lightning-fast crossword puzzles and the Enigma Machine. Join us on Patreon now to get access to this and 110+ other bonus episodes, and see new projects before they're public. You'll also get access to the Lingthusiasm Discord server where you can chat with other language nerds: https://www.patreon.com/lingthusiasm/posts/bonus-113-out-162684830 For links to things mentioned in this episode: https://lingthusiasm.com/post/822345062824476672/118-using-tech-to-chat-with-bonobos-dogs-and

Send us Fan MailThis week's episode comes off the back off the CUBO College and University Business Officers Summer Conference, reflecting on the key themes, debates and takeaways from the event.Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are joined by Sue Pimblett of University of Leeds, Jo Hardman of Lancaster University and Helen Rutherford of De Montfort University as they discuss: - Cost of living realities shaping student lifestyles and expectations.- Commuting students and the challenge of inclusion and belonging.- The “full fat” student experience and the hidden curriculum outside lectures.- AI on campus, from admin wins to fears of AI talking to AI.- The allocations conundrum. We really enjoyed dissecting the key themes from the CUBO Summer Conference - and also felt they are important to share with non-CUBO members.CUBO has the winter conference towards the end of the year if anyone would like to get involved as a partner or as a member - please visit the website here.Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI.Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating the role of Marketing in Property.Who this episode is for:PBSA and student accommodation professionalsBTR, co-living and rental operatorsProperty developers and investorsUniversity and higher education leadersAnyone working in or around housing policy and shared livingThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast. 

What values define a meaningful and successful life? In this inspiring episode of The ‘X' Zone, Rob McConnell welcomes author and speaker Edward R. Johnson to discuss the timeless principles of Responsibility, Usefulness, and Graciousness. Drawing from his life experiences and philosophy, Edward explores how embracing personal responsibility, serving others with purpose, and practicing graciousness can lead to stronger relationships, greater fulfillment, and lasting success. He explains why these foundational values remain essential in both our personal and professional lives, despite the rapidly changing world around us. During this engaging conversation, listeners will discover practical ways to develop integrity, strengthen character, improve communication, and contribute positively to their families, workplaces, and communities. Edward also discusses how simple acts of kindness, accountability, and service can create a ripple effect that benefits society as a whole. Whether you're interested in personal development, leadership, ethical living, or building a life centered on meaningful values, this episode offers practical wisdom and inspiration for becoming a more responsible, useful, and gracious individual.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Encore registration - "Piano Ten Thousand Leaves" was completed on May 16, 2026. And as a post-completion activity, I hope to deliver it to people 1000 years from now. And so, I have begun "Piano Ten Thousand Leaves - beyond completion -- The Millennium Forest --". I will not be creating any new songs, but I will select one song from the 4536 songs I previously created and re-register it here. ===================================================== 《ピアノ万葉集》は2026年5月16日に完結しました。 そして完結後の活動として、1000年後の皆様に届けたいと考えています。 そして、《ピアノ万葉集》完結世界 -- 深森千年紀 -- を始めています。 そして新しい曲は創りませんが、前に創っている4536曲の中から１曲を選んでここで再登録させて頂きます。 =========================== The Complete Works of Piano Ten Thousand Leaves Vol.2-5 =========================== VOLUME2-5 just released! Gentleness, carried on 4,536 leaves of sound. #spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/5JmNSU4SAH1OPHwn6bJX8l?si=13qsIxX6QZOyW4vMIjbwRw #AppleMusic: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/the-complete-works-of-piano-ten-thousand-leaves-vol-2-5/6782510038#amazonmusic #amazonmusic https://amazon.co.jp/music/player/albums/B0H56LSPR3?marketplaceId=A1VC38T7YXB528&musicTerritory=JP&ref=dm_sh_7jlNOq211YvFmcglsEjOSs75a ＃YoutubeMusic: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nBDwqm79QHwHnhN11qdllyApZ6QNpa8rA&si=6cEdGP1nCRZFK5ln #LineMusic https://lin.ee/pOzyULD #AWA https://s.awa.fm/album/1886793a6d3cf75b5364?t=1782036030--- All Music Streaming Services: https://linkco.re/Bfz4xFg2 =========================== The Complete Works of Piano Ten Thousand Leaves Vol.2-4 =========================== VOLUME2-4 just released! Gentleness, carried on 4,536 leaves of sound. #spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/5JmNSU4SAH1OPHwn6bJX8l?si=VntVCOGRReCiPAmK7tWaig #AppleMusic: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/the-complete-works-of-piano-ten-thousand-leaves-vol-2-4/6779992696 ＃YoutubeMusic: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nexRGMIo4G8IDRfMnNGS_gQjT7vw3QMec&si=A2jSV8rK4TShzCyQ #LineMusic https://lin.ee/tKS8Ir1 #AWA https://s.awa.fm/album/9b1fbbf8260e8f188f84?t=1781422766 --- All Music Streaming Services: 全曲視聴可能なのが嬉しいですね… https://linkco.re/PEv9fbgE =========================== The Complete Works of Piano Ten Thousand Leaves Vol.2-3 =========================== Gentleness, carried on 4,536 leaves of sound. #spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/4PumYlDONsj0dg4lLffaCM?si=rJuNPzGxRzWh8UWJYPMiyw #AppleMusic: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/the-complete-works-of-piano-ten-thousand-leaves-vol-2-3/6777478247 ＃YoutubeMusic: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kTHhBeRGx4kK3fEjGnFrlovBQhSdCxeBc&si=SO43xdvEL1Kr3vNj #LineMusic https://lin.ee/rZoZoHK #AWA: https://s.awa.fm/album/a7bb50bff1470ae0f681?t=1780783232 --- All Music Streaming Services: https://linkco.re/gDn4u0TN ######## Latest Album: 32nd SELECTION ALBUM JUST RELEASED ######## "forest goddesses" - the 32nd selection album of piano ten thousand leaves spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/6vVcqT6W4GM8bVurNwpbqc?si=4BBxi54KQfisRDBGJfZv0g apple Music: music.apple.com/jp/album/fores t-goddesses/1883292974 amazon music: https://amazon.co.jp/music/player/albums/B0GRMPSQ5R?marketplaceId=A1VC38T7YXB528&musicTerritory=JP&ref=dm_sh_pj6uyAhEpH8n0fIHPAiTQXLrx all music streaming services: https:// linkco.re/zM4RFAdg

