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Send us a textWhat does it take to turn a late-night hustle into a stadium-ready brand? We sit down with Steve Phillips, owner of Mr. Fries Man Las Vegas, to pull back the curtain on a journey powered by street marketing, credit smarts, and unapologetic belief. From LA catering to a Flamingo storefront to a coveted concession at Allegiant Stadium, Steve shows how grit and quality can beat perfect timing—and how one pitcher of Kool-Aid can win a room full of decision-makers.We get honest about the real math of stadium deals: why section placement is pure real estate, how event mix affects margin, and the inventory traps that can push a small operator into the red if crowds get shuffled to lower levels. Steve walks through his game-day prep, the 7:30 a.m. starts, and the variable staffing that keeps service tight when doors open. Then we tackle delivery. Fries don't travel well, so he enforces a three-mile radius to protect quality and reviews. Not all money is good money; sometimes the best marketing is saying no to orders that hurt the brand.The conversation widens to life insurance and family security. Steve lays out practical guidance on term coverage for young parents, when an IUL makes sense, and why he refuses to sell policies that clients can't sustain. We also explore Vegas nightlife from the inside—late headline sets, free-entry shifts, and how clubs lean on bar revenue. Through it all, Steve's theme is consistent: believe to a “delusional” degree, set clear boundaries when hiring friends, and stack small operational edges until they become momentum.We close with what's next: a sports bar concept that pairs fries, wings, and screens; and a nonprofit plan that connects at-risk teens to paid kitchen work and trade certifications in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. It's business with a backbone—profitable, community-forward, and built to last. If this story moves you, follow, share with a friend who needs a push, and leave a review to help more builders find the show.

Wojna uczyniła z Ukrainy poligon innowacji. Józef Orzeł w Radiu Wnet wskazuje: drony, rakiety, fabryki w Polsce. To może być wspólny projekt bezpieczeństwa.W rozmowie z Łukaszem Jankowskim na antenie Radia Wnet dr Józef Orzeł zwrócił uwagę, że wojna na Ukrainie rodzi nie tylko tragedie, ale też ogromny skok technologiczny po stronie zaatakowanego państwa.– W dronach są najlepsi na świecie, a potem Rosja. Lepsi od Chin i od Ameryki – ocenia Orzeł.Jego zdaniem ukraiński przemysł zbrojeniowy – zwłaszcza ten tworzony „na szybko”, w warunkach wojennych – stał się jednym z najbardziej innowacyjnych sektorów na świecie. Dotyczy to nie tylko dronów, ale też rakiet dalekiego zasięgu, takich jak system Flamingo, które pozwalają razić cele głęboko na terytorium Rosji.Wojna wymusiła innowacje i zmianęOrzeł podkreśla, że ten wojenny „ekosystem” działa inaczej niż klasyczny przemysł zbrojeniowy Zachodu. Ograniczeń jest mniej, decyzje zapadają szybciej, a państwo daje branży duży margines swobody – bo na froncie liczy się skuteczność, nie biurokracja.– Jeżeli potrafią tak rozwijać przemysł zbrojeniowy, to będą umieli rozwinąć każdy przemysł, który państwo poprze– zaznacza.W praktyce oznacza to, że Ukraina po wojnie może stać się nie tylko „spichlerzem Europy”, ale też jednym z filarów europejskiego przemysłu zaawansowanych technologii – od zbrojeniówki po cywilne zastosowania dronów, elektroniki czy oprogramowania.Orzeł wskazuje, że potencjał Kijowa dostrzegają już inni. Niemcy w Bawarii budują wspólnie z Ukraińcami fabrykę i centrum rozwoju dronów, a Duńczycy tworzą zakład produkujący paliwo do rakiet manewrujących. To nie są „gesty solidarności”, lecz inwestycje na lata – wejście w łańcuch dostaw, który po wojnie może być bardzo dochodowy i strategicznie ważny.– To samo powinniśmy robić my: budować wspólne fabryki broni i amunicji– przekonuje.Polskie zaangażowanieW jego wizji Polska nie powinna ograniczać się do roli korytarza logistycznego czy magazynu zachodniego sprzętu. Powinna stać się miejscem, gdzie powstają nowoczesne systemy uzbrojenia – wspólnie projektowane, finansowane i produkowane przez Polskę i Ukrainę.Chodzi szczególnie o te obszary, w których Ukraińcy mają przewagę: drony uderzeniowe i rozpoznawcze, rakiety dalekiego zasięgu, nowatorskie rozwiązania w zakresie precyzyjnego rażenia. Polska mogłaby wnieść do takiego projektu swoje położenie, infrastrukturę, zaplecze przemysłowe i członkostwo w NATO, a Ukraina – doświadczenie z pola walki oraz know-how.– Nam przydałaby się broń, którą moglibyśmy naprawdę odstraszać Rosjan – mówi Orzeł.– Taką, która pozwoli powiedzieć: jeśli spróbujecie nam coś zrobić, to my wam zaatakujemy Nowosybirsk czy Władywostok.To myślenie w kategoriach realnego odstraszania: nie tylko liczby czołgów czy żołnierzy, ale możliwości uderzenia w głąb terytorium agresora. Właśnie dlatego – w opinii Orła – warto związać się z ukraińskim przemysłem zbrojeniowym na dłużej.Wizyta Zełenskiego w WarszawieW kontekście wizyty Wołodymyra Zełenskiego w Warszawie Orzeł widzi tu konkretne zadanie dla prezydenta Karola Nawrockiego. Oprócz trudnych tematów – historii, Wołynia, kwestii rolnych i warunków przyszłego wejścia Ukrainy do UE i NATO – polskie władze powinny przedstawić także pozytywną ofertę: katalog możliwych wspólnych projektów przemysłowych.– Lista naszych interesów jest długa, ale równie ważne jest zaproponowanie pól współpracy: choćby fabryk broni i amunicji w Polsce, z udziałem Ukraińców– podsumowuje.W tej układance – zdaniem Orła – stawką jest coś więcej niż „kontrakty dla zbrojeniówki”. Chodzi o zbudowanie trwałej, materialnej więzi między Polską a Ukrainą, która w przyszłości wzmocni bezpieczeństwo całego regionu. A przy okazji pozwoli polskiemu przemysłowi wskoczyć na wyższy technologicznie poziom.

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A potential new deal between the LVCVA and F1 could be the end of the temporary Flamingo bridge. And, lawyers call former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh's will fake, details on what they claim. Plus, a bakery combining Filipino and Japanese flavors open in the Las Vegas valley. You can watch 7@7 weekdays on any of your favorite streaming platforms.

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In this episode, Swamiji continues his discourse on Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7, Verse 9, Part 2, reflecting on how the laws of nature themselves point to the existence of a Divine lawmaker. He explains that while science discovers and applies these laws, it cannot account for their origin. The very presence of order in creation implies a Creator who designed it.  Swamiji illustrates this truth with striking examples:  Fish live their entire lives in water without drowning, while humans can drown in a pool—God has designed them differently.  Birds fly effortlessly because their bones are hollow, a design that even modern aviation studies to replicate.  Flamingos migrate instinctively to Siberia, a land they have never seen, guided by divine programming.  He emphasizes that if there are laws, there must be a law maker, and that law maker is God. The glory of God is so vast that saints and poets have admitted defeat in trying to describe it. Swamiji cites Homer's insight that even thousands of musicians playing for thousands of years could not complete the narration of God's glories. Similarly, Vedic literature describes Anant Shesh, the thousand-hooded serpent, endlessly singing God's praises since the beginning of creation, yet never reaching completion.  Quoting Vyasadev, Swamiji explains that anyone who thinks they can count God's virtues has a childish intellect—just as a child imagines the mountain or ocean to be “this big.” The infinite glories of God cannot be measured. Even St. Augustine realized this when a child told him it was impossible to fit the ocean into a hole, just as it was impossible to capture God's glories in a book.  This episode inspires listeners to recognize God's infinite greatness, trust in His plan, and surrender with faith and devotion. The narration closes with the reminder that God's glory is boundless, and His love for us is eternal.  About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best-selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from two of India's most prestigious institutions—IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades.  

