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Ever experienced those moments of effortless clarity, extraordinary energy, and profound fulfillment? Those aren't just lucky breaks—they're peak experiences, and you can create more of them intentionally. In this episode, we explore how to move from burnout and self-doubt into clarity and purposeful action by leveraging your unique strengths. In This Episode, You'll Discover: What Peak Experiences Really Are Moments when your natural strengths, mindset, and emotions align, creating deep fulfillment and exceptional results. Why You Get Stuck (The Beast) How burnout, imposter syndrome, comparison, and stress originate from your ego, pulling you out of alignment. Brilliance vs. Beast Understanding how your greatest strengths can either empower you (Brilliance) or sabotage you (Beast). Simple Strategies to Shift from Beast to Brilliance A practical, powerful method to pause, reflect, and intentionally choose clarity and confidence over fear and overwhelm. Reflective Questions for Immediate Impact Where are you consistently energized and effective (your Brilliance)? Where do you often feel drained and pressured (your Beast)? Challenge of the Week: For the next week, practice pausing to choose decisions driven by your Brilliance rather than your Beast. Observe how awareness alone begins to dissolve stress and ego-driven choices. Key Takeaways: Peak experiences are accessible through intentional alignment of your strengths, mindset, and emotions. Your Beast (ego) keeps you stuck in stress and burnout; awareness and clarity lead you back to your Brilliance. Choosing Brilliance consistently unlocks momentum, confidence, and sustained high performance. Action Step: Commit to noticing your decisions and reactions. Pause frequently, choose clarity over fear, and intentionally align with your strengths. It's time to unlock your peak potential and lead powerfully from your Brilliance. ** Click here for a Free Training IG @kevinkepple FB @kevinkepplecoaching Linkedin @kevinkepple
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Salutation, SR Tribe! Welcome, and thank you for coming back for another hearty serving of The Sophisticatedly Ratchet Podcast, giving the real in a world of fake. No Bad Days- Chakra Alignment Flash talks about "Being valuable is more important than being successful" Shakes Word of the Week: For more information about the show, click here: https://linktr.ee/SoRatchetPodcast Don't forget to like, subscribe, follow, comment & share us with a friend. Catch us LIVE on YouTube every FIRST WEDNESDAY of the month at 9 pm EST, we can't wait to connect with you… Please remember to follow us on the following social media platforms: Youtube - SoRatchet Podcast IG - @SoRatchetPodcast TikTok- @SoRatchetPodcast Twitter - @SoRatchetPod Let us know your thoughts on the episode, do you agree or disagree, and tell us how you really feel - Please email us at SoRatchetPodcast@gmail.com. If you are interested in starting a podcast, here are Amazon links for necessary equipment Microphone - Shure MV7 Dynamic Microphone Microphone desk mount- https://amzn.to/3YIObBh Headphones - https://amzn.to/3YDT920 Lights - Ring Light TJ's No Bad Days Chakra singing bowls https://a.co/d/9o3LxC2 Thanks for joining the TRIBE!!!!
Blessed Assurance August 11, 2024 Elwyn Johnston Psalm 84 Verse of the Week: “For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.” Psalm 84:10 1. Remain in God's presence “How blessed are those who dwell in Your house!” Psalm 84:4 “My soul longed and even yearned for the courts of the Lord” Ps. 84:2 “Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow builds her nest and raises her young” Psalm 84:3 2. Rely on God's strength “How blessed is the man whose strength is in You” Psalm 84:5 “O Lord of Heaven's Armies” Psalm 84:1, 3, 8, 12 “the Lord's arm is not too short, that it cannot save; nor is His ear too deaf that He cannot hear.” Isaiah 59:1 “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 “wait” – to bind together “Passing through the valley of Baca they make it a refreshing spring” Psalm 84:6 “I will pour out water on the thirsty land and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out My Spirit on your offspring and My blessing on your descendants; and they will spring up” Isaiah 44:3 & 4 3. Rest in God's character “How blessed is the man who trusts in You!” Psalm 84:11 “Cease striving and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10 “God is not a man, so He does not lie. He is not human, so He does not change His mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has He ever promised and not carried it through?” Numbers 23:19 “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” Psalm 20:7 “For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord gives grace and glory; no good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.” Psalm 84:11
Formia's near future. Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
Formia's mid-future. Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
Formia's distant future. Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
SHOW NOTES What does health have to do with what you are going through? After all, who cares about being healthy when you've lost your loved one? The short answer is that you should. One of the biggest similarities between grief and health in my experience is the “when” question! When will it change, when will it be done? Today we'll talk about the ‘measuring stick' of change. We'll talk about how we tend to look at the wrong measure for healing in grief and for getting healthy in our physical bodies. And, most importantly, I'm going to remind you of the one thing you have that many don't. I've had a reminder of the stark contrast of those of you listening to this podcast versus others! WORD of the Week For you have need of patient endurance [to bear up under difficult circumstances without compromising], so that when you have carried out the will of God, you may receive and enjoy to the full what is promised. Hebrews 10:36 (amplified) Song of the Week Press On by Mandisa Grief 2 Great Day Website - Connect with Me Click Here to take Action Now - “The First Year of Grief. How to Survive with Hope and Heal.” Join The Grief Group for Christian Women on Facebook Read about Monica's entire Journey, Dying to Be Healed - Book - Grief2GreatDay The holidays are over, but the struggle is NOT! Hear from Those Who Have Walked Your Journey! Holiday Grief Relief Summit (replay recording) Visit my Church –Opendoor Church | Home
SHOW NOTES What does health have to do with what you are going through? After all, who cares about being healthy when you've lost your loved one? The short answer is that you should. I'm not talking about the long-term results because getting active while in the day-to-day life of grief will do three things for you: improve your emotions, decrease overwhelm and give you a healthy distraction or break from the heaviness of what you must deal with. I wish I could tell you how I did that and how much it helped, but as you know my fight with God took all my energy the first 2 years and even when I was able to push, I didn't. If that's you today, that's perfectly alright, but what if you could feel better with minimal effort? Today we'll talk about ‘challenging the impossible' and I'll share where I am in my health journey which started in earnest in February of this year. This is important for my long-term health, but it's also the last thing I never took control of after Monica died. Going through grief, you are equipping yourself to improve your health because the processes are similar. And, if you improve your health, you will help your daily emotions. WORD of the Week For you have need of patient endurance [to bear up under difficult circumstances without compromising], so that when you have carried out the will of God, you may receive and enjoy to the full what is promised. Hebrews 10:36 (amplified) Song of the Week Happy Dance by MercyMe Grief 2 Great Day Website - Connect with Me Click Here to take Action Now - “The First Year of Grief. How to Survive with Hope and Heal.” Join The Grief Group for Christian Women on Facebook Read about Monica's entire Journey, Dying to Be Healed - Book - Grief2GreatDay The holidays are over, but the struggle is NOT! Hear from Those Who Have Walked Your Journey! Holiday Grief Relief Summit (replay recording) Visit my Church –Opendoor Church | Home
Theo, Brandi and Kenny step into the tall grass, catch them dreams and are the best there ever was. This is the last episode of Critical Ditto but have no fear, there will still be an Epilogue episode that follows this summer and a reflect on the whole series. Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com And a final thank you to you, yes you. You have listened to 102 episodes of a pokemon role play podcast which means you are one of the best people in the world and we love you.
SHOW NOTES Today we'll continue the conversation about using dependence on God to achieve what seems impossible. I've asked before, what seems impossible in your life today? Is it that life will ever be good or even normal again? Maybe your impossible is that the tears will actually stop after feeling like you cried an ocean. What if I told you that those things and more ARE possible for you! Yes you! If you are a child of God, this is available to you, even after going through a life-shattering loss! I'm also gonna give you more details about how you can join me in my health journey! If you are wondering why I would think care about health right now when you're just trying to get through the day – well, it's because what I learned in my grief journey can help you in yours. This is not about you running a marathon but understanding that grief (and health) are not sprints! This is about how you show up for yourself; it's about how you push through the “who cares” and the “I cant's” of grief to build a healthy physical, emotional and spiritual foundation for life you still have to live. Don't settle for watching life go by – because you have a gift, you have a purpose, and you are here for more! WORD of the Week For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 1 John 5:4 Song of the Week Stronger by Mandisa Grief 2 Great Day Website - Connect with Me Click Here to take Action Now - “The First Year of Grief. How to Survive with Hope and Heal.” Join The Grief Group for Christian Women on Facebook Read about Monica's entire Journey, Dying to Be Healed - Book - Grief2GreatDay The holidays are over, but the struggle is NOT! Hear from Those Who Have Walked Your Journey! Holiday Grief Relief Summit (replay recording) Visit my Church –Opendoor Church | Home
Kenny, Brandi and Theo VS Darkfrey Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
Theo tries to bond. Brandi forgets a key character. Kenny creates wind. Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
Mark Hickox is a highly intelligent and thoughtful heartlander who radiates success wherever he goes. He has worked in several fields and has brought his special brand of expertise to the farrier industry. As he built his first farrier business in Montana, he and I would often talk, and I was amazed at how he was able to create his business in such a short time. Life had other plans for Mark and his family, so he ended up on the other side of America, but the farrier industry is hard to leave, and Mark's story of coming back to it is a great one. This episode is brought to you by Victory Racing Plates and Horseshoe Nails. We are cleared for take-off. Timestamps [00:00] Introduction [00:38] Early Life Background [07:22] College Life and Career Beginnings [12:02] The Moving Life: The Decision [16:37] The Story of Meeting Marks Wife [18:25] Surviving the Joplin Tornado [22:40] Career Change Reasons [24:30] Journey to Horseshoeing School [26:10] Lessons from First Business Year [28:40] Overcoming Cancer: A Personal Story [34:23] Reunion with Birth Mother [37:20] Business Turnaround Story [39:59] Changing Again [42:20] Victory Racing Plate Company Insights [45:51] Relocating Back to Arkansas [47:45] Return to the Industry [48:32] A Joke to Lighten the Mood [48:55] Tips for a Good First Impression [52:20] Cameraman Recruitment [53:13] Open Discussion Segment [56:39] Tool of the Week For more information about Chris Gregory CJF ASF FWCF: https://chrisgregoryauthor.com/ https://www.heartlandhorseshoeing.com/
Kenny chooses reality Brandi chooses snowball Theo wrestles with the idea of knowledge and religion with regard to their own mentality. Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