Neste episódio do Fronteiras da Engenharia de Software, os professores Adolfo Neto e Maria Claudia Figueiredo Pereira Emer (ambos do PPGCA UTFPR Curitiba) entrevistam Thelma Colanzi, professora na Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM).O foco principal da conversa é o uso de algoritmos de otimização na modernização de sistemas monolíticos. Perguntamos a Thelma: O que são sistemas monolíticos? O que são arquiteturas baseadas em microsserviços? Que problemas podem ocorrer na migração de sistemas monolíticos para uma arquitetura baseada em microsserviços? E perguntamos sobre alguns de seus artigos publicados em revistas como IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering e em eventos como ICSE e SANER. Também pedimos que Thelma nos falasse sobre a Trilha de Ideias Inovadoras e Resultados Emergentes do SBES no CBSOFT 2026 e respondesse nossa clássica pergunta: Qual é a próxima fronteira da engenharia de software?Páginas de Thelma Colanzi: www.din.uem.br/~teclopes Currículo Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/3603496659156120 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelma.colanzi/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelma-colanzi-6b173821Os artigos discutidos neste episódio foram:CARVALHO, LUIZ ; COLANZI, THELMA E. ; ASSUNCAO, W. K. G. ; GARCIA, ALESSANDRO ; PEREIRA, J. ; KALINOWSKI, M. ; MELLO, R. M. ; LIMA, M. J. ; LUCENA, CARLOS . On the Usefulness of Automatically Generated Microservice Architectures. Ieee Transactions On Software Engineering, 2024.https://www-di.inf.puc-rio.br/~kalinowski/publications/CarvalhoEtAl24.pdfFELIZARDO, FERNANDO ; NOGUEIRA, V. L. ; CASTANHO, J. V. S. ; COLANZI, THELMA E. ; AMARAL, A. M. M. M. ; ASSUNCAO, W. K. G. . Microservices by Optimization and Experience: Lessons from a Large-Scale Industrial Migration. In: 2026 IEEE International Conference on Software Analysis, Evolution and Reengineering (SANER), 2026, Limassol. https://conf.researchr.org/details/saner-2026/saner-2026-industrial-track/9/Microservices-by-Optimization-and-Experience-Lessons-from-a-Large-Scale-Industrial-MBONETTI, T. P. ; DIAS, M. M. ; SILVA, W. ; COLANZI, THELMA E. . EXEMPLIFY-SEE: A Structured Approach and Portal for Example-Based Learning in Software Engineering Education. In: 48th International Conference on Software Engineering (ICSE), 2026, Rio de Janeiro. Proceedings of the 48th International Conference on Software Engineering (ICSE), 2026.https://conf.researchr.org/details/icse-2026/icse-2026-software-engineering-education-and-training--seet-/31/EXEMPLIFY-SEE-A-Structured-Approach-and-Portal-for-Example-Based-Learning-in-Softwar Demais links mencionados: Trilha de Ideias Inovadoras e Resultados Emergentes - SBES 2026 https://cbsoft.sbc.org.br/2026/pt/symposiums/sbes/ideias/call/ Exemplify-SEE  https://app.exemplify-see.com/ SANER 2027 https://conf.researchr.org/home/saner-2027LACLO 2026 https://lacloconference.comEXEMPLIFY-SEE: Approach to Employee EBL Methods to promote SE Education https://figshare.com/articles/dataset/EXEMPLIFY-SEE_Approach_to_Employee_EBL_Methods_to_promote_SE_Education/28742255Paranavaí: Docente da Unipar defende tese do Mestrado em Ciência da Computação com Abordagem Inovadora para o Ensino de Engenharia de Software https://www.unipar.br/noticias/paranavai-docente-da-unipar-defende-tese-do-mestrado-em-ciencia-da-computacao-com-abordagem-inovadora-para-o-ensino-de-engenharia-de-software/ Example-Based Learning in Software Engineering Education: A Systematic Mapping Study, Tiago P. Bonetti, Williamson Silva, Thelma E. Colanzi https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.18080 e https://doi.org/10.1080/08993408.2025.2543095SBQS 2026 https://sbqs.sbc.org.br/2026/index.php/pt/ Site Oficial do Podcast: https://fronteirases.github.io O Fronteiras da Engenharia de Software faz parte da Rede Emílias de Podcasts, vinculada ao Programa de Extensão Emílias: Armação em Bits.

One Generation From Extinction: Usefulness in Crisis

Apologetics, Debate, Bible Discussions, Evangelism, and much more "Christianity is a Person, not a system" - https://youtu.be/1-02nnh5Das?si=8-p2u1cxfCS2Uo4I Discerning the fruits of the Spirit vs the fruits of self - Mark 7:5-23 "The mystic fruit bowl" - https://youtu.be/kw7QiLQMQ_M?si=356Fx_r9ohUeTLwjThe Deity of Jesus Christ and the Gospel of Salvation - https://www.youtube.com/live/gquqBQIL_0U?si=7zmPLi1X0CcW-v7f(Discussing discipleship) Bible study on Luke 9:60-62 "Let the dead bury the dead" - https://www.youtube.com/live/BkWtkOrEs-Q?si=y-zyqNGfWi3kzVu2To know more on how to be saved, what are the requirements and such, please see our playlist on the Gospel and Eternal Security (assurance of salvation) - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3pJdCnnwrEeCQOCTTmDW1GjUYxpd44DG&si=_rT-lThl0klHt5Cd Our Ministries Website - https://christiancoffeetime.ca/ 1John 5:20) "And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life."

