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Hello, Voices of the Bench community. This is Casey Baldwin with Ivoclar. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new IPS emax Zirconia, offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help you save valuable production time while maintaining consistent outcomes. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out today and discover how IPS emax Zirconia can help streamline your workflow. As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why Knight Dental recently launched SimplyARCH Studio, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing hyperDENT. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set hyperDENT apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, hyperDENT helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one. This week, Elvis and Barb are coming to you from the FDLA Symposium at the GPS Digital RPD booth with two conversations that prove one thing: dental technology never stops evolving. First up, Chris Bradley from SmileLine USA returns to the podcast alongside technician, educator, and lab owner Richard Wodzinski, with Dawn Roniger from GC America joining the discussion. What starts as a conversation about "sexy brushes" quickly turns into a deep dive into one of the most intriguing shade-matching workflows you'll hear about. Richard explains how the OptiShade camera and Matisse software work together to create incredibly accurate shade recipes for everything from monolithic zirconia to layered ceramics and even gingiva. They also discuss the latest Creation Magic Color system, hands-on education, custom shade appointments, and why reducing remakes isn't just good for labs—it's better for doctors and patients too. Add in some FDLA leadership talk and a shared passion for education, and you've got a conversation packed with practical ideas and plenty of laughs. Then Elvis and Barb sit down with Kaveh Shams, Branch Manager for Zirkonzahn Canada, whose journey into digital dentistry spans London, Italy, and Canada. Kaveh shares how his admiration for Enrico Steger and Zirkonzahn eventually led to his dream job, while also offering a fascinating look into the company's history, philosophy, and commitment to education. From the origins of Exocad and custom CAM strategies to modular milling systems, open architecture, and Zirkonzahn's incredible Military School program that trains the next generation of technicians, this conversation is full of insight into what makes one of dentistry's most respected digital companies tick. It's an inspiring story of passion, persistence, and why great technology always starts with great technicians.Special Guests: Chris Bradley, Dawn Roniger , Kaveh Shams, and Rich Wodzinski.
Philippa is joined by T.M. Payne — and her co-conspirator Susie — for what may be the most gloriously chaotic episode in Quick Book Reviews history. There are kitchen implement debates, merch updates, a real duck called Crispy, and a live Penguin biscuit demonstration that will genuinely change how you eat biscuits forever. Oh, and there's a brilliant book to talk about too.But first, three book reviews.
Date: Sunday, July 19th 2026 Speaker: Pastor Greg Hill Scripture: Hebrews 11:4
Speaker: Liam McFetridge. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5 v21Luke 15 v11-24.
South African law enforcement has apprehended 69 individuals following an anti-immigrant demonstration that escalated into public disorder and extensive looting. This unrest occurred on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in the coastal town of Jeffreys Bay, situated in the Eastern Cape province. The protest was orchestrated by an anti-migrant organization known as "March and March". The demonstration spiraled into chaos, leading to the looting of at least 23 foreign-owned tuck shops (spaza shops). At least three individuals required medical assistance, with one person hospitalized. Several foreign nationals were relocated to temporary shelters for their safety. However, the 69 individuals detained range in age from 18 to 52. They face charges of public violence and are set to appear before the Humansdorp Magistrate Court.This incident is part of a broader trend of anti-immigrant protests that have emerged across South Africa. Notably, prominent anti-migrant groups had previously issued a deadline of June 30 for undocumented migrants to exit the country. Over 900 individuals were arrested during nationwide marches in late June and early July. The ongoing hostility and door-to-door intimidation by vigilante groups have resulted in significant displacements, with approximately 150,000 foreign nationals fleeing or being repatriated by their home countries in recent weeks. While local authorities indicate that the situation in the Kouga region has stabilized, foreign-owned businesses remain closed as a precautionary measure. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has ramped up search-and-seizure operations to recover stolen goods and is actively investigating the leaders of the protest for inciting the violence.
Stewart Alsop sits down with investor and entrepreneur Adnan Hassan on the Crazy Wisdom Podcast to explore his thesis on creating a small state asset class, using evolutionary insights from asteroids, dinosaurs, and mycelium as a framework for understanding resilient systems. Hassan brings his background in Silicon Valley technology, New York and Washington finance, and sovereign funds—including senior leadership roles at the World Bank—to explain why 162 of the world's 200 states are actually small states with populations under 12 million, and why these distributed, autonomous entities might be best positioned to survive the coming global shocks from AI, currency disruption, and the wobbling international order. For more information about Hassan's work, visit www.sac-holding.com (SAC stands for Small State Asset Class), where you can find two-minute videos explaining his approach to building this new financial architecture.Timestamps00:00 Introduction and the asteroid, dinosaur, mycelium thesis as a framework for understanding evolutionary survival patterns across billions of years05:00 Global order institutions are wobbling while currency systems evolve and AI emerges, creating simultaneous shocks that favor adaptable networked systems over large centralized structures10:00 Small states defined as populations under 12 million represent 162 of 200 global economies, contradicting assumptions that most nations are large centralized powers15:00 States behave as selfish entities seeking regulatory control while individuals seek autonomy, creating tension as the Westphalian system undergoes fundamental transformation20:00 Cooperation versus competition in human systems, examining how KYC requirements and state surveillance are expanding globally including in America and Argentina25:00 Small states are most interested in rule-based global order because they need protection from larger powers, unlike powerful nations that prefer unconstrained action30:00 Of the twenty richest countries by per capita GDP, seventeen are small states, yet no small state asset class exists in financial markets35:00 Uncorrelated assets provide diversification protection for investors, while small states offer geographic distribution across Caribbean, Africa, Europe, Gulf, and Pacific regions40:00 Cross-border family business collaboration between small states will increase, leading to knowledge sharing and a proposed Davos for small states event45:00 The individual sits at the core of this framework, with AI enabling creative minds in small places to access world-class resources previously impossible50:00 Demonstration of accessible technology costing only ten dollars shows how AI removes barriers, allowing creativity to become the distinguishing factor for entrepreneurs globallyKey Insights1. Adnan Hassan presents a thesis grounded in billions of years of evolutionary data, arguing that systems which survive major shocks share common characteristics: they are autonomous, networked, cooperative, resilient, and lack single points of failure. He uses the asteroid strike that killed the dinosaurs as his central metaphor, noting that while massive dinosaurs went extinct, smaller organisms like mycelium, ants, bees, and marsupials survived because of their distributed and adaptable nature. Hassan believes we are currently experiencing a similar asteroid-level shock to our global systems through the simultaneous disruption of the rule-based global order, currency systems, and artificial intelligence, all happening at once over the next three to five years.2. Hassan identifies 162 out of 200 global states and economies as small states, defined as having populations under 12 million people. This number surprises most people, including sophisticated observers who typically guess around 60 or 70. Even more striking, 17 of the 20 richest countries by per capita GDP are small states, representing 