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──────────────────────────────────────── [00:05:00] Hegseth Quotes Psalm 144 as God's Blessing for War — Knight: David Prayed Before Every Battle and Never Assumed God Was With Him David used the Urim and Thummim to ask God's will before war. Hegseth has no such instrument and no declaration of war from God or Congress. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:15:00] Dispensationalism's Core Error: Treating the Shadow as Greater Than the Reality It Points To Knight: Hebrews was written to people returning to the shadow of Judaism rather than the substance in Christ — Hegseth and Huckabee are the Judaizers of Galatians, replacing Christ with a political state. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:28:00] Nick Kupper: The COVID Shot Was Never Legally Approved — Pfizer Didn't Manufacture an Approved Version Until January 2022 DOD admitted in Kupper's lawsuit that nothing was fully approved until June 2022 — by which time the Air Force had already kicked people out for the unlawfully mandated product. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:38:00] Kupper's Base Immunologist Admitted He Had More Antibodies Than the Vaccinated — His Religious Accommodation Was Denied Anyway Kupper had natural immunity; his immunologist confirmed he had more antibodies than someone with both shots. Every single religious accommodation filed was denied. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:50:00] Kupper Was Given Separation Papers Three Weeks Before His 19-Year Mark — One Year Short of a Full Retirement A class-wide court injunction from attorney Aaron Siri covered Kupper the day after his separation papers arrived — but thousands of others had no such protection. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:02:00] $6 Billion Was Already Appropriated to These Service Members — the Military Used It for Something Else When It Kicked Them Out Kupper: every dollar was authorized in the NDAA but never spent on the personnel allocated — it could be repaid to the 8,000 dismissed without any new appropriation. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:12:00] A Technical Sergeant With Both Shots Died of Heart Failure in His Early 30s — the Air Force Stopped Updating Its COVID Death Tracker That Day The Air Force had listed 16 COVID deaths noting none were vaccinated — the day this man died with both shots on record, they stopped updating the tracker. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:22:00] 'Duty to Disobey' Documentary Releases in AMC Theaters June 30 — dutytodisobeyfilm.com Children's Health Defense produced this with service members from multiple branches; Ron Johnson appears alongside those kicked out for refusing the unlawful emergency use mandate. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:38:00] Dr. Michael Guillén: 95% of the Universe Is Invisible — Modern Cosmology Has Been in Crisis Since Hubble's Discovery in 1929 Dark matter and dark energy are completely unknown. The steady-state model was destroyed by Hubble's discovery that the universe is expanding — the crisis has deepened since. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:55:00] Guillén: From Atheist to Christian Through Science — the Universe Had to Hit the Jackpot a Million Times at Every Level for Us to Exist The anthropic principle: from the quantum level to the cosmic web, everything was calibrated precisely for life — either infinite accidents or one designer. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:05:00] Hegseth Quotes Psalm 144 as God's Blessing for War — Knight: David Prayed Before Every Battle and Never Assumed God Was With Him David used the Urim and Thummim to ask God's will before war. Hegseth has no such instrument and no declaration of war from God or Congress. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:15:00] Dispensationalism's Core Error: Treating the Shadow as Greater Than the Reality It Points To Knight: Hebrews was written to people returning to the shadow of Judaism rather than the substance in Christ — Hegseth and Huckabee are the Judaizers of Galatians, replacing Christ with a political state. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:28:00] Nick Kupper: The COVID Shot Was Never Legally Approved — Pfizer Didn't Manufacture an Approved Version Until January 2022 DOD admitted in Kupper's lawsuit that nothing was fully approved until June 2022 — by which time the Air Force had already kicked people out for the unlawfully mandated product. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:38:00] Kupper's Base Immunologist Admitted He Had More Antibodies Than the Vaccinated — His Religious Accommodation Was Denied Anyway Kupper had natural immunity; his immunologist confirmed he had more antibodies than someone with both shots. Every single religious accommodation filed was denied. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:50:00] Kupper Was Given Separation Papers Three Weeks Before His 19-Year Mark — One Year Short of a Full Retirement A class-wide court injunction from attorney Aaron Siri covered Kupper the day after his separation papers arrived — but thousands of others had no such protection. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:02:00] $6 Billion Was Already Appropriated to These Service Members — the Military Used It for Something Else When It Kicked Them Out Kupper: every dollar was authorized in the NDAA but never spent on the personnel allocated — it could be repaid to the 8,000 dismissed without any new appropriation. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:12:00] A Technical Sergeant With Both Shots Died of Heart Failure in His Early 30s — the Air Force Stopped Updating Its COVID Death Tracker That Day The Air Force had listed 16 COVID deaths noting none were vaccinated — the day this man died with both shots on record, they stopped updating the tracker. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:22:00] 'Duty to Disobey' Documentary Releases in AMC Theaters June 30 — dutytodisobeyfilm.com Children's Health Defense produced this with service members from multiple branches; Ron Johnson appears alongside those kicked out for refusing the unlawful emergency use mandate. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:38:00] Dr. Michael Guillén: 95% of the Universe Is Invisible — Modern Cosmology Has Been in Crisis Since Hubble's Discovery in 1929 Dark matter and dark energy are completely unknown. The steady-state model was destroyed by Hubble's discovery that the universe is expanding — the crisis has deepened since. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:55:00] Guillén: From Atheist to Christian Through Science — the Universe Had to Hit the Jackpot a Million Times at Every Level for Us to Exist The anthropic principle: from the quantum level to the cosmic web, everything was calibrated precisely for life — either infinite accidents or one designer. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Tyrus guest hosts The Brian Kilmeade Show and speaks with former GOP National Spokeswoman Elizabeth Pipko, Senator Ron Johnson, and the creators of FOX Nation's Rescue Nation. Together, they dive deep into the media's weaponization of race, the Biden administration's weakness on the global stage, and a shocking new congressional report uncovering government data coverups. Don't miss this raw and unfiltered look at the real issues facing America today. [00:00:00] Elizabeth Pipko   [00:18:27] Sen. Ron Johnson   [00:36:50] Reagan Charleston   [00:55:13] Sheldon Yellen & Mike O'Hara   [01:13:37] Link Lauren   [01:32:01] Khamzat ‘Borz' Chimaev Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

La précarité des artistes, entre autres facteurs, les expose à des climats de travail malsains, entre urgence des répétitions et soumission aux subventions. Pour lutter contre tout type d'abus de pouvoir, les associations Art-Sainement et Safe Spaces Culture s'activent. L'artiste Julia Botelho a pour sa part rédigé son mémoire de fin d'études à la Manufacture sur la mise en scène sans violence. Reportages de Jonas Pool Réalisation: Mathieu Ramsauer Production: Raphaële Bouchet