A reminder for new readers. That Was The Week collects the best writing on critical issues in tech, startups, and venture capital. I selected the articles because they are of interest. The selections often include things I entirely disagree with. But they express common opinions, or they provoke me to think. The articles are only snippets. Click on the headline to go to the original. I express my point of view in the editorial and the weekly video below.This Week's Audio:Thanks To This Week's Contributors: @jeffbeckervc, @eshap, @stevesi, @gruber, @daringfireball, @SamuelStolton, @leah_nylen, @mattmday, @chrisheuer, @JoannaStern, @Om, @sarahpereztc, @GeorgeNHammond, @Tabby_Kinder, @NicholasMegaw, @PeterJ_Walker, @SteveAbbott415, @adamlashinskyContents* Editorial: * Essays of the Week* Changing the Customer of Venture Capital (Jeff Becker)* What A Drag It Is (Evan Shapiro)* Building Under Regulation (Steven Sinovsky)* Apple's Plans for the DMA in the European Union (John Gruber)* Amazon Drops iRobot Deal; Roomba Maker Cuts 31% of Staff (By Samuel Stolton, Leah Nylen, and Matt Day)* Envisioning the Future of Human Work in the Age of AI: The 2024 Forecast (Chris Heuer)* Video of the Week* Joanna Stern Wears a Vision Pro for 24 Hours* Product of the Week* The Vision Pro (Daring Fireball)* Apple's Vision Pro -The Meta-Review. (Om Malik)* My 4 magic moments with Vision Pro (Om Malik)* Apple Vision Pro Review: The Best Headset Yet Is Just a Glimpse of the Future (Joanna Stern)* News Of the Week* Spotify calls Apple's DMA compliance plan ‘extortion' and a ‘complete and total farce' (Sarah Perez)* Investors raise billions to buy discounted stakes in start-ups (George Hammond, Tabby Kinder, Nicholas Megaw)* Founders: getting to the next venture stage may take longer than you expect (Peter Walker)* The State of the SaaS Capital Markets: A Look Back at 2023 and Look Forward to 2024 (STEVE ABBOTT Partner, Capital Markets, KEVIN BURKE Partner, Strategy)* PayPal is laying off 2,500 employees (Pranav Dixit)* Startup of the Week* Zum Raises $140M At $1.3B Valuation To Help Kids Get to School Faster With AI (Chris Metinko)* X of the Week* For a moment, I almost felt sorry for Mark Zuckerberg. (Adam Lashinsky)EditorialYou didn't hear it here first but Apple's Vision Pro is a hit.Some wonderful essays in this week's newsletter. I lead with Jeff Becker's look at venture capital, focusing on who the customer is. The question “Who is the customer?” is crucial for any product. The answer is easy when the product is an asset class - the customer is the person investing money. Yet most of the venture world pretends that the customer is the entrepreneur. In reality, the entrepreneur is a supplier. She or He supplies opportunity, commitment, and execution; the goal is to grow value by investing customer cash into that supply.Now it is easy to understand why venture investors sometimes describe the recipient of funding as the customer. It is important that the company feels served by the VC. But serving an investee company is clearly a mission carried out for the VC fund investors, the real customer.Jeff is addressing a real problem - how to best invest in the supply. I will leave you to read his essay and ponder it, but he proposes a radical re-think of how to do early-stage investing, and for the most part, it argues for a more liberal spread of cash, in larger numbers, to far more founders. It's interesting, to say the least.Evan Shapiro focuses on the rapid aging of the US population. He makes a strong case:Since 2019, America's population has grown by 7.8 million. Yet, the US now has 2.7 million fewer kids under 15 than it did in 2019. Meanwhile, there are now 7.1 million more Americans 65-80 than five years ago. America now has half a million fewer people under 40 than it did in 2019 and almost 8.4 million more people over 40.At a time when politicians from both sides are falling over themselves to point a finger at immigration as a major problem, it is refreshing to see analysis demonstrating that the US needs more immigrants. And in a context where there is virtual full employment this needs to be across all skill levels and needs to trend young. The essay is great.Part of the anti-immigrant narrative has focused on DACA - Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Ron Conway is part of a group of over 50 businesses signing an amicus brief to support DACA. Bravo to him.Hostility to immigrants is never OK. It is even less OK when the economy is desperate for skilled and unskilled willing hands.Politically inspired propaganda dominated elsewhere this week. Amazon was prevented from closing the acquisition of iRobot due to EU objections based on competitive concerns. Well done, EU. Amazon dropped the deal, and iRobot may well be in trouble as a result. Thirty percent of staff were laid off. And more EU interference when Apple was ordered to allow alternative app stores on the iPhone. Steven Sinofsky's wonderful essay, “Building Under Regulation,” leverages his vast experience at Microsoft. It seems every day it becomes more obvious that the EU is against innovation, especially when it produces successful big companies.The Congress got in on the act too (see X of the Week), calling social media leaders to DC to be accused, show-trial-like, of being responsible for teen suicides. Sadly, the Meta CEO apologized as if admitting culpability.Teen suicide and causality is a non-trivial issue, but it is fair to say that Social Media does not cause it. Teens (I have one and another two recently in their post-teen phase). All have had growing up challenges. As I recall, I did also. The world can be harsh in the face of those challenges. But to see social media as the only factor, or even a major one, seems superficial and plain wrong. I wish one of the executives had the nerve to push back against the accusations. Adam Lashinsky's piece is interesting.Finally, Chris Heuer has a research piece on AI and the Future of Work. Well done, Chris, this is such an important issue. My PoV is that work, defined as paid labor, will inevitably decline and the average working day will decline. I believe this is a fundamental good for humanity. I also believe it poses enormous global questions about how the abundance made possible will be distributed to improve life for everybody. I do. not think this is the end of human effort. Just the beginning of the end of the need to do paid labor in order to live.Essays of the WeekChanging the Customer of Venture CapitalThe gift of technologyJEFF BECKERJAN 29, 2024TLDR: We need to change the customer of early-stage venture capital so that we can fund the future of technology and build global prosperity for decades to come.Recently, I hosted a group of students from Wharton at Antler's offices and we talked about the future of early-stage VC.I alluded to this a couple weeks ago when I said:…for $5B per year, you could seed the vast majority of meaningful tech companies for 8 years with the amount of money Elon Musk spent on Twitter. (Link here)The reality is, $5B per year just isn't that much money in the grand scheme of private equities—roughly .5-1% depending how you slice it.As a former salesperson, that fact often leaves me wondering, “what if you changed the customer of venture capital?”Could you attract more money, create more impact, and actually produce more returns?Classically, putting your name on building was a way to not only have a fairly durable legacy, but let's be honest, that gift is outdated.And it hardly does any good in the world.Instead, legacies and the world's most important problems alike would be better served by a consolidation of brilliant minds and capital, combined with the speed and leverage of startups.I think there are two interesting solutions, and both should be built.The first is something I'd call the 501-VC, and the second would be to fund all of venture capital for a decade or more through a new kind of Giving Pledge.I'm going to talk about the second one today.Famously,The Giving Pledge is a promise by the world's wealthiest individuals and families to dedicate the majority of their wealth to charitable causes.The problem is, charitable foundations and organizations aren't historically the most efficient way to solve the world's problems. They exist for good reason, but most operate like old corporates rather than savvy startups.However, what if we thought of economic opportunity and global prosperity as a more ubiquitous problem to solve, and instead of funding mission-driven work, we fund the entirety of the tech sector?What if instead of the average high net worth individual trying to get a 3-5X return over 10 years, you focused on the ultra high net worth population, the economic development groups, and the sovereign funds who are both trying to achieve these returns and trying to improve the world?What if you focused on their shared goals and values as customers, like creating economic opportunity and building a durable legacy?What if you could do it in every corner of the planet through access to entrepreneurship?What if instead of one PayPal Mafia, you had thousands?What if you had an investor who could actually deploy $5B per year at the formation stage?That has simply never existed before, and yet it is a defining opportunity for the human race and our evolution as a society.Currently, high potential employees are stuck in their corporate jobs.Our brightest minds handcuffed to benefits and addicted to a salary, never realizing their true potential or having a real impact on the world.Many go get their MBA where they spend money to learn new skills and acquire a network, rather than receive money for becoming a more productive citizen of the world.Many job hop looking for a low-risk way to get on a rocket ship.Some try to build their own, but quickly run out of runway and mental fortitude.It's a broken system, and we need to rebuild it.First it requires a product.The product needs to be for two groups—the founders and the investors.It starts with the infrastructure required to reduce the risk of being a founder which in turn attracts more of the brightest minds to the job itself. At the same time, the product also has to be an investment vehicle that attracts a new type of customer to early-stage VC.… Lots MoreWhat A Drag It IsAmerica Feels OldEVAN SHAPIROJAN 29, 2024Since 2019, America's population has grown by 7.8 million. Yet, the US now has 2.7 million fewer kids under 15 than it did in 2019. Meanwhile, there are now 7.1 million more Americans 65-80 than five years ago. America now has half a million fewer people under 40 than it did in 2019 and almost 8.4 million more people over 40.Because of the sheer size of the Baby Boomer Generation and the fact that younger Americans have pulled out on having kids, in the last five years, America has gotten old - not just compared to itself, but also compared to the rest of the world.In 2019, 63% of the world's population was under 40. Now, 64% of the people of the planet are 39 or younger. In short:Over the last half-decade the world has gotten one percent younger and America has gotten one percent older.One percent may seem small. However, the consequences of this demographic shift are consequential. For countries like the US, the UK, France, Italy, Germany, and Japan, with aging populations where the number of people over 60 is growing faster than the number of people under 15, the coming years will be filled with challenges brought on by their age: Workforce shortages, inverted dependency ratios where a diminishing tax-base struggles to fund a widening social safety net, health care infrastructures ill-equipped to deal with increased demand. As the world's wealthiest and most powerful nations continue to age faster than they reproduce, expect these issues to get increased and more urgent attention.After decades of aging down, the US population is now aging up quickly. In 2000, 58% of the US population was under 40 years old. Now just a slim majority of 51% is under 40. The impacts of this rapid maturation can be felt throughout our culture, but perhaps nowhere as dramatically as in America's Media and Tech industries.Over the last half century (but for some intermittent challenges from Japan and China), the US has led the world in entertainment and technology, setting the standard for the world's consumption of Media. While many TVs and phones are manufactured in other countries, most of the systems, software, and vision for these products has come from America - and the entertainment consumed on these devices has been, for many decades, the United States' most notable export.Now, America's Media Industrial Complex finds itself amidst a widely-reported bloodbath of its own making. Recently, this meltdown has been joined by America's leading Tech firms. Some of this is cyclical, driven by innovation cycles, advertising recessions, and even the aftermath of the worldwide pandemic. But muchof the current Media Apocalypse was as predictable as the upside-down aging ratio of our population.The first decade of the 21st Century was marked by an almost inconceivable level of innovation in American Media and Tech. The internet invaded all aspects of our lives. Broadband grew across the country like a high-speed weed, bringing the universe to our desktops, making all our worlds, at once, much bigger and infinitely smaller. By 2012, tiny supercomputers known as smartphones had reached a critical mass in the US and TV was streaming into our homes.Then, right around that time, America's Media C-Suite inhabitants seemingly started a shared mid-life crisis, through which we are all still living.Bob Iger took over Disney in 2005, when he was 53 years old. Through some of the most masterful deal-making in Media history, and (seemingly) a true vision of the future, Iger took a troubled company and turned it into the greatest proprietor of intellectual property the world has ever known. He bought Pixar in 2006, revitalizing Disney Animation. He bought Marvel in 2009, jump stating the most successful film and TV franchise in history. He bought Lucasfilm in 2012, completing what many see as bar-setting hat-trick of entertainment, bringing the most valuable collection of titles in entertainment all under one roof.