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The perfect blend of velocity, recoil, bullet profile, bullet weight, wind deflection, splash, and versatility. And at press time, there's not a commercial option. Long range competition to medium-size game, the 25 GT has a lot going for it. Does it make sense for you? Listen to find out! As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

The UK TV market is in a state of precarity and change. Sky is acquiring ITV's Media and Entertainment business, the BBC is facing declining license fee payers, and director-general Matt Brittin has suggested reviving a Project Kangaroo-like “sovereign” streaming platform involving iPlayer and Channel 4.Meanwhile, all the broadcasters are keen to “meet audiences where they are,” which is increasingly on third-party, American-owned, walled garden tech platforms. Broadcasters are embracing social video, but concerns around the sustainability of the commercial model on platforms are persistent.Niamh Burns is the media policy lead at Enders Analysis. She recently co-authored a report on the major UK broadcasters, how they are dealing with headwinds in the TV ad market, and how they are embracing third-party platforms in search of audience growth.She recently sat down with host Jack Benjamin to discuss all things TV.When asked whether she believes the commercial opportunity on social platforms is enough to fund broadcaster's premium content production, Burns plainly stated: "At the moment, the answer is no across all the platforms."Highlights:3:33: Will Sky's acquisition of ITV's Media & Entertainment business get the green light?7:00: "A now or never moment" for the BBC: Charter review, license fee changes, a new "sovereign" streaming platform17:07: Broadcaster strategies on social media platforms: From marketing to distribution via a black box25:36: The commercial logic of embracing platform distribution29:39: Handling different measurement standards32:40: Government green paper and due prominence for broadcastersRelated articles:Is Sky's acquisition of ITV necessary to compete with global platforms?What the CMA should actually be asking about Sky and ITVFive items in Andy Burnham's media in-trayHow the BBC's digital distribution strategy is evolving

One of the biggest compensation frustrations for junior partners is how to move your comp meaningfully as you are still working to grow your practice and especially to originate work and land new clients. At the same time, compensation is no longer driven primarily by hours worked, responsibility assumed, or even the importance of the matters you manage. Instead, compensation increasingly reflects where you sit within the firm's economic structure, particularly your connection to origination, revenue attribution, and client ownership. Many junior partners are carrying enormous responsibility, leading major client matters, and serving as the day-to-day face of important relationships, only to discover that those contributions do not automatically translate into significant compensation increases. In this episode, I explain why firms distinguish between creating revenue and executing revenue, and why compensation committees place greater value on the lawyers who influence client origination, relationship expansion, and long-term profitability. I walk through the important difference between execution and attribution, explain why being indispensable to a matter is not the same as receiving economic credit for it, and share practical ways junior partners can begin positioning themselves closer to origination. Using real-world examples involving client retention, matter profitability, and identifying new business opportunities, I explain how to frame your contributions in ways that compensation committees recognize as commercially meaningful and directly tied to firm economics. At a Glance 01:20 Why junior partners are surprised by their compensation despite carrying significantly more responsibility 02:37 The associate mindset that equates hours, responsibility, and client work with higher compensation 03:35 How compensation committees focus on revenue attribution instead of execution 04:28 What origination really means beyond simply bringing in a new client 05:25 Howrunning major matters is often viewed as execution rather than economic ownership 05:51 Whyrelationship partners receive credit even when junior partners do the work 06:55 Why compensation follows where revenue originates and expands instead of following legal work performance 07:46 The distinction between creating value through client ownership and delivering value through execution 08:13 How junior partners begin connecting execution to origination without already holding origination credit 09:02 Why comp committees prioritize long-term client ownership and attribution over annual workload increases 10:21 Commercially meaningful ways junior partners can strengthen future compensation discussions 10:47 How stabilizing an at-risk client relationship can become a powerful compensation narrative 12:44 Why improving realization, profitability, and matter scope - even without origination creates economic value 15:02 How identifying adjacent client problems can generate entirely new revenue streams 17:00 Why "revenue-relevant execution" is the framework that changes compensation conversations For Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast here!  For Spotify, tap here on your mobile phone, follow the podcast, listen to the show, then find the rating icon below the description, and tap to rate with five stars. Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? Here are ways to reach out to her: www.lauraterrell.com  laura@lauraterrell.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/  Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast

Post Malone Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Post Malone's past few days have been a turning point that feels genuinely biographical, a pivot back toward the sound that first made him a global star. Complex reports that he recently previewed a new studio track with a distinctly hip hop feel, sharing a clip from the studio that immediately sparked talk of a “return to rap” after his long country run on the album F‑1 Trillion. According to Terra in Brazil, that teaser, posted to his socials, leans closer to the melodic rap palette of Beerbongs & Bentleys and Hollywood's Bleeding than to the rock of Austin or the Nashville‑steeped country of his recent work, making it a potentially defining course correction in his catalog. That tease connects directly to the bigger project in motion. As covered by Complex and Holler, Post has already confirmed his upcoming double album The Eternal Buzz, a forty‑track, two‑sided epic he's been building for months. Holler reports he's been recording extensively in Nashville, cutting songs with country names like Thomas Rhett, Ernest and Jake Worthington, while also stockpiling trap‑leaning material, suggesting a half‑country, half‑rap structure. Industry speculation about that split remains unconfirmed, but the scale of the record itself is locked in: a forty‑song double album is the kind of ambitious move that will sit as a major chapter in any future biography. On the live front, the most visible development has been his headline role at the FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony in New Jersey. Parade and Rolling Stone note that he used the global stage to debut a brand‑new track, Chrome Heartbreaker, before rolling into Wow and then Sunflower with Swae Lee. Indonesian outlet Antara and RTTNews both underscore that Chrome Heartbreaker is unreleased and was heavily teased in the days leading up to the match, turning the performance into a worldwide rollout for his new era. Melodic Mag reports that Chrome Heartbreaker leans harder into his hip hop roots, reinforcing the narrative of a stylistic homecoming that could define his late‑2020s image. Not all the headlines were flattering. The Independent reports that social media critics on X accused Post and fellow performer IShowSpeed of lip‑syncing during the World Cup set, a minor controversy but one that adds a bit of gossip‑column edge to this otherwise strategic rebrand moment. Commercially, Forbes notes that his country gamble is still paying off, with F‑1 Trillion spending 100 weeks on key Billboard charts, a reminder that he's returning to rap from a position of strength, not retreat. Taken together, you have a superstar closing a World Cup, teasing a massive double album, blending Nashville songwriting circles with trap sensibilities, and signaling on social media that the rapper version of Post Malone is very much back in play. Thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update on Post Malone. Search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Salespeople often think the biggest obstacle to winning business is the buyer, the price or the competition. In reality, the salesperson's lack of self-awareness is often the real problem. When sellers talk too much, miss buying signals, push products that suit their own targets and fail to adapt when a conversation goes wrong, they damage trust and reduce the lifetime value of the client relationship. Why is self-awareness essential in sales? Self-awareness helps salespeople recognise when their behaviour is helping the buyer and when it is quietly destroying the opportunity. A sales conversation can go off course very quickly. The seller may dominate the discussion, miss the client's cues or continue with small talk that has already become awkward. The danger is that many salespeople do not notice the decline because they are concentrating on their own agenda. In consultative selling, the buyer's reactions are data. Facial expression, tone, hesitation, shorter answers and changes in energy all signal whether trust is strengthening or weakening. This matters especially in Japan, where buyers may avoid direct confrontation and communicate discomfort indirectly. A self-aware salesperson notices the shift, pauses and changes direction before the meeting enters a death spiral. The professional question is not, "Am I delivering my pitch?" It is, "Is this conversation creating value for the buyer?" Do now: Monitor the buyer's energy, response length and questions. When engagement drops, stop presenting and ask a useful question. What should a salesperson do when the conversation is going badly? When a sales meeting starts going wrong, the best recovery move is usually to stop talking and start asking questions. Weak sellers often react to a difficult conversation by talking faster, adding more detail and pushing harder. That is the equivalent of leaning on the shovel and digging the hole deeper. Questions give the buyer more control, reveal what has been misunderstood and allow the salesperson to regroup. Useful recovery questions include: "What would be most helpful for us to clarify?", "Have I understood your priority correctly?" and "What would a successful outcome look like for you?" The salesperson normally arrives with a selling plan, while the buyer may not yet have a clear buying plan. This creates an opportunity to guide the discussion, but guidance is not the same as domination. Strong salespeople maintain direction while remaining flexible enough to follow the client's real concerns. Do now: Prepare three recovery questions before every client meeting so you can reset the conversation without becoming defensive. Why is selling the wrong solution so damaging? Selling a product that delivers little or no return for the client may create one small sale, but it can destroy a much larger future relationship. A salesperson may feel successful after persuading a buyer to purchase a slow-moving product or a solution carrying a higher commission. Commercially, however, that first transaction can be a disaster. The buyer eventually discovers that the solution produces limited value, trust collapses and the seller's credibility disappears. In close business communities, the reputational damage can spread through referrals and informal networks. The correct measure is not the revenue from the first order but the client's lifetime value, repeat business, cross-selling potential and willingness to recommend the salesperson. A peanut-sized initial sale can become extremely expensive when it makes the seller radioactive in the market. Ethical selling and long-term profitability therefore point in the same direction: recommend what genuinely advances the client's objectives. Do now: Before proposing anything, state the client's expected return in measurable terms. If the value is unclear, keep diagnosing. How does customisation improve client value? Customising the solution around the client's objectives usually increases relevance, perceived value, satisfaction and return on investment. Off-the-shelf solutions are attractive because they are fast, familiar and operationally efficient. The problem is that the client's needs may not fit the standard package. Trying to force the buyer into the seller's preferred solution creates the classic square-peg-and-round-hole failure. Customisation does not always mean rebuilding the entire offer. It may involve changing the sequence, scope, examples, delivery format, timeline, success measures or support structure. In B2B sales, those adjustments demonstrate that the salesperson has listened carefully and understands the organisation's context. The solution should connect directly to the outcomes discussed during discovery. When that alignment is visible, the buyer can explain the investment internally, decision-makers see a clearer business case and implementation has a better chance of succeeding. Do now: Link every element of the proposal to a stated client need, business outcome or decision criterion. How do commissions and internal pressure distort sales judgement? Commission structures and management pressure can tempt salespeople to prioritise their own short-term interests over the buyer's best outcome. Sales incentives shape behaviour. When one product pays a higher commission, sellers may emphasise it even when another option is better for the client. Managers can create the same distortion by demanding that the team push the solution that benefits the company most. The salesperson may rationalise the recommendation because rapport has already been established and the buyer appears willing to trust the advice. That is precisely why the behaviour is dangerous. Trust gives the seller influence, and using that influence to foist an unsuitable solution on the buyer begins haemorrhaging credibility immediately. Sales leaders should therefore review whether compensation, product campaigns and quarterly targets reward client value or merely product movement. Sustainable sales cultures align incentives with retention, implementation success, repeat business and measurable customer outcomes. Do now: Audit your incentive plan for conflicts between what pays the salesperson and what best serves the client. What does client-centred ROI look like in practice? Client-centred selling focuses first on the buyer's return on investment, not the seller's commission, quota or internal product target. The salesperson's role is to help the client make a sound commercial decision. That means clarifying the problem, defining the desired outcome, identifying constraints and testing whether the proposed solution will produce a worthwhile return. ROI may involve revenue growth, cost reduction, risk avoidance, productivity, retention, speed, quality or strategic capability. The appropriate measure varies by industry and purchase, but the discipline remains the same. Sellers should ask how success will be measured, what happens if nothing changes and which stakeholders must see value. This approach increases trust because the buyer can see that the salesperson is willing to recommend a smaller, different or delayed solution when that is the better decision. Ironically, concentrating on the client's ROI is also the strongest route to the seller's long-term ROI. Do now: Build proposals around the buyer's success metrics and include a clear method for reviewing results after implementation. What should salespeople remember? Sales self-awareness is not a soft or optional capability. It directly affects trust, proposal quality, reputation, repeat business and client lifetime value. Strong salespeople recognise when a conversation is failing, use questions to recover, resist incentives that distort judgement and shape solutions around the buyer's objectives. The central rule is simple: make the solution fit the client rather than making the client fit the solution. Focus on the client's ROI first, and your own commercial results will become more sustainable. Quick actions for salespeople and sales leaders Notice when the buyer's engagement changes and adjust immediately. Replace excessive talking with diagnostic and recovery questions. Refuse to recommend products that do not create credible client value. Customise the solution around the buyer's objectives and constraints. Measure success through client ROI, retention and lifetime value. Author bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie One Carnegie Award (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across leadership, communication, sales and presentation programmes, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including the best-sellers Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery and Japan Presentations Mastery, along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have also been translated into Japanese. Greg publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook and X, hosts six weekly podcasts, and produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery and Japan's Top Business Interviews on YouTube.