Ingmar Stadelmann & Andreas O. Loff fassen die Ausgabe 223 des Podcasts Lanz & Precht zusammen.Ticket für die Show "Stadelmann liest Höcke": https://www.ingmarstadelmann.de/stadelmannliesthoecke/Links zu unseren Partnern: https://linktr.ee/richardwoerreicheichdichDas Buch "Das geht nicht mehr weg" von Andreas: https://amzn.to/49CqQZsWunderbare Sprecherin der Rubriken: Franziska Weisz Coverdesign: Hands of God Folgt uns auf InstagramIngmar Stadelmann: https://www.instagram.com/ingmarstadelmann/ Andreas Loff: https://www.instagram.com/andreas.loff/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Juicys did Vegas… and then they did Disney. Strap in, because this week we're recapping one of the wildest two-week stretches Juice has pulled off yet.We kick things off with a full Las Vegas deep dive: • How the Strip felt in mid-November after months of “Vegas is dying” headlines • Craps at the Flamingo, Ultimate X runs, downtown 3:2 blackjack, and whether Knockout 52 actually exists • Lisa's O'Sheas experience, the disco show, and the best food of the trip • And of course—Bravocon: celebrity sightings, the best panel, favorite giveaways, and what surprised Juice the mostThen we pivot to the happiest (and sometimes most confusing) place on earth: Disney World. Juice breaks down: • Best park moments (including the Christmas Party) • What absolutely sucked (hi, Tiana's Bayou Adventure) • Best rides, best food, waterpark fun, and real tips for first-timers • And the eternal question: Why do adults do this to themselves?Finally, we close with a first look at the end-of-season results for the Mucho Dinero Answer Key: • 293–251–3 on the year (+2.46% ROI) • A monster November (+6.33% ROI) • Surprising market breakdowns • And our kiosk-stuffing adventures the last two weekendsWe'll have a full Answer Key deep dive next episode — but for now, enjoy the recap and the chaos. Good juju to your bets, everyone.Support the showFollow along on Twitter or Instagram @goodjujubets.goodjujubets.net - All Things Good JuJu

  Our very first merch line is here! Get it now at http://mtmvegas.shop Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week Venetian's head went before Nevada regulators for his gaming license. During his time he spoke about the successes of the property following $1 billion in investment from owner's Apollo and VICI. Has private equity improved this iconic resort, how have they done it differently and why is Venetian one of the most complete resorts in the world? In other news the A's have released the completion date for their ballpark, but they also seemingly have a tariff problem. We also discuss: the opening date for Eggslut at Rio, Voodoo's Christmas popup, the top restaurant in Vegas, top 5 Vegas tacos, Excel World Championships, Flamingo's new carpet and what will replace Sand Dollar over at Plaza. Episode Guide 0:00 Excel World Championships return to Vegas! 0:40 Flamingo's renovations have started plus new carpet 2:10 Eggslut at Rio announces opening date 3:11 Voodoo Lounge transformer for Christmas 4:25 Restaurants for an enemy follow up 6:37 Top 1K restaurants in the world - 4 in Vegas 7:57 Applied Analysis new contract - Conflicts of interest? 9:44 A's construction schedule released - Tariff problems? 11:12 Plaza's Sand Dollar replacement - Hogs & Heifers! 12:12 Top 5 tacos in Las Vegas? 13:03 Disco Show saying goodbye - Closing permanently 14:43 Venetian's best year ever? 16:45 How Apollo has infused fresh life into Venetian 17:57 Why the Sphere was such a score for the Venetian Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

This week we've got a seriously fun one for you. We are joined by the wonderful Ellen Weatherford from the podcast Just the Zoo of Us.John and Shannon are guests on her show later this month, so we asked Ellen to come chat with us about the bird of her choice. She came back with flamingos—and boy, were we thrilled.It turned into such a bright, lively, surprisingly deep conversation about one of the most iconic birds out there. From their wild social lives to their unbelievable color and biology, this episode is just pure joy from start to finish.Ellen joins John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, and Amanda Pole.Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow: YouTube Instagram TikTok BlueSky

