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Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover: 1) Anthropic's IPO S-1 document leaks 2) Anthropic's revenue growth 3) Anthropic's funding commitments 4) Does the entire stock market hinge on Anthropic pulling it off? 5) Record low S&P 500 breadth 6) Would Big Tech abandon Anthropic if things go wrong? 7) OpenAI introduces its Dots personal agent 8) Alex's Dots review 9) Do you really need frontier models for these AI assistants? 10) Tavus and the visual turning test 11) Shrimp Jesus, avatar style --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. Want a discount for Big Technology on Substack + Discord? Here's 25% off for the first year: https://www.bigtechnology.com/subscribe?coupon=0843016b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens to your digital assets after you pass away? Carl and Richard talk with Mattias Karlsson about his experience navigating the challenges of losing a friend and having to reorganize their digital assets. There are the immediate issues around access to email, authenticators, and the like, but also the long-term items like GitHub maintainer roles. Mattias talks about looking through your projects and deciding what is actually just for you and can pass with you, as opposed to what others need and value, and what needs a good succession plan. Many products (including GitHub) have successor systems - check them out and make a plan.

This time, the AniTay crew has its final discussion of the summer anime season. Join us for their spicy takes on the end of the season. This episode's members: Requiem, Hybridmink, and Doctorkev with Thatsmapizza handling the editing duties.The AniTAY Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast brought to you every other Wednesday. It is available on all your favorite podcast services! If you like us, be sure to subscribe to your favorite service and give us 5 stars! Your support is much appreciated and will help us grow and continue to provide this style of content.Intro: 0:00 - 1:04House Keeping: 1:05 - 2:45Summer 2026 Seasonal Shows:Ghost in the Shell (2026): 2:46 - 7:32Magical Girl Lumiere LTD: 7:33 - 9:22Jaadugar: 9:23 - 14:22Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even: 14:23 - 20:16Reincarnated as a Slime: 20:17 - 25:51Elusive Samurai: 25:52 - 28:44You and I are Polar Opposites: 28:45 - 33:14Mushoku Tensei: 33:15 - 38:13Young Ladies Can't Play Fighting Games: 38:14 - 44:58I want to Love You Till Your Final Day: 44:59 - 52:53News: Yu Gi Oh Themed Crocs: 52:54 - 54:57Pokeball Themed Hotel: 54:58 - 58:42Jojo's Bizarre Adventure - Steel Ball Run is Coming Back: 58:43 - 1:01:19Question of the Week - What are the best/worst endings in anime: 1:01:19 - Endhttps://medium.com/anitay-official/anitay-podcast-s11-e16-staving-off-the-foaming-process-1e2ac2faab3a

The football game may be tied, but everyone knows what they have really been waiting for --the drum majors, dancers, booming percussion, shining instruments, and unforgettable joy of the band taking the field.About This EpisodeIn Episode 209 of the Adventures in Learning podcast, Dr. Diane welcomes author and illustrator Shadra Strickland to celebrate her new picture book, Here Comes the Band, illustrated by John Holyfield.This joyful conversation explores the rhythm, movement, color, sound, and community of the HBCU marching-band experience. Shadra shares how a halftime show sparked the “lightning bolt” idea for the book, how her own time as a high school band dancer shaped the story, and why John Holyfield was the perfect illustrator to bring its energy to the page.We talk about growing up in Atlanta, the importance of telling stories rooted in culture and lived experience, and how picture books can offer children joyful windows into a world they may not have seen before. We also explore ways Here Comes the Bandcan inspire classroom music, movement, sound, art, and STEAM learning.Most of all, this is an episode about community: the community found in a marching band, in classrooms, in friendships, in creative work, and in the stories that help young readers experience joy.Chapters00:53 The halftime-show moment that sparked the book02:13 Shadra reads from Here Comes the Band02:49 Sound, music, rhythm, and STEAM connections04:03 Growing up in Atlanta and writing toward culture and joy05:30 From high-school band dancer to picture-book creator06:13 Family, school, and community roots in Atlanta07:39 Discovering picture books through teaching09:04 Why John Holyfield was the right illustrator for this story10:39 The band as the true halftime show12:44 New books and creative projects on the horizon13:31 Teaching illustration and supporting emerging creators14:31 The storytelling question: What are you sharing with a young person?15:57 Visual details, musical instruments, and reading illustrations closely17:23 What is bringing Shadra hope?Links & ResourcesFeatured Book: Here Comes the Bandby Shadra Strickland, illustrated by John HolyfieldOther Books Mentioned in This Conversation:Nani and the Lion by Alicia D. Williams, illustrated by Anna CunhaGifts from Crows, by Gideon Sterer, illustrated by Shadra StricklandThe Doctor Bird by Matthew Olshan, illustrated by Shadra StricklandBe Big! by Shadra StricklandJump In! by Shadra StricklandClassroom ConnectionsUse Here Comes the Bandas an invitation to learn through play using the entire body. Here are a couple of ideas to try:Make sounds: Explore the “beep,” “tap,” “boom,” and “clang” sounds in the text using classroom instruments or found objects.Investigate rhythm: Clap, tap, stomp, or create repeating sound patterns inspired by the book.Study illustrations: Look closely at the band members, instruments, dancers, field formations, and audience. What details do the illustrations add that the text does not say?Move to learn: Create a classroom parade, design safe marching patterns, or invite children to explore how different instruments might move.Build instruments: Create simple instruments and investigate how their materials, size, and movement change the sounds they make.Celebrate community: Talk about the people who bring joy and energy to community events, even when they may not be the people everyone initially came to see.Take ActionHere Comes the Bandis a celebration of movement, music, culture, creativity, community, and Black joy. Add it to your classroom, library, family bookshelf, or gift list—and then make some joyful noise together.Find a copy of Here Comes the Band through your favorite bookstore or library.Share this episode with a teacher, librarian, music educator, band director, artist, or picture book loving friend.Watch videos of HBCU bands performing their halftime shows. Create a simple class band or parade after reading and viewing.Subscribe, download, leave a review, and tell a friend about the Adventures in Learning podcast.Visit drdianadventures.com for full show notes, photos, and more learning adventures.Support the showShare this episodeIf this conversation sparked wonder, gave you a helpful strategy, or offered a needed reminder of hope, please share it with a friend or colleague.Subscribe • Download • Review • Tell a friendStay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.

New research by RNIB has found that only 13% of visually impaired people surveyed feel their disability benefits actually cover the additional cost of their disability. This research comes at a time where the Personal Independent Payment is under review and so In Touch hears from the RNIB about their research and how they are contributing to this review.To celebrate National Poetry Day, In Touch has brought together two visually impaired poets to discuss the concept of 'non-visual noticing'. A term coined by one of our panel poets Claudine Toutoungi. It is the art of noticing the non-visual aspects of the world as a source of inspiration for poetry. The Blind Poet Dave Steele also joins the discussion and shares some of his work, which often has the theme sight loss and addresses how it can impact you and those around you.Presenter: Peter White Producer & Reporter: Beth Hemmings Production Coordinator: Helen Surtees Website image description: Peter White sits smiling in the centre of the image, wearing a dark green jumper. Above Peter's head is the BBC logo (three individual white squares house each of the three letters). Bottom centre and overlaying the image are the words "In Touch"; and the Radio 4 logo (the word Radio in a bold white font, with the number 4 inside a white circle). The background is a bright mid-blue with two rectangles angled diagonally to the right. Both are behind Peter, one of a darker blue and the other is a lighter blue.

This is a Visual Rounds episode — a more foundational crossover from the YouTube side of Trauma ICU Rounds.Shock is not simply hypotension.In this episode, we work through a physiology-first approach to shock: oxygen delivery, cardiac output, arterial oxygen content, MAP versus perfusion, compensated shock, mixed shock, and the four major shock states — hypovolemic, cardiogenic, obstructive, and distributive.The goal is to move beyond simply naming a shock category and instead understand what part of the circulation is failing, what physiology is dominant, and how that should shape the first moves in resuscitation.Topics include:Recognizing shock before profound hypotension developsOxygen delivery: DO₂ = cardiac output × arterial oxygen contentCardiac output, preload, contractility, and afterloadThe importance of hemoglobin and oxygen-carrying capacityMAP versus tissue perfusionCompensated and mixed shockHypovolemic, cardiogenic, obstructive, and distributive shockInitial resuscitation and mechanism-specific treatmentThis episode is intentionally foundational and provides the framework for deeper Trauma ICU Rounds episodes on individual shock states and resuscitation.If you find this kind of physiology-first critical care teaching useful, subscribe to Trauma ICU Rounds on YouTube for the full Visual Rounds series.More resources: traumaicurounds.caExplore Trauma ICU Rounds:https://www.traumaicurounds.caFollow:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumaicuroundsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@traumaicuroundsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@traumaicuroundsTrauma ICU Rounds is intended for healthcare education. It does not replace clinical judgment, individualized patient care or local protocols.

Exposição em cartaz no Espaço Cultural Renato Russo reúne trabalhos de artistas cegos e com baixa visão inspirados no legado da pintora mexicana Frida Khalo. Os detalhes na dica cultural de Nita Queiroz. 

La salud de nuestros ojos también depende de nuestros hábitos diarios. Una alimentación variada, rica en vitaminas, minerales y antioxidantes, puede contribuir al cuidado de la visión. Además, descansar de las pantallas, mantener una buena hidratación y realizar revisiones visuales periódicas son prácticas importantes para conservar una buena salud ocular. Crestomatía, Grupo Fórmula. Este video es una obra original del Grupo Fórmula, extracción del programa de Janett Arceo y La Mujer Actual. Publicado el día Domingo 27/Septiembre/2026. Las opiniones y promociones vertidas en este programa son responsabilidad de quien las dice. Foto de @freepik.