CONCLUSION //"To conclude, gentlemen: / the 2026 World Cup format is commercially flawless on the surface, / yet structurally broken in its mechanics. //The aggressive pursuit of short-term marginal revenue / has severely compromised football's most valuable asset — / its competitive unpredictability. //As market consultants and legal analysts, / our objective is not to watch the lines on the pitch, / but to anticipate systemic financial and regulatory risk / before the first betting algorithm fails / or the first statement of claim arrives in Switzerland. //Thank you very much. / I will now open the floor for discussion."#fifa #solomonvonherclestein #football #worldcup

In this episode of The Turndown, Ally Northfield, Managing Director of Revenue by Design and creator of the Global Revenue Forum, joins Sebastien to unpack what it really means for hotels to stay commercially relevant when the old signals are becoming harder to trust. The conversation moves beyond rate changes, dashboards, and distribution strategy to explore the bigger shifts reshaping hotel performance: uncertain booking patterns, shorter lead times, rising operating costs, changing guest behavior, AI-powered travel search, and the evolving role of OTAs. Ally argues that the next generation of revenue leadership will need to be more strategic, more communicative, and far closer to the guest than ever before. Together, they discuss why RevPAR may no longer be enough, why the cost of acquisition deserves more attention, how AI is changing the way guests discover hotels, and why commercial teams need to break down the silos between revenue, sales, marketing, distribution, and reservations. They also explore what hotels must do to attract the next generation of talent, and why hospitality needs to rethink how it presents itself as an industry. This is a timely conversation about commercial leadership, guest relevance, and the uncomfortable reality that hotels can no longer rely on yesterday's patterns to make tomorrow's decisions.   Related resources: What is hotel revenue management? The ultimate guide The new rules of hotel revenue management: 6 strategies to stay ahead in 2026 What's next for the hospitality workforce: Experts weigh in

With the heat of June upon us, the year is half over. So (of course!), you have accomplished half the things you named in your New Year's resolutions (right?) If not, you need more potent Biohacks and lifehacks, which I dispense in this June Biohacking and lifehacking Q&A...4:43 Piracetam Protocol10:44 Objection to the Nutritionally Deficient Diet Guru16:35 Is Limitless becoming a commercially controlled channel?20:08 Nootropics for salsa dancing22:28 Anti-aging for skin?27:54 Coluracetam or fasoracetam for motivation?Read

In the final part of a four-episode series recorded at the recent WindEurope conference in Madrid, three floating wind specialists spoke to the Wind Power podcast about the prospects for this technology.Windpower Monthly editor Ian Griggs spoke to two developers, Hugh Kelly, CEO of Simply Blue Energy and Knut Vassbotn, CEO of Deep Wind Offshore, about whether the current auction models are fit for purpose for this emerging technology.Meanwhile, Laurent Verdier, chief development officer for the specialist floating wind technology firm, BW Ideol, discussed the likely consolidation of more than 100 players to the most viable companies in the years to come.This episode was produced by Inga Marsden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recycling editor Sam Lovatt speaks to Nextek CEO Ed Kosior about the company's new European food grade recycled polyolefin technology, the recycling market in general, 2030 deadlines and everything in between.