85 percent of the wealthiest nations. These small states have disproportionate resources to deploy internationally and the greatest interest in maintaining a rule-based global order since they have the most to lose from chaos and cannot rely on size or military power for protection.3. The current global institutional framework established after World War Two, including the UN, IMF, World Bank, and WTO, is fundamentally wobbling and reaching the end of an era. Hassan argues that states are inherently selfish creatures addicted to regulatory sovereignty and control, but the systems designed to give these states structure and credibility are now failing. This represents the first major restructuring of the global order since the post-World War Two period, which itself followed 400 years of colonial systems. The transition period will be characterized by significant chaos and convulsions throughout the global system.4. Hassan advocates for creating a new small states asset class in financial markets, which does not currently exist despite small states representing the majority of countries and the wealthiest per capita economies. This asset class would provide large institutional investors like pension funds and sovereign wealth funds with globally diversified, potentially uncorrelated assets while simultaneously supporting political and economic structures that embody the evolutionary principles of survival through distributed, autonomous, networked cooperation. The small states asset class represents both sound evolutionary strategy and pragmatic investment opportunity.5. Technology without philosophy is efficiency without purpose, a concern Hassan raised as early as 1994 when he helped prototype the first electronic trading market on the internet. He witnessed the naive optimism of Silicon Valley technologists who believed simply throwing tools over the wall would create a better world, but this approach made both good and bad activities more efficient. Social media demonstrated this danger by efficiently creating disruption and loss of trust in political systems. Hassan warns that the same mistake is being made with AI, where powerful tools are being deployed without adequate philosophical framework or consideration of consequences.6. Small states and their leading families will find more common language and shared understanding with each other across geographic boundaries than with larger neighboring states. A family business in Montevideo has an easier conversation with counterparts in Singapore or New Zealand than with businesses in Sao Paulo because small state actors recognize each other's unique realities and circumstances. Hassan plans to create a Davos for small states in 2027 to facilitate this knowledge sharing among the mycelium colony, allowing different nodes to exchange innovations and strategies across the distributed global network of small state actors.7. The optimistic future involves unleashing individual creativity globally by giving people access to AI-enabled tools that provide world-class legal, financial, and consulting advice in their language of choice. The solopreneur can now become a conglomerate, with individuals no longer constrained by lack of access to execution machinery. Hassan envisions young people in places like Gabon, Swaziland, or Uruguay having the same access to sophisticated business infrastructure as those in traditional power centers, with the distinguishing factor being creativity of mind rather than geographic or institutional privilege. Small states can pivot faster on regulatory frameworks, sometimes achieving in a dinner meeting what takes large states three years of legislative, executive, and judicial wrangling.
Punk Rock Demonstration Radio Show with Jack #1060 7/13/26. This is an archived broadcast of a previous Punk Rock Demonstration Radio Show. New shows broadcast every Monday 7:00PM - 9:00PM and every Tuesday 7:00AM - 9:00AM Pacific time. You can listen live and participate at https://punkrockdemo.com
Fin Pullerhttps://amzn.to/4asaEtrOR Grab from Surfboard Broker (where I got mine) https://surfboardbroker.comOk I did another livestream on my first attempt - and I was kinda doing the FCS way (with Future Fins). You can watch that here - https://youtube.com/live/4Fx_rrPY17gNow this DOES work - but I found a kinda opposite way (with Future Fins in particular) that I think works better. Ultimately what I learned - this is a great tool that has a couple functions, whichever way you use it. Essentially it's helping you create leverage, which is an ancient tool used for who knows how long - to move stuff. This works better, however you use it, than just your hands (for sure..)As a Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases on the affiliate links in the description & comments. #finpuller #surfboardfins #surfgear #futurefins #nakedvikingsurf #twinfins #fcsfins #nvsfins #firewiremashup #surfboardbroker #surfing #surf #finpull #liss #livinginsunshine
Teagasc Technologist to the Tipperary Dairy Calf-to-Beef Demonstration Farm, Chloe Millar, joins Catherine Egan on the Beef Edge podcast to give an update on the farm and an insight into the National Open Day taking place on the farm on Wednesday 22nd July @ 11am. Chloe first outlines how calves are sourced and reared on the farm. With over 400 calves purchased annually, the key criteria when sourcing calves, and how important are genetics in determining lifetime performance is outlined. Chloe discusses the health protocols to minimise disease risk and maximise thrive and she discusses grassland management in the current weather conditions and how some cattle were drafted for finish. Chloe also discusses the key technologies and management practices that have delivered benefits for both profitability and environmental performance on the farm. Finally Chloe welcomes all the listeners to attend the open day on Wednesday 22nd July at 11:00 am on Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd. Fethard, Co. Tipperary, E91 E0X3, for a practical open day focused on Labour Efficient Dairy Beef systems. This event will showcase the latest research and best practices to help farmers improve efficiency and sustainability on farm. For more, visit:Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm Open Day - Teagasc | Agriculture and Food Development Authority For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com
An encore episode of Under The Influence.... one of our favourites.Last week, we talked about the best historic demonstration commercials of all time. This week, we feature some of the most recent.Like an air freshener commercial that tricked blindfolded people into thinking a filthy toilet smelled like flowers.And a stunt where an ad agency put $3 million dollars between the glass in a bus shelter, unguarded on the street - to demonstrate a point.We know you want to listen to all the ads in this show. On the off-chance you don't, subscribe ad-free here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
No guest this week. Just me and the questions you sent in. A guy 23 years into a marriage gets served divorce papers and wants to know how you start over at 43. I walk through the process itself — mediation over a courtroom, staying amicable, treating your ex like the person you fell in love with. Then the harder part. You've never been alone. You don't know who you are yet. Lean into that instead of running from it. A question about the humor I use when a conversation gets heavy. Is it calculated or is it just how I talk. Answer: mostly the second one. But I get into when it works, when it doesn't, and the line between letting steam out of the pressure cooker and making things worse. Demonstration parachute jumps. Somebody watched a jumper come in with a flag, catch a tree, and eat a controlled face plant in front of a crowd. I break down what actually changes when you add drag and weight, why the pro rating exists, and why you never fly over something you don't intend to land on. And a 26-year-old who thinks he's falling behind. He isn't. Two things can be true — keep your foot on the gas, and stop robbing yourself of the success already behind you. Join the Cleared Hot Newsletter: https://www.clearedhotpodcast.com Take the Operator Code Assessment: https://www.theoperatorcode.com Today's Sponsors: AG1: https://www.drinkag1.com/clearedhot Firecracker Farm: https://www.firecracker.farm
Punk Rock Demonstration Radio Show with Jack #1059 7/6/26. This is an archived broadcast of a previous Punk Rock Demonstration Radio Show. New shows broadcast every Monday 7:00PM - 9:00PM and every Tuesday 7:00AM - 9:00AM Pacific time. You can listen live and participate at https://punkrockdemo.com
The Holy Spirit works powerfully to reveal God's presence and confirm His Word. In this message, discover what it means to experience the demonstration of the Spirit through faith, power, and transformed lives. Be inspired to depend on the Holy Spirit and live with boldness for God's glory.