On today's show, we dive into the cost structure of audio speakers. We start with an article that asks whether 'audiophile' speaker brands are milking you for $20,000. We also read your emails and cover the week's news. News: Important update to your DIRECTV account SVS Auto EQ Room Correction for R|Evolution Subwoofers YouTube TV adds Fox One, Peacock to Primetime Channels store Other: Monoprice Alpha In-Wall Speaker There's never been a better time to grab a new Google TV launcher Are 'Audiophile' Speaker Brands Are Milking You for $20,000 The listeners keep delivering great ideas for show topics. This week Mike LaBorde sent in an article published at headphonesty.com entitled A Former FTC Economist Quit His Job to Prove 'Audiophile' Speaker Brands Are Milking You for $20,000.  The author talks about how a former FTC economist quit his job to design and build affordable high-performance speakers.  He argued that many premium audiophile brands are significantly overpriced because they use similar OEM drivers from the same factories while charging massive markups for branding, cabinets, and dealer margins. We'll break down this article into five points we felt were interesting. The full article is linked and you may want to read it for more details. Many premium audiophile speaker brands rely on the same small group of OEM driver manufacturers (like Sinar Baja/SB Acoustics, SEAS (Scandinavian Electro Acoustic Systems), Scan-Speak, etc.). The same factories and engineering talent supply drivers to both high-end and mainstream brands, even when the final speakers carry vastly different logos and price tags. "Custom" or "proprietary" drivers are often overstated. Most brands customize only the "soft parts" (cone, surround, voice coil) on top of standard off-the-shelf "hard parts" from OEM suppliers, rather than designing and building drivers entirely from scratch. Pricing of speakers — The actual cost of the drivers is a tiny fraction of the retail price. In the Wilson Audio Yvette example, the three drivers cost roughly $530–$580 total, representing only about 2% of the $25,000+ selling price. The vast majority of the cost comes from cabinetry, finish, dealer margins (40-50%), distribution, marketing, and brand prestige, with a typical 5x markup from manufacturing cost to retail. Only a few brands truly manufacture their own drivers in-house. Companies like Focal, KEF, Dynaudio, Paradigm, and Bowers & Wilkins are exceptions. Most premium brands outsource driver production due to the high cost and complexity of vertical integration. High performance doesn't require extreme prices. Former FTC economist Dennis Murphy's Philharmonic Audio proves this by offering well-engineered speakers (like the $850/pair Ceramic Mini using quality SB Acoustics drivers) with minimal overhead, direct sales, and no lavish dealer/showroom costs — challenging the idea that great sound must come with five-figure price tags. The article essentially argues that much of the ultra-premium speaker market is driven more by branding and distribution economics than by revolutionary driver technology. What is the Cost Breakdown of Thousand Dollar Speakers? After going through the previous article we wondered what the actual cost breakdown of Passive bookshelf speakers retailing at $1,000 per pair? ThinkKEF Q series, ELAC Debut Reference, or similar mid to high end consumer hi-fi brands. They balance good performance with accessible pricing.  What follows is our best estimation based on the data we uncovered. If you are in the industry and have better data, please let us know and we will update this analysis. Sources for this analysis include - Audio Science Review, AVS Forum, WhatHifi, headphonesty.com, hubhifi, and a few others.  1. Design & Development (R&D) – Upfront Investment Typical cost: $50,000–$250,000+ for a new model line. Includes acoustic modeling, driver selection/tuning, crossover design, enclosure simulation, multiple prototypes, listening tests, and anechoic chamber measurements. For this price tier, brands often use a mix of off-the-shelf and mildly customized drivers rather than fully bespoke high-end ones.   Amortization: Spread over production volume and for this exercise we used a production run of 5,000–20,000 pairs. This adds roughly $5–$25 per pair at a reasonable scale. 2. Prototyping & Tooling Prototypes: 5–15 iterations at $300–$1,200 each which include custom cabinets, driver samples, hand-assembled crossovers. Tooling: CNC molds/jigs for cabinets, baffle cutting, or vinyl wrap tooling: $8,000–$40,000 upfront. Amortized to $2–$10 per pair. 3. Bill of Materials (BOM) – The Biggest Per-Unit Cost For a typical 2-way passive bookshelf (6.5" woofer + 1" tweeter) at this price point: Drivers - $80–$180 - 6.5" coated paper woofer (~$30–$70 ea.), soft dome or aluminum tweeter (~$15–$50 ea.). Brands like SEAS, SB Acoustics, or custom OEM. Cabinet -  $60-$130, - Braced MDF (18–25mm), vinyl wrap or basic veneer, internal damping, port tube, terminals. Real wood veneer adds premium. Crossover - $30-$80 - 2nd/3rd order with air-core inductors, film capacitors, resistors. Higher quality parts (Mundorf-level) push toward the upper end. Other (grille, wiring, hardware, terminals) - $20-$50 - Magnetic grilles, internal wiring, binding posts. Total BOM per pair: $190–$440 at volume production (typically in China or Vietnam for most brands). Premium touches (better drivers, thicker bracing, nicer finishes) push BOM toward the higher end. 4. Manufacturing, Assembly & Overhead Labor & Assembly: $25–$60 per pair (cabinet gluing/bracing, driver mounting, crossover soldering, final wiring, testing). Quality Control & Testing: Burn-in, frequency sweeps, distortion checks: $10–$25. Factory Overhead/Utilities: $35 - $50. Total Manufacturing per pair: $70 - $135 5. Full Cost Structure to Retail ($1,000/pair) We will assume a large brand that sells 20,000 units and has already invested in tooling and requires minimal new tooling for each new speaker design.  Design and R&D Amortized - $5 Prototype and Tooling  - $2 Bill of Materials - $315 - We split the $190 - $440 down the middle Manufacturing -  $103 - We split the $40 - $135 down the middle Shipping, duties etc to distributor per pair on average - $50 Total to Manufacture $474. The rest of the thousand dollars covers the distribution chain, branding, and profit. And in reality, depending on the efficiency of the factory and ability to leverage design histories from years of experience, the soft costs can be about a third of $110 we came up with, bringing the total cost to about $400. Key Variables Affecting Cost Volume: Higher production = lower per-unit costs. Driver Quality: Exotic materials (beryllium tweeters, carbon fiber) can double driver costs. Cabinet Finish: Vinyl vs. real walnut veneer = big difference. Brand Positioning: Established names (KEF, ELAC) have higher R&D/marketing allocation than direct-to-consumer brands. For comparison DIY builders can replicate similar performance for $300–$600 per pair in parts using higher quality drivers and crossover components and flat-pack or self-built cabinets, eliminating most of the overhead and markups. And after building over 30 sets of speakers I can say without doubt that what you build will sound as good as speakers costing ten times the amount. Plus you can use material that works best for you as well as customizing the look to match your decor. Even my latest set built from stock off the shelf components bought from Part Express for about $200 sound simply amazing!  

A man allegedly receiving narcotics through the U.S. Postal Service has been arrested. Floresville Police Department personnel conducted a traffic stop the morning of May 21, during which they located marijuana inside the vehicle. Lawrence P. Talamantez, 34, of Floresville was taken into custody. During the investigation, officers discovered that Talamantez was allegedly receiving narcotics through the U.S. mail. The investigation led officers to a residence outside the city limits on C.R. 302, and a search warrant was executed there. Evidence consistent with the investigation was found and Talamantez was charged with: •Manufacture or delivery of less than 400 grams... Article Link

Last month, an article in the New Statesman went viral. “Meet the Angry Young Women”, it was titled. “Across Britain a radical new feminism is rising”. What makes someone radically left-wing according to this article? Disliking billionaires, feeling anxious about social injustice, caring about Gaza, and of course – having pink hair and a nose ring. How very radical! The New Statesman article was then seized upon by The Times and The Telegraph in particular, who bemoaned that we should "Forget the Manosphere" and instead focus on "Angry leftie women" who are apparently "the vanguard of the Left's toxic empathy". 6 in 10 women wouldn't date someone who doesn't have the same view as them on Israel-Palestine, they gripe. Yet the articles fail to mention that the data set also found that 5 in 10 men feel the same. Can angry young women who are exercising their democratic right to vote really be compared to the angry young men of the manosphere, who are perpetuators and some even proven perpetrators of sexual violence? What is the media's real aim behind these lazy comparisons? And is the femosphere even real, or did the media manufacture it? Joining us on Media Storm to actually discuss why women are so bloody angry, is therapist and activist Megan Cooper (who was misrepresented and misquoted in the original article) and founder of Cheer Up Luv, Eliza Hatch. This episode is hosted and produced by Mathilda Mallinson (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mathildamall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Helena Wadia (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@helenawadia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)  The music is by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @soundofsamfire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us ⁠@mediastormpod Edited by Toka Qassem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn a simple way you can generate a state of confidence and trust on game day. Confidence on game day is needed because it gives you the freedom you need to let go of the result and be present. When you are present, you play your best. 

