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I see dogs and then I tell you about them.
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Different Worlds Different Discussions.
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Veronica Belmont & Brian Brushwood can't live without video games. They'd literally die. TWiT's first video game show, Game On, fixes this. They are sustained by playing games and then gleefully bringing you news, reviews, and commentary about console and PC games that you'll get nowhere else. Please watch Game On, it's a matter of life and death. Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.
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Veronica Belmont & Brian Brushwood can't live without video games. They'd literally die. TWiT's first video game show, Game On, fixes this. They are sustained by playing games and then gleefully bringing you news, reviews, and commentary about console and PC games that you'll get nowhere else. Please watch Game On, it's a matter of life and death. Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.
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The Mobile Security Show is a series of panel discussions on the emerging security trends and standards for high-powered mobile computing. Each episode is hosted by tech guru Veronica Belmont and security expert Dino Dai Zovi. The full video of each panel is available from the AT&T Tech Channel at http://techchannel.att.com
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The Mobile Security Show is a series of panel discussions on the emerging security trends and standards for high-powered mobile computing. Each episode is hosted by tech guru Veronica Belmont and security expert Dino Dai Zovi. The full video of each panel is available from the AT&T Tech Channel at http://techchannel.att.com
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Join Dave Delaney and Tim Coyne as they discuss, debate and engage in thought provoking conversations about nothing specific. All shows are completely improvised and unedited.
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Plan Dulce, a podcast by the Latinos and Planning Divison of the American Planning Association, is a space for elevating projects, issues and initiatives taking place within Latino communities across the U.S. and abroad.
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OMG all of the top bestsellers are romantasy! What order should you read series in? Does it matter? Also why is Veronica telling Tom to suck it? Or did we misunderstand. Tune in and find out!By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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Will Veronica and Tom make it to Glasgow? Not after that embarrassing German pronunciation. And after talking some baseball, they dig into non-spoilery discussion of Cordelia's Honor.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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The Nebula Award nominees are out! Should we re-read Neuromancer? Veronica explains Type I, II, and III fun. The truth behind Cordelia's Honor. And our final thoughts on Iron Widow.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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Transportation Advocacy in Belmont Cragin, Chicago
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Learn about the transportation advocacy campaign led by the Northwest Center, a 501c3, community based organization (formerly known as the Northwest Side Housing Center) pushing to bring more bike lanes and bikeshare to the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago. This episode was the first podcast collaboration between Latinos and Planning and the …
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We check in on who's winning the tournament. A vikings kids book! Where it's stabbing time! We talk a little bit about Iron Widow, and wrap up Shadow of the Gods.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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Planning Journey: Ana Cubas chats about her planning firm, growing up in El Salvador and exploring Los Angeles as a teenager
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In this episode we hear from Ana Cubas, a professional with over 20 years’ experience in government, non-profit, and private sectors. Ana comes from an immigrant background, is the first in her family to graduate from college, and has devoted her life to helping others. Ana's mission is to focus on working with companies that spur job and economic …
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Planning Journey: Claudia Monterrosa, HUD's Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grant Programs
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This episode was recorded during last November's LUGARES conference -- LAP's annual virtual conference where the theme was Caminando P'alante. As Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grant Programs, Claudia Monterrosa oversees affordable housing and community development programs, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the HOME I…
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A few more thoughts on the Hugos, who would win in a fight between Maas and Yarros, and we preview our March Madness brackets!By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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We've opened nominations for Mad Marchness!, our March tournament of book picks. Plus, the failure of the Hugos and the rise of Romantasy. And we begin our first impressions of Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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Surprise, there's a problem with hosting the Hugos in China. Plus: Keanu Reeves is co-writing with China Mieville, we kick off our February read, The Shadow of the Gods. And our spoilery thoughts on The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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David Salazar on the importance of involving youth in urban planning
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David Salazar speaks with us today on his experience involving youth in urban planning, working with Long Beach City College and Cal Poly Pomona to develop an associates degree in urban planning -- the first one in California, and the importance of increasing representation of Latino/a/e urban planners at the state and national level. David Salazar…
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Planning Journey: Ana Lasso shares her experience working in state government, the importance of serving your community, and navigating imposter syndrome
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Guest: ANA M. LASSO Director, California Department of General Services Ana M. Lasso was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to serve as the Director of the California Department of General Services on March 19, 2021. Previously, Director Lasso served as the General Manager of Los Angeles’ Exposition Park, a position to which she was appointed by Go…
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#480 - What You Can Do With Mickey Mouse
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Alternatives to Goodreads, and one of them is Amazon. Which owns Goodreads. What you can and can't do with Mickey Mouse. The "Who should play Murderbot" discussion continues. Typical human and augmented human stuff! Plus why Veronica should read this month's book pick.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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#479 - Where Have All The Beef Suits Gone?
