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In this episode, we build on last week's discussion of the gospel-centered teacher by expanding our focus to the larger church community. Paul's words in 2 Timothy 2:20–26 show us what it means to be a clean vessel and a faithful servant within God's household. This message isn't just for teachers—it's for everyone in the church.Key Topics:The Clean Vessel (vv. 20–22)The church contains both honorable and dishonorable vessels—faithful and unfaithful servants.Honorable vessels are cleansed, set apart, and useful for every good work.We're called to flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, embodying holiness in both doctrine and character.The Lord's Servant (vv. 23–26)God's servants avoid foolish controversies and refuse to be quarrelsome.They must be kind, patient, and correct opponents with gentleness.The aim is not to win arguments, but to win souls—praying that God grants repentance and freedom from the enemy's snare.Who Is Sufficient?The call to be a holy vessel and gentle servant is weighty, but we're not left to ourselves.Jesus is our model and our means—He is the perfect workman, vessel, and servant.Through Him, we are made sufficient for every good work.Quote of the Week:“It is not great talents God blesses so much as likeness to Jesus.” – Robert Murray M'CheyneJoin us as we reflect on what it means to be vessels of honor, ready for the Master's use, and committed to gentle, gospel-centered correction in a world filled with strife.
This week, I'm unpacking the helpful and surprising connection between Allen Carr's method for quitting smoking and breaking free from overeating. What does lighting a cigarette have in common with late-night snacking or emotional eating? More than you think. I share the stats, the mindset shift that changes everything, and how we can use Maester Carr's wisdom to step into more freedom and fewer food regrets. I also give you an update on my Pacific Crest Trail training (the blisters are real!) and talk about how I plan for my joy eats—and why that makes all the difference. This one is part insight, part inspiration, and all about reclaiming your agency, one intentional decision at a time. Tune in and let's walk this path together!Quote of the Week:“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” – by Mahatma GandhiLet's go, let's get it done. Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org
Welcome to the Propertybuyer Podcast. I'm your host Rich Harvey, and today we're asking the question – How you can create real wealth during your lifetime and how can you develop the right mindset and action plan to get there? I'm delighted to welcome Jackson Millan, widely recognized as The Wealth Mentor, to the Propertybuyer Podcast. With over 16 years of experience in the financial and business sectors, Jackson has dedicated his career to empowering service-based business owners to scale their profits, enhance cash flow, and build personal wealth. As the Co-founder and Chief Dreamer at Aureus Financial, he has guided over 1,000 clients in building a combined wealth exceeding $3 billion. Jackson's innovative 'Values-Based Advice' model has redefined financial coaching, emphasizing simplicity, sustainability, and scalability in wealth creation. In today's episode, which I have titled "Top Wealth Secrets & Mindsets for Financial Freedom," we'll delve into Jackson's strategies for financial success and explore how his methodologies can be applied to real estate investment and business growth. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, Jackson's expertise offers valuable guidance on navigating the path to financial independence. Jackson - we have a tradition in our Podcasts to start with a Thought of the Week : “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” –George Eliot
DC Comics Ep 585: Detective Comics Poor Ending, Grodd's Freaky Friday, Ghost Cop, Cherry Blossoms & More Keywords: DC Comics, DC Comics Podcast, Batman, Superman, World's Finest, Flash, Green Lantern, comics, comic Gabe's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@comicalopinions Gray's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2NfSPGZ5OFcek6Baw3iQQw SuS Records: https://www.youtube.com/@SusRecordsCEO Jared's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ComicsLeague Jared's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jv6I2edZ8lpc02gJEHw3e?si=cb5f48a6f8d84add Simon's Pub: The Sack O'Potatoes Dr. Matt's Advice of the Week: “It takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man.” Stork's Guilty Pleasure: EuroTrip (Not the Movie) - His Podcast: https://besottedgeek.podbean.com/ Join us on Friday Nights @ 7:15 PM EST on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics when we do the Absolute show LIVE! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics This Week's Patreon-Exclusive Spotlight Show is Summer of Superman Special #1 (w/ Sus Gabe) & Wonder Woman #20 (w/ Jared) Listen to the Spotlight Podcast by signing up to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/weirdscience 0:00:00 - Intro 0:10:26 - News 0:22:02 - Detective Comics #1096 1:09:51 - Batman / Superman: World's Finest #38 1:34:06 - Nightwing #125 2:05:12 - Titans #22 2:29:36 - Retro Book of Week - Star Trek #22 (1986) 3:10:16 - Zatanna #3 3:44:36 - Challengers of the Unknown #5 4:21:09 - DC x Sonic the Hedgehog #2 4:46:08 - Next Week's Books FOLLOW WEIRD SCIENCE COMICS Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeirdScienceDC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdscience DC Comics Review Site: https://bit.ly/WeirdScienceDC Marvel Review Site: https://bit.ly/WeirdScienceMarvel SUBSCRIBE TO WEIRD SCIENCE COMIC PODCASTS: DC Comics Podcast iTunes - https://apple.co/47jNeme Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2XzDALI Stitcher - https://bit.ly/45XPtKS Marvel Comics Podcast iTunes - https://apple.co/3u1xxSh Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3QJFAfe Pandora - https://bit.ly/3Qq5cwd YT - https://bit.ly/WeirdSciencePodcasts
DC Comics Ep 584: Sparking Computer Problems, Trident Swords, Cats in the Cradle & Cugan Cigars Keywords: DC Comics, DC Comics Podcast, Batman, Superman, World's Finest, Flash, Green Lantern, comics, comic Gabe's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@comicalopinions Gray's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2NfSPGZ5OFcek6Baw3iQQw SuS Records: https://www.youtube.com/@SusRecordsCEO Jared's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ComicsLeague Jared's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jv6I2edZ8lpc02gJEHw3e?si=cb5f48a6f8d84add Simon's Pub: The Sack O'Potatoes Dr. Matt's Advice of the Week: “It takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man.” Stork's Guilty Pleasure: EuroTrip (Not the Movie) - His Podcast: https://besottedgeek.podbean.com/ Join us on Friday Nights @ 7:15 PM EST on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics when we do the Absolute show LIVE! This Week's Absolute Livestream Here: https://youtube.com/live/1rJb0zrsrpQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics This Week's Patreon-Exclusive Spotlight Show is Metamorpho #4 & Power Girl #19 Listen to the Spotlight Podcast by signing up to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/weirdscience 0:00:00 - Intro 0:11:41 - News 0:29:51 - Action Comics #1085 0:56:43 - Aquaman #4 1:14:09 - Retro Review - Detective Comics #583 (1988) 1st Appearance of Ventriloquist & Scarface 1:44:13 - Bonus Retro Review - Wonder Woman Vol 2 #170 w/ Jared 2:24:47 - Green Lantern Corps #3 2:42:07 - Batman and Robin #20 3:30:33 - Batman: Dark Patterns #5 4:01:58 - Next Week's Books FOLLOW WEIRD SCIENCE COMICS Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeirdScienceDC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdscience DC Comics Review Site: https://bit.ly/WeirdScienceDC Marvel Review Site: https://bit.ly/WeirdScienceMarvel SUBSCRIBE TO WEIRD SCIENCE COMIC PODCASTS: DC Comics Podcast iTunes - https://apple.co/47jNeme Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2XzDALI Stitcher - https://bit.ly/45XPtKS Marvel Comics Podcast iTunes - https://apple.co/3u1xxSh Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3QJFAfe Pandora - https://bit.ly/3Qq5cwd YT - https://bit.ly/WeirdSciencePodcasts
Send us a textSpecial Guest:Kimberly Danielle, Author of The Nine Asks: Creating Safer and More Courageous SpacesQuestion of the Week:It is harder than people realize to create a culture and environment of a safe space in an organization or a church. How can it be done when people bring their own experiences, traumas and feelings to these settings? How can organizations avoid perpetuating past harms on their members, staff or volunteers?The Nine Asks: Creating Safer and More Courageous SpacesFor Listening Guides, click here!Got a question for us? Send them to faithpodcast@pcusa.org! A Matter of Faith website
New York has reason to be both thankful and mournful after a 2-2 home draw against Orlando that saw the Red Bulls' effort drop mightily in the closing stages of the match. Guest Host: Gustavo Guimarâes. Tonight on Seeing Red: -A look back at what went down on Saturday -Bull of the Week -It's international break, and RB players will miss Saturday night's home match -A preview of Toronto's visit to Harrison -A Chat with Steve Cangialosi of MLS Season Pass -Your Emails
When you read this column, many of you will be wearing green and celebrating St. Patrick's Day in your own sweet way. It is interesting that this day is a great day, not only for the Irish, but is observed throughout the country. The day is three days before the first day of spring, and wearing green reminds us of the season of spring and is symbolic of life. The wearing of the green on St. Patrick's Day has long been featured in our country. This little poem says it so well: "St. Patrick, it was who started the style, let's wear a bit of green for the Irish - a cheer; for the Shamrock - a smile. Let's all wear a little bit of green." In my research on St. Patrick's Day, I found that March 17th was the day St. Patrick died in AD 461. He was a Christian missionary to Ireland in the fifth century, and the founder of many schools and churches. St. Patrick's Day in Ireland, is their greatest holiday, as well as holy day, and this day is celebrated by Irish families all over the world. The Shamrock is Ireland's chief emblem. I found it interesting that a town named for it is in the warm sunshine state of Florida. Each year, many persons send letters there to be stand with the Shamrock postmark. I have always been impressed with the Irish wit and the Blarney of my Irish friends. I love their sense of humor and all those motivational skills they seem to be born with. I had always wished for a bit of Irish ancestry in my heritage, but in my genealogy studies have found none. I have chosen some very special friends who have been blessed with all that Irish wit and wisdom. One of those friends has her birthday the day before St. Patrick's Day, and we have been friends since high school days. We have shared our joys and sorrows, our challenges and our dreams. We shared those on the job training, experiences of parenting and now grandparenting. She is a true friend who revealed to me she has prayed every day for me. No wonder she is my cheerleader. How thankful one needs to be when you have a very special friend. As we see the signs of spring appearing, many warm thoughts fill our hearts and minds. Underneath that blanket of snow, there is life, and the snow birds of Florida and Texas are returning to the north and the heartland of America. May the season of spring have special meaning in our lives. A bit of Irish wit: "Where beauty has no ebb, decay, no flood, but joy is wisdom, time, and endless song." WB Yeats - "In the Land of Hearts Desire. A Warm Thought for the Week: "It is often just as sacred to laugh as it is to pray." Charles R Swindoll. Have a great week and remember to laugh and pray! Warm Thoughts from the Little Home on the Prairie Over a Cup of Tea written by Dr. Luetta G WernerPublished in the Marion Record March 17th, 1994Download the Found Photo Freebie and cherish your memories of the past.Enjoy flipping through the Vintage Photo Book on your coffee table.I hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! Please follow along on this journey by going to visualbenedictions.com or following me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast,Spotify,Stitcher, and Overcast. And don't forget to rate and review so more people can tune in! I'd greatly appreciate it.Till next time,Trina
Called Part 1 February 23, 2025 Elwyn Johnston 2 Timothy 2:21 Verse of the Week: “It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.” Col. 3:24 1. Start building disciplines “Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you.” 1 Timothy 4:16 “I strictly discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preach to others, I myself will not be disqualified.” 1 Corinthians 9:27 "discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness” 1 Timothy 4:7 “Follow Me and I will make you” Matthew 4:19 “do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” Romans 12:2 “Bad company corrupts good morals.” 1 Corinthians 15:33 2. Serve the Lord “Whatever you do [whatever your task may be], work from the heart [that is, put in your very best effort], as [something done] for the Lord and not for men” Colossians 3:23 “It is the Lord Christ whom you [actually] serve.” Colossians 3:24 Call of salvation “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:9 “God chose me and called me by Hs marvelous grace.” Gal. 1:15 Call of service “we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works” Ephesians 2:10 “joyously giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us” Colossians 1:11 & 12 3. See the need, meet the need “as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another” 1 Peter 4:10 “While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.'” Acts 13:2 “When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth.” John 16:13 “whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus” Colossians 3:17 4. Stay in community “the things you have heard me say…entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. 2 Timothy 2:2 “it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church” Acts 15:22
Every Friday in The Feed Megan Schinella comes on the air to talk about all the fun things happening in and around Connecticut this weekend that you can do with the kids and family. 1. Fire & Ice Winter Festival in Columbus Park Stamford 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. The event will feature ice sculpting demonstrations, interactive ice photo frame, fire pits, live music and more! 2. Pengwee's Breath Puppet Show at Stepping Stones Museum For Children in Norwalk. Showtimes all wknd. 3. Drop In Craft: Colorful Squishies Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm $5, Fairfield Museum color your own squishy toy to take home. Choose from a squishy unicorn or star design. 4. The Mermaids Are Back at Mystic Aquarium all wknd. These beauties have floated back to mystify visitors with their gliding and swishing. Everybody will leave the Aquarium wishing they could grow gills. 5. Winterfest 2025 at Ski Sundown in New Hartford a festival of winter fun. Put on your favorite winter costume, funny hat or helmet cover and celebrate the winter season. This event is free to anyone with a Ski Sundown lift ticket or pass. Festivities will include: 11:00am – 1:00pm: Face Painting with Valentine the Clown and 12:30pm – 2:00pm: Live Ice Sculpting demonstration with Ice Matters. Megan's Mom Quote of the Week: “It's Spicy, universal code for I don't want to share.”