… Lots MoreBuilding Under RegulationAn essay on the EU Digital Markets Act and Apple's "Update on apps distributed in the European Union" (and some personal history)STEVEN SINOFSKYJAN 27, 2024Readers note: This is a long post. There are enough hot takes on this super important issue. I welcome corrections as always.This week Apple detailed the software changes that will appear in an upcoming release of iOS to comply with the European Union Digital Markets Act (DMA). As I read the over 60 pages of the DMA when it was passed (and in drafts before that, little of which changed in the process) my heart sank over the complexity of a regulation so poorly constructed yet so clearly aimed at specific (American) companies and products. As I read through many of the hundreds of pages of Apple documents detailing their compliance implementation my heart sank again. This time was because I so thoroughly could feel the pain and struggle product teams felt in clinging to at best or unwinding at worst the most substantial improvement in computing ever introduced—the promise behind the iPhone since its introduction. The reason the iPhone became so successful was not a fluke. Consumers and customers voted that the value proposition of the product was something they preferred, and they acted by purchasing iPhone and developers responded by building applications for iOS. The regulators have a different view of that promise, so here we are.To be clear, DMA covers a wide range of products and services all deemed to be critical infrastructure in the digital world. It is both an incredibly broad and sometimes oddly specific regulation. As written the regulation covers at least online intermediation services [commercial internet sites/markets], online search engines, web browsers, advertising services, social network services, video sharing platforms, number-independent interpersonal communications services [messaging], operating systems, virtual assistants, and cloud computing.If you're well-versed in online you can map each one of those to precisely who the target might be, or sometimes targets. It is all big tech, almost exclusively US-based companies. There are no EU companies that meet the criteria to be covered—hardcoded revenue of EUR 7.5 billion for three years, EUR 7.5 billion market cap, or 45 million MAU—with Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, Microsoft, and Samsung acknowledging the criteria apply to various units in addition to the following other “very large online platforms”: Alibaba AliExpress, Booking.com, Pinterest, Snapchat, Twitter, Wikipedia, Zalando [German fashion retailer]. Those thresholds seem strangely not round.I am going to focus on the Apple and primarily their App Store response because I think it is the most important and time critical and because iPhone is the most unique, innovative, and singular product in market. I can easily replace search, a browser, an ad network, a social network, a video site. Even cloud computing is not so sticky, and we all use multiple messaging services. What iPhone delivers is irreplaceable. At least for many of the subset of smartphone users that chose Apple.The thing is, as impressive as Apple has been it is not *that* successful by the measures that count for dominance. Worldwide Apple is clearly the number two smartphone to Google Android which has over 70% share. In the Europe (excluding Russia) Apple iPhone has about a 33% share (I won't debate exact numbers, units sold v in use, revenue v. profit v. units, etc. as all those do is attempt to tell a story that isn't obvious, which is Android is more popular). That's hardly a monopoly share by any standard. In some European countries Apple has a higher share, some data providers would say as high as 50% or nearly 60%, which by most legal standards is still not quite at a monopoly level especially in a dynamic market. Apple has not been fined, sued, or otherwise convicted of having a dominant share let alone abusing the market position it has. No consumer harm has been demonstrated. In Epic v. Applespecifically on the store, Apple prevailed in 9 of 10 claims of damages to Epic due to the store's costs. Of note, the same claims in Epic v. Google resulted in liability from Google and is being appealed. Many of most vocal competitors didn't even exist before the iPhone. They have become huge companies and don't appear to be struggling, and in fact benefit from being part of the iPhone ecosystem. Counter to the text of the DMA, innovation seems to be thriving as measured by the number of new companies and distinct new services.Yet, the EU DMA has declared that Apple is a “gatekeeper”—an ominous term applied to Apple among the others.… Lots MoreApple's Plans for the DMA in the European UnionFriday, 26 January 2024Apple yesterday announced a broad, wide-ranging, and complex set of new policies establishing their intended compliance with the European Union's Digital Markets Act, which comes into effect March 7. There is a lot to remark upon and numerous remaining questions, but my favorite take was from Sebastiaan de With on Twitter/X, the day before any of this was announced.After quipping “Oh god please no” to a screenshot of the phrase “Spotify also wants to roll out alternate app stores”, de With had this conversation:de With:The EU is once again solving absolutely no problems and making everything worse in tech. I gotta say, they are if anything highly consistent.“Anton”:Overly powerful, rent-seeking gatekeepers seem like a problem.de With:I love that I can't tell if you are talking about the EU or Apple in this case.My second-favorite take, from that same thread, was this from Max Rovensky:DMA is not pro-consumer.It's anti-big-business.Those tend to coincide sometimes, which makes it an easy sell for the general public, but do actually read the DMA, it's quite interesting.I'd go slightly further and describe the DMA as anti-U.S.-big-business, because as far as I can tell, nothing in the DMA adversely affects or even annoys any European tech companies. There are aspects of it that seem written specifically for Spotify, in fact.But Rovensky's framing captures the dichotomy. Anti-big-business regulation and pro-consumer results often do go hand-in-hand, but the DMA exposes the fissures. I do not think the DMA is going to change much, if anything at all, for the better for iOS users in the E.U. (Or for non-iOS users in the EU, for that matter.) And much like the GDPR's website cookie regulations, I think if it has any practical effect, it'll be to make things worse for users. Whether these options are better for developers seems less clear.I've often said that Apple's priorities are consistent: Apple's own needs first, users second, developers third. The European Commission's priorities put developers first, users second, and “gatekeepers” a distant third. The DMA prescribes not a win-win-win framework, but a win-win-lose one.Apple is proud, stubborn, arrogant, controlling, and convinced it has the best interests of its customers in mind.The European Commission is proud, stubborn, arrogant, controlling, and convinced it has the best interests of its citizens in mind.Ever since this collision over the DMA seemed inevitable, starting about two years ago, I've been trying to imagine how it would turn out. And each time, I start by asking: Which side is smarter? My money has been on Apple. Yesterday's announcements, I think, show why.APPLE'S PROPOSED CHANGESIt's really hard to summarize everything Apple announced yesterday, but I'll try. Start with the main Apple Newsroom press release, “Apple Announces Changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European Union”:“The changes we're announcing today comply with the Digital Markets Act's requirements in the European Union, while helping to protect EU users from the unavoidable increased privacy and security threats this regulation brings. Our priority remains creating the best, most secure possible experience for our users in the EU and around the world,” said Phil Schiller, Apple Fellow. “Developers can now learn about the new tools and terms available for alternative app distribution and alternative payment processing, new capabilities for alternative browser engines and contactless payments, and more. Importantly, developers can choose to remain on the same business terms in place today if they prefer.”Schiller is the only Apple executive quoted in the press release, and to my ear, his writing hand is all over the entire announcement. Apple was quite clear before the DMA was put into law that they considered mandatory sideloading on iOS a bad idea for users, and their announcement yesterday doesn't back down an inch from still declaring it a bad idea.Apple has also argued, consistently, that they seek to monetize third-party development for the iOS platform, and that being forced to change from their current system — (a) all apps must come from the App Store; (b) developers never pay anything for the distribution of free apps; (c) paid apps and in-app-purchases for digital content consumed in-app must go through Apple's In-App Payments system that automates Apple's 30/15 percent commissions — would greatly complicate how they monetize the platform. And now Apple has revealed a greatly complicated set of rules and policies for iPhone apps in the EU.MG Siegler has a great — and fun — post dissecting Apple's press release line-by-line. Siegler concludes:I'm honestly not sure I can recall a press release dripping with such disdain. Apple may even have a point in many of the points above, but the framing of it would just seem to ensure that Apple is going to continue to be at war with the EU over all of this and now undoubtedly more. Typically, if you're going to make some changes and consider the matter closed, you don't do so while emphatically shoving your middle fingers in the air.Some of these changes do seem good and useful, but most simply seem like convoluted changes to ensure the status quo actually doesn't change much, if at all. Just remember that, “importantly, developers can choose to remain on the same business terms in place today if they prefer.” What do you think Apple prefers?The puzzle Apple attempted to solve was creating a framework of new policies — and over 600 new developer APIs to enable those policies — to comply with the DMA, while keeping the path of least resistance and risk for developers the status quo: Apple's own App Store as it is.….Lots MoreAmazon Drops iRobot Deal; Roomba Maker Cuts 31% of Staff* IRobot CEO steps down and company cuts workforce by 31%* Tech giant to pay $94 million to iRobot over deal terminationBy Samuel Stolton, Leah Nylen, and Matt DayJanuary 29, 2024 at 5:33 AM PSTAmazon.com Inc. has abandoned its planned $1.4 billion acquisition of Roomba maker iRobot Corp. after clashing with European Union regulators who had threatened to block the deal.The fallout came quickly. IRobot, which has been struggling recently, said Chief Executive Officer Colin Angle has stepped downas the company embarks on a restructuring plan that will result in about 350 job cuts, or 31% of the workforce. The vacuum maker's shares tumbled 19% in New York to $13.80, their lowest level since 2009. Amazon's shares were up less than 1% at $160.07.The decision is a sign of the intense pressure Amazon is facing to prove its actions don't harm competition as its influence grows in retail, cloud-computing and entertainment. Antitrust regulators on both sides of the Atlantic have been keen to ensure that the biggest US tech companies don't snap up innovative startups before they have a chance to become formidable competitors on their own.Amazon met with the FTC's senior antitrust staff last week, who informed the company they were recommending a suit over the deal, according to a person familiar with the meeting. Executives and lawyers from the tech giant were scheduled to meet with the FTC's three commissioners this week to make a final push for the acquisition, said the person, who asked not to be named discussing the confidential probe.