Depending on your media exposure you have likely seen commercials or advertisements for cancer detection tests that look for markers of the disease in your blood. Now a new study examines these tests and determines that they're really not ready … Should you have a commercially advertised cancer detection test? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

Send us Fan MailDavid was out of town so Tyler made his fourth appearance as my guest co-host. Jake and Josh were interns on The Legion Of Skanks, one of the biggest live podcasts in the world. Now they are guests on one of the most unknown live podcasts in the world.Follow Tyler on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/losierty13/Follow Jake on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jake2bakednyc/Follow Josh on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sussmancomedy/Follow The Smoking Simian on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesmokingsimian/Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/antoniothecomical/Follow Billy on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/23dollarbill/Share, like, comment and subscribe on The Smoking Simian YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFn3FPnTegakyd9YpoYfsQgSupport the show

Cheap Thrills -Big Brother and the Holding Company (Columbia)  Released August 12, 1968Cheap Thrills by Big Brother and the Holding Company stands as one of the defining albums of the late 1960s, capturing the raw spirit of the San Francisco psychedelic scene at its peak. The record transformed Janis Joplin into a major cultural force through emotionally explosive performances on tracks like “Piece of My Heart” and “Ball and Chain.” Unlike many polished studio productions of the era, the album intentionally embraced a loose, gritty sound designed to recreate the energy of a live concert experience. The interplay between blues, psychedelic rock, and improvisational jamming gave the album its distinctive identity. While the band itself could sound chaotic at times, Joplin's intensity and phrasing elevated the material into something unforgettable. Commercially, the album became a massive success, reaching #1 on the Billboard charts and helping define the countercultural sound and attitude of 1968. (S5-EP 18)

Graduating within the CNCF marks a major milestone for an open source project, signaling not just technical maturity but strong governance, security practices, and widespread adoption. Kyverno, a Kubernetes policy engine, reached this stage after five years — becoming only the 35th project to progress from sandbox to graduation. As co-founder Jim Bugwadia explains, incubation reflects production readiness and adoption, while graduation validates the project's long-term sustainability and governance rigor. Originally built to help teams manage Kubernetes complexity through declarative policies, Kyverno has evolved alongside the ecosystem. Its shift to the Kubernetes-native Common Expression Language (CEL) and rising demand driven by AI workloads have expanded its user base beyond regulated industries to mainstream enterprises. With over three billion downloads, it underscores the growing need for automated policy enforcement across development, security, and operations teams. Commercially, Nirmata maintains a clear boundary between open source and enterprise offerings, focusing on remediation and advanced management. While only 2–5% of users convert, that small percentage becomes meaningful at Kyverno's scale. Learn more from The New Stack around the latest about Kyverno: Simplify Kubernetes Security With Kyverno and OPA Gatekeeper Using the Kyverno CLI to Write Policy Test Cases Join our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game. 

pWotD Episode 3274: Bhooth Bangla Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 145,503 views on Sunday, 19 April 2026 our article of the day is Bhooth Bangla.Bhooth Bangla (transl. Haunted Mansion) is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language comedy horror film directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Akshay Kumar, Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor under Balaji Motion Pictures and Cape of Good Films. The film stars Akshay Kumar in a dual role, Paresh Rawal, Jisshu Sengupta, Rajpal Yadav, Tabu and Wamiqa Gabbi (also in a dual role).It marks Priyadarshan's second Hindi-language horror comedy film following Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), both of which star Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Asrani, and Manoj Joshi. Bhooth Bangla was theatrically released on 17 April 2026. It received mixed reviews from the critics. Commercially, it has earned ₹94.35 crore to rank the ninth highest-grossing Indian film of 2026 as well as the third highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:35 UTC on Tuesday, 21 April 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Bhooth Bangla on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Kajal.

Send us Fan MailWhy an MBA Mindset is a Must for Commercially Viable CEOsWelcome to The Power of Vocal Dynamics Business School.Today's focus is clear, strategic, and commercially grounded:Why an MBA mindset is no longer optional but essential for CEOs who want to remain commercially viable in a competitive world.This is not about letters after your name.This is about how you think, decide, lead, and perform in business.Because in today's economy, leadership without commercial intelligence is a risk zone.Why an MBA Mindset is a MustLet's be direct. Markets are faster. Competition is sharper. Stakeholders are more demanding.Support the showWant To Rise to The Top? "Say Yes," My new publication, has been releasedThe Hidden Laws of Business Performance from World-Class Sporthttps://amzn.eu/d/37PUJ38A warm welcome to my podcast, now featuring mini masterclasses to position you as an authority in business.Below, you will see ways to step up in your career.Please connect with me for more performance skills.                               Become a Professional Performance-Based Speaker Download the attached 2 e-books, my gift to you. 24 Celebrity Speaking Tips https://bit.ly/3Wwnb5WThe Art of Speaking Framework https://bit.ly/3SGMXm8About Sheena https://card.pramaze.com/sheena-walkerClick the above link to join my 6-week Signature Speaking Program.  Ongoing through 2026; next date: January 2026Contact me for a Shaping Design call www.sheenawalker.comhttps://www.sheenawalker.com/book/Could I highlight you and your business on my podcast? "Say Yes," My new publication, has been releasedThe Hidden Laws of Business Performance from World-Class Sport h...

In the summer of 2003, pharmacist Hon Lik was one of millions of smokers in China.He was coughing a lot and having problems with his breathing and wondered if he could make an alternative cigarette.After various experiments, he created a vape prototype. It went on sale in May 2004 and was instantly a hit - selling 100,000 in China.Hon tells Megan Jones how he brought it to market.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Hon Lik smokes his invention. Credit: Frederic J Brown/AFP via Getty Images)

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠Analytic Dreamz dives deep into Kanye West's (Ye) highly anticipated 2026 solo album Bully. Born in 1977 in Chicago, Ye began his career as a producer at Roc-A-Fella Records, contributing major work to The Blueprint before launching his own legendary run. His artistic evolution spans soul-sampled classics like 2004's The College Dropout, the Auto-Tune innovation of 2008's 808s & Heartbreak, and the industrial experimentation of 2013's Yeezus. With 24 Grammy Awards, Ye is celebrated for constant reinvention and polarizing creative shifts. Bully arrived on March 28, 2026, via YZY / Gamma as an 18-track project. The sound returns to heavy soul sampling with influences from Sam Cooke and The Supremes. Development included an early V1 version with AI-generated vocals in 2025, multiple delays from an original June 2025 target, and final re-recording with human vocals. The title draws from a comment by Ye's son and references to the Larry Clark film. Release featured listening parties and pre-save campaigns. Critical reception is mixed: production earns praise for its strongest soul chops and stadium hooks in years, yet many reviews describe the album as lifeless with weak lyricism and a lack of fresh artistic reset. Pitchfork scored it 3.4/10, with an Album of the Year critic average around 51/100. Commercially, Bully opened with approximately 117,000 first-week units for a Billboard 200 debut at #2, behind ARIRANG. It marks Ye's first solo album not reaching #1 since 2004 and the lowest opening of his career, though it extends his streak of 14 consecutive Top 2 albums. Streaming dominated with an estimated 50 million Spotify streams on day one, securing the biggest hip-hop streaming debut of 2026 and global #1 album status. Pure sales landed at a career-low ~20,000 units, reflecting the independent model with minimal traditional marketing and heavy reliance on fanbase and DSPs. Physical bundles sold via Yeezy.com. This segment explores the AI vocal controversy, the shift to streaming-first strategy, the production-versus-content divide, and what Bully reveals about Ye's ongoing career trajectory in 2026.  Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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fWotD Episode 3245: Despre tine Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Tuesday, 24 March 2026, is Despre tine."Despre tine" (Romanian: 'About You') is a song recorded by the Moldovan group O-Zone, released as a single by Media Services in Romania around December 2002. Written and produced by the band's founder Dan Balan, it was included on a reissue of their second studio album Number 1 (2002) and later on their third studio album DiscO-Zone (2003). Work on "Despre tine" spanned three weeks in September 2002, and its recording took place at the MOF Records studio with the assistance of Bogdan Popoiag. Following the international success of O-Zone's 2003 single "Dragostea din tei", "Despre tine" was re-released in select European markets in August 2004. Musically, it is a dance-pop track performed in Romanian.At the MTV Romania Music Awards 2003, "Despre tine" won Best Song and Best Dance. It also received a nomination for Best Dance-Pop Song at the Radio România Actualități Awards the same year. Commercially, a music critic considered the track successful, though on a smaller scale than "Dragostea din tei". It topped the Romanian Top 100 in 2003 and reached number one in Norway in 2004, while also charting within the top 10 in Austria, Wallonia, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. The song was certified double gold in Romania and gold in France. A music video to promote "Despre tine" was released in 2004 and portrays O-Zone performing the track at a club among a dancing crowd. The group also performed the song live on television, including on Hit Machine in France and Top of the Pops in Germany.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:39 UTC on Tuesday, 24 March 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Despre tine on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Joey.