Aquí llega un nuevo programa de La Alternativa, con José Luis Escarabajano. Hoy recibimos a DenisDenis, la banda gaditana que acaba de publicar su primer disco 'La virtud del alba'. También llamamos a Ricardo Lezón para hablar del nuevo disco de McEnroe. Completamos el programa con las novedades de Xoel López, Puño Dragón, Camellos, Flamingos y Alberttinny & Depedro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De retour de Moscou, Steve Witkoff, l'envoyé spécial de Donald Trump, devait rencontrer ce vendredi 5 décembre en Floride le négociateur en chef ukrainien Roustem Oumerov. Depuis la démission du chef du bureau du président Andrii Yermak sur fond de scandale de corruption, le chef du Conseil national de défense et de sécurité a pris la tête de la délégation ukrainienne pour les négociations de paix avec les Américains. Considéré comme un négociateur chevronné, Roustem Oumerov a aussi quelques points faibles. L'ancien ministre de la Défense n'en est pas à sa première mission diplomatique. Il a été membre de la délégation ukrainienne lors des négociations avec la Russie dès 2022. Il a aussi participé aux pourparlers sous l'égide de la Turquie et de l'ONU, qui ont débouché sur un accord pour débloquer les exportations céréalières en mer Noire et a joué un rôle dans les négociations qui ont abouti à des échanges de prisonniers de guerre et de civils. Musulman, Roustem Oumerov est né en Ouzbékistan soviétique, dans une famille de Tatars de Crimée déportée de la péninsule sur ordre de Staline. Cheveux rasés, visage rond, barbe de trois jours, carrure épaisse, toujours vêtu d'un treillis militaire, ce polyglotte a aussi participé cette année à deux cycles de pourparlers à Istanbul avec la délégation russe. Et il était déjà présent en Floride le mois dernier, lorsque le plan de paix en 28 points a fait surface. « C'est un négociateur pas facile, assez compétent, persévérant et méthodique. Il est entré dans le processus de négociation notamment grâce à ses liens étendus avec le monde islamique, puisqu'il est issu du peuple tatar de Crimée. La Turquie lui était donc proche, il s'y sentait à l'aise, et il s'est révélé dans son travail comme un négociateur sérieux et respecté », note le politologue ukrainien Ruslan Bortnik. « Il est l'une des figures de négociation les plus importantes dont dispose encore le président », après la démission du chef de son administration qui menait aussi les discussions internationales pour la partie ukrainienne. À lire aussiUkraine: Roustem Oumerov, un «incorruptible» au ministère de la Défense Réformateur Lorsqu'il a pris le portefeuille de la Défense en 2023, en remplacement d'Oleksiy Reznikov, empêtré dans une affaire de corruption, la société civile, dans l'ensemble, avait applaudi, voyant en Rustem Oumerov, un réformateur qui pourrait mettre de l'ordre dans ce ministère et en particulier dans les achats de matériel militaire. Député du parti libéral d'opposition Holos entre 2019 et 2022, il avait été à la tête de la commission parlementaire chargée de contrôler les livraisons d'armes occidentales, s'y forgeant une réputation de militant anti-corruption qu'il a consolidée en tant que directeur du Fonds des biens d'État, le principal fonds de privatisation du pays. Mais, les attentes de la société civile ont été déçues. « Sa nomination comme ministre de la Défense a été une erreur », affirme Daria Kaleniuk, directrice et fondatrice de l'Anti-Corruption Action Centre (AntAC). « Notre organisation et moi-même avons reconnu que nous nous étions trompés dans notre évaluation de Roustem Oumerov. Nous l'avons fortement critiqué pour sa gestion défaillante du ministère. En réalité, il ne gérait rien du tout. C'était devenu un véritable "ministère du chaos" ». Selon l'experte, l'ancien ministre de la Défense aurait même annulé certaines de ses propres réformes dans le domaine des achats militaires. Sous pression, Roustem Oumerov avait fini par quitter le ministère l'été dernier pour prendre la tête du Conseil de défense et de sécurité nationale, un changement présenté comme une promotion. À lire aussiUkraine: Roustem Oumerov nommé nouveau ministre de la Défense par le président Zelensky « Ministère du chaos » Sa nomination comme négociateur-clé avec les Américains est intervenue après son audition par le Bureau national anticorruption (NABU), le 26 novembre, dans le cadre du vaste scandale dans le secteur de l'énergie. Cette affaire, dont toute l'ampleur n'a pas encore été révélée et qui a poussé à la démission Andrii Yermak, le bras droit du président, a pour personnage principal l'homme d'affaires en fuite Timour Minditch. Selon le NABU, ce dernier est soupçonné d'avoir influencé des décisions de hauts responsables du gouvernement, dont l'ex-ministre de la Défense, Roustem Oumerov. Entendu en tant que témoin, il n'a jusque-là pas fait l'objet d'accusations. « Il est possible que cette nomination doive aussi être perçue comme une tentative du président de protéger une figure politique dont il a besoin », note Ruslan Bortnik, soulignant que le président ukrainien avait utilisé une méthode similaire avec son chef de l'administration. Le NABU n'a pas encore révélé tous les détails des heures d'enregistrements auxquelles il a eu accès. « Nous nous attendons à de nouvelles révélations, notamment concernant Fire Point — une société considérée comme contrôlée par Timour Minditch, qui a reçu d'énormes contrats du ministère de la Défense pour des drones et le projet de missile "Flamingo". De nombreuses questions se posent à propos de cette entreprise », souligne Daria Kaleniuk. Pour la militante anti-corruption, la désignation de Roustem Oumerov comme principal négociateur ukrainien dans les pourparlers de paix est « une très mauvaise décision », en raison d'un « conflit d'intérêts potentiel : il pourrait utiliser ces négociations pour se maintenir au pouvoir ou éviter des poursuites. Ses intentions pourraient ne pas être alignées sur les intérêts de l'Ukraine mais sur les siens. » La directrice de l'ONG Anti-Corruption Action Center, « Zelenskyy devrait démettre Oumerov de ses fonctions sans attendre qu'il soit inculpé ou qu'il fasse l'objet d'enquêtes. Il n'est tout simplement pas la personne en qui les Ukrainiens ont confiance ». Si Roustem Oumerov a été entendu en tant que témoin, sans qu'aucune accusation ne soit formulée à son encontre, sa situation pose un problème, selon Ruslan Bortnik. « Le chef de la délégation ukrainienne se retrouve dans une position vulnérable, d'un côté en raison des enquêtes anti-corruption, et de l'autre, parce que sa famille vit aux États-Unis ». Plusieurs organisations de la société civile ont affirmé que la famille de Roustem Oumerov possédait plusieurs propriétés de luxe aux États-Unis — une affirmation que lui et son service de presse démentent. Selon une enquête récente de l'ONG AntAC, la famille Oumerov posséderait ou louerait plusieurs biens immobiliers outre-Atlantique : trois appartements en Floride, un appartement à New York, et quatre villas près de Miami. « Tous ces biens n'ont pas été déclarés conformément à la législation ukrainienne, or nous disposons de preuves provenant de registres publics américains et de certains registres non publics. Nous connaissons exactement les adresses des villas et des appartements », affirme Daria Kaleniuk, « et on ne sait absolument pas d'où proviennent les fonds permettant un tel train de vie ».

It's beginning to look a lot like.. last year! The Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast 2025 Christmas special is here - and as usual, John and Jason are putting the world to rights (without getting political - honest!), summing up what's it been like running an ambitious lifestyle business for the past twelve months. Cost of living crisis? ✅ High inflation a worry? ✅ Bad news coming in the Budget? ✅ Yep, the big themes this year are VERY similar to the big themes of 2024 - the "doom and gloom" isn't going away (other than on the ALB podcast, where, just like Morecambe and Wise, we aim to "bring you sunshine"! Running a small business in the UK is tough right now. There's no getting away from it - unless you're looking to emigrate, of course - we talk about that once again in this episode, along with the power of surrounding yourself with positive, can-do people - something that we've done throughout the year, including our very first "Flamingos on Tour" event, in sunny Alicante in October. As usual, we discuss our Book of the Year, and sum up our hopes and dreams for 2026 in ONE word. The Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts...

Buying a home or thinking about refinancing? Talk to Gregg Shaft with Barrett Financial Group. He makes the process smooth, fast, and stress-free. http://barrettfinancial.com/gshaft Our very first merch line is here! Get it now at http://mtmvegas.shop Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week October's numbers came in and it was yet another tough month for the Las Vegas market. While Strip gaming revenue was the lone brightspot due to high-end baccarat, the city received less visitors and lower overall rates. Will this fall recovery actually happen or will it be more of the same? In other news Caesars Entertainment announced even more renovations coming to Flamingo for its 80th anniversary. A new lobby, renovated bars and more bring the classic Flamingo tropical vibe into the 21st century. In other #news Jason Aldean's may have new management, Metro Pizza is closing their flagship location, Morimoto is stunning at MGM Grand, Mark Wahlberg isn't giving up on Hollywood 2.0, how Vegas Loop is planning airport rides in 2026 and why we have the best firefighters. Episode Guide 0:00 Firefighters keeping Vegas Loop safe 0:37 Flamingo gets big renovation for 80th anniversary 2:11 Follow up on history of IP and Quad name change 4:30 How Caesars has renovated most of their properties in the last few years 4:58 Watching F1 via traffic cameras? 6:26 Vegas Loop airport rides coming Q1 2026? 9:19 Mark Wahlberg isn't giving up on Hollywood 2.0 10:10 Plaza's non smoking casino struggling & mystery multiplier 11:46 The new Morimoto at MGM Grand is here 12:55 Metro Pizza closing "flagship" location 13:53 Jason Aldean's shakeup - Country bar struggling 16:10 Category 10 Update - Margaritaville replacement construction 16:55 October stats are in - Vegas numbers down with one bright spot 18:30 Losing almost 8% of visitors for the year? 20:05 Is the Fall in Vegas better as predicted? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

The Government's move to shift e-scooter users from the sidewalk to bike lanes is being hailed as a win for common-sense. ACC statistics for e-scooter injuries this year are close to surpassing $14 million. There were also more than two thousand claims for e-scooter related injuries in the first half of this year. Flamingo Scooters Co-Creator Jacksen Love told Mike Hosking it clears up confusion. He says bike lanes are clearly a lot safer than the road and helps keep footpaths clear for pedestrians. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flamingo is celebrating its 80th anniversary early with a few upgrades to the casino. Plus, one of the suspects in the Piero's explosion investigation pleads not guilty. And, CCSD is introducing AI into its classrooms this year. You can watch 7@7 weekdays on any of your favorite streaming platforms.