Am Samstag wird Winterthur erneut bunt: Der Christopher Street Day geht in die zweite Runde. Der CSD ist nicht nur ein Fest, sondern auch eine politische Demonstration für die Rechte der LGBTQIA+-Community. Laura Manser spricht mit Elias und Mia vom CSD-Kollektiv über die Erfahrungen seit der Premiere, die diesjährigen politischen Anliegen und den Wunsch nach mehr queerem Raum in Winterthur. Bild: zVg
Want our guidance to build and run your own marketing engine? Book a call with our team: https://call.contractordynamics.com/yt?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=7.09.26Get our FREE marketing course for contractors here: https://course.contractordynamics.com?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=7.09.26If you've run Meta ads before (on your own or through an agency) and just can't get them to work anymore, this video is for you.Joseph Hughes opens up the actual Contractor Dynamics Meta Ads Manager, live, to show you what's really happening behind the scenes of a working campaign. This isn't theory. It's a real, live look at real ads, real spend, and real results.You'll learn why Meta's 2024 "Andromeda" algorithm update changed everything about how ads get tested and scaled, why creative diversity is now the single biggest factor in whether your ads work, and why judging an ad's performance too early can lead you to kill campaigns that just needed more of a chance.Key Takeaways for Contractors✔️ Why Meta ads that used to work easily don't work the same way anymore✔️ What the Andromeda algorithm update actually changed for advertisers✔️ Why creative diversity (not budget alone) is the key to winning with Meta today✔️ How to read cost-per-lead data without jumping to the wrong conclusion✔️ Why quality of leads matters more than quantity✔️ How to know when to scale a winning ad instead of guessingKey Timestamps0:00 Why Meta ads stopped working the way they used to2:07 The Andromeda update and what actually changed4:42 Live look inside the Contractor Dynamics Ads Manager7:44 Why one in 500 roofing companies have this figured out9:34 Reading cost per lead the right way13:48 Why underfunded ads look like they're failing (but aren't)17:00 How to scale once you know what's workingIf you want to learn how Contractor Dynamics helps roofing companies build tracking systems that connect marketing activity to revenue, watch this free video that walks through our entire system:https://www.contractordynamics.com/training/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=7.09.26Ready to build a real Meta Ads machine for your company?Schedule a Marketing Demo with our team and we'll show you exactly what it takes, whether you want us to train your in-house team or run it all for you.
Mehr als 1000 Busfahrer und Trampilotinnen der VBZ haben eine Petition für bessere Arbeitsbedingungen unterschrieben und überreichten diese dem FDP-Stadtrat Michael Baumer. Nach einer Demonstration im letzten November forderten sie erneut «mehr Respekt». Weitere Themen: · Das Stadtzürcher Parlament hat sich gestern Abend erneut für eine Rettung der Imbiss-Stände «Riviera» und «Bistro & Grill am See» eingesetzt. Der Stadtrat soll noch einmal über die Bücher gehen und eine Lösung suchen. · Neuhausen im Kanton Schaffhausen plant ein Oberstufenschulhaus und eine Dreifachsporthalle für 50 Millionen Franken: Das Bauprojekt wäre das bis dato teuerste der Gemeinde, sofern Einwohnerrat und Bevölkerung zustimmen, wie die «Schaffhauser Nachrichten» schreiben. · Das Wetter, geliefert von SRF Meteo: Sonnig und heiss. Temperaturen zwischen 30 bis 32 Grad. Teils mit schwacher Bise.
Ein unberührtes Naturparadies im Mittelmeer soll einem Refugium für Milliardäre weichen. Um ein exklusives Luxusresort von Ivanka Trump und Jared Kushner zu ermöglichen, hebelte die albanische Regierung kurzerhand den gesetzlichen Schutzstatus eines der wichtigsten Feuchtgebiete des Landes aus. Doch als im Mai schliesslich die Bagger aufgefahren sind, formierte sich umgehend Widerstand unter den Anwohnern und Umweltschützern. Mittlerweile haben sich die lokalen Proteste zu landesweiten «Flamingo-Revolution» ausgeweitet. Täglich demonstrieren Tausende in der Hauptstadt Tirana gegen die Vetternwirtschaft und das System von Regierungschef Edi Rama. Im Podcast «NZZ Akzent» schildert Südosteuropa-Korrespondentin Nicole Anliker ihre Eindrücke vor Ort, erklärt, was die Menschen auf die Strasse treibt und wie die Regierung mit dem massiven Druck umgeht. Heutiger Gast: Nicole Anliker, Südosteuropa-Korrespondentin Host: Nadine Landert Redaktion: Marlen Oehler Die Reportage von Nicole aus Albanien findet ihr hier: https://www.nzz.ch/international/die-flamingo-rebellion-in-albanien-die-proteste-zeigen-wie-rueckstaendig-regierungschef-rama-ist-ld.10012853 Exklusiv für dich als Podcast-Fan: 7 Tage NZZ-Digitalabo geschenkt. Unverbindlich testen. https://probeabo.nzz.ch/podcast?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=0726_NZZCH_Podcast
'There's elements of comedy interlaced in this album'Dave chats to Charlie about his 'Whatever's Clever' world tour that's coming to The Iveagh Gardens in Dublin on July 19th.
Show Notes: Update since recording: Restack has since moved to one simple plan at $800 per seat per month, and now works across PowerPoint, Excel, and Word as a single agent. Harsh Aggarwal is the founder of Restack, an AI agent that works inside PowerPoint to turn a consulting or PE team's analysis into a client-ready deck. He was previously at Roland Berger and product lead at an $8B PE firm. Restack: From Thinking to a Client-ready Deck Harsh explains that Restack is an AI agent that works natively inside PowerPoint to automate formatting for consulting and private equity teams. The purpose of Restack is to help consulting teams focus on client relationships and actual consulting work by automating the grind of formatting. Harsh highlights the historical advantage big firms had due to their production capacity, using McKinsey as an example. He discusses how AI has closed the research gap but the production gap remains, which is where Restack aims to help by automating the process of turning thinking into a client-ready deck. A Restack Demonstration Harsh begins demonstrating Restack by sharing his screen and showing a standard PowerPoint deck. He explains that Restack opens as a sidebar inside PowerPoint and can handle tasks that would normally take hours, such as updating a deck with new data. Harsh shows how Restack can update a deck with new data without specific instructions on formatting or chart appearance. He emphasizes that Restack can handle complex tasks like verifying data from sources like the SEC EDGAR website and updating slides based on that data. Converting Decks into Code Harsh explains that Restack converts the entire PowerPoint deck into code, allowing it to make precise changes to the data. He compares this technology to popular tools like Cloud Code and Cursor, which are used in software engineering to augment code bases. Restack can update specific lines of code in the deck, making it highly precise and efficient. Restack updates the slides and analyzes the uploaded data, showing the progress on screen. Restack Results Harsh shows the results of Restack updating the numbers in the slides, explaining that it also updates the storyline based on the new data. He highlights that Restack takes screenshots to verify its own results before presenting them to the analyst or associate. The charts created by Restack are fully editable and can be manipulated like normal charts in PowerPoint. Harsh recaps the task of updating the data in four slides and shows the final results, emphasizing the efficiency of Restack. Creating Slides from Scratch Harsh demonstrates another use case where Restack can create a new slide from scratch using a data model. He explains that Restack can read the existing deck to understand the context and formatting, creating new slides that match the existing deck's style. When asked if Restack can create any kind of chart, Harsh confirms, showing how Restack can convert a chart to a different type, like a waterfall chart. Harsh emphasizes that Restack is a generalized tool that can handle various tasks, making it versatile for different consulting needs. Pricing and Subscription Information Harsh explains how to sign up for Restack, either by visiting the website or reaching out to him on LinkedIn. He offers a free sandbox for listeners to test Restack on live cases, encouraging them to reach out for access. Pricing is $800 per seat per month, billed monthly, with credits pooled across the team (a five-seat team is $4,000/month). One to five seats are self-serve; six or more is the Practice plan. Harsh compares the pricing to tools like PitchBook and Bloomberg, noting the time and cost savings Restack offers. Timestamps: 01:51: Demonstration of Restack's Functionality 06:08: Technical Details of Restack's Operation 08:03: Results and Verification of Restack's Work 12:34: Additional Use Cases and Capabilities of Restack 22:38: Sign-Up and Pricing Information Links: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/heyhiharsh Company website: http://re-stack.com/ This episode on Umbrex: https://umbrex.com/unleashed/episode-653-harsh-aggarwal-how-ai-lets-solo-consultants-take-on-bigger-work/ 60-second Demo: http://re-stack.com/demo Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com. *AI generated timestamps and show notes.