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) does not recommend routine ultrasound measurement of the lower uterine segment (LUS) thickness as part of the evaluation for trial of labor after cesarean delivery (TOLAC). ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 205 (2019) on Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery does not include LUS measurement among its recommendations for TOLAC candidacy assessment. The guideline focuses on clinical factors such as type of prior uterine incision, number of prior cesarean deliveries, and other obstetric history to determine TOLAC candidacy, and emphasizes that most women with one previous low-transverse cesarean delivery should be counseled about and offered TOLAC. But what if you find a likely uterine window at the LUS? Does that mandate a repeat C-section? This topic comes from Serena, one of our podcast family members. Listen in for details. 1. Dr. Chapa's Clinical Pearls, Dec 31., 2023: LUST FOR TOLAC; and follow up episode Jan 15, 20242. ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 205: Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery. Committee on Practice Bulletins—Obstetrics Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2019;133(2):e110-e127. doi:10.1097/AOG.0000000000003078.3. Rozenberg P, Sénat MV, Deruelle P, et al. Evaluation of the Usefulness of Ultrasound Measurement of the Lower Uterine Segment Before Delivery of Women With a Prior Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Trial. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2022. 4. Swift BE, Shah PS, Farine D. Sonographic Lower Uterine Segment Thickness After Prior Cesarean Section to Predict Uterine Rupture: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica. 2019. 5. McLeish SF, Murchison AB, Smith DM, et al. Predicting Uterine Rupture Risk Using Lower Uterine Segment Measurement During Pregnancy With Cesarean History: How Reliable Is It? A Review. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey. 2023. 6. Jastrow N, Demers S, Chaillet N, et al. Lower Uterine Segment Thickness to Prevent Uterine Rupture and Adverse Perinatal Outcomes: A Multicenter Prospective study.7. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2016. 8. Guerby P, Bujold E, Chaillet N. Impact of Third-Trimester Measurement of Low Uterine Segment Thickness and Estimated Fetal Weight on Perinatal Morbidity in Women With Prior Cesarean Delivery. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada. JOGC. 2022.

In this video, Dr. Ruscio discusses 8 benefits of taking butyrate, a fat molecule with gut and systemic healing properties. Butyrate is produced by gut bacteria, but it is often low in different chronic health conditions. Supplementation has been shown to improve a variety of gut conditions, including IBS, IBD, and SIBO, as well as chronic inflammation and brain health. Doctor Ruscio also discusses some simple dietary strategies to increase butyrate production naturally.    ✅ Start healing with us! Learn more about our virtual clinic:  https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/  

We've been taught to view "productivity" and "worth" and "value" through a capitalistic lens. What if we change our interpretations of these things? What if we start to include "presence" and "experience" as worthwhile ways to be productive and add value to our lives?Get Jenny Odell's Books Here.Buy Jenny Odell's book here.Listen to a different podcast episode about Jenny Odell's book.Read Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Usefulness of Hippopotamus: A Humorous Chapbook for Trying Times by Vincent J. Tomeo https://www.amazon.com/Usefulness-Hippopotamus-Humorous-Chapbook-Trying/dp/1639886907 Vincentjosephtomeo.com I am staring at a blank piece of paper, wondering what to write. Where do I begin? My mind begins to wander—pleasant thoughts of Disney’s Fantasia dance in my head. The dancing hippopotamus comes to mind, and this made me laugh. The result: I penned a poem on the hippopotamus from which a chapbook was born: The Usefulness of Hippopotamus: A Humorous Chapbook for Trying Times. One cannot imagine a world without humor. Without humor, the world will be dark, cold, and a sad place, tragically lacking joy, cheerfulness, and laughter. Humor is medicine. During rough times, humor will help lighten and lessen physical and mental anxiety. In challenging times, I chose humor. During the Pandemic, I had to deal with my bladder cancer. In my struggle not to get depressed or dwell in negativity, to find solace, contentment, and peace, I chose to seek out beauty and laugh. In search of happiness, the humor worked its charm, resulting in a treasure chest of joy. So, I wrote my chapbook, The Usefulness of Hippopotamus: A Humorous Chapbook for Trying Times and discovered humor even among the hippopotami! You can, too. Peace & flowers. Love & light. Vincent J. Tomeo, Author/Poet About the author BRIEF BIO VINCENT J. TOMEO IS A POET, AND WAS NOMINATED TWICE FOR PUSHCART PRIZE, ARCHIVIST, HISTORIAN, AND COMMUNITY ACTIVIST. VINCENT, IS PUBLISHED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES, EVENING STREET REVIEW, COMSTOCK REVIEW, MID-AMERICA POETRY REVIEW, EDGZ, SPIRES, TIGER'S EYE, By LINE, MUDFISH, THE BLIND MAN'S RAINBOW, THE NEO VICTORIAN/COCHLEA, THE LATIN STAFF REVIEW, AND GRANDMOTHER EARTH (VII THRU XI), ETC. TO DATE, MR. TOMEO HAS 1,064 PUBLISHED POEMS/ESSAYS; THE WINNER OF 108 AWARDS; 149 PUBLIC READINGS. AUTHOR OF MY CEMETERY FRIENDS: A GARDEN OF ENCOUNTERS AT MOUNT SAINT MARY IN QUEENS, NEW YORK, AND THE USEFULNESS OF HIPPOPOTAMUS: A HUMOROUS CHAPBOOK FOR A TRYING TIMES.

Hour 3 of the Bob Rose Show, on war progress and authorization ahead of Pres. Trump's address tonight. Will he address his opposition to birthright citizenship, which will be debated by the Supreme Court today? The president said he may take the unprecedented step to sit before SCOTUS arguments. Plus, cleaning DC, and all of Wednesday morning's biggest news stories for 4-1-26

“Holiness produces usefulness — and usefulness produces fruit.” In this message, Pastor David Grobler continues the “-ness” series by focusing on usefulness in the life of a believer. Building from godliness, faithfulness, thankfulness, and holiness, this message reveals that a life set apart for God naturally becomes a life that God can use. Through Paul's teaching in 2 Timothy, we see that in a great house there are vessels for honor and dishonor — not based on their material, but on their condition. God is not looking for perfection, but for purity and readiness. When we cleanse ourselves and pursue holiness, we position ourselves to be useful in the Master's hands. Usefulness is not about status — it's about availability, character, and obedience. A useful life is one that serves others, carries God's authority, and ultimately produces fruit that glorifies Him. When God can use you, He can work through you to impact others, draw them to truth, and even rescue them from deception.

