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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 36 of Winning Isn't Easy.  In this episode, we'll dive into the complicated topic of "ERISA Regulations, P2."Host Nancy L. Cavey, a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in disability claims, explores more ERISA regulations. Specifically, she'll cover the disclosures disability carriers are required to make to you in a claim denial or termination letter. Despite ERISA regulations, carriers still often make mistakes or create tenuous reasons for justifying their actions in denial or termination letters, as they do in all parts of a claim. Today, your host, Nancy L. Cavey, will further discuss some of the many mistakes carriers make in handling claims, and how you can be aware of them.In this episode, we'll cover the following topics:1 -  What Disclosures Must an ERISA Disability Carrier or Plan Make in a Denial or Termination of Benefits Letter?2 - What Are the Common Mistakes That ERISA Disability Carriers or Plans Make in a Denial or Termination of Benefits Letter?3 - What Mistakes Are Made Regarding the Description of Additional Material and Information That the Carrier or Plan Thinks Is Necessary to Perfect Your Claim?4 - Are There More Mistakes That Disability Carriers or Plans Make When They Deny or Terminate Your ERISA Disability Benefits?5 - Why ERISA Carrier or Plan Explanations of the Medical, Scientific, or Clinical Judgment They Used Applies to Your Medical Condition Is Often Bull, and What You Must Do about It6 - Using the Carrier or Plan's Specific Internal Rules, Guidelines, Protocols, Standards, or Other Similar Criteria They Relied upon in Denying or Terminating Benefits to Overcome Your Claim DenialWhether you're a claimant, or simply seeking valuable insights into the disability claims landscape, this episode provides essential guidance to help you succeed in your journey. Don't miss it.Resources Mentioned In This Episode:LINK TO ROBBED OF YOUR PEACE OF MIND: https://caveylaw.com/get-free-reports/get-disability-book/LINK TO THE DISABILITY INSURANCE CLAIM SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR PROFESSIONALS: https://caveylaw.com/get-free-reports/disability-insurance-claim-survival-guide-professionals/FREE CONSULT LINK: https://caveylaw.com/contact-us/Need Help Today?:Need help with your Long-Term Disability or ERISA claim? Have questions? Please feel welcome to reach out to use for a FREE consultation. Just mention you listened to our podcast.Review, like, and give us a thumbs up wherever you are listening to Winning Isn't Easy. We love to see your feedback about our podcast, and it helps us grow and improve.Please remember that the content shared is for informational purposes only, and should not replace personalized legal advice or guidance from qualified professionals.

On today's show, our guest is David Stevenson. David is Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at Bucher Hydraulics North America. Bucher Hydraulics designs and manufactures cartridge valves and custom manifolds, compact power units, pressure-balanced gear pumps and motors, and more.  David recently presented at NFPA's Hydraulics Conference co-located at the 2024 iVT EXPO. His presentation was on silent efficiency and hydraulics for electrified machines, and we invited him into our forum to learn more about that topic. Connect with David: david.stevenson@bucherhydraulics.com  Connect with the host, Eric Lanke at elanke@nfpa.com or on LinkedIn at the National Fluid Power Associaton. Additional Material: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A71tWyEYOM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9QIyMu1yco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dial16rB8bY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G8TQtWlx4E

I have the privilege of speaking with Fr. Roger Landry, who embarked on an extraordinary 1,200-mile plus Eucharistic pilgrimage across the United States while carrying Christ. We explore the profound impact of bringing Jesus in the Eucharist to tens of thousands of people, where even the most indifferent hearts were moved. Fr. Landry shares stories of people stopping their cars, stepping onto the scalding asphalt to kneel in reverence, and experiencing conversions of heart amidst a world often filled with loneliness and apathy. He even had the opportunity to offer a procession in a prison yard, leading something that has likely never happened before in the United States of America. Despite facing some insults, the journey was marked by overwhelming love and transformation. Join us as we delve into these powerful moments of faith and devotion. Links Discussed on the Show: Seton Pilgrimage Chronicled by Fr. Roger Landry and his team - https://www.setonpilgrimage.org Fr. Roger Landry's Additional Material - https://catholicpreaching.com

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Josh sits down with special contributor Natalie, who graciously dives into the themes of Season Five, chiefly just what had happened to the members of the SVU Season Five Writers Room to make them devote more than half a season to how horrible moms can be? Move over, men, because the damage moms do in this season is IMPRESSIVE.Additional Material to Consider Reading:The Outer Limits of Liberalism: What happens when a society takes individualism to its logical conclusion? - David Brooks, May 4, 2023, The AtlanticMusic:Divorcio Suave - "Munchy Business"Thanks to our gracious Munchies on Patreon: Jeremy S, Jaclyn O, Pedro H, Amy Z, Nikki B, Louise M, Whitney C, D Reduble, Tony B, Zak B, Barry W, Karen D, Sara L, Miriam J, Drew D, Meghan M, Nicky R, Stuart, Jacqi B, Natalie T, Robyn S, Isabel P, Christine L, Amy A, Sean M, Jay S, Daniel K, Briley O, and Asteria K - y'all are the best!Be a Munchie, too! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/munchmybensonFollow us on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Post, and Reddit (Adam's Twitter and Josh's Twitter)Join our Discord: Munch Casts ServerCheck out Munch Merch: Munch Merch at ZazzleCheck out our guest appearances on: Storytellers from Ratchet Book Club, …These Are There Stories (Adam and Josh), both of us on FMWL Pod (1st Time & 2nd Time), both of us talking about The Thin Man on Chick-Lit at the Movies, and Josh talking SVU/OC on Jacked Up Review ShowVisit Our Website: Munch My BensonEmail the podcast: munchmybenson@gmail.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5685940/advertisement