The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid has been named North American Car of the Year, and nobody knows more about the car and process than NACTOY jurors Jack Nerad and Matt DeLorenzo, who host and co-host this week's show. They'll take you behind the scenes to discuss not only the winning vehicle but also the procedures that resulted in the choice of Honda's highly popular compact car. At the same time, Nerad and DeLorenzo will offer long looks at the winners of the North American Utility of the Year and North American Truck of the Year — the 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz and the 2025 Ford Ranger. You'll hear commentary on these vehicles you won't get anywhere else. In our interview segment this week, you'll also hear a discussion you won't hear anywhere else. Russell Wager, Kia America's vice president of marketing, is our guest. Jack Nerad sat down with him to talk about the opportunities and challenges presented as the country transitions from the Biden years to the Trump era. Speaking of Biden, as one of his last acts in office, he and his Administration essentially banned Chinese-built cars from entering the U.S. market and, at the same time, banned vehicles with Chinese technology and hardware. We'll discuss the ramifications of that coming up. In our road test segment, guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo will detail the special virtues of the 2025 Infiniti QX55, and Jack Nerad will provide an in-depth report on the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric — a vehicle that might be the best value among battery-electric vehicles right now. Listener Question of the Week “It seems like electric cars are more expensive than gasoline vehicles, but some people tell me that you can quickly make up the difference because they cost much less to own and operate. Is that true or are folks just blowing smoke?” Rudy, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Matt DeLorenzo's Book Pick up a copy of co-host Matt DeLorenzo's terrific new book How to Buy an Affordable Electric Car: A Tightwad's Guide to EV Ownership. Special Offer Jack is now offering his suspense novel, Dance in the Dark, for just $.99, a $9.00 saving from its original published price of $9.99. Click here to buy from Amazon at this special limited-time price. Brought to you by: • DrivingToday.com • Mercury Insurance: Find out how much you can save at DrivingToday.com/auto-insurance. • EMLandsea.com, publisher of Dance in the Dark. We have a lot of shows for you this week. Thanks for joining us, and don't forget to look for new content on our YouTube and Rumble channels. Please subscribe. If you do, we'll like you forever. America on the Road is brought to you by Driving Today.com, Mercury Insurance, and EMLandsea.com , the publisher of Nerad's latest book, Dance in the Dark, which is available HERE on Amazon.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Show 03:00 North American Car of the Year Discussion 09:16 Banning Chinese Vehicles: National Security Concerns 10:25 Honda's Aggressive Strategy in the Market 11:10 Matt's Book on Affordable Electric Vehicles 12:48 Road Test: 2025 Infiniti QX55 Review 17:00 Road Test: 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Review 25:55 Exclusive Interview: Kia Marketing VP Russell Wager 39:30 Listener Question: Cost of Electric Vehicles vs Gasoline Vehicles Keywords automotive, electric vehicles, North American Car of the Year, Honda, Chinese vehicles, 2025 Infiniti QX55, 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric, car reviews, automotive news, EV ownership Summary In this episode of America on the Road, hosts Jack Nerad and Matt DeLorenzo discuss various automotive topics, including the North American Car of the Year awards, the implications of the Biden administration's ban on Chinese-built vehicles, Honda's renewed market strategies, and insights from Matt's book on affordable electric vehicles. They also review the Infiniti QX55 and the Hyundai Kona Electric, highlighting their features and market positioning.
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 288 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Cold, Cold Heart Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: June Pryce Fiber Arts Coventry DK in the Cold, Cold Heart Colorway Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Ravelry Project Page Hattie's Scrappy Helical Socks Yarn: Random bits & bobs of fingering weight leftovers in pinks, purples and blues 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. Millie's Christmas Makeup Patterns from Etsy by Tugs & Stitches: Crochet Makeup Bundle Pattern: $15 Crochet Pattern Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic Yarns Hooks: C & D (2.75 & 3.25 mm) On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Wintermint Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Wintermint Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Working on both socks. First one is beyond the heel. Second one is ready for the heel. Moosonee Sweater Pattern: Moosonee Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison. $6.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & good night, day website. Yarn: Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Deep Lagoon Needles: US 13, 17 & 19 (9, 12 & 15 mm) Pullover sweater similar to the Nanaimo Cardigan I like to make (Here's one of Megg's: Ravelry link). 103 Hat Pattern: 103 Hat by Jennifer Lassonde. $5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry & LoveCrafts Yarn: Malabrigo Rios (worsted) in 845 Cirrus Gray Needles: US 5 & US 7 (3.75 & 4.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Peace & Light Mitts Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Peace & Light Colorway Pattern: Soccer Mitts by Erica Lueder. Free Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry. Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn: 6 stripes in blues/teals, 3 in creams/yellows Cast on with 56 sts like socks. Brainstorming Calendula Christmas Quilt Pattern: Calendula Quilt by Elena Fedotova Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Ivory, Deep Red, Varsity Green, Aqua, Medium Rose Hook: G (4.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page KAL News Pigskin Party '24 #DCSPigskinParty24 Event Dates: Thursday September 5, 2024- Monday February 10, 2025 Find everything you need in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Official Rules Registration 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 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 Our Official Sponsor for Q2 (November) was Twin Mountain Handcrafts. Check this Ravelry thread for details about the Button challenge! Tune in to see if you're the winner! Our Official Sponsor for Q3 (December) is Fangirl Fibers. Check out this Ravelry thread for details about the Colorwork challenge. Commentator Mary Klute's report- CONTAINS RAVELRY LINKS
Almost a year to the day since the recording of our first episode, and we bring the year full-circle with a viewing of the sequel of the movie featured in Ep. 1, in this case, Thankskilling 3. Thankskilling 3:Turkie is back, and pissed that his sequel Thankskilling 2 has been destroyed without being viewed. So, he has to blaze a path of destruction and death to recover the last copy. There's also some character named Yomi who does some dumb shit. There are two other idiots who want to make an amusement park called Thanksgivingland. Their paths cross and they have to help each other. A robot and a worm also take up your time. It's a puppet movie. Thankskilling 3 final grade: Steve The story wasn't bad. Could have been a good movie if it were shorter with more Turkie and less dumb shit. 1.5/5.0 Brandon The movie mentioned the "compliment sandwich,' so here it goes. Compliment: The movie was better than Wrong Cops. Criticism: The movie was too long and too shitty. Compliment: The movie eventually ended. 1.5/5.0 Cocktail of the Week: "It's Fall! Let's Drink Cider" 1 1/2 oz Cinnamon Whiskey Apple Cider Club Soda Steve's creation for the anniversary party. Build this one in the glass, like a regular person. Ice in a glass. Add whiskey, then cider, and top with club soda for some fizz. Easy peasy. Cocktail Grade: A simple-yet-delicious seasonal concoction. Tastes great. You do run the risk of having too much, though, if you're not pacing yourself. 5/5 ------------------ Contact us with feedback or cocktail/movie recommendations to: boozeandbmovies@gmail.com X: @boozeandbmovies Instagram: @boozeandbmovies Threads: @boozeandbmovies www.facebook.com/boozeandbmovies --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boozeandbmovies/support
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 285 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Cniotáil Láimhe Designs on Ravelry, Area 51 Fibres, Stitched by Jessalu & Paper Daisy Creations on Ravelry. Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Static Musselburgh Pattern: Musselburgh Hat by Ysolda Teague (7 GBP Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry & Ysolda's website) Yarn: Knit Picks Static Fingering Weight Yarn in the Peppercorn colorway Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) & US 2.5 (3.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page Note- the pattern just got some updates About the yarn: blues, grays, cream and a bit of a salmony orange. Self patterning yarn. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Owen's Christmas Stocking 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) Ravelry Project Page Progress: 2 pieces done, seamed up. Cuff is done and steamed. Snowman applique pieces finished. Sidetracked by all the mojo Vegas Baby Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Vegas Baby Colorwork Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Progress: cast on both socks using 2 50g cakes. Sock 2 has a heel. Sock 2 is almost ready for a heel About the colorway- gray tinted rainbow with stripes of purple, blue, darker green, lime green, mustard/yellow, pink Mom's 2024 Christmas Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: Cascade Heritage Prints in the Holly Stripe Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the colorway- Red, white and green uneven stripes. The first sock is finished. The second sock is beyond the heel. Hattie's Scrappy Helical Socks Yarn: Random bits & bobs of fingering weight leftovers in pinks, purples and blues 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. I measured Hattie's foot recently when she tried on this WIP. I need a 7-7.5 inch foot. Toe will be 12 rounds, which is about an inch of knitting, so Ii knit a little more than 6 inches before starting the toe. Progress: First sock finished. Better Waverly Cardigan Pattern: Better Waverly by Taylor E Owen. $8 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry. Yarn: Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool in the Brown Heather Colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the Pattern: I saw Taylor talk about this pattern in her recent YouTube Video. Progress: Still working on the raglan increases Silverlining Sweater Pattern: Silverlining by Jennifer Steingass $8 pattern available on Ravelry Yarn: Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool in the Oatmeal Colorway + Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks Yarn in the Day's End Colorway Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page Size B (because working with fabric that has about 18 inches over 4 inches) Progress: several inches into the body (put on hold) and about half way through the first sleeve. Brainstorming Bee Stacking Toy- Ravelry link for $5 crochet pattern (also available for free on this website) From the Armchair Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Gilmore Girls: The Official Knitting Book: Knit Your Way Through Stars Hollow and Beyond by Tanis Gray- available on Amazon. Link to patterns on Ravelry. Be sure to check out: A Thousand Yellow Daisies by Beth Leath- Ravelry Pattern Link I also like the Daily News Hat by Alina Appasova- Ravelry Pattern Page. 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. Crafty Adventures Dan went to a Better Off Dead movie party. I helped him make pig ears to sew onto a chef's hat (he did the sewing). He also made slime (with raisins because "you like raisins') and lots of other props from the movie. KAL News Pigskin Party '24 #DCSPigskinParty24 Event Dates: Thursday September 5, 2024- Monday February 10, 2025 Find everything you need in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Official Rules Registration 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 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 Our Official Sponsor for Q1 (October) is The Little Wolf Knits. This means you've got a challenge that can earn you more points and entry towards a cool prize. Check out the challenge details in this Ravelry post. Winner will be announced in the next episode. Our Official Sponsor for Q2 (November) is Twin Mountain Handcrafts. Check this Ravelry thread for details about the Button challenge! Events Fiber Festival of New England- November 2 & 3- Mom, Riley and I are going on Sunday November 3rd Maryland Alpaca and Fleece Festival: November 9-10, 2024 in West Friendship, Maryland For more West Coast (US) event- check out the Seattle Knitters Guild Site. Contest, News & Notes Check out this article if you're an Apple user who plans to become a member of any new Patreon communities to avoid this 30% fee to Apple. You can check out my Patreon page here. Life in Focus I gave a quick update on Mom who will be starting a new cancer treatment on 11/1/24. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers, please. On a Happy Note Outing with Mom to get eyelash extensions & Savers. Laura's visit: Matching PJs- Cuddl Duds Coffee PJs from Kohls, My first trip to Costco! Grand Opening of Dance Legacy Arts + Hattie preview of Frozen Jr. Movies (Substance= terrible) + dinner with Megg (lovely) Ryan and Nicki visit with Mom, Dad and me after Rhinebeck & they brought me a skein of yarn! 2 massages in 1 week (24 for 2024 list) Dan and I went to vote together last Saturday morning, then I headed over to a local Sample Sale, knitting on my Silverlining sweater while I waited and listening to others local gossip. I got a ton of Christmas shopping done, then I met up with my mom's friends Patrick and Szymon in from Arizona. Mom, our friend Sharon (in from CT) and our cousin Linda (who I just found out listens- HI), met us for lunch! Liz came over and we watched Little Women (2019 version) which I hadn't seen and was on our to watch list. (3 of 5 movies for my 24 in 2024 list). I visited my parents on Sunday. Millie and Garret were there. We took a walk to neighborhood nearby for Mom's PT for the day. Group text with friends who went to VT- about our sweaters and other adjacent things. Lots of fun and motivation. Monday night dinner with my parents, Patrick and Szymon. Early morning walk to local State park. beautiful sunrise and golden leaves around the reservoir. Need to do this more often. Quote of the Week It doesn't matter how strong your opinions are. If you don't use your power for positive change, you are indeed part of the problem. -Coretta Scott King Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! 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Gold closed this week at $2,746 (up $24 since last week) and silver at $33.69 (about the same). What could the second US bank failure of 2024 and the global BRICS Summit mean for gold and silver? OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -US Leading economic indicators fell by 0.5% in September -Citibank and Goldman Sachs analysts warn of slower growth -ECB Hints at continued Eurozone rate cuts -Bank of Canada lowers interest rates to 3.75% -IMF downgrades global growth forecast -OCC shuts down First National Bank of Lindsay -CME tightens margin requirements on gold and silver Key headlines for next week Quote of the Week: It is well enough that people of the nation do not understand our banking and monetary system, for if they did, I believe there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning.” - Henry Ford The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week's economic precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts and other podcasting platforms. The links are below. SchiffGold on Instagram: www.instagram.com/schiffgoldnews SchiffGold on Twitter: twitter.com/SchiffGold SchiffGold on Facebook: www.facebook.com/schiffgold SchiffGold's website: www.schiffgold.com
Summary Brett Forrest and Warren Strobel join Andrew to discuss reporting intelligence. Brett and Warren are national security reporters for The Wall Street Journal. What You'll Learn Intelligence The intelligence learning curve Stories from the front lines of modern conflicts and critical moments The unique challenges that come with reporting on intelligence, and ... The risks, including being a target of espionage Reflections Privacy and protection The power, and danger, of sharing information And much, much more … Episode Notes This week on SpyCast, Andrew was joined in the studio by Brett Forrest and Warren Strobel, intelligence correspondents at the Wall Street Journal. As SpyCast listeners will know, issues of intelligence and espionage are constantly going on all around us – But how does the public stay in the know and up to date on the latest cases and news from around the world? Well, that's where these two come in. Quotes of the Week “It's about knocking on every possible door that you can imagine, that you can come up with, that you can dig up. And, all you're hoping for is one of those doors to open. You know, you knock on a hundred doors, you get 99 doors to open. You just want that one door to open because that's where the information is. That's where the source is. So, I don't know if I would call that luck, I would call that persistence.” - Brett Forrest Resources SURFACE SKIM *SpyCasts* Zelensky, Ukraine, and Intelligence with Simon Shuster (2024) China's Corporate Spy War with CNBC's Eamon Javers (2023) My Life Looking at Spies & the Media with Paul Lashmar (2021) The Women of NatSec Journalism – 6 Leading Journalists (2017) *Beginner Resources* A Brief History of Journalism in America, M. A. McIntosh, Brewminate (2022) [Short article] A History of The Wall Street Journal, G. Hughes, Historic Newspapers (2021) [Short article] What Is Journalism and Why Does it Matter? CTRL-F, YouTube (2018) [3 min. Video] DEEPER DIVE Books Spies, Spin and the Fourth Estate, P. Lashmar (EUP, 2021) Spies and the Media in Britain, R. Norton-Taylor (IBT, 2018) Spinning Intelligence, R. Dover and M. Goodman (CUP, 2009) Articles How Cuba Recruits Spies to Penetrate Inner Circles of the U.S. Government, B. Forrest & W. Strobel, The Wall Street Journal (2024) Reporters who covered U.S. invasion of Iraq reflect on impact of war, N. Schifrin & Z. Warsi, PBS News (2023) Russian Spy or Ukrainian Hero? The Strange Death of Denys Kiryeyev, B. Forrest, The Wall Street Journal (2023) In Ukraine, New Reports of War Crimes Emerge as Russians Retreat From Kyiv Area, B. Forrest, The Wall Street Journal (2022) Questioning the Case for War, C. A. Preble, CATO Institute (2018) CIA Intercepts Underpin Assessment Saudi Crown Prince Targeted Khashoggi, W. Strobel, The Wall Street Journal (2018) Video Lost Son with Brett Forrest, International Spy Museum, YouTube (2023) Ukrainians in Bucha reflect on horrors and brutality suffered at hands of Russian forces, PBS News (2023) Primary Sources It is time to do everything to make the war crimes of the Russian military the last manifestation of this evil on earth - address by the President of Ukraine (2022) UN Report on the Killing of Civilians in Ukraine (2022) McClatchy (Knight Ridder) Iraq Intelligence Archive (2001-2007) Reporting the War (2005) *Wildcard Resource* Shock and Awe (2017) Starring James Marsden as Warren Strobel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summary Laura Hicken (LinkedIn) and Lauren vonBechmann (LinkedIn) join Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the collection of the International Spy Museum. SPY's collection consists of 10,000 espionage-related artifacts. What You'll Learn Intelligence The ins and outs of getting into the museum field Why Museums? SPYs largest, smallest, and coolest artifacts The challenges of being a “spy” museum Reflections Following your passions A dedication to lifelong learning and teaching And much, much more … Quotes of the Week “It's that ability to give accessibility to our audiences so that they can see like parts of history – So it's not only to preserve it, but it's so that people can see it as well. That's what we want to provide – A place for people to see the unseen.” – Lauren vonBechmann. Resources SURFACE SKIM *SpyCasts* The James Bond Collector with Mike VanBlaricum (2024) The Most Famous Art Detective in the World with ex-FBI Legend Robert Wittman (2023) Secrets Revealed – Curators Alexis and Andrew on SPY's Pop-Up Exhibit (2023) SPY@20 – “The Spy of the Century” – Curators Alexis and Andrew on Kim Philby (2022) *Beginner Resources* A look at the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C., FOX 5 Washington DC, YouTube (2023) [5 min. video] About the Collection, International Spy Museum (n.d.) [Short article] Collections Management, American Alliance of Museums (n.d.) [Short article] DEEPER DIVE Artifacts James Bond's Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Watch (2021) Primo's Bionic Eye (2021) Clock with Concealed Receiver (1970s) Disguise Kit (1960s) Berlin Tunnel Segment (1954-1956) Four Rotor Enigma Machine (1943-1944) Sleeping Beauty Submersible (1943) George Washington Spy Letters (1777) *Wildcard Resource* Here's something many don't know about the International Spy Museum: On the side of our building, built in 2019, is a secret message written in binary code. Can You Crack the Code? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts: TJ, Brett, Krissy, & Jo This week on the show: Segment One (0:00:00): (0:04:54) Brett & Krissy celebrate 18 years of wedded bliss by doing… nothing. And then Brett suffers a head wound at work. Plus, Brett vs. Art The Clown on the Ol' Book O' Face. (0:16:49) Krissy gets a holiday off and spends quality time with the grand-baby. Despite no making plans for a celebration of the 18th, the gang looks at scheduling a proper 20th anniversary celebration. (0:21:12) TJ has a huge weekend coming up and introduces Jo to the wonders of Jack Bauer. Segment Two (0:30:23):: (0:33:38) Jo joins the crew as FGS presents lesbians vs priests. And the prize? Cookies. (0:49:45) HOT TAKES kicks off with THE GRIM REAPER ROUND UP and the passing of a couple of legends. (0:55:19) TJ brings Does Brett Know It: Anniversary Edition to celebrate The Carlson's 18th annual nuptials. Segment Three (1:32:55): (1:35:11) KRISSY'S KRAZY KORNER gives us another round of belly laughs and guffaws with Mad Libs! (1:59:32) PICKS O' THE WEEK It's THE QUAD M SHOW!
