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Are you ready to stop dreaming about government contracts and start winning them? In this powerful Q&A session, Eric Coffie and Maria Martinez deliver the ultimate FIRST CONTRACT BLUEPRINT for 2026. Whether you're a complete beginner or have been struggling to get your foot in the door, this episode is packed with the real-world strategies you need to navigate the federal marketplace. Forget the theory. This is a live, unfiltered conversation where we tackle your biggest questions head-on. We bring actual business owners—from trucking and LED lighting to video production and printing—onto the stage to discuss their wins, their losses, and the exact steps they took to get noticed. In this episode, you'll discover: The First Step to Success: Why you must be "procurement ready" before chasing any contract and how to avoid the pitfall of overpromising. The Power of the Debrief: Learn how one business owner turned a lost proposal into a direct pipeline to a contracting officer by simply asking, "What did we do wrong?" Your Secret Weapon (It's Free): Why your Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) profile on SBA.gov is more important than your website and how to optimize it with the right keywords so contracting officers can find you. Trucking & Transportation Secrets: Specific strategies for finding opportunities in a massive industry, from disaster relief contracts to subcontracting with major logistics players like Crowley. The "Back Office" Myth: How important is your infrastructure when starting out? We break down what you actually need to have in place. Community is Key: Why surrounding yourself with people who understand the grind (and the language) of government contracting is essential to your success. Featured Success Stories: A brand-new LED lighting company shares how persistence and a "strategic list" led to four capability briefings in a single day. A video production owner explains how a debriefing after a loss opened a direct line of communication with the government. A printing business learns about the massive, untapped demand for marketing and creative services within federal agencies. If you want to learn more about the community and to join the webinars go to: https://federalhelpcenter.com/ https://federalhelpcenter.com/ Website: https://govcongiants.org/  Connect with Encore Funding: http://govcongiants.org/funding

Ice Pirates: Space Swashbuckling, Time Warps, and Robot BrothelsREBROADCASTWelcome to this episode of The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast! Join hosts Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell, along with special guests Sean Oliver and Drew Leatham of Third Productions, as they navigate the wonderfully bonkers 1984 sci-fi comedy Ice Pirates. In a galaxy where water is the most precious commodity, space pirates raid Templar ships, stumble upon a princess in a smoke chamber, and embark on a quest involving castration conveyor belts, unicorn-riding Amazons, and a climactic time warp that ages everyone decades in minutes. This movie has everything—and we mean everything.The crew dives deep into what makes Ice Pirates such a hidden gem of '80s cinema. Despite its slashed budget (down from $20 million to $8 million, forcing a rewrite as a comedy), the film delivers genuine laughs, impressive practical effects, and surprisingly likeable characters. Robert Urich charms as the roguish lead, while Anjelica Huston and Ron Perlman steal scenes as memorable supporting pirates. The group marvels at the film's commitment to its bits—from adorable space prairie dogs to baby donkeys that pay off brilliantly in the finale. They also grapple with the movie's confusing villain structure (or lack thereof), casual '80s-era problematic moments, and a sex scene set to a slideshow called "Passion Storm" that somehow involves wasting precious water during coitus.What emerges is a consensus: Ice Pirates rates around five or six robots-shitting-themselves when watched alone, but jumps to a solid eight when experienced with friends. It's the perfect midnight screening movie—campy, ambitious, and genuinely funny rather than just laughably bad. The practical effects hold up remarkably well, the comedy lands more often than not, and the time warp sequence remains an absolute highlight of creative chaos. Sean and Drew even share the wild story of their high school's stage adaptation of the film, complete with castration scenes and Mad Max sequences somehow translated to theater.Additional Highlights:The movie features pre-LED lighting with hundreds of tiny heated bulbs on the robot designs—a fire hazard waiting to happenBruce Vilanch makes a bizarre cameo on an Amazon planet, and nobody knows whyThe "redesign" process (castration and lobotomization) includes an oddly satisfying conveyor belt sequence with enthusiastic workersRobert Urich bears an uncanny resemblance to Bill Hader, leading to mental deep-faking throughout the viewingThe film ends abruptly upon finding Earth, leaving questions about legitimate trade routes versus creating the biggest water black market everThe hosts conclude that more people need to know about Ice Pirates—it's a genuinely ambitious effort that deserves cult classic status beyond obscure VHS shelves. Deep cut recommendations include Time Bandits, Flash Gordon (1980), and Nathan's web series Voyage Trekkers.Want more Most Excellent 80s Movies? Head to TruStory.fm to explore the full network. Become a member at trustory.fm/join for early, ad-free episodes and access to the True Story FM Discord for bonus content and community discussion.Connect with us:Facebook | Instagram | BlueskyLearn more about the hosts and guests:Neighborhood Comedy TheatreSquishy StudiosThird ProductionsDrew LeathamWhat's your favorite overlooked '80s sci-fi comedy that deserves more love? ---Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/year. Visit our website to learn more.

What does the messy middle and making a career pivot have in common?In this episode of Women Leaders on the Move, Natalie Benamou sits down with former Google executive and author Alana Karen to talk about why so many leaders are feeling the tension of AI right now. Together, they explore what Alana calls the “messy middle,” where the pressure to move faster with AI is colliding with the reality of how people actually work, lead, and adapt. The conversation looks at the gap between AI hype and day-to-day execution, why leaders need hands-on experience with the tools they expect others to use, and how women can stay visible and grounded in a changing environment. Alana also shares why her own next chapter includes a portfolio career and a return to work that creates real-world impact.About Alana KarenAn award-winning tech leader, author, and speaker with over 25 years in the industry, including two decades at Google. Led the development and scaling of teams and products that impacted billions of users globally. Her best-selling book has received awards, and a second edition, Navigating the Hard Tech Era, launched in 2025.Learn more about Alana on her website.HerCsuite® is a portfolio career and leadership network where women build what's next. Members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

This is Part Two of our conversation.Montana's frontier history left behind more than old buildings and fading legends—some believe it left behind spirits that never moved on.For the team at Chilling Paranormal, exploring haunted locations isn't just about searching for evidence. It's also about protecting the history tied to those places. Led by Addison Gerstein, the Montana-based group hosts paranormal investigations that give people the opportunity to experience historic sites while helping support their preservation.Today, Addison takes us inside two of Montana's most infamous locations: the Old Montana State Prison and the Dumas Brothel.The prison operated from 1871 to 1979, witnessing riots, brutal conditions, and decades of inmate violence. Today, investigators report shadow figures, unexplained footsteps, and chilling EVP recordings echoing through the empty cell blocks.We also explore the Dumas Brothel, the longest continuously operating brothel in the United States. Built during Butte's mining boom and partially constructed underground, investigators say the building still carries a powerful energy tied to its complicated past.Sometimes history leaves behind more than stories.For more information, go to their website, chillingparanormal.com, find them on Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram.#TheGraveTalks #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedPrison #OldMontanaStatePrison #DumasBrothel #MontanaGhosts #HauntedHistory #GhostInvestigation #ChillingParanormal #ParanormalInvestigation #HauntedAmerica #ButteMontanaLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

Is the "pouch" the next big thing in human performance? For decades, mouth pouches were synonymous with blue-collar chewing tobacco. Today, the "Modern Oral" products category is undergoing a radical transformation. Led by the explosive growth of brands like ZYN, which saw U.S. shipment volumes reach nearly 800 million cans recently...the market is now shifting toward a new frontier: Nicotine-Free Nootropic Pouches.In this episode, I'll dive deep into why entrepreneurs, "biohackers," and high-performers are ditching energy drinks and nicotine for "smart energy" stacks."Nicotine-to-Nootropics" Shift: Why users in tech and finance are reframing nicotine as a productivity tool, and how nicotine-free alternatives like ULTRA and IQ Pouch are disrupting the space.Format Fatigue: Why consumers are tired of traditional supplements and looking for water-free, friction-less delivery systems.Science of the Pouch: How oral mucosa absorption provides faster onset and better bioavailability than traditional "ingested" supplements.Format "Kingmakers": Why convenience store owners prefer pouches over bulky energy drink coolers.Regulatory Red Flag: A look at why these pouches don't technically qualify as dietary supplements under DSHEA and what that means for the industry's future.Featured Brands & Ingredients:ZYN & VELO: The heavyweights of the nicotine spaceIQ Pouch: Utilizing "precision blends" like Cognizin citicoline and paraxanthine for cognitive optimizationLUCKY Energy, BUM Energy, and Neutonic: RTD energy brands moving into the pouch formatWhether you're looking for a cleaner way to "power up" your brain or tracking the next big CPG trend, the move from the baseball field to the boardroom is officially here.

In this episode, host Janet Michael sits down with Winchester City Parks Director Chris Konyar for a wide-ranging conversation about upcoming spring events, facility upgrades, youth programming, and an exciting long-term vision for aquatics in the Winchester area. Topics Covered

The red light therapy market is full of junk science and real breakthroughs. Recharge Health CEO Bjorn Ekeberg is here to separate scams from the science.Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1298What We Discuss with Bjorn Ekeberg:Red light therapy has real, evidence-backed benefits — particularly for musculoskeletal pain, inflammation, and recovery — but the market is flooded with junk products like LED toothbrushes and shower heads that can't deliver a meaningful dose, threatening to discredit the legitimate science behind it.The real power of light therapy lies in near-infrared wavelengths — not just visible red light. Red light works on the skin's surface, but near-infrared penetrates deeper into tissue, stimulating mitochondrial function and improving cellular efficiency — which is why the distinction matters more than most people realize.NASA research in the early 2000s showed that without exposure to red and near-infrared light, astronauts' healing processes slowed dramatically — confirming that our bodies depend on these wavelengths the way plants depend on sunlight, a connection modern indoor life has severed.The biohacking and wellness industry moves faster than the evidence, creating a cycle where legitimate therapies get buried under wild marketing claims — from hair regrowth caps to fat-melting irons — which trains consumers to dismiss everything as snake oil.Consistency and correct dosing are the keys to real results with red light therapy — whether for pain, gut health, or even deep sleep improvement — so start with a targeted protocol, track your progress, and treat it like any other health habit that compounds over time.And much more...And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Sponsored By:FlexBeam is a powerful wearable red light therapy device that's transforming the world of recovery and longevity. Developed with NASA-inspired technology and trusted by global elite athletes, FlexBeam is leading the way in optimizing recovery, and enhancing athletic performance, and championing long-term well-being. Check out FlexBeam here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Hour 3 of the show, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington recap the layout of the tournament brackets for the college tourney such as Dukes placement. Plus, the guys talk about a pair of trade rumors revolving around AJ Brown and Davante Adams, an LED court edition of The Leftovers, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Montana's frontier history left behind more than old buildings and fading legends—some believe it left behind spirits that never moved on.For the team at Chilling Paranormal, exploring haunted locations isn't just about searching for evidence. It's also about protecting the history tied to those places. Led by Addison Gerstein, the Montana-based group hosts paranormal investigations that give people the opportunity to experience historic sites while helping support their preservation.Today, Addison takes us inside two of Montana's most infamous locations: the Old Montana State Prison and the Dumas Brothel.The prison operated from 1871 to 1979, witnessing riots, brutal conditions, and decades of inmate violence. Today, investigators report shadow figures, unexplained footsteps, and chilling EVP recordings echoing through the empty cell blocks.We also explore the Dumas Brothel, the longest continuously operating brothel in the United States. Built during Butte's mining boom and partially constructed underground, investigators say the building still carries a powerful energy tied to its complicated past.Sometimes history leaves behind more than stories.For more information, go to their website, chillingparanormal.com, find them on Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram. #TheGraveTalks #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedPrison #OldMontanaStatePrison #DumasBrothel #MontanaGhosts #HauntedHistory #GhostInvestigation #ChillingParanormal #ParanormalInvestigation #HauntedAmerica #ButteMontana Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