… Lots MoreEnvisioning the Future of Human Work in the Age of AI: The 2024 ForecastResearch Fellowship ProgramIntroductionAs technological change and the adoption of new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) accelerate, the future of human work will be characterized by disruption, uncertainty, and opportunity. As 2024 approached, the Team Flow Institute Research Fellows gathered for a roundtable to discuss their visions for the future of human-focused work in the age of AI. As described by the institute's co-founder and Managing Director, Chris Heuer, “The Team Flow Institute is an organization dedicated to shaping a human-centric future of work as we face the choice of augmentation or automation in every industry and every function. This transformational decision will reshape what we call work and society itself, requiring us to abandon business as usual and finally design business as possible.” The Team Flow Institute Research Fellows' roundtable discussion delved into the potential opportunities and challenges of this technology revolution driven by the institute's “mission to gather like-minded individuals and organizations to steer our collective destiny toward a more sustainable future, where the essence of humanity and human work is valued and preserved as we increasingly adopt AI tools and technologies, explained Jennifer McClure, Senior Research Fellow, and Advisory Board member. This article analyzes key insights from the discussion, offering a glimpse into the work landscape of 2024 and beyond. As the Team Flow Institute embarks on its inaugural fellowship program, this analysis holds particular significance as it seeks to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the evolving landscape of AI-enabled work. Through this program, the Team Flow Institute aims to foster a community of leaders who can guide organizations and individuals toward a future where humans and technology collaborate to create a more sustainable and fulfilling work environment.Part I: AI Progress and PromiseNo longer relegated to science fiction, AI has infiltrated our lives, transforming industries with its vast potential. From automating tedious tasks to streamlining complex decision-making processes, its applications are far-reaching. In the realm of design, AI-powered software is revolutionizing industries like architecture and fashion, enabling rapid prototyping and personalized creations. Team Flow Institute co-founder Jaime Schwarz says, “Imagine being able to prototype a new building or clothing line in minutes instead of weeks. This remarkable advancement accelerates design cycles and fosters increased customization, ultimately leading to more innovative and personalized consumer products.”The creative landscape is also poised for disruption with the emergence of generative AI. Team Flow Institute Research Fellow Shel Holtz describes its transformative potential: “Generative AI is blurring the lines between human and machine creativity. We're seeing machines create realistic text, images, and even music that is nearly indistinguishable from human-generated work.” This democratization of creativity opens doors for individuals with diverse backgrounds and abilities to express themselves in new and exciting ways. But it also opens up philosophical questions and debates about the nature of art and creativity, adds Jen McClure. Amidst these exciting advancements, Chris Heuer reminds us that “AI is not just a science fiction concept anymore; it's here, and it's changing the way we do everything.” This necessitates a thoughtful approach to the future of work, a need to ensure the value of human skills and their role in work, proactive workforce development initiatives to ensure that individuals are equipped with the necessary skills to thrive in the evolving job market, and an elevation of the need for constant communications within organizations, reminds Team Flow Institute Research Fellow Sharon McIntosh.As AI continues to permeate our lives, it is crucial to acknowledge its remarkable potential and challenges. By navigating this dynamic landscape with careful consideration and proactive planning, we can ensure that AI serves as a force for progress, innovation, and a brighter future for all. As Team Flow Institute Research Fellow Gina Debogovich reminds us, it will undoubtedly unlock economic growth. “The 20th century began with a global GDP of $3 trillion and, largely due to technological advancement, ended with a GDP of $33.8 trillion. AI is poised to boost the economy to unseen heights.”AI will be a catalyst for creating new jobs, just as the web did in the mid-1990s. Businesses must integrate these jobs and activities into existing workflows and business models and develop new ones. Indeed, innovative organizations are already experimenting with, if not embracing, the role of prompt engineers. The Team Flow Institute advocates for a Team Flow Facilitator to serve as a coach, a collaboration facilitator, and an AI pilot to support high-performing teams.Part II: The Risks and DownsidesWhile AI offers many benefits, possibilities, and opportunities, its advancements are not without potential pitfalls. AI and automation technologies bring both promise and peril to the workforce. While they offer the potential to augment human capabilities and business efficiencies significantly, understandable concerns persist surrounding job losses and the general impact on workers. Organizations must chart a thoughtful course that fully harnesses technical capabilities without losing sight of the humans at the heart of work.… Lots MoreVideo of the WeekProduct of the WeekThe Vision ProTuesday, 30 January 2024For the last six days, I've been simultaneously testing three entirely new products from Apple. The first is a VR/AR headset with eye-tracking controls. The second is a revolutionary spatial computing productivity platform. The third is a breakthrough personal entertainment device.A headset, a spatial productivity platform, and a personal entertainment device.I'm sure you're already getting it. These are not three separate devices. They're one: Apple Vision Pro. But if you'll pardon the shameless homage to Steve Jobs's famous iPhone introduction, I think these three perspectives are the best way to consider it.THE HARDWAREVision Pro comes in a surprisingly big box. I was expecting a package roughly the dimensions of a HomePod box; instead, a Vision Pro retail box is quite a bit larger than two HomePod boxes stacked atop each other. (I own more HomePods than most people.)There's a lot inside. The top half of the package contains the Vision Pro headset itself, with the light seal, a light seal cushion, and the default Solo Knit Band already attached. The lower half contains the battery, the charger (30W), the cables, the Dual Loop Band, the Getting Started book (which is beautifully printed in full color, on excellent paper — it feels like a keepsake), the polishing cloth1, and an extra light seal cushion.To turn Vision Pro on, you connect the external battery pack's power cable to the Vision Pro's power connector, and rotate it a quarter turn to lock it into place. There are small dots on the headset's dime-sized power socket showing how to align the cable connector's small LED. The LED pulses when Vision Pro turns on. (I miss Apple's glowing power indicator LEDs — this is a really delightful touch.) When Vision Pro has finished booting and is ready to use, it makes a pleasant welcoming sound.Then you put Vision Pro on. If you're using the Solo Knit Band, you tighten and loosen it using a dial on the band behind your right ear. VisionOS directs you to raise or lower the headset appropriately to position it at just the right height on your face relative to your eyes. If Vision Pro thinks your eyes are too close to the displays, it will suggest you switch to the “+” size light seal cushion. You get two light seal cushions, but they're not the same: mine are labeled “W” and “W+”. The “+” is the same width, to match your light seal, but adds a wee bit more space between your eyes and the displays inside Vision Pro. For me the default (non-“+”) one fits fine.The software then guides you through a series of screens to calibrate the eye tracking. It's all very obvious, and kind of fun. It's almost like a simple game: you stare at a series of dots in a circle, and pinch your index finger and thumb as you stare at each one. You go through this three times, in three different artificial lighting conditions: dark, medium, and bright. Near the end of the first-run experience, you're prompted to bring your iPhone or iPad nearby, just like when setting up a new iPhone or iPad. This allows your Vision Pro to get your Apple ID credentials and Wi-Fi password without entering any of that manually. It's a very smooth onboarding process. And then that's it, you're in and using Vision Pro.There's no getting around some fundamental problems with the Vision Pro hardware.First is the fact that it uses an external battery pack connected via a power cable. The battery itself is about the width and height of an iPhone 15/15 Pro, but thicker. And the battery is heavy: about 325g, compared to 187g for an iPhone 15 Pro, and 221g for a 15 Pro Max. It's closer in thickness and weight to two iPhone 15's than it is to one. And the tethered power cable can be an annoyance. Vision Pro has no built-in reserve battery — disconnect the power cable from the headset and it immediately shuts off. It clicks firmly into place, so there's no risk of accidentally disconnecting it. But if you buy an extra Vision Pro Battery for $200, you can't hot-swap them — you need to shut down first.… Lots MoreApple's Vision Pro -The Meta-Review.Apple Vision Pro reviews have started to roll in — and depending on who you read, the consensus vacillates between amazing and work in progress. In most cases, they reflect some version of reality. If one is looking for faults with Apple's face computer, then one will find them. And if you are looking at what it represents, you are going to be excited. I am in the ‘camp' of the amazed, though I am not blinded by the challenges that await Vision Pro in the real world.The Verge's Nilay Patel sums up the challenge of Vision Pro, writing:The technology to build a true optical AR display that works well enough to replace an everyday computer just isn't there yet. The Magic Leap 2 is an optical AR headset that's cheaper and smaller than the Vision Pro, but it's plagued by compromises in field of view and image quality that most people would never accept. So Apple's settled for building a headset with real-time video passthrough — it is the defining tradeoff of the Vision Pro. It is a VR headset masquerading as an AR headset. And let me tell you: the video passthrough on the Vision Pro is really good. It works! It's convincing. You put the headset on, the display comes on, and you're right back where you were, only with a bunch of visionOS windows floating around.Let's get on with the cons: The Verge points out problems like ‘motion blur,' ‘blurriness,' ‘color fringing,' ‘limited field of view,' and ‘vignetting.' I have not personally experienced any of these because, well, I don't have the device.The device is sometimes laggy. It's heavy, and the wired battery is limited to just over 2 hours. You can plug it into a ‘wall charger' with a USB-C cable, or daisy-chain it to another USB-C battery pack. And it does get a tad warm. You need to use the ‘dorky' headband to use the device without feeling the weight (or in some cases, a headache).None of this surprises me! Vision Pro is, after all, a full-blown computer. It's made from magnesium, carbon fiber, and aluminum. It has two high-resolution front-facing cameras (video pass-through), two cameras that face down to track your hands and gestures, a LiDAR, TrueDepth cameras, and some kind of infrared lights. The device has two tiny MicroOLED displays packed with a total of 23 million pixels. (As I noted in an earlier piece, these displays are the magic and the primary reason why Vision Pro is so expensive.)All these sensors, cameras, and displays are powered by an M2 chip and an R1 spatial coprocessor, and fans. Apple has packed this in an enclosure that is about three times the weight of the iPhone 15 Pro Max and is still lighter than the iPad 12.9. Paint me impressed purely from a technological standpoint.…. Lots MoreMy 4 magic moments with Vision ProNo, not again! Not another Vision Pro Review! I feel you — after all the reviews yesterday, I am pretty sure you don't want to read another review. Here's the good news — it's not a review. Instead, I will share my quick impressions from a deep dive at Apple Park, and my four magic moments with the Vision Pro.Unlike the reviewers who published their reviews, my access to the device has come in dribs and drabs. It has been a carefully managed experience — an early demo, exposure to the photos app, and the spatial video capabilities. A few days ago, I got to use the device for less than two hours.This was a highly curated experience — so this doesn't and won't qualify as a review. I am skipping all the stuff that has been covered by the deep dive that professional reviewers have already published. WSJ's Joanna Stern's review is amazing — especially the video version. It is best to consider these as my considered impressions.First, can I wax eloquent about the technological achievement of Vision Pro? As a chip and hardware nerd, I think Vision Pro is a witches' brew of the latest of all types of technologies. Let me quote my post from yesterday:Vision Pro is, after all, a full-blown computer. It's made from magnesium, carbon fiber, and aluminum. It has two high-resolution front-facing cameras (video pass-through), two cameras that face down to track your hands and gestures, a LiDAR, TrueDepth cameras, and some kind of infrared lights. The device has two tiny MicroOLED displays packed with a total of 23 million pixels. (As I noted in an earlier piece, these displays are the magic and the primary reason why Vision Pro is so expensive.)All these sensors, cameras, and displays are powered by an M2 chip and an R1 spatial coprocessor, and fans. Apple has packed this in an enclosure that is about three times the weight of the iPhone 15 Pro Max and is still lighter than the iPad 12.9. Paint me impressed purely from a technological standpoint.What's even more impressive is the sound — Apple is using beamforming to direct the sound into your ears. And unless you are really blasting it out loud — you could get away with wearing it in a public place — though people in Business Class will notice the slight din from the seat next to them. Apple is hoping you will splurge on AirPods Pro.No matter how you see the device — love it or hate it, you can't deny that it is yet another amazing computer built by a company that knows how to build great consumer computers.