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Cloud and Clear

SADA, An Insight Company

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The Cloud and Clear podcast explores the journey of SADA at the tip of the spear in helping organizations transform the way their people work, and the way their industry goes to market in the context of Google Cloud. It features experts from SADA, partners, and our customers discussing and debating what digital transformation means in the real world.
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Igbo Radio

Antho Weezy

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Welcome to the King of the Messy/Tea-spillin community, thee head barb, thee one in charge ANTHO MINAJ! Here we gossip about schools and student fights and celebrities who on-purposely act dumb online for the attention and views. We also post the juicy videos from other barbs and talk about celebrity BEEF. Enjoy our podcasts😛
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Welcome to Unlimited Opinions! Have you ever wanted to listen to a lawyer and his son discuss philosophy, mythology, theology, politics and more? No? Well, Mark and Adam Bishop are here to discuss it all the same! From philosophy to mythology to politics, they discuss it all with rants and tangents galore! Now in Season 8, they're breaking down George Lakoff's "Moral Politics: How Liberals and Conservatives Think," going chapter by chapter to discuss the differences between the linguistic wo ...
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Second Time Founders

Second Time Founders

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Discussing weekly tech news w/ second time venture founders. No investors. @julien (Breather, Practice) @kevingibbon (Shyp, Airhouse) @berman66 (Nanit, Vowel) @JoeFernandez (Klout, Joymode, newco)
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Is blockchain really going to change the world? Are robots taking over? How will artificial intelligence impact my business? Join host Reid Jackson as he cracks the code on emerging tech through conversations with thought leaders at the top of the digital disruption game. Titans of industry, leaders in academia, and intrepid startups will go beyond the “cool factor” of emerging technologies to discuss how and why the future of commerce depends on a global language of business. Hear about AI, ...
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Is this our angriest episode yet? Possibly! Join us as we discuss George Lakoff's thoughts on some of the most controversial topics: affirmative action, gay rights, education, the environment, and much more! As always, we point out the issues with an overly simplistic description of the conservative point of view and try to describe the much deeper…
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This episode, my conversation with Richard Bullock, a past Chair of the Agricultural Land Commission. Richard joined me to talk about a life in farming and why chairing the ALC was the hardest job he took on in sixty five years as a farmer. The ALC's Annual Report is a good way to learn the fundamentals about the ALC/ALR if you're into that sort of…
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In this episode, Tony Safoian interviews Mario Ciabarra, the CEO and founder of Quantum Metric. They discuss Mario's background and journey as an entrepreneur, as well as the evolution of Quantum Metric and its product. They highlight the importance of understanding and listening to customers to improve digital experiences. They also introduce the …
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As we all know, conservatives simply view the legal system in a very simple formula: more punishment = more good. Conservatives are certainly not concerned with a millenia-old theological, philosophical, legal, and moral tradition that argues for the responsibility of an individual's free will or anything like that. Join us as we discuss George Lak…
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Ignoring his horrible takes on conservatism, George Lakoff actually does a decent job of explaining the liberal worldview on social programs and taxes. Maybe this shouldn't be surprising - he definitely agrees with the liberals on everything. Join us as we discuss his analysis of liberal and conservative approaches to economic and social problems, …
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This episode we’re taking a look at small scale pork production in BC, and specifically, a few farrowing operations around the province. Got something to tell me? Are you a farmer or non-profit that wants to post something on the community bulliten board? Send a voice memo (preferred!) or written words to Jordan: 250 767 6636 podcast@farminginbc.ca…
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Cloud and Clear, SADA's Cloud Transformation podcast, brings in Michael Ames, Managing Director of Industry Professional Services at SADA, to highlight Form Bio. We introduce Chris Haas, Head of Partner Engineering, and Doug Daniels, Chief Technology Officer at Form Bio, to talk to us about some amazing things that they're doing in genetic engineer…
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George Lakoff is right about one thing: conservatives do not like Hillary Clinton. In this episode, we look at Lakoff's descriptions of how liberals and conservatives categorize the ideal and worst citizens. Do conservatives really just care about upholding the current authority? Are liberals the only ones who believe in virtues? Lakoff seems to th…
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In this episode, we actually give Lakoff some credit! He is embarking on a good project: analyzing liberal and conservative speech into a cohesive cognitive worldview. Unfortunately, he still can't seem to understand conservatives. We look at his descriptions of how liberals misunderstand conservatives (and his simplistic counters to those misunder…
