Podcasts about whac a mole

Inget mer Wheel of Time eller Penguin, men desto mer Whac-A-Mole och Soffhjältarna! Dessutom kärt återseende för tidningen Okej och skådespelaren Zach Braff. Det har dessutom setts på dödens tokiga upptåg i nya Final Destination, Tom Cruises ännu tokigare stunts … Fortsätt läsa →

Is this real life? Jodi and Nora start out with some things from around the internet this week that sound really fake, including Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia's bisexual jorts era, Jane Goodall's appearance on Call Her Daddy, a Whac-A-Mole movie, Selena Gomez Oreos, Skims nipple piercing bras, Chappell Roan's opinions about Pop Crave, and Romy Mars releasing new music (4:35). Then we continue our in-depth coverage of Jordon Hudson with some brand-new reporting around engagement rumors and an alleged incident between her and Bill Belichick's ex-girlfriend in Nantucket (24:40). At long last, the girls talk about Hailey and Justin Bieber in the form of her Vogue cover and his accompanying Instagram caption drama (40:58). And finally, they go to Cannes to talk about some fantastic fashion choices from Pedro Pascal and Alexander Skarsgard, plus Tom Cruise's deranged popcorn-centric lore (56:20), before suggesting some of their personal party-throwing must-haves (1:17:00). Email us with your latest obsessions at wereobsessedpod@gmail.com! Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From its meteoric rise during the pandemic to recent workforce changes, we'll examine the factors reshaping Austin's once-booming tech landscape and what they might signal for the future of tech hubs in the US. Plus: Home Depot will not raise prices and Mattel has a Whac-A-Mole movie in the works. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. 700 AI Prompts for Side Hustlers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://clickhubspot.com/tnh⁠ Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Yesterday, Christine Rose shared her family was scammed out of $40,000 as they were purchasing their first home.  Australian Banking Association CEO Anna Bligh joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to discuss the advancement of banking scams. 'It's Whac-A-Mole, as soon as the door is closed on one type of scam these criminals will do their best to find another way. Once upon a time criminals who wanted your money would come through the front of a bank with a shotgun. Now, they're doing what they can to trick us at a scale we've never seen before." Ms Bligh said. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People treat symptoms like a game of Whac-A-Mole, trying to quickly “whack” away symptoms with medications, fad diets, surgeries, or other short-term fixes. These methods only address surface-level issues, leaving the root cause unchecked, which leads to recurring problems. Many of these recurring issues stem from chronic glucose and insulin spikes in the body. By addressing these spikes and becoming metabolically flexible, you can escape the Whac-A-Mole cycle of symptom-chasing and truly improve health. 5 Ways Being a Sugar Burner Leads to Disease and Weight Gain Chronically Elevated Levels of Insulin Increased Oxidative Stress Depletion of Your Mitochondria Brain Disorders Cancer Growth RESOURCES MENTIONED:  The Diabetes Method Program to reverse diabetes: http://www.diabetesmethod.com The Keto kamp Academy program + coaching with Ben Azadi: http://www.ketokampacademy.com

For my 600th episode, the great artist Joe Coleman joins the show to celebrate his phenomenal new career-spanning retrospective book, A DOORWAY TO JOE: The Art of Joe Coleman (Fantagraphics). We talk about art, mortality, mythography, history, the corruption of the flesh, the nature of evil, his Odditorium & the power of relics, Dr. Mombooze-o's send-off for his dead parents, playing Whac-A-Mole with T-cell lymphoma, getting arrested for being an Infernal Machine, taxi-driving in NYC's Travis Bickle era, the inspiration of the Hubble telescope, the pagan Celtic roots in Irish Catholicism, what it's like to work on one square-inch of a painting for 8 hours at a time, our respective appearances on the Uncle Floyd Show, playing in the Steel Tips with Patrick McDonnell & Karen O'Connell, and how he found his love and muse in Whitney Ward. (Also, this one's got an interminable intro, so jump to the 15:45 mark to start the conversation.) Follow Joe on Instagram • More info at our site • Support The Virtual Memories Show via Patreon or Paypal and via our e-newsletter

This morning on the show, Joe announced the upcoming release of Conservative Daily's limited edition challenge coins and a car giveaway. He discussed the DOJ's pursuit of Trump, and emphasized the importance of transparent elections and the recent TikTok ban hidden in a foreign aid package. Guest Brian Pfail joined to discuss the TikTok ban's implications, suggesting it's about controlling opinions on Israel. They criticized it as a crackdown on media control and a potential violation of the First Amendment. Later, they discussed ranked choice voting, Candace Owens' situation with the Daily Wire, and reports of human trafficking involving "Save The Children" in Guatemala. Joe ended with a prayer, wishing everyone a happy weekend.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Kim Barker, Michael Rothfeld, Chris Love, Barbara McQuade, Governor Maura Healy, Eric Lipton, Tim Heaphy, Former Secretary of the Army Louis Caldera, Sarah Matthews, Miles Taylor, Rick Stengel, and Maria Ressa.

In episode 427 I chat with Erica who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us. You may know Erica as a trainer from USA Networks Biggest Loser TV show, or from her Instagram (EricaFitLove).  We discuss her OCD story, suicidal and self harm themed OCD, getting diagnosed, working with NOCD, doing exposure and response prevention therapy, the Whac-A-Mole effect of OCD, the power of tracking progress, doing home practice, hormones, words of hope, and much more. Hope it helps.  Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/erica-427   The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the benefits you'll receive as a Patron, visit: https://www.patreon.com/ theocdstoriespodcast 

Geopolitical Whac-A-Mole

On their recent trip to Israel, Rabbi Dunner and members of his community heard from Oz Davidian, the remarkable hero who saved 120 partygoers by rescuing them from the site of the Nova rave music festival. One particular aspect of Oz's story caught Rabbi Dunner off guard. But on reflection, what Oz did on October 7th makes perfect sense.

To kick off the new year, Justin is carrying today's episode just like the Detroit Lions are carrying Michigan (hopefully) to the Big Game as Emily calls in remotely from the ice storm. But nothing – not even awkward streaming lags – will stop them from getting a new episode to listeners! Main topics of discussion include restoring the roar at Ford Field and beyond as the hospitality industry benefits from a successful football season, population growth or lack thereof (again), Burger King franchisees not having it their way and more. The hosts also welcome back Franklin Coley of Align Public Strategies, a return guest all the way from the beginning, to talk about the what's the horizon for 2024 with regulations, rules and other policy issues. Franklin breaks down labor organizing, tip credit elimination impacts, industry standards boards and beyond with a view from the national scope. What's your new year's resolution? Ours is more dad-jokes. Check out Align Public Strategies podcast, Working Lunch, at https://alignpublicstrategies.com/working-lunch-podcast/. Presented by Fahey, Schultz, Burzych, Rhodes PLDC. Find more information at https://fsbrlaw.com/.

In this episode, we put on our archaeology hats and dig through the theological rubble of Isaiah 53 to 57. Get ready to watch the sacred cows of faith get tipped as we explore how the Bible casually rewrites its own rules like a divine game of Whac-A-Mole. Idolatry gets a thumbs-down, but surprise – we've all been decking the halls with boughs of pagan symbolism. Spiritual adultery? More like a celestial soap opera. And let's not forget the watchmen, those biblical bouncers who apparently missed the memo on impending divine wrath. So, grab your tinsel-covered pitchforks and join us as we unwrap the irony of Christmas trees and marvel at how ancient scriptures are as consistent as a politician's promises.Join us on DISCORD: https://discord.gg/8RwwMrb5zKSkip the ads by joining Acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/6331d364470c7900137bb57dThank you for stopping by Sacrilegious Discourse - Bible Study for Atheists!Check out these links for more information about our podcast and merchandise:Our Homepage: https://sacrilegiousdiscourse.com/ Join Acast+ to enjoy our podcast adfree! https://plus.acast.com/s/sacrilegiousiscourse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh Laurie delivers some of his best work in an episode that has high points and also Foreman being really annoying and wrong. What happens when some kids are left parentless? Apparently their brother has to step in to raise them even though he works at Five Nights at Freddy's and also has a jacked up immune system. And if he doesn't he's a bad person?! Whatever. There's lots of great House/Wilson stuff and we've got a recap of the first 17 minutes of the House MD DS game, as watched being played by some noisy guy.

Why is steel so important? What is steel “overcapacity” and why does it matter? Which country produces more steel than the rest of the world combined? What is trade “Whac-A-Mole”? In this episode, we unravel the intricacies of the steel industry with our guest, Ben Caryl, Associate General Counsel of International Trade & Public Policy at U. S Steel. Ben discusses steel's long, long history and delves into why foreign government support for steel production and exports has fueled massive global steel overcapacity and imports into the United States that impact American steel mills, workers, and national security.

There is much much more to this story but in the end this is another form of the perversion of the gospel and its consequences are becoming evident. Paul's words in Galatians 2 are a clarion call to all desiring to follow Christ that true followers must crucify their old selves with Christ. Including outside influences, pride, deception, and worldly knowledge. A life with Christ must be a total surrendering of a former life to the call of a totally new one that is marked with the freedom to live as intended in Christ rather than a slave to an unwinnable whac-mole game of rules and cultural trends taught by men and women that is void of godly intimacy. This is Steve and until we meet again, I urge you to Press On by responding to the call of Christ in your life to a real and intimate relationship with the savior…what are you waiting for? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ramesh Johari is a professor at Stanford University focusing on data science methods and practice, as well as the design and operation of online markets and platforms. Beyond academia, Ramesh has advised some incredible startups, including Airbnb, Uber, Bumble, and Stitch Fix. Today we discuss:• What exactly a marketplace is, if you boil it down• What you need to get right to build a successful marketplace• How to optimize any marketplace• An easy litmus test to see if there's an opportunity to build a marketplace in the space• The role of data science in successful marketplaces• Ramesh's philosophy on experimentation and AI• Advice on implementing rating systems• Why learning isn't free—Brought to you by Sanity—The most customizable content layer to power your growth engine | Hex—Helping teams ask and answer data questions by working together | Eppo—Run reliable, impactful experiments—Find the full transcript at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/marketplace-lessons-from-uber-airbnb-bumble-and-more-ramesh-johari-stanford-professor-startup/—Where to find Ramesh Johari:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rameshjohari/• Website: https://web.stanford.edu/~rjohari/• X: https://twitter.com/rameshjohari—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Ramesh's background(04:31) A brief overview of what a marketplace is(08:10) The role of data science in marketplaces(11:21) Common flaws of marketplaces(16:43) Why every founder is a marketplace founder(20:26) How Substack increased value to creators by driving demand(20:58) An example of overcommitting at eBay(22:24) An easy litmus test for marketplaces (25:52) Thoughts on employees vs. contractors(28:02) How to leverage data scientists to improve your marketplace(34:10) Correlation vs. causation(35:27) Decisions that should be made using data(39:29) Ramesh's philosophy on experimentation(41:06) How to find a balance between running experiments and finding new opportunities(44:11) Badging in marketplaces(46:04) The “superhost” badge at Airbnb(49:59) How marketplaces are like a game of Whac-A-Mole(52:41) How to shift an organization's focus from impact to learning(55:43) Frequentist vs. Bayesian A/B testing (57:50) The idea that learning is costly(1:01:55) The basics of rating systems(1:04:41) The problem with averaging(1:07:14) Double-blind reviews at Airbnb(1:08:55) How large language models are affecting data science(1:11:27) Lightning round—Referenced:• Riley Newman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rileynewman/• Upwork (formerly Odesk): https://www.upwork.com/• Ancient Agora: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Agora_of_Athens• Trajan's Market: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trajan%27s_Market• Kayak: https://www.kayak.com/• UrbanSitter: https://www.urbansitter.com/• Thumbtack: https://www.thumbtack.com/• Substack: https://substack.com/• Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/• Coase: “The Nature of the Firm”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nature_of_the_Firm• Stitch Fix: https://www.stitchfix.com/• A/B Testing with Fat Tails: https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/710607• The ultimate guide to A/B testing | Ronny Kohavi (Airbnb, Microsoft, Amazon): https://www.lennyspodcast.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-ab-testing-ronny-kohavi-airbnb-microsoft-amazon/• Servaes Tholen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servaestholen/• Bayesian A/B Testing: A More Calculated Approach to an A/B Test: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/bayesian-ab-testing• Designing Informative Rating Systems: Evidence from an Online Labor Market: https://arxiv.org/abs/1810.13028• Reputation and Feedback Systems in Online Platform Markets: https://faculty.haas.berkeley.edu/stadelis/Annual_Review_Tadelis.pdf• How to Lie with Statistics: https://www.amazon.com/How-Lie-Statistics-Darrell-Huff/dp/0393310728• David Freedman's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Freedman/author/B001IGLSGA• Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Thousand-Weeks-Management-Mortals/dp/0374159122• The Alpinist on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Alpinist-Peter-Mortimer/dp/B09KYDWVVC• Only Murders in the Building on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/only-murders-in-the-building-ef31c7e1-cd0f-4e07-848d-1cbfedb50ddf—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

