Podcasts about PPS

If you've ever looked at your schedule and thought, “We're slammed…so why is my bank account not moving?” — this episode is going to feel like oxygen. In this PPS 2025 recap conversation, Jerry Durham sits down with Nathan Shields, founder of the Private Practice Owners Club, to break down the real reasons clinics bleed profit — and why the solution isn't more new patients. Across this episode, Nathan pulls back the curtain on the cash-flow killers hiding inside most clinics: weak collections, underperforming billing systems, inconsistent documentation, and a front desk that's unsupported (not unskilled). He also explains why AI won't fix broken processes — and why owners who skip the fundamentals end up scaling their problems, not their profit. In this episode you'll learn:The four internal “leaks” that cost clinics $100K–$300K per year — and how to close them fast.Why chasing more new patients is the wrong move when your systems are broken.The exact numbers every owner must know (and what they actually mean).How to tighten front-desk operations so patients arrive, pay, and stay.Why underbilling — not overbilling — is silently draining your margins.How AI can support your systems… but can't save you from bad processes.What PPS 2025 revealed about the future of private practice — and what owners need to fix BEFORE adding tech, growth, or new services. What you'll walk away with:A Cash-Flow Leak Audit you can run in 30 minutes.A simple 4-phase roadmap to increase revenue without increasing visits.Clarity on the 3–5 KPIs that actually drive your business (and which ones don't matter).Scripts for improving front-desk collections and reducing cancellations.A new lens for evaluating tech, platforms, and AI — so you stop wasting money and start moving the needle.

