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A major expansion is underway at the longstanding Iowa Lakeside Laboratory in the Iowa Great Lakes area.

 Ten questions from water professionals around the world become a practical decision-making session with Trace Blackmore, CWT. Drawing on earlier Scaling UP! H2O conversations, Trace explains how to evaluate treatment changes, use emerging tools responsibly, begin water reuse projects, strengthen teams, and continue growing professionally.    Evaluate the Entire System  A proposed treatment change should be evaluated by more than its purchase price. When comparing chlorine dioxide with traditional chlorine, Trace recommends examining biocide consumption, chemical storage, corrosion rates, biofilm control, heat-transfer efficiency, cleaning requirements, downtime, labor, equipment life, and Legionella risk. A documented pilot on one tower can provide evidence before a facility commits to a larger investment.  Water reuse decisions require the same discipline. Before introducing treated wastewater or cooling tower blowdown into another application, characterize the water, calculate current and projected costs, identify regulatory requirements, and determine compatibility with the existing treatment program. Starting with a blended approach or limited pilot can help a team test feasibility while managing operational risk.    Use New Tools Without Surrendering Professional Judgment  For technicians exploring AI, Trace recommends beginning with approved, nonrestricted data. Service reports and controller data can help an AI platform organize information, identify subtle trends, prepare meeting summaries, and improve the wording of recommendations.  However, AI output still requires verification. Company data policies must come first, and technical recommendations should be reviewed against field experience, trusted references, and knowledgeable mentors.  Product changes also demand controlled testing. When evaluating maleic acid-based corrosion inhibitors, Trace recommends laboratory compatibility testing, careful review of the order of addition, temperature and shelf-stability checks, and a low-risk field pilot. Corrosion coupons, system cleanliness, dosing performance, and historical results can then be compared before expanding the program.    Strengthen Teams, Goals, and Professional Growth  The listener questions also address turnover, accountability, education, and industry involvement. Trace explains how behavioral assessment can support job fit and team communication, while weekly accountability, visible goals, time blocking, and lead-measure tracking can make a 12-week plan more achievable.  He also reflects on how his MBA and DBA studies have influenced his strategic thinking, data-based decisions, leadership, and approach to scalable systems. The discussion closes with the value of continuing education, professional certification, trade association membership, committee participation, and relationships that provide support when difficult field problems arise.  These answers offer practical starting points for making better technical, operational, and professional decisions—while knowing what evidence to gather before recommending change.  Listen to the full conversation above. Explore related episodes below. Stay engaged, keep learning, and continue scaling up your knowledge!     Timestamps 02:30 — Trace introduces ten questions submitted by Scaling UP! Nation members around the world, connecting earlier episodes to current field decisions. 04:40 — Upcoming industry events highlight opportunities for water professionals to plan ahead, network, and continue learning. 06:10 — August's focus on Legionella and waterborne pathogens prepares listeners for a month of specialized technical education. 07:00 — Industrial Water Week returns October 5–9 with daily episodes and new Detective H2O segments. 07:40 — Trace explains how to build a business case for chlorine dioxide by tracking operating costs, system performance, and total ownership value. 14:30 — A beginner's roadmap for AI shows technicians how to analyze trends while respecting company data policies and verifying results. 23:30 — Water quality, current costs, regulations, treatment compatibility, and stakeholder involvement frame an initial cooling tower reuse assessment. 29:30 — Laboratory testing, order of addition, stability checks, and field pilots reduce risk when evaluating maleic acid-based corrosion inhibitors. 34:10 — Trace connects Culture Index with turnover reduction, better hiring decisions, improved communication, and stronger job fit. 40:20 — Weekly accountability, visible goals, calendar blocks, and lead measures help route-based professionals execute a 12-week plan. 45:30 — Characterization, regulatory review, plant tolerance, and a limited pilot provide a practical path for reusing cooling tower blowdown. 49:00 — Episodes 441–445, discussion guides, transcripts, and team-led conversations can support structured technical training. 52:40 — Trace reflects on how his MBA and DBA studies influence systems thinking, leadership, scalability, and data-based decisions. 58:20 — AWT membership, CWT certification, committee participation, training, and professional relationships offer value to water treaters worldwide. Quotes  "And then I would look at the total cost of owning this equipment, not just the cost of buying the equipment." "AI can be incorrect. So, if it tells you something, the bottom line I want to tell you is fact check to verify." "And the last thing that comes to mind is maybe you start off with a pilot instead of the entire program. And maybe you start out with a blended approach instead of an all or nothing approach." "You'll be amazed at how having somebody that is interested and holding you accountable will make you make better decisions when you need to make decisions." "And also, I'm hoping that it creates a model where I just didn't stop learning at my CWT."   Connect with Scaling UP! H2O Submit a show idea: Submit a Show Idea  LinkedIn: in/traceblackmore/  YouTube: @ScalingUpH2O    Scaling UP! H2O Resources Mentioned  12 Week Year  AWT (Association of Water Technologies) Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses Submit a Show Idea Ep 405 - Cooling Water Innovation: Harnessing Wastewater for Sustainability Ep 418 - Maleic Acid-Based Corrosion Inhibitors: Expanding the Water Treatment Toolbox with Mike Standish Ep 420 - Tapping Into Tech: How Ben Frieders Uses AI to Elevate Water Treatment Marketing Ep 422 - Inside the Association of Water Technologies with John Caloritis Ep 424 - Chlorine Dioxide Insights with Greg Simpson Ep 441 - Industrial Water Week 2025: Pretreatment Monday Ep 442 - Industrial Water Week 2025: Boiler Tuesday Ep 443 - Industrial Water Week 2025: Cooling Wednesday Ep 444 - Industrial Water Week 2025: Wastewater Thursday Ep 445 - Industrial Water Week 2025: Careers Friday Ep 446 - Leveraging the Culture Index for Business Success with Danielle Scimeca and Conor Parrish Ep 447 - Unlocking Team Potential with Culture Index with Randi Fargen Ep 456 - The 12 Days of Scaling UP! H2O 2025 Ep 457 - 2026: A New Year with New Intentions Ep 459 - From Wastewater to Resource: Water Reuse with Dr. Veronika Zhiteneva Ep 474 - Questions from the Scaling UP! Nation about Trace 2026 Events for Water Professionals  Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE.    This episode made possible through our valued partners at:   

A brain surgeon recently shared a powerful observation:"If you do too much for your kids, you build your self-esteem by stealing theirs."That one sentence sparked one of our favorite parenting conversations.Why do parents feel compelled to rescue their children from every disappointment? What happens when we remove every obstacle from our athlete's path? And how do we help our children become resilient without abandoning them?In this episode, Shad Martin and Dustin Smith discuss why struggle isn't the enemy—it may be one of life's greatest teachers.If you're raising athletes (or future adults), this episode is for you.Eyes Up. Do the Work.00:32:17 - Introduction00:32:47 - The Brain Surgeon's Quote00:34:32 - Why Parents Naturally Want to Protect Their Kids00:37:37 - Helicopter Parenting vs. Bulldozer Parenting00:40:27 - Are We Protecting, or Preventing Growth?00:44:02 - The Difference Between Harmful Pain and Productive Struggle00:47:32 - Helping Instead of Rescuing00:50:37 - Sports as a Laboratory for Resilience00:53:17 - The Frozen Peach Tree Story00:56:37 - When Protection Becomes the Problem00:59:12 - Practical Advice for Parents01:01:32 - Final Thoughts: Eyes Up. Do the Work.⸻Especially for Athletes: Website: https://e4a.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/ X: https://x.com/E4Afamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQJoin the conversation using #E4APodcast⸻Credits: Hosted by Dustin SmithProduced by E4A and IMAGINATE STUDIO

Hosts: Ed Jones (Owner – Nutrition World) & Clint Powell A variety of topics all related to living a healthy life Presented by: Nutrition World www.nutritionw.com Broadcasting from the Nooga Dentistry Studio www.noogadentistry.com Production of: Whitfield Media Group www.vitalhealthradio.com Title: All about Spike Proteins with Dr. Glenn, Beyond Cholesterol & Better Heart Testing with Dr. Dearing [0:00:00] – Intro: Brian Johnson, Longevity & Oxalates + Farmers Market Light banter about: Ed coining the term “peak span” and using it in interviews. Ed's social media success (8.3 million views in 90 days). Joking about Ed doing a shirtless video and his bodybuilding competition and carb loading. Ed talks about Brian Johnson (longevity guru who spends ~$2M/year trying to live to 120): Johnson recently announced an autoimmune condition where his stomach is “eating its own stomach.” Ed admires his data and “Blueprint” protocol but believes two key factors in Johnson's regimen contributed to this issue. Ed teases that one factor is excess oxalate-rich foods; the other factor is left as a teaser for Ed's social media video. Ed announces a weekly farmers market at Nutrition World: Every Wednesday, inside the store, morning to mid-afternoon. Run by a young family with clean farming practices and minimal chemicals. Nutrition World does not profit from it; framed as a service to the community and support for small farmers. [0:05:04] – Upcoming Guests, Ed's E‑Books & Podcasts Ed previews two interviews for this episode: Dr. Glenn – testing and managing spike proteins. Dr. Curt Dearing – discussing his new book “Beyond Cholesterol” and non-traditional views on cardiovascular risk. Ed's e‑books: Six e‑books available on theholisticnavigator.com, including: Quality sleep Oxalates and pain “Are You Sick and Tired?” (diet & overall health) Oral health Immune system “Core Four” foundational supplements Podcasts: Ed mentions his Holistic Navigator podcast Clint promotes Nooga Podcasts (noogapodcasts.com) – a network of 20+ podcasts. [0:09:26] – Interview with Dr. Glenn: What Are Spike Proteins & Why They Matter Dr. Glenn defines spike proteins: Discovered in the 1960s, normally part of viruses from nature. Our immune system usually recognizes and dissolves natural spike proteins. For COVID-era, lab-made spike proteins: They are not recognized properly by the body. They can persist and are not efficiently eliminated. Mechanism (simplified): Spike proteins interact with ACE2 receptors (“locks” on the cell door). They unlock and open the cell doors, enter the cells, and damage/destroy cells from the inside. Clint notes he never heard the term “spike protein” before COVID; Dr. Glenn explains: Previously, they weren't an issue because the body just handled them. This is the first time in history we've dealt with lab-made spike proteins at scale. Dr. Glenn stresses this is not simply vaccinated vs. unvaccinated: mRNA vaccines were designed to produce spike proteins. But unvaccinated people with bad cases of COVID can also carry very high spike levels. His personal story: Got severe COVID in Jan 2020, pre-official naming: 2 weeks very ill on couch/bed. 3 months to feel “recovered,” but that was just the start of long-term issues. Over the next 3+ years, progressive cellular damage accumulated, leading to a broad set of symptoms. Dr. Glenn's symptoms when spikes were very high: Whites of eyes turned gray, with burning eyes all day (constant eye drops). Tinnitus (ringing in ears). Cyclical rashes under armpits. Burning nerves in quads; needed leg massage devices nightly to sleep. Gout attacks (kidneys not handling uric acid well). Venous congestion in lower left leg. Severe fatigue, getting sick frequently despite doing everything “right.” Developed endocarditis (inflammation of heart and valves); resting heart rate jumped from 55–60 to 80–105. Subtle Bell's palsy–type weakness on left side of face and brain symptoms. Laboratory findings: Test: SARS‑CoV‑2 spike protein antibody test (semi-quantitative). Thresholds: 1000: likely too high, potential cell damage. 5000: “a whole other level of danger.” His highest result: 11,694 (measured around Oct 28, 2023). Progress over four tests: 11,694 → 11,087 → ~9,950 → 8,905 (as of June 30, current year). Many symptoms have significantly improved, though: Heart rate better but not back to baseline. Tinnitus persists. Spike level is still high, so work remains. Symptoms can vary dramatically from person to person: Because spikes can enter different “doors” (cells/tissues) in different bodies. One person's profile may be mostly neurological; another's cardiovascular, etc. Dr. Glenn's clinic policy: He will not work with someone on issues like hormones, gut, or cognitive problems without a spike antibody test, because: Otherwise they may be “paddling upstream” against ongoing spike-related damage. Observation: Many patients say: “My doctor says my bloodwork is fine,” yet they feel terrible. Conventional doctors rarely order spike protein antibody tests [0:23:01] – Managing High Spike Proteins: Testing, Risk & Protocol Who Should Test & How: Ed notes frequent COVID infections (he's had it six times) and that many people have unexplained symptoms. Both Ed and Dr. Glenn suggest: Spike antibody testing should be considered for anyone with mysterious chronic symptoms, regardless of age or vaccination status. Testing can be done through labs like Be Well Labs (which Nutrition World works with) or other local options. Reference values: < 0.08 means essentially no exposure to COVID. Out of ~130 tests Dr. Glenn has reviewed, only one person was