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V novej epizóde relácie Za hranicou bola témou moderná výzbroj viacerých krajín, ako sú Rusko, Ukrajina, USA či európske štáty. S hosťom sme sa na začiatku pozreli na nové ruské zbrane Burevestnik, Avangard a Poseidon. Následne sme sa venovali ukrajinskej výrobe, konkrétne rakete Flamingo, a pozreli sme sa aj na Tomahawky, ktoré sa Kyjev už dlhší čas snaží získať od Washingtonu. Na záver sme sa zamerali na lietadlá — detailnejšie na francúzske stíhačky Rafale a švédske Gripeny. Pozvanie do relácie prijal letecký inžinier, bývalý zamestnanec Generálneho štábu a MO SR, Vladimír Koláček.

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Here's your local news for Thursday, November 20, 2025:We talk health care tax credits and the Epstein files with Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin,Learn how to spot U.S.-made products ahead of the holidays,Meet the city of Madison's Parks Superintendent,Explain your right to know the final five applicants being considered for public offices,Tell you the best spots for some cold-weather fishing,Make a wish list for the Flamingos' 2026 season,And much more.

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.comMove over, Meet the Press—it's time to MEET THE MESS!This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn are back! The House voted to release the Epstein files, but will it actually happen? Meanwhile, Trump delivers a completely bananas speech to McDonald's franchise owners and tells a female reporter, “Quiet, piggy.”Also on deck: a behavioral scientist breaks down what it means when someone does (or doesn't) return their cart. Plus, Kim Kardashian fails the bar exam, the FDA removes the black box warning from menopause hormone therapy, and a flamingo escapes a British zoo and decides to retire on a beach in the south of France. And finally, do you have a preferred font?On Meet the Mess, bestselling authors Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak dive into the messiest news stories and hottest topics of the week to give a fresh and entertaining take on current events and life in general. An extended video version with the “Hot Mess of the Week” is available to paid Substack subscribers. Visit meetthemess.substack.com for more.Meet the Merch:• https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetTheMessConnect with us on Instagram:• https://www.instagram.com/meetthemesspod• https://www.instagram.com/jennsylvania• https://www.instagram.com/karynbosnakConnect with us on TikTok:• https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemess• https://www.tiktok.com/@karynbosnak

Raven is a dark, cerebral pioneer whose mind games and cult-like influence reshaped hardcore wrestling, but his legacy also includes earlier chapters as Scotty Flamingo in WCW and Johnny Polo in WWE. From colorful manager to brooding mastermind, he evolved into one of wrestling's most compelling storytellers. In the newest "Casual Conversations with The Classic'' episode, the Wrestling Classic Justin chats with Raven about his documentary that released today "Nevermore:The Raven Effect," his career, ECW, WCW, WWE, Paul Heyman, friendship with Shane McMahon, being a producer for Raw, creating the Raven character and more! Enjoy!The documentary captures the tumultuous, genre-bending rise of Raven (Scott Levy) — from flamboyant personas to hardcore icon — as he transforms personal pain and sub-culture angst into revolutionary wrestling art. "Nevermore: The Raven Effect" arrives on November 18, 2025, and will be available streaming on platforms including Amazon Prime Video (and others such as Vudu, Google Play, Apple TV) in the U.S.My Official Website + Demo Reel - https://www.justindhillon.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewrestlingclassic/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewrestlingclassic X - https://x.com/twcworldwide Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWrestlingClassic/ Limited Edition TWC Tee https://headquartersclothing.com/products/headquarters-x-the-wrestling-classic-logo-tee?_pos=1&_psq=wrestlinhg&_ss=e&_v=1.0 WWE Shop Affiliate wwe-shop.sjv.io/RGRxQv 500 Level https://www.500level.com/ Join the Discord Community https://linktr.ee/thewrestlingclassic All Episodes are on "The Wrestling Classic" Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQOYraeFlX-xd8f3adQtTw#Raven #RavenEffect #WCW #ECW #WWE Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/twc-show--4417554/support.

2025-11-14 | Silicon Wafers 055 | Flamingo Over Novorossiysk: Ukraine's Long-Range Energy War. In the early hours of November 14, Russia's biggest Black Sea oil hub, Novorossiysk, went dark in a way that brings a thrill to pro-Ukraine activists on social media. Giant fireballs, and mobile phone footage of Russian's exclaiming and swearing in the entertaining we have become familiar with. But is the strike of strategic importance, and does it tell us anything about how Ukraine's deep strike capabilities are changing? Drones over the water, fire at the Sheskharis terminal, and something Moscow really hates to see, which is tankers not loading oil.The next night, hundreds of kilometres to the north, explosions roll across the Russian city of Oryol. Local Telegram channels film glowing debris raining into courtyards. And for the first time, Ukraine officially says it's using its new home-grown deep-strike weapon: the Flamingo cruise missile. Tonight, we're going to connect those two things — the burning oil terminal and the cute-sounding missile with a 3,000-kilometre reach — and ask: How is Ukraine's second front of the war unfolding — not the territorial war, but the one against Russian energy, logistics, and the regime's balance sheet?----------SOURCES: Kyiv Post – “Novorossiysk Oil Shipments Suspended After Ukraine Drone Strike Sets Key Terminal Ablaze” (Nov. 14, 2025)Kyiv Post – “Explosions Rock Russia's Oryol – Ukraine's Use of ‘Flamingo' Long-Range Missiles Confirmed” (Nov. 13, 2025)Kyiv Post – “ANALYSIS: Ukraine's Bombardment of Russia – Not Just Oil Refineries, Warships Any More” by Stefan Korshak (Nov. 5, 2025)The Kyiv Independent – “Ukraine confirms use of Flamingo missiles in strikes on Crimea, Zaporizhzhia, targets inside Russia” (Nov. 13, 2025)Reuters – “Storms, drone attacks and record oil exports pile pressure on Russian port of Novorossiisk” (Oct. 15, 2025)Reuters – coverage on Novorossiysk oil export suspension after attack (Nov. 14, 2025) AP News – “Ukraine's long-range strikes cut Russia's oil refining capacity by 20%, Zelenskyy says” (late Oct. 2025)Chatham House – “Ukraine's best defence against Putin's energy war is more attacks on Russia's oil refining sector” (2025)Foundation for Defense of Democracies – “Ukraine conducts strikes on Russian targets using domestically produced missiles and drones” (Nov. 2025)The Guardian – “Ukraine war briefing: Flamingo flies into battle, Zelenskyy defers to commanders over Pokrovsk” (Nov. 14, 2025) ----------SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISERA project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's front-line towns.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------

Episode: 2533 On Table Legs and Flat Surfaces.  Today, the power of three.