An encore episode of Under The Influence.... one of our favourites.This week, I ask a dozen of the top creative directors in the advertising business to tell me the best “demonstration commercials” they have ever seen.Because there is nothing more powerful than a dramatic product demonstration.We'll talk about a famous Krazy Glue commercial.And a Volvo ad where the ad writer risked his life to demonstrate a point.We know you want to listen to all the ads in this show. On the off-chance you don't, subscribe ad-free here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Punk Rock Demonstration Radio Show with Jack #1058 6/29/26. This is an archived broadcast of a previous Punk Rock Demonstration Radio Show. New shows broadcast every Monday 7:00PM - 9:00PM and every Tuesday 7:00AM - 9:00AM Pacific time. You can listen live and participate at https://punkrockdemo.com
Die Demonstration am Abend in Basel im Zusammenhang mit der Besetzung im Klybeck-Quartier hat Spuren hinterlassen. Einerseits wurden viele Gebäude verschmiert. Andererseits hallt die Demonstration politisch nach. Bürgerliche fordern Konsequenzen, Links gibt es auch Verständnis. Ausserdem Thema: · Schiesser meldet Konkurs an · Frank Walter Steinmeier zu Besuch in Riehen · Teufelhof-Chefkoch Michael Baader geht in Pension
Eingeschlagene Fensterscheiben und unschöne Kraftausdrücke am Basler Rathaus. Die Demonstration nach der Räumung des besetzten Areals artete aus. Die Politik ist schockiert.
Rund 450 Personen haben am Mittwochabend in Basel gegen die Räumung einer besetzten Liegenschaft im Klybeck-Quartier demonstriert. Es kam zu Sachbeschädigungen. Die Polizei setzte Wasserwerfer und Reizgas ein. Ausserdem: · Basler Regierung verhindert Abriss von Häusern in der Steinenvorstadt
Vaibhav Longani introduces Giani.ai, the tool that helps consultants build PowerPoint decks one slide at a time. Vaibhav shares his background as a freelance consultant for seven years, working with leading consulting firms across the US, Middle East, and Europe. The Giani Design Vaibhav explains the design philosophy of Giani, focusing on knowledge synthesis and slide creation, rather than beautification. He highlights the tool's ability to understand and generate content based on specific consultant needs, such as action titles, footnotes, and chart readings. Faster, More Accurate, and User-friendly Vaibhav discusses the tool's focus on making slide creation faster, more accurate, and easier for consultants. He compares Giani to other AI tools, emphasizing its ability to understand and generate content based on a consultant's knowledge base. The tool includes a chat interface for high-frequency use cases, generated from data mined from 10 consultants over three years. Vaibhav explains the tool's philosophy of "evidence first," especially in critical sectors like healthcare and commercial due diligence, ensuring transparency and accuracy. Demonstration of Giani Vaibhav demonstrates the tool's web portal, where users can add their document base and specify the source of documents. The tool comes alive within PowerPoint, allowing users to choose projects and access project context knowledge. Vaibhav sets up a dummy project for commercial due diligence and explains how to generate content from various document sources, including external reports, client documents, and Excel models. He shows how the tool can generate content from the web or knowledge base, and how it integrates with PowerPoint to create slides, and generates content for slides, including bullets and tables, additionally, it integrates with Excel models for data analysis. Refined Content Verified Knowledge He explains the tool's ability to refine content, making it more concise and structured, and how it can insert content into PowerPoint slides. The tool's feature of tracking the source of each content piece, allows users to verify and audit the information. Fact Checker Vaibhav discusses the tool's fact-checking feature, which verifies claims against the knowledge base and provides evidence for verification. Vaibhav explains how the tool allows multiple team members to share project context and collaborate on slides. Title Suggestions He demonstrates the tool's ability to generate action titles based on the slide's content and context, and how it can recommend proactively. The conversation turns to the tool's architecture, including the generate, refine, and review tabs, and how they support the consultant's workflow. Quality Checks Vaibhav explains the tool's quality checks, including custom rules for consistency and grammatical errors, and how it can automate QC tasks. Slide Generation Vaibhav introduces the tool's slide building agent, which can generate slides based on interviews and other data sources, ensuring accuracy and evidence. He explains how the tool can encode templates for specific projects and how it can generate slides with clarification questions for user approval. Pricing The tool's pricing ranges from $50 to $150 per month based on feature sets and duration. Vaibhav offers a free trial for Umbrex users. In closing, Vaibhav shares his background and the development process of the tool, emphasizing the iterative improvement and validation with consultants from leading firms. Timestamps: 01:18: Design Philosophy and Features of Giani.ai 04:15: Tool Demonstration and User Interface 06:58: Content Generation and Refinement 11:39: Collaboration and Quality Checks 18:21: Advanced Features and Pricing Links: Email: v@giani.ai This episode on Umbrex: https://umbrex.com/unleashed/episode-652-vaibhav-longani-giani-zero-defect-source-backed-slides-for-consultants/ Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com. *AI generated timestamps and show notes.