Welcome to Sketching Up. Hosts Chris Schnabel and Matt Tornetta estimate the real-world Zillow values of some of the most iconic animated houses in pop culture history.Join the Discordhttps://discord.com/invite/dYhnmwQANbBefore jumping into the housing market chaos, Chris and Matt discuss Netflix recreating Gene Wilder's voice for a Willy Wonka competition series, the growing problem of AI voice recreation, SpongeBob Day, SpongeBob alternate endings, and the Emmy nominations for best voiceover performance.Then the real fun begins: What would Wayne Manor actually cost? How expensive is Titans Tower? Is SpongeBob's pineapple secretly prime underwater real estate? Could Arnold's boarding house be a New York City goldmine? From The Simpsons' house to Dexter's Laboratory, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, The Addams Family Mansion, Planet Express, Bob's Burgers, the Griffin house, and more, Chris and Matt try to guess the value of fictional animated properties with wildly mixed results.If you love animation, cartoons, pop culture, fictional real estate, Zillow scrolling, SpongeBob, Batman, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, and ridiculous podcast debates, this episode is for you.Follow Sketching Up:Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/sketchinguppod/Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/sketchinguppod/TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@sketchinguppodVideo edited by Chris SchnabelEpisode Produced by Chris Schnabel and Matt TornettaMusic by Kyle ScottSketching Up is a Schnabel Studios Production.Chapters00:08 Introduction & Episode Setup00:34 Gene Wilder AI Voice Controversy03:25 SpongeBob Day, Alternate Endings & Patrick Star Music08:17 Emmy Voiceover Nominations Discussion18:31 Animated House Zillow Estimates Begin20:15 Wayne Manor Estimate23:39 Titans Tower Estimate25:41 Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends Estimate26:51 Kids Next Door Treehouse Estimate31:18 Mystery Shack Estimate33:30 Powerpuff Girls House Estimate35:15 Dexter's Laboratory House Estimate37:47 Kent Farm Estimate40:30 Courage the Cowardly Dog Farmhouse Estimate42:13 The Simpsons House Estimate44:09 SpongeBob's Pineapple, Squidward's House & Patrick's Rock48:22 Ed, Edd n Eddy Cul-de-Sac Estimate49:18 Arnold's Boarding House Estimate51:39 Flintstones House Estimate52:47 Johnny Bravo & Fairly OddParents Houses53:57 Tommy Pickles House Estimate54:23 Jetsons Sky Pad Apartment Estimate55:48 Proud Family & Griffin House Estimates58:30 Planet Express Building Estimate59:47 Adventure Time Treehouse Estimate1:01:18 Bob's Burgers Building Estimate1:03:38 Addams Family Mansion Estimate1:08:01 Final Thoughts & Outro

Since we last caught up, the Defence Investment Plan, or DIP, has been published, focussing on the move toward the RAF becoming Europe's first sixth-generation air force. Technology will be front & centre of the future RAF and with that comes even closer ties with our industry & research partners. Amongst those partners is the Defence Science & Technology Laboratory, known as DSTL, and in this episode of InsideAIR, Flight Lieutenant Chris Sully goes behind the wire at their Porton Down Base in Wiltshire to see how that might look.

The Dadley Boyz chat about what happened on this week's episode of Friday Night SmackDown, including...Cody Rhodes is the #1 contender!AAA Cruiserweight Championship on the line!The Trick-Melo rivalry renewed!Brie Bella vs. Lainey Reid!More problems in Danhausen's Laboratory?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@MSidgwick@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Books at Bedtime.If you are looking for how to fall asleep fast when struggling with insomnia, or if you simply need a calming bedtime story to quiet a racing mind, let the gentle rhythm of classic literature help you unwind.In this episode, we read Chapter 16 of H.G. Wells' The Time Machine (After the Story & Epilogue). This final chapter brings us back to the quiet, smoky room of the laboratory where the listeners sit in contemplation. As the Time Traveler prepares for his next mysterious voyage, the narrative slows to a peaceful, reflective close. Let go of the day's stress, allow your breathing to slow down, and drift off naturally into a deep, restful sleep.Streamline Your Sleep RoutineListening to free audio books for sleep and relaxation is a proven way to stop late-night overthinking and ease sleep anxiety. By focusing your mind on a slow, low-stakes narrative, you can naturally lower your heart rate and ease your mind into a deep, restorative rest.Premium Content on the Anchored AppLooking for more tools to help overcome chronic sleep issues? This episode is part of our premium, ad-free library on the Anchored app. Anchored offers exclusive audio experiences, guided meditations, and tailored wellness routines designed to help you beat insomnia and reclaim your nights. Download the Anchored app today to access the full collection.Time Chapters:00:00 – Episode Introduction & Chapter 16: After the Story04:15 – The Laboratory & The Machine's Quiet Truth06:40 – The Vanishing: A Ghostly Phantasm Departed08:10 – Waiting for the Time Traveler10:30 – The Epilogue: Two White Flowers and Mutual Tenderness12:00 – Deep Sleep Outro and RelaxationAbout the Show & CommunityFor daily relaxation techniques, stress management, and mindfulness support, subscribe to the main Calming Anxiety podcast network. If you love these bedtime readings, explore our comprehensive Anxiety Breaker Course over at calminganxiety.fm to help manage daytime overwhelm.Thank you for listening. Protect your peace tonight, sleep deeply, and remember to be kind to yourself.

Back in 1922 U of I entomologists were sent to Parma to help local farmers address an outbreak of alfalfa weevil.

There is an undeniable buzz around testosterone for women right now. While many patients report feeling more energized, happier, and clearer of mind after adding it to their hormone therapy regimen, clinical questions and nuances still remain. In this episode, Dr. Rachel Pope sits down with world-renowned urologist Dr. Mohit Khera, Professor and Director of the Laboratory for Andrology Research at the Baylor College of Medicine, to demystify testosterone's role in midlife optimization, the safety data behind it, and why sexual health is the ultimate check-engine light for your overall well-being.Key Takeaways: The Hormonal Triangle (Triple Therapy): Modern midlife medicine must evolve past dual hormone therapy (estrogen and progesterone). True optimization requires Triple Therapy—adding systemic testosterone to balance the triangle—alongside localized vaginal estrogen therapy for complete quality of life restoration. Women naturally produce nearly five times more testosterone than estradiol. When testosterone declines, replacing it can significantly augment bone mineral density, lean muscle mass, cognitive focus (brain fog), mood stability, and all four domains of sexual function (desire, arousal, orgasm, and pain mitigation). The Clinical Safety Reality: Historical fears that testosterone causes breast cancer or cardiovascular events are not backed by data. Large-scale charts and transgender health studies (using ten times the standard female dose) demonstrate excellent safety profiles. In fact, emerging data suggests testosterone may even help decrease breast cancer risk. The "Sex Factor" & Overall Health: Sexual health is a bidirectional barometer for physical and mental health. Rather than just a recreational activity, sexual function acts as a "check engine light." Dysfunction is often an early clinical indicator of undiagnosed depression, diabetes, or future cardiovascular events. The 50/50 Rule: Hormones are not a standalone holy grail; they are synergistic with lifestyle modification. Clinical optimization requires medical therapy (50%) to meet lifestyle modifications (50%) halfway through intentional diet, exercise, sleep, and chronic stress reduction.Upcoming Frontiers in Healthcare:The landscape of hormone therapy regulation is rapidly shifting. Dr. Khera shares recent monumental policy wins, including the FDA's removal of major historical warnings on local estrogens and male testosterone labels. For women, clinical discussions are currently underway with the FDA to bring regulatory approval for female-specific testosterone gels and oral formats to the US market within the next two to three years.

ASM Microbe is the largest microbiology meeting in the United States, bringing together thousands of scientists, laboratorians, clinicians, and industry partners to discuss the latest advances in microbiology. In this episode, Luis shares highlights from ASM Microbe 2026, including sessions on diagnostic challenges, antimicrobial resistance, rapid susceptibility testing, emerging therapeutics, laboratory automation, phage therapy, and whole-genome sequencing. Topics include a Brucella case that reinforces the importance of Gram stain interpretation, updates on resistance mechanisms in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and KPC-producing organisms, advances in rapid AST, and innovations showcased in the vendor hall. Luis also discusses several posters that caught his attention, covering pharyngeal gonorrhea, direct-from-specimen susceptibility testing, phage testing, rapid resistance reporting for Mycobacterium abscessus, and CRISPR-based diagnostics for bloodstream infections. Whether you attended ASM Microbe 2026 or couldn't make it this year, this episode provides a practical overview of some of the trends, technologies, and conversations shaping the future of clinical microbiology. Topics Discussed: • Diagnostic challenges in clinical microbiology • Rapid identification and susceptibility testing • Antimicrobial resistance and emerging therapies • ESKAPE pathogens and Pseudomonas aeruginosa • Laboratory automation and AI-assisted workflows • Phage therapy and phage susceptibility testing • Whole-genome sequencing and CRISPR diagnostics Stay connected with Let's Talk Micro: Website: letstalkmicro.com Questions or feedback? Email me at letstalkmicro@outlook.com Interested in being a guest on Let's Talk Micro? Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/V2fT3asjfyusmqyi8 Support the podcast: Venmo Buy me a Ko-fi  

As people live longer, maintaining mental well-being has become an increasingly important part of healthy aging. While regular physical activity is known to support both physical and psychological health, many older adults face barriers that make traditional exercise programs difficult to sustain. Researchers have therefore been exploring new approaches that combine physical activity with enjoyment, social interaction, and cognitive engagement. A review published in Volume 18 of Aging titled “What are the effects of exergames on the mood states of older people? A systematic review of experimental studies, impacts on mental health and recommendations,” examined whether exergames—video games that require physical movement to play—can improve mood and mental health in older adults. The study was led by authors from the Laboratory of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Human Movement Sciences Graduate Program, College of Health and Sport Science of the Santa Catarina State University (UDESC) in Florianópolis, Brazil. Full blog - https://aging-us.org/2026/06/do-exergames-improve-mood-and-mental-well-being-in-older-adults/ DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.206361 Corresponding author - Alexandro Andrade - alexandro.andrade.phd@gmail.com Abstract video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNBh_alqVRI Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article - https://aging.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Faging.206361 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Aging - https://www.aging-us.com/subscribe-to-toc-alerts Keywords - aging, electronic games, older adults, BRUMS, mental health, physical activity To learn more about the journal, please visit https://www.Aging-US.com​​ and connect with us on social media at: Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/aging-us.bsky.social ResearchGate - https://www.researchgate.net/journal/Aging-1945-4589 X - https://twitter.com/AgingJrnl Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgingUS/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agingjrnl/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aging/ Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/AgingUS/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/AgingUS/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Aging-US Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1X4HQQgegjReaf6Mozn6Mc MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

Most yoga teaches you to perform in your body. It was built to teach you to read it. In this episode of The Human Skills, Dr. Connie Cheung — DPT and functional medicine practitioner — explains why the mat is a laboratory, not a workout, and why so many people flow through an entire class and walk out the same person who walked in.   You'll learn what "self-study" actually means, why how you meet a hard pose mirrors how you meet your life, and why the typical class environment — the comparison, the performing, the self-criticism turned inward — works against the very transformation it promises. Connie also names the part most teachers miss: you don't have to choose between a strong, capable body and real self-knowledge. You can build strength, flexibility, and mobility and learn to understand the body doing the work.   This is yoga as nervous-system awareness, somatic self-study, and embodied intelligence — the foundation of the EASE OS™ approach to whole-person health.  

