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In March 2023, I created a piece of content that thoroughly examined the UK-only limited time offer branded pre-workout supplement that Gymshark created earlier that year by basically partnering with UK sports nutrition brand Applied Nutrition. And at the very end of that content, I mentioned that “I didn't think we'd be seeing Gymshark create a permanent supplement line or even tons of these LTO launches...at least in the short-term.” But since we're well past that timeframe mentioned, Gymshark just created another LTO supplement, and the activewear categorical boundaries have been decimated lately by investment decisions from ALO Yoga, NOBULL, and Reebok...I thought it was time to relook at my previous consideration if Gymshark should launch a line of sports nutrition supplements. And "from Nike to lululemon to Alo, these activewear brands aren't just selling apparel…they're selling a lifestyle.” Essentially, it's my belief that in today's marketplace, younger consumers (especially) are increasingly looking for visionary brands that are radically and bravely changing both our individual and global cultures with exciting and bold new lifestyle choices. So, if you weren't picking up what I was putting down…strategic narrative boldness is attractive and brand distinctiveness is highly defensible from a competitive landscape perspective but has become increasingly rare and difficult to achieve, as it requires both an artistic and scientific approach to create a unifying, central idea with the right combination and orchestration of all brand elements. Yet, as I mentioned earlier, several activewear brands have recently made strategic investments that sought to innovate around their consumer's specific lifestyles (and altered legacy categorical boundaries). But what about Gymshark? Why hasn't the activewear brand evolved past traditional product category constraints to own a larger slice of its customers' identity? And before anyone points towards company size (based on annual revenue), Gymshark reported growing 9% YoY and generated just over $800 million in revenue during its latest fiscal year…a number that exceeds or puts it in relatively close proximity to those previously mentioned activewear brands. Instead, I think Gymshark struggled to continually show up as its unmistakable self, as the activewear brand attempted to gain more acceptance across the adoption curve. Said another way…Gymshark got lost during its pursuit of more customers. And I think that became a major factor into why founder Ben Francis returned as CEO in August 2021, despite Gymshark successfully scaling from a smaller brand. So, after embarking on an almost four-year journey…there seems to be singularity and focus once again with the marketing and brand building strategy. And its revived brand distinctiveness harkens back to why Ben Francis originally founded Gymshark in the first place…realizing “no one really made clothes for the bodybuilding scene.” So, even though launching “Gymshark Nutrition” would undoubtedly create a loss of focus on the core business…and the current landscape is arguably even more challenging (and uncertain) for the apparel industry, I'm convinced Gymshark could successfully evolve past traditional product category constraints to own a larger slice of its customers' identity. Doss is the first Adaptive Resource Platform (ARP). Book a live demo here.

Discover what's next from OWC as Larry O'Connor joins Marc Aflalo to break down all the biggest product launches from CES and NAB 2025, including Thunderbolt 5 hubs, the Archive Pro, the award-winning X12, and major updates to Jellyfish and SoftRAID. If you care about fast, reliable, and scalable storage—this conversation is packed with insight. Larry explains why OWC aims to be the “boring” part of your workflow—because boring means dependable. From Thunderbolt 5's game-changing bandwidth to LTO tape's surprising comeback, we dive into hybrid workflows, cloud limitations, on-prem AI, and why customers keep coming back for solutions that just work. This is a must-watch for content creators, IT teams, and anyone building professional video or data workflows. [Chapters] 0:00 – Travel & tech shows: CES, NAB reflections 1:33 – In-person feedback and customer love 2:28 – Promise vs. delivery in tech solutions 4:13 – Making workflows seamless and “boring” 5:39 – Thunderbolt 5: What it fixes, what it enables 12:07 – Archive Pro and the unexpected rise of LTO 17:20 – Explaining SoftRAID and why it matters 30:30 – Cloud vs. local: real-world hybrid workflows 34:46 – Jellyfish S24 & B24: Affordable power for teams 37:45 – Atlas cards and ThunderBlade performance 42:20 – Jellyfish OS 3.0: More self-healing, more power 48:32 – Final thoughts on peace of mind and performance

Sun's out, pin's out and moving about. This week, thanks to a suggestion from super listener Lucy Brown, we discuss RUNNING, or our lack of it. And perhaps inspire ourselves to do a bit more of that thing they call exercise. We'll see... This brief episode also features Carol Vorderman, more aubergines, injuries, and misheard German philosophers. Enjoy! And if you want to suggest the topic for our next LTO Brief, you have to sign up to LTO Community - the infrequent newsletter of manageable length. SIGN UP HERE! It's miles easier than running a marathon so what are you waiting for?! Please do share this episode with anyone you think would enjoy it. And if you haven't already rated and reviewed LTO, we would be eternally grateful if you would! Thank you so much! Coming up next week: we'll be entering the Gallery with world-renowned artist, NADIA ATTURA! Ta ra for now. Susie & Esther x Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcast Facebook Limited Time Only Podcast Email: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com   LTO is created & written by, produced, edited & hosted by: SUSIE RIDDELL & ESTHER STANFORD It is a Limited Time Only Production LOGO designed by: IAN STANFORD THEME TUNE composed by: JOEL WHITE ADDITIONAL SOUND:  https://freesound.org

Lots of LTOs and permanent menu items launched recently, as innovation accelerates. Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor of Nation's Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, started with the big news: Crispy Chicken Strips are now on McDonald's permanent menu—the mega-chain's first new menu item since 2022. Arby's continues its LTO collaborations with celebs, this time partnering with Cedric The Entertainer and Anthony Anderson, slathering the comedians' line of barbecue sauces on a brisket and pulled pork sandwich. And Cava introduced a spicy variation on its fan-favorite pita chips—Hot Harissa.Pat had a first taste of a couple of sweets from soon-to-open Cinnabon Swirl, a dual-branded Cinnabon-Carvel concept from GoTo Foods. The highlight is a Bonini, an ice cream sandwich made with two cinnamon roll slices with a disc of Carvel vanilla in the middle. It's placed in a panini press for 15 seconds and comes out all gooey—in a good way.Bret attended a 4/20 party at Red Lobster, learning that the chain's Cheddar Biscuits are a popular munchie for stoners. Instead of passing out joints, Red Lobster served cocktails featuring Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's gin mixed with orange juice, pineapple juice and guava juice with a garnish of Skittles on the side of the glass. There's a recurring candy theme here.Our guest this week is Jay Kumar, chef-owner of Lore in Brooklyn, N.Y. He specializes in the cuisine of the Malabar coast with masala dosas a signature, but the restaurant has a diverse and interesting menu. Give a listen.

Globally, licensing is a $365 billion business. The U.S. comprises about 60% of the market. Kristen McLean, senior executive director, The Circana Entertainment Knowledge Group, takes listeners into the world of licensing. Hear insight into the elements of successful licensing deals and what to consider when partnering with another brand. Highlights: There are four main types of licensing: character, personality or lifestyle, co-branded, and limited-time offer (LTO). 11% of licensing involves food, both CPG and foodservice. Successful licensing should include brands that overlap in appeal, but also work to expand the audience for both brands. Before diving into licensing, validation is critical. Consumer research can help ensure a licensing idea resonates with the target audience.

Shownotes below but first, if you haven't already, please do sign up for LTO COMMUNITY - our infrequent newsletter of manageable length coming in your inbox every so often! News; behind the scenes stories; first access to tickets for our live shows; and the chance to suggest topics for our fortnightly LTO BRIEF episodes - all this will soon be yours :-) SIGN UP HERE!   And now, to this week's LTO BRIEF! Number 3 of our new mini fortnightly episodes - LTO BRIEF, in which you, yes YOU, get to choose what we have a (brief) chat about.  Thank you to Neil Hopkins who is pretty much a co-producer of the show at this point

Season FIVE, Episode THREE! Before we get stuck in… Have you signed up for LTO COMMUNITY yet? It's our very occasional, non-spammy, actually-quite-useful newsletter packed with behind-the-scenes stories, first dibs on live show tickets, and the chance to suggest topics for our new LTO BRIEF episodes. SIGN UP HERE! (Go on… we're both waiting for you to do it… don't be a Wensleydale waffler!) And now, to this week's episode... Time for a cracking chat? We think so. Our special guest is the brilliant BEN WHITEHEAD – the talented actor and voice artist best known as the voice of Wallace in the beloved Wallace and Gromit films. Ben is a leading figure in the world of voice acting, having taken over the iconic role from Peter Sallis, with whom he worked closely before stepping into Wallace's well-loved shoes (and possibly slippers). His work continues to bring joy to audiences around the world through the timeless charm and humour of Aardman's creations. In this conversation, we talk to Ben about how he got started in voice work, what it was like working alongside Peter Sallis, and the unique process behind bringing animated characters to life. We also chat about the importance of seizing opportunities when they arise, his advice for aspiring voice actors—and, of course, that unforgettable trip to the Oscars. There's something delightfully British about this episode—it's equal parts heartwarming, hilarious, and just the right amount of bonkers. Featuring chats, comedy sketches, and plenty of lovely surprises, LTO truly is a pick-me-up in podcast form. We're chuffed to have you with us! If you enjoy the show, please follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, leave us a quick review, and share this episode with someone who could use a bit of cheer (or a bit of cheese).   Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcast Facebook Limited Time Only Podcast Email: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com   LTO is created & written by, produced, edited & hosted by: SUSIE RIDDELL & ESTHER STANFORD It is a Limited Time Only Production   LOGO designed by: IAN STANFORD THEME TUNE composed by: JOEL WHITE ADDITIONAL SOUND:  https://freesound.org    

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Shownotes below but first, if you haven't already, please do sign up for LTO COMMUNITY - our infrequent newsletter of manageable length coming in your inbox every so often! News; behind the scenes stories; first access to tickets for our live shows; and the chance to suggest topics for our fortnightly LTO BRIEF episodes - all this will soon be yours :-) SIGN UP HERE!   And now, to this week's LTO BRIEF! Number 2 of our new mini fortnightly episodes - LTO BRIEF, in which you, yes YOU, get to choose what we have a (brief) chat about.  Thank you to loyal listener and Patron of the show, Heather for this first brilliant topic - How old were you when you first became aware of politics, and what are your earliest memories of processing politics? Once Susie got over the shock of having to discuss the P word (and had recovered from her inability to count to 19 - listen out for that magic moment...) we had a cracking natter around this excellent suggestion. The 90s gets a good old talking over, including New Labour, Margaret's downfall, and the Generation Game. We also make it clear who can 'do one'. You've been warned, Donald. Please do share this episode with anyone you think would enjoy it. And if you haven't already rated and reviewed LTO, we would be eternally grateful if you would! Thank you so much! Coming up next week: Time for Cracking Chat featuring Ben Whitehead, the voice of Wallace in Wallace & Gromit!   Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcast Facebook Limited Time Only Podcast Email: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com   LTO is created & written by, produced, edited & hosted by: SUSIE RIDDELL & ESTHER STANFORD It is a Limited Time Only Production LOGO designed by: IAN STANFORD THEME TUNE composed by: JOEL WHITE ADDITIONAL SOUND:  https://freesound.org

Explore the downfall of Peak XV-backed Log9, EV battery Tech startup.Discover how its bet on LTO tech, mounting debt & failed leasing led it to near bankruptcy!

Season FIVE, Episode TWO! Before we get stuck in… Have you signed up for LTO COMMUNITY yet? It's our very occasional, non-spammy, actually-quite-useful newsletter packed with behind-the-scenes stories, first dibs on live show tickets, and the chance to suggest topics for our new LTO BRIEF episodes. SIGN UP HERE!  (Go on...Susie's waiting for you to do it...)   And now, to this week's episode! With just under 16,000 downloads, we've made a few upgrades to celebrate the fact that you keep listening and joining in: Slick new logo Mini fortnightly episodes – LTO BRIEF A brand-new newsletter – LTO COMMUNITY Same lovely sillies, comedy sketches, and brilliant guests! And speaking of brilliant guests… Our special guest is the legendary EMMA FREUD OBE  – a true powerhouse in broadcasting, film, and fundraising. Emma is a broadcaster, cultural commentator, script editor, and producer behind some of the most iconic films of our time—think Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually. She's also a driving force behind Comic Relief, helping to raise millions for important causes. Over her incredible career, Emma has interviewed everyone from David Attenborough to Mary Berry to Al Pacino, hosted arts shows, written for top publications, and shaped some of the most beloved stories in British cinema. She also happens to come from one of the most famous family lineages—she is the great-granddaughter of Sigmund Freud. We recorded this episode a couple of weeks ago, on the 40th anniversary of Comic Relief, making it the perfect time to reflect on Emma's incredible contribution to fundraising and entertainment. In this conversation, we talk to Emma about how she got started in broadcasting, her approach to living in the present and staying open to new opportunities, and her latest role as host of The Archers Podcast—plus, just how much The Archers means to her. We also dive into parenting, the fascinating history of her family name, and some of the most surreal moments of her career. And as an added bonus, we're joined by her husband, Richard Curtis, and—much to our delight—their kittens make an appearance too! Featuring chats, comedy sketches, and plenty of lovely surprises, LTO truly is a pick-me-up in podcast form. We're delighted to have you with us! Please share this episode with anyone you think would enjoy it. And if you haven't already rated and reviewed LTO, we'd be eternally grateful!   Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcast Facebook Limited Time Only Podcast Email: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com   LTO is created & written by, produced, edited & hosted by: SUSIE RIDDELL & ESTHER STANFORD It is a Limited Time Only Production   LOGO designed by: IAN STANFORD THEME TUNE composed by: JOEL WHITE ADDITIONAL SOUND:  https://freesound.org    

Shownotes below but first, if you haven't already, please do sign up for LTO COMMUNITY - our infrequent newsletter of manageable length coming in your inbox every so often! News; behind the scenes stories; first access to tickets for our live shows; and the chance to suggest topics for our fortnightly LTO BRIEF episodes - all this will soon be yours :-) SIGN UP HERE!   And now, to this week's inaugural LTO BRIEF! This is the first of our new mini fortnightly episodes - LTO BRIEF, in which you, yes YOU, get to choose what we have a (brief) chat about.  Thank you to superstar listener, Neil Hopkins for this first brilliant topic - How do we find time for a bit of zen in our busy lives?  With revelations about just how stressed we are, plus some top tips about where to find actual advice and strategies for finding that elusive calm, this 12 minute chat will hopefully provide some respite from the tumult of your day. Please do share this episode with anyone you think would enjoy it. And if you haven't already rated and reviewed LTO, we would be eternally grateful if you would! Thank you so much! Places to find some much needed calm

We did it. We got through Viper, and now we find out what we missed and who won this season of LTO.