This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century existentialist and feminist philosopher, novelist, essayist, and playwright Simone de Beauvoir's book, The Ethics of Ambiguity It focuses specifically on her discussion at the end of the section "The Antinomies Of Action", which looks at the willingness of some people to justify sacrificing others for the sake of some conception of usefulness or utility in achieving some value they view as transcendent. De Beauvoir argues that "useful" is not an absolute term, and that one has to clarify the end that one is claiming justifies the sacrifice. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 3500 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler Purchase De Beauvoir's Ethics of Ambiguity - https://amzn.to/32IbKya

Come Worship the Lord with us. Pastor V. Jesse Smith shares an awe inspiring message on Foolishness and Usefulness to God. Soulful Gospel music for your Spirit from your favorite BlackGospel Artists Bro. Mel & Pastor V. Jesse Smith The Way Center of Truth 950 East Palmdale Blvd. Pamdale, CA 93550 Services at 10 AM

This is the seventh lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson covers Author of Hebrews Is Not a Premillennialist, Author of Hebrews Is Not Postmillennialist, Gaffin on the Usefulness of the Cross, and Amillennialism on Suffering in Christ as Redemptive Blessing. Reformed Academy

This is the seventh lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson covers the following topics: 00:00 Author of Hebrews Is Not a Premillennialist 02:40 Author of Hebrews Is Not Postmillennialist 19:18 Gaffin on the Usefulness of the Cross 25:58 Amillennialism on Suffering in Christ as Redemptive Blessing Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to dozens of additional video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedacademy.org/course/th... Your donations help us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: https://reformedforum.org/donate/ #heaven #hebrews #reformedtheology #biblestudy

Why does God save anyone? Why does he forgive anyone's sins, and make his people alive in Christ?I. Because of his rich mercy, v4a. II. Because of his great love, v4b. III. Because of his immeasurable grace, vv5-7. IV. Because of his kindness in Christ, v7. 

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including developments in Israel, Iran, China, Venezuela, and Greenland with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We discuss government programs like the post office that have out-lived their usefulness with the Senior Editor of the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore. We also visit with author Jim McTague about the turmoil in Minnesota. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, independent video journalist Maggie Anders, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Our passage this Sunday will be Exodus 2:11-25, and we'll examine how God allowed Moses to fail so He could learn how to rely on and be used by Him.

Usefulness in the kingdom is not measured by the scale of the service but by the willingness to serve.

Unlocking Scripture, Pt. 3The Usefulness of God's Word2 Timothy 3:14–17 | King's Chapel Live StreamGod did not give us His Word merely to inform us. He gave it to form us.In 2 Timothy 3, Paul reminds us that Scripture is useful in every season of life. God's Word gives us a godly heritage, makes us wise for salvation, and equips us to live faithfully for Him. What we believe, how we grow, and how we live are all shaped by the truth God has revealed.This message explores how Scripture shapes generations through faithful teaching, reveals the holiness of God and the sinfulness of man, and leads us to salvation in Christ alone through faith alone. Because Scripture is God breathed, it is authoritative, trustworthy, and sufficient for everything we need to follow Christ.God's Word also equips us for godly living. It teaches us, corrects us, trains us, and prepares us to walk faithfully in the work God has given us to do. Scripture does not merely guide us. It completes us and equips us for every good work.If you are wondering how the Bible applies to everyday life or why it matters so deeply for faith and growth, this message reminds us that God's Word is both necessary and life shaping.Connect with King's Chapel in Longwood, FL - ▶️ www.kingschapelfl.com▶️ https://www.facebook.com/KingsChapelfl▶️ https://www.instagram.com/kingschapelfl/For the GLORY of our Great GodFor the GOOD of our Neighborusefulness of God's Word, 2 Timothy 3 sermon, Bible equips believers, King's Chapel Longwood FL, Scripture for godly living, God breathed Scripture, Bible authority and sufficiency, Christian growth through Scripture, unlocking Scripture series

The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche brings together the ancient wisdom of Tibet with modern research on death and dying and the nature of the universe to provide a magnificent source of sacred inspiration from the heart of the Tibetan tradition. It is an enlightening, inspiring, and comforting manual for life and death. There are few books on the interplay of life and death that might be more comprehensive, practical, and wise.How to prepare for Death?00:00 Intro00:57 Welcome my name is...02:22 "Modern" world's understanding of DEATH03:44 Industrial Society - A Fanatical Religion05:31 Buddhist Approach to LIFE and DEATH - BARDOS07:37 What is our task?09:20 What is CHANGE (in our minds)?10:42 Difficulties and Obstacles11:47 TRUTH and the DRIVING FORFCE behind re-birth13:24 TWO PEOPLE live inside of YOU14:31 To follow the path of WISDOM - NEVER BEEN MORE URGENT15:35 Recognizing WHO IS a true MASTER17:32 Being AWARE of your own FEARS about DYING19:10 Usefulness of the BARDO Teachings22:56 AND..."The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying" by Sogyal Rinpoche - Book PReviewBook of the Week - BOTW - Season 9 Book 3Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/4r7Z4K4GET IT. READ :)#lifeafterdeath #preparedness #awarenessFIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behaviorhttp://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESShttps://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness

Tyler Spalding is a 2011 bitcoiner whose main focus is payments. As the co-founder and former CEO of Flexa, he has a very unique insight on the cryptocurrency industry. This episode was recorded on the road after visiting the Bear Sanctuary in Romania. 00:00:47 – Introduction & Tyler's Visit to Romania Tyler discusses his trip to Romania, the bear sanctuary, and his passion for supporting bears globally. 00:04:11 – Background: NASA, Payments, and Early Tech Career Tyler shares his background in aerospace engineering, work at NASA, and transition into software and payments. 00:10:09 – Discovering Bitcoin & Early Involvement Tyler recounts learning about Bitcoin in 2011, reading the white paper, and early mining experiences. 00:12:26 – Bitcoin as Payments vs. Store of Value Tyler explains his initial focus on Bitcoin as a payment system and how his views evolved over time. 00:17:26 – Money, Debt, and the Nature of Currency Discussion on the historical relationship between money and debt, and how Bitcoin fits into this context. 00:20:44 – Bitcoin as Commodity, Not Money Tyler argues Bitcoin is more like digital gold than money, and discusses synthetic assets and stablecoins. 00:22:59 – The One Token Dilemma & Use Cases Exploration of Bitcoin's dual role as payment and store of value, and the resulting community debates. 00:28:46 – Spending Bitcoin: Early Purchases & Experiences Tyler shares stories about spending Bitcoin, including buying Cubs World Series tickets and other goods. 00:35:38 – Freedom of Choice & Critique of Maximalism Tyler advocates for utility maximalism and criticizes toxic Bitcoin maximalism and intolerance toward altcoins. 00:39:25 – Bitcoin's Usefulness & 21 Million Narrative Debate on what makes Bitcoin useful, the 21 million supply, and the impact of other crypto projects. 00:41:59 – Altcoins' Positive Impact on Bitcoin Tyler explains how Ethereum and other projects have benefited Bitcoin's growth and adoption. 00:45:38 – Digital Gold Narrative & Custodianship Discussion on the digital gold narrative, Bitcoin's slow/expensive transactions, and the rise of custodians. 00:47:42 – Podcast Sponsors & Wallets Host and Tyler discuss various sponsors, wallets, and services in the crypto ecosystem. 00:55:26 – Use Case Magazine & Documenting Crypto Adoption Tyler introduces his magazine “Use Case,” which documents real-world crypto use cases and includes a hardware wallet. 01:00:48 – Blocksize Wars: Big Blocks vs. Store of Value Tyler reflects on the blocksize wars, his initial support for big blocks, and how his views have changed. 01:09:47 – Forked Coins & Handling BCH Tyler discusses his approach to Bitcoin Cash after the fork and the uncertainty at the time. 01:17:33 – Bitcoin Cash, Scaling, and Miner Dynamics Analysis of Bitcoin Cash's technical progress, miner incentives, and its ongoing relevance. 01:23:10 – Multiple Currencies & Historical Parallels Comparison of today's crypto landscape to historical periods with many local currencies. 01:27:47 – Bitcoin's Uniqueness & Market Realities Debate on whether Bitcoin is truly unique and the challenges of paper Bitcoin and institutional adoption. 01:30:03 – Network Usage vs. Price Focus Tyler emphasizes the importance of real network usage and adoption over price speculation. 01:31:59 – Crypto Celebrities & Community Engagement Stories about working with celebrities and community members in crypto promotional campaigns. 01:46:08 – Five Legitimate Altcoins & Decentralization Tyler lists Ethereum, Zcash, Solana, and others as legitimate projects, and discusses what makes a project a scam. 02:11:55 – Monero, Zano, and Privacy Coins Discussion of Monero, Zano, and the technical and community differences among privacy coins. 02:20:58 – Current Projects: Flexa, AMP, and Anvil Tyler describes his ongoing work with Flexa, AMP, and the Anvil DeFi protocol for collateral management. 02:26:05 – Proof of Stake vs. Proof of Work Tyler explains his preference for proof of stake, its security model, and critiques of Bitcoin's mining centralization. 02:36:08 – Bitcoin Fork Thought Experiment: Privacy & Quantum Resistance Speculation on forking Zcash with Bitcoin's UTXO set for privacy and quantum resistance. 02:43:19 – Quantum Threats & Migration Challenges Discussion on quantum computing risks, migration strategies, and contentious issues around lost coins. 02:51:55 – Lightning Network, Fees, and Network Security Critique of Lightning Network's usability, fee model, and long-term security challenges for Bitcoin. 03:03:00 – If Tyler Could Change One Thing: Privacy Tyler would add privacy to Bitcoin, arguing it's essential for real-world payments. 03:05:05 – Bitcoin's Future & Open Source Innovation Tyler's outlook on Bitcoin's next 15 years, open source growth, and the importance of real-world utility. 03:09:48 – How to Use Flexa Today Practical advice on using Flexa for payments, wallet integrations, and the importance of merchant acceptance. 03:16:36 – Conclusion & Code Word Wrap-up, thanks, and the code word “urs” (Romanian for bear) for listeners who made it to the end.

The final volume of Seneca's Letters from a Stoic (Letters 93-124)—deep reflections on mortality, virtue, and living well, translated by Richard M. Gummere and narrated by Mark Cassidy.

Stages of Technology Adoption Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Technology adoption goes through several stages over the life of that technology. Here are the steps of adoption: Unknown -- no one knows the technology. Awareness -- some hear about it but don't know what it is. Understanding -- those who know it understand how it works but don't know what to do with it. Belittlement -- those who know it consider it an underperforming technology and discard it as a toy. Usefulness -- some users find use cases for it. Repeat usage -- more users find it helpful and use it repeatedly. Designed in -- the tool becomes embedded into the workflow and is used constantly. Locked in -- the tool is something the user has no choice but to use. Regulated -- the tool becomes so prevalent that it attracts regulatory oversight. In building your product, consider these stages for marketing the technology behind your product. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _________________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org Check out our other podcasts here: https://investorconnect.org/ For Investors check out: https://tencapital.group/investor-landing/ For Startups check out: https://tencapital.group/company-landing/ For eGuides check out: https://tencapital.group/education/ For upcoming Events, check out https://tencapital.group/events/ For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group Please follow, share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of Bensound.

The Video Files Episode: Hard Drives Locked, Thousands of Hours of Video, Television, Audio Versus Video, The Missing Dates, The Usefulness of Video, The Sheer Disk Space, The Future of Analytics, The Unknown.About how the thousands of hours, soon to become tens of thousands of hours, of television will find a home at the Internet Archive and maybe, with some luck, the future.