Keith sits down with the youngest guest in show history—a 19-year-old college sophomore and student-athlete who's already deeply immersed in real estate and economics, Hunter Taddy. You'll hear a candid Gen Z perspective on money, debt, and the shifting social landscape, along with what's really being taught in today's real estate and econ classrooms.  They explore how young people are navigating college costs, work, and early investing decisions, and how hands-on property management education is shaping one student's path.  If you're curious about where the next generation of investors is headed—and what that might mean for your own strategy—this conversation offers a rare, on-the-ground look without the usual clichés. Episode Page: GetRichEducation.com/597 For access to properties or free help with a GRE Investment Coach, start here: GREmarketplace.com GRE Free Investment Coaching: GREinvestmentcoach.com Get mortgage loans for investment property: RidgeLendingGroup.com or call 855-74-RIDGE  or e-mail: info@RidgeLendingGroup.com Invest with Freedom Family Investments.  For predictable 10-12% quarterly returns, visit FreedomFamilyInvestments.com/GRE or text  1-937-795-8989 to speak with a freedom coach Will you please leave a review for the show? I'd be grateful. Search "how to leave an Apple Podcasts review"  For advertising inquiries, visit: GetRichEducation.com/ad Best Financial Education: GetRichEducation.com Get our wealth-building newsletter free— GREletter.com  Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/GetRichEducation Follow us on Instagram: @getricheducation Complete episode transcript:   Keith Weinhold  0:01   Keith, welcome to GRE. I'm your host. Keith Weinhold talking with a 19 year old guest that I befriended last year. He's a college sophomore with a real estate investing related major. What does he think about generation Z's future is in person, social life, dead. And what do you really learn about real estate and economics in college today on get rich education.   Corey Coates  0:27   Since 2014 the powerful get rich education podcast has created more passive income for people than nearly any other show in the world. This show teaches you how to earn strong returns from passive real estate investing in the best markets without losing your time being a flipper or landlord. Show Host Keith Weinhold writes for both Forbes and Rich Dad advisors and delivers a new show every week since 2014 there's been millions of listener downloads of 188 world nations. He has a list show guests include top selling personal finance author Robert Kiyosaki. Get rich education can be heard on every podcast platform, plus it has its own dedicated Apple and Android. Listener phone apps build wealth on the go with the get rich education podcast, sign up now for the get rich education podcast, or visit get rich education.com   Keith Weinhold  1:11   the same place where I get my own mortgage loans is where you can get yours. Ridge lending group and MLS, 42056, they provided our listeners with more loans than anyone because they specialize in income properties. They help you build a long term plan for growing your real estate empire with leverage. Start your prequel and even chat with President chailey Ridge personally, while it's on your mind, start at Ridge lending group.com that's Ridge lending group.com   Speaker 1  1:44   You're listening to the show that has created more financial freedom than nearly any show in the world. This is get rich education.   Keith Weinhold  2:00   Welcome to GRE from Concord, New Hampshire to Concord, California and across 188 nations worldwide, you're listening to one of America's longest running and most listened to shows on real estate investing. I'm your host, Keith Weinhold, and this is get rich education. Increasingly, you know, people ask why even go to college? Is the value of higher education even worth it to drag yourself to an 8am American Lit class while living off of dining hall Breakfast Biscuits and chicken strips for $100,000 a year, it's been estimated that one in seven men are meats, n, e, e, t, that means not in education, employed or training. Why put on a suit and tie and show up at a job when you have a reasonable facsimile of life online and you have discord and Reddit and trade stocks on Robinhood and crypto on Coinbase. Now I don't think that's going to be good for you, and I still think that there are a lot of positives about attending college. At least 15 to 20 colleges close each year in the United States. And despite this, you know, most people that I talk to, they still seem to be mostly positive about college, or they have this expectation that their kids go to college. So anecdotally, this hasn't changed. I probably wouldn't even be as aware of this shift if I didn't read media like I do, if I just talked to people informally, I really wouldn't know. One thing that has not changed also is the notion of the broke college student. I used to be one of those. Now America is just a couple years removed from that wave of elevated inflation and war in Iran has positioned to stoke a second wave of inflation. Today's guest told me that he does pay credit card finance charges, even though he makes more than the minimum payment, just kind of like I did as a college student. The default state of teenage society today is different. It used to be boredom, and now that's been replaced with anxiety. That part has certainly changed, and often it tends to be teen anxiety over such nonsense things. I mean, I have a teenage niece. One example is the burden of maintaining your Snapchat streak? Oh my gosh, if you're a Gen Z or you know what I'm talking about, basically a snap streak where you've got to send a friend a photo or video every single day to keep your streak going, two people have to send it to each other, and people with long streaks, they even like send each other a photo of the floor, just. To keep the streak going. I mean, talk about anxiety over the wrong things.    Keith Weinhold  5:04   Well, today's team guest Hunter, he has a somewhat better grip on life. I haven't met his parents yet, but they've done an amazing job. In fact, Hunter's dad owns rental property, which kind of helps to fuel some of his interests and desire. But in order to cope with inflation and expenses, buy now pay later programs have really taken off. They're widely known, but less widely known. Our rent now pay later plans. They're booming. Platforms like livable, flex and affirm. They're used by lower income and lower credit score tenants that often live paycheck to paycheck. And how it works is that these tenants are extended money at the beginning of the month to pay the rent. They often pay a flat subscription fee plus 1% of the rent. And you know, hey, that could be better than the tenant paying late fees to the landlord. I learned from one tenant that had trouble paying his $1,850 in rent that flex charged him a $15 monthly subscription plus 1% of the total rent for providing the service. So his total fees for the app were around $33 a month rent. Now pay later. You're probably only going to hear more about it, but if you're a landlord, you probably do not know that your tenant is using a rent now, pay later plan, because you just received the full payment on time, and then your tenant pays back the service later. Remember, it is called rent. Now, pay later. Oh, before we bring in our guest, can I ask you for some quick help? Maybe you wanted to tell me what you think about the show. You could have been listening for years, but you don't think that you can reach me. If this show has helped you become a better investor, the best way to support the podcast is to leave a quick rating or review. It helps more investors discover the show. Just tap the five stars in your podcast app. It can take as little as 10 seconds, and I will read it myself. Thanks in advance for leaving a rating and review. Let's meet this week's guest.   Keith Weinhold  7:22   This week's guest is the youngest we've ever had in show history. He's a teenager, so he's about a generation younger than me, and it's his first time on a podcast. He is a sophomore student athlete at the University of Alaska Anchorage, where he competes in the 800 meters for the track and field team. He runs about a 155 his major is management, with a specialization in real estate and property management, and he's just into so many things beyond athletics and academics, he serves as an ambassador for the Widener property management and real estate program. He's also an officer of the real estate management and investment club from Wisconsin. He's 19 years old, a straight A student. He's also an RA that's a Resident Assistant there helping out students at the dorms. Welcome to GRE Hunter, toddy.    Hunter Taddy  8:18   Yeah, I'm happy to be here. Thanks for having me.   Keith Weinhold  8:20   Taddy is spelled T, A, D, D, Y. I met Hunter almost six months ago. A property manager introduced us just thinking that we might have some things in common, and she sure was right. We've gotten together a few times, including going running at one time where, well, I had more than a little trouble keeping up with an active college athlete. The last time we sat down for coffee, just last week, I looked at my watch. We were done, and we sat almost two and a half hours like how many teenagers could really hold my attention for that long? But he just understands the world and politics surprisingly well. For a 19 year old. He's confident and well thought out. He's read War and Peace. He even got some of his own cooking and avoids seed oils. And you know, Hunter being born in 2006 when GRE debuted in 2014 you were eight years old. So before we talk about you, let's talk about your generation, generation Z What do you think some of the markers of your generation are?   Keith Weinhold  9:28   Yeah, so it's as I've shared with you in the past. It's interesting, because especially at UA, I'm mostly surrounded by like, athletes. So athletes tend to be a lot more social, just like how they grown up, they're always around people that tend to be a lot more driven. But then when I talk to, like, non athletes, it's a little bit different. Like, my generation is definitely they're on their phone a lot. I mean, I've told you before, like, I avoid social media. Well, I wouldn't say like the flag, but I avoid it a lot, because I know, hey, how addicting it is. And B, just like, you know, the.The word of my generation is slop or brain rot, and which is most of the stuff on the internet, but Yeah, seems to be like, there's a lot of anxiety in my generation, a lot of, like, lack of accountability, which I've noticed a lot lot of, like, lack of responsibility. And it's almost like self indulgent in a way, where it's like, oh I'm so lazy, or Oh, I'm so this, or I'm so that, and it's just kind of weird. You don't really get that much with like the athletes. Back to the social aspect. I don't know if you've seen that headline recently, that's like, the alcohol industry has lost eight, $30 million over the past four years because he doesn't drink. The real story isn't about Gen Z not wanting to drink alcohol. It's about Gen Z, not like really being social, right? I mean, I don't see that many like, Hangouts as much as, like, when I hear from, like my parents, you know, every night you're going somewhere with your friends or your you know, you're going to the bar, you're going to a bonfire, or things like that. And it's just, you don't see it as much. A lot of people are just in their rooms or online and, you know, the online gaming, online gaming, I don't game a lot, but gaming with friends is actually really fun to do sometimes. But everything's a lot more digital, you know, from the communication to like the spaces, you know, where you hang out, whether it's video games or whether it's VR chat, and some people do that, or discord, or just like internet forums and things like that. Yeah, just lot more digital.    Keith Weinhold  11:24   Yeah, you use little or no social media. Personally, I know you manage the Instagram page for your real estate organization, but yeah, there is more of this perception of in person, social life, maybe not dead, but dying. I've learned that 51% of 18 to 24 year old men have never asked out a woman in person you were sharing with me at how you know people have anxiety just about ordering food in person at a restaurant in Gen Z.    Hunter Taddy  11:54   That's actually funny. So because of how that conversation escalated, I technically did ask her out in Snapchat, but then she was like, you have to ask me out in person. And then I did eventually ask her out in person.    Keith Weinhold  12:06   Now, when it comes to in person meetings, after a few meetings with you, I noticed something rare when it's about seeing people in person, you have virtues that I think are somewhat rare for Generation Z. I mean, you actually show up on time. This this chat we're having right now. It's the fourth time we've gotten together, and you actually showed up early each of the four times, which is something that I really notice and appreciate, which, even for people my age, it seems like it's a virtue that they've lost. I mean, showing up on time is just common decency. That's just doing what you said that you were going to do. I find that pretty interesting. But when it comes to your generation being in college now, I mean, college is tough. You know, when I went to college, I took on student loans. My parents and I each paid for half of the tuition, and also worked a part time job while I was there. So I mean, you hang out with a lot of athletes, but how is it with balancing, you know, the income and student loans? Because, you know, college kids are still pretty poor   Hunter Taddy  13:10   I wanted to run for a division two program, because you can get athletic scholarship. I came in as a walk on. I'm not on any athletic scholarship. I get free housing and free meals for being an RA. Yeah, with my RA position, I actually got the RA position my second semester. So I got it as a freshman, which was like, really, really clutch. So my dad was in the Air Force for 20 years, and I got the GI bill for like, I think, six months. So I got my two first semesters of tuition paid for, and then I got some, like, some money for, like, housing and stuff. I mean, I pocketed most of that just because, I mean, I got it for free already. I don't get any more help from the GI Bill, because I'm not in Wisconsin. But if I went to Wisconsin, I could go to any school for free, like, tuition free. So, I mean, sometimes I do think about that, but with my real estate program. I mean, oh my gosh, the scholarship deadline. Every year they give out like, $50,000 in scholarships. A lot of them are from Widener and then just other like local real estate companies in the area. Last year, I got a $2,500 scholarship to travel to the National Apartment Association's apartmentalized It's like, their yearly conference in Las Vegas, and that was pretty cool. So that stuff kind of went over my head, but a lot of the stuff about AI was, like, just really interesting to hear, especially just about property management. And it's crazy to me, because, like, AI is almost like, my generation's thing, since we're, like, growing up with it, yeah. And then hearing, like, a lot of like, the older people in the property management profession talk about, I mean, they're still talking about when they had to keep their records on pen and paper, or, like, files and stuff. And I'm like, This is crazy. So I have scholarships with the real estate program, if I'm lucky, I can get up to almost $10,000 after the spring. It's.That means I pay in state tuition because I live on campus. It was a deal they were running after covid. So that's only like $5,700 I mean, my scholarships will be able to cover that. This semester, I paid like 2000 of it or something, and then my parents were kind enough to cover the rest, and then I'm going to pay them back right away after the year ends once I get those scholarships. And then, yeah, I get $11 an hour for working desk at my RA job. It's tax free, so, I mean, it's not totally bad, but I don't working desk hours that much because we only have them at night. And then, you know, being an athlete, I don't like staying up until, you know, one o'clock sometimes. I mean, the other night, I had to work a nine to three desk shift, and that screwed my whole for an entire week. Yeah. Okay,    Keith Weinhold  15:48   so when you graduate college in a few years, you could very well come out with a lower student loan balance than a lot of others did, although you might still have an informal loan with dad in there as well. How do you and a lot of people of your generation see your financial future? They sure can be hard to predict, but a lot of people see this crushing debt with student loans, and I wonder, even though it could be far into the future if really Gen Z thinks that they're ever going to be able to afford a home. Now, when it comes to the student loans, I know I shared with you when we sat down for coffee that I had a balance. I think it was like a $20,000 balance when I graduated, because again, my parents paid half of it and I worked part time when I went to school, I shared with you that I just took that balance and paid very little interest on my student loan balance because I kept transferring it repeatedly onto these 0% APR credit cards, and when my introductory rate expired on one card, I would just transfer it onto another card. So I've long been comfortable with debt.    Hunter Taddy  16:52   So me, personally, I do not want to take out a loan from any entity. I'm very fortunate and privileged that my parents are able to, you know, front that money for me when I need it. When I need it, I try to pay them back right away. I do not want student loans like my goal is to get out of college, you know, without owing anybody any money. It's weird, because I'm from such a small town in Wisconsin, and I view trades a lot differently than, like a lot of my peers who grew up in the big cities, I know blue collar millionaires, right? People who just, you know, put their nose to the grindstone, pouring concrete. You know, working driving a semi. Only do that for maybe five or 10 years, like my cousins. My cousin pours concrete, and then the other one, I think, works for construction company, the Midwestern work ethic, they're sitting on 10s of 1000s of dollars in their savings account right now. You can make the argument. Well, their back is going to give out in a couple years. And some of that's true. But also, you know, you don't have to be the guy pouring concrete for how long. You could be the business owner, or you could be the guy who's the plumber for 510, years, and then, you know, start your own plumbing business. That's why I don't look at student loans as, like, I need this college degree to, like, make money or be successful. Like, I've met a lot of people who legitimately have that mindset. That's like, I understand that if you've grown up in that sort of, like sphere, you've grown up with those ideas. But to me, it's like, I know if I can't pay for college, or if I don't graduate college, I know I'm going to be fine. I could go, you know, work construction, or I could go, you know, mow lawns or something. I know, I guess I just view it differently. But a lot of people think they need those student loans. So, I mean, they sign up for them. And I looked it up the other day, the average time to pay off student loans is, like, 20 years or something like that. Yeah, I believe it. That is kind of sad. That's insane to me. I want my lawyers going to college. I want my doctors going to college. I want to college. I want all these people to have a good education. But I mean, like 100,000 to $200,000 I just see that, and it's like, oh, I don't know, man, I sign up for the fast flow every year, but I never get anything Free Application for Federal Student Aid, yeah, but I know some people get, like, Pell Grants. If I'm not wrong, I think the Pell Grants are just, I don't know they have to pay those back. It seemed like I was applying for the Stafford Loan. I was lower middle class. I don't think we quite qualified for the Pell grant. The grant being like, free money and a loan of stuff that you need to pay back. Yeah, of course. And of course, in addition to student loans, we regularly have students using credit cards and probably not being able to pay the full balance, is they make their way and try to pay their way through college. That's certainly one thing that I did.    Hunter Taddy  19:28   Here's something for you, DoorDash, my generation and DoorDash is so crazy. I mean, I look at some of these people we have like a desk, at some of the halls, and the amount of people who just DoorDash some of these people are doordashing every night. And that's not cheap, like, that's sometimes it's like 30 bucks just to get Taco Bell or, you know, Wingstop or something like that, and then Klarna, it's like, finance a pizza. Like, what are we doing here?    Keith Weinhold  19:54   Sure, yeah, you're making a down payment on a blooming onion and financing it and making the last payment on it. Years later or something. Yeah, crazy like that, 100% and yeah, I would imagine home ownership is just seen as something that's so far into the future, it's almost unfathomable.    Hunter Taddy  20:12   Yeah, it's funny to me, because, you know, I come from, again, very small town, the cost of living is, like, extremely low compared to the country. I'm pretty sure Green Bay was voted number one place to live by us, News and World Report couple years ago, number one place to live in the United States. But more of the people back home who work these jobs in the trades, like the thought of owning a home seems a lot more real to them than my friends who are in college. And a lot of that has to do with, you know, like we're in bigger cities. Again, people have more debt, but yeah, I mean, you look at those prices of homes, I think the median home price in Anchorage is like $426,000 and just, you know, looking at that numbers like, how am I ever going to afford that? One of my friends, he's in the real estate program. He's got $40,000 saved up. He's got his Roth IRA maxed out. It's weird, because this is one of the points I want to make. So in my generation, you have people who have all these resources, you know, especially with the internet, and they're doing very well with it. They're taking it and they're running with it. And then you have the other part of my generation who's doing the buy now, pay later option. It's almost like a upside down bell curve or something like that. The people who are good are getting so much better, and the people who are making the bad decisions are getting so much more worse.    