Hat Tip to this week's creators: @edzitron, @bysarahkrouse, @dseetharaman, @JBFlint, @packyM, @KamalVC, @VaradanMonisha, @Claudiazeisberg, @IDTechReviews, @cjgustafson222, @NathanLands, @psawers, @lightspeedvp, @jaygoldberg, @avcContents* Editorial: Dear Sam, A Letter from a Founder to a Founder* Essays of the Week* Sam Altman Is Full Of S**t* Behind the Scenes of Scarlett Johansson's Battle With OpenAI* Sky voice actor says nobody ever compared her to ScarJo before OpenAI drama* Better Tools, Bigger Companies* The Pervasive, Head-Scratching, Risk-Exploding Problem With Venture Capital* Video of the Week* OpenAI vs Gemini 1.5* AI of the Week* Does AI have a gross margin problem?* OpenAI and Wall Street Journal owner News Corp sign content deal* Scale AI Raises $1B In Accel-Led Round; Hits $13.8B Valuation* The Awful State of AI in California* News Of the Week* It's Time to Believe the AI Hype* The 49-Year Unicorn Backlog* Humane, the creator of the $700 Ai Pin, is reportedly seeking a buyer* NVIDIA CRUSHES EARNINGS, AGAIN* Startup of the Week* SUNO'S HIT FACTORY* Warpcast of the Week* Be GenerousEditorial: Dear Sam, A Letter from a Founder to a Founder.This week let's break the pattern and write this as a letter to Sam Altman.Dear Sam,It's been a swings and roundabouts week for you at OpenAI.I had a week like that in the spring of 1998. I was at Internet World launching RealNames to the world. RealNames invented paid clicks on keywords. Our first partner was AltaVista, and Google was our second—calling the feature "I'm Feeling Lucky."It was the simplest technology ever. We had a keyword, bought by a customer. An example might be Disney buying "Bambi." They would buy it in every country and language they wanted and point it to a specific URL in each place. Search engines would look at the keywords you typed in (later browsers too) and if RealNames had it as a paid keyword, they would send the user to the site, with no search results. Just a direct navigation. RealNames got paid for the customer sent.At the launch, we used the example of the keyword “Bambi” to show how superior our keywords were compared to domain names. In those days, Bambi.com pointed to a porn site. Our launch demo showed that typing "Bambi" went to Disney, but typing "Bambi.com" did not. All was well except we altered our network settings the eve of the launch, and when we demoed the use of "Bambi" at the launch, it (you can guess) went to the porn site.Journalists wrote about RealNames as a scam and bad actors.Luckily, we had great partners, and within 12 hours the network issue was fixed, and all was well. But for 24 hours, I felt like the world was collapsing around me. On the one hand, we launched our company, mostly to great acclaim; on the other, we were being destroyed in the tech media.Sam, I know how this week must have felt. Your decision to pull the ‘Sky' voice was right. And despite the horrors of the first 24 hours, this will pass.That said, you mismanaged this entire thing. I'm sure you acted in good faith in wanting to embrace the “Her” meme. It is a good idea. And ‘Sky' was a good effort.It seems clear you had spoken to Scarlett Johansson and failed to reach an agreement. I'm prepared to believe you could not react fast enough to change the voice prior to the demo.But once it went awry, you needed to do more than wait for a legal challenge before pulling it, and you needed to say something before the actress. Not doing so means that many people, probably most, think you did the entire thing on purpose.Clearly, you did not preconceive this. If you did, then the fact that you were happy to pull the voice, and your knowledge that the actress was not prepared to have her voice used, would have stopped you before it got as far as it did. You would be very reckless to have thought you could get away with using a voice like hers without her permission.So, you need to either go on the record and get this behind you or ignore it and hope it goes away. I think now we have ‘ScarJo' as a word, the latter might prove difficult.Best Regards,Keith (A fellow Founder)Beyond ScarJo there are some great essays this week. Pack McCormick writes about why AI will lead to more jobs and bigger companies. In framing his case he says”Technologies are tools. I don't mean that in the normal way that people mean it to say that technology is neither good nor bad.Tools are good.Humans can build better things with tools than they can without them.But tools aren't the point. They're tools.Tools lead to new possibilities and those lead to new endeavors. Read his essay below.And a team made up of @KamalVC, @VaradanMonisha, @Claudiazeisberg have penned an essay called ‘The Pervasive, Head-Scratching, Risk-Exploding Problem With Venture Capital'. The main thesis is about investing in private companies versus public companies. They have a great graphic showing that the range of outcomes in Venture Capital is very wide compared to other asset classes:Venture Capital's top percentiles out-perform other asset classes, but most do not. The safest asset class is global equity (public company stock).Building on this they show that large Venture investors that invest across 500 or more companies can compete with less risky assets by diversification.This depicts a simulation of a manager doing 15 deals, compared to 500 and shows more deals equals less risk.I recommend reading the full piece, linked in the contents above and the headline below. I think they are right, but there is a better way of derisking. The advice they give below is better than traditional venture capital, but that is a low bar:To de-risk venture capital, CIOs simply need to acknowledge that VC math is different from public markets math. The importance of low-probability, excess-return-generating investments means that proper diversification requires a portfolio of at least 500 startups.It will take work to assemble such a portfolio. It is hard to do by investing directly. Current funds and funds-of-funds are rarely designed with diversification in mind. Instead, they concentrate funding in a small subset of ultra-popular entrepreneurs, sectors, and geographies, which risks driving down returns on capital, leaving higher-return strategies underfunded.Investors who allocate and diversify their funds wisely and accept the evidence will not only achieve better and less-volatile returns, but will also ultimately nudge GPs to finally design diversified funds.In my day job - also about de-risking venture - we use AI to reduce risk, removing companies that are highly unlikely to be successful. The remaining companies (about 7% of the full set of venture backed companies) out-perform the market in a narrower band of outcomes:Here is how the SignalRank Index compares to the S&P500 and the NASDAQ. We assume an investor puts $1 into the S&P, the NASDAQ and The SignalRank Index in each year from 2014-2019 and then show the returns from each (average and median in the case of SignalRank).The median outcome from venture investments is that the investor loses money. The average is a lot better. But almost no managers achieve the average. By using AI to reduce risk we get the average outcome in 2014 to be 4.31x the investment (the white numbers), compared to the S&P500 1.39 and the NASDAQ 1.89. SignalRanks Median outcome is 2.24.De-risking venture capital is important and the writers of the essay show that it is possible to de-risk by diversification. But we can do even better by both diversifying and using data intelligence to remove downside outliers.I will leave you with that thought. More next week This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thatwastheweek.com/subscribe
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 277 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Woolen Camelot socks Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers Sock (80/20 SW Merino/Nylon) in the Woolen Camelot colorway from the May 2024 Woolen Yarn Box. Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Check out my Unboxing Video for this May 2024 Woolen Yarn Box & the more recent June box which is available now. If you're thinking of joining, please purchase using my Affiliate Link. It won't cost you any extra. I will make a small commission. Same as It Ever Was Hat #2 Pattern: Same as It Ever Was by Sarah Jordan ($6 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks. No colorway listed. Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page I started this project in January. Used nearly all of the yarn. Loved this yarn/pattern combo. I am planning to keep this hat! It is plenty long enough to wear with the brim folded and still have it worn slouchy. Colleen's Baby Blanket Pattern: Crochet Modern Boho Granny Blanket by Tiffany Brown (free crochet pattern available on this website) Yarn: Caron Simply Soft in Blue Mint, Soft Green, Riviera (Speckle), Kelly Green, Robin's Egg, White Sage (Speckle) & White Hook: H (5.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page I learned about this edge technique on this website. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Riley's 16th Birthday Flower Top Pattern: Riley found in this TikTok video Hook: G (4.0 mm) Yarn: Caron Skinny Cakes in the Grape Raisin UVA colorway (purchased 3) Ravelry Project Page YouTube Video Linked instructions About the yarn- probably about a sport weight yarn that gradiates through purples, blues and white. I'm enjoying this project but it involves a lot of counting on each row so it takes focused time which I haven't had a ton of. Working on the Front (or Back): 3 repeats of the pattern = 6 flowers 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 there's a new one coming in the Fall. Blanket Pre-Orders for the Murder She Knit club are available now! Please consider using my Affiliate Link. The patterns for this kit will be the Northeasterly Blanket by Melissa Alexander-Loomis (knit version) and the Northeasterly blanket by Katy Stevens (crochet version). Progress: I finished my April squares and am working on the border. Raven Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn in the Raven Colorway from the Yarnable Box. Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the Yarn: Speckled colorway with a cream base. Green, gray/black and hot pink colors speckled in. Static Musselburgh Pattern: Musselburgh Hat by Ysolda Teague (7 GBP Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry & on Ysolda's website) Yarn: Knit Picks Static Fingering Weight Yarn in the Peppercorn colorway Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) & US 2.5 (3.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page Be Fearless Socks Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base in the Be FearLESS Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn: this self striping colorway is a bright rainbow colorway that's meant to mimic the logo for our FearLESS Living Fund Julia's Cozy Clusters Blanket Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits (free & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website) Yarn: Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes in the Hibiscus Colorway (purchased 3). 1 skein of Loops & Threads Impeccable in Orange for the border) Hooks: H (5.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page I really enjoy this pattern. It's a 2 row repeat that I remember having memorized the first time around but thought I couldn't this time. After working maybe 10 repeats, I was able to memorize it. It's just the cozy comfort project I need right now. From the Armchair Watch Me Disappear by Janelle Brown. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Counting the Cost: A Memoir. by Jill Duggar with Derick Dillard and Craig Borlaise. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Forever, Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. A Funny Story by Emily Henry. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Every Summer After by Carley Fortune. 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. KAL News No Splash Pad Party this Summer, but check out these other awesome online events Summer Sock Camp with the Crazy Sock Lady The Knit Girllls are hosting their annual Stash Dash Event from May 24-August 31,2024. Here's a chatter thread for stash dash 2024! Stash Dash will run from May 24th-the end of August. Craft all the things and see how your FO pile grows! This is a competition only against yourself. Discord link: knit girllls discord Events Webs Fleece Market: May 18 in Northampton, MA (Tent sale May 16-17) Coggeshall Farm Sheep & Wool Festival: May 18th in Bristol, RI Massachusetts Sheep & Wool: may 25 & 26, 2024 in Cummington, MA Flock Fiber Festival- August 9-11 in Seattle, WA Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival; September 21 & 22, 2024 in Greenwich, NY (GREEN-Witch) Vermont Sheep & Wool: October 1 & 2, 2024 in Tunnebridge, VT NY Sheep & Wool Festival (aka Rhinebeck): October 19 & 20, 2024 in Rhinebeck, NY For more West Coast (US) event- check out the Seattle Knitters Guild Site. Know of an event I should spread the word about? Let me know! Life in Focus I shared more details about my parents' car accident. Tune in to hear more. Thankfully they are both recovering. Resources- Scituate Etrusco- serves the South Shore of MA with medical equipment that they loan out. Huge savings! Look for something similar near you. I'm not sure what this will mean for mom's upcoming cancer treatments. She was supposed to be healing to be ready for radiation. Will know more within the next week. On a Happy Note Conor & Carly hosted a family game night for their Bucket List with a Twist item with my mom. We played Code Names & Penny Drop! Riley gave Auntie Krissy the chicken we made together and she was over the moon! It was awesome. My cousin Jenny had her baby girl, Vera Camela, at the hospital where I work, so I got to hold her when she was only a few hours old! I went to see a local production of Gypsy that my friend Megg was in. My 12 year old niece Millie was a huge help with my parents. I finished my drawing class at the local rec center. I had to miss 2 out of 6 classes, but I learned a lot doing a portrait of Eme from a photo I took of them at the playground when they were a kid. I took my grandmother to my cousin Colleen's baby shower. Coleen had a great reaction to her crocheted blanket. I'm always grateful for that. We had a birthday dinner for Aila- low key backyard party made more interesting by a full-family cartwheel contest! Big work project rolling out new technology went well. I was still able to take Mom to her appointments (while Dad wasn't driving and they didn't have a car), and was able to work other shifts so my coworkers could attend their kids events. As a thank you for that, my boss invited us to use a suite at the Garden for game 1 of the Celtics/Cavaliers Playoff Game! The Celtics crushed it. Dan wasn't able to come, so I brought my friend Liz who is a huge fan. My friend Laura came in to visit for Mother's Day weekend- along w/ 7 of my Mom's friends. We went to a movie on Friday night then to visit Mom and her guests on Saturday. Sunday we made brunch for Mother's Day and then off to see Millie as a Munchkin and Flying Monkey in the Wizard of Oz at a local theater. 