We're back for Season FIVE! (Just as the band, FIVE return - they timed it impeccably...) Shownotes below but first, if you haven't already, please do sign up for LTO COMMUNITY - our infrequent newsletter of manageable length coming in your inbox every so often! News; behind the scenes stories; first access to tickets for our live shows; and the chance to suggest topics for our fortnightly LTO BRIEF episodes - all this will soon be yours :-) SIGN UP HERE!   And now, to this week's inaugural episode of Season 5! It's Spring! And as nature bursts into life after a long hibernation, so have Susie and Esther. Literally. They've pretty much been sleeping since October (if only, eh, mums?!) This is episode 1 of the new season and with over 15000 downloads under their headphones, the gals have glammed things up a bit to celebrate this milestone. New logo; new mini fortnightly episodes - LTO BRIEF; and new newsletter for new news - LTO COMMUNITY. And of course, new chats, comedy sketches, and guests! The special guest in this special episode is KIRSTY GALLAGHER, the UK's leading voice in spirituality and soul-led personal development. Kirsty is a moon mentor, soul alignment and spiritual coach, yoga and meditation teacher, podcaster and a Sunday Times bestselling author. She is renowned for her deep knowledge of the divine feminine, Goddess energy, lunar cycles, astrology, and living in tune with the natural rhythms of the world around us. Through her books, workshops, and teachings, Kirsty helps people reconnect with ancient wisdom, realign with their soul's purpose, and step into their true power. We talk to Kirsty about how the moon affects us physically, why this is an unprecedented time in astrological history, how the spring equinox is the real start of the new year, and why now is the time to fully trust ourselves and let go. It's truly an inspiring conversation and we feel very lucky to have been able to welcome Kirsty to Limited Time Only. We know you'll get so much out of listening to her. Featuring chats, comedy sketches, and plenty of lovely surprises, LTO truly is a pick-me-up in podcast form. We're delighted to have you with us! Please do share this episode with anyone you think would enjoy it. And if you haven't already rated and reviewed LTO, we would be eternally grateful if you would! Thank you so much! Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcast Facebook Limited Time Only Podcast Email: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com   LTO is created & written by, produced, edited & hosted by: SUSIE RIDDELL & ESTHER STANFORD It is a Limited Time Only Production   LOGO designed by: IAN STANFORD THEME TUNE composed by: JOEL WHITE ADDITIONAL SOUND:  https://freesound.org Rooster Calling, Close, A.wav by InspectorJ -- https://freesound.org/s/439472/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Hidden Features of Cargo: Podcast Episode NotesCustom Profiles & Build OptimizationCustom Compilation Profiles: Create targeted build configurations beyond dev/release[profile.quick-debug] opt-level = 1    # Some optimization debug = true     # Keep debug symbols Usage: cargo build --profile quick-debugPerfect for debugging performance issues without full release build wait timesEliminates need for repeatedly specifying compiler flags manuallyProfile-Guided Optimization (PGO): Data-driven performance enhancementThree-phase optimization workflow:# 1. Build instrumented version cargo rustc --release -- -Cprofile-generate=./pgo-data # 2. Run with representative workloads to generate profile data ./target/release/my-program --typical-workload # 3. Rebuild with optimization informed by collected data cargo rustc --release -- -Cprofile-use=./pgo-data Empirical performance gains: 5-30% improvement for CPU-bound applicationsTrains compiler to prioritize optimization of actual hot paths in your codeCritical for data engineering and ML workloads where compute costs scale linearlyWorkspace Management & OrganizationDependency Standardization: Centralized version control# Root Cargo.toml [workspace] members = ["app", "library-a", "library-b"] [workspace.dependencies] serde = "1.0" tokio = { version = "1", features = ["full"] } Member Cargo.toml [dependencies] serde = { workspace = true } Declare dependencies once, inherit everywhere (Rust 1.64+)Single-point updates eliminate version inconsistenciesDrastically reduces maintenance overhead in multi-crate projectsDependency Intelligence & AnalysisDependency Visualization: Comprehensive dependency graph insightscargo tree: Display complete dependency hierarchycargo tree -i regex: Invert tree to trace what pulls in specific packagesEssential for diagnosing dependency bloat and tracking transitive dependenciesAutomatic Feature Unification: Transparent feature resolutionIf crate A needs tokio with rt-multi-thread and crate B needs tokio with macrosCargo automatically builds tokio with both features enabledSilently prevents runtime errors from missing featuresNo manual configuration required—this happens by defaultDependency Overrides: Direct intervention in dependency graph[patch.crates-io] serde = { git = "https://github.com/serde-rs/serde" } Replace any dependency with alternate version without forking dependentsUseful for testing fixes or working around upstream bugsBuild System Insights & PerformanceBuild Analysis: Objective diagnosis of compilation bottleneckscargo build --timings: Generates HTML report visualizing:Per-crate compilation durationParallelization efficiencyCritical path analysisIdentify high-impact targets for compilation optimizationCross-Compilation Configuration: Target different architectures seamlessly# .cargo/config.toml [target.aarch64-unknown-linux-gnu] linker = "aarch64-linux-gnu-gcc" rustflags = ["-C", "target-feature=+crt-static"] Eliminates need for environment variables or wrapper scriptsParticularly valuable for AWS Lambda ARM64 deploymentsZero-configuration alternative: cargo zigbuild (leverages Zig compiler)Testing Workflows & ProductivityTargeted Test Execution: Optimize testing efficiencyRun ignored tests only: cargo test -- --ignoredMark resource-intensive tests with #[ignore] attributeRun selectively when needed vs. during routine testingModule-specific testing: cargo test module::submodulePinpoint tests in specific code areasCritical for large projects where full test suite takes minutesSequential execution: cargo test -- --test-threads=1Forces tests to run one at a timeEssential for tests with shared state dependenciesContinuous Testing Automation: Eliminate manual test cyclesInstall automation tool: cargo install cargo-watchContinuous validation: cargo watch -x check -x clippy -x testAutomatically runs validation suite on file changesEnables immediate feedback without manual test triggeringAdvanced Compilation TechniquesLink-Time Optimization Refinement: Beyond boolean LTO settings[profile.release] lto = "thin"       # Faster than "fat" LTO, nearly as effective codegen-units = 1  # Maximize optimization (at cost of build speed) "Thin" LTO provides most performance benefits with significantly faster compilationTarget-Specific CPU Optimization: Hardware-aware compilation[target.'cfg(target_arch = "x86_64")'] rustflags = ["-C", "target-cpu=native"] Leverages specific CPU features of build/target machineParticularly effective for numeric/scientific computing workloadsKey TakeawaysCargo offers Ferrari-like tuning capabilities beyond basic commandsMost powerful features require minimal configuration for maximum benefitPerformance optimization techniques can yield significant cost savings for compute-intensive workloadsThe compound effect of these "hidden" features can dramatically improve developer experience and runtime efficiency

De Schoof-coalitie hangt in de touwen. Elk besluit wordt opgeschort nadat het tot heibel in de tent leidt. Ondertussen liggen twee belangrijke nieuwe beleidsdocumenten op tafel waar Nederland krachtige impulsen door kan krijgen.Jaap Jansen en PG Kroeger duiken in het Kompas voor het concurrentievermogen van de Europese Commissie (hier het hele stuk) en het Pleidooi Maatschappelijke Alliantie inzake groene groei en brede welvaart.***Deze aflevering is mede mogelijk gemaakt met donaties van luisteraars die we hiervoor hartelijk danken. Word ook vriend van de show!Heb je belangstelling om in onze podcast te adverteren of ons te sponsoren? Zend een mailtje naar adverteren@dagennacht.nl en wij zoeken contact.Op sommige podcast-apps kun je niet alles lezen. De complete tekst plus linkjes en een overzicht van al onze eerdere afleveringen vind je hier***In zekere zin presenteren de Europese Commissie en de Maatschappelijke Alliantie een verrassend concreet regeerprogramma van duidelijke prioriteiten en heldere, coherente beleidslijnen voor de komende jaren. Waarom lukt zoiets Schoof cum suis dan aldoor toch niet? Dat ga je pas echt doorzien als je beseft dat met het Hoofdlijnenakkoord de kabinetsformatie nog niet voltooid was. En ook daarna niet met het Regeerprogramma. Kabinet en coalitie onderhandelen permanent door over van alles. Op Prinsjesdag, bij conflicten rond begrotingen, het Belastingplan en nu weer over de Voorjaarsnota.De vier fracties en hun leiders zijn naar elkaar vervuld van wantrouwen. Bewindslieden wachten lijdzaam af en stellen besluiten uit. Formeren in plaats van regeren blijkt het devies. Toen staatssecretaris Ingrid Coenradie wél beleid wilde gaan voeren, kreeg zij de wind van voren van haar politieke chef Geert Wilders. Premier Dick Schoof was daarbij in geen velden of wegen te bekennen.Buiten politiek Den Haag weten ze in de samenleving allang wat er nodig is om Nederland ook in de toekomst welvarend te houden. En groen, bovendien. De analyse en concrete uitwerkingen van die 'Maatschappelijke Alliantie' komen van een boeiende groep organisaties: VNO-NCW, MKB-Nederland, MVO Nederland, FNV, CNV, VNG, Aedes, Netbeheer Nederland, TenneT, Gasunie, Natuur & Milieu, Natuurmonumenten, Greenpeace, Urgenda, NVDE, Energie Samen, LTO Nederland, de voorzitters van de 5 Uitvoeringsoverleggen Klimaatakkoord, de Duurzame Luchtvaarttafel en het Nationaal Klimaat Platform. Een opmerkelijke 'coalition of the willing' van de Landbouw van LTO tot en met Urgenda. Van VNO tot en met Greenpeace. Van de NVDE tot en met de vakbonden. Ze waarschuwen: “Wij maken ons grote zorgen. Wij vrezen vertraging waar versnelling nodig is. Landen om ons heen investeren stevig. Zij weten: stilstand is achteruitgang.”Twee essentiële inzichten leggen zij voor en vertalen dit in concrete, samenhangende voorstellen. Ten eerste: klimaat- en energiebeleid is allang niet meer een soort 'meer doen voor het milieu', maar de kern van een strategisch industriebeleid voor hoogontwikkelde economieën als de onze. Ten tweede: Niets doen is geen optie en het is bovendien niet gratis. Vertragen en talmen bij klimaat en energie zijn kostbaar, verspillen tijd en jagen iedereen op kosten die vermijdbaar zijn.De Maatschappelijke Alliantie legt voortdurend verbindingen tussen succesvolle initiatieven in eigen land en het daarbij optimaal profiteren van Europees beleid, zoals de uitwerking van het rapport-Draghi. En precies dat is de kern van het nieuwe Kompas voor het concurrentievermogen, dat op 29 januari in Brussel gepresenteerd werd.Dit Kompas geeft concreet - soms zelfs per kwartaal - aan hoe de Commissie het rapport-Draghi gaat vertalen in samenhangende wetten en afspraken. De twee documenten samen bieden zo directe aanknopingspunten waar Nederland een rol als koploper kan gaan spelen.Drie kerngebieden van concrete actie zijn: - De innovatiekloof dichten met de Verenigde Staten en China met ‘AI-gigafabrieken' en actieplannen voor geavanceerde materialen, kwantum- en biotechnologieën, robotica en ruimtevaarttechnologie - Een CO2-neutraal Europa met een Clean Industrial Deal met actieplannen voor energie-intensieve sectoren - Veiligheid en Weerbaarheid, met nadruk op structurele handelsrelaties wereldwijd, ook voor kritieke grondstoffenHier dwars doorheen wil de Commissie over de hele linie beleid en aanpak vereenvoudigen en de Interne Markt met een Europese spaar- en investeringsunie en een vaardigheidsunie fors aanjagen.Voor ‘Den Haag' bieden die twee stevige, concrete documenten een kans. Als reddingsboei voor het verlamde beleid van Schoofs ploeg. Als nieuw begin in plaats van verdere vertragingsacties.De Tweede Kamer – die zo graag het heft in handen wil hebben - zou met spoed de Maatschappelijke Alliantie en de Europese Commissie moeten uitnodigen voor een gesprek. En concreet met de plannen aan de slag gaan.***Verder kijkenDe persconferentie van Ursula von der Leyen en Stéphane Séjourné (vicepresident Welvaart en Industriële Strategie) over het Kompas voor het concurrentievermogen***Verder luisteren471 - De verduurzaming is Nederlands grootste verbouwing ooit460 - VVD'er Silvio Erkens strijdt voor versnelling van het klimaatbeleid435 - Klimaat en Groene Groei: Sophie Hermans heeft grote ambities, maar wordt het haar mogelijk gemaakt?415 – Klimaatbeleid: de inhaalslag van Nederland in Europa389 - De lange en hobbelige weg naar een klimaatneutraal Nederland470 - Het kabinet bestaat niet, het is een virtuele machine463 - De eerste honderd dagen. Lessen in daadkracht voor het kabinet-Schoof456 - De zeven crises van het kabinet-Schoof452 - Wie is de baas in de coalitie?454 - Hoe Nederland als kennisland steeds weer vastloopt in bestuurlijke spaghetti468 – Polen brengt nieuwe dynamiek in Europa446 - Doe wat Draghi zegt of Europa wacht een langzame doodsstrijd427 - Europa wordt een grootmacht en daar moeten we het over hebben462 - Allard Castelein moet essentiële grondstoffen veiligstellen***Tijdlijn00:00:00 – Deel 100:23:47 – Deel 200:39:18 – Deel 301:05:25 – Einde Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

FolgenbeschreibungDas Staatsangehörigkeitsrecht ist ein wesentlicher Baustein unserer Rechtsordnung und allgegenwärtig in den migrationspolitischen Diskursen der Gegenwart. Wir gehen in dieser Folge auf die Suche nach den Ursprüngen und Kontinuitäten von dem deutschen Konzept der Staatsangehörigkeit. Dabei blicken wir insbesondere auf die Kolonialzeit und die NS-Herrschaft. Uns interessiert, inwiefern das Rechtsgebiet damals dazu instrumentalisiert wurde, bestimmte Bevölkerungsgruppen zu exkludieren und zu entrechten. Aber wir blicken auch auf die Zeit nach 1945. Das Staatsangehörigkeitsrecht wurde seitdem mehrfach umfassend reformiert, zuletzt erst im Jahr 2024. Welche Auswirkungen bringen diese Änderungen mit sich? Welche kolonialrassistischen Kontinuitäten sind immer noch zu erkennen? Welche Rolle spielt antimuslimischer Rassismus? Und welche Zusammenhänge bestehen zwischen Staatsangehörigkeits- und Familienrecht? MitwirkendeModeration und Redaktion: Katharina Rödinger, Max Maydell Redaktionelle Unterstützung: Ilay Izmir Schnitt: Max Maydell Folgenbuddy: Whitney Nosakhare Interviewpartner:innen: Merle Iffert, Fatou Sillah, Kubilay Yalçin ShownotesFatou Sillah, Radikale Solidarität als Widerstand, Koloniale Kontinuitäten im Familien- und Staatsangehörigkeitsrecht, in: Dekoloniale Rechtswissenschaft und Praxis, abrufbar unter https://www.ecchr.eu/publikation/dekoloniale-rechtswissenschaft-und-praxis/ Merle Iffert/ Kubilay Yalçin, Rassistische Exklusion im historischen und aktuellen Staatsangehörigkeitsrecht, Kritische Justiz 2/2024, Seiten 214 – 229 Website von Statefree mit Informationen zu Staatenlosigkeit: https://statefree.world/ Florian Meinel, Die Idee der Staatsräson im neuesten deutschen Recht, erschienen auf dem Verfassungsblog, abrufbar unter https://verfassungsblog.de/die-idee-der-staatsrason-im-neuesten-deutschen-recht/ Zur Verfassungswidrigkeit des Entzugs der deutschen Staatsangehörigkeit bei straffällig gewordenen Deutschen, die auch noch einen anderen Nationalpass besitzen, vgl. etwa einen Bericht von LTO, abrufbar unter https://www.lto.de/recht/nachrichten/n/entzug-der-staatsbuergerschaft-krimineller-doppelstaatler-friedrich-merz-bundesinnenministerium-verfassungswidrig und hilfreiche Ausführungen von Dana Schmalz auf dem Verfassungsblog, abrufbar unter https://verfassungsblog.de/verlust-staatsangehorigkeit-merz-interview/ Zu Donald Trumps Plänen des Staatsangehörigkeitsrechts: https://www.lto.de/recht/nachrichten/n/usa-trump-verfassung-dekrete-birthright-staatsbuergerschaft Weitere Leseempfehlungen: K. Sabeel Rahman, Constructing Citizenship, Columbia Law Review 118 (2018), Seiten 2447 –2504 Linda Bosniak, The Citizen and the Alien, Princeton 2006

