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Hello voices from the bench community, John Wilson here and I wanted to share some news about the evolution of the Programill lineup. Most importantly, Ivoclar's new PrograMill 7. What stands out right away is the reduced air consumption this mill requires, but what you'll notice first is that impressive new touchscreen. For us, the biggest advantage has been increased spindle power. Next time you see your Ivoclar representative, be sure to ask about the PrograMill 7 and tell them John Wilson sent you. Thank you. At exocad Insights in beautiful Mallorca, we finally caught up with Felix from Imagine USA—and the timing couldn't have been better. As an exocad dealer on the front lines of digital dentistry, Felix shared his excitement about the strong turnout, the familiar faces, and most importantly, the innovation coming from exocad. What stood out most? The new exocad Hub and its cloud-based capabilities, along with powerful AI-driven tools inside DentalDB designed for efficient batch processing. For Felix and the Imagine team, it's not just about seeing what's new—it's about putting it to the test. By running new features through their own production facility first, they ensure real-world performance before bringing solutions to their customers. Fresh off the beaches and lectures of the beautiful island of Mallorca at the exocad Insights 2026 , Elvis and Barb sat down with three incredible women proving that digital dentistry is global, creative, and fueled by passion. First up is Andreea Bordea, a ceramist and lab owner originally from Romania who found her way into dental technology after narrowly missing acceptance into dental school. From analog waxing and staining zirconia with a single A2 shade to opening her own lab in Spain and building a digital workflow around exocad, Andreea shares the journey of learning everything the hard way. She talks about teaching herself digital dentistry, building a team, and how social media unexpectedly became her outlet while working alone in her lab. The conversation also dives into Ivoclar materials, zirconia, and the excitement around new products launched at Insights. Then the microphones turn to Denisse Ramos from for one of the most energetic conversations of the event. Denisse talks about her journey from Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Coca-Cola into the dental industry, eventually becoming a major force in digital workflows, 3D printing, and equipment sales. From Dentsply to Desktop Health and now leading sales at New Stetic USA, Denisse shares stories about mentorship, industry evolution, women in dentistry, and why labs need to charge for their expertise. We all talk about the rise of digital dentistry, treatment planning frustrations, social media, the future of dentures, and the importance of giving back through organizations like Ladies of the Mill and the NADL. Finally, Elvis met Daniela Torres, better known online as “Danny Designer,” a digital designer from Chile whose Instagram portfolio turned into a thriving business. Daniela explains how she taught herself exocad through YouTube before traveling to Madrid for advanced training, eventually working at the MOD Institute in South Carolina before returning to Chile to build her own remote design business. From designing full arch restorations and dentures to handling dozens of cases a day entirely through email and WhatsApp, Daniela proves how powerful digital dentistry and social media have become for technicians worldwide. The conversation wraps with excitement around exocad's newest updates, the exocad Hub, and what it means to be recognized as an exocad Hero.Special Guests: Andreea Bordea, Daniela Torres, and Denisse Lasso Ramos.
From Nairobi's Zero Project Tech Forum: Steven Scott and Shaun Preece meet innovators using AI robots to teach deaf students STEM, digital avatars to interpret sign language at scale, and 3D printing to put custom prosthetics within reach across Africa. Day two of Double Tap's coverage from the Zero Project Tech Forum in Nairobi centres on communication and care. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece speak with three innovators whose work shares a common thread: using off-the-shelf technology and African-built data sets to solve problems that mainstream assistive tech has repeatedly overlooked. Maxwell Kamau, Partnerships Lead at ZeroBionic, introduces a Kenyan startup building AI-powered humanoid robots as learning aids for blind, visually impaired, deaf, and hard of hearing students. Their first product is a 3D-printed prosthetic arm, made from recycled plastic, that translates documents and video into sign language, trained on African sign language data sets that automatically adapt to the student's country. Their second product is a Braille-tagged STEM robotics kit designed for blind learners. Every component, from motors to microcontrollers, carries a Braille label so students can identify and assemble the parts by touch. The kit supports coding by voice, sign language, text, or drag-and-drop, and is aimed at learners from age five upwards. ZeroBionic is now presenting its new Braille education hardware, and is seeking manufacturing and distribution partners to reach schools that cannot afford commercial robotics kits. Winnie Ongiri, Operations Manager at Signvrse, explains how her Nairobi-based company has built an AI-powered digital sign language interpreter that converts speech and text into signing via lifelike customisable avatars. Rather than a standalone app, Signvrse is designed as an API, a foundational accessibility layer that other platforms can plug into. Currently operating at a two to three second response time, the team is working toward 500 milliseconds for genuinely real-time interpretation. Motion capture data is collected directly from deaf community members, and quality assurance is built around ongoing community involvement at every stage. Winnie addresses the displacement question directly: the technology is designed for places human interpreters cannot reach, such as websites and online video, rather than to replace them. Dr Nick Were, co-founder of Prothea in Kenya, describes how his company is using iPhone LiDAR scanning, proprietary 3D modelling software, and desktop 3D printing to produce custom-fitted prosthetic sockets in under 24 hours. Traditional methods take a week or more, and public facilities can take a month. The sub-millimetre accuracy of the digital workflow produces a more comfortable fit than a plaster cast, and the hub-and-spoke model means prosthetists can travel to remote patients with just an iPhone, send the scan file back to base, and have a printed socket shipped out. Prothea has served more than 700 patients and holds close to 600 scan files that could be used to train AI modelling, a partnership the team is actively seeking. Prothea operates as an implementing partner of Ugani Prosthetics, whose workflow and software were developed through university research in Belgium and are now being deployed across Africa, Asia, South America, and Europe. The episode closes with news that the Zero Project Tech Forum will continue to Mumbai in September, Tokyo on October 9th, Singapore in November, and Santiago de Chile also in November. Relevant Links Zero Project: https://www.zeroproject.org ZeroBionic: https://zerobionicafrica.com Signvrse: https://signvrse.com Prothea / Ugani Prosthetics: https://ugani.org/en/ ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedinSubscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheartAbout Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hello voices from the bench community, John Wilson here and I wanted to share some news about the evolution of the Programill lineup. Most importantly, Ivoclar's new PrograMill 7. What stands out right away is the reduced air consumption this mill requires, but what you'll notice first is that impressive new touchscreen. For us, the biggest advantage has been increased spindle power. My laboratory's known for these larger cases with complex geometries, and I can tell you that extra power really makes a difference. Next time you see your Ivoclar representative, be sure to ask about the PrograMill 7 and tell them John Wilson sent you. Thank you. At exocad Insights in beautiful Mallorca, we finally caught up with Felix from Imagine USA—and the timing couldn't have been better. As an exocad dealer on the front lines of digital dentistry, Felix shared his excitement about the strong turnout, the familiar faces, and most importantly, the innovation coming from exocad. What stood out most? The new exocad Hub and its cloud-based capabilities, along with powerful AI-driven tools inside DentalDB designed for efficient batch processing. For Felix and the Imagine team, it's not just about seeing what's new—it's about putting it to the test. By running new features through their own production facility first, they ensure real-world performance before bringing solutions to their customers. Beyond the technology, Felix emphasized the value of being there in person—connecting face-to-face with partners, having meaningful conversations, and stepping back to see where the industry is headed. And of course, doing it all in Mallorca doesn't hurt either. This week Elvis and Barb are back at exocad Insights 2026 where the microphones captured two very different conversations that somehow landed on the exact same thing: passion still matters. First up, we sat down with longtime dental technicians and Oral Design International Foundation members Pinhas Adar and Javier Perez to talk about the legacy of the legendary Willi Geller and how one man helped elevate dental technicians from the shadows to respected members of the restorative team. From stories of learning under masters in Switzerland to building a worldwide family of 127 members across 34 countries, the conversation dives deep into friendship, mentorship, craftsmanship, and why face-to-face connection still matters in a digital world. They also share details about upcoming memorial and symposium events dedicated to carrying on Willi's philosophy of passion, respect, and sharing knowledge without ego. Then the crew caught up with returning guest Dora Rodrigues, who has gone from conversion queen to certified exocad trainer, full-arch educator, and lab owner running an increasingly digital workflow. Dora talks about finally bringing milling in-house, the terrifying learning curve that came with it, and how mastering workflows like split bars and partial CAD has completely changed the way she designs full-arch restorations. Between traveling internationally to lecture, teaching labs how to streamline their workflows, and still designing cases herself, Dora proves that digital dentistry still takes serious technical skill, problem-solving, and obsession with detail. It's an episode full of passion, legacy, technology, and the reminder that no matter how digital dentistry gets… the people behind it still make all the difference. Today's dental labs are under more pressure than ever — tighter turnaround times, staffing challenges, and nonstop production demands. That's why efficiency and reliability matter more than ever before. More laboratories continue turning to Roland DGA and the proven performance of the DGSHAPE DWX Series milling solutions to keep production moving smoothly. Reliable workflows help reduce downtime, minimize remakes, and allow technicians to focus on quality work instead of troubleshooting equipment. For labs exploring digital dentures, the Elevate Denture Solution offers a streamlined workflow with validated CAM strategies and Ivotion compatibility through hyperDENT software — helping labs adopt digital production without unnecessary complexity. Because labs don't need more stress. They need dependable systems that simply work.Special Guests: Dora Rodrigues, Javier Perez Lopez, and Pinhas Adar MDT, CDT.