Bongani Bingwa speaks to SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe about rising tensions ahead of the planned 30 June demonstrations. The discussion focuses on what businesses, commuters, and the public can expect on the ground, with SAPS outlining its preparedness to manage potential unrest, ensure public safety, and maintain order. The briefing emphasises heightened police visibility, operational readiness, and measures aimed at preventing violence, disruptions, or intimidation during the demonstrations. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team brings you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Punk Rock Demonstration Radio Show with Jack #1057 6/22/26. This is an archived broadcast of a previous Punk Rock Demonstration Radio Show. New shows broadcast every Monday 7:00PM - 9:00PM and every Tuesday 7:00AM - 9:00AM Pacific time. You can listen live and participate at https://punkrockdemo.com
6/25/26, Co-Host – Andy Bukowski. Nancy Talanian, Co-Founder, the western Mass-based Guantanamo Survivors Fund on her fund and tomorrow's U.N. International Day In Support of Victims of Torture. Carol Rose, Exec Dir of the ACLU of Mass, on the passing of 40+year ACLUM Legal Director John Reinstein, SCOTUS, birthright citizenship, and celebrating July 4 –"Beyond 250” and “Fired Up for Freedom.” Carole Bull, Northampton-based UCC Pastor, on Paki Wieland, non-violent direct action, L-3Harris demonstrations, the necessity defense & the relevant lessons of scripture. John Anz, host of All That Jazz, with pianist and composer Jen Allen on her life in Music & her upcoming performance July 13 at Bushnell Park in Hartford
//The Wire//1800Z June 23, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: DETAILS CLARIFY SEQUENCE OF EVENTS REGARDING YESTERDAYS SHOOTING IN MONTREAL. ISRAELI FORCES CONTINUE ADVANCE NORTHWARD IN LEBANON. MASS SHOOTING REPORTED AT CALIFORNIA LIBRARY.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Lebanon: Overnight Israeli forces continued their advance toward Ali al-Taher further extending their salient northward. Several airstrikes were reported throughout the area as the IDF advanced into Hezbollah-held terrain, which prompted Hezbollah to repel the advance, which in turn resulting in more airstrikes from the IDF.Strait of Hormuz: Commercial maritime traffic has continued, however so far the total number of ships transiting the waterway has remained sharply reduced compared to pre-war levels; a couple of dozen ships have transited daily since the MOU was signed, which is less than the 100+ ships that transited before the war. Analyst Comment: The traffic has continued despite the Iranian threats to close the Strait, though maritime shipping companies are still trying to figure out the logistics of how this is going to work out. So far, the Iranian "toll" route to the north is the only route being used right now, though the Iranians have waived the fee for the 60-day period in which the final peace deal is being worked out. However, all merchant vessels are now required to obtain a permit from the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), the new Iranian entity that is controlling access to the Gulf.-HomeFront-Washington D.C. - Demonstrations and vandalism attempts have continued on the National Mall, as Pro-Algae activists have remained at the site of the reflecting pool renovation project. So far, a handful of people have been arrested for trying to tamper with the reflecting pool in various ways, and the National Guard has stepped up foot patrols in the area in response.California: Yesterday afternoon a mass shooting was reported at the Butte County Library in Chico. One gunman entered the library shortly after 5:00pm local time, and began shooting visitors inside. Police immediately responded to the facility, and the shooter was apprehended in a wooded area immediately outside the library as the security cordon was established. Concerning casualties, the library was mostly empty at the time of the shooting, however two people were killed and one child was wounded by the shooter during the attack. Analyst Comment: The suspect has been identified as Bradley Scott Sayer, who reportedly lived in Chico. Sayer allegedly made statements after being arrested, claiming that he attempted to carry out a massacre at the library reminiscent of previous mass shootings.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: In Canada, more information has come to light regarding the attempted mass shooting yesterday. The sequence of events remains uncertain, however the investigation has revealed that much of the information the responders were making decisions on in the heat of the moment, was actually erroneous.The initial details of a shooter being on foot in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood do not appear to be true, nor were the initial claims of the gunman being inside the grocery store, and it is not clear as to why police were observed at either location. The shooter was actually located inside an improvised firing position inside a hotel room at the Hilton Garden Inn. From this position, he began firing at the corporate office building across the street.The target of this shooting was the headquarters building for Aylo...a "software company" which is actually the parent company for websites hosting "adult" content. The assailant began the attack by shooting through his hotel room window, into the corporate office building. After firing an unknown number of rounds, the shooter exited the hotel, and ran up and down Av. de Courtrai searching for targets (which is possibly the reason for the police initially thinking the shooter was in the grocery store). Eyewitness statements during the fog of war are not the most accurate, and pinpointing the shooter's whereabouts after departing the hotel is challenging, and at this point reports emerged of a second possible shooter being located in the same area (which turned out to be false). Eventually, the shooter attempted to make entry to the Aylo building, but was unable to do so before police spotted the shooter and the final skirmish began.Concerning the victims, the man who was accidentally shot by police at the entrance to the Aylo building has been identified as Michael Moshe Mizrahi, an Israeli citizen and local Rabbi for the heavily-Jewish community that surrounds the site of the shooting. Last night, Montreal Police identified the officer that was killed as Officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane. The status of the female officer who was wounded remains unclear, though some sources claim that she remains in critical condition at a hospital. Regarding the shooter, the suspect has been identified as Seth Hatfield, and a manifesto was allegedly sent to various media groups right around the time of the attack. The manifesto itself is a little long for these types of documents at 104 pages long, and despite the first page of the document widely circulating social media (and thus attributing motive), nearly the entire document is promoting Communism and encouraging violent revolution, which seems to be the predominant motivation for the attack.More details are expected as the investigation continues, and special focus will likely be placed on clarifying the details of what led to the initial police response being observed so far from the actual shooting site, as well as what actually transpired within the hotel, and on the street between the initial first shots, and the final engagement. Another unresolved detail is any coordination or prior-knowledge of the attack by any co-conspirators. The shooter's manifesto specifically mentions other works and writings by the shooter, which presumably had an audience of probably more than just the shooter himself. Based on the writings of the assailant, he clearly thought of himself as an academic, and wrote extensively on various pro-Communist ideas. As such, figuring out whether or not this individual acted alone will be a focal point moving forward.Analyst: S2A1 Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground Disclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report. //END REPORT//
6-21-26 AM "A Demonstration of Divine Power"Scripture Reading: Mark 4:35-41Sermon Text: Mark 4:35-41I. The Setting for the Demonstration A. A Storming Setting B. A Perplexing SettingII. The Action in the Demonstration A. An Authoritative Rebuke of Nature B. A Pastoral Rebuke of UnbeliefIII. The Response to the Demonstration A. A Response of Reverence B. A Response of ReflectionRev. Greg Lubbers
6-21-26 AM "A Demonstration of Divine Power"Scripture Reading: I Corinthians 10:1-22Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 30I. By Understanding the Testimony of the Lord's Supper A. Testifying to a Finished Sacrifice B. Testifying to a Heavenly WorshipII. By Meeting the Requirements for the Lord's Supper A. A Sincere Sorrow for Sin B. A Sincere Faith in ChristC. A Sincere Desire for HolinessIII. By Appreciating the Guarding of the Lords' Supper A. The Reason for the Guarding B. The Action in the GuardingRev. Greg Lubbers
A wildfire is threatening the town of Lytton, B.C. Sixty homes were evacuated Friday, and conditions ideal for a fire to grow quickly. The community is still trying to recover from a fast moving wildfire that roared through the village five years ago that left much of the community destroyed.Also: Tensions between Iran and the U.S. over the Strait of Hormuz are threatening to derail an interim deal to end the fighting. Both sides are making conflicting claims about the status of the strategic waterway. Iran says it's closed the strait because of Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed at least 20 people. But talks to formalize the deal appear to be going ahead.And: Almost three decades ago, a plane carrying medical supplies crashed onto the sea ice at Davis Inlet, an Island off the northeast coast of Labrador. The young pilot lost his life. But out of that tragedy, a bond was born — connecting two communities and enduring to this day.Plus: Colombia's election, Demonstrations in support of CUSMA, Kenyans embracing bitcoin, and more.