Durven dromen, plannen, investeren. Eigenlijk wil Peter Wennink van ons land één groot PPS-project maken: publiek-private samenwerking. Het doet denken aan 50 jaar geleden, toen op 1 december 1975 Wim Leeman de eerste sleutel kreeg van een groepje tijdelijke houten huizen, het Bivak, in het nieuwe Almere. Nederland bouwde een nieuwe stad op drooggelegde zeebodem. Een nieuwe omgeving in een nieuw landschap in een nieuw land. Letterlijk een poldermodel. Nu, 50 jaar later, wil Rob Jetten maar liefst tien nieuwe steden, Henri Bontenbal overal 'een wijkje erbij' en Wennink wil het hele land op de schop nemen. Lukt dat? En wat leren zij, wij en u van Almere? Jaap Jansen en PG Kroeger nemen u mee naar de toekomst van gisteren en de noodzaak, uitdaging en inspiratie om in het komende nieuwe jaar weer vooruit te durven kijken. *** Deze aflevering is mede mogelijk gemaakt met donaties van luisteraars die we hiervoor hartelijk danken. Word ook vriend van de show! Heb je belangstelling om in onze podcast te adverteren of ons te sponsoren? Zend ons een mailtje en wij zoeken contact. *** In de jaren van wederopbouw en woningnood vonden de grote politieke families elkaar in een maatschappelijk ideaal waarin beginselen als 'volksverheffing', 'eigen verantwoordelijkheid', 'bezitsvorming' en 'zelfstandig leven' tot uitdrukking kwamen. Toen de ergste nood gelenigd was, ontstond de ambitie van een herontwerp naar een modern, welvarend en geëmancipeerd land. Grote projecten en nieuwe locaties als de Maasvlakte, de Bijlmermeer, Zoetermeer, Nieuwegein en Purmerend werden aangepakt. Daar hoorde Almere bij, ‘de zuidweststad’ in de nieuwste polder. Het begon met een nostalgisch imitatie-Hanzestadje en een ontwerp van een verzameling losse kernen, à la Los Angeles. Maar dat concept veranderde allengs tot een meer urbaan geheel. Almere groeide naar 100.000 bewoners in 1995, meer dan 232.000 inwoners nu en tijdens het kabinet-Balkenende IV werd zelfs gedacht aan expansie naar 350.000 in 2030. Maar het deels verkrotte Amsterdam herleefde en werd een onverwachte concurrent voor de nieuwe stad. Almere 'verzoetermeerde'. De samenwerkingsplannen van de Vrije Universiteit en Hogeschool Windesheim voor een kenniscentrum sneefden en het idee om de stad met de Floriade op de kaart te zetten werd een dure flop. Niet drie miljoen, slechts 600.000 bezoekers vonden de weg naar de stad in de polder. In het ambitieuze advies van Peter Wennink heeft Almere een bijzondere plek gekregen. In een gloednieuw Institute for Advanced Materials and Metrology (IAMM) moeten ‘A.I., materialenwetenschap en metrologie in één geïntegreerde omgeving worden samengebracht’, schrijft hij. Daarmee zal een essentiële bouwsteen voor de halfgeleiderindustrie en versnelling van de materiaalontwikkeling worden gevormd, waardoor technologische doorbraken in de nieuwste kennis en toepassing ervan mogelijk worden. De High Tech Campus van Almere - op de locatie waar ooit die Floriade had moeten schitteren – biedt zo een extra ruimtelijke aanvulling op de kennishub van Brainport. Het is geen toeval dat IMEC, ASM International en ASML bij de initiatiefnemers horen. De hightech toekomst van ons land wordt daarmee een soort coproductie van Leuven, Eindhoven en Almere. Hiermee kan alsnog de ambitie van een stevig kenniscentrum van de grond komen. Windesheim slaat alsnog de handen ineen met de Universiteit Twente voor ICT- en AI-opleidingen aan diezelfde campus. Ook wordt een LLO-initiatief gestart om mensen bij- en om te scholen naar de IT-sector, waar de behoefte aan talent nijpend is. Almere heeft natuurlijk veel pluspunten voor de gedurfde dromen van Wennink. Er is ruimte voor studentenhuisvesting en voor woningen voor toptalent uit de hele wereld dat naar het IAMM zal trekken. Ook voor de uitbouw van zo'n kennishub en nieuwe startups en scale-ups biedt de polder alle ruimte. Waar Brainport nu al moet woekeren met plekken voor de cruciale kennisinfrastructuur kent Almere de luxe van kansen voor expansie. Geen wonder dat Jeroen Dijsselbloem op de vraag in Betrouwbare Bronnen naar de mogelijkheden voor een vijfde Technische Universiteit als perspectief bij 'Wennink', dat direct bevestigde Daarmee is ineens de kans aanwezig - net als in de wederopbouwjaren de verschillende politieke stromingen vanuit 'Draghi' en 'Wennink' met nieuwe accenten uit hun beginselen - zoals talentbevordering, kenniseconomie, Europese integratie, ondernemerschap, de kwaliteit van het bestaan – voor ons land een wenkend perspectief mogelijk maken. Het kan immers wel en het kan ook echt anders. Net als toen. *** Verder lezen Rapport-Wennink Almere begon met 13 volwassenen en 9 kinderen in 8 houten huizen Tenttonstelling: het Bivak Nog meer over Almere *** Verder kijken In de polder komt de nieuwe stad Almere (Polygoonjournaal 1 januari 1973) Allereerste bewoners Almere (Polygoonjournaal 1976) Andere Tijden: wonen in Almere Presentatie rapport-Wennink (2025) *** Verder luisteren 547 – Knopen doorhakken, hervormen en stevig investeren: het formatie-advies van Jeroen Dijsselbloem en Pieter Duisenberg https://omny.fm/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/547-knopen-doorhakken-hervormen-en-stevig-investeren-het-formatie-advies-van-jeroen-dijsselbloem-en-pieter-duisenberg 525 – Wat Brainport Eindhoven ons leert en hoe we onze economie nóg toekomstbestendiger kunnen maken https://omny.fm/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/525-wat-brainport-eindhoven-ons-leert-en-hoe-we-onze-economie-n-g-toekomstbestendiger-maken 446 - Doe wat Draghi zegt of Europa wacht een langzame doodsstrijd https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/7af41d6c-1463-4010-94df-a702f6f5cf08 512 – Hoe onderwijs, bedrijven en overheden samen de arbeidsmarktkrapte bestrijden https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/da589da5-3d17-468f-9fcf-536388414e67 431 - Kabinetsformatie: Handelsland Nederland staat op het spel https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/8f019a55-5189-4ed9-972a-3987b4de72c6 422 - Een eigen huis, een plek onder de zon - woningnood toen en nu https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/abaeec39-90bb-4c8c-a969-63653742e18e 371 - Banen op zoek naar mensen. Hoe in Europa bedrijven en beroepsonderwijs intensief samenwerken https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/160ba8a6-0cbe-4400-9cba-2407f3f33701 273 - 75 jaar Marshall Plan https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/28792df9-eb00-4adf-af7d-d11f5d4478d3 183 - Samen slimmer worden: het Leidse kennisecosysteem als aanjager van duurzame groei https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/87c5e519-2b67-4a16-ba44-ea1f3b52ba97 *** Tijdlijn 00:00:00 – Deel 1 00:25:41 – Deel 2 00:44:32 – Deel 3 00:57:20 – EindeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Guimont, Jim Rea, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Kirk McElhearn and Chuck Joiner wrap up the 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guides wraps up with “best of the rest” episodes, packed with practical picks and plenty of laughs. Highlights include keyboard travel cases, socks, portable power options, dictation software, a motorized TV mount, a light, and compact multi-port chargers. (Part 1)  MacVoices is supported by The Antigravity A1. Get off the ground like never before with the Antigravity A1. You have to see the results to believe them. Find out everything you need to know to get off the ground with Antigravity A1 — the world's first 8K 360 drone. https://www.antigravity.tech/drone/antigravity-a1/buy?utm_term=macvoices Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Finale setup and why this last guide is “the wrap-up” [1:42] Three-part format and where to find the master list of picks [2:45] Panelist introductions and holiday banter [5:23] Round one: Magic Keyboard travel cases and carry solutions [11:17] “Socks, but better”: Darn Tough and the lifetime warranty angle [14:54] Sponsor message (Antigravity A1 drone) [16:51] Ugreen 20,000mAh USB-C power bank for laptop charging [20:26] MacWhisper Pro: on-device transcription and “no punctuation needed” dictation [27:18] MantleMount MM815: motorized over-fireplace TV mount with soundbar support [32:16] Logitech Litra Glow: monitor-mounted, software-controlled lighting [34:51] Compact charging: Baseus multi-port wall bricks and Lisen MagSafe/Watch charger [41:33] Wrap-up and where to connect/support Links: Jim Rea: Dexnor Case for Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID/Lock Key 2021/2024, Dust-Proof Protective Slim Leather Keyboard Cover https://amzn.to/4q4BRHV co2CREA Hard Case Replacement for Apple Magic Keyboard + Magic Mouse  https://amzn.to/3MDVNDa Logitech for Creators Litra Glow Premium LED Streaming Light with TrueSoft, adjustable mount, video lighting for recording streams https://amzn.to/48DA4nx Kelly Guimont FINTIE Carry Case Compatible with Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID (MK293LL/A) & Magic Keyboard (MLA22LL/A, MK2A3LL/A) - Slim Stand Cover https://amzn.to/4aPEWY2 Darn Tough Men's Number 2 Micro Crew Midweight with Cushion Sock https://amzn.to/48V1dkQ Baseus 2 Pack 65W USB C Charger Block, PPS 3-Port Fast Compact Foldable USB C Charger https://amzn.to/3MD2HbR LISEN for MagSafe Charger Stand for iPhone Magnetic Apple Watch Airpods Charging, Airplane Gadgets Magsafe Kickstand https://amzn.to/4pGvz1w Kirk McElhearn: MacWhisper https://apps.apple.com/us/app/whisper-transcription/id1668083311 Chuck Joiner: MantelMount MM815 Motorized Remote Control Pull Down TV Mount with Automated Swivel | Above Fireplace Mount for TVs 45"-90" Up to 115 lbs  https://amzn.to/4iDslZL Brian Flanigan-Arthurs: UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh 165W with Built-in USB C Cable Laptop Travel Portable Charger, 100W Input, Fast Charging for MacBook Pro/Air/iPhone 17/16/iPad Pro https://amzn.to/4qbIj05 Guests: Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter and Mastodon.    Kirk McElhearn writes about Macs, iPods, iTunes, books, music and more. He is a regular contributor to TidBITS, as well as several other web sites and magazines. He is an avid podcaster who's shows include The Next Track,. You can follow him on Twitter, and visit his personal web site, Kirkville. Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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Kelly Guimont, Jim Rea, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Kirk McElhearn and Chuck Joiner wrap up the 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guides wraps up with "best of the rest" episodes, packed with practical picks and plenty of laughs. Highlights include keyboard travel cases, socks, portable power options, dictation software, a motorized TV mount, a light, and compact multi-port chargers. (Part 1)  MacVoices is supported by The Antigravity A1. Get off the ground like never before with the Antigravity A1. You have to see the results to believe them. Find out everything you need to know to get off the ground with Antigravity A1 — the world's first 8K 360 drone. https://www.antigravity.tech/drone/antigravity-a1/buy?utm_term=macvoices Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Finale setup and why this last guide is "the wrap-up" [1:42] Three-part format and where to find the master list of picks [2:45] Panelist introductions and holiday banter [5:23] Round one: Magic Keyboard travel cases and carry solutions [11:17] "Socks, but better": Darn Tough and the lifetime warranty angle [14:54] Sponsor message (Antigravity A1 drone) [16:51] Ugreen 20,000mAh USB-C power bank for laptop charging [20:26] MacWhisper Pro: on-device transcription and "no punctuation needed" dictation [27:18] MantleMount MM815: motorized over-fireplace TV mount with soundbar support [32:16] Logitech Litra Glow: monitor-mounted, software-controlled lighting [34:51] Compact charging: Baseus multi-port wall bricks and Lisen MagSafe/Watch charger [41:33] Wrap-up and where to connect/support Links: Jim Rea: Dexnor Case for Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID/Lock Key 2021/2024, Dust-Proof Protective Slim Leather Keyboard Cover https://amzn.to/4q4BRHV co2CREA Hard Case Replacement for Apple Magic Keyboard + Magic Mouse  https://amzn.to/3MDVNDa Logitech for Creators Litra Glow Premium LED Streaming Light with TrueSoft, adjustable mount, video lighting for recording streams https://amzn.to/48DA4nx Kelly Guimont FINTIE Carry Case Compatible with Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID (MK293LL/A) & Magic Keyboard (MLA22LL/A, MK2A3LL/A) - Slim Stand Cover https://amzn.to/4aPEWY2 Darn Tough Men's Number 2 Micro Crew Midweight with Cushion Sock https://amzn.to/48V1dkQ Baseus 2 Pack 65W USB C Charger Block, PPS 3-Port Fast Compact Foldable USB C Charger https://amzn.to/3MD2HbR LISEN for MagSafe Charger Stand for iPhone Magnetic Apple Watch Airpods Charging, Airplane Gadgets Magsafe Kickstand https://amzn.to/4pGvz1w Kirk McElhearn: MacWhisper https://apps.apple.com/us/app/whisper-transcription/id1668083311 Chuck Joiner: MantelMount MM815 Motorized Remote Control Pull Down TV Mount with Automated Swivel | Above Fireplace Mount for TVs 45"-90" Up to 115 lbs  https://amzn.to/4iDslZL Brian Flanigan-Arthurs: UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh 165W with Built-in USB C Cable Laptop Travel Portable Charger, 100W Input, Fast Charging for MacBook Pro/Air/iPhone 17/16/iPad Pro https://amzn.to/4qbIj05 Guests: Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter and Mastodon.    Kirk McElhearn writes about Macs, iPods, iTunes, books, music and more. He is a regular contributor to TidBITS, as well as several other web sites and magazines. He is an avid podcaster who's shows include The Next Track,. You can follow him on Twitter, and visit his personal web site, Kirkville. Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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„Chcemy całego życia, chcemy żyć według scenariuszy, które same napiszemy, a nie pod cudze dyktando!” — tak miała wołać na wiecu wyborczym na początku XX wieku Maria Dulębianka, kandydatka na posłankę. Między innymi o niej jest najnowsza powieść Dominiki Buczak pt. „Parasolki”. Jest też o innych autentycznych, ale i fikcyjnych bohaterkach drugiej dekady ubiegłego stulecia, które prawa wyborcze dla kobiet wywalczyły, a nie dostały w prezencie.Z autorką rozmawiamy o tym, jak wyglądała ta walka naprawdę? Bez patosu z podręczników, za to z prasą, broszurami, wiecami, petycjami i mozolnym przekonywaniem świata, że kobiety są obywatelkami. Przyglądamy się trzem fikcyjnym bohaterkom powieści: Irenie z salonów Miodowej, która długo dojrzewa do działania, Stasi, która woli pomagać kobietom w praktyce niż grzecznie się kształcić, oraz Wandzie z PPS, łączącej walkę niepodległościową z walką o prawa wyborcze. To trzy różne klasy, trzy różne temperamenty i trzy różne strategie, ale jedna wspólna świadomość, że bez praw wyborczych nie będzie niczego, nawet wolności.Pytam, co z tej rewolucji został spełnione, a co do dziś jest tylko obietnicą i dlaczego sto lat później wciąż tak łatwo opowiada się historię bez kobiet. Zapraszam.Po „Parasolki” zaglądajcie na stronę wydawcy. https://www.wydawnictwoliterackie.pl/produkt/5626/parasolki

In this episode of Good Things with Brent Lindeque, we sit down for a meaningful conversation about purpose, people and real impact. I chat to Kapish Singh, Corporate Social Investment Manager at the PPS Foundation, about what it truly means to invest in people and why purpose-led corporate social investment matters now more than ever. The conversation explores how kindness, intention and long-term thinking can create change that lasts... especially in South Africa. The PPS Foundation, established in 2016, focuses on advancing quality education, gender equality, decent employment, economic growth and innovation, aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. A strong emphasis is placed on expanding access to STEM education, empowering young people and supporting the sustainable development of South African communities. This episode is a reminder that when we invest in potential, we shape a stronger future, together. Learn more about the PPS Foundation or get involved here: https://ppsfoundation.pps.co.za. If this conversation resonated with you, don't forget to like, subscribe and share it with someone who believes in the power of purpose and kindness.

