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Okay, so I want to talk a bit about LORE. I’m not talking about the podcast/tv-show, but rather the different grouping of ideas in the collective unconscious that different kinds of stories tap into. It’s a term that I use to refer to the subject matter that one of my comics is built out of. Back when I was a teenager reading stacks of creator-owned trade paperbacks in the mid-2000s, it felt like every great creator-owned book was built out of a distinct kind of Lore that it was using the comic to teach to the audience, either directly or indirectly.

It hurts, to lose your job. Especially when you’re 50 years old, and you know that the scrapheap is the most typical place of employment for people of your age. Especially when you really love what you do. Especially when, after years of working towards it and having just about overcome the imposter syndrome that all kids from my sort of background feel. And especially when you’re responsible for children, and you’re on your own.

Do you want a profound grasp of Kevin Gaines’ potential involvement in the murders of Biggie and Tupac? If so, we have the solution you've been searching for. We will unveil the secrets and provide you with a comprehensive analysis to help you uncover the truth behind Kevin Gaines' role in these infamous crimes. Prepare to delve into the depths of speculation and conspiracy as we explore the mysteries surrounding Gaines' possible connection to these tragic events.

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. On today’s show, we have a fascinating episode that combines the macro and the micro. Nimble Partners Founder John Burbank and Partner Ken Wallace come on the show to share their unique perspectives and discuss both the nuances and intricacies of investing in private markets and early-stage venture. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Transistor Nimble Partners is a technology investment platform that invests into early-stage fund managers through their manager selection program and as well as direct and co-investments into breakout performers from their fund manager relationships.

LaPorta is 6-4, 249 pounds, but played just over 17 percent of his snaps in the slot. He missed just one game due to injury in his entire college career. Over the past three seasons, LaPorta has started 33 games and played over 2,000 snaps. Iowa hasn’t boasted the most explosive passing offense, but LaPorta has produced nonetheless. In his career, LaPorta has 153 catches for 1,786 yards and five touchdowns.

Delivering feedback effectively is a skill that can make all the difference in driving behavioural change and achieving desired outcomes. Napoleon Bonaparte's concept of an "iron fist in a velvet glove" perfectly encapsulates the art of combining firmness with empathy, ensuring your message is received without triggering defensiveness. It's not about sugar-coating issues or avoiding uncomfortable truths; it's about finding the right balance. I have seen and experienced “Iron Fists” that say it bluntly and just move on with no consideration for the other person.

Note: This newsletter is supported by Rohrbach Brewing Co., a pioneering craft brewery in the city of Rochester. You’re not likely to encounter a drum set sitting next to fermentation tanks in most places. But Zachary Allard, head brewer/co-owner at Iron Tug Brewing, likes to mix two of his passions — beer and music. And during down time in the brewery, Allard, who works alone on the brewery’s 5-barrel brewing system, likes to get some drum practice in.

Where: Iron Smith Coffee Roasters, 458 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas CA, 92024 Open: Mon - Fri : 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM Sat: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Sun: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM What: Filter Coffee - Colombia La Coqoueta Castillo Washed Tasting notes: Caramel, chocolate, tangerine Price: $4.00 What I’m listening to: Handsome Boy Modeling School, “The Truth” I might be sitting under an umbrella at an Ikea patio table less than a stone's throw from the iconic Encinitas sign—still arching gracefully over the coastal highway—but I feel a bit like I'm back in Brooklyn.

Yesterday’s post on race and high achievement produced some pushback from commenters who defended “race realism.” I want to engage further. Let’s stipulate that in order to perform at the highest levels in some realms, such as chess or economics, one needs an IQ of 145 or higher, which is three standard deviations above normal for the white population (normal mean is 100, each standard deviation is 15). And assume that the mean IQ in the black population is 85, so that for blacks to achieve at the highest level, one must be four standard deviations above normal.