NFL star, artist, and survivor Darren Waller joins The Laboratory with Plaz for a powerful conversation about music, football, family, addiction, mental health, and finding purpose beyond the game.In this episode, Darren talks about his new single “Bases Loaded,” his upcoming album, and building a real hip-hop career while dealing with the stigma of athletes becoming rappers. He breaks down some of the best athletes to ever rap, reacts to the LeBron James and Kevin Durant rap song, and shares the story of surprising his father with tickets to Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden — including those wild Knicks fans.Darren also reflects on getting drafted out of Georgia Tech by the Baltimore Ravens in 2015, what he did the night he got drafted, and his unforgettable “Welcome to the NFL” moment after getting hit by Donte Whitner. He opens up about overcoming drug and alcohol addiction, overdosing on fentanyl, working at Sprouts during his NFL suspension, and the mindset it took to rebuild his life and career.We also talk about the grind of the NFL, short weeks, the league possibly adding more games, his comeback season, being a free agent, releasing music after a tough loss to the Rams, and what success took from him that nobody warned him about. Darren also shares his thoughts on A.I., mental health, and more in Random Questions with Plaz.This episode is filled with honesty, hope, triumph, and real conversations about mental health, second chances, and staying true to yourself.Make sure you like, comment, share, and subscribe for more conversations from The Laboratory with Plaz.#TheLaboratoryWithPlaz#DarrenWaller#MentalHealth#NFL#BasesLoaded#HipHop#NBAFinals

Nick welcomes The Hollywood Reporter TV critic Dan Fienberg back to the podcast to talk about the latest television news, recap the Tony Awards, and catch up on Top Chef. They also discuss a couple of reality shows they believe are broken, along with some ideas on how to fix them. Dan reviews two new documentaries, one about the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire and another about Mario Cuomo, and shares his thoughts on the new Cape Fear miniseries starring Amy Adams and Javier Bardem. Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to recap the weekend, talk about some great tribute bands, and take a quiz on weird and memorable kids’ TV shows. From Kim Possible to Dexter’s Laboratory and beyond, it’s a fun trip down memory lane with plenty of laughs along the way. [Ep 462]

Most whiskey fans have never experienced a spirit that truly captures the essence of the land—until now. In this episode of the Bourbon Lens, we head to Minnesota to sit down with Michael Swanson, co-founder of Far North Spirits, to explore how agricultural choices, crop genetics, and soil health directly influence whiskey flavor.Michael shares his fascinating journey from farm kid to pioneering distiller, revealing how a passion for traditional agricultural techniques and groundbreaking scientific research are shaking up the craft distilling industry. Discover how planting specific rye varieties like AC Hazlet can transform a flavor profile in ways big industry can't replicate, and learn how Far North Spirits earned a major innovation award for proving the reality of whiskey terroir.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Far North Spirits and the episode focus02:02 - Michael Swanson's background — from farming to whiskey distillation04:54 - The story of AC Hazlet rye and flavor profile discovery07:18 - Research proving varietal impacts on whiskey flavor08:45 - Interaction with large distillers and grain qualities10:12 - Laboratory findings linking rye variety to flavor compounds12:22 - Soil and environment effects on rye flavor profiles13:33 - Recognition of place-based innovation in whiskey15:01 - Climate effects on aging and angel share dynamics16:27 - Crop rotation, pollinators, and soil health for flavor benefits18:10 - The importance of regional agriculture practices and terroir20:37 - Old techniques and rediscovering traditional farming knowledge22:48 - Collaborative projects with blends and industry partnerships26:36 - Impact of farming scale on grain identity and flavor29:12 - The evolution of American whiskey and sense of place32:21 - Whiskey tasting notes: Hazlet and Rhochner profiles33:55 - Price points and market positioning of estate-grown whiskey36:19 - Future aging plans and bottle releases39:14 - Crafting gin and Demerara-style rum from regional ingredients43:36 - Climate considerations for ultra-aging and long-term storage45:54 - The influence of Minnesota oak and northern terroir50:32 - Whiskey as a celebration of community and tradition54:37 - Final thoughts and how to support Far North SpiritsWhether you are a bourbon enthusiast, a fan of rye whiskey, or curious about the science of soil-to-sip spirits, this episode will completely change the way you think about the landscape captured in your bottle.

https://teachhoops.com/ If you are unfamiliar with the Grinnell System, it is the most radical, statistically absurd style of basketball ever invented. Pioneered by Coach David Arseneault at Grinnell College, the math is simple: attempt 100 shots, take 50 three-pointers, force 32 turnovers, rebound at least one-third of your own misses, and substitute five players at a time every 45 to 60 seconds like a hockey line change. When coaches see the headlines about a Grinnell player scoring 138 points in a single game, their eyes light up—especially at the youth level. They think, "If I run this, every kid gets to play, we'll shoot a ton of 3s, and we will out-fun everyone in our league." But running the Grinnell System with fifth graders carries a massive developmental warning label. If you aren't careful, you can accidentally build a culture of chaotic, low-IQ "chuckers" who don't know how to guard their own yard. This episode breaks down how to extract the gold from the Grinnell System for youth players while discarding the habits that destroy long-term basketball development. The Grinnell System is entirely driven by analytics. It seeks to maximize possessions and leverage the 1.5× value of the three-pointer to skyrocket the team's overall Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%). At the college level, where players have refined shooting mechanics, this math can work. At the youth level, however, the math breaks down due to three distinct physical limitations: The Range Tax: Most kids under 14 have to heave the ball from behind the arc. Forcing early, rapid-fire 3s lowers your youth team's actual eFG% into a deep abyss. The Rebounding Leak: Grinnell relies on sending 3 to 4 players violently to the offensive glass on every shot. Youth players often stand and watch long rebounds turn into uncontested layups for the opponent. The Fatigue Factor: The system requires massive depth. If you don't have 10 to 15 kids who can sprint at a Level 4 capacity without a drop-off, the style will exhaust your own roster before it breaks the opponent. To successfully run this high-octane style without ruining your players' foundational habits, you must install specific Constraints that promote Decision IQ: The "Paint Touch" Rule: Grinnell says shoot within 7 seconds. Your youth version should say: "We sprint the floor, but the ball must touch the paint via pass or drive before anyone pulls the trigger." This collapses the youth defense and turns low-percentage heaves into high-percentage looks. The 3-on-3 Press Transition: Instead of teaching a chaotic, trapping defense where kids just chase the ball like bees, use full-court presses to teach containment and pursuit angles. Force the opponent's ball-handler into a "Dead Corner" before applying the trap. The "Equal Opportunity" Line Change: The hockey-style substitution pattern is actually the greatest cultural tool in the system. By swapping five players at a time, you eliminate the parent drama over minutes, keep your Activity Density at an all-time high, and reward every "Energy Giver" on the roster with guaranteed floor time. Coach's Note: "The Grinnell System is a blast if you control the chaos. If you just let the kids show up and chuck the ball as fast as they can without holding them accountable to a standard of footwork and spacing, you aren't coaching a system—you're just hosting a recess. Keep the pace elite, but make the execution disciplined." Title Ideas: Should You Run the Grinnell Basketball System at the Youth Level? The Modified Grinnell System: High Pace for Youth Basketball How to Run a Fast Break Offense for Kids Without Losing Control Primary Keywords: Youth basketball offensive systems, Grinnell basketball system, fast break basketball drills, TeachHoops, Coach Collins, youth basketball coaching philosophy, small-sided games. Secondary Keywords: Basketball eFG% for youth, high-pace basketball coaching, hockey style substitutions basketball, basketball press defense, coaching masterclass, championship habits. Description Snippet: "Is the famous Grinnell System a shortcut to a fun season or a disaster for youth player development? In this video, we break down the analytics of the Grinnell style—100 shots, relentless pressing, and hockey-style line changes. We discuss how to adapt this high-octane offense for youth players by using 'paint-touch' constraints to protect their shooting efficiency and build real decision IQ. Stop boring your players and build a disciplined track meet." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we bring back a favorite to the podcast as Damien Becton returns with an homage to Recess, Dexter's Laboratory, and 00's era Cartoons with the All ages Graphic Novel Ruth Avenue Raiders vs. The Robots of Sector 7. This project is personal as Damien's Father grew up on Ruth Avenue in Akron, Ohio and his football team was the Raiders. Every character in the book symbolizes his friends that he grew with on that team. The Raiders as a collective are of the same personality as Damien puts it the 2012 Patriots. Undefeated, great talents, maybe a lil arrogant. In a great deal in need of a humbling as hey meet their match when Dre Droid and the Robots of Sector 7 make there way to the neighborhood for a challenge.Written by Damien BectionArtwork by Marina Otegui Ruiz