Silicon Bites Ep269 | News Update - Day 1,357 - 2025-11-11 | Robots at the Pier: Ukraine's Sea War Moves Ashore. Tonight: Ukrainian robot boats slam into Russia's Black Sea energy lifeline. We'll break down what got hit, why Tuapse matters, and how Sea Baby and Magura drones, plus the Flamingo long-range missile program, fit into a winter of attrition against the Kremlin's oil cashflow and logistics.What happened last night in the Black Sea? Overnight, multiple Ukrainian unmanned surface vessels—call them USVs, call them robot boats — surged into Tuapse, one of Russia's critical Black Sea oil export hubs. Local videos showed at least two heavy blasts and fires inside the harbour area. The Kyiv Independent reports: “Russia's port town of Tuapse… was rocked by explosions… local Telegram channels reported an attack by Ukrainian sea drones,” adding that regional authorities later confirmed an attack and claimed they destroyed four USVs. They also admitted: “One of the unmanned boats detonated near the shoreline… the shock wave damaged the second-floor windows… a garage and a boat shed.” Though we suspect that much more stuff than this went boom. (Nov. 10, The Kyiv Independent)----------SOURCES: https://kyivindependent.com/explosion-in-russian-black-sea-port-of-tuapse-amid-reported-sea-drone-attack/ - "Explosion in Russian Black Sea port of Tuapse amid reported sea drone attack"https://www.kyivpost.com/post/63972 - "Ukrainian Robot Boats Hit Russian Black Sea Oil Terminal"https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/russias-tuapse-halted-fuel-exports-after-drone-attacks-refinery-stopped-sources-2025-11-05/ - "Russia's Tuapse halted fuel exports after drone attacks ..."https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/11/04/spill-discovered-in-black-sea-after-ukrainian-strike-on-tuapse-oil-terminal-bbc-a91030 - "Spill Discovered in Black Sea After Ukrainian Strike on ..."https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-25/oil-loadings-resume-at-russian-black-sea-terminals-after-attacks - "Oil Loadings Resume at Black Sea Terminals After Attacks"https://theins.ru/en/news/285238 - "Two terminals at Russia's key Black Sea port of Novorossiysk ..."https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuapse_oil_terminal - "Tuapse oil terminal"https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraines-sea-baby-drones-are-growing-up-with-longer-range-bigger-payload-2025-10-22/ "Ukraine's 'sea baby' drones are growing up with longer range, bigger payload | Reuters"https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2025/10/ukraine-unveils-sea-baby-usv-armed-with-rockets-and-machine-gun/ - "Ukraine unveils Sea Baby USV armed with rockets and ..."https://apnews.com/article/0719211dd0314f2b9d15422e81ca66e3 - "Ukraine unveils upgraded sea drone it says can strike anywhere in the Black Sea"https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2025/september/ukraines-magura-naval-drones-black-sea-equalizers - "Ukraine's Magura Naval Drones: Black Sea Equalizers"https://kyivindependent.com/sbu-releases-new-baby-sea-drones-confirms-it-was-used-in-an-attack-on-sea-bridge/ - "SBU reveals next-gen Sea Baby naval drones, confirms ..."----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------

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Fluent Fiction - French: Through the Mist: Capturing Flamingos' Morning Ballet Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-11-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les premières lueurs de l'aube se glissaient à travers le brouillard épais, enveloppant la région de la Camargue d'un mystère paisible.En: The first light of dawn slipped through the thick fog, enveloping the Camargue region in a peaceful mystery.Fr: Élodie, une photographe passionnée, avançait lentement avec son appareil photo en main.En: Élodie, a passionate photographer, advanced slowly with her camera in hand.Fr: Recouverte d'une écharpe chaude, elle se dirigeait vers le marais.En: Wrapped in a warm scarf, she headed towards the marsh.Fr: Aujourd'hui, le jour de l'Armistice, elle avait un objectif précis : photographier des flamants roses dans la lumière brumeuse du matin.En: Today, on Armistice Day, she had a specific goal: to photograph flamingos in the misty morning light.Fr: Depuis des semaines, Élodie se préparait pour ce moment.En: For weeks, Élodie had been preparing for this moment.Fr: Elle avait gardé son projet secret, même de ses fidèles amis, Luc et Monique.En: She had kept her project secret, even from her loyal friends, Luc and Monique.Fr: « Pourquoi s'aventurer par ce temps ? » demandait Luc, sceptique.En: “Why venture out in this weather?” asked Luc, skeptical.Fr: Monique, elle, observait le sol boueux avec inquiétude.En: Monique, on the other hand, looked at the muddy ground with concern.Fr: « Tu es sûre que c'est une bonne idée ? » questionna-t-elle, le ton tremblant.En: “Are you sure this is a good idea?” she questioned, her tone trembling.Fr: Mais Élodie avait foi en son instinct.En: But Élodie trusted her instincts.Fr: Elle savait qu'une photo extraordinaire se cachait derrière cette brume.En: She knew that an extraordinary photo was hidden behind this fog.Fr: Armée de détermination, elle menait le petit groupe profondément dans le marais.En: Armed with determination, she led the small group deep into the marsh.Fr: Les flaques d'eau répercutaient le bruissement de leurs pas ralentis.En: The puddles echoed the rustling of their slowed steps.Fr: L'air automnal apportait avec lui une fraîcheur humide et piquante.En: The autumn air carried with it a damp and biting freshness.Fr: Alors que le temps passait, l'épais manteau de brouillard semblait s'éterniser.En: As time passed, the thick blanket of fog seemed to linger endlessly.Fr: Le doute s'insinua doucement dans l'esprit d'Élodie.En: Doubt began to creep into Élodie's mind.Fr: Avait-elle fait une erreur en traînant ses amis dans cette aventure incertaine ?En: Had she made a mistake dragging her friends into this uncertain adventure?Fr: Elle s'arrêta un moment, le regard perdu, capturant seulement l'ombre vague du paysage.En: She stopped for a moment, her gaze lost, capturing only the vague shadow of the landscape.Fr: Soudain, le brouillard se dissipa légèrement.En: Suddenly, the fog lifted slightly.Fr: Le cœur d'Élodie s'emballa.En: Élodie's heart raced.Fr: Devant elle, un spectacle majestueux : une nuée de flamants roses s'éleva gracieusement au-dessus de l'eau miroitante.En: Before her, a majestic sight: a flock of flamingos gracefully rose above the shimmering water.Fr: Envoûtée par la beauté du moment, elle leva son appareil, déclenchant l'obturateur, immortalisant la scène magique.En: Spellbound by the beauty of the moment, she raised her camera, triggering the shutter, immortalizing the magical scene.Fr: Luc et Monique, ébahis, applaudirent.En: Luc and Monique, amazed, applauded.Fr: Leurs voix résonnèrent à travers le marais, mélangeant joie et soulagement.En: Their voices resonated through the marsh, mixing joy and relief.Fr: Élodie sourit, pleine de fierté.En: Élodie smiled, full of pride.Fr: Les doutes s'évaporèrent, remplacés par une nouvelle confiance en elle-même.En: The doubts evaporated, replaced by newfound self-confidence.Fr: En quittant le marais, le brouillard s'était levé, la lumière baignait la terre sauvage.En: As they left the marsh, the fog had lifted, and light bathed the wild land.Fr: Élodie se sentait changée.En: Élodie felt changed.Fr: Elle comprit que parfois, il fallait se fier à son instinct pour atteindre ses rêves.En: She realized that sometimes, one must trust their instincts to achieve their dreams.Fr: Elle avait capturé non seulement des flamants roses, mais aussi un moment de vérité photographique.En: She had captured not only flamingos but also a moment of photographic truth. Vocabulary Words:the dawn: l'aubethe fog: le brouillardpeaceful: paisibleto envelop: envelopperthe scarf: l'écharpethe marsh: le maraisthe goal: l'objectifmisty: brumeuseto venture: s'aventurerskeptical: sceptiquethe mud: le boueto trust: faire confiance àthe instincts: l'instinctto linger: s'éterniserto creep: s'insinuerto trigger: déclencherthe shutter: l'obturateurspellbound: envoûtéeto applaud: applaudirthe pride: la fiertéto evaporate: s'évaporerthe self-confidence: la confiance en soithe landscape: le paysagemajestic: majestueuxgracefully: gracieusementthe flock: la nuéethe freshness: la fraîcheurmoist: humidshimmering: miroitanteto change: changer