Recovery isn't just about not drinking — it's about becoming useful again. For a long time, our lives revolved around chaos, self-centeredness, and survival. Alcohol promised relief but delivered isolation. What the program offers instead is something deeper and steadier: a sane and happy usefulness. Sanity doesn't mean life is perfect. Happiness doesn't mean we're always comfortable. Usefulness doesn't mean we're indispensable. It means we're grounded, present, and able to contribute without ego, expectation, or exhaustion. When recovery works, we stop living only for ourselves and start participating in life again. In today's Daily Trudge, we talk about: What the Big Book means by “sane and happy usefulness” The shift from self-centered living to purposeful living Why usefulness is a byproduct of recovery, not a goal to chase How sanity returns through spiritual and practical action The difference between service and self-importance Why happiness grows when we stop trying to manufacture it Living usefully without burning out or controlling outcomes We don't recover to sit on the sidelines. We recover to rejoin life — sober, grounded, and available. Sanity gives us clarity. Happiness gives us peace. Usefulness gives our recovery direction.

My guest this week is Gavin Baker. Gavin is the managing partner and CIO of Atreides Management, and he has been on the show many times before.  I will never forget when I first met Gavin in 2017. I find his interest in markets, his curiosity about the world to be as infectious as any investor that I've ever come across. He's encyclopedic on what is going on in the world of technology today, and I've had the good fortune to host him every year or two on this podcast. Gavin began covering Nvidia as an investor more than two decades ago, giving him a rare perspective on how the company – and the entire semiconductor ecosystem – has evolved. A lot has changed since our last conversation a year ago, making this the perfect time to revisit the topic. In this conversation, we talk about everything that interests Gavin – Nvidia's GPUs, Google's TPUs, the changing AI landscape, the math and business models around AI companies and everything in between. We also discussed the idea of data centers in space, which he communicates with his usual passion and logic. In closing, at the end of this conversation, because I've asked him my traditional closing question before, I asked him a different question, which led to a discussion of his entire investing origin story that I had never heard before. Because Gavin is one of the most passionate thinkers and investors that I know, these conversations are always amongst my most favorite. I hope you enjoy this latest in the series of discussions with Gavin Baker. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ramp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ramp's mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ramp.com/invest to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. ----- This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ridgeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ridgelineapps.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the platform. ----- This episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlphaSense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. AlphaSense has completely transformed the research process with cutting-edge AI technology and a vast collection of top-tier, reliable business content. Invest Like the Best listeners can get a free trial now at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alpha-Sense.com/Invest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and experience firsthand how AlphaSense and Tegus help you make smarter decisions faster. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like The Best (00:04:00) Meet Gavin Baker (00:06:00) Understanding Gemini 3  (00:09:05) Scaling Laws for Pre-Training (00:12:12) Google v. Nvidia (00:16:52) Google as  Lowest Cost Producer of Tokens (00:28:05)  AI Can Automate Anything that can be Verified (00:34:30) The AI Bear Case: Edge AI (00:37:18) Going from Intelligence to Usefulness (00:43:44) AI Adoption in Fortune 500 Companies (00:48:58) Frontier Models and Industry Dynamics (00:56:40) China's Mistake and Blackwell's Geopolitical Leverage (00:57:50) OpenAI's Code Red (01:00:46) Data Centers in Space (01:07:13) Cycles in AI (01:11:10) Power as a Bottleneck (01:14:17) AI Native Entrepreneurs (01:16:21) Semiconductor VC (01:20:41) The Mistake the SaaS Industry is Making (01:26:50) Series of Bubbles (01:28:56) Whatever AI Needs, It Gets (01:29:57) Investing is the Search for Truth (01:31:24) Gavin's Investing Origin Story

The Joy Letter — Part 12 "Kingdom Usefulness" Philippians 2:19-24 Cryy Out Christian Fellowship Message: Arnold Perez First time? Visit cryyout.org/new and tell us about yourself! Stay Connected: Website: www.cryyout.org Donate: https://pushpay.com/g/cryyout?src=hpp Instagram: @ cryyout Facebook: @ cryyout

Recorded at the Stony Island Arts Bank / Chicago Architecture Biennial tailgate In this wild, funny, and unexpectedly heartfelt tailgate episode, the Bad at Sports crew — Duncan MacKenzie, Brian Andrews, Ryan Peter Miller, and Jesse Malmed — sit down with sculptor and arts worker Andi Crist in front of the Stony Island Arts Bank during the Chicago Architecture Biennial. The conversation moves fluidly between jokes about heated bamboo floors, fake Uber snacks, soggy bottoms, and bees swarming the microphones — but at its core, the episode is an unusually generous portrait of an artist who's spent years inside the hidden labor structures of museums, galleries, and fabrication shops. Crist discusses her debut solo museum exhibition at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, Live Laugh, Labor: Thoughts on Usefulness and Other Myths. She traces her evolution from preparator and art worker to exhibiting artist, unpacking how years of installing, patching walls, and fabricating for others shaped her own deeply self-aware sculptural practice. Her work twists familiar objects — especially extension cords, wet floor signs, and museum benches — into uncanny, absurd, and often poignant ceramic sculptures. A major highlight is Crist performing, in full BBC British-schoolmarm mode, the ChatGPT-generated Jane-Austen-style text she inscribed onto a handcrafted wet floor sign. The hosts derail repeatedly into laughter but also probe serious questions about labor visibility, materials, usefulness, and what it means to "gussy up" the hidden structures of the art world and present them as art. Throughout the episode, Crist reflects on her Southern-to-Chicago shift, her years of preparator culture, the pleasures and irritations of coiling cords, the aesthetics of infrastructure, and her dream of sneaking her replica Art Institute bench into the museum permanently. Her practice sits at the intersection of devotion, mischief, and craft — a perfect "match" for Bad at Sports tailgate chaos. Andi Crist https://andicrist.com/ EJ Hill https://ejhillart.com/ Jamila James (curator; formerly ICA LA, currently at Carnegie Museum of Art) https://cmoa.org/people/jamila-james/ Justin Witte (Director/Curator, Cleve Carney Museum of Art) https://cod.edu/academics/arts_communications/departments/art/faculty/witte.aspx Cleve Carney Museum of Art https://theccma.org/ Stony Island Arts Bank https://rebuild-foundation.org/arts-bank/ Chicago Architecture Biennial https://chicagoarchitecturebiennial.org/ The Art Institute of Chicago https://www.artic.edu/ UIC School of Art & Art History https://artandarthistory.uic.edu/ Columbia College Chicago — School of Visual Arts https://www.colum.edu/academics/school-of-visual-arts/ Mary Berry (Great British Bake Off) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Berry Prue Leith https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prue_Leith Great British Bake Off https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_British_Bake_Off Hobby Lobby https://www.hobbylobby.com/ Michaels https://www.michaels.com/ Play-Doh Fun Factory https://shop.hasbro.com/en-us/product/play-doh-fun-factory/ (representative product link) Far Side (Gary Larson) https://www.thefarside.com/ Let Me Google That For You (LMGTFY) https://letmegooglethat.com/