Keith Weinhold  21:25   Ah, the K shaped economy starts young.   Hunter Taddy  21:27    It's just interesting to see sometimes, because you have some people like, I can't afford this, I can't afford that, and it's like, yeah, being college student is hard. But then it's like, you buy your $6 coffee every day, and it's, you know, I'm guilty of that too. My spending habits aren't the best. And then you look at like home ownership inflation is real. Cost of living is getting higher. But also my dad talks about this a lot like our standards are getting so much higher, too great. Our houses are getting bigger. Kids don't share bedrooms anymore. All our kids have to have our phone. All our kids have to have the newest thing or the newest coat. And you know, you want nice things for your family. I get that, you know, I don't have a family, so I can only talk about this so much. But I mean, our standards are getting a lot, a lot higher as well. I mean, you look at our grandparents houses, and they're like, these, just small, one story houses, one bathroom. You know, I look at the house that my dad grew up and he shared a room with his brother until he graduated, right? And then you look at all these families kids live in their bedroom, it's so weird to me that like siblings, they know each other, but they don't know each other because they're sitting in their rooms all day and they're looking at their phones.    Keith Weinhold  22:31   You surface a good and salient point hunter that a lot of people don't bring up because the K shaped economy that means a widening disparity between the haves and the have nots, but the entire K also keeps moving up, so standards of living continue to get better for both the haves and the have nots, even though the disparity between them continues to widen, and yes, a poor person today has Wi Fi and has Air Conditioning and a lot of minor conveniences that poor people didn't have 75 years ago. You're listening to get rich education. We're doing something different this week, talking to the youngest guest in GRE history. His name's Hunter toddy. 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Keith winehill, we're talking with Gen Z and student athlete Hunter toddy. He's a sophomore college student, and he's got a management degree with a concentration in real estate investing. So yeah, Hunter, tell us some of the things that you've learned about in an economics class or two that you've taken there at UAA.    Hunter Taddy  25:51   So I had an economics class last semester, but the teacher is basically tenured, and he only posted YouTube videos and like three quizzes was like the entire grade. He made us great at 2000 wasn't gonna say and didn't even grade it. So I didn't learn anything about economics, but that was macro, and now I'm in micro. And this professor, he's fantastic. He talks to Anchorage and Alaska legislators all the time. He was on Meet the Press Like he's very, very, very, very smart and well spoken, one of my and professors, and he's also Yale educated, as I understand. Yeah, I always get crap from my cross country teammates because most of them are STEM majors. There's a lot of engineers, and then there's, you know, you have people who are in, like, kinesiology, and then a lot of aviation, but they always give me crap because, like, oh, business, it's supply and demand, blah, blah, blah. But then, like, legitimately, economics has been so fascinating for me, just like, you know, consumer behavior, opportunity cost, trade off. One of the things is rent control, right? Definitely a big conversation, especially in, like, my generation, you know, because of all these rising prices. And then, you know, the landlord always gets the negative connotation, right? Landlords are greedy. I wouldn't even as a college student. Well, you think about rent control is like as soon as you put that binding price ceiling on the rent prices in an area, that's why there's not enough housing on the West Coast. That's why landlords are painting over the light switches, or they're not fixing your toilet, or they're not fixing the leaky sink. There's just a lack of understanding general society about, like, just how markets work and why. You know, businesses make certain decisions that they do. That's one thing with, like, a lot of my generation, is a lot of them are almost anti business, in a sense, right? In a sense, but they love being consumers. What my dad talks about a lot is as the business owner, like when you work for a company, a lot of the times you can clock in, clock out, you go home and you lay your head on the pillow, and you don't have to worry about anything, right? But when you're the business owner, like my dad, and if you have a lot of anxiety, like he does, about certain things, and you stress a lot, you're up at 2am wondering if the LVP you put in someone's kitchen is going to buckle, well, then you're gonna have to go back and fix it all and all these things, and so I definitely have a lot more to say understanding for like business owners and like landlords. Yeah, the economics classes just broaden my understanding of how the world works. I think that's a class everyone should take, and it is a general ed but I think it's a class everyone should pay attention to as well.    Keith Weinhold  28:18   Sure, rent control gives landlords no incentive to make improvements to a property. So yeah, it's good that you're learning about this in econ class. Tell us about some of the other things that you've learned in economics or in your more real estate investor centric college courses.    Hunter Taddy  28:36   So I'll focus more on the real estate stuff. So Dean Widener, Widener apartment homes, one of the top five, I think, largest owners of apartment homes in terms of units like in the United States, right? He basically came to Anchorage, and he wanted to build the Widener program, basically like a farm for property managers, like, you know, give this education. And then they, you know, they come work for widener. They come work for, you know, whoever a lot of the education has to do with property management. So there's leasing, asset maintenance. Talk a lot about operating budgets, risk management. All students in the program memorize the cash flow performer by heart. So, you know, you have gross potential income loss to lease, vacancy, net revenue, other income, expense reimbursements. Maddie poo, which is maintenance, admin, taxes, insurance, payroll and utilities. Have you heard that acronym before? What is it? Yeah. Maddie poo, I pretty sure my professor, like, that's kind of like his thing. I didn't finish it all, but we have it all memorized, and then we do, like, a lot of fair housing and landlord tenant law. Yesterday, in my Real Estate Investment Finance course, we were analyzing loans, and we were making like amortization tables, yeah. And then so we were looking at like interest rates, how a balloon loan works, variable interest rates. I took real estate Maintenance and risk last semester, and that was really awesome. We got to visit buildings all across Anchorage and talk with the property managers, talk about maintenance systems, general maintenance of the property, property management, the day to day, things like that. And then leasing, we actually had us basically go undercover. We have to have three properties, and we go do a showing at all of them, and then we had to review them, and we did a presentation about them, and, like, we basically reviewed them and graded, like the leasing agent, and how they did that one was really cool.    Keith Weinhold  30:33   Okay, so the mock tenant, grading a leasing agent, yeah, then showing you amenities, explaining lease length, things like that,    Hunter Taddy  30:41   and then seeing if, you know, they violated any like Fair Housing things. He said, Don't necessarily try and bait them, but one of the questions that one of my classmates asked, so what kind of people live here? And then the good property manager, you know, it says we rent to anyone that fits our criteria. And then you have some people that's like, oh, you should have said that. Yeah, yeah, it's pretty touchy, age, race, family status, right? Yeah. So we definitely have that drilled in our heads as well, like landlord tenant law and then, like, fair housing, you    Keith Weinhold  31:11   told me something interesting when we got together, when you run the numbers for property, that the numbers always work better in one condition than they do in another.    Hunter Taddy  31:20   So we do cap rate. And so cap rate is noi over value, I believe, yep. So we analyze the cap rates for all the properties, and then we see what is our return if we pay cash or whatever is our return when we pay leverage. And sometimes it's better if you pay cash, or sometimes it's better if it's leveraged. But I always think even if you could pay cash, you pay, say, $3 million for the whole complex, well, you could put a $500,000 down payment on six other properties. So I always thought that was weird, because that's just, I read Rich Dad, Poor Dad, after my dad recommended it to me, and then it just talking to my dad about leveraged investments. Yeah, why don't you do that instead? Oh, he said,    Keith Weinhold  32:00   right, as long as you control your cash flow and pay the mortgage and the operating expenses. Yeah, we typically talk about getting the leverage here, because the appreciation grade has absolutely nothing to do with the amount of equity that's in the property. Is there anything else interesting that you learned from going out in the field and actually seeing some properties or talking to some managers? And I think this is really interesting, because a lot of times when people graduate college, they tend to broad brushstroke students or new graduates, and say, Yeah, but they haven't gotten out in the real world yet, but you actually are as a student.    Hunter Taddy  32:33   Yeah. So that's one thing I really love about our program, and I really love our professor. He owns properties himself. It's not like a pyramid scheme thing where, like, almost like, you're going to college to learn how to be a professor, and sometimes that we need those people for, like, research and stuff. But like, he's actually done the work. He knows what it's like. He can relate to things that we're talking about. Yeah, we get a lot of that real world experience, which is really awesome going about that, like the leasing experience. One of the things with, like, a lot of the managers, especially in Anchorage, because there's such a housing shortage, a lot of them didn't really like try, because they like, almost don't have to, because, I think a lot of them assume you're gonna lease someone anyways, no matter, because it's not necessarily really competitive. So because the vacancy rate is so small, yeah. So it's just like, here's the kitchen. You know, we're actually taught in leasing class, leasing strategies. And also, what's really good about our classes, we read, like, a lot of personal growth books in our classes. So like in our leasing class, our professor had us read The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey and yeah. And then I think for our real estate investment class, we're going to read the compounding effect. I don't know what it's about, but I mean, I really appreciate how our professor gives us, like, those books and that knowledge that's not just, you know, specific to real estate. It's like how to become like a better person, or how to become better at personal finance in general.    Keith Weinhold  33:58   All right, so some conceptual and some mindset stuff, along with more of the hands on and more of the numbers. Well, before I ask you, what's next for you, do you have any last thoughts with what you've learned in class, or just anything overall about your generation and lifestyle and getting along financially? For a college student,    Hunter Taddy  34:18   in April, I'm going down to Austin for the property con, which is Institute of real estate management, big conference. I think they have this one every year too. I think John Quinones, the guy from what would you do, is going to be like one of the keynote speakers. So looking forward to that, definitely looking forward to some of, like, learning more about, like AI, and how it's used in, like, the property management, like real estate sphere, and then I'm kind of interested in green building, because it almost seems to be like, Win win, right? Because better for the environment and then better for the investor most of the time, you know, like, through these retrofits, like you're just switching to LED light bulbs, we actually, we ran those numbers a lot in my.In its class. Like, you know, what would it be like if you switch from iridescent to LED light bulbs? And it's like, that's like, what are the things that all property managers should do? Because you're saving, sometimes 1000s of dollars and seven or 10 year period, or whatever it is, improve the cap rate, right there? Yeah, I want to definitely learn more about, like, the green building. And also, just because, you know, I'm a healthy person, when I build my house one day, I don't want to have, like, a lot of toxic materials and stuff as well. I have one friend. He's really, really dialed in his health. They're talked about him with you before, but he, like, he's not even have drywall in his house because there's some, like, toxic thing in drywall, or something, like, he's gonna build it out of brick and mud or something, I don't know.    Keith Weinhold  35:39   Oh, he can't just go live in any rental. Yeah, well, Hunter, this has been really good. Your dad owns rentals in Wisconsin, and like you mentioned, he's red, Rich Dad, Poor Dad himself. So that's kind of an influence on you. And you do have a management internship back in Wisconsin this summer. But before we go on, you mentioned to me that your dad owns a certain type of apartments in Wisconsin, and I've never heard of that type before. What are they called? And then, what does that mean?    Keith Weinhold  36:06   I think the name is local to the city itself in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. So they're called custerdales. I think there were homes built after World War Two, I believe, for like GIS and things like that so well. Just before he got in the Air Force, he was in Saudi Arabia for a year, and he was thinking about, you know, what am I going to do when I retire? Because he knew after the year was done, he was going to retire and come back to Wisconsin. And one of his friends got him into real estate, and he talked to my mom a little bit, and they just started buying properties. So that was in 2018 and now they own about 70 units, mostly duplexes, with their biggest being a five Plex. They also have a 18 bed assisted living facility. Most of the the 70 units are called custerdales. They're all like, cookie cutter, like, the same they're basically the same layout, you know, sometimes it's just flipped or whatever. And he basically did the same thing each time, a lot of them were, like, really run down ones that they purchased had someone with a chicken living on top of the refrigerator. And then when they locked the place up after they bought it, he broke back in and took stuff. And so they've really, actually, like, helped the community in a way, by remodeling a lot of these homes. And then my dad would refinance them, and then he would take that money and then invest it into another property. And he just kept doing that again and again and again. Yeah, so buy and hold we self manage, because there's not really a reputable property management service in the area. This is near Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Maybe you've heard that name before. Manitowoc, they make heavy construction equipment, and you are going back to Wisconsin this summer for a management related internship, yeah, well, Hunter, well, this has been great talking about what your generation's like, what you do in your classes, and the practical experience that you're already getting as a 19 year old. I mean, you're just substantially further ahead than I was as a geography degree student and major way back in the day, if anyone wants to reach out to you, see what you're doing, or contact you. What's the best way for them to do that? Hunter.    Hunter Taddy  38:09   So I don't have Instagram or Facebook, but I do have LinkedIn. So if you just search Hunter toddy again, T, A, D, D, y, on LinkedIn, you can find me there. Also just give my email. It's H hottie 007 at Gmail.    Keith Weinhold  38:26   All right, look that up if you want to reach out to Hunter. Yeah, it's been great having you here. Thanks so much for coming on to the show.    Hunter Taddy  38:32   Thanks forhaving me.    Keith Weinhold  38:40   Yeah, a fresh perspective from college student, Hunter toddy today. He has got his act together amazingly well for a teenager, and you know, talking to him made me think about something like I said when I graduated college, and it was just with a bachelor's degree. By the way, pretty humble bachelor's double major, geography and regional planning, I had that 20k in student loan debt, which I transferred onto 0% APR credit cards, over and over again and inflation adjusted terms, that might be 40k in today's dollars. I had no incentive to pay it down, let alone pay it off, since my finance charges were essentially zero, so that's why I probably carried that balance for close to 20 years. But this is the first time that I thought about the fact that that very habit was probably a benefit to me, not because it saved me from paying interest on student loans, but because it got me comfortable withholding debt for the long term and rationalizing that there would be an opportunity cost of paying off that debt, because a payoff would have meant that I would forego the opportunity of investing those dollars to get gains, that habit got me comfortable with prudently using debt and leverage as a real estate investor, and that helped me own and control more property sooner. So it was a somewhat autodidactic approach to good debt. Today, we talk with a young, likely soon to be investor, oppositely next week here on the show. We're talking about the book end, on the other side of the shelf, and that is when you're ready to retire from real estate, you can exchange your properties into a fund, pay zero capital gains tax or depreciation recapture. 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The Hawkeyes make their 30th NCAA Tournament appearance—and first since 2022—squaring off with Clemson in an 8/9 matchup Friday in Tampa. Led by senior guard Bennet Stirtz, who averaged 22 points per game in Big Ten play, Iowa enters March with momentum after a 21-win season in one of the nation's toughest conferences.Clemson counters with a deep, balanced roster and All-ACC forward RJ Godfrey, but will be without starting center Carter Welling due to injury. With both teams known for their defense, this matchup sets up as one of the most competitive games of the opening round—with a potential showdown against top-seeded Florida looming.We hear from head coach Ben McCollum and floor leader Bennett Stirtz as the Hawkeyes prepare for Friday's tip.Plus, Iowa Women's Basketball opens NCAA Tournament play in Iowa City as a No. 2 seed, hosting Fairleigh Dickinson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Head coach Jan Jensen, Kylie Feuerbach, and a veteran Hawkeye squad look to make another deep March run on their home floor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode discusses Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses, which blend a camera, microphone, AI features, and social media integration into sunglasses that look like normal fashion eyewear, raising major privacy concerns. It highlights reports that footage captured by the glasses may be reviewed by human contractors to help train Meta's AI systems, and notes critics' concerns about how easily people can be recorded in public without their knowledge. Although the glasses include a small LED indicator when recording, many people reportedly don't notice it. ** Links mentioned on the show ** People Are Calling Meta Ray-Bans “Pervert Glasses” https://futurism.com/future-society/meta-ray-ban-smart-pervert-glasses Meta Employees Are Seeing R-Rated Footage From Its Users' AI Glasses https://www.inc.com/ava-levinson/meta-employees-are-seeing-r-rated-footage-footage-from-its-users-ai-glasses/91311763 Think Twice Before Buying or Using Meta's Ray-Bans https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/03/think-twice-buying-or-using-metas-ray-bans ** Watch this episode on YouTube ** ** Become a Shared Security Supporter ** Get exclusive access to bonus episodes, listen to new episodes before they are released, receive a monthly shout-out on the show, and get a discount code for 15% off merch at the Shared Security store. Become a supporter today by going to our YouTube channel’s membership section: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9CCDIYkDDqwEZ3UYaxjnA/join ** Thank you to our sponsors! ** SLNT Visit slnt.com to check out SLNT’s amazing line of Faraday bags and other products built to protect your privacy. As a listener of this podcast you receive 10% off your order at checkout using discount code “sharedsecurity”. ** Subscribe and follow the podcast ** Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SharedSecurityPodcast Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sharedsecurity.bsky.social Follow us on Mastodon: https://infosec.exchange/@sharedsecurity Join us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/SharedSecurityShow/ Visit our website: https://sharedsecurity.net Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://sharedsecurity.net/subscribe Sign-up for our email newsletter to receive updates about the podcast, contest announcements, and special offers from our sponsors: https://shared-security.beehiiv.com/subscribe Leave us a rating and review: https://ratethispodcast.com/sharedsecurity Contact us: https://sharedsecurity.net/contact The post The Privacy Problem With Meta's Ray-Ban Smart Glasses appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