Punk Rock Demonstration Radio Show with Jack #1056 6/15/26. This is an archived broadcast of a previous Punk Rock Demonstration Radio Show. New shows broadcast every Monday 7:00PM - 9:00PM and every Tuesday 7:00AM - 9:00AM Pacific time. You can listen live and participate at https://punkrockdemo.com
Deworm every animal every time, and pretty soon the dewormer stops working. On this Extension Office Friday edition of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael is back on the Zooms with Elizabeth Mullins Baldwin (Page County Extension agent) and Cynthia Fairbanks (Warren County Extension agent) to talk about herd health for the region's growing population of small-ruminant producers — and a hands-on FAMACHA certification workshop coming up at the Warren County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 11th. The conversation starts with a friendly reality check for anyone thinking about getting into sheep or goats — yes, they're a great entry point into farming, but also yes, "do your homework before you go to the sale" is the single best piece of advice the Extension office can give. Then Cynthia and Elizabeth walk through what FAMACHA actually is — a science-based, color-card system developed in 1990s South Africa by Dr. Faffa Malan that helps producers decide which animals actually need deworming and which don't, based on real-time signs of anemia from the barber pole worm. The result: less money wasted on dewormer, less resistance built up in parasites, and healthier animals. Workshop attendees get hands-on practice, a FAMACHA certification, fecal egg count demonstrations, and the science-backed answers to all the "but I heard you can just feed them a Christmas tree" home remedies floating around. EVENT DETAILS — FAMACHA CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP Saturday, July 11, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Warren County Fairgrounds • $30 per person (flat fee, regardless of farm size) • Breakfast included • Open to producers from any county • Pre-registration required WHAT YOU'LL LEARN AND LEAVE WITH • FAMACHA certification (with certificate) • Hands-on practice scoring real sheep and goats with the FAMACHA color card • Demonstration of proper fecal sample collection (Elizabeth) • Live microscope demo of fecal egg counts (a powerful tool for measuring dewormer resistance) • Science-based review of internal and external parasites common in Virginia • A look at popular herbal/home remedies — and which ones research actually supports • Direct Q&A with Extension agents WHO IT'S FOR • Current sheep and goat producers • New producers building up their first herd • Anyone considering sheep or goats in the future who wants to know what they're getting into • Camelid (llama and alpaca) owners — newly included this year • Producers concerned about dewormer resistance and rising input costs HOW TO REGISTER • Online registration - click here or get the flyer here. • In person at your local Extension office (cash or check) • By phone — call either Extension office directly A NOTE ON FAMACHA FAMACHA was developed in South Africa in the early 1990s by veterinarian Dr. Faffa Malan, in response to widespread blanket deworming that was creating costly dewormer-resistant parasites. The system uses a color card matched to the eye mucous membrane of the animal to score anemia on a 1-5 scale — a real-time, non-invasive proxy for packed cell volume (red blood cell concentration). It's specifically designed to detect the effects of the barber pole worm (Haemonchus contortus), the most common and damaging internal parasite for small ruminants in the southeastern United States. The goal: only deworm animals that actually need it, preserve the effectiveness of the few approved dewormers we still have, and save producers money in the process. LINKS & RESOURCES • Page County Extension on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PageCountyVCE • Warren County Extension on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WarrenCountyVCE • Your local Extension office can answer questions on herd health, soil testing, pest management, and more (calls are free and welcome — Extension agents in Frederick, Clarke, Shenandoah, Warren, and Page counties serve the whole region) CONNECT WITH VIRGINIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION VCE – Clarke County: 540-955-5164 VCE – Frederick County: 540-665-5699 VCE – Page County: 540-778-5794 VCE – Shenandoah County: 540-459-6140 VCE – Warren County: 540-635-4549 THE VALLEY TODAY with Janet Michael — A decade of conversations. New podcast episodes drop weekdays at 11 AM. Catch the show on The River 95.3 and Fox Sports 1450 AM weekdays just after noon. Subscribe and listen at thevalleytodaypodcast.com — available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to leave a rating or review — it helps more listeners find us. Connect with us: Facebook — facebook.com/ValleyTodayFanPage Instagram — instagram.com/thevalleytoday
Jenn talks about being at a birthday party at Ritter Park and coming across a K9 demonstration.
Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on June 14, 2026 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 17: 8-24, James 5: 13-18 Outline: 1. The Duty to Pray (v. 13) 2. The Director for Prayer (v. 14-16) a) Call on the leaders (v. 14) b) Call on the Laity (v. 16) c) Call on the Lord (v. 15) 3. The Demonstration of Prayer ncchurch.net
Anatol Lieven examines rising anti-immigrant tensions in the United Kingdom, where violent demonstrations in Belfastand England highlight growing public anger toward sudden demographic changes and crimes allegedly committed by asylum seekers. Lieven suggests these tensions are politically explosive, potentially forcing a leadership change in the Labour Party if right-wing parties continue to gain ground. (2)1919
Punk Rock Demonstration Radio Show with Jack #1055 6/8/26. This is an archived broadcast of a previous Punk Rock Demonstration Radio Show. New shows broadcast every Monday 7:00PM - 9:00PM and every Tuesday 7:00AM - 9:00AM Pacific time. You can listen live and participate at https://punkrockdemo.com
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The Living Connection Between Word and Spirit In this episode of For Zion's Sake, hosts Shelley and June Volk—Jewish believers dedicated to seeing Jew and Gentile become one in faith—explore the deep, structural connection between the written Word of God and the active presence of the Holy Spirit. Key Takeaways The Anchor Verse (John 6:63): The episode centers on Jesus' declaration: "It is the Spirit who gives life... the words that I speak to you are spirit and they are life." The hosts emphasize that without the Holy Spirit, scripture remains a dead letter; with the Spirit, it becomes an active, life-giving force. The Spirit as God’s Heart-Revealer: Reading from 1 Corinthians 2, June points out that just as no one knows a person's inner motives except their own spirit, no one can truly know the thoughts and heart of God except the Spirit of God. She notes that born-again believers have this "Spirit of truth" living within them to guide daily life and bring personal transformation. Demonstration of Power (1 Corinthians 2:1–5): Shelley highlights the Apostle Paul’s approach to preaching, noting that Paul didn't rely on superior human intellect or persuasive words of wisdom. Instead, his message was a direct demonstration of the Spirit and power, ensuring that listeners' faith rested on God rather than human philosophy. A Multi-Generational Promise: Turning to the Old Testament covenant in Isaiah 59:21, the hosts discuss God's promise that His Spirit and Words will not depart from His people or their descendants. June shares a personal family testimony, tracing how this promise came alive in their own lives—from their radical conversion in 1976 to seeing their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren actively living out the faith. The Spirit Precedes the Word: Shelley looks back at Genesis 1 to show a divine pattern: the Spirit of God moved over the face of the waters before God spoke light into existence. He connects this to the New Testament (Acts 4 and Acts 13), where believers were first filled with the Holy Spirit before they could speak the Word of God with boldness. Shelly has served the body of Christ as a Pastor for over 35 years. He is a bible teacher and conference speaker on the subjects of The Kingdom of God, The Mystery of Israel & The Church and for God’s people to be prepared in their hearts for the end of this age. https://shellyandjunevolk.com/Support the show: https://shellyandjunevolk.com/product/partner-with-us-psalm-127-fund/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A guide to diagnosing, imaging, and managing acute renal colic and nephrolithiasis in the ED. Hosts: Brian Gilberti, MD Avir Mitra, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Nephrolithiasis.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Kidney Stones, Urology Show Notes 1. CLINICAL CORE & PHYSIOLOGIC FRAMEWORK Epidemiologic Risk Profiles Lifetime incidence parameters hover around 1 in 11, presenting with a prominent male sex skew. Peak demographic manifestation concentrated within the 30–60 age band. High-yield temporal parameter: 50% recurrence vector within a 5-year post-initial-insult window. Mineralogical Composition Vectors Calcium oxalate crystals represent the predominant structural matrix. Struvite configurations (magnesium ammonium phosphate matrix) account for 1–2% of cohorts. Struvite stones function explicitly as infection-driven configurations secondary to upper tract proliferation; higher distribution index noted in female cohorts. Etiological & Modifiable Relational Dynamics Profound systemic dehydration or low baseline fluid throughput states. High-sodium diet structures and heavy animal-protein consumption loads. Positive genetic/familial history variables. Relative risk modulation: Each variable independently operates to expand baseline risk by a factor of 2x to 3x. Pathophysiologic Symptom Complexes Acute, sudden-onset, maximum-intensity (10/10) unilateral flank pain. Classic structural radiation vector tracking downward toward the ipsilateral groin/genitourinary dermatomes. Distinctive behavioral marker: Renal colic pacing/writhing behavior with zero antalgic position availability. Concomitant autonomic triggers: Nausea and emesis manifest in 50% of acute presentations. Physical Exam Discordance Metrics Severe subjective distress contrasted with a characteristically soft, completely non-tender abdominal palpation exam. CVA tenderness is completely variable and lacks reliable negative predictive value. Atypical Presentation Classifications Vague, poorly localized abdominal pain presentations occurring in up to 20% of active cases. Isolated lower urinary tract irritative signs including acute frequency or severe urgency. Incidental & Asymptomatic Dynamics Silent intrarenal or ureteral stones found incidentally. Longitudinal tracking demonstrates up to 33.3% of initially asymptomatic cohorts convert to fully symptomatic renal colic within a multi-year tracking window. 2. EXCLUSION DIAGNOSES & CRITICAL PATHWAY RED FLAGS Vascular Mimics: AAA rupture/expansion. This is a mandatory exclusion pathway in elderly cohorts presenting with acute flank or back pain. Physical tracking requires active exploration for an expansile, pulsatile abdominal mass. Gynecologic Emergencies: Ruptured ectopic pregnancy. Demands universal screening protocols via rapid beta-hCG testing in all female patients of childbearing potential presenting with lower abdominal/pelvic localization. Infectious Upper Tract Decompensation: Acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis. Differentiated via persistent high spikes, high fevers, systemic shaking chills, and profound pyuria. Genitourinary Structural Crises: Acute testicular torsion. Mandates a thorough, explicit scrotal/testicular structural exam if the flank pain radiates into the scrotum. Gastrointestinal and Adnexal Torsional Confounds: Acute appendicitis variants, acute mesenteric/bowel ischemia, and ovarian torsion syndromes. 3. LABORATORY TESTING & PHYSIOLOGIC EVALUATION Urinalysis Interpretation Nuances Microscopic or gross hematuria presents in approximately 66% to 90% of acute cases. Critical Pathological Caveat: Complete absence of hematuria documented in 20% to 33.3% of confirmed, acute obstructing ureteral stones. Diagnostic rule: A pristine urinalysis with zero red blood cells is entirely insufficient to exclude acute ureterolithiasis. Urinary pH as a Composition Clue Consistently low urinary pH parameters (pH < 5.5) point strongly toward a uric acid crystalline composition. Elevated urinary pH parameters (pH > 7.5) indicate the presence of urease-producing microbial pathogens, pointing toward a struvite infection stone. Infectious Screening Metrics Active tracking for marked pyuria, positive leukocyte esterase, and bacterial nitrites to rule out an obstructed, infected upper urinary tract system. BMP Immediate quantification of baseline serum creatinine to establish accurate eGFR values. Targeting detection of post-renal AKI from bilateral obstruction, unilateral obstruction in a single functioning kidney, or severe volume depletion. CBC Evaluation for marked leukocytosis. Physiologic Nuance: Mild-to-moderate white blood cell count elevations frequently represent non-specific stress demargination driven by severe pain and repetitive vomiting. High-grade white blood cell shifts demand immediate exclusion of systemic bacteremia or an infected, obstructed urinary system. Adjunctive Lab Pathways Rapid qualitative urine hCG testing. Reflex urine culture execution whenever urinalysis metrics display significant inflammatory profiles or clinical suspicion of UTI is high. 4. IMAGING MODALITIES & ALGORITHMIC CLINICAL SELECTION Non-Contrast CT Diagnostics Gold standard; diagnostic sensitivity and specificity parameters exceed 95% for stones >2 mm. Provides precise quantification of stone diameter (mm), exact localization (proximal, mid, or distal ureter), and degree of secondary hydronephrosis. Excellent structural visualization for detecting or ruling out alternate retroperitoneal, vascular, or intra-abdominal pathologies. Contrast-Enhanced CT Protocols Indicated when alternative intra-abdominal surgical pathology is highly suspected over isolated renal colic. Retains diagnostic capability to identify urinary tract stones >3 mm even within contrast-enhanced phases. NCCT Structural Architecture Limitations Standard stone protocol CT scans are executed in a prone position without IV contrast enhancement. It does not opacify the ureteral lumen. Presents a cumulative radiation exposure penalty when utilized serially across recurrent ED presentations. POCUS / Radiology Ultrasound Direct stone visualization capabilities are modest, operating at approximately 50% to 60% sensitivity, and is highly dependent on anatomical positioning at the extreme proximal ureter or the UVJ. Secondary obstruction tracking: Demonstration of hydronephrosis operates at a high sensitivity of approximately 80%. POCUS Clinical Utility Metrics Eliminates ionizing radiation exposure and allows immediate, rapid real-time execution directly at the patient’s bedside. Confirmation of significant hydronephrosis within a classic clinical presentation yields high post-test probability for stone presence while lowering suspicion for vascular catastrophes like a AAA. KUB Radiography Extremely poor overall diagnostic sensitivity, hovering around 57%. Fails to image radiolucent configurations (pure uric acid matrices) or small stones measuring
Show Notes: Lana Newishy, founder of Hey Intake, explains that Hey Intake is one of several startups she has founded, which focuses on improving the client experience in the initial stages of a project. The Client Intake Process Lana highlights common issues in the client intake process, such as disorganized communication, missing information, and inefficient discovery calls. She emphasizes the loss of opportunities due to inefficient intake processes and the need for a structured system. Lead Qualification and Filtering Issues Lana discusses the broken lead qualification process, where consultants often react to discovery calls without proper filtering. She points out information asymmetry, where clients don't know what to share, and consultants don't ask the right questions consistently. Streamlining the Intake Process Lana mentions the fragmentation of tools, such as emails, documents, CRM systems, and file sharing, which are not connected in a single flow. She introduces the idea of a single, structured flow from first contact to service completion to streamline the intake process. A Demonstration of Hey Intake Lana shares her screen to demonstrate the Hey Intake dashboard, which includes tabs for dashboard, submissions, contacts, form builder, email templates, automations, analytics, team settings, and support. Dashboard Lana explains the AI-driven suggestions on the dashboard, which prioritize tasks based on the current stage of the intake process. Submissions Window She demonstrates the submissions window, which categorizes submissions into lead phase, intake phase, and service phase, and provides AI scores for prioritization. Lana continues to explain the submissions window, showing how submissions are scored and prioritized based on AI analysis. Submissions Drawer She demonstrates the submission drawer, which allows users