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Prosthetics & Orthotics Podcast, Reagan Perry shares her remarkable journey from years of limb-salvage surgeries to making the life-changing decision to undergo a through-knee amputation at just 23 years old. Reagan opens up about the realities of becoming an amputee, the emotional highs and lows of recovery, and why the process was far more complex than she was led to believe.The conversation explores the often-overlooked gaps in patient education, the importance of finding clinicians who truly listen, and the challenges many amputees face when navigating prosthetic care. Reagan candidly discusses her frustrations with traditional socket prostheses, her decision to pursue osseointegration, and how the technology has transformed her daily life by allowing her to focus less on her prosthesis and more on living.As a future physician and advocate, Reagan also shares her passion for the So Everybody Can Move initiative, which is working to expand insurance coverage for activity-specific prosthetic devices. From the role of peer support to the impact of insurance barriers, this episode offers an honest and powerful look at what life after amputation is really like, and why patients deserve more transparency, more options, and a greater voice in their care.Whether you're a clinician, amputee, caregiver, or simply interested in the future of mobility, this episode provides valuable insights into resilience, innovation, and the realities behind the prosthetic journey.Special thanks to Advanced 3D for sponsoring this episode.Support the show
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Brent Wright and Joris Peels break down the 2025 Embla Medical Annual Report and explore what it reveals about the future of the prosthetics and orthotics industry. While Embla continues to post steady growth and strong profitability, the discussion centers on larger questions: Is the industry's future in acquiring more clinics or creating new products and markets? The conversation examines Embla's expansion into patient care, neuro-orthotics, and bracing, while highlighting a startling statistic that only 30-40% of new amputees worldwide receive a prosthetic solution. Brent and Joris debate whether the greatest opportunity lies not in serving existing reimbursed markets, but in developing affordable solutions for the millions of underserved patients globally. Along the way, they discuss innovation, 3D printing, AI, reimbursement challenges, acquisitions, and what it will take for the next generation of O&P companies to move beyond simply growing revenue and toward truly transforming patient care Special thanks to Advanced 3D for sponsoring this episode.Support the show
Hello voices from the bench community, John Wilson here and I wanted to share some news about the evolution of the Programill lineup. Most importantly, Ivoclar's new PrograMill 7. What stands out right away is the reduced air consumption this mill requires, but what you'll notice first is that impressive new touchscreen. For us, the biggest advantage has been increased spindle power. My laboratory's known for these larger cases with complex geometries, and I can tell you that extra power really makes a difference. Next time you see your Ivoclar representative, be sure to ask about the PrograMill 7 and tell them John Wilson sent you. Thank you. At exocad Insights in beautiful Mallorca, we finally caught up with Felix from Imagine USA—and the timing couldn't have been better. As an exocad dealer on the front lines of digital dentistry, Felix shared his excitement about the strong turnout, the familiar faces, and most importantly, the innovation coming from exocad. What stood out most? The new exocad Hub and its cloud-based capabilities, along with powerful AI-driven tools inside DentalDB designed for efficient batch processing. For Felix and the Imagine team, it's not just about seeing what's new—it's about putting it to the test. By running new features through their own production facility first, they ensure real-world performance before bringing solutions to their customers. Beyond the technology, Felix emphasized the value of being there in person—connecting face-to-face with partners, having meaningful conversations, and stepping back to see where the industry is headed. And of course, doing it all in Mallorca doesn't hurt either. Mallorca, Spain. exocad Insights 2026 Three completely different conversations somehow all landed on the same theme: digital dentistry keeps getting smaller, smarter, and way more connected. First up, the crew catches back up with digital designer and educator Marjorie de Andrade, who went from Brazil to New Zealand chasing opportunity, only to end up building a global career through remote design, social media, and education. Marjorie talks about creating the Mastering exocad course, freelancing for dentists around the world, and why finding purpose through teaching became more important than simply designing crowns. She also shares thoughts on the newly announced exocad Hub, remote collaboration, and how digital dentistry is making communication between dentists and technicians easier than ever. Then the microphones turn to Dr. Dwight Pate for one of the most workflow-heavy conversations the podcast has ever had. From hand waxing cases the old-school Dawson and Pankey way to designing provisionals and controlling full-mouth rehabs completely through exocad, Dr. Pate breaks down how he combines analog principles with digital workflows. The discussion dives deep into occlusion, provisionals, articulators, guided workflows, AI design, and why he believes digital dentistry still has to prove itself back in the analog world before it ever reaches the patient's mouth. Finally, the crew reconnects with Dr. Eimear O'Connell to talk about why clinicians need to attend events like Insights just as much as technicians. Eimear shares how digital workflows are improving communication between doctors, labs, and patients while making implant planning, dentures, and aesthetic dentistry more predictable than ever. From digital dentures that fit with almost zero adjustment to helping patients emotionally reconnect with their smiles, the conversation reminds everyone that behind every scanner, workflow, and software update is still a real person whose life changes because of dentistry.Special Guests: Dr. Dwight Pate, Dr. Eimear O'Connell, and Marjorie de Andrade .
Barrie Gower joins Filmmaker Mixer for an in-depth conversation about the craft of prosthetic makeup in film and television. From character transformations to creature effects, he breaks down the creative and technical process behind some of the industry's most memorable practical makeup work.In this episode, filmmakers and film students will learn how prosthetic designs evolve from concept art to camera-ready performances, how makeup departments collaborate with directors and actors, and why practical effects continue to play a critical role in modern filmmaking.Whether you're an indie creator, horror fan, or aspiring makeup FX artist, this episode offers real insight into the artistry and problem-solving behind cinematic transformation.
In this episode, Dr. Steve Gard, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, speaks with Amandi Rhett, MS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, assistant professor in the Baylor College of Medicine Orthotics and Prosthetics Program and assistant dean of community health at the college's School of Health Professions, about the impact of microaggressions in healthcare and efforts to address them within the orthotics and prosthetics profession. Rhett explains how subtle verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights directed toward marginalized groups can affect workplace culture, clinician-patient relationships, and patient outcomes. Drawing from her own experiences and recognizing a lack of O&P-specific training in this area, she and her coauthors developed an interactive workshop using real-world scenarios to help clinicians identify and respond to microaggressions. The conversation explores examples such as mispronouncing ethnic names, assumptions about patient behavior, and misuse of pronouns, along with the workshop's early results, which showed increased participant confidence and awareness. Rhett also discusses the study's limitations, future plans to expand the training, and the importance of fostering more inclusive and respectful healthcare environments. Show notes JPO article: Examining the Impact of Microaggressions in Healthcare and the Efficacy of Microaggressions Education in Orthotics and Prosthetics O&P Research Insights is produced by Association Briefings.