We already know how important it is to optimize the customer experience. However, if you're hyper-optimizing each department individually, you could be creating siloed, disjointed experiences and not even realize it! Luckily, Dave Seaton is here to share how zooming out and analyzing the journey from start to finish will help you create better experiences for your customers AND agents alike! [5:11 - 6:23] The antidote to hyper-optimization is to zoom out, adopt a customer journey perspective and then go intentionally design your customer experience around those moments that actually matter. This is the most efficient way of creating a better experience for your customers, while not using up your resources.  [7:24 - 9:15] A great tool to help organizations understand this is the customer journey map. This map helps visualize how decisions made affect the contact center, and really illustrates how the CX whac- a-mole works.  [15:59 - 17:26] We always are in a hurry to get clients off the phone and solve their problems quickly, but what if we keep them on the phone a little bit longer and avoid them having to call back again in the future? If you understand the customer's journey, then you can proactively solve their next issue.  [21:22 - 23:58] Using the customer journey map is like comparing gambling and investing in the stock market. Sure you have the chance of hitting the jackpot, but you are much more likely to make money in the stock market. You have the chance to have success without the customer journey map, but you are so much more likely to succeed with it.  As always, thanks for tuning in! To listen to a recording of this and other episodes, visit vistio.io/podcasts. And to join our show live each week, go to vistio.io/cxlive.

Mon is back! Legendary actor Hugo Weaving talks about the MIFF premiere of his latest film The Rooster; Book lover Fi Wright chats about the non-biography Biography of X by Catherine Lacey; Astronomer Benji Metha sheds light on space junk and UFOs; Nat shares her thoughts on the latest trend of throwing stuff on stage; Michael Harden takes us on a food journey to Dromana; Film reviewer Simone Ubaldi has watched Hello Darkness from punk art filmmaker duo Soda Jerk; and comedian Prue Blake is obsessed with Whac-A-Mole. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Alice and Maria talk about the newest target in the GOP primary field - Sen. Tim Scott. As he closes the gap with Gov. Ron DeSantis we see him under attack. How will this impact the state of play in the GOP? Plus, how will a possible third indictment impact former President Donald Trump and his latest run for the White House. And we all know "It's the economy, stupid," so how is 'Bidenomics' playing out with voters across the country? In this week's Meaningful Moment, Maria and Alice share inspiring words from the hit movie, "Barbie," and words of praise for our first president, George Washington. Please listen, like, and share #HotMics with your friends and family.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4457977/advertisement

Join the Fandom Pastor AND don't forget we have a new format as well as being able to find us on your favorite podcast platform! Be sure to like and share this. This week we discuss one of the most stress-reducing games there is in Whac-A-Mole.

sign up for free webinar- find your true purpose https://www.cprforthesouls.com/purposeRemember chuck e cheese The ginormous yellow machine with the  with holes in the to, where small plastic moles moles pop up randomly. And you get points for whacking each mole as it pops up. The faster the reaction, the higher the score. Yup that pretty much sums up my life. Whacking. Harder and Faster in a plea to “WIN” at life. . 

When we believe that everyone will be saved we deny our need for a Savior and the Savior Himself. Jesus is clear that not everyone will be saved which should create an urgency in us to submit to Him and tell others about Him.

The Bible makes clear that people find their place under God's authority and in authority over the earth. When we reject God's authority we falsely believe we have ultimate authority which always results in pride. When we embrace God's authority we receive joy that comes from being under His protection and living out His plan.

In an episode that is close to Jack's heart and history, he and Justin explore a renewed interest in the security of applications. They discuss the new Application Security Center of Excellence (ASCOE) being built at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, shifting far left of boom by prioritizing contract language, and the importance of championing the need for application security before implementing any program. Listen in for practical ways to make progress in an area that will only get better by working on the applications you'll see tomorrow. Key moments: 1:51 – Introduction to application security. 8:26 – Application security surrounding AI/ChatGPT. Is open source insecure? 9:38 – Application security = restaurant? 10:39 – In a world where no one wants you to get in front of application security, how do you get in front of it? 18:15 – Strong application security requires healthy communication. 21:38 – Why is application security so important? 25:26 – Application security is not a one-and-done deal; it goes on forever. It's a continuing cycle of Whac-A-Mole. Watch this week's episode here: If you have any questions or suggestions, send us an email at pwned@nuharborsecurity.com. For general information, you can reach us at info@nuharborsecurity.com. If you like our content, please like, share, and subscribe! We'll catch you on the next one. Check out NuHarbor Security for complete cyber security protection for your business and a security partner you can trust. Website: https://nuharborsecurity.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nuharbor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NuHarbor@nuharbor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuharbor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nuharborsecurity/

How can the statement “there is no truth” be true? It's self-defeating and contradictory. When we fail to acknowledge truth we can't make sense of the world and we lose a firm foundation to live on. When Jesus tells us that the truth will set us free He's making a promise that if we anchor our lives in Him we will experience the freedom we long for.

The Bible claims that based on the beauty and order we find in creation there is no excuse for failing to worship our Creator. Unfortunately people often choose not to acknowledge or worship Him. No other philosophy has created more death and destruction than the belief that there is no God. Acknowledging and worshiping our Creator brings humility and accountability to our lives.

Yonas Fikre spent years on the federal "no fly" list. Now he's seeking the opportunity of redress. The FBI wants nothing to do with it and pledges not to put Fikre back on the list. Tommy Berry details why the claim of “mootness” has this case before SCOTUS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We get a glimpse into the EEF's Security Working Group with Bram Verburg. We learn about existing resources available to the community and we get hints of work underway for the future. Bram shares some cool security tips and insights as well! Show Notes online - http://podcast.thinkingelixir.com/134 (http://podcast.thinkingelixir.com/134) Elixir Community News - http://example.com/ (http://example.com/) – Example website - https://github.com/phoenixframework/phoenix/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md (https://github.com/phoenixframework/phoenix/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md) – New release candidate for Phoenix! 1.7.0-rc.1 - https://github.com/phoenixframework/phoenixliveview/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md (https://github.com/phoenixframework/phoenix_live_view/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md) – New minor Phoenix LiveView releases - https://twitter.com/whatyouhide/status/1610675036108771328 (https://twitter.com/whatyouhide/status/1610675036108771328) – Andrea Leopardi published his second video where he works through the ProtoHackers.com challenges using Elixir - https://github.com/sorentwo/oban/pull/819 (https://github.com/sorentwo/oban/pull/819) – Oban now supports SQLite3 - https://github.com/JohnnyCurran/TimeTravel (https://github.com/JohnnyCurran/TimeTravel) – Time Travel with LiveView events - https://www.chriis.dev/opinion/setting-up-a-google-chrome-shortcut-to-elixir-documentation-in-30-seconds (https://www.chriis.dev/opinion/setting-up-a-google-chrome-shortcut-to-elixir-documentation-in-30-seconds) – Chris Gregori shared a post about setting up a Google Chrome shortcut to Elixir documentation - https://twitter.com/benvp_/status/1610884773387321345 (https://twitter.com/benvp_/status/1610884773387321345) – Tip for saving hex docs offline locally - https://twitter.com/theerlef/status/1611076916957843456 (https://twitter.com/theerlef/status/1611076916957843456) – erlef/setup-beam v1.15.1 has been released - https://github.com/erlef/setup-beam/releases/tag/v1.15.1 (https://github.com/erlef/setup-beam/releases/tag/v1.15.1) - https://github.com/elixir-nx/ex_faiss (https://github.com/elixir-nx/ex_faiss) – Sean Morriarity released a new library in the Nx family called exfaiss - https://dockyard.com/blog/2023/01/04/search-and-clustering-with-exfaiss (https://dockyard.com/blog/2023/01/04/search-and-clustering-with-exfaiss) – Blog post to accompany exfaiss - https://github.com/lexmag (https://github.com/lexmag) – Core team Aleksei - https://github.com/am-kantox (https://github.com/am-kantox) – Finitomata Aleksei - https://twitter.com/yburyug/status/1611125098286813184 (https://twitter.com/yburyug/status/1611125098286813184) – Fun Phoenix success story Do you have some Elixir news to share? Tell us at @ThinkingElixir (https://twitter.com/ThinkingElixir) or email at show@thinkingelixir.com (mailto:show@thinkingelixir.com) Discussion Resources - https://erlef.github.io/security-wg/ (https://erlef.github.io/security-wg/) - https://erlef.org/wg/security (https://erlef.org/wg/security) - https://github.com/erlef/security-wg (https://github.com/erlef/security-wg) - https://erlef.github.io/security-wg/securecodinganddeploymenthardening/ (https://erlef.github.io/security-wg/secure_coding_and_deployment_hardening/) - https://podcast.thinkingelixir.com/64 (https://podcast.thinkingelixir.com/64) – OTP Certificate Woes with Bram Verburg - https://erlef.github.io/security-wg/securecodinganddeploymenthardening/releases (https://erlef.github.io/security-wg/secure_coding_and_deployment_hardening/releases) – Section on releases and Erlang's ability to conditionally include the compiler - https://bluecode.com/en/ (https://bluecode.com/en/) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/FrancescoCesarini (https://www.linkedin.com/in/FrancescoCesarini) - https://podcast.thinkingelixir.com/122 (https://podcast.thinkingelixir.com/122) – Interview with Holden Oullette about Elixir Secure Coding Training for teams - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whac-A-Mole (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whac-A-Mole) - https://podcast.thinkingelixir.com/131 (https://podcast.thinkingelixir.com/131) – Interview with Michael Lubas about securing Elixir and Phoenix applications - https://erlef.github.io/security-wg/securecodinganddeploymenthardening/crash_dumps (https://erlef.github.io/security-wg/secure_coding_and_deployment_hardening/crash_dumps) - https://github.com/voltone/x509/ (https://github.com/voltone/x509/) - https://github.com/beam-telemetry/telemetry (https://github.com/beam-telemetry/telemetry) - https://www.lua.org/start.html (https://www.lua.org/start.html) - https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/bsi/articles/knowledge/sdlc-process/secure-software-development-life-cycle-processes (https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/bsi/articles/knowledge/sdlc-process/secure-software-development-life-cycle-processes) – Secure Software Development Lifecycle - https://github.com/nccgroup/sobelow (https://github.com/nccgroup/sobelow) - https://github.com/rrrene/credo (https://github.com/rrrene/credo) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data-flow_analysis (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data-flow_analysis) - https://erlef.org/ (https://erlef.org/) - https://members.erlef.org/join-us (https://members.erlef.org/join-us) Guest Information - https://twitter.com/voltonez (https://twitter.com/voltonez) – on Twitter - https://fosstodon.org/@voltone (https://fosstodon.org/@voltone) – on Fediverse - https://github.com/voltone (https://github.com/voltone) – on Github - https://blog.voltone.net/ (https://blog.voltone.net/) – Blog Find us online - Message the show - @ThinkingElixir (https://twitter.com/ThinkingElixir) - Message the show on Fediverse - @ThinkingElixir@genserver.social (https://genserver.social/ThinkingElixir) - Email the show - show@thinkingelixir.com (mailto:show@thinkingelixir.com) - Mark Ericksen - @brainlid (https://twitter.com/brainlid) - Mark Ericksen on Fediverse - @brainlid@genserver.social (https://genserver.social/brainlid) - David Bernheisel - @bernheisel (https://twitter.com/bernheisel) - David Bernheisel on Fediverse - @dbern@genserver.social (https://genserver.social/dbern) - Cade Ward - @cadebward (https://twitter.com/cadebward) - Cade Ward on Fediverse - @cadebward@genserver.social (https://genserver.social/cadebward)

We doubt because faith can seem pointless. Especially in the waiting. Especially if we have been taught that God is just waiting to punish us if we mess up like a game of "Whac-A-Mole." Join Joe as he navigates us through Malachi and why we should still put faith in God when everything feels pointless. Join us for Christmas Eve Services! Learn more at rainierview.org/christmas! Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Are you ready to attract love or money? Let's get started! In this fun podcast, Addie Beall discusses her journey to manifesting one million dollars, and Renee Spears shares about attracting her soulmate. They both agree that the first step is allowing yourself to dream big and go all in on life. Renee and Addie discuss the importance of committing to yourself and aligning your energy with your goal. There are several powerful strategies to align your energy including planning, visualization, meditation, and manifesting with a group of people committed to the same goal. When limiting beliefs arise, simply Whac-A-Mole those suckers and keep moving forward. Learn more about Addie and join her journey to manifesting a million dollars at https://namaslayer.com/ Join Renee's Calling in The One Women's Power Circle at https://www.abundology.com/calling-in-the-one-power-circle

"You cannot be effective if you are not stable."- Bishop T.D Jakes.  When life feels like a game of Whac-A- Mole- get grounded. You cannot change what goes on around you- if you are unstable inside you. In this episode, we explore the possibilities of new rules to the life game of Whac-A-Mole and the importance of centering. 