The Trio declares this an AI-free episode and dives into Apple's latest hardware announcements. Kotaro, Steve, and Aaron break down the new MacBook Neo, its surprisingly capable A18 chip, aluminum build, colorful design, and its potential to expand the Mac market at just $600. Then Steve takes The Trio on a deep dive into his increasingly desperate search for the perfect external monitor, weighing the refreshed Studio Display, the new Studio Display XDR, BenQ's upcoming 5K Mac monitor, Dell's 4K Thunderbolt hub display, and BenQ's programmer-focused 3:2 aspect ratio monitors. What follows is a lively debate over 120Hz refresh rates, macOS 4K scaling quirks, nano-texture vs. glossy glass, multi-monitor setups, MacBook Pro pricing strategies, and whether Kotaro and Aaron can convince Steve to just pick one already.## Chapters00:00 Introductions01:48 MacBook Neo18:31 The Studio Display (2026)22:17 The Studio Display XDR25:26 Understanding 120 Hertz Displays27:49 Evaluating Cost vs. Performance in Monitors29:24 Comparing Alternatives to the Studio Display31:27 The BenQ Monitor: A Viable Contender33:06 Dell 4K and macOS Scaling36:43 BenQ Programmer Series Monitors42:28 Multiple Monitors vs. One High-End Display43:55 Navigating MacBook Pro Configurations45:34 Understanding RAM and Pricing Strategies48:11 Choosing the Right Display for Your Needs53:33 A Digression About Apple Care Prices55:53 A Monitor Intervention01:00:30 Wrap-Up01:00:58 One More Thing...01:02:24 Tag## Show Notes- Apple announces new hardware including the MacBook Neo, refreshed Studio Display, and the new Studio Display XDR- The MacBook Neo starts at $600 ($500 education), features an A18 chip, aluminum unibody, colorful options, and is capable enough for 4K video editing in Final Cut- Touch ID is a $100 add-on: The Trio agree it's worth the upgrade- The refreshed Studio Display gains Thunderbolt 5 and daisy-chaining support but remains 60Hz- The Studio Display XDR starts at $3,299 with mini-LED backlighting, 120Hz ProMotion, and the stand included- Steve's monitor search considers: Studio Display ($1,500 edu), Studio Display XDR ($3,200 edu), BenQ 5K Mac monitor (~$1,000), Dell 4K Thunderbolt hub (~$800), and BenQ RD280UG programmer monitor (~$700)- Discussion of macOS 4K scaling issues: macOS renders at 5K and downsamples to 4K, which can cause artifacts- The BenQ programmer monitor features a 3:2 aspect ratio (28"), 120Hz, dark/light mode presets, and a halo backlight, but weaker color reproduction- Nano-texture vs. glossy glass: nano-texture reduces glare but can appear slightly fuzzy; standard glass is easier to clean- Apple's MacBook Pro pricing now ties higher RAM options to higher chip tiers, effectively bundling price increases- AppleCare One costs more per additional device ($6/mo) than standalone AppleCare Plus ($5/mo): a pricing quirk Steve finds baffling- BentoFit, The Trio's health kit dashboard app, gets a plug: download it at bentofit.app- Kotaro asks if this is the "Steve intervention podcast" as the monitor debate spirals. Aaron's rational choice? Buy the XDR and keep it for 10 years. Steve remains unconvinced. Stay tuned.## Links**MacBook Neo Reviews**John Gruber (Daring Fireball): https://daringfireball.net/2026/03/the_macbook_neoTyler Stalman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-VOt9559GkMarques Brownlee (MKBHD): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGeXGdYE7UELinus Tech Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSheV0FEYYU**Displays**ArtIsRight on nano-texture displays: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzEmuA53LLE**One More Thing**AppJawn LLC: https://appjawn.comApps: Clipdish, Mio Vino, Minimalist Meditation Timer**PhillyCocoa:** http://phillycocoa.orgIntro music: "When I Hit the Floor", © 2021 Lorne Behrman. Used with permission of the artist.