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2064: Nir Eyal explains how variable rewards and user investment transform ordinary products into habit-forming experiences that keep people coming back. By understanding how companies use triggers, anticipation, and personal investment to shape behavior, listeners can better recognize the psychology behind modern technology while learning how these same principles can be used to build healthier and more beneficial routines. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/how-to-manufacture-desire/ Quotes to ponder: "Variable schedules of reward are one of the most powerful tools that companies use to hook users." "The fact that we have greater access to the web through our various devices also gives companies greater access to us." "Introducing variability multiplies the effect, creating a frenzied hunting state, activating the parts associated with wanting and desire." Episode references: Skinner box: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operant_conditioning_chamber Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2063: Nir Eyal explores why products like Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest become so deeply ingrained in our daily routines by breaking down the psychology behind habit-forming technology. He reveals how successful companies manufacture desire through a four-step process that taps into human behavior, emotions, and motivation, offering valuable insight into the mechanics of attention and engagement in the digital age. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/how-to-manufacture-desire/ Quotes to ponder: "Instead of relying on expensive marketing or worrying about differentiation, habit-forming companies get users to cue themselves to action by attaching their services to the users' daily routines and emotions." "The Hooked Model is a way of describing a user's interactions with a product as they pass through four phases: a trigger to begin using the product, an action to satisfy the trigger, a variable reward for the action, and some type of investment that, ultimately, makes the product more valuable to the user." "Startups manufacture desire by guiding users through a series of experiences designed to create habits." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Virtually every major war begins under false pretenses. German economist Richard Werner explains what the current global conflict is actually about. (00:00) The Effect of Propaganda in Wartime (11:52) The Return of Total War (53:28) Is There Danger of Japan and China Collaborating? (1:07:51) China's One-Child Policy and Anti-Population Growth (1:18:17) The Great Deception Richard A. Werner is an Oxford- and LSE-educated economist, professor of banking and finance, and internationally recognized expert on central banking and monetary policy. He is best known for coining the term “Quantitative Easing” in 1995 and for his bestselling book Princes of the Yen. Over a 30-year career, Werner has advised governments, central banks, pension funds, and major global financial institutions. His research on banking, credit creation, and financial crises has become some of the most widely downloaded academic work in the world, making him a leading voice on economic reform and the global economy. Paid partnerships with: Black Rifle Coffee: Promo code "Tucker" for 30% off at https://www.blackriflecoffee.com StopBox USA: Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code TUCKER at https://stopboxusa.com/TUCKERGood Ranchers: Start your plan today and you'll get FREE meat included with every order PLUS $100 off your first three orders. Use code TUCKER at https://go.goodranchers.com/tucker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can aging be fundamentally slowed or even reversed—not by science fiction, but by harnessing the unassuming power of super-early stem cells?In Part 1, Yuta Lee, Founder and CEO of Accelerated Bio, walked through the biology, ethical sourcing, and manufacturing profile of human trophoblast stem cells. In Part 2, the conversation shifts to the larger ambition: using those cells not just to treat disease, but to slow, stop, or reverse biological aging itself. The evidence starts with a striking finding from the National Institute on Aging, and it builds from there.Topics discussed:The science and ethics of sourcing stem cells from ectopic pregnancies (03:02)Differences in differentiation potential between very early-stage cells and traditional MSCs or iPSCs (05:09)The origins of the research focus, driven by NIH/NIA inquiry and lessons from Stanford parabiosis studies (07:27)Explanation of senescent cells, inflammation, and disease connections (08:51)Potential therapeutic scope, from neurodegeneration to autoimmune diseases, and systemic anti-inflammatory applications (09:26)Vision for aging prevention—possibility of maintaining young biological age through regular secretome therapy (10:21)Challenges and global differences in regulation, access, and clinical adoption (12:05)The realistic limits and potential for reversing versus preventing age-related damage (13:20)The future landscape of cell and gene therapy in medicine (14:20)Why more investment is needed in longevity science and therapeutics (16:25)Practical takeaways for listeners about improving healthspan and longevity today (18:07)Smart insight:Prevention is becoming the new frontier of medicine, shifting from treating disease to preserving long-term biological function. Yuta Lee highlights a future where proactive longevity strategies, from lifestyle choices to emerging biotech, could keep us healthier for longer and push toward “escape velocity” against aging.If you're interested in how we turn living biology into scalable, reliable, off-the-shelf therapies without losing control of the system, explore these episodes:Episodes 105 - 106: From Proteins to Cell Therapy: Why ATMPs Aren't Just Complex Biologics with Oliver KraemerEpisodes 147 - 148: Lab-Grown Blood: How Stem Cells Transform Transfusions with Ari GargirEpisodes 179 - 180: How Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Are Transforming Care for Diabetes and Autoimmune Diseases with Lindsay DaviesEpisodes 211 - 212: When the Innovator Becomes the Patient: Manufacturing Reality vs. Patient Urgency with Jesús ZurdoConnect with Yuta Lee:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yuta10Accelerated Bio website: www.acceleratedbio.comNext:If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. By doing so, we can empower more scientists like you. Stay tuned for more inspiring biotech insights in our next episode.Support the show

The successful conclusion to the Artemis II mission on April 10, 2026, ushered in a new era of enthusiasm for manned space flight. For NASA, the next steps in this incredible journey will include mankind's establishing permanent habitation on the moon and Mars. But a lot of work has to be done before those dreams can be fully realized. For example, what supporting infrastructure will be needed to underpin these future colonies, and how do we build it in airless, waterless environments? Our guests today include Dr. Nancy Currie-Gregg, former NASA astronaut and current director for the newly minted Texas A&M University Space Institute, and TTI Agency Director Greg Winfree. TTI is teaming with the A&M Space Institute to help Texas and the United States position themselves to advantage in the growing space economy. | Learn More about the Texas A&M Space Institute

Design well. Manufacture to exceed expectations. Take no shortcuts. Audit properly. Audit regularly. Be the customer. Constantly improve. Imagine if you were to run your company with these seven principals? The result could be a premium price that you explain once, and that is defended by exceptional deliverables.Support the show

What if the key to scalable, off-the-shelf cell therapy was hiding in tissue that surgeons discard every day?Yuta Lee, Founder and CEO of Accelerated Bio, has spent two decades building a cell therapy platform on exactly that insight. Human trophoblast stem cells, sourced from ectopic pregnancy tissue that is otherwise discarded, sit at a unique biological intersection: earlier than MSCs, free from the ethical barriers of embryonic stem cells, expandable to 85 population doublings, and naturally equipped with HLA-G immune modulation that opens the door to allogeneic, off-the-shelf therapy at scale.Topics discussedCommon misconceptions and challenges in bioprocess development for biological therapeutics (02:45)The origin story behind Yuta Lee's interest in stem cells, including his father's surgical discovery (04:15)A look at the intellectual property strategy that protected and enabled Yuta Lee's company to develop its platform (07:26)A clear explanation of different stem cell types (embryonic, trophoblast, mesenchymal, adult, and induced pluripotent) and their sources (09:37)Ethical and regulatory issues involved in sourcing stem cells, and how trophoblast cells offer a unique alternative (10:59)Discussion of stem cell differentiation, population doubling, and scalability for manufacturing purposes (17:03)Importance of immune privilege and HLA-G expression in pre-placental cells for off-the-shelf therapies (20:20)Shifts in the industry from autologous to allogeneic therapies, and the role trophoblast cells may play in future treatments (22:00)In Part 2, Yuta Lee goes into the science of biological aging, the senescent cell secretome findings from the National Institute on Aging, and what a prevention-first therapeutic approach to healthspan extension could look like in practice.Smart insight:The scalability ceiling of MSCs is not just a manufacturing inconvenience, it is a strategic constraint. At 25 to 30 population doublings from birth-derived donors, every new donor batch requires revalidation as a distinct biological starting material. Trophoblast stem cells at 85 doublings from a single donor change that equation fundamentally, making true allogeneic scale not just biologically possible but manufacturable.If you're interested in how we turn living biology into scalable, reliable, off-the-shelf therapies without losing control of the system, explore these episodes:Episodes 105 - 106: From Proteins to Cell Therapy: Why ATMPs Aren't Just Complex Biologics with Oliver KraemerEpisodes 147 - 148: Lab-Grown Blood: How Stem Cells Transform Transfusions with Ari GargirEpisodes 179 - 180: How Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Are Transforming Care for Diabetes and Autoimmune Diseases with Lindsay DaviesEpisodes 211 - 212: When the Innovator Becomes the Patient: Manufacturing Reality vs. Patient Urgency with Jesús ZurdoConnect with Yuta Lee:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yuta10Accelerated Bio website: www.acceleratedbio.comNext:If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. By doing so, we can empower more scientists like you. Stay tuned for more inspiring biotech insights in our next episode.Support the show

