Nick Friar and Wesley Sykes co-host CMM Podcast & discuss movies, TV, comics, and pop culture. Catch their weekly YouTube live stream every Monday at 5:30 PM ET. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cmm-podcast/support
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What does it mean to embody a communication perspective? To use communication as a lens? To take a communication perspective is to consider what we’re making and how we’re making it through our communication practices. This means we look at patterns, contexts, stories, relationships; and that we use curiosity, mindfulness, collaboration, and dialogue to create better social worlds for ourselves. I invite you to join me (Abbie) in conversation with a guest as we learn what it means to use a c ...
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WELSTech explores the use of technology to further the spread of the gospel. This show is sponsored by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).
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The vision for the CMM Missions Podcast or “Missions-Cast”, is to share the latest as the Lord speaks from our CMM leaders and guest speakers who share with prophetic insight for today. 1. Often, we post short (2-3 minutes),as seeds in a pod, encouraging words to build your faith, hope, and joy! 2. At times we share miracle testimonies of what we are blessed to experience firsthand as we boast in the Lord. 3. We feature interviews with guests with our friends including CMM missionaries who a ...
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The podcasts dedicated to leading the way in IT Management Best Practices .
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Hosted by Carlos L Chacon, the SQL Data Partners Podcast focuses on Microsoft data platform related topics mixed with a sprinkling of professional development. Carlos and guests discuss new and familiar features and ideas and how you might apply them in your environments. Visit our website for episode show notes at marathonus.com/podcast and leave a comment if you have a topic you think we should discuss. We’ll see YOU on the SQL Trail.
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Every show we invite experts to discuss how to best build in today's modern manufacturing industry. We review topics that include how to reduce scrap, Industry 4.0, general metrology methodologies, and the best tools for maximum throughput. The Applied Innovations Podcast is your source for manufacturing insights, best practices and technology.
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In Episode 282, Nick and Wesley review the 2001 sports comedy Summer Catch, starring Freddy Prinze Jr. and Jessica Biel. What was the most rewatchable scene? Who had the best performance by a side character? What aged the best? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Discharge Depot. Like …
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On Inclusive Excellence in Education with Emily Rutter | Education Series | Ep. 111
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Where can you find paths to engagement? How can you redefine excellence for yourself? What would it look like for you to embrace curiosity in your own life and stories? ... Emily Ruth Rutter is Professor of English, Associate Dean of the Honors College, and affiliate faculty in Women’s, Gender, and African American Studies at Ball State University.…
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Ep. 281 — Twister(s) Original vs. Sequel Debate
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In Episode 281, court is back in session as Nick and Wesley debate which is the better movie: Twister (1996) or Twisters (2024). Which tornado crew would you rather be a part of? Which has the more compelling story? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Discharge Depot. Be sure to follow…
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On Research, Storytelling & Collective Trauma with Spozhmay Oriya | Education Series | Ep. 110
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How can research help us change the stories we tell about ourselves, our mental health, and our shared trauma? … Spozhmay Oriya is a PhD candidate in the Educational Psychology program with focus on collective trauma, faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada. She has BA in psychology and MA in Education. She was assistant …
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730 – Summer Tech Talks – Sarah Krause & Eileen Rosenow
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It’s almost time for back-to-school, and this episode of WELSTech will introduce listeners to helpful Lutheran Schools personnel who many will recognize. They shed light on school statistics and products as well as give us a sneak peek at next summer’s WELS Education Conference, currently in the planning stages. Sallie is “certified” and can’t wait…
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Episode 278: Running SQL Server on Azure VMs
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Can you run SQL Server on Azure VM? Which VM is best? Is running SQL Server on a VM in Azure the right choice? Find out in this insightful episode with Anders Pedersen! With over 10 different SQL Server services now offered in Microsoft Azure, it can be difficult to know how you want to run your environment. Sometimes, the old ways are the best way…
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In Episode 280, Nick and Wesley review the 47th entry into the MCU, Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. What will be the most rewatchable scene? Who had the best performance by a side character? What will age the best from this movie? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the sh…
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On Giftedness, Overexcitabilities, and Positive Disintegration with Chris Wells and Emma Nicholson | Unheard Stories Series | Ep. 109
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Please be aware that this conversation contains discussion of suicide, addiction, and mental illness. ... What resonates with you from the Theory of Positive Disintegration? How can we start to challenge the framework we have about cognition and emotion? How might we use TPD and CMM to equip ourselves to lean into the challenge of deconstructing an…