"You cannot be effective if you are not stable."- Bishop T.D Jakes.  When life feels like a game of Whac-A- Mole- get grounded. You cannot change what goes on around you- if you are unstable inside you. In this episode, we explore the possibilities of new rules to the life game of Whac-A-Mole and the importance of centering. 

This week on Hacker And The Fed we answer audience questions. We discuss the future of cyber security and whether we will ever get ahead of the bad guys. We also detail what it's like to be arrested by the FBI as Hector recounts his experience following the knock on the door. And finally, we respond to a small business owner on how to secure her social media accounts and website from potential threats. -- For more information on Chris and his current work visit naxo.com Follow Hector @hxmonsegur

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane addresses how life is sometimes like a game of Whac-A-Mole.

Welcome to Gun Funny, Episode 258. Today I'm going to chat with Brandon Maddox from Silencer Central, discuss a leaked "Domestic Terrorism Symbols" guide from the FBI, highlight a new hybrid firearm from Wolfpack Armory, and talk about the news of "zero inflation" this week.  I'm your host, Ava Flanell. 

The Imposterous, Peter Nankervis is Founder and CEO of Lighthouse Group and a passionate corporate coach working with CEO's and guiding leadership teams to identify the right people and performance solutions to accelerate business transformation and growth. He brings to this episode a history of partnering with companies that have successfully accelerated their enterprise value, in many cases leading to acquisition.He's all about providing a clear roadmap for leaders and developed the leadership technology platform 6Ceed, for which Lighthouse was awarded the Westpac top 200 Business of Tomorrow. Priding himself on a very down to earth approach, being an active listener, and having the ability to develop practical and simple solutions to complex problems. Pete's passionate about helping clients navigate tricky spots and accelerate when the winds blow fair.Prior to founding Lighthouse, this episode's imposter had a corporate background with state, national and regional leadership roles in management consulting with a global multinational company. In his younger years, he was a champion Whac-A-Mole player, but he's not in that game anymore.

dear livejournal, hey can someone recommend a good air purifier? or, how do i keep all the tiny particals out in the first place? silly quest, i know (i meant to type “question” but i wrote “quest” and i decided to keep it and offer this explanation). can someone rip the carpet out of my rented bedroom and install a hard floor? can you stop the surrounding ag from using harmful chemicals? and keep the wind from blowing it in my direction? can you stop the flowers from blooming? no, don’t do that. can you harness the energy from my post-nasal drip in order to ethically mine ethereum? can we power the world with my sneezes? can we at least power the air purifier with my allergies? this/these is/are my quest/ions.DOWNLOAD RECORDINGsubscribe to the podcast here: http://feeds.feedburner.com/5432fun00:00 (intro by omar)00:20 Holiday Ghosts “Slipstream” West Bay Playroom02:51 Allume “Exhale Your Name As If It’s Air” Valentine07:30 The Crabs “Patch It Up” Patch It Up09:52 Pussy foot “SHORT LIVED HOLIDAY” FLOUNDERING13:00 Dress forms “force fed” DISPLAY15:14 Max Nordile “Frocks” Go To Sleep, Fool!18:27 The Oilies “Psychic Dog” Psychic Dog21:22 Jason Anderson “There is Time” Restless26:08 Clear Channel “Sports” Hot Fruit EP28:31 Collate “Communication” Communication b/w Selective Memory30:26 Sustains “Coronary” S Is For Sustains33:42 Ghost Thoughts “I’m in love with Regina George (Anger)” DABDA36:39 Thelma “Warm Guts” The Only Thing40:09 Boyscott “Sleepwalk” Goose Bumps43:19 BOYRACER “Strong Arms” Strong Arms45:47 Mardou “Instinct” Bitter Energy47:46 Clang! “Genius” Whac-A-Mole49:23 Tacocat “The Problem” This Mess Is a Place51:38 Friend of My Youth “Ancestral” Telling54:36 Knifeplay “Feel U” Pearlty

Have you ever felt like when you've overcome one sin another one comes up? Today, Pastor Kelly Soiles reminds us that the battle with sin is ongoing, but we don't have to fight alone.

Are we forever gonna play a game of Whac-A-Mole, or go all-in on nuking some pillars® of the format? And why it actually does not not matter….until we have solved a deeper issue. On tonight's episode, Callum & Julian are joined by serial format breaker Lawrence Harmon, who authored some of the rare meta-level articles about this topic. 00:07:12 — History Lesson 00:24:52 — Legacy's Format Identity 01:05:42 — Format Identity Under Attack! 01:14:42 — Lawrence's Solution 01:28:12 — The Nuclear Option? 01:55:22 — The 4 Options Lawrence's Twitter Delver of Secrets and the Ban List EDH and the Issues Inherent to Eternal Formats Lawrence's #BagAlert Mailbag Special #2 – Still In My Bag Ban Season is Here – What Gets the Cut in Legacy? Bullwinkle's Article about Delver's Juxtaposition Thanks a lot for tuning into today's show! Until next time, Julian

In this episode (32:04) In this podcast, Sarah, Jennifer and Esteban talk about Whac-A-Mole and dog agility. You Will Learn Why training your dog can feel like playing Whac-A-Mole. The difference between training sequentially vs in parallel. How you can use problem-based training to fix your issues. Mentioned/Related Never heard of Whac-A-Mole? Here's the wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whac-A-Mole Episode 226: Sequential vs Parallel Training On the Job Training using Placement of Reward Episode 139: The Test/Train/Adjust Cycle

This is a conversation I have been looking forward to for a long time: My friend Lee Silverstein, cancer veteran and a beautiful soul! It's hard to make sense of our life after cancer experience, but the way Lee can distil the essence of our shared experience is a joy to behold! Every time we speak, I learn something new and get a valuable lesson. Here is what we cover on this week's episode: The Whac-A-Mole of Cancer What it takes to be an informed patient How to live in the moment Taking your power back after cancer Another way to be mindful each day How people respond to you after cancer Links Episode 077: How To Apply Mindfulness After Cancer with Dr Ronald Siegel Episode 075: Meaning of Life After Cancer with Dr William Breitbart Episode 072: The Magnifying Glass of Adversity with Lee Silverstein     Don't Forget To Sign Up for Your 7 Day Challenge to Take Your Life Back After Cancer!People expect you to bounce back after cancer, but it's not easy – you've got to deal with changes, fatigue and worry that it might come back… Over seven days, I am sharing practical ideas that helped me get the life I want after cancer – sign up free today: #btn_1_5095f450e13754607e74fd13894c14a2 .text {font-size:16px;color:#ffffff;font-weight:bold;}#btn_1_5095f450e13754607e74fd13894c14a2 {padding:5px 25px;border-color:#000000;border-width:1px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;border-radius:6px;background:#38b6ff;background:-webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #38b6ff), color-stop(100%, #38b6ff));background:-webkit-linear-gradient(top, #38b6ff 0%, #38b6ff 100%);background:-moz-linear-gradient(top, #38b6ff 0%, #38b6ff 100%);background:-ms-linear-gradient(top, #38b6ff 0%, #38b6ff 100%);background:-o-linear-gradient(top, #38b6ff 0%, #38b6ff 100%);background:linear-gradient(to bottom, #38b6ff 0%, #38b6ff 100%);filter:progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr=#38b6ff, endColorstr=#38b6ff, GradientType=0);box-shadow:0px 1px 1px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);}#btn_1_5095f450e13754607e74fd13894c14a2 .gradient {-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;border-radius:6px;}#btn_1_5095f450e13754607e74fd13894c14a2 .shine {-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;border-radius:6px;}#btn_1_5095f450e13754607e74fd13894c14a2 .active {-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;border-radius:6px;}#btn_1_5095f450e13754607e74fd13894c14a2 .hover {-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;border-radius:6px;}Sign Up Today I will never give out your email - view my Privacy Policy

In this episode we talk about the common experience of new problems appearing as soon as one has faded. We look at four thoughts on how to learn and leave the game of Whac-A-Mole.

There's still a lot we don't know about the Omicron variant: It could be like Delta and current vaccines will offer robust protection. But there's also a chance that Omicron could be vaccine resistant, so vaccine makers are readying a booster to protect against the new variant, just in case. That could be the future: a new variant, followed by a new vaccine booster to defend against it, followed by a new variant… Rinse. Repeat. It's what we do to fight the annual flu. But it all takes time, and a new coronavirus variant can spread rapidly and kill a lot of people during the process. And, ahead of President Joe Biden's highly anticipated video conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin, sources tell NYT's David Sanger and Eric Schmitt that the president is “expected to encourage diplomatic de-escalation over the conflict in Ukraine,” and warn Putin that “if he orders the Russian forces poised at the border to invade Ukraine, Western allies may move to cut Russia off from the international financial system and seek direct sanctions on Mr. Putin's closest associates.” How BIden handles this meeting could mean the difference between a free and independent Ukraine and one overrun by Russian troops. No pressure.  Raghu Manavalan is the host of POLITICO's Playbook. Jenny Ament is the executive producer for POLITICO Audio. 

Things are always popping up in life, like playing the game of Whac-A-Mole. We seem to always have issues popping up out of nowhere at times. I share my thoughts about how to deal with things that tend to take up too much of my brain space. Sometimes our thoughts can hold us hostage, and it's really helpful to bring them to the 'light' and share them with someone. Processing out loud can be so helpful! The power of bringing things in to community and friendships can be so powerful.  Quotes: -"our brains can be like a dark alley at night, don't go in there alone." -"we don't have to carry this stuff alone and we are meant to do this life together in community." Inspiring vere: Psalm 32:3 "when I kept silent my bones wasted away, through my groaning all day long."   Much love,  Dani To learn more about Dani: www.danisumner.com Need prayer? Contact Us At—> hello@danisumner.com  To get in touch on Social Media: Facebook and Instagram    

The Pandora Papers have exposed how some of the most powerful and influential people in the world -- including heads of state, billionaires and celebrities -- use offshore companies to hide their wealth. Senior ICIJ reporter Will Fitzgibbon speaks to Jim.

The Pandora Papers have exposed how some of the most powerful and influential people in the world -- including heads of state, billionaires and celebrities -- use offshore companies to hide their wealth. Senior ICIJ reporter Will Fitzgibbon speaks to Jim.

On this installment of Tuesday Morning Nickelback, Vikings writer Andrew Krammer joins host Michael Rand for a film review of the Vikings' heartbreaking 34-33 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. The Vikings defense had a feast-or-famine type of day trying to contain Kyler Murray, with Danielle Hunter registering three sacks and Nick Vigil returning an interception for a touchdown but Murray throwing for 400 yards and putting up 34 points. What will the Vikings' approach tell us about how they might try to defend a similar QB, Russell Wilson, next week? 11:00: The Vikings are playing Whac-A-Mole with their problems through two weeks of the season. In Week 1, the offensive line was poor, but the kicking game was solid. In Week 2, it was the reverse. In the latest installment of My Least Favorite Team is My Favorite Team, Rand and Keith Richotte get into that idea and wonder what will be the next problem to emerge -- and how long Mike Zimmer can withstand losses, even close ones, before his tenure as head coach will come to an end. 27:00: Gophers football beat writer Randy Johnson joins the show for some brighter news. The Gophers rolled over Colorado 30-0 on Saturday, giving rise to the hope that this could be a special season after all. With Bowling Green offering a chance to fine-tune things before Big Ten play resumes, we'll learn even more about Minnesota soon.