Self-care podcast exploring The Visual Emotional Eating Trigger: Why Seeing Food Makes You Want to Eat, How Visual Cues Can Override Your Hunger Signals & Addressing The Visual Emotional Eating Trigger. TOPICS: ** The Visual Emotional Eating Trigger: Why Seeing Food Makes You Want to Eat (06:18). ** How Visual Cues Can Override Your Hunger Signals (20:30). ** Addressing The Visual Emotional Eating Trigger (31:27).   NOTES: Show notes: amberapproved.ca/podcast/694 Leave me a review at amberapproved.ca/review Email me at info@amberapproved.ca   Health Practitioners sign up for the Body Freedom Certification Waitlist: https://amber-romaniuk.mykajabi.com/body-freedom-certification-waitlist      Take the NEW Free Hormone Imbalance Quiz here: https://amberapproved.ca/hormone-imbalance-quiz    Subscribe to newsletter: https://amber-romaniuk.mykajabi.com/newsletter-sign-up    SHOW LINKS: Click below to schedule a 30 minute Complimentary Body Freedom Consultation https://amberapproved.ca/body-freedom-consultation/  Take my free Emotional Eating Quiz here: http://amberapproved.ca/emotional-eating-quiz Listen to Episode 668 about what it's like to work with me here: https://amberapproved.ca/podcast/668  Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/amberromaniuk Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@amberromaniuk/    MY PARTNERS: Designs For Health Blood Sugar Bundle! One of the hardest parts of overcoming my emotional eating was the INSANE SUGAR and carb cravings. It was the intense sugar and carb cravings. That's why I created my Blood Sugar Bundle with Designs for Health to support your body while you work on emotional eating and breaking binge patterns. It includes chromium for blood sugar balance, L-glutamine to help curb cravings fast, a high-quality probiotic for gut health, and a clean Pure Paleo protein powder to keep you full and stable. I only recommend Designs for Health to my clients because they are third-party tested, family-owned, and use the highest quality ingredients. Quality matters when it comes to truly supporting your body and getting results. Get 30% off The Blood Sugar Bundle in USA and Canada automatically applied at checkout below! Canada Blood Sugar Bundle here for 30% off!  USA Blood Sugar Bundle here for 30% off! You can also get 30% off any Designs for Health supplements anytime, it's my gift to you. Canada: www.designsforhealth.ca  (code AMBER30) USA: www.designsforhealth.com (code AMBER88)   MY PARTNERS: HERBAL FACE FOOD Stubborn eczema, red spots, aging spots, or acne on your face, chest, arms, or back from hormones or hard water damage? I have something SO amazing for you. Our mineral-heavy water started impacting my skin the moment we moved, and I had never experienced eczema or skin issues in my life. Hard water can strip natural oils, disrupt the microbiome, and weaken the skin barrier — leaving you inflamed, reactive, and stuck in flare-ups. That's exactly what happened to my neck, and within almost two weeks of using Herbal Face Food, my eczema is almost gone. This stuff is legit — and I only share my favorite things that actually work. Their formulas are made with ultra-potent, organic, whole-plant botanicals rich in antioxidants, polyphenols, and phytonutrients that calm inflammation, rebuild the skin barrier, and fight visible signs of aging instead of masking symptoms.     The Cure is their most targeted antioxidant treatment designed to visibly improve stubborn concerns like eczema, melasma, rosacea, scarring, sun damage, and deeper signs of aging. The Cream is a deeply hydrating, ultra-potent botanical moisturizer that firms, smooths, strengthens the skin barrier, and helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles. The Soap gently cleanses without stripping, using powerful plant concentrates to protect, nourish, and support healthy, youthful-looking skin on both the face and body. If your skin has been struggling from hormones, environmental stress, hard water damage, or premature aging, I'm sharing exactly what I'm using and why it's working.    Shop through my link in the show notes or visit https://herbalfacefood.com/?ref=AMBER88 and use code AMBER88 at checkout for 30% off your entire order.

PSUSD's Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts Barbara Anglin and McCallum Theatre Vice President of Education Kajsa Thurreson-Frary on Partnership with McCallum Theatre

Links For The Occult Rejectshttps://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Substackhttps://substack.com/@theoccultrejects?r=7auau0&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pageCash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TheOccultRejectsBIBLIOGRAPHYBrown, Peter. The Cult of the Saints: Its Rise and Function in Latin Christianity. University of Chicago Press, 1981.Brown, Peter. The Body and Society: Men, Women, and Sexual Renunciation in Early Christianity. Columbia University Press, 1988.Brown, Peter. The Rise of Western Christendom: Triumph and Diversity, A.D. 200–1000. Wiley-Blackwell, 2013.Wiśniewski, Robert. The Beginnings of the Cult of Relics. Oxford University Press, 2019.Yasin, Ann Marie. Saints and Church Spaces in the Late Antique Mediterranean: Architecture, Cult, and Community. Cambridge University Press, 2009.Saxer, Victor. Morts, martyrs, reliques en Afrique chrétienne aux premiers siècles. Beauchesne, 1980.Trout, Dennis E. Paulinus of Nola: Life, Letters, and Poems. University of California Press, 1999.Rapp, Claudia. Holy Bishops in Late Antiquity: The Nature of Christian Leadership in an Age of Transition. University of California Press, 2005.Hahn, Cynthia. Strange Beauty: Issues in the Making and Meaning of Reliquaries, 400–circa 1204. Pennsylvania State University Press, 2012.Hahn, Cynthia. “Seeing and Believing: The Construction of Sanctity in Early-Medieval Saints' Shrines.” Speculum, vol. 72, no. 4, 1997, pp. 1079–1106.Geary, Patrick J. Furta Sacra: Thefts of Relics in the Central Middle Ages. Princeton University Press, 1978.Vikan, Gary. Early Byzantine Pilgrimage Art. Dumbarton Oaks, 1982.Vikan, Gary. Sacred Images and Sacred Power in Byzantium. Ashgate, 2003.Bitton-Ashkelony, Brouria. Encountering the Sacred: The Debate on Christian Pilgrimage in Late Antiquity. University of California Press, 2005.Hunt, E. D. Holy Land Pilgrimage in the Later Roman Empire AD 312–460. Clarendon Press, 1982.Wilkinson, John. Jerusalem Pilgrims Before the Crusades. Aris & Phillips, 1977.Wilkinson, John. Egeria's Travels to the Holy Land. 3rd ed., Aris & Phillips, 1999.Egeria. Egeria: Diary of a Pilgrimage. Translated by George E. Gingras. Newman Press, 1970.Egeria. The Pilgrimage of Egeria: A New Translation of the Itinerarium Egeriae with Introduction and Commentary. Translated by Anne McGowan and Paul F. Bradshaw. Liturgical Press, 2018.Sivan, Hagith. “Who Was Egeria? Piety and Pilgrimage in the Age of Gratian.” Harvard Theological Review, vol. 81, no. 1, 1988, pp. 59–72.Biddle, Martin. The Tomb of Christ. Sutton Publishing, 1999.Coüasnon, Charles. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Oxford University Press, 1974.Gibson, Shimon, and Joan E. Taylor. Beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem: The Archaeology and Early History of Traditional Golgotha. Palestine Exploration Fund, 1994.Ousterhout, Robert. “Architecture as Relic and the Construction of Sanctity: The Stones of the Holy Sepulchre.” Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians, vol. 62, no. 1, 2003, pp. 4–23.Krautheimer, Richard. Early Christian and Byzantine Architecture. Yale University Press, 1986.Grabar, André. Martyrium: Recherches sur le culte des reliques et l'art chrétien antique. Collège de France, 1946.Jensen, Robin M. Understanding Early Christian Art. Routledge, 2000.Jensen, Robin M. Baptismal Imagery in Early Christianity: Ritual, Visual, and Theological Dimensions. Baker Academic, 2012.Webb, Matilda. The Churches and Catacombs of Early Christian Rome: A Comprehensive Guide. Sussex Academic Press, 2001.Bowes, Kim. Private Worship, Public Values, and Religious Change in Late Antiquity. Cambridge University Press, 2008.MacCormack, Sabine. Art and Ceremony in Late Antiquity. University of California Press, 1981.Bradshaw, Paul F. The Search for the Origins of Christian Worship: Sources and Methods for the Study of Early Liturgy. Oxford University Press, 2002.Bradshaw, Paul F., and Maxwell E. Johnson. The Origins of Feasts, Fasts and Seasons in Early Christianity. Liturgical Press, 2011.Taft, Robert F. The Liturgy of the Hours in East and West: The Origins of the Divine Office and Its Meaning for Today. Liturgical Press, 1986.Mango, Cyril. Byzantine Architecture. Electa/Rizzoli, 1976.Ousterhout, Robert. Eastern Medieval Architecture: The Building Traditions of Byzantium and Neighboring Lands. Oxford University Press, 2019.Useful Primary and Late Antique SourcesEgeria. Itinerarium Egeriae, also known as The Pilgrimage of Egeria. Essential for Holy Land pilgrimage, Jerusalem liturgy, Good Friday veneration of the Cross, and the relationship between Scripture, ritual, and place.Cyril of Jerusalem. Catechetical Lectures. Useful for fourth-century Jerusalem, initiation, baptismal theology, and the sacred environment of late antique Christian teaching.Jerome. Letters. Useful for pilgrimage, sacred geography, ascetic networks, and Christian devotion to the Holy Land.Paulinus of Nola. Letters and Poems. Useful for relic devotion, saintly patronage, shrine culture, and the cult of Felix at Nola.Augustine. City of God. Useful for Christian interpretations of paganism, sacred history, relic miracles, and the theology of the heavenly and earthly cities.Augustine. Sermons. Useful for martyr feasts, relic devotion, Christian memory, and the pastoral handling of saint veneration.Theodoret of Cyrrhus. The Cure of Pagan Maladies. Useful for late antique Christian arguments against paganism and for understanding the Christian replacement of older sacred forms.Gregory of Nyssa. Life of Macrina and related writings. Useful for Christian death, sanctity, holy bodies, and late antique attitudes toward ascetic holiness.Also want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. 

Quotes from the episode:    "The HVAC system is just designed to match the rate at which that home is gaining or losing heat." — Spencer Rosen   "It's part of their job…making sure that the piece of equipment they put in the house matches what the house needs." — Russ King   "Don't split hairs when your job is to shave heads." — Connor King, quoting Russ    What if better HVAC design started not with the equipment, but with a clearer picture of the house?    In this episode of Building HVAC Science, Bill Spohn talks with Russ King, Connor King, and Spencer Rosen about the evolution of KwikModel, the growing connection between HVAC design and energy modeling, and why making buildings visual can make good design more accessible.    Russ explains why accurate load calculations remain fundamental, especially as homes transition from furnaces to heat pumps. Replacing equipment based on what was there before can perpetuate oversizing or create entirely new problems. Today, tools such as LiDAR scanning and 3D modeling make gathering building geometry dramatically easier than the tape-measure-and-sketch methods of the past.    The conversation also explores the relationship between the building envelope and HVAC. Spencer describes heating and cooling equipment as responding to the rate at which the house gains or loses heat. Change the envelope, and you change what the HVAC system needs to do. That makes load calculations, air leakage, insulation, duct design, and equipment selection parts of the same problem rather than separate disciplines.    For contractors who find all of this intimidating, the message is practical: start somewhere. Partner with a designer to perform load calculations on a few projects, compare the results with your existing rules of thumb, pursue building-science education, and build your knowledge incrementally.    The team also shares where KwikModel is headed. With Coded Energy taking over the EnergyGauge license from the University of Central Florida, development is underway on a cloud-based version of KwikModel that should remove installation barriers and create opportunities for better guidance, training, error checking, and user-driven improvements.    Ultimately, better software isn't just about faster calculations. It's about helping contractors understand the building, make better decisions, and, as Russ puts it, build confidence.    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-king-m-e-70342913/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-connor-king-0b6152111/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-rosen/  Website: https://kwikmodel.com/ Contact form: https://kwikmodel.com/contact/   BPI Building Science Principles  https://www.bpi.org/resources/certificates/building-science-principles/    This episode was recorded in September 2026. 