If you've ever made a purchase that seemed like a good idea at the time but ended up collecting dust, this episode is for you.In this episode of Money Files, I introduce you to The Pause Method, a simple but powerful five-step tool that helps you stop impulse spending and make intentional, values-aligned decisions with your money.Most of us make purchases in the moment, convinced we're buying something useful, needed, or “on sale.” But when those purchases pile up, they quietly drain our accounts and delay the financial goals that matter most. The Pause Method helps you catch those moments before they happen so you can spend with awareness, not guilt.I walk you through how to perform an ROI Spending Audit to review your past purchases, uncover what brought real joy or value, and identify what was driven by stress, convenience, or emotion. Then, I'll teach you how to apply The Pause Method before every purchase using five key questions that protect your wealth: Purpose, Alignment, Usefulness, Sustainability, and Effect.This is one of the most practical mindset tools I teach in coaching, and once you use it, you'll see how small moments of mindfulness can add up to thousands of dollars saved without sacrificing your joy.Listen in to learn:[01:20] How impulse purchases quietly sabotage your goals[03:45] The one skill that can free up thousands, without earning more[06:10] What a personal ROI Spending Audit reveals about your habits[08:25] The five steps of The Pause Method (P.A.U.S.E.)[10:45] Why aspirational purchases lead to financial clutter[14:30] How to stop using “fake math” to justify small expenses[17:50] The connection between mindfulness and wealth building[21:10] How The Pause Method accelerates your Five Figure ReinventionTune into this episode of Money Files to learn how The Pause Method can help you stop impulse spending, reclaim your wealth, and build financial confidence that lasts.Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://wealthovernow.com/the-pause-method-how-to-stop-impulse-spending-and-reclaim-your-wealth/Links mentioned in this episode…Set up a call | Financial Coach Washington, DC | Wealth Over NowDownload my FREE spending plan

Usefulness for God starts with holiness to God - fleeing sinful passions personally while pursuing sinners lovingly. God uses purified peacemakers.---We desire to see the Gospel saturate a people, awakening them by the glory of God to treasure Jesus as better.For more Gospel-centered teaching and resources, including audio and video downloads of our sermons, please visit our website: http://www.thewellchurchok.com/resourcesInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/thewellchurchokFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/thewellchurchok

Today's podcast is titled “Has Affirmative Action Outlived Its Usefulness?” Recorded in 1995, Dennis McCuistion, former Clinical Professor of Corporate Governance and Executive Director of the Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance at the University of Texas at Dallas, nationally syndicated columnist and professor of economics Walter Williams, president of the University of Texas at Dallas and former president of Howard University Dr. Franklyn Jenifer, plus other guests, discuss whether affirmative action has outlived its usefulness and what should replace it. Listen now, and don't forget to subscribe to get updates for the Free To Choose Media Podcast.

ASOPRS Website: Click Here In this engaging episode of The Oculofacial Podcast, host Dr. Christopher Dermarkarian and a distinguished panel explore the current research in oculofacial surgery, particularly focusing on the evolving role of artificial intelligence, the impacts of TED treatment with teprotumumab and the pitfalls of posterior ptosis repair. This episode draws rich insights from experts Dr. David Jordan, Dr. Louise Mawn, and Dr. Richard Allen as they dissect recent peer-reviewed studies, share practical experiences, and debate the shifting landscape of oculoplastic surgery and patient care. The episode opens with an in-depth analysis of a recent study on artificial intelligence's application in oculoplastics, highlighting its potential to outperform human analysis in certain diagnostic tasks. Dr. Louise Mawn leads the conversation, detailing how AI is being used from clinical photographs to smartphone videos, emphasizing the need for transparency and ethical considerations as technology advances. Dr. Richard Allen underscores the healthcare implications of AI's integration, while Dr. David Jordan expresses cautious optimism, highlighting the necessity for continued clinical involvement and the ethical complexities that come with use of AI. Further discussion shifts to thyroid eye disease, particularly focusing on teprotumumab. Dr. Allen leads this conversation, noting that Tepezza is not the  "smoking gun" it was originally made out to be. The panel provides contrasting views, with Dr. Mawn lauding the drug's potential and Dr. Allen critiquing its financial burden. The conversation ties into broader themes about balancing innovation with traditional surgical expertise, exploring how new drugs might alter training and practice standards.  The final discussion navigates the complexities of posterior ptosis repair. This discussion is led by Dr. David Jordan. Interestingly, Dr. Jordan and Mawn shy away from posterior ptosis repair and Dr. Allen uses it regularly. What makes this more interesting is that all three come from similar clinical backgrounds, suggesting their experiences have truly guided their clinical practice. Dr. Allen notes how the posterior ptosis approach may be detracting from trainees' ability to perform a good anterior ptosis repair. 