to update the phase of a contact, request documents, and send e-signatures. Lana mentions the form builder, which allows users to create custom forms with various templates and fields. She explains the flexibility of adding fields, customizing inputs, and setting AI scoring weights to prioritize requests. Integrating with CRM Systems Lana discusses the ability to integrate Hey Intake with existing CRM systems and legal project management tools. She explains that some clients prefer to keep their existing systems and connect them with Hey Intake for a seamless process. Form Builder When asked about the form builder, Lana demonstrates how to create and customize forms, including adding fields, customizing branding, and setting up automations. She highlights the importance of keeping forms simple and quick to fill out to avoid discouraging potential clients. Email Templates Library Email Templates Library Lana demonstrates the email templates library, which includes pre-built templates and the ability to edit them manually or with AI. She emphasizes the flexibility of the system to meet the specific needs of different clients and businesses. Automations Tab Lana introduces the automations tab, which shows the flows for various actions, such as sending emails, requesting documents, and following up on actions. She explains how to set up custom automations and toggle them on and off. The Vendor Setup System Lana explains how Hey Intake helps with vendor setup, including requesting documents, managing client portals, and handling e-signatures. Uploading Documents She demonstrates the process of uploading documents for e-signatures and integrating with services like DocuSign and SignWell. Lana highlights the native storage options and the ability to connect with clients' private storage facilities. She emphasizes the importance of streamlining the onboarding process to save time and reduce administrative burdens. Hey Intake Customer Base Lana discusses the current customer base, which includes law firms, accountants, photographers, home renovators, and B2B consultants. She mentions the potential to focus on specific verticals in the future based on data collection and user feedback. The conversation turns to the development process, and Lana explains that she has a development team based in Canada that helps build B2B AI-based solutions. Lana highlights the structured validation process and the importance of a framework for successful development and launch. Hey Intake Pricing Lana provides information about the pricing of Hey Intake, which starts at $16 per month for the annual plan and $19.40 per month for the monthly plan. She mentions the availability of an enterprise tier for custom solutions. Timestamps: 05:07: Demonstration of Hey Intake Dashboard 12:50: Detailed Walkthrough of Submissions and Form Builder 22:33: Integration and Customization of Hey Intake 22:57: Automations and Email Templates 26:20: Vendor Setup and Document Management 31:02: Customer Base and Future Plans 35:29: Pricing and Contact Information Links: Website: https://heyintake.com/ This episode on Umbrex: https://umbrex.com/unleashed/episode-648-lana-newishy-founder-of-hey-intake/ Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com. *AI generated timestamps and show notes.
Send us Fan MailBobby Ford, a seasoned cybersecurity leader and CISO turned strategist, joins us for a powerhouse discussion on how AI is reshaping social engineering threats and what organizations need to do now to stay protected. From militaristic origins to startup innovation, Bobby's insights are both visionary and urgent. This episode is a must-listen for anyone serious about defending against tomorrow's cyber threats.Timestamps:00:00 - Why social engineering AI threats are now more relevant than ever02:12 - The importance of transparency about what you don't know in cybersecurity04:25 - The ‘third why' technique to test real expertise in security conversations06:40 - How a podcast episode led to a future leadership role at Doppel08:08 - Bobby's journey from military cybersecurity to startup strategy09:52 - The early days of Pentagon incident response teams and military innovation11:45 - De-gaussing hard drives in the 1980s and the evolution of data destruction13:09 - The FBI's updated wiping standards and data recovery advances14:16 - The challenge of data forensics and how little data is enough to piece together activity14:53 - How social engineering tests can be made more realistic and effective15:49 - The importance of testing controls, not just user awareness16:46 - Building resilient organizations with layered digital and human defenses18:46 - Why preventing attacks before they land is critical in AI-driven threats19:37 - External versus internal controls and the threat from outside-in protections22:23 - Social engineering as an effort to engineer humans for good or bad23:42 - How generative AI makes it impossible for users to tell real from fake24:17 - The alarming rise in convincing, AI-generated phishing emails and calls25:54 - The necessity of shifting accountability from users to technology27:19 - AI-to-AI attack scenarios and the future of autonomous cyber conflict29:34 - Mirroring military AI strategies in digital cyber warfare31:08 - The role of internet localization and firewalls in a future of AI-enabled conflict33:41 - How security controls will evolve in an AI-powered world36:49 - Why security is a business enabler, not just a gatekeeper41:29 - The history of security's “catch-up” game and embracing digital transformation44:47 - The mindset of a cyber mercenary—focusing on outcomes and results46:45 - The rapid evolution toward zero-day, AI-enabled breaches49:57 - The four pillars of AI-fueled attacks: hyper-personalization, multi-channel, speed, and volume51:13 - How a simple online search can make attack success egregiously easy52:05 - Demonstration of AI-based social engineering at scale, terrifying yet promising defenses56:41 - Bobby's closing thoughts: security as outcome-driven and resilientDoppel: https://www.doppel.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyjford/Support the showFollow the Podcast on Social Media!Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/joseph675128YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@securityunfilteredpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/secunfpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SecUnfPodcastAffiliates➡️ OffGrid Faraday Bags: https://offgrid.co/?ref=gabzvajh➡️ OffGrid Coupon Code: JOE➡️ Unplugged Phone: https://unplugged.com/Unplugged's UP Phone - The performance you expect, with the privacy you deserve. Meet the alternative. Use Code UNFILTERED at checkout*See terms and conditions at affiliated webpages. Offers are subject to change. These are affiliated/paid promotions.
Punk Rock Demonstration Radio Show with Jack #1054 6/1/26. This is an archived broadcast of a previous Punk Rock Demonstration Radio Show. New shows broadcast every Monday 7:00PM - 9:00PM and every Tuesday 7:00AM - 9:00AM Pacific time. You can listen live and participate at https://punkrockdemo.com
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Preview for Later Today: Jim Fanell analyzes the Balikatan military exercises, highlighting Japan's historic participation alongside the Philippines. This collective demonstration of regional resolve aims to counter China's naval dominance and daily bullying tactics within the South China Sea.1921 MANILA
Talking is easy now. Anybody can say anything, anytime, and keep the conversation going forever. But action is different. It takes time, effort, and real commitment. In this episode, I explain why demonstration ends arguments. When I take action, I don't need to prove anything with words because the result speaks for me. People who can actually make things happen don't sit around debating, they just move and create outcomes. Show Notes: [04:39]#1 Argument seeks validation while demonstration creates consequence. [10:46]#2 Arguments invite interpretation. Demonstration removes interpretation. [16:15]#3 Arguments consume energy. Demonstration compounds energy. [18:12] Recap Next Steps: --- Execution is not a talent. It is a measurable standard. If your results don't match your ability, you are not lacking information—you are lacking execution reliability. The Execution Reliability Index (ERI) identifies exactly where your discipline breaks, where your standards drop, and where your results are leaking. This is not theory. This is a system. Get your ERI score here: → http://www.WorkOnYourGame.com/ERI This show is the public record of standards. Measurement and enforcement happen elsewhere. All episodes and the complete archive: → WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com