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In Episode 279, Nick and Wesley review the fourth season of The Boys, starring Karl Urban and Antony Starr, now streaming on Amazon Prime. How does this stack up to the previous seasons? What was the biggest 'Oh, shit!' moment? Who had the best performance by a side character? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. T…
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On Better Indigenous Representation with Jessica Engelking | Unheard Stories Series | Ep. 108
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What examples of indigenous representation have you encountered? For both indigenous and non-indigenous people, how can you seek out more stories told by indigenous people about indigenous experiences? ... Jessica Engelking (she/her) is a descendant of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe. She has a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the University of …
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Welcome to WELSTech! This episode focuses on our triple citizenship, in heaven, on this earth, and now, in a digital world. Pastor Ben Workentine shares thoughts for the Christian living in an increasingly opinionated and unfiltered digital world. We also report details on our latest hardware, print on demand, and church texting finds. The discussi…
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Episode 277: PostgreSQL for the SQL Server Crowd
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Is testing out pgAdmin on your to-do list? In this episode of the podcast, we chat with Ryan Booz, a PostgreSQL advocate at Redgate, about how a SQL Server professional might begin a dive into PostgreSQL, one of the most popular open source databases in the world. Ryan came from a career background in SQL Server, but after experiencing his accident…
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In Episode 278, Nick and Wesley share their Top 10 Favorite Vacation Movies, in honor of Nick going away on vacation. What did they rank too high? What did they leave off the list? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Discharge Depot. Be sure to follow them on Twitter: @CMM_Podcast; @Fr…
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On Disability Justice & Changing Stories with Hannah Soyer | Unheard Stories Series | Ep. 107
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How did you (or did you not) see yourself represented in stories growing up and how did that shape your understanding of yourself? How has your story changed? ... Hannah Soyer is a queer disabled writer living in the Midwest. She has written for nationally acclaimed publications such as The Sun Magazine, Bustle, and Cosmopolitan and is the editor o…
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Original vs. Sequel — A Quiet Place
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In Episode 277, court is back in session as Nick and Wesley conduct an Original vs. Sequel debate between A Quiet Place and A Quiet Place: Day One. Which leading cast would you rather follow in an apocalyptic setting? Which setting is tougher to survive in? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show w…
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On Creating Neurodiverse Affirming Social Worlds with Emily Kircher-Morris | Unheard Stories Series | Ep. 106
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How can you practice both authenticity and empathy as you interact with others? How can you create a “Neurodiverse Affirming” space in your social worlds? ... Emily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.Ed., LPC, inspired by her own experiences as a neurodivergent person, is dedicated to destigmatizing neurodiversity and supporting neurodivergent people of all a…
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In Episode 276, Nick and Wesley review A Quiet Place: Day One, starring Lupita Nyong'o. What was the most rewatchable scene? What will age the best? Who had the best performance by a side character? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Discharge Depot. Be sure to follow them on Twitter:…
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WELSTech is celebrating summer with a series of tech-in-ministry interviews called “Summer Tech Talks.” This week we head west to the oil country of western North Dakota to talk with Pastor Joel Prange about starting a home mission church. Turn up the audio as Martin and Sallie both have sound-related picks of the week. In addition, there’s an oppo…
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On Disability, Storytelling & Collaborative Reimagination with Rebekah Taussig | Unheard Stories Series | Ep. 105
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How can we find the courage to tell our stories, knowing that it matters for us to tell them? What is the story that you want to tell about yourself? How is it different from the story the world is telling you? What is your current understanding of disability? How do you relate to those who are disabled? How can we embrace the experience of having …
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In Episode 275, Nick and Wesley conduct an exit survey for the latest Netflix movie, Hit Man, starring Glen Powell and written/directed by Richard Linklater. What was the most rewatchable scene? What will age the best? Who had the best performance by a side character? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close…
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On Co-constructing Uniquenesses with John Stewart | Showing Up Series | Ep. 104
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Please be aware that this conversation contains brief references to sexual violence and wrongful imprisonment. ... What is your “sphere of influence” and how can you change how you show up to it? ... John Stewart served on the faculty of the Department of Communication at the University of Washington from 1969 to 2001; was Vice President for Academ…
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The WELSTech “Summer Tech Talks” interview series continues with a trip to the other side of the world as we learn about the technology at work on WELS World Missions Asia One team. Sallie shares tips from the recent OpenLearning@MLC conference, and Martin has a new browser pick. Plus, we have the inside scoop on online professional development tha…