This week, Sean talks to Pierce and Kevin about ESPN's NFL access merchant, Adam Schefter, getting caught up in the scandal surrounding deposed dirtbag coach Jon Gruden's gross emails. We know that what you've all been clamoring for is a lesson on journalistic ethics from the It's Pretty OK podcast, so we are happy to oblige. Is Schefter a “journalist”? Does it matter? What are the parallels (and differences) between Schefter's situation and that of CNN's Chris Cuomo? All in all, this is riveting stuff — definitely don't listen to it before bed.MUSIC“Pool Hopping” - Illuminati HottiesADDITIONAL MATERIALJon Gruden emails were part of June court filing by WFT owner Dan Snyder (Los Angeles Times)Adam Schefter Is Pathetic And ESPN Is Gutless (Defector)

This week, Sean is back after working on deadline on the Pandora Papers investigation. Pierce wants to talk to him and Kevin about what it's like doing work that you have to keep secret while it's in process.MUSIC: “motherless” - hand habitsADDITIONAL MATERIAL: The Pandora Papers (ICIJ) || 5 ways celebrities in the Pandora Papers use the offshore system (ICIJ)

CATS Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber based on Old Possum's Book Of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot | “Prologue – Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats” additional material written by Trevor Nunn and Richard Stilgoe | “Memory” additional material written by Trevor Nunn Episode Segments:1:53 – Speed Test7:00 – Why God Why11:25 – Back to Before17:34 – Putting It Together31:08 – What's Inside1:00:47 – How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:14:01 – We Go Together1:16:38 – Our Favorite Things1:24:31 – Corner of the Sky1:28:04 – What Comes Next?Works Consulted & Reference :Cats (Original Libretto) by Andrew Lloyd Webber & T.S. Eliot with Additional Material by Trevor Nunn & Richard StilgoeUnmasked by Andrew Lloyd WebberA Cat's Diary: How the Broadway Production of Cats Was Born by Stephen Mo HannanOld Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. EliotMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie  (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan & Ensemble"Why God Why" from Miss Saigon: The Definitive Live Recording  (Original Cast Recording  / Deluxe)  | Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Lyrics by Alain Boublil & Richard Maltby Jr.  | Performed by Alistair Brammer"Back to Before" from Ragtime: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens | Performed by Marin Mazzie"Chromolume #7 / Putting It Together" from Sunday in the Park with George (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim | Performed by Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Judith Moore, Cris Groenendaal, Charles Kimbrough, William Parry, Nancy Opel, Robert Westenberg, Dana Ivey, Kurt Knudson, Barbara Bryne"What's Inside" from Waitress (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Sara Bareilles | Performed by Jessie Mueller & Ensemble"Memory” from Cats (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Trevor Nunn | Performed by Betty Buckley & Cynthia Onrubia"Maria" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording)  | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Evadne Baker, Anna Lee, Portia Nelson, Marni Nixon“We Go Together” from Grease (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | Music & Lyrics by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey | Performed by John Travolta, Olivia Newton John & Cast"My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Julie Andrews"Corner of the Sky" from Pippin (New Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz | Performed by Matthew James Thomas“What Comes Next?” from Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda | Performed by Jonathan Groff

It's a flashback to the old days — Kevin and Max are dealing with wedding preparations and moving preparations, so it's just Sean and Pierce. This week, they decided to revisit an old format and talk about something they just watched: Penelope Spheeris's 1981 documentary about the Los Angeles punk scene, The Decline of Western Civilization. They discuss Darby Crash, the aggression of young men, and Black Flag living in squalor.MUSIC: “Los Angeles” - XADDITIONAL MATERIAL: The 10 worst contracts in the NBA (Good Morning It's Basketball)

PagesDesignCommerceMarketingSchedulingNewAnalyticsProfilesCommentsSettingsHelpThis week, Pierce talks to Sean and Max about an article he read calling for an end to work-related happy hours. They discuss whether that stance is really about the “happy hour” part of “work-related happy hour,” think about other social activities that could ease some of the author's concerns, and refuse to talk about office Christmas parties.MUSIC: “i refuse to die” - Sydney SpragueADDITIONAL MATERIAL: End Office Happy Hours (Slate)

This week, Kevin went to a place that sells a very special cannoli — only he didn't get the cannoli. This sparks a conversation about places that have “signature” items. Can you really pass judgment on a place if you didn't try its specialty? Lest you think this is turning into a food podcast, clothing comes up as well. And stick around to the end to hear Sean butcher a classic line from The Godfather.MUSIC: “Don't Go Putting Wishes in My Head” - TorresADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Instagram Has Become SkyMall (Debugger)