Iron Butterfly- In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (Atco) Released Date-June 14, 1968Released on June 14, 1968, In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida marked Iron Butterfly's breakthrough and remains one of the defining albums of late-1960s psychedelic rock. Recorded at Gold Star Studios in Hollywood and Ultrasonic Studios in New York, the record captured a band rapidly evolving from their debut Heavy into a heavier, more expansive sound. Anchored by Doug Ingle's thick, distorted organ tone and a rhythm section that emphasized repetition and groove, the album bridged psychedelic rock and early heavy metal.Its centerpiece, the 17-minute title track, became a landmark in rock history, showcasing extended improvisation, a prominent drum solo, and a hypnotic riff that influenced countless bands to follow. Commercially, the album was a massive success, peaking at #4 on the Billboard 200 and selling over four million copies. More than just a hit record, it helped legitimize long-form rock compositions and became a staple of FM radio, signaling a shift toward heavier, more experimental music. (S5-EP12)

Fully & Completely: Redux"In Between Evolution"Hosts: jD & Greg LeGros | Guest: Toronto Mike | Fully & Completely: ReduxThe EpisodeThere are records you fall into immediately - and then there are the ones that sneak up on you. "In Between Evolution" is absolutely the second kind. The Tragically Hip's 2004 record is one of their most slept-on, most politically charged, and - depending on who you ask - one of their very best. jD and Greg LeGros dig in track by track, joined by Toronto's favourite podcast man, Toronto Mike.It's feisty. It's got punk energy. And for a record that got passed over in 2004, it holds up like an absolute bruiser. So there's that.Guest SpotlightToronto Mike from Toronto, OntarioToronto Mike is the podcaster and blogger behind torontomic.com and Toronto Miked - a fiercely independent Toronto-centric podcast that's been going longer than most people can remember. He's a passionate Hip fan who - full disclosure - once had serious plans to launch his own Tragically Hip album-by-album podcast series. He abandoned those plans specifically because jD and Greg were doing it too well. That's not spin. That's what he said on mic."I went into the podcast kind of tiny bit hoping it would suck."- Toronto Mike, on hearing Fully & Completely for the first timeWhat's In This OneA full track-by-track of "In Between Evolution" plus the cultural context of June 2004 - which, as it turns out, is a lot. Here's some of what you're getting into:Why this is probably The Tragically Hip's most overtly political record - and why it had no choice but to be (they recorded it in Seattle, surrounded by American media, one year after the U.S. went into Iraq)'Heaven Is a Better Place Today' - a tribute to Dan Snyder built on funeral clichés and sports colloquialisms that somehow makes you cry. Every time.'Summer's Killing Us' - the song Greg would play for anyone who's never heard of this band. Not even officially released as a single. Absolutely should have been.'Gus the Polar Bear from Central Park' - a slow burn. Toronto Mike did not like it at first. He's come around. We dig into why.'Vaccination Scar' - the actual lead single, and a song that gets a bit more complicated the more you think about it'It Can't Be Nashville Every Night' - the one with the la-la-oos in the chorus that should not work, and absolutely does. Possibly a Toby Keith thing. Possibly a Dixie Chicks thing. Definitely a great song.'One Night in Copenhagen' - band turmoil, Gord's solo career pulling on the seams, and that one line about a payphone in the snow that Greg still talks about'Goodnight Josephine' - the closer that sounds like late-period Springsteen and contains some of the most beautiful lyrics Gord ever put down on tapeThe Stanley Cup Final, the Grey Cup halftime show (yes, The Hip played it), a commemorative Tragically Hip CD, and how the 2004 Leafs playoff run ended a sketch troupe's road trip to LAThe Cultural Climate: June 2004Greg always brings the goods on context, and June 2004 is a rich one. "In Between Evolution" landed in the middle of a musical year that included American Idiot, College Dropout, Funeral, Hot Fuss, and Songs for the Deaf. Commercially, the charts were a very different story - Usher, Evanescence, Josh Groban, and a lot of stuff these three would rather forget. It's a great time to be a music fan if you knew where to look. This was a record that knew exactly where it was looking.Pocket SongsAt the end of every record, we each pull one track to carry forward to the playlist.jD: 'Goodnight Josephine'Greg: 'It Can't Be Nashville Every Night'Toronto Mike: 'Are We Family'Why This Record MattersBecause it got slept on. Even in the band's own documentary, this one gets two seconds. And that's bananas - because it is a deep, huge favourite, and it is one of their very best. It's a hard rocker. It's a protest record. It's a record about loss, and change, and what happens when the things you love don't get to stay the same. It's the most guitar-forward record they ever made, and it has the audacity to rhyme its chorus with la-la-oos.Spend time with this album. This album is waiting for you.About Fully & Completely: ReduxFully & Completely: Redux is the reunion of the original Fully & Completely podcast - the show that started it all in 2018. jD and Greg LeGros go back through The Tragically Hip's full catalogue, album by album, track by track. Same DNA. Same chemistry. Not a sequel - a reunion.Part of The Tragically Hip Podcast Series, a network raising funds for the Downie Wenjack Fund, The Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research, and CAMH. Over $35,000 raised and counting.Find UsFacebook: facebook.com/groups/tthpodsInstagram: @tthpodsYouTube: youtube.com/@tthpodsEmail: tthpodcastseries@gmail.comListen via your podcast app of choice. Search: Fully & Completely Redux.#TheTragicallyHip #InBetweenEvolution #GordDownie #FullyCompletely #TragicallyHip #CanadianRockPodcastMeta Description (for podcast platforms)jD, Greg LeGros & Toronto Mike go track by track on The Tragically Hip's "In Between Evolution." Hipstories, fandom, and Canadian rock - TTH Podcast Series.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Someday soon your Uber could arrive with no one in the driver's seat, and a Kiwi's tech is behind the shift. UK self-driving company Wayve, spearheaded by Alex Kendall, has secured $1.5 billion in capital to support to the commercial roll out of their ‘Robotaxis'. The funding round also includes backing from Mercedes, Nissan, Microsoft and Nvidia, while local VC Icehouse Ventures is contributing $12.5 million to the capital raise. Kendall told Mike Hosking there's a couple of different ways to commercialise self-driving technology – creating your own cars, running your own fleets, or licensing the technology. Wayve is using the third option, and he says the AI they've built is so flexible that it will be able to bring self-driving technology worldwide. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KDon Toliver unleashes his fifth studio album OCTANE, released January 30, 2026, via Cactus Jack/Atlantic. Building on the high-octane energy of 2024's Hardstone Psycho, this 18-track project continues the "more fuel consumption" theme with explosive melodic trap-R&B fusion, heavy bass, beat switches, and motorhead-inspired motifs.The Houston native—known for auto-tuned vocals, soulful hooks, and viral TikTok smashes like “No Idea” and “After Party”—delivers high-energy anthems from the jump. Standout features include Yeat on “Rendezvous,” Rema on “Secondhand,” Travis Scott on “Rosary,” Teezo Touchdown on “All The Signs,” and SahBabii, amplifying cross-genre reach from trap to Afrobeats adjacency.Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect breaks down the sonic profile: futuristic production, strong opening sequences, and vocal prowess that elevate the ride, despite some critics noting mid-album stretches and perceived bloat.Critical reception splits—Pitchfork awards 6.5/10 for personality and features amid underwhelming moments, while Clash praises 8/10 for cohesion and consistency. User scores on Album of the Year hover 60–80, highlighting production futurism and debate over editing.Commercially, OCTANE marks Don Toliver's first #1 debut on Billboard 200 with ~135K–157K first-week units (including ~20K pure sales via vinyl/merch bundles), nearly doubling Hardstone Psycho's peak and claiming 2026's biggest opening so far. Pre-release buzz from lead single “Tiramisu” (Sept 2025), pop-ups, Reebok collabs, and playlist optimization fueled streaming dominance.This rollout cements Toliver's Tier-1 escalation: sustained growth, merchandising muscle, and strategic features driving global consumption in melodic trap's core demographic. Analytic Dreamz explores how OCTANE solidifies his place as a consistent hitmaker blending accessibility with experimental edge. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Jim Holmes. Holmes contends China gains the most commercially from the Northwest Passage, cutting shipping times to Europe by 30% through its partnership with Russia.1910 Greenland coal