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This episode, a conversation with farmer Paddy Doherty of West Enderby Farm. Paddy and his partner Elaine retired last year, but for close to fifteen years they grew organic carrots and a couple other crops in the North Okanagan. Paddy and Elaine's reputation as solid farmers would have been enough to fill a whole interview, but there was a lot mor…
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Join host Rocky Giglio in this engaging episode of "Cloud and Clear" as he sits down with Sarika Attal and Shellie Dreistadt from Papa Johns'. Dive into a discussion on leveraging cloud technology and security at scale in the fast-paced world of pizza delivery. Sarika, VP, EA, Tech Services & Store Platforms, shares insights into the tech-driven op…
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Despite not really understanding morality, Lakoff does accurately describe the views of the nurturant parent! Join us as we discuss his description of this moral system that believes that people who need help should be treated like children, that promoting your self-interest is a moral good, and sensuality is a virtue! We discuss what we think is w…
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Does George Lakoff understand nothing about conservative morality? Maybe! Join us as we discuss his idea of Strict Father Morality, a system that he thinks conservatives believe in, with respect only for authority and strict punishments for those who do wrong. Somehow, Lakoff misses the fact that conservatives tend to believe in an objective morali…
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This episode returns to the subject of drought and how the government manages water scarcity. This time: an interview with Nicole Pyett, a hydrogeologist and Water Resources Section Head, Authorizations for the Thompson Okanagan region with BC's Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. Scroll down to find a bunch of resources NIcole mentio…
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Join us for a special Mother’s Day edition of Cloud and Clear from SADA, featuring an in-depth discussion with Steve Ridley, VP of Infrastructure at FTD. Hosted by Michael Ames, Managing Director at SADA, this episode dives into FTD’s transformative journey from on-premises data centers to the dynamic world of cloud computing. Discover how FTD leve…
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Which came first? Foundational moral thinking or metaphors that we use to express those foundations? George Lakoff seems to think the language came first! Join us as we try to figure out Lakoff's chicken-or-the-egg moral system as he outlines the metaphor of accounting and how morality is viewed as a system of transactions. Are we all really just t…
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Our very first episode with a live studio audience! Join us as we discuss what linguist George Lakoff views as the worldviews of liberals and conservatives. In this episode, we examine what Lakoff thinks confuses liberals about conservative views (while also just attempting to refute the conservative opinion), the different words that people on the…
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My guest today is Wylie Bystedt, a farmer based in Quesnel and the current board chair of the British Columbia Association of Farmers Markets. Wylie joined me on the phone to trumpet a recent study conducted at the University of Northern British Columbia that confirms what Wylie already knew: that farmers markets in BC are growing in popularity and…
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In this episode of the Cloud and Clear podcast, hosted by Tony Safoian, CEO of SADA, we delve into a captivating conversation with Scott Voigt, CEO and Co-founder of FullStory. Recorded at FullStory's headquarters near Buckhead in Atlanta, GA, this installment of the CEO series explores the fascinating origin and evolution of FullStory, a company a…
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In this episode, we discuss George Lakoff's completely analytical, opinion-free, 100% objective explanation of what he views as the role of cognitive linguists in examining liberal and conservative worldviews. We discuss whether or not unconscious thoughts truly exist, the importance of categories, and Lakoff's ever-present idea of conservatives be…
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In this first episode of Season 8, we look at the preface to our new book: George Lakoff's Moral Politics: How Liberals and Conservatives Think, which examines the different linguistic metaphors that liberals and conservatives use to shape their worldview. We discuss Lakoff's plan for the book, how he draws his conclusions, and the immense amount o…
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My guest today is Brody Bolen. He's 28 years old and a third generation rancher and butcher based in Jaffrey, in the southeast corner of BC. Brody's grandparents established the ranch in 1957 as a commercial cattle operation. Brody and his wife Kashtyn now live there and operate a farm-to-table business model in which they're directly involved in e…
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In this episode of Cloud and Clear, host Rocky Giglio, Global Director of Security at Sada, welcomes Scott Sumner, Director of Global Strategic Alliance at Wiz, for an in-depth conversation about the forefront of cloud security and artificial intelligence. They dive into Wiz's rapid development pace, highlighting its continuous release of features …