What is good All Nighters nation? In this episode I am joined by Sam the Man (with the green eggs and ham (and a side of b-b-b-b-bacon baby))! In this episode we talk about the ups and downs of being a gamer as well as sensory loss and its responsive strengthening. We also reel in the years a bit. On the deeper topics, we look into uncertainty, hypocrisy, as well as the challenges of the political world. If your looking for some episodes with some knockout adages, this is the one!

In this episode, Gary Master, president, COO, and group publisher at Agile Business Media, discusses the current state of supply chains. He explains that new challenges arise each day - almost like playing the arcade game Whac-A-Mole. Once one problem is addressed, another comes up to challenge supply chain managers. Product and component shortages, freight bottlenecks, labor issues, tight capacity, and growing complexities are just some of the major concerns we face each day in getting products to the people who need them. Our nation's truckers are breaking down at a higher rate this year. This increase in the number of unexpected roadside events is due to a number of factors, including aging fleets, the lack of spare parts, decreased preventative maintenance, and the conditions of our highways.Freight capacity continues to be very tight and there is no end in sight for the foreseeable future. A new report details just how difficult it is to find capacity within the logistics market.Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:Report tracks spike in unscheduled roadside eventsFreight capacity pinch will continue into 3rd & 4th quarters 3PL forecastsSupply chain kinks are pinching the supply of new trucks, FTR saysVisit DCVelocity.com for the latest news. Send feedback about this podcast to podcast@dcvelocity.com.Podcast sponsored byApteanOther linksAbout DC VELOCITYSubscribe to DC VELOCITYSign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with DC VELOCITYTop 10 Supply Chain Management Podcasts

In this episode of GuideWire, Devin Hubbard with FastTraCS talks to Dr. Rob Lampman about his experiences managing COVID-19 patients and the directions of hospital medicine post-COVID. What was in short supply and what changes in practice are expected? Dr. Lampman is a hospitalist at UNC and member of the FastTraCS Clinical Advisory Group. He reflects on predictions he set for medical supplies, such as disposable stethoscopes, masks, and face shields. Today’s Topics Include: PPE: Sometimes there were enough masks and gowns, sometimes not—wash, reuse Masks: About 90% of people fit into standard N95, and 10% wear a non-traditional size Hot Zone Containment Area: Different hospitals did different things to adapt Unexpected Shortages: Different every day/week—testing swabs, wipes, OR gowns Kudos to College Kids: Chapel Hill hit less hard because community wore masks Organizational and Operational Changes: Willingness toward telehealth, other barriers Capacity: Exposed limitations when population grew, but number of hospital beds did not Mobile and Home Healthcare: Shrink, package, and make technologies easier to use Policy and Licensing: Federal and local laws should change because of pandemic Turnaround Time: Tests/results were disrupted due to direction, trajectory of stressors Haves and Have Nots: COVID highlighted disparities in access and quality in everything COVID Changes: Medicare and other payers need to support medical care in U.S. Links and Resources: Devin Hubbard Dr. Rob Lampman - FastTraCS Clinical Advisory Group U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) FastTraCS GuideWire Podcast on Twitter GuideWire Podcast Quotes: “On the inpatient side, it felt like we were kind of living on the edge. It felt like some days we had enough N95s that fit and sometimes we didn’t.” “Inside the hospital, honestly, it seemed like we were playing Whac-A-Mole.” “Don’t waste your crisis.” “You’re going to have to change the model of how we deliver some of this care, and I think it’s going to have to create some flexibility.”

HOST: Glen Sanders, BIZDAB GUEST: Jayne Fifer, President & CEO, Volusia Manufacturers Association SPONSOR: https://www.fatheaddigital.com/ LINKS: https://vmaonline.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bizdab/message

Settle in for a classic Tom & Julie episode featuring the queens of NYC public access television, Horowitz & Spector; the chaotic Handforth Parish Council on Zoom; a Danish children's cartoon about a middled aged man with a long prehensile penis; a button for couples who can't figure out how to synchronize their horniness; the return of the Milk and Cereal song; and Double Threat cryptocurrency!Plus Alec Baldwin steals a horse and returns to Twitter! Tom and Julie write each other's tombstones! The beef with George Lucas Talk Show heats up! Tom and Julie give an honest appraisal of Brett's Twitter presence! And a true story of duplicity and false identity from the Terlingua International Chili Championship!Also Howard Zinn's A People's History of McDonaldLand; Merchant & Ivory presents Remains of Filet; Mike Lindell, guerilla filmmaker; Whac-A-Mole goes to series; Julie guesses who's playing in the Super Bowl; Mr. Peanut dies again; and the fancy candy man shops at Walgreen's.DOUBLE THREAT EROTIC FAN FICTION CONTEST: Valentine's Day is just around the corner and we challenge YOU to write your best DOUBLE THREAT EROTIC FAN FICTION! The only rule is that you can NOT include Tom and Julie (except in incidental background roles) but you CAN and SHOULD include Producer Brett and any characters from the Double Threat universe - like The Cryptkeeper, Alec Baldwin, Gross Terry, Mr. Delicious, SICO, Ronald McDonald, Oja Kodar, Herman Munster, and so on.SEND YOUR SUBMISSIONS TO: doublethreatpod@gmail.comDEADLINE: Tuesday February 9th Midnight PSTCLIPS FROM THIS EPISODE:*Horowitz & Spector, "Diet Song (Boiled Chicken)"*Horowitz & Spector, "Something's Rotten In Transylvania"*Handforth Parish Council Meeting*John Dillermand Opening Credits (with Subtitles)*John Dillermand Episode 1*LovesyncLISTEN TO DOUBLE THREAT AD-FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS:http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plusTHIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY:*MINT MOBILE: To get your new wireless plan for just $15/month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to mintmobile.com/tomandjulie*BETTER HELP: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/tomandjulie*MAGIC SPOON: Go to magicspoon.com/tomandjulie to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use promo code TOMANDJULIE at checkout to save $5 off your order.*RAYCON: Get 15% off your entire Raycon order at buyraycon.com/tomandjulieDOUBLE THREAT MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/double-threatSEND SUBMISSIONS TO:DoubleThreatPod@gmail.comFOLLOW DOUBLE THREAT:https://twitter.com/doublethreatpodhttps://www.instagram.com/doublethreatpodDOUBLE THREAT IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/double-threatTheme song by Mike KrolArtwork by Michael Kupperman

Throck is a straightforward dwarf who accidentally wandered into a fey contract. Topics discussed include patron nicknames, Whac-A-Mole, and the art of subtlety.This Week’s Guest:Quinn: https://twitter.com/NotADoctorQuinnA Couple of Characters: https://twitter.com/ACoCPodcast Website (Character Sheets! Transcripts!)https://www.chaoticpod.com/ Patreon (Help support us!)https://www.patreon.com/chaoticpod Critical Misses (Watch with other listeners!)https://www.twitch.tv/CriticalMisses Discord (Chats! Other Listeners!)https://discord.com/invite/4rxQ7U5BQ6 Twitter (Tweets!)https://twitter.com/ChaoticPod Instagram (Pictures!)https://www.instagram.com/chaoticpod/ MusicDerp Nugget by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3638-derp-nuggetLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Logo and BannerKiku HughesTwitter: https://twitter.com/kikuhughes TranscriptionsAJ RayTwitter: https://twitter.com/hoosha_kid Chaotic Creations is hosted and produced by Harper Hayes and Darby Pak and edited by Harper Hayes. Web design is by Darby Pak.

With the Horizon League non-conference schedule still sorting itself out, Bob and Matt recap what did and did not happen this last week. Included is the debuts of Cleveland State and Wright State, the early-season success of UIC and Northern Kentucky, Detroit Mercy's strong showing against Michigan State, and the seemingly never-ending power-school buzzsaw Oakland is going through. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horizonert/support

Girls. Boys. Brains. Biology. Society. The game of Whac-A-Mole that is the science of sex differences.

Girls. Boys. Brains. Biology. Society. The game of Whac-A-Mole that is the science of sex differences.

Just seems to us like as soon as we get done exposing one perverted church leader, another one rears it's ugly head. What's strange to us is that these guys who are so emboldened tend to quite checkered pasts (to put it lightly) of their own.Today Stuart is going to dive deep into the past and present of a couple of fellas who feel they should start their own #MeToo movement. You'll find their reasoning for this beyond laughable and their idea of background checks ludicrous. Oh, also if you want to hear some good ol' fashioned IFB preaching and enjoy the IFB's version of a press conference you won't want to miss this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vanessa Otero founded Ad Fontes Media in February of 2018 to help people navigate today's complex media news landscape. She and her team created the popular The Media Bias Chart to help librarians and teachers identify reliable new and publishers.  She is a highly sought after speaker and champion of reliable  journalism for public enlightenment.  Our conversation was a kind of therapy through my nightmare: B.S. Whac-A-Mole.  More information can be found here: https://www.adfontesmedia.com/

Seems like as good a time as any — okay, maybe good is a strong word — to revisit the topic of Twitter. Between the worldwide plague of grotesque elections and the worldwide plague of COVID-19, the Twitter vibes right now are the worst since at least the 2016 U.S. election, if not ever. Jon and Drew discuss why Twitter offers such a harmful attraction in times like this. Jon figures it’s time for his first big following purge in a long time, and he and Drew consider what it takes to shape your social media experience to be as close to what you want, given the way the platforms militate against it. What perplexes us is, it should be in social media companies’ interests to make their algorithms compassionate to their users, not merely stimulating. This status quo is so shortsighted. What precious few of the entities supporting the internet we live on seem to wonder is, what are people going to remember about them in 10 years? Will they remember their results from the March quarter 2020? Or will they remember whether they succeeded or failed to help people weather crises we lived out on their platforms? Bonus: A preview of Drew’s exciting experiments with ephemeral posts! Want to be internet friends? Write to Drew and Jon (https://internetfriends.show/contact) or find us on Twitter at @_NetFriends (https://twitter.com/_NetFriends).

In Episode 6 of Quantitude Greg and Patrick take their very first phone-in question, which seems to confuse both of them as they are on the computer and not the phone. Regardless, they talk with Tessa from the University of Maryland about her question of how to best use modification indices when fitting confirmatory factor models out in the real world. In addition to completely ripping off the Car Talk Guys from NPR, they address The Pod, rusty knives, Applebees, Patrick's favorite game at the North Carolina State Fair, poking sticks, and 88-year old Irish Pirates. This may or may not be their final show depending upon how litigious the Car Talk Guy lawyers actually are.