September 25, 2026This week Brooks Cashbaugh joins the podcast to talk about his recent figurative paintings for upcoming exhibition From Inside the House, that opens Saturday October 10th from 5-8 PM at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago. This exhibition was developed through our 2024 Studio Break Professional Competition by Marc Mitchell, Curator & Director of Exhibitions at the University of Arkansas.

How about a cloud-native AI assistant? That's RockBot! Carl and Richard talk with Rocky Lhotka about RockBot, Rocky's own variant of the OpenClaw/Hermes type personal assistant. Rocky talks about being uncomfortable with the security approaches the other agents have taken, so he went full enterprise architect on the problem and built RockBot as a set of containers behind the Kubernetes orchestrator. Cloud architecture without the requirement of the cloud! The conversation dives into how to give RockBot controlled access to services like calendar, email, etc. And it's all .NET and open source, so if you want to make changes or contribute, go for it!

Sierra Leone Believes Poetry Is Essential Civic InfrastructureIn this episode we meet Sierra Leone—a poet, educator, activist, and cultural organizer who reminds us that a poem is far more than words on a page. It can become a gathering place, a healing practice, and a way for a community to remember who it is.In this conversation, we explore three central ideas:Presence is a creative discipline. Art begins with showing up, listening deeply, and making space for what has not yet found words.Poetry can become civic infrastructure. A poem can live in a school, gallery, theatre, public square, or gathering of neighbors—not only on the printed page.Belonging is something we make together. Through performance, mentorship, and shared cultural memory, unfamiliar people and art forms can become part of the same nourishing gumbo.Listen for Sierra's journey from “healing producer” to “creative catalyst” to “culture keeper”—and for her conviction that the artist's responsibility is not simply to speak, but to build spaces in which a community can hear and learn from itself.Notable MentionsPeopleSierra Leone — Dayton poet, producer, educator, activist, and interdisciplinary artist; the Kettering Foundation's inaugural artist-in-residence and Dayton's first living poet laureate.[JD1]Sonia Sanchez — Poet, educator, and Black Arts Movement figure whose advice about making time to write opens the conversation.Gwendolyn Brooks — Pulitzer Prize-winning Chicago poet, mentor, and civic literary leader.Amiri Baraka — Poet, playwright, activist, and central theorist of the Black Arts Movement.Haki R. Madhubuti — Poet, educator, Black Arts Movement architect, and founder of Third World Press.Robert Frost — Canonical American poet invoked while discussing narrow public ideas about poetry.Terrance Hayes — Poet cited by Sierra in explaining that a writer makes space for a poem instead of deciding it beforehand.Paul Laurence Dunbar — Dayton-born poet whose life and work remain central to the city's cultural identity. He was posthumously recognized as Dayton's first poet laureate.Willis “Bing” Davis — Dayton artist, educator, activist, and curator honored in Sierra's poem.Kweku Larry Crowe — Dayton oral historian, visual artist, and community activist.Mama Nozipo Glenn — South African-born human-rights advocate and longtime Dayton community elder.Edwin C. Moses — Dayton-born Olympic hurdler and namesake of a prominent city boulevard.James H. McGee — Civil-rights attorney who became Dayton's first Black mayor, and namesake of a prominent city boulevard.Faheem Curtis-Khidr — Historian and professor whose public scholarship addresses equity and Black history in Dayton.Martin Luther King Jr. — Civil-rights leader whose 1964 Dayton address inspired the Visual Voices project.Colin Kaepernick — Athlete and activist invoked in Sierra's poem as a contemporary image of kneeling in protest.Joni Doherty — Charles F. Kettering Foundation senior program officer for Democracy and the Arts.Organizations and venuesCenter for the Study of Art and Community — Producer of ART IS CHANGE and a research and storytelling organization focused on arts-based community development.The Charles F. Kettering Foundation — The Charles F. Kettering Foundation, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, operating foundation with a mission to advance inclusive democracies worldwide by fostering citizen engagement, promotinggovernment accountability, and countering authoritarianism.Democracy and the Arts — The Kettering Foundation's focus area for integrating thepower of the arts into democratic life locally, nationally, and globally.Home of Urban Creative Arts — Dayton organization co-founded by Sierra to advance education, performance, healing, and community change.Third World Press Foundation — Chicago-based African-centered publisher founded by Haki R. Madhubuti.Dayton Early College Academy High — The school known as DECA High, where Sierra leads student-designed arts and Black History Month work.University of Dayton Theatre, Dance and Performance Technology — University program that helps DECA students prepare original work for the stage.Roger Glass Center for the Arts — University of Dayton arts center where a DECA production was presented.Levitt Pavilion Dayton — An outdoor nonprofit music venue described as Dayton's “downtown living room.” The Levitt seeks to build community and social interaction among people of all ages and backgrounds through offering free concerts.Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center — Performing-arts complex that housed Signature performances in its Mathile Theatre.The Loft Theatre — Downtown Dayton theatre and longtime home of Sierra's Signature series.EbonNia Gallery and Black Palette Art Gallery — West Dayton galleries that hosted Visual Voices and its poetry programming.Projects, events, and movementsBlack Arts Movement — The artistic and political movement Sierra identifies as a foundation of her practice.Black Writers Retreat — Third World Press gathering devoted to craft, audience, and cultural responsibility.DECA High Black History Month Production — Annual student-led program combining Black history with original poetry, theatre, movement, and visual art.Signature Levitt Music and Arts Camp — Free intensive camp in which Dayton teenagers create and mount a public performance in one week.Visual...

A $13 Billion Meta Data Centre Is Coming Near Edmonton. What Does It Mean for Real Estate? A massive new technology investment is putting Alberta back in the national spotlight. Meta is developing its first Canadian data centre in Sturgeon County, just north of Edmonton, with an estimated investment of approximately $13 billion. But for real estate investors, the important question is not simply: "How big is the project?" It is: "What will this actually do to housing, rents, jobs and property values?" On today's Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby look at both sides of the story. Could large-scale data centres create new construction activity, jobs and economic growth around Edmonton? Absolutely. Does that mean investors should immediately start buying houses beside them? Not necessarily. Today's episode also covers another developing story out of Ontario, where investors connected to the Simple Investor property-management model were reportedly told that rental payments were being delayed while the company dealt with market and liquidity challenges. The two stories may seem completely different, but they reinforce the same lesson: Understand what you are investing in and never replace fundamentals with excitement. Ontario Investors Face Delayed Payments Wayne and Gabby begin with reports involving Simple Investor and its affiliated property-management operation. According to the report discussed on the show, some investors who owned properties through the model were told that rental payments were being delayed because of market and liquidity challenges. One investor reportedly owned six properties and had relied on the rental payments to service mortgages. That raises a question Wayne repeatedly comes back to: Where is the rent actually going? If a tenant pays rent to a property-management company, the owner should understand: Where the money is held How management fees are deducted When the remaining rent is transferred Whether funds are segregated Who controls the accounts What happens if the management company experiences financial trouble Wayne's concern is not about making conclusions regarding what occurred in this particular situation without all the facts. It is about investors understanding the structure they are putting their money into. Hands-Off Investing Still Has Risk One of the attractions of these types of investments is that they can appear extremely simple. Buy the unit. Let somebody else manage everything. Collect the payment. But handing control to another company does not eliminate risk. It transfers some of that control to somebody else. Wayne explains why one of the reasons he originally chose real estate was the ability to control more of the investment himself. If something goes wrong with his property, tenant, financing or expenses, he can respond directly. The more layers added between the investor and the asset, the more important due diligence becomes. Then Comes Alberta's Data-Centre Boom The second half of today's episode shifts to a very different story. Meta is building a massive data centre in Sturgeon County, north of Edmonton. The development represents approximately: $13 billion in investment. Alberta is also attracting interest from numerous other data-centre developers. Why Alberta? Several factors make the province attractive: Large amounts of available land Natural gas and electricity infrastructure Energy-industry expertise Cold temperatures that can reduce cooling requirements A business environment actively pursuing major investment For Alberta, this could become a significant new industry. More Than 100 Projects Have Been Proposed There has been enormous interest in building data centres across Alberta. But Wayne stresses an important distinction: Proposed does not mean built. A hundred proposals do not equal a hundred completed projects. Investors need to separate: Announcements from Approvals from Construction from Completed operating facilities. Meta's project is significant because it has moved beyond being simply an idea. What Could This Mean for Edmonton Real Estate? A project of this size can create economic activity. Construction workers need somewhere to live. Contractors need services. Suppliers expand. Companies supporting the project may establish local operations. Infrastructure investment follows. All of those things can support an economy. But Wayne cautions against immediately converting an economic announcement into a real-estate prediction. A $13-billion project does not automatically mean: Rents will explode. Property values will skyrocket. Every nearby neighbourhood becomes a great investment. You still have to analyze the actual property. Don't Invest Based on the Headline Wayne's investment philosophy is straightforward. He does not want to buy a property because he hopes Meta causes it to appreciate. He wants to buy a property that already works. That means analyzing: Purchase price Market rent Expenses Financing Vacancy Tenant demand Cash flow If the property makes money today, future economic growth becomes upside. If the investment only works because you are hoping a massive technology project pushes its value higher, you are speculating. The Business Inside the Building Wayne describes a rental property as two things. There is the asset, the physical property. Then there is the business operating inside it. The investor has much more control over the business. You can control: The property you purchase. The tenant profile you target. The quality of the rental. The neighbourhood. The number of bedrooms. The rent. The expenses. The management. You cannot control whether buyers decide to pay more for the property five years from now. That is why Wayne builds his investment strategy around operating profitability first. Should You Buy Beside a Data Centre? This is where the conversation becomes more complicated. Data centres can create employment and economic activity. But being directly beside one may not necessarily be desirable. Communities in parts of the United States have raised concerns about: Constant cooling-fan noise Electricity demand Water use Construction activity Industrial traffic Visual impact The long-term effect depends heavily on the type of facility and where it is located. In the case of Meta's Sturgeon County development, the site is within Alberta's Industrial Heartland rather than being dropped into the middle of an established Edmonton residential neighbourhood. Still, investors should understand both the positive and negative possibilities before buying nearby. Buyer Perception Matters Gabby raises an important point. Even if somebody cannot prove that living near a data centre is harmful, potential buyers may still decide they do not want to live there. That matters. Real estate values are ultimately influenced by supply and demand. If enough buyers avoid a location because they perceive it negatively, that perception itself can affect demand. Investors therefore need to understand not only the physical impact of a project but how the public is likely to react to it. What About Electricity Costs? Large data centres require enormous amounts of electricity. Capital Power has agreed to initially supply 250 megawatts to Meta's Sturgeon County facility. Wayne discusses the possibility that major power demand could have broader effects on electricity infrastructure and costs. The ultimate impact remains uncertain and will depend on how Alberta expands generation and transmission capacity. For landlords who include utilities in rent, any major change in electricity costs matters because higher operating expenses directly reduce cash flow. Jobs Matter, But What Kind of Jobs? Another important question is what happens after construction is finished. A project of this scale can employ thousands during development. But permanent operations may require significantly fewer employees. That means investors should distinguish between: temporary construction employment and long-term permanent employment. A three-year construction boom can create short-term rental demand. Long-term real estate fundamentals depend much more heavily on lasting employment and population growth. Wayne Is Still Buying Edmonton Wayne's conclusion is not that data centres are good or bad for Edmonton real estate. There is still too much uncertainty for that. What he does know is that he is not buying Edmonton property because Meta is coming. He is buying Edmonton property because he can currently find investments that: Cash flow Produce strong returns Attract good tenants Work without depending on appreciation If the data-centre boom strengthens Edmonton's economy over the next decade, that becomes additional upside. But the investment needs to work without it. REI Masters Mentorship Want direct help building your real estate investment strategy? REI Masters provides education, resources and direct coaching from Wayne and Gabby. www.reimasters.ca A new mentorship announcement is coming on the September 23 Morning Show. The 5% Rule™ Want to understand whether your rental property has enough cash flow? Search: The 5% Rule by Wayne Hillier on Amazon. Watch the Morning Show Join Wayne and Gabby every weekday morning at 7:00 AM Mountain Time on YouTube. Follow Wayne Hillier – Real Estate Investing Coach on YouTube. 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Welcome to Season 06 Episode 02 - the "Long Grey" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia. Guests on this podcast include Alberto Rey, SUNY Distinguished Professor Emeritus (JM Whistler); Ms. Leslie McMichael (Snow White); and Ms. Liz Simmons (Low Lily) Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page. If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Time Stamps Alberto Rey/James McNeil Whistler - 1:31 Leslie McMichael/Snow White - 18:51 Liz Simmons/Low Lily - 36:10 Artist Links Alberto Rey Leslie McMichael Liz Simmons/Low Lily Media Autumn Fairytale & Celtic Harp Fantasy Music for Magical Forest Quests, composed by Simply Waves, 2025. Visual and Performing Arts Events @ SUNY Fredonia Box Office at SUNY Fredonia Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery Lake Shore Center for the Arts Main Street Studios Ticket Website SUNY Fredonia School of Music Events Fredonia Jazz Society WCVF Fredonia WRFA Jamestown   BECOME AN OPERA HOUSE MEMBER!      