What You Need To KnowIndependent third-party validation confirms commercial-grade 150 fumed silica produced at pilot scaleValidation performed by a potential customer under an existing Letter of IntentResults support ongoing commercialization discussions, including with the party under LOIPerformance metrics, including viscosity, meet or exceed benchmark specificationsPlanning initiated for a potential dedicated production site as demand visibility improvesHere's how HPQ Silicon Inc. is positioning its proprietary process as a simplified, lower-barrier alternative with the potential to materially change production economics in a legacy industrial materials market.Fumed silica is a critical additive used to control thickness and stability in products ranging from toothpaste and cosmetics to adhesives, coatings, inks, and advanced industrial formulations. Despite its broad use, the industry has relied for decades on complex, fossil-fuel-intensive, multi-step manufacturing processes that are costly, environmentally burdensome, and dominated by a small number of global suppliers.HPQ's approach is fundamentally different. Its process converts quartz directly into fumed silica in a single step, eliminating several traditional intermediates. The result is a simplified production pathway that has the potential to reduce complexity and materially alter the cost structure associated with fumed silica manufacturing.While HPQ had previously demonstrated promising lab-scale results, commercialization in industrial materials depends on more than internal testing. Customers must confirm that a product performs within their own application and process requirements.That hurdle has now been cleared.Independent testing conducted by a potential customer under LOI confirmed that HPQ's pilot-scale material meets commercial-grade 150 specifications, including surface area and viscosity—two of the most important performance metrics buyers evaluate.“Until we had gotten this result, we were making a big claim. Now, we have the data to prove it.” — Bernard Tourillon, CEO, HPQ Silicon Inc.Commercial-grade 150 is not an experimental specification. It is a sellable, widely used product grade in today's market. Importantly, HPQ's material demonstrated viscosity performance above standard benchmarks for the 150 grade, a key factor in real-world applications where fumed silica is purchased specifically for its thickening and rheological properties.With validation in hand, HPQ reports that commercialization discussions have continued in parallel, including dialogue around the steps required to move toward an initial commercial-scale facility. While execution of the first plant remains the primary remaining risk, management emphasized that the most difficult technical transition—moving from lab to pilot scale—has already been completed.The fumed silica initiative is supported by a joint operating structure with PyroGenesis Inc., combining HPQ's commercial strategy with PyroGenesis' engineering and process expertise. This structure is designed to reduce execution risk as the project advances toward continuous operation and commercial-scale deployment.With independent customer validation, a defined commercialization pathway, and early planning for a dedicated production site, HPQ has moved its fumed silica initiative into a new phase. The remaining challenge is execution—building and operating the first commercial system—but the company now approaches that step with verified performance data, active industrial engagement, and a clearer line of sight to market demand.For investors seeking small-cap opportunities where technical risk has been substantially reduced and commercialization discussions are grounded in disclosed customer validation, this interview captures a moment where HPQ's fumed silica strategy begins to transition from promise to potential production.

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Dive into the triumphant return of EXO with Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect. In this segment, Analytic Dreamz explores REVERXE, the group's eighth studio album released January 19, 2026, via SM Entertainment—marking their first full-length since EXIST in 2023.With six members—Suho, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, Sehun, and Lay (his first group album since 2018)—REVERXE reasserts EXO's legacy amid lineup changes from ongoing legal disputes with EXO-CBX members. The title "REVERXE" (stylized reverse) symbolizes reflection and recalibration, reviving early mythology of superpowers and parallel universes while embracing maturity in second-generation K-pop.Title track "Crown" fuses Atlanta trap drums, heavy metal guitars, EDM synths, siren effects, and powerful high-note belts, with lyrics portraying a "crown" as something precious to protect. Pre-releases include emotional ballad "I'm Home" (December 14, 2025) and high-impact "Back It Up," debuted at the 2025 Melon Music Awards with 40 dancers.The nine-track album blends aggressive dance, sultry R&B ("Suffocate"), cinematic textures ("Moonlight Shadows"), and polished energy across "Crazy," "Back Pocket," and more. Early reception highlights strong vocal performances and cohesive lore-driven sound, with fans praising the group's adaptability despite challenges.Commercially, REVERXE dominated with #1 on iTunes Top Albums in 35+ regions (including US, Japan, Brazil), #1 on QQ Music and KuGou in China (Double Platinum certification), and first-day Hanteo sales of 265,934 copies. The "Crown" MV quickly surpassed 18 million YouTube views, fueling global buzz.Join Analytic Dreamz for detailed track breakdowns, the impact of Lay's return on the Chinese market, and why REVERXE reaffirms EXO as enduring kings of K-pop ahead of their April 2026 tour.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Dive into the bold return of A$AP Rocky with Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect. In this segment, Analytic Dreamz delivers a full review and commercial roundup of Don't Be Dumb, the rapper's fourth studio album released January 16, 2026, via AWGE, A$AP Worldwide, and RCA.After an eight-year gap since Testing, Rakim Athelaston Mayers—born in Harlem and a key figure in A$AP Mob—drops a 17-track project featuring guests like Tyler, The Creator, Doechii, Gorillaz, Thundercat, Danny Elfman, Playboi Carti, will.i.am, and Westside Gunn. The Tim Burton-designed cover art sets the tone for themes of braggadocio, restlessness, artistic independence, and multi-genre experimentation.Critics give it a Metacritic score of 71/100 for generally favorable reviews, praising sharp lyricism, charisma, inventive energy, and renewed confidence, though some note uneven sequencing and lack of cohesion. Rolling Stone called it "overstuffed but a lot of fun," while others highlight its curatorial vision.Commercially, Don't Be Dumb exploded with 35.43 million global Spotify streams on day one—Rocky's biggest album debut ever on the platform and the largest of 2026 so far. Vinyl pre-sales topped 130,000 units, fueling strong physical demand. First-week projections initially eyed 200K+ units and a No. 1 Billboard 200 debut, though updated estimates suggest around 119K units amid massive streaming and sales splits. It positions as potentially his biggest opening, surpassing prior #1s from Long.Live.A$AP and At.Long.Last.A$AP.The rollout includes standout visuals like "Punk Rocky" starring Winona Ryder and "Helicopter," plus a high-energy SNL performance on January 18 with Danny Elfman on drums. The upcoming Don't Be Dumb World Tour, with UK/Ireland dates in August/September 2026, promises to extend momentum.Join Analytic Dreamz for unfiltered breakdowns of the tracks, cultural impact, and why Don't Be Dumb solidifies A$AP Rocky's status as a dominant force in 2026 hip-hop.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠ Dive into the bold return of A$AP Rocky with Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect. In this segment, Analytic Dreamz delivers a full review and commercial roundup of Don't Be Dumb, the rapper's fourth studio album released January 16, 2026, via AWGE, A$AP Worldwide, and RCA.After an eight-year gap since Testing, Rakim Athelaston Mayers—born in Harlem and a key figure in A$AP Mob—drops a 17-track project featuring guests like Tyler, The Creator, Doechii, Gorillaz, Thundercat, Danny Elfman, Playboi Carti, will.i.am, and Westside Gunn. The Tim Burton-designed cover art sets the tone for themes of braggadocio, restlessness, artistic independence, and multi-genre experimentation.Critics give it a Metacritic score of 71/100 for generally favorable reviews, praising sharp lyricism, charisma, inventive energy, and renewed confidence, though some note uneven sequencing and lack of cohesion. Rolling Stone called it "overstuffed but a lot of fun," while others highlight its curatorial vision.Commercially, Don't Be Dumb exploded with 35.43 million global Spotify streams on day one—Rocky's biggest album debut ever on the platform and the largest of 2026 so far. Vinyl pre-sales topped 130,000 units, fueling strong physical demand. First-week projections initially eyed 200K+ units and a No. 1 Billboard 200 debut, though updated estimates suggest around 119K units amid massive streaming and sales splits. It positions as potentially his biggest opening, surpassing prior #1s from Long.Live.A$AP and At.Long.Last.A$AP.The rollout includes standout visuals like "Punk Rocky" starring Winona Ryder and "Helicopter," plus a high-energy SNL performance on January 18 with Danny Elfman on drums. The upcoming Don't Be Dumb World Tour, with UK/Ireland dates in August/September 2026, promises to extend momentum.Join Analytic Dreamz for unfiltered breakdowns of the tracks, cultural impact, and why Don't Be Dumb solidifies A$AP Rocky's status as a dominant force in 2026 hip-hop.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wondering what's on the horizon for UK commercial lawyers in 2026? Find out in our latest Commercially Connected Bitesize podcast, where Angela and Sara from our Commercial PSL team discuss key regulatory developments that we're expecting to impact on commercial contracting and supply chains this year, including in the fields of ESG, consumer law, cyber law, UK-EU relations and payment practices.

In our latest Commercially Connected Bitesize podcast, Angela Kindness and Sara Ellis from our Commercial Professional Support Lawyer team look back on some of the key contract law cases from 2025, and discuss their impact on drafting commercial contracts.