Join us for a special podcast series spotlighting student member experiences at 2025 Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, NV. Hear perspectives from attendees as they seize opportunities to network, learn and attend residency showcase and PPS. Hear firsthand why Midyear is the place to be – there is nothing like it! The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

How much money does it take to “fully fund” Oregon's public schools? Last month a Joint Committee of the Oregon legislature released a “Report on the Adequacy of Public Education Appropriations.” Oregon's Fiscal and Policy Research offices examined the level of funding provided by the Legislature and other sources for public schools.They concluded that public schools today receive the full $13.5 billion recommended by the Education Commission in 2024 to “fully fund schools.” That means the Legislature appropriated $11.3 billion and the Corporate Activities Tax came in at another $2.2 billion. According to the Oregonian's analysis, advocates for public school funding, like PPS board member Christy Splitt, dismiss the expert report and opines that school funding is “not enough.” She complains the report's conclusion is the result of a “political narrative.”However, the facts remain that school funding has increased over the years while academic outcomes and the student population have declined. Lawmakers have asked for accountability on how schools are using state dollars, only to see plummeting national scores of about 25-percent proficiency in reading and math for today's eighth graders.Maybe more money is never enough because money is not the problem – or the solution – to Oregon's education. At Cascade, we believe options in education would make better use of funding and allow parents a greater say in choosing the school -- public, private or charter -- that meets their child's learning needs.Read the full commentary at www.cascadepolicy.org

Your taxes could be going up. City Council and Pittsburgh Public Schools both officially proposed increases for next year. Host Megan Harris, executive producer Mallory Falk, and producer Sophia Lo explain how we got here and how much extra you might be paying if the tax hikes do, in fact, get approved. Plus, they discuss a new direct flight to one of Pittsburgh's favorite places, new state restrictions on GLP-1 drugs, the Terrible Towel's big milestone birthday, and your final opportunity to snag an exclusive City Cast Pittsburgh beanie. Get more from City Cast Pittsburgh when you become a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm Request a song for our holiday show! Call or text the HOLIDAY HOTLINE at 412-212-8893. Notes and references from today's show: Our Ultimate Pittsburgh Gift Guide [City Cast Pittsburgh] PODCAST: 'Sloppy' City Budget, Zombie Studies & Giant Eagle vs. Everybody [City Cast Pittsburgh] Same budget, different universes: Pittsburgh council, mayor diverge on 2026 spending plan [TribLive] Pittsburgh City Council grapples with competing narratives surrounding budget [P-G] Sharply contrasting views of Pittsburgh budget emerge ahead of looming votes [WESA] Property Record Search [Allegheny County] PODCAST: Can Pittsburgh Afford the NFL Draft? [City Cast Pittsburgh] PODCAST: Are Pittsburgh Schools Closing Or Not?! [City Cast Pittsburgh] Without closures, Pittsburgh Public Schools projects $6M deficit with 4% tax hike [TribLive] Pa. cyber charter reforms give PPS budget unexpected 'wiggle room' amid last-minute revisions [WESA] Pennsylvania restricts weight-loss drugs for Medicaid patients amid budget woes [Spotlight PA] Pittsburgh-area ICE arrests through mid-October more than triple last year's level [Public Source] PODCAST: What Actually Happens During an ICE Raid? [City Cast Pittsburgh] PODCAST: Lo que realmente ocurre durante una redada de ICE [City Cast Pittsburgh] HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait [NPR] Former Gov. Wolf, Pa. Democrats slam deadname of Rachel Levine portrait [Go Erie] The Terrible Towel Turns 50 [Pittsburgh Magazine] Pittsburgh lands direct flights to Dublin [Axios Pittsburgh] Learn more about the sponsors of this December 12th episode: Fulton Commons Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Pittsburgh Public Schools spent two years and a quarter million dollars on a plan to save money and make the district more equitable — only for the school board to reject it in the 11th hour. The controversial plan would've closed and consolidated a bunch of schools and made other dramatic changes to address declining enrollment, a growing deficit, and student achievement gaps, but many worried it was happening on a rushed timeline. Now the district is back to the drawing board and considering a tax increase. Host Megan Harris is with James Fogarty, executive director of A+ Schools, to explain what happened, what comes next, and why the fate of our local schools should matter to everyone who lives here. Want to learn more about the district, including its bright spots and successes? Read A+ Schools' latest report on PPS. Get more from City Cast Pittsburgh when you become a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm Learn more about the sponsors of this December 10th episode: Fulton Commons Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. 

Join us for a special podcast series spotlighting student member experiences at 2025 Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, NV. Hear perspectives from attendees as they seize opportunities to network, learn and attend residency showcase and PPS. Hear firsthand why Midyear is the place to be – there is nothing like it! The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

Join us for a special podcast series spotlighting student member experiences at 2025 Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, NV. Hear perspectives from attendees as they seize opportunities to network, learn and attend residency showcase and PPS. Hear firsthand why Midyear is the place to be – there is nothing like it!    The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

On December 2, Portland Public Schools board voted unanimously to purchase the One North commercial building for $16 million to house the Center for Black Student Excellence, but the building's purchase price is only the beginning. The building needs another $20 to $25 million in renovations and two to three years of construction. For the next three years PPS will own an expensive, mostly empty shell. While fostering student excellence should be the district's priority, this plan is fiscally reckless and logistically flawed. In November, Cascade submitted an Analysis to the PPS Facilities Committee enumerating the risks associated with the One North purchase. The Oregonian editorial board repeated some of Cascade's concerns.Portland Public Schools faces a $50 million budget shortfall, yet they've committed to purchasing property with operational deficits for an undefined program. When board members questioned this gap—money that could fund teachers or educational assistants—proponents dismissed concerns. One called it a “drop in the bucket.” Another complained that such questioning “doesn't feel very fair.” For taxpayers facing cuts, such resistance to basic financial scrutiny is unacceptable. There is a better solution: to integrate the center into Jefferson High School's construction. This eliminates costly conversions, cuts delays, and saves tens of millions of dollars.The board has a mandate to spend $60 million on Black student excellence. It doesn't have a mandate to spend it foolishly.Read the full commentary at www.cascadepolicy.org

Johan Gouws, hoof van welvaartadviesdienste by PPS, gesels oor Mr Price se oorname van die NKD Group GmbH. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

