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The CodeThe Code LIVEBreakfast The PopeTransfiguration AuthenticityManhoodThe Trinity& more…On this month’s episode of The Code, we go live with our Men’s Ministry at our monthly breakfast fellowship. We open up the conversation with questions directly from the men of ACF! We cover a wide array of topics, some we know and others we honestly don’t… but we don’t shy away from discussing it our desire to be an authentic community of faith, doing life together in Jesus name!
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Brainy Bits 90—smart science in 90 secondsSuper-Nose Moth!How far can your nose smell? A few feet? Maybe a few rooms away? Well, meet the giant emperor moth — the flying superhero that can sniff out a mate from over a mile away! In today’s episode of Brainy Bits 90, we dive into the amazing world of moths with super-sensitive, feathery antennae that can track a single scent through forests and fields. Find out how these incredible insects race against time — and use their built-in “super-nose” to find love before their short adventure ends! Get ready for some serious sniffing power! Brainy Bits 90. ACF.
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2025-04-1340 minBrainy Bits 90—smart science in 90 secondsTiny Tummy Tenants: How Your Gut Microbiome Grows Up with YouIn this episode of Brainy Bits 90, we’re talking about the wild party happening in your gut—from babyhood to about age 8. According to a study in Nature Medicine, your gut microbiome is basically a microbial city that evolves as you grow. We’re talking poop samples, milk-to-mac-and-cheese milestones, fart facts, and even a Pepper cameo. Let’s get into the guts of it. Brainy Bits 90. ACF
2025-04-1102 minBrainy Bits 90—smart science in 90 secondsThe Super-Hearing ShowdownIn this episode of Brainy Bits 90, we’re heading into the night sky where bats are hunting—and moths are listening. The greater wax moth has insanely good hearing, like hide-and-seek champion level. Based on research published in Biology Letters, this bug hears bats coming way before they strike. Who wins this nighttime game? Tune in to find out. Brainy Bits 90. ACF.
2025-04-0902 min2025-04-0946 minBrainy Bits 90—smart science in 90 secondsPop Goes the Iceberg!In this episode of Brainy Bits 90, we’re cracking open a cool discovery: tiny air bubbles trapped in glacial ice are secretly speeding up glacier melt—like, a lot. According to a study in Nature Geoscience, these little pops are stirring up big trouble in the climate game. Let’s find out how something so small can make such a splash. Brainy Bits 90. ACF.
2025-04-0601 minBrainy Bits 90—smart science in 90 secondsWhy Dogs Dance with Their TailsYou’ve seen it a thousand times—your dog sees you, and their tail goes into overdrive. But why do dogs wag their tails so much? In this episode of Brainy Bits 90, we dig into a new opinion piece from Biology Letters that explores the neuroscience, evolution, and even the rhythm behind that iconic doggy dance. Bonus: Pepper drops in with a perfectly timed tail thump. Brainy Bets 90. ACF.
2025-04-0402 minBrainy Bits 90—smart science in 90 secondsTrain Your Brain While You Crash and LearnIn this episode of Brainy Bits 90, we dig into how your teen brain is basically a superhero in training. Learn how practice—whether it’s algebra, figure skating, or just not falling into the pool during swim practice—can help your brain grow stronger, faster, and more flexible (mentally, at least). Brainy Bits 90. ACF.
2025-04-0402 minBrainy Bits 90—smart science in 90 secondsTiny TricksterIn this episode of Brainy Bits 90, we explore the clever tactics of the brown thornbill, a small Australian bird that uses vocal mimicry to protect its nestlings from predators. Discover how this feathered trickster imitates the alarm calls of other species to create the illusion of a looming hawk, effectively scaring away threats like the pied currawong. Learn about the recent research published in Biology Letters that sheds light on this fascinating behavior, highlighting how intelligence and adaptability play crucial roles in survival. Brainy Bits 90. ACF.
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2025-03-3144 minBrainy Bits 90—smart science in 90 secondsThe Loophole Logic of KidsWhat do you do when your child finds a clever way around your rules—but doesn’t technically break them? Welcome to the curious world of kid logic. In this debut episode of Brainy Bits, we dive into a fascinating study from Harvard and MIT that shows how children’s sneaky interpretations of rules may actually be a sign of social smarts. From hand-holding hacks to cookie loopholes, discover why letting kids “bend the rules” might help their brains grow. Brainy Bits 90. ACF.