Een flinke domper voor het kabinet: de rechter gaf Greenpeace woensdag grotendeels gelijk in de natuurzaak tegen de Staat. Het kabinet moet van de rechter per direct meer doen om kwetsbare natuur te beschermen.  In deze aflevering van WNL Haagse Lobby Extra bespreken Martijn de Greve, Thijs Hoek en Elif Isitman de impact van deze uitspraak op de lobbysector. Waarom blijft LTO zo halsstarrig vasthouden aan landbouwminister Wiersma? Is dat een slimme zet? Andere lobbygroepen lijken namelijk samen te spannen tegen de boerenorganisatie, en dat kan grote gevolgen hebben voor boeren. En natuurlijk de hamvraag: kan het kabinet zich redden uit deze impasse? Martijn waagt zich wederom aan een voorspelling. Haagse Lobby is een programma van Omroep WNL. Meer van WNL vind je op onze website en sociale media: ► Website: https://www.wnl.tv  ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omroepwnl  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omroepwnl ► Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wnlvandaag ► Steun WNL, word lid: https://www.steunwnl.tv ► Gratis Nieuwsbrief: https://www.wnl.tv/nieuwsbrief

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Pizza toppings are going way beyond the usual these days. Pat and Bret discussed that trend, leading off with all the appetizer-inspired pizzas we've seen lately. Jalapeño poppers, a nostalgic bar food, are back as pizza toppers at &pizza and Your Pie, plus Your Pie has another LTO pizza topped with spinach-artichoke dip.  Bret came across Chicken Tikka Pizzas at several Indian concepts in California during a recent trip. And this week, Via 313, a Detroit-style pizza chain, introduced tikka masala pizza, which has masala curry sauce, marinated chicken, cheese, onions and peppers. Aside from pizza, beef, especially steak, is showing up in limited-time offers—and it usually performs very well. Noodles & Company brought back its Steak Stroganoff, a comforting dish with marinated steak in a mushroom sherry cream sauce served over egg noodles. It's been the fast casual's top selling LTO, and winter is a logical time to bring it back. Dig also introduced steak recently, a char-grilled sirloin featured in dinner plates and bowls. To wrap up, we shared an interview with Chris Morgan, who along with his partners Reza Farahani and Iranian cookbook author Najmieh Batmanglij, operate Persian restaurant Joon in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Chef Morgan talks about how many popular Middle Eastern dishes trace their origins to Iran, and Joon's menu includes specialties from other cuisines, including Levantine. The menu also reflects his experience working in California restaurants and is inspired by the ingredients Joon sources from an organic farm in Maryland. Give a listen.

Can we all agree that Liquid Death is the king of the CPG industry when it comes to brand collaborations? It's newest LTO merch offering solves a major golf etiquette problem…especially for those that “had one too many” Liquid Death and believe golf courses are essentially just massive public bathrooms. Now…instead of always running to the woods to pee, golfers can whizz right on the course in front of everyone. To make this public urination dream become a reality, Liquid Death partnered with not only Bad Birdie (one of the most disruptive golf apparel brands), but also one of the first entrepreneurs/inventors to get a deal on the first season of Shark Tank. And if you were wondering, The Uro Club is essentially a urinal for golfers, disguised as a golf club. FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINKEDIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUTUBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWITTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joshua-schall/support

It is time for LAST TIME ON! The podcast for everyone who wants to watch all those great television shows out there, but who has the time for that? Our hosts don't, so they take the randomized highway down your favorite shows they haven't seen, and try to guess what happened... Last Time On!The lesson this week is: Never have a meeting in front of an airlock. This is LTO.

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Steve Malloy of Malloy's Finest and Eric Rosentreter of Old Elk are back to discuss the financial side of whiskey and to drink some American spirits. While sipping on Virginia Distilling Co.'s collaboration with Goose Island and Old Grand Dad 16, we discuss how legacy brands are releasing more LTO's and earlier than usual; and is building a brand on LTO's a viable option. We also hit on the small batch blenders and their importance, retailers coming to realization that they're not the whiskey account that thought they were, and the current glut of whiskey that producers are in.Guests: Steve Malloy & Eric RosentreterHost: Jake HukeeListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

#84. On this episode of The meez Podcast, Josh Sharkey is joined by Emmy award-winning filmmaker, author, and burger historian George Motz. Known for his documentary "Hamburger America" and the accompanying guidebook, George shares how his fascination with burgers began and discusses the rise and fall of their popularity in America. They dive into some of the country's most unique, lesser-known burgers and explore the origins of the iconic sandwich.George also talks about his restaurant, Hamburger America, and its collaboration with the Schnipper brothers, as well as their innovative limited-time offerings. This episode is packed with insights into George's journey and passion for burgers, filmmaking, and more! Where to find George Motz:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInWhere to find Hamburger AmericaWebsiteInstagramWhere to find host Josh Sharkey:InstagramLinkedInTikTokTwitterIn this episode, we cover:(01:57): How George got into burgers(04:47): The rise and fall of the burger's popularity(09:25): Unique burgers you've probably never heard of(12:06): The burger's origin(18:00): Hamburger America: The restaurant(28:12): George's partnership with the Schnipper brothers(32:37): Hamburger America's LTO's(37:54): George's thoughts on scaling Hamburger America(39:27): What else takes up George's time(42:08): The Shmashua

Another episode, another billion-dollar deal. In this case, the buyer (KDP), if not the brand (Ghost), is somewhat surprising. The hosts have their say. They also highlight a couple spicy collaborations, but are divided on one of them. We also speak with Lexy Prosszer, an investment principal at U.K.-based venture capital firm Btomorrow Ventures, which is focused on investments in innovative, functional brands. Show notes: 0:25: Who Bailed Mike Out? Elektra x Nosh. Scary Deal. A Wonky Pad. Where's My Order? Keep Crunching. – Mike made it out of the can in time for a big announcement about Nosh Live Winter 2024 and a deadline that won't be extended. The hosts discuss KDP's acquisition of Ghost Lifestyle and how it relates to the evolution of the energy drink category. They also pine for an LTO that pairs sprouted almonds and chili crunch but butt heads when it comes to a pickle juice-infused bloody mary mix. Mike recalls meetings and drinks with U.K-based entrepreneurs before he, Ray and John snack on “transportive” pecans and a holiday-inspired snack that your bubbe would love. 39:03: Interview: Lexy Prosszer, Investment Principal, Btomorrow Ventures – Ray sat down with Lexy during Taste Radio's meetup at the Trip office in London, where she discussed Btomorrow Ventures' investment strategy, how she assesses a brand's potential for international distribution and success, and whether global trends influence how she evaluates brands. Brands in this episode: Moment, HOP WTR, Once Upon A Farm, Ghost, Celsius, Bang, Red Bull, Monster, C4, A Shoc, Rao's, Coca-Cola, V8, Grillo's, Ithaca Hummus, Fresca, Simply, Dash, Chili Maven, Living Things, Xoxo, Olipop, Poppi, Hiphop, Feisty Soda, Daily Crunch, Fly By Jing, Cleveland Kitchen, Karma Nuts/Cookies, Pulpito, Wanderlands, Knack Snacks, Babo's Kitchen, S'Noods

Dallas Wells, VP of Food Services and Training at High's of Baltimore, was in the studio with Jeff to talk about running a successful food service in his stores. How he rolls out LTOs, the leadership he looks for to make stores successful, and his philosophy on when you should try new things are all in this episode of the Culture of Convenience!

