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On this episode of AwesomeCast, the crew returns after a stormy week in Pittsburgh that knocked out power citywide! Sorg, Katie, and Dave catch up on their tech-filled travels, including live streaming Baja SAE Arizona and rock shopping in Tucson. Katie dives into her Star Wars-themed social media marketing for Mancini's Bread on May the 4th, while Dave covers a landmark ruling that now allows Kindle and Epic Games to link to outside stores on iOS, changing Apple's walled garden. We highlight local innovations in 3D printing at Pittsburgh International Airport and discuss Slate's $20K no-frills electric truck. Plus, Chachi gives us the scoop on the GTA VI release date, Google Gemini's Pokémon Blue win, and a surprising new Call of Duty skin. Power Outages & Recovery: Last week's show canceled due to severe Pittsburgh storms and widespread outages. Pittsburgh Marathon: Katie and Dave recap their marathon adventures and Steel Challenge medals. Baja SAE Arizona Recap: Sorg's team live-streams 4-hour Baja Endurance event. Overcame dust storms and wireless interference. Intern John, student volunteers, and Enjoy Wrestling's Scotty Swemba helped make it happen. May the 4th at Mancini's Bread: Katie's Grogu marketing campaign and Star Wars-themed bread humor. Apple App Store Ruling: Kindle now links directly to outside purchases. Impacts Epic Games and Apple's 30% cut model. 3D-Printed Military Parts: Air Force and SAE engineers save costs by 3D printing aircraft drip pans. Local manufacturing efforts at Neighborhood 91 near Pittsburgh Airport. Slate's Minimalist Electric Truck: $20K US-made EV with no paint, touchscreen, or stereo. Ideal for DIY modders and city use. ChachiSays Video Game Minute Highlights : Call of Duty: Seth Rogen announced as new skin in Black Ops 6. AI vs. Pokémon: Google Gemini 2.5 beats Pokémon Blue, edging out Claude AI. GTA VI Release Date: Now officially May 26, 2026, disappointing fans

On this episode of AwesomeCast, the crew returns after a stormy week in Pittsburgh that knocked out power citywide! Sorg, Katie, and Dave catch up on their tech-filled travels, including live streaming Baja SAE Arizona and rock shopping in Tucson. Katie dives into her Star Wars-themed social media marketing for Mancini's Bread on May the 4th, while Dave covers a landmark ruling that now allows Kindle and Epic Games to link to outside stores on iOS, changing Apple's walled garden. We highlight local innovations in 3D printing at Pittsburgh International Airport and discuss Slate's $20K no-frills electric truck. Plus, Chachi gives us the scoop on the GTA VI release date, Google Gemini's Pokémon Blue win, and a surprising new Call of Duty skin. Power Outages & Recovery: Last week's show canceled due to severe Pittsburgh storms and widespread outages. Pittsburgh Marathon: Katie and Dave recap their marathon adventures and Steel Challenge medals. Baja SAE Arizona Recap: Sorg's team live-streams 4-hour Baja Endurance event. Overcame dust storms and wireless interference. Intern John, student volunteers, and Enjoy Wrestling's Scotty Swemba helped make it happen. May the 4th at Mancini's Bread: Katie's Grogu marketing campaign and Star Wars-themed bread humor. Apple App Store Ruling: Kindle now links directly to outside purchases. Impacts Epic Games and Apple's 30% cut model. 3D-Printed Military Parts: Air Force and SAE engineers save costs by 3D printing aircraft drip pans. Local manufacturing efforts at Neighborhood 91 near Pittsburgh Airport. Slate's Minimalist Electric Truck: $20K US-made EV with no paint, touchscreen, or stereo. Ideal for DIY modders and city use. ChachiSays Video Game Minute Highlights : Call of Duty: Seth Rogen announced as new skin in Black Ops 6. AI vs. Pokémon: Google Gemini 2.5 beats Pokémon Blue, edging out Claude AI. GTA VI Release Date: Now officially May 26, 2026, disappointing fans

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This week we discussed Power outages in Europe, Chat GPT Watermark, Smart Urinals, UK landlord deal, he shortages of properties and more #poweroutages #awakening #smarturinals About my Co-Host:Arnold Beekes Innovator, certified coach & trainer and generalist. First 20 years in technology and organizational leadership, then 20 years in psychology and personal leadership (all are crucial for innovation).============What we Discussed: 00:00 What we are discussing in this weeks show 01:40 Power Outages in Spain, Portugal and other Countries04:40 Spain Operators claim it was renewals that cause outages05:35 EU Survival Kit 06:25 The Effect of China Tarrifs to the USA08:40 Landmark Lawsuit against the Medical Industry10:00 Berlin Protests11:35 Minimum Wage Increase in Poland and effect13:00 The State of Ai & the Impact on Humans14:25 The Chinese President states Ai is a National Priority17:00 Chat GPT Watermarks19:40 Duolingo claims its an Ai 1st Company21:30 Sad Legal Case with Character Ai 24:45 Netflix Movie Magan shows what future could be26:40 Nuremberg 2.028:45 Why I do not Trust Nuremberg29:45 How to Save the Bees with Power Bars31:20 Almonds good for your Sleep32:20 China's Smart Urinals 34:20 Ways to Stop Men Peeing on the Floor35:00 The Red Left Eye and Whats behind it37:00 UK Government deal for Landlords hosting Migrants41:30 The Property Problem was planned for a long time45:00 How I stopped e-mail Spam47:00 Not being able to Unsubscribe from London RealLinks for this Episode:ChatGPT Watermarkhttps://www.rumidocs.com/newsroom/new-chatgpt-models-seem-to-leave-watermarks-on-textJoing my Facebook Group against Chemtrails ====================How to Contact Arnold Beekes: https://braingym.fitness/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoldbeekes/===============Donations ⁠⁠https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/support/⁠⁠------------------All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/------------------

One of the worst power outages in Europe *ever* happened this week, and no one knows exactly what caused it. Meg James joins us – an American mom, an entrepreneur living in Spain with her family - who rode out the power outage in Madrid with some lessons learned. She shares on the ground perspective on this unusual news story while also providing some inspiration for other American families looking to live abroad. Meg's website: https://goanddogood.com/ Meg's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goanddogood SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here's how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Shop our gear!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

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Following nationwide power outages in Spain and Portugal on Monday this week, co-pilots Pearson and Halligan don their spacesuits to take a deeper dive into net zero pledges and realities.And as migrant numbers on channel crossings hit 10,000, Allison celebrates a push back on ‘liberal pieties' and sees migration as the number one concern in the UK.Taking a return trip on the rocket, historian and author Owen Matthews joins Liam to discuss the war in Ukraine, how much longer he thinks Putin will hold out and the thorny issue of Crimea. Read more from Liam: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/ |Read Liam: ‘Reeves needs to ditch her net zero delusions for Britain's sake' https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/04/27/rachel-reeves-needs-ditch-net-zero-delusions/ |Read more from Allison: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/a/ak-ao/allison-pearson/ |Read Allison: ‘To all those about to lose to Reform: it's immigration, stupid' https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/04/29/reform-is-a-force-to-be-reckoned-with-its-immigration/ |Need help subscribing or reviewing? Learn more about podcasts here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/ |Email: planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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President Trump's tariff standoff with China has caused chaos, confusion and major delays for companies of all shapes and sizes. As everyone waits to see what happens next, some businesses that depend on international trade are already feeling major impacts, saying that they might not meet their production deadlines. And one of those deadlines is pretty important: Christmas. Today on the show, we're joined by WIRED's Senior Business Editor Louise Matsakis to talk through the latest on tariffs.Articles mentioned in this episode  Donald Trump Is Already Ruining Christmas OpenAI Adds Shopping to ChatGPT in a Challenge to Google The Agonizing Task of Turning Europe's Power Back On You can follow Zoë Schiffer on Bluesky @zoeschiffer.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Spain has declared a State of Emergency after it was hit by a major blackout across the country, alongside Portugal which also lost power. We get the latest with Melita Cameron-Wood, freelance journalist in Valencia.

Spain and Portugal are still getting over the very sudden power outage that caused havoc across the countries yesterday.Power lines, phone coverage, water connections, trains, traffic lights - you name it, it all stopped at the same time putting the both countries to a standstill yesterday…Simon Hunter is a Spain-based journalist, and he joins Kieran to give the latest updates.Image: Reuters

Chris & Amy discuss the widespread power outages in Spain this week; Winnipeg's goalie promises to play better; and Did you see Bill Belichick's girlfriend?

Planning a trip to either Spain or Portugal? Well, the Morning Majlis team provide valuable insight into the major power outages that have been darkening both countries with traffic lights being faulty, train lines being disrupted, and flights being delayed. Should you reconsider? Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on Social. www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio www.instagram.com/pulse95radio @pulse95radio

Spain has declared a State of Emergency after it was hit by a major blackout across the country, alongside Portugal which also lost power. We get the latest with Melita Cameron-Wood, freelance journalist in Valencia.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine to coincide with World War II commemorations. A massive power outage has wiped out electricity across parts of Spain, France and Portugal. Over 100 immigrants were arrested in a nightclub raid in Colorado Springs. China has denied President Donald Trump's claims he has spoken to Xi Jinping recently. Plus, we reveal when the conclave to choose the next Pope will begin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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A huge unexplained power cut took out electricity in Spain, Portugal and parts of France. Former RNZ journalist Samantha Mythen is living in the southern Spanish town of Estepona, and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Spain has declared a state of emergency after a massive power cut hit the country as well as Portugal. Tonight the Spanish Prime Minister says the cause of the blackout is still not known but nothing is being ruled out. Traffic lights, cash machines and street lights all switched off when the blackout hit.As voters prepare to take part in local elections, we head to Staffordshire to hear what's on their mind.And can reading a book a day keep the upheaval of Donald Trump's second term at bay? While President Trump's first 100 days has delighted many of his supporters, we speak to a woman who has distracted herself from the tumult by reading a new book every day.

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie welcomes Michael Richardson, better known as MC from New Zealand. Michael, who is Flexibility Services Manager at Transpower New Zealand, the national grid operator, shares an insider's look into New Zealand's energy landscape and the country's ongoing shift toward heat pump technology. Drawing from his dual expertise in energy management and HVAC, Michael discusses the growing adoption of heat pumps across various climates in New Zealand, their integration into grid flexibility strategies, and the implications of recent developments like the collapse of major solar provider Solar Zero. Michael Richardson explains how heat pumps are changing, how people in New Zealand heat their homes, and how the country uses energy. He shares what he's learned from working with both the national grid and in the HVAC business. He talks about why more people are moving away from gas, the tech behind heat pumps like inverters and soft start features, and how these systems help even during power cuts. Here, Michael talks about how HVAC is changing in New Zealand and how heat pumps are now being used in both hot and cold areas. He clears up the myth that heat pumps don't work well in cold weather and shows how new inverter systems are actually doing great. Expect to Learn: How New Zealand is leveraging heat pumps to support energy grid flexibility. Why inverter heat pumps and soft start solutions are essential during power outages. The challenges and opportunities in transitioning from gas to electric heating. Insights into how distributed energy resources are shaping the future of HVAC. Real-world impacts of solar company closures on national energy planning. Episode Highlights: [00:00] – Introduction to Michael Richardson in Part 1 [01:40] – Michael's dual background in HVAC and national grid operations [02:38] – Growing adoption of heat pumps in New Zealand's colder regions [05:00] – Grid flexibility and how heat pumps can support demand response [07:09] – The complexity of New Zealand's energy market structure [08:08] – Backup Heating in New Zealand: Regional Differences and the Shift from Gas to Heat Pumps [11:01] – Power Outages, Generator Challenges, and the Rise and Fall of Solar Zero [17:03] – Smart controllers like Ambi Climate and their role in modern HVAC [18:18] – Future potential of remote control and smart integration in ductless systems This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by: Master: https://www.master.ca/ Cintas: https://www.cintas.com/ Supply House: https://www.supplyhouse.com/ Cool Air Products: https://www.coolairproducts.net/ Follow the Guest Michael Richardson on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-richardson-b3058338/ Transpower New Zealand: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transpower/ Follow the Host: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/ Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

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Topics:In this engaging episode, the hosts cover a broad range of topics including international and domestic politics, global economic trends, and the impact of climate events. Key discussions include an analysis of the past two weeks' major happenings, the influence of Trump-era policies on Canada, Russia's international positioning and economy, controversial hate speech laws in Australia, and the persistent geopolitical tensions involving NATO and Ukraine. The episode also touches on the historical context of various political decisions and the ethical implications surrounding them, providing listeners with in-depth insights from credible sources and first-hand experiences.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview02:12 Cyclone Alfred's Impact and Personal Experiences02:54 Australian News and US Tariffs04:07 Trump's Influence and International Affairs08:38 Power Outages and Generator Stories18:45 Free Trade Agreements and Rare Earths38:28 NATO and Global Alliances51:32 Hate Speech Laws and Anti-Semitism52:22 Criminal Gangs and Graffiti Attacks53:07 Controversial Hate Speech Laws56:10 Historical Swastikas and Their Legacy57:59 Gaza and Syrian Conflicts59:40 Trump's Contentious Foreign Policies01:17:13 Free Speech and Political Ideologies01:36:40 Ukraine and Regime Change01:52:21 Russian Propaganda and Disinformation01:54:21 Jeffrey Sachs' Credentials and Involvement01:56:05 Debate on Sachs' Influence and Advice01:58:49 NATO Expansion and US-Russia Relations02:01:47 Ukraine's Political Struggles and Choices02:42:58 Russian Economy Amid Sanctions02:51:51 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsTo financially support the Podcast you can make:a per-episode donation via Patreon or one-off donation via credit card; orone-off or regular donations via Paypal orif you are into Cryptocurrency you can send Satoshis. We Livestream every Monday night at 7:30 pm Brisbane time. Follow us on Facebook or YouTube. Watch us live and join the discussion in the chat room.You can sign up for our newsletter, which links to articles that Trevor has highlighted as potentially interesting and that may be discussed on the podcast. You will get 3 emails per week. After the fiasco mentioned in episode 454 I can't use Mailchimp anymore so for the moment, send me an email and I'll add you to a temporary list until something more automated is arranged.We have a website. www.ironfistvelvetglove.com.auYou can email us. The address is trevor@ironfistvelvetglove.com.auYou can send us a voicemail message at SpeakpipeTranscripts started in episode 324. You can use this link to search our transcripts. Type "iron fist velvet glove" into the search directory, click on our podcast and then do a word search. It even...

After The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels was rudely interrupted by the power going out during our last conversation, we have Ari Temkin, from Big 12 Radio on Sirius XM, on again this week to preview the day's games for Iowa St. Kansas and Kansas St.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join us as we embark on a journey from the practical need to maintain power during outages to planning an idyllic and slightly eerie summer retreat on Smith Island. Discover firsthand accounts of the island lifestyle and the charms of detachment from modern living. We dive deep into local culture, ghost stories, and the unique dialects that make this part of Maryland a hidden gem, showcasing the simplicity and intrigue of island life amid technological disconnect.

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) says farmers should be trained in basic maintenance of hedgerows and trees that overhang power and communications cabling. The ICMSA argues that in the event of another Storm Éowyn, this would reduced the likelihood of thousands being without power for days or even weeks. Denis Carroll is president of the ICMSA.

How can you prepare for the inevitability of a power outage? What role does your utility provider play in restoring power? How are they being proactive about future outages? In this episode of thinkenergy, host Trevor Freeman shines the light on power outages and the strategies used by utilities to manage them. Learn about preventive measures, emergency responses, and the tools Hydro Ottawa uses to restore power quickly and enhance grid resilience. Listen in. Related links ●     Canadian Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Kit: https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/emergencies-and-disasters-in-canada/for-home-and-family/get-a-kit ●     Hydro Ottawa Outage Centre: https://hydroottawa.com/en/outages-safety/outage-centre ●     Hydro Ottawa Emergency Preparedness: https://hydroottawa.com/en/outages-safety/emergency-preparedness ●     Trevor Freeman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-freeman-p-eng-cem-leed-ap-8b612114/ ●     Hydro Ottawa: https://hydroottawa.com/en    To subscribe using Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinkenergy/id1465129405 To subscribe using Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wFz7rdR8Gq3f2WOafjxpl To subscribe on Libsyn: http://thinkenergy.libsyn.com/ Subscribe so you don't miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/user/hydroottawalimited  Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydroottawa  Stay in the know on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HydroOttawa  Keep up with the posts on X: https://twitter.com/thinkenergypod   Transcript: Trevor Freeman  00:07 Welcome to a think energy short hosted by me, Trevor Freeman. This is a bite sized episode designed to be a quick summary of a specific topic or idea related to the world of energy. This is meant to round out our collective understanding of the energy sector, and will complement our normal guest interview episodes. Thanks for joining and happy listening.  Hey everyone, and welcome back, as you heard in the intro, this is a think energy short, so it'll just be me diving into a certain topic that helps round out our understanding of the energy world. Today, we're talking about something that we've all experienced or has affected us in one way or another. At some point power outages. So, a power outage is never fun. Nobody wants to go through that, but as we increasingly electrify our lives, they become more and more impactful when our mode of transportation and our method of heating and cooling our homes relies on electricity, we want that power back as soon as possible. Today, we're going to look at how utilities like Hydro Ottawa manage outages, from prevention to repairs so that we get power back on as soon as possible. Now here in Ottawa, we all know how unpredictable the weather can be. One minute it's a blizzard, the next it's sunny and 15 degrees outside, or vice versa. And over the past few years, we've seen it all from wild wind storms, everybody remembers the derecho, tornados, ice storms, floods, we've kind of run the gamut of weather, and that's going to continue as climate change changes our global weather patterns, we're going to see more and more extreme weather. So, this is a topic that's not going anywhere. It's also not just mother nature that's throwing us curveballs. Sometimes it's a squirrel or another animal that's, you know, causing mischief on our power lines, or a car that takes out a hydro pole, or just equipment reaching the end of its life. Whatever the cause, when the power goes out, all we want to know is one thing, when will it be back on? So today, we'll go behind the scenes a little bit and see how we tackle outages from start to finish. We'll look at the strategies that we use to prevent outages, the priorities that we follow during a storm, and the lessons learned to improve the grid for the future. So, let's dive in.  The first topic is prevention. Now we can't predict all outages. For example, if it's animal interference or a car accident, we can't predict that. But, for weather related outages, you might be surprised to know that Hydro, Ottawa has a team monitoring the weather, 24/7. They're kind of like our weather detectives, and they look at forecasts and try to predict potential impacts to the grid related to weather. Even when the skies are clear, however, our crews are working hard to prepare ourselves for things like inclement weather. They're out there, inspecting lines, trimming trees and upgrading equipment. Think of it as giving our entire electrical system a regular health checkup. Speaking of health checkups, trees are a major culprit when it comes to outages, especially here in the Ottawa Valley, where we have so many trees and a lot of forested and wooded areas, which is great, it's why we love this area, but that can interfere with our power lines. So Hydro Ottawa has a team of dedicated arborists who work year-round to keep branches trimmed and clear of power lines. But sometimes there is a storm on the horizon, and that's when things kick into high gear. Our crews are put on standby. We alert our customers through email and text and social media in order to be as prepared as possible and let us respond quickly when an outage does happen. So, during the storm, when the storm hits and the power goes out, what happens then? While restoring power isn't as simple as just flipping a switch. Hydro Ottawa follows a carefully structured plan to ensure safety and that we get the lights back on as quickly as possible. Let's take the example of a major storm that has caused widespread outages across our service territory. Our first job is to investigate the extent of the damage and understand what's actually happened. Where is there damage on our system? Now when it comes to restoration, safety is our number one priority, so we want to address any hazards like downed power lines immediately, as soon as we find out about them, and that's both for the safety of the public and the safety of our crews. Now our crews may be out there even while the storm is still going on, so safety is absolutely paramount, and we ensure that they work safely. The next focus of ours would be critical infrastructure. So, this is things like our own substations and main power lines, the real backbone of our system that provides power to the rest of the city, and then we look at the essential services. So, these would be things like hospitals, water treatment plants, things that our emergency responders need. We then move on to widespread outages. So, our goal is to bring customers back on as soon as possible. And we look for those areas where we can get the largest number of customers back on the quickest. After that, we would move to smaller neighborhoods and smaller clusters, those pockets of outages where there are less customers impacted. And finally, we move on to individual homes and businesses that might be out. Now it's important to note here that if those homes and businesses have sustained damage to their own electrical equipment, so something that is customer owned, that may need to be addressed before we're able to restore power, and the customer needs to work with a licensed electrician to make those repairs before we can turn the power back on. But the good news is is we will work with a customer and help them understand what's required on their side in order for us to restore power safely. Again, I can't stress this enough, we want to make sure we do everything as safe as possible for the customers and for our crews. Throughout this entire process, communication is absolutely critical. So, we want to be communicating with our customers about what's happening on the grid, hopefully giving some insight into when they might expect the power to be back on. To do this, we use outage maps on our website and on our app, text alerts, and social media in order to communicate. Now, it's important to know here that we provide initial restoration times, but those may change once our crew gets on the site and assesses the damage, or as a project progresses and we understand what's required to get that power back on. So, sometimes restoration times can change, and they are dependent on a number of different factors. Can be weather conditions, the location of the outage, how severe the damage is, and what other outages are happening on the grid. During an outage, it's important that you as the customer also stay safe. So, in the winter, stay in your home as long as it's safe and warm and you have food and water. The city during widespread outages, or if an emergency is declared, may open emergency warming centers or cooling centers during the summer months. And you can get more information on that by listening to local broadcasts, by looking at city resources and also checking out Hydro Ottawa resources. One thing I can say is that during a storm and while there's a power outage, our crews will be at work, 24/7, until power is restored to every customer. Okay. So, the storm is over and the power is restored, so the work stops there, right? Wrong. After every storm, we look for lessons learned to improve our response and improve the grid's resiliency. So, we look at outage data, response times, the repair efforts, to really refine our strategies and determine where improvements can be made. One question that we often get, especially after storms, is, why not just put all the power lines underground to prevent storm related outages? While that may sound like a great idea, the reality is that underground systems are significantly more expensive, sometimes up to 11 times the cost of overhead lines. So, undergrounding may work in some cases, it's definitely not a one size fits all fix. The last section to talk about is how to be prepared power outages, unfortunately, will happen. We can't be 100% sure that we can prevent them. So how can you make sure you're prepared? Well, the Canadian Red Cross recommends having an emergency kit ready with enough supplies to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. Think about things like food, water, medications, flashlights, a battery powered radio, anything you might need to be self-sufficient for that 72-hour period. There are lots more tips that you can find on this on Hydro Ottawa's website. So have a look.  That wraps up today's episode. We've covered a number of different things, from before storm to after storm and continuous improvement. Just remember that you can stay informed by visiting Hydro Ottawa's outage map on our website or on our mobile app. You can follow us on social media and make sure you sign up for outage alerts. Thanks for tuning in to a think energy short and join us next time for another guest interview.  Thanks for tuning in to another episode of The thinkenergy podcast. Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and it would be great if you could leave us a review. It really helps to spread the word. As always, we would love to hear from you, whether it's feedback, comments or an idea for a show or a guest, you can always reach us at thinkenergy@hydroottawa.com

Send us a textYes a new episode with be available on February 3rd.We need to take this break in our weekly episode delivery due to the LA Fires & Power Outages.See you next week!

In this episode of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, father-daughter duo, Ted and Sierra Flanigan host the clean energy crash course focusing on energy resilience, specifically on  electricity, highlighting the importance of durability and reliability in the face of changing climate conditions and extreme weather events. Resilience is simply keeping the lights on during utility emergencies, and more accurately, critical loads for medical equipment, communications, security systems, etc.As Southern California is still dealing with devastating wildfires, Ted addresses how resilience is now top of mind for homeowners, business owners, and EcoMotion's clients. Thousands of households and businesses have suffered, and will continue to suffer, from power outages – some for more than a day – as dangerously high wind gusts knock out electricity and utilities impose precautionary power safety shutdowns. With the imminent threat of climate change, the grid will undoubtedly become less stable as these events increase in the number and severity, posing economic impacts, and a danger to the health and lives. Ted discusses critical loads, shares his recommendations on making your home or business more energy resilient, highlights lessons learned from EcoMotion's resilience works, and addresses equitable pathways to foster resilience in the future. 

Forecasters say winds as high as 40-45 miles per hour are possible across southeastern Michigan. That could lead to power outages. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige you have Monday morning news. (Photo credit: Accuweather)

Power has been restored to a further 6,000 premises across the Banner County, as just over 16,000 households and businesses brace for a fourth day without power. Supply was restored to properties in the Kilkee, Whitegate, Feakle, Tulla and Kilnamona areas yesterday evening, taking the total number of restorations seen in Clare to over 28,000 ESB crews have been working to restore power to homes and businesses in Sixmilebridge, Moveen, Lahinch, Quilty, Broadford, and Carigaholt across last night and this morning. The ESB has described Storm Éowyn as "by far the worst storm" it's ever experienced in terms of customers losing supply and the scale of damage to the network. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by ESB Technical Manager, Michael Sammin. Despite recent power outages across the county, communities have come together, showcasing remarkable support and resilience. For more on this, Alan was joined by the Manager at Armada Hotel, Bernard Cahill and Principal of St Joseph's Secondary School in Tulla, Juliet Coman. Photo (c): ESB Powerchecker

Register free at https://brightu.com to watch the full Off-Grid Survival Skills Masterclass stream - Trump's Actions and Policy Support (0:00) - Trump's Campaign Promises and AI Advancements (3:14) - Energy and AI Investment in Texas (4:10) - Demonstration of Deep Sea R1 Reasoning Model (6:56) - Practical Applications of AI Reasoning Model (26:06) - AI in Governance and Policy (54:59) - Introduction of Marjorie Wildcraft and Her Course (1:00:15) - Practical Skills and Prepping for Survival (1:00:38) - Support for Brighton University and Health Ranger Store (1:00:57) - Acorn Processing and Foraging Skills (1:05:30) - Wild Plant Foraging and Treating Infections (1:19:42) - Living Off-Grid and Practical Skills (1:27:04) - Living Without Refrigeration and Power Outages (1:32:17) - Bonus Videos and Practical Skills (1:38:11) - AI and the Future of Employment (1:45:35) - Family-Friendly Skills and Inspiring Young People (1:50:50) - Final Thoughts and Encouragement (1:59:44) For more updates, visit: http://www.brighteon.com/channel/hrreport NaturalNews videos would not be possible without you, as always we remain passionately dedicated to our mission of educating people all over the world on the subject of natural healing remedies and personal liberty (food freedom, medical freedom, the freedom of speech, etc.). Together, we're helping create a better world, with more honest food labeling, reduced chemical contamination, the avoidance of toxic heavy metals and vastly increased scientific transparency. ▶️ Every dollar you spend at the Health Ranger Store goes toward helping us achieve important science and content goals for humanity: https://www.healthrangerstore.com/ ▶️ Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://www.naturalnews.com/Readerregistration.html ▶️ Brighteon: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/hrreport ▶️ Join Our Social Network: https://brighteon.social/@HealthRanger ▶️ Check In Stock Products at: https://PrepWithMike.com

Gerry Murphy, Senior Forecaster, Met Éireann, looks ahead to Storm Éowyn and that Red alert for the entire country.

Tommy and Newell spoke to Jason Willis, the Vice President of Power and Delivery for Entergy Louisiana & Entergy New Orleans, Michael Hecht, the President & CEO of GNO Inc., and Ray Smith of "Pipes R Us Plumbing.

Fran Phoenix, a communications strategist with Cleco, joined Tommy. Phoenix discussed the winter storm's minimal impact on Cleco customers.

Jason Willis, the Vice President of Power and Delivery for Entergy Louisiana & Entergy New Orleans, joined Tommy. Willis shared an update on Entergy's handling of Tuesday's historic winter storm.

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In Episode 64 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. During the standard updates he discusses two new books published by Jonathan Rawles titled ‘Red State Relocation Guide'. One for the western states and the other for the eastern states. Dave also reviews the available workshop dates and classes available from Crop King. After all of the updates, he discusses three articles dealing with parts you can scavenge from abandoned cars, surviving winter power outages, and urban survival. The urban survival article review dovetails into a conversation on threat assessments. Articles/topics discussed: Spot Prices for Gold (Au) and Silver (Ag) - from the davidjkershner.com website Survival Realty - featured properties and new listings State-by-State Gun Shows - from the davidjkershner.com website Red State Relocation Guide Book by Jonathan Rawles and Survival Realty Crop King Workshops - Grower's School Workshop Dates Released 15 Things You Can Scavenge from Abandoned Cars After SHTF by Aaron Pattison from Ask a Prepper How to Survive a Winter Power Outage by Steve Nubie from Self-Sufficient Projects Urban Survival: Navigating Threats in the City from Offgrid Survival Threat Assessment – What are the most likely threats that you will face? by Offgrid Survival Support Dave by visiting his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore Available for Purchase - Fiction: When Rome Stumbles | Hannibal is at the Gates | By the Dawn's Early Light | Colder Weather | A Time for Reckoning (paperback versions) | Fiction Series (paperback) | Fiction Series (audio) Available for Purchase - Non-Fiction: Preparing to Prepare (electronic/paperback) | Home Remedies (electronic/paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (electronic)

Ukraine's leader vows to end the fighting in 2025, just before Russian drones attack Kyiv again. A grid failure leaves more than half of Puerto Rico without power. Why resolve to have a "dry January?"For more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Jan Johnson, and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Kaity Kline, Ben Abrams and Julie Depenbrock. We get engineering support from Arthur Laurent. And our technical director is Stacey Abbott.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Red flag warnings prompt SDG&E to shut off power to more than 100,000 customers. Several schools close due to power shutoffs. U.S. military again grounds V-22 Osprey fleet.

Sarah has a power outage and we find out she's always on the lookout for people under her car.

In this episode, Lisa and Congressman Byron Donalds discuss the political implications of Hurricane Milton in Florida. Lisa criticizes Vice President Kamala Harris for her perceived lack of genuine involvement in disaster response, accusing her of using the situation for political gain and photo opportunities. Congressman Donalds shares his frustrations, highlighting the impact of the hurricane on his district and critiquing Harris's media strategy. The conversation also touches on Donald Trump's campaign strategy, emphasizing the importance of reaching out to voters in traditionally Democratic areas and the shifting dynamics in battleground states as the election approaches. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Lisa discusses the impact of Hurricanes Helene & Milton, and the contrasting responses of political leaders. She highlights the importance of leadership during crises and express concerns about the federal government's delayed response. Julio Rosas, a national correspondent for The Blaze and former Marine, shares his firsthand experiences from North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. He emphasizes the significance of local efforts in disaster response and criticizes bureaucratic delays. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.