In this episode of What's Best For The Patient Is Best For The Business, Jerry sits down with CJ, founder of CJM Strategic Consulting, for a deep dive into the intersection of AI, technology, and physical therapy practice.Recording in late November 2025, fresh off PPS (which looked more like a tech conference than ever before), this conversation tackles the most pressing questions facing PTs today: Where does AI fit? What's our role? And how do we become architects of the future rather than replaceable cogs in the system?CJ brings a unique perspective—starting her career at Johnson & Johnson in quality engineering and operations, then transitioning to PT, working through digital health at Hinge Health, and now consulting with healthcare tech startups. She's seen both sides: the promise of technology and the reality of implementation without clinical empathy.This isn't a conversation about AI taking jobs. It's about PTs stepping up to train the systems, becoming context experts rather than task experts, and recognizing that in November 2025, AI needs us more than we need it. From ambient listening technology to benefit verification to documentation, Jerry and CJ explore why reviewing AI outputs isn't busywork—it's building the architecture for the entire profession's future.Key topics include: the human-in-the-loop vs. human-on-the-loop distinction, why documentation quality matters more than ever, how to add value to AI platforms, the risk of automation bias and deskilling, why coordination beats siloed care, and how one team member got a massive raise by managing their AI model effectively.If you're wondering where you fit in this tech-enabled future, this conversation will give you clarity—and a call to action.Key Takeaways- AI Needs Us More Than We Need It (November 2025): Right now, AI systems need expert clinicians to train them, correct them, and build the architecture for future improvements. This is our opportunity to shape these tools rather than let them shape us—but that window won't last forever.- You're Not Reviewing Notes—You're Building Systems: When you review AI-generated documentation, you're not just checking for accuracy. You're teaching the system what matters, how to think like a PT, and creating the foundation for better care delivery across the entire profession.- From Task Expert to Context Expert: The future of PT isn't about getting faster at individual tasks—it's about becoming context experts who understand the bigger picture. This shift from fragmented task completion to systems thinking is what will separate thriving practices from struggling ones.- Documentation Will Finally Reflect Reality: For decades, we've documented to get paid, not to show our value. Ambient listening and AI documentation tools are changing that—capturing education, clinical decision-making, and the full scope of what we do. This will change billing patterns and prove our worth.- Reskilling Is Really Re-Evaluating: You don't need to learn entirely new skills—you need to re-evaluate how you apply your existing expertise. The electrician doesn't become a mason; they become a systems architect who understands how electrical work fits into the whole building.- Embrace the Stairs in the Age of Escalators: Technology offers automation, but we must actively choose to maintain our clinical reasoning skills. Just as we tell patients to take the stairs for physical health, we must "take the stairs" mentally—continuing to think critically even when AI offers easier paths. If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Dans cet épisode spécial que j'intitule LE POMPES CAFÉ, les PATREONS du podcast À CÔTÉ DE MES POMPES prennent la parole pour décrypter trois sujets majeurs qui bousculent aujourd'hui la course à pied : la hausse du prix des dossards sur les courses officielles (10 km, semi-marathon, marathon), le nouveau Pass Prévention Santé (PPS) obligatoire pour participer à des compétitions, et l'évolution du running amateur à l'heure où les défis sportifs se multiplient. Un échange sans filtre entre coureurs passionnés, où l'on parle inscriptions en ligne, budget course, organisation d'événements running, accès aux compétitions, santé du coureur, sécurité, entraînement, et de la manière dont ces changements influencent la préparation, la motivation et la façon de planifier une saison. Cet épisode est fait pour toi si tu veux comprendre : – l'impact du PPS sur les courses ; – pourquoi les tarifs des dossards explosent ; – comment continuer à progresser en running, trail, ou marathon malgré un contexte qui évolue ; – et comment les coureurs amateurs vivent ces transformations. Un format participatif et authentique qui met la lumière sur les vrais enjeux du running d'aujourd'hui. Un grand merci aux PATREONS : Isabelle, Maria-Laura, Lucie, Eric, Pierre et Vincent pour leur participation et leur contribution dans la réalisation de cet épisode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is Part 2 of Stephanie's conversation with Gráinne Convery. For the full conversation, make sure you listen to Part 1 and subscribe to the podcast.In this second part of my chat with Gráinne Convery from the Cronin Group, we get into the real-life bits of relocating to Ireland: the things that don't always show up on the official checklists but make a huge difference to your day-to-day experience.From unexpected cultural quirks to the very real challenges of the current rental market, Gráinne explains what regularly catches newcomers off guard and how her team step in to keep stress levels down.We talk about PPS numbers and opening bank accounts, moving pets, transferring driver's licences, and even finding the right sports club for the kids. The key thing to note here is that timing matters: engaging services like Gráinne offers early gives you better outcomes, clearer expectations, and a much smoother transition.Gráinne also shares helpful insight on supporting spouses and partners who often feel the impact of a move most acutely. There's a significant emotional component to moving country that is sometimes missed entirely in the administration of it all.If you're planning a move to Ireland, this episode will give you a grounded, realistic view of what to expect and the practical steps that make settling in so much easier.Main Topics discussed in this Episode:Cultural and Everyday Surprises for Newcomers: Gráinne highlights the small but significant cultural differences in home rental that often catch expats off guard.Settling-In Essentials Beyond Housing and Schooling: We walk through the practical tasks people overlook, from PPS numbers and bank accounts to utilities, driver's licences, and even extracurricular activities for children.The Rise of Rental Scams and How to Avoid Them: Gráinne explains the very real issue of sophisticated rental scams and why working through a trusted relocation partner provides crucial protection.Supporting the “Trailing Spouse” and the Emotional Side of Relocation: We talk about the often-forgotten partner in a relocation and the importance of having someone to reach out to when navigating a new country feels overwhelming.How the Relocation Process Works Step-by-Step: Gráinne outlines their structured home-search and settlement process, from the first call to move-in day, showing how early engagement leads to a much smoother transition.*****If you loved this episode or have a similar story, we'd love to hear from you! You can get in touch with us directly at info@expattaxes.ie or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Taxbytes for Expats is brought to you by ExpatTaxes.ie. If you're considering moving to or from Ireland and would like support with your taxes, book a consultation today: https://expattaxes.ie/services-and-pricing/.Chapters:(00:00) Welcome & Episode Intro(00:51) Cultural Surprises for New Arrivals(02:30) The Overlooked Essentials of Settling In(04:15) Rental Scams and How to Avoid Them(05:48) Why Early Engagement Matters(06:33) Supporting the Trailing Spouse(07:32) How the Relocation Process Works(09:46) What Documents...

Johan Gouws, hoof van welvaartadviesdienste by PPS, bespreek die positiewe dag op die markte en die transaksie tussen Vodacom en Remgro. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

Voici le RÉCAP D+ du 17 novembre 2025, le flash info du trail signé Distances+ présenté par Franck Berteau et Chloé Rebaudo, à écouter en quelques minutes chaque lundi.Au sommaire : la mise en place par la Fédération française d'athlétisme (FFA), dès janvier 2026, d'un nouveau Pass Prévention Santé (PPS) au tarif de 5 euros, valable un an ; la victoire d'Hugo Deck, le Trail des Grenouilles, à Poisy, en Haute-Savoie ; les performances des traileurs français sur le Cross Volvic (Puy-de-Dôme) ; ou encore l'arrivée de Mathieu Blanchard en Martinique, aux côtés de son co-skipper néo-zélandais Conrad Colman, après une traversée de l'Atlantique dans le cadre de la Transat Café l'Or.

This week from the PT Breakfast Club, the crew breaks down what Prompt got right at PPS — and what the rest of the profession is still missing. From live streaming to message clarity, slippery UX, and how fuzzy slippers prove your EMR needs a rebuild. Plus, why AI is already reshaping SEO and why PTs need to lean into being experts — not just practitioners.Takeaways:Why emotion beats credentials in PT marketing (and how to use both)What Kelly Clarkson's fuzzy slipper segment teaches us about frictionless UXHow to become "the lift chair guy" and why it mattersWhy most EMRs are still built like it's 2014“Slippery” > Smart — The new bar for your PT clinic's customer experience

Johan Gouws, hoof van welvaartadviesdienste by PPS, gesels oor die markte se reaksie op die mini-begroting. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

Pour gérer l'hétérogénéité dans sa classe, il faut déjà avoir une vision assez fine d'où en est chaque élève et des difficultés qu'il ou elle peut rencontrer. Certains vont vite se faire remarquer, et d'autres vivront leurs difficultés d'une manière plus discrète. Comment repérer un élève en difficulté dans ma classe ? Entre profs a posé la question à Lætitia Ludwigs, professeure de mathématiques en collège.Vous aussi, vous avez des questions ? Envoyez-les-nous !Retrouvez toutes les questions dans la playlist Entre profs.Extra classe à écouter et à partager sur toutes vos plateformes d'écoute :https://smartlink.ausha.co/extra-classeExtra classe, des podcasts produits par Réseau Canopé. Équipe de réalisation : Régis Forgione, Simon Gattegno et Nadjim Mioudi Directrice de publication : Alexandra Wisniewski Coordination et production : Hélène Audard et Magali Devance Contactez-nous sur : contact@reseau-canope.fr © Réseau Canopé, 2025Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!This week, we're revisiting Jerry's exclusive sneak peek into the can't-miss sessions from the upcoming APTA Private Practice 2025 Annual Conference.Get ready for a power-packed lineup featuring three consecutive interviews with the thought leaders and innovators headlining Wednesday's schedule.Jerry sits down with:- Lindsey and Rich Kenny of Kenny & Associates Physical Therapy, who will demystify the world of AI in a hands-on workshop designed for clinic owners.- Paul Singh, CEO of Strata PT, who will break down the "Moneyball" tactics tech startups use to grow profit and prepare for a successful exit.- Stephen Rapposelli and Matt Phifer, CEO and COO of Stretchplex, who reveal the exact strategies they used to add a staggering $900,000 in cash-based services to their physical therapy practice.Tune in to get fired up for the conference and walk away with immediate, actionable insights you can apply to your own practice.Key Takeaways:• AI is accessible now: Learn why you don't need to be a tech expert to leverage Generative AI for immediate administrative efficiency and how to become a literate consumer of this powerful technology.• Think like a tech startup: Discover how the foundational principles of scaling a successful tech company directly apply to growing a profitable and exit-ready PT practice.• Unlock massive revenue streams: See how to seamlessly integrate cash-based services like fitness and assisted stretching into your existing practice, dramatically increasing patient lifetime value and top-line revenue.• Learn from real-world mistakes: Gain from the hard-earned lessons and scars of those who have successfully built these services, so you can avoid common pitfalls and accelerate your own success.This episode is your ultimate guide to maximizing your experience at the PPS 2025 Conference. If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Interview recorded - 31st of October, 2025On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming back Michael Pento. Michael is the President & Founder of Pento Portfolio Strategies. During our conversation we spoke about his outlook for the economy and markets, the FED expanding their balance sheet, what this means for the 3 bubbles, Financial repression, whether markets will go higher and more. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction1:15 - Outlook on the economy and markets2:52 - FED expanding balance sheet7:42 - Debt bubble9:35 - Increase income15:40 - Financial repression18:15 - Markets going high20:28 - One message to takeaway?Michael Pento serves as the President and Founder of Pento Portfolio Strategies (PPS). PPS is a Registered Investment Advisory Firm (RIA) that operates like an actively managed fund without all the expenses. The Model Portfolio uses a proprietary macroeconomic model to determine when and how to invest across an inflation/deflation and economic cycle spectrum. The 20-component model is used to determine the two most important factors when it comes to successful investing: the second derivatives of growth and inflation.Michael Pento - Website - https://pentoport.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelpento?lang=enLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-pento-a1882917b/WTFinance Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wtfinancee/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatsea

This week, Cascade's president, John Charles, testified at Portland Public Schools' Bond Accountability Committee. He commended BAC's work reviewing this year's $2 billion Portland school bond and agreed with their assessment that building three large high schools when enrollment is declining is a mistake. He asked BAC to “Speak directly to the taxpayers who will have to pay hundreds of millions in unnecessary construction costs.”When Portland Public Schools passed the largest bond in state history, to build the nation's most expensive high schools, the measure required oversight by a citizen committee.When the BAC reported on the bond, they expressed concern about “building such large schools…given declining enrollment and decreasing birth rates.”Their advice at the October meeting was ignored, and the Board voted to move ahead with plans to overbuild three high schools by several thousand seats.In a not-so-distant fiscal crisis, journalists will ask the school board, “What did you know and when did you know it?”They'll be forced to admit they ignored the warnings of oversight committees and citizen research groups like Cascade. PPS board members have breached their fiduciary duty and act as though there will be no consequences. Dear BAC – please tell the taxpayers.Read the full commentary at ⁠Dear PPS Bond Committee: Please Tell the Taxpayers - Cascade Policy Institute⁠

Johan Gouws, hoof van welvaartadviesdienste by PPS, gesels oor die goudprys, Famous Brands se finansiële resultate en inflasie. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

Last week, Cascade's President, John Charles, emailed a Memo to the Portland Public School Board urging them to consider the Bond Accountability Committee's concerns about overbuilding high schools. Their report concluded by stating that, “…the district should not be building such large high schools when there is not the student body to justify it. Given declining enrollment and decreasing birth rates this issue is even more pronounced given the project budget issues."Willamette Week also cited the statement, raising alarm about the Board's failure to use demographic and enrollment data in sizing future high schools. Nonetheless, the PPS Board voted to move ahead as planned while Chairman Wang argued that size reduction is "unfair" and failing to explain how empty buildings will better serve students.By 2033 Portland will have at least 3,000 empty high school desks. Even now, talks of school consolidation are ongoing. Do Portland taxpayers want to spend $1 billion on expensive and empty classrooms?On the flip side, Beaverton High School has chosen better, building a high school for 1,500 students with the option to replace a building if enrollment goes up.PPS should design real high schools for real students and expand later if necessary. By ignoring the Committee's due diligence and moving ahead with over-sized and over-priced schools, they will accelerate the district's slide into the fiscal crisis they already face. Portland taxpayers and students will ultimately pay the price.Read more at www.cascadepolicy.org

The Portland Public Schools Board is considering the purchase of an 80,000 square foot building to house the “Center for Black Student Excellence.” This triggered a 90-day due diligence review with a final vote in December on whether to purchase the commercial building. While the committee so far has reviewed the building's merits, they haven't asked the hard questions. First is the fact that the One North building will not be used as a school, but as a community center and a hub for organizations who “advance a culture of black excellence.” However, PPS is a school district whose primary mission is classroom education. They've never operated a community center with classroom dollars and buying a commercial building for non-school programming will be hard to justify.A second question is the legal one. Supreme Court rulings have made it clear that race-based programs in public education violate Civil Rights laws. Is the District Board willing to risk federal revenue for a non-school, race-based program?While buying the One North building is a bad idea for a tax-supported school district, it doesn't mean it's a bad idea. Many private organizations serve minority youth with experienced staff and robust programming. The Center would be an imaginative project for them to sponsor.The Center for Black Student Excellence should be a private venture. One great fit could be the 1803 Fund, established by Rukaiyah Adams, who first cast the vision for the Center five years ago. Ms. Adams could use this opportunity to launch the vision without the legal restrictions and challenges sure to arise for a tax-entity like Portland Public Schools.

In this special conference preview episode of "What's Best For The Patient Is Best For Business," Jerry brings you an exclusive sneak peek into the can't-miss sessions from the upcoming APTA Private Practice 2025 Annual Conference.Get ready for a power-packed lineup featuring three consecutive interviews with the thought leaders and innovators headlining Wednesday's schedule.Jerry sits down with:Lindsey and Rich Kenny of Kenny & Associates Physical Therapy, who will demystify the world of AI in a hands-on workshop designed for clinic owners.Paul Singh, CEO of Strata PT, who will break down the "Moneyball" tactics tech startups use to grow profit and prepare for a successful exit.Stephen Rapposelli and Matt Phifer, CEO and COO of Stretchplex, who reveal the exact strategies they used to add a staggering $900,000 in cash-based services to their physical therapy practice.Tune in to get fired up for the conference and walk away with immediate, actionable insights you can apply to your own practice.Key Takeaways:• AI is accessible now: Learn why you don't need to be a tech expert to leverage Generative AI for immediate administrative efficiency and how to become a literate consumer of this powerful technology.• Think like a tech startup: Discover how the foundational principles of scaling a successful tech company directly apply to growing a profitable and exit-ready PT practice.• Unlock massive revenue streams: See how to seamlessly integrate cash-based services like fitness and assisted stretching into your existing practice, dramatically increasing patient lifetime value and top-line revenue.• Learn from real-world mistakes: Gain from the hard-earned lessons and scars of those who have successfully built these services, so you can avoid common pitfalls and accelerate your own success.This episode is your ultimate guide to maximizing your experience at the PPS 2025 Conference. If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Johan Gouws, hoof van adviesdienste by PPS, gesels oor die markte in die VSA en die rentekoers in Suid-Afrika. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

In this session of The Profit Playbook: End 2025 Like a Badass, transformational coach Bradley James Davies shares a powerful sneak peek of his upcoming PPS 2026 message. Bradley dives into the mindset shifts pharmacy owners need to finish the year strong, why clarity of vision drives greater results than simply doing more, and how small, intentional actions can create massive momentum in both business and life.   **Show Notes:** 1. **Introduction** [0:00] 2. **Bradley James Davies' Journey and Listening Skills** [7:31] 3. **Defining Listening and Its Importance** [10:12] 4. **Listening in Professional and Personal Contexts** [16:05] 5. **Practical Tips for Improving Listening Skills* [17:56] 6. **Conclusion and Invitation to the Pharmacy Profit Summit ** [34:14]     ----- #### **Becoming a Badass Pharmacy Owner Podcast is a Proud to be Apart of the Pharmacy Podcast Network**  

The Portland Public School board is set to approve the sale for the “One North Building” as a home for the “Center for Black Student Excellence.” The District is prepared to spend $16 million from the 2020 construction bond. Yet, they've never explained how the Center will operate or who it will serve. The name of the Center implies it will serve Black students, but the staff report claims it will be open to everyone. If true, it should be called the Center for Student Excellence.PPS serves about 44-thousand students over 150 square miles, so how will those students travel to the Center before or after school? The building has 10 parking spaces and isn't zoned for buses.The staff report also states “student use will be limited.” If so, why purchase a new building with new operating costs? The district already has too many schools while enrollment is in decline.Learning takes place everywhere in the district. Spending millions on a new building is unlikely to have a real effect on academic achievement.Perhaps while evaluating the building, the Board can re-evaluate the Center's vision with a goal to bring student excellence into every school and tailoring experiences to students from different ethnic backgrounds. Maybe investing in Centers for Student Excellence wouldn't require a new building at all.