On Thursday, September 17, 2026, 914INC. hosted its annual Best of Business Awards at the historic CV Rich Mansion in White Plains, bringing together Westchester's top local leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals to celebrate the region's thriving commercial landscape. The festive evening offered an invaluable opportunity for vibrant networking and collaboration while spotlighting the exceptional accomplishments of the area's business community. The event officially honored the leading B2B companies and innovators highlighted in the magazine's September/October issue, underscoring their vital contributions to Westchester's economic growth and success. The Visual Brands principal Randy Herbertson joined Westchester Talk Radio host Bob Marrone to discuss his agency's work in branding, performance media, and web development. Highlighting his three-year partnership with Robison Oil, Herbertson explained how his team maintains brand consistency, runs targeted 24/7 service campaigns, and performs modern AI/search audits to keep clients visible to their audiences. He stressed that effective marketing focuses on consumer trust, reliable service, and tangible benefits rather than competing solely on price. 

Sila Bal, MD, MPH, invites Caroline Watson, MD, to review a case of blepharitis in a 64-year-old woman who presented with chronic burning, tearing, irritation, and fluctuating, blurry vision in both eyes. Visual acuity is 20/25 OU, and examination showed an unstable tear film, debris at the lash base, mild lid-margin telangiectasia, capped meibomian glands, collarettes, and trace inferior punctate epithelial erosions. Dr. Watson shares her advice for managing blepharitis and ocular surface disease. She breaks down how to define blepharitis, how its symptoms can overlap with other dry eye conditions, what to ask patients to determine their symptoms' underlying causes, and how to approach treatment.

Peter Max might not have been a household name at the end of his life, but his visual style — and utterly prolific artistic output over his roughly six-decade career — undoubtedly left a deep imprint on our country's collective artistic culture. His art evolved through numerous styles over the decades, but always keeping his distinctive approach so no matter which era of his career, his work was always instantly recognizable. When we talked with him on this show in 2009, in advance of a visit to a Naples gallery for an exhibition, Peter Max was working out of a 30,000-square-foot studio in Manhattan with a staff of 105 people. He had created a visual art empire. Max passed away on Sept. 14 at the age of 88. We revisit our conversation with him originally recorded in February of 2009.

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September 17, 2026This week Gina Hunt, Neil Callander, Ellie Dale Anderson, Bill Conger, and Jason Rafferty join us to talk about their work in the upcoming group exhibition Material Moves. The exhibition is a survey of contemporary artists exploring a variety of materials and process's to create dynamic abstract works.The exhibition opens on Friday October 9th, from 6-9 PM at Water Street Studios in Batavia, IL.

Solanin on Inio Asanon läpimurtoteos, joka kertoo 24-vuotiaan tokiolaisen kaveriporukan kipuilusta nuoruuden unelmien jahtaamisen ja aikuistumisen valintojen välimaastossa. Ajankohtaisaiheina puhumme Cool Japan Fund -projektin lakkauttamisesta sekä siitä, miten ranskalainen mangakustannusbrändi Kazé saapuu myös englanninkielisille markkinoille. Lukujonossa ovat Yoshiharu Tsugen uran alkuvaiheen töitä sisältävät kokoelmat The Swamp ja Red Flowers. --- Kommentoi | Bluesky | Mastodon | X | Threads | Instagram --- (01:14) – KUULUMISET: MUUTTOKIIREITÄ (02:21) – KUULUMISET: TWO SEASONS, TWO STRANGERS – Two Seasons, Two Strangers -elokuva – Yoshiharu Tsuge – Jakso 123, jossa puhuimme maaliskuussa menehtyneen Tsugen urasta (05:24) – SOLANIN: ESITTELY – Solanin – Inio Asano (08:08) – SOLANIN: HAHMOT JA TEEMAT – Meikoa ryydyttää työelämä (kuva) – Aggretsuko – Vapaaherrana elely ilman tavoitteita tai projekteja passivoi Meikoa (huomaa symbolisina elementteinä sarjassa pyörivät ruksisilmäiset maskottipupuhahmot) (kuva) – Entä jos yrittäisit musiikkiuraa tosissasi? (kuva) – Meikon irtisanoutuminen ravistelee Tanedaa (kuva) – Nana, josta puhuimme jaksossa 124 – Levyfirman kykyjenetsijä tarjoaa Tanedan bändille mahdollisuutta toimia tulevan idolin taustabändinä (kuva) – Kato ei uskalla valmistua yliopistosta aikuisuuteen (kuva) – Billyn isä, jonka kulmakarvat ja viikset muodostavat "isän" kanjin 父 (kuva) – Billy ja vanha kirjemies (kuva) – Inio Asanon myöhempi sarja Goodnight Punpun – Solaniini on koisokasvien kuten perunan tuottama myrkky (34:29) – SOLANIN: KERRONTA JA VISUAALIT – Jakso 127, jossa puhuimme Inio Asanon muuttuneesta tavasta tehdä mangaa – Naoki Urasawa, jonka sarjasta Pluto puhuimme jaksossa 18 – Jakso 110, jossa puhuimme Inio Asanon tuoreemmasta sarjasta Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction (38:03) – SOLANIN: KANNET – Ivrean omnibusjulkaisun kansi – Vizin omnibusjulkaisun kansi – Alkuperäiset japanilaiset kannet (40:33) – SOLANIN: JULKAISU – Ladonnassa on tavutuksen kanssa ongelmia (kuva) – Kulttuuriselitteitä käytetään vähän epähyödyllisesti (kuva) – Asunnonvuokrauslomakkeella lukee asuntotyyppivaihtoehtoina "kompleksi, asunto, talo", vaikka pitäisi lukea "kerrostalo, luhtitalo, erillistalo" (kuva) (56:52) – SOLANIN: SPOILERIOSIO – Huutoitkua (kuva) – Given, josta puhuimme jaksossa 63 – Billy tukee taustalla (kuva) – Pääsenkö bändiin? (huomaa puuttuva väliviiva sanassa "bändi-intoilu") (kuva) – Livekeikka (kuva) – Silmälasipäinen poika (kuva) – Inio Asanon uudempi sarja Downfall, jolla myöskin on elokuvasovitus (01:12:10) – SOLANIN: YHTEENVETO – Inio Asanon toinen sarja Nijigahara Holograph (01:17:14) – COOL JAPAN ON PERUTTU – Jakso 126, jossa puhuimme kuulumisissa Helsingin Sanomien kolumnista, jossa pohdittiin Aasian maiden pehmeää vallankäyttöä – ANN: Newspapers: Japanese Government to Abolish Cool Japan Fund – Ilmaus "Cool Japan" oli alun perin vanhempi ja laajempi kuin sen mukaan nimetty valtion rahoitusprojekti, johon ilmaus myöhemmin alettiin yhdistää – Animurot-podcastin jakso 79, jossa vieraana oli Ylen dokumenttisarjan Japani-efekti!! tekijä Matti Riitakorpi – Jakso 124, jossa puhuimme sarjasta – Japanilaiset firmat ovat kyllä pystyneet hakemaan samalta ministeriöltä rahaa omien teostensa kääntämiseen ja myymiseen ulkomailla… mutta se on ollut Cool Japan Fundista erillinen projekti – Tokyo Otaku Mode sai kuuluisaa kyllä Cool Japan Fundilta valtavan sijoituksen – Asagaya Anime Street, joka kuopattiin parissa vuodessa – Animesuoratoistopalvelu Daisuki – Petterin animestriimilistat (Bluesky, ketjun lopusta löytyy aina linkki edelliseen ketjuun) – Animesuoratoistopalvelu Hidive on amerikkalaisen Sentai Filmworksin pyörittämä palvelu, joka poistui globaaleilta markkinoilta vuoden 2023 lopussa – Japan Times mainitsee biotekstiilistartupin nimeltä Spiber – Junglia Okinawa -seikkailuteemapuisto – Tastemade (01:32:46) – KAZÉ TULEE JENKKEIHIN – ICv2:n artikkeli – Kazén ranskalaiset nettisivut – Kazé Wikipediassa (ranskasivu on luonnollisesti täyteläisempi) – Jakso 26, jossa puhuimme siitä, miten Crunchyroll osti enemmistöosuuden Viz Media Europesta – Jakso 70, jossa puhuimme siitä, miten Crunchyroll oli uudelleenbrändäämässä Kazén mangajulkaisuja Crunchyroll Mangaksi – ANN:n kertaus Kazén ohjelmasta Anime NYC -tapahtumassa (01:39:50) – KUULIJAKOMMENTTI: SUOSITUKSIA – Ushio and Tora – Tekijä Kazuhiro Fujita – Draw This, Then Die – Iron Wok Jan – Banana Fish Mainittuja dekkarimangoja: – Salapoliisi Conan – The Kindaichi Case Files – Q.E.D. Mainittuja yliluonnollisia mysteerisarjoja: – Kuroshitsuji, josta puhuimme jaksossa 50 – Vanitaksen kirja, josta puhuimme jaksossa 20 – The Summer Hikaru Died – I Want to Hold Aono-kun So Badly I Could Die, josta puhuimme jaksossa 92 – Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, josta puhuimme jaksossa 113 (01:48:34) – YOSHIHARU TSUGE (VUODET 1965-1968) – Yoshiharu Tsuge – Jakso 123, jossa puhuimme Tsugen urasta ja kuolemasta – Tokiwa-so-asuntola – Yoshihiro Tatsumi – Sanpei Shirato – Garo-lehti – Drawn & Quarterlyn "The Complete Mature Works of Yoshiharu Tsuge" -kokoelmat – Minä-romaani – The Swamp on kustantajan sivustolla ilmaisena näytteenä kokonaisuudessaan (PDF) – Tabicinen tuleva elokuva Two Seasons, Two Strangers perustuu Yoshiharu Tsugen lyhäreihin A View of the Seaside ja Mister Ben and His Igloo, jotka on englanniksi julkaistu kokoelmassa Red Flowers – TabiCinen esittely elokuvasta ja Tsugesta (PDF) – A View By The Seasiden kuuluisa, avoimeksi jäävä lopetus (kuva) – Mr. Ben and His Igloo -mangassa samassa tuvassa nukkumiseen päädytään selvemmin vain majatalonpitäjän sammumisen vuoksi – huomaa myös, miten kalavarkaissa käyminen on majatalonpitäjälle selvästi arkista puuhaa (kuva) – The Hooded Utilitarian: 'Chiko,' 'A View of the Seaside,' and 'Mister Ben of the Igloo': Visual and Verbal Narrative Technique in Three Classic Manga by Yoshiharu Tsuge (02:15:51) – LOPETUS