#740 What if the key to breakthrough innovation isn't inventing something new — but seeing value where everyone else sees waste? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Stuart Jenkins, a lifelong athlete turned footwear innovator, to unpack an incredible entrepreneurial journey that blends grit, patience, and purpose. Stuart shares how his background as an Olympic Trials–qualifying marathon runner shaped his mindset for startups, why he believes preparation is everything, and how decades in the footwear industry led him to reimagine massive amounts of discarded foam as high-performance, commercially viable products. From licensing early innovations to Reebok, to helping bring HOKA to life, to building a sustainable footwear brand that transformed industry “waste” into products worn by elite athletes — and even featured on Oprah's Favorite Things — this conversation is a masterclass in innovation, persistence, and seeing opportunity where others see trash! What we discuss with Stuart: + Olympic Trials mindset + 1000:1 preparation principle + Athlete to entrepreneur journey + Footwear innovation origins + Commercializing ideas vs inventing + Turning waste into resources + Sustainability beyond marketing + Building factories from scratch + Rejection, luck, and persistence + Seeing truth before trends Thank you, Stuart! Check out Blumaka at Blumaka.com. Check out Fleks Footwear at FleksFootwear.com. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Scott MurrayIn This Podcast: In this episode, returning guest and 50-year organic agriculture veteran Scott Murray shares the remarkable story of how coffee is commercially being successfully grown in Southern California. Scott explains how a single houseplant sparked a multi-variety coffee trial, eventually producing a Geisha harvest that sold out in one day at $796 per pound. He walks us through polyculture design, coffee's surprising climate tolerance, and how California could become a boutique coffee region.Our Guest: Scott Murray has over 50 years of experience in organic agriculture across the U.S. and Mexico and has served as a California conservation official for 33 years. He specializes in farm creation, farmland preservation, and regenerative polyculture systems. Scott now leads pioneering research and consulting on California-grown coffee, managing multi-variety trials and agroforestry-based plantations.1. Who is Scott Murray?Scott Murray is a farmer, consultant, and conservation leader with 50 years of organic agriculture experience in the U.S. and Mexico. He has been a California conservation official for 33 years and specializes in farmland preservation, smart-growth planning, and farm creation. He has recently become a pioneer in growing coffee in Southern California.2. Are people really growing coffee in California?Yes! Scott and his collaborators have successfully grown multiple varieties of coffee in Southern California. Their first commercial harvest in 2018 sold out in one day at $796 per pound.3. How did coffee production begin on Scott's farm?It started as a houseplant experiment when Scott's son Sam bought a coffee plant from a nursery. When it produced cherries, it sparked curiosity. Later, Scott interplanted coffee into a rejuvenated avocado orchard, creating a thriving polyculture system.4. Why grow coffee under avocado trees?Coffee thrives with protection, partial shade, and companion plants. Avocado trees provide a microclimate that buffers wind, sun, and temperature swings. This intercropping also enhances biodiversity and farm resilience.5. What is the difference between monoculture and polyculture?Monoculture: Growing only one crop (e.g., avocados alone).Polyculture: Multiple crops grown together (e.g., avocados + coffee + bananas).Polycultures support pollinators, beneficial insects, soil health, and long-term productivity.6. How do they protect young coffee trees?Scott developed a “coffee protection structure” using:A gopher basketA chicken-wire cageAgricultural shade fabricThis boosts early survival and results in fast, healthy establishment.7. How many varieties of coffee are they testing?Scott is currently trialing 48+ varieties, including rare and exotic types such as Geisha and Whoosh Whoosh.8. What's special about Geisha coffee?Geisha is one of the highest-value coffees in the world, known for its floral, tea-like flavor profile. Scott's California-grown Geisha fetched $796/lb—demonstrating the potential for a specialty coffee industry in California.9. How does California's climate affect coffee quality?Because California coffee cherries often stay on the plant for up to 12 months, the beans can accumulate more complex flavor compounds, potentially elevating specialty coffee quality.10. Why is biodiversity important in coffee farms?More

Dots Oyebolu speaks with Isaac Rudansky, CEO of AdVenture Media Group. Isaac shares practical ways to build commercially profitable omnichannel ad strategies and why CRO is the fastest path to improving profitability. He explains aligning production value with audience expectations, clarifying messaging and structuring tests that move the needle. He also covers the mindset required to launch and scale, emphasizing persistence, value and channel fit.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.02:36 Improving conversion rate lowers acquisition cost and lifts profitability.05:43 Design should reflect the brand and audience to protect performance.08:51 Clear copy communicates value and advances the decision-making process.11:13 Quick clarity tests validate positioning and reveal missing information.13:00 Differentiated factual copy strengthens credibility and avoids generic claims.20:48 Persistence and consistency are essential during early launch setbacks.24:13 Value offered at a fair price underpins sustainable results.26:09 Competitive markets are not level, so strategy and data matter.Resources Mentioned:Isaac Rudanskyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacrudansky/AdVenture Media Group | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adventure-media-group-llc/AdVenture Media | Websitehttp://adventureppc.comInsightful Links:https://www.singlegrain.com/blog/ms/omnichannel-marketing-strategy/https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explainers/what-is-omnichannel-marketinghttps://advertising.amazon.com/en-ca/library/guides/omnichannel-marketingThanks for listening to the “Marketing Leadership” podcast, brought to you by Listen Network. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation. We appreciate the enthusiasm and support from our community. Currently, we are not accepting new guest interview requests as we focus on our existing lineup. We will announce when we reopen for new submissions. In the meantime, feel free to explore our past episodes and stay tuned for updates on future opportunities.#PodcastMarketing #PerformanceMarketing #BrandMarketing #MarketingStrategy #MarketingIntelligence #GTM #B2BMarketing #D2CMarketing #PodcastAds

Dots Oyebolu talks with Isaac Rudansky, CEO of AdVenture Media Group. Isaac charts his path from artist to agency leader and explains why context still drives effective advertising. He compares contextual with behavioral targeting, outlines why precision promises often fall short, and discusses how teams can measure omnichannel impact when attribution is murky. Isaac closes with practical proxy metrics for lift and a focus on overall marketing efficiency.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.01:24 A creative background can inform the building of a successful agency.02:47 Early hands-on campaigns demonstrate a path to starting a business.05:29 Contextual advertising aligns messages with surrounding content.07:15 Behavioral targeting can be costly and often misreads intent.10:40 Changes to cookies require new approaches to maintain relevancy.11:51 Matching the message to the moment improves engagement.20:07 Brand search lift provides a useful proxy for campaign impact.21:13 Transparency and a marketing efficiency ratio keep teams aligned.Resources Mentioned:Isaac Rudanskyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacrudansky/AdVenture Media Group | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adventure-media-group-llc/AdVenture Media Group | Websitehttps://www.adventureppc.com/AdVenture Academyhttps://learning.adventureppc.comInsightful Links:https://www.singlegrain.com/blog/ms/omnichannel-marketing-strategy/https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explainers/what-is-omnichannel-marketinghttps://advertising.amazon.com/en-ca/library/guides/omnichannel-marketingThanks for listening to the “Marketing Leadership” podcast, brought to you by Listen Network. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation. We appreciate the enthusiasm and support from our community. Currently, we are not accepting new guest interview requests as we focus on our existing lineup. We will announce when we reopen for new submissions. In the meantime, feel free to explore our past episodes and stay tuned for updates on future opportunities.#PodcastMarketing #PerformanceMarketing #BrandMarketing #MarketingStrategy #MarketingIntelligence #GTM #B2BMarketing #D2CMarketing #PodcastAds

Audi joins the F1 grid in 2026 and the team's Chief Commercial Officer Stefano Battiston joins the show to give an update on preparations.Completing its phased, multi-year buyout of the Sauber team, the German manufacturer will join the grid as F1's latest round of technical regulations come into play with the potential to shake up the competitive order.Commercially, Battison was at the heart of a new title sponsorship agreement with finance app Revolut - he explains what happened behind the scenes to get the deal done.He also reflects on the changing culture as the Swiss-based team grows, how Audi intends to make its mark as one of 11 teams in F1 next season and how he identifies new sponsorship categories and brands with marketing budgets.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) speaks with Tory M. Wolff, MBA, an author of a study published in the September 2025 issue and managing partner of Recon Strategy, a management consulting firm specializing in health care strategy. His study, "Impact of More Primary Care Visits on Commercial Health Care Costs," found that more frequent routine primary care visits among certain higher-risk commercially insured adults are associated with lower net population-level health care costs. In this conversation, Wolff explores the inspiration behind his research, expands on his findings, and discusses the next steps to better understand the long-term value of routine primary care in commercial populations.