… Lots MoreApple Vision Pro Review: The Best Headset Yet Is Just a Glimpse of the FutureWorking, cooking, skiing, kicking back—our columnist wore Apple's new mixed-reality headset for a week to see what it's forBy Joanna Stern at the WSJJan. 30, 2024 at 9:00 am ETA few things surprised me after wearing the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset for nearly 24 hours straight:* I didn't puke. * I got a lot of work done. * I cooked a delicious meal.Also, my Persona—the headset's animated video-call avatar—will haunt your dreams.For the last week, I have been testing Apple's boldest bet yet on the post-smartphone future. Strap on the 1.4-pound goggles and you see apps floating right in your living room. Living room a stress-inducing mess? Go full virtual reality and watch a 3-D movie on a giant screen perched on the mouth of a Hawaiian volcano.Let's get this out of the way: You're probably not going to buy the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro. Unless you're an app developer or an Apple die-hard, you're more likely to spend that kind of money on an actual trip to a Hawaiian volcano.And that's OK. Reviewing the Vision Pro, I wanted to understand the potential of the device, and the technical constraints that keep it from being a must-have, at least for now. Most importantly, I wanted to answer one question: In a world full of screens, what's the benefit of strapping one to your eyes?… Lots MoreNews Of the WeekSpotify calls Apple's DMA compliance plan ‘extortion' and a ‘complete and total farce'Sarah Perez @sarahpereztc / 2:41 PM PST•January 26, 2024Image Credits: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto (opens in a new window)/ Getty ImagesCount Spotify among those not thrilled with how Apple has chosen to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which sets the stage for sideloading apps, alternative app stores, browser choice, and more. On Friday, the streaming music company issued its response to Apple's new DMA rules, calling the new fees imposed on developers “extortion” and Apple's compliance plan “a complete and total farce,” that demonstrated the tech giant believes that the rules don't apply to them.Apple earlier this week announced a host of changes that comply with the letter of the EU law, if not the spirit. The company said that app developers in the EU will receive reduced commissions, but it also introduced a new “core technology fee” that requires developers to pay €0.50 for each first annual install per year over a 1 million threshold, regardless of their distribution channel. It will also charge a 3% payment processing fee when developers use Apple's in-app payments instead of their own.Epic Games' CEO Tim Sweeney, whose company sued Apple over antitrust concerns, already condemned Apple's plan, saying it was a case of “malicious compliance” and full of “junk fees,” and now Spotify is essentially saying the same.…. Lots MoreInvestors raise billions to buy discounted stakes in start-upsBuyers return after secondary market for private shares was hit by higher interest ratesGeorge Hammond and Tabby Kinder in San Francisco and Nicholas Megaw in New YorkJANUARY 16 2024Investment firms are raising billions of dollars to buy stakes in venture capital-backed technology start-ups, as a long drought in acquisitions and initial public offerings forces early investors to offload their stock at discounts. The start-up secondary market, where investors and employees buy and sell tens of billions of dollars' worth of shares in privately held companies, is becoming an increasingly important trading venue, in the absence of traditional ways of cashing out and given a slowdown in start-up funding. Venture secondaries buyers are primed for a busy year as start-up employees look for a way to sell their stock and investors look to return capital to their own backers or reallocate it elsewhere. Secondary market specialist Lexington Partners last week announced a new $23bn fund to buy up stakes from “large-scale investors”. Lexington had originally aimed to raise $15bn, but upped its target on the back of high demand, and said it was “in the early stages of a generational secondary buying opportunity” that could last years.The fund will predominantly buy shares from private equity funds but also expects to invest as much as $5bn into venture capital secondaries, said a spokesperson.“We are seeing crazy amounts of [limited partner investors] that are distressed and need to lighten their venture load,” said the head of a $2bn venture capital firm. The latest Lexington fund “speaks to the sheer demand” from LPs that feel “over-allocated” to private capital including to start-ups, they said. Other specialist firms such as Pinegrove Capital Partners, a joint vehicle created by Brookfield Asset Management and Sequoia Heritage, and StepStone have also been raising multibillion-dollar funds to target venture secondaries.…. Lots MoreFounders: getting to the next venture stage may take longer than you expectPeter WalkerHead of Insights @ Carta | Data StorytellerThe median number of days between a priced seed and Series A round hit 679 in 2023, a new peak.Median for Series A to B was 744 days (over 2 years). Very similar for Series B to C (739 days, also over 2 years).Fascinating to watch the 25th percentile (green) and the 75th percentile (blue) trends as well. It looks as though the 25th pct has pulled closer to the median for the middle venture rounds - suggesting there are very few companies speed-running through venture fundraising right now. Some of that could be company choice, as founders have cut spend and become more capital-efficient over the prior 12 months. However, I'm certain a lot of the increase in time is due to VCs being far more choosy about where to invest.So what are founders doing if primary rounds are not on the menu? Getting creative.Founders are raising bridge rounds at record rates, usually from insiders already on the cap table. They are turning to SAFEs and Convertible Notes, even between named venture stages. Some are turning to non-dilutive financing and loans.And many are trying to make customer revenue their primary fundraising channel. But switching from growth at all costs to profitability in a short period of time is no easy track change. My bet is that the time between rounds plateaus in 2024 (or maybe even declines just a touch). Maybe that's wishful thinking
Brandi sees double. Theo jumps very quickly to using their fire gauntlet. Kenny murders living crockery. Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
Kenny, Theo and Brandi almost don't meet someone. But then they do... Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
It's the Critical Ditto Chris T Mas special. This year Ali, Stew and David revel in the great British festive tradition of a Pantomime show, with a Crit Dit twist...that twist being that it goes off the rails almost immediately. Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
Join us for a Q&A reflection on the Wild Charge Arc - plenty of fascinating questions to discuss! Visit our NEW website! Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticalditto Our Instagram: @criticaldittopod Our Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 267 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. Click here. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu, The Little Wolf Knits & Suburban Stitcher Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Splash Socks Yarn: Biscotte Yarn Bis Sock in the Splash Colorway (blue self-striping yarn) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Made for David Markus as a thank you for donating to the FearLESS Living Fund in October of 2023. Finished in time for Laura to bring them back with her after her visit the weekend before Thanksgiving. Length of foot- 8.5 inches before toe Knit them in line at a Sample Sale Mom, Laura, Trish and I went to the Saturday morning of Laura's visit. People in line jumped in to photo bomb so that was fun. 2 Christmas Stockings Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! web.archive.org-Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Our Archives.pdf Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White Hook: G (4.0 mm) Patrick's Stocking- Ravelry Project Page Melissa's Stocking- Ravelry Project Page Drawn Together Cowl Pattern: Drawn Together by Shana Cohen ($7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & Payhip) Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook for the provisional cast on Yarn: neon coral DK yarn (lost ball band; believe its from Spun Right Round) Ravelry Project Page Provisional cast on using this Purl Soho video. Wish Star Patterns: Sol Amigurumi by Vanessa Doncatto (free crochet pattern on Ravelry ) Wide Mustache by Crochet with Clare (free crochet pattern available on Ravelry & the Crochet with Clare website) Heart Garland by Sarahndipidities (free crochet pattern available on Ravelry & the Sarahndipidities website) Hooks: B (2.25 mm), C (2.75 mm) & D (3.25 mm) Yarn: Big Twist- Solids in Varsity Yellow (for the sun body) and Big Twist Twinkle in Yellow for the heart/face. Leftover red fingering yarn for the mustache. Ravelry Project Page Made on Black Friday afternoon Brachiosaurus Pattern: Dinosaur Jurassic World No Sew Crochet Pattern by Klein Maker on Etsy ($9.89 for 4 patterns) Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in the Jade colorway (body) & Knit Picks Brava Worsted in the Sky colorway Hook: C (2.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page Pattern wouldn't be ideal for beginners. Doesn't tell you when/where to put in Safety Eyes before closing things up. No other major issues, but just be thoughtful. I paid less than $4 for the 4 pack of dino patterns. Worth it. Bobble pumpkin Pattern: Ribbed Bobble Pumpkin by Breann Mauldin ($3 crochet pattern on Ravelry or free option on this website) Hook: I (5.5 mm) Yarn: Wool Ease Thick & Quick in the Succulent Colorway Ravelry Project Page I used nearly all 97 meters in this skein with 6 repeats of the pattern. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Silver Spoon Socks Yarn: A Whimsical Wood Yarn Company Pixie Toes Socks in the Silver Spoon Up My A$$ colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn: peaches and pinks with gray/taupe. At my gauge it is striping (~2 rounds per color). I purchased this yarn at Yarncentric event in Maryland. Progress: Almost done with the first leg. Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage Sock yarn in the Forged Iron Colorway Hook: 3.25 mm (D) Ravelry Project Page You can find my Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube in this Playlist This subscription is not available to new subscribers but I hope you'll watch each month and see how my blanket comes along. Stay tuned to Woolen Women for all of the fun kits they have! Don't forget, they're Pro Shop Sponsors. Progress Notes- 1st two sets of squares are done. I've crocheted a few from the November kit. Hattie's Scrappy Helical Socks Yarn: Random bits & bobs of fingering weight leftovers Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) US 1 (not 1.5), 48 sts. long cuff. Ravelry Project Page Check out my video tutorial for using Cate's Clasp Weft Join along with Helical Knitting Progress: I'm about half way through the leg of the first sock. Woolens & Nosh 2023 Advent Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Targhee Sock. 2023 Advent Set Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Ravelry Project Page Note- pair 199 of OMG Heel Socks! DK Bella Fio Socks Yarn: BellaFio DK Sock (75% SW Merino/ 25% recycled nylon) in the Great Gray Owl colorway. Goosey Fibers Goosey Hefty (100% SW Merino- Worsted Weight) in Buckbeack (cuffs, heels and toes) Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Ravelry Project Page About this project: Great Gray Owl colorway is a beautiful blend of light blues with hints of green, some small bits of a yellowy green and some neutral cream/tan hues. Buckbeak is a beautiful taupe color that pairs beautifully and I love that both colorway names are based on birds. Perfect for our Q2 challenge! Thanks again to BellaFio for sponsoring this month and encouraging us to Embrace Nature! Pair 200 of OMG Heel for me! Vampires of Venice Spinning Fiber: Into the Whirled. 4oz Falkland in the Vampires of Venice colorway. Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. Split braid in half. First half has already been spun. Plan is to use the yarn to knit this Tweed Tie available on Ravelry. Clown collar Pattern: improvsing on my own. Used this free Clown Ruff pattern from Slipped Stitch Hollow as a starting point Hook: H (5.0 mm) Yarn: Big Twist Twinkle (Gray), Big Twist Value (Grape), Craft Smart Neon Value (neon yellow) & mystery worsted sparkle yarn in pink and white Ravelry Project Page I had a quick visit with Emelyn while they were home for Thanksgiving break. When I asked if there was anything on their Christmas wish list I should know about, they said they'd like a handmade clown collar! I love a good curveball! Brainstorming Millie wants a goat squishy/toy that looks like her squishmellow I'd like to make toys for Hattie and Gabriella and another dinosaur for Zachary. Mom picked out a skein of yarn for mitts at Rhinebeck that I'd like to knit up before Christmas. I'd like to make 1 other pumpkin. From the Armchair Escaping Twin Flames Documentary on Netflix Lessons in Chemistry on Apple TV Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Knitting in Passing I shared two recent stories about meeting other knitters/talking about knitting in the wild. I met a lovely woman named Joanne at her consignment shop. She was knitting when Mom was wandering around the store so of course she struck up a conversation. Turns out, Joanne also spins too! We had a lovely chat and Mom took a photo of us. I was recently waiting for my car to get it's oil changed when a kind.79 year old woman asked about my knitting and we ended up chatting for an hour. We talked about restoration of old Victorian in my home town where she owns a condo now. Stitched by JessaLu is the home of handmade project bags in a variety of fun, floral, geeky, or pop-culture themed prints. All bags are made by one woman - JessaLu - on an antique Singer sewing machine in her home in Western Massachusetts. JessaLu has been making quality project bags and an assortment of sewn accessories since 2008 and has recently begun to design her own exclusive prints! The 2023 Limited Edition Holiday prints are currently listed - hurry to order yours while they are still available! KAL News Pigskin Party '23 #DCSPigskinParty23 Official Rules Find everything you need on my website or in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Register using this Google Form (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Coupon Codes are listed in this Google Doc & in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions- ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com In this episode: Finish up your Q2 Project by the end of November. Quarter 2 Challenge: Embrace Nature brought to you by our Official Sponsor of the Quarter Bella Fio. Runs 11/1-11/30/23. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread. Quarter 3 Challenge: The Waymaker's Cowl brought to you by our Official Sponsor of the Quarter Mandi's Makings. Runs December 1-31, 2023. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread. WIPs Challenge: Finish WIPs you started before the Pigskin Party kicked off on 9/7/23! If you finish them between 11/10/23 and 1/10/24, you'll earn 150 points. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread. Updates from Commentator Mary Lots of players are talking about double-dipping in other make-alongs. A great thing about the PSP is that you can work on whatever you want so it is easy to have one project count for both PSP points and another MAL! Hikesandbikes is planning an epic shawl project (the Genesis Shawl- check out her Ravelry Project Page) for the Yarniacs podcast's self-indulgent make along. Find details in their Ravelry group. Many many players are planning to participate in PSP-sponsor Imagined Landscapes' snow matter what December mystery gnome knit along. There's lots of chatter on the boards about what colors folks plan to use. There's also some talk of the Indie Gift Along which is hosted on Ravelry. Several PSP sponsors are participating so this one is particularly ripe for double-dipping! Some players are also planning on joining Andrea Mowry's instafriends KAL Also on the boards there is lots of chatter about holiday movies, including Emmet Otter's Jug Band. That is a new to me Jim Henson movie that I definitely plan to check out! Events THANK YOU to everyone who donated handknit/crocheted items for adult and youth homeless in Massachusetts. They set up tables on Thanksgiving and put all of the handmade items on the fence outside their church in Woburn center. Check out these beautiful photos. I'll be participating in Vlogmas again this year. Is there anything you especially want to see? Let me know and I'll see what I can do. Check out previous years playlists: Vlogmas 2022 Playlist & Vlogmas 2021 Playlist Advent Knitting. Check out this Ravelry Bundle put together by Knitty Natty if you need ideas for an Advent project. Thanks for including my Boxing Day Bonus Shawl- Ravelry | LoveCrafts. Don't forget you can use coupon code 10 years for 25% off any of my patterns on Ravelry. Vogue Knitting Live- New York City: January 25- 28, 2024 (not sure if I'll be there yet. More to come) Contest, News & Notes What's going on on the YouTube Channel? Health Update videos with Mom (Diane Lassonde). Check out Part 1 and Part 2. November Let the Mystery Unravel Video On a Happy Note My friend Laura visited from NYC the weekend before Thanksgiving! We did some consignment shopping & went out to eat with Mom on Friday. Saturday we went to a Sample sale then a couple craft fairs with Mom & Trish. We had a wuick visit to Megg and got to see my nephew Oisin. We survived a big regulatory visit at the hospital I work at. Thanksgiving highlights- Coloring with Gabriella, reading and making snowflakes with my cousins' kids. Black Friday shopping. No lines Decorating with Mom and Dad. Oisín signing Christmas carols. Decorating our tree with Liz. Dan is finished a huge work project. Crazy hours over holiday but it all went well. I'll do an update on my 23 for 2023 list in the next episode but I'm feeling really good about it. If you do these kinds of lists, I'd love to crowdsource ideas in the Ravelry Group! Quote of the Week For nothing is fixed, forever and forever and forever, it is not fixed; the earth is always shifting, the light is always changing, the sea does not cease to grind down rock. –James Baldwin Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! 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In the latest episode of the pod I'm talking about: January's National Insurance tax cut Changes to ISAs How much energy bills will rise Hacks to get free delivery Amex Shop Small returns Andy's Deals of the Week For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats348 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. The podcast was "Show of the Week" in the Radio Times, and it has been featured as one of the top money podcasts by publications including Apple, Good Housekeeping and the Independent. In 2021 and 2019 it was awarded Best Money Podcast at the SHOMOS - the UK Money Bloggers community annual awards, and runner-up in 2020. On each Cash Chats episode you can hear Andy share ways to get the most from your money. Andy also runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, presented Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money and founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com. To contact Andy email Andy@Becleverwithyourcash.com ANDY ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET ANDY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence
Kenny and Brandi shout at each other Theo and Tyler don't shout at each other Elaine and Cornelius shout at each other Previously this week by Bannon! Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
In the latest episode of the pod I'm talking about: What lower inflation rates actually mean for your spending and savings Stack your Black Friday deals with cashback and price matching Quick direct debits to set up for bank switching Andy's Deals of the Week For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats347 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. The podcast was "Show of the Week" in the Radio Times, and it has been featured as one of the top money podcasts by publications including Apple, Good Housekeeping and the Independent. In 2021 and 2019 it was awarded Best Money Podcast at the SHOMOS - the UK Money Bloggers community annual awards, and runner-up in 2020. On each Cash Chats episode you can hear Andy share ways to get the most from your money. Andy also runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, presented Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money and founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com. To contact Andy email Andy@Becleverwithyourcash.com ANDY ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET ANDY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence
Welcome back to Your Money Your Business with Debbie Colbourn, where we're talking all things money, and small business. Bringing the things that are working, and the things that aren't, into the spotlight, and even showcasing some unusual aspects, all that empower you to build a life of richness, starting with the very best financial foundations. This week, inspired by our recent LinkedIn article, we're exploring the critical role of accountability in achieving financial independence and freedom, and your goals. What is Financial Accountability? Look into what gives the 20% a unique advantage Understanding Accountability: Financial accountability is not just a buzzword; it's a commitment to deliver on what you've promised regarding your finances, your income, spending, savings and investments. It involves the what, how, and when of your financial commitments, making it more than a surface-level concept. Challenges with Money Management: Despite good intentions, the road to financial stability is often paved with challenges. Money constantly faces demands – essentials, wants, emergency cushions, and future planning, making accountability crucial. Financial Literacy: Beyond Budgeting and Impulse Spending Taking the Driver's Seat: Reflect on who has been in control of your financial decisions recently – banks, subscriptions, or even the grocery store? Self-accountability means being in control of credit cards, bank accounts, and financial decisions. Everything, without it driving you bananas, or overwhelming you, or causing you to give up. Emotional Aspect of Money: Money is emotional, and budgets often fail due to the influence of emotions on our spending habits. A solution lies in creating an automated system tailored to your lifestyle and values. External vs. Self-Accountability: We distinguish between external and self-accountability, emphasizing that financial success is primarily about being accountable to yourself. How Can I Be More Accountable with Money? Build a Bulletproof System for Self-Accountability Overcoming Emotional Swings: Money's emotional nature makes consistent financial success challenging, yet for those successful individuals who consistently are growing their income and shoring up their financial foundations, adapting their systems, sometimes with external support, and learning and developing money skills while is the secret. The Path to Financial Success: Joining accountability groups or having a partner can help, but it starts with understanding past choices, aligning dreams with financial targets, and creating a personalized system. A Decision: Is it Debt or Is it Saving? Begin by understanding your financial flow over the past three months to identify the top three money outflow categories. Determine whether your focus should be on reducing debt or increasing savings. The Task for the Week: For debt focus: Set up an automatic monthly payment for your highest-interest debt or smallest debt amount. For savings focus: Invest in a one-year GIC outside your daily bank for diversity and independence. Wrap-Up: Mastering financial accountability is the master key to a life of richness. Take charge of your money, understand the basics, and create a robust financial foundation. Join us each week as we delve deeper into actionable steps for financial success. Don't forget to check out the LinkedIn article here for an indepth read, with more insights. Thank you for tuning in to Your Money Your Business and remember, your financial journey begins with accountability. Resources (Revised Nov 2023) Want some help finding, and pulling out some of your family crap, that might be the guilty party? Download our FREE Things We Heard Checklist here and start improving your family and your business financial future. Or maybe you're thinking, maybe it's me, maybe I'm the problem, I'm the one holding ME back, THEN The Self-Sabotages Workbook is 100% for you, so you can identify and stop the patterns, once and for all, to create more wealth, and waaaay less worry. Get it here. Or do you just want to dip your baby toe in the water, see what we're all about, not quite ready to take that first step then ... Let me help you set every day up the right way, so that you keep moving towards your goals, regardless of what's going on in the world around you. Click to Get our FREE 90 Day Daily Intention Setter, sent right to your Inbox every day, starting today Some links we offer may be affiliate or referral links that provide us with a commission or some form of financial compensation. This DOES NOT affect the cost to you in any way. [BOOK] The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Here's the link to check it out Tangerine Online Bank for No Service Fee Personal Banking (Canada) https://www.tangerine.ca/en Use Referral (Orange) Code 58157334S1 EQ Online Bank (Canada) for Everyday High Interest Banking (Canada) https://www.eqbank.ca/ Use Referral Code (the whole thing) https://join.eqbank.ca?code=DEBOARH4524