Join us for another 2 hours of great sports/entertainment talk! Colin Kaepernick vs. the NFL turned his "workout" into an ish-show. Myles Garrett tried to play Whac-A-Mole with Mason Rudolph's head. Carmelo Anthony is back on NBA courts. Ben Simmons FINALLY hit an NBA three-pointer. We'll discuss all of this and more, including visits by Fred Perdue and Gus Griffin, to talk Miami Hurricanes and NFL picks against the spread, respectively. "This portion of the revolution will not be televised, but EVERYBODY can listen." Don't miss it!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/war-room-sports-llc/message

Hello! And welcome to another edition of Inside The Newsroom. Today’s guest is… Stephen M. Walt, professor of international affairs Harvard University’s Kennedy School, columnist at Foreign Policy magazine and author of several books on foreign affairs. I saw Stephen speak in person at LSE a few weeks ago and, after hearing Stephen talk on whether the U.S. could have a successful foreign policy again, I had to get him on the pod. The timing couldn’t have been better as it came days after Donald Trump sporadically decided to withdraw troops from northern Syria, leaving his Kurdish allies to be butchered by Turkish forces. Stephen and I took it all the way back to the early 2000s to figure out where the U.S. went wrong, and what events led to the U.S. still being at war with the Taliban in Afghanistan 18 years later. Below is a post-game of everything we covered. Enjoy 🤓Like Me, PleaseBefore you read on, please like this edition of Inside The Newsroom by clicking the ❤️ below the title. That way I’ll appear in clever algorithms and more people will be able to read. Cheers.Can the U.S. Still Have a Successful Foreign Policy?The simple answer to this complicated question is yes. Measuring how successful foreign policies are can be put down to a) whether the U.S. (or any country for that matter) has made another country a safer and more stable place b) whether the U.S. has made more friends than enemies after its operation and c) whether its enemies are stronger or weaker. Some say the last time the U.S. had a successful foreign policy was when the Cold War ended back in 1991, but since then things have largely been a failure. Starting with Bill Clinton when he took over the reins in 1993, carried on by George W. Bush and Barack Obama, and now hopelessly continued as we speak by Donald Trump, both Republicans and Democrats have got it wrong. And that’s exactly where a common misconception lies. The Republicans are often perceived as the party that supports war and the military, and rhetoric in speeches and debates often supports that theory. But when it comes down to real action, the past two presidents from each party have increased the number of troops in war zones, and have all been lousy in looking after its veterans. That said, surveys have shown that in more recent times, younger veterans tend to lean Republican.That brings us to the worst U.S. conflict of the modern era, a war that is still going on after 18 years: the war in Afghanistan.The Unwinnable WarIt came as a shock to me that the war in Afghanistan was still going on. I thought it was done and dusted and that U.S. troops were there to maintain stability. But that’s not the case and the war in Afghanistan has slowly become a deadly quagmire. Since Bush invaded Afghanistan in 2001, and seemingly wiped out the Taliban within months, he went for another bite of the cake and invaded Iraq in 2003. By doing so, Bush transferred the majority of his military’s power and resources more than a 1,000 miles west to eliminate Saddam Hussein, and left open the possibility for the Taliban to return to Afghanistan after hiding out in safe havens across the border in Pakistan. After 18 years of war, thousands of lives lost and hundreds of billions of dollars spent, the U.S. is still trying to ‘win’ the war in Afghanistan. But the fact is the Taliban haven’t been vanquished and remain a threat to the U.S. and its allies, even more so after Trump cancelled secret peace talks with the group in September. The Taliban have warned that more U.S. lives would be lost as a result.Stephen M. Walt for Foreign PolicyRealism vs IdealismSo how did the U.S. get into this Middle Eastern mess via Bush, make no apparent progress under Obama and, well, have all of its credibility shattered under Trump? It remains in this quandary because it has consistently sided with idealism, instead of realism.As we discussed earlier, when Bush thought he’d steamrolled through the Taliban in Afghanistan, he went for the jackpot in Iraq to remove Hussein, but as his military jumped from one country thousands of miles away to another, the inevitable game of Whac-A-Mole began. Then Obama announced he’d withdraw troops from the region, reversed his decision, then went ahead with his plan until there were just less than 10,000 troops in the country at the end of his presidency. And then we have Mr. Trump, who has never experienced realism in his life, and opened the door to a bloody Turkish invasion of northern Syria and killing thousands of Kurdish allies in the process.Idealism trumped (pardon the pun) realism in all of these cases, and explains why the U.S. is still in a conflict with the Taliban, the rise and fall of ISIS, and potential rise again of the Islamist group. Stephen M. Walt for Foreign PolicyWhy Do Countries Go To War?As I wrote back in July after I interviewed author Sebastian Junger, there’s something in the brain that keeps humans engaging in war. I was always taught that wars were fought over for money or religion, which is true, but what I wasn’t told was that going to war has positive psychological effects. Wars bring people together, create a sense of unity, and can provoke human qualities that often lie dormant in ordinary life, such as courage and self-sacrifice. It seems that the emotion of war has gotten the better of U.S. foreign policy for the best part of the past two decades, preventing economically and politically stable nations to be built. Instead, a series of power vacuums were created that see no end in sight. Peace depends on creating societies rich with opportunities and democracy. The fact that so many nations fail to do this makes our future prospects of peace look very bleak.Steve Taylor for the GuardianLast week…#56 — Jamil Smith (Rolling Stone) on voter suppression and the life of congressman Elijah CummingsRelated podcasts…#51 — Jason Kander (Democratic Party) on PTSD and how the U.S. has neglected its veterans #44 — Sebastian Junger (Tribe, The Perfect Storm) on why countries go to warJob CornerEach week I’ll feature a selection of new journalism jobs. This week, Cal Matters has a number of cool positions including… California Divide ReporterCollege Journalism Network EditorData JournalistDeputy News EditorEngagement EditorEvents DirectorHealth ReporterNewsletter Editor Get on the email list at insidethenewsroom.substack.com

Join us for another 2 hours of great sports/entertainment talk! Colin Kaepernick vs. the NFL turned his "workout" into an ish-show. Myles Garrett tried to play Whac-A-Mole with Mason Rudolph's head. Carmelo Anthony is back on NBA courts. Ben Simmons FINALLY hit an NBA three-pointer.  We'll discuss all of this and more, including visits by Fred Perdue and Gus Griffin, to talk Miami Hurricanes and NFL picks against the spread, respectively. "This portion of the revolution will not be telvised, but EVERYBODY can listen." Don't miss it!!!

Floridian noise-rock quartet Clang! plays some songs of their self-released album Whac-A-Mole. 0:51 - Shovel // 07:58 - 21 // 11:12 - Obvi // 14:56 - Women // 19:45 - Gemorrah // 29:57 - So // 34:27 - Permanent Makeup - An Unburdening // 37:30 - Nude Tayne - We're Almost There