https://teachhoops.com/ If you want to build a team that can survive a late-game run, you have to stop being a "Joystick Coach." When you control every movement from the sideline, you are building a team that is (1)__________ rather than (2)__________. A championship program is built on the belief that the coach's job is to prepare the mind, while the player's job is to (3)__________ the moment. The "Zero-Second" Rule: Players should know their next move (4)__________ they catch the ball. This reduces mental (5)__________ and keeps the defense in a constant state of recovery. Constraints-Led Training: Instead of running "dry" 5-on-0 sets, use (6)__________ games to force players to solve problems in real-time. If you want them to make better decisions, you must increase the (7)__________ of those decisions in every practice. The "V" Word: To truly let players lead, a coach must practice (8)__________. This means allowing a turnover to happen in June so that the player has the (9)__________ to fix it in January. Next Play Speed: The most important decision a player makes is how they respond to a (10)__________. A player-led team has zero (11)__________ after a whistle. Dependent: If they always look at the bench for the play, they can't adapt to the flow of the game. Autonomous: You want "thinkers" who can solve puzzles without a timeout. Execute: The plan is yours; the execution is theirs. Before: This is the hallmark of high-IQ basketball. Friction: Indecision is the enemy of $eFG%$. Small-Sided: 2v2 and 3v3 drills create more "touches" and "choices" per minute. Rep Density: Don't just count shots; count the number of decisions made. Vulnerability: You have to be okay with "ugly" practices where learning is actually happening. Experience: Knowledge is what you read; experience is what you do when things go wrong. Mistake: The "Next Play" is always the most important one. Hang-Time: Eliminate the emotional baggage that slows down transition. When you let players make decisions, you are moving from Transactional Coaching (do this to get that) to Transformational Coaching (becoming the type of person who knows what to do). The PhilosophyThe Worksheet for CoachesThe Coach's Master KeyWhy This MattersStageThe Coach's RoleThe Player's RolePreparationDesigns the "Constraints" and the "Standard."Studies the "Why" and masters the skill.Live ActionObserves and takes notes for the "Truth Room."Makes "Zero-Second" decisions based on the read.The DebriefAsks: "What did you see on that play?"Reflects on the "Probability" of that choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake and Anthony kick around the SpaceX IPO filing, upcoming first flight of Starship V3, and reorganization at NASA. Topics Off-Nominal - YouTube Episode 242 - Jared Propulsion Laboratory - YouTube A Message From Administrator Jared Isaacman - NASA NASA Announces Realignment to Accelerate Mission Delivery - NASA NASA to Compete Contract for Jet Propulsion Laboratory Management - NASA Famously secret about its finances, SpaceX opens its books for the first time - Ars Technica Jack Kuhr on X: “Alright, I pulled 24 tidbits from SpaceX's S-1. Here they are, ranked” Follow Off-Nominal Subscribe to the show! - Off-Nominal Support the show, join the Discord Off-Nominal (@offnom) / Twitter Off-Nominal (@offnom@spacey.space) - Spacey Space Follow Jake WeMartians Podcast - Follow Humanity's Journey to Mars WeMartians Podcast (@We_Martians) | Twitter Jake Robins (@JakeOnOrbit) | Twitter Jake Robins (@JakeOnOrbit@spacey.space) - Spacey Space Follow Anthony Main Engine Cut Off Main Engine Cut Off (@WeHaveMECO) | Twitter Main Engine Cut Off (@meco@spacey.space) - Spacey Space Anthony Colangelo (@acolangelo) | Twitter Anthony Colangelo (@acolangelo@jawns.club) - jawns.club

In this episode of Taking the Lead, we sit down with Mackenzie Nichols, a devoted puppy raiser whose journey with Leader Dogs for the Blind began on a college campus and grew into a lasting impact. Mackenzie shares what it was like raising four future guide dogs while balancing college life, leading an on‑campus puppy raising program, and preparing for veterinary school along with the powerful connections that continue long after the leash is passed.

In this episode of Tea with Dr. D, host James Q. Del Rosso delivers a solo “Spilling the Tea” segment that revisits oral isotretinoin through a longitudinal lens, connecting its early clinical foundations to present-day practice. Framing isotretinoin as a “winding road,” Dr Del Rosso reflects on its 1982 approval, early safety observations, and the evolution of risk management strategies, including the iPLEDGE program. While concerns around psychiatric effects, inflammatory bowel disease, and teratogenicity have shaped prescribing behaviors, he emphasizes that most patients tolerate therapy well when appropriately monitored. A central theme is the value of foundational knowledge. Dr Del Rosso highlights considerations that remain highly relevant, including dosing flexibility, relapse patterns, treatment duration, and importantly, the impact of absorption on outcomes. Conventional formulations require adequate dietary fat for optimal bioavailability, and suboptimal fat intake may contribute to perceived treatment failure or relapse. He also reviews evolving data on dosing strategies, noting that a range of daily doses can achieve clearance. The priority, however, is durability of response. Clinicians are encouraged to focus on cumulative exposure and to individualize therapy, extending duration or adjusting dose as needed to maintain clearance. Newer formulations, including lidose and micronized isotretinoin, may help mitigate variability in absorption and improve consistency, though access and cost remain considerations. Additional insights address relapse risk and the importance of evaluating possible underlying contributors such as androgen excess. Laboratory monitoring practices have also evolved, with a more streamlined approach focusing on key parameters like liver enzymes and triglycerides, alongside strict adherence to pregnancy prevention protocols. Ultimately, the episode reinforces that while isotretinoin prescribing has modernized in certain respects, many core principles remain unchanged. Thoughtful dosing, attention to absorption, and individualized management are essential to optimizing long-term outcomes. Tune in to the episode to revisit the clinical foundations of isotretinoin, refine your approach to dosing and duration, and learn practical strategies for improving treatment consistency and long-term acne clearance.

In this episode we return to the Mudd Club, NYC's ‘intense laboratory' of cinema, performance, dance and music. We hear about how this new kind of club fused these various media in novel ways, both as a day-to-day scene hang out spot and a site of never-ending unusual parties (‘Rock'n'Roll Funeral Ball Extravaganza' anyone?). Tim and Jeremy detail the movement of artists into the East Village in the late 70s, the Fluxus inspiration for the Club's goings on, and throw a little light on another less well-remembered venue, Club 57.Elsewhere in the episode the guys talk about The Cure, Lou Reed, retromania and cable TV, whilst also spending a moment on the legacy of Anita Sarko, a much-loved DJ on the scene.Produced by Matt Huxley.Patreon.com/LoveMessagePod.Loveisthemessagepod.co.uk.Tracklist:Shrapnel - Combat Love Policeband - Mono The Cure - Killing an Arab Lou Reed - Vicious Bobby Freeman - Betty Lou Got a New Pair of Shoes 

Workforce shortages continue to impact clinical laboratories across the country, especially in rural healthcare settings. In this episode of Let's Talk Micro, Luis is joined by Kenzi Haigler to discuss an innovative high school laboratory program designed to introduce students to laboratory medicine early and help strengthen the future workforce pipeline. Kenzi shares her journey into the laboratory profession, her experiences working in rural healthcare, and the unique challenges small hospitals face when it comes to staffing, training, and retaining laboratory professionals. She also explains how her community came together to create a hands-on clinical laboratory assistant program that gives students exposure to phlebotomy, microscopy, waived testing, and laboratory workflows before graduation. This conversation highlights the importance of mentorship, early exposure to laboratory medicine, and creative approaches to workforce development in clinical laboratory science. Follow Kenzi on TikTok:  @lablifewithmrsh Stay connected with Let's Talk Micro: Website: letstalkmicro.com Questions or feedback? Email me at letstalkmicro@outlook.com Interested in being a guest on Let's Talk Micro? Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/V2fT3asjfyusmqyi8 Support the podcast: Venmo Buy me a Ko-fi  

As the party continues to explore Relik's Laboratory, what fantastical artifacts and dangers will they uncover? Beddlym's Social Hour contains adult language and adult situations. Listener discretion is advised.Credits:DM: BeddlymGrom: Percy SteeleTylylor: Kari DennisDoxan: GeorgeLenore: Marc McGrathQuillion Feleaf: Dutton JonesVaalril: Matt Wagner on HiatusCreative and Technical Director: Dan CleggTalent and Event Coordinator: Jen CleggFind all of our relevant links in our Link Tree.Support us on PatreonUse our affiliate code peaceinthechaos to receive $5.00 off Arkenforge's Master's Toolkit to start creating amazing VTT content.Produced by Peace in the Chaos ProductionsEmail: peaceinthechaosprod@yahoo.com or beddlym.gm@yahoo.comMusic by Monument Studios. Thanks to them for the great music and sound they're creating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of ART IS CHANGE, theater artist and educator Derek Goldman shares how performance can become a civic practice — not simply entertainment, but a way for people to reconnect with themselves, each other, and the deeper responsibilities of citizenship.This episode is part of a special Art in Action series we're producing in partnership with the Charles F. Kettering Foundation's Democracy and the Arts program. In these episodes we'll be speaking with artists, cultural organizers, and arts leaders who are navigating and challenging current efforts to limit free creative expression and free speech. Together, we'll explore what freedom of expression means in practice, not as an abstract right, but as a lived responsibility at the heart of democratic life.Drawing on his In Your Shoes™ methodology, Goldman explores how storytelling and embodied listening can open surprising pathways for mitigating polarization, isolation, and fear.At the center of the conversation is a deceptively simple process: Two people talk deeply with one another, transcribe the conversation, and then publicly perform each other's words. The result is not debate, but encounter. From collaborations between conservative Christian and progressive theater students to work in prisons, hospitals, public health spaces, and global conflict zones, Goldman describes how theater can function as “relational fitness” — strengthening the neglected civic muscles of empathy, attention, and human recognition.This episode explores three interconnected ideas:How the In Your Shoes™ process transforms strangers into collaborators through radical listening and embodied storytelling,Why Goldman believes democracy depends not only on freedom of speech, but on the freedom to speak vulnerably and be heard without fear, andHow artists can work across sectors — from diplomacy to public health to incarceration settings — to rebuild trust, connection, and civic imagination in communities.Notable MentionsPeopleDerek Goldman – Laboratory for Global Performance & PoliticsTheater director, educator, and co-founding director of Georgetown University's Laboratory for Global Performance & Politics. Goldman is the creator of the In Your Shoes™ methodology and the co-leader of the Art of Care initiative discussed in this episode.James Thompson – University of Manchester / Care Aesthetics ResearchApplied theater scholar and author whose work on care aesthetics explores the artistic dimensions of caregiving, humanitarian performance, and social practice.Thornton Wilder – Author of Our TownPulitzer Prize-winning playwright whose classic meditation on everyday life and human presence became an unexpected touchstone in Goldman's work with incarcerated students.Studs Terkel – Oral Historian and BroadcasterLegendary oral historian and radio producer whose conversational storytelling approach echoes through Goldman's ensemble-based methods of testimony and listening.Tony Kushner Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright referenced in relation to actor Tom Story's reflections on drawing strength from performing the role of Prior Walter in Angels in America during his own medical recovery.Organizations & ProgramsCenter for the Study of Art & CommunityThe home of ART IS CHANGE, dedicated to research, training, and storytelling at the intersection of arts, democracy, community development, and social change.The Charles F. Kettering FoundationHeadquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, operating foundation with a mission to advance inclusive democracies worldwide by fostering citizen engagement, promoting government accountability, and countering authoritarianism.Democracy and the ArtsThe Kettering Foundation's focus area for integrating the power of the arts into democratic life locally, nationally, and globally.Laboratory for Global Performance & PoliticsGeorgetown University initiative co-founded by Derek Goldman that connects artists, diplomats, activists, scholars, and community leaders using performance as a tool for civic dialogue and global engagement.Georgetown UniversityA Jesuit university in Washington, D.C. where Goldman teaches and where many of the projects discussed in this episode were developed.Mosaic Theater CompanyWashington, D.C. theater company that collaborated with Goldman on The Art of Care, an ensemble-based performance exploring personal and civic dimensions of caregiving.Belarus Free TheatreInternationally recognized theater company founded in Belarus in resistance to political repression and censorship. Goldman references their influence on his thinking about freedom of expression and artistic risk.Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthPublic health institution partnering with Goldman's team to integrate arts-based relational practices into healthcare and community wellbeing initiatives.Projects & InitiativesIn Your Shoes™ – Laboratory for Global Performance & PoliticsDerek Goldman's signature relational storytelling methodology in which participants interview one another, transcribe conversations, and publicly perform each other's words as a practice of empathy, listening, and civic connection.The Art of Care Initiative – Laboratory for Global Performance & PoliticsCross-sector initiative exploring care as both an artistic and civic practice, connecting artists, healthcare workers, educators, and community leaders through workshops and performance.The Art of Care – An In Your Shoes™ Workshop Experience – Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: An example of the expanding application of Goldman's methods within healthcare and public health environments, focusing on storytelling, listening, and relational care practices.Publications & PlaysOur TownWilder's landmark play about everyday life, mortality, and human awareness became a powerful framework in Goldman's theater work with incarcerated communities.Angels in AmericaSeminal American play exploring illness, identity, politics, and care during the AIDS crisis; referenced in relation to actor Tom Story's recovery narrative.