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Are there too many Nat 20s in Kings of the Wyld, our stance on Skarsgard as Murderbot, and we introduce the January pick (which has a lot of triggers).By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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All the end of year book picks are out with lots of great titles to add to your own list! Did Vonnegut think he was a genre writer? And our non-spoilery thoughts about Kings of the Wyld.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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Veronica now knows how to catch up on Old Man's War. Should good books not be SciFi? Is "they said" saying too much? He “sucked his teeth” is not enough! We kick off Kings of the Wyld and wrap up Mimicking of Known Successes.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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#476 - Don't Get Your Atmoscarf In A Bunch
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We're huge fans of mushrooms! Fourth Wing is EVERYWHERE. And remember, the very aspects of a novel you might not fancy could be the same ones that captivate someone else.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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Awards season is here! We're celebrating deserving winners and discussing potential TV and movie adaptations of our favorite books. This November, we're diving into a novel about trains on Jupiter and concluding our October discussion on Father’s “5D chess.”By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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Planning Journey: Margarita Gonzalez Macedonio
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Todays guest is Margarita Gonzalez Macedonio, a Principal Community Planner with the City of Santa Ana Neighborhood Initiatives and Environmental Services Program. Margarita has been a part of the City of Santa Ana team for over 16 years. As an advocacy planner, Margarita is a solution-oriented leader focused on ensuring an inclusive process for de…
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Best books of the year? Already? How Veronica got her k-wires out. And our non-spoilery thoughts on Library at Mount Char.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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Veronica's state of K-wires, the most highly-rated books in the world, we kick off our read of The Library of Mount Char, and wrap up China Mountain Zhang.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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We talk to Felicia Day about her new Audible Original Third Eye, and how her own struggles led to her story about a chosen one who fails. Plus, we talk about the importance of doing what you love and learning to leave your past behind (and why she's eating ground turkey a lot).By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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Guess what? The new Bobiverse is coming, and we would love to have your emails! Plus, we've got some super cool thoughts (no spoilers, promise) on China Mountain Zhang by Maureen F. McHugh. But you don't have to take my blurb for it!By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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Journeys of Two CA Based Urban Planners
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In this episode we learn about the planning journeys of Jaime Espinoza and Anna Vidal. Jaime Espinoza is a City Planner in the Office of Zoning Administration of Los Angeles City Planning. In this capacity, he is responsible for the review and entitlement of commercial and residential development projects citywide, and leading negotiations with pro…
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The last new Terry Pratchett stories, the rise of nonsense literature, a brief intro to our September pick China Mountain Zhang, and final thoughts on Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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Veronica has been in Canada for a year, and the best book in Canada is about Marie Antoinette. Tom ate some breaded hairtail and is excited about Gail Carriger's K-pop post. Plus, we announce the September book and give a few non-spoilery thoughts about Ninth House.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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Veronica curses the Lions and eats SO many blackberries. Also, our non-spoilery thoughts on Ninth House and Ivy League schools.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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We get to the bottom of why it's called Fahrenheit 4-5-1 and which songs get stuck in our heads when we hear “Aes Sedai.” We finish up our thoughts on Planetfall by Emma Newman and kick off Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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The Hugos are out! The Hugos are out! Huge cookies are out! TRIKE READS READER'S DIGEST? Plus, the varied emotions caused by Planetfall.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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