1. The Founding Mothers and Augustan Propaganda(1)Guest author Emma Southon notes that historians like Livy wrote during the reign of Augustus to reshape early Roman history to justify the return to monarchy. These writers aimed to portray Rome as the most virtuous and god-beloved nation. A primary narrative involves the Sabine women, who were kidnapped to populate the new city. Led by Hersilia, these women eventually intervened in a battle, acting as the "glue" that turned a war between enemies into a family conflict. Southon contrasts the virtuous Hersilia with Tarpeia, a "bad" woman who betrayed Rome for luxury. (2)

In today's episode, Gina discusses the importance of natural sunlight during the daytime for providing mental stability and enhancing overall wellness and health. Details are provided how both natural and artificial light affect our emotions, our circadian rhythm and our sleep patterns. Suggestions are made on how to incorporate more light into your life and what kinds fo light are best for health.Stillpoint Fridays is my once-a-week Friday note — a slower, more personal reflection that's different from what I share on the podcast. If you'd like a quiet place to land as the week winds down, you can join here: http://eepurl.com/bR2F9P or on our website anxietycoachespodcast.com and sign up for the newsletter. Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/Websitehttps://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our community Group Coaching Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program1:1 CoachingLearn more about our One-on-One CoachingIf you prefer to listen AD-FREE, try our Supercast premium access membership:Learn more about anxiety What is anxiety?Free Guided Meditation for Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for AnxietyQuote:There is a morning inside you waiting to burst open into light. -RumiSummaryIn this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into the often-overlooked topic of light and its profound impact on our nervous system. With spring approaching and the recent time change, many people are starting to notice the light in their everyday lives, not just as a functional necessity but as a critical player in our mental and physical well-being. I take this opportunity to explore how various forms of light—including natural sunlight, LED, incandescent bulbs, and the glow from our screens—play a significant role in our emotional states, sleep patterns, and overall nervous system regulation.I introduce the concept of the circadian rhythm, our body's natural clock, which is heavily influenced by light. This internal timing system is essential for regulating our sleep-wake cycles, hormone production, body temperature, and digestion—ultimately affecting how our nervous system responds to stress. Morning light serves as the most vital signal for this clock, signaling our bodies to wake up and become alert. It triggers a cascade of physiological processes: melatonin production decreases, cortisol levels rise appropriately, and we begin to feel more energized and ready to confront the day.I emphasize the importance of receiving natural daylight in the morning and how even brief exposure—regardless of whether it's sunny or overcast—can greatly benefit our mental and physical health. By anchoring our circadian rhythm with morning light, we can enhance our overall mood and regulate our nervous system more effectively. I provide practical suggestions for integrating simple habits into our daily routines, such as stepping outside for a short walk, enjoying coffee on the porch, or simply allowing sunlight to filter into our homes.#AnxietyCoachesPodcast #GinaRyan #AnxietyRecovery #NervousSystemRegulation #CircadianRhythm #MorningSunlight #SleepHygiene #WiredAndTired #MentalHealthMatters #OvercomingAnxiety #PanicAttackRecovery #HolisticHealing #Mindfulness #SelfCareDaily #InnerPeace #StressManagement #CuesOfSafety #TrueRecovery #EmotionalWellbeing #BiohackingHealth #LightTherapy #MelatoninRhythm #CortisolAwakeningResponse #NaturalPeace #HealthyHabits #WellnessJourney #SpringEquinox #SafeToSettle #NervousSystemHealing #MindBodyBalanceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We try a supposedly foolproof universal remote, test a stress-reducing dog feeder, light up a pulsing LED beanie, and Chad reviews a cloud key holder.

Happy Friday! Brandon Beam is in with Patrick Murphy for this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with Bobby Carpenter joining the guys in studio to talk Buckeye Basketball and Spring Football. Ohio State fell to Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament, how do we feel about them heading into the NCAA Tournament? We do Beers N Buckeyes with Austin Ward. We get Pat's burning thoughts on the Buckeyes at spring practice. The Big 12 is getting rid of it's glass LED court in the College Football Pulse. We chatted with Ohio State Assistant Coach Joel Justus after the game. Adam Jardy joins the show to recap Ohio State's Big Ten Tournament. #Buckeyes and more!