There's a hard line between self-generated positivity and Spirit-generated hope and today on Bold Steps Minute, Pastor Jobe makes clear they are not the same thing. This kind of hope isn't something you produce; it's something God produces in you.Become a Bold Partner Today: http://www.moodyradio.org/donateto/boldsteps/minuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director of Content at Drive.com.au James Ward joined David & Will to discuss the possibility of Australia starting to manufacture electric vehicles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get Shaan's $0-$1M guide: https://clickhubspot.com/rgfr Episode 823: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk about their billy of the week, childhood passions and people making millions on TikTok selling stuff.  — Show Notes:  (0:00) Billy of the week (8:25) Raising kids with an edge (13:37) childhood passions (26:44) Random TikTok People Are Making Millions Selling Hoodies (42:11) the best brands start janky — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton (joinhampton.com): My community for founders. Average member does $25m/year. Many of the guests are members. Get after it...apply: http://joinhampton.com/mfm — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com  • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC • I run all my newsletters on Beehiiv and you should too + we're giving away $10k to our favorite newsletter, check it out: beehiiv.com/mfm-challenge My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano /

https://teachhoops.com/ In the world of high-level competition, we often talk about players who "play with a chip on their shoulder." It's that invisible weight that drives a player to outwork the "top-tier" recruit, to dive for the loose ball in a 20-point blowout, and to treat every practice like a Game 7. But as coaches, we have to understand that a "chip" is a double-edged sword. When harnessed correctly, it is the ultimate fuel for Resilience and Effort. When left unchecked, it can turn into "Hero Ball," resentment toward teammates, or a lack of emotional control that leads to technical fouls. To build a championship culture, you must teach your players how to use that perceived disrespect as a "Strategic Advantage" rather than an emotional burden. The "chip" usually stems from a specific moment of rejection: being cut from a team, being ranked low in a scouting report, or being told they are "too small" or "too slow." This creates a "Prove Them Wrong" mentality. As we discuss in our TeachHoops member calls, this is the most powerful internal motivator in sports. Unlike "external" rewards (trophies, sneakers, social media clout), the chip is internal and renewable. It's what allowed players like Steph Curry or Draymond Green to transform from "undersized prospects" into Hall of Fame legends. Not every player arrives at your gym with a natural chip on their shoulder. Sometimes, as a coach, you have to be the one to "Manufacture the Disrespect." This doesn't mean being a "jerk"; it means highlighting the reality of the landscape. Show them the preseason rankings where they are picked to finish 5th. Point out the "All-Conference" lists they were left off of. By acting as the "Chief Filter Officer," you help your players notice the "Red Cars" of external doubt, turning that collective energy into a "We Against the World" program identity. The biggest mistake a young player makes is confusing "playing with a chip" with "playing angry." Anger is chaotic; it leads to reaching on defense, forced shots, and losing focus on the scouting report. A "Chip" is calculated. It's the player who is so insulted by an opponent's lack of effort that they decide to physically dominate them within the rules of the system. We want "Quiet Intensity"—the player who doesn't say a word to the trash-talking opponent because they are too busy "out-executing" them. Basketball motivation, playing with a chip, underdog mentality, team culture, high school basketball, youth basketball, basketball IQ, coach development, athletic leadership, "The Villanova Way," mental toughness, player development, championship habits, "Prove Them Wrong" mindset, coach unplugged, teach hoops, basketball success, leadership standards, program building. Show Notes1. The Psychology of the "Underdog"2. Manufacturing the "Chip" (The Chief Filter Officer)3. Playing "With" a Chip vs. Playing "Angry"The "Chip" Audit: Fuel vs. FrictionTraitThe "Fuel" (Championship Level)The "Friction" (Program Killer)Response to Error"Next Play" speed; works harder next rep.Sulking, blaming teammates or refs.Defensive EffortTakes it personally when a man scores.Chases blocks/steals to "look good."LeadershipDemands the standard from everyone.Berates teammates for not being "as tough."Game SpeedSprints the floor to prove a point.Jogs until they get the ball in their hands.SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

===La biennale Bâtir Vivant a fermé ses portes le 12 avril dernier ! Elle a ete initiée par l'Institut pour un Design Soutenable et produite par Artistik Bazaar.Elle fut consacrée aux innovations matériaux sans empreinte plastique ni chimie lourde de synthèse.Avec cette grande exposition (1200m2), l'intention est de sensibiliser les industriels, ingénieurs, décideurs et étudiants aux alarmes des scientifiques sur les enjeux de l'empreinte plastique spécifiquement dans les intérieurs.Vous avez surement vu passer l'étude du CNRS de Toulouse (Yakovenko et al., 2025) qui vient d'actualiser l'ampleur de notre exposition. Nous inhalons 100 fois plus de particules qu'estimé, principalement à cause de l'érosion chronique des objets qui nous entourent. Aussi pour accélérer la baisse notre exposition à ces molécules, Bâtir Vivant a mis en lumière les dernières innovations indépendantes de matériaux qui n'en contiennent aucune…une terra incognita aux multiples potentiels et riche d'espoir !L'intégralité de la curation Design soutenable (par Hélène Aguilar) et Artistique (par Marie-Cassandre Bultheel) est disponible en détail sur le podcast BÂTIR VIVANT —Par l'Institut pour un Design SoutenableCopilotépar Hélène Aguilar et Marie-Cassandre BultheelProduit par Artistik BazaarMécènes : Ministère Culture, Roka, Estia, Plendi by Vinci, Fosvia, Norea Environnement, Paris Office Project, La France Continue, Ligne Roset, Manufacture de Tourly, Fondation LAccolade, Fondation Placoplatre, Adra Studio, Xxo, Bignon Lebray, Eiffage Construction, NL Pays-BasPartenaires : Arte, Le Figaro, Mover, SayWho, G-on et G-on LifePartenaires scénographiques : BC Materials, Sammode, Horticulture & Jardins, Atelier Échelle Un, Boutures, Adaozan, Seta Zandi, GaltaneHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Some product manufacturers treat launch as the end of the journey. It isn't. In episode 325 of China Manufacturing Decoded, Adrian and Renaud break down a powerful idea from Tony Fadell: “Builders build, ship, then solve what breaks.” They explore what really happens after a product hits the market, and why chasing perfection before launch can actually kill your chances of success. You'll learn: Why over-engineering delays launches (and increases risk) How Version 1 should really be defined: simple, lovable, and complete What real-world users reveal that prototypes never can How to collect meaningful feedback without damaging your reputation Why early adopters are critical for innovative products How smart teams build Version 2 while Version 1 is still launching Developing a new product in 2026? You'll have food for thought from this one!   Sections 00:13 — Episode overview 00:37 — Tony Fadell's quote 01:37 — Why perfection is a trap 04:28 — Engineering vs speed trade-off 06:30 — Launch early vs over-engineering 07:46 — De-risking with Version 1 10:30 — “Simple, lovable, complete” 13:43 — Launch isn't the finish line 15:04 — Real-world user behaviour 17:06 — Nest example (unexpected insights) 19:36 — Managing reviews & early releases 21:27 — Choosing the right early users 24:02 — Misinterpreting “ship early” 25:47 — Lessons from product reliability 26:56 — Why post-launch work matters 28:28 — Continuous product development 30:25 — Key takeaways Related content Tony Fadell's LinkedIn post How to Manufacture a New Product with the Customer Journey in Mind Buy the book: Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making A Logical Development Roadmap for New Hardware Products   Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB

SPLC and Democrats' “Fake hate” exposed. This is how Democrats use the Southern Poverty Law Center to manufacture extremism for power and profit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Watches and Wonders 2026 opens its doors in Geneve, we are honored to be joined by the talented Guido Terreni, CEO Parmigiani Fleurier since 2021. During his tenure, Guido has worked hand in hand with Michel Parmigiani, the famed watchmaker known within the industry as he man with Golden Hands due to his unmatched skill in restoring complex, historically important timepieces. Together, they have honed the unique appeal of the luxury watchmaker, Parmigiani Fleurier, building on 30 years of history and creating timepieces the excel in craftsmanship and epitomize "Private Luxury".  Listen in as Guido and your host, Jeremy Oster, reveal the extraordinary third World Premiere in a series of everyday complication timepieces showcasing the brand's expertise in mechanical excellence with creative application of the "Rattrapante" complication as perfected in the brand's famous GPHG-winning Chrono and PF Split-Seconds Chronograph models. The new PF Chronograph Mysterieux is a work of mechanical genius. Turning an elegant 40mm 3-hand watch into a mono-pusher chronograph with the push of a button is the perfect expression of technical mastery combined with incredible discipline in consistent design which is why Parmigiani Fleurier today is considered one of the watch industry's most highly respected brands  the world over.  Guido shares incredible insights into the legacy of Parmigiani Fleurier as the brand celebrates its 30th Anniversary in style. We discuss the incredible technique used to create the new pieces which feature remarkable hand-hammered dials. Only 30 pieces of each of the 3 versions will be produced by the Manufacture making this collection extremely rare.  As always, the conversation is free-flowing and filled with rare insights as only the CEO of the brand could offer. We greatly thank Guido Terreni and all at Parmigiani for making this episode possible for the listeners of Keeping Time. Thanks as always to co-host and producer Doug Hoyt. Thanks to all of our listeners. Suggestions for future guests? Feedback? Email keepingtime@osterwatches.com.  If you enjoy Keeping Time podcast please do consider rating and reviewing so others can discover the podcast and share with your friends.  Visit the Keeping Time Podccast blog page for corresponding photos  and the complete podcast listing.

12pm hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Rangers-Mariners / And can Texas find a way to consistently manufacture runs? NFL Draft Overreaction or Reality. Masterpiece Theatre: What was the last TV show you saw that you absolutely hated?

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Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode.Welcome to Season 6, Episode 12 of Winning Isn't Easy. In this episode, we'll dive into How Disability Carriers Manufacture Reasons to Deny Claims.Imagine qualifying for Long-Term Disability benefits, only to have your insurer cite a vacation, a college class, or a game of pickleball as proof you can still work. Surveillance footage, social media posts, and selective medical reviews can quickly become the basis for a denial you never saw coming. ERISA disability claims often turn less on diagnoses or surgeries and more on how insurers interpret daily activities, medical records, and how “stable” a condition appears on paper. Routine moments of normal life can be reframed as evidence of employability, while peer reviews, surveillance, and insurer-friendly standards of review are used to justify terminating benefits. In this episode, we explore how everyday activities are weaponized against claimants, how medical stability is reinterpreted to argue work capacity, and why courts sometimes uphold these denials despite serious medical conditions. If you're navigating - or trying to protect - an ERISA disability claim, this episode explains why careful documentation, precision, and strategy can make all the difference.In this episode, we'll cover the following topics:One - Can Taking an African Safari, Attending College Classes, and Playing Pickleball Destroy Your ERISA Long-Term Disability Claim?Two - How a Hartford ERISA Disability Claim for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Spine Surgery Played Out at the Any Occupation Stage of the ClaimThree - Is Discovery Allowed in an ERISA Disability Claim When the Carrier or Plan Has Created Reasons to Deny Your Claim?Whether you're a claimant, or simply seeking valuable insights into the disability claims landscape, this episode provides essential guidance to help you succeed in your journey. Don't miss it.Listen to Our Sister Podcast:We have a sister podcast - Winning Isn't Easy: Navigating Your Social Security Disability Claim. Give it a listen: https://wiessdpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Resources Mentioned in This Episode:LINK TO ROBBED OF YOUR PEACE OF MIND: https://mailchi.mp/caveylaw/ltd-robbed-of-your-piece-of-mindLINK TO THE DISABILITY INSURANCE CLAIM SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR PROFESSIONALS: https://mailchi.mp/caveylaw/professionals-guide-to-ltd-benefitsFREE CONSULT LINK: https://caveylaw.com/contact-us/Need Help Today?:Need help with your Long-Term Disability or ERISA claim? Have questions? Please feel welcome to reach out to use for a FREE consultation. Just mention you listened to our podcast.Review, like, and give us a thumbs up wherever you are listening to Winning Isn't Easy. We love to see your feedback about our podcast, and it helps us grow and improve.Please remember that the content shared is for informational purposes only, and should not replace personalized legal advice or guidance from qualified professionals.

Something has been building quietly in the UFO space for the past few years. The Overton window around non-human intelligence has shifted. Insider sources are whispering about a contact event in 2026 or 2027. And a very old theory—that a fake alien invasion could be engineered to manufacture consent—is surfacing again in places Kelly can no longer dismiss as fringe. In this Field Notes episode, she doesn't tell you what to believe. Instead, she runs the thought experiment: if someone were preparing the public for something, how would it unfold, and what would it accomplish? The scenario she constructed is fiction. The mechanisms it describes are not. Read the transcript on Substack.

Send us Fan MailCheck us out at:  https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/Get access to 360 FREE CISSP Questions:  https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/offers/dzHKVcDB/checkoutGet access to my FREE CISSP Self-Study Essentials Videos:  https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/offers/KzBKKouvA ransomware headline is easy to ignore until you realize it can shut down a factory line, break supplier networks, and trigger contract penalties that dwarf the original IT cleanup. We start with a real-world manufacturing case study from the UK where cyber incidents are becoming routine, then zoom in on why revenue hits are so brutal in an industry that often runs on tight margins. The Jaguar Land Rover disruption adds a sobering lesson: a single breach can ripple outward into suppliers, logistics, and even wider economic impact.From there, we switch into CISSP Question Thursday with Domain 4 focused practice that sharpens how you think under exam pressure. We walk through a zero trust private cloud scenario and explain why microsegmentation with software-defined networking gives the most granular workload-to-workload control for stopping east-west lateral movement after a compromised web server. We also tackle the split tunnel VPN tradeoff that can turn an endpoint into a bridge for attackers, plus a legacy ARP weakness that opens the door to ARP spoofing and man-in-the-middle attacks.We round it out with high-value protocols and technologies you're likely to see on the CISSP exam: DKIM for cryptographic email integrity and domain validation, WPA3's SAE for stronger protection against offline dictionary attacks, and VXLAN in shared infrastructure where encryption is not provided by default and must be layered in with controls like IPsec or MACsec. If you're studying communications and network security, this one connects technical decisions to real business risk. Subscribe, share with a study partner, and leave a review so more CISSP candidates can find the show.Gain exclusive access to 360 FREE CISSP Practice Questions at FreeCISSPQuestions.com and have them delivered directly to your inbox!  Don't miss this valuable opportunity to strengthen your CISSP exam preparation and boost your chances of certification success. Join now and start your journey toward CISSP mastery today!