Comments, guest ideas: theasiaclimatecapitalpodcast@gmail.comHow do you scale green hydrogen from a laboratory curiosity to industrial reality? Alexander Tancock, CEO of Intercontinental Energy, reveals the breakthrough P2H2 Node system that's turning massive renewable projects into factory-produced “Lego blocks.”With numerous projects across three continents and backing from strong financial partners, Intercontinental Energy isn't just making green hydrogen—they're creating green iron to decarbonise steel production and building new trade corridors between Australia's vast renewable resources and Asia's industrial heartlands.Alex shares why the hydrogen hype faded, how government partnerships became crucial, and why 2028 could mark the tipping-point for commercially viable green molecules at oil- and gas-scale.REF: InterContinental EnergyABOUT ALEX: Alexander Tancock is the CEO and Chairman of the Board of InterContinental Energy, a global leader in large-scale green hydrogen development who has been at the forefront of the industry for more than 10 years. Under his leadership, the company has pioneered a portfolio of groundbreaking projects, with its three flagship projects attracting partnerships from some of the largest names in energy. With backing from major institutional investors like GIC and Hy24, InterContinental Energy has established itself at the forefront of the green molecule sector. The company's innovative team and approach extend beyond project development, and into giga scale enabling technology through its patented P2(H2)NodeTM architecture. Alex's expertise and strategic insights make him a significant voice in the energy sector.FEEDBACK: Email Host | HOST, PRODUCTION, ARTWORK: Joseph Jacobelli | MUSIC: Ep0-29 The Open Goldberg Variations, Kimiko Ishizaka Ep30-50 Orchestra Gli Armonici – Tomaso Albinoni, Op.07, Concerto 04 per archi in Sol - III. Allegro. | Ep51 – Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049 Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Indiana is now home to a commercially available renewable diesel fuel production facility after CountryMark cut the ribbon on its $100 million plus refinery upgrade in Mount Vernon. With new production capabilities and a new market for Indiana soybean farmers, we are joined by CountryMark CEO Matt Smorch to talk about the expansion and what lies ahead. We get into it:  The company's innovation portfolio and what they bring to the energy market How biofuels have evolved in recent years – from policy driving change to sustainable aviation fuel Ag and oil coming together to drive outcomes on policy The $100 million investment in the Mount Vernon facility and how it positions them for the future The benefits of co-processed renewable diesel Why they chose to make this investment right now What's ahead for CountryMark 

About the GuestChris Hull is the Co-founder of Otus, an education platform built to help schools and teachers understand students more holistically. A former seventh-grade social studies teacher, Chris brings classroom credibility and a deep empathy for the realities of teaching at scale. His career shift was driven by a simple but stubborn problem: with 150 students a year, how can a teacher truly know each child and act on that knowledge? Otus is his answer—uniting data, context and tools to make teaching more effective and sustainable.Episode SummaryIn this episode of Shape the System, host Vincent Turner digs into how schools actually “run” and why the systems behind them matter as much as what happens at the front of the classroom. Chris Hull explains how Otus consolidates scattered student information—attendance, standardised assessments, classroom-level skills, interests and what's worked before—into a single, living profile that follows each learner across years and teachers.Why it matters: teachers juggle six classes and around 150 students, making it hard to personalise learning or even keep up with who's progressing on what. Otus acts like a Fitbit for learning—wearing it doesn't improve outcomes by itself, but it gives visibility, saves time (often 1–2 hours per week), and shortens the loop between instruction, evidence and adjustment.Under the hood, Otus integrates with existing student information systems (no “rip and replace”), supports classroom assessments, and layers in AI to answer plain-English data questions, recommend right-time resources from content partners, and help educators build assessments faster. Commercially, Otus is bought at the district level; implementations are measured to ensure apples-to-apples comparisons, with onboarding possible inside 30 days.Market-wise, the US has ~15,000 districts and Otus reports adoption in 300+ and growing—pointing to a network effect that's emerging but not yet fully realised. The near-term roadmap is about speed and scale: connect more systems, compress time-to-insight, and make the “every student has a plan” feature a practical norm for schools and families.Key TakeawaysUnify the data that matters: attendance, assessments (state and local), classroom skills, interests and proven strategies live together in one student profile that travels year to year.Save teachers real time: districts report educators reclaiming 1–2 hours per week, redirecting effort toward instruction and differentiation.Meet schools where they are: Otus integrates with existing SIS and testing platforms, enabling crawl-walk-run change rather than rip-and-replace.Put AI to work usefully: ask data questions in plain English, get recommended resources, and generate assessments—speeding up the plan-teach-measure loop.Scale through districts: the US has ~15,000 districts; Otus is in 300+ today with ~30-day onboarding, building momentum towards broader adoption.Notable Quotes“I had 150 students every year.” — Chris Hull“What Otus does is it puts all that information in one place and… allows you to have that articulation from one person to the next so that you're not starting from scratch.” — Chris Hull“Learning is hard. It takes effort. So how do we get to that part more quickly?” — Chris Hull“We make it more discoverable and deliverable by using AI to just allow you to ask it in plain English.” — Chris Hull“We can get them onboarded within 30 days.” — Chris HullResourcesOtus — https://otus.com/?utm_source=shapethesystem.org

This week's guest is Guy Watts of West Sussex-based specialist plant nursery, Architectural Plants.After a successful debut at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Guy talks about Architectural Plants' apprenticeship scheme Home Grown which he hopes will encourage new talent into the industry.The nursery grows and sells a huge variety of unusual and exotic plants, and in line with the nursery's aims to reduce plant movements within and without the UK, Guy talks about the nursery's innovative 'lab' which allows the nursery to propagate and grow plants that require more specialist conditions.On biosecurity risks Guy has strong views: "Our evidence is that they are as likely to come from within the UK as they are from outside of it". And despite bans on chemicals increasing biosecurity risks, he reveals how the nursery has been largely chemical-free for some 20 years which has mitigated some of those biosecurity challenges. He outlines some of the systems and strategies he uses to monitor pests and diseases, some of the non-chemical treatments they use and how staff are involved in the process.Guy also talks frankly about his perspective on going peat-free; the nursery is running trials and has reduced peat use, but Guy expresses doubts about talks of the RHS imposing "blanket ban" and he questions whether the alternatives are environmentally sound: "it needs to be the right decision commercially and it needs to be right for the environment". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Commercially available sewing patterns have been a cornerstone of home stitching for a century. But well before they existed, there were people trying to share sewing patterns. Research: Alcega, Joan de. “Libro de geometria, practica y traça.” Madrid.1580. Accessed online:https://www.loc.gov/resource/gdcwdl.wdl_07333/ Aldarondo, Abner. “A Master Tailor’s Manual.” Folger Shakespeare Library. Jan. 10, 2023. https://www.folger.edu/blogs/collation/a-master-tailors-manual/ Bertrand, J.E. “Descriptions des arts et métiers faites ou approuvées.” l'Imprimerie de la Société Typographique. 1780. Accessed online: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=SAWFeeXzMgYC&rdid=book-SAWFeeXzMgYC&rdot=1 Boullay, Benoit. “Le Tailleur Sincère, Contenant Ce Qu'il Faut Observer Pour Bien Tracer, Couper.” (Reproduction.) Hachette Livre Bnf. 2012. Buckley, Cheryl. “On the Margins: Theorizing the History and Significance of Making and Designing Clothes at Home.” Journal of Design History, vol. 11, no. 2, 1998, pp. 157–71. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/1316192 Crane, Ellen Bicknell. “Historic Homes and Institutions and Genealogical and Personal memoirs of Worcester County, Massachusetts.” Lewis Publishing Company. 1907. Accessed online: https://books.google.com/books?id=nfhSZxL8bTEC&source=gbs_navlinks_s Crossland, Samantha R. “Made in Minneapolis, sewn all over the world.” Hennepin History. 2021, Vol. 80, No. 2. https://hennepinhistory.org/from-the-magazine-made-in-minneapolis/ Demorest, Ellen. “The Question of Labor. Women’s Work and Wages.” New York Times. Nov. 18, 1863. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1863/11/18/78710875.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 “The Educational Legacy of Simplicity Pattern Company.” Simplicity Patterns. September 2024. https://simplicity.com/blog/the-educational-legacy-of-simplicity-pattern-company Emery, Joy Spanabel. “A History of the Paper Pattern Industry: The Home Dressmaking Fashion Revolution.” Bloomsbury Visual Arts. 2020. Freyle, Diego de. “Geometria Y Traça Para El Oficio De Los Sastres.” Sevilla, Spain. 1588. Accessed online: https://archive.org/details/1588-geometria-y-traca-para-el-oficio-de-los-sastres/page/n1/mode/2up Johnson, Susan. “’Madame’ Demorest—The Woman at the Top of a 19-Century Fashion Empire.” Museum of the City of New York. April 15, 2020. https://www.mcny.org/story/madame-demorest-woman-top-19-century-fashion-empire The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. "Ebenezer Butterick". Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 May. 2025, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ebenezer-Butterick Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Ellen Louise Curtis Demorest." Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Nov. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/money/Ellen-Louise-Curtis-Demorest “Demorest’s Illustrated Monthly and Mme. Demorest’s Mirror of Fashions.” April 1865. https://ia802801.us.archive.org/8/items/demorestsillustr00newy/demorestsillustr00newy_bw.pdf “Design Group Americas Voluntarily Files for Chapter 11 Protection, Initiates Sale Process Aimed at Maximizing Value Through Going Concern Transactions.” BusinessWire. July 3, 2025. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250703734892/en/Design-Group-Americas-Voluntarily-Files-for-Chapter-11-Protection-Initiates-Sale-Process-Aimed-at-Maximizing-Value-Through-Going-Concern-Transactions “Joseph M. Shapiro of Simplicity, 79.” New York Times. July 31, 1968. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1968/07/31/76959179.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 “Millinery.” New York Times. Nov. 7, 1853. https://www.newspapers.com/image/20309463/?match=1&terms=%22Mme.%20Demorest%22 “The 40’s from The War Effort to The New Look - Championing Fashion that Matters.” Simplicity Patterns. September 2024. https://simplicity.com/blog/vogue-patterns-an-evolution-of-american-style Queen, James and William Lapsley. “The Tailor’s Instructor.” Philadelphia. 1809. Accessed online: https://dn790007.ca.archive.org/0/items/taylorsinstructo00quee/taylorsinstructo00quee.pdf Reyes-Martinez, Marcos A. “The Vara: A Standard of Length With a Not-So-Standard History.” National Institute of Standards and Technology. Oct. 11, 2019. https://www.nist.gov/blogs/taking-measure/vara-standard-length-not-so-standard-history Walsh, Margaret. “The Democratization of Fashion: The Emergence of the Women’s Dress Pattern Industry.” The Journal of American History, vol. 66, no. 2, 1979, pp. 299–313. JSTOR, https://doi.org/10.2307/1900878 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Moving Toward Safer Pediatric Transport Care in EMS Insights from Dr. Nick Cochran-Caggiano's Research on Pediatric Transport and Resuscitation By Bram Duffee, PhD, EMT-P Transporting children in ambulances presents unique challenges that EMS providers face every day. Issues like the correct use of safety equipment, performance of life-saving procedures like CPR, and the absence of universal standards can make pediatric care in emergency settings more difficult than necessary. Dr. Nick Cochran-Caggiano, an emergency physician and researcher, has taken a deep look into these challenges through two pivotal studies that every EMS worker should know about. Both studies were discussed on the latest podcast episode of “EMS Research with Professor Bram.” The Unsafe Reality of Pediatric Transport in Ambulances One of Dr. Cochran-Caggiano's studies, published in Pediatric Emergency Care (2023), examined how children are secured during ambulance transport. The study reviewed over 3,000 cases by observing video footage of ambulances arriving at a pediatric emergency department. The findings reveal a troubling reality:  Just 53.5% of children were transported using the correct safety device for their weight.  A staggering 77.1% of transport restraints were not used properly, putting children at significant risk.  Commercially made pediatric restraints were found to be the best option, yet these were still improperly used half the time.  For many patients, ambulance cots were the default method of transport, but this was only the correct choice in 18.2% of cases. Dr. Cochran-Caggiano shared his thoughts on this alarming data during a recent interview, emphasizing that the absence of consistent safety standards puts children at unnecessary risk. "Having some sort of ability to transport children safely is a must," he said. He also pointed out the pitfalls of the current patchwork approach to pediatric safety in EMS. "There's no appropriate way to secure [a child's car seat] to an ambulance stretcher. You can make a good faith effort, but that's really all it is." Why This Matters Improper restraint practices don't just violate safety protocols—they create scenarios where otherwise preventable injuries become inevitable. Reflecting on the need for systemic change, Dr. Cochran-Caggiano pushed for a proactive approach, stating, "Let's make a difference before