From surfing waves to making waves by fixing exploding toilets for tenants—how an entrepreneur and creative technologist leveraged design to streamline simple solutions.  Today, I am talking to Mark Rojas, CEO and founder of the Proper app that streamlines the building repairs process. Mark has spent his career creating positive user experiences and adding value by solving problems related to efficiency and human connectivity.  You’ll Learn... [04:40] Definition of Design: Viewing how something works in the real world and creating a corresponding experience to make your life easier and more enjoyable. [05:34] Proper app idea originated with possibility of becoming an accidental landllord. [07:13] Maintenance is the bain of their existence. There’s got to be a better way to fix building repairs process and problems. [09:30] Maintenance is more than one issue. It involves many problems for many people.  [10:10] Lack of Communication: Leverage “chat room” to create efficient and effective dialogue between contractors, property managers, and tenants. [13:07] What makes Proper different? Visibility and shared platform for centralized communication between all participating people and places.  [14:50] Building Repairs Process: Submit image, describe problem, create work order, send notifications, add contractors, diagnosis issue, complete fix, submit/pay invoice. [19:50] Property Management Platforms: Proper’s integration and import/export plans for increased visibility for systematic way to save time and money while simplifying lives.  [22:42] Common Questions and Concerns: Is Proper app intuitive? Is training provided? [28:15] Future Feature: Email integration and aggregation to avoid duplicate data.  Tweetables Every elegant solution involves some element of intelligent design. Design isn’t all about pixels. It’s applied via various mediums by viewing how something works in the real world. Maintenance is the bain of a property manager’s existence.  First Step with Proper App: A picture is worth a 1,000 words, so describe the problem succinctly. Resources Proper Mark Rojas on LinkedIn Venice Art Crawl Buildium AppFolio Propertyware Intercom Help Scout GatherKudos DoorGrowClub Facebook Group DoorGrowLive DoorGrow on YouTube DoorGrow Website Score Quiz Transcript Jason: Welcome, DoorGrow hackers to the DoorGrow Show. If you are a property management entrepreneur that wants to add doors, make a difference, increase revenue, help others, impact lives, and you are interested in growing your business and life, and you are open to doing things a bit differently, then you are a DoorGrow hacker. DoorGrow hackers love the opportunities, daily variety, unique challenges, and freedom that property management brings. Many in real estate think you’re crazy for doing it, you think they’re crazy for not, because you realize that property management is the ultimate high-trust gateway to real estate deals, relationships, and residual income. At DoorGrow, we are on a mission to transform property management businesses and their owners. We want to transform the industry, eliminate the BS, build awareness, change perception, expand the market, and help the best property management entrepreneurs win. I’m your host, property management growth expert, Jason Hull, the founder and CEO of DoorGrow. Now, let’s get into the show. Today’s guest, I’m hanging out with Mark Rojas. Mark, welcome to the show. Mark: Hey, it’s good to see you again. Jason: Mark is coming to us from a company called Proper Chat, correct? Mark: That’s correct. Jason: Mark, I’ll read a little bit of your bio. It says you are the CEO and founder and it says, “While you might not think of hiring a designer to fix an exploding toilet, Mark Rojas still might be the man for the job. From starting his own surfboard manufacturing company at 16 to founding multiple tech companies focused on creating positive user experiences, Mark has spent his career working to add value by solving problems of efficiency, and human connectivity. An entrepreneur and creative technologist from Queens, Mark is the founder and CEO of Proper, an app designed to streamline the building repairs process. He first began befriending property managers while producing the Venice Art Crawl, a passion project that transformed vacant properties into temporary art showrooms (aka fun, free open houses). Shortly thereafter while subletting his apartment in 2017, Mark was blessed with the invigorating experience of needing to manage repairs for a bathroom explosion involving multiple tenants.” Why don’t you take us from there? Mark: That’s a good intro. Jason: I’ll let you tell the rest of the story. How did you get into this from surfboards? Mark: Surfboards was a little I went to when I was 16 years old, but that did throw me into design and ultimately product design. Right after college, my career quickly became into web development, app development, and working with a lot of startups here in the Bay Area, which is where we’re based out of, to leverage design to solve water problems. It came with the advent of mobile, really becoming this fast-growing platform, where your everyday user now is expecting this very seamless experience that is solving various problems we’re on. That transitioned from building a product, starting a company, and then continuing to wanting to build products for others. I think one of those things that continues to be a passion of mine is finding a problem and leveraging design to simplify, streamline it, and make everyone’s life better. Jason: I love it. That’s entrepreneurism in a nutshell. We see a problem and we’re crazy enough to think we can solve that problem. We can make money solving that problem and create a win-win. You love that you say that you focus on doing it through design because really, every elegant solution involves some sort of intelligent design, whether it’s a system, whether it’s something visual. People think design, they think it’s like graphic design or something creative. Mark: Yeah. I don’t think of design as just pixels. There’s various mediums through which one can apply design. It’s really viewing how something works in the real world and seeing how can you create a corresponding experience that can streamline it, that can make it simpler, that can make it more delightful, more efficient, and really give you a lot of your life back, whether that’s time or even just joy. Jason: What problem then did you really see that you’re like, “I’m going to create Proper”? Let’s try to build this problem up. Mark: I’ve seen a lot of different thoughts to my life in being a tenant, but it really became a problem for me when I almost became an accidental landlord. I was traveling for an extended period of time, I have known my landlord for a while, and she was happy to actually let me sublet it. It’s like, “It’s okay. Go off, I trust you, and when you come back, it’s all good.” But there’s still a level of responsibility that was pressed upon me. As I rented out my apartment, I quickly realized that I have become a landlord. So, two days into it, the subtenant called me to let me know that there was a major problem. I was like, “What? What’s going on?” It turned out that the pipe above our ceiling under our neighbor’s bathroom had burst. To say the least, it’s quite a mess. This set up a flurry of emails, phone calls, text messages between the tenant and myself, the property owner, neighbors, contractors, plumbers, et cetera, and it was happening over phone calls, emails, text messages, WhatsApp calls, FaceTime calls. At some point, I was like, “Wow, this is rather ridiculous,” and my design mind immediately started thinking... Jason: Broken. This is flawed. There’s got to be a better way than this. Mark: Yeah. My wheels are just spinning and spinning and spinning, and I started designing it in my brain. Then, one day I just whipped it out of my computer, I just mocked it up, and I was like, “I’m going to build this.” I started building it and I think one thing that’s true then and now, and even more true now, is we spend a lot of time talking to our users and our customers, and really dissecting their problems or processes. I immediately started doing calls with property managers that I already knew. As you saw in my bio, I knew a lot of property managers. When I started the Venice Art Crawl, which is a crowd-sourced art event, we have 40 different art shows going on at the same time in Venice beach. The way I did it was I found vacant spaces, [...] the property managers and basically said, “I know I can bring high net worth individuals to these empty spaces and we can treat it almost as an open house.” That worked not only well—I was creating value for them—they all basically love me. When I started working on this idea, they were happy to talk to me for hours at a time. What I found is that maintenance is almost the bane of their existence. Jason: Oh yeah. We did a survey inside the DoorGrow Club Facebook group—property managers listening, you should be in there if you have a property management business—and we asked—just an informal poll in the Facebook group—“What’s your number one challenge in your business?” There were two or three items at the top of the list that were connected to maintenance. It was sourcing vendors, it was maintenance coordination. Maintenance is the biggest headache or challenge in property management. Mark: Yeah. It’s very painful to the point that I actually thought that I was becoming a therapist. Sometimes, they would talk to me for three hours at a time just talking about it, and I was like, “Wow, this is a very real problem.” I was able to take those learnings and turned it into a product that corresponded with it. What started off was really just a project. I didn’t think, “Oh, I’m going to become a billionaire off of this. This is my next big thing.” This is more, I was traveling, I wanted to start building a product, and I wanted it to not be something that I built in bane, but rather, to possibly solve someone’s problem. Initially, it was my problem, and when I talked to property managers, they actually laughed at me because I was building an app already and only dealing with a monthly maintenance issue, while they’re dealing with hundreds a month, if not more. Jason: Right. You’re building an app for one maintenance issue. Mark: Yeah, so talking to them totally validated that this is something worth pursuing. Then, I just went deeper. I kept talking to them. I started talking to the contractors, the tenants, and I realized that this is a problem on all sides of the equation and set out to start building a solution that could solve a lot of the issues with it. I think a lot of my history in design has been focused on communication, really making it richer and removing barriers. Essentially, a lot of friction and a lot of time wasted happens when poor communication happens. That’s why it’s proper.chat and leveraging chat as a platform to remove a lot of the bottlenecks that happen, like playing Whac-A-Mole between an email for this contractor, phone call for that tenant, and really starting to centralize everything where we could remove those bottlenecks and with the oversight of the property manager, the contractor and the tenant can speak with each other. Anything from scheduling, updates, “Hey, I got to go to Home Depot and get this part. I’ll be back tomorrow.” In the world today, the tenant would know. Three days could pass and that creates frustration and friction for the tenant because they don’t know what’s going on, and that means another phone call to the property manager. Jason: Right. Communication in a business, for any business, causes a challenge; internal communication. For a while, as I was growing from solopreneur to building a team, I have freelancers. I thought this was so great because I only have to pay them when there’s work. “Here’s the job, do this work.” But the challenge with that is the communication level was just not strong enough. I didn’t realize that until I started getting full-time employees. The communication level is dramatically different when you have somebody that’s dedicated because you’re reducing the number of people that you need. That person is giving more of their time. Two people that are doing 10 hours a week versus 1 person that’s doing 20 hours a week, I would take the one person any day of the week, especially if those two have to communicate. The communication back-and-forth wastes so much time, and there’s always a percentage of loss when there’s any sort of communication. If there’s communication between two parties, there are gaps. There just always is. It could be a misread and body language. It could be somebody doesn’t understand something. Somebody’s a poor communicator. There’s some sort of flaw. The more you can reduce that, the less friction there is. One of my recent hires was one of these unicorns that can do web development and design. The communication level is way shorter. He can get things done in such a short time. Normally, I want a specialist, but he’s able to create something so much quicker because he’s not having the communicate and negotiate between another party that doesn’t understand what they do. A developer and a designer are two different universes, right? Mark: Absolutely, yeah. Jason: [...] crazy guys setting you both. So, I get it. Explain how this helps reduce the communication and why is this better than the other stuff that’s out there, what other people have been doing? What’s unique about Proper that you’re noticing? Mark: A lot of it comes down to visibility and a shared placed for everyone involved with the maintenance, to communicate with each other. Where we really differentiate is that we started on mobile. We’re a mobile-first solution. We do have a desktop and a web experience for the property manager. In terms of being able to report, what we notice from a lot of property managers, whether they have Yardi, AppFolio, you’re still getting these maintenance requests from many different places. You’re getting from phone calls, emails, text messages. What we set out to build and we’re building right now is one place I can centralize all that. Not only centralize it but make it a more useful format. When someone writes you a three-paragraph email, a lot of it is frustration. Jason: Right. There’s all this emotion and they want you to understand their pain. They’re like, “I got to relate this. I got to paint this picture.” Mark: Exactly, and part of it is because they’ve waited too long to write this email. This frustration has built up and they want to write this email. With our application, which is native, you as a tenant are able to create a work order very quickly, and it’s very visual. An image is worth a thousand words and it really is in this area. Often, these emails don’t even include images, so a tenant is able to quickly snap a photo, almost like Snapchat or Instagram. You don’t train anyone. There’s literally billions of users on these apps who know how to use this and they’re able to create a work order in under 30 seconds. The format is not to write paragraphs and paragraphs. It’s to be succinct, 140–200 characters max and you choose a category. This gets fired off to the property manager, you get a notification on your phone or on your desktop, and then from there you have your contractors that you can add this this conversation. The idea is that it turns into a group chat at this point, with the property manager still being involved. Instead of trying to get back and forth between scheduling, instead of the contractor having to ask questions to the property manager to then go ask the tenant to further diagnose what’s broken, the contractor’s able to immediately see what’s broken because there’s always going to be a picture. We pretty much make that almost mandatory for the tenants. What we’ve seen from contractors is that they’re able to save time and cost by more quickly able to diagnose where the problem is, what tools to bring, what materials to bring. Everything just happens there. The property manager is still part of the process, but they don’t need to insert themselves. When they insert themselves now, it really takes up a lot of their time. Not only because they have to go back and forth, but often they’re fielding phone calls, they’re fielding emails, and then this really, really adds up. Jason: I love that it’s prompting them to take a picture. Mark: Yeah. The first step is to create a work order, take a picture. That’s the first thing. Jason: And a picture’s worth a thousand words. They’re not going to have to write a thousand words in order to get it across. You can see it and you go, “Okay, you can fluff it up or make it more dramatic, but I can see it. Here it is.” Or they might do the opposite. They might say, “Hey, there’s a problem with the faucet and it’s flooding the whole bathroom.” So, you can see it. They send you a picture. In a lot of apps, a picture’s an afterthought. They have to do some serious extra work in order to get a photo into something or to do it. I’ve had maintenance companies ask me, “Could you email me a photo?” or, “Can you take a picture so we know what to look for or what type of fixture we need?” whatever. It slows down the communication significantly. Mark: Totally and I think there are these added benefits that currently property managers don’t have the bandwidth to do. Because of the contractors there, they can easily provide updates themselves like, “Hey, I have this question.” “Hey I have to come back.” Right now, that has to go to the property manager, the property manager then has to tell the tenant, and then often this doesn’t happen. So, you have this built-in benefits of transparency that you have with the tenant that really builds trust, but also stops them from calling you, which once again takes up a lot of your time. The very nice thing is that at the end, the contractor is able to close up the job by providing proof that they’ve done it. So, they have to take pictures of it. Then, you have these records of the conversations that you have with everyone, the images at the beginning of the job, the images at the end, and it just creates a ton of transparency and documentation that you can have, that’s very easily searchable, filterable later on. One thing we’re starting to work on is really reporting. You can start to really understand the volume of workers that you’re getting, the stages that they’re at, the amount of time it took to complete it, and really how much time it’s taking up for you. Jason: It makes a lot of sense. If you can cut out one phone call, you’re probably saving your team, at a minimum, 15–18 minutes of productivity, simply because one interruption in a team member’s day, typically they say, cost about 18 minutes of productivity. Even [...] take 18 minutes, they got to rebuild the house of cards they were working on or go back to whatever project they’re trying to figure out. So, if you can cut down the phone calls significantly, even if you don’t have that large of a portfolio, it’s almost like getting a new team member on your team. It’s that significant. People are really expensive in property management businesses. It’s the highest cost in the PM business. I know what property managers listening to this are going to be thinking. They’re going to be thinking, “Well, that sounds great, but another piece of technology. How is it going to work with my Buildium, or my AppFolio, or my Propertyware? I got these, they’ve got maintenance requests built into them. How will this work?” Mark: In terms of the different platforms, there are ones that permit direct integrations and we’re starting to work with building some of those. Then, we’re also building a way for you to be able to easily export, search, and import this data at the end. I think the difference really is that the maintenance offerings that they have don’t create the same level of visibility and don’t save you the amount of time. Even if their integration is not there, the amount of time that we’re currently saving you and that we’re going to continue to increase, really starts to outweigh some of the cons of doing that. That’s the way we’re moving through with all these things. Jason: Can you tell us who you’re working to start integrating with yet? Mark: We have a couple of partners, mostly in the Los Angeles area. One has about 1000 units, another 2000 units, and we’re working with both of them. They’re both on different platforms and seeing what’s going to be the most efficient way. It’s not just integration of the maintenance, but also I think what’s really important here is their accounting. We’re really looking at accounting and how we can start to streamline with that because there is one of the things that we’ve seen with the contractors is a lot of them don’t have a systematic way of not just keeping track of their work orders or invoices, but even just generating invoices, so it takes up a lot of their time. On the property management side, you’re getting all these different types of invoices coming in, totally different formats, and then you’re manually doing double data entry into all these different systems. It’s kind of a pain because it’s like, “Why is it formatted this way?” You have this hurdle that you’re dealing with all these messed-up invoices. One thing that we’re seeing is there’s the ease of use of our invoice. A lot of the maintenance techs and workers are actually enjoying using it and starting to use it as a way to create a uniform way of generating invoices for their property managers. What we want to do is actually make that very easy to export so you can import so that you can import it into your accounting system. Jason: Cool. What are the big questions that people ask about this? What are their frequently asked questions, concerns? What are the big questions that they’re asking so that we cover all the bases here? Mark: There’s quite a few, but I think there’s this very chat-focused, very simple, clean design. There isn’t a lot of other platforms that we’ve seen in the space yet. They’re starting to show up, but really there’s very few. I think a lot of people are like, “Hey, do you provide training? How much is training going to cost?” Jason: You’re like, “Do you know how to use instant message?” Mark: No. We don’t want to be sending that at all. We really care about our users, so we offer like, “We’ll train you,” and then the funny thing here is that we do a demo and not for a minute we train them. Jason: And by the way that demo was the training. Mark: Yeah. If you know how to use iMessage or any of those things, it’s very intuitive. That’s really the core principle of the company is designing something that is not only beautiful, but it’s extremely easy to use because we don’t think that we should be paying and send somebody out to train you or that you need to hire some expert to use the software. Jason: All right. I’m going to go to the devil’s advocate on the other side here. It’s so easy, it’s just chat, it’s so simple, why don’t I just sign-up with Intercom or Help Scout and get a chat tool and take tickets? What’s different between those solutions and something like Proper? Mark: Proper is really geared towards maintenance. Even just the terminology, the flow, the understanding of the whole workflow of maintenance getting done, is what is unique to us. You could theoretically use text messaging to do. The reality is you can start to use that, but then very quickly it breaks down and it becomes cumbersome. For example, Intercom. There’s no mobile app. There’s no way to really add photos into what’s going on. There’s no way to categorize it into the type of problem that might be related to maintenance. For us, we provide all those things but then, you’re also able to search, filter, and zoom in on a property and be like, “Okay, these are all the work orders. This is how we spent maintenance on this property.” As we move forward and we start to integrate with other systems, that’s something that Intercom would probably not do. Jason: They’re going to put this chat tool probably on their website, so people coming there if they have maintenance requests, do they hide it like, “Go here for maintenance and then the chat is there”? Or is it [...] and if so, the maintenance coordination is one side, but they also have lead gen that they’re trying to do. They have sales. They’re trying to target owners and capture people with their live chat tools. How do you usually recommend they segregate that or can Proper help up with that other challenge as well? Mark: Good question. The way the application is working right now is that the live chatting or website, if you’re using something like Intercom, that is something that we’re not providing right now. Essentially, what happens is that property managers will announce that they’re using Proper to their network, share the app, then they’re able to install it, and then start reporting through there. It comes into our web app and mobile app. As a property manager, you can use the app from anywhere, but you could also use it at your desktop. From there, is where to start to field everything. Jason: So, Proper works more like an internal tool. When you onboard your new tenants, you can say, “Hey, get this. This is how you can communicate with us.” It’s probably not just functioning as the live chat tool that’s capturing leads on the front-end of your business, but you could always take that tool and put links into it or pre-written messages to say, “Oh, it’s a maintenance request. Go here.” [...] Intercom a button that they click, that I’m here for maintenance and it takes them to Proper to take care of that. Mark: Yeah and one of the really interesting things is that we’re starting to build email integrations, so the initial one that we built is that if you receive an email that’s coming in from a tenant and it’s maintenance-related, we build the Chrome extension where very easily just sends it to Proper and then it turns it into actual work orders. You’re not actually trying to do double data entry there. The next step of that is making it so that your tenants and contractors don’t have to join Proper. They can submit things via email, but then you have one place where it’s starting to aggregate everything, whether it’s submitted directly to Proper or through another channel like email. That’s one of the really exciting features for these next two months that we’re working on should be out. Jason: So, that will be similar to Intercom, which you can have a certain email address like maintenance@businessname.com and have that forward those emails into Proper? Mark: Yeah, it all vacuums it right up and then as it comes in, you’re able to categorize it and make it something that is not mixed with thousands of other’s emails but rather centralized and easy to find just like any of the other maintenance tickets. Jason: It sounds like it would make sense for them to have some sort of support solution and still use Proper for the maintenance portion for the back-end, and internally with tenants. Very cool. What other questions then do people tend to ask? Mark: One of the big ones is really that email integration that I just mentioned. That’s essentially what we’ve been doing is tons of user research and starting to find what are the biggest problems. Using that is like having it bubble up to the top and turning it into features that are usable to them. Jason: One of the challenges in maintenance is the communication between vendor and owner is getting paid, payouts. What if the vendor starts messaging and they’re like, “Hey, property manager, when do I get paid? Here’s my invoice,” and the tenants are seeing this stuff. How do you deal with that? Mark: I’m glad you asked that because that’s literally the feature we’re rolling out right now. We’re waiting for the upstart to approve and by the way, we’re on iOS, Android, and web. The next thing I told you, we make it really easy for your maintenance staff or techs to create invoices and generate them. We’re actually about to roll out payments where they’re able to get to pay through ACH and really it’s cut out a lot of time for the contractors to generate those invoices or even for the property managers to [...] and all these things which I still see very frequently happening. Jason: In the app, the contractor maybe see something a little different and they can submit invoice or something like this? Mark: Yeah. Basically, when the contractor closes up the job, they provide proof that they did it and they’re prompted to create an invoice. Jason: And one proof would be another photo, something along these lines? Mark: Yeah. You’re able to add multiple photos as the contractor. This then generates an invoice that the property manager receives. This is a separate view where the tenant is not part of it. They’re not anything around cost, they’re not seeing this. The property manager is actually able to pay via ACH directly to the contractor through the app. There’s no need to go elsewhere and try to cut a check, having anyone pick it up, or mail it, or anything like that. Jason: So again, it’s reducing a lot of the friction and communication challenges between the property manager or maintenance coordinator and the vendors. Mark: Yeah. That’s one thing that we’ve seen on both sides of the equation. A lot of property managers are still spending a lot of time just doing payments. On the contractor side, they are spending a lot of time generating invoices. They have a good support, so at the end of the week, they’re tying up all the work that they did. They don’t even necessarily have the good system to keep track of all the jobs that they did. So, they’re often once again spending this admin time where they’re not actually getting paid to do that. What happens now is that with the invoicing feature, although it’s simple and very intuitive, it actually reduces the amount of time that they’re doing this stuff, they’re able to get paid faster, and they’re able to spend a lot less time worrying about the stuff and actually getting more work done, which means your maintenance is getting done faster, which means your tenants are happier, which means you’re happier as a property manager because you’re hearing less from them. It’s really an interesting problem because you have these three different groups of people and you’re trying to design the simplest solution that takes into account their unique set of problems. Jason: If you imagine, what would be the ideal situation so that all three parties could communicate the most efficiently? You would just have all three of them sitting in a room face-to-face talking like, “Hey, you’ll do this. I’ll do this.” “Okay, I’ll pay you then. I’ll do this.” “Okay, team. Ready? Great.” Everybody’s there, it would be fast, but that’s not reality, right? Mark: Yeah. Jason: You’re trying to run a business and so is the vendor. The tenant should hopefully has a job and making some money to pay rent. There’s all this stuff going on, we can’t just all hang out, but Proper really creates a room that they can all hang out in and communicate. Mark: It’s great that you actually put it that way because that’s very much how I think about solving this problem. When you’re in person with sometime, it is the richest form of communication. If it’s a group of people, then the bottlenecks or the walls that exist, that is created through distance, creates all these inefficiencies. Essentially, that is actually how we think. That is what we want to be able to create these rooms and make this very efficient, yet rich way to communicate with each other, to eliminate a lot of these barriers that are currently costing a lot of time, which includes money, and often just frustration. One thing that I didn’t mention here is that I spent a whole year working out of a property manager’s office. You can call it extreme customer development and I really understood a lot of their operations and just so much of their time is spent on communication, but because they don’t have good tools for it, it just generates a lot of frustration on each side of it. Assuming that it’s hard to measure, the quality of life when you’re constantly doing frustration just really goes down. Jason: Yeah. Plus there’s a lot of turn-over. Among the property managers that are working for a property management business owner, it’s very difficult. Mark: What’s true of us as a company is to improve that quality of life because we know how gruesome the job can be, how hard it can be, how taxing it can be. If you use our app, it’s very colorful. We kind of joke around in the copy and we try to make it not just extremely efficient but fun. We want to make it [...] inject a little bit of fun into it. I don’t think that I see that very much in the space yet, which is one of the things I’m very excited about is that I want to bring that to the space. Jason: Some of the things I’ve seen in some apps lately that people have been doing to gamify things, which is really funny, that once you complete something or you finish something, you get confetti and balloon noises and stuff like this, like this is a little celebration. So, I’m just going to throw this is a feature request that after a maintenance is completed and somebody marks complete to get […] and they get this little celebration thing. It gives them that dopamine boost to get things done and they feel good about it. Mark: Oh yeah. That’s actually something that now that we’re starting to mature as a company and we’re getting ahead with the feature set and the road map, that’s something that we actually can bring into it. So, given my part of design background, I also know a lot of animators and illustrators. As you can see, we have a lot of illustrations. We very much want to use those opportunities. When you’ve succeeded at doing something, really just letting you know. Jason: Even rewarding a tenant for using the system. Instead of calling you, like they submit a ticket and you’re like, “You’ve done it! Good job!” All these little things just create positivity and they add a positive feel to the property management company. The tenants are usually pretty upset if there’s a maintenance request. The vendors are having to deal with that, the property manager. Anywhere you can add a little bit of fun and gamification into an app, I think is [...] world a little bit more fun. Mark: Yeah. There’s no reason you can’t have fun doing this job. I want to save you time, but like in this, get you to crack a smile a couple of times a day. It’s not just about saving time but it’s about being able to continue to do that job and be happy doing it. Jason: All right, cool. Mark, I really enjoy having you on the show. One thing that might be cool, it would be after a maintenance request is submitted, if we did an integration with GatherKudos, real super easy, super simple. [...] whether they’re happy or sad. Mark: I’m totally happy to talk about that. Jason: All right. That would be cool. It’s really great to have you on. How can people get in touch with Proper? How can do a demo? How can they find out more? Mark: We actually created a unique link for the show, so if you go to proper.chat/doorgrow, you can definitely learn a little bit about our products and then very easily set-up a demo with us. Again the tool is super easy to use, so we are happy to set-up a demo with you. It shouldn’t take more than five minutes. Once you start seeing the product it becomes very quickly evident how this can start saving you time and also maybe make you smile. Jason: Awesome. All right, everybody check that out. I appreciate you setting up that link. That’s awesome. Go to proper.chat/doorgrow and check it out. You get a little special perk for being a DoorGrow Show listener. Mark, really grateful for you coming on the show. I love hearing about new technology. I think this sounds really innovative and I think it solves a problem. I think that it will really be beneficial and I’m really excited to see what you guys do in this space and start hearing some feedback from my clients on what they think. Mark: Yeah. Thanks for giving me time and always a pleasure to talk. I look forward to checking in again soon. Jason: Cool. Yeah, we’ll be talking again soon. All right, I’ll let Mark out. If you are a property management entrepreneur and you’re looking to add doors, you’ve been struggling, you’re wondering why does it feel like there’s scarcity in an industry and 70% are self-managing. There’s no scarcity in property management right now. There just isn’t, but they’re not looking on Google. You’re going to have some trouble if your whole goal is you have people find you through Google. There are ways to go out and create business and we’re focusing on that. So, stay tuned with DoorGrow, keep an eye on us, and if you’re wanting to grow your business, if you want to short some of the leaks in your sales pipeline, you want to dial in trust engine, have generate more warm leads and warm business, it’s easier to close and have less conversations about price, price sensitivity, and comparison to other companies, that’s what we do. Reach out and talk to DoorGrow. We’ll be happy to help you add doors to your business, figure out how you can optimize your business for growth and creating trust. Again, I’m Jason Hull with DoorGrow here on the DoorGrow Show. I appreciate you tuning in. Please like and subscribe on whichever channel your hearing this on, whether it’s YouTube, iTunes, Facebook, whatever. Stay plugged in and make sure you get inside our DoorGrow Club Facebook group where we are putting out discontent. We have an awesome community of DoorGrow hackers like you. So, check it out doorgrowclub.com. That’s all for today, everybody. Thanks for tuning in. Until next time, to our mutual growth. Bye everyone. You just listened to the DoorGrow Show. We are building a community of the savviest property management entrepreneurs on the planet, in the DoorGrow Club. Join your fellow DoorGrow hackers at doorgrowclub.com. Listen, everyone is doing the same stuff. SEO, PPC, pay-per-lead, content, social, direct mail, and they still struggle to grow. At DoorGrow, we solve your biggest challenge getting deals and growing your business. Find out more at doorgrow.com. Find any show notes or links from today’s episode on our blog at doorgrow.com. To get notified of future events and news, subscribe to our newsletter at doorgrow.com/subscribe. 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On this episode: Holidays under attack?!?! The boys discuss and analyze two time-honored Christmas Classics; "Baby It's Cold Outside" and "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer". MYKE goes over his AMERICA'S GOT TALENT audition and spreads holiday cheer while shopping for a CHRISTMAS TREE. The boys recap their recent shows at BONKERZ COMEDY CLUB in SANFORD. KEVIN HART, homophobic? WHAC-A-MOLE.SEE US LIVE!12/17 KEN MILLER'S 7TH ANNUAL TOY DRIVE  at THE OTHER BAR, ORLANDO FL 9PM12/23 ROAST OF SANTA FOR CHARITY  at THE ORLANDO IMPROV, ORLANDO FL 6PM