The Iran War is not very popular with Americans – and the Trump Administration seems to think it knows why: the media is being too mean about the President's war of choice. On Saturday, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr reposted a Trump Truth Social screed against The New York Times and Wall Street Journal on Twitter — adding, “The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if they do not.” Carr has real power in his role as FCC Chairman – power he wants to use on behalf of President Trump. So to talk more about the FCC under Brendan Carr, we spoke with Matt Gertz. He's a senior fellow at the progressive media watchdog, Media Matters.And in headlines, the gloves came off during Oklahoma Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin's confirmation hearing, the government's top intelligence officials testify about worldwide threats before the Senate, and The New York Times publishes a multiyear investigation revealing labor activist Cesar Chavez's sexual abuse of women and girls.Show Notes: Check out Matt's work – www.mediamatters.org/author/matt-gertz Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

What does it look like for something to be made in America? Through the photography of Christopher Payne, we journey across the past, present and future of American manufacturing to answer this question. From centuries-old textile mills to modern assembly lines, Payne's photographs offer a rare, behind-the-scenes view of how everyday objects—from pencils to airplanes to marshmallow Peeps—are made. With the help of Smithsonian curator, Susan Brown, and author, Rachel Slade, we also explore the history behind these factories, and how the story of American manufacturing is the story of our nation itself. Guests: Christopher Payne, Industrial photographerSusan Brown, associate curator, and acting head of textiles at Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum; curator of the exhibition Made in AmericaRachel Slade, author of the book Making it in America: The Almost Impossible Quest to Manufacture in the U.S.A. (and How it Got That Way) 

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Former Navy Diver Rob Sembiante doesn't just handle pressure, he seeks it out. From the cramped hull of a nuclear submarine to surviving a near-death slide off a glacier in the Italian Dolomites, Rob has mastered the art of "controlled chaos" to reach elite levels of performance.In this episode, Matt and Rob dive into why voluntarily seeking discomfort is the ultimate hack for business and life. Rob shares how his military training helped him "tactically" take on Vegas, survive a 323-mile ultra-marathon, and why he treats every single day like "Day Zero."As the Crew Chief for theRide (Matt's grueling Mexico-to-Canada cycling expedition), Rob explains the systems he uses to eliminate complacency and keep a high-performing team moving when things get "convoluted and distorted.Connect with Rob: https://www.instagram.com/rob.sembiante?igsh=MWp2OW55ZnJxOGppZw==Learn More About theRide: https://gobundance.com/therideConnect With MattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattkingatxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atxWebsite: http://themattking.com/The Tribe of High-Performing Men: http://gobundance.com/tribe#entrepreneur #navydiver #mentalperformance #mattkingshow #theride #gobundance #discipline

In this episode we're on location with Michael Furick inside his shop where he manufactures TIG cups, gas lenses, and fabrication tools like bead rollers. Michael walks us through how a product idea turns into something he can actually build at scale, and how he's streamlined production by creating machines that do the work his hands used to do, boosting speed and tightening up quality control.We also get into the process behind making glass TIG cups, what it takes to manufacture in the USA, and the mindset that separates hobby projects from real businesses. If you're a welder, a shop owner, or a career changer thinking about going independent one day, this is a blueprint for playing the long game: investing in tools, building systems, and making decisions today that set you up for freedom later.Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtcConnect with Michael FurickInstagram - @mfurick https://www.instagram.com/mfurick/ Website - https://furickcup.com/ Connect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington  E-mail: beauw@weld.com

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In Episode 60 of The Ultimate Assist, Alix Meyer returns with one warning: the trap isn't coming — it's already here.Is Real ID just an airport upgrade… or the foundation of a digital surveillance state?Are we voluntarily opting into a system that could one day decide where we work, whether we travel, or even how much carbon we're “allowed” to consume?Alix breaks down her concept of “weaponized architecture” — systems that appear helpful on the surface but are built to control beneath it. From biometric databases and facial recognition to what she calls the “Internet of Bodies,” she argues that Americans are being nudged — not forced — into a digital identity framework that may ultimately reshape freedom itself.The conversation turns explosive when she questions:Are measles outbreaks being used to manufacture public consent?Has California effectively “medically seceded” from federal authority?Is a social credit-style system closer than we think?Are digital IDs the next opt-in control mechanism?Whether you agree with her or not, this episode will challenge your assumptions about privacy, health freedom, and the true cost of convenience.Are we protecting ourselves… or building our own cage?Understanding Hypophosphatemia: Recognition, Diagnosis, and TreatmentEndocrine experts distinguish Hypophosphatemia from osteoporosis & osteomalaciaListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

The danger is no longer abstract. The bow has been shot. The message is clear. The British ruling class is preparing us not for peace, but for sacrifice. The Ukraine war, like the Iraq war and all the others imposed on innocent peoples of the world by Anglo-American imperialism, is not about democracy, freedom or values. It is about imperial strategy, economic crisis, and the reorganisation of capitalism under conditions of decline. Western propaganda insists on a single conclusion: endless confrontation, permanent militarisation, and obedience at home. Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! www.thecommunists.org www.lalkar.org www.redyouth.org Telegram: t.me/thecommunists Twitter: twitter.com/cpgbml Soundcloud: @proletarianradio Rumble: rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: https://thecommunists.org/education-programme/ Each one teach one! www.londonworker.org/education-programme/ Join the struggle www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: www.thecommunists.org/donate/

With 3,500 mobile home units under management, Andrew Keel is an expert at “forcing” value and “manufacturing” cash flow even from underperforming assets. He's so dedicated to making each mobile home park investment work that he's even lived on-site (with his family) to ensure value is being added from the second he closes.  Through infill, diligent operations, and crucial fixed-rate debt, Andrew has been able to grow his portfolio at a time when many operators are forced to give up theirs. This wasn't by luck, but by design, and Andrew's advice can help any investor, whether investing in mobile home parks or other assets, add value, increase cash flow, and succeed in secondary and smaller markets.  Andrew says two things can increase your cash flow, and three things can kill a deal quickly. If you get a few of these wrong, your NOI can evaporate, but thankfully, they're not hard to spot. Passive investing in mobile home parks? Andrew tells you exactly what to look for in an operator to ensure they'll be able to pull off what their pro forma plans call for.  Insights from today's episode: Two levers that can increase cash flow (significantly) on your next acquisition  The right way to infill a mobile home park, and whether new homes or used homes are worth it Investing in small secondary markets: The rules of thumb Andrew uses to gauge a market's demand  Three things that can kill a deal before it even starts (add to your due diligence checklist) Building your own in-house property management team and why it doesn't need to be profitable to be worth it   — Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn Invest with Andrew and His Team Keel Team YouTube Channel  Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high-net-worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team.  Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com.  Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast.

Nous sommes en 1841. C'est cette année-là qu'un événement majeur marque notre histoire industrielle et artistique : la création, par les descendants d'une famille de faïenciers, de la Manufacture Boch, à La Louvière. Une entreprise qui va porter haut les couleurs de la Belgique. Mais l'histoire de la céramique belge plonge ses racines bien plus loin, jusqu'aux premières poteries préhistoriques, dont l'évolution est attestée du Néolithique au XIXᵉ siècle. Dès l'Antiquité, on voit se développer une céramique utilitaire influencée par la culture gallo-romaine, qui structure durablement les techniques locales. La maîtrise de l'argile, du tournage et des premiers décors confère aux potiers une identité artisanale qui traverse les siècles. Au Moyen Âge, ateliers et petites manufactures répondent aux besoins domestiques croissants. À la Renaissance, les échanges avec Anvers ou encore Delft stimulent la créativité et raffinent les décors. Mais c'est au XIXᵉ siècle que survient une métamorphose spectaculaire. Avec Boch, la Belgique entre dans l'ère de la mécanisation céramique, grâce à des innovations techniques majeures. La manufacture attire artistes, ingénieurs, décorateurs du monde entier. Cette dynamique va favoriser l'émergence de styles nouveaux et d'une production reconnue internationalement. Au début du XXᵉ siècle, c'est l'âge d'or, nourri par l'Art Nouveau puis l'Art Déco, sous l'impulsion de créateurs visionnaires. Après la Seconde Guerre mondiale, la production industrielle décline progressivement, mais la création artisanale, elle, se réinvente. Depuis quelques décennies, artistes et ateliers belges renouent avec les savoir-faire anciens tout en explorant des formes contemporaines. Aujourd'hui, la céramique belge rayonne dans les musées, les galeries et les ateliers, symbole d'un héritage bien vivant. Avec nous : Anne Hustache, historienne de l'Art. A lire : Art nouveau belge, Vers l'idéal, tome 3 Alfred William Finch – Omer Coppens, Arthur Craco et Charles Maes. Editions Horta museum Sujets traités : Panorama, céramique, belge, Manufacture, Boch, poterie, Néolithique, gallo-romaine, Moyen Âge,Art Nouveau ,Art Déco, Louvière Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 14h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : L'Histoire Continue: https://audmns.com/kSbpELwL'heure H : https://audmns.com/YagLLiKEt sa version à écouter en famille : La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiKAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnUn Jour dans le Sport : https://audmns.com/xXlkHMHSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode, Heather breaks down the real difference between feeling motivated and unmotivated—and why it's almost never about laziness, discipline, or willpower. She shares a personal experience of feeling stuck and low-energy, what actually caused it, and the simple but powerful shift that brought my motivation back. Key takeaways from this episode: Lack of motivation is almost never about laziness. It's usually a sign that belief has eroded, not that something is wrong with you. When you don't believe something will work, your brain won't take action. Motivation disappears when your dominant thought becomes "what's the point?" Hopelessness kills momentum faster than anything else. When belief drops, procrastination and avoidance naturally follow. Motivation is a feeling created by your thoughts. Change the thought, and the energy comes back. Hope leads to clarity, clarity leads to action, and action creates momentum. You don't need a new strategy—you need a new belief. You can manufacture motivation on purpose. It starts by questioning the thought that's keeping you stuck and choosing one that creates curiosity and possibility instead.  This episode explains why hopelessness shuts it down so quickly, and how one simple thought shift can restore clarity, momentum, and excitement—without changing your strategy, schedule, or to-do list. How to Support the Podcast: Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please like, share, and leave a review. If you like the content, please share with your friends by posting on social media so that we can reach and impact more people. Join our next free coaching workshop: www.getcoachedbyheather.com Connect: Heather Lahtinen: Website, Facebook, Instagram