What if lifelong care wasn't fragmented, but seamlessly connected? Be Advised, the Mary Free Bed Advisory Group Podcast is back with new episodes. For this conversation we are sharing a recent session from our webinar series. Our special guest is Rob Tuck, Director, Network Development with Mary Free Bed Orthotics & Prosthetics + Bionics.In this episode he'll share:· How orthotics and prosthetics restore movement, confidence and everyday freedom· Building a treatment plan across evaluation, integration and rehabilitation· The full patient journey from first fitting to lifelong optimization· Breakthroughs in smart technology and 3D printing · What's on the horizon: from microprocessor devices to Neuroprosthetics If you'd like more information regarding the information in today's podcast email us at AdvisoryGroup@maryfreebed.com. Find out more about the Mary Free Bed Advisory Group.
More and more Americans rely on prostheses. They're custom-fitted, highly personal, and extremely expensive. Zachary Crockett investigates. This episode was originally published on March 17th, 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Stride Robotics Lightweight Power Knee Redefining Movement This episode wrapped up Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month in a powerful way by looking toward the future of mobility, technology, and what it truly means to help people live again after limb loss. After a month full of stories about trauma, cancer, amputation, grief, fear, faith, and resilience, I wanted to end this series by asking a bigger question: once someone survives, how do we help them truly reclaim their life? That is why I invited Revanth, cofounder and CEO of Stride Robotics, onto the BAWarrior podcast. Stride Robotics is working to redefine mobility through lightweight powered prosthetic technology designed to restore strength, endurance, and freedom for amputees. I also have the honor of serving as an advisor for their company, helping give feedback from the lived experience of an above-knee amputee. In this conversation, Revanth shared his journey from robotics and engineering into the prosthetic world. What stood out to me most was his honesty. He admitted that, early on, he was focused on building something impressive. But through conversations with amputees and prosthetists, he realized that innovation only matters if it solves a real human problem. That shift — from building something cool to building something truly useful — is where the heart of this conversation lived. We talked about the communication gap between engineers, prosthetists, and amputees. All three groups are speaking from different perspectives, and yet all three must work together if prosthetic technology is going to improve real lives. As an amputee, I know firsthand that we do not always describe things in technical terms. We describe how something feels. We talk about trust, effort, fear, exhaustion, balance, and whether a device allows us to live the way we want to live. One of the most powerful parts of this episode was our conversation around “mental load.” True mobility is not just about walking. It is about not having to think through every single step. It is being able to hike and look at the view instead of staring at the ground. It is walking into a room without calculating every movement. It is trusting your body and your prosthesis enough to live fully. Revanth explained how Stride Robotics is working on a powered knee that is lighter, quieter, more affordable, and more functional than many powered options currently available. Their goal is to reduce strain on the hips, back, shoulders, and intact limb while helping amputees move with more confidence and less compensating. We talked about battery life, USB-C charging, fall prevention, waterproof possibilities, loaner programs, clinician support, and even future data feedback that could help prosthetists better understand how their patients are moving in real life. But what I loved most was that this was never just a conversation about a device. It was about dignity. It was about access. It was about making sure technology does not only serve the few who can afford it, but eventually reaches amputees around the world who are desperate for mobility, independence, and hope. This episode is also a call to action. Whether you are an amputee, prosthetist, engineer, student, investor, donor, or simply someone who cares, there is a place for you in this movement. Stride Robotics needs feedback, connection, research, support, and people willing to help move innovation forward. Limb loss awareness cannot end with awareness. It has to move us into action. My hope is that this episode inspires you to get involved, ask better questions, support meaningful change, and become a beacon of hope for those still fighting to reclaim their mobility and their life. Join the Movement. Bring dignity, independence, and mobility to all. Today, that’s YOUR Call to Action, your charge from this month of story telling. Be a part of the change, today! You can reach out to us: Angie: BAWarrior360@gmail.com Revanth: LinkedIn Stride Robotics: LinkedIn Stride Robotics: Website Thank you for watching, sharing, and subscribing. Let’s change lives, TOGETHER! See you next week, and as always, Be Healthy, Be Happy, Be YOU!!! Much love,
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It's a rare thing to encounter a medical specialist who has experience of his field from the expert and the patient perspective - but not unheard of...Jim Ashworth-Beaumont is an orthotist and prosthetist who spent years helping people adapt to life with artificial limbs and musculoskeletal supports, before a near-fatal accident left him relying on both.This twist of fate might have derailed many - but Jim drew on reserves of resilience and determination forged long before his accident; initially in the army, then by returning to education to earn the qualifications he missed out on as a youngster. He put himself through night school before earning a place to study Prosthetics and Orthotics at the University of Strathclyde. Later, while working at London's Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Jim completed a Master's in Neurorehabilitation, and a PhD in Health Studies – driven by a fascination with how the human body adapts under pressure.But in 2020, while training for a triathlon, Jim was involved in a catastrophic cycling accident that nearly killed him - and cost him an arm. He tells Jim Al-Khalili how the incident gave him a whole new insight into his patients' experience and made him more determined than ever to achieve his goals.Presented by Jim Al-Khalili Produced by Lucy Taylor
In this episode, Dr. Steve Gard, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, is joined by Aarti Deshpande, MS, CPO, FAAOP, clinical manager at the University of California San Francisco Orthotic and Prosthetics Center, to discuss her 2026 Academy Annual Meeting session, “Lessons From Sustained Multidisciplinary Research Collaborations in Global Rehabilitation.” Drawing on experience across India, the UK, and the United States, Deshpande shares how different healthcare systems shaped her approach to equity and outcome-based care. She unpacks what true multidisciplinary collaboration looks like in practice—bringing together clinicians, researchers, trainees, administrators, and funders around a shared, patient-centered goal. The conversation explores how research can directly inform clinical workflows, policy, and long-term program sustainability, along with the skills that make collaboration effective, including listening, cultural humility, and intentional, two-way planning. Deshpande also addresses the real-world challenges—cultural and language differences, logistics, ethics, and infrastructure limitations—that can complicate global work. Throughout the episode, she underscores the urgency of addressing global access gaps and workforce shortages, while offering practical insight into building sustainable, locally grounded solutions and translating evidence into meaningful practice. O&P Research Insights is produced by Association Briefings.