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-fifty-sixth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience'. Hosted by MAJ David Pfaltzgraff, the Brigade Executive Officer Observer – Coach – Trainer and MAJ Marc Howle, the Brigade Senior Engineer / Protection OCT for the Brigade Command & Control (BDE HQ), on behalf of the Commander of Ops Group (COG). Today's guests are two of the Army's most seasoned noncommissioned officers: CSM Raymond Harris, Command Sergeant Major of Transformation and Training Command (T2COM) and CSM(Retired) Todd Sims, the 23rd Command Sergeant Major of Forces Command (FORSCOM).   The Army is undergoing one of its most significant organizational transformations in decades with the transition away from the legacy structures of United States Army Forces Command and United States Army Training and Doctrine Command toward the newly established Transformation and Training Command and Western Hemisphere Command constructs. This shift is designed to better align Army force generation, experimentation, modernization, and readiness with the demands of large scale combat operations and regionally aligned combatant command requirements. Under the new framework, T2COM integrates force design, training, experimentation, doctrine, and leader development into a single organization capable of rapidly testing and refining future warfighting concepts, while WHC focuses on force readiness and operational alignment across the Western Hemisphere. Together, the changes are intended to increase speed, scale, and adaptability across the Army as it prepares for increasingly contested, multi-domain conflict environments.   This episode discusses Army transformation, modernization, and the importance of maintaining the fundamentals while adapting to the realities of the modern battlefield. The conversation explores how the Army is leveraging the Combat Training Centers (CTCs) as large-scale experimentation platforms to test new formations, equipment, and concepts before integrating them across the force. Topics include Transformation in Contact (TiC), experimentation with new technologies, and how the Army is trying to close the gap between emerging capabilities and operational readiness by getting equipment into soldiers' hands earlier for home-station training. A major theme throughout the episode is that no amount of technology can replace disciplined fieldcraft, security, camouflage, and leadership. The discussion repeatedly reinforces that soldiers must still master the basics—digging fighting positions, reducing electromagnetic signatures, rehearsing battle drills, and maintaining security—even while integrating drones, autonomous systems, and other modern capabilities into operations.     The episode also dives into leadership development, sustainment in contested environments, and the evolving role of Noncommissioned Officers in preparing formations for Large Scale Combat Operations. Leaders discuss how modern warfare has eliminated the idea of “safe areas,” forcing every formation—including sustainment units—to think about survivability, protection, and electromagnetic concealment. Additional topics include lessons from Ukraine, the integration of drone threat response into Army training, changes to NCO Professional Military Education, and the importance of honest feedback loops between soldiers, units, and senior leaders to improve equipment and doctrine. Throughout the discussion, the speakers emphasize that effective leadership remains the decisive factor in combat power: leaders must be present, committed, and relentlessly focused on preparing their soldiers for the harsh realities of ground combat. Ultimately, the episode frames modernization not as replacing the human element of warfare, but as enhancing disciplined, cohesive teams capable of adapting and surviving in increasingly complex multi-domain environments.   Part of S01 “The Leader's Laboratory” series.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast.   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) joins Host Ron Steslow to take stock of the war shifting beneath the surface. They begin with the state of the fighting: Putin's nuclear theater around Victory Day and the quiet vibe shift on the battlefield as Ukrainian resilience compounds.  From there, they turn to Ukraine as a laboratory for the future of war: unmanned systems, data hubs, and the battlefield coordination American defense companies are scrambling to get their hands on. They also weigh the dual-use dilemma of companies like Palantir, whose tools help Ukraine target Russian commanders abroad while building surveillance architecture at home. Then, they examine Europe's slow awakening from its post-World War II illusions and the persistent reach of Russian hybrid influence.  Finally, they unpack the pro-Russian talking points that are proliferating on both ends of the political spectrum and refuse to die.  In Politicology+, they dig into what Viktor Orbán's defeat means for European unity on Ukraine, the differences between healthy and toxic nationalism, and how Europe is quietly rebuilding its defense planning where Article 5 can't be assumed. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don't miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Check out Molly's Newsletter: https://www.greatpower.us/ CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week's panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diagnosis, workup, and the four-step treatment protocol for thyroid storm. Hosts: Annaliese Elam, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Thyroid_Storm.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Critica Care, Endocrine, Thyroid Storm Show Notes I. Pathophysiology & Diagnosis Definition: Life-threatening hypermetabolic state resulting from decompensated thyrotoxicosis. Hormonal Profile: Absolute levels of total T₄/T₃ often mirror uncomplicated thyrotoxicosis; storm is driven by rapid rate of rise, increased catecholamine sensitivity, or increased free T₄/T₃ concentrations. Clinical Presentation: Hyperpyrexia (e.g., 104.2°F) Tachycardia/Arrhythmias (e.g., 155 bpm) Altered Mentation: Agitation, delirium, or psychosis; often the primary differentiator between “storm” and “compensated” hyperthyroidism Warm, moist skin Precipitating Events: Infection, trauma, or surgery Parturition Abrupt cessation of antithyroid medications Burch-Wartofsky Point Scale (BWPS): ≥ 45: Highly suggestive of Thyroid Storm 25–44: Suggestive of impending storm < 25: Storm unlikely Note: High sensitivity but low specificity; can be skewed by unrelated febrile illness. II. Laboratory & Ancillary Findings Thyroid Panel: Characteristically low TSH with elevated free T₄ and T₃. Metabolic Abnormalities: Mild hyperglycemia (catecholamine-induced insulin inhibition) Mild hypercalcemia Elevated LFTs and leukocytosis Cardiovascular: EKG may show sinus tachycardia or atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response. III. Management: The Four-Step Blocking Strategy Step 1: Sympathetic Blockade (Beta Blockers) Agent of Choice: Propranolol Mechanism: Non-selective blockade; in high doses, inhibits peripheral conversion of T₄ to T₃. Dosing: PO: 60–80 mg every 4–6 hours IV: 0.5–1 mg over 10 minutes Critical Pitfall: Avoid in patients with acute decompensated heart failure with systolic dysfunction; risk of cardiovascular collapse. Step 2: Inhibition of Hormone Synthesis (Thionamides) Agent of Choice: Propylthiouracil (PTU) preferred over Methimazole in life-threatening storm. Mechanism: Blocks synthesis of new hormone and inhibits peripheral T₄-to-T₃ conversion (decreases T₃ by ~45% in 24 hours). Dosing: 200–250 mg PO every 4 hours Step 3: Inhibition of Hormone Release (Iodine) Agents: Potassium iodide (SSKI) or Lugol’s solution Critical Timing: Must wait at least 60 minutes AFTER thionamide administration. Rationale: Immediate iodine administration provides substrate for new hormone synthesis (Wolff-Chaikoff effect bypass), potentially worsening thyrotoxicosis. Step 4: Inhibition of Peripheral Conversion & Adrenal Support Agent: Glucocorticoids (Hydrocortisone) Mechanism: Inhibits peripheral T₄ to T₃ conversion and treats potential relative adrenal insufficiency. Dosing: 300 mg IV loading dose, followed by 100 mg IV every 8 hours IV. Supportive Care & Avoidance Measures Hyperpyrexia Management: Acetaminophen is the standard of care Avoid Aspirin: Salicylates displace thyroid hormone from thyroid-binding globulin (TBG), increasing free T₄/T₃ levels Volume Resuscitation: Aggressive IV fluids; patients are often profoundly dehydrated May require 3–5 liters of isotonic crystalloid per 24 hours Take Home Points I. Diagnostic Essentials Clinical Diagnosis: Based on hyperpyrexia, cardiovascular dysfunction, and altered mentation. Key Differentiator: Altered mentation (agitation, delirium, psychosis) is often the sole finding distinguishing “storm” from “compensated” thyrotoxicosis. Burch-Wartofsky Point Scale (BWPS): ≥ 45: Highly suggestive of storm. 25–44: Suggests impending storm. < 25: Storm unlikely. Note: High sensitivity, low specificity (e.g., hyperthyroid + flu can score > 45). Triggers: Infection, trauma, parturition, or abrupt cessation of antithyroid drugs. II. The Four-Step Blocking Strategy Beta Blockade (Propranolol): Dose: 60–80 mg PO q4–6h or 0.5–1 mg IV over 10 min. Action: Blocks symptoms and inhibits peripheral T4 to T3 conversion. Caution: Avoid in acute decompensated heart failure with systolic dysfunction. Thionamides (PTU): Dose: 200 to 250 mg every four hours. (note: some resources suggest a loading dose beforehand) Action: Preferred over methimazole; blocks new hormone synthesis and peripheral T4 to T3 conversion. Iodine (SSKI/Lugol’s): Timing: Must wait ≥ 60 minutes AFTER thionamide dose. Action: Blocks hormone release. Pitfall: Early iodine provides substrate for new hormone synthesis, worsening the condition. Glucocorticoids (Hydrocortisone): Dose: 300 mg IV load, then 100 mg IV q8h. Action: Blocks conversion and provides adrenal support. III. Critical Supportive Care Hyperpyrexia: Use Acetaminophen. NEVER Use Aspirin: Displaces thyroid hormone from binding proteins, acutely increasing free T4/T3 levels. Volume: Aggressive fluid resuscitation; patients may require 3–5 L/day due to profound dehydration. Read More

What should you know about direct-to-consumer lab testing? In this episode of Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy, Paul White and Brad White welcome Allison Blake, Julie Girtton, and Rachel Irvin from Aultman Health System to discuss how direct-to-consumer laboratory services are helping patients take a more proactive role in their health. Learn about: • Affordable wellness testing options • A1C, cholesterol, thyroid, PSA & vitamin D testing • How patients can access testing without a physician order • The importance of knowing your numbers • How pharmacists and providers work together to support preventative care Read the full blog post here: Medicine Center Pharmacy Blog – Direct-to-Consumer Laboratory Services #HealthMatters #MedicineCenterPharmacy #AultmanHealthSystem #PreventativeCare #LabTesting #Wellness #Healthcare #DirectToConsumerTesting #CommunityPharmacy

This NCLEX practice test episode is designed to help nursing graduates, repeat test takers, and international nurses prepare for NCLEX RN and NCLEX PN with real exam-style questions, detailed rationales, and proven test-taking strategies.