It's one of the biggest albums of the late 1980's. No, not “Small World”, Huey Lewis & The News' misguided attempt at a jazz-pop record that sadly gave us a song called “Bobo Tempo”, and can be found in near mint condition for a dollar in used record bins across the country. Rather, dear bleeder, it's George Harrison's comeback album, “Cloud 9”. Led by its spirited cover of “Got My Mind Set On You”, and the unofficial theme to Disney's Mulan (“Breath Away from Heaven”), this is a record that's held up through the years as one of the best by a solo Beatle not named “Pete”. Tony & T.J. continue their deep-dish of this legendary album, as they explore questions about fonts, album covers, Weird Al, random Billy Joel deep cuts, and more; like:

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On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight's USA baseball Quarterfinal matchup with Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic, wrap up everything with Free Agency, discuss the craziness happening in the NBA, and NCAA basketball being in full swing in conference tournament season with Selection Sunday this weekend. Joining the progrum to put a tidy bow on free agency is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Next, ESPN Senior MLB Insider, Jeff Passan joins the show to preview this weekend's World Baseball Classic matchups. Then, Commissioner of the Big 12, Brett Yormark joins the show to chat about changing the LED court to traditional hardwood at the Big 12 Tournament, and the Presidential Roundtable around NIL. Later, 2000 1st round pick, 3 point contest champion, 13 year NBA veteran, and current ESPN NBA analyst, Quentin Richardson joins the progrum to give an update on everything that has happened around the NBA. Lastly, new starting WR for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Michael Pittman Jr. joins the show to chat about the trade from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh, finding out while he was in Uganda, if he's had any conversation with Aaron Rodgers, finding his footing in the locker room, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We'll see you on Monday, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander open with a Big 12 report from Kansas City. The glass court is gone for semifinals between Iowa State-Arizona and Kansas-Houston. Then, a Friday edition of the whiparound tours the sport and gets you caught up on everything from Champ Week including a loss for previously undefeated Miami. (0:00) Intro + Norlander from Kansas City (1:00) The Big 12 is abandoning the LED glass floor (7:00) the semifinals in Kansas City should be awesome + Dybantsa breaks KD's record (15:00) Duke survives a scare against Florida State (19:10) Tennessee beat Auburn … are the Tigers going dancing? (22:15) Does Oklahoma need to beat Arkansas on Friday to get in? (25:00) Touching on the Big East: can Seton Hall get a dance-worthy win over St. John's? (27:40) Big Ten quarterfinals on Friday + some notes from the conference (32:10) Miami lost to UMass … this team is still in the tournament (37:10) Sling TV Game to Watch (46:30) GP spent 13 hours in the Richmond airport Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠ For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Brend previews Iowa State's Big 12 Semifinal game against Arizona and breaks down Brett Yormark's decision to ditch the LED glass court. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan and Tiki dive into one of their most chaotic Friday shows yet, sorting through the week's most outrageous WFAN opinions in a spirited round of “Are You Kidding Me?” From Aaron Judge “letting America down” in the World Baseball Classic to a truly baffling Jets-Raiders trade idea, the episode is packed with sharp reactions, big laughs, and the kind of sports-radio debate that turns absurdity into great entertainment. Beyond the bad takes, the conversation stretches into why baseball may not feel like “America's sport” anymore, how much the WBC really means in different countries, the future of LED basketball courts, and a hilarious Cinco de Lync segment on the dumbest superstitions of all time. It's a fast-moving mix of baseball, football, hoops, pop culture, and personal stories that captures the unpredictable energy of a jam-packed sports Friday.

We'll open on Ole Miss having a run so far in the SEC Tournament and if it can continue against Alabama (3:00) and then we'll hit on Grizz/Mavs, Khris Middleton having a throwback night, why veteran players have torched us, why Roser was helping out with the Mavs Spanish Radio broadcast and tonight's Grizz/Pistons game including if Tobias Harris will score 40 hahaha (7:15). Dwight Howard announced his retirement (27:35). FedEx's Richard Smith had comments about the Grizzlies in the Commercial Appeal and it should make every Grizzlies fan feel good (40:29). We'll hit on the Conference Tournaments, Florida crushing opponents, the Big 12 getting rid of their LED court and Prospect Watch (1:01:16). We'll finish on Kyler Murray joining the Vikings, Calvin Austin going to the Giants, Travis Etienne's name pronunciation and Minkah Fitzpatrick not wanting to play for the Jets (1:11:01)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

The Front Row Network is thrilled to welcome Samantha Smart to the podcast. Samantha is one of the premiere personalities on WOW Women of Wrestling. Brandon and Samantha chat about her origins in wrestling as well as her utilization of intelligence in all aspects of the ring. The two also chat about the formation of her new faction, The Enlightened.   WOW - Women Of Wrestling is the premier all-female sports entertainment property, co-founded and co-owned by Jeanie Buss and David McLane. Led by the inspiring larger-than-life WOW Superheroes and their in-ring rivalries, WOW is an action-packed saga showcasing supreme athleticism and empowering stories centered around uplifting women and fans of all ages around the world.   WOW airs weekly in syndication across the U.S. and on VICE TV. All episodes from seasons one, two and three can be streamed on Pluto TV's dedicated WOW channel. Seasons two and three are currently available to stream on Tubi and season two is available on Paramount+. Paramount Global Content Distribution launched an all-wrestling FAST channel called Wrestling Central available now on The Roku Channel in the U.S. and Canada featuring new weekly matches from WOW.   Fans can check their local listings and learn more about WOW on wowe.com.

The Drive opened the show with the news that the Big 12 is changing back to hardwood and is no longer having an LED screen as a court.

Matt Norlander, of CBS Sports, joined The Drive for a reaction on the Big 12 decision to remove the LED court, and if the idea was good or not.

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss first impressions of the MacBook Neo, Studio DisplayXDR, and iPhone 17e.Following its announcement last week, the ‌MacBook Neo‌ arrived this week. Unlike every other Apple silicon Mac, the ‌MacBook Neo‌ is powered by the A18 Pro chip originally developed for the iPhone 16 Pro, making it the first Mac to use an iPhone-class processor instead of an M-series chip. To reach its substantially lower price point, the ‌MacBook Neo‌ makes some compromises. Unlike the MacBook Air, it does not feature keyboard backlighting, a haptic trackpad, P3 wide color, True Tone, ambient light sensing, a camera indicator LED, MagSafe charging, Thunderbolt connectivity, or a 12-megapixel camera with Center Stage, nor does it come with Touch ID as standard. It is also thicker with a slightly reduced battery life, and has larger borders around the slightly smaller display.That being said, it is $500 cheaper than a ‌MacBook Air‌ and is designed to compete with lower-cost Windows laptops and Chromebooks, while expanding the Mac lineup with a substantially more affordable option. We talk through the real-world impact of some of these compromises, including performance with the A18 Pro chip and 8GB of memory. The ‌iPhone 17e‌ retains the same design and price as the iPhone 16e but adds the A19 chip, ‌MagSafe‌ support, Apple's second-generation C1X modem, and 256GB of base storage. Apple also introduced a new ‌Studio Display‌ XDR model, replacing the Pro Display XDR. The new model offers a 27-inch 5K mini-LED panel with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR brightness up to 2,000 nits, and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. We compare both of these new products to their predecessors, as well as the ‌iPhone 17e‌ and the ‌iPhone 16‌ as the two lowest-cost iPhones on sale today.All of the newly announced devices became available to pre-order on Wednesday, March 4, with the entire lineup scheduled to launch and begin arriving to customers on Wednesday, March 11. The MacRumors Show has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips.Start your business with Shopify and get everything you need to sell online and in person. Start today at https://www.shopify.com/macReady to tackle bigger problems? Get started with Claude today at — https://www.Claude.ai/mac.

One of the most powerful tools for healthy ageing might be something you've barely thought about: light. Most of us spend the majority of our time under LED lighting that's stripped of the very wavelengths our bodies need to function well – and the impact on our metabolism, energy and long-term health is only just being understood.Professor Glen Jeffery, neuroscientist at UCL's Institute of Ophthalmology, joins Liz to explain why a light deficiency could be quietly accelerating ageing, what it means for your mitochondria, and the simple changes – starting with your light bulbs – that could make a real difference to how you feel and age.In this episode:Why infrared light is the most overlooked wavelength for human healthHow LED lighting creates a "light deficiency" – and why Glen calls it modern-day scurvyThe profound effect light has on your mitochondria and energy productionWhy morning light mattersWhat the research really says about red light face masks and infrared saunasHow changing your light environment could help regulate blood sugar and metabolismThe simple practical changes to make at home – and why Glen's first recommendation is to get a dogLinks mentioned in the episode:Anti blue light glassesGet in touch with a question for Liz:Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:Preorder Liz's new book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big 12 is already walking back their LED floor thing.

The Big 12 conference makes the return to wood for the final rounds of their tournament after their failed LED court experiment.

Jason, Sterling, and Michael break down Mizzou basketball's loss to Kentucky in the SEC Tournament. They also react to the news that the Big 12 is removing the LED glass court in favor of the hardwood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BEEF: I've been saying for a few weeks now it would not be a bad idea to keep well ahead of your needs. I'm doubling down on this as the reduced production we've seen this year is impacting product availability and pricing. Inventories will be tighter still with reduced production and increasing demand. Last week's harvest was 521k head, running a full 10% behind last year's reduced production. Markets are responding hard to this tight inventory, everything, I mean everything is moving higher. Led by middle meats, ribeyes, tenderloins, and strip loins, but all cuts are seeing increases. I've seen a couple analysts have the opinion this surge will scare off consumers and turn back down. I hope they are right and I'm wrong, but right now all I see in increases and strong demand. I'd buy now, waiting will cost you money.Chicken will be the alternate protein of choice for consumers moving from higher priced beef. Wings are lower a third week, I don't see this lasting much longer while boneless skinless randoms and tenders are moving higher. I do expect chicken increases to continue. Proudction is running about 2% ahead of last year and demand is keeping the product moving.On the Avian Flu front, another difficult week, 20 new cases reported affect 3.5 million birds, mostly egg layers. The northern migration is in full swing now, I do hope we get some relief soonSoy and canola have another strong week moving higher. Its been so long since we've seen a bull market in soy oil but demand and moving product to biofuels has spurred this market higher. Not so for corn and wheat continuing to trade sideways.Pork bellies leveled off at $153 same as last week. Bacon prices will be moving up but hopefully we get a few weeks breather. Loins, butts, ribs, all still a good value. Pork continues to be a great protein value.The dairy market went on a tear last week, giving back almost all the gains this week. As of Thursday's CME close, butter is down 16, barrel and block are both down 2. We'll see what next week brings.Savalfoods.com | Find us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn

Holy wind, Batman! Before all the snow & cold weather, we got a bunch of wind and rain during the overnight. Today is Friday the 13th…our second of the year. One more in November. And in honor of this day, we looked at a list of 13 facts about Friday the 13th. Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. In the news this morning, the FDA has warned the manufacturer of Ozempic for failing to report certain side effects to their consumers, a pill that could possibly help with sleep apnea, a few chain restaurants are offering deals on food for Friday the 13th, and Live Nation employees get busted for shit-talking their customers. In sports, the Bucks lost again last night, the Badgers held on to beat Washington in the Big Ten Tournament yesterday, a look at today's Big Ten action, Team USA takes on Canada tonight in the World Baseball Classic, the Vikings have officially signed Kyler Murray, and the Big 12 is switching back to a hardwood court after trying the LED glass floor. We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, the latest on the "Malcolm in the Middle" reboot, and Stewie from "Family Guy" is getting his own spin-off show. Elsewhere in sports, Tony Dungy is leaving "Sunday Night Football" on NBC, a possible burial ground located under a parking lot belonging to the Tampa Bay Rays, and apparently UFC fighters are going to be training FBI agents. According to a new study, one in three people believe the world will come to an end during their lifetime. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an aggressive goose on the Florida A&M campus, a lawsuit about salsa, a drunk #FloridaWoman who tried to give the cops some batteries & Q-tips instead of her license, a son who beat his stepfather after the dude was strangling his mother, and a dude got his ass beat by some car wash employees after attacking them with an axe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will oversleeping yesterday morning, historical “wake-up tricks,” Clocky alarm clocks, why people don't want to eat bugs for dinner, cow gallstones now worth more than gold, a Siamese spitting cobra seized from a Wichita Falls home, Friday the 13th tattoo and Chipotle deals, the Big 12 Basketball Tournament discontinuing its high-tech glass LED court, and Buffalo Wild Wings' new Espresso Proteini — plus the latest news and sports. 

Is the LED lit billboard over by the Corners Of Brookfield TOO bright?

