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Which Porsche Do You Actually Buy? — Part Two Right where we left off. You've got the spec sheet in front of you, the price ranges are real, and the question the crew has been circling the whole episode finally lands on the table: if you had to write the check today — daily driver, PDK only, traffic more often than mountain roads — which one do you actually buy? Thank You to the Kimchi Crew and Our Listeners Before we get into it, a quick thank you to everyone who's been riding with us. The messages, the DMs, the comments — you guys keep this thing going and we genuinely appreciate it. This community is something else, and we don't take that for granted. Now. Back to the cars. So What Would You Actually Daily? The ground rules are simple: PDK only, because this thing is going to sit in traffic far more often than it sees a sweeper at elevation. Fun matters, mountain roads matter, but they're the exception. The question is what works best when the exception isn't happening. The crew goes around the table — 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 at 394 horsepower and 309 torque, ranging $75k to $90k. 718 Cayman GTS 4.0, same numbers, slightly more money at $80k to $95k. The turbocharged 718 variants — S at 350 horsepower and 309 torque, GTS at 365 and 317 — with Boxster money starting in the $40k range and Cayman topping out around $75k. Then the 991 world: the 991.1 Carrera with the 3.4L naturally aspirated flat six, 350 horsepower, 287 torque, $50k to $70k. The 991.1 Carrera S stepping up to the 3.8L, 400 horsepower, 325 torque, $60k to $85k. And then the 991.2 — 3.0L twin-turbo making 370 in the base and 420 in the S, with pricing from $75k all the way to $110k depending on how deep you want to go. Which One Wins and Why The goal isn't a one-day car. It's a ten-year car — longer if possible. Daily, fun, occasionally on a real road, and something you don't want to get rid of. That framing changes the calculus immediately. This isn't poverty spec shopping, but it also isn't money-is-no-object territory. You want to save where saving makes sense without ending up in the wrong car. For the crew, the 991.1 Carrera S keeps rising to the top. The 3.8L naturally aspirated flat six is the engine you'll still be talking about in year eight. Four hundred horsepower, 325 torque, the sound is unreplicated, and the maintenance story on a well-sourced example is manageable in a way the 991.2's turbo system eventually isn't. The 718 GTS 4.0 is an emotional argument that holds up — but it's a smaller, louder, lower car that earns its keep on roads, not commutes. The 991 wraps the same soul in something you can actually live in. And the 991.2, for all its numbers, takes you out of naturally aspirated territory in a way that matters over ten years of ownership. Get on the Road — Fahren 2026 If all this has you thinking about what it actually feels like to drive one of these cars on a real road with real corners, Fahren 2026 is the answer. October 13 through 16, Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina — 27 spots, and the kind of driving you'll be talking about for years. Head to pcartalk.com for details and get your name in before it fills up. Outro That's the show. Thanks for listening. If you want more, join the Pcar Club at Patreon.com/pcartalk. Follow us on Instagram @pcartalk. Until next time, drive it, race it and never save it. Kimchi Crew: Steve, Leslie, Chris, Ken, Aaron, Matthew, Sean, and Nik
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Qua podcast này Phi Vân muốn chia sẻ tiếp một cách có hệ thống về phương pháp phát triển bản thân sao cho hiệu quả, nghĩa là nó trở thành tư duy và kỹ năng mà bạn ứng dụng được, phát triển tiếp được và phát triển một cách liên tục & bền vững. Mình tự đặt ra cho dễ hiểu phương pháp 4L là 4 chữ L:- Learning by doing- Little by little- Leverage- Look back
Qua podcast này Phi Vân muốn chia sẻ tiếp một cách có hệ thống về phương pháp phát triển bản thân sao cho hiệu quả, nghĩa là nó trở thành tư duy và kỹ năng mà bạn ứng dụng được, phát triển tiếp được và phát triển một cách liên tục & bền vững. Mình tự đặt ra cho dễ hiểu phương pháp 4L là 4 chữ L:- Learning by doing- Little by little- Leverage- Look back