Johan Gouws, hoof van welvaartadviesdienste by PPS, verduidelik wat die sterker rand en goudprys dryf en bespreek Murray & Roberts se voorlopige likwidasie. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

Johan Gouws, hoof van welvaartadviesdienste by PPS, bespreek die redes agter die sterker goudprys en Woolworths se finansiële resultate. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

Depuis ces derniers jours, tribunes, éditoriaux et autres chroniques au vitriol se succèdent dans les colonnes des journaux au Maroc, avec comme cible une série d'articles publiés récemment par le quotidien français Le Monde. Au total, 6 articles, 6 pleines pages sur le souverain chérifien. Une série intitulée « l'énigme Mohammed VI », avec 6 épisodes donc. On peut citer quelques titres : « au Maroc, une atmosphère de fin de règne pour Mohammed VI » ; « Mohammed VI, le monarque des réformes inachevées » ; « Mohammed VI, roi des grandes manœuvres diplomatiques », ou encore, « Mohammed VI, le makhzen et l'art des secrets de palais ». Le Monde présente ainsi sa série : « Vingt-six ans après son arrivée au pouvoir, le souverain marocain demeure un personnage complexe, dont le rapport au pouvoir ne cesse d'interroger. Alors que la question de sa succession commence à se poser, nous retraçons son parcours ». « Ignominie journalistique… » La presse marocaine a donc très vite réagi. Dès le lendemain de la parution du premier article du Monde, le quotidien L'Opinion faisait grincer sa plume : « la vilénie qui sous-tend la trame malicieusement tissée de cet article mensonger est d'une bassesse inégalée et franchement étonnante de par sa médiocrité. Si le méfait était l'œuvre d'un vulgaire tabloïd […], on ne s'en serait guère étonné et même pas offusqué. Mais que cette ignominie journalistique émane d'un journal aussi expérimenté et prestigieux que Le Monde ne peut que décevoir ». Quelques jours plus tard, le site d'information Hespress, l'un des plus lus dans le royaume, dégaine à son tour : « les Marocains n'avaient pas besoin d'une nouvelle preuve que Le Monde a perdu ce qui lui restait de crédibilité, s'exclame-t-il. Autrefois respecté et considéré comme un média d'élite, le mythe du journalisme français est tombé très bas, devenu une machine à salir, un papier de basse besogne désolant. Ces articles consacrés au Maroc et à son roi sont publiés sous forme d'une pseudo "enquête journalistique" comme s'il s'agissait d'une découverte scientifique, alors qu'en réalité ce n'est rien d'autre qu'un pamphlet médiocre, réalisé dans un esprit de rancune et de règlement de comptes ». Un « deal médiatico-politique » ? le360, autre site d'information marocain, enfonce le clou, avec ce titre : « Le Monde à l'envers. […] Au lieu d'éclairer, dénonce-t-il, le journal cabotine. L'enquête prend la forme d'un miroir convexe où défilent clichés orientalistes et colportage de cancans. La fécondité créatrice de la fiction se mue en stérilité journalistique, incapable de produire autre chose que des reflets biaisés orientés vers le sensationnel. Le journal ne décrit pas le Royaume : il monte son propre spectacle ». Et le360 de dénoncer « un choix éditorial qui ressemble fort à un deal médiatico-politique. Certaines voix, à Paris comme à Alger, chercheraient-elles à renouer le fil ? Le quotidien ajuste sa focale et joue sa partition. […] Lorsqu'un organe de presse travestit sa mission et se met au service d'influences étrangères, peut-on encore parler de média indépendant ? ». Et puis le monde politique marocain a également réagi… à l'unisson. Même l'opposition a exprimé son indignation. Exemple, cité par le site Yabiladi : « le journal Bayane Al Yaoum du PPS, le Parti du progrès et du socialisme, a estimé que la série d'articles du Monde "ne relevait pas du cadre de la pratique journalistique professionnelle ou des différences légitimes d'approche, mais plutôt d'une campagne systématique visant le Maroc, s'appuyant sur des rumeurs et de la désinformation" ». L'énigme Mohammed VI… Levée de boucliers donc de la presse et du monde politique. En revanche, aucune réaction officielle. C'est ce que souligne Afrik.com : « fait remarquable, le palais royal maintient un silence total. Aucun communiqué, aucune réaction formelle émanant directement de l'institution monarchique. Cette stratégie du mutisme contraste avec l'agitation médiatique orchestrée en sous-main ». Au final, analyse Afrik.com, « Mohammed VI reste effectivement une "énigme", mais peut-être pas celle que décrit Le Monde. L'énigme n'est pas tant dans sa santé fragile ou ses absences répétées que dans sa capacité à maintenir un système monarchique absolutiste au XXIe siècle, à quelques kilomètres de l'Europe démocratique ». Et Afrik.com de s'interroger : « Comment concilier l'image d'un roi moderne, amateur de jet-ski et de sports mécaniques, avec celle du Commandeur des croyants, héritier d'une tradition séculaire ? Comment gérer la transition vers son fils dans un contexte régional instable ? Comment maintenir l'équilibre entre ouverture économique et fermeture politique ? Comment gérer une alliance avec Israël, premier fournisseur d'armement du Royaume, alors que la population soutient massivement Gaza ? ».

PPS superintendent Dr. Wayne Walters calls in ahead of today's first day for his schools.

This week's EYE ON NPI will extend your power supply options, it's Diodes Inc's AP3377 series USB PD3.1 Sink Controllers (https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/d/diodes/ap3377-usb-sink-controllers) a pair of chips that take the USB Type Power Delivery Sink specification to new highs with extended voltage ranges and two methods of configuration: the AP33772S (https://www.digikey.com/short/59d9mbvm) has I2C control interface while the AP33771C (https://www.digikey.com/short/022nd0fp) has two resistors to set the voltage and current limit. We've covered USB Power delivery sink controllers on EYE ON NPI before (https://www.digikey.com/short/59d9mbvm) with chips that can be configured to request higher voltages than 5V from a USB port. This is a boon for getting rid of DC jacks with various voltage and current ratings. It also helps prevent accidents where folks plug in a 12V power supply into a 5V port just because the plug is the same size. With classic USB power delivery, the client device communicates over the CC pins to the upstream computer or power plug to request any of the standard voltages: 5V, 9V, 12V (optional), 15V, or 20V and from 1A up to 5A. With software negotiation, the sink can figure out what power supply voltages are available then accept or reject to get the best power supply efficiency and performance. As we see adoption across many industries to use standard USB C, the power needs have also been expanded! As of USB PD v3.1 there is now Extended Power Range (https://www.usb.org/usb-charger-pd) which adds "three new fixed voltages: 28V (above 100W), 36V (above 140W) and 48V (above 180W)" for charging bigger devices like laptops or electric scooters. Plus a "new adjustable voltage mode enabling a range from 15V to one of three maximum voltages (28V, 36V, or 48V) depending on the available power allowing the device being powered to request specific voltages to a 100 mV resolution." That first quote is pretty clear: we now just have bigger voltages available so we can keep under the 5A current limit that fixes how much current the contacts themselves can handle with standard USB C ports/cables. The second is interesting because it implies we can now select voltages that are outside the standard issue. Now AVS only allows adjustment over 15V, probably this was a compromise since there's big jumps between 28/36/48V. There's also a separate variable-voltage specification called Programmable Power Supply (https://hackaday.com/2025/03/24/pps-is-the-hottest-usb-c-feature-you-didnt-know-about/) a.k.a PPS a.ka. "Fast Charge" (https://www.usb.org/node/585) which allows finer resolution from 3.3V up to 21V - or whatever is the max voltage on the power adapter - in 20mV voltage steps and 50mA current steps. Popularized by tablet/phone maker Samsung but now is appearing on other devices, it recognizes that often times charging speed is limited by the thermal dissipation capabilities of the charging circuitry. That is to say, even with buck converters, if they use tiny SMT parts there's still an 'optimal' voltage and current level that will give the best efficiency and thus charge rate. Just like not all voltages are always supported by USB PD power supplies, PPS support is not required so check the side of the adapter or the manual, to see if it mentions PPS and the voltage/current range. For PPS support, you need to use the AP33772S (https://www.digikey.com/short/59d9mbvm) because there's fine tuning required. But if you just want 'every day' AVS/PD support, where you can select the voltage and current required, the AP33771C (https://www.digikey.com/short/022nd0fp) is much simpler. Instead of having a full I2C setup and configuration, two resistors are queried on power up and used to auto-negotiate. The onboard LED can provide some basic feedback on whether negotiation succeeded. According to the AP33772S datasheet, there is a variant of the chip, AP33772SDKZ-13-FA02 (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/diodes-incorporated/AP33772SDKZ-13-FA02/27346457) that supports having VSEL resistor for initial voltage configuration - that part is available for special order only. If you want a simple, low-cost way to add USB Type C power delivery with extended voltage support and PPS capabilities, the the AP33772S (https://www.digikey.com/short/59d9mbvm) and AP33771C (https://www.digikey.com/short/022nd0fp) are easy ways to make customizable or stand-alone power supplies easy. Now there's no excuse to not convert your next design to run on USB and ditch that confusing DC power plug for good! Whichever one you choose, they're both in stock right now at DigiKey for immediate shipment. There's even eval boards (https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/d/diodes/ap3377-usb-sink-controllers) to get your design kick-started fast. Order today and you'll have fresh chips in hand by tomorrow to make your power delivery dreams come true.