Whether quantum computers are around the corner or not, the message is clear: the time for post-quantum cryptography is coming fast. Carl and Richard talk to Michael Howard about Microsoft's efforts to make post-quantum cryptography available to everyone by 2029. Howard discusses the quantum computing and cryptography issue, specifically the ability of quantum computers to run Shor's algorithm quickly enough to break RSA encryption. While it isn't possible just yet, the harvest-and-decrypt-later concerns are real. And the solution is pretty straightforward- move to TLS 1.3, and be prepared for a wave of changing encryption algorithms as they roll out and are found wanting. A crazy time is coming soon!

Drop us a message! We'd love to hear from you.299 episodes. 10 lessons learned. Episode 300 shares them all!  In this special milestone episode, our host Matt Pierce is going back to the 90s and doing it David Letterman style! Over 4 years ago Matt created this podcast, and in this week's episode, we celebrate this journey by reflecting on every lesson learned. Matt counts down his top 10 lessons on video, covering everything from recording gear, audience attention spans and AI. Along the way, he shares a personal story about a hard lesson in knowing what your audience actually wants to hear. So sit down, get comfortable, and don't forget to take notes, as Matt shares his 299 episodes' worth of wisdom! Learning points from the episode include: How a rough, to-the-point video can often beat a highly produced one, especially in tutorial content where the goal is clarity, not flash. What matters is relevance, not length. Matt uses the debunked "goldfish attention span" myth to show that people don't have short attention spans, they have low patience for content that isn't relevant to them. Why human judgment matters more than ever, now that AI makes content easier to produce. Matt says AI can generate output, but it can't tell you whether that output is good. That's still on the creator. Important links and mentions: TechSmith Academy: Learn how to use and create better images and videos (for free): https://www.techsmith.com/learn/tutorials/academy/    Got a story about how long a video took you to make? Matt wants to hear it: thevisuallounge@techsmith.com  

Dwight S. Williams learned math on license plates because he was bored. He makes the case that boredom is what deep thinking needs, and that our classrooms may have engineered it away.Full description:Dwight S. Williams is a math instructional leadership coach who helps schools move from compliance driven learning to cognition driven learning. His own math story starts in the back seat of his parents' car in Trinidad and Tobago, pulling relationships out of license plate numbers because there was nothing else to do.Pam and Dwight talk about the quiet our students no longer get, the anchor charts and color and texture we fill our rooms with, and whether all of it is sitting in the space where student thinking would have gone. They get into why building understanding is what actually produces speed, what a shared vision for math instruction requires before anything else can happen, and the students who taught Dwight that a correct answer and deep understanding are not the same thing.Dwight also shares the story behind his 3-1-4 Newsletter, named for his Pi Day birthday, and what gives him hope in math education right now.Key takeaways:Boredom lets the mind wander, and a wandering mind is where curiosity and deep thinking begin.Our classroom environments are a design decision. Visual saturation can crowd out the reflective space students need.Understanding produces speed. Number sense and flexibility come first, and automaticity follows.Efficiency is the goal worth naming, more than speed.A shared vision for math instruction starts with the current reality and with defining the student experience: what students should be thinking, saying, producing, and who carries the cognitive load.Correct answers and deep understanding are separate things, in both directions.The PLC is a hidden lever. Fifteen minutes in another teacher's room, in any subject, moves practice.Video works when live observation is not possible.Notable quotes:"Boredom takes us to a place where our minds get curious and wander. So I think boredom is something that is actually needed for deep thinking.""If we build the understanding the speed catches up.""A correct answer doesn't always necessarily mean deep understanding. And on the flip side, a non traditional approach doesn't always mean lack of understanding."About Dwight S. Williams:Dwight S. Williams is a math instructional leadership coach and consultant who helps school and district leaders strengthen math instruction through coaching, curriculum implementation, and leadership systems. His work focuses on moving classrooms from compliance driven learning to cognition driven learning so students build confidence, identity, and achievement in mathematics. Through coaching, professional learning, and systems leadership, he helps educators create classrooms where student thinking does the heavy lifting.Connect with Dwight S. Williams: linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwightswillThe 3.1.4 Newsletter: subscribe via the link on Dwight's LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-3-1-4-newsletter/posts/?feedView=allConnect with Dr. Pam Brett: insta: https://www.instagram.com/blueglassesmath/ bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/pambrett.bsky.social linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-brett-23b56675/ website: https://www.blueglassesmath.org/ Subscribe to Pam's newsletter! https://shorturl.at/OTTwo

Transitions are often the first part of the preschool day to fall apart for autistic children, especially when routines change, activities end, or expectations shift quickly. Every. Single. Year. In this episode, Tara is talking less about transition tricks and more about why transitions are genuinely so hard for many autistic preschoolers. A transition can involve much more than moving from one activity to another. A child may need to shift their attention, leave a deeply engaging activity, process new sensory input, understand what is happening next, and regulate the emotions that come with an unexpected or unwanted change. Because once we understand the why, the strategies finally have a better chance of sticking. Why Are Transitions So Hard for Autistic Children? Transitions can be difficult for autistic children because they often require several demanding shifts at the same time. A child may need to stop an activity, redirect their attention, enter a different sensory environment, process new language, and manage uncertainty about what is coming next. What looks like refusal or noncompliance may actually reflect overwhelm, difficulty shifting attention, sensory stress, or a need for more time and information. How Does Predictability Affect Transitions? Predictability helps an autistic child understand what is happening now and what will happen next. When a routine changes unexpectedly or a child does not have enough information about what is coming, that uncertainty can make the transition much harder. Consistent routines, visual information, and advance notice can make the day feel more understandable and manageable. This does not mean every part of the day has to happen exactly the same way. It means we give children clear information when something is about to change. Can Sensory Changes Make Transitions More Difficult? Yes. A transition often involves much more than physically moving from one activity or location to another. A child may be moving from a quiet space into a noisy classroom, from dim lighting into bright lighting, or from a familiar activity into an environment filled with different sounds, smells, people, and movement. Even when the next activity looks simple to an adult, the sensory shift may feel significant to the child. Looking at what changes between the two environments can help us understand why a specific transition is difficult. What Does Executive Functioning Have to Do With Transitions? Executive functioning helps us shift attention, organize our next steps, remember what we are supposed to do, and move from one task to another. These mental shifts can require significant effort for autistic preschoolers. A child may understand that circle time is over but still need extra time to disengage, process the next direction, organize their body, and move toward the next activity. Instead of assuming the child is refusing to transition, consider how many separate steps their brain is being asked to manage all at once. What Is Monotropism? Monotropism is a way of understanding the deep, focused attention many autistic people experience. An autistic child may become intensely engaged in one interest, activity, or sensory experience at a time. That deep attention can support learning, creativity, regulation, and connection. It can also make abruptly shifting away from an activity especially difficult. When a child is deeply engaged, leaving that activity may not feel like a simple request to clean up. The child may need time, information, and support to shift their attention. Respecting that deep engagement does not mean transitions never happen. It means we recognize that the transition may require more effort than it appears to from the outside. How Can We Make Transitions Easier for Autistic Preschoolers? Making transitions easier begins with understanding what is making the transition hard for that particular child. Once we understand the underlying need, we can choose a support that gives the child more predictability, processing time, and access. A visual schedule may help a child who does not know what is coming next. A predictable warning may help a child who needs more time to shift their attention. A video model may help a child understand an unfamiliar routine. Sensory support may help when the next environment feels overwhelming. There is not one transition strategy that works for every autistic child. The most effective support is the one that matches the reason the transition is difficult. Transition Supports Mentioned in This Episode • Use a visual schedule so the child can see what is happening now and what will happen next • Give clear, predictable warnings before an activity ends • Use consistent words or visual cues during familiar transitions • Allow additional processing time before repeating a direction • Validate that stopping a preferred or deeply engaging activity can be difficult • Consider the sensory differences between the current activity and the next one • Use video modeling to preview unfamiliar routines or environments • Create predictable transition routines that children can learn over time • Reduce unnecessary verbal language during stressful moments • Watch for early signs of overwhelm instead of waiting for the transition to fall apart In This Episode, You'll Learn • Why transitions can create genuine stress for autistic preschoolers • How routine and predictability support smoother transitions • Why sensory changes can make a seemingly simple transition overwhelming • How executive functioning affects a child's ability to stop, shift, and begin something new • What monotropism can teach us about deep attention and engagement • Why difficult transitions should not automatically be labeled as noncompliance • How visual schedules can make upcoming changes easier to understand • Why processing time matters when a child is shifting their attention • How validation and empathy support children during difficult transitions • Why understanding the cause should come before choosing a strategy Key Takeaways • Difficult transitions are not automatically refusal or noncompliance • Transitions may involve changes in attention, sensory input, language, environment, and expectations • Predictability can reduce uncertainty and anxiety • Sensory differences are an important part of the transition experience • Deep engagement is meaningful and should be respected • Autistic children may need more time to shift their attention • Visual information can make transitions more concrete and understandable • Validation belongs alongside practical transition supports • Strategies are more effective when they respond to the actual reason the transition is hard • Support should make transitions more accessible, not simply make children move faster Try This Choose one transition that tends to fall apart first. Before adding another timer, song, reward, or verbal reminder, pause and look at the transition from the child's perspective. What are they being asked to stop? What sensory changes happen next? Do they know where they are going and what will happen when they get there? Are they deeply engaged in the activity they are leaving? How much time are they being given to shift their attention? How much spoken language are they being asked to process during the transition? Once you understand what may be making the transition genuinely difficult, choose one support that responds to that need. Maybe it is a visual schedule. Maybe it is a predictable warning. Maybe it is a short video showing what will happen. Maybe it is changing the way the next environment feels. Or maybe the biggest shift is simply giving the child more time. The most effective transition strategy is not always the newest trick. It is the one that matches the reason the transition is hard. Related Resources & Links