In this episode from 2022, Alex speaks with Abigail Hall about propaganda - an elusive and at times far-reaching concept that can be found everywhere: from overt wartime speeches by presidents to covert uses of sports and film to promote the ends of state militarism. References 1. “Manufacturing Militarism: U.S. Government Propaganda in the War on Terror” by Christopher J. Coyne and Abigail R. Hall Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Manufacturing-Militarism-Government-Propaganda-Terror/dp/1503628361  2. “Tyranny Comes Home: The Domestic Fate of U.S. Militarism” by Christopher J. Coyne and Abigail R. Hall Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Tyranny-Comes-Home-Domestic-Militarism/dp/1503605272  3. Abigail Hall's Previous Episode on The Curious Task Link: https://thecurioustask.podbean.com/e/ep-13-abigail-hall-%e2%80%94-how-does-foreign-policy-create-a-boomerang-effect-at-home/  4. “Keep Calm and Carry On” Poster Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keep_Calm_and_Carry_On  5. “Uncle Sam” Poster Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncle_Sam  6. “Smith-Mundt Act” by US Agency for Global Media Link: https://www.usagm.gov/who-we-are/oversight/legislation/smith-mundt/ 7. “Dick Cheney” by Britannica Link: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dick-Cheney  8. “Biographies of Secretaries of State: Colin Powell (1937-2021)” by Office of the Historian Link: https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/people/powell-colin-luther  9. “Biographies of Secretaries of State: Condoleezza Rice (1954-)” by Office of the Historian Link: https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/people/rice-condoleezza 10. “Pat Tillman” by Britannica Link: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Pat-Tillman 11. “The Life and Death of Phil Strub” by Spy Culture Link: https://www.spyculture.com/the-life-and-death-of-phil-strub/ 12. “Windtalkers” by IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0245562/ 13. “Top Gun” by IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092099/ 14. "Transformers" by IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0418279/ 

This is the book learnings companion to my Mastery book review: I pulled 17 personal takeaways (from ~70 notes) and unpack what they mean in real life. We go from vocation and apprenticeship, to why “not even enlightenment is enough”, to the prepared mind, the dimensional mind, and why tech (especially AI) is collapsing the walls between fields.(00:00) Book learnings (and why you should watch the review first)(00:19) Pen-in-hand reading + 70 notes → 17 key lessons(01:23) Lesson 1: “Mind under the lights of the world” (focus beats distraction)(02:32) Lesson 2: Vocation — the well-employed life(03:55) Lesson 3: “Seed/uniqueness” — and my pushback (life can change you)(05:14) Lesson 4: Ask “how did you get there?” (the invisible chrysalis years)(06:26) Lesson 5: Value over money in apprenticeship (Accenture crucible)(07:30) Lesson 6: Trust the process (and don't mentally quit)(08:12) Lesson 7: Not even enlightenment is enough — pushed to the abyss(09:52) Lesson 8: The “seven deadly realities” + social intelligence undertow(10:14) Lesson 9: The mask vs authenticity (effective… until it breaks)(10:51) Lesson 10: Dimensional mind — creating instead of consuming(11:35) Lesson 11: Serendipity, but with a prepared mind (Pasteur)(12:48) Lesson 12: Think away from the obvious (out-of-the-box production)(13:43) Lesson 13: Manufacture pressure (Edison / Elon-style)(14:33) Lesson 14: Prolonged immersion → creative abstraction (the real crux)(14:57) Lesson 15: Fuse intuition + rationality (higher-level intuition)(15:44) Lesson 16: Mastery equation: time + intense focus + self-awareness(16:25) Lesson 17: Tech/AI connecting fields — become part of it(17:36) Wrap: key favourites + what hit hardestConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastsValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast

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"Comfort absolutely murders your passion for life."  Progress comes from earning results the hard way—through discipline, physical effort, and daily standards that do not bend when motivation fades. Comfort weakens execution, while controlled hardship sharpens judgment, energy, and resilience. Whether in business, health, or life, the ability to persist when things get hard determines who lasts and who fades out.  Joe De Sena reflects on a life shaped by hustle, structure, and relentless effort—from early business lessons learned as a teenager to walking away from Wall Street in pursuit of something more alive. He shares how Spartan began as a failed idea, survived a decade of losses, nearly collapsed during the pandemic, and still grew into a global movement with a single mission: get people off the couch and back into ownership of their lives.  Joe is the founder of Spartan Race, bestselling author of Spartan Tough, and a lifelong advocate for physical challenge as a gateway to mental strength. His work has influenced millions worldwide by blending endurance, mindset, and discipline into a framework that rewards action over comfort.  Expert action steps:  Win the morning – Wake up early, train first, and earn your day before distractions take over.  Manufacture discomfort – Use cold exposure, physical challenge, and discipline to sharpen focus and resilience.  Eliminate friction – Remove social media consumption and processed habits that dilute energy and execution.  Learn more & connect:  https://joedesena.com/  IG: @realjoedesena Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

Donald Trump has sounded the alarm, over and over again, that the United States is facing an “invasion” by dangerous gang members. He blames immigrants for the country's economic problems and claims protesters are destroying US cities.Trump is not the first would-be autocrat to manufacture a crisis to seize extraordinary powers.As Natasha Lindstaedt, an expert in authoritarian regimes at the University of Essex, says in episode 3 of The Making of an Autocrat, a strongman “loves a crisis”."A crisis is the way that they mobilise their base, the way that they can depict themselves as the saviour, as this messianic type of figure that is going to save people from this chaotic world."So, is the United States really facing a national emergency? Or is this just a tactic on Trump's part to amass more power?This episode was written by Justin Bergman and produced and edited by Isabella Podwinski and Ashlynne McGhee. Sound design by Michelle Macklem.

Most of us, most of the time, could use some help when it comes to the business end of our shotgun. Recently, a guide friend said most of his clients have no idea what choke tubes were in their shotgun. Scary! Bottom line? You'll shoot better with the right choke tubes. Scott Trulock of Trulock Chokes joins me to cover it all, from billet to "boom!" We'll get advice on materials and engineering, care and selection, patterning the right way, and how steel can turn your removable choke tube gun into a fixed-choke gun (yikes). Scott tells a little about how tubes are designed and made, and why a little old company in Wigham Georgia makes over 3,000 varieties of chokes. Insider editions are brought to you by CableGangz tie-out systems and Heartland Lodge, where you'll get special freebies and gifts for every booking (learn more here). [Take 10% off your next order at CableGangz.com with the promo code CG10.]