https://teachhoops.com/ In the world of high school and youth basketball, "Winning the Summer" is a bit of a paradox. While every coach's competitive DNA wants to see a "W" on the scoreboard, the summer circuit is actually your Program's Laboratory. If you win every game in June but fail to develop your bench or install your culture, you've actually lost the summer. To truly "win," you must approach these games with a Strategic Dual-Focus: you are competing to win the moment while simultaneously engineering the team you want to lead in January. In the regular season, your rotation is tight. In the summer, your rotation should be an experiment. To win long-term, you must put players in "stretch" positions. The Point-Forward Experiment: Let your athletic wing bring the ball up against pressure. The Bench-Leader Test: Play your 6th and 7th men with the second unit to see who emerges as a floor general. The Outcome: You might lose a June game by 4 points because a sophomore made a late turnover, but you've gained the "Data" needed to know who can handle the ball under pressure when the real season starts. Summer games are the perfect time to practice "Special Situations" that you don't want to teach for the first time in December. The "Last 2 Minutes" Drill: Regardless of the score, tell your team in a timeout that they are down by 3 with 45 seconds left. Force them to execute the "Foul or No Foul" strategy or run a specific SLOB (Side-Line Out of Bounds) play. The Result: You are building the "Collective IQ" of your roster. When they've solved these puzzles ten times in the summer, they won't panic when the playoffs arrive. Stop looking at the final score to determine if you won. Instead, look at your Efficiency Metrics. Use the summer to track Effective Field Goal Percentage, which accounts for the added value of the 3-point shot: If your $eFG%$ is high, but you lost because of "summer turnovers" or lazy transition defense, you know exactly what to fix in July. You are winning the "Efficiency Battle," which is a far better predictor of winter success than a June score. One of the most overlooked ways to "win" the summer is by Recruiting Your Own Building. Summer is the time to make basketball "The Place to Be." The Culture Hook: Organize a team BBQ after a shootout or a "Pool Recovery" session. The Connection: Use the lower-stakes environment to strengthen those non-basketball bonds. If your players leave the summer feeling like they are part of a brotherhood/sisterhood, you have won the most important battle of the year. Retention is the ultimate summer victory. Summer basketball strategy, winning summer league, basketball player development, high school basketball coaching, coaching lab, basketball analytics, $eFG%$, special situations in basketball, team culture, athletic leadership, "The Villanova Way," Jay Wright leadership, youth basketball development, coach unplugged, teach hoops, basketball success, mental toughness, program building. Show Notes1. The "Laboratory" Rotation2. Situational Mastery (The "End-of-Game" Lab)3. Measuring the "True" Win ($eFG%$)$$eFG% = frac{FGM + (0.5 times 3PM)}{FGA}$$Summer vs. Winter: The Strategic ShiftFeatureSummer Strategy (The Lab)Winter Strategy (The Mission)RotationsWide (10–12 players deep).Tight (7–8 players deep).Play CallingHigh experimentation; "Let them play."Targeted sets based on scouting.FocusIndividual growth and "Next Play" speed.Execution and game management.Success Metric$eFG%$ and "Energy Giver" counts.The Win-Loss Record.4. The "Wildcard": The Recruiting WinSEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

https://teachhoops.com/ In the world of high school and youth basketball, "Winning the Summer" is a bit of a paradox. While every coach's competitive DNA wants to see a "W" on the scoreboard, the summer circuit is actually your Program's Laboratory. If you win every game in June but fail to develop your bench or install your culture, you've actually lost the summer. To truly "win," you must approach these games with a Strategic Dual-Focus: you are competing to win the moment while simultaneously engineering the team you want to lead in January. In the regular season, your rotation is tight. In the summer, your rotation should be an experiment. To win long-term, you must put players in "stretch" positions. The Point-Forward Experiment: Let your athletic wing bring the ball up against pressure. The Bench-Leader Test: Play your 6th and 7th men with the second unit to see who emerges as a floor general. The Outcome: You might lose a June game by 4 points because a sophomore made a late turnover, but you've gained the "Data" needed to know who can handle the ball under pressure when the real season starts. Summer games are the perfect time to practice "Special Situations" that you don't want to teach for the first time in December. The "Last 2 Minutes" Drill: Regardless of the score, tell your team in a timeout that they are down by 3 with 45 seconds left. Force them to execute the "Foul or No Foul" strategy or run a specific SLOB (Side-Line Out of Bounds) play. The Result: You are building the "Collective IQ" of your roster. When they've solved these puzzles ten times in the summer, they won't panic when the playoffs arrive. Stop looking at the final score to determine if you won. Instead, look at your Efficiency Metrics. Use the summer to track Effective Field Goal Percentage, which accounts for the added value of the 3-point shot: If your $eFG%$ is high, but you lost because of "summer turnovers" or lazy transition defense, you know exactly what to fix in July. You are winning the "Efficiency Battle," which is a far better predictor of winter success than a June score. One of the most overlooked ways to "win" the summer is by Recruiting Your Own Building. Summer is the time to make basketball "The Place to Be." The Culture Hook: Organize a team BBQ after a shootout or a "Pool Recovery" session. The Connection: Use the lower-stakes environment to strengthen those non-basketball bonds. If your players leave the summer feeling like they are part of a brotherhood/sisterhood, you have won the most important battle of the year. Retention is the ultimate summer victory. Summer basketball strategy, winning summer league, basketball player development, high school basketball coaching, coaching lab, basketball analytics, $eFG%$, special situations in basketball, team culture, athletic leadership, "The Villanova Way," Jay Wright leadership, youth basketball development, coach unplugged, teach hoops, basketball success, mental toughness, program building. Show Notes1. The "Laboratory" Rotation2. Situational Mastery (The "End-of-Game" Lab)3. Measuring the "True" Win ($eFG%$)$$eFG% = frac{FGM + (0.5 times 3PM)}{FGA}$$Summer vs. Winter: The Strategic ShiftFeatureSummer Strategy (The Lab)Winter Strategy (The Mission)RotationsWide (10–12 players deep).Tight (7–8 players deep).Play CallingHigh experimentation; "Let them play."Targeted sets based on scouting.FocusIndividual growth and "Next Play" speed.Execution and game management.Success Metric$eFG%$ and "Energy Giver" counts.The Win-Loss Record.4. The "Wildcard": The Recruiting WinSEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seanbaby and Brockway are joined by Dirk Marshall to close out Martin Kove Month with a three-movie all-Kove space marathon. We watched Final Equinox, Timelock, and Laboratory. It's definitely too much Kove. We fucked up. We fucked up!

Laboratory medicine professionals deserve a seat at the decision-making table for patient care, but labs still seem to operate in the background. Laborastories host Dr. Paul J. Jannetto sits down with Dr. Christine Schmotzer, an associate professor in the department of pathology at Case Western Reserve University, to explore what keeps clinical labs stuck in the shadows, how they can step out of them, and how taking this step can improve patient outcomes. With special guest: Dr. Christine Schmotzer   Hosted by: Dr. Paul J. Jannetto

Hey Voices from the Bench community! Jessica Love here, sending a shoutout from Utah! If you're passionate about creating natural, beautiful smiles—but want to simplify your workflow without sacrificing aesthetics—this is for you. I'm honored to be part of Ivoclar's development team introducing a powerful new stain and glaze system featuring Structure Paste, IPS e.max Ceram Art. Create stunning depth and lifelike color in as little as one firing. Let's continue to innovate, simplify, and create meaningful change—one smile at a time. CAM has been a major topic lately, and a lot of that conversation keeps coming back to hyperDENT. But instead of just talking about the software itself, it's worth looking at real-world experience. Imagine USA has been using hyperDENT in their own lab for over 15 years. That kind of longevity says a lot—they're not just selling and supporting it, they're relying on it in their own production every single day. That's what really sets them apart. This week's episode brings it full circle as Elvis reconnects with one of the podcast's very first guests, Renata Bundy, now a longtime professor at New York City College of Technology. Along with her are two technicians who represent both sides of the journey—lab owner Roberto Rossi and workflow master Eugene Vega—creating a conversation that dives deep into education, mentorship, and what it really takes to succeed in today's dental lab world. Roberto shares his unlikely path from working sanitation in New York to building a thriving lab, Synergy Dental Studio, over nearly three decades. With a relentless focus on quality, constant improvement, and embracing digital (while still questioning it), he explains how his lab has grown into a tight-knit, high-level operation. Eugene adds perspective from inside the lab, describing his evolution from student to managing daily workflow, highlighting how important environment, mentorship, and work ethic are when transitioning from school to real-world production. Renata ties it all together from the educational side, reflecting on over 20 years of teaching and how the program has evolved alongside the industry—from analog fundamentals to digital workflows—while still preparing students for the realities they'll face after graduation. The group doesn't shy away from the tough truths either: low starting pay, steep learning curves, and the high dropout rate among new technicians. But the message is clear—stick with it, find the right lab, and the opportunity is there. It's a conversation about growth, grit, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people—whether that's in the classroom or the lab. And if nothing else, you'll learn that a little Italian lunch might just be the secret to building a loyal team.Special Guests: Eugene Vega, Renata Budny, CDT, TE, and Roberto Rossi.

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Erich Jarvis, PhD, a professor and Head of the Laboratory of Neurogenetics of Language at Rockefeller University and an investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). We discuss the brain circuits and genes underlying spoken language and why the ability to learn and produce vocalizations is extraordinarily rare in the animal kingdom. We also explore why song likely evolved before language, how gesture and movement share deep neural roots with speech, the neurobiology of stuttering, why childhood is the optimal window for language acquisition, and how physical movement — including dance — may help preserve speech and cognitive function across a lifetime. Read the show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Speech & Language (00:00:23) Speech vs. Language; Brain Pathways for Communication (00:01:57) Gesture, Hand Movement & Speech Evolution (00:04:31) Sponsor: Function (00:05:59) Innate Vocalizations vs. Learned Speech (00:08:01) Evolution of Spoken Language; Neanderthals & Vocal Learning (00:09:29) Birdsong & Human Speech; Brain Circuit Parallels (00:13:22) Hummingbirds; Vocal Learning Species & Complex Traits (00:14:32) Critical Periods & Learning Your Native Song (00:16:50) Pidgin Language & Cultural-Genetic Convergence (00:18:36) Sponsor: AG1 (00:20:01) Genes Specialized in Speech Circuits (00:23:05) Critical Period for Language Learning; Multilingualism (00:25:17) Music, Emotion & Semantic vs. Affective Communication (00:28:14) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (00:29:49) Facial Expression & Speech Circuitry (00:31:07) Written Language & Neural Pathways (00:32:47) Stuttering; Basal Ganglia & Neurobiological Basis (00:35:03) Texting & Language Evolution (00:36:36) Tool: Movement, Dancing & Singing to Maintain Cognitive Health (00:38:43) Recap Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your dog won't counter full, won't push into the fight, or spins away when you approach, this episode is for you. Jerry breaks down exactly why these bite work issues happen and how to rebuild the foundation so your dog bites harder, fuller, and with real confidence.   In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Drive channelling as a confidence builder for your dog.  Bite work problems and their solution strategies. Inducing counter bites, getting appropriate pressure when biting, and encouraging pushing into the bite.  Reasons to train your out before your bite work and not create an association that may create an out you don't want. The three types of pressure you need to account for are creating desensitization to distraction objects.   Key Takeaways: If a dog doesn't know how to fight out of its problems, you may get displacement and avoidance creeping in.  Training bite work in young dogs may require different techniques than those used for training with older dogs.  When you train with a crutch, you will, eventually, need to wean yourself off the crutch.  Make sure your decoys aren't bailing. Make sure they aren't sidestepping, dropping their arms, or pulling the dogs into their chest. That is only going to make it worse.  It is very important to be able to get your dog out in many different ways. That is going to require desensitization to anything you're going to bring near the dog's head.  We have to work on type, intensity, and duration of pressure, and our goal is to desensitize objects early in training. The more the dog can see those things, the more he can negotiate through weird stuff that he hasn't seen before; the more the dog will understand what he's supposed to do and how he's supposed to do it.    "One of the things that we know is that the grip itself is the barometer of how the dog feels when he's biting. So if the dog doesn't feel super confident about biting, he's going to create a little bit of distance between himself and the perceived conflict, which could be the helper itself." —  Jerry Bradshaw   Get Jerry's book Controlled Aggression on Amazon.com   Contact Jerry: Website: controlledaggressionpodcast.com Email: JBradshaw@TarheelCanine.com Tarheel Canine Training:  www.tarheelcanine.com YouTube:  tarheelcanine Twitter: @tarheelcanine Instagram: @tarheelk9 Facebook: TarheelCanineTraining Protection Sports Website: psak9-as.org Patreon:   patreon.com/controlledaggression Slideshare: Tarheel Canine Calendly: https://calendly.com/tarheelcanine  Tarheel Canine Seminars: https://streetreadyk9.com/  Tarheel Canine Student Portal: https://tcstudentportal.com/    Sponsors:  ALM K9 Equipment: almk9equipment.com PSA & American Schutzhund: psak9-as.org Tarheel Canine: tarheelcanine.com The Drive Company: thedriveco.com  The Drive Company Instagram: instagram.com/thedrive.co  Dog Armour: dogarmour.com  Dog Armour Instagram: instagram.com/dogarmourpro  Rogue Arsenal: roguearsenal.com  Rogue Arsenal Instagram: instagram.com/rogue_arsenal_official    Train hard, train smart, be safe.     Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to reflect on the essential role of laboratory medicine during National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week. Dr. Pritt also welcomes Julia Lehman, M.D., a dermatologist and dermatopathologist at Mayo Clinic, to discuss innovative diagnostic tests for autoimmune diseases affecting the skin.Laboratory medicine's expanding role (00:15): Learn how laboratory medicine touches nearly every aspect of healthcare — and why its importance will continue to grow with the integration of AI.An inspiring patient story (05:22): Hear how a young patient with a rare disease is able to pursue her passion for dance thanks to advances in laboratory medicine.Advances in testing for autoimmune blistering diseases (07:29): Discover how novel diagnostic tests are helping clinicians better tailor treatment for patients with complex skin conditions.Note: Information in this post was accurate at the time of its posting.ResourcesImmunodermatology: Unmatched testing expertiseA family's journey with an ultra-rare disease: Isabel the incredible