Part 7 – Psalm of Ultimate Conquest (Psalm 2) Acts 4:25–26 I. The Rebellion Against Christ in the World (Psalm 2:1–3) A. It Is an Unrighteous Rebellion (v.1) Zephaniah 2:14 B. It Is an Unsuccessful Rebellion (v.1) Proverbs 21:30 C. It Is a Unanimous Rebellion (v.2) D. It Is an Unrestrained Rebellion (v.3) Luke 19:14; Hosea 11:4 1 John 5:3 II. The Rule of Christ in the World A. By Divine Appointing (vv.4–6) Proverbs 13:22; Revelation 6:17 B. By Divine Anointing (v.7) Hebrews 1:5, John 3:35–36; Psalm 2:8-9, 1 Timothy 6:15 III. The Recommendation of Christ to the World A. A Call to Teachableness (v.10) 2 Timothy 3:15 B. A Call to Usefulness (v.11) 1 Corinthians 7:30 — Serve the Lord faithfully with balance and reverence. C. A Call to Respectfulness (v.12) Psalm 2:6

FAKER. EIGHT. WORLD. FINALS.At this point, what more can you even say? The Unkillable Demon King has done it again — carrying T1 back to the Worlds Finals for an unbelievable eighth time. His plays were unreal, his reads were perfect, and his legacy just keeps getting stronger. You can never, ever count Faker out.Plus… is Quid really joining Team Liquid? The Dive crew reacts to the rumors and what it could mean for the LCS heading into next year.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Team Liquid Roster Rumors9:12 - Worlds Condensed Format16:38 - Semifinals: KT vs GEN40:44 - Semifinals: T1 vs TES50:06  - Nami's Usefulness in Pro-Play55:35 - The Game from T1's Point of View1:13:25 - The T1 System1:17:43 - Predictions for Finals

Our perceptions of the value of our stuff can cloud our judgment about what really supports the life we want to be living—and what doesn't. But a focus on our values helps us ground our decluttering decisions in a better understanding of ourselves. In episode #277 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores value-based patterns of thinking that lead to clutter and offers strategies for re-evaluating what we really want.Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw277The Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our Meetup group, follow us on Facebook, or subscribe to our mailing list. You can also watch the videos of our webcast on YouTube.Support the show

DC's Decline and the Search for a New Imperial Capital. Gaius and Germanicus debate where the new capital of the American Empire should be located, noting that Washington, D.C., is losing its usefulness. This parallels the Roman abandonment of Rome when it became indefensible and the imperial economy shifted east, leading Constantine to establish Constantinople. DC is troubled by a bypassed population and a shrinking federal workforce, partly due to the consolidation of AI data centers in Virginia. A shift in the capital would symbolize a dramatic transformation of American identity. Germanicus suggests Miami as a potential new capital because it already serves as the entrepôt for Latin America, fitting a potential "America First" hemispheric identity. This focus aligns with the large Hispanic influx and the migration of Northerners into strong Southern states like Florida and Texas. Just as DC was originally situated midway between the North and South colonies, the new capital must be centered where North and South meet to cement a new identity. The hosts anticipate a future hemispheric alliance where America becomes a fortress and a startup for a billion people in the 22nd century. 1712 CAESAR Retry

What does it mean to retire at 23—and still work with passion and purpose?In this episode of The Uncommon Leader Podcast, host John Gallagher welcomes Maritza Davila, a business consultant, speaker, and bold believer in values-driven leadership. Maritza's journey is anything but conventional—and her frameworks are designed to help leaders move from chaos to clarity.Whether you're an executive, an emerging leader, or someone navigating faith and ambition, this episode offers practical tools and deep inspiration.

We finish up the discussion of Jerzy Kosinski's novel Being There with "Chauncey Gardiner" being launched into the stratosphere of American power while being an acknowledged complete unknown on both sides of the Cold War. What does this satirical novel have to say about our lack of common sense? … More The Usefulness of Common Sense in the Age of Digital Deception (Being There 6)

What role do historic confessions play in the life of the Church today—and why should we care? In this episode we welcome Dr. D. Blair Smith, President and Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC and author of Reformed Confessionalism (P&R Publishing). We explore the theological, pastoral, and spiritual value of the Reformed confessions—not as artifacts of a bygone era, but as living instruments for the Church's health and faithfulness. From the Church Fathers to the Westminster Assembly, Dr. Smith draws out the continuity and vitality of confessional Christianity, highlighting how confessions serve as tools for Christian formation, doctrinal clarity, and ecclesial identity. Topics include: Why every church is a “confessing church”—whether it admits it or not The relationship between Scripture and subordinate standards How confessions function pastorally and devotionally The dangers of doctrinal minimalism in the modern church How Reformed confessions express catholicity, not sectarianism Encouragement for pastors and churches seeking to recover confessional depth Whether you're a church leader, seminarian, or thoughtful layperson, this episode offers a compelling case for embracing confessionalism as a rich, living tradition that grounds the Church in biblical truth and historic continuity. Watch on YouTube Chapters 00:07 Introduction 05:21 Writing This Book 08:06 The Confessing Church 13:32 Promoting Unity 19:59 The Relationship between Confessions and Systematic Theologies 26:19 Challenges Facing Confessional Churches Today 31:50 For the Entire Church 36:02 Examples of How the Confessions Guide the Church 42:40 The Usefulness of Confessions for Church Planting and Revitalization 49:26 Conclusion This is Christ the Center episode 926 (https://www.reformedforum.org/ctc926)

What role do historic confessions play in the life of the Church today—and why should we care? In this episode we welcome Dr. D. Blair Smith, President and Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC and author of Reformed Confessionalism (P&R Publishing). We explore the theological, pastoral, and spiritual value of the Reformed confessions—not as artifacts of a bygone era, but as living instruments for the Church's health and faithfulness. From the Church Fathers to the Westminster Assembly, Dr. Smith draws out the continuity and vitality of confessional Christianity, highlighting how confessions serve as tools for Christian formation, doctrinal clarity, and ecclesial identity. Topics include: Why every church is a “confessing church”—whether it admits it or not The relationship between Scripture and subordinate standards How confessions function pastorally and devotionally The dangers of doctrinal minimalism in the modern church How Reformed confessions express catholicity, not sectarianism Encouragement for pastors and churches seeking to recover confessional depth Whether you're a church leader, seminarian, or thoughtful layperson, this episode offers a compelling case for embracing confessionalism as a rich, living tradition that grounds the Church in biblical truth and historic continuity. Watch on YouTube Chapters 00:07 Introduction 05:21 Writing This Book 08:06 The Confessing Church 13:32 Promoting Unity 19:59 The Relationship between Confessions and Systematic Theologies 26:19 Challenges Facing Confessional Churches Today 31:50 For the Entire Church 36:02 Examples of How the Confessions Guide the Church 42:40 The Usefulness of Confessions for Church Planting and Revitalization 49:26 Conclusion Participants: Blair Smith, Camden Bucey

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