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Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week VICI properties bought yet another huge Vegas Strip casino. This time they purchased Strat from Golden Entertainment along with 6 other Southern Nevada properties. With VICI now owning the land under 5 different Strip operators' casinos, is it time to call them the landlord of Las Vegas and what does this mean for the future? In other news Durango has officially opened their modest phase 2 expansion of their casino as they ramp up for the much bigger phase 3. We also discuss: Penn's debacle with ESPN Bet, how Caesars is adding slots to busy walkways, what is happening at Mayfair Supper Club, why more giant screens coming to the Strip, FAA cutting flights to Vegas, Golden Steer NYC and an F1 car made out of whiskey barrels. Episode Guide 0:00 Jack Daniels Whiskey Barrel F1 car 0:30 Durango's phase 2 expansion is now open 1:29 Mayfair Supper Club shakeup - Entertainment is out 3:15 Bally's funding issues & pumpkin A's stadium 4:55 Another giant screen coming to the Strip 5:25 Bojangles coming close to the Vegas Strip 6:10 Golden Steer exported to NYC 7:23 Is Golden Steer worthy of its lofty reputation? 8:36 New poll - Park MGM vs. Planet Hollywood 10:24 Caesars Palace poker room returns home 11:07 Flamingo adds slots to busy walkway 12:22 Caesars CEO - Most insane quote ever? 13:27 FAA cutting flights to Vegas by 10% 15:04 Penn loses huge ESPN Bet partnership 16:57 Strat land sold to "The Landlord of Vegas" 18:35 How VICI is taking over Strip land ownership Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

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The 2025 State of the MSP Report from TechPartners reveals a rapidly evolving managed service provider (MSP) industry, with nearly half of surveyed MSPs reporting revenues below $5 million. This indicates a market ripe for consolidation, as 60% of MSPs express interest in acquiring other firms while 28% are open to being acquired. The report highlights a shift in MSP roles, with 68% positioning themselves as one-stop-shop partners and 44% identifying as security partners, reflecting a growing demand for enhanced service offerings. However, only 16% of MSPs have audited their internal processes for compliance, suggesting that many are investing in advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) on unstable foundations.Flamingo, a Miami-based startup, has launched OpenFrame, an open-source platform designed to reduce costs for MSPs, which typically operate on low-profit margins of 8-12%. With $2.2 million in pre-seed funding, Flamingo aims to enhance operational efficiency and profitability, potentially increasing margins to 50-60%. Meanwhile, SuperOps has introduced an AI-native unified endpoint management platform targeting IT departments directly, consolidating workflows across various operating systems. This shift raises questions for MSPs about competition and the evolving landscape of IT service delivery.Air IT Group has rebranded to focus on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises in the UK by integrating AI and automation into their service model. This approach aims to transform technology from a burden into a growth enabler, addressing the underutilization of technology among SMEs. The company emphasizes the importance of enhancing customer experience and improving internal resource utilization, showcasing a trend where MSPs are moving from merely fixing technology to driving business outcomes.For MSPs and IT service leaders, the implications of these developments are significant. As the industry matures, those who standardize, document, and measure outcomes will gain leverage in a consolidating market. The focus on governance and accountability in AI deployment will be crucial, as automation increasingly takes on operational tasks. MSPs must adapt their business models to prioritize outcome-based delivery rather than traditional billing methods, ensuring they remain competitive in a landscape where AI capabilities are becoming commonplace.Three things to know today00:00 TechPartner's 2025 MSP Report: Small Firms Chase AI, While Consolidation Accelerates04:12 Flamingo's OpenFrame Challenges Legacy RMMs as SuperOps Goes Direct and Air IT Doubles Down on AI07:47 Agentic AI Forces a Redesign: Why Governance, Not Gadgets, Will Define the Next MSP Era This is the Business of Tech.    Supported by:  https://saasalerts.com/mspradio/

Michael Assraf is building Flamingo, an open-source and AI-powered operating system for managed service providers. After exiting Vicarious in May 2024, he spent seven months on market research before writing a single line of code—conducting 15+ MSP interviews, mapping their complete tool stack economics, and testing distribution channels with a free community product. The research revealed a structural margin crisis: MSPs operate on 10-15% margins with 30% of revenue flowing to vendor payouts and 25-30% to technician labor. Meanwhile, private equity consolidation drives customer pricing down while legacy vendors raise prices. Michael closed a $2.2 million pre-seed in February 2025, built OpenMSP as a lead-gen vehicle that generated 1,000+ waitlist signups, and launched Open Frame with 70% of capital still in the bank. In this launch-day conversation, he breaks down why the $380 billion MSP market remains massively underinvested, how Facebook ads outperformed LinkedIn 5:1, and why he's giving away the core product while charging for hosted deployment. Topics Discussed: The seven-month research phase: 15+ MSP interviews, mapping 19 tool categories with pricing data, evaluating open source project maturity through commit frequency and VC backing MSP margin compression mechanics: 30% vendor payouts, 25-30% labor costs, 10-15% net margins being crushed by PE-driven consolidation and vendor price increases Building OpenMSP as distribution validation: four months before alpha, generated 1,000 waitlist signups and 200 Slack members while testing paid acquisition channels Why Facebook delivered 40%+ of leads at $6-8 CPL while outbound completely failed with IT-busy MSPs aged 25-50 in central US markets Launching with 70% of $2.2M pre-seed still in bank by solving for distribution and product-market fit before scaling headcount Open Frame's architecture: unified control plane over open source tools (RMM, SSO, zero trust) with dual AI agents—one for end users, one for technicians Offering both self-hosted (free, GitHub) and commercial SaaS (per-seat pricing starting January 2026) to build trust in an underserved market The MSP category opportunity: $380B market, 12% annual growth, 30-40K US MSPs, minimal VC-backed innovation against 20-year-old incumbents GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Build lead-gen infrastructure before you have a product to sell: Four months before launching Open Frame, Michael shipped OpenMSP—a free tool that analyzes MSP tech stacks and suggests open source replacements. It wasn't a waitlist landing page; it delivered standalone value while capturing intent data. This generated 1,000 qualified signups and 200 Slack community members while simultaneously validating paid acquisition channels. By launch, he knew Facebook cost $6-8 per lead while outbound failed completely. Most founders build product first, then scramble for distribution. Michael inverted the sequence. Fire fast on sales hires in early stage, or don't hire them at all: Michael fired three VP Sales at Vicarious before learning the lesson: "The moment to bring salespeople is not when you are able to sell your product, is when someone else is able to sell your product." The critical test isn't whether the founder can close deals—founders sell vision and relationship. The test is whether a marketing person, SDR, or non-sales hire can generate revenue. Only then do salespeople accelerate an already-working motion. Hiring VP Sales at $50K ARR because the board wants "someone to own revenue" burns 12+ months and $200K+ learning this. Spend 6-12 months researching before building in unfamiliar markets: Michael conducted 15+ MSP interviews, mapped all 19 tool categories they use with pricing, evaluated open source alternatives by analyzing GitHub commit frequency and pull requests, identified which projects had VC backing for long-term viability, and tested multiple marketing channels before alpha deployment. This allowed him to launch with product-market fit indicators already validated and 70% of his $2.2M still in the bank. The alternative—build fast, iterate with customers—works when you deeply understand the market. When you don't, research is cheaper than pivots. Target categories where lack of innovation creates adoption momentum: MSPs represent 30-40K companies in the US alone, part of a $380B global market growing 12% annually. Yet VCs historically avoided the space assuming low ACV and high churn. The dominant platforms—ConnectWise, Datto, Asea—have existed 20+ years with minimal AI adoption or architectural modernization. Michael specifically chose MSPs because "in cyber security you would never get traction that we're getting right now unless you're spending millions of dollars." In crowded categories, distribution cost kills you. In starved categories, any credible innovation gets attention. Architect your product so adoption mechanically improves customer unit economics: Open Frame attacks both sides of MSP margin compression simultaneously. The open source tool suite eliminates the 30% of revenue paid to commercial vendors. The dual AI agent system (end-user self-service + technician orchestration) reduces the 25-30% spent on labor. Michael didn't find a problem and then figure out monetization—he reverse-engineered a solution where product adoption directly expands customer margins. When your product makes customers structurally more profitable, adoption isn't a marketing problem. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co   //   Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