Chris Jamroz is the CEO and chair of the board of Roadrunner, a less than truck load, (LTL) trucking company. You get to learn, as I did, all about this industry as described by a fascinating man who clearly understands leadership and how to build companies as he did with Roadrunner and other companies before his current one. Chris was born in Polland. Throughout his life he also has lived in France, England, Canada and now he calls the United States home. Chris tells us that he greatly values the American way of life and finds that here he, and the rest of us, can exercise our entrepreneurial spirit like nowhere else in the world.   As I said, we get to learn about the trucking industry with Chris. He also talks about the economy in general including discussing the forces that lead to events such as recessions and successes. Chris and I even discuss AI and how it will in some ways affect his industry.   Chris is quite a thought-provoking individual. I learned a lot not only about his industry, but I gained knowledge about management and leadership. I think you too will value greatly from listening to our conversation.   About the Guest:   Chris Jamroz is the Executive Chairman of the Board and CEO at Roadrunner. Chris is a highly experienced executive focused on creating shareholder value through active executive management of portfolio companies in transportation, logistics and cyber security. Chris has made great contributions to the open office environment and culture at Roadrunner.    Previously, Chris served as the Executive Chairman of the Board and CEO at Ascent, a privately-owned freight forwarding and domestic brokerage services provider. Chris has led the transformative investment in GlobalX (TSXV: JET), a full-service passenger and cargo airline headquartered in Miami, FL. He is the founding partner of LyonIX Holdings LLC, a specialty investment, equipment leasing and direct operations private fund.   Before coming to Roadrunner, Chris served in executive roles at Emergent Cold, STG Logistics, and Garda Cash Logistics. He also serves as Governor of the Royal Ontario Museum (‘ROM'), Canada's largest museum. Chris is a lifelong advocate of education, promoting diversity, equity & inclusion, and mentorship. Chris has been a tenured mentor to students at Schulich School of Business. He holds a BA in Business Studies with First Class Honors (Summa Cum Laude) from Birmingham City University in the UK as well as an MBA with Distinction from York University in Canada.   Ways to connect with Chris:   LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/christopherjamroz Contact email chris.jamroz@rrts.com Roadrunner Company Website www.RoadrunnerLTL.com   About the Host:   Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/   https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? 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Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Well, hi everyone, and once again, welcome to unstoppable mindset. We get to interview, well, not interview, because it's the conversation, of course, but we get to talk with Chris Jamroz, who is the executive chair and the board and CEO of Roadrunner. Ah, Chris, it must be lonely at the top,   Chris Jamroz ** 01:43 but it's Thank you for having me, Michael and to keep my company.   Michael Hingson ** 01:49 There you go. Well, we're really glad that you're here, and I'm glad that we have a chance to visit. It's been a while in coming. I know you've been pretty busy. We we originally chatted last December, but now we get to do it, and that's fine. So I'm really appreciative of your time, and this is all about you and talking about being unstoppable and so on, and so to start that, why don't you tell me a little bit of kind of, maybe, about the early Chris growing up and all that sort of stuff.   Chris Jamroz ** 02:21 So little Chris was born in Poland, behind the at that time the Iron Curtain under the socialist regime dominated by the Soviets. And little Chris spent his childhood dreaming of playing with real cars and dreaming of having a vehicle, which was a luxurious scarcity back then in that part of the world, and and looking through the Disney Disney movies, I learned a lot about Road Runner, so little that I knew that 40 years later, Road Runner will die be part of my path. But that journey has taken me through being a farmhand in France, a student in England, a banker in Canada, all the way to be an honest operator in the United States, when I finally make my way over to this greatest country on Earth,   Michael Hingson ** 03:19 well, and I agree it's the greatest country, and I hope we continue to do great things. I know we're working at it, and sometimes we all tend to take some missteps, but it all balances in the end. And I think that's one of the neat things about democracy, and I'm sure you have a lot of thoughts about that, as opposed to what life was like in the Iron Curtain,   Chris Jamroz ** 03:42 I certainly do. And while we do have our challenges here, and they are undeniable, the spirit of American people is the force to be reckoned with, and one of the most inspirational forces I've ever encountered my life.   Michael Hingson ** 03:56 There's a lot of creativity here, and it shows and it continues to advance, and I'm sure that it will, least, that's my belief in the in the whole system, which is cool well, so you have been in a variety of countries, and I'm sort of curious, having had experience in Everything from Poland through France and England and Canada. And here, how would you come other than the country and the politics? How would you compare life in in those different countries? And what did it teach you?   Chris Jamroz ** 04:34 I think, listen every every country has the unique history and culture and customs. Which argument wants life experiences when you have a chance to immerse yourself and in the local context, and if you do it truthfully, and not necessarily from a tourist vantage point, but as a as a person who tried to fit into the society. And performs, you know, a function or role, or whatever that may be. I think that that enriches one's lives. At the end of the day, you know, when you think about history, these two are all men and women brave enough to board, you know, ships and embark on a voyage to an unknown. We're willing to cut ties with everything they've ever known and the history and legacy and potential prosecution and all those things that may have not been kind to them or they were escaping from and come to North America and make the United States their home and start fresh. And what I do love about that the nation that now I call home, is that unstoppable force of entrepreneurialism, resourcefulness, resilience, that truly burning desire to accomplish something remarkable with with your life. And that's I've never experienced that anywhere else in the world.   Michael Hingson ** 06:01 I've been blessed since escaping from the World Trade Center back on September 11. I've been blessed to be able to travel to a variety of countries and speak and one of the things that I very much enjoy is experiencing different cultures and different attitudes. And sometimes I may not necessarily agree with them, but it isn't about agreement. It's really about understanding and broadening one's horizons and understanding. And I think it's so important to be able to do that, to really understand where various people come from and how they live and what they do. And you know, even in the US, it is such a large country that the way you experience life in Florida or West Virginia is different than what we experience in California. And it is not to say that one way is better or worse than another. It's just all part of the same country. And what's wonderful is to see all of it meld together   Chris Jamroz ** 07:01 Absolutely, absolutely, and it's,   Michael Hingson ** 07:04 and it's so much fun to be able to do that, but you said that you originally learned about Road Runner a long time ago. And how did that happen? Or what, what did you learn? Or how did you experience Road Runner years ago?   Chris Jamroz ** 07:17 Oh, that was, I was just being a little bit joking of watching Disney cartoons, and you know, got   Michael Hingson ** 07:24 it? Okay? Wiley Coyote. As I said, there you go. Wiley   Chris Jamroz ** 07:28 Coyote, but later that, I knew that would become such an important part of my adult life.   Michael Hingson ** 07:33 So do you find Wile E Coyote creeping up every so often today we   Chris Jamroz ** 07:38 do have we divided teams between Wiley coyotes and Roadrunners, and we have a contest and and a very healthy rivalry going between the two groups and, but it is, you know, it is nice to have something that is so embedded, and an industry culture and the name is so well known, and, and we Finding, and I think we found a way back to the original glory days of the beginning and the excitement and that kind of youthful and youthful excitement about our brand, which is a delight to me right now.   Michael Hingson ** 08:16 I suppose one of the advantages of watching Roadrunner years ago in another country, is that, since it was really a cartoon with very little, if any, talking, it was easy to show without having to worry about translators.   Chris Jamroz ** 08:32 But there's, there's a lot of lessons from that Michael to think about sure that that little, that little bugger, was resilient, and, oh, he was absent, and there's, there's a lot of valuable lessons to never let, never let the circumstances get you down, and always find a way to come back on top.   Michael Hingson ** 08:50 And no matter which Acme Company Wiley Coyote went to to get something that never worked, correct. I was in Montreal once, and turned on the TV. It was late morning, and there I was listening to the Flintstones in French, which didn't help me a lot, not speaking French, but it was fun to to know that the Flintstones are in different languages. Yeah,   Chris Jamroz ** 09:17 that's true. Our chief operating officer Hey, it's from Montreal, and he's now, obviously stateside, but there's and now we've, since we've opened service to the French Province of Canada, we maintain those links, and it's very interesting when we encounter French language in our daily emails and communications, it just gives us the the indication of the the fastness of the culture and and the customs across even this North American continent that we share, which   Michael Hingson ** 09:50 is really cool. I was in British Columbia in early October of 2001 I had been invited up to. Because people heard about my story, and I went to a guide dog organization that asked me to come and speak. And we got there on Saturday, and the next day, we were down in the hotel restaurant having breakfast when the news hit the TV screens that the United States had invaded Afghanistan. What a strange feeling to be, not only away from home, but in a foreign country, when our country was responding as they did, and invaded Afghanistan because of september 11, it was, it was a strange feeling. But at the same time, people were so supportive, which was a wonderful feeling, and mostly that was the case. There were a few people who said, well, America got what they deserve, and they were really shut down pretty quickly around Canada.   Chris Jamroz ** 10:53 That's correct, that's correct. Yeah. That was a very special time in our show history,   Michael Hingson ** 10:58 yeah, yeah, it was and it was strange we when we were at the airport in Newark getting ready to fly across country to Canada. It was Saturday, and the airport was pretty empty, and as my wife said, it's strange to see these 18 year olds with machine guns strapped to their bodies patrolling the airport and And nevertheless, it was, it was an interesting time. Well,   Chris Jamroz ** 11:31 strange to us here is actually a common occurrence, and yeah, many places around the globe to see those young men and women patrol airports and train stations with machine guides ready to be deployed   Michael Hingson ** 11:43 well, and as my wife said, The problem is these kids probably don't even look old enough to know how to really work the gun, but I'm sure they did, but it was, it was an interesting time, and it's unfortunate that we, we all had to experience that, but that's kind of the nature of The world? Well, tell me a little about Roadrunner, what it is, what it does, and so on, how you got involved, rather than through the Wiley Coyote.   Chris Jamroz ** 12:09 That's right. But Roadrunner originally was built as a metro to Metro, direct transportation, trucking service in the sub market referred to as less than truckload, so called the LTL. And what it means is that within you know, when you see a semi tractor, you know, speeding down and very hopefully observing the speed limit, usually about 90% of the market. When you look at those, those trucks, they are full truckloads, or referring an industry as truckloads, it's TL, TL and truckload means that all the contents, all the freight contained within the space of that trailer, is destined to one shipper. And shipper is the term we use for customers here interchangeably. So Lt. The difference of LTL is that within that same trailer, same 53 foot long trailer, you have freight for a lot of different shippers, and LTL is the sub segment of the broader trucking dedicated to service those customers who do not have the need or cannot necessarily afford the cost of chartering the whole trailer, and that may not have any specific need to for that kind of space, and they utilize pallet positions within that trailer to transport the freight from point A to point B. That accounts for about 10% to 20% depending on who you talk to of the overall market, and it's and Roadrunner became an expert and a specialist in taking loads directly across the continent from it started in Milwaukee, in Cudahy, Wisconsin, and Shooting loads directly to America's southwest to, you know, and back that's obviously was linked to the port activity and intake in intake freight input point from Los Angeles and Long Beach ports. But he became an expert, and over time, the different management teams and different constituency of shareholders embarked on a strategy of growing it across different modes and a lot of things, and it became bit of a problematic story for the last four years. We We spend a concerted amount of time and discipline effort to unwind those those layers and bring it back to the specialist metro to Metro, long haul, specialist tracking service, which has kind of helped us resume our path to sustainability and excellence.   Michael Hingson ** 14:52 Is there a lot of competition for well among LTL companies? Yeah.   Chris Jamroz ** 15:01 I think there's a fair degree or healthy competition among them. It's, it's a fairly limited market of players. It's, I came up through my, through my experience in LTL, I I've coined this phrase that LTL stands for, less than likely to go perfect. It's, you know, despite the fact that you think it's a pretty simplistic concept of picking up the palette in in Philadelphia and delivering it in Dallas, it's actually an extraordinary complex and difficult to execute service, and from a perspective of being on time, of not losing, not damaging, the freight and trust to you. And obviously do it in a sort of in a fairly compressed timeline. So it is, it is a very specialist place. It's very different from what I mentioned, about 80% of the market, which is the truckload market, which is, you know that, you know, full trailers picked up from pay B, they just go to to the destination. This one is a consolidation play. There's, there's different touch points. It's a very complex so while the competition is very healthy, it's a good competition because it's sort of a tide that raises all the bonuses. These are very high quality providers, and as we compete, our customers win,   Michael Hingson ** 16:29 yeah, which is kind of important, and as long as everybody recognizes that it makes perfect sense that it ought to be that way. Why are what makes Road Runner kind of unique, or what sets it apart from other companies.   Chris Jamroz ** 16:42 What it said that we specialize in doing that one thing, which is taking loads directly and connecting a very far apart points across the United States, Canada in increasing Mexico direct. So a lot of large, large carriers or trucking companies have a very densely populated terminals, and they've, you know, they may have in excess of 300 terminals in the United States alone. What they do is they like very much, like an airline. They created a sophisticated hub and spoke system where the shuttle service connects the entire network. So for example, the freight from picked up from Long Beach destined to a planner may go through five different hubs as the network is designed. The problem with that is that every time you have to go into an LTL trailer, that means the forklift drives inside, lifts the pallet, needs to take it out, then take the cross to CrossTalk, puts in another trailer that's going to be destined to the next point and stop on the way. Damage happens, loss happens, and time is wasted, just and time is wasted. So what we do is we only have 36 terminals, but we we're in major metro, Metro, Metro to Metro connectivity. I always say that if you have a professional sports team, ideally a good one, and you we're going to have a terminal there in those settings, and we use our team drivers, and we just just shoot those votes straight across. So we compress the time that it takes to traverse the distance, and we eliminate those points of rehandling of powers and freight and greatly reduced the risk of loss, the risk of damage, etc.   Michael Hingson ** 18:48 And presumably, as part of that, you are very creative in scheduling, so that when you take a load somewhere and you get to the final destination, you also have other material to pick up, to go back or to go elsewhere, so you don't leave trucks idle very often,   Chris Jamroz ** 19:06 correct. So that's that's the art and the science of network design. Yeah, the way we execute it. We obviously have tremendous amount of data analytics and algorithmic tools to help us route this way, because at the same time, not just the trucks sitting idle, but the drivers don't like, you know, drivers like to drive, because when they drive, they make money, yeah, and that's we are very good at keeping them on the road and making money.   Michael Hingson ** 19:38 So what got you started in deciding to be part of Road Runner and and working up through the system to get where you are.   Chris Jamroz ** 19:47 You know, over the last two decades, I've become a sort of a specialist in unlocking trapped value in logistics companies across all modes of supply chain, globally and Road Runner. Certainly one platform with very severe challenges and and I really loved the story. I was completely taken by the strength and of and the resilience of its people. And I really thought it's an incredible opportunity to orchestrate a turnaround like no other in the trucking industry. And while it may sound a little bit arrogant, it's not meant to be. But you know, as I've heard it from equity analysts and bankers, many, many trucking companies have attempted turnaround and restructuring, and very few ever made it. There was a time when Old Dominion road lawyers, which is one of the best, arguably the best LTL carrier in the nation, they used to suffer from terrible reputation. And I remember they were called the referred to as the old smelly onion. Today it's a gold standard for all of us in this business to aspire to. But there was a time in the 90s when they suffered greatly and they orchestrated a spectacular turnaround. And there were there were some others as well, but road run in recent history is definitely the most spectacular comeback in that space.   Michael Hingson ** 21:21 Well, it obviously, in part, has to do with being very creative and figuring out ways to do exactly what you do, which is to get material from one place to another, minimum of any transfer from one truck to another, because you're right that can cause a lot of damage, and it does take a lot of time, and I'm sure that the result of that is that drivers appreciate it as well.   Chris Jamroz ** 21:46 Drivers do. Drivers are, you know, hardworking people. It's tough to think when, when I do about more a group of of the more patriotic pillars of our society. Drivers are a true American entrepreneurs, and we pride ourselves in empowering them and putting them in business and helping them build their own businesses. And we have, you know, so many success stories that filled our hearts with pride. But at the end of the day, drivers stay and drivers support carrier that helps them make money, that means, helps them busy, stay them enrolled, gives them good loads. And we have become, you know, we've kind of prioritized this as our core competence.   Michael Hingson ** 22:32 So with all of that, how was it during the whole period of covid? Because, of course, a lot of things happened. A lot of things shut down, and a lot of things changed because of covid. How did all that affect Roadrunner and what you do, and how did you all come out of it?   Chris Jamroz ** 22:53 We certainly, we kind of started the restructuring, and literally in the beginning of March, which was in 2020 which was like two weeks before the entire country shut down. So obviously that made it for a very interesting time in our life. But Trucking is such an essential service, it never stopped, right? Without trucking, nothing gets delivered. You cannot do anything. It's probably next to the sanitation services, I think, the most critical part of American or any economy for that matter. And so we worked, we worked interruptly through the pandemic. We were very focused on rebuilding our business and fixing our operations so everything that was happening external to our business were kind of very much in our peripheral vision, because we had so much work to fix our business from inside out, and that kind of kept us busy for for pretty much the next two and a half years.   Michael Hingson ** 23:58 So covid was kind of a good impetus and an excuse to to do the things that you you knew you kind of needed to do anyway. It   Chris Jamroz ** 24:06 was a good it was a good time, because we would have had to do it anyway. But the people were so distracted by, obviously, the stress of of the situation, that kind of took the focus completely away from what we were, what we needed to do. And I think that was a blessing.   Michael Hingson ** 24:25 Several um, weeks ago, I had the opportunity to chat with a gentleman named Glenn Gao, who lives in Northern California, who's a business leader coach, and he promotes the whole concept of AI and specifically managers using AI to help create ideas to improve what they do and to improve their companies and so on. But one of the discussions we had, um, and he and he said something very interesting during the discussion. But one of the discussions we had was how AI is going to affect. People as we go forward, and one of his positions was artificial intelligence, and all the things that are going on with AI doesn't eliminate jobs. Rather, people eliminate jobs because either they they find that they can do things cheaper, but they're they're not really doing themselves any good by doing that, because what AI should really do is where relevant help redefine jobs. And one of the things that we talked about was exactly the whole concept of truck drivers, when AI and autonomous vehicles come more into existence, what will happen to truck drivers? And his point was, even if you let a vehicle operate autonomously and it's completely safe, what that really should do is not to require a driver to not be in a truck anymore, but rather, you find other responsibilities and other things for the driver to do while monitoring the Driving of the vehicle no matter how safe it is. And so that that prompts the question, what do you think about the whole issue of autonomous vehicles and AI, and where you think that might might go over time? Because I tend to agree with Glenn, it shouldn't eliminate jobs. It may cause some expansion or redefining of jobs, but not elimination. Yeah.   Chris Jamroz ** 26:21 I think, listen, this is a, obviously a topic that could take a day, and everybody has no yeah. I always, I always love watching those clips from the news, yeah, news from the 1990s when the first the internet, the World Wide Web, was introduced, and people kind of speculating with it, if it's going to, you know, mean anything you want to. You don't want to be that guy who voices an opinion that gets recorded, and 20 years later your kids get to see it. What you know, What a dumb Damas your dad may have been. This is, this is one of those. So I have a very specific view on this. I, you know, I always kind of think that are certain tools that I invented that help things, and some of them were very useful and don't necessarily make the life easier. An example for that is a vacuum cleaner. You know, when I, when I was born, the vacuum cleaner was still a novelty and not particularly a widely think what was happening that once a year the entire Thai family would gather to take one or two rugs that that were present. Now, take them outside, clean them, usually in the snow, because I was thinking, and come back and just enjoy the freshness for the next year. Now the vacuum cleaner comes a genius invention. Genius invention. What do we do? You know, if my mom would have her way, I would be vacuum cleaning every day, just instead of a once a thing. I have a hobby now that every time my mom is a pond to one thing, I'd better get on that and get it clean. So did it really save us? I don't know, but definitely it's full invention, AI broadly, I think has has an immense impact on our lives, to the to the extent that I don't think anybody can even appreciate right now, in terms of the logistics business, I actually think there's very limited impact of what AI can do. And this is a sort of, and this is very humble opinion, after, you know, spending the two decades and fixing different supply chain businesses, and it's just the unpredictability, the the size of these, you know, statistically viable data samples, the the the the patterns of different outcomes is just impossible to scale and up until you can lift A pallet from Portland and and it can traverse in Metaverse to Chicago. You still need a truck, you still need a forklift, you still need someone to oversee this, right? So definitely impact on jobs and logistics, I'd say minimum. I think basically, maybe quality, the quality of service, perhaps we're using machine learning and AI algorithmic methodologies in our static load plan, which basically means routing the freight the best possible way. But at the same time, it's not an infinite benefit game. At the end of the day, you have a night 10 corridor and you have a truck that can traverse as the speed limit. And what is the best case? It's just there's very limited outcomes to the upside here. So I think the AI in terms of the, you know, in terms of the logistics space, will have probably the most commute. It effects of across the board, if I think about it, and definitely as I'm looking forward to the marginal benefits, I don't see it as a particular needle mover for us here. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 30:13 as I said, even if you could completely automate a vehicle so that it could drive itself, and that's fine. I still say that ultimately, I would never want to remove the driver from the vehicle, but rather give the driver other things to do to help the company. And they're the creative people will figure that out, and I think that there is no way that it should eliminate jobs. It's ridiculous to think that it's supposed to enhance and I think that there are ways that it will, whether vehicles will really become fully autonomous anytime in the near or intermediate future, at least, is is open to conjecture. But I I don't like the idea of, well, it's going to eliminate jobs. I don't believe that that's true. And I think that's what you're saying as well, and it makes sense.   Chris Jamroz ** 31:07 Yes, yeah. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 31:09 so in terms of shipping and logistics, what does, if you will, shipping and logistics indicate about kind of the broader economy, because it's certainly listening to what you said earlier. It continued during the pandemic, and I guess that means economy continues. But in general, just the whole industry. How does that affect or fit into the whole issue of the economy, and what your industry does for the economy?   Chris Jamroz ** 31:41 So you know, the American economy, every economy has a different mix of drivers, right? The American economy is a consumer driven economy, right? A percent of the GDP is driven by the discretionary consumer spend. So everything that you and I go and, you know, whether we go to a restaurant or go to the, you know, go to a wonderful vacation spot and buy it, you know, a plane ticket and book a hotel. All those kind of things make a difference. And obviously our discretionary shopping habits, that's critical. LTL is very much driven, you know, the entire supply chain accounts for 8% of American GDP. So it's not insignificant, and it is a sort of a barometer of activity. The broader, the broader trucking index could be an indication of of many drivers in common with this, whether that's industrial out of gage, project driven infrastructure investments by, you know, oil and gas sectors, or public works, or earth moving projects, you have all this kind of interaction with LTL is predominantly linked to e commerce near shoring and a little bit to the Import activity that when we have goods imported, they enter United States either through the port of New Jersey, New York or Long Beach, Los Angeles, and obviously Seattle, Tacoma or Charleston and Houston have all these kind of different entry points and and we monitor this. So we definitely are continued to be in a third year of recession, or this, you know, the tail end of the second year of recession, a freight recession. That is where the the volume of shipments have been dramatically, muted, dramatically, and then we continue to see the excess capacity, the full truckloads that I spoke about earlier, they hurting the most from the truckers. LTL is a fairly protected niche, and again, e commerce, which is still alive and healthy near shore, obviously growing in abundance and significance. That's also helping and so those the LTO is a little bit insulated from their role, and I wouldn't, and it's never particularly good or more reliable, most reliable gage of American economy or its health, the truckload is probably in other modes of trucking are more indicative, I would say. But again, you know we can, you know this was, you know what we experienced in 2021 and beginning of 2022 which was unprecedented peak and that benefited all people in supply chain, that obviously has been a peak in a cyclical business. And no matter what you call it, the transportation business are commodity businesses. And commodity businesses cycle, and some of the modes within that sector cycle more violently than others. And and we are at the trough of that cycle. And and probably will be here for quite some time, because we see before we see any mean. For recovery.   Michael Hingson ** 35:00 Why is there such a upright recession right now?   Chris Jamroz ** 35:06 What has happened is, if you remember that, there's couple of things, number one, at any cycle, at the peak of a cycle, a lot of people make decisions, and there's this unimpeachable view of self, intellect among them, among some of the decision makers who think, Okay, this time will be different, and this time, we won't let this slip. And there are decisions made at the peak of the cycle that have consequences or carry the consequences through the trough. Those decisions in our industry usually impact capacity, such as the number of new orders for trucks and trailers and terminal expansion when, when you look at this never, ever before in the history of mankind, more tractors, trailers and terminals have been commissioned or ordered than it were in 2021 and 2022 all These orders are now coming, then, creating unprecedented capacity. And now mind you, 2020, and 2021. Tested, you know, tested our ability to function without the ability to interact with each other. So you remember, we all remember, everybody was stocking up on just about any house, good supplies, you know, toilet paper, Clorox and disinfectants and just about anything, and the volume was just that no matter how much capacity you had, you you didn't have enough to satisfy the thirst of the consumer back in those days. So people made a lot of decisions. Most profound were those of ocean shippers who commissioned more supermax container ships than ever, ever in the history of the planet. And all these ships are being launched right now in the second world so soon in the second part of 2024 never before we had such a non swap of new supply in the notion, which obviously collapsed the pricing and in an ocean market. And that has a domino effect through, you know, starts with an ocean, because everything comes from China, Indonesia, India, Vietnam. Nothing comes from, you know, nothing comes from, you know, from the American Midwest anymore to meaningful thing now, thankfully, that's been offset by those near showing trends and the resurgence of Mexico and infrastructure investment in manufacturing on this continent, which is phenomenal. But you know, you had that, that onslaught of capacity and carried from ocean ships through through train cars, through tractor trailers, through new terminals, and, you know, they're just, you know, we, we didn't stay at that peak. You didn't, you know you're not. You don't have a three month supply of paper towels in your cupboard, probably today. And those trends reversed, and they kind of reverted to more historical median. So we went to the median shipping, not not anything dramatic, but we overbuilt capacity to to to support an abnormal volume demand. So you have this, you know, you have anybody who could have a truck, you could became an instant billionaire, right? If you could commit a thing, and you could drive the truck and take somebody's cargo shipment from it from one point to another. You're in business, and you're doing extremely well. And then that, you know, at the same time, the government stimulus, the low, super low interest rate, the financing, those, those things you picked for nearly nothing in terms of financing costs, and those covid leases are still in place. So we have a bit of a delayed effect of people exiting the industry, which is a normal thing in a down cycle, and it's prolonged, because the cost of the equipment is a lot cheaper than ever before in the history of economic cycle. So you have this prolonged exits which have not rationalized the supply demand equation. You have those very committed, serious infrastructure investment in terminals and expanding the infrastructure for handling exuberant amount of freight in this in this country, and that kind of makes it for a fairly miserable outcome for for those who try to make a living in transportation.   Michael Hingson ** 39:29 Do you think that there are things that we could have done to prevent what happened? Because it's it seems to me that it is a cycle, but at the same time, how could we have avoided it, given what happened in the pandemic and everybody was stocking up and so on, how could we have avoided doing exactly the thing that occurred, which now leads to the recession in this industry? And I'd be also curious to see if you think that that's going to spread. Further to the rest of the economy. But how could we have avoided it? Or could we have,   Chris Jamroz ** 40:06 I don't think so. Now you'd have to convince people to hate making money, and that's that's a tough thing, because at the peak of the cycle, every incremental capacity you know delivers extraordinary monetary benefit. So you would, you would have to ask for restraint and discipline. That is, is not natural to us, a natural to us as humans, and definitely not part of the American, American fabric, which is obviously opportunist, opportunism and entrepreneurialism. So, and it's there's a history of that every unprecedented event, if you go back in history, tend to occur every six to seven years. We have that unprecedented event of of a of a decline in the trough that that one can fully expect we in the decade the smarter people. I mean, that's that's sort of a South tyling Kong. But you know it when, in our business, we really reserved a lot of cash in 2020, and 2021, and I directed all of my management teams to just prepare for inevitable recession and entering entering with a high, you know, high reserves of of cash helps you through the town cycle. People who have leveraged themselves to the tilt and the pursuit of getting access to that capacity can deploy to earning, earning activities, have found themselves disappointed and and at the point of, you know, difficulty or despair at times, and many of them have since exited the industry or the business and all together. But it's not a it's not, I don't think it's avoidable. It's a cyclicality of commodity businesses, a lot of businesses, go through cycles. Oil and Gas is a violent cycle, ocean shipping, transportation, businesses of all coins, all of them are extraordinary. Link to economic gravitas, and that just, you know that just happens. The question is that, can you make the landing as soft as possible? Well, because you cannot avoid not going down,   Michael Hingson ** 42:18 yeah, which is really the wisdom and the thing that you have to do, we can't prevent it, but at the same time, we, if we are wise, we can prepare for it. And that makes perfect sense, because it's it is one of those things that just too many people just run right into things, and they do things, they just react. We have too many knee jerk reactions without strategizing, and that's part of the problem. So what you did is clearly the way to go, and the hope is that you're predicting enough of the recession and the level of it that that you'll be able to survive it and it won't become too bad.   Chris Jamroz ** 43:02 Yeah. I mean, listen, people at the peak of the cycle have difficulty seeing the cliff. They always try to believe that this time will be different and and it won't end up in tears like every single time beforehand. At the same time, people at the bottom of the cycle can sometimes pass. He passed the doom and gloom of the misery of today. But you know, as Rumi, the poet, says, This shall pass too. Yeah, say, and it's just, you know, you can never predict. And I don't you know, there's just you know all the even you know a broken clock is, is right twice a day, which is one of my favorite sayings, and right if you perpetually predict the negative you one day, you'll be right. If you you know a perpetual optimist, one day, you'll be quoted that you had predicted it. But I don't think there's this ability to put the timing on severity of these swings. What you can do is to do your absolute best to prepare for the cyclicality and inevitability of a of an economic cycle that impacts industry that are commodity industries, and try not to believe your own headlines. That's one of my favorite sayings to the things just when you have this kind of, you know, exuberant confidence in your own ability, but there's always a healthy check in that is, that is required and, and I always tell the management team don't, don't. You know, we very good, but we're not that good, and never, ever believe in your own press releases.   Michael Hingson ** 44:27 Yeah. Well, one of my favorite sayings is, don't worry about the things that you can't control. Focus on what you can and let the rest take care of itself. And you can't control the recession concept or recessions, necessarily, but what you can control is how well you prepare for it, and you think about it far enough in advance or sufficiently that you prepare as well as you can, and that's all you can do.   Chris Jamroz ** 44:52 Yeah, well said.   Michael Hingson ** 44:54 So I assume that right now, rates are cheaper than they have been in the past, and this is a good. Time to ship.   Chris Jamroz ** 45:02 It is a good time to ship. It is a good time to ship, particularly from, from a perspective of past. You know, years of 2020, 2122 and but you know, you don't. You know, the rates are byproduct of capacity and demand, right? It's always, there's the markets are very efficient when they find a market clearing price or rate for any service. The key is that you know, what do we do? Like about the LTL industry, that all the carriers are disciplined, so while everybody, nobody will be reporting record earnings this year, the what we do provides an adequate return on capital to provide for continuity and sustainability of our enterprise. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 45:49 it sounds like that you and what you do with Roadrunner, and I think in other places, have built companies and made them successful. And I think the most important part about that is that you build good teams. How do you do that?   Chris Jamroz ** 46:07 You know, everybody wants to play on the winning team. I've learned that fairly, pretty often, if you want. You know you could be not necessarily the easiest coach or not the kindest general manager of a sports team, but the players who want to join and come and play on the team, if you, if you win in championships and and it's all about the creating the little victories and momentum and creating the positive momentum, because it kind of takes a life of its own. And it's all about velocity of decision making processes. These are sort of a things that when, when I see, when I see organization crippled, you know, by the paralysis by analysis. And they kind of these full of smartest people in the world, but they just cannot make the right decision that they spend endless time through, you know, trying to model different outcomes. You attract top people who believe in the ability to become very effective as leaders, as managers, by combining the intelligence, the talent, the respect for data and analytics, and they empowered to make decisions, and they empowered to make a difference. That, you know, even through my life, you know, I've seen how many changes and the generations that are entering the workforce today are very different in behaviors that even Iowa's. And the contrast is quite stark, but what it is very magnetizing to to them is the ability to be impactful and do something they truly believe in, and do the right thing, and based upon very objective analysis, as opposed to, you know, do it because I say so, or gut based decision making and and so forth. So my teams, my management teams, evolved quite rapidly. You know, the last 1415, years, you know, I've had about probably 90% rotation in 19 million continue to upgrade, and so can people continue to find different paths so they just not good enough as the caliber of challenges I take on increases, but you know, I'm thrilled to see so many incredibly young, young folks on my team doing things that are just almost, you know, I could only describe as inspiring to me.   Michael Hingson ** 48:47 There's something to be said for energy, isn't there?   Chris Jamroz ** 48:51 Oh, energy is key. And from the leadership perspective, you need, you absolutely need credibility. So you need to act with integrity, authenticity. You need to win the respect of the people by fighting alongside with them in the trenches, you know, and being a very high energy leader, I think, is critical, particularly in industry as ours, right. I love the kinetic movement. I love the energy released by by transport and moving and and I lead the way that I would want to see the people around me behave, and I think that's critically important.   Michael Hingson ** 49:33 Yeah, I think there's a lot to be said for the fact that people need to relate to you and to leaders, because if, if they can't relate, if they can't really feel like they're part of the team, then they never will be. And the leaders, the person or the leaders, are the people who need to make that happen.   Chris Jamroz ** 49:57 I agree. I think there are different industries that. That that that aspect that you just mentioned is extremely important, logistics, absolutely. But there are different industries like, think about law firms or hospitals. They doctors don't need to be inspired by leadership. Lawyers need to be inspired by the Management Committee, the excellent professionals, and they operate within their own scope of autonomy, and they phenomenal what they do in logistics. It doesn't work. You could be the most brilliant person in the room. If you do not win the hearts and minds of your fellow teammates, you're not going to get anything done. And that is critical, because, if you and that's why logistics business, particularly those who do extremely well, have leaders, who have, you know, extremely personable, personable with a very high degree of energy. They're not, you know what you would have imagined in the past. You can see and sort of even the if you look in SMP and stock performance and and the shareholder value creation. You those firms who have very passionate, charismatic leadership teams tend to outperform dramatically the rest of the peer cohort. But   Michael Hingson ** 51:12 even in a law firm, if it's a real firm, and I think that's the issue, if it wants to operate as an entity, even the lawyers have their own cases and so on. But if, if it really wants to operate as an entity and find ways for people to collaborate and work together or work with each other at least, then there's got to be some level of leadership in it. And it sometimes happens, and then sometimes it doesn't. And I think that's true in in a lot of industries, but the best companies are ones where there is a a leader or leaders who can bring people together and make people all work toward whatever the common goals are, absolutely yeah, what's the best part of your job?   Chris Jamroz ** 51:58 You know the best part is seeing the people who have worked so hard, committed so much of the personal time and sacrifice of the years come to work, and you see that moment when there there are sparks in their eyes, when they see that their work matters and they Making a difference. And there's nothing more fulfilling, because everybody wants to be, you know, on the winning team. And you know, in the history of roadrun, which is obviously the most current one, but every other business that I've had the privilege of of being at the helm. You When? When, when people who make the companies start really feeling that they've made the difference and their contributions matter, and they're being appreciated, and the work shows there's no greater feeling in the world. So   Michael Hingson ** 52:49 what, what influences you? I mean, obviously you learn. You find ways to learn, and things need to probably influence you to to get to think the way you do. What are the things that influence you in the world, other than Acme and the Wiley Coyote?   Chris Jamroz ** 53:11 You know, this is I, I've, I've gone through my share of role models and mentors, and, you know, I'm profoundly grateful for the influence they've had on shaping the character of a person that I am and, and the business person that I've become and, and there were many right now, it's really sort of, you know, as you kind of, as I'm, you know, becoming more mature. It's really a kind of creating legacy and living legacy, and doing that through passing the proverbial baton to the new generations and seeing people step up and grow and become more confident in their abilities and truly believe in themselves, that's really is is is tremendous. And I think that's you know, as you know the you know, the my 20s and 30s, and soon the 40s will be over. The next, the next decade in my life will effectively about creating the living legacy, and that's probably the most powerful influence in my life. One   Michael Hingson ** 54:18 of the things that I've learned came from being a member of the largest consumer organization of blind people, the National Federation of the Blind, and the president of the Federation, years and years and years ago, started organizing what he called Leadership seminars. And that's continued with later presidents. But one of the things that the President said, well, actually, a question that he asked, I remember it clearly. It was on the Saturday Night of the seminar, is what is the most important thing that the president of the organization can and should be doing? And his response, after hearing what other people said, is. Because the most important thing I think the President has to do is to be looking for his successor, because there will become a time that he doesn't get to be president anymore, and if the organization is going to continue, then the President needs to be the one to find the person who can take over and do what needs to be done going forward. What do you think about that?   Chris Jamroz ** 55:28 I think it's very profound. I think it's critical. I I've, you know, through my, through my adventure and logistics, you know, I've been at the helm of, you know, now, the helm of eighth and ninth organization, and I've done, I've executed seven exits, and every single time that I left, what was left behind was a fully sustainable management team that could take, they would take the operation to the new The new level, but it would be their, their story wouldn't be mine anymore, right? And it's, it's tough. It's tough because first you first there's, we're humans, and we develop emotional connectivity. If we have the humans we obviously we relate, relate to fellow humans and and we we like what we do, and we tend to touch so it's difficult to let go. Second of go, particularly things going well. There's, you know, we tend to develop. There's an impeachable view of self, intellect and supremacy and irreplaceability, which is complete and nonsensical, but it is human. And I've maintained a very healthy discipline of not staying at the helm of any organization for more than three, four years, and and that's, you know, that's, that's very healthy. And I think at any given time you you have to create because, to be honest, if especially in today's, today's society, if people do not see the path forward, if they think that their abilities will not be recognized within the meritocracy of the organizational dynamics, they will leave the competition for talented spheres. And it's not a defensive play, but it's makes organization better. I've seen a lot of executives trying to hang on to the spots for decades and and to be honest, all they've accomplished. I think it's time. The the potential that organization could have had doesn't mean the businesses are not performing, but I think the reasons could have gone a lot further. And but it's time. It's difficult, right? We don't want to seem we don't want to see ourselves as impediments to growth. Who wants to think of themselves by that? It's I think, but I think it's a very healthy habits. As much as I'm a firm believer in term limits and in certain government fears, I'm a strong believer in term limits at the helm of commercial organizations, and I've lived by by example of that, having, you know, having exited seven times already. So my average tenure is just under, you know, just about two and three years well   Michael Hingson ** 58:12 and and obviously you Leave when you know that you've been able to put together a team, and even possibly including a person at the top of the team who can take over and continue the growth or whatever it is that the organization needs which is important,   Chris Jamroz ** 58:28 absolutely, absolutely. So   Michael Hingson ** 58:32 on a personal note, what do you do when you're not being CEO or chair of the board? What kind of hobbies or pastimes and other things like that do you do to be a little bit more frivolous in the world?   Chris Jamroz ** 58:45 So my absolute thing in the world is kiteboarding, which I don't get to do enough, but it is aspirations. Kiteboarding and sailing. These are the most relaxing things I can ever envision doing in my life, and it's been quite some time since I since I've sailed, and it's been quite some time since I kite board, so like, I'm targeting, you know, the end of this year to maybe get at least a few weekends out in The ocean, as   Michael Hingson ** 59:21 long as the sharks leave you alone.   Chris Jamroz ** 59:24 Well, if you outrun them,   Michael Hingson ** 59:26 well there, there's that. That's fair. Okay. Well, Chris, I want to thank you for taking so much time to be here. My hope that you've enjoyed it and had fun. I certainly have learned a lot, which is what I always like to do. And I really appreciate you taking the time to spend with us and making this, I think, a relevant and memorable podcast for people to hear. 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About Damon Lembi:Damon Lembi is a two-time bestselling author, host of The Learn-It-All Podcast, and thought leader focused on leadership development and lifelong learning. As CEO of Learnit, the global leader in corporate training, he has upskilled over 1.8 million people and gained key insights into effective leadership.A former baseball player, Damon learned valuable lessons in teamwork, motivation, and persistence. His book, The Learn-It-All Leader, provides strategies for leaders to embrace continuous learning and build leadership skills.With nearly thirty years of experience, Damon shares leadership lessons with an approachable style. His insights have been featured in major publications like Fast Company and Forbes. Damon inspires audiences with his humor and passion, encouraging them to grow and embrace their inner learn-it-all leader. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Damon Lembi discuss:Creating learning organizationsThe importance of failure in learningFostering a learning cultureAligning learning with organizational strategyThe concept of Learning Time Off (LTO) Key Takeaways:Learning organizations need to provide employees with both time and space to engage in training and coaching during work hours.While failure can be a valuable learning tool, it must be managed differently depending on the industry, such as in marketing versus surgery.Learning programs should be customized based on feedback from new hires and aligned with leadership's vision and goals.A baseline recommendation for LTO is two to three hours every other week for employees to focus on learning activities.A successful learning culture requires consistent reinforcement, practice, and alignment with the company's strategic objectives. "You got to have courage to try things and fail.” — Damon Lembi Connect with Damon Lembi:  Website: https://www.thelearnitallleader.com/Book: The Learn-It-All Leader: Mindset, Traits and Tools: https://www.amazon.com/Learn-All-Leader-Mindset-Traits/dp/1544541651Show: The Learn-It-All Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-learn-it-all-podcast/id1714645917YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DamonLembi& https://www.youtube.com/@LearnitTrainingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonlembi/X (Twitter): https://x.com/damonlembiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/damonlembi/   See Dean's TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel AlvarezAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Send us a Text Message.Join Chris & Jill this week on Cookie Lab as we feature the fast food phenomenon of the limited-time offer (LTO). Our target? Subway's infamous Foot Long Chocolate Chip Cookie. We're baking a copycat version and exploring the psychology behind why we crave these elusive treats.From the science of scarcity to the allure of the oversized, we'll break down the marketing magic that makes us line up for those golden brown morsels. And, of course, we'll taste-test our creation and see if it measures up to Subway's standard. Join us for a sweet and savory exploration of the cookie world!Click here to shop at the Cookie Lab StoreJoin our FB Group for free access to the Cookie Recipe!https://www.facebook.com/groups/429934808628615Follow us on TikTok to see how we make the cookieswrite to us at cookielabpod@gmail.com