Show Notes 17 April 2026Researchers Develop 3D Printed Lab-Grown Ear Cartilage3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/researchers-develop-3d-printed-lab-grown-ear-cartilage/3D Printed Ear Video ETH Zurich YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01U6KC35dKwNovel prosthetic design combines AI and 3D printing to improve fitRobert Egan MedicalXpress.comhttps://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03-prosthetic-combines-ai-3d.htmlAI blood test finds silent liver disease years before symptomsJohns Hopkins MedicineScienceDaily.com https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260305223204.htmAI Liver Disease Research Paper Science Translational MedicineScience.org https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.adw2603The Future of Mobility: How Advanced Robotic Prosthetics are Restoring Touch and MotionKevin Famuyiro Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/doctors-scientists/innovations/technology/story/advanced-robotic-prosthetics-surgery-sensors-bionic-limbsInside world's first hydrogen-powered cruise scheduled to set sail this yearErin Deborah WaksMSNhttps://www.msn.com/en-ae/travel/cruises/inside-world-s-first-hydrogen-powered-cruise-scheduled-to-set-sail-this-year/ar-AA1ZspvQLife May Have Started as Sticky Goo, Long Before Cells Even ExistedJess CockerillScienceAlert.com https://www.sciencealert.com/life-may-have-started-as-sticky-goo-long-before-cells-even-existedBioengineered neuronal ‘circuit board' mimics conditions of the human brainBiotech-today.comhttps://biotech-today.com/bioengineered-neuronal-circuit-board-mimics-conditions-of-the-human-brain/Chinese Scientists Create ‘Organic' Electric Car Batteries Using PlasticNeha BhatiaGreenMatters.comhttps://www.greenmatters.com/pn/chinese-scientists-create-organic-electric-car-batteries-using-plastic-in-breakthrough-research
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Send us Fan MailWe talk with Danielle Robins about building orthoses and prostheses for pets and why veterinary rehab often lacks the training and support needed for consistent outcomes. We dig into what dogs actually need most, how remote consulting works across states and countries, and why better education could change the standard of care.• Danielle's path from PT shadowing to O&P and then into animal orthotics after her own dog's injury• Why canine stifle bracing for CCL or ACL injuries dominates veterinary orthotics• How animal biomechanics, suspension, and compliance make pet devices a different craft than human O&P• Why cats rarely get devices and why three-legged cats often cope better than dogs• Orthotics as a surgery alternative for ligaments, Achilles rehab, and challenging fusions• Prosthetic candidacy, partial limb planning, and the veterinary tendency toward full amputation• When wheelchairs and carts beat braces and prostheses• The Orthopets shutdown and how it reshaped the veterinary O&P supply landscape• Virtual casting support, fiberglass techniques, and using 3D scans to reduce shipping time• Knowledge hoarding in a tiny market and Danielle's push toward a baseline certification• Where 3D printing may fit Special thanks to Advanced 3D for sponsoring this episode.Support the show
It's a rare thing to encounter a medical specialist who has experience of his field from the expert and the patient perspective - but not unheard of...Jim Ashworth-Beaumont is an orthotist and prosthetist who spent years helping people adapt to life with artificial limbs and musculoskeletal supports, before a near-fatal accident left him relying on both.This twist of fate might have derailed many - but Jim drew on reserves of resilience and determination forged long before his accident; initially in the army, then by returning to education to earn the qualifications he missed out on as a youngster. He put himself through night school before earning a place to study Prosthetics and Orthotics at the University of Strathclyde. Later, while working at London's Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Jim completed a Master's in Neurorehabilitation, and a PhD in Health Studies – driven by a fascination with how the human body adapts under pressure.But in 2020, while training for a triathlon, Jim was involved in a catastrophic cycling accident that nearly killed him - and cost him an arm. He tells Jim Al-Khalili how the incident gave him a whole new insight into his patients' experience and made him more determined than ever to achieve his goals.Presented by Jim Al-Khalili Produced by Lucy TaylorA BBC Studios production for Radio 4
B-Y-U students are working to create a 3-D prosthetic leg... Greg and Holly discuss why this could be a game-changer for people in need of prosthetics.
From Clinical Need to Market: How Medical Devices Are Built w/ Stuart Broyles of MDM2 - AZ TRT S07 EP06 (288) 3-29-2026 What We Learned This Week: Medical devices can take a decade to reach patients Bringing a medical device to market isn't quick. Phoenix is quietly becoming a major MedTech hub The Valley has a growing cluster of medical technology companies including: The biggest risk in medical innovation is building something doctors don't need One of the most common failures in MedTech is creating technology without validating the clinical problem first. Universities often invent the technology—but companies bring it to life Many medical device ideas originate in research labs. The future of healthcare innovation depends on collaboration Successful medical device innovation requires an ecosystem Guest: Stuart Broyles, PhD LKIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-broyles-phd/ Stuart builds connections that move ideas forward—from university research to real-world MedTech solutions. He was at WL Gore & Assoc. for nearly 3 decades working in MedTech at various levels and helped bring 13 devices to market. Also includes, university advisory roles, early-stage venture coaching, and innovation ecosystem development. Organization: MDM2 (Medical Device Manufacturing Multiplier) Summary: Medical devices can take a decade to reach patients Bringing a medical device to market isn't quick. While some devices can launch in six months to a year, many take five to ten years once clinical trials and regulatory approvals are involved. That's why early testing and feedback are critical. Phoenix is quietly becoming a major MedTech hub The Valley has a growing cluster of medical technology companies including: · Medtronic · Abbott Laboratories · Dexcom · West Pharmaceutical Services Add in research from Arizona State University and University of Arizona and the region is building a strong bioscience ecosystem. The biggest risk in medical innovation is building something doctors don't need One of the most common failures in MedTech is creating technology without validating the clinical problem first. Organizations like MDM2 (Medical Device Manufacturing Multiplier) are working to connect startups directly with clinicians early in the process so companies can refine their products before investing millions. Universities often invent the technology—but companies bring it to life Many medical device ideas originate in research labs. Universities typically own the patents and license the technology to startups or companies that can develop and commercialize the product. Programs like the ASU Skysong Innovation Center and Tech Launch Arizona help bridge the gap between research and business. The future of healthcare innovation depends on collaboration Successful medical device innovation requires an ecosystem: • clinicians who identify real problems • engineers who build solutions • investors who fund development • manufacturers who scale production Arizona is building that ecosystem through groups like MDM2 (Medical Device Manufacturing Multiplier) and the Phoenix Bioscience Core. Podcast Show Notes Guest: Stuart Broyles, PhD LKIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-broyles-phd/ Stuart builds connections that move ideas forward—from university research to real-world MedTech solutions. He was at WL Gore & Assoc. for nearly 3 decades working in MedTech at various levels and helped bring 13 devices to market. Also includes, university advisory roles, early-stage venture coaching, and innovation ecosystem development. Organization: MDM2 (Medical Device Manufacturing Multiplier) Episode Topic: How Medical Devices Move from Clinical Need to Market Interview recorded: March 2026 Segment 1 – The Medical Device Industry What Are Medical Devices? Medical devices include a wide range of technologies used to diagnose, monitor, or treat patients. Common examples include: · Coronary stents used to treat blocked arteries in the heart · Artificial limbs and prosthetics · Implantable devices used in cardiology · Monitoring technologies such as glucose sensors A well-known example is the glucose monitoring technology produced by Dexcom, which operates in the Mesa, Arizona area. Medical devices also include technologies used to treat circulation issues in arms and legs, along with remote monitoring tools used in modern healthcare. History of the Industry Medical devices began emerging in the 1950s, but the real acceleration occurred between the late 1970s and the 1980s. This era introduced breakthroughs such as: · Coronary stents · Artificial hearts · Prosthetic limbs Over time, the technologies have become: · safer · more durable · more precise Phoenix as a MedTech Hub The Phoenix metro area has developed into a significant medical device and bioscience ecosystem. Major companies with a presence in the region include: · Medtronic · Abbott Laboratories · Dexcom · West Pharmaceutical Services This sector is particularly important in the Phoenix Valley, which has a rapidly aging population, increasing demand for medical technology and healthcare innovation. Importance of Clinical Partnerships Successful medical device development requires close collaboration with clinicians and hospitals. In the Phoenix ecosystem, companies often partner with: · HonorHealth · Mayo Clinic Universities also play a major role in research and collaboration, including: · Arizona State University · University of Arizona Clinicians provide feedback during development, helping companies ensure devices actually solve real-world clinical problems. How Long It Takes to Bring