This week, the gang returns to discuss the way that certain parts of the restaurant experience — namely, the parts that have to do with choosing and ordering your food — have changed in the last year. Are QR-code menus contributing to the destruction of human interaction? Is any of this going to change back? And is Sean really going to rag on his dad for having a tough time reading menus in poorly-lit restaurants?MUSIC: “Back That Azz Up” - Juvenile (feat. Mannie Fresh and Lil Wayne)ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: It's over: ‘Vax That Thang Up' is 2021's song of the summer (The Verge)

This week, the gang talks about the proliferation of hip hotels that cater to a younger crowd. How are they different from traditional stalwart hotel chains, and does that say anything about a shift in travel priorities?MUSIC: “Black and White” - The dB'sADDITIONAL MATERIAL: “I've got tequila on my foot”: It's last call for Whitlow's in Clarendon (The Washington Post)

This week, the gang takes up an incredibly important topic: What's the difference between something like avocado toast and an open-faced sandwich? Is it the dumbest podcast we've ever done? Probably! But also maybe not. You'll have to listen and determine for yourself.MUSIC: “Cheeseburger in Paradise” - Jimmy BuffettADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Reporter spends 15 hours in a Mississippi Waffle House as punishment for finishing last in fantasy football (Twitter)

This week, the gang (minus Sean's appendix!) gets together to talk about Uber/Lyft, Airbnb and food delivery companies pivoting to profitability. What is the “millennial lifestyle subsidy,” and should anyone actually be surprised by it?MUSIC: “Maybe Your Baby” - Stevie WonderADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Farewell, Millennial Lifestyle Subsidy (The New York Times)

This week, Kevin, Pierce and Sean are talking about a Sports Illustrated exposé on pitchers using foreign substances to doctor the ball and get a better grip. What are the parallels to the steroid era? And why does MLB keep stepping on rakes it could easily just pick up?MUSIC“Divorce Song” - Liz PhairADDITIONAL MATERIAL“This Should Be the Biggest Scandal in Sports” (Sports Illustrated)Crushed from Religion of Sport (Apple Podcasts // Spotify)

This week, the gang talks about “lifetime sports,” the kind of activities that you can do even after your athletic prime has passed. Why do some of them seem to be so expensive, and are there more easily accessible options? Also, Pierce apologizes as usual — only this may be the most off-the-rails apology yet.MUSIC: “Welcome to Earth” / “Bad Feeling” - Cobra ManADDITIONAL MATERIAL: LeBron James's Agent Is Transforming the Business of Basketball (The New Yorker)

This week, Kevin brings an article from The Atlantic on MasterClass, the “educational” phenomenon that allows you to buy access to video tutorials from luminaries like Aaron Sorkin and Stephen Curry. Who is the target audience, and is this a good idea at all?MUSIC: “Generic Song About You” - Disheveled CussADDITIONAL MATERIAL:What Is MasterClass Actually Selling? (The Atlantic)Bomani Jones and Spencer Hall talk Stevie Wonder on The Right Time: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // YouTube

This week, an article about formal dining room tables has the gang talking about how what was once considered to be a sacred evening ritual for families has changed. Shocker: It doesn’t necessarily have all that much to do with furniture.MUSIC: “With News from Heaven” - William TylerADDITIONAL MATERIAL: What is the dining table really for? (Vox)

This week, the gang talks about the announcement (via video explosion) that Daft Punk is splitting up after nearly 30 years together. Did you really think we WEREN’T going to use a Daft Punk song as our music this week?MUSIC: “Digital Love” - Daft PunkADDITIONAL MATERIAL: The Vapors: A Southern Family, the New York Mob, and the Rise and Fall of Hot Springs, America's Forgotten Capital of Vice by David Hill (Bookshop.org)

This week, a discovery that Sean’s stereo speakers are actually older than he is sparks a conversation about reliability, incentives, and the way that global manufacturing has changed. How did we get from “built to last” to “the internet of things,” and how do heirloom companies like Thomas Moser and Patek Philippe figure into the equation?MUSIC: “Gas Station Food” — the pack a.d.ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Introducing the Live Music Jukebox (The Pudding)

This week, with Max on the road, the gang borrows (co-opts? steals?) a prompt from one of Sean’s group texts and debates the ultimate starting 5 from the Tony Bennett era of Virginia basketball. That’s right, it’s a sportsball one.MUSIC: “Nice Guys” - Beach BunnyADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Samer Recognized A Fart Online (Defector)

This week, the gang is talking about one of its favorite pastimes: beer. How has your alcohol consumption changed over the last year? And how would it change if you could get free Coors Light (or a similarly cheap beer) for life?MUSIC: “Beer” - Reel Big FishADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Blame Game EP by Beach Bunny (Bandcamp)

This week, Pierce talks to Sean and Kevin about a New Yorker article on the rise of Substack, the email newsletter platform that has become one of the preferred homes for writers jumping ship from existing media properties. They discuss what makes a newsletter an enticing proposition for a reader, who is using these platforms to publish content, and whether or not you can get rich on Substack (as their CEO has claimed).MUSIC: “No Eyed Girl” - Lemon DemonADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Is Substack the Media Future We Want? (The New Yorker)

This week, a blog post about how Japanese people keep fit simply by walking sparks a conversation about how we choose where we live and how the way cities are laid out influences that decision.MUSIC: “My Iron Lung” - RadioheadADDITIONAL MATERIALI’ve Seen a Future Without Cars, and It’s Amazing (The New York Times)Lego Version of Hokusai’s Iconic The Great Wave off Kanagawa (Kottke.org)

When the Max is away, the sports fans will play, and this week, Pierce, Kevin and Sean discuss the reaction to ESPN.com’s pre-NBA Draft profile of top overall pick Anthony Edwards, in which the former Georgia star said that he’s “still not really into” basketball and would ditch the sport to play football if the NFL came calling.MUSIC: “Living the Dream (Cuttin’ Grass version)” - Sturgill SimpsonADDITIONAL MATERIALThe pain and promise of top NBA draft prospect Anthony Edwards (ESPN.com)Radio Garden (online and in your app store of choice)

Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! The gang talks about snow days, which are the best, and why it’s important not to lose them.MUSIC: “Jokerman” - Daniel Romano’s OutfitADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Robert Durst Should Win Every Emmy - John Mulaney (Comedy Central on YouTube)

This week, Pierce has a wild idea for a new local business, which gets the gang talking about the phenomenon of “shopping local” and “shopping small,” which, when you think about it…actually aren’t the phenomena, really.MUSIC: “Lifeline” - A.G. CookADDITIONAL MATERIALPhone Tones (Twenty Thousand Hertz)Photos: Touring the Andouille Trail, with an ice chest and an appetite (NOLA.com)

This week, the gang wanted to talk about anything besides the election, so they watched the classic Simpsons episode “Marge vs. The Monorail” and the “classic” Family Guy episode “Da Boom” and talked about them.MUSIC: “Long as I Can See the Light” - Creedence Clearwater RevivalADDITIONAL MATERIAL: An Oral History of “Marge vs The Monorail”, the Episode That Changed “The Simpsons” (VICE)

This week, the gang talks about what makes for good sports announcers — and perhaps just as importantly, what makes for bad ones.MUSIC: “Boomer” - Bartees StrangeADDITIONAL MATERIAL: “The [COMPRESSED] History of Mastering“ and “The Loudness Wars” (Twenty Thousand Hertz)

Hi everyone and welcome to episode 151 of the EPST podcast, I’m your host Larry Snow. The topic of today’s episode is 2 Attacks that have changed the way we work and train. In the first edition, which the ISDA created back in 2014, is a description of the attacks that have changed the way we work and train. In the downloadable eBook, available for ISDA members, we covered the assassination of Aldo Moro, Hans Martin Schleyer, John Butler, and Alfred Herrhausen. 2020 brought us two events that has changed the way we work and conduct training.   https://isdacenter.org/ambush-ebook-2/   Those two events are the: Covid-19 Pandemic and Omar García Harfuch (OGH) Ambush Changes from the Omar García Harfuch (OGH) Ambush The OGH ambush was the 1st vehicle ambush where a forensic analysis and scenario testing could measure the effects of Electronic Stability Control “ESC” and “Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) on the outcome of an ambush.   A significant addition to the forensic analysis and testing came from the available information due to the surveillance cameras in the area of the OGH ambush and the amount of video that was available to the public. The OGH ambush is one of the first vehicle attacks that was videoed as it was happening The other significant contribution was the information and the accuracy that come from the advancements in Google Maps. The combination of the surveillance videos, Google Maps, and Google Street view created an overwhelming amount of accurate data.   A quick explanation of the use of forensic science and engineering principles to determine the cause of a vehicle ambush in the past. The analysis is used to identify the problem that causes an event. We measure maximum speed, the path the vehicle takes, vehicle performance, sight distance, and come up with the cause of the event followed by lessons learned. From the forensic analysis, we developed a hypothesis from which we created data points. Data is collected and analyzed. From the data collected, the Vehicle Dynamics Institute team conducted tests to determine the accuracy of the data - and from that data, we develop lessons learned, operational suggestions and follow it up with training points. While testing the hypothesis of these data points, ISDA and the Vehicle Dynamics Institute team produced information concerning operational procedures – training and personal safety and security that were of significant importance.  We feel we had to share some of the information with the community. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) At one time, when bad things happened, it was all up to the driver to control the executive vehicle. The person holding on to the steering wheel made all the decisions. The driver was the algorithm that determined the outcome of the event. Now computers control executive vehicles, and in an emergency scenario, accident, or vehicle violence, executive vehicles rely on the computer algorithm to control the vehicle.  The OGH Suburban was equipped with ESC – our test indicated that due to the ambush design, the driver could not have moved the vehicle either to the left or to the right. There were buildings and cars on the right, and on the left, there was a curb and trees. If the driver attempted to jump the curb, the ESC and other Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) would have prevented him from doing so. We need to examine the challenges that vehicles equipped with ESC (as most Executive Vehicles have ESC these days) create for protective driver training and security drivers. It should go without saying, but students must be trained in vehicles that are equipped with ESC. When conducting protective driver training, there is a crucial time in the ESC computer algorithm where the computer will take control of the vehicle; this transition is called the switch point and must be monitored and coached by training providers.  Driving exercises and scenarios need to be created; students need to be coached and tested on controlling the switch point. The change of human to a computer must be monitored, coached, and have exercises designed to create the change.  If you purchase protective driver training, we would suggest asking the training provider if they are using training vehicles equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC). If they are not using ESC vehicles in our humble opinion it is negative training. Braking Methodology Our forensic analysis determined that the OGH’s driver had sufficient time to stop the vehicle if the driver used the traditional method of braking an ABS vehicle, which means pressing the brake pedal as hard as possible and let the ABS computer do what it is designed to do – stop the vehicle with the ability for the driver to maintain steering control.   When we use threshold braking with a trained threshold braking driver, it took 70% longer to stop the vehicle.  If OGH’s driver attempted to threshold brake with an ABS-equipped vehicle, our analysis and testing showed the outcome would have been considerably different. Instead of stopping before they got to the truck that was blocking the road, they would have gone under the truck blocking the road.  The following can’t be stressed enough.  As a potential student or purchaser of protective driving training, we suggest you ensure that you or your employee is not attending a program that instructs students to threshold brake with an ABS vehicle.  Reversing  Our forensic analysis indicated that the driver attempted to back out of the Kill Zone. Vehicle Dynamics Institute team found that a two-second delay was caused due to the vehicle’s ADAS Transmission Control Module (TCM) system. If the driver does not follow the proper sequence before reversing, tests indicated that there could be as much as a 2 to 2 1/2 seconds delay before the car moves in reverse. This means that the driver would sit in the kill zone for up to 2 1/2 seconds before having the ability to back out. TCM definition - A transmission control module is an electronic mechanism that collects data and processes signals within your transmission to regulate the transmission’s gear shifting.  Also, once the vehicle does back out, most executive vehicles have reverse control devices that limit the speed that the vehicle can back up.  Recommendations Training providers need to determine if the student’s operational vehicle has a Transmission Control Module. If they do, they need to discuss the effects of the TCM on reversing. Those who train students working in a high-risk environment need to examine the reversing characteristics of the operational vehicles the student will be driving and the environment that they will be driving in. Security drivers need to know the characteristics of the vehicle while driving in reverse. Keep in mind that all new vehicles have speed limiters, preventing the vehicle from reversing quickly.  Runflats The Omar García Harfuch Suburban photo riddled with gunshots and sitting on four flat tires received a substantial amount of social media attention and criticism.  The ISDA and the Vehicle Dynamics Institute team devoted a considerable amount analysis and test time to examine the vehicle dynamic characteristics of an armored B6 Suburban with four flat tires equipped with run-flats and reversing out of the kill zone. To say that the testing was exciting would be an understatement. The complete data will be available in the final forensic report.  Our research in testing indicated that backing up with a vehicle with runflats creates a vehicle characteristic that needs to be addressed and trained. If an operational vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires, training programs need to consider an exercise, specifically a backing up exercise with one or more of the tires flat. We suggest caution when doing so. We found that it does not take much speed or steering wheel angle or steering wheel movement to put the car in an uncontrollable situation. Night Driving We address the issue of night driving and in last week’s podcast episode. If you have not done so, yet we suggest that you listen to the episode by going to https://securitydriver.com/09/episode-150-low-light-driving-conditions/.  --------------------   Changes from COVID – 19 It is ISDA’s opinion that COVID-19 has permanently changed the Secure Transportation profession. The security driver and the provider of secure transportation services will need to change how business is done. Whatever your feelings are concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, you cannot dismiss that the market has been affected by it. In some parts of the globe secure transportation and security driving were shut down and still is shut down.  Things to think about The vehicle itself is now a threat to the safety of the principal.   Those responsible for protecting their principal will need to raise the level of due diligence concerning the principal’s driver and the vehicle they are driving in. Anyone who rents a vehicle or uses a rideshare program needs caution; there are profound health implications. A recent study found that these vehicles are so bacteria-laden that normal driver actions such as rolling down windows, buckling seatbelts, and grasping door handles and steering wheels is a health hazard. We have a link to this article in the notes for this episode. If you know anyone who is renting vehicles, you can tell then they are entering a vehicle that has more germs than a toilet seat – that’s a pleasant thought.  https://www.netquote.com/health-insurance/health-insurance-articles/driving-with-germs There needs to be proof of documentation – when was the vehicle disinfected, what material was used to disinfect, and was the driver recently tested for COVID-19.  Training: If you attended or are sending company personnel to a training program, ensure that the training provider has a COVID-19 Plan. For an example, ISDA Member Joe Autera has an article on tools for training in the COVID age. From VDI – The Tools for Training in the “COVID Age” https://isdacenter.org/from-vdi-the-tools-for-training-in-the-covid-age/ The vehicle’s medical equipment needs to be expanded to include equipment specifically to deal with COVID. Article from ISDA member Carlton Smith COVID-19 and the Executive Protection/Secure Transportation Profession – Carlton D Smith https://isdacenter.org/covid-19-and-the-executive-protection-secure-transportation-profession-carlton-d-smith/ Lastly, we suggest you subscribe to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Newsletter - Behind the Wheel at Work https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/motorvehicle/ncmvs/newsletter/default.html  Additional Material on Secure Transportation and The Risks of COVID-19 https://isdacenter.org/secure-transportation-and-the-risks-of-covid-19/ Our Survey Results. Episode 146 – COVID-19 Survey Results _______________________________________ That’s all for this week’s episode, I hope you will join us next week for another episode of the EPST podcast. Show notes for this episode are available at the SecurityDriver.Com website. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google, and other podcast apps like Overcast, which is my personal favorite. If you like listening to Audible books, Amazon now hosts podcasts on Audible. Just search for Executive Protection and you’ll find this and all of our past episodes there. If you’ve enjoyed this EPST podcast episode, we invite you to check out the International Security Driver Association.  The ISDA is a valuable resource for all practitioners working in the protection profession. We offer benchmark educational, networking, and marketing programs. Access to the encyclopedia of executive protection and secure transportation – The ISDA knowledge center. The knowledge shared encompasses a wide range of EP and ST focused topics with resources, information, and metrics.

Multi-character YouTube star Damien Slash is back for a third round of zeitgeisty sketches in this new fast-paced, one-man sketch comedy show. Surreal and satirical, this phonic smorgasbord takes us from a Lockdown Tate Modern to SAS Survival Training to a meditation tape from a very special POTUS… Written by and starring Damien Slash (aka Daniel Barker). Additional Material from Tom Savage Guest starring Natasia Demetriou Produced by Benjamin Sutton A BBC Studios production.

It sure seems like pickup trucks are getting bigger. So the gang talks about the gigantic automobiles and what leads people to buy them.MUSIC: “Clean Kill” - CorikyADDITIONAL MATERIAL: The Minimalist Schedule: Pac-12 Edition (Banner Society)

This week, the gang is talking about a Slate Money podcast episode that touches on Robinhood the “app that’s gamifying the stock market.” Is this maybe somehow a replacement for sports gambling during the pandemic? Or is it part of a broader trend? Pierce apologizes as usual, and Max closes the show with a TV recommendation.MUSIC: “Be Afraid” - Jason Isbell and the 400 UnitADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Quick Bites (Slate Money)

This week, the gang talks about the wasteland that is social media in the age of COVID-19…or maybe just in the age of social media. What purpose does it serve while we’re all (theoretically) inside keeping ourselves and other safe? And would we maybe all just be better off if we logged out for a while – or forever?MUSIC: “Local Radio” - Bad MovesADDITIONAL MATERIALThe End of the Road: BackStory and the History of Finales in America (BackStory Radio)UVa-UMBC: Tony Bennett/Kyle Guy/Ty Jerome postgame interview (Virginia Sports TV on YouTube)

This week, a video showcasing an alternate approach to multiplying sparks a long conversation about whether we spend too much time in elementary school on long division and “big multiplication.” Oh, and Sean gets real upset about efficiency.MUSIC: “Kyoto” - Phoebe BridgersADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Russian Multiplication: A Different Way to Multiply (kottke.org)

Another packed week goes by and as the Women's World Cup appears in our rear view mirror we bring you another nine great songs from Acid Blood, Subway Sect, Alternative TV, Autogramm, Los Alaridos Salvajes, Freeloader, John Cooper Clarke, The Fall and Blind Man Death Stare.Additional Material, new Cherry Red box set, Tony has your Facebook comments, Timo, subtitles, last week, The B-52s, venue issues, England v USA, From the Vaults, Tony's International Gig Guide, PGOTW, Pornscars, Berlin, Uglyshoes, this week, Tony's off to the Dentist, Nutty Nottingham German Edition, no Izzatwat this week, Paul talks about his upcoming Edinburgh dates and a reminder of the ways you can listen to us.Song 1: Acid Blood – Tombstone WorldSong 2: Subway Sect – Nobody’s ScaredSong 3: Alternative TV – Love Lies LimpSong 4: Autogramm – Bad DaySong 5: Los Alaridos Salvajes – Ella DiceSong 6: Freeloader – Nobody Gives A FuckSong 7: John Cooper Clarke – Suspended SentanceSong 8: The Fall – Bingo Masters BreakoutSong 9: Blind Man Death Stare – A Night Off The Piss

On the ship: The computer takes a vacation day, and Sheldon's mind goes too. Transmissions: Pet Tank Diani & Devine: Wedding Witch Visual Aids Back to School Book of Z-Rob: Warning Shots Join us on internet: frequency.earth We'll review any movie! Tweet us: @frequencyearth Join the Frequency Earth Info Club: podcast.pictures Starring: G. Maximilian Zarou as The Jeff, Nicola Clarke as the Ship's Computer, Nick Mandernach as LARI, and Rob Schultz as Sheldon. Featuring: Matt Walsh, Anne Freiermuth, Gabriel Diani, Etta Devine, Fletcher Kauffman, Dane Anderson, Russell Anderson, Sasha Huff, Mike Clark, and Tim Greer. Voices from the Ether: Jack Allison, Paul Mueller, Dan Waters, Diana Wright, Kenny Beck, Matt Besser. Z-Rob by Z-Rob. Original music by Darius Holbert. Frequency Earth show art by Nick DeStefano. "Wedding Witch" by Diani & Devine. Additional Material by Mike Clark and Dane Anderson. Produced by Russell August Anderson. Written & Directed by Rob Schultz. This show, like so much of Creation, is Not Art. If you've enjoyed this program, why not share it with your friends? Frequency Earth: Robotic Arms was originally broadcast as Better Radio, episode 8, on Feb 22, 2011.

This week, Pierce and Sean are talking about sports—specifically, about comparing athletes from different eras. There's not that much that's actually similar about Michael Jordan and LeBron James: different positions, different styles of play, different body types, different rules enforced by the referees, you get the picture. So why is everyone so hung up on which one of them is the G.O.A.T.? And is there a better way for us to celebrate transcendent athletes?MUSIC"Six Wave Hold-Down" - Hot SnakesADDITIONAL MATERIALTunisia goalkeeper 'fakes injury' to break Ramadan fast (BBC)Weezer Finally Cover Toto’s “Africa” (Pitchfork)

Pierce, Sean, and Max are all in the same room this week to talk about lateness. What is "fashionably late?" Are there different rules for when you should arrive to dinner as opposed to a party? And why does punctuality seem to become more of a priority as you get older?MUSIC: "Acetone" - VundabarADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Where to Waste Time Online (Lifehacker). A Frighteningly Accurate Analysis Of Mario Kart's Politics (Kotaku)

Monday morning, the Supreme Court offered a landmark decision when it struck down a 1992 federal law prohibiting sports gambling in the United States. Now that it's up to the states to decide, Sean and Pierce talk about sports betting and their visions of what a legalized, regulated gambling industry might look like.MUSIC: "Turn It Up" - Bat FangsADDITIONAL MATERIAL: The Lottery: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) (YouTube). The life (and near-death) of bad-boy chef Matty Matheson (Toronto Life)

Sean and Max are feeling a little rough after a weekend in Nashville, but they're pulling themselves together to talk to Pierce about an encounter Sean had with someone using FaceTime in public. As always, Pierce apologizes. And the show ends with a discussion of the first time that a college student trying to eat fruit has been a bad thing.MUSIC: "Quarrel" - Moses SumneyADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Rotting fruit mistaken for gas leak causes campus evacuation (The Takeout)

This week, Pierce and Sean are talking about Atlanta. The most creative and original show on television somehow managed to keep topping itself with its last two incredible episodes: one full of cringeworthy hijinks, one heavy with horror and dread. They talk about why they love the show so much and why it's so hard to compare it to any other show on TV. As always, Pierce apologizes. And Sean closes out the show with some words about local radio—specifically, the WTJU Rock Marathon.MUSIC: "Mistaken for Strangers" - The NationalADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Donald Glover Can't Save You (The New Yorker). Cardi B's Money Moves (GQ). Donate to WTJU here!

No, it's not our last episode. Sean is out this week, so Max and Pierce are talking about retirement, which seems like this big, looming thing that inspires dread in a lot of people...but does it need to be? Or should we maybe just be looking at it a little differently?MUSIC: "(I'm) Like a Rolling Stone" - Titus AndronicusADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Oh, the Places You'll Go...One Day (It's Pretty OK). The Richest 10% of Americans Now Own 84% of All Stocks (Time). Good news: Coffee and tea are apparently not dehydrating you (The Takeout)

This week, the guys are talking about the way we support artists. Is buying an album on iTunes better than streaming on Spotify, and is there a way that's even better than that? What about going to concerts and buying merch? And how does this relate to tipping at restaurants and coffee shops? As always, Pierce apologizes. Then Sean shouts out a podcast (duh) and Pierce defends his choice for the best non-holiday "holiday" of the year.MUSIC: "Jungleland" - Bruce SpringsteenADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Celebration Rock by 93X (Apple Podcasts) (specific episode shoutout: "20th Century Boss Part 2: 'Born To Run' with Jeff Rosenstock"). Bandcamp

This week, the gang is talking about restaurant reservations after a British establishment Twitter-shamed groups that no-showed after making reservations. Why is it such a big deal? And are there ways to fix the system? Plus, as always, Pierce apologizes, and Sean celebrates some fantastic new music.MUSIC: "The Face of God" - Camp CopeADDITIONAL MATERIALRestaurants have resorted to publicly shaming no-show diners (The Takeout)Camp Cope - How to Socialise & Make Friends (Spotify)Lucy Dacus - Historian (Spotify)Soccer Mommy - Clean (Spotify)

This week, the subject of discussion is The Players' Tribune, the company founded by Derek "Yeah Jeets" Jeter to let athletes tell their stories free of silly little things like fact checking and objectivity. What is it? How does it fit into the sports media space-time continuum? And can we call it journalism with a straight face?MUSIC: "Cool" - Soccer MommyADDITIONAL MATERIAL: What Happens When Athletes Do the Sportswriting? (New York Times Magazine)

This week, Sean and Pierce have a confession: They haven't really been paying attention to the Winter Olympics. They talk to noted winter sports fan Max about how the Summer and Winter Olympics are interesting in very different ways and how the Olympics aren't even the pinnacle of most of their sports. As always, Pierce apologizes, and Sean shouts out a movie (spoiler: it's Black Panther, which is really, really good) and a book.MUSIC: "DEVASTATED" - Joey Bada$$ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: How NBC Flubbed Its Coverage, Reported The Wrong Gold Medalist, Then Botched The Correction Of One Of The Most Stunning Upsets In Olympic History (Deadspin)

This week, the guys talk about the end of an era: the era of L.L. Bean's famously generous return policy, which is finally coming to an end...or is it? Also featured in this episode: inter-species justice, someone who should have caught these hands, and a positive change from a company looking to help people make positive changes.MUSIC: "BOOGIE" - BROCKHAMPTON.ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: South African lions eat 'poacher', leaving just his head (BBC) / L.L. Bean Has Ended Unlimited Returns, and I Am Fairly Certain It’s My Fault (Slate) / Weight Watchers scraps its before-and-after photos because diets are forever (The Takeout)

The guys are talking about Best Buy's recent decision that it will take CDs off the shelves. What will take their place? And does this mean the compact disc is dying? As always, Pierce apologizes for something. And this week, Sean shouts out some movies he's seen recently.MUSIC: "Love, Like Language" - Happy AbandonADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Best Buy to Stop Selling CDs (Pitchfork). Does Vinyl Really Sound Better? (Pitchfork). RIAA Sales Data, 1973-2016

This week, Max is back from his jaunt around the world, and the gang is talking about virtual assistants. They discuss the Internet of Things, unknown unknowns, and why your biggest concern right now is not that someone will hack your Amazon Echo and take over your home. Then Pierce checks in with a trademark apology and offers up a fascinating scientific update. MUSIC: "The Embers" - Vagabon. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Don't Buy Anyone An Echo (Gizmodo)

Rockstars. These people capture our imagination in a very specific way. How much of it has to do with the music anyway? And since we've been reminded so many times that rock is dead, who are the rockstars of today? Those are the questions that Sean and Pierce are talking about on this week's episode.MUSIC: "Dum Surfer" - King Krule. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: King Krule Will Be The Last Rock Star In The Universe (Deadspin)

It's the first pod of 2018! Kevin joins Pierce and Sean to discuss why your goals should be about forming habits (not fulfilling resolutions) and what body positivity means. Believe it or not, the movie Spy Kids is involved. Pierce apologizes for a time that he didn't read, and Sean shouts out a phenomenal concert. MUSIC: "How Did We Get So Dark?" - Royal Blood. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Enough With the Resolutions Already (Lifehacker)

Wow, we've done this 100 times. That's kind of amazing.Anyway, Kevin joins the pod this week to help the guys discuss dating as facilitated by mobile apps. They look at how what we look for in other people has changed, and why it's important to get out and experience the world. MUSIC: "Done" - Camp Cope. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari (Amazon)

How can mercy ministries make disciples? In this episode, vice president of Send Network Jeff Christopherson offers a three-fold framework—Christology, missiology and ecclesiology—necessary for engaging your context to make disciples. Additional Material for Show Notes: Send Relief Website https://www.namb.net/send-relief/ Material—Kingdom First: Starting Churches that Shape Movements

Meet Jeff Christopherson, vice president of Send Network, as he discusses with host Ryan West the connection between mercy ministry and church planting. In this episode, you’ll discover why healthy church plants thrive and how that relates to mercy ministries. Additional Material for Show Notes Send Relief website – namb.net/sendrelief Kingdom First: Starting Churches that Shape Movements

Did you know that thriving churches often engage in mercy ministries with their communities? Vice President of Send Relief, David Melber, dives deeper into the connection and shares how any church of any size and budget can use Send Relief strategies to effectively impact the local community. Additional Material for Show Notes: Send Relief Website https://www.namb.net/send-relief/ Send Relief video https://vimeo.com/170253698

And we are back with our continuing look at one of the biggest cinematic mistakes of all time. For those who missed last week show, we are in the process of giving the first public performance of Jerry Lewis's baffling awful concentration camp comedy, "The Day The Clown Cried." In this part things go from bad to worse. What simply began as a poorly written, misguided film is beginning to turn into a blatantly exploitative, cheaply manipulative, and completely reprehensible collection of wrong minded and offensive... I don't even know what to call it. Again, please note that we are not making light of the subject matter in any way, shape, form, or fashion. To do so would be monstrously wrong. What we are doing is waging war on the unfettered ego and painfully obvious Oscerbating that is "The Day the Clown Cried." Please note that this performance is intend as satire and parody, and is presented in a transformational way for both critical and educational purposes. That being said, we are very sorry. And may God have mercy on our souls.

This month’s program presents some more music from 7/27/88 at Ephraim’s.  The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). Please send any questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.