This is a long but incredibly fun episode, we battle out all 26 Walkabout courses to find the BEST course once and for all! You can play along too, linked below is the bracket we used and feel free to print/write your bracket and share it in the walkabout channel on the LTO discord! Thanks to Dave and Parody for helping us with this one. Walkabout Bracket file:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LaMpX_pxvQkZ2Zc_YHd1FoBGgNDjkEyZ/view?usp=sharing LTO Discord: https://discord.gg/Php2JeBKn6 LTO Posters: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_link VR COVER: https://vrcover.com Use code: PlayTestVR for 10% off EVERYTHING         Quest Referral Spreadsheet...over 150 games!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kssKH2L8cSZCwbJ2S6aZQwvbIZsjZ0s1UcCHKotJ3ic/edit?usp=sharing            Merch! https://playtest-vr.creator-spring.com           Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at letstalkoculus@gmail.com          Visit Patreon.com/letstalkoculus to help support the podcast and receive early access!     Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr          Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr          Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:40 Explaining the Bracket 11:54 Alfheim vs OG Gothic 5:30 Bogeys vs Arizona 21:55 Gardens vs upside town 27:41 Seagull stacks vs Laser lair 35:54 Shangri-la vs journey 45:26 Ice Lair vs Sweetopia 54:46 Widows vs El-dorado 1:02:15 Zerzura vs Around the world 1:09:54 Myst vs Labrynith 1:17:40 Cherry Blossom vs Venice 1:25:18 Round 1 Recap 1:27:07 Match 11 1:32:52 Match 12 1:34:13 Match 13 1:40:01 Match 14 1:45:36 Match 15 1:55:09 Match 16 1:57:09 Match 17 2:02:54 Match 18 2:11:40 Round 2 Recap 2:13:10 Match 19 2:19:12 Match 20 2:23:54 Match 21 2:25:43 Match 22 2:27:50 Round 3 Recap 2:28:13 Parody and Dave's final bracket 2:30:51 Semi-Final 1 2:34:03 Semi-Final 2 2:37:35 Final 2:43:56 Wrap Up