a Device to Market Development timelines vary widely: Typical timelines: · 6 months – fastest case observed · 1 year – simple device pathways · Up to 10 years – complex devices requiring clinical trials Segment 2 – Stuart Broyles' Career Stuart Broyles spent nearly 30 years at W. L. Gore & Associates (1995–2024). During that time he worked on multiple divisions developing cardiovascular and medical technologies. Key accomplishments include: · Participating in the commercialization of 13 medical devices · Working at the team member and leadership levels · Bringing complex devices through development and into the market Transition to Mentoring and Innovation After retiring in 2024, Broyles: · Did consulting and investing · Returned to the startup ecosystem · Became an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Arizona State University He now works with startups through MDM2 (Medical Device Manufacturing Multiplier) helping early-stage companies navigate the development and commercialization process. Many of the companies he works with range from: · very early-stage startups · teams of just two or three founders · companies developing new medical manufacturing technologies MDM2 also partners with HonorHealth to help startups engage with clinical partners. Phoenix Innovation Infrastructure Several organizations contribute to the Valley's health technology ecosystem: Research and innovation hubs · Phoenix Bioscience Core · Flinn Foundation Startup programs · WearTech Center · ASU Skysong Innovation Center Medical device and engineering companies · PADT (3D printing and product development) · BD (Becton Dickinson) Wearable Technology Innovation The WearTech Center in central Phoenix supports startups building wearable medical technologies. Examples include companies such as: · Gravitrex · Hemasense One demonstration project includes a mock apartment designed to test monitoring systems for independent living seniors, helping companies validate technology in real-world environments. WearTech also hosts quarterly demo days where startups present their technologies to investors and industry partners. Segment 3 – Clinical Trials and Product Development The Need for a "Clinical Innovation Sandbox" A major challenge for startups is access to clinicians who can provide meaningful feedback during early development. MDM2 is working to create a system where: · startups can regularly meet clinicians · products can be demonstrated in person · real clinical feedback is gathered early This helps companies determine whether a product actually solves a meaningful healthcare problem. Continuing Medical Education (CME) Forums MDM2 is developing CME forums that allow clinicians to: · learn about emerging medical technologies · discuss product concepts · provide guidance during early development These sessions also create opportunities for honest feedback before expensive trials begin. One of the first sessions included collaboration with: · HonorHealth · Hemasense Clinical Trials Outside the United States Clinical trials in the U.S. can be complex and slow due to regulatory requirements. As a result: · many companies run trials in Europe or Asia · approval processes may be faster · testing costs may be lower Improving regulatory efficiency in the U.S. remains a challenge for medical device innovators. Intellectual Property and Universities Many medical technologies originate in universities. In these cases: · the university typically owns the intellectual property · companies license the technology to commercialize it Technology transfer organizations help bridge the gap between research and commercialization. Programs supporting this in Arizona include: · ASU Skysong Innovation Center · Tech Launch Arizona These programs help connect professors with entrepreneurs who have experience bringing products to market. Segment 4 – The Future of Medical Device Innovation in Phoenix Phoenix and Arizona are increasingly positioned as a national hub for bioscience and medical device innovation. Key advantages include: · strong manufacturing capabilities across the state · major university research centers · growing healthcare systems · startup accelerators and incubators New startups frequently spin out of larger companies like: · W. L. Gore & Associates · Medtronic These larger companies sometimes help fund and mentor new ventures. Building a Strong Innovation Ecosystem A successful innovation ecosystem requires collaboration among: · universities · hospitals · manufacturers · investors · startups Arizona is actively building this network to support long-term growth in the medical technology sector. Advice for Entrepreneurs For founders looking to build a medical device startup: 1. Work with clinicians early in development 2. Validate the problem you are solving 3. Understand the regulatory pathway 4. Build partnerships with universities and hospitals 5. De-risk the concept before large investments Ultimately, success depends on proving value to three key stakeholders: · clinicians · investors · patients Organizations Mentioned Medical Device Manufacturing Multiplier MDM2 (Medical Device Manufacturing Multiplier)https://www.mdm2.org/ MDM2 works to strengthen Arizona's medical device manufacturing ecosystem through partnerships with universities, hospitals, and startups. WearTech Center WearTech Centerhttps://www.azweartech.org/projects Focus areas include: · wearable health technologies · remote monitoring systems · aging-in-place innovations If you want to learn more about the growing medical device ecosystem in Arizona, visit the website for the MDM2 (Medical Device Manufacturing Multiplier) and explore how they're helping startups move innovations from the lab to the patient. 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Support the show to get full episodes, full archive, and join the Discord community. The Transmitter is an online publication that aims to deliver useful information, insights and tools to build bridges across neuroscience and advance research. Visit thetransmitter.org to explore the latest neuroscience news and perspectives, written by journalists and scientists. Read more about our partnership. Check out this story: Neural manifolds: Latest buzzword or pathway to understand the brain? Sign up for Brain Inspired email alerts to be notified every time a new Brain Inspired episode is released. To explore more neuroscience news and perspectives, visit thetransmitter.org. Juan Gallego runs the Neocybernetics Lab at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown in Lisbon, Portugal, affiliated with the neuroscience of disease and neuroscience programs, and the centre for restorative neurotechnology. Juan has worked a lot on neural manifolds - the mathematical objects neuroscience is using more and more to describe how big populations of neurons coordinate their activity to do useful things. In fact, he recently gave a short talk that he titled The Manifold Manifesto, because he was asked to be provocative. And he was provocative, suggesting that manifolds are real - as real as chairs and tables are, that they have causal power, and they might be a target of evolution. Of course he talked about his own and others work to support those claims. So today we discuss many of those themes, through the lens of his own and others work, and we talk about what keeps him up at night about the possible limits of using manifolds to connect brain activity with behavior and mental phenomena. He's not just a manifold person, though. Juan is more broadly interested in motor control and how brains do it. We also discuss his work in patients with spinal cord injuries, who don't have enough nerve connections to their muscles to actually move, but have enough nerve connections that some signal gets through. Juan and his colleagues can detect that little bit getting through, and use it to infer what behaviors the patients intend to do, and they can use that information to control actions in a computer simulation. The hope is that this will translate to controlling prosthetics to give spinal cord injury patients their mobility again. Neocybernetics Lab. @juangallego.bsky.social Related papers A neural manifold view of the brain. A neural implementation model of feedback-based motor learning. Conjoint specification of action by neocortex and striatum. Integrating across behaviors and timescales to understand the neural control of movement. Evolutionarily conserved neural dynamics across mice, monkeys, and humans. Read the transcript. 0:00 - Intro 4:37 - Manifolds 14:30 - Strengths and weaknesses 24:32 - Conserved manifolds across animals and species 34:31 - Causality and manifolds 47:29 - Constraints and causes 51:05 - What to measure 58:55 - Complexity and manifolds 1:10:29 - Juan's background 1:14:08 - Prosthetics for spinal cord injuries 1:41:06 - Integrating across behaviors and timescales 1:46:56 - Conjoint specification of action by neocortex and striatum.
In this episode, recorded live at the 52nd Academy Annual Meeting in Nashville, Dr. Steve Gard, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, is joined by Scott Thach, MSPO, CPO, LPO, a pediatric-certified prosthetist-orthotist at Shriners Children's Hawaii, to discuss his 2025 JPO Article of the Year centered on cranial remolding orthosis (CRO) wear time for deformational plagiocephaly. While CROs are commonly prescribed for 23 hours per day, his study set out to measure actual adherence using an objective approach. By placing a temperature sensor on the helmet strap and blinding caregivers to the data collection, the research revealed a notable gap between reported wear (about 22 hours per day) and actual wear (closer to 18 hours per day). The conversation explores how increased wear time correlates with improved cranial measurements such as CVA and CVAI in plagiocephaly cases, while results were less consistent for brachycephaly. Thach also discusses the challenges of conducting the study during COVID, the importance of objective data in clinical decision-making, and future research opportunities, including differences between daytime and nighttime wear and the role of conditions like torticollis. Show notes JPO article: Cranial Remolding Orthosis Study on the Use of a Temperature Sensor to Measure Wear Time O&P Research Insights is produced by Association Briefings.