In the latest episode of the pod I'm talking about: How to prepare for Black Friday sales The best cashback credit card welcome offers Discount online supermarkets - will they save you money? Andy's Deals of the Week For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. The podcast was "Show of the Week" in the Radio Times, and it has been featured as one of the top money podcasts by publications including Apple, Good Housekeeping and the Independent. In 2021 and 2019 it was awarded Best Money Podcast at the SHOMOS - the UK Money Bloggers community annual awards, and runner-up in 2020. On each Cash Chats episode you can hear Andy share ways to get the most from your money. Andy also runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, presented Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money and founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com. To contact Andy email Andy@Becleverwithyourcash.com ANDY ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET ANDY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence
Theo chases Tyler Brandi comes up with a bad plan Kenny struggles with a loss... Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
In the latest episode of the pod I'm talking about: Talk Money Week Bank of England base rate update Shaking up Secret Santa Barclays Bank switch Andy's Deals of the Week For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. The podcast was "Show of the Week" in the Radio Times, and it has been featured as one of the top money podcasts by publications including Apple, Good Housekeeping and the Independent. In 2021 and 2019 it was awarded Best Money Podcast at the SHOMOS - the UK Money Bloggers community annual awards, and runner-up in 2020. On each Cash Chats episode you can hear Andy share ways to get the most from your money. Andy also runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, presented Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money and founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com. To contact Andy email Andy@Becleverwithyourcash.com ANDY ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET ANDY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence
A break from our regular programming to bring you a Halloween Special. Be warned, it's SPPPPOOOOOKKKKYYYYY-ish Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
“What happens in this house stays in this house” Although this statement can be problematic, at the core of this ideology is a culture of not airing family business to those who don't deserve to see what's going on in the house. However, do people still hold to this idea? On this episode of the Jigsaw, Josh and Bryan discuss discretion and protecting privacy in relationships. Also, find out what Josh considers what Brave spaces are, and why Hartsfield Jackson's days are numbered. Song of the Week: For the Love of You - The Isley Brothers Bless Up - HBCyoU Dolls - Brooke Hart Jones Tap in with your favorite Casanegros by writing them or following them on social media using the information below: askthejigsaw@gmail.com IG: @thejigsawpodcast | @iamjoshrodgers | iambryanhaire
Brandi Vs Gary: The Finale Kenny Vs Vaan: The Finale Theo Vs Tyler: Not The Finale Things Just Keep Getting Out Of Hand Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
Kenny phones a friend Theo assembles a friend Brandi tells Gary to say hello to her little friend Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
Theo Vs Tyler Brandi Vs Gary Kenny Vs ??? Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
On This Episode: NFL Week 1 Takeaways: Brad and Alex kick things off by breaking down the biggest takeaways from Week 1 of the NFL season. Who impressed and who disappointed? Find out their insights! NFL Week 1 Game Ball: Our hosts each award the "Game Ball" to their top performers from NFL Week 1. Twitter Poll Question of the Week: Is Texas a national championship contender? Engage in the conversation as Brad and Alex discuss this week's Twitter poll question and discuss the intriguing results. College Football Week 2 Takeaways: Shifting gears to college football, the hosts recap the most thrilling moments and standout players from Week 2. College Football Week 2 Helmet Sticker: The "Helmet Sticker" is up for grabs as Brad and Alex recognize outstanding performances in college football's second week. College Football Week 3 Game of the Week: Looking ahead, our hosts share their picks for the can't-miss games in college football for Week 3. NFL Week 2 Game of the Week: Brad and Alex pick their NFL Game of the Week for Week 2. They'll tell you the must-watch game in week 2. College Football Week 3 Locks of the Week: Our hosts reveal their locks of the week in college football. These are their favorite betting picks for Week 3 that you won't want to miss. NFL Week 2 Locks of the Week: For all you NFL bettors, Brad and Alex have your back with their lock of the week for Week 2 in the NFL. Subscribe to our FREE newsletter at pintglassfootball.com to get exclusive content! We would like to thank our sponsors: The Tailgate Foodie: Seasoning and BBQ sauce company that specializes in elevating your tailgate and backyard cooking game. Use promo code "PINTGLASSFOODIE" for 15% OFF your first order at thetailgatefoodie.com. McKenzie Brewing: Award-Winning Craft Beers. McKenzie Brewing is the official beer of Pint Glass Football. Check out their website at mckenziebrewing.com. Liquid I.V. is the category-winning hydration brand fueling your well-being Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link https://zen.ai/pgfp20 to save 20% off anything you order. Zencastr is the ultimate all-in-one podcasting platform. We've bundled all your podcasting needs — record, edit, distribute and monetize all from the same place. It's never been easier to podcast. Use my special link https://zen.ai/pgfp and use pgfp to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastr Bettor Edge: a legal and easy-to-use platform that lets you create your own betting lines and prices for real money betting positions - with no sportsbook fees. Use promo code "PGF" to receive a FREE $20 on your first order at bettoredge.com
War in Formia begins... Visit our NEW website! Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
Linda Gradstein, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week. Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon —What Happened?— The government passed the law that limits the court's ability to limit the Ministers and cabinet. So why did the two sides fail to reach compromise, even though all sides said that's what they wanted? —What Happens Now?— Now that the law limiting the court's ability to limit the Ministers and cabinet passed, where do we go from here? —What Does Tisha B'Av Mean to Us, Especially After this Week— For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: Has Tisha B'Av taken on new meanings in these schismatic times? All that and the 101st birthday of Tirza Hodes, who helped invent Israeli folk dance, and the music of the Yama Ensemble!
Theo demands an outfit. Brandi worries about Frey. Kenny might manipulate memories... Visit our NEW website! Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
All three ladies are on the podcast today and they're feeling delighted that summer is almost here. The sun is out and shining in both Paris, London, and New Orleans. In this week's episode, the ladies discuss how to balance your inner world and intuition with the constraints of the outer world and your own unique desires. This week's theme is about: How to listen to your true heart's desire and find alignment with your wishes. Highlights: What if your intuition says you shouldn't do something, but all the signs in your ‘outer world' says you should. What should you believe? [2:00] Sonia C. and Sabrina got it stuck in their head that they wanted to move to New York, only to find out that it was not an energetic match at all. [4:50] What's the difference between a wish vs. a heart's desire? [8:00] What happens if your wants are really within your heart's desire but it's just not coming true? [11:10] Upon reflection, Sonia T. is very grateful she didn't get the things she ‘wanted'. [18:20] Sometimes you never get to know the reason why something is meant to be vs. not meant to be. A bad vibe or a good vibe just is the way it is.[25:40] Your vibes don't always make sense, but this is why it's important to re-parent yourself and get out of your own ego and head. It doesn't have to make sense. [30:45] Your intuitive sense is giving you clues that your physical sense can't pick up on. Of course it's not going to make sense at the moment. [32:20] Tool of the week. [34:00] Sonia T. has launched her psychic university and Sabrina has a coaching slot open! Link in the show notes [36:10] Question of the week. [40:00] What you want vs. what your intuition knows you need can take a long minute before you are able to register it. For example, Sonia C. and Sabrina were watching a real estate TV show based in New York, they loved it so much and convinced themselves they had to live there. This was all their own ego talking because once they arrived in New York, their intuition gave them the wake-up call they needed to say this was not an energetic fit. We can easily talk ourselves into doing something. We get our minds set on something and want all the evidence in the world to point to why this is a good decision, but our intuition knows better. It will tell you that what you're jumping into isn't aligned with you on a soul and energetic level. When you get these energetic pulls, that's when you really need to get out of your head and listen to what your true heart's desire is telling you. Tool of the Week: For one week, ignore the why and 100% dive into believing your intuition. Question of the Week: My spirit loves adventure and doing new things, but I have so much fear and anxiety when it comes to actually doing it. How can I feed my soul while also breaking out of my comfort zone? Continue on Your Journey: More Sonia Choquette at www.soniachoquette.com More Sonia Tully at www.soniatully.com Connect with Sabrina at www.sabrinatully.com Join Sonia Choquette's Vibe Tribe Follow Sonia Choquette on Instagram Follow Sonia Tully on Instagram Buy Sonia and Sabrina's Book You Are Amazing Ask your intuitive questions at: itsallrelatedpodcastquestions@gmail.com Masterclass: You're Glorious Life by Sonia Tully Heart-Centered Intuition Workshop with Infinity Foundation
Join us for a Q&A reflection on our penultimate arc - Destiny Bond! Visit our NEW website! Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticalditto Our Instagram: @criticaldittopod Our Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
Kenny gets bullied. Brandi voices concern. Theo takes the lead. Visit our NEW website! Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
Brandi goes dark, Theo takes on Brandi, Kenny gets a power-up! Visit our NEW website! Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
Theo, Brandi and Kenny Vs Togekiss (Golden Unown Form) Visit our NEW website! Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
Kenny gets mad. Brandi underestimates Bash. Theo takes a chance. Visit our NEW website! Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
Kenny can't dance. Brandi gets on the sand train. Theo takes on the Cheddarman. Visit our NEW website! Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
Brandi goes full Tanjiro. Kenny overcooks the curry. Theo (and Adri) learns about Adri's past. Visit our NEW website! Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticalditto Our Instagram: @criticaldittopod Our Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
Theo listens to a voice note. Kenny records a voice note. Brandi mishears a voice note. Visit our NEW website! Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticalditto Our Instagram: @criticaldittopod Our Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
Merry Chris T Mas! Alastair Hill brings you Critical Ditto's first festive album. Visit our NEW website! Huge THANK YOUs as always to: The creator Monster of the Week, Michael Sands. You can buy the Monster of the Week rule book and other MOTW material here: Monster of the Week For more information on POCKET MONSTER OF THE WEEK (Critical Ditto's hack of MOTW, join our Discord) Music from Braxton Burks and The Materia Collective (buy the albums here) & GlitchxCity ( Check out the channel here) You can support the show by leaving a Rating and Review! If you would like to give even more support, please check out our Patreon! Our Twitter: @criticaldittoOur Instagram: @criticaldittopodOur Email: criticalditto@gmail.com
Podcast Takeover: Freak of the Week For the month of December, we're letting some of our favorite podcasts take over the Ghostly feed! Up Freak of the Week! Where Nick […] The post Ghostly Takeover: Freak of the Week appeared first on Ghostly Podcast.