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ACF Lounge SeriesIntroduction to ACF Lounge Series by Navneet MendirattaIntroducing the ACFLounge Series: Your Window into the World of Art, Culture, and Creativity Welcome to the inaugural episode of the ACFLounge Series, your passport to a world brimming with artistic expression, cultural insights, and creative inspiration. Join our host, Navneet Mendiratta, a seasoned journalist, writer, and storyteller, as she invites you to delve into this rich and vibrant realm. In this introductory episode, Navneet sets the stage for the series, sharing our vision and passion for exploring the diverse facets of the creative world. We give you a...
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CX Insider - Customer experience leaders sharing insights and ideas for customer service successSecuring Time And Trust With Customer Experience - w / Monique Theile from Chrono24 | #119Hospitality Tech Expo - 15th/16th October 2024 CLICK THE LINK TO FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://tinyurl.com/3hvjf2j9
Today, we are joined by Monique Theile, Head of Complaint Management at Chrono24, to explore how security, trust, and customer experience are interwoven in the luxury market. Get ready for insights on certification programs and some unexpected customer complaints.
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2024-09-2241 minCX Insider - Customer experience leaders sharing insights and ideas for customer service successFan Ownership: The Future of Football Clubs? - w/ Andrew Madaras (Dunstable Town FC)
Andrew Madaras is the chairman & secretary of Dunstable Town Football Club. In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of fan ownership & community support in the world of grassroots football. We talk about how Andrew & the club not only invest in the football, but the local community too. Join us to learn about challenges, myths & misconceptions in the world of grassroots football.
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2024-07-1238 minCX Insider - Customer experience leaders sharing insights and ideas for customer service successTransforming Brand Experience in Banks & Building Societies w/ Martin Shires, Michael Heanue & Greg Copley (Glory, M Worldwide, ACF Technologies)In this episode, we dive into Brand experience evolutions within the financial sector, branch roles in different communities & how you can build your brand DNA as a bank. How important is your branch placement? What are some brands with great consistency that banks can learn from? Find out more in this episode!
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2024-05-0748 minCX Insider - Customer experience leaders sharing insights and ideas for customer service successRetail Restructuring & Rise of Entrepreneurship - w/ Sham Aziz (Thecxway)Sham Aziz is the founder of Thecxway, a customer service consultancy. In this episode, we dive into the beginnings of his brand, the benefits of consultancies & Sham’s 100 interviews. We also discuss the rise of redundancies, brands disappearing & how department shrinks can effect companies for years to come. How important is the in-store experience in retail? When should you buy online, and when should you not? Find out more in this episode!
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2024-04-3038 minCX Insider - Customer experience leaders sharing insights and ideas for customer service successInnovating Customer Communication in the Financial Sector - w/ Andrew Stevens (Quadient)Andrew Stevens is the principal for banking and financial services for Quadient, an international company specialising in business process automation & customer experience management. In this episode, we discuss the major problems in customer education within the financial sector & the reasons this could create failure demand. We also discuss consumer duty & regulations that banks must comply with. Will these regulations harm innovations? We also ask the question: Do you understand how your finance works?
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2024-04-1530 minCX Insider - Customer experience leaders sharing insights and ideas for customer service successCrafting Moments of CX Magic - w/ Shep HykenShep Hyken is a New-York Times Bestseller & Keynote Speaker, he is one of the world’s leading authories on customer service and CX, with over 40 years of experience helping organisations all around the world. In this episode we talk about Shep’s magical beginnings into the world of customer experience, with tales that go back decades. He walks us through CX “moments of magic” as well as the potential use cases for the rise of artificial intelligence.
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2024-02-1228 minCX Insider - Customer experience leaders sharing insights and ideas for customer service successHow to Deliver Large-scale Technology Projects - w/ Simon Ronald & Laurence Leach (ACF Technologies)On today's episode, we bring on 2 guests from ACF Technologies: Simon Ronald, VP of Business Development & Laurence Leach, Technical Director. We sit down and talk about enterprise projects and the management needed for success. Should you use off the shelf products or self-build? Does the size of a supplier matter? In this episode all your questions will be answered!
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Fiorentina Official AudioFiorentina Weekly: Mister Italiano e IgorLa puntata di Fiorentina Weekly con ospiti Mister Vincenzo Italiano e Igor. Ascolta il podcast della diretta social dei canali ufficiali di ACF Fiorentina
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Fiorentina Official AudioBologna vs Fiorentina- le voci della vittoria, Dg Barone, Mister Italiano, Nico GonzalezBologna vs Fiorentina: Il commento delle azioni salienti tratto dalla radiocronaca esclusiva di ACF Fiorentina, le interviste al Dg Joe Barone, al tecnico Vincenzo Italiano e le parole di Nico Gonzalez dopo la vittoria viola
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2021-09-2630 min2021-09-2630 min2021-09-2630 minCX Insider - Customer experience leaders sharing insights and ideas for customer service successACF Exclusive: Delivery of UK's COVID-19 Booking SystemValentina interviews Simon, Andy and Laurence, directors of ACF Technologies, who talk about the delivery of the UK's COVID-19 testing and vaccination booking system. The directors share exclusive information about the technical specifications and operational challenges they have been facing. The episode covers details from the initial concept development to the final integration of a system that can handle more than half a million bookings per hour.
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ZCF Cast04.28.2020 - ACF#015 - Laurie Fortier - "Acting in TV & Movies"Laurie has been working professionally for over 20 years and has worked with legends including James Caan, Dennis Hopper, Martin Landau, Michele Pfiffer, James Gandolfini, Danny Aiello and Hugh Laurie to name only a few. She has also shared memorable scenes with Gary Sinise, Claire Danes, Famke Jensen, Peter Gallagher, Dylan McDermott, Michael Chiklas, Louis Gosset Jr., Joe Mantagna, Dougray Scott, Sharon Lawrence, Maggie Q and Sarah Silverman.
2020-04-291h 14ZCF Cast04.27.2020 - ACF#014 - Julian Evans - "Sound Editing & Design"Julian is a sound designer & post-production supervising sound editor. We worked together when on THE TROUBLE.
He describes himself as part musician and one part sound engineer. He's served as a sound designer and sound re-recording mixer, but I've also been a music mixer, foley artist, production sound mixer, dialogue editor, and ADR engineer on feature films, branded content as well as working on off-broadway musicals and stage productions.
2020-04-291h 25ZCF Cast04.23.2020 - ACF#013 - Clarisa Garcia-Fresco - "Being a Production Designer"Clarisa Garcia-Fresco graduated from the American Film Institute with a Master of Fine Arts in Production Design, and from the New York Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Architecture. Clarisa’s passion for film and storytelling led her to collaborate with many talented filmmakers as a Production Designer and Art Director. Her short film CLARITY received the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Award; was Winner at the L.A. Shorts Awards and Remi Winner at the Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival. Her Short film PLEA received the Audience Award for Narrative Short at the Ashland Independent Film Festival. Prior to focu...
2020-04-281h 20ZCF Cast04.22.2020 - ACF#012 - Larry Spivey - "Writing for B.E.T."Larry "Legend" Spivey is a screenwriter/producer who writes for B.E.T. . In the past, he's written and produced The Crime City Diaries web series, which screened in several festivals, from Urban Mediamaker in Atlanta, to The San Diego Film Festival in California. He has won several awards for the series and has worked on many other films, from shorts to features, even penning an episode called “Runners” for the film series Killer’s Row, which was a finalist in the San Diego Film Festival screenplay competition.
2020-04-281h 02ZCF Cast04.21.2020 - ACF#011 - Patty Schumann - "Running a Film Festival."Patty Schumann is the Co-Founder/Director YOFIFEST, The Yonkers Film Festival and has a background working as a feature film & television editor.
YoFiFest has received two “Best of Westchester” awards, for "Best Film Geek Event" and "Best New Film Festival", and was once again voted one of the “Top 100 Film Festivals” by FIlmFreeway. It was also named one of the Top Ten Hippest Things about Yonkers by lohud.com and The Journal News and one of the "Top Five Things To Do" by Westchester Magazine.
2020-04-281h 34ZCF Cast04.19.2020 - ACF#010 - HOW TO MAKE DIGITAL LOOK CINEMATIC w/Alex GrayZef Cota and D.P. Alex Gray did a talk on Sunday night about how to make your digital videos look more cinematic.
2020-04-211h 37ZCF Cast04.13.2020 - ACF#009 - Daniel Lir & Bayou BennettIn 2007, the dynamic husband and wife filmmaker duo of Bayou Bennett and Daniel Lir founded Dream Team Directors. Their vision was to combine imagination, humor, beauty and a desire to positively impact the world through their stunning creative work. Bayou is first woman to teach at Parsons New School Media Department.
Their company motto, "Let our dream team manifest your dream", symbolizes the expansion and positive attention they win for their celebrity and high-profile brand clients such as Adidas, Atlantic Records, Smashbox Cosmetics and Chrome Hearts.
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2020-04-171h 17ZCF Cast04.13.2020 - ACF#008 - Gregg Blake - "Writing/Producing/Directing Indie Films."Gregg Blake is a multi-hyphenate Actor/Director/Screenwriter based in Brooklyn, NY.
He's frequently collaborated with Zef on many projects including having a featured role in THE TROUBLE, and recently directed a horror short film called THE SMILER which will be expanded into a feature film.
2020-04-1658 minZCF Cast04.14.2020 - ACF#007 - Eliza Morales Brown - "PA'ing on TV & Major Motion Pictures"."Eliza Morales Brown has worked as a P.A. on movies like JOKER and shows like 'Ray Donovan'.
2020-04-151h 23ZCF Cast04.13.2020 - ACF#006 - Harri "Indio" Ramkishun - "Independent Filmmaking."Harri “Indio” Ramkishun is a Director, Editor, and Cinematographer born and raised in the Bronx, New York. Indio wrote, directed, and produced the short film, BlackOut City, an official entry of the 2nd Bronx Week Film Festival.
Indio has been the director of photography on several short films and television programs. He was also Lighting Designer on the indie film, The Meat Puppet.
Indio is the owner/operator of the Bronx-based, GuyaRican Productions LLC, and a founding member of the Bronx Filmmakers. He was the Director/DP of the first TBxF group collaboration for filmracing.com’s 100 Ho...
2020-04-141h 23ZCF Cast04.09.2020 - ACF#005 - Drew DeSimone - "Acting & the Movie Industry."Drew DeSimone is an actor/screenwriter based in New York City.
2020-04-131h 27ZCF Cast04.08.2020 -- ACF#004 - Lina Lansky - "Being an A.D."**PREFACE*** FIRST TWO MINUTES OF THIS CAST HAS ROUGH AUDIO -- after that it's crisp.
Lina has served as a First A.D., produced, been on the frontlines of many independent film productions; narrative features, shorts, music videos.
We had a great talk about her experiences on sets, and advice she has for those who are looking to work in the indie film world.
2020-04-131h 20ZCF Cast04.07.2020 -- ACF#003 - John Vogel - "Acting & Making of THE TROUBLE"John Vogel is an actor, comedian, and improvisational impresario who starred in THE TROUBLE directed by Zef Cota.
2020-04-081h 17ZCF Cast04.06.2020 -- ACF#002- Bobby Peretti - "Screenwriting"Bobby Peretti is a Screenwriter who majored in screenwriting at John Hopkins University.
He's also Co-Writing an upcoming Alphabet City Films feature film with Zef Cota.
2020-04-071h 21ZCF Cast04.02.2020 -- ACF#001 - Alex Gray - “Working Collaborations: Directors & Cinematographers Part 01″Conversation with cinematographer, Alex Gray.
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Alex Gray is a D.P. who shot THE TROUBLE, and has collaborated closely with Zef Cota on many projects.
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CX Insider - Customer experience leaders sharing insights and ideas for customer service successThe placement experience at ACF TechnologiesIn this special episode, Louis and Greg talk about their experiences on placement, and outline the benefits of working with a small and agile organisation.
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