Hey Voices from the Bench community! Jessica Love here, sending a shoutout from Utah! If you're passionate about creating natural, beautiful smiles—but want to simplify your workflow without sacrificing aesthetics—this is for you. I'm honored to be part of Ivoclar's development team introducing a powerful new stain and glaze system featuring Structure Paste, IPS e.max Ceram Art. Create stunning depth and lifelike color in as little as one firing. Let's continue to innovate, simplify, and create meaningful change—one smile at a time. Elvis actually made it down to the exhibition halls this year — and hyperDENT from FOLLOW-ME! Technology was everywhere. Booth after booth, people were talking milling strategies, templates, and workflows. It felt like a full-on CAM takeover. Their Milling Roadmap scavenger hunt had attendees bouncing between Axsys, Imagine, D.O.F., and Roland collecting stamps like responsible adults… Responsible adults chasing a bright orange folding electric hyperDENT scooter. That's what we love about the FOLLOW-ME! team — world-class CAM engineers talking microns and validation protocols one minute, then ripping around Lab Day the next. Serious about precision. Not too serious about themselves. Big shoutout for bringing the brains — and the electric horsepower. Come see and talk to Elvis and Barb at all these amazing shows in 2026* Dental Lab Association of Texas Meeting in Dallas Apr 9-11 https://members.dlat.org/ exocad Insights in Mallorca, Spain Apr 30 - May 1 https://exocad.com/insights-2026 Live from the Ivoclar stage at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2026, Elvis and Barb sits down with two very different innovators shaping the future of the dental lab world. First up is industry veteran Rob Fletcher, who shares the story behind ACES (Automated Case Entry Software)—a system designed to eliminate one of the biggest bottlenecks in dental labs: manually entering handwritten prescriptions. Drawing on years of lean manufacturing experience running labs like Knight Dental Group and Bayshore Dental Studio, Rob explains how combining OCR and AI can read RX forms, learn lab terminology, and automate case entry directly into an LMS. The result? Faster workflows, fewer data entry headaches, and one less department that labs have to constantly hire and retrain. Then the conversation shifts to collaboration and innovation as Don Bell and Andreas Klie discuss a new partnership between Ivoclar and Panthera Dental. They break down how Panthera's Fusion Bar technology works with Ivoclar materials to simplify full-arch workflows while improving precision, aesthetics, and efficiency. The team also dives into the education behind the technology, the launch of the Panthera Academy, and how collaboration between companies—and listening to technicians—helps push the industry forward. Hey, listeners—ever wonder what Elvis is doing when he's not recording Voices from the Bench? He's a client rep for Derby Dental Laboratory, out in the field every day doing chairside visits and building relationships. His job is simple—keep doctors happy and keep them coming back. And he couldn't do it without iCortica. Right from his phone, Elvis can see sales, remake rates, account notes, risks, and cross-sell opportunities—even before he walks through the door. No spreadsheets. No surprises. Just the info he needs to grow accounts. Stop digging for data and start taking action. Head to icortica.com and schedule your demo today. Join us at exocad Insights 2026, happening April 30–May 1, 2026, on the stunning island of Mallorca, Spain. This two-day event features powerhouse keynotes, hands-on workshops, live software demos, and top-tier industry showcases—all in one unforgettable setting. Barb and Elvis will be on site bringing you exclusive interviews, plus don't miss the FIRST 5k run on the coast! And of course, cap it all off with the legendary exoGlam Night under the stars. Tickets are limited. Visit exocad.com/insights-2026 and use code VFTBPalma15 for 15% off. In today's dental labs, reliability isn't optional—it's essential. That's why so many labs trust Roland DGSHAPE milling solutions—true workhorses known for precision, durability, and dependable performance day after day. Now Roland is taking digital denture production even further with the Elevate Denture Solution, including compatibility with Ivotion Denture System from Ivoclar. This validated workflow gives labs a powerful way to produce premium digital dentures with confidence and consistency. Built on the trusted DWX milling platform, the Elevate Denture Solution allows labs to expand their capabilities while continuing to rely on the same dependable technology that keeps production running smoothly. Learn more about DWX Milling Solutions and the new Elevate Denture Solution at rolanddental.com.Special Guests: Andreas Klie, Don Bell, and Rob Fletcher.
Today's episode explores a growing issue in both dentistry and public health: microplastics and nanoplastics, often called MNPs. What are micro- and nanoplastics? Microplastics are tiny plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters, while nanoplastics are even smaller—less than 1 micrometer. These particles are now found everywhere in the environment, including water, air, soil, and even inside the human body. Researchers have already detected them in blood, lungs, placenta, breast milk, and stool. Plastics contain over 13,000 chemicals, and thousands of these substances may be harmful to human health, including carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, and neurotoxic compounds. Why does this matter for dentistry? Dentistry is both a source and pathway of exposure to micro- and nanoplastics. Several common dental materials and devices release these particles, including: Resin-based composite fillings Clear aligners and orthodontic appliances Prosthetic materials like dentures Impression materials used for dental molds These materials can release microplastics through wear, degradation, polishing, and everyday use. Oral care products as another source Daily oral hygiene products also contribute to exposure. Examples include: Toothpastes Toothbrushes Dental floss Mouthwashes Over time, these products can release small plastic particles that may be ingested or inhaled, leading to chronic exposure. Possible effects on oral health Research suggests that micro- and nanoplastics may affect the oral environment in several ways, including: Irritation of oral tissues Disruption of the oral microbiome Damage to oral cells Potential genotoxic effects Some studies also suggest that long-term exposure could contribute to oral cancer, although more research is needed. Systemic health concerns Because these particles are so small, they can cross biological barriers and spread throughout the body. Experimental studies show they may cause: Oxidative stress Inflammation Immune system disruption Hormonal interference Microbiome imbalance Potential effects on fertility, brain health, and development Microplastics can also act as carriers for other environmental toxins, which may increase their harmful effects. Awareness and regulation Despite the growing evidence, the review highlights that clinical awareness in dentistry is still limited, and regulatory oversight remains insufficient. Many dental professionals may not yet consider microplastic release when selecting materials or products. Want to see more of The Holistic Dentistry Show? Watch our episodes on YouTube! Do you have a mouth- or body-related question for Dr. Sanda? Send her a message on Instagram! Remember, you're not healthy until your mouth is healthy. So take care of it in the most natural way. Key takeaway: (00:00) Unveiling Microplastics in Dentistry (03:07) Sources and Health Implications of Microplastics (05:57) Dental Materials and Microplastic Release (08:17) Health Risks of Microplastics in Dentistry (11:06) Consumer Awareness and Material Choices (13:59) Environmental Impact of Dental Plastics (16:38) Strategies for Reducing Microplastic Exposure (19:00) Future of Dentistry and Material Safety (25:08) Official Outro Holistic Dentistry Connect With Us: AskDrSanda | YouTube BeverlyHillsDentalHealth.com | Instagram DrSandaMoldovan.com | Instagram Orasana.com | Instagram
Dana Carvey returns to The David Spade Show to recap life on the road with David — including a possible pink eye incident. The two dive into their latest movie pitch for Jason Statham's next action hit, The Goiter and attempt to solve the mysterious Jim Carrey conspiracy circulating online. They also revisit an SNL sketch that never made it to air, weigh in on current headlines like tensions with Iran and California's crime, and unleash another chaotic edition of Buzzing Around. Plus, the news stories get even stranger: Lamar Odom's legendary cocaine summers, and Amanda Seyfried's prosthetic… what exactly? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send a textGuest Zoltan Karpati explains scan-to-fit, AI landmarking, and XR training while sharing a personal pet prosthetics story and a unified roadmap.• replacing clear checks with real flexible interfaces for truer diagnostics• extending second diagnostic wear to validate cushioning and relief• controlling variables by avoiding returns to the old socket• dialing fit with adjustable sockets and reduced manual labor• scan-to-fit workflows with phone-based scanning and AI landmarks• exporting to 3D printing or CNC with white-label options• spatial reality training screens for classroom-friendly 3D design• product roadmap for insoles, AFOs, and order management system• personal story powering pet prosthetic developmentSpecial thanks to Advanced 3D for sponsoring this episode.Support the show