Whether it's going racing or producing zero to sixty times, many car manufactures have spent decades doing whatever it takes to get a competitive edge on their performance figures. But in a world of democratized speed where your average EV truck or SUV can do an 11 second quarter mile, does anyone still value the numbers? And at what lengths will manufactures go to keep their performance figures competitive? === This episode of the Carmudgeon Show is sponsored by Vredestein Tires: https://www.vredestein.com/ === Before digging into the data, Jason discusses his recent trip to the Wednesday Night Drags at Sonoma Raceway - garnering some rather unusual attention in his MK3 Volkswagen Cabrio with the almighty 2.slow . Upon laying down several solid runs, he finds his mid 18 second quarter mile times are far more lethargic than what Volkswagen reported in period. This prompts the larger discussion at hand - historically speaking, do manufactures cheat or "optimize" their test data? Jason brings in his own previous findings, first by exploring the testing of his MK1 Volkswagen Scirocco, and wondering how his test figures could be more than a second off from the official numbers. More glaring however is the data from Jason's in-period testing of the Ferrari 458 Speciale and 458 Italia, as well as the 599 GTB - the likes of which far out-performed cars in magazine testing vs. cars that were delivered to real-world customers. All this and more, on this week's episode of The Carmudgeon Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Business of Watches Podcast we drop in on Niels Eggerding, the CEO of Frederique Constant (and sister marque Alpina), at the brand's headquarters in Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland near Geneva. Eggerding has been in the corner office since 2018 and has steered FC through a series of challenges and triumphs during his time leading the company. The Dutchman has brought more high horology and cool collaborations to the value and volume-driven brand, including perpetual calendars and tourbillons as well as more precious-metal cases. But it's a delicate balance for Frederique Constant as value-priced watches still account for more than 90% of its production volumes. Amid rising input costs and a strong Swiss franc, not to mention the challenge of U.S. tariffs, Eggerding's biggest challenge is maintaining FC's value proposition while burnishing its reputation as a serious watchmaker able to produce high-end timepieces. At the same time, he has to keep delivering sales and profit for the brand's owner, Citizen of Japan.  On this episode of The Business of Watches Podcast, we drop in on Niels Eggerding, the CEO of Frederique Constant (and sister marque Alpina), at the brand's headquarters in Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland, near Geneva.We hope you enjoy our conversation with Niels Eggerding. Be sure to leave any thoughts or questions in the comments section, and we'll do our best to respond. Want to subscribe so you never miss an episode? This new show is being published to the original Hodinkee Podcasts feed, so you can subscribe wherever you find your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or TuneIn.Show Notes:4:10 Frederique Constant Worldtimer 5:00 FC Classic Perpetual Calendar 5:31 Company history and milestones6:00 Vacheron Constantin7:30 Citizen8:30 La Joux-Perret 10:15 LJP solar quartz movement in Tag Heuer 12:30 Manufacture collection 12:45 Highlife collection16:00 New manufacture QP in 40mm case22:00 FC Women's collection23:23 FC Manchette 28:00 U.S. tariffs and watch prices43:00 FC YouTube channel 

All over the world, for all of human history – and probably going back to our earliest hominid ancestors – people have found ways to try to keep themselves clean. But how did soap come about? Research: “Soap, N. (1), Etymology.” Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford UP, June 2025, https://doi.org/10.1093/OED/1115187665. American Cleaning Institute. “Soaps & Detergents History.” https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/understanding-products/why-clean/soaps-detergents-history Beckmann, John. “History of Inventions, Discoveries and Origins.” William Johnston, translator. Bosart, L.W. “The Early History of the Soap Industry.” The American Oil Chemists' Society. Journal of Oil & Fat Industries 1924-10: Vol 1 Iss 2. Cassidy, Cody. “Who Discovered Soap? What to Know About the Origins of the Life-Saving Substance.” Time. 5/5/2020. https://time.com/5831828/soap-origins/ Ciftyurek, Muge, and Kasim Ince. "Selahattin Okten Soap Factory in Antakya and an Evaluation on Soap Factory Plan Typology/Antakya'da Bulunan Selahattin Okten Sabunhanesi ve Sabunhane Plan Tipolojisi Uzerine Bir Degerlendirme." Art-Sanat, no. 19, Jan. 2023, pp. 133+. Gale Academic OneFile, dx.doi.org/10.26650/artsanat.2023.19.1106544. Accessed 18 Aug. 2025. Costa, Albert B. “Michel-Eugène Chevreul.” Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Michel-Eugene-Chevreul Curtis, Valerie A. “Dirt, disgust and disease: a natural history of hygiene.” Journal of epidemiology and community health vol. 61,8 (2007): 660-4. doi:10.1136/jech.2007.062380 Dijkstra, Albert J. “How Chevreul (1786-1889) based his conclusions on his analytical results.” OCL. Vol. 16, No. 1. January-February 2009. Gibbs, F.W. “The History and Manufacture of Soap.” Annals of Science. 1939. Koeppel, Dan. “The History of Soap.” 4/15/2020. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/history-of-soap/ List, Gary, and Michael Jackson. “Giants of the Past: The Battle Over Hydrogenation (1903-1920).” https://www.ars.usda.gov/research/publications/publication/?seqNo115=210614 Maniatis, George C. “Guild Organized Soap Manufacturing Industry in Constantinople: Tenth-Twelfth Centuries.” Byzantion, 2010, Vol. 80 (2010). https://www.jstor.org/stable/44173107 National Museum of American History. “Bathing (Body Soaps and Cleansers).” https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/object-groups/health-hygiene-and-beauty/bathing-body-soaps-and-cleansers New Mexico Historic Sites. “Making Soap from the Leaves of the Soaptree Yucca.” https://nmhistoricsites.org/assets/files/selden/Virtual%20Classroom_Soaptree%20Yucca%20Soap%20Making.pdf “The history of soapmaking.” 8/30/2019. https://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/history/history-science-technology-and-medicine/history-science/the-history-soapmaking Pliny the Elder. “The Natural History of Pliny. Translated, With Copious Notes and Illustrations.” Vol. 5. John Bostock, translator. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/60688/60688-h/60688-h.htm Pointer, Sally. “An Experimental Exploration of the Earliest Soapmaking.” EXARC Journal. 2024/3. 8/22/2024. https://exarc.net/issue-2024-3/at/experimental-exploration-earliest-soapmaking Ridner, Judith. “The dirty history of soap.” The Conversation. 5/12/2020. https://theconversation.com/the-dirty-history-of-soap-136434 Routh, Hirak Behari et al. “Soaps: From the Phoenicians to the 20th Century - A Historical Review.” Clinics in Dermatology. Vol. No. 3. 1996. Smith, Cyril Stanley, and John G. Hawthorne. “Mappae Clavicula: A Little Key to the World of Medieval Techniques.” Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, vol. 64, no. 4, 1974, pp. 1–128. JSTOR, https://doi.org/10.2307/1006317. Accessed 18 Aug. 2025. Timilsena, Yakindra Prasad et al. “Perspectives on Saponins: Food Functionality and Applications.” International journal of molecular sciences vol. 24,17 13538. 31 Aug. 2023, doi:10.3390/ijms241713538 “Craftsmanship of Aleppo Ghar soap.” https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/craftsmanship-of-aleppo-ghar-soap-02132 “Tradition of Nabulsi soap making in Palestine.” https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/tradition-of-nabulsi-soap-making-in-palestine-02112 “Soaps.” https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/ethnobotany/soaps.shtml van Dijk, Kees. “Soap is the onset of civilization.” From Cleanliness and Culture. Kees van Dijk and Jean Gelman Taylor, eds. Brill. 2011. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1163/j.ctvbnm4n9.4 Wei, Huang. “The Sordid, Sudsy Rise of Soap in China.” Sixth Tone. 8/11/2020. https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1006041 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.