We've reached the final episode of Season 4! Can you believe it?! But in THIS final, we're all winners. Susie & Esther discuss comedy - with a natter about what makes them laugh. And a few fart jokes. They may appear to be intelligent, mature and sophisticated (ahem) but they love a dollop of good old toilet humour. And rude words. This ep's special guest is multi award winning British comedian and writer, DOM JOLY. Dom's route to comedy legend is a surprising and fascinating one. Born in Beirut, Dom went to school alongside Osama Bin Laden. Yes you heard that correctly. He speaks several languages, regularly played bridge with Dido, before she was famous, and sold his home to Salman Rushdie. He was a Diplomat in Prague and a political producer for ITN in Westminster, interviewing politicians until an unfortunate incident with David Mellor and a football led to him getting sacked. After this, his career took a different direction and in the early 2000's his hidden camera show TRIGGER HAPPY TV landed on Channel 4 and become an instant cult hit gaining him a dedicated fan base. Now an acclaimed travel writer, Dom has written and toured several books including THE DARK TOURIST; CONSPIRACY TOURIST; and SUCH MISERABLE WEATHER and has travelled to over 100 countries. Dom Joly - the Conspiracy Tour is visiting multiple venues in the UK in Sept/Oct/Nov this year.  S & E talk to Dom about the serendipitous moments in his life and his willingness to push boundaries; what his biggest piece of advice is; and getting arrested. He's a fascinating and very funny man, and the resulting conversation is a treat to listen to. Along with a bumper crop of sketches, extra chats and plenty of surprises this final episode of the season will hopefully raise a lorra lorra laughs. The gals will be back in the autumn for SEASON FIVE!!! We hope you enjoy this episode. Please share it with someone you like who'd enjoy it too!   Links: DOM JOLY WEBSITE   FRIDAY NIGHT ARMISTICE   DENNIS PENNIS   MARK THOMAS   Competition: If you've read these shownotes share the episode on social media (handles below!) and tag us in - we'll send you a prize! (DOES ANYONE READ THEM?! Susie)   Music by Joel White aka Small Plates Listen to his music on Soundcloud   Sign up to be an LTO Patron now at: Patreon.com/LimitedTimeOnlyPodcast LTO now has a PATREON page which means you can become an LTO Patron. Patrons get a raft of lush stuff including exclusive bonus content and access to exclusive LTO live events online and in-person. The next Patron-only LTO Live Online event is later this month! Details on Patreon! Susie & Esther are thrilled to be back in your ears. And over on Patreon too! Limited Time Only. A pick-me-up in podcast form.   Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcast Twitter @limitedtimepod Facebook Limited Time Only Podcast Email: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com   Other sound effects from https://freesound.org

It's summertime! Or so we're led to believe. Susie & Esther swap summer tips, and also cover sunburn, tanning and why everything sounds better in the sun. They also cover their incredibly pale legs, arms and pretty much every other bit of their bodies to avoid blistering... This week's special guest is actor, director, mentor, and award-winning motion capture legend, Neil Newbon. Starting out as a young actor, Neil was a member of the Central Junior Television Workshop and the National Youth Theatre. His career has been wide and varied, featuring leading roles in Hollyoaks and Dream Team, and an appearance in the beloved Goodness Gracious Me "Going for an English" sketch. Neil is best known for providing the voice and motion capture for numerous video game characters, including Karl Heisenberg in Resident Evil Village and Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3. For his work as Astarion, he won Best Performance at the 2023 Game Awards. Neil is also the co-founder of the training facility Performance Captured Academy, which offers courses for actors on the many voice work, motion and performance capture. We talk to Neil about when he first knew he wanted to act, his journey into mocap, and what his work in Games means to him. With comedy sketches, bonus chat and a some very sweet singing, this ep will get you in the summer mood. Just make sure you've slathered on the Factor 50 before you listen. We hope you enjoy this episode. Please share it with someone you like who'd enjoy it too!   Links: Neil Newbon winning Lead Performer at the Games Awards 2023 Competition: If you've read these shownotes share the episode on social media (handles below!) and tag us in - we'll send you a prize! (DOES ANYONE READ THEM?! Susie)   Music by Joel White aka Small Plates Listen to his music on Soundcloud   Sign up to be an LTO Patron now at: Patreon.com/LimitedTimeOnlyPodcast LTO now has a PATREON page which means you can become an LTO Patron. Patrons get a raft of lush stuff including exclusive bonus content and access to exclusive LTO live events online and in-person. The next Patron-only LTO Live Online event is later this month! Details on Patreon! Susie & Esther are thrilled to be back in your ears. And over on Patreon too! Limited Time Only. A pick-me-up in podcast form.   Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcast Twitter @limitedtimepod Facebook Limited Time Only Podcast Email: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com   Other sound effects from https://freesound.org TV Show Intro Music by TheoJT -- https://freesound.org/s/698508/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Bist auch du vom Twitter/X-Datenleck betroffen? Jetzt checken und nicht Deine Chance auf Schadensersatz verlieren: https://wbs.law/twitter-check (WERBUNG) Nachdem das bekannte Sylt-Video für mehrere Tage Thema Nummer eins in den Medien war, sind die Ereignisse im Pony-Club wieder etwas in den Hintergrund gerückt. Zwar ermitteln die Behörden, so laut wie Tage nach der Veröffentlichung wurde es seither aber nicht mehr rund um das Thema Sylt. Im Hintergrund hat sich aber was getan: Denn wie juristische Medien nun berichten, gibt es einen Gerichtsbeschluss zu der Frage, ob das Video in der unverpixelten Version hätte verbreitet werden dürfen. Bleibt dran, es wird spannend! Bericht der LTO: https://www.lto.de/recht/nachrichten/n/lg-muenchen-i-sylt-video-pony-unverpixelt-strafbar/ Bericht der Welt: https://www.welt.de/vermischtes/article251759076/Hamburger-Hochschule-spricht-Hausverbot-fuer-Studentin-nach-Sylt-Video-aus.html Bericht der Bild: https://www.bild.de/politik/inland/afd-will-debatte-ueber-sylt-video-parlament-diskutiert-rassismus-skandal-66642c0245ebfd355dc97c00 Bericht über Vorfall an Schule: https://www.kreiszeitung.de/lokales/diepholz/barnstorf-ort49824/barnstorfer-schueler-nach-rassistischem-gegroele-zu-gigi-agostino-song-angezeigt-93121272.html Anna Adamyan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8H4c73t0OW/?igsh=MTMzYXJqODB1eXVsbA== § 23 KUG: https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/kunsturhg/__23.html ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ WBS.LEGAL sucht dich! Du bist auf der Suche nach einem attraktiven, spannenden und anspruchsvollen Job? Dann bewirb dich bei uns und komm in unser Team. Bei WBS.LEGAL arbeitest du im Herzen der Medienhauptstadt Köln und bist im Berufsleben immer am Puls der Zeit – garantiert. Hier unsere offenen Stellenangebote: https://www.wbs.legal/karriere/#jobs Was erwartet dich bei uns? Hier bekommst du weitere Infos: https://www.wbs.legal/karriere/. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Rechtsanwalt Christian Solmecke Christian Solmecke hat sich als Rechtsanwalt und Partner der Kölner Medienrechtskanzlei WBS.LEGAL auf die Beratung der Internet-, IT- und Medienbranche spezialisiert. So hat er in den vergangenen Jahren den Bereich Internetrecht/E-Commerce der Kanzlei stetig ausgebaut und betreut zahlreiche Medienschaffende, Web-2.0-Plattformen und App- Entwickler. Neben seiner Tätigkeit als Rechtsanwalt ist Christian Solmecke vielfacher Buchautor und als Gründer der cloudbasierten Kanzleisoftware Legalvisio.de auch erfolgreicher LegalTech-Unternehmer. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Virtueller Kanzlei-Rundgang: https://wbs.law/rundgang Startet euren Rundgang in 3D und 360° durch die Kanzlei WBS.LEGAL (inkl. YouTube- Studio) ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Social-Media-Kanäle von WBS.LEGAL Wir freuen uns, wenn du uns auch auf unseren weiteren Social-Media-Kanälen besuchst und uns dort folgst. Jeder unserer Kanäle steht für sich und bringt dir garantiert einen Mehrwert. ▬Instagram und TikTok▬ Auf unserem erfolgreichen Instagram- und TikTok-Kanal recht2go räumen wir täglich mit Rechtsirrtümern auf und präsentieren dir rechtliche Lifehacks. Mit recht2go bist du immer auf dem Laufendem und bekommst deine tägliche Dosis Alltagsrecht. Kurz, knackig und immer auf den Punkt. Folge uns auf auf Instagram und TikTok und du kannst vor deinen Freunden mit neuem Wissen glänzen. ➥ Instagram: https://wbs.law/recht2go ➥ TikTok: https://wbs.law/recht2goTikTok ▬Facebook▬ Auf Facebook sind wir inzwischen schon alte Hasen, denn seit Jahren informieren wir dich dort täglich über aktuelle Rechts-News. Gerne kannst du uns dort auch eine Anfrage als private Nachricht schicken. Schau vorbei! Hier der Link: ➥ https://wbs.law/facebook ▬X / Twitter▬ Erfahre als Erster, wenn es wichtige Rechts-News gibt. Knackige Statements zu aktuellen Themen bekommst du auf unserem X-Account (ehemals Twitter)! Hier der Link: ➥ https://wbs.law/twitter ▬Podcasts▬ Du bist unterwegs, unter der Dusche oder hörst einfach gerne Podcasts? Dann haben wir etwas für dich: Höre die Tonspur unserer Videos täglich