Whoah Mother Nature, what's with all the snow? The Seahawks added running back Emmanuel Wilson. Do we expect him to jump in and fill the Ken Walker hole or does Schneider have more moves up his sleeve? :30- Randy Arozarena is headed back to Peoria and it may be the perfect thing to finally put this Cal/Randy handshake sage to rest. The two of them can't face each other again and hopefully the Mariners can squash the whole thing with Randy there. Do we expect any similar handshake/hugs to occur if the USA faces the Dominican? They have to get through Canada first. :45- The Big 12 is making a change to their tournament court after showcasing an innovative LED glass court during their women's tournament and the beginning of the men's tournament, there was just one problem… well quite a few actually. The LED court was slippery, causing injuries and headaches for the players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we begin our series "With Love form a Mother's Heart" We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - With Love From A Mother's Heart-1_Glenda's Story - With Love From A Mother's Heart-2_Led by Grace We also hear from special guests: - Kendra - Kathy Gilbert --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. To leave a comment go to ElisabethElliot.org/share-a-message. As you visit, find for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

Temple Dedication  Harare Zimbabwe Temple – #214 March 1st, presided by Gerrit Gong Elder Dube left in Salt Lake Former Cultural Hall Guest (780) Sean Connolly profiled by Church News First Temple in Zimbabwe, 9th in Africa – Last Monson Temple! Temple District: 23 stakes, 6 districts in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, and Zambia  Dedicatory Prayer Temple Open House Begins Lindon Utah Temple Media day on March 9th. Led by Jorge T Bacerra  Open House through April 11th (except general conference) Interior Photos Released Two baptistries  Linden Tree motifs throughout  Green, white and pink, with complementary blue, yellow and gold Temple Dedications and Open Houses Announced San Diego California Temple Media Day: June 15th Open House: June 18th to July 11th First Time open to the public in 33 years Rededication: August 23, 2026 by TBD Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple Media Day: August 12th Open House: August 15th to 22nd Dedication: August 30, 2026 by Patrick Kearon Healthcare Facilities with church donations open Cleveland Ohio Temple Media Day: June 15th  Open House: June 18th to July 3rd Dedication: August 16, 2026 by David Bednar Cupula at Last! Torreon Mexico as well. Temple Groundgreakings Fairview Texas Temple Stealth groundbreaking on February 21, 2026 Presided by Jonathan S. Schmitt of area presidency not announced due to the “sensitive” nature of the temple. Teresina Brazil Temple To be held on April 18, 2026, presided by Ciro Schmeil Temple Site Announcements Norfolk Virginia Temple 23 acre site at Harbour View Boulevard and Bridge Road in Suffolk, VA Temple Rendering Released Naga Philippines Temple 9.11-acre site located in the Concepcion Grande neighborhood of Naga Temple Rendering Released Santiago Philippines Temple 14.47-acre site located east of Camella Isabella Main Road in the Malvar neighborhood of Santiago Temple Rendering Released Iloilo Philippines Temple 7.7-acre site located along Circumferential Road 1 at its intersection with Green Meadows Avenue in the Tacas neighborhood of the Jaro district of Iloilo City Temple Rendering Released Rapid City South Dakota Temple 4.86-acre site at the northeast corner of Mount Rushmore Road and Moon Meadows Drive in Rapid City, SD Temple Name Announcement Houston Texas South Temple Be known on the records of the church as the Fort Bend Texas Temple Name of the county as well as the address in Missouri City, TX  New Temple Leaders Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple César Augusto Hernández Galindo and Marie Judith Peñate Escobar  Monte María Ward, Guatemala City Mariscal Stake Managua Nicaragua Temple Johnny Cristobal Andino Delgado and Lucia del Carmen Tiffer Ramírez Rene Polanco Ward, Managua Nicaragua Villa Flor Stake Construction Status Heber Valley Utah Temple Drilling of 20 wells Colorado Springs Colorado Temple City Council approves temple in (8-0) vote, denying a citizen's appeal The church considered a 2-story temple, but chose a 1-story out of respect to the community. Most comments were in favor, while only a few were opposed Springfield Missouri Temple Preliminary Construction occuring Manhattan New York Temple Catholic media outlet covers story of Italian travertine quarry being used for temple renovation Temple Square  Conference Center Closure beginning March 1st Exception for general conference, TABCATS concerts and Luz de las Naciones “This operational pause is essential to allow project teams to execute a significantly expanded scope of work” Temple Scaffolding continues to come down  Interior photos of Baptistry and chapel area released App to be launched in August or September to reserve open house reservations Free UTA Tickets and an additional parking lot at South Temple & Redwood Road with a Shuttle Service Tour to start at Conference Center followed by a 60-80 minute tour of temple The post Why wasn’t Elder Dube at the Zimbabwe Temple Dedication – Temple Ticker – 1025 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

Photojournalist Bryan Anselm on Climate Change Photography, Storytelling & Changing Minds The 10 Frames Per Second podcast (new episodes every Tuesday) brings together photojournalists who turn complex stories into powerful images. In this episode, host Molly Roberts (Joe Giordano was out for this one) sits down with Bryan Anselm, a New‑York‑based photographer whose work chronicles the long‑term impacts of climate change across the United States. If you're a: Photojournalist looking for inspiration on climate‑related assignments Emerging visual storyteller seeking practical career advice Editor or curator interested in the intersection of documentary and fine‑art photography

Matt loves a mock draft, and what do Big 12 players think about playing on the conference's LED court.

This weekend, the Albany Symphony presents a program beginning with the spark and excitement of a world premiere, flows into the poetic voice of Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto, and rises to the towering sound of Bruckner's Seventh Symphony.Led by Music Director David Alan Miller, with acclaimed fourteen-year-old pianist Anwen Deng, the orchestra explores music that moves effortlessly between quiet intimacy and full orchestral power.The orchestra will present 'Beethoven & Bruckner' this Saturday, March 14 at 7:30  p.m. and again on Sunday, March 15 at 3 p.m. at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.

In this episode of Jason Lanier Unfiltered, Jason and his assistant Krystal dive into the behind-the-scenes story of their latest video filmed in New Orleans, where Jason tested Godox LED lights for the very first time after more than a decade of exclusively using Rotolight.Jason shares the full story about why he stopped using Rotolight, how his relationship with Godox began, and what it was like putting the new Godox lights to the test in a real-world shooting environment. The shoot took place in two iconic New Orleans locations—during the day in front of the abandoned power plant in the Warehouse District, and later that night in the French Quarter surrounded by the energy, crowds, and atmosphere of the city.Using nothing more than LED lighting and a modifier, Jason walks through how the lights performed in both daylight and nighttime conditions, and whether they've earned a place in his workflow. Jason and Krystal also discuss their recent trip to WPPI in Las Vegas, tease an upcoming podcast where they'll recap that experience, and talk about Jason's upcoming speaking appearance at the AVC Expo in Miami on March 13–14.They also hint at new photography workshops coming soon, so stay tuned. If you're a photographer interested in LED lighting, off-camera lighting techniques, or real-world photo shoot breakdowns, this episode is packed with insight.

If you had a billion dollars, what would you do? PF's answer might surprise you — and then he flips the question entirely. In this episode, PF, Esther, Kenneth, and Tunde tackle one of the most uncomfortable questions in Christian culture: how much money is actually enough? PF breaks down exactly what $1 million can cover (house, car, food, kids' tuition) and then asks why none of us would actually be satisfied with that.The conversation goes deeper than budgets. This is about contentment, greed, the pressure to keep up, and why the church needs to be the voice that says "you don't need that" when nobody else will.**In this episode:**- PF's billion-dollar plan (and why he wouldn't cover the church's bills)- The math on what you actually need vs. what you think you need- Why a producer went from happy in a small house to stressed in a mansion- The biblical case for contentment — and what "God supplies your needs" really means- Diaspora pressure: when your family thinks America means you're rich- PF confronts his own greed on camera**TIMESTAMPS**`00:00 - Cold Open: "Ask Me If I Used Church Money..."00:27 - Introduction: Esther, Kenneth, PF & Tunde01:48 - "If You Had a Billion Dollars, What Would You Do?"03:16 - Why PF Wouldn't Pay Off the Church's Bills (And Why That's Wise)05:00 - PF's Billion-Dollar Plan: Pay Off Everyone's Debt05:29 - The Bentley Continental GT Dream (Again)06:10 - "How Much Money Is Enough Money?"07:42 - The $1 Million Breakdown: What You Actually Need09:03 - "A Lot of What We Want Is Not What We Need"09:30 - Lifestyle Creep: 4-Bedroom House, 2 Empty Rooms12:02 - "One Million Can Sort You Out for Life"13:10 - "Our Comfort Is Not Determined By Our Need"16:10 - The Producer Who Went From Happy to Stressed17:34 - "Pride and Lust — Period."18:18 - Would You Judge a Homeless Person Who's Content?20:03 - PF Admits His Rolex Isn't a Need21:14 - Philippians 4:19: God Supplies Needs, Not Wants23:57 - Career Ambition or Covetousness? How to Tell the Difference25:52 - "If the Church Won't Say It, Who Will?"30:40 - Diaspora Pressure: When Family Thinks You're Rich40:04 - What PF Learned From His Wife About Not Caring42:09 - Closing: "When the Fruit Is Turning Your Belly, You've Over-Enjoyed"`

Contact us and share your opinionImmediately after our interview with BMS GPC Chair Dr Katie Bramall-Stainer about the GP Contract for 26-27, we recorded our thoughts about the chat. We cover what we learned about the contract, what collective active for GPs could look like this time around, and what the “end game” might be for General Practice and DoH. Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode. Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

Eliza and Olaf approach the circle, at last. Created by: Ellinor DiLorenzoPhotography: Xavier GuerraProduction Design: Sydney AmanuelArt by: Henrik Rosenborg, Johan Egerkrans, John Bauer, Kay NielsenMusic by: ZitronSound, Andreas Lundström, Magnus StinnerbomABOUT THE LOST MOUNTAIN SAGAIt all began with The Lost Mountain Saga, a narrative horror-comedy podcast set in the Mythic North of 19th-century Sweden. Led by game master Ellinor DiLorenzo and featuring Sydney Amanuel, Anne Richmond, Skid Maher, and Kiah Amara, the first season of 20 episodes gained over 200,000 downloads. The series was later adapted into an official Vaesen adventure book published by Free League Publishing, inspired by *Johan Egerkrans' Nordiska Väsen.