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In Episode 274, Nick and Wesley share their favorite dads in movies. Who's the best dad in a comedy? What about drama and action? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Discharge Depot. Be sure to follow them on Twitter: @CMM_Podcast; @Fry_Guy1; @WesleySykes_! And catch their weekly lives…
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On Critical Thinking with John Chetro Szivos | Showing Up Series | Ep. 103
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Where in your life can you practice critical thinking? How can you think critically about your communication? … John Chetro Szivos is a semi-retired professor but still an active author who recently published On Becoming a Critical Thinker: Awakening Your Business Superpower. A student of Vern Cronen’s at UMass, Amherst and a dedicated CMM research…
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In Episode 273, Nick and Wesley conduct a mid-year exit survey on everything they've seen through the year of 2024. What was the best TV show and movie they've seen so far? Who had the best performance by a side character? What was the most rewatchable scene from a show or movie so far? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book…
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On Pressure, Performance & Polyvagal Theory with Michael Allison | Showing Up Series | Ep. 102
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What is going on with your physiological self right now? What do you need to do to slow down and get quiet enough to pay attention to this? How might your interactions and relationships change if you show up using what you learned about Polyvagal Theory today? … Michael Allison is the developer of The Play Zone; a contributing author for Psychology…
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Welcome to the good ole summertime on WELSTech! Our “Summer Tech Talks” interview series will feature technology from around the synod and across the world. This week we start in St. Louis, MO, home of Concordia Technology Solutions. The back half of the show includes Sallie sharing teacher professional development resources and Martin divulging hi…
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Exit Survey
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In Episode 272, Nick and Wesley review the latest George Miller blockbuster, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth. What was the most rewatchable scene? Who had the best performance by a side character? Will anything age the worst from this movie? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute.…
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On Holding Space with Aminata Cairo | Showing Up Series | Ep. 101
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How are you showing up? Where can you learn to “hold space”? … Aminata Cairo is an anthropologist, psychologist, educator, storyteller, and “love-worker." She is an independent consultant “who works with people." She is the former lector of Inclusive Education at The Hague University of Applied Sciences and the former lector of Social Justice and D…
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In Episode 271, Nick and Wesley rank their most impactful characters from X-Men '97 S1. Who made the Top 10? Who was number 1? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Discharge Depot. Be sure to follow them on Twitter: @CMM_Podcast; @Fry_Guy1; @WesleySykes_! And catch their weekly livestre…
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On Refugee Community Kitchen & Serving Displaced People with Janie Mac | Migration Series | Ep. 100
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How do you show up for your community? For people outside your community? What could we do together if we were all committed to protecting the human dignity of all people? … Janie Mac is a co-founder of Refugee Community Kitchen, a volunteer-run organization that has been serving hot, nourishing meals to displaced people in Northern France and the …
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Turn up the volume for WELSTech as we talk fantasy and escapism from a Christian perspective with Silas Dose. Martin has a trackpad pick and WELSTech friend, Philip Wels has been busy at the video editing desk crafting a video that captures the joy and excitement of graduation and assignment at Martin Luther College. Pastor-elect Silas Dose and his…
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Episode 305: Andrew Sesay(Sierra Leone) and Chris Chaney 'Boots on the Ground' Updates & Important Words for the US NOW!
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Andrew Sesay is a long Brother and member of CMM. Chris Chaney has been to Sierra Leone many times since 2008. Andrew shares the glory shining through hard times in his nation and gives an important message to the USA for this season. Andrew is very fruitful in planting churches, discipleship and a successful business man.…
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Episode 276: Dynamic SQL and Testing in Isolation
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Listener beware! This episode is full of danger as we tackle an interesting use case for Dynamic SQL. Dynamic SQL generally has a bad reputation in SQL Server circles, and with good reason. Dynamic SQL can open the door to many undesirable results - SQL Injection attacks being the most frightening of these. It can also be difficult to read, making …
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In Episode 270, Nick and Wesley review the latest Disney/Marvel animated series, X-Men '97, created by Beau DeMayo. Which character had the most compelling storyline? Who had the best performance by a side character? What will age the best from this series? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show w…
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On Mobilizing Communities with Sandy Ovalle Martínez | Migration Series | Ep. 99
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What communities are you a part of? How can you engage in action around immigration? .. Sandy Ovalle Martínez is a table-setter and space-curator, rooting her work in the deep faith and strength of Chicane and Latine spiritual teachers. She is a native of Mexico City. A mujerista theologian and an organizer, she currently directs campaigns and mobi…
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Rebel Moon — Part II: The Scargiver Exit Survey