Soul Searching - As the great Bryan Adams once sang 'Search your heart, search your soul...' (a song featured in the greatest film of all time according to Susie) and this week, the gals are encouraging you to do the same.  Their special guest is the fabulous LINDSAY MACK. Hailed as “one of the most important new voices in the world of modern spirituality and wellness,” Lindsay Mack is a queer, non-binary, neurodivergent intuitive artist, Tarot teacher, writer, mother, and the founder of Tarot for the Wild Soul®. Tarot for the Wild Soul is an online Tarot school that has helped tens of thousands of students learn how to read Tarot for anything that arises — to show up to their decks in the present moment, and engage with them as integral helping tools in difficult, or challenging situations. Lindsay's podcast of the same name is the world's top ranking Tarot podcast with over 7 millions downloads and counting! Susie & Esther chat to Lindsay about how their Tarot journey began; their soul-centred approach to Tarot and belief that there are 'no bad cards'; and how each Tarot card is 'an opportunity to grow and expand through life's challenges and contractions'. We also find out what's next for Lindsay with some lovely opportunities to engage with Tarot for the Wild Soul coming up... (see links for more details). It was a great pleasure to welcome Lindsay to the show and the resulting chat is a delight. With comedy sketches, bonus chat and a panoply of surprises, soul searching is even more fun than Bryan made out. We hope you enjoy this episode. Please share it with someone you like who'd enjoy it too!   Links: Lindsay's website: Tarot for the Wild Soul   Tarot for the Wild Soul - Podcast   Join Lindsay's substack - No Bad Cards     Competition: If you've read these shownotes share the episode on social media (handles below!) and tag us in, and send your postal address to limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com - we'll send you a prize! (DOES ANYONE READ THEM?! Susie)   Music by Joel White aka Small Plates Listen to his music on Soundcloud   Sign up to be an LTO Patron now at: Patreon.com/LimitedTimeOnlyPodcast LTO now has a PATREON page which means you can become an LTO Patron. Patrons get a raft of lush stuff including exclusive bonus content and access to exclusive LTO live events online and in-person. The next Patron-only LTO Live Online event is later this month! Details on Patreon! Susie & Esther are thrilled to be back in your ears. And over on Patreon too! Limited Time Only. A pick-me-up in podcast form.   Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcast Twitter @limitedtimepod Facebook Limited Time Only Podcast Email: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com   Other sound effects from https://freesound.org  

There's an art to creating a perfect limited time offer. It has as much to do with the offering as it does with the messaging around the offering. Becca McIntyre of Craveworthy Brands is an LTO expert, having created an endless series of limited time offers for the biggest brands in the country. Today she sits down to discuss the essential elements of a perfect LTO and how to get the most bang for our buck when it comes to marketing that offer.  For more information on Becca and Craveworthy Brands, visit https://www.craveworthybrands.com/. ____________________________________________________ Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time. We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content: Yelp for Restaurants Podcasts Restaurant expert videos & webinars

As a postproduction professional, one of your primary jobs is to ensure the data integrity of the projects you are working on - essentially don't lose stuff! Over the years we've heard hundreds of horrifying stories of data loss and unfortunately, most of them were avoidable. In this episode of The Offset Podcast, we dive into backup and archiving strategies. We'll start out exploring the differences between a backup and an archive, why it's important to NEVER work off a client-supplied drive(s), understanding online, nearline, and offline data lifecycle states, redundancy at each state, and understanding the gear needed you'll need. We'll also dive into an overview of LTO and why it is the best option for long-term archiving.  We'll discuss LTO generations, connectivity, using LTFS as a file system, tape redundancy, and why a stack of drives is NOT a suitable replacement for LTO.   Finally, we'll discuss some business/billing implications of archiving. If you like the show please give us a like and subscribe to stay up to date on future episodes!

Games! A word that strikes fear into some, and absolute glee into others. This week Susie & Esther are discussing all things games and gaming. Board, card or ball - you name it, it might have been mentioned. Maybe put a bet on it (although we don't condone gambling...).   The gaming theme continues with this week's very special guest - director Kate Saxon. Starting out as an actress, an unexpected job offer completely changed the course of Kate's career, setting her on the path to becoming a much-celebrated director who works across many different mediums including theatre, television, opera and of course, computer games. Kate has directed more than 35 theatre productions, including the national tour of The History Boy For television, her credits include Grace; Call The Midwife and Endeavour. As a cinematic performance director for games, Kate has worked on BAFTA-winning and nominated titles including Alien: Isolation, Mafia III, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. During her career she has directed notable actors including Michael Fassbender, Naomie Harris, Sir Patrick Stewart, Simon Pegg, and Dame Judi Dench. The gals chat to Kate about her path into directing, her approach to each different project, her dramatic first day on Eastenders, and how she enjoys being tested by A-listers. It's a fascinating conversation! With comedy sketches, bonus chat and lots of surprises this is an episode scores 10/10, hits a 6, and is a full house of treats. We hope you enjoy it! Please share it with someone you like who'd enjoy it too!   Competition: If you've read these shownotes share the episode on social media (handles below!) and tag us in, and send your postal address to limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com - we'll send you a prize! (DOES ANYONE READ THEM?! Susie)   Music by Joel White aka Small Plates Listen to his music on Soundcloud   Sign up to be an LTO Patron now at: Patreon.com/LimitedTimeOnlyPodcast LTO now has a PATREON page which means you can become an LTO Patron. Patrons get a raft of lush stuff including exclusive bonus content and access to exclusive LTO live events online and in-person. The next Patron-only LTO Live Online event is later this month! Details on Patreon! Susie & Esther are thrilled to be back in your ears. And over on Patreon too! Limited Time Only. A pick-me-up in podcast form.   Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcast Twitter @limitedtimepod Facebook Limited Time Only Podcast Email: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com   Other sound effects from https://freesound.org Tetris Theme - Korobeiniki - Rearranged - Arr. for Strings by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/718634/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0   Playing a slot machine.mp3 by milton. -- https://freesound.org/s/77905/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0

The team is split over Google's wisdom in selling a smartwatch - plus subscription fee - for kids. Plus, our take on what's going on at OpenAI, why iFixit has broken up with Samsung and what we can learn from the "leak" of Google's search algorithm. And our Hot Hardware candidate is the Panasonic Toughbook 55 Mk3, a semi-rugged but portable laptop.Links:https://blog.google/products/fitbit/fitbit-ace-lte-smartwatch-kids/https://www.ft.com/content/ccbdff7c-ede3-4d62-968d-189fb0205075Custom GPTs open for free ChatGPT users - The VergeHUGE Google Search document leak reveals inner workings of ranking algorithm (searchengineland.com)Why turning motherboards to jelly could be a sustainability breakthrough thanks to vPCBs | TechFinitivehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqee727vnzmoTape is so dead, 152.9 exabytes of LTO shipped in 2023 • The RegisterPanasonic Toughbook FZ-55 Full HD Touch Screen Mk3 14" Rugged Windows 11 Pro Notebook. From £2115.00 plus VAT (ultima-computers.co.uk)

Episode 2 of this season is utterly brilliant - funny, moving and insightful featuring surprising stories & touching honesty, with a superb guest and a hilarious sketch. Strong recommend... Well, this ep is all about CHAMPIONING! Where better to start than with our own podcast?! But we don't just big up ourselves this week, we also asked you for your champions and got some beautiful responses.   Today's guest is journalist, beauty editor and host of her own wildly successful podcast, EMMA GUNAVARDHANA. Starting out as a journalist in local newspapers a serendipitous moment led Emma to a temping job at OK! magazine. Emma was quickly promoted became OK!'s Beauty Editor. She has been a Beauty Editor for over 20 years and has interviewed some of the most famous people on the planet including Christina Aguilera, Brittany Spears and Sarah Jessica Parker. In 2016, she launched her own podcast The Emma Guns Show. Featuring interviews with celebrities, brand creators and authors her podcast has more than 15 million global downloads, over 1000 five star reviews and is one of the top UK podcasts. We talk to Emma about her highs and lows at OK! magazine, how she came to start her own podcast, and the identity of her favourite guest at Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball! We hope you enjoy this episode. Please share it with someone you like who'd enjoy it too!   Competition: If you've read these shownotes share the episode on social media (handles below!) and tag us in, and send your postal address to limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com - we'll send you a prize!   EPISODE LINKS: Lindsey Kelk - Author & Podcaster   Music by Joel White aka Small Plates Listen to his music on Soundcloud   Sign up to be an LTO Patron now at: Patreon.com/LimitedTimeOnlyPodcast LTO now has a PATREON page which means you can become an LTO Patron. Patrons get a raft of lush stuff including exclusive bonus content and access to exclusive LTO live events online and in-person. The next Patron-only LTO Live Online event is later this month! Details on Patreon! Susie & Esther are thrilled to be back in your ears. And over on Patreon too! Limited Time Only. A pick-me-up in podcast form.   Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcast Twitter @limitedtimepod Facebook Limited Time Only Podcast Email: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com     Other sound effects from https://freesound.org Toaster oven or lift/elevator bell by azumarill -- https://freesound.org/s/564623/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 Women Talking about Girls Night Out.mp3 by DAVESTALKER -- https://freesound.org/s/403769/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Dillon Ceglio, founder and chief executive officer of Chubby Snacks, shares how the company has implemented new automation to help meet demand and grow reach as well as launched limited time offerings (LTO) to garner consumer interest.