Support the show to get full episodes, full archive, and join the Discord community. The Transmitter is an online publication that aims to deliver useful information, insights and tools to build bridges across neuroscience and advance research. Visit thetransmitter.org to explore the latest neuroscience news and perspectives, written by journalists and scientists. Read more about our partnership. Check out this story: From genes to dynamics: Examining brain cell types in action may reveal the logic of brain function Sign up for Brain Inspired email alerts to be notified every time a new Brain Inspired episode is released. To explore more neuroscience news and perspectives, visit thetransmitter.org. Liset de la Prida is director of the Centro de Neurociencias Cajal in Madrid, Spain, where she runs the Laboratory of Neural Circuits. Today we discuss two main topics. What drew me to invite Liset was her work on neural manifolds, which we've talked about a lot recently on this podcast. She studies how specific subtypes of neurons affect and control neural manifolds. More on that it in a second, because what drew her to study manifolds was her work on what are known as sharp wave ripples in the hippocampus. Sharp wave ripples are generally quick bursts of oscillatory activity as found in local field potential recordings that accompany little bursty sequences of action potentials fired off by sets of neurons. Those ripples have been associated with a quick replaying of some experience an organism has had, with the thinking that by replaying those sequences of neural activity associated with an event, it's helping to consolidate the memory for that event in the cortex. Like everything else, the story isn't so simple, and we talk about some of the findings that have added to the complexity of understanding what sharp wave ripples are doing, and the varieties of sharp wave ripples. That varieties part is related to the second main thing we discuss, which is the varieties of neuron subtypes and their roles in shaping the manifolds we've discussed a lot recently. As a reminder, manifolds are dynamic structures along which populations of neural activity unfold over time, and they have proved to be one effective way of making sense of how large populations of neurons coordinate their activity to do useful things for our cognition. Liset is interested in the relation between sharp wave ripples and manifolds, and in how specific subtypes of neurons affect manifolds and cognition in general. Neural Circuits Lab @lmprida.bsky.social; @LMPrida Book: Brain, space and time: The neuroscience of how we navigate reality, memory, or the future Related From genes to dynamics: Examining brain cell types in action may reveal the logic of brain function Cell-type-specific manifold analysis discloses independent geometric transformations in the hippocampal spatial code From cell types to population dynamics: Making hippocampal manifolds physiologically interpretable 0:00 - Intro 5:29 - Hippocampus 9:31 - Sharp wave ripples 27:30 - Oscillations and epiphenomena 33:37 - Sharp wave ripples to manifolds 43:54 - Manifolds and single neuron types 49:45 - Hippocampus and granularity of cell types 59:23 - Explanation across levels 1:19:38 - Manifolds and higher cognition 1:29:46 - Brain Space and Time

Neoborn Caveman lays out a clear-eyed, marble-mouthed pro-humanity take on the dandelion — the stubborn plant that pushes through pavement and neglect only to be met with industrial-scale poisoning because its greatest crime is growing for free in a world that demands a transaction for everything. NC traces its deliberate journey with European settlers as vital food and medicine, exposes “weed” as nothing more than an economic label for anything that refuses to generate revenue, presents the USDA's own data on its exceptional nutrient density in vitamins A and K plus minerals, examines its traditional diuretic action that replenishes potassium unlike synthetic drugs that create dependency, reviews the in-vitro lab work showing root extract triggering apoptosis in multiple cancer cell lines while sparing healthy cells and the quiet fate of the underfunded Health Canada trials, connects the dots on the multi-billion-dollar lawn care industry's chemical monoculture business model, draws the structural parallel to campaigns that individualize systemic problems, distinguishes funding incentives from conspiracy, and ends with the immediate, permission-free steps of stopping the sprays and harvesting clean dandelions for salads, tea, root coffee and more along with basic safety notes.Key TakeawaysDandelions thrive without resources or permission yet face industrial eradication because they offer value outside commercial transactions.Weed is an economic category for any plant that grows without generating a transaction rather than a scientific classification.European settlers brought dandelions to North America on purpose as essential food and medicine.Dandelion greens rank among the most nutrient-dense leafy vegetables per USDA data with extreme levels of vitamins A and K plus minerals.The plant's diuretic action supplies potassium to offset what it removes unlike pharmaceuticals that create deficiencies requiring additional purchases.Laboratory research shows dandelion root extract triggers programmed cell death in multiple cancer cell types while leaving healthy cells unaffected.Research funding and trials for non-patentable wild plants receive far less support than commercializable pharmaceutical alternatives.The lawn care industry profits billions by framing free nutritious plants as failures in chemically maintained monocultures.Structural economic incentives redirect responsibility from institutions to individuals in patterns like carbon footprint campaigns.The ground still produces unmonetized food and medicine that requires only clean harvesting and basic caution for most people.Sound Bites"European settlers brought dandelions to North America on purpose.""weed is not a botanical classification — it has no scientific content at all... it is an economic category, and what it means is: a plant that grows without generating a transaction. That is the offence.""the fact that it is free is the problem.""A hundred grams of raw dandelion leaves delivers around 10,000 IU of vitamin A... and the vitamin K content runs to roughly 650 percent of the daily value.""the dandelion leaf contains potassium at concentrations around 4.5 percent of dry weight... the plant provides more potassium than is lost through the diuresis it induces.""the suppression is structural, not conspiratorial... there is only a system that was built to serve certain interests and is functioning exactly as designed.""What a person can do with this information is small and immediate and does not require anyone's permission: stop spraying."Support the show and join the free tea house conversation at patreon.com/theneoborncavemanshow .Keywords: dandelion, taraxacum officinale, weed economics, nutrient dense greens, natural diuretic, dandelion root extract, lawn care industry critique, structural research funding, free food medicine, pro-humanity satireHumanity centered satirical takes on the world & news + music - with a marble mouthed host.Free speech marinated in comedy.Supporting Purple Rabbits.Viva los Conejos Morados. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A love potion experiment goes horribly wrong in this twisted college horror story set at Strickfield University, where obsession, jealousy, and chemistry turn into a bloody nightmare. When a synthetic hormone transforms a brilliant student into a ravenous, lovesick monster, one desperate guy finds himself trapped in a science building with the very woman he's been chasing for years—and now she wants him in the worst possible way.This episode blends mad science horror, infected romance, body horror, and dark comedy into a fast, vicious tale of lust, regret, and fatal attraction. If you love scary stories, monster transformations, campus horror, and creepy love-gone-wrong fiction, this one delivers a wild ride with a nasty bite.Listen now for a gruesome horror story about toxic desire, chemical infection, and the nightmare that happens when wanting someone too badly finally comes true. Perfect for fans of horror podcasts, creature-feature chaos, and weird, bloody tales with a wicked sense of humor.Chemically Imbalanced: A (Sort-of) Love Story — by Rob Fields

Hey Voices from the Bench community! Jessica Love here, sending a shoutout from Utah! If you're passionate about creating natural, beautiful smiles—but want to simplify your workflow without sacrificing aesthetics—this is for you. I'm honored to be part of Ivoclar's development team introducing a powerful new stain and glaze system featuring Structure Paste, IPS e.max Ceram Art. Create stunning depth and lifelike color in as little as one firing. Let's continue to innovate, simplify, and create meaningful change—one smile at a time. CAM has been a major topic lately, and a lot of that conversation keeps coming back to hyperDENT. But instead of just talking about the software itself, it's worth looking at real-world experience. Imagine USA has been using hyperDENT in their own lab for over 15 years. That kind of longevity says a lot—they're not just selling and supporting it, they're relying on it in their own production every single day. That's what really sets them apart. This week, Elvis and Barb sits down with Katherine Steinbock-Dyke of Whip Mix to talk legacy, leadership, and the evolution of a family-run powerhouse in the dental industry. As part of the Steinbock lineage, Katherine shares what it was like growing up around the business—from selling Girl Scout cookies on the shop floor to eventually stepping into the CEO role. Her journey wasn't a straight line, starting instead in international business and corporate HR before finding her way back to Whip Mix and working her way through multiple roles across the company. The conversation dives into the realities of running a multi-generational company in a rapidly changing industry. Katherine talks about balancing tradition with innovation, from gypsum and articulators to digital workflows and resin development. She opens up about the challenges of staying relevant, the importance of continuous improvement (hello, WIN program), and what it really means to lead a team she genuinely cares about. Along the way, there's plenty of classic bench banter—everything from assembling pizzas at Papa John's to the chaos of early 3D printing workflows and navigating massive trade shows like IDS. The episode wraps with a look at where Whip Mix is headed, Katherine's focus on reconnecting with labs and customers, and how the next generation is shaping the future of dental manufacturing while respecting its roots.Special Guest: Katherine Steinbock-Dyke.