If you came here for emotional growth… wrong show. If you came here for chaotic, sarcastic, wildly unqualified movie criticism and questionable trivia confidence? Welcome home.Today's comedy podcast kicks off with a tribute to Bo Gritz, the real-life inspiration behind John Rambo — because nothing says “morning show vibes” like discussing Vietnam-era legends before spiraling into body horror films 12 minutes later.Speaking of spiraling… Rizz watched The Substance on a plane. Yes, in public. Yes, with full nudity. Yes, with the brightness probably way too high. Demi Moore? Committed. Margaret Qualley? Prosthetics. Scott? Immediately downloaded it. The gang debates whether it's brilliant social commentary or just a two-hour fever dream with fake boobs and chaos. We also dive into what qualifies as a “body horror” film and whether watching it mid-flight should put you on a list somewhere.From there, we bounce through:The first indoor hockey game ending in a full-on 1800s brawlDolly Parton casually becoming even more iconicLil Jon's tragic family updateBryan Adams hitting the Spotify billions club (Scott's first slow dance moment included)Frankie Valli possibly being wheeled out like a Vegas animatronicMetallica at The Sphere and why your mortgage might have to waitDiddy's shifting prison timelineAnd a rapid-fire debate about which celebrities used prosthetics in nude scenes (yes, this is a real segment)Plus: Simpleton Trivia, Point Fest lineup updates, and the kind of sarcastic humor only a daily comedy podcast from St. Louis can legally produce before 10 a.m.If you love pop culture commentary, weird news, celebrity chaos, and a morning talk show that proudly derails itself, this episode of The Rizzuto Show comedy podcast delivers peak daily comedy energy.We are not doctors.We are not film critics.We are barely adults.But we are consistent.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We start off today talking about Buc-ee's getting a little litigious, prosthetic buttholes, Dan and Trey taking their friendship to a new level, and is getting kicked in the balls the most painful thing ever? LINKS:Buc-ee's sues Ohio chain for trademark infringement, arguing logos too similarAmanda Seyfried wore a ‘prosthetic butthole' for new movie ‘Testament of Ann Lee'Debunked: The pain from a kick in the testicles is not the same as giving birth to 160 children at onceThe Treehouse Show is a Dallas based comedy podcast. Leave your worries outside and join Dan O'Malley, Trey Trenholm, Raj Sharma, and their guests for laughs about funny news, viral stories, and hilarious commentary.The Treehouse WebsiteGet MORE from the Treehouse Show on PatreonTreehouse YouTube ChannelGet a FREE roof inspection from the best company in DFW:Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration CLICK HERE TO DONATE:The RMS Treehouse Listeners Foundation
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Hey Voices from the Bench community! Jessica Love here, sending a shoutout from Utah! If you're passionate about creating natural, beautiful smiles—but want to simplify your workflow without sacrificing aesthetics—this is for you. I'm honored to be part of Ivoclar's development team introducing a powerful new stain and glaze system featuring Structure Paste, IPS e.max Ceram Art. Create stunning depth and lifelike color in as little as one firing. Let's continue to innovate, simplify, and create meaningful change—one smile at a time. Elvis actually made it down to the exhibition halls this year — and hyperDENT from FOLLOW-ME! Technology was everywhere. Booth after booth, people were talking milling strategies, templates, and workflows. It felt like a full-on CAM takeover. Their Milling Roadmap scavenger hunt had attendees bouncing between Axsys, Imagine, D.O.F., and Roland collecting stamps like responsible adults… Responsible adults chasing a bright orange folding electric hyperDENT scooter. That's what we love about the FOLLOW-ME! team — world-class CAM engineers talking microns and validation protocols one minute, then ripping around Lab Day the next. Serious about precision. Not too serious about themselves. Big shoutout for bringing the brains — and the electric horsepower. Come see and talk to Elvis and Barb at all these amazing shows in 2026* Dental Lab Association of Texas Meeting in Dallas Apr 9-11 https://members.dlat.org/ exocad Insights in Mallorca, Spain Apr 30 - May 1 https://exocad.com/insights-2026 This week, we sit down with Richard Rosas Sr — artist, entrepreneur, removable specialist, and the man behind one of the most creative workflows we've heard in a long time. Richard's journey starts in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where he grew up moving between nine schools, discovered a gift for fine art, and even earned a scholarship to Tyler School of Art and Architecture — which he turned down out of fear of becoming a starving artist. After a detour into computer programming, granite engraving, and even opening a salsa dance studio with his mom (yes, there's a South Beach nightclub moment that changed everything), Richard eventually answered a tiny newspaper ad asking, “Are you an artist?” That question led him into a dental laboratory and launched a career that would blend creativity, discipline, faith, and serious removable skills. Under intense mentorship and PTC-style training, Richard sharpened his craft in removables, eventually managing a department and earning enough respect that doctors specifically requested him chairside. One large account even pulled all their cases after Richard pushed back on unrealistic deadlines — only to return weeks later with deeper respect and loyalty. That experience shaped his philosophy: honesty, communication, and quality always win long term. His path then led him to ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, where performing four to six arches a day gave him next-level surgical and prosthetic experience. It was there that the real lightbulb went off — immediate impression evaluation, real-time patient interaction, faster turnaround, and true collaboration between surgeon, prosthodontist, and technician completely changed his view of what was possible. Now Richard has taken that high-efficiency, patient-centered model and built something entirely his own: a boutique removable lab with a fully functional, patent-pending mobile on-site dental laboratory inside a Mercedes Sprinter van. By bringing the lab directly to private practices, he combines multiple traditional appointments into streamlined visits, delivers final dentures in as little as two weeks, processes chairside in the parking lot, and markets not only to dentists but directly to patients. His mission isn't just to make dentures faster — it's to elevate the technician's role, strengthen patient connection, and show that removables can be both efficient and beautiful. Through his new YouTube channel, Mastering Removables, he's beginning to share that knowledge with others who want to rethink what a lab can be. Hey, listeners—ever wonder what Elvis is doing when he's not recording Voices from the Bench? He's a client rep for Derby Dental Laboratory, out in the field every day doing chairside visits and building relationships. His job is simple—keep doctors happy and keep them coming back. And he couldn't do it without iCortica. Right from his phone, Elvis can see sales, remake rates, account notes, risks, and cross-sell opportunities—even before he walks through the door. No spreadsheets. No surprises. Just the info he needs to grow accounts. Stop digging for data and start taking action. Head to icortica.com and schedule your demo today. Join us at exocad Insights 2026, happening April 30–May 1, 2026, on the stunning island of Mallorca, Spain. This two-day event features powerhouse keynotes, hands-on workshops, live software demos, and top-tier industry showcases—all in one unforgettable setting. Barb and Elvis will be on site bringing you exclusive interviews, plus don't miss the FIRST 5k run on the coast! And of course, cap it all off with the legendary exoGlam Night under the stars. Tickets are limited. Visit exocad.com/insights-2026 and use code VFTBPalma15 for 15% off.Special Guest: Richard Rosas Sr.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched a new initiative titled Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH).CRUSH is a sweeping fraud prevention program. In an official news release posted Thursday, CMS reported suspending $5.7 billion in suspected fraudulent Medicare payments, preventing $1.5 billion in DMEPOS (Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies) billing, revoking more than 5,500 providers' billing privileges, and denying 122,000 claims that failed medical necessity checks.This latest news, including a nationwide DMEPOS enrollment moratorium and a $259.5 million Medicaid funding deferral, signals a decisive shift toward real-time enforcement.What does CRUSH mean for providers, revenue cycle leaders, and compliance teams?Senior healthcare consultant Penny Jefferson will be the special guest during the next live edition of the long-running news and information national podcast Monitor Mondays. Jefferson, the director of clinical documentation integrity (CDI) services for the University of California Davis Medical Center, will report on this new and developing story.The broadcast will also include these instantly recognizable features:Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 RCM, will be making his Monday Rounds.The RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel, partner at the law firm of Nelson Mullins, will report the latest news about auditors.Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, shareholder in the law offices of Fredrikson & Byron, will join the broadcast with his trademark segment.Legislative Update: Adam Brenman, senior legislative affairs liaison for Zelis, will report on current healthcare legislation.
JLR's dong is hanging out. Prosthetics. Rover almost yelled out Duji's name in an argument with B2. Woman goes berserk on a plane upon arrival.