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This episode I speak with Tom Walker of Country Life Magazine and BC Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Nathan Cullen. Much of BC has experienced various stages of drought in the last few years, with each successive year of drought compounding the issue of water scarcity in numerous parts of the province. In some areas, water scarcity…
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Join us for an enlightening discussion on the rapidly evolving tech landscape in 2024. Miles Ward and Juan Orlandini delve into the complexities of navigating cost efficiency, hybrid cloud, and multi-cloud strategies amidst rising prices and continuous changes. Discover how companies are adapting through development, infrastructure adjustments, and…
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Is the sexual revolution the true cause of moral relativism, or are the two intertwined? In this final episode covering Peter Kreeft's A Refutation of Moral Relativism, we look at some of the biggest cultural issues in the world today, particularly contraception, abortion, and divorce. We also take a retrospective look at the book as a whole, discu…
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We were always destined to publish this episode, at least according to the crazy determinists! In this episode, we discuss the philosophical assumptions that one must make in order to be an absolutist, particularly regarding metaphysics and epistemology. We look at flawed theories such as nominalism, determinism, materialism, and more, all while we…
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This episode: a conversation with apple grower and cider maker Mike Harris of Dominion Cider Company in Summerland. You'll learn how a guy went from an oil & gas job and no farming experience to managing an apple orchard and producing good cider in just a few years, why the snobs who say you can't make good cider with dessert apples are totally rig…
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Join Miles Ward, CTO of SADA, and his guest Juan Orlandini, CTO at Insight, on the latest episode of Cloud and Clear for a deep dive into the future of cloud computing. The conversation highlights how businesses navigate the complexities of adopting cloud technologies as they explore the journey from traditional to multi-cloud and hybrid environmen…
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Do you want to hear our thoughts on Bryan Fiel's 1990 play Dancing at Lughnasa, a story of five sisters in 1936 Ireland? Do you want to hear our thoughts on the arguments in favor of moral absolutism? Luckily for you, we have those exact things in this episode! Join us as we discuss how language proves absolutism correct, the poor track record of r…
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What does hemlock taste like, and if drank in a small enough dose, can we find out? This important question and much more is discussed in this episode of Unlimited Opinions, as we examine where the philosophy of relativism came from. We talk about how reductionism has led to a complete lack of acceptance of anything beyond the physical world and ho…
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Zak Vescera just wrapped up a stint at The Tyee as its labour reporter, and last August he launched a series focused on the housing and working conditions of BC's migrant farm workers. Here's a link to the first article in the series. The series was deeply reported, and went beyond specific allegations to look at the value of seasonal farm worker p…
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Welcome to a new podcast about farming in BC! This first episode, a conversation with Emily Huxter, a beekeeper based in Armstrong. In our conversation, Emily contrasts honey production on the prairies and the Okanagan, why the economics of beekeeping is probably not what you have assumed, and why 50% of a jar of 100% Canadian Honey may actually be…
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Welcome to the forefront of digital transformation with SADA's latest podcast episode, where we delve into the intriguing world of Web3 and AI. Our experts, Michael Ames, and David Carter, guide you through the evolution from Web1's basic information access to Web3's trust-based ecosystem. Discover the pivotal role AI plays in enhancing data privac…
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Do good intentions make acts good, or do we need something more? Did we simply evolve morality as a beneficial social system? Are relativists really just the most judgmental people of all time? Find out as we continue discussing Peter Kreeft's A Refutation of Moral Relativism, examining even more common arguments for moral relativism and how easily…
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Does Jesus just get us, or does he call us to something more? Is He really all about tolerance, or is there an objective truth beyond that? Join us as we discuss how our values aren't just ingrained in us by society, why absolutists promote freedom more than relativists, and how those proclaiming that everyone needs to be tolerant really aren't tol…
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Dive into the world of technology, innovation, and leadership in this captivating episode of Cloud and Clear. Join host Tony Safoian as he engages in an enlightening conversation with Joyce Mullen, the CEO and President of Insight. Together, they explore a spectrum of topics, from Joyce's remarkable journey to Insight to the critical significance o…
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"Be better:" the new horrible slogan for Unlimited Opinions! In this episode, we look at Peter Kreeft's answer to one of the most difficult objections to moral absolutism: if there are absolute moral truths, why have there been cultures with wildly different moral norms? We examine his answer of this argument asserting its own conclusion as part of…
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