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Which Porsche Do You Actually Buy? — Part One The question sounds simple until you actually start answering it: if you're shopping PDK because this car is going to sit in traffic more days than it sees a mountain road, which Porsche makes the most sense? The lineup starts with the 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 and Cayman GTS 4.0 — both making 394 horsepower and 309 torque, with the Boxster ranging $75k to $90k and the Cayman $80k to $95k. Step down to the turbocharged variants and you're at 350 horsepower in the S and 365 in the GTS, torque actually matching the 4.0 at 309 and 317 respectively, with Boxster money starting in the $40k range and Cayman topping out around $75k. The 4.0 is the easy emotional answer. The turbo variants are the practical one. The hosts work through both. The 991 Enters the Conversation Just as the 718 debate starts to settle, the 991 world opens up and complicates everything. The 991.1 Carrera with the 3.4L naturally aspirated flat six makes 350 horsepower and 287 torque and can be found in the $50k to $70k range — the 991.1 Carrera S bumps that to 400 horsepower with a 3.8L and asks $60k to $85k. Then the 991.2 comes in with the 3.0L twin-turbo making 370 horsepower in the base car and 420 in the S, and suddenly you're looking at a very different ownership proposition from a very different price bracket. We're just getting into it — Part Two picks up right here. Outro That's the show. Thanks for listening. If you want more, join the Pcar Club at Patreon.com/pcartalk. Follow us on Instagram @pcartalk. Until next time, drive it, race it and never save it. Kimchi Crew: Steve, Leslie, Chris, Ken, Aaron, Matthew, Sean, and Nik
Desinstalações do ChatGPT disparam em 295% após acordo da OpenAI com os EUA. Paramount+ e HBO Max vão ser unidos em um único streaming. Claude ganha opção para importar histórico e memórias de outras IAs. Amazon Now chega ao Brasil com entregas em 15 minutos e frete grátis e F-39 Gripen: Conheça o caça que vai proteger Brasília.
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With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankNext week starts a string of important product launch windows. First up is Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, followed nearly immediately after by the CP+ show in Japan. But it doesn't end there, because the following week is Mobile World Congress. It's a busy time!Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro (happy lunar new year!)14:33 - Let's talk about the 14mm f/1.4L and astro16:25 - AI has made digital photography way more expensive22:40 - Ricoh gives all GR IV models the Monochrome's electronic shutter25:08 - Insta360 looks like it's about to go toe-to-toe with the Osmo Pocket30:09 - Ektachrome is now directly distributed by Eastman Kodak32:41 - "Scamera" company is the latest Micro Four Thirds member36:43 - The Biggest International photo show kicks off next week52:21 - Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is next week, too1:03:20 - What have you been up to?1:11:09 - Tech support1:32:54 - Feel Good story of the week
En este episodio hablamos sobre la importancia de la creatividad en fotografía de paisaje, más allá del equipo fotográfico. > TALLERES DE FOTOGRAFÍA Ya están disponibles las fechas para los Talleres de Fotografía de Paisaje que formarán parte de mi oferta formativa. Si te apetece acompañarme en nuevas aventuras fotográficas, respetando todas las medidas de seguridad, echa un vistazo. Plazas limitadas. Talleres de Fotografía de Paisaje con Rafa Irusta CREATIVIDAD MÁS ALLÁ DEL EQUIPO FOTOGRÁFICO En este episodio de Distancia Hiperfocal, Roger Vivé y yo reflexionamos, sobre una idea muy extendida —y a menudo equivocada— en fotografía de paisaje: pensar que la creatividad depende directamente del equipo que utilizamos. A lo largo del episodio defendemos que la verdadera evolución fotográfica no viene de cambiar de cámara u objetivo, sino de cambiar la forma en la que miramos, interpretamos y afrontamos cada salida fotográfica. Hablamos de cómo obsesionarnos con el material puede frenar nuestro crecimiento creativo y de por qué centrarnos en la experiencia, la curiosidad y la toma de decisiones conscientes nos ayuda a desarrollar una fotografía más personal y coherente. PUNTOS CLAVE TRATADOS EN EL EPISODIO El mito del equipo como motor creativo: Tener mejor material no garantiza mejores fotografías. La creatividad nace de la mirada, no del equipo. Limitaciones autoimpuestas: Cuando atribuimos nuestros resultados al material, dejamos de asumir responsabilidad sobre nuestras decisiones creativas. La importancia de la experiencia: Salir al campo, observar, equivocarse y repetir es lo que realmente construye criterio fotográfico. Conocer a fondo lo que ya tienes: Exprimir tu equipo actual te obliga a pensar más, a buscar soluciones y a ser más creativo con los recursos disponibles. Curiosidad como motor creativo: Hacerse preguntas, probar encuadres distintos o cambiar la forma habitual de fotografiar activa nuevos procesos creativos. Desarrollar un estilo propio: El estilo no se compra; se construye con el tiempo, la coherencia y la repetición consciente de decisiones. Compararse menos, observar más: Mirar constantemente el trabajo de otros sin analizarlo puede generar frustración y bloqueo creativo. CONCLUSIONES La creatividad en fotografía de paisaje no depende del equipo, sino de cómo afrontas cada sesión. Centrarse en la experiencia, la observación y la toma de decisiones conscientes permite crecer como fotógrafo, disfrutar más del proceso y construir una fotografía más personal y honesta. FOTOS DE RAFA IRUSTA © Rafa Irusta – Cámara utilizada: Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max © Rafa Irusta – Cámara utilizada: Canon EOS 40D + EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II © Rafa Irusta – Cámara utilizada: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max © Rafa Irusta – Cámara utilizada: Canon EOS 350D + EF 70-200mm f/4L © Rafa Irusta – Cámara utilizada: Canon EOS 40D + EF-S10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 © Rafa Irusta – Cámara utilizada: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max © Rafa Irusta – Cámara utilizada: Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max FOTOS DE ROGER VIVÉ © Roger Vivé – Cámara utilizada: Apple iPhone 4S © Roger Vivé – Cámara utilizada: Sony A7III, aplicando vaho sobre el frontal del objetivo © Roger Vivé – Cámara utilizada: Nikon D5300 + Tamron Macro © Roger Vivé – Cámara utilizada: Apple iPhone X © Roger Vivé – Cámara utilizada: Nikon Coolpix S6000, impresa a 60 x 45 cm © Roger Vivé – Cámara utilizada: Nikon D5300 + Tamron 18-270mm © Roger Vivé – Cámara utilizada: Sony A7III REDES SOCIALES ROGER VIVÉ Web: rogervive.com Telegram: La Meva Mirada Instagram: @rogervive YouTube: @rogervive Flickr: Roger Vivé ENLACES DE INTERÉS Suscríbete a mi Boletín de Noticias para estar al día de mis Talleres de Fotografía y otras actividades fotográficas. Visita mi Escuela de Fotografía de Paisaje Online (Contenido nuevo cada semana) Mi canal de información en Telegram Comunidad Hiperfocal en Telegram Mi canal en YouTube Muchas gracias y volvemos en 15 días con un nuevo episodio de Distancia Hiperfocal. ¡¡Un saludo y hasta pronto!! ¿TE GUSTAN LOS CONTENIDOS DE ESTE BLOG? CONTACTAR Puedes contactar conmigo a través del formulario de contacto. SUSCRÍBETE AL PODCAST Para no perderte ningún episodio de Distancia Hiperfocal suscríbete en Apple Podcasts, Android, ivoox y Spotify Talleres de Fotografía de Paisaje con Rafa Irusta
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Bon nombre de constructeurs automobiles ressortent d'anciens modèles mythiques remis au goût du jour : la Fiat 500, la Mini, et chez Renault la R5 et la 4L en version électrique. On en parle avec Arnaud Belloni, directeur marketing monde du groupe Renault, en direct du Salon Rétromobile.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
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Power meets perspective from the street to the driveway. We start behind the wheel of the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier 4WD, unpacking what a modern full-size SUV gets right: a serene cabin, a 17-inch horizontal infotainment screen, a crisp 15-inch head-up display, and magnetic ride control that smooths rough pavement. The 6.2L V8 and 10-speed automatic serve up 420 hp and 460 lb-ft, real-world confidence for towing up to 8,200 pounds and threading parking lots without drama. We talk price reality too, from base LS to a Premier build that climbs with paint, 22-inch wheels, and comfort options, and we stack it against the Ford Expedition, Nissan Armada, Toyota Sequoia hybrid, and GMC Yukon.Then we widen the lens to car culture and remember why we fell for this world. From the chopped and channeled customs of the 1950s and 1960s to rivalries that sometimes boiled over—like the 1959 Artesia Moose Lodge rumble—car clubs shaped style, speed, and community. That legacy lives on in quieter ways: charity cruises, skills shared over open hoods, and the unspoken code of friends rotating from one garage to the next. Personal stories bring it home, reminding us that culture isn't just events and logos; it's late-night fixes, bent pushrods, and the pride of making something run right.To round it out, we jump into the 2025 Subaru Ascent Onyx Touring. Built in Indiana with standard all-wheel drive, Subaru's three-row plays the long game with a conservative design, a stellar, easy-to-use infotainment interface, and thoughtful touches like retracting third-row headrests for a clear rear view. The 2.4L turbo flat-four and CVT deliver a smooth, efficient drive—around 23 mpg over a long stint—while keeping 5,000 pounds of towing in its back pocket. If the Tahoe is about power and presence, the Ascent is about calm and confidence: stable handling from a low center of gravity, high safety scores, and the kind of ride that makes family trips feel shorter.If you enjoyed the blend of real-world reviews and car club heritage, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review—what are you driving, and which garage story still makes you smile?Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com
A flat tire, a British accent, and a time machine into racing's most underrated proving ground—this one starts with a grin and lands with substance. We sit down with journalist and author James Newbold to unpack Formula 3000, the 1985–2004 series that quietly shaped today's open-wheel landscape. From its wild early years with multiple chassis and engines to the spec-era shift that prioritized driver skill and team preparation, F3000 became the launchpad for names you know and stories you probably don't.James shares why he wrote Formula 3000: Where Legends Earn Their Stripes and how he unearthed 350 rarely seen photos from archives now stewarded by Getty. We connect the dots from F3000 to GP2 to modern Formula Two, demystify how the ladder works, and spotlight alumni who made waves across motorsport—F1 contenders, IndyCar champions, and team leaders who still shape race weekends. Expect clear explanations, race-weekend context, and a few surprising career pivots along the way.Then we shift gears to car culture at street level: the origins of car clubs, the rough edges of early turf wars, and the transformation into today's community-focused cruise-ins and charity events. It's a reminder that craft, identity, and belonging drive this hobby as much as horsepower. We close with a grounded review of the 2025 Subaru Ascent, a three-row SUV with a conservative design, strong safety chops, a torquey 2.4L turbo flat-four, and real-world comfort for road trips—plus a quick look at pricing and segment rivals.If you love the hidden history behind big-league racing, appreciate the heartbeat of local car scenes, or just want a smart take on a family hauler, this episode delivers. Hit play, subscribe for more honest car talk, and leave a review to tell us which F3000 alum you think had the most underrated career.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com
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Bernard Agrest: Creating Conditions for Healthy Conflict and Continuous Improvement in Agile Teams Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Bernard believes successful Scrum Masters focus on creating conditions where tension and healthy conflict can emerge naturally, rather than maintaining artificial harmony. Too many organizations remain stuck in fear-based cultures where people avoid raising important issues. For Bernard, success means ensuring people regularly surface problems and engage meaningfully with each other—it's not enough to simply monitor green dashboards. He emphasizes that real leadership involves focusing on creating conditions for teams to discuss what truly matters, moving beyond surface-level metrics to foster genuine dialogue and continuous improvement. Self-reflection Question: Are the people on your teams regularly raising issues, or are you relying too heavily on dashboard metrics to gauge team health? Featured Retrospective Format for the Week: 4L's The 4L's retrospective format is simple yet powerful, examining what the team Liked, Learned, Lacked, and Longed for. Bernard particularly values the "Longed for" category because it asks people to connect the dots between how they felt and how they performed. In one memorable session, using 4L's helped his team understand what they were missing in their regular sync work, leading them to change how they conducted meetings to better support upcoming deliveries. This retrospective format had long-term organizational impact, helping teams realize gaps in their collaborative processes and make meaningful improvements to their working relationships. [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]
Stuart Tipples: Defining Scrum Master Success and the 4L's Retrospective Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Stuart redefines success for Scrum Masters, moving beyond organized JIRA boards and well-structured stories to focus on team dynamics and behavior. True success means seeing healthy conflict that leads to insight, having transparent priorities, and watching teams call out their own behavior through self-checking mechanisms. Stuart emphasizes that happy teams aren't just content - they're energized by embracing obstacles and challenges. He stresses the importance of reinforcing great behaviors when you see them, creating an environment where teams can thrive independently. Featured Retrospective Format for the Week: 4L's The 4L's retrospective format is Stuart's favorite because it strikes the perfect balance between warmth and honest feedback. The format covers four areas: Liked (appreciation), Learned (growth opportunities), Lacked (identifying gaps), and Longed for (dreaming big). This structure prevents people from freezing up while uncovering golden moments and building psychological safety. As a bonus, the format allows facilitators to bring fun elements and themes, making retrospectives more engaging while maintaining their effectiveness in driving team improvement. Self-reflection Question: Does your team demonstrate healthy conflict that leads to insight, or are disagreements avoided and issues left unresolved? [Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]