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. Quote of the Week “It's easier to take than to give. It's nobler to give than to take. The thrill of taking lasts a day. The thrill of giving lasts a lifetime.” ~ Joan Marques 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 FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. 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Hey, Pathfinders! Surprise Friday episode, anyone? We thought we'd shake things up a bit and bring you some bonus travel content to fuel your wanderlust. Not sure what to call it yet or how often we'll do these, but we're excited to add a little extra travel talk to your lives, straight from our adventures. But first, let's kick things off with a quote that really resonated with us from our recent chat with Jeremy from the RV Atlas. Quote of the Week "It's about getting outside for me... making memories with my family. It is not about the features of the RV." This quote got us thinking about prioritizing experiences over material possessions, whether it's choosing an RV or making any big purchase in life. Every dollar saved means more opportunities to explore new places and create lasting memories. So before splurging on fancy features, ask yourself if they align with your travel goals or if you're just buying into the hype. Learning from Personal Experiences Take it from our own experiences, like the time I bought a flashy truck fresh out of college, only to realize later it wasn't the smartest financial move. It's easy to get caught up in the allure of new gadgets or bigger, better things, but often, simplicity reigns supreme. Whether it's a vehicle, a home, or even just everyday purchases, consider the long-term impact on your finances and travel aspirations. Our Southern Adventure: North Bend Park Upgrade Speaking of travel, let's dive into our latest adventure down south to the Florida Keys. Currently, we're situated in Raleigh, North Carolina, catching up with family while we get some work done. But before that, we scored a sweet campsite upgrade at North Bend Park in Southern Virginia. How we did it? Hope asked the park staff at check in if there were any better sites available. We lucked out with a waterfront spot overlooking a serene cove, perfect for fishing and soaking in those sunrise views. Best of all, it cost us nothing more! Planning Your Own Epic Road Trip And hey, if you're itching to hit the road like we did, we've got you covered with a step-by-step guide for your own epic road trip. Shoot us an email or sign up for our newsletter for your free copy. Fueling Your Adventures with Delicioats Now, let's talk sustenance. Have you tried Delicioats yet? These overnight oats are our go-to travel fuel, packed with great ingredients and NO ADDED SUGAR. Use the link below and the discount code “PATH” to claim your discount! · https://delicioats.com/discount/PATH Use Code “PATH” Transcript Hey, Pathfinders, surprised to hear me on a Friday? So we decided to add another segment to our show, not sure entirely what it's gonna be called or how often these little Friday extras are gonna be, but we figured it's a great way to add a little extra travel content to your lives with some helpful details from our lives to help you reach your travel goals. And who knows, maybe at the end of this segment, we will reveal our guest for next Monday and we can keep that our little Friday secret. I wanted to start by sharing one of our favorite quotes from the show earlier in the week with Jeremy from the RV Atlas, where he talked about choosing experiences over features when considering buying an RV. And I'll play that quote right now. - It's about getting outside for me. For me, it's getting outside, making memories with my family. It is not about the features of the RV. And I say that as somebody, I love RVs. And a lot of times when you get a more expensive RV that has tons of features in it, you end up messing with them a lot or this doesn't work or that doesn't work. I have just really come to appreciate simple, basic, straightforward RVs that work well and are priced well. – Now, one thing that resonated with me about that quote, and I think you can look at it both like it's implied with RVs, but also with everything you're buying in life in general. And listen, every time you can save a buck or save a dollar or more, travel's expensive, right? So if you can find ways to save here and there, that's more opportunity for you to travel and explore and get to the places you wanna get to. And every little bell and whistle and feature of these newer RVs, they add up, right? I think it was a great segment of that podcast where we just talked about, it's about getting outside. Once it's raining outside, we're really not spending time in RVs at all. We wanna be outside exploring, whether it's hiking trails, hanging out at the campground, exploring the towns we're visiting. And I related to that a lot about when you're at an RV dealership and all these new things have all these new, bigger, smarter things that you can do and features to your RVs. First of all, you're really not going to use them that much, right? I remember we had this swivel chair, and now currently I'm using it because we're traveling full-time and working on it, but originally bought our van to travel and vacation and to not work. And we wanted to just make this recreation vacation type thing. And we thought it was so cool how the seat swiveled backwards and we didn't use it once. So it's important to really think about, are you going to use these things? And Jeremy did a great job explaining that point, geared towards RVing, and when you're buying an RV, you can relate a lot of that to things in real life. For instance, if you're buying a car, right? A lot of times, you work with your car, do you have a certain car or truck you wanna buy? And it reminded me of a time when I was graduating college, I wanted to buy this F-150. At 2013, at the time, it was three years old, it was my motivation to graduate college, right? And looking back on that, it was a terrible financial decision because I had graduated school, had nothing in my bank account, had to have my father co-sign my truck for me, and I had a $500 payment for a pickup truck. And when I didn't even need a pickup truck to begin with, I didn't have a job or wasn't doing anything that I needed a truck for, but I had this massive $500 payment I was paying each month because it was new, I liked it, I was a truck guy. And after about a month or so, that novelty wears off fast. Before long, I just viewed it as a truck, as a normal car, I didn't think anything much of it. Obviously the first few weeks, I'd raise the current, raise the blinds and look out at it, and I'd be so proud and happy the fact that I have it, but after a while, I was stuck with a payment, and I could have been just as happy driving a much older truck, a car that was much less expensive. And that reminded me, when Jeremy had mentioned that during our show, it kinda reminded me of that where you really need to consider long-term, especially if you're financing or buying really expensive things, how much of an impact is buying this extra piece or buying this extra fancy car going to have on you other than you paying more for it? And I saw the same thing a lot with real estate. When you're buying a house, I would always tell my clients now selling houses, you wanna offer what you can, but just because you can afford something bigger and better, it doesn't mean you need one, right? If you're listening to this podcast, you're trying to reach your travel goals. That's what we were trying to do for a while, and if you're listening to this podcast, you're trying to do the same thing, right? So in a lot of instances, I see people, they buy houses that all they're going to do after a while is fill rooms they're not using with stuff they don't need. They're paying extra heating costs, extra moving costs, extra costs for things that they don't need. All this money could be used for something else. Really ask yourself how much of that is it a need versus how much of it is you want to impress others or is it just a keeping up with the Jones type thing? Because like I said, I mean, travel is not cheap. Travel is expensive no matter what form of travel you're doing. The more money you can save, the more opportunity you have with travel. So just really think about those things before you buy anything really expensive because especially if you're financing those monthly payments, they do not go away for a long time. And picture yourself five, 10 years from now having that extra payment and really think about am I going to be using these extra features, these extra space, is this extra payment versus something I could get and have the same use for half the price, is it worth that extra? Again, not saying don't go after it but it's just something to really, really consider before you pull the trigger and make a purchase. So I wanted to share that a little bit because that kind of stuck to me. So maybe we'll keep this a segment of the podcast kind of sharing our favorite quotes, things that resonated with us and putting our little twist and spin on it. I will fill you in currently. So right now, Hope and I were traveling south towards the Florida Keys. We're hunkered down in Raleigh, North Carolina right now, visiting family, getting some work done. A couple of things we've learned, some tips for your travels in the future. Always check in with the camp staff to figure out or to find out if there's any better sites available. So we had booked a site at the North Bend Park in Southern Virginia, had a site that was, it was pretty secluded in the woods, a smaller site. Hope had the really, really an idea of asking the park staff when we went to check in if there were any other better sites available. He gave us a few sites, said they were a little bit better than what we currently had. Nothing was really direct waterfront or anything like that, but they were basically a step up from what we had. So we decided to go check out those two other sites he gave us. The first site we saw, site number 196, huge, it was a big site and it had waterfront not overlooking the lake, but overlooking a cove in the lake, which was just perfectly fine for us. And the second we saw that we double checked, it was the right number that he had given us, we fired back to the main office. Thankfully, no one else had taken it yet. And we were moved to that site and we spent the next seven days, the next five days hunkered down there. It was a two-tiered site, so we backed the van in, had to walk a couple of steps down to this big landing where there was a picnic table, a grilling area, and then the entire back of the site just faced the water, was able to go fishing. And it was just really beautiful watching the sun rise right in front of us. We did drive back through the other part and looked at the site we had originally booked and that was really tucked away, no water views at all, heavily wooded, not entirely sure how our Starlink would have worked. That was our first time firing up Starlink as well and it worked great for us because we had it by the water, so there was an opening and it worked really fast. So have you been tuning into our podcast and everybody's been talking about how Starlink is great? We can have out for that. That was our week in North Bend National, or North Bend Park in Southern Virginia. And yeah, definitely when you're booking a site, always ask with the staff and figure out if there's any other better sites available. And I do wanna remind you, but we do have a newsletter going around and what we just created was a step-by-step guide on the steps that Hope and I took to take a two-month long road trip. Now, if you want a copy of that, it's one PDF, we kept it nice and simple. It's just a step-by-step over the course of four years, things we did in our lives to be able to take a two-month long road trip vacation while having some passive income so we can make money while we were vacationing. Shoot us an email, go to our homepage at our website, you'll find our newsletter. Just fill out that, give us your email, and we'll send you a copy of that step-by-step guide. It's free. It's a great blueprint for someone looking to get into that right now. Now, I know four years can seem like a ways away. I mean, you could look at that and say four years, it was fast or four years, it took quite a long time. I mean, I know plenty of people that could have done that a lot quicker than us, and plenty of people that have not done that in the course of four years, right? It's a step-by-step guide, things we did. Yeah, check it out. It's the process we took to get where we are today, and we're happy to share it with you. And if you have not already picked up a packet of Deliciaots, definitely, definitely check those things out. We've been consuming Delicioats for quite a while since our road trip in 2022, actually. They're super easy to make, and one of my favorite parts is there's no added sugar. They're tasty. It's basically just oatmeal in a pouch that you can pour water into, and you let it sit overnight. It's overnight oats, or if you wanna have it instantly, you can just pour some boiling water, cook it in the morning, or boil some water in the morning, pour it in the pouch, stir it up for a couple minutes, and then you're good to go. Fresh hot oatmeal. I'll put some in our smoothies, or sometimes in my yogurt, to give it some extra substance and flavor. But yeah, they are delicious, just like the name implies. Head on over to delishoats.com forward slash path, and use the code PATH at checkout to earn a discount. But yeah, that about wraps it up today, guys. Let us know in the comments, or let us give us some feedback if you want to have these segments continued. We're happy to talk about our lives and kinda share things we learned along the way that have helped us travel, and ultimately our goal with this podcast and our website is to help you guys reach a travel goal. So if there's anything else you wanna talk about, drop us a message, give us an email. We're happy to chat about it. And as promised, our next week guest coming up next Monday is gonna be Chris and Sarah. So they're from Chris and Sarah on YouTube, Chris and Sarah on Facebook, Chris and Sarah on Instagram, and chrisandsera.com, I believe. Really dynamic couple. They've been traveling for many, many years. All forms of travel. They've traveled Airbnb, van life, truck camper conversion. Think right now they're heading down the Pan American Highway in South America. So really fun episode, lots of information to talk about, and I'm excited to share that with you next Monday. As always, guys, if you wanna leave us a rating, interview, over on whatever podcast platform we're listening to, that would be very much appreciated. And until next time, you guys have a great weekend and we'll talk to you on Monday.