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In Episode 269, Nick and Wesley review the second installment of Zack Snyder's sci-fi action epic, Rebel Moon — Part II: The Scargiver. How does this compare to The Child of Fire? What will age the best from the movie? Who had the best performance by a side character? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close…
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On Complicating Migration Narratives with Karen Gonzalez | Migration Series | Ep. 98
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What stories have you been told about migration? … Karen Gonzalez is a speaker, writer, storyteller, and immigrant advocate, who herself immigrated from Guatemala as a child. Karen is a former public school teacher and attended Fuller Theological Seminary, where she studied theology and missiology. For the last 15 years, she has been a non-profit p…
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Episode 304: Hidden For Such A Time - Esther Part 2 Lloyd Phillips
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Part 2 Dr. Lloyd Phillips is an apostolic and prophetic leader with much wisdom, anointing and knowledge of the Word of God and Holy Spirit with a 'now' word to strengthen our foundations in the Spirit. Dr. Lloyd is one of our powerful graduates of CMM College of Theology. You can find more from Lloyd at flint dot net.…
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Episode 303: Hidden For Such A Time - Esther Part 1 by Lloyd Phillips
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Dr. Lloyd Phillips is an apostolic and prophetic leader with much wisdom, anointing and knowledge of the Word of God and Holy Spirit with a 'now' word to strengthen our foundations in the Spirit. Dr. Lloyd is one of our powerful graduates of CMM College of Theology. You can find more from Lloyd at flint dot net.…
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On this episode of WELSTech we finish our book discussion of The AI Classroom with a focus on school leadership’s role in shaping AI policy, curriculum, and usage. Along with edtech gurus Rachel and Jason, we share oodles of AI tools, events, and news, plus some non-AI tech topics including cybersecurity, end of school-year activities, and iPads. T…
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Episode 302: Dr. Ornella Umubyeyi: Special Mother's Day Devotion, Obedience Is Love!
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Ornella is a gifted teacher and speaker. She is from Rwanda and works with Anna Marie. Be encouraged and blessed as you hear her heart in this special podcast.
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In Episode 268, Nick and Wesley review The Fall Guy, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. Are there any stunts they think they can do? What was the most rewatchable scene? Who had the best performance by a side character? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Discharge Depot. Be sure t…
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On Humanizing Immigration with Dora Rodriguez | Migration Series | Ep. 97
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How does hearing Dora’s story shape your perception of immigration? How can you seek out more stories that humanize those who migrate? … Dora Rodriguez, an unwavering advocate for migrant rights, survived the 1980 tragedy in Organ Pipe National Monument, AZ, where Salvadorans fled civil war, resulting in 13 deaths, including 3 minors. This experien…
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In Episode 267, Nick and Wesley review the latest A24 movie from Alex Garland, Civil War, starring Kirsten Dunst. Was this too on the nose? What was the most rewatchable scene? Who had the best performance by a side character? Nick has the latest in the trades & issues with his Comic Book Minute. They close the show with the Discharge Depot. Be sur…
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On Regenerative Design and Social Permaculture with Abrah Dresdale | Sustainability Series | Ep. 96
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What changes when we go beyond sustainability and strive for “regeneration” instead? … Abrah Dresdale, MA, is a bold and visionary social designer of cultural change at the intersection of land and justice. She consults through the national organization she co-founded, Regenerate Change, serves as faculty at UMass-Amherst and Omega Institute, and i…
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We’re back with another episode of WELSTech starring your handy, dandy calendar. Learn all about time blocking and how it can boost your productivity. We discuss an interactive book creation tool that looks like fun for the classroom and a simple but effective task manager which might be in your pocket right now. We also celebrate a new grandson fo…
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CMM Interview: X-Men Writers Eric & Julia Lewald
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In an audio-only Episode 266, Nick and Wesley welcome back Eric & Julia Lewald, writers of the X-Men: The Animated Series and consulting producers of X-Men 97, now streaming on Disney+. They discuss their thoughts on the new show, share stories from the days of the 90s show, the X-Men in the MCU, and more! Buy the Lewald's books — Previously on X-M…
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On Decolonizing, Re-Indigenizing & Rematriating with Sikowis Nobiss | Sustainability Series | Ep. 95
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Please be aware this conversation contains descriptions of violence perpetrated by white colonizers against indigenous people. (46:04-49:11) ... How can we “decolonize” our ways of thinking and being? What does it look like to “re-indigenize”? What does it mean to “rematriate”? … Sikowis Nobiss (she/her) is Nêhiyaw/Saulteaux of the George Gordon Fi…
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Episode 275: Machine Learning and Power BI
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What kinds of problems are organizations solving with Machine Learning? In this episode, we explore a situation where a public works department was looking for more accurate information to predict future water levels based on rainfall to maintain water tank storage for balancing pressure and to prevent overflow flooding. Marathon data solutions con…
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