The Knicks won the first 3 quarters vs the Warriors. Everyone lost (rangers, giants, knicks, jets). The Serial Diaper Dumper was caught! Dentists keeping teeth in the wall. Alligator whac-a-mole. NFL Recap.    HALFTIME: 34:00

When it comes to managing the thought playlist in my brain, both thoughts served up to me by other people and those I create myself, I like to imagine myself walking through life with a badminton racket casually in one hand and a Whac-a-mole mallet in my back pocket.  Thriving in my life requires mental agility.  Errant and pernicious thoughts impede that mental agility.  What thoughts require a racket and what thoughts require a mallet?  

Max gets to Tuesday just about in one piece, with his focus on Trumps version of Whack-A-Mole as he tries to win the new tariff war which of course he started. Max jumps into the latest version of this game with Harley Davidson now making it plain they will have to manufacture bikes outside of the US in order to sell into the European Union and avoid tariffs they placed on Harley's. Was Trumps response, well thought out and orderly, or was it a knee jerk in your face reaction? I think we know the answer already. How dare Harley Davidson embarrass the Trumpster let alone move manufacturing to Europe and to Thailand. Max also goes over yet again the plight of smaller manufacturers including a nail company that might have to lay off half of its workforce. Max has a solution though; raise tariffs on imports of nails! Who knows what is next, although Trump has raved about an easy win by placing tariffs on German cars. The fact is that the United States has been by a country mile, the most successful country in the past one hundred years even though supposedly trade is tilted against us. Meanwhile the numbers for the debt and the deficit are scheduled to explode even more than the worse previous estimates. And Max thought the Republicans cared about the deficit.