In this week's episode, we take a look at direct selling for indie authors, and compare the pros and cons of Payhip and Shopify as platforms for selling direct. This week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of DRAGONSKULL: BLADE OF THE ELVES (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) at my Payhip store: 00:00:00 Introduction, Writing Updates, and a Reader Question Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 197 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is April the 19th, 2024, and today we are talking about the pros and cons of Payhip and Shopify for direct sales by authors. Before we do that, we will do Coupon of the Week and some updates on my current writing projects. I have some questions from readers and will discuss what I did to celebrate publishing my 150th book. First up, Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Dragonskull: Blade of the Elves (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) at my Payhip store. That coupon code is SPRINGELVES, spelled SPRINGELVES. As always, the link and the coupon code will be in the show notes for this episode. This coupon code is valid through May the 14th, 2024, so if you need a new audiobook for spring, we have got you covered. Now let's have a look at my current writing and audiobook projects. Wizard-Thief, as I mentioned in last week's episode, is done and is out on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited and is selling quite strongly. Thank you very much for that. Now that it is out, my main project is Cloak of Titans, the 11th book in the Cloak Mage series. As of this recording, I am about 34,000 words into it, which puts me on Chapter 7 of 24. I think the final book length will end up being about the length of Cloak of Embers, which was about 110,000 words. Once Cloak of Titans is finished, my next project will be Shield of Darkness, so I will finally be getting to the second book in the Shield War series, which will be a follow up to Shield of Storms from back in January. If all goes well, I think Cloak of Titans will be out in the second half of May, maybe towards the start of June. I'm hoping to have Shield of Darkness out shortly after that, probably towards the end of June. I have also started working on the sequel to Wizard Thief, which is Half-Orc Paladin. That will come out after Shield of Darkness is done, hopefully not too long after Shield of Darkness is done. So that will probably be around the middle of July or so. So that is what I'm working on for books for the next couple of months. In audiobook news, recording is underway for Ghosts in the Veils. That will once again be recorded by Hollis McCarthy. I have Brad Wills working on the Tales of the Shield Knight anthology, which once it's in audiobook, I'm going to sell it as a bundle on Audible and Amazon and all the other usual audiobook stores. I will also be giving away short stories individually for free from that collection in my newsletter, so that is once again a very good reason to sign up for my new release newsletter. Leanne Woodward has agreed to narrate the second book in the Half-Elven Thief series, Wizard Thief. If all goes well, that will probably happen in June. And also in June, CJ McAllister will be narrating the second book of the Stealth and Spells Online Series, formerly known as Sevenfold Sword Online. So that is where I'm at with my current writing projects. Now we have one question from a reader that is not connected with our other segments. It's from Robert who asks about the Half-Elven Thief series: is this series available in paperback? I'm pleased to say that yes, it is. Both Half-Elven Thief and Wizard-Thief are available in trade paperback. Probably the cheapest place to get them is on Amazon, but I have expanded distribution for them so you should be able to buy it online from a variety of other stores. 00:03:43 Celebrating Book #150 As I mentioned previously on the show, Ghost in the Veils was my 150th book. Thank you for reading, everyone. Quite a few people asked how I wanted to celebrate, the implication being that I wanted to take a trip or something like a cruise, that sort of thing. However, with all respect to the cruise industry, if I wanted to catch norovirus, I could do it much closer to home for far less expense. However, I have established a precedent for celebrating major book milestones like this. Way back in 2019, Dragontiarna: Knights was my 100th book and to celebrate that milestone, I got a Nintendo Switch, which was the first dedicated video game console I had used since 1998 or so. Given that six months later COVID started, that turned out to be a wise purchase because suddenly I had a lot more time for video games. I got to beat a bunch of games I never had time to finish otherwise back in the ‘90s, like Super Mario Brothers, Super Mario Brothers 3, the original Castlevania trilogy for NES, the Super Nintendo Castlevania games, Super Metroid, and I finally finished Skyrim. It wasn't all a retro nostalgia trip because I did finish a few newer games on it as well, like Metroid Dread and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. I recently had one of those numerically significant birthdays that are divisible by a large number, so I commemorated that occasion by getting an Xbox. It is a fine game console, but the problem with the Xbox was unlike the Switch, using the Xbox monopolizes the television. I finished the original Halo trilogy on Xbox and Skyrim again, but the whole Xbox monopolizes the television thing was kind of a difficulty for finding time to play it. But then a new device came to my attention: portable monitors. Obviously, most monitors are portable depending on size, but this new sort of monitor is basically a laptop LCD panel with a kickstand. It runs off a USB-C connection for power and you can connect a device to it with a USB-C or mini HDMI. Overall, these portable monitors tend to weigh about as much as an iPad in a case. They were basically intended for business travelers, since they fit easily into a laptop bag and then you can have a dual monitor set up with your laptop while you're on the road. However, it also connects just fine to an Xbox. If you can hold a laptop comfortably in your lap, then a portable monitor is about one third of that total weight. I moved my Xbox over next to the couch, connected it to a portable monitor, and have been using the Xbox that way. It is really quite exceedingly comfortable. Since I've beaten Skyrim a couple of times now, I need to decide on a new long-term game, which is why Question of the Week will be what it is shortly. So the “too long; didn't listen” version was celebrated my 150th book with a sub-100 dollar portable monitor off Amazon. It's really quite enjoyable and thank you for coming along for all 150 books. 00:06:35 Question of the Week It quite naturally segues into our Question of the Week. This week's question: what Xbox Game should I play next? No wrong answers, obviously. The reason I asked this particular question is because I keep defaulting to Skyrim or Halo when I play an Xbox game and would like to try something different. My leading candidates so far are Starfield, Witcher 3, and Dragon's Dogma 1. As you might have expected, this inspired many comments. LG says: I'm glad to hear you're an Xbox player, too. I like to separate my work/study computer from my gaming space, so having the controller plus TV in another room works well for me. Revenant 2 is my new favorite game. It jumped forward in my “to play” list when Halo Infinite's campaign wasn't personally feeling right. This game has got fantastic narratives, brilliant variety, exciting exploration, and frequent boss fights, it's souls-like but forgiving, the level/combat/gear systems are great, and there's a totally viable offline/single player mode. Justin says: We are a Nintendo family. Not quite 30 years ago, the PlayStation came out. Amid whining, I had the kids vote on what platform we would stick with. There is no way our entertainment budget could handle more than one. The most complaints have been missing out on the Metal Gear franchise, so that's my vote. Malcolm says 150 books. What an amazing feat. Congratulations. I feel like I've been on the journey with you, having read every book you have written and every series. I particularly enjoyed any book with Ridmark and Calliande and like Dragonskull, the next generation of Arbans. I also thoroughly enjoyed all the Demonsouled books, wasn't so keen on the Cloak and Ghost crossovers, but still a good read. Whatever you do, enjoy this landmark. Have fun. To answer the question, I do not usually play video games, but one that did catch my attention and play through all of them is the Dragon Age games. MacKenzie suggests Red Dead Redemption. The graphics hold up remarkably well. It's astoundingly clear for a Rockstar game and has an amazingly authentic feel to it. I'm not even a huge Western fan, but there's something extremely relaxing about riding out of town into the desert to hunt varmints. I think that is probably why so many people will go hunting in real life. Michael says: Starfield is a great game, but no modding yet on Xbox. Perry says: I haven't owned a console in over a decade, nor have I played any of those games, but my preference would be for Witcher 3. James says: How does Baldur's Gate 3 not make the list? Best game I've played maybe ever. David says: Fallout 4 was fun. Mark says Witcher. Starfield, I found to be slow to start with. I play Skyrim over and over again. I kind of do that as well. You can always mod Skyrim if you have the anniversary edition and haven't already. Robb says any car racing game. Juana says Witcher 3. Martin says Witcher 3. Becca says Witcher 3. So there are many votes there for Witcher 3. William says Hogwarts Legacy. Jake says: I honestly can't recommend any games, no matter what platform they come in. Xbox, PlayStation, Atari…just not worth it anymore. So I'd skip the games and write a book, maybe continuation of the Silent Order series. That's my vote. Thank you for that advice, Jake, I suspect it might be a little self-interested, but I appreciate that. Next one is from Michael, who says next Xbox game is called: buy a PlayStation. Barton says: only played Witcher 3 out of those, but it was engrossing. Bobby says Starfield and Hogwarts Legacy are both enjoyable as well as Jedi Survivor. And finally, Jim says: Child of the Ghost. Wait…not a game….yet. Thank you everyone, for all the suggestions. I think what I'm actually going to do is I'm going to try Starfield because that comes with Game Pass and I have Game Pass already. If I don't like that, I will I probably start Witcher 3 because I got that one was on super sale like last year for something like 10 bucks and so it's been sitting in my account and I haven't played it. But if I try Starfield and don't like it, I will switch over to Witcher 3. If I don't like Witcher 3, maybe it'll be time for Baldur's Gate 3. 00:10:40 Main Topic: Shopify vs. Payhip for Direct Sales for Writers But as much as I enjoy video games, I enjoy writing more and this is not a video game podcast. This is The Pulp Writer Show, so I think we should segue over into talking about an actual writing topic. This week's topic is comparing Shopify and Payhip for direct sales or as a direct sales platform for indie authors. And before we dig in, I should have a disclaimer. As you may know from my frequent mention of it on this show, I use Payhip quite a bit and that's how I do my direct sales. That said, I am not sponsored by Payhip. I don't get any stuff from this, whether financial benefits or an affiliate program, that kind of thing. I haven't used Shopify, but we did look into it quite a bit for the show and any opinion I express on this podcast is my own and not influenced by either Shopify or Payhip in any way. All right with that out of the way, let's dig into the topic. First off, why do direct sales? We should probably define that first. Direct sales is when an indie author sells a book using an ecommerce platform like Payhip or Shopify or Gum Road or a bunch of others without going through one of the big stores like Amazon or Apple or Google Play. So why do this? You get a greater cut of the profit than through ebook stores, whereas on a platform like Amazon, you max out at 70% of the sale price is what you get as the author. On direct sales platforms, you can potentially get nearly everything minus credit card fees and platform fees, which is higher than any of the other stores offer. You get paid faster. If you make a direct sale from the author, the author gets the money almost instantaneously, depending on their payment setup. Freedom/control. This is the big one. There is a lot of freedom in doing your own direct sales. It is a lot of work, but then like all forms of freedom, it is often quite worth it. It's much easier to run sales or issue coupon codes, as you know if you listen to the show regularly. Every week I give out a different coupon code for a discount on my Payhip store. It's also very good for people who want to sell online courses or memberships, which is not something I'm interested in doing. People who are interested in doing that usually need to employ an online sales platform such as Shopify or Payhip rather than trying to sell it on something like Amazon or eBay. There are a couple of things to note about trying direct sales. There is quite a bit of learning curve since you have to set up the store yourself and that involves a lot of clicking and uploading and so forth. You also need to learn about things about like Value Added Tax, shipping, file delivery services, etcetera. And if you are selling in the United States, you also have to be careful you comply with whatever these sales tax laws are for your jurisdiction or for where you're selling in the United States. Direct sales don't count towards ranking on other platforms, if that's something that's important to you, if you want your book to be a number one category bestseller on Amazon, direct sales will not help with that. It does take a bit of time to set up and maintain, and it also takes time for readers to get used to it and will not likely be a large portion of your sales, especially at first, since users tend to stick to the platform where they already have built up a library. This is one of the reasons why the Steam game platform is so dominant, because it's been around for a long time and a lot of the users have very big Steam libraries, so they're not super keen on jumping to a different distributor. Readers will need a carrot not a stick to get them to try a new platform, which is one of the reasons why I do those coupon codes all the time. So now to the actual nitty gritty of Payhip versus Shopify. We can sum it up quite neatly by saying it this way: Payhip is primarily designed for digital products. Shopify is primarily designed for physical products, but both are capable of selling either physical or digital products. Shopify allows for greater analytics and customization, while Payhip has a great basic service that keeps the costs low. So in terms of pricing, which costs more? Payhip pricing has three tiers. There is the free tier, which you pay obviously $0 per month and then Payhip takes 5% of each transaction. There is the middle tier, where you pay $29 USD per month and Payhip takes 2% of the transaction. Then there is the top, most expensive tier, which costs $99 USD per month and Payhip takes 0% of the transaction fee. Obviously, you would only consider that tier if you were making more than $1,200 USD a year in direct sales. Shopify does not have a free tier. At the basic tier, it costs $39 USD per month and Shopify takes 2.9% + $0.30 USD per transaction. At $105 USD per month, Shopify takes 2.6% + $0.30 USD per transaction. At $399 USD per month, Shopify takes 2.4% + $0.30 USD per transaction. We can see that with Shopify, you are already going to be paying more out the door. If you're just starting with direct sales, it might make more sense to start with the free tier on Payhip and then look at more costly options on either service as your needs grow and if you need the additional, more expensive features. So let's look at the pros on Payhip. The biggest pro on Payhip is low bar to entry in both terms of cost and in terms of technology needed to create a basic storefront. I've been doing direct sales on Payhip since 2021, and it's a very simple platform to use. There's a little bit of a learning curve, but it's not a huge one compared to something like WordPress or Adobe Photoshop. As we mentioned, the lowest tier plan is free but with a 5% cut of sales. The Pro plan, the top tier that we mentioned earlier, is $99 USD but then there are no transaction fees. It can handle UK/EU Value Added Tax automatically unlike Shopify because Payhip is based out of the UK, so that is built into their platform. Payhip also has some handy features that Shopify doesn't or that Shopify doesn't offer without like a plug-in app, that kind of thing that Shopify offers: settings for selling online courses, memberships, affiliate marketing, and a referral system. When I have had to contact Payhip about some sort of tech issue, I've always found their customer support to be very fast and responsive. As I mentioned before, I'm not being paid to say that. That is just my own personal experience. The pros for Shopify are basically for more advanced users, I think. $29 USD a month for the lowest pricing plan and then plus a cut and plus a transaction fee, that can add up if you have a lot of transactions. I think Shopify is really aimed more toward more advanced users than someone starting out with the basic ebook store on Payhip. However, to be fair, you do get a lot of stuff for that money. Shopify has an advanced website builder feature with more customization options on the pages. It has much more advanced SEO and analytics tools than anything Payhip offers. It is very useful if you're selling physical products. It also offers features to support delivery of physical items, such as customized shopping options based on location. More third-party apps or third-party payment options are available through Shopify (for example, Amazon Pay or Apple Pay). Shopify does offer a lot of customization and it does have a pretty good app store, where if there's a feature that Shopify doesn't have, there's a pretty good chance you can find one of the apps in their store that will sort of offer bolt on functionality for the new feature that you are looking for. So, in conclusion, if you want to do direct sales as an indie author, should you use Payhip or should you use Shopify? And as so often in these cases there is no right answer, there is merely the tool that is best suited for your needs as an indie author and a small businessperson. If you want to be able to heavily customize the site, Shopify offers more options for that than Payhip. If you are primarily selling digital products like I am, then Payhip offers better value, because you can just go with the free tier and still make more money than you would selling for the same price off Amazon. Since I don't really at this time have any interest in selling physical products online, Payhip it is. That said, if you do want to sell printed books or your own merchandise direct, then Shopify is the way to go. But if you don't have any of that kind of stuff and you still want to keep your shop costs low, then Payhip is probably the better option for you since you can use their free tier. So that is a look at Shopify versus Payhip and if you are thinking about direct selling as an indie author, I hope you have found that helpful. So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful and a word of thanks to my transcriptionist for helping me to pull together all the research for this episode. A reminder that you can listen to all back episodes of the show on https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week. SPRINGELVES The coupon code is valid through May 14th, 2024. So if you need a new audiobook for spring, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT
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Summary David Oranchak (X, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss his work helping to solve the 340 Zodiac cipher. Dave is a software developer and avid puzzle solver. What You'll Learn Intelligence The difference between codes and ciphers The cryptological methods used by the Zodiac killer The history of cryptography and its importance to intelligence How Dave and his team cracked the 340 Cipher Reflections Persistence and dedication Average citizens as avid participants And much, much more … Quotes of the Week “It felt like we had gotten a brand new letter from the Zodiac Killer. You know, the case had been dormant for so long … We started to see the message coming through, it was like he was back to life so to speak, he was talking to us again after so many years of not saying anything. So that was kind of eerie to kind of hear the voice of a serial killer.” – David Oranchak. Resources SURFACE SKIM *SpyCasts* My Father the Navajo Code-Talker with Laura Tohe (2023) Venice's Secret Service with Ioanna Iordanou (2023) El Chapo, the Sinaloa Cartel & Intelligence with Trial Reporter Noah Hurowitz (2022) CYBER AUGUST: “So, You Want to Be a Codebreaker?” with Elonka Dunin and Klaus Schmeh (2021) *Beginner Resources* A brief history of cryptography: Sending secret messages throughout time, J. Schneider, IBM (2024) [Short article] What is the Difference Between a Code and a Cipher? Mysterious Writings (2018) [Short Article] Infamous Killers: The Zodiac Killer, A&E, YouTube (2017) [5 min. video] DEEPER DIVE Books Zodiac: The Shocking True Story of the Hunt for the Nation's Most Elusive Serial Killer, R. Graysmith (Berkley, 2007) The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography, S. Singh (Anchor, 2000) The Codebreakers: The Comprehensive History of Secret Communication from Ancient Times to the Internet, D. Kahn (Scribner, 1996) Primary Sources The Zodiac Killer FBI Case File (1969) San Francisco Zodiac Letter (1969) San Francisco Suspect Sketches (1969) Zodiac's 408 Cipher (1969) Zodiac's 340 Cipher (1969) The Beale Papers (1885) The Dorabella Cipher (1897) Voynich Manuscript (ca. 1401-1599) *Wildcard Resource* If you're an amateur codebreaker and you feel inspired by this episode, try your hand at cryptanalysis with this FBI-created dot code. Erin tried, but could not begin to crack it – She'll stick to podcasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 274 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair In my Travels Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins FearLESS Socks (DK) Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz DK (75% Merino, 25% Nylon) in the FearLESS Colorway Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Size: XS Ravelry Project Page About the Colorway- FearLESS is a special colorway by Legacy Fiber Artz for our February Fiber Community FearLESS Living Fund Fundraiser. Made for Mom FearLESS Socks (Steel Toes) Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz DK Steel Toes (75% Merino, 25% Nylon) in the FearLESS Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Size: M Ravelry Project Page About the Colorway- FearLESS is a special colorway by Legacy Fiber Artz for our February Fiber Community FearLESS Living Fund Fundraiser. Made for my Mom's chemo nurse, Nicole, who also cared for my Aunt Florence. Greyhaven Hat Pattern: Greyhaven hat by Robin Ulrich ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) Yarn: Berocco Ultra Alpaca in the Avocado Colorway Ravelry Project Page Made for my niece's Aila's 15th birthday after she saw and like the grey one I wear a lot. Emotional Support Chicken Pattern: Emotional Support Chicken by Annette Corsino ($6.50 US Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry & this website) Yarn: Various DK scraps Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Modern Classic Baby Blanket Pattern: Modern Classic Baby Blanket by Kristin Holloway ($8 crochet pattern available on Ravelry: free version w/ ads available on this website) Hook: I (5.5) Yarn: Big Twist Tweed in White (7 skeins) Size: Crib Blanket: 36 x 50” The blanket is worked in 2 halves that you seam together at the center to make it symmetrical. The pattern features some crochet cables. 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! LFA Mystery Shortie Socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About 12 rounds of ribbing. 1 round of knitting before starting the heel Progress: Finished first sock and beyond the heel on the second sock. From the Armchair Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts by Kate Racculia. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Big Swiss by Jen Beagin. 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 I traveled to Orlando with my friend Megg who was going there for a conference. We stayed at the Gaylord Palms, visited Epcot one evening and had a great time. I had a couple interesting conversations with people at the pool. One lady was fascinated by my knitting and we had a rather awkward chat when I told her I was knitting a chicken. My poolside waiter told me he lived in NYC for a couple years with grandmother was a prolific knitter and he always enjoyed watching her knit. Celebrated Megg's birthday while we were there with a delicious dinner, room decorations and of course some handknit socks (Ravelry Project Page) Events Connecticut Sheep & Wool: Sunday April 27, 2024 in North Haven, CT Yarncentrick Pop-up Event: May 2 & 3, 2024 in Frederick, MD Maryland Sheep & Wool: May 4 & 5, 2024 in West Friendship, MD New Hampshire Sheep & Wool: May 11 & 12, 2024 in Deerfield, NH Coggeshall Farm Sheep & Wool Festival: May 18th in Bristol, RI Massachusetts Sheep & Wool: March 25 & 26, 2024 in Cummington, MA Vermont Sheep & Wool: October 1 & 2, 2024 in Tunnebridge, VT NY Sheep & Wool Festival (aka Rhinebeck): October 19 & 20, 2024 in Rhinebeck, NY Contest, News & Notes I announced the winners of the prizes I offered up for February FearLESS Living Fund Fundraiser. Total raised during the event: $6,627. 67 Stitched by Jessalu is coming out with bags with the FearLESS Living Fund logo w/ a fibery twist. Check it out Life in Focus Health Update on Mom: March scans showed growth including in her brain. Radiation likely coming soon, but they're waiting until she's done with this round of chemo (hoping for 6 cycles) On a Happy Note Impromptu sleepover with Riley. We started a new secret project I'll tell you about in an upcoming episode. We also started a blanket for my cousin Joe who is expecting a baby boy in the summer. Riley chose a granny square that has a heart at the center. We each made just 1 to try it out and to make sure our squares would come out the same size. More on that in a future episode. Riley and I went to Garret's hockey game. He got 2 goal but they ended up tying. That weekend, they did well enough to get to the next round of the playoffs. My parents went to St. Maarten with 5 of my mom's first cousins and their spouses! She, Riley and I shared pics and videos of our daily outfits via text or Snapchat which is always fun. Suzanne (SewRunKnit) turned me onto a new NY Times Game that's in beta: Strands. My friend Marta messaged me to show me that her eldest son, Roc, has taken up crochet and made a little stuffed animal. Had planned to make a circle but he decided to free form it and it turned into a pear! Adorable! Running around with Megg at Epcot like we were kids! We even got our photo taken with Mickey. They got some candids as we were hugging him, and it looks like I'm bracing for an assault! Check out the hilarious photo. I finished up my 4 part sock class at Staci's Stitches. Quote of the Week "It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade." -Charles Dickens, Great Expectations ------ 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 FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada 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.
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 273 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair KAL News Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsor: Stitched by Jessalu Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Jenny's Blanket Pattern: Modified Sedge Stitch Blanket by Nicole Mansfield ($2 crochet pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Sky Blue, Teal, Mint, Cyan, Jade Green and Aqua Hook: I (5.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page I first used this border on a Cozy Clusters Blanket (Ravelry project page here). I learned about this edge technique on this website. Millie's 2nd Squishmallow Pattern: None. I did base some of the basic shaping on this pattern on Etsy Hook: D (3.25 mm) Yarn: worsted weight acrylic yarn in brown, tan, white & pink I worked bottom up with the brown, adding in a patch of white at the belly. I created the face out of tan/white and added safety eyes and sewed it on. I added 2 brown ears and a pink and white headband like this Squishmallow: Andres the Sheltie Dog (Amazon Affiliate Link) Declan's 2nd Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy in the Greener Pastures Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page Green, black, gray, cream, mustard stripes + gray/green/white self patterning stripe. Thanks for all the tips for his care package! Definitely taking some of those into account. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins FearLESS Socks (DK) Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz DK (75% Merino, 25% Nylon) in the FearLESS Colorway Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Size: XS About the Colorway- FearLESS is a special colorway by Legacy Fiber Artz for our February Fiber Community FearLESS Living Fund Fundraiser. Special Colorway “FearLESS” available in DK, Steel Toes (sock) and Cozy Toes (sock) Progress: 1st sock is finished. I'm knitting on the foot of the second sock. FearLESS Socks (Cozy Toes) Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz DK (75% Merino, 25% Nylon) in the FearLESS Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Size: M About the Colorway- FearLESS is a special colorway by Legacy Fiber Artz for our February Fiber Community FearLESS Living Fund Fundraiser. Special Colorway “FearLESS” available in DK, Steel Toes (sock) and Cozy Toes (sock) Progress: Finished the first sock and the cuff of the second. These socks will be gifted to my Mom's chemo nurse, Nicole, who also cared for my Aunt Florence. Modern Classic Baby Blanket Pattern: Modern Classic Baby Blanket by Kristin Holloway ($8 crochet pattern available on Ravelry: free version w/ ads available on this website) Hook: I (5.5) Yarn: Big Twist Tweed in White (7 skeins) Size: Crib Blanket: 36 x 50” The blanket is worked in 2 halves that you seam together at the center to make it symmetrical. The pattern features some crochet cables. 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- I finished the 3 round DC border to my December squares. My January squares done and seamed. I need to add the border to that. From the Armchair Reading The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. You, Again by Kate Goldbeck. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Watching: Dan and I recently watched all 4 seasons of Jack Ryan on Prime. We also loved Jury Duty (also on Prime). I'm thoroughly enjoying Love is Blind Season 6 & chatting about it with my friend Laura. 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. KAL News Pigskin Party '23 Tune in to hear if you're a January Participation Winner and/or a Grand Prize Winner! Contest, News & Notes Check out all of the details about our Fiber Community February FearLESS Living Fundraiser including the participating makers. To make a personal donation, you can use this link Please use the option to “Add a Public Comment” to let us know you're part of this Fiber Community Fundraiser. I recommend including your Instagram/Ravelry user name so sponsors doing prize drawings and confirm/find you. Life in Focus I gave updates on a few of my 24 for 2024 items #4- Read more books than you did in 2023 (50) well on my way with 10 books in first 2 months of the year. #10- Publish at least one new pattern redid the math and proportions for a shawl I came up with last year. talked to an indie dyer about yarn support #16- go skiing 6 of 24 completely done! On a Happy Note Valentine's Day software upgrade at work went well. I was awake at 2:30a so it was a long day and nothing festive really but it was a good day! We hosted Millie and Hattie for their birthday sleepovers. I took them to the Altitude trampoline park and Panera on Friday night. Saturday morning: Millie and I hiked while Hattie and Dan did a dump run and rode around in the tractor. We all did some crafts together before heading to the movies to see Migration. I tried a new OPI nail color and loved it. It's called "Pink in Bio" I've completed teaching 2 of 4 classes on the OMG Heel at my LYS and we've already got more than half of the class successfully turning heels. I enjoyed a movie night at my Mom's to watch Wonka. Dan and I did a 1000 piece Ford puzzle. I went skiing at Crotched Mountain. Tune in to hear a funny story about Megg's fall. We all had a fabulous time at my cousin Jenny's baby shower. She loved her crochet blanket. I had a lovely visit with my middle-school best friend Maribeth who is very sick. She was inpatient at the hospital where I work and I was able to go up and see her and catch up. I love the daily puzzles from the New York Times- especially Spelling Bee. On the 21st I got every possible word earning me Queen Bee status! My friend Trish gave me a souvenir from a trip she took to New Orleans; she went to a local yarn shop and bought yarn from Louisiana- which I'll definitely knit into socks for her. Cat Tails yarn dyed exclusively for the Quarter Stitch Colorway Christmas Bonfires Quote of the Week It is hard, so terribly hard, to please yourself. Far from being the easy thing that it sounds like, it is almost the hardest thing in the world, because we are not always comfortable with that true self that lies deep within us. –Christopher Alexander ------ 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 FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada 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.
The guys answer a much-asked question: “Why did you name it LSAT Demon?” The name's origins align with Ben and Nathan's belief that every LSAT question can be solved with certainty. Later, the guys analyze some short-sighted advice for Logical Reasoning. They brainstorm tactics for scholarship negotiation. And they consider an exception to their advice not to pay for law school. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 441 Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube 2:35 - January LSAT Scores - Listener Josie asks how to bounce back from a disappointing score on the January LSAT. Ben and Nathan pinpoint a problem with Josie's mindset: too much concern for the clock and the calendar. 16:06 - Laplace's Demon - The guys reveal the origin of the name LSAT Demon and its relevance to their teaching philosophy. 22:27 - Pearls vs. Turds - How important are question types in Logical Reasoning? Should you skip Parallel Reasoning questions for the sake of time? Nathan and Ben offer their insights. 42:11 - Reviewing Logic Games - Ben and Nathan discuss how to review and learn from mistakes in Logic Games. Hear Demon teachers Matt and Erik share their perspectives in LSAT Demon Daily Ep. 614: How to Review Logic Games. 47:47 - Accepted to Yale - Don't pay for law school. But does this principle hold true even for Yale? Nathan and Ben weigh the costs and benefits of attending the most prestigious law school in the country. 56:49 - Scholarship Negotiation - The first and most important step of scholarship negotiation is to ask for what you want. As Jonea Gordon explains in Ep. 437, nothing bad comes from doing so. 1:05:56 - Comparing Scholarship Offers - Ben and Nathan help listener Leon pick between competing offers from two Florida law schools. 1:16:54 - Words of the Week - It would be impolitic to delimit cost as an ostensibly extraneous factor in picking a law school. 1:25:08 - Book Recommendations - The guys chat about the books they've been reading. 1:34:27 - Tips from a Departing Demon - Demon student Erik encourages current students: “Don't stop, give up, or leave any points on the table.”
Hi guyyys! This week I start off by telling you about my accident earlier this week. Then I talk about how my friendship with gossip guy has changed since he is now seeing someone. Also I will be ranting about things that annoy me at Panjabi parties recently! ✨ Song of the Week: It's not my fault | Reneè Rapp and Megan Thee Stallion ✨ Follow me on TikTok to see what I get up to: @simmm_k or use the link: https://www.tiktok.com/@simmm_k?_t=8j8sOLquotd&_r=1 hope everyone has a lovely week ♥️
On this week's episode: A game to see whether you can tell who's a bot or not An A.I. tool to fight A.I. synthesized voices in deepfakes The Weaksauce Play of the Week (It might be a thing!) That's all on Checklist No. 360, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com
How to own the power in your differences What does it mean to grow up as ‘other'? Whether it's due to being biracial or mixed race and never feeling like you fit in or it's because you don't share the same interests as other members in your culture, it's totally normal to feel like you don't belong. Triggered AF is joined by the CEO and Founder of The Curvy, Curly, Conscious Movement, wellness influencer and meditation enthusiast, Shelah Marie. Growing up as the only black woman in her household presented a set of challenges that helped Shelah develop a sense of curiosity and wonder, ultimately leading to a yearning for more … more play, more answers, more freedom. Shelah shares everything from advice on the one thing white parents should NEVER say to their black children to why she decided to create a safe space for black women. It's not enough to just be weird or different, you should amplify your quirks and the things that make you ‘other' — it's your superpower. Tap into this week's episode to learn how you can attract your tribe and create a family that accepts and loves you exactly the way you are. Why blend in when you were born to stand out, baby?! Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pu3iz9rLbNM SPONSORED BY: Dating Well AF Course, visit to learn more: http://datingwellaf.com Quote of the Week “It's really important to share the idea that being different might feel like a problem at the time, but ultimately diversity is a strength.” - Carson Kressley Dating Well AF Tip Always remember the three R's of new relationships: respect one another, revel in the wonder, and reach out with kindness every chance you get. KEY POINTS & QUOTES: Ego and selfishness in moderation can be a good thing. Don't ever say “I don't see race” to your biracial children as a non-black parent. It's better to be a part of “salad” than it is to be in a “melting pot”. Amplify everything that makes you not fit in. It will become your superpower. Being your true self will allow you to attract your tribe and create your chosen family. When navigating being biracial, it's important to make peace with and embrace both sides of yourself to reduce confusion and anger. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Shelah Marie Website: https://www.shelahmarie.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshelahmarie/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshelahmarie/ CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS: Alechia Reese For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese Dani Bourdeau For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau RESOURCES: For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com Like what you're hearing? Follow Triggered AF and share the love! IG: instagram.com/triggeredafpc Twitter: twitter.com/triggeredafpc FB: facebook.com/triggeredafpc YouTube: youtube.com/channel/@triggeredafpodcast Triggered AF Podcast is produced by Triggered Media Group.