Learn how Medicare's Prospective Payment System (PPS) eliminates surprise medical bills with fixed, upfront pricing! In this podcast, we break down:- What PPS is and how it works- Which services use PPS billing (hospitals, home health, hospice, rehab)- Benefits for patients and providers- Essential features to look for in medical billing softwarePerfect for medical billing professionals, healthcare administrators, and anyone wanting to understand Medicare payment systems better.

Johan Gouws, hoof van welvaart-adviesdienste by PPS, bespreek die inflasiekoers en die verwagtinge rondom die Jackson Hole-vergadering. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

Donny Football calls in from the Pittsburgh for PPS backpack drive. The Bengals are asking for a young player on defense and a 2026 first-round pick for Trey Hendrickson. Donny does not believe in the Bengals as a Super Bowl contender. Kenny Pickett hasn't played for the Browns with an injury. Who will be the Browns quarterback? 

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The five greatest individual performances in PGH sports history since 2000. Joe doesn't think the Chiefs will go to the AFC Championship Game and will go 10-7. Bob thinks they're going to be a Wild Card team. Donny Football calls in from the Pittsburgh for PPS backpack drive.

Johan Gouws, hoof van welvaartadviesdienste by PPS, bespreek vandag se sterk vertoning op die beurs en Nedbank se oorname van 'n fintech-maatskappy. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

John Hannum spent 25+ years building companies in his corporate finance career. Through his company PPS Solutions, he now brings the power of large company finance to the small and medium entrepreneurial businesses that need it most. PPS is dedicated to creating successful and growing businesses through their Fractional CFO and Full-service Accounting and Finance service solutions. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with John Hannum: Website: www.ppsfinance.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhannum/                                                       *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

Double Tap Episode 421 This episode of Double Tap is brought to you by: Gideon Optics, Die Free Co., Rost Martin, Blue Alpha, Medical Gear Outfitters, Bowers Group, Rost Martin, and Matador Arms   Welcome to Double Tap, episode 421! Your hosts tonight are Jeremy Pozderac, Aaron Krieger, Nick Lynch, and me Shawn Herrin, welcome to the show!   GOALS August 9th and 10th in Knoxville, Tennessee. Knoxville Convention Center Free to GOA members https://events.goa.org/goals/   If you were at GunCon and are attending GOALS. Don't forget to get some pics with the cast to claim your free shirt. - Dear WLS Jakey Poo - Which truck stops do you guys work as lot snakes? Shawn sounds familiar, I just can't place it. Anyway, I'm set to "inherit" my great-grandfather's hunting rifle. It's a turn-of-the-century model, not sure what year exactly yet, but it's a Remington slide action in 35 Remington. I know nothing about performance, etc. You think I'd be safe to shoot it? It's for sure in heirloom territory. I don't have any use plans for it. Maybe a wall hanger if I can find a place my wife can handle for it. Anyway, thanks for the info boys (I think, don't want to misgender these days) Ps, I don't actually care about Aaron's gender or offending anyone. Pps, I miss Lil. Ppps, no homo. Pppps, SSB. Ppppps, is this joke old and dumb yet? Pppppps, just like shawn and aaron, lol Tony D - "Looking to get a sidearm for hiking and camping. I spend a lot of time in the White Mountains in New Hampshire. For the most part our wildlife is pretty easy to deal with. We have black bears but they tend to be small and for the most part they're more afraid of people than we are of them. The next biggest predators we have are coyotes, and bobcats, which I'm not particularly worried about, and fisher cats which, while creepy as fuck if you hear them at night, aren't really a threat (seriously look that shit up, they sound like screaming women). We also have timber rattlesnakes but they're rare enough to be a non-issue. Here's where it gets interesting, there is one animal in the woods of northern New England that scares me and it's the moose. When I say this people tend to say, “what's the big deal? It's just big deer, right?” Fuck no. I don't care how big you think a moose is, it's bigger than that. Picture a clydesdale with six foot antlers and cloven hooves and you'll have a rough approximation. They fear nothing and they move through the woods surprisingly quietly so it's pretty easy to startle one if you don't know it's there. In springtime the young bulls get all sex-nuts and retard-strong and occasionally decide to take out their sexual frustration by murdering the fuck out of whatever they can find. And god help you if you come across a cow with a baby. Mama moose will stomp your ass into jelly and go right back to munching on lake weed if you so much as look at her offspring cross-eyed. So my question is this, is 10mm hardcast enough to take down leftover ice-age megafauna too dumb to go extinct? Or should I be looking at something bigger?" Aaron Not Moses - Rebuilding a backyard range and I have a few different places to put it, no gas lines nearby. I am mostly surrounded by woods but there are some properties that have buildings on them or may be building on them in the future. Two questions, how high should a berm be in relation to the targets? When placing the berm and shooting direction how far should the closest building be away? 1 mile, 2 miles, or more We are shooting anything from 22-6.5 Creedmoor, but who knows when we will buy a cannon. Tyson S - Recently started chemo and due to having a port on my right side they told not shoot for fear of damaging it. My time line is finishing chemo ( should be cured very treatable prognosis) in a couple months but the ports stays in for a year or so. I'm going to try to learn to shoot left handed now a skill that I never thought I'...

In this episode, we dive headfirst into one of Europe's most brutal and under-discussed chapters: the collapse of Yugoslavia. Live from Croatia, where the scars of that war still linger, and where, 30 years on, the economic, political, and human fallout continues to echo across the continent. We explore how hyperinflation, sparked by debt-fuelled mismanagement and ethnic tension, helped tear the country apart. At one point, Yugoslavia's army was the largest in Europe. Today, its people make up the single largest intra-EU migrant group. In Ireland alone, over 40,000 Croats were issued PPS numbers in the last five years. We walk you through the tangled roots of nationalism, the rotating presidency that doomed a federation, and how the ghost of Tito, who told Stalin to feck off in 1946, still haunts the region. We also talk Jamie Dimon, who popped up in Dublin last week declaring “Europe has lost,” and we break down what that means in GDP terms: 25 years ago, US and EU GDP per capita were neck-and-neck—now the US is 25% ahead. We trace that back to 1995 and ask: What if Yugoslavia was the first warning shot? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gus and Luke join us to introduce this very special conversation from the 2024 Brettcon event, in which they spoke with Joanna David (Susan Cushing in The Cardboard Box), Jack Klaff (The Hon. Philip Green in The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax) and Vernon Dobtcheff (Mendelstam in The Six Napoleons) who discussed their time on the Granada series and their memories of Jeremy Brett.  (Recorded on May 25, 2024 in Guildford, England.) Full video of the panel:  https://youtu.be/nY7VfTMVAlI Alison Skilbeck's "Mrs Roosevelt Flies to London":  whitebeartheatre.co.uk/whatson/mrs-roosevelt-flies-to-london Copper Beeches house listing: rightmove.co.uk/properties/163478510 Falls of Reichenbach poster:  https://sherlockian-relics-collection.myshopify.com *Brettcon attendees will remember the issues we had with the microphones at the event, especially this first panel.  The sound does improve. Please bear with us. Please remember to like and subscribe!  Submit feedback to contact@sherlockpodcast.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sherlockpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/sherlockpod FB: https://www.facebook.com/SherlockPod Web: http://sherlockpodcast.com/ Sherlockian Relics: https://sherlockian-relics-collection.myshopify.com/ Merch: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LukeHolwerda

What does it take to modernize a trade-heavy business in today's digital construction landscape? In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Todd Weyandt sits down with Andrew Goodwin, President of Professional Piping Systems, to explore how he's reimagining the industrial piping world through smart leadership, lean processes, and real-time problem solving. From overcoming early challenges to creating a people-first culture, Andrew dives into the practical side of construction innovation. Whether it's navigating the labor shortage, adapting to digital workflows, or staying ahead of safety and scheduling—this episode delivers insights you can use now.