Orbis Pictus: World Affairs in the Visual Digital Era by Dr Vendulka Kubalkova https://www.amazon.com/Orbis-Pictus-Affairs-Visual-Digital/dp/B0H3YQ4MMR Drvkubalkova.com The invention of the movable-type printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the mid-1400s represents one of the most significant technological advancements in history. The printing press shaped the modern era by revolutionizing how information was shared and preserved, as well as educational practices. Today, society is entering the Digital Era. Students now grow up with the internet and social media. Research shows that younger generations increasingly prefer audio-visual content, while both students and the general public read for recreation less often. This book introduces an innovative educational format we call a videobook. It offers access to about 135 original online videos, featuring animated presentations that provide a comprehensive introduction to contemporary global issues. The videobook covers a wider range of topics than most university-level International Relations courses. Integrating video content improves accessibility and relevance, addressing the limitations of traditional educational resources. The videos also encourage deeper engagement with philosophy and history. Many universities have yet to fully adopt visualization as a teaching tool, which remains a significant limitation in the Digital Era. This project aims to address that gap. This work is designed primarily for university students but remains accessible to a wider audience. Professor Kubálková holds a JUDr. from Charles University, Czechoslovakia, and a Ph.D. in International Politics from Lancaster University, England. She is also a graduate of the Prague Conservatoire. She currently serves as a Professor of International Studies at the University of Miami in Florida. Her previous appointments include academic positions in England, New Zealand, and Australia, as well as fellowships at the University of Munich, Stanford University, and the University of California, Berkeley. She has served as Assistant Provost for International Studies and Director of the M.A. program in International Administration (MAIA). Since 2016, she has been a Visiting Professor at VSE, University of Economics and Business, Prague. Professor Kubálková is a past President of the International Studies Association South and served for ten years as a trustee of the Social Science Research Foundation Board at the Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver. She co-edited the eight-volume M. E. Sharpe series, “International Relations in a Constructed World,” and was a founding member and co-chair of the ISA section Global International Relations (GIRS). Following years in exile, she received the Jan Masaryk Medal “Pro Amicitia Inter Naciones” for expertise in International Relations and has been inducted into the “Memory of the Nation” of the Czech Republic. Her research, publications, and teaching focus on International Relations theory, Marxism, Constructivism, post-Soviet studies, religion, civilizations, culture in world affairs, non-Western perspectives, pedagogy, and the application of information technology in education. She is the author, among others, of My Path to Global International Relations: An Autobiographical Textbook (2026).

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Where does traditional CPQ stop—and where does engineering automation need to take over? In this episode, Frank sits down with Scott Heide, CEO of Engineering Intent, to explore how CPQ can support products that require far more than standard configuration, pricing, and quoting. Scott brings more than 30 years of experience working with engineer-to-order companies, knowledge-based engineering, and sales engineering automation. Returning to the CPQ Podcast for the first time since 2023, Scott explains why customers typically approach Engineering Intent when their products involve complex engineering calculations, dynamic geometry, visual configuration, detailed bills of materials, or automatically generated sales and manufacturing drawings. He also discusses KBridge, Engineering Intent's design automation platform, and how it can connect the commercial CPQ process with the engineering work required to produce a valid custom design. Frank and Scott also examine Engineering Intent's new direct Salesforce integration, its established relationship with ServiceNow, and the growing role of systems integrators in projects that combine CRM, CPQ, and engineering automation. Scott shares how Engineering Intent is using AI to accelerate the capture of product knowledge and design rules—while maintaining the repeatable, deterministic, and documentable outputs required in manufacturing. In this conversation, we cover: Why traditional CPQ solutions may struggle with highly engineered and graphically complex products Where CPQ ends and engineering or design automation begins How KBridge generates dynamic 3D models, visualizations, drawings, calculations, and detailed bills of materials The difference between fixed-geometry visualization tools and parametric models that change dynamically Engineering Intent's new Salesforce integration and how KBridge can work alongside Salesforce Revenue Cloud How AI may reduce the time and effort required to capture and automate product-specific engineering rules Recent capabilities including advanced solid modeling, animation, source merge, and offline runtime Engineering Intent's growing focus on material handling, MEP, precast concrete, and other vertical applications Why systems integrators may need stronger engineering skills to implement advanced design automation successfully What Engineering Intent plans to demonstrate at Dreamforce and other upcoming industry events If you work with engineer-to-order products, visual product configuration, manufacturing CPQ, or complex sales and engineering processes, this episode provides a practical look at how CPQ and design automation can work together across the full lifecycle—from early sales visualization to manufacturing-ready drawings and bills of materials. Learn more about Engineering Intent and connect with Scott Heide on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform. More CPQ research and resources at https://novuscpq.com

Best of Cabrillo National Monument Accessibility You loved it the first time, so here is the updated Best Of Version.  This photo is with my friend Nancy Kramer on her recent visit to the park. In this episode, the FAQ:  How do I best enjoy the park? Today's Destination is Cabrillo National Monument Accessibility. Before you forget, please leave a review!!!!! Today's Misstep: Don't forget to stretch, as I did.   Travel Advice: Swimming? Watch your valuables. FAQ: My friends ask me how I enjoy Cabrillo Park. I love this question. First, you have to plan for it, so bring your National Park Pass and try to visit on a Tuesday or Wednesday, the slow days. Park at the top and see the Lighthouse. It's iconic. Then visit the overlook for views of San Diego and watch the boats come in and out of the channel. The visitor center is worth seeing, even if you don't buy anything. Then hike the bayside trail if you can; if not, follow the accessibility guidance below. Today's destination: Best of Cabrillo National Monument Accessibility   Last episode was about the trails and the tide pools, plus what you can do there. This is a follow-up for those who have limited access but want to enjoy the park, You can, because it's built for everyone.   Cabrillo National Monument is highly accessible for people with disabilities, with a range of features and services to ensure an enjoyable, inclusive experience. Here are some key aspects of its accessibility: Accessible Pathways and Facilities The monument has paved walkways, restrooms, water fountains, and seating areas that are accessible to visitors with mobility concerns. Parking and Transportation Designated accessible parking areas include spots near the Lighthouse, which you can request at the gate. Assistive Equipment Wheelchairs are available for use to help visitors navigate the park. If you ask for a pass, you can drive to the Lighthouse at the entrance to the visitor center, so you won't have to walk. Visual and Auditory Accessibility For visitors with vision loss, the park offers tactile models, audio-described films, tactile maps, and audio wayside signs. Braille users can utilize tactile maps and guides with a talking pen. Deaf/Hearing Loss Accommodations Services include ASL interpreters, signing rangers, open-captioned films, assistive listening devices, and one-way portable microphones. Cognitive Concerns The park provides quiet areas, sensory-friendly options, and clear signage to make the visit more pleasant and stress-free for visitors with cognitive concerns. Service Animals The park welcomes service animals, with specific accommodations and facilities to ensure a safe environment for both the visitor and their companion. Unfortunately, regular pets are not welcome here. Access Pass The National Park Access Pass, which is free for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a disability, grants free entry into the park and can be obtained at the fee station. Overall Accessibility The park has been rated highly for its accessibility, with paved paths, accessible trails, and well-marked signage. It is designed to be fully accessible, allowing everyone to enjoy the natural, historical, and cultural aspects of the monument. Today's Misstep: I forgot to stretch. I ended up with a very sore back on a big hike day. If I had stretched like I usually do, I would not have had this issue. Do the stretch first.   Today's Travel Advice: If you are going swimming, leave your valuables at the hotel.    Its not wise to bring your valuables to the beach and then go swimming. It's common sense, but so many people forget this or don't prepare. Just say no to leaving your stuff on the beach.   Connect with Dr. Travelbest 5 Steps to Solo Travel website Dr. Mary Travelbest X Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Dr. Mary Travelbest Podcast Dr. Travelbest on TikTok Dr.Travelbest onYouTube In the news  

In this episode I had the ABSOLUTE pleasure of talking to Chris V! Check out the Visual on YouTube! We start out talking about real life and the many metamorphosis of life and then we get into the RHOP trailer and picture, RHUGHT and Nene's return and the PREMIER of the RHONY!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 11, 2026This week Sheri Rush joins the podcast to talk about her work that explores themes of landscape and nature through her vibrant paintings and ceramic works.She currently has an exhibition with Matt Irie: The Threshold, that runs through September 22nd at The Robert T. Wright Community Art Gallery at the College of Lake County.

Send us Fan MailWhat if some of the messages we've absorbed about “what it means to be a woman” have less to do with the Bible and more to do with centuries of art, culture, and storytelling? Today we have a fascinating conversation with art historian Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt about five powerful visual tropes—the Venus, Maiden, Vessel, Mother, and Monster—and the surprising, life-giving counter-stories that have been there all along. Together, we explore what happens when we stop seeing women as objects, prizes, symbols, perfect mothers, or threats, and start seeing them as whole people invited to witness, move, create, cultivate, and partner in God's kingdom.CHECK OUT OUR OCTOBER SIMULCAST EVENTWe're doing our sex talk and a one-day marriage conference! Check it out for more information.Find the church info page here!TO SUPPORT US: Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our work (and get access to the book club!)And check out our Merch, or any of our courses!Give to the Good Fruit Faith Initiative of the Bosko FoundationJoin our email list!LINKS MENTIONED: Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt's websiteElissa's book, “Look Like a Lady”Elissa's InstagramElissa's SubstackSupport the showJoin Sheila at Bare Marriage.com!Check out her books:The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves BetterThe Marriage You Want and the Study Guide The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great SexAnd she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too!Check out all her courses, FREE resources, social media, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.

So what can numerics do for you? Carl and Richard talk to Jeffrey Sax about his work building Numerics.NET, a collection of general-purpose mathematical and statistical classes built for .NET. Jeffrey explains that numbers in a computer differ from real numbers in the world; for storage and computational efficiency, typical variable types in any programming language have limits on precision and size. How those variables are used can affect the outcome, with potentially disastrous consequences. Numerics.net provides exacting control of precision, as well as complex mathematical functions. It's far from free - but if you need it, you need it!

Mermaids, vengeful women and mangaka life lessons. What more do you need in an anime season?This week on the AniTAY podcast, Requiem, Doctorkev and Gugsy and ThatsMaPizza (with Marquan handling the editing duties) talk about the Summer 2026 season as well as time periods that would work well in anime.The AniTAY Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast brought to you every other Wednesday. It is available on all your favorite podcast services! If you like us, be sure to subscribe to your favorite service and give us 5 stars! Your support is much appreciated and will help us grow and continue to provide this style of content.Intro: 0:00:00–0:07:08Housekeeping: 0:01:35–0:07:07Livid Lady's Guide: 0:07:08–0:14:18Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games: 0:14:19–0:20:04Draw This Then Die: 0:20:05–0:27:09Trapped in a Dating Sim S2: 0:27:10–0:32:04Goodbye Lara: 0:32:05–0:39:49Victoria of Many Faces: 0:39:50–0:43:41Red River: 0:43:42–0:47:59Tanya S2: 0:48:00–0:56:43Tomb Raider King: 0:56:44–01:03:13Elusive Samurai S2: 01:03:14–01:04:29100 Girlfriends S3: 01:04:30–01:06:00Clevatess S2: 01:06:01–01:07:26Coyote vs Acme: 01:07:27–01:12:39News: 01:12:40–01:25:21Question of the Week: 01:25:22–01:38:20Outro: 01:38:20 — EndItinerary

As promised in the episode, here are the three questions I want you to sit with.You don't need to have the “perfect” answer. Just notice what comes up for you.SHIFT #1 - Done is better than perfect✨ Where might the idea of doing things “perfectly” be making your Italian learning harder than it needs to be?Maybe it's feeling like you need to say a sentence perfectly before you speak. Maybe you think you need to study every day for it to “count.” Maybe you keep waiting until you know enough before having a conversation.Where is perfection creating more friction than progress?SHIFT #2 - You are allowed to change the plan✨ What could you change about the way you're learning Italian right now so that it supports the life you actually have?Not the life you had six months ago. Not the routine you think you should be able to follow. Your life right now.Maybe the plan that worked for you before simply doesn't fit this season anymore. And that doesn't mean you're giving up. Sometimes changing the plan is exactly what allows you to keep going.SHIFT #3 - You don't have to do everything by yourself✨ Where in your Italian learning journey would asking for help make things feel easier, clearer, or more possible?Maybe you've been trying to figure out a grammar concept by yourself. Maybe you understand Italian but don't know how to turn that knowledge into speaking. Or you keep getting stuck in the same place and you simply need someone to help you see what you can't see on your own.Say it with me "Today I am allowing myself to receive help in my Italian learning process" ❤️***READY FOR MY SUPPORT? HERE'S YOUR NEXT STEP If this episode made you realize that you don't have to figure out your Italian journey all by yourself, I'm here to support you.Choose the next step that feels most aligned with where you are right now:

If you're looking for the best visual supports for autistic preschoolers, these five foundational tools can make classroom routines, transitions, communication, and everyday expectations easier to understand. In this episode, Tara is going back to the basics and sharing five of her favorite visual supports for young autistic children. These are the supports she returns to again and again because they are practical, flexible, and easy to use in preschool classrooms, therapy spaces, and at home. Visual supports can make routines more predictable and reduce the amount of spoken language a child has to process. But with so many different types of visual supports available, it can be hard to know where to begin. That's exactly what we're breaking down today. What Are the Best Visual Supports for Autistic Preschoolers? The best visual supports are the ones that give a child clear, meaningful information about what is happening now, what is coming next, and what they can expect. Tara's five go-to supports are a first-then board, visual schedule, All Done Bucket, Wait Mat, and visual countdown or star chart. What Is a First-Then Board? A first-then board is a simple visual support that shows an autistic child what is happening first and what will happen next. It can make routines and transitions easier to understand without requiring the child to process a long series of verbal directions. A first-then board can be especially helpful when a child is learning a new routine, preparing for a transition, or moving between activities. How Does a Visual Schedule Help Autistic Preschoolers? A visual schedule helps autistic preschoolers see and understand the sequence of activities within their day or routine. This added predictability can support transitions, communication, regulation, and independence. For some children, starting with only two or three pictures is more supportive than displaying a full-day schedule. The schedule can grow as the child becomes familiar with checking it and moving through the routine. What Is an All Done Bucket? An All Done Bucket is a visual and concrete way to show a child that an activity or object is finished. Instead of relying only on spoken directions like "clean up" or "all done," the child has a predictable action that represents the ending. When this system is modeled consistently, it can make difficult transitions easier to understand. What Is a Wait Mat? A Wait Mat is a visual support that gives a child a clear place to temporarily put a preferred or regulating object while participating in another activity. Unlike an All Done Bucket, the object is not finished or being taken away—it is waiting nearby. That distinction can be especially important for autistic children who carry familiar objects for comfort, connection, or regulation. How Can a Visual Countdown Help With Transitions? A visual countdown shows a child that an activity will continue for a little longer and then end. Stars or other symbols can be added or removed so the child can visually see the transition getting closer. The countdown isn't something the child has to earn. It provides information about what is going to happen next. In This Episode, You'll Learn • Why visual supports can be so helpful for autistic preschoolers • How visuals can support routines, transitions, communication, and independence • How to use a first-then board to make what's happening now and next more concrete • Why visual schedules don't have to show an entire day • How an All Done Bucket creates a clear ending to an activity • The difference between an All Done Bucket and a Wait Mat • How visual countdowns can prepare children for upcoming transitions • Why consistency matters when introducing a new visual support Key Takeaways • Visual supports can make spoken information more concrete and easier to process • Predictability can support regulation and reduce uncertainty • Start with the amount of visual information the child can understand right now • Visuals work best when they are modeled consistently • A visual support should provide information, not become another demand • Different children may need different types or amounts of visual support • Simple visuals used consistently can make a big difference throughout the preschool day Try This You don't need to introduce all five visual supports at once. Choose one routine or transition that feels tricky right now. Think about what information might be unclear to the child: Do they know what is happening? What comes next? When something will be finished? Where a favorite object will go? Then choose one visual that could make that information more concrete. Start there. Model it consistently, give the child time to learn what it means, and pay attention to whether it is actually making the routine easier to understand. Related Resources & Links

In this episode, Dr. Laura Scherck Wittcoff speaks with Keith Lietzke, Co-Founder of Character-Wise, an innovative after-school program designed to address two critical challenges facing young people today: the mental health crisis and the declining state of civil discourse. Character-Wise teaches seven character strengths to third graders through interactive, experiential learning while simultaneously creating meaningful volunteer opportunities for recently retired adults. The Connection Between Civil Discourse and Character Development - How the way we argue reflects who we are becoming - Aristotle's belief that character is formed through habit and repeated action - The role of respectful disagreement as a moral exercise The Origin Story of Character-Wise - Keith and Mark's concerns during COVID about mental health and during the 2020 election about civil discourse - Discovery of positive psychology research from the 1970s-80s showing that building character strengths leads to improved individual well-being and better interpersonal relationships - The decision to focus on elementary school students, specifically third grade Why Third Grade? - Third graders have the mental ability to understand concepts like fairness and courage - They are still receptive to adult guidance The Dual Mission of Character-Wise - Building character strengths in young people - Providing meaningful volunteer opportunities for recently retired adults seeking purpose and community contribution - The name "Character-Wise" reflects this dual focus **Program Structure** - 8-week program with 7 classes focusing on individual character strengths plus one wrap-up session - Classes include: quick introduction, group activity, read-aloud, and small group breakout sessions - Students create leaves for a tree visual metaphor, writing how they demonstrated each character strength - Free add-on to existing after-school programs at elementary schools, Boys and Girls Clubs, and YMCAs - Intentional sequencing alternates between other-centered and me-centered strengths **Teaching Methodology** - Minimal adult lecture; maximum student engagement through activities - After sitting in school all day, kids respond with enthusiasm when given hands-on activities - Read-alouds performed by adults to avoid shaming students with varying reading levels - Small group discussions before leaf-writing to help kids who struggle with ideas - Visual posters and slogans to reinforce concepts **Pilot Program Results** - Kids were deeply engaged and understood character content - When a class was cancelled due to a coach's illness, students were disappointed and looked forward to the program - When asked if they'd recommend the program to friends, responses were enthusiastic, with all hands raised - Four volunteer coaches in pilots; only one had previous classroom experience - All coaches expressed desire to continue coaching - Program uses a manual with activity prompts and ongoing support for coaches **Parent Engagement Component** - Weekly emails to parents about the character strength being taught that week - Suggestions for group activities families can do together - YouTube readings of character-themed books - Video recommendations aligned with weekly topics - Future plans include more robust parent materials **Future Vision and Goals** - Currently piloting in the Northeast - Rolling out in fall to full production mode - Audacious goal: 1,000 character coaches across the United States - Plans to expand office hours and peer mentoring among coaches - Potential integration into public school curricula - Website under development: character-wise.org - Interest in partnerships with influencers in the retirement community About Small & Gutsy Small & Gutsy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit podcast spotlighting nonprofits and social enterprises with budgets under $10 million. Recently ranked: - Number 8 on Feed Spot's Top 30 Social Impact Podcasts - Number 3 and Number 9 by Million Podcasts for Top 30 Volunteer Podcasts and Youth Empowerment Episodes, respectively --- Contact Information **Character-Wise:** - Email: keys.lipski@gmail.com - Website: character-wise.org (launching soon) **Small & Gutsy Podcast:** - Email: laura@smallandgutsy.org - Website: smallandgutsy.org    

Why do two people who deeply love each other sometimes struggle so much in the bedroom?This week on the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy dive into one of the biggest sources of frustration in marriage: men and women often experience and understand sex very differently.When we view our spouse's sexual behavior through our own lens, it's easy to feel rejected, pressured, unwanted, or misunderstood. But when we understand why our spouse may view physical intimacy differently, those differences can become a bridge instead of a barrier.Nick and Amy unpack several of the biggest differences between husbands and wives when it comes to sex.Sex as a Physical Need vs. an Emotional GatewayFor many husbands, physical intimacy is one of the primary ways they experience love, connection, reassurance, and emotional closeness. Feeling desired by their wife can make them feel deeply valued and connected.For many wives, the process can work in the opposite direction. Emotional connection, feeling loved, heard, supported, and safe can create the environment where sexual desire can grow.That can create a frustrating cycle:He wants sex to feel connected → she wants connection to feel ready for sex.Both are seeking connection—but they're approaching it from opposite directions.Spontaneous Desire vs. Responsive DesireNick and Amy also discuss the difference between spontaneous and responsive desire.Many men can experience desire seemingly out of nowhere. A thought, a visual cue, or simply being around their wife can spark sexual desire.Many women experience desire more responsively. Desire may develop after affection, emotional connection, relaxation, flirting, touch, and feeling safe and connected.When couples don't understand this difference, a husband may interpret his wife's lack of immediate desire as rejection, while a wife may wonder why her husband seems ready for sex when she hasn't even mentally switched gears.Stress Can Affect Men and Women DifferentlyHere's another major difference: stress doesn't always affect spouses the same way.For many husbands, physical intimacy can be a way to relax, reconnect, and escape the stress of the day.For many wives, stress can completely shut down sexual desire. If she's carrying the mental load of work, kids, finances, housework, and everything else on her plate, it can be difficult to transition from “I have 47 things to do” to “I'm ready for intimacy.”Understanding this difference can help couples stop taking each other's responses personally and start working together.Visual vs. Experiential StimulationNick and Amy also talk about how husbands and wives can be stimulated differently.Men are often highly visually stimulated, while many women are more influenced by the overall experience and context—how their husband talks to them, treats them, touches them, listens to them, helps them, and makes them feel throughout the day.For a wife, what happens outside the bedroom can have a huge impact on what happens inside the bedroom.So How Do Couples Bridge the Gap?Understanding the differences is only the beginning. Couples need to learn how to meet each other in the middle.Nick and Amy share practical ways to do that, including:Give zero-pressure affection. Let a hug just be a hug sometimes. Physical touch doesn't always have to lead to sex.Practice emotional foreplay all day. Connection, flirting, kindness, communication, and helping carry the mental load can all contribute to intimacy.Communicate your bids for intimacy clearly. Husbands can express their desire without making it feel like a demand, and wives can communicate when they're not ready without making their husbands feel unwanted.Create more safety and playfulness. Take the pressure off and make intimacy something you both look forward to rather than something one spouse is constantly requesting and the other is constantly avoiding.Ultimately, men and women aren't necessarily fighting against each other—they're often fighting to have their own needs understood.A husband may be thinking, “Why doesn't she want me?”A wife may be thinking, “Why doesn't he understand what I need to want him?”Both may be longing for the same thing: connection.When a husband learns to pursue his wife's heart as well as her body, and a wife understands that her husband's desire for physical intimacy can be deeply connected to his desire for love and reassurance, couples can stop fighting their differences and start using them to create greater intimacy.Your spouse isn't necessarily wrong because they experience sex differently than you do. They may simply be wired differently.The goal isn't to make your spouse think like you.The goal is to understand how they experience intimacy—and learn how to love them in a way they can actually feel.Tune in as Nick and Amy unpack the differences between male and female desire, what couples commonly misunderstand about sex, and practical ways to turn those differences into a stronger, more connected and passionate marriage.

How many things around your home are there because you're trying not to forget about them?The unopened letter on the counter. The parcel by the door that needs returning. The school form waiting for a signature. The insurance claim you still need to submit. Each one might seem small, but together they create a lot for your brain to keep track of.In this episode, I'm talking about the mental load of all those things we keep meaning to deal with, and why leaving a visual reminder out can feel like the safest way to remember it, especially if you have ADHD or recognise yourself in ADHD traits.You'll learn:Why unfinished tasks often turn into visual clutter, even when you know exactly where those things belong.Why your brain may be relying on objects as reminders, and what happens when there are too many competing for your attention.Why an ADHD brain often needs to see things in order to remember themHow to notice paper clutter and paper piles before they build upWhy a seemingly simple task can feel much bigger than it looks, particularly when it involves several hidden steps.How putting things off can start costing you money as well as timeA simple way to look at the things sitting around your home differently, without immediately deciding you need a whole new organising system.And if paperwork is one of the things you've been telling yourself you'll deal with later, this episode is your invitation to start noticing your own patterns with curiosity instead of judgment.Here's to noticing our patterns instead of judging them,CarolineI also touch on how this connects with Episode 193, Why Visual Reminders Turn Into Clutter, and Episode 173, Clutter Distractions, Procrasticleaning, and Mental Load.Struggling with Paper Clutter? Join the Paper Reset HERE!

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SummaryIn this episode, we explore the Umbara arc from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, focusing on its dark themes, character perspectives, and moral dilemmas faced by the clones and Jedi. We analyze the leadership styles, the tragic sacrifices, and the deeper implications of war and morality in this intense storyline. In this episode, we explore the deeper themes of the Umbara arc in Star Wars The Clone Wars, focusing on the moral dilemmas, leadership failures, and visual storytelling that enhance the narrative's dark and gray areas.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Umbara Arc and Its Significance00:05 Introduction to the Umbara Arc and Its Themes02:04 Discussing the Dark Themes and Visual Aesthetics of Umbara02:11 The Darkness of War and Visual Horror Elements03:58 The Leadership of Pond Krell and Clone Morale04:02 Leadership Failures and Moral Dilemmas in Umbara05:53 Character Perspectives: Rex, Fives, Dogma, and Hard Case07:03 The Significance of Environment and Design in Storytelling08:03 Moral Dilemmas and the Question of Justice10:02 The Tragedy of Waxer's Death and Clone Sacrifice10:10 The Moral Gray Area and Its Reflection on Real War11:56 Connections to Real-World Military Ethics and Leadership13:03 The Tragedy of Blind Obedience and Flawed Leadership13:58 The Systemic Failures and System of Obedience in War16:08 The Role of Systemic Failure and System of Obedience in War16:09 The Actions and Consequences of the Clone Troopers17:53 The Visual and Narrative Impact of Umbara's Gritty Setting18:56 The Role of Obi Wan and the Larger Context19:56 The Legacy and Lessons from the Umbara Arc21:54 The Visual Effects and Horror Atmosphere24:56 The Emotional Impact and High Points of the Arc28:02 Low Points and Tragic Moments in Umbara30:49 The Broader Message of the Umbara Arc33:47 Final Thoughts and Series Context

Anchored is Now on Android! — Free Anxiety & Panic Attack Relief App with Guided Meditation, Breathing Exercises & Sleep Stories Anchored is now on Android. After a long wait, the anxiety relief app and panic attack relief app that started life right here on Calming Anxiety is finally available on both Android and iPhone — guided breathing exercises, guided meditation for anxiety, and an Instant Calm SOS feature you can reach for the moment you need it. Get it free on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored — or on the App Store for iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 The Calming Anxiety podcast isn't going anywhere — it stays completely free, with thousands of episodes for you to keep listening to on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. But where the podcast player is built for listening, Anchored is built as a toolkit: something to reach for right when anxiety or a panic attack hits, whether that's at your desk, in bed, on a plane, or in the supermarket at 3am. Inside the app: an Instant Calm SOS session that drops you straight into calm without searching, works free, premium, and fully offline; visual breathing tools you can simply watch and follow, so you're never trying to remember or count a complicated breathing pattern mid-panic; and a growing Books at Bedtime library — now 40 sleep stories, all narrated personally by Martin, for the anxious 3am moments as much as the ordinary bedtime ones. Anchored Premium adds ad-free listening, saved favourites, offline downloads, extra breathing and relaxation tools, and an ambient night-light feature to help you drift off. ⏱️ Time Chapters* 00:00 – Anchored is now on Android* 00:19 – Why an app, when the podcast is already free?* 01:05 – Instant Calm SOS* 01:31 – Visual breathing tools — just watch and breathe* 01:58 – Books at Bedtime: 40 narrated sleep stories* 02:19 – Anchored Premium: ad-free, offline, ambient night light* 02:52 – Why it's called Anchored* 03:54 – How to find it on Google Play or the App Store* 04:33 – Thank you 

Hey Friends~  Why does your child fall apart over transitions they know how to do - or do every day? Getting out the door, leaving the playground, turning off the tablet, or getting ready for bed can be a battle.   In this episode, you'll discover why transitions can be so difficult, seven reasons your checklist or visual schedule may not be helping yet, and simple shifts that can make routines easier to understand and follow. Because a visual schedule isn't just about showing your child what to do. It helps their brain understand what's happening now and what's coming next. And knowing what's coming next can make transitions feel much safer. Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com Have a QUESTION or COMMENT? Leave a voice message!  https://castfeedback.com/play WEBSITE:  https://www.thelanguageofplay.com/ https://www.thelanguageofplay.com/waitlist   A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!  Clever Elly The a car charger that talks to you and helps you remember. Click here to learn more and claim the special listener bonus!  https://cleverelly.com/r?id=246rdm   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 112 Do You Hesitate To Interrupt Your Child's Activity? 4 Steps To Easier Transitions 113 - 3 Tools That Help Your Child To Transition From One Activity To The Next! 245 Toys That Create Calm: Helping Toddlers With Transitions and Meltdowns During the Holidays 246 Dr. Marcus: Are you a soothing presence for your child? Love this podcast?  Please let us know!  https://lovethepodcast.com/play Be sure to Follow & Subscribe in 1-click!  https://followthepodcast.com/play To SPONSOR The Language Of Play, schedule your call here:   https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session To DONATE to The Language Of Play, Use this secure payment link:  https://app.autobooks.co/pay/the-language-of-play

So what can numerics do for you? Carl and Richard talk to Jeffrey Sax about his work building Numerics.NET, a collection of general-purpose mathematical and statistical classes built for .NET. Jeffrey explains that numbers in a computer differ from real numbers in the world; for storage and computational efficiency, typical variable types in any programming language have limits on precision and size. How those variables are used can affect the outcome, with potentially disastrous consequences. Numerics.net provides exacting control of precision, as well as complex mathematical functions. It's far from free - but if you need it, you need it!

Whether quantum computers are around the corner or not, the message is clear: the time for post-quantum cryptography is coming fast. Carl and Richard talk to Michael Howard about Microsoft's efforts to make post-quantum cryptography available to everyone by 2029. Howard discusses the quantum computing and cryptography issue, specifically the ability of quantum computers to run Shor's algorithm quickly enough to break RSA encryption. While it isn't possible just yet, the harvest-and-decrypt-later concerns are real. And the solution is pretty straightforward- move to TLS 1.3, and be prepared for a wave of changing encryption algorithms as they roll out and are found wanting. A crazy time is coming soon!

How can constraints make software development assistants more efficient? Carl and Richard talk to Don Demcsak about his work on getting LLMs to build higher-quality software with fewer resources. Don talks about how domain-driven language techniques help to define and constrain language around a given application problem space, but that largely hasn't been applied to coding agents so far. And as powerful as domain-driven is, it has challenges when it comes to building applications - and, more importantly, testing them. That's where behavior-driven approaches have advantages, which can also be applied to agents. Applying techniques of the past to tools of the future can accelerate development even further!

Episode 793 is stacked. Webby, Darren and Nick didn't head to Cologne — instead we grabbed snacks, fired up the stream, and watched Gamescom 2026 unfold live from home. And honestly… it was absolute chaos in the best way. Plus, Rockstar finally dropped the GTA 6 gameplay reveal, so you know we had thoughts.