LTO is back for Season 4! Everybody's Changing and Susie & Esther don't feel the same... At the end of the last season, they thought, we Can't Stop Now! If only they don't Bend & Break, with Perfect Symmetry, they could create Somewhere Only We Know for a very special first episode of the new season. Featuring Jesse Quin from the band, KEANE! Jesse is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer and the founder of Old Jet Arts Centre in Suffolk. He chats to the gals about his early life and his supportive parents; how his career started; his experiences on the road with Keane; and answers lots of questions from listeners - thank you so much for sending them in!   Also this ep, there is a surprise visit from the ghost of Derek Acorah; a good old chat about change; comedy sketches; and some singing! It's a bumper ep to launch Season 4 and we're thrilled to be back in your ears. Please share this episode someone you like who'd enjoy it too!   Competition: If you've read these shownotes share the episode on social media (handles below!) and tag us in, and send your postal address to limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com - we'll send you a prize! EPISODE LINKS: Keane Mount Desolation Patti Smith - Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall Gogol Bordello - Start Wearing Purple Jenny Joseph - When I Am Old I Shall Wear Purple (poem)   Sign up to be an LTO Patron now at: Patreon.com/LimitedTimeOnlyPodcast LTO now has a PATREON page which means you can become an LTO Patron. Patrons get a raft of lush stuff including exclusive bonus content and access to exclusive LTO live events online and in-person. The next Patron-only LTO Live Online event is later this month! Details on Patreon! Susie & Esther are thrilled to be back in your ears. And over on Patreon too! Limited Time Only. A pick-me-up in podcast form.   Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcast Twitter @limitedtimepod Facebook Limited Time Only Podcast Email: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com   Music by Joel White aka Small Plates Listen to his music on Soundcloud Other sound effects from https://freesound.org Toaster oven or lift/elevator bell by azumarill -- https://freesound.org/s/564623/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

This week in VR, Dan plays the excellent Time-crysis like game, Tiger Blade. Samson jumps into some mixed reality fun with Yuki. Elsewhere, we go into our favourite goofy/wacky games on Quest. PSVR 2 Production has been halted. And we're joined by the folks at VR Monkey to discuss their upcoming game, Sky Climb.  VR Monkey Discord: https://discord.gg/87j9qYa6dC 3 Keys to giveaway on the LTO discord, link below. VR COVER: https://vrcover.com Use code: PlayTestVR for 10% off EVERYTHING         Quest Referral Spreadsheet...over 150 games!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kssKH2L8cSZCwbJ2S6aZQwvbIZsjZ0s1UcCHKotJ3ic/edit?usp=sharing           Merch! https://playtest-vr.creator-spring.com          Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at letstalkoculus@gmail.com          Visit Patreon.com/letstalkoculus to help support the podcast and receive early access!     Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr          Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr         Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:16 Walkabout Week 3 07:57 Tiger Blade 25:45 Yuki MR 31:10 Goofy Games 40:31 PSVR 2 Production Halted 51:30 VR Monkey and Sky Climb

Chris Blatner, The UrbanBourbonist and Executive Director of Bourbon Charity, joins me for a conversation on the current climate of single barrels and LTO's. We discuss how the market will respond to these higher-lined items in 2024, and the brands were looking forward to seeing innovations from this year.Guest: Chris BlatnerHost: Jake HukeeListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

Premier Protein just confidently deployed a product strategy that could be key to its future growth…now it just needs to get the execution details right! BellRing Brands (NYSE: BRBR) is a portfolio that owns a collection of convenient nutrition brands like Premier Protein and Dymatize Nutrition, which was previously wholly-owned by Post Holdings. A fast-paced and busy lifestyle is pushing consumers to switch to quick and healthy meal options. This has resulted in above average categorical growth rates and increased household penetration of RTD protein shakes that promote active lifestyles. Additionally, powders are becoming more mainstream, and category proliferation has created an environment where more consumers are purchasing both every day and performance nutrition positioned protein products at grocery stores and mass retailers. Bellring Brands had a strong 2024 Q1 with net sales reaching $430.4 million, which was up 18.7% YoY. Premier Protein (~83% of BellRing Brands total revenue) grew 18.9% YoY, which came from large volume increases. Dymatize Nutrition was up 20.9% YoY also stemming from volume increases. Moreover, I provide three deep dives into the functional CPG portfolio's "hero SKU families" of Premier Protein RTD protein shakes and Premier Protein and Dymatize protein powders. As I've detailed in the past, Premier Protein has been partnering with the biggest and most reputable players in the industry to make large CAPEX investments…which has now given them a scalable, regionally diverse supply chain that will enable many years of robust growth. And you might be thinking, “what does that have to do with Premier Protein deploying a new product strategy?” Premier Protein has dabbled in a seasonal flavor strategy (on and off) for years, but it's the recent Salted Caramel Popcorn launch that I believe signals that they're advancing into a more dynamic LTO flavor strategy. This “drop culture” mentality is used A LOT within the performance nutrition powders (and energy drinks), but never in the protein beverage space. Why? Well…Premier Protein isn't the only brand that has been dealing with manufacturing capacity constraints around aseptic low acid processing to produce RTD shakes over the last several years. That is an industrywide challenge…which means every other competitor doesn't have enough capacity for its already top-selling products, so they will continue being gun shy on launching new innovations (flavors or ingredient decks) when the format would the same. That then makes Premier Protein having enough manufacturing capacity to not only meet its expected growth, but allow for innovation aggressiveness, a competitive advantage. FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS LINKEDIN - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaschallmba⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/c/joshuaschall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TWITTER - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/joshua_schall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joshua_schall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FACEBOOK - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/jschallconsulting --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joshua-schall/support

Jason Wojo is a 26-year-old who owns a MacLaren, lives in Florida and has made millions of dollars online from LTOs (low ticket offers). I am bringing him on the podcast for numerous reasons, one of which is because he is my sister's boyfriend's doppelganger. But besides that, he has taken the internet by storm and made a brand out of helping people build their own LTO. Today we cover a lot of information, especially regarding his massive 6 figure purchase of Grant Cardone's mentorship. We dive into the world of online scams, and ethics. I even bump into a slight argument with Jason on this topic. I love you all (oh btw I swear a lot in this episode) ~A. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-davis9/message

We've all seen the cute, clever and occasionally terrifying images created using ChatGPT and other AI generators. But can CPG companies utilize these apps in a meaningful way? The hosts discussed potential ways that AI might help make certain processes more efficient. They also spoke about why a food brand's recent packaging revamp is excellent in every way and riffed on a spicy and sporty LTO.  Show notes: 0:35: Street Fighter Showdown. 18 Brands, Two Winners. Colin Brings Us Fried Food. More THC. – Ray showed up in a suit and ready for battle in John's latest opus, Jacqui offered keen advice on how to leverage AI when working on a new label design and the hosts congratulated the participants in BevNET and NOSH's upcoming brand competitions. They also chatted about Dr. Pepper's new “Hot Take” variety and why spice is underutilized in beverages, munched on pickle chips and jalapeno poppers prepared by super colleague Colin (who briefly joined them on the mics) and discussed Feel Good Foods' packaging overhaul along with a few new products. Brands in this episode: Fair & Square, LEXINGTON BAKES, Maazah, Lentiful, Confusion Snacks, Zwita, Calexo, Nutcase Milk, Fang, Mixoloshe, adapt superwater, Joie Energy, Troov, Plant Press, MAGIC CACTUS, Sly, Erva Brew Co., Spade, Feel Good Foods, Harmless Harvest, Joia, Sipp, Hint, Eggo, Pop-Tart, Aura Bora, Tempo, Luv Yuzu Lite, Dr. Pepper

It's been a minute since we released a podcast, but we have a new song out called HUMAN, and we wanted to share how it came to be.  God is good, life is hard.  It's not one or the other.  The fact that two things can be true at the same time has held us together over the past few years.  This song encompasses the story of our house flood, how we survived and made it through to the other side.  Although it may sound like a depressing episode, we promise you will feel seen love and uplifted!  Hope you enjoy this conversation.  Listen to HUMAN here: https://loveandtheoutcome.lnk.to/Human PS - If you are subscribed to our PATREON you will receive access to all our episodes a week early!  Never heard of it?  It's the ultimate L&TO insiders' subscription, a chance to get unreleased songs, conversations, and devotionals delivered to you personally every month!  We will even do a Worship Wednesday exclusive just for Patreon members and pray for you all individually.  We are excited about going deeper with you, and we hope you'll join us!  Check out www.patreon.com/loveandtheoutcome

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, July 14th, 2023. Redballoon Not so long ago, the American dream was alive and well. Employees who worked hard were rewarded, and employers looked for people who could do the job, not for people who had the right political views. RedBalloon.work is a job site designed to get us back to what made American businesses successful: free speech, hard work, and having fun. If you are a free speech employer who wants to hire employees who focus on their work and not identity politics, then post a job on RedBalloon. If you are an employee who is being censored at work or is being forced to comply with the current zeitgeist, post your resume on RedBalloon and look for a new job. redballoon.work, the job site where free speech is still alive! www.redballoon.work https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-environment/how-farmers-angry-about-green-rules-helped-spur-dutch-governments-collapse How farmers angry about green rules helped spur Dutch government's collapse Nitrogen emissions reduction targets have divided the Dutch population, ushering in an upstart political party and playing a primary role in the ouster of Prime Minister Mark Rutte just days after the shocking collapse of his coalition government. Rutte, the longest-serving Dutch prime minister and a sharp tactician who has presided over four different governing coalitions, does not appear to have an immediate successor lined up. Rutte’s looming vacancy and the waning popularity of his People's Party for Freedom and Democracy could also clear the way for him to be replaced by someone on the far Right, as growing controversies over migration, farming, and nitrogen emissions reduction targets continue to sow deep divisions among voters. The Dutch government agreed last summer to comply with the European Union’s nitrate directive, a mandate that requires the country to slash 50% of its nitrogen emissions by 2030 — and which it plans to do primarily by reducing nitrogen-heavy fertilizer deposits on its many livestock farms. That agreement touched off a massive protest by tens of thousands of Dutch farmers, who massed in the streets to protest the decision, which they decried as unrealistic and unfair, given the country's status as a farming and agriculture powerhouse. Roughly 40,000 people took part in the demonstrations, gathering outside government buildings, setting fire to bales of hay, and using their many tractors to block Dutch highways, canals, and warehouses. The protests all but forced the country’s economy to a standstill — and may have also played a role in reshaping the country's political tide. Just months after the summer protests, the Farmers Citizens Movement, a populist, pro-farmer party known by its Dutch acronym of BBB, swept to power in the country’s provincial elections, ultimately gaining enough seats in parliament to put it on par with the left-of-center Labor Party and the Green Party in the Senate. Leaders of BBB, a party formed only three years earlier, made a name for themselves largely by appealing to the anger of farmers and others who work in the Dutch agriculture sector and campaigned on the promise of fighting the EU’s mandated nitrogen emissions targets. This week's news of Rutte’s departure, coupled with the rise of BBB, is widely expected to exacerbate existing deep-seated divisions over the future of agriculture and farming in the Netherlands. It also makes it far less likely that the splintered parties will be able to strike a compromise on key politically fraught issues, including nitrate emissions. In the near term, the Dutch government will effectively be held at a standstill, since Rutte will remain in his position through November to oversee a so-called “caretaker” government. Leading a caretaker government means that Rutte and the holdover group of officials are unable to approve new and important policy decisions until a new government is formed later this year. Until then, action will be suspended for months on key issues — including the country's ability to pass important policies on migration or climate, including taking further action on the EU’s nitrate directive. In May, the European Commission approved the Dutch government’s plan to buy out some of its most heavily polluting farms at roughly 120% of their value. The plan, estimated to cost around $1.65 billion, was aimed at helping the government deliver on its nitrogen emissions reduction commitments without sparking the deep unrest seen last summer. In announcing the effort, it warned the buyouts could become compulsory if farmers do not comply. “There is no better offer coming,” Dutch Nitrogen Minister Christianne van der Wal told members of parliament. The Netherlands is the EU’s largest emitter of nitrogen oxide and ammonia and was ordered by the European Court of Justice in 2018 to address the problem. It also has a nitrogen balance nearly twice the European average — the majority of which comes from farming. And if it hopes to deliver on its 50% nitrogen reduction target by 2030, the Dutch government must act quickly — it has estimated that to meet its goal, 11,200 farms in the country will have to close. Roughly 17,600 others will have to significantly reduce their livestock numbers. But that has not gone over smoothly in the Netherlands, a farming and agriculture powerhouse where disagreements over nitrogen pollution reductions have sparked bitter protest and disagreement. Despite its size of just 16,158 square miles — an area only slightly larger than the state of Maryland — the Netherlands is home to more than 110 million livestock and 54,000 agricultural businesses. It is the most intensively farmed country in all of Europe, and the world’s second-largest exporter of agricultural goods, behind only the United States. Farm and agriculture groups in the Netherlands have slammed the Dutch government’s plans as “unrealistic," according to the farming group LTO, and argued that the country's farmers have been unfairly targeted compared to other industries, which they argue remain comparably unscathed. Others point to the massive amount of revenue generated by agriculture exports, which totaled roughly 105 billion euros in 2021 alone. "This is not going to work," LTO Netherland Chairman Sjaak van der Tak, whose organization represents 35,000 farmers, said in response to the government targets. Others fear these divisions in the Netherlands could portend a larger trend in Europe and the Western world as environmental targets grow more ambitious. https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-secret-service-says-no-suspect-in-white-house-cocaine-scandal?utm_campaign=64487 Secret Service says 'no suspect' in White House cocaine scandal The Secret Service has reportedly concluded its investigation into the bag of cocaine that was discovered in the White House. But no suspect has been identified, according to two sources, per CNN. The Secret Service looked through visitor logs and surveillance footage of those who came into the West Wing in the days leading up to the discovery, but they came up short. Investigators weren't even able to identify a specific moment or day when the baggie was left inside the White House. One source said the prevailing theory is that the baggie was left behind by one of the hundreds of visitors who entered the West Wing for tours. The cubbies where the small bag of cocaine was apparently found were in a blind spot for surveillance cameras, per the report. This has made it difficult to pin down who may have been responsible. Representative Tim Burchett posted a video on Twitter about the investigation: https://twitter.com/i/status/1679502198374277120 - Play Video A so-called powdery substance was discovered at the beginning of July, and speculation has since swirled as to who it may have belonged to. By July 5, officials had confirmed that the powdery substance was, in fact, cocaine. According to Politico, an unidentified source familiar with the case said that it's "gonna be very difficult for us to do that because of where it was," noting that the baggie was discovered in a blind spot that wasn't picked up by the surveillance cameras. Though the substance was discovered in the heavily trafficked West Wing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the Biden family was not at the White House when the substance was discovered on Sunday. Joe, Jill, and Hunter had dashed to Camp David on the previous Friday, and they returned to the White House on Tuesday for Independence Day. https://twitter.com/i/status/1676673509819404301 - Play Video However, there has been speculation as to whether the cocaine belonged to Hunter Biden, who has openly spoke about his drug problems. Hunter was reportedly at the White House in the days before the cocaine was discovered. But there has been no evidence to directly connect the baggie of cocaine to the president's son. Jean-Pierre had previously been asked whether the Biden administration would seek out prosecution if the culprit was found, but she evaded the question by saying she was "not going to get into hypotheticals." Now for my facvorite topic… sports! https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-approves-rule-change-to-make-flopping-a-technical-foul-004257997.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9ib25naW5vcmVwb3J0LmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAN0ALfDif8Ng24K_3S2Ldit0ZVhgHi-1UlF8Oc4HwFsLIlnWOVxGDUGyyGt6mRUl9rvX7lOMcziNxuIR2MVOu3p0V1oFnM9cqfB2g67sMCNkkgSbKJDRlV_p41MwrLokuFaZYn3P6LqYZq5qZ8ReSTaWkxnzioOmW0Mb_lpxUeXG NBA approves rule change to make flopping a technical foul Look out [insert your least favorite NBA player here], flopping is about to come at a real cost. The NBA Board of Governors approved a rule change that will make flopping a technical foul for the 2023-24 season, the league announced Tuesday, the result of increasing frustrations from fans and teams toward players who go out of their way to sell contact. The change will come on a one-year trial basis. Specifically, when a game official calls a flop, defined by the NBA as "a physical act that reasonably appears to be intended to cause the officials to call a foul on another player," the offending player will be charged with a non-unsportsmanlike technical foul and give the other team one free-throw attempt. Because of the nature of the technical foul, a player will not be ejected from a game due to flopping violations. Refs will also not have to interrupt play to call a flop, as they can wait until the next stoppage to hit a player with the penalty. The NBA specifically notes it's possible for the officials to call both a foul and a flop on the same play. The league also instituted a change that will give coaches a second challenge if their first challenge is successful. Flopping was previously punished with a warning, then fines escalating from $5,000 to $30,000. Such punishments were rare. The fines will change now that flopping is a tech, as it will be rolled into the existing fines for technical fouls instead. The NBA was already trying out this system in the Summer League. Lester Quinones of the Golden State Warriors was the first player to feel the effect, getting called for a flop during a break in play.