My guest is an actress, an activist for AIDS, and an environmentalist, who has a passion for the things she does and loves to talk about them. We discuss her career, all of her interests, her new podcast, and much more.

We've been working closely this past year with lily bulb growers around the country, with the goal of providing more lily education to both farmers and florists. For today's Lily Episode I wanted to learn more about what's required to have a year-round lily program. I began my conversations with Jessica High of Flamingo Holland […] The post Episode 740: The Lily Episode with Jessica High of Flamingo Holland Bulbs and Peterkort Roses' Year-Round Lily Program with Norman Peterkort and Sandra Laubenthal appeared first on Slow Flowers Podcast with Debra Prinzing.

When was the last time you asked yourself what truly turns you on, emotionally, creatively, and sexually?That is exactly what Mary Phillips does in the documentary The Flamingo. After ending a 23-year marriage, Mary begins to explore her sensuality and confidence through the world of kink and BDSM. What started as curiosity became a journey of freedom, healing, and self-acceptance.Filmmaker Adam Sekuler spent six years capturing Mary's story with humor, tenderness, and courage. In this conversation, we talk about what it means to start over, how desire can become a path to self-discovery, and why community and trust are essential for healing after divorce.You will hear about how Mary's journey changed her relationship with her body, how Adam used art and symbolism to tell her story, and why embracing your edges can bring you back to life in ways you never expected.Support The FlamingoIf The Flamingo sparked your curiosity or moved something in you, here are a few ways to support this beautiful and courageous film:Visit the film's websiteLearn more about The Flamingo, watch the trailer, and explore filmmaker notes and behind-the-scenes insights at mspfilm.org/show/the-flamingo.Connect with filmmaker Adam SekulerReach out to Adam directly at adam@adamsekuler.com to learn how you can host a screening or bring The Flamingo to your city.See it on the big screenThe Flamingo is the opening-night selection at SECS Fest in Seattle, running November 7–9, 2025 at The Beacon Cinema. SECS Fest celebrates sex-positive, artistic, and community-driven films from around the world. Details and tickets are available at strangertickets.com.Watch from home (coming soon)The film will be available on Vimeo On Demand next year. Stay tuned for release details — I'll share them as soon as it's ready to stream.Feeling inspired to explore kink more? Join the Happily Divorced Club on November 10 for a live session inspired by Existential Kink. We will explore how turning toward what feels uncomfortable can unlock freedom, empowerment, and even pleasure. Attend the November 10 event for FREE using this one-month Club pass: https://bit.ly/HDCfriendlinkYour Free Invitation to the Happily Divorced ClubReady to show up for yourself in a fun, empowering way? Enjoy a one-month complimentary pass to the Happily Divorced Club and connect with a supportive community of people thriving after divorce.Your pass includes access to our Book Club with Amber Rae on October 30 and our Fall Retreat on November 1 and 2.Be sure to RSVP to both by October 28 to save your spot.

In this episode of Call Your Hits, Phil speaks with Tony and Marc from Flamingo Custom Works about their journey in creating 3D printed airsoft grenades. They discuss the challenges of running a niche business, the importance of customer feedback in product development, and the iterative process of refining their products. The conversation also touches on marketing strategies in a limited market, the significance of community engagement, and their aspirations for future products. Overall, the episode highlights the passion and dedication behind Flamingo Custom Works and their commitment to enhancing the airsoft experience for players.Check them out at https://www.flamingocustomworks.ca/--- If you're looking to support the channel, check out our merch store here: https://stormriders.threadless.com/ And join our discord by following this link: https://discord.gg/ZdaftDDYaZ

On this episode of STRAT, we examine Ukraine's FP-5 “Flamingo” cruise missile — a potentially game-changing long-range weapon now entering serial production. Retired Marine intelligence officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer walks through reported production rates, propulsion sourcing, warhead capabilities, and the strategic implications for Russian infrastructure and morale. We unpack claims about range, cost, and manufacturing scale; evaluate targets that suddenly fall within reach (refineries, rail chokepoints, weapons factories, command nodes); and consider how lower-cost mass production could reshape procurement and battlefield calculus. Discussion covers export and supply-chain angles, the possible US interest in the design or cost efficiencies, and political risks for Moscow if strikes reach population centers. Listeners will gain a clearer sense of how Flamingo changes deep-strike dynamics, what vulnerabilities Russia might face, and why industrialized, affordable cruise missiles matter to future warfare and deterrence. We end with policy options and scenarios.Takeaways:· Flamingo (FP-5) reportedly offers ~3,000 km range — deep-strike game changer.· Production is scaling quickly; Ukraine moving toward mass production capacity.· Unit cost reportedly far lower than US Tomahawk, enabling volume use.· Engines and components sourced creatively — raises proliferation and supply-chain questions.· Warhead options include bunker buster and cluster bomb units — wide target set.· 80–90% of Russian industrial targets could be within Flamingo range.· Strategic effects: strikes on refineries, rail, and weapons factories carry political risk for Moscow.· Wider implication: affordable cruise missiles could alter future procurement, deterrence, and escalation dynamics.#STRATPodcast #HalKempfer #MutualBroadcastingSystem #StrategicRiskAnalysis #FlamingoMissile #FP5Flamingo #UkrainianCruiseMissile #LongRangeStrike #DeepStrikeCapability #FirePoint #MissileProduction #LowCostCruise #CruiseMissileProliferation #RussianVulnerabilities #EnergyTargets #RailChokepoints #WarheadPenetration #PropulsionSourcing #MassedPrecisionFires #GeopoliticalConsequences