Is buying the best, most expensive gear always the right answer to your church's production problems? (Spoiler alert: Usually not.)In this special episode recorded live at MxU, we are joined by Spencer De Young and Dillan Howell. We dive straight into the controversial stuff, discussing exactly why your church probably shouldn't buy a DiGiCo 338 console and the hard truth about whether you actually need a giant LED wall.In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 The "Great Gear Fixes Everything" Myth4:30 Spencer De Young & Dillan Howell (Live at MxU) Join6:30 Why Your Church Shouldn't Buy a DiGiCo 33817:00 Are AVL Integrators Overselling to Churches?20:45 How to Choose the Right AVL Gear for Your Room36:00 The Hard Truth About Giant LED Walls41:15 What New Tech Volunteers Actually Need48:45 Storytime: Getting "Blaked" at MxU52:30 Tech Takeaway: Spend Church Budget Like It's YoursGet chapter one of Toby's new book "Sacred Spaces, Modern Production" here.  Get more money back in your budget and more space in your closet by selling us your used gear here.  Apply to work at ChurchGear here!Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

Hoy arrancamos con un tema que pasó por debajo del radar de la semana: el revolú con las compras del Departamento de Educación. Primero se supone que la ASG tomara control, después se paraliza todo, aparece Rasputino en la escena y para cerrar la jefa de la agencia sube un post a LinkedIn… y lo borra. Mientras tanto, vuelve a surgir una queja sobre la millonaria subasta de seguridad en las escuelas.Luego seguimos con Ciary Week, que parece acercarse a su último capítulo. Entre portadas, reacciones políticas y videos que siguen circulando, todo apunta a que viene un toallazo.Y cerramos con un update al caso de Elías vs. Jay, incluyendo lo que se ha dicho en corte, lo que no se ha presentado como evidencia y las implicaciones políticas del caso.En el Patreon:El análisis completo de la demanda, las repercusiones políticas y cómo esto se complica con las aspiraciones de Valerie.Si quieres escuchar ese bloque completo y el resto del contenido exclusivo:

In this CTO Series episode, Daniel Harcek shares how leading engineering teams across radically different scales — from a 7-person fintech startup to a 2,000-person cybersecurity company — taught him that leadership isn't one-size-fits-all. We explore how he builds AI-first organizations, drives agile transformations, and why he believes every person in a company should think like a tech person. What Works at 10 People Breaks at 100 "Leadership is contextual, not absolute. What works with 10 people breaks at 50, at 100." Daniel's career spans from building a 30-person team for a German startup out of Žilina, Slovakia, to leading 70 engineers at Avast's mobile division within a 2,000-person organization, and now running a 7-person team at WageNow. Each scale demanded a fundamentally different approach. At smaller scales, you strip away operational overhead and push ownership directly to the people. At larger scales, you need guardrails, dedicated roles, and structured processes that the smaller team would find suffocating. The lesson: don't carry your playbook from one context to another — rebuild it for the reality you're in. End-to-End Ownership Replaces Specialized Roles "Each engineer owns quality for the task he delivers. And he owns the fact that it comes to production." At WageNow, Daniel runs without dedicated QA people — in a fintech company where quality can't be compromised. Instead, each developer owns quality end-to-end, from code to production. This isn't recklessness; it's intentional design. When teams are small, you set up the system so that it's safe to break things, then trust people with hard tasks. The result: people grow faster, move faster, and care more about what they ship. In larger organizations, you might need specialized DevOps, QA, and platform roles — but the principle of ownership stays the same. The Buddy System and Scaling Without Losing Alignment "The buddy system is one of the easiest things you can do. One buddy for a newcomer for the first 1, 3, 6 months — they often become friends." When scaling fast, Daniel focuses on three things: strong on-boarding guides, well-maintained documentation (now much easier with AI), and a buddy system that pairs every newcomer with a dedicated colleague. The buddy system works because it scales the human side of on-boarding — a tech lead or manager can do one-on-ones, but that's formal, and new people might be scared to speak up. The buddy creates a safe channel for questions, concerns, and cultural integration. Beyond people, scaling also means investing in automation and observability so that as you grow with customers, you grow with failures too — and your incident reporting doesn't burn out the team. Building an AI-First Organization "Every person uses AI. Every person has the capability to use AI. The company builds a second brain so AI can build on top of that." At WageNow, Daniel has implemented what he calls an AI-first organization, inspired by Spotify and other companies pioneering this approach. The concept is simple: before doing any task, ask whether AI can help you deliver the output faster or better. This applies across the entire company — not just engineering. Daniel looks for people in HR, accounting, and UX who understand automation tools like n8n or Make.com alongside AI. The key ingredients: Curate the data: Build a company "second brain" with clean, structured context for AI tools to work with Train the muscle: AI ability is like a muscle — people must use it daily because these skills didn't exist 2-3 years ago Share what works: Exponential AI adoption happened at WageNow once people started sharing their successes and failures with AI tools Respect the guardrails: Data privacy and regulation compliance remain non-negotiable The hidden productivity gains, Daniel argues, lie not in engineering (which gets all the attention) but in operations, accounting, HR, and every other area of the business. Selling Transformation: Financial Arguments for Leaders, Ownership for Teams "For the leaders, it's the financial thing and the cultural thing. For the people doing the work, it's personal development — having more control, having more ownership." At Ringier Axel Springer, Daniel proposed and led a company-wide agile transformation — a 1-2 year effort that required convincing the CEO, product teams, marketing, and sales to change how they operate. His approach: build a dual argument. For leadership, frame the change in financial and cultural terms — more revenue with the same people, better visibility into how work translates to business outcomes. For the people doing the work, emphasize personal growth, increased ownership, and transparency. The transformation breaks silos between engineering and product, creating a shared backlog agreed with all stakeholders. Daniel looks for people with high agency — those who can reinvent and change themselves from the inside, not just wait for a change agent from the outside. Balancing Experimentation with Operational Excellence "The SRE books helped me understand quality as a feature — because quality is basically how reliable you are for your customers." When asked about the books that most influenced his approach as a CTO, Daniel points to the Site Reliability Engineering series from Google — three books that frame quality as reliability, a feature your customers experience directly. Alongside those, he recommends The Lean Startup by Eric Ries, because he believes all tech people should have a sense of business and customer understanding. Together, these books guide how to balance rapid experimentation with operational excellence as the organization scales. About Daniel Harcek Daniel is a technology executive with a proven record scaling engineering organizations across fintech, cybersecurity, and digital media. Builds AI-first teams, operating models, and delivery cultures aligned with product strategy. Led platforms serving 30M MAU, deployed fintech capital pilots, transformed agile delivery at internet scale, and mentors global tech communities and ecosystems worldwide actively. You can link with Daniel Harcek on LinkedIn.

It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 05 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyMIDDLE EAST CONFLICT LIFTS UK FUEL AND ENERGY COSTSBrent crude surged past $84 per barrel and UK gas prices spiked to a three-year high of £1.44 per therm after Qatar halted LNG exports following Iran's threat to attack tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, with the RAC warning UK forecourt prices will feel the full impact within a week. Home EV charging costs are shielded for now by the energy price cap — fixed at 24.67p per kWh for electricity until end of June — but wholesale price rises could push the cap higher from July, making both home wallbox and public charging more expensive.​EUROPEAN FLEETS COULD SAVE €246BN BY 2030A new EY and Eurelectric report finds that fully electrifying Europe's corporate fleets could deliver up to €246 billion in cumulative savings and cut one billion tonnes of CO2 by 2030. However, the authors warn that cheaper running costs alone will not drive mass uptake, calling for coordinated action from manufacturers, policymakers, grid operators and finance providers to tackle high upfront costs, uncertain residual values, and charging infrastructure delays.CUPRA BORN FACELIFT BRINGS SHARP NOSE, SMALL TWEAKSCupra has facelifted the Born with a "shark nose" front end, triangular matrix LED headlights, a continuous rear light strip, and new 235 mm tyres across all five wheel options, while the aerodynamically improved 79 kWh variants now claim around 600 km (373 miles) of WLTP range. A new entry "Born Plus" trim pairs a 58 kWh battery with a 140 kW motor — figures that match Ford's Capri LFP option and strongly suggest a switch to LFP cells from the updated MEB+ platform — though Cupra has not confirmed drivetrain details and appears to be saving that announcement for a related reveal, likely the VW ID.3 facelift later in 2026.FORD EV SALES SINK 71% AFTER LIGHTNING EXITFord's US EV sales collapsed 71% in February 2026 to just 2,122 units, the steepest monthly drop in its EV history, driven by the discontinuation of the F-150 Lightning and the expiry of the federal EV tax credit. Ford's Model e division lost $4.8 billion in 2025 and is forecast to lose another $4–5 billion in 2026, with profitability not expected until 2029; the company has already booked a $19.5 billion writedown and is pivoting to a new ~$30,000 midsize electric pickup it hopes will revive the business by 2027.LUCID PATCHES GRAVITY SOFTWARE AGAINLucid Motors has pushed software update 3.4.4 to the Gravity SUV, targeting AC charging improvements and Drive Assist availability, following a January update that resolved around 95% of earlier software issues — with the car averaging a new update every 24 days since launch. Lucid has closed its online configurator for both the Air and Gravity while it prepares its 2027 model year announcement, and Air owners face a $950 hardware upgrade bill to access the newer UX 3.0 platform already running in the Gravity, due to arrive by autumn 2026.MITSUBISHI READIES LEAF-BASED EV FOR CANADAMitsubishi is preparing its first all-new model since the Eclipse Cross for Canadian dealerships in 2026, built on Nissan's CMF-EV platform and LEAF architecture, with spy shots showing a heavily camouflaged prototype that shares the LEAF's roofline, proportions, and rear hatch panel. Both models will be built side by side at Nissan's Kaminokawa plant in Japan, and Mitsubishi may receive the smaller battery pack to undercut the LEAF on entry price — a strategy that would see Nissan supply the foundations while a cheaper sibling competes for the same buyers.ALPITRONIC UNVEILS HYC400 SERIES 2 CHARGERAlpitronic has launched the HYC400 Series 2, retaining the 400 kW maximum output of its predecessor while upgrading to a 22-inch touchscreen (up from 15.6 inches), second-generation silicon carbide power stacks, and a higher continuous output current of 600 A (up from 500 A). The unit maintains 97.5% charging efficiency but standby power consumption rises significantly from 43 W to under 100 W, and cable options narrow to a single 5-metre length; Alpitronic will sell both generations simultaneously to suit different site requirements.​APTERA SHOWS FIRST VALIDATION-LINE VEHICLE PHOTOAptera Motors has published the first photo of a vehicle off its validation assembly line, marking a milestone for its three-wheeled, solar-assisted EV that claims 400 miles of range from a 44 kWh battery and up to 40 miles of daily solar charging, classified as a motorcycle to bypass certain safety regulations. The launch edition price has risen to $40,000 — a $9,300 increase from prior estimates — though a $28,000 model is planned for the future, and with nearly 50,000 pre-orders and a stated daily capacity of 80–100 vehicles, Aptera claims it could fulfil all orders within 500 days of full production, though the end-of-year delivery timeline remains uncertain.​GEELY TARGETS DEFENDER WITH GALAXY BATTLESHIPGeely plans to launch the Galaxy Battleship in the UK in 2028, a blocky hybrid 4x4 aimed squarely at the Land Rover Defender and Toyota Land Cruiser, with a production design expected to stay 90–95% true to the Galaxy Cruiser concept shown at the 2025 Shanghai Motor Show. Built on the GEA Evo platform with steer- and brake-by-wire, it may use an AI-driven plug-in hybrid system with a stated output of around 858 bhp, and Geely is promising an interior that surpasses the Defender's for luxury — a bold claim for the Chinese brand's first foray into the 4x4 segment.​EU UNVEILS LOCAL-CONTENT RULES FOR CLEAN TECHThe European Commission has unveiled the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), tying over €2 trillion in public procurement and subsidies to low-carbon and "Made-in-EU" conditions across sectors including EVs, steel, cement, and wind turbines, with the goal of raising manufacturing's share of EU economic output from 14% to 20% by 2035. China is excluded from the initial trusted-partner list — which includes the UK, Canada, and the US — and foreign investments above €100 million from countries controlling 40%+ of global production would face strict conditions including capped 49% foreign ownership and mandatory technology transfer; BMW and Mercedes oppose the Act over fears of higher costs, while Renault backs it and the text must still clear the European Parliament before becoming law.​