Month: August 2018

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - Insane in the Bitmain

Two investing giants say they’re not involved in pre-IPO funding for Bitmain, despite reports to the contrary.

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Proposed changes to the $200 million Siacoin blockchain would ice out Bitmain’s mining rigs, but concerns around the changes are growing.

-ALSO-

After being acquired by Tron founder Justin Sun, several employees at BitTorrent have left.

-DON’T MISS-

CoinDesk researcher Peter Ryan joins host Nikhilesh De to discuss the difference between transactions and payments.

Recorded August 21, 2018 in New York, NY.

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The Goods from the Woods - Episode #208 – “WPW Superstars”

In this episode, Rivers and Dr. Pat are recording this episode at the bar at the Moose Lodge in Burbank, CA before their gig announcing for The Brian Kendrick's Wrestling Pro Wrestling! The Goods from the Woods Boys decided to sit down with some of the talent on the show. This episode features WPW Champ (at the time) Darwin Finch, Jon Allen AKA "Ricotta Flair", Erik Kimerer AKA "The Sassy Assassin", Jason Wayne Christian of Jakked Comedy Wrestling, as well as past guests of the show, funnymen Erik Barnes and Adam Murray! This ep is something a little bit different and it's jam packed with goodness. Dig it, y'all! Follow these great folks on Twitter: Darwin Finch is @DarwinFinch3  Jon Allen is @KingJonAllen  Erik Kimerer is @EKimerer  Jason Wayne Christian is @SaltsPepper Erik Barnes is @ErikWBarnes  Adam Murray is @Atom_Murray Follow the show on Twitter @TheGoodsPod  Rivers is @RiversLangley  Dr. Pat is @PM_Reilly Mr. Goodnight is @SepulvedaCowboy  Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod

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The NewsWorthy - Russian Hackers, Pope Letter & J.Lo – Tuesday, August 21st, 2018

All the news to know for Tuesday, August 21st, 2018!

Today, we're talking about everything from Russian hackers' latest target to the best-selling album of all time.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes.

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes and find today's date.

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Opening Arguments - OA202: Roundup (With Special Guest the SciBabe!)

Today's episode takes an in-depth look at the recent $289 million dollar verdict handed down by a California state jury for a man who alleges that the herbicide Roundup (TM) gave him cancer. First, we break down the facts of the lawsuit.  Then, we have on special guest Yvette d'Entremont -- a.k.a. the SciBabe -- to break down the science behind glyphosate (the active chemical in Roundup). After that, it's time for everyone's favorite Thomas (& Yvette) Take the Bar Exam, where our dynamic duo attempts to get it right when it comes to the proper measure of damages for breach of contract.  Remember to follow our Twitter feed (@Openargs) and like our Facebook Page so that you too can play along with #TTTBE! Recent Appearances None! If you'd like to have either of us as a guest on your show, drop us an email at openarguments@gmail.com. Show Notes & Links
  1. If you'd like to read some of the original court documents, here's the Roundup complaint, the Roundup motion to strike; and finally, here's the Roundup verdict.
  2. In the legal analysis, we discussed Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence and the standards set forth in Daubert v. Merrell Dow, 509 U.S. 579 (1993).
  3. And, of course, you should check out the SciBabe's website.
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Ologies with Alie Ward - Bonus Minisode: Kalology — Your Letters

As a companion to Kalology (BEAUTY STANDARDS) Alie reads your thoughts about appearance and beauty culture in this, a bonus minisode. You wrote in about how make-up is a creative outlet, how beauty standards can be an oppressive time suck, about hairy pits and culture clashes, money burdens, appearances in different professions, trans and non-binary perspectives, and what you wish the next generation did differently. Y'all made Ol' Ward tear up more than once, and it's an honor to share your stories.

Dr. Renee Engeln's work

"Beauty Sick," the book

Dr. Crystal Dilworth's TEDx Talk

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Ologies with Alie Ward - Kalology (BEAUTY STANDARDS) with Renee Engeln

We love it. We hate it. BEAUTY CULTURE.

Looking good can make us feel decorated, empowered and more confident -- but why?

And why are certain groups subtly told to "make-up" for their appearance?

What's the line between self-care and oppression?

Psychologist and beauty-researcher Dr. Renee Engeln shines a huge bright floodlight on the sometimes ugly machinery of the billion-dollar beauty and "fitness" industry. This is an episode for make-up lovers, haters and the millions of us confused about being both at once. It's also an opportunity for dudes to learn just how how skewed the standards are. Buckle up -- this ologist will change the way you see the world, others and hopefully, yourself.

Dr. Renee Engeln's work

"Beauty Sick," the book

More episode sources & links

Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month

OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes!

Follow @Ologies on Twitter and Instagram

Follow @AlieWard on Twitter and Instagram

Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris

Theme song by Nick Thorburn