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The Pittsburgh Public Schools board is discussing school closures…again. Executive producer Mallory Falk and producer Sophia Lo are with City Cast contributor and TribLive reporter Colin Williams to talk about whether the district will finally make a decision. Plus, they explain why Pine-Richland might reserve its controversial school library policy, and what that says about larger book ban efforts across the country. They also discuss ways to learn about and celebrate local Black history all year long, including attending the premiere of a new documentary about WAMO, and dig into Congresswoman Summer Lee's response to President Trump's State of the Union. Finally, they celebrate a young Pittsburgher who broke the record for Girl Scout cookies sales and went viral in the process. Notes and references from today's show: PPS board agrees to decide on school closures by end of school year 'one way or the other' [WESA] Mayor Corey O'Connor wants to see vacant Pittsburgh Public schools utilized [WESA] Pine-Richland takes first step in revamping controversial library book policy [Post-Gazette] 7 Ways To Learn About Black History in Pittsburgh [City Cast Pittsburgh] PODCAST: Why a Pittsburgher Just Officially Became Baseball's Best Hitter [City Cast Pittsburgh] Democrat cruises to victory in South Hills special election [Public Source] In response to Trump, Summer Lee offers a different state of the union [Post-Gazette] Pittsburgh City Council bans waste transfer stations within 500 feet of homes, schools, parks [TribLive] Allegheny County's human services director leaves to work for Mamdani in New York City [TribLive] Pittsburghers took home four medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics [Axios Pittsburgh] Crosby out at least 4 weeks for Penguins [NHL] NFL Films and Pat McAfee celebrate Pittsburgh with ‘The Football Town' [TribLive] Pittsburgh Girl Scout goes viral after she sells a record-breaking number of cookies [Post-Gazette] Learn more about the sponsors of this February 27th episode: The Frick Pittsburgh P3R - Use code CITYCAST15 to save 15% off any event registration Pittsburgh Opera Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning 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. 

A proposal from Dr. Opperman to close one of the PPS middle schools leaves Lincoln on the hot seat. 

Johan Gouws, hoof van welvaartadviesdienste by PPS, bespreek die wisselvalligheid in die markte, nuwe rekordhoogtepunte van plaaslike maatskappye en die inflasiekoers. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

Johan Gouws, hoof van welvaartadviesdienste by PPS, gesels oor Capitec se vooruitsigte en aandeelprys, asook vandag se aankondigings oor leierskapskuiwe. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

In our first 24 PPS episode for 2026, Paul and Liz return to dive into Wonder Man! They discuss bromances, heroes, and building a Marvel show with hardly any super-powers. They also chat Avengers: Doomsday, Daredevil Born Again Season 2 and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Tune in on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or Spotify!Check out The ComicCrush Website: https://www.thecomiccrush.com/ Get Back Issues:https://www.thecomiccrush.com/our-comic-shop-links Sign up to our Patreon for just £2: https://www.patreon.com/the_comiccrush_com Follow Us! On Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/thecomiccrush.bsky.social On Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thecomiccrush/ On Threads:https://www.threads.com/@thecomiccrush Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thecomiccrush/

Johan Gouws, hoof van welvaartadviesdienste by PPS, gesels oor die optimisme op die mark, Donald Trump wat AGOA verleng, asook Rainbow Chicken en Vodacom se handelsverslae. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