Introduction: Welcome to Five & Thrive: a weekly podcast highlighting the Southeast's most interesting news, entrepreneurs, and information of the week, all under 5 minutes. My name is Jon Birdsong and I'm with Atlanta Ventures. Beta Product of the Week: Just yesterday morning, the iStory team launched their product on ProductHunt and it has been well received. Stephen Malik, Chris Hall, and team, have put an interactive product out there to help content creators improve audience experience through voice. How do they do it? Imagine you have a website that sells a product, with the easy use of iStory, you can add your unique voice to any part of the website. So as a user experiences your site, whether it be a video demo or a specific web page, adding audio with analytics is performed by iStory. Check out their website, demo, and if it peaks your interest enough, upvote them on Product Hunt. The Second Beta Product of the week is Any Distance who just launched their 3.0 version which includes features making it the most safe and secure activity tracking app in the market, while still keeping their superior design. If you run, bike, or walk, Any Distance is the app for you to prioritize celebration and maintain motivation. Event of the Week: Mark your calendars for the last Atlanta Startup Convos of the year on December 7th. It's amazing how much that MeetUp group has organically grown with over 2700 members in the MeetUp. Three very exciting products will be shown including Gatsby which we've covered on this pod before, Lavender, and The Gig Room. Jacey Cadet of Atlanta Ventures runs and hosts this informative and insightful event. Mark your calendars today. Alpha Product of the Week: This week's Alpha product of the week comes from entrepreneur Drew Williams of FANFUNDR. The product is still early, but the community driven mechanisms are very interesting and I believe Drew as entrepreneur will create some magic in the space. Here is how it works: let's say you're a fan of an artist and you have an idea about creating a unique event, product, or piece of content you'd like to see your cherished artist produce. With FANFUNDR, the mechanisms are in place to dream the idea, generate a petition, gain a groundswell of fans who love the idea, begin collecting payments to fund the concept, and generate enough momentum to make the experience or product happen. This product is still very early and Drew is entertaining several ways to make the process seamless, even looking at digital assets to purchase as a way to kick start the momentum. Regardless, check out FanFundr, sign up for the product updates, and keep in touch with the evolution of this journey. Companies Worth Applying Too: This week I was speaking with a junior engineer looking to work for an early stage company. Outside of suggesting different engineering groups he should connect with as well as combing through some of the fastest growing companies in Georgia on the Inc 5000, the Atlanta Tech Village job boards came to mind. I went to check it out and in addition to several Carpool Logistics roles we mentioned last week, there are more companies hiring including ePlannerPro, ByteCheck, and more coming! Shout out to Irena and Aly for keeping this job board fresh! Market Analysis of the Week: For those who have listened or read more of our content from Atlanta Ventures, you know the importance of markets. One of our very talented interns, Divya Pinnaka, put together an insightful analysis on the carbon footprint market not only today but in 10 years. She also highlights the companies already working on the problem. The saying is “pick a niche to get rich” is true, but picking a niche that will grow into an even bigger market is the cream of the crop. To me the carbon footprint market is vast. In Greenzie's sense, it would be like outdoor robotics, but even then an entrepreneur still needs to focus on a very real and specific pain point. In Greenzie's case, the pain point is the cost of repetitive labor solved by automating 52-72 commercial lawn mowers. What is that equivalent in the carbon footprint market? Only additional customer discovery and research will tell. Start with Divya's post, linked in the show notes. Annnnd, that's 5 minutes. Thank you for listening to Five and Thrive. We provide 5 minutes of quality information, so you can thrive in the upcoming week. Please subscribe to the show and spread the good word! Resources discussed in this episode: Beta Product of the Week: iStory, Any Distance Event of the Week: Meetup with Gatsby, Lavender, and Gig Room Alpha Product of the Week: FANFUNDR Companies Worth Applying Too: ATV Job Board Market Analysis of the Week: Carbon Footprint Market Analysis
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 237 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes with photos, please check out my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/237 This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair In my Travels KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Shawl Design I finished up the sample for a new shawl design using a 150g skein of fingering weight from agirlandherwool in the On the Boardwalk. I lost at yarn chicken andended up finding another similar colorway in leftovers bin. I think it was Queen City Pigskin Colorway- the Huddle is Real. The finished shawl weighs 160 grams 676.8 meters for Stash Dash Tiles for Miles Blanket Pattern: Tiles for Miles Crochet Baby Blanket by Yarnspirations. Free crochet pattern available on the Yarnspirations website Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted. Mint for MC. Many colors of greens, blues and grays for Contrast Colors. Hook: I (5.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page 586 grams 1172.0 meters for Stash Dash Scrappy Europe Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Double Dog Dare Colorway, Paton's Kroy FX in the Geranium Colors Colorway and other fingering weight leftovers. Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Leftovers from Megg's Socks that I knit and left in Ireland in May and Marta's socks that I knit in Scotland and Spain and leftt behind for Marta. Cate's Clasp Weft join- check out this video on my YouTube Channel for the tutorial. My Ravelry Project Page 60 grams. 238.8 meters for Stash Dash On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Spinning Malabrigo Nube Roving.113g combed top Merino wool. Colorway: 870 Candombe. 1 bobbin full. Wool of the Andes Unspun Roving. Colorway: Delft Heather (100 grams) 100% Peruvian Highland Wool. Uneek Christmas Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Uneek Sock Yarn. Colorway 25- Xmas Limited Edition. 2 cakes 220 yards/200 meters each. Ravelry Project Page 1st sock done. 2nd is beyond the heel Tweed Tie Pattern: Tweed Tie by Jem Weston- 4 GBP (around $5 US) Needles: US 2. (2.75) for body, US 3 (3.25 mm) for cast-on Yarn: Knit Picks Stroll Tonal in the Flagstone Heather colorway. My Ravelry Project Page Omitting all increases//decreases to keep the bottom at the end of the tie flat not pointed. Modification: for the last stitch of each row, I am slipping purlwise with the yarn in front for a neater edge. Recollection Blanket Pattern: Recollection by Deanne Ramsay ($6 crochet pattern available on Ravelry & Etsy– written in both US & UK Crochet terms) Yarn: Various full skeins and 20+ gram fingering weight yarn stash. Hook: J (6.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page Cast on with US K. It was still a little too tight but it works. Body done in a US J (6.0 mm) Holding all yarn triple. Clusters of treble crochet. Scrappy Hexagon Blanket Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial Hook: F (3.75 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Hawthorne Marl Sock Lab in the Grey White Marl Colorway, Patons Kroy in the Gentry Colorway + fingering weight scraps Ravelry Project Page Planned for 20 columns total. 11 or 13 hexis depending on the column. SCing them together with 2 strands like I am for the hexagons themselves. A great way to use up very small scraps because I only ever seam 3 sides together. From the Armchair How the WILD EFFECT Turned Me into a Hiker at 69: An Appalachian Trail Adventure by Jane E. Congdon. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Grandma Gatewood's Walk by Ben Montgomery. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. In My Travels Camping at On the Saco Campground in Fryeburg ME 2 days paddling. 9 miles each day Thurs night went to Saco River Brewing then to the restaurant next door. Living my best life sleeping my hammock tent. Trash collecting. KAL News #SplashPadParty22 Link to the 2022 Splash Pad Party Rules.docx Participant Sign Up- Google Form Check out our amazing Sponsors! Click here for the Google doc with their websites and Instagram profiles. Check out the list of available Coupons from our amazing sponsors: Ravelry link Check out the Splash Pad Exclusive Items here Enter your FOs using this Splash Pad Summer Celebration Form to be eligible for prizes (not a Ravelry link). View all the Entries and the Leaderboard here -> Splash Pad Party Player Stats Need help with an entry submission? -> Splash Pad Support Request Form Questions- check out this Ravelry Thread or email Jen. Stats: 155 players entered 1022 projects finished & entered 424 used around 50g 357 used around 100g 189 projects used around 200g! 52 used around 150g 10 Pro Shop Sponsors 17 Snack Shack Sponsors 2,268 Sponsor Products used in the creation of the 1022 FOs 33 Participation Prizes 30 Final Prizes Thank you to Wendy and Jen!!!!! Tune in to hear if you're one of our end of the summer winners! I will email all winners within a week of this recording. Events Summer Bingo hosted by Monica & Cortney of the Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast Starts friday evening may 27, ends Mon Sept 5 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2021 to Instagram or Ravelry Summer Sock Camp hosted by Kay of The Crazy Sock Lady YouTube Channel. The KAL runs 5/28/22 – 8/31/22 this year! Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Summer Spin In. June 1-September 5th. Find their Ravelry Group thread here. #SummerSpinIn2022 Stash Dash (Hosted by The Knit Girllls) will be hosted on Discord again and will be from May 27th-end of August. Discord link: knit girllls discord Jen's Stash Dash Spreadsheet Tracker- Google Doc. I've added 2,087.6 meters since last episode!!! Jasmin's Stash Dash Spreadsheet Tracker- Google Doc On a Happy Note My friend Laura visited during the first weekend in August. Celebrated her birthday. She, Mom and I saw The Neil Diamond Musical; A Beautiful Noise in Boston. Second hand shopping. I bought a beautiful cedar entertainment center. Dan, Laura, Aila and I all had sleepovers at Mom & Dad's. Pool time, ice cream and penny drop. The Rowans are home from Ireland! Tuesday August 9 we celebrated Mom & Hattie's half birthdays at the beach. Camping! Sunday- pooltime and dinner with Mom, Dad and my brother, Jeff. Quote of the Week For nothing is fixed, forever and forever and forever, it is not fixed; the earth is always shifting, the light is always changing, the sea does not cease to grind down rock.–JAMES BALDWIN Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link Music -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.
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