Max gets to Tuesday just about in one piece, with his focus on Trumps version of Whack-A-Mole as he tries to win the new tariff war which of course he started. Max jumps into the latest version of this game with Harley Davidson now making it plain they will have to manufacture bikes outside of the US in order to sell into the European Union and avoid tariffs they placed on Harley's. Was Trumps response, well thought out and orderly, or was it a knee jerk in your face reaction? I think we know the answer already. How dare Harley Davidson embarrass the Trumpster let alone move manufacturing to Europe and to Thailand. Max also goes over yet again the plight of smaller manufacturers including a nail company that might have to lay off half of its workforce. Max has a solution though; raise tariffs on imports of nails! Who knows what is next, although Trump has raved about an easy win by placing tariffs on German cars. The fact is that the United States has been by a country mile, the most successful country in the past one hundred years even though supposedly trade is tilted against us. Meanwhile the numbers for the debt and the deficit are scheduled to explode even more than the worse previous estimates. And Max thought the Republicans cared about the deficit.

It's Time D-Heads! This week as we roll into the holiday weekend we turn to the wonderful world of animatronics as we welcome AARON FECHTER (Inventor of the Whac-A-Mole, Creator of the Rock-afire Explosion for Showbiz Pizza, Bashy Bug and more) to the show! Aaron stops in to discuss creating the shows for Showbiz Pizza, his Disney inspirations, inventing games, electronics, the future, the new love for the Rock-afire fan base and more. In addition no show is complete without the D-Team and you ask the questions and Erin has the answers in I Want to Know. Frank brings you inspiration direct from Walt himself in the Disney Quote of the Week while Domenic gives you the tips and tricks for your vacation in The Short Leash. Alexa is back with the latest from the Disney Parks while Randy has the latest in Disney Multi-Media. And we have all kinds of magical goodies for you this week! There is news fresh off the D-Wire with news about Disneyland Resort, California Adventure, HalloweenTime at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Personalized Disney Books, Animatronics, Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy and more.  So it's time to Put on Your Ears, Give it a Little Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo, and get ready to Relive the Magic, Memories and Appreciation from Your Lifetime of Disney with DisneyBlu's DizRadio "A Disney Themed Celebrity Guest Show"!

It's Time D-Heads! This week as we roll into the holiday weekend we turn to the wonderful world of animatronics as we welcome AARON FECHTER (Inventor of the Whac-A-Mole, Creator of the Rock-afire Explosion for Showbiz Pizza, Bashy Bug and more) to the show! Aaron stops in to discuss creating the shows for Showbiz Pizza, his Disney inspirations, inventing games, electronics, the future, the new love for the Rock-afire fan base and more. In addition no show is complete without the D-Team and you ask the questions and Erin has the answers in I Want to Know. Frank brings you inspiration direct from Walt himself in the Disney Quote of the Week while Domenic gives you the tips and tricks for your vacation in The Short Leash. Alexa is back with the latest from the Disney Parks while Randy has the latest in Disney Multi-Media. And we have all kinds of magical goodies for you this week! There is news fresh off the D-Wire with news about Disneyland Resort, California Adventure, HalloweenTime at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Personalized Disney Books, Animatronics, Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy and more.  So it's time to Put on Your Ears, Give it a Little Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo, and get ready to Relive the Magic, Memories and Appreciation from Your Lifetime of Disney with DisneyBlu's DizRadio "A Disney Themed Celebrity Guest Show"!

Abdul El-Sayed and Shri Thanedar are each accomplished men. The 63-year-old Thanedar came over here penniless from India, started companies and made fortunes, even though he also has lost one or two. El-Sayed, who at 33 is barely half Thanedar's age, is one of the smartest and most charismatic people I have ever met.

Cybersecurity at banks, to quote BAI managing director Karl Dahlgren, is a constant game of Whac-A-Mole as institutions struggle to stay a step ahead of resourceful, relentless malefactors. Yet for all the concerns, banks are only as strong as their weakest link—which in some cases might be an anemic office password such as “1234.” David Bryan, the self-described “Breaker of Things” for IBM’s X-Force Red, reveals how white hat hackers test (and often defeat) the cybersecurity measures businesses have in place, while offering practical advice for keeping bank data secure.

Peggy, member since 2007, identifies as a compulsive overeater, a relapser, and an exercise bulimic. Peggy's share from the 2018 Unity Day event includes the following themes: being a diverse OA member • OA not curing food problem • understanding that this is a disease • trying to control food • unmanageability • exercising to mitigate compulsive overeating • restricting • Higher Power leading to sanity • Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous • what turning over will means • inventorying • the Whac-A-Mole game • carrying the message to other compulsive overeaters • having a common solution

MediStrategy with Kip Piper Episode 09:  Fighting Healthcare Fraud and Ensuring Medicaid Program Integrity: Interview with Bill Lucia, Chairman and CEO, HMS Summary “Fighting health care fraud is like playing Whac-A-Mole.” Our nation’s $3.2 trillion healthcare system is a complex beast. To ensure its integrity, we must combat a range of issues – from unintentional errors to criminal activity. Today’s guest is an industry leader in leveraging data analytics and the benefit of a national perspective to identify bad actors and ensure that Medicaid is the ‘payer of last resort.’ Bill Lucia is Chairman and CEO of HMS Holdings, the nation’s largest and most successful company dedicated to providing the broadest range of healthcare cost containment solutions to help purchasers, plans, and at-risk providers improve performance. HMS works with 45 state Medicaid programs, 250 health plans, Medicare, large employers, and provider organizations to help contain costs and protect our nation’s healthcare system from fraud, waste, and abuse. Lucia joined HMS in 1996, becoming chairman, president, and CEO in 2009. He is responsible for leading HMS through the evolving healthcare landscape, demonstrating the ability to formulate and implement key strategic initiatives. Today he shares HMS’s holistic approach to safeguarding the integrity of the $590 billion Medicaid program via technology, know-how, and advanced analytics. Listen and learn about HMS’s pioneering work in the areas of fraud detection, overpayment recovery, and coordination of benefits as well as the organization’s policy recommendations for Medicaid reform. Subscribe in iTunes | Stitcher | SoundCloud | Libsyn | RSS Feed Topics Covered The mission of ensuring the integrity of nation’s healthcare system by reducing costs and removing fraud, waste, and abuse. The complex nature of the Medicaid system: $590 billion program Over 1 in 4 Americans enrolled in either Medicaid or CHIP (77 million in Medicaid and 6 million in CHIP) Covers more types of services and providers than Medicare or any private insurer Serves the most clinically and demographically diverse and most vulnerable, highest cost populations Constantly changing How HMS works to ensure program integrity in Medicaid: Verify that claims paid by appropriate party (coordination of benefits, third-party liability) Confirm that claims are paid accurately (billed appropriately, medically necessary services, no errors related to policy) How technology, know-how, and analytics are used to: Identify providers with a propensity for incorrect billing Recognize program rules that cause errors Anticipate potentially fraudulent activity How pattern recognition is used to detect inaccuracies and fraud in claims:  Unintentional errors in billings to Medicaid and commercial health plans) Fraud such as billing in excess of 24 hours/day, 230 days/year The significant return on investment from HMS program integrity work: Over $1B in taxpayer dollars recovered annually Far more saved through cost avoidance 90% of their work is done on contingency Average return on investment (ROI) is 15:1 One state reported 900% ROI How to make the case for preventative measures (vs. recovery dollars): States always looking to rein in costs and balance budget Keeps the state in compliance Benefits constituents who might not have healthcare otherwise How HMS has built the industry standard with regard to coordination of benefits: Feed eligibility data to established database Identify beneficiaries with third party coverage (10%-13% of Medicaid enrollees also have private coverage) Ensure that Medicaid is the ‘payer of last resort’ How to leverage advanced analytics: Employ visual and geospatial analysis to identify fraud Track members with chronic conditions (23% of members incur 90% of the costs) HMS policy recommendations to Congress and States: Use third parties to ensure Medicaid is ‘payer of last resort’ Incentivize states to improve oversight Leverage premium assistance programs Expand the use of data aggregation Simplify the system to reduce errors Connect with Bill Lucia and HMS HMS Website Facebook Twitter Resources Mentioned HMS Report: Effective Cost Management for Medicaid Connect with Kip Piper, Host of MediStrategy Website Twitter Piper Report Blog LinkedIn About MediStrategy: The MediStrategy podcast offers informative interviews with healthcare leaders and insights on hot business and policy issues in Medicare, Medicaid, and health reform.  Health executives, policymakers, entrepreneurs, authors, and other influencers share challenges and opportunities in America’s rapidly changing $3.2 trillion health care system. MediStrategy is hosted by Kip Piper, a top expert on Medicaid, Medicare, and health reform. A prominent consultant, speaker, and author, Kip Piper advises health plans, state Medicaid agencies, hospitals and health systems, provider associations, life sciences companies, and investment firms.  Subscribe in iTunes | Stitcher | SoundCloud | Libsyn | RSS Feed

An interview with Aaron Fechter of Creative Engineering, Inc.   http://engineeringcreative.com/   Watch my video about the history of Whac-A-Mole, animatronic bands, and the Rock-afire Explosion: http://bit.ly/2kEPSM6

Aaron Fechter invented the Whac-A-Mole and the animatronic band, The Rock-afire Explosion. On this episode of R?sum?, Aaron talks about a few of his incredible inventions and how he survives such a cutthroat industry. Aaron also discusses what keeps him motivated to continue working on his ideas, especially when things don't necessarily go his way. For more with Aaron, visit EngineeringCreative.com Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Hold your next meeting online by visiting GoToMeeting.com and clicking the 'Try it Free' button to have your first meeting up and running in minutes. You also get a free 30-day trial. Purchase the 'Resume Podcast Theme' song on iTunes and Amazon. And if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review on iTunes.

FAREED ZAKARIA, CNN: Others say that you downplay the importance of terrorism. You want to downgrade it as a threat to the United States.  PRESIDENT OBAMA: Why -- look, I have to talk to the families of those who are killed by terrorists. I have to talk to the families of soldiers of ours who fought to make sure al Qaeda and the Fatah couldn't carry out attacks against us again. So I think I'm pretty mindful of the terrible costs of terrorism around the world.  What I do insist on is that we maintain a proper perspective and that we do not provide a victory to these terrorist networks by overinflating their importance and suggesting in some fashion that they are an existential threat to the United States or the world order. You know, the truth of the matter is that they can do harm. But we have the capacity to control how we respond in ways that do not undercut what's the -- you know, what's essence of who we are.  That means that we don't torture, for example, and thereby undermine our values and credibility around the world. It means that we don't approach this with a strategy of sending out occupying armies and playing Whac-A-Mole wherever a terrorist group appears because that drains our economic strength and it puts enormous burdens on our military.  What's required is a surgical, precise response to a very specific problem. And if we do that effectively, then ultimately these terrorist organizations will be defeated because they don't have a vision that appeals to ordinary people. It is -- it really is, as has been described in some cases, a death cult, or an entirely backward looking fantasy that can't function in the world.  Hussein Obama said this and soooo much more.  Today on the show I will break open what lurks inside this evil man in our House.   Sign up for updates on our Show page or at Facebook.com/GodinCountryRadioShow

As crazy as it may sound, many of us spend our Christian lives playing Whac-A-Mole with the strongholds of sin and consequences of disobedience that we have allowed to take root in our lives.  And why do we do this?  What's the point?  Where's the payoff for us?There isn't any.  We strive and struggle again and again, whacking one mole only to have another pop up in its place, with no end in sight.  Our so-called "abundant life" can easily become one of frustration and defeat.But it doesn't have to be that way.  We can live victorious over the enemy and experience true freedom in Christ.  How?  Keep listening to find out.

Lead Pastor Brian Hoppkins delivers a sermon entitled The Games People Play: Whac-a-Mole

Lead Pastor Brian Hoppkins delivers a sermon entitled The Games People Play: Whac-a-Mole