This month we're going to be talking about Building a Bigger Tent and keeping our commitment to making farmers markets a welcoming and opportunity filled place for everyone. We're also getting ready to launch some new ways to share information to make your farmers market more profitable and less stressful for farmers, producers and managers. Don't miss those upcoming announcements. Meanwhile, expect some shorter episodes this summer leading up to our next full season, and the occasional longer one. Dip into the archives anytime: there are currently almost 350 episodes there.  Quick reminder: you have just a few days before registration closes on June 5th for the International Public Markets Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this month. Our own Catt Fields White will be hosting a panel there on market operations. Click the PPS logo on the Resource Page at FarmersMarketPros.com to register.

Guys Questions Hey guys, I really love your show. My question is about food safe finishes. I do a lot of CNC carving and one of my favorite is deviled egg trays. The first couple I made for my wife I just finished with some butcher block oil, the composition of an egg Has something  in it I think and it quickly turned the reliefs in the wood surface black. I talked to my sister-in-law who's a chemical engineer and she told me that polyurethane once it's cured would be fine for this. I have done a few with this and it seems to be holding up OK but I am curious what your guys thoughts are  on the long-term effect of this. Most of my egg trays are made out of a butcher block style material that has lots of maple cherry ash a little bit of oak and various leftovers. Unfortunately, I can't use walnut in my wood shop due to my wife's tree nut allergy again guys. I really appreciate your podcast and look forward to listening to it. Albert Thanks for the great podcast, I learn something from every episode.  I recently made a few band saw boxes for Christmas gifts.  They are a good way to use up some offcut lumber and the family seems to appreciate something handmade.   The 3 drawer box with a curved top and side (pictures attached) caused me a bit of trouble.   Joni had preciously asked for a sideboard style cabinet to place between out living and dinning room areas.  After 2-3 month we still hadn't found a design she liked....until she saw the curved band saw box.  I quote "I love that design and want one like that only much bigger"   My question is what suggestions do you have for making the curved top and sides,  I am thinking the sides could be made using walnut plywood by cutting kerfs and bending the plywood over a frame but I am open to other ideas.   The top has me stumped, I have made segmented arches for a table support  but they were only 4" wide and I cut the arch on a band saw.  That would not work for a wide dresser top. Approximate dimensions would be 30" -35" wide and 45- 55" tall and 20-22" deep Thanks in advance for you help DH I realize this isn't a fine precision woodworking question, but I figure you guys have probably dealt with manhandling sheets of plywood. We have about 140 sheets of plywood that we need to put down on a floor. The median age of the guys doing this is somewhere between 65 and 70. Any suggestions for how to safely handle this many sheets of plywood to minimize strains and injuries ? Thanks,  Mark Huys Questions Good Morning, I appreciate the podcast as I continue to learn its been a great resource, thank you! Quick background. I grew up watching PBS's Norm Abram and This Old House but never had much opportunity to learn wood working. As an adult I started learning both construction building and cabinet/furniture making helping others, reading and youtube etc. Starting in basement workshops with mostly benchtop tools. ~15 years into the journey I am starting to get a decent foundation. Recently I built a house with a planned garage workshop and have started outfitting it. Bones are there, lots of organization needed but I have now have 3hp grizzly table saw, bosch miter saw with large counter style station, 8" Grizzly jointer, 24" Grizzly Drum Sander, Grizzly Bandsaw and dust collector Planer still needs upgrading, have a Ridgid 13" but watching for a used 20" helical head. I have been busy chasing used deals! Also recently setup a 10'x10' popup tent with furnace filter setup tied into 12" exhaust fan as a spray booth, works great! Spraying with a Fuji mini mite 5 stage and PPS cup system.  Space is 32'x32' when cars are out with 12' ceiling, in floor heat. Rural northern New York. Not a Rockler or similar store within a days drive but we have ample local sawmills to find solid wood if your willing to mill it and access to cabinet grade plywood delivered from suppliers. With this shop setup I am now building cabinets, furniture, trim, doors etc for our house. Starting in some areas I don't mind making some mistakes. Two areas that I am struggling to figure out: Finishes-your recent episode had some decent comments but I would love a thorough discussion on when you would choose a certain finish over another. In particular thinking of kitchen cabinets, vanities, built in's, kitchen table. High traffic areas. I have played around with conversion varnish from Woodwright. Seems like very durable stuff and I don't mind cleaning up with solvent but when is that necessary vs going with an easier to work with finish such as Sherwin Williams Emerald? Or middle ground lacquer??I do have Bob Flexners book but would love to hear your experiences/ opinions? If I do use conversion varnish how do you handle any touch ups? I have quite a lot of experience with airless on sheetrock so its not a huge jump but any suggestions on HVLP setups, when to use which tips etc. would be helpful. *Doors- I appreciated the conversation on doors recently. I have several very custom interior and exterior doors I want to tackle. I agree with your comments on buying pre hung for standard doors but between custom nature of what we want and because I just want to do it I am going to try to build my own. I want to buy the festool domino machines in time anyhow and I think that would be a good way to build the doors. I would enjoy hearing a conversation on specifics on how you would choose to build interior vs exterior doors, rail and style material vs. panel material vs jamb material. Is there a way to insulate the exterior door? Finishes? If you had the shop described above and both domino size machines what would you do? Thank you! Matt Wendig This one is a wood selection question. I am looking for a wood that has both good elasticity and shock resistance. I am building a Japanese makiwara board, which is a training tool that provides progressive resistance to striking force by the martial artist. The training board is about 55" tall, 5" wide and is tapered - so thick at the base and gradually tapers to the top. This allows for "flex" when the board is struck. In Japan - Japanese beech is typically used, but not readily available near me. I am thinking along the lines of Ash or Elm for my build. I appreciate your thoughts. Crafted Carpentry Tampa Hello gentlemen and thank you for the wonderful podcast. I live in the niagara region in Ontario Canada and for the last while I've been looking at upgrading my current table saw (Ridgid R4520) to something that runs on 220v for more power  or possibly replacing it all together with a bandsaw.  I have an oversized single car garage that houses my furnace, hot water tank, ATV, motorcycle, mechanical shop and woodshop so space is at a premium and that is the motivation to possibly do away with a table saw all together. I have a router table, mitre saw and track saw so I feel all the functions I may lose not having a table saw will still be covered by these tools plus I have a Ridgid job site table saw (R4518ns) I use for the odd job I do off site. I currently have an older 110v 14" king bandsaw that I find severely underpowered and that I want to replace anyways, so with the sale of my current bandsaw and table saw plus my current budget and with some convincing of my wife I'm thinking I'll have roughly $3000-3300CAD to buy either one bandsaw or have to use those fund to buy both a bandsaw and table saw. I am 6'4" and if my memory serves me correctly guy has said Laguna bandsaw tables are closer to the ground and I've quickly looked at some king bandsaw and craftex bandsaws but I'm not sold on them either. So my question question to you guys is, what would you do? Use all the funds on a bandsaw and if so which one and what type of blades should I purchase with it? Or split up the funds to purchase 2 machines and again which ones? And do you go new or used in both of those situations? Thank you ahead of time for taking the time to read and respond to my inquiry. James

The primary election is coming up on May 20 — and today is the deadline to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot. If you've waited until the last minute to check out what's actually on your ballot, the City Cast Pittsburgh team has you covered! We're running through the candidates and questions you'll see in the voting booth, what's at stake, and how to cast your ballot in Allegheny County. Find your polling place here, and get a preview of your ballot from the county. Plus, double check voter ID requirements here. Notes and references from today's show: Get To Know Pittsburgh Candidate and Mayor Ed Gainey [City Cast Pittsburgh] Get To Know Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidate Corey O'Connor [City Cast Pittsburgh] Get To Know Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidate Thomas West [City Cast Pittsburgh] Get To Know Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidate Tony Moreno [City Cast Pittsburgh] WESA Voter Guide [WESA] 2025 Primary Elections [City Paper] Some school closures probably inevitable, most PPS board candidates say [PublicSource] 22 candidates vie for 8 open seats on Allegheny County Common Pleas Court [TribLive] Pa. primary election 2025: A complete guide to candidates for Commonwealth and Superior Courts [SpotlightPA] Progressive groups endorse new ‘slate of eight' for Allegheny County Common Pleas Court [WESA] Learn more about the sponsors of this May 13th episode: Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Airport Corridor Transportation Association Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893.Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices