Adam Bell and Peter Nikolaidis
The Blurring The Lines Podcast

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Peter and Adam discussed a range of topics, including their personal lives, language learning apps, and the importance of building personal connections in networking events. They also discussed the dangers of open webcams and the need for better security measures. Additionally, they talked about their love of beer and trying new brews, as well as their experiences playing Dungeons and Dragons.

Peter and Adam discussed the benefits and drawbacks of using Read’s Azure wrapper to create an environment in Azure. They also talked about the cost and whether it’s worth buying a license. Additionally, they discussed Microsoft’s confusing naming conventions for their products, including Azure Active Directory and Defender. They joked about the different versions of Defender, including one for cats, and reminisced about the good old days of their last ground game meeting.

The two colleagues also discussed their experiences with language learning apps, specifically Duo Lingo and Babbel. Adam shared his success in gamifying his learning and reaching the Diamond League on Duo Lingo, while Peter found it helpful for building vocabulary but not conversational skills. They also discussed the paid version of the app and the benefits of using it. Overall, they agreed that language learning apps can be helpful, but may not be sufficient for developing conversational skills.

Peter and Adam had a lively discussion about the Smart Less podcast, which they both enjoy. They described the show’s premise and format, and talked about some of the famous guests who have appeared on it. They also discussed the show’s ads, which they found to be a bit annoying due to the varying volume levels. Overall, they recommended the podcast to others who are interested in hearing candid conversations with high-profile guests.

https://youtu.be/9-6VQxRW5ts

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Peter Nikolaidis
https://YogaWithPeter.com
https://friendswithbrews.com
Mastodon @nikolaidis@infosec.exchange

Adam Bell
Sublime Computer Services
https://www.sublimecomp.com
https://rrlavenderfarm.com
@sublimecomp

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Adam Bell and Peter Nikolaidis
The Blurring The Lines Podcast

The meeting began with a casual conversation between Peter and Adam about their personal lives, including the weather and their physical activities. They also discussed the challenges of working from home and the importance of maintaining flexibility and posture. The conversation set a relaxed and casual tone for the podcast.

Adam and Peter discussed their Apple Watch challenge and how the points system works. They debated whether the points are based on calories burnt or other metrics and agreed to do some research to figure out how the points are calculated. They also discussed their weekend plans, including attending the Killington Wine Festival and staying at a resort.

During the meeting section, Adam raised a concern about his Apple Watch not recording his sleep accurately. Peter and Adam discussed the issue and determined that the cellular signal and airplane mode may be impacting the watch’s sleep tracking feature. They also discussed the sentiment metrics of their meeting and the importance of staying up-to-date with technology upgrades.

Adam and Peter discussed the encryption of Apple iMessage and the potential security risks of password generators. They also talked about the future of identity verification and the importance of strong company culture. The meeting ended with a brief conversation about a potential cage fight between Zuckerberg and Musk, and well wishes for the weekend.

Catching Up and Personal Updates 0:00

Lavender season and product development
Physical therapy progress and home gym setup
Apple Watch Challenge 4:43

Competing on Apple Watch
Scoring and point system of Apple Watch
Weekend Plans and Activities 7:08

Troubleshooting Apple Watch Sleep Tracking 9:02

Discussion on Technology Upgrades and Interruptions 11:50

Apple iMessage Encryption 18:45

Password Security and Company Culture 20:57

Trip to Medford Brewing Company 28:07

Updates on Software and Productivity Tools 32:00

Migration to Notion
Zuckerberg vs Musk Cage Fight? 34:05

Learn More About the Hosts:

Peter Nikolaidis
https://YogaWithPeter.com
https://friendswithbrews.com
Mastodon @nikolaidis@infosec.exchange

Adam Bell
Sublime Computer Services
https://www.sublimecomp.com
https://rrlavenderfarm.com
@sublimecomp

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Adam Bell and Peter Nikolaidis
The Blurring The Lines Podcast

Intros, lavender updates, personal KPI’s, Fall marathon – Tark half marathon, Hal Curner marathon plan, Food Nom, Lose-it, cramping calves, Retro Van artwork, New Certificate, Let’s Encrypt, Exchange Spam Quarantine, Center of the Cell – Brain cells can regenerate, another potential nifty, Text Buddy, Text Mate on the Mac, Closing

Center of the Cell – Brain cells can regenerate
https://www.centreofthecell.org/blog/science-questions/can-brain-cells-regenerate/#:~:text=Science%20has%20since%20discovered%20that,new%20neurons%20without%20using%20mitosis.

Nifty?

Learn More About the Hosts:

Peter Nikolaidis
Paradigm Consulting Co LLC
https://paradigmcc.com
https://YogaWithPeter.com
https://friendswithbrews.com
Mastodon @nikolaidis@infosec.exchange

Adam Bell
Sublime Computer Services
https://www.sublimecomp.com
https://rrlavenderfarm.com
@sublimecomp

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Adam Bell and Peter Nikolaidis
The Blurring The Lines Podcast

Intros, warm weather, Vermont hike of Camel’s hump, hiking poles, carbonating dark beers with Nitrogen, Pretzels, Kombucha meh, Podcast dream, Thoughts on MFA in Password manager, convenience vs security, insurance is the devil, cybersecurity insurance audit, Compliance as a service from Sublime Computer Services, maybe could be nifty, speechify, potentially Monday.com, closing

Learn More About the Hosts:

Peter Nikolaidis
Paradigm Consulting Co LLC
https://paradigmcc.com
https://YogaWithPeter.com
https://friendswithbrews.com
Mastodon @nikolaidis@infosec.exchange

Adam Bell
Sublime Computer Services
https://www.sublimecomp.com
https://rrlavenderfarm.com
@sublimecomp

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Adam Bell and Peter Nikolaidis
The Blurring The Lines Podcast

Intros, Welcome back to the whole US, Old people and pain, No Ultra Marathon in the Fall, what did you do in Puerto Rico, Power Snorkeling, Trip review, Flamenco guitarist, Captain America’s uniform vs Puerto Rican flag, kar4kids.com, Apple ecosphere, Zoom is doing AI?, local Lager beers, Airpod Pro Gen 2, morning stop with the Police, Closing

Learn More About the Hosts:

Peter Nikolaidis
Paradigm Consulting Co LLC
https://paradigmcc.com
https://YogaWithPeter.com
https://friendswithbrews.com
Mastodon @nikolaidis@infosec.exchange

Adam Bell
Sublime Computer Services
https://www.sublimecomp.com
https://rrlavenderfarm.com
@sublimecomp

Peter Street Modeling

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