Dr. Todd Rose is the co-founder and President of Populace, a think tank dedicated to building a world where all people have the chance to live fulfilling lives in a thriving society. He was a faculty member at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he founded the Laboratory for the Science of Individuality and directed the Mind, Brain, and Education program. Dr. Rose is the author of the bestselling books Collective Illusions, Dark Horse, and The End of Average. Today on the show we discuss how rock bottom can become the turning point that forces real change, why identity is shaped by actions not circumstances, how perseverance and refusing to quit can completely rewrite your life, why creating the right environment is critical for success, how adversity reveals who you are and what you're capable of, and why taking responsibility for your future is the key to building a life worth living and much more. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you've consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Voices from the Bench community! Jessica Love here, sending a shoutout from Utah! If you're passionate about creating natural, beautiful smiles—but want to simplify your workflow without sacrificing aesthetics—this is for you. I'm honored to be part of Ivoclar's development team introducing a powerful new stain and glaze system featuring Structure Paste, IPS e.max Ceram Art. Create stunning depth and lifelike color in as little as one firing. Let's continue to innovate, simplify, and create meaningful change—one smile at a time. Alright, Voices From the Bench listeners—We're coming to you live from Dallas at DLAT, and we had to grab a quick pop-in from the floor. That's right—because when you're walking a show this big, you never know who you're going to run into… and sure enough, we caught up with Jordan Greenberg—yeah, the HyperDent guy. No booth this time, just cruising the floor, connecting with partners, supporting dealers, and checking in with labs looking to level up their workflows. And get this—he's not just talking theory. We're talking fully automated solutions for preform abutments… no human nesting. That's right—automation that knows your blank size, optimizes your workflow, and keeps production moving without missing a beat. It's the kind of innovation that's pushing labs forward—faster, smarter, and more efficient. So if you're at DLAT, keep your eyes open… because the future of CAM might just be walking right past you. This week, we catch up with the always entertaining and wildly unconventional Seth Potter—live from Paraguay. From sailing the world with his family to building a thriving remote design business, Seth shares a story that's anything but typical. What starts as a conversation about exocad Insights quickly turns into a deep dive into faith, freedom, digital dentistry, and what it really takes to create a life on your own terms. Seth walks us through his unique upbringing—growing up with a missionary dentist father, assisting on dental trips in the Dominican Republic, and spending his teenage years living on a sailboat. That early exposure to dentistry (and adventure) eventually led him into dental technology, where he combined analog fundamentals with a self-taught digital workflow to become a leader in remote design. We also get into the evolution of his career—from working in a small lab and helping implement digital systems, to launching one of the first remote CAD design businesses in Canada. Seth shares how he hustled for his first clients (hint: it involves Indeed and a clever pitch), scaled through efficiency, and ultimately hit a breaking point that forced him to rethink balance, burnout, and what success actually looks like. Now splitting his time between Canada and Paraguay, Seth has built a lifestyle that many dream about—while still pushing the limits of productivity, workflow systems, and digital education with exocad. If you've ever thought about going remote, improving your efficiency, or just wondered what's possible in this industry… this one's for you. Join us at exocad Insights 2026, happening April 30–May 1, 2026, on the stunning island of Mallorca, Spain. This two-day event features powerhouse keynotes, hands-on workshops, live software demos, and top-tier industry showcases—all in one unforgettable setting. Barb and Elvis will be on site bringing you exclusive interviews, plus don't miss the FIRST 5k run on the coast! And of course, cap it all off with the legendary exoGlam Night under the stars. Tickets are limited. Visit exocad.com/insights-2026 and use code VFTBPalma15 for 15% off.Special Guest: Seth Potter.

Europe's Laboratory: Climate and Health in Eighteenth-Century Russia (Cornell UP, 2025) is a history of eighteenth-century naturalists and physicians who were involved in the creation of a classification system for the people of the Russian Empire. These Enlightened scholars traveled through Russia describing its people, landscape, and customs. In an era when climate was seen as a significant factor affecting health and bodies, these men wondered: How did the Russians, a "cold" people—phlegmatic or melancholic, according to humoral theory—manage an empire? The experiences and observations of doctors and scholars working within the Russian Empire contributed to advances in understanding and/or treating diseases like scurvy, smallpox, and more. Key insights were embedded in the travel writings and correspondences of colorful eighteenth-century figures who Romaniello brings to life with vibrant biographies. Medical knowledge was entangled with stories of culture and imperial politics as well. In Europe's Laboratory, Romaniello's deft contextualization helps make sense of these intextricable branches of eighteenth-century taxonomies as he demonstrates that the Russian Empire was a part of global knowledge networks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Hey Voices from the Bench community! Jessica Love here, sending a shoutout from Utah! If you're passionate about creating natural, beautiful smiles—but want to simplify your workflow without sacrificing aesthetics—this is for you. I'm honored to be part of Ivoclar's development team introducing a powerful new stain and glaze system featuring Structure Paste, IPS e.max Ceram Art. Create stunning depth and lifelike color in as little as one firing. Let's continue to innovate, simplify, and create meaningful change—one smile at a time. When it comes to digital dentures, design is easy—manufacturing is where things get messy. That's why the Elevate Denture Solution brings it all together. Built by Roland DGSHAPE, Ivoclar, and FOLLOW-ME! Technology Group, it combines machine, materials, and CAM into one fully optimized workflow—so you get consistent, high-quality results without the guesswork. Want to simplify production and scale with confidence? Check it out at rollanddga.com/elevate. This week, Elvis and Barb finally track down the always-on-the-move Katie (now Katherine!) Wilcox to hear her journey from dental assisting to lab tech to helping shape one of the industry's fastest-growing digital solutions companies. What starts as a conversation about avoiding small talk and loving lab life quickly turns into a deep dive into outsourcing, automation, and how labs are surviving (and thriving) in a post-COVID world. Katherine shares how her early curiosity in the back of a dental office led her into dental technology, why she fell in love with the bench, and what pulled her out of it into sales and software. From cold-calling labs during COVID to helping scale a global design center, she offers a behind-the-scenes look at how outsourcing evolved from “no way” to “no-brainer” for labs trying to manage workload and staffing challenges. The conversation shifts into the evolution from Evident to EviSmart, where the focus is now on automation, workflow optimization, and reducing the chaos of digital file management. Katherine breaks down how connecting systems, eliminating repetitive tasks, and adding AI-driven QC is helping labs do more with less—without sacrificing quality. Join us at exocad Insights 2026, happening April 30–May 1, 2026, on the stunning island of Mallorca, Spain. This two-day event features powerhouse keynotes, hands-on workshops, live software demos, and top-tier industry showcases—all in one unforgettable setting. Barb and Elvis will be on site bringing you exclusive interviews, plus don't miss the Women in Dentistry Lunch, celebrating career growth, wellbeing, and the real stories shaping our profession. And of course, cap it all off with the legendary exoGlam Night under the stars. Tickets are limited. Visit exocad.com/insights-2026 and use code VFTBPalma15 for 15% off.Special Guest: Katherine Wilcox.

Hey Voices from the Bench community! Jessica Love here, sending a shoutout from Utah! If you're passionate about creating natural, beautiful smiles—but want to simplify your workflow without sacrificing aesthetics—this is for you. I'm honored to be part of Ivoclar's development team introducing a powerful new stain and glaze system featuring Structure Paste, IPS e.max Ceram Art. Create stunning depth and lifelike color in as little as one firing. Let's continue to innovate, simplify, and create meaningful change—one smile at a time. When it comes to digital dentures, design is easy—manufacturing is where things get messy. That's why the Elevate Denture Solution brings it all together. Built by Roland DGSHAPE, Ivoclar, and FOLLOW-ME! Technology Group, it combines machine, materials, and CAM into one fully optimized workflow—so you get consistent, high-quality results without the guesswork. Want to simplify production and scale with confidence? Check it out at rollanddga.com/elevate. Live from LMT Lab Day Chicago, Elvis and Barb bring the mics to the Ivoclar stage for three very different conversations that all point to one big theme—this industry is evolving fast, and you better evolve with it. First up, Savannah Elkins and Josh Williams from GPS Digital RPD jump into the digital removable world, where analog roots meet full-on additive workflows. Savannah shares how she went from pouring models to cranking out 100+ RPD frameworks a day, learning design in record time through hands-on training and a little “YouTube University.” The conversation dives into printed frameworks, flexible materials, and the push toward becoming a full lab-to-lab removable resource. It's fast, it's scalable, and yes… they absolutely test durability by throwing, stepping on, and possibly feeding things to alligators. Next, Darin McCue from SalesLift Consulting flips the script and talks about what's really holding labs back—and it's not production. With a mix of passion and hard truth, Darin explains that most lab owners aren't failing because they can't make teeth—they're failing because they don't run a business. From leadership and communication to sales and team culture, he challenges owners to step off the bench and into a leadership role before burnout or failure forces the issue. His message is clear: if you don't work on your business, it will eventually work against you. Finally, Vicki Thomas and Carrie Ling bring a completely different energy, focused on community, collaboration, and leveling the playing field for smaller labs. Vicki shares the story behind launching Savvy Lab Solutions, a buying group built to give small and mid-sized labs access to the same pricing and vendor relationships as the big players. Carrie backs it up with real-world experience, explaining how vendors now proactively reach out with discounts and new products—saving time, money, and opening doors she didn't even know existed. The conversation highlights the power of partnerships, word-of-mouth growth, and the realization that 78% of the industry is made up of labs that have historically been overlooked. Join us at exocad Insights 2026, happening April 30–May 1, 2026, on the stunning island of Mallorca, Spain. This two-day event features powerhouse keynotes, hands-on workshops, live software demos, and top-tier industry showcases—all in one unforgettable setting. Barb and Elvis will be on site bringing you exclusive interviews, plus don't miss the FIRST 5k run on the coast! And of course, cap it all off with the legendary exoGlam Night under the stars. Tickets are limited. Visit exocad.com/insights-2026 and use code VFTBPalma15 for 15% off.Special Guests: Carrie Ling, Darin McCue, Josh Williams, Savannah Elkins, and Vicki Thomas.

Daryn is a clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford, dedicated to advancing trauma-informed mental health care and human rights. He leads the Human Rights in Trauma Mental Health Program, where he works with survivors of genocide, torture, and human rights violations locally and globally. With extensive experience in cross-cultural trauma psychiatry, Daryn consults for international courts and international investigations of war crime advising on complex cases of transitional justice and mental health. He currently serves as a consultant for trauma psychiatry to the United Nations' Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/ISIL, for the International Criminal Court, and for Human Rights Watch.    He has developed new clinical and educational programs for underserved communities in the Bay Area. Daryn also teaches a course on the psychology of happiness and leads the Stanford Stoked! Laboratory. Send a textSupport the showCan't get enough of the Journey On Podcast & it's guests? Here are two more ways to engage with them. Find exclusive educational content from previous podcast guests which include webinars, course and more: https://courses.warwickschiller.com If you want to meet your favorite podcast guest in person, you can attend our annual Journey On Podcast Summit either in person or via live stream: https://summit.warwickschiller.com Become a Patreon Member today! Get access to podcast bonus segments, ask questions to podcast guests, and even suggest future podcast guests while supporting Warwick: https://www.patreon.com/journeyonpodcastWarwick has over 900 Online Training Videos that are designed to create a relaxed, connected, and skilled equine partner. Start your horse training journey today!https://videos.warwickschiller.com/Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WarwickschillerfanpageWatch hundreds of free Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/warwickschillerFollow us on Instagram: @warwickschiller