Josh Lambert: Enabling A Psychological Safe Place, The Pillar of Scrum Master Success Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, Josh delves into the essence of success for Scrum Masters, posing questions on facilitation skills, active team engagement, and the creation of a psychologically safe environment. Emphasizing the need for continuous practice, he suggests evaluating success by the team's participation in planning, refinement, and events. Transparency in showcasing the Scrum Master's contributions and a focus on psychological safety stand out as key indicators. Featured Retrospective Format for the Week: It's a 10! The Perfection Game Applied To A Scrum Team And Their Sprint In this episode, Josh emphasizes the significance of retrospectives, deeming them the most crucial team event. His favorite format, "It's a 10!", involves a 10-column scorecard for team members to evaluate their sprint performance. Questions like "How do you think we did?" and "What would have gotten you to a 10?" encourage open dialogue. Additionally, he suggests periodic retrospectives on the retro itself, using three self-assessment questions to enhance facilitation skills. [IMAGE HERE] Retrospectives, planning sessions, vision workshops, we are continuously helping teams learn about how to collaborate in practice! In this Actionable Agile Tools book, Jeff Campbell shares some of the tools he's learned over a decade of coaching Agile Teams. The pragmatic coaching book you need, right now! Buy Actionable Agile Tools on Amazon, or directly from the author, and supercharge your facilitation toolbox! About Josh Lambert Josh is an Agile Coach at a financial institution. He has been through a few different Agile Transformations. And became a Scrum Master in one of the early transformations and loved the role where where he stayed for 6 years, after which he transitioned into an Agile Coach. You can link with Josh Lambert on LinkedIn.
This Honey of a Show is buzzing with fun. It's prime time baby! Amazon prime, that is. June Bug shares her experience recording with the legendary Killer Beaz for The Comedy Buzz Amazon Prime special. Tune in to find out why the middle child syndrome strikes again, and how June Bug rebounds to take the stage by storm. OK so, she performed during a thunderstorm. Either way, this episode is electric! Learn June Bug's tip of the week and how you can stick it to ‘em. And catch Michele's Joke of the Week- It's Bee-utiful!Follow Laugh Support:https://laugh-support.captivate.fm/www.facebook.com/LaughSupportPodcastwww.youtube.com/@thelaughsupportpodcastFollow June Colson:www.junebugcomedy.comwww.facebook.com/junebugcomedy Follow Michele VanDusen:www.MicheleVanDusen.org @MichelesComedy On Facebook, Instagram & YouTube
A couple of years ago we focused on AEW as it had all the promise in the world. The year after, we joked about AEW following in WCWs footsteps. And now, we have no clue what the hell is going on. Well, we have more of a clue than TK at least. It's Wednesday, you know what that means. Also this week: - News - This week in WWE, AEW, and NJPW - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Movie of the Week: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
In 1995, Deputy Sheriff William Hardy was shot while moonlighting at a Birmingham hotel. An informant told police the shooter was Toforest Johnson. Even though ten people saw him in a nightclub at the time of the crime, detectives believed they had their man. But after Yolanda Chambers's statements were discredited, prosecutors turned to Violet Ellison who said she overheard Johnson confess on a three-way phone call. Years later, even the prosecutor has doubts about the so-called “earwitness” and whether Johnson should be on Alabama's death row.From the producers of “Bone Valley” comes “Earwitness.” Host Beth Shelburne picks apart the original investigation, police conduct, and the credibility of the key witness. What does it say when even the people who put an innocent man on death row can't get the justice system to right a wrong?OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "EARWITNESS" BEGIN IN THE FINAL 9 MINUTES OF THE EPISODE.In Crime of the Week: It's a small turd after all.
Sonia C. is back in Europe and she took a train to go see her grandchild, but in a moment of exhaustion, she ended up falling asleep, missing her stop, and woke up on a completely unexpected adventure. Sonia C.'s spirit was definitely forcing her to slow down and not be in a rush this week! This week's theme is about: Periods of transition and uncertainty. Highlights: Have you noticed an agitated energy or vibe on the planet lately? [2:45] We have a tendency to want to have a solution during times of tension or uncertainty, but sometimes that's an impossible request. [8:30] What do you do when you're dealing with an unconsciously racist person? [14:05] The spirit is always looking for what is beautiful and what is working. [19:40] What's the most beautiful thing in front of you? Look for it. [24:05] Sonia C. has got some exciting news! [28:15] Tool of the week. [25:35] Question of the week. [33:55] Sonia C. has been getting major vibes lately that the planet is in high agitation. There's just a lot of unsettled undertones and movements happening that she can't quite pinpoint to a specific outcome, but she knows it's there. Sonia T. understands completely. She feels lucky that more and more people are waking up their unconscious mind and are more open to feeling these invisible vibrations, but unfortunately, there's still a lot of people who are not conscious of them. Sonia T. understands that when she is feeling undertones of tension in the world, she can almost misdirect the root cause to something like a weird interaction with the haircut guy, or the security guard, or the person at the grocery store, for throwing her vibes off. But through a deeper awareness practice and recognizing the signs over the years, she realizes that this certain tension that is being carried is actually much bigger than that and it's not always related to the day-to-day. Sometimes the universe is just in a transitional process. Tool of the Week: Don't get sucked down the rabbit hole of negativity. Continue on Your Journey: Question of the Week: It feels like my prayers are answered from my guides, but then digging deeper I realize it's not the case. How can I stop feeling disappointed by the outcome or blessings? I'm starting to not trust my guides and instincts. 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 Book a Discovery Call with Sonia Tully Protecting Child's Intuition PsychicYOU Fall Class Level 1 Pre-Order Sonia Choquette's New Book Share with us your questions and vibe stories at itsallrelatedpodcastquestions@gmail.com and vibecheck@soniatully.com
Overview: Need a quick checklist to make sure you're ready for peel season? Today's episode will help you prep + before you open one more bottle in the treatment room, listen to Kasey's must-do hack to keep your products fresh. Today We Talk About: Meet the peel season's BFF: The Acrylic Fan Brush + Use code GLOW10 Highlights from this throwback blog on Peel Season Prep Looking back on our style history Glow Tip of the Week: It pays off to be multi-dimensional. Trust. Links Mentioned: Where is my steamer from? What's my favorite esty chair? Shop Spa & Equipment and use code Kasey for 5% off your order HERE Want me to stock your treatment room this month? Like & comment on the latest @skinandthecitypodcast post to be selected! Enjoy 5% off Kasey Boone Skincare with code SATC22 Become a Kasey Boone Skincare Member | Join the Private Facebook Group | Follow Us on Pinterest | ASCP Insurance | Follow us on TikTok Leave us a review HERE & email a screenshot to podcast@glowskincarela.com and our Kim-Tern will be shipping you some goodies Be sure to follow and tag us on IG! @skinandthecitypodcast and @kaseybooneskincare Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skinandthecity/message
Episode 166 of That Was Disappointing is Live.“We're all mad here.”Today's Topic: Mental health.Because in a year where we've lost Bob Barker and Jimmy Buffett, we could all use a pick-me-up. Join Art and Lex, along with a few of their certifiable friends (*coughs*), as they chat about the steps you can take to keep yourself sane in this Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad World. A little short on jokes this week, but we make up for it with a whole lot of love. Think of it like those stupid f'n Care Bears radiating light from their belly badges… with a side of that hottie Dr. John Delony thrown in. #studmuffinTWD Tip of the Week: It's said 1 in 5 American adults experience a mental health condition in a given year, which means 4 of 5 American adults are full of sh*t.If you or someone you know is suffering mental health issues or in crisis call 911 or 988 for help. You can also check findhelp.org and mentalhealthfirstaid.org for guidance.
Overview: You guys are listening to The Skin and the City Podcast by Kasey Boone Skincare. What is Kasey Boone Skincare? A skincare tool brand for estheticians. These are elevated multi-purpose esthetician tools. How did we get here? Listen to find out! Today We Talk About: We are so excited to be a support center for estheticians through our blog, podcast, memberships, support group and more. Visit us in long beach! August 20 & 21 Booth 349 Glow Tip of the Week: It takes time to get where you want to be. Don't give up! Allowing ourselves to make mistakes and grow has gotten us where we are in branding today. Links Mentioned: Where is my steamer from? What's my favorite esty chair? Shop Spa & Equipment and use code Kasey for 5% off your order HERE Want me to stock your treatment room this month? Like & comment on the latest @skinandthecitypodcast post to be selected! Enjoy 5% off Kasey Boone Skincare with code SATC22 Become a Kasey Boone Skincare Member | Join the Private Facebook Group | Follow Us on Pinterest | ASCP Insurance | Follow us on TikTok Leave us a review HERE & email a screenshot to podcast@glowskincarela.com and our Kim-Tern will be shipping you some goodies Be sure to follow and tag us on IG! @skinandthecitypodcast and @kaseybooneskincare Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skinandthecity/message
Overview: If you're running a business, it pays to keep things legit from the start. Today we talk DBAs & LLCs + the benefits of establishing them early. We also talk about the relationships we have formed over the years that have paid off. Today We Talk About: Registering your DBA on Legal Zoom Keep your eyes out for a bonus episode this Friday with some exciting news! Glow Tip of the Week: It always pays to be kind Links Mentioned: Where is my steamer from? What's my favorite esty chair? Shop Spa & Equipment and use code Kasey for 5% off your order HERE Want me to stock your treatment room this month? Like & comment on the latest @skinandthecitypodcast post to be selected! Enjoy 5% off Glow skincare with code SATC22 Become a Glow Skincare Member | Join the Private Facebook Group | Follow Us on Pinterest | ASCP Insurance | Follow us on TikTok Leave us a review HERE & email a screenshot to podcast@glowskincarela.com and our Kim-Tern will be shipping you some goodies Be sure to follow and tag us on IG! @skinandthecitypodcast and @glowskincarela Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skinandthecity/message
We all receive tough feedback and we can easily take it personally. In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares three strategies on how to receive feedback and find wisdom in the feedback. Remember that what people do and say is about them and not about you. When you receive feedback or criticism, ask yourself, "What about this person would make them give feedback in this way?" Next, if the feedback is really bothering you, ask yourself, "What does this tell me about what I believe about myself?" And then, use the learn, burn, return strategy to move on. This Week's Power Phrase: “I find the meaning in the feedback I receive.” This Week's Quote of the Week: “It takes humility to seek feedback. It takes wisdom to understand it.” - Stephen Covey
Host Tyler Jones (@TylerJonesLive) is joined by Trojan Wire Editor Matt Zemek (@MattZemek), Bryan O'Connor (@CoachBoKnowsShow) & Thomas Bridges (@Thomas_Bridges).(0:30-10:00) It is hot and dad says don't touch the AC! (10:00-33:15) RIP to the PAC-12, Big 12 likely adding Arizona, Arizona State and Utah. Plus, what's next for the Big Ten with Oregon, Washington, Cal and Stanford?(33:15-1:06:10) Matt Zemek on the collapse of the PAC-12. (1:06:10-1:45:40) Coach Bo's Football Fix Presented By O'Connor Advisory Group: Conference realignment in the Big 12, PAC-12, ACC and Big Ten, Iowa and Iowa State betting scandal, Jonathan Taylor trade request, what Dalvin Cook could mean for the Jets and Coach Bo's NFL fandom finalists.(1:45:40-2:13:55) Draft SZN: Favorite Coaches of All-Time.(2:13:55-2:32:00) Tom Foolery Story of the Week: It's getting way too hot in Texas and Arizona for people's own good!Today's show is sponsored by O'Connor Advisory Group. Start planning for your future now at https://oconnoradvisorygroup.com!Follow Tyler Jones on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerJonesLiveFollow Tyler Jones on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerjoneslive/Follow Tyler Jones on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tylerjoneslive Follow Studio Soapbox on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Studio_SoapboxFollow Studio Soapbox on Facebook: https://facebook.com/studiosoapboxFollow The Jones Report on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jones_report
This week Jo is thirty, flirty, and crying! We talk about the events of the last couple weeks and if thirty was Jo's worst birthday of her life. We also get into a little more info on the enneagram, wedding planning choices, and important decisions when it comes to brownies!Greg's Reads of the Week- It takes a lot less money to feel wealthy than to be it, survey finds- This is the best way to structure your workouts for peak health, says longevity researcher- Loneliness or social isolation linked to serious health outcomes, study finds- Humans have pumped enough groundwater to change Earth's spinLinks:https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptionsIf you've got a voicemail or want our (likely unqualified) advice on something, hit us up at the Speakpipe link below!http://www.speakpipe.com/oversharingwiththeoverbysIf you'd like to email us you can reach the pod at oversharing@jojohnsonoverby.com!CONNECT:TikTok: @jojohnsonoverby / @mrjojohnsonInstagram: @jojohnsonoverby / @matt.overbyWebsite: https://jojohnsonoverby.com/Watch the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL29Si0ylWz2qj5t6hYHSCxYkvZCDGejGq
It's a celebration. The Jigsaw Podcast turns 3!! On this episode, Josh & Bryan express their thoughts of the podcast and give a sneak peek into your favorite casanegros. The guys share embarrassing stories, deep regrets and random facts about who they are. Bless Up: Jessica Renee - As It Is In Heaven Apparel. Asitisinheaven.org Song of the Week: It's your birthday - Luke thejigsawpodcast.com askthejigsaw@gmail.com IG: @thejigsawpodcast
Summary David Cattler (Twitter; LinkedIn) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to discuss NATO's intelligence response to the ongoing war in Ukraine. David currently serves as NATO's Assistant Secretary General for Intelligence and Security. What You'll Learn Intelligence Intelligence & NATO NATO's response to the war in Ukraine How NATO is adapting to evolving technologies NATO's purpose and mission Reflections Support and trust between nations Global collaboration And much, much more … Episode Notes Last February, SpyCast brought you an episode featuring David Cattler, focused on his role as NATO's Assistant Secretary General for Intelligence and Security. Only a few weeks after that episode was published, Russia invaded the Ukraine on February 24th, 2022, catalyzing the first war on European soil since World War II. Only three weeks ago, NATO gained their newest member of the alliance, Finland, with the hopes of ratifying Sweden's membership soon. This week, we bring David back on to discuss how his position has evolved and changed alongside the war in Ukraine, and how NATO is responding to the ongoing crisis. What impact does the inclusion of Finland (and hopefully Sweden) make on the European continent? Tune in to find out more. And… With Finland's recent membership, NATO is currently comprised of 31 independent nations. Out of these 30, only one member state doesn't have a standing army – Can you guess which? Hint: It's Iceland! Quotes of the Week "It's not just about Ukraine. It really is about what kind of world we all want to live in. There are rules and the rules really do establish that nations of people have rights to be free. To make decisions for themselves, to be sovereign, to be safe within their own borders. To be free from harm and certainly free from being threatened in the way that we've seen here." – David Cattler. Resources SURFACE SKIM *SpyCasts* Ukraine & Intelligence: One Year On with Shane Harris (2023) How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Spy Game with Mike Susong (2023) Dealing with Russia with Counterintelligence Legend Jim Olson (2022) NATO's Assistant Secretary General for Intelligence and Security with David Cattler (2022) *Beginner Resources* What is NATO and why is Finland joining?, BBC News (2023) [Short article] Russia-Ukraine Relations in 60 Seconds, CBC News (2022) [1 min. video] The Formation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact | History, YouTube (2017) [3 min. video] *FULL SHOW NOTES HERE*