In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with James Reinstein, President and CEO of Conformal Medical, a company developing a foam device that seals the left atrial appendage (LAA) to reduce the risk of stroke without anticoagulants. James has over 30 years of experience in the medical device industry. He's held executive roles across multiple companies, including Saranas, Cutera, Drawbridge Health, and Aptus Endosystems (acquired by Medtronic). Earlier in his career, he served as Senior VP and Chief Commercial Officer at Cyberonics (now LivaNova) and as Vice President of Boston Scientific's Asia region.In this interview, James discusses choosing the right market, simplifying workflows to drive adoption, and balancing clinical focus with early commercialization planning. He also offers fundraising insights, including planning for long-term events like IPOs.Before we dive into the discussion, I wanted to mention a few things:First, if you're into learning from medical device and health technology founders and CEOs, and want to know when new interviews are live, head over to Medsider.com and sign up for our free newsletter.Second, if you want to peek behind the curtain of the world's most successful startups, you should consider a Medsider premium membership. You'll learn the strategies and tactics that founders and CEOs use to build and grow companies like Silk Road Medical, AliveCor, Shockwave Medical, and hundreds more!We recently introduced some fantastic additions exclusively for Medsider premium members, including playbooks, which are curated collections of our top Medsider interviews on key topics like capital fundraising and risk mitigation, and 3 packages that will help you make use of our database of 750+ life science investors more efficiently for your fundraise and help you discover your next medical device or health technology investor!In addition to the entire back catalog of Medsider interviews over the past decade, premium members also get a copy of every volume of Medsider Mentors at no additional cost, including the latest Medsider Mentors Volume VII. If you're interested, go to medsider.com/subscribe to learn more.Lastly, if you'd rather read than listen, here's a link to the full interview with James Reinstein. 

What is the "holiday season", really? Savvy marketers have inserted gingerbread lattes, blow up lawn decor, and lots of gifts as synonymous with December. But we aren't in some made-up season of buying; instead, we are approaching the Winter Solstice. And when nature is our guide, living seasonally is less about shopping hauls and more about existing in pace with the changing seasons. In a world where we can buy just about anything, it takes intention to live in alignment with nature. On today's show Bailey Van Tassel offers suggestions for weaving what's outside your front door — not what's in Target! — into your seasonal celebrations. Here's a preview: [11:00] Transitioning from commercialized seasonal living to interacting with nature at your feet [15:00] The ways in which nature's pace complements modern life (if, of course, we allow it) [19:30] Minimalists, unite! Don't buy more ultra-trendy seasonal stuff; do this instead [25:00] Slow down your life by making your family traditions crave-able [33:00] Connections between seasons of a year and seasons of a life   Resources mentioned: Kitchen Garden Living: Seasonal Growing and Eating from a Beautiful, Bountiful Food Garden Bailey on Instagram @baileyvantassel Chatpods: www.chatpods.com/?fr=SustainableMinimalists   This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting! Join our (free!) Facebook community here. Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.

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The human food supply has changed drastically over the past 100 years with the industrialization of agriculture. And one of the most prominent changes to our diet has to do with the types of fat we eat. Commercially processed oils, like canola oil and soy oil, have become prominent ingredients in nearly every product on grocery store shelves.  This change in the food supply doesn't come without a set of consequences. Today, Dr. Cate Shanahan is back on The Model Health Show to discuss how processed seed oils are contributing to our rates of obesity and chronic diseases. Dr. Cate Shanahan is the leading authority on nutrition and human metabolism, and the author of the new book, Dark Calories. In this interview, Dr. Cate is sharing how eight common seed oils in our food supply are causing cellular damage, inflammation, and oxidative stress. You're going to learn how processed oils are created, which specific oils to avoid, and better alternatives to include in your diet. Dr. Cate is the foremost expert in this subject matter, and today she's bringing the latest science on seed oils to help you better nourish your body and fend off chronic diseases. Enjoy!  In this episode you'll discover: What percentage of the average person's diet is processed seed oils.  How vegetable oil is made.  Why there is no safety testing for seed oils. What oxidation is and how it works.  Which oils are categorized as vegetable oils. What the hateful eight are.  The truth about a cooking oil's smoke point.  What refining does to oils.  How just smelling processed oils can damage your health. Why the medical industry affects the availability in our food supply.  What the root cause of all chronic diseases is.  The main causes of oxidative stress.  How human fat cells have changed over time.  Why vegetable oils build body fat that is hard to burn.  How oxidative stress triggers inflammation.  The connection between oxidative stress and autoimmune diseases. How being metabolically healthy is different than being in a healthy weight range. Why focusing on metabolic health is the key to controlling oxidative stress. How antioxidants work in the body. Dr. Cate's top five favorite cooking fats.  Items mentioned in this episode include: Ketone.com/model ß Save 30% on your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ! Onnit.com/model ß Save an exclusive 10% on performance supplements & tools! Dark Calories by Dr. Cate Shanahan ß Grab your copy here!  Connect with Dr. Cate Shanahan Website / Facebook / X / Instagram  Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation  Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube  This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Ketone-IQ and Onnit.  Ketone-IQ is my favorite high-performance energy in a bottle. Save 30% on your first subscription at ketone.com/model. Visit Onnit.com/model for an exclusive 10% discount on human performance supplements and fitness equipment.