New players play $5 and get 500 total Spins over 10 days on Cash Eruption games! New customers sign up using https://dkng.co/m2m or through my promo code M2M. #DKPartner Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week Flamingo finally unveiled their long anticipated replacement for Margaritaville. The iconic space is being replaced by yet another country music bar. Is this too much of a good thing in Vegas, what exactly is the new Category 10 doing differently and why couldn't we just get a nicer Margaritaville? In other news more AYCE deals are spreading around Vegas as we contemplate whether the Paris buffet should return or not. We also discuss: MGM's annual rent payments, a follow up on the Caesars villa mistake rate, how Durango's phase 2 looks right now, why you might want to link Venetian and Hyatt, a 3 pound pancake and Penn & Teller's brand new kind of tiny street. Episode Guide 0:00 Landing a plane on I-15! 0:25 Penn & Teller finally get their street 1:39 Follow up on Caesars Villa mistake 3:07 Negotiating for a better deal? 4:54 Ole Red's $30 AYCE brunch 6:04 Bottomless Mimosas & 3 pound pancakes 7:14 Inside the Paris buffet - Could it return? 9:01 Hogs N Heifers update - Pop up bar? 9:52 The other Michelin Key Vegas hotels 11:51 How much does MGM pay for rent annually? 13:16 Green Valley Ranch gets a new logo 14:19 A look at Durango's almost ready phase 2 casino 14:54 Kenny Chesney returning to the Sphere 15:32 Link World of Hyatt and Venetian Rewards 17:10 Category 10 replacing Margaritaville 18:57 Vegas lounge in a bathroom?   Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well! Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (MI/NJ/PA/WV).Help is available for problem gambling, call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT). 21+. Physically present in MI/NJ/PA/WV only. Void in CT/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. 1 per new customer. Opt-in req. Min. $5 in wagers req. Max. 500 Casino Spins for featured game. Spins issued as 50 Spins/day upon login for 10 days. Spins are non-withdrawable and expire 24 hours after issuance. $0.20 per Spin. Game availability may vary. Terms: casino.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/4/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.

Meghan and Miranda are joined by former Rep. George Santos, fresh out after 84 days served (including 41 days in solitary confinement) with his federal sentence commuted by President Trump. He walks us through the moment-to-moment reality of prison (moldy ceilings, expired food, the “shoe”), how he coped, who helped, and why he wants to channel the experience into prison reform and case review work (a la Alice Marie Johnson). We also hit: Why he says he was moved to solitary & how “protective custody” works. Mental health, re-entry, and the very relatable first shower/La Mer/skincare binge! NY politics: NYC mayoral race, congestion pricing, Kathy Hochul's vulnerabilities, and whether Elise Stefanik could win statewide Culture break: J.Lo's historic box-office flop, Katy Perry + Trudeau rumor mill, and the “diva down/diva up” jokes. On Kamala Harris' book & Pete Buttigieg: do voters care about identity, or competency? P.S. Miranda's live from Las Vegas (yes, that Flamingo sign), and the Cheryl Hines interview is up now on YouTube — thanks for the love on that one.

Our Home-A-Long is underway. Join us as we create home items for ourselves or someone else's home. We have finished objects and updates on our projects. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android. Listener Caroline recommended the movie Alive and Kicking. Here is a link to the movie on YouTube. Marsha's Projects Elinya by Ambah O'Brien: Finished! I started this shawl in March 2018. I was about ¾ done with the picot bind off when I stopped and I have no idea why. I used Hazel Knits IArtisan Sock in the color way Sassafras and Jorstad Creek Cornwall in the colorway Flamingo. Simple Shawl by Jane Hunter: Finished! Used Michael's CWD in colorway San Francisco Fog. Again, no idea why I stopped. The shawl was finished except for washing and blocking. I started the shawl in March 2018 and finished the knitting in August 2021. Socks: Using Red Heart Heart and Sole in colorway Black Jack. Finished first sock and knitting on leg of the second sock. Mountain High: Heidi Kirrmaier. Using my handspun Flowers From My Garden. About to start the garter stitch edge with measures about 3.25”. Managing color when I change balls. Deer Scarf: Ben and his roommates rescued a concrete deer lawn ornaments. I am making a red scarf for the deer to wear this holiday. Added fringe to beginning edge. I have knit about 8 feet. Sheridan Flats Spinning: Purchased 24 oz of 80/15/6 if wool*/mohair/silk roving in the colorway Kaleidoscope. The owner said to spin at a worsted weight for best results. The mill is Olympic Yarn & Fiber located in Cosmopolis, WA. Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress.  Kelly's Projects Moose Hat for Moose It was a fun, one week project that I started on his birthday and finished a week later. The pattern would also make a good pillow. Cathy suggested to decrease faster than the pattern calls for so the hat wouldn't be pointed. I used that suggestion and got a traditional beanie/toque shape. Natural Dyeing Experiments  Elderberry leaves gave me a very light yellowy tan. I was hoping for green. I may have heated the dye pot too quickly. I simmered and then soaked a dyepot of walnut shells and hulls for about a week and then dyed with it. Heating and cooling the pot twice over the course of a day. Then I left the wool in to soak for a couple days. I got a darker brown than with the leaves, but not as dark as I thought I would get. Sort of a medium brown. Next up is loquat leaves.  Spirit Yarn Hat #7 is finished using mostly a white skein of acrylic DK. A small amount of striping with a purple leaning brown and a pink. Hat #8 is at the crown. It is a bright pink.  Wound the warp and dressed the loom for the chenille rug project. This project was inspired by Kelli who made one for her travel van. Instructions are in Summer 2024 Handwoven.  Swatched with handspun from Jazzman, “Judith says perfect fleece.” Haven't decided on the vest I'll make, but I've done a search with my gauge to find the patterns that might work. Home-A-Long October 1st to December 31st Make a home decor item in your craft of choice…knitting, crocheting, weaving, or any way “you can think of to play with string.” Some ideas for projects could be pillows, afghans, rugs, towels, teapot or mug cozies, potholders, dishcloths, bags,..... Winter Weave-A-Long Now through March 31

On this week's episode of The Modern Retail Podcast, co-hosts Gabriela Barkho and Melissa Daniels discuss Mammoth Brands' acquisition of Coterie, a luxury diaper brand that's had a fast-growing subscription business since 2021. While the terms of the deal are undisclosed, it's a big move for Mammoth whose portfolio up until now has included adult body care and grooming brands like Harry's, Flamingo and Lume. Then they unpack the news that Unilever is offloading luxury skincare brand Kate Somerville 10 years after its acquisition. It's now owned by Rare Beauty Brands, which also skincare brands Patchology and Dot Dot Dash. But it's another sign that Unilever is looking to simply its portfolio and get out of the luxury category, as Unilever also shuttered another brand in the category, Ren Clean Skincare, in July. This week's featured segment is an interview with James Lang, the vp of marketplace at Ulta Beauty (21:22). The company in October announced its first-ever third-party marketplace that's integrated into its website. The move is an attempt to grow e-commerce business without being saddled with inventory, but Lang explains how the company worked quickly and efficiently to stand up the operation within six months after announcing it in March. They discussed: How Ulta learned from other retailers' mistakes when building its marketplace.  How it plans to use third-party sellers as a way to jump on trend  The challenges and benefits of selling unowned inventory as a trusted legacy brand.

Kim Kardashian opens up on Call Her Daddy about what it's like parenting with Kanye. Plus, Fred tells us a fun fact about flamingos!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Rope has been foundational to so much of human civilization. It's made sailing, hunting, building, and so much more, possible. This hour, we look at the history and utility and future of rope. GUESTS: Tim Queeney: Author of Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization, among other books Manuel Medrano: A PhD candidate in Harvard’s History Department, who studies quipus Tahira Reid Smith: Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Design and the Director of the REID Lab at Penn State. She is also the patented inventor of the Automatic Double Dutch Machine, and the founder of Jump Dreams, Inc. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Flamingo – Kero Kero Bonito The Last Shanty – Derina Harvey Band Rope – Foo Fighters Tightrope – Janelle Monae Rope A Dope – Victor Oladipo, 2 Chainz Double Dutch – Charity Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.