Summary Dr. Dennis Walters (LinkedIn; Website) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to discuss the Irregular Warfare Center and its ties to intelligence. Dennis is the current Acting Director of the IWC. What You'll Learn Intelligence The need for an Irregular Warfare Center The Irregular Warfare Center's mission What role intelligence plays in irregular war Creating unique solutions for unique situations How do intelligence and Special Operations blend together? Reflections Education as a strategic tool Creative problem solving And much, much more … Episode Notes This week on SpyCast, the IWC's Acting Director Dr. Dennis Walters joins Andrew in a conversation about all thing's irregular warfare. What is irregular warfare, and how does it differ from conventional warfare? What is the mission of the IW Center, and what tools and tactics do they employ to accomplish this? Tune in to find out. And… Want to keep your enemies at bay, try an irregular approach – throw a “Scorpion Bomb” at them: yes, it is literally a glass jar filled with scorpions. The tactic was resurrected by ISIS. Guest Bio Dr. Dennis Walters is the acting Director of the Irregular Warfare Center. He served in the United States Army for 26 years, with time spent in the Army Intelligence Corps and in command of a Special Forces Operations Detachment in the Balkans. Upon his retirement from the Army, Dennis worked to build a network of irregular warfare experts that would culminate in the Department of Defense Regional Defense Fellowship Program. He has also instructed college courses on irregular warfare at the National Defense University and Regent University. He speaks fluent Russian. Quotes of the Week "It varies based on region, based on country, based on culture. And that's the part that we have not done well on the U.S. side, really factoring in all of those social implications of how you structure programs to make a country more stable, more resilient, more leaning towards the ideals that support a global community. That's the part that I think that we were missing in some cases." – Dr. Dennis Walters. Resources SURFACE SKIM *SpyCasts* Ukraine & Intelligence: One Year On with Shane Harris (2023) “The Third Option” – US Covert Action with Loch Johnson, Part 1 (2022) “The Third Option” – US Covert Action with Loch Johnson, Part 2 (2022) Al Qaeda, DOD & the 9/11 Commission with Bonnie Jenkins and Alexis Albion (2022) Afghanistan, the Mujahedeen, Al Qaeda – My Time at CIA and State with Diana Bolsinger (2021) *Beginner Resources* Lessons from the Ukraine Conflict on Conventional War, ABC News (2022) [4:24 video] What is Hybrid Warfare? GeoVane (2019) [3:57 video] Maximizing the Potential of American Irregular War, C. Cleveland et al.,The Hill (2023) [op-ed] Irregular Warfare, D.Safire, New York Times (2008)
Welcome to episode 171 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!On this week's show we go “down under” for a race recap of this year's Transcape Swimrun. Joining us on this walkabout are special guests Fatima and Roxan Maestro, A.K.A., Team Tethered Since Birth. Fatima and Roxan are twin sisters, great humans, and super stoked on Swimrun so when we saw that they raced the event on Strava, we knew we had to get them on the show to get their race report. The event took place on March 11, 2023 and they share all the sights, stings, and sounds of their experience in Western Australia.But first…Training UpdateTraining is in full swing and the “work” is getting done.Unfortunately, it's looking like Sunriver Swimrun won't be happening due to…wait for it…permitting issues, so we will be refocusing on Casco Bay in July and will be engaging in random feats of endurance before then to get ready.ShoutoutThis week's shoutout goes to Mario Fraioli (previous guest on Episode 30 of the show) and Dr. Justin Ross. Mario recently had Dr. Ross, a sport psychologist on his podcast, the morning shakeout, and we highly recommend that folks check out that episode which was all about mental training as a key component of physical training. Solid gold stuff!Wisdom Nugget of the Week“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” - AristotleFeats of EnduranceThis week's winner is Marvin Mitschulat for posting an epic looking skiing day on the slopes of St. Anton am Alberg in Austria. We're not skiers but 33 miles of skiing in 15 runs seems pretty epic to us!Make sure to sign up for our LTBz Strava Club and join Swimrunners from around the world as they train for stuff.This Week in SwimrunNow for the “news.”Swimrun season in Brazil starts this weekend with the Hero Swimrun taking place on April 15th. This event offers 5 different distance events including a new 23km long course that takes athletes through 17 beautiful beaches in the coastal city Armação de Búzios, which is about 160kms east of Rio de Janeiro. You can learn more about the Hero Swimrun and race director Fabian Iskandarian on Episode 61 of the show.It's almost Swimrun season here in the U.S. with Swimrun Lake James taking place on April 22nd. They still have slots available so if you're able to go, we would highly recommend this event. You can learn more about the event race director Kristen Jeno on Episode 65, listen to our recap of the 2021 race with special guests The Swaggy Zaddys (Marcus and Lee) on Episode 69, check out our course preview on Episode 113, and/or listen to our 2022 race report on Episode 121.That's it for this week. Reach out to us if there's any Swimrun news that you'd like for us to share on the show.Show BusinessWe are experiencing major FOMO to be missing this year's Swimrun Lake James so we thought we would host a virtual post-race party/meetup to get everyone's race report on how the day went. Join us on Zoom on Sunday May 7th at 6pm ET for a casual virtual meetup to chat about all things Swimrun.Transcape Swimrun Race Recap w/Team Tethered Since BirthIt was great to chat with Fatima and Roxan. As we mentioned at the beginning of the show, when we found out that they raced Transcape Swimrun, we knew we wanted to have them on to share the tale. The Transcape Swimrun is a 26.5km point-to-point course with 22km of running and 4.5km of swimming. In this conversation we chatted about how the twins found Swimrun, the genesis of their idea to race in Australia, and got their race report of their experience. They are great and we loved living vicariously through their adventure.Enjoy!~~~That's it for this week's show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player and leave us a five-star rating and review since that's the best way for people to discover the show and the sport of Swimrun. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, and on YouTube. Check out our website for Swimrun resources including gear guides, tips, how-to videos and so much more. Also make sure to check out our meme page @thelowtideboyz on Instagram. If you have any suggestions for the show or questions for us, send us a dm or an email at lowtideboyz@gmail.com. Finally, you can support our efforts on Patreon…if you feel so inclined.Thanks for listening and see you out there!- Chip and Chris
Your inner critic is your disempowering inner voice that can sound scared, angry, or judgmental. We want to be aware of our inner critic to reduce it. We all have an inner critic inside of us. Remember our inner critic tends to lie to us. We want to respond to our inner critic by challenging it, and choose a more empowering and truthful statement to tell ourselves instead. This Week's Power Phrase: “I talk to myself powerful instead of listening to my inner critic.” This Week's Quote of the Week: “It is not what you say out of your mouth that determines your life, it is what you whisper to yourself that has the most power.” Robert Kiyosoki
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. New Company Announcement: Today, Jeff Hilimire and an all star team are announcing their newest venture: Purpose Group. Purpose Group buys, holds, and grows purpose-driven businesses. Over the years, while leading Dragon Army as CEO, Jeff Hilimire has written several books focused on values based leadership styles and he's applying these lessons and frameworks to the companies purchased. The types of businesses Purpose Group is looking to acquire include the following characteristics: enduringly profitable with a minimum $1M of EBITDA. Over ten years in business and within a 6-8 hour drive from Atlanta. We put a link to the new and fresh website in the show notes. New Product of the Week: Tip Top Proper Cocktails just released a new product that you can now find on Delta flights across the world: an espresso martini. In partnership with Counter Culture Coffee the espresso martini joins the Tip Top's Old Fashioned, Bee's Knees, Negroni and more as favorite selections for your next flight. We interviewed Neal Cohen last year on The Atlanta Story if you're intrigued on learning more about the company's origin story and more. Raise of the Week: It was just announced yesterday in TechCrunch. Lavender has raised $13.2M led by Norwest Venture Partners. Will and Will, the co-founders presented their product in the more recent Atlanta Startup Convo if you want to see it live. Their product is an AI sales email coach. When sales reps write emails, Lavender's software ensures the highest probability of replies by suggesting the best content and copy which increases sales cycles and closes more deals. Check out their free trial today. This week it was announced, Charlotte based, 2U Laundry raised $20M led by Level 5 Capital Partners. Just over 18 months ago, 2U Laundry made a major shift when it began focusing on brick and mortar locations calling this product LaundroLabs. The strategic change is paying off. Hypepotamus covers the story well. Congrats on Alex and team as they expand LaundroLabs to new cities and gain new customers. Company Coming Up: This week it was announced Recess, a fast casual restaurant with two locations in Atlanta reached QSR Magazine Top 40/40 for 2023 of America's Hottest Startup Fast Casuals. Erik Goranson is the CEO and Recess promises food that makes you feel good and I concur. They have several healthy grain bowls, salads, and green bowls. We love the concept of fast, healthy, casual in the Atlanta Ventures office and Recess is making major moves in the industry. Companies Worth Applying To: SoftGiving is hiring for several roles most notably influencer recruiters, an internal recruiter and trainer, and a junior data analyst. SoftGiving, headquartered in Atlanta, raises millions of dollars a year for charities across the country by hosting live events through Twitch by partnering with major influencers and activating fan base donations through their live engagements. I know that sounded like a lot, but imagine a Twitch influencer who has tens if not hundreds of thousands of fans who watch their live stream. Now overlay a charity fundraising event and voila, you have SoftGiving. Now SoftGiving is evolving their offering and providing this service for major brands to connect with an audience historically difficult to get in front of. One of Atlanta's most active venture funds, Knoll Ventures, is hiring a Business Development Associate to increase their go-to-market motions including sourcing early stage venture opportunities, attending conferences, conduct market research and more. Andrew and Rich have been mainstays in the investing community for coming up on a decade and this will be a career enhancing position for whoever makes the cut and wants to make a significant impact on focused and nimble team. Check out the the LinkedIn Job Opening in the shownotes. They are headquartered on Georgia Tech's campus. Lastly, AdPipe out of Athens, Georgia is looking for a product designer. AdPipe turns all your static content into motion first videos. Customers including Aflac, Caterpillar, and Stephenson Equipment use AdPipe to turn their existing video library into motion-first, click catching content. Keep an eye on the AdPipe team as they gain more steam and evolve into a full scale motion-first marketing platform. Apply today if you're a product designer looking for a dynamic product to work on. Annnnd that is five minutes! Links discussed:
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 246 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Knitting in Passing KAL News Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Perry's Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy FX Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Megg's 2nd Nanaimo Cardigan Pattern: Nanaimo Cardigan by by Tara-Lynn Morrison Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Colorway: Abalone (5 skeins) Needles: US 13 – 9.0 mm, US 15 – 10.0 mm, US 19 – 15.0 mm (body) Size XS/S Ravelry Project Page I added 2 sets of short rows before the bottom ribbing. Hattie's Cat Amigurumi Pattern: Siamese Cat Amigurumi by Mareeva Olga available on Ravelry, FireflyCrochet website & Etsy $6.40 Hook: C (2.75 mm) Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic from stash: Magenta with sparkle, Silver with sparkle, Purple. Ravelry Project Page Friends in Fiber Socks Yarn: Friends in Fiber Superwash Merino Nylon (75/25) in the Fibery Jewels Teal Speckle Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page These were my New Year's Cast on socks. 56 sts. 8.5 inches of knitting before starting the toe. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial Hook: F (3.75 mm) Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn Ravelry Project Page From the Armchair Watching: Severance on Apple TV+ Ted Lasso on Apple TV+ Reading: The Vacationers by Emma Straub. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Getting Me Cheap by Amanda Freeman & Lisa Dodson. Bookshop 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.Knitting in Passing One of my omg sock students Karen reached out via email with a photo of the 8 pairs of socks she knit and gifted for Christmas after taking my class at the beginning of the year!! Suzanne, SewRunKnit, sent chemo caps for Mom. She chose one and donated the others to the MGH Cancer Center; the next day they were gone. KAL News Pigskin Party'22: The Official Hashtag is #DCSPigskinParty22 Pigskin Landing Page on the Down Cellar Studio Website. Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Link to the Official Rules Player Registration- 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. Google Doc. Check out the Pigskin Exclusive Items in this Ravelry Thread Important Updates in this Episode Tune in to hear if you're a December interception winner of a December participation prize winner. January Self Care Interception: hosted by Fitness by Mara. Get your Bingo Card PDF Here or the JPG here. Find all of the details in this Google Doc or in this Ravelry Thread. Spread the Warmth Challenge; runs through the end of the Pigskin Party. Get details in this Google doc or this Ravelry Thread. Life in Focus I enjoy doing a look back at the end of each year. You can see the video I made about Reviewing My Year/Goal Setting in this video on my YouTube Channel. Knitting/Crochet/Spinning 70 Knitting/Crochet Finished Projects in 2022 41 knitting 29 crochet 53 of 70 are gifts Spinning- 4 finished projects. 872 meters of yarn. Released 0 new patterns but completed the writing and prototype for 2 designs- a shawl & cowl Sagamore Flyover Hat was my best seller this year. Tune in to hear a recap of my Word of the Year & Goals for 2022. We'll talk more about plans and goals in the next episode. On a Happy Note Going to my cousin Amanda's book party in Plymouth and out to dinner after with family and friends. Musical bingo! 105 people at my parents' Open House on January 7th, including my friend Laura who came in from NYC for the weekend. Starting process to kick off the Fearless Living Fund in my mom's name that will benefit blind population through the Blind Center of Nevada. Friends and family surprised Mom with over $1500 in initial donations. Mom's friend Katy shaved her head in solidarity (check out the YouTube video here) and is raising money. Donate to the FearLESS Living Fund by sending a Venmo payment to: @FearlessLivingFund -or- a Zelle payment to: lvpinkpanther@cox.net Email the Lassonde family at: FearlessLivingFund@gmail.com Follow Diane's cancer diagnosis and treatment starting here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPseXZ0gqyU&t=0s Learn more about the Blind Center of Nevada: https://www.blindcenter.org/ While my aunt's passing has been incredibly difficult, there is still a happy note there in that many of us were able to go visit the Sunday before she passed. Dan and I picked up my grandmother and my parents met us at my cousin's house armed with leftover trays of food from the Open House. Earlier in the day I was able to help transfer Florence into the guest room bed while Dan and some of the guys disassembled her bed to ready her room for a hospital bed. Then we took turns visiting with her, saying our goodbyes, eating dinner and being together. very time the door to her bedroom opened she smiled and said “I love that sound!” and then “I want you to keep doing that. Even after.” I reminded her its not like we could stop it. It was a hard day but made easier being all together. She passed on Wednesday. Came home that day to flowers and a beautiful from card that in my daze, I never even saw until he came home and pointed them out! Mom made it through another 3 day round of Chemo. 2 more to go (one in late January & one in February) Getting back into yoga. Date night with Dan. We hit the local brewery and then onto the tavern for dinner. Just what we needed. Sleeping in! Quote of the Week It is amateurs who have one big bright beautiful idea that they can never abandon. 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