« Tout le monde a un plan… jusqu'à se prendre une droite dans l'eau. » — Nicolas LAURENTDans cet épisode, on plonge dans le parcours de Nicolas , 27 ans, triathlète et collaborateur chez Ramify, désormais Title Partner du Ironman France Nice.Marathon de Marathon de Paris.Premier 70.3 à Westfriesland.Puis Ironman Thun.Et maintenant : objectif sub-11h à l'Ironman de Nice.On parle :Natation technique et erreurs classiquesPréparation avec ChatGPT … puis avec Christophe LlamasVolume d'entraînement (10–13h/semaine)Résilience en course (marathon en 4h30 après un semi en 1h45 …)Exigence entrepreneuriale et performance sportiveComment une fintech devient partenaire IronmanNotre invitéLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-laurent-874129136Strava : https://www.strava.com/athletes/3911546Punchlines à retenir• « La natation, c'est de la technique. Renforcer un mauvais geste, c'est contre-productif. »• « Si l'objectif final est indigeste, vise la prochaine bouée. »• « Le plus dur, ce n'est pas de commencer. C'est de recommencer. »• « L'exigence sportive et l'exigence entrepreneuriale, c'est la même discipline. »• « Il faut faire les choses intelligemment, pas juste plus fort. »Le conseil de Nicolas« Si tu veux progresser vraiment, prends un coach plus tôt que moi. »Et pour finir ?Vous embarquez avec moi ? Taguez un ami qui prépare Nice cette année.PS : retrouvez la transcription complète sur ⁠devenir-triathlete.com⁠PPS : le club Strava Devenir Triathlète vous attend : ⁠⁠https://www.strava.com/clubs/DevenirTri⁠

« Tout le monde a un plan… jusqu'à se prendre une droite dans l'eau. » — Nicolas LAURENTDans cet épisode, on plonge dans le parcours de Nicolas , 27 ans, triathlète et collaborateur chez Ramify, désormais Title Partner du Ironman France Nice.Marathon de Marathon de Paris.Premier 70.3 à Westfriesland.Puis Ironman Thun.Et maintenant : objectif sub-11h à l'Ironman de Nice.On parle :Natation technique et erreurs classiquesPréparation avec ChatGPT … puis avec Christophe LlamasVolume d'entraînement (10–13h/semaine)Résilience en course (marathon en 4h30 après un semi en 1h45 …)Exigence entrepreneuriale et performance sportiveComment une fintech devient partenaire IronmanNotre invitéLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-laurent-874129136Strava : https://www.strava.com/athletes/3911546Punchlines à retenir• « La natation, c'est de la technique. Renforcer un mauvais geste, c'est contre-productif. »• « Si l'objectif final est indigeste, vise la prochaine bouée. »• « Le plus dur, ce n'est pas de commencer. C'est de recommencer. »• « L'exigence sportive et l'exigence entrepreneuriale, c'est la même discipline. »• « Il faut faire les choses intelligemment, pas juste plus fort. »Le conseil de Nicolas« Si tu veux progresser vraiment, prends un coach plus tôt que moi. »Et pour finir ?Vous embarquez avec moi ? Taguez un ami qui prépare Nice cette année.PS : retrouvez la transcription complète sur ⁠devenir-triathlete.com⁠PPS : le club Strava Devenir Triathlète vous attend : ⁠⁠https://www.strava.com/clubs/DevenirTri⁠

Lola is absolutely full of beans. Or is it Pease Pudding?Elected in the 2024 landslide, she has already made a name for herself and is climbing the ladder as PPS to Lisa Nandy.But it's her campaigning around online safety where she's really made an impact. Should the government ban social media for children? Should smart phones be banned in schools?Let's head up to Darlington, lick a Lemon Top and find out. THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE16 February: David Miliband9 March: Zack Polanski30 March: Lisa Nandyhttps://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/SIGN UP to Matt's mailing list to get free audience tickets to his Radio 4 series:https://www.mattforde.com/mailing-list SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johan Gouws, hoof van welvaartadviesdienste by PPS, bespreek vandag die beweging van die plaaslike beurs, asook die aankondigings van Lewis en Mr Price. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

In 2011, Portland Public Schools adopted a dual-enrollment policy allowing students in Jefferson High School boundaries to choose from one of three area high schools. Of the twenty-four hundred high schoolers inside its boundaries, about two-thousand have opted for alternatives, leaving Jefferson with only 391 students this year.The Portland school board is pouring enormous amounts of money into Jefferson which receives more operating dollars per student than any other local high school because of its higher percentage of Black students – about 40 percent -- and is about to start building a 1,700-seat school for Jefferson students at a half-billion dollars -- one of the most expensive schools ever built in America.Despite such extravagant spending, Jefferson students have routinely ranked highest in absenteeism and lowest in academic scores among local high schools. Sadly, the district fails to understand the social determinants of academic achievement. In their decades-long effort to close the achievement gap between Black and White students, Board members are focused on bureaucratic solutions such as money, facilities, class size, and racial composition.But academic excellence is primarily driven by human factors beyond the district's control -- such as family structure, parental oversight, student effort, and peer influence.In the hopes of filling the new Jefferson high school building, Superintendent Armstrong called on the board to end dual enrollment in September 2027. While many families expressed concern about losing school choice, their voice was never heard at the January 13 meeting. The board had already decided -- if families would not choose Jefferson, then the district would conscript them. Chances are this decision will backfire, as enrollment is forecasted to drop fifteen percent by 2035 and ending school choices will accelerate that trend.Parents always have options—whether the district offers them or not. They won't be held hostage to attend a school that doesn't meet their student's needs. Open enrollment policies are growing rapidly nationwide and 23 states now have them. PPS could be part of that movement, and the Board should consider expanding dual enrollment for all students in the district. Not only would this empower more families, it would bring market forces into the district to help schools maintain or increase enrollment.Mike Tomlin, coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for 19 years, was asked about a star player missing due to a contract dispute. He quipped, “We're looking for volunteers, not hostages.”Portland Schools are making a $500 million bet that filling Jefferson High with hostages will be a winning strategy. Without school choices, the odds don't look favorable.

Johan Gouws, hoof van welvaartadviesdienste by PPS, gesels oor die uiteenlopende toesprakke by die Wêreld Ekonomiese Forum in Davos, Switserland, en die goudprys. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

Good lord, we hoped. We hoped that the Eagles would be able to get that ship RIGHTED. We thought, maybe, just MAYBE, Patullo would find his playoff legs and give us the Eagles offensive performance of our DREAMS...but as Meek Mill observed, that can soon be NIGHTMARES. Eagles, kaput, at the hands of an undermanned (and much better coached) Niners squad. Brock gets his revenge. Sigh.But Patullo's gone! So who do we like for OC? We assess the philosophical fit for this org, someone who can mesh with Nick but at the same time, be strong enough to be "not Nick" when the moment calls for it. Let's get a genius, either a proven entity or an up-and-comer who's got a definite style and approach. One that - frankly - needs to challenge Jalen Hurts and how he's adjusting to the game plan. Next year folks.THEN - we cut over to the Sixers, playing .500 ball as per usual. But there are moments to get excited about. Are they sellers at the deadline? BUYERS? Do they have what it takes to make that playoff push? Each week, Mike starts to let himself believe a little bit more. We're here for him.Flyers on a stinky stretch of losing....let's see if this week can get that turned around. Developing SOME SORT of power play would be great, guys. Whomever they have on the coaching staff who's accountable for PPs....oh man I hope they don't live near Kevin Patullo and have an egg allergy.Email: hoagiemouthpod@gmail.comIG: @hoagiemouthpod

Johan Gouws, hoof van welvaartadviesdienste by PPS, bespreek kommoditeitspryse, die VSA se handelstariewe, die olieprys en Sasol se aandeelprys. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

Do MPs dread going back to work like the rest of us do?Rising Labour star James Frith talks us through what it's like going back to the office as a politician.He's now PPS to David Lammy, but what exactly does that involve?And where does he buy and sell his old clothes?All this and more in this entertaining start to 2026. THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE26 January: Special VIP Guest16 February: David Miliband9 March: Zack Polanski30 March: Lisa Nandyhttps://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/SIGN UP to Matt's mailing list to get free audience tickets to his Radio 4 series:https://www.mattforde.com/mailing-list SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we review a recent large scale PHIS database study on pericardial effusion following congenital heart surgery. Which operations other than ASD are most highly associated with the development of an effusion? What might be some approaches both surgically and medically to reduce the chances of these developing or requiring intervention? What are the implications of a pericardial effusion after surgery? How many require readmission for this complication? Dr. Mario O'Connor, who is a congenital heart surgical research fellow at UT Austin, shares his insights into his recent publication. DOI: 10.1177/21501351251322876

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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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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!

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

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 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.

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.

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? 

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