JLR's dong is hanging out. Prosthetics. Rover almost yelled out Duji's name in an argument with B2. Woman goes berserk on a plane upon arrival. Is Krystle dressing more conservatively due to Skinny? Hilary Clinton. AI generated video posted by the White House of an Olympic hockey player. The man charged with killing the Gaudreau brothers attorney claims his blood alcohol level was read wrong at the time of the crash. A student at university was detained by ICE for having an expired student VISA. Reminiscing the time, Rover and Charlie were arrested. Swedish mobster hits a tourist in Thailand and kills him. Did Pink get inducted into the Rock Hall? Battle of the Bulge. JLR blushes talking to lead singer of the band Priscilla, Brad. Personalized license plates. Rover propositions JLR to get a vanity plate for $1,000. Burger King is going to be using AI to monitor how their employees interact with customers.
JLR's dong is hanging out. Prosthetics. Rover almost yelled out Duji's name in an argument with B2. Woman goes berserk on a plane upon arrival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
JLR's dong is hanging out. Prosthetics. Rover almost yelled out Duji's name in an argument with B2. Woman goes berserk on a plane upon arrival. Is Krystle dressing more conservatively due to Skinny? Hilary Clinton. AI generated video posted by the White House of an Olympic hockey player. The man charged with killing the Gaudreau brothers attorney claims his blood alcohol level was read wrong at the time of the crash. A student at university was detained by ICE for having an expired student VISA. Reminiscing the time, Rover and Charlie were arrested. Swedish mobster hits a tourist in Thailand and kills him. Did Pink get inducted into the Rock Hall? Battle of the Bulge. JLR blushes talking to lead singer of the band Priscilla, Brad. Personalized license plates. Rover propositions JLR to get a vanity plate for $1,000. Burger King is going to be using AI to monitor how their employees interact with customers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A popular actress admits that she's found a new trick for a movie coming up that requires her to be full nude in a scene. She broke out the prosthetic butthole.
Tell me if this makes sense… We live in a world today characterized by a fetishized pornographic addiction to rape. If it were not so, Law & Order: SVU wouldn’t have made it past a single season – let alone, into SYNdication for nearly 30 years…! I loathe Adorno and the CULTural Marxists who SYNthesized (read: weaponized) Marx and Freud to the general detriment of mankind, beginning with the ‘West’. But, he raised some legit points, as often the baddies do. It’s their SOLUTIONS we all need be wary of. For nigh on 100 years, we’ve basked in the jaundiced glow of the Frankfurt School, as legions of university students continue having their minds and spirits poisoned in the name of ‘Progress’. See also the ancient Roman Collegium, a concept dating back to (at least) the days of Plato – who, incidentally, literally wrote the book on The Republic. I digress… In Adorno’s “Fetish-character” essay, he states, a fetish is a substitute object of desire.[1] I would submit that in the latent undercurrent of this Nietzschean ‘power-evolving universe’ of today’s America; men and women, by and large, secretly harbor a craven desire for rape. It sounds crazy! Until one considers the popularity of Law & Order: SVU for the last 27 years. America is Kung-Fu LARPing, with each new iteration of the ‘fetish substitute object of desire’ further blurring the lines between fantasy and reality (schizoaffective disorder) as we creep ever closer to the Chaos Magick of bringing these secret desires to life. But, beware; LARPing has consequences.[2] The Epstein Saga has been publicly ongoing for 2+ decades. More than a thousand witnesses have come forward – including dozens who’ve accused Trump (E. Jean Carroll) – and yet, only Epstein and Maxwell have been ‘brought to justice’. Speaking of ‘justice’, Thomas Massie probably said it best:[3] Congress created the Department of Justice, Congress funds the Department of Justice, and Congress is responsible for the oversight of the Department of Justice. When will we see justice? I’ll tell you what I’ve not seen. I’ve not seen any arrests from the revelations in the Epstein Files – over 3 million documents describing horrible things, describing unspeakable things, much of it redacted. Over two dozen people have resigned; CEOS, members of government, worldwide. But, I haven’t seen any arrests or investigations here in the United States, from this Department of Justice. Prince Andrew, Duke of York, who has since been stripped of his royalty, his royal titles, due to his affiliation with Jeffrey Epstein, has been arrested. Peter Mandelson, who previously served as UK’s Ambassador to the United States, resigned in disgrace from United Kingdom’s House of Lords and the Labor Party, and he’s been arrested. Former Prime Minister of Norway Thorbjorn Jagland has been charged. But, we don’t see any charges, arrests, or investigations in the United States. What do we see? We see our FBI Director celebrating in the locker room at the Olympics overseas. It’s fine to be proud of this country. But, we should be proud of this country because we have a system of justice that works. And yet we do not. … We need justice. We want the Department of Justice to get to work, and that’s what they need to do – now. The Trump (45/47) DOJ is unwilling to rat itself out – and so are the other 77+ million co-conspirators… And then there’s the 77 million co-conspirators who voted for Epstein’s best friend Trump as many as three times, knowing he’d been accused of sexual assault by dozens of women, and even after he was found liable for sexually assaulting E. Jean Carroll. For 77 million men and women it was not a dealbreaker! He rapes, but he saves. He saves more than he rapes … but he probably does rape.[4] Considering the aforementioned, what would be crazy is not acknowledging America’s fetishized pornographic addiction to rape – which is precisely what we’re doing. We are gaslighting ourselves at this point, as we turn a blind eye to our own culpability. After all – on the eve of America’s 250th Anniversary of Independence – wasn’t this always to be a government of, by, and for The People…? 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; …21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified [him] not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, …24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: …26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.28 And even as they did not like to retain God in [their] knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. — Romans 1:18, 21–22, 24, 26–32 KJV 4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord [is] at hand.6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things. — Philippians 4:4–8 KJV #Links Clips [1:58] Etymology (the origins of words) was taken out of schools in the early 1900’s for a reason. (See also entry below) [5:39] Demons in the Headlines EXPOSED: The War for Power and Souls in D.C. | Strange Encounters | Ep 29 – YouTube (See also Blaze Media article below) [3:15] Rep. Massie Asks, “When Will We See Justice” Following Latest Epstein Files Revelations (See also C-SPAN Congressional Chronicle entry below[3:1]) Previous RWR broadcasts referenced 2026-02-25 2026-02-26 Proof of America’s fetishized pornographic addiction to rape Amanda Seyfried Wore A “Prosthetic [redacted]” For ‘Testament Of Ann Lee’ Amanda Seyfried will go to extreme lengths for a film role — especially when it comes to feeling comfortable during a nude scene. The actor wore what she described as a “prosthetic [redacted]” in her recent movie The Testament of Ann Lee, as she revealed in a Feb. 25 interview with BBC’s The Scott Mills Breakfast Show. “This movie, it needed to be graphic, so, like, I had a prosthetic [redacted],” she said in a clip posted to Instagram, which understandably perplexed Mills himself. When pressed for more details, she surprisingly had a rave review about the experience. “It was cool. It was exciting.” Seyfried plays the real-life Ann Lee, a Christian woman in 18th-century Great Britain who viewed herself as a representative of God and eventually founded a religious sect called Shakers, with the film capturing her group’s move across the pond to New York during the Colonial era. Son of megachurch pastor sentenced after horrific materials found at home ‘among worst investigators have seen’ An Indiana megachurch once known for preaching purity and sexual morality has found itself at the center of a scandal that has shaken a congregation, rattled political allies, and ended with a six-year prison sentence. Jonathan Peternel, 24, of Pendleton, was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty in January to one Level 4 felony count of child exploitation and three felony counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. The case drew intense public scrutiny not only because of the disturbing evidence uncovered by investigators, but because his father, Nathan Peternel, remains listed as lead pastor at Life Church and is a longtime mentor and close associate of Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith. Why Viewers Say You Should Watch ‘Nymphomaniac’ Alone Due to Its Graphic Scenes Both volumes of Lars von Trier’s Nymphomaniac are streaming on Netflix in the U.S., and its return to an easy, familiar platform has revived a warning that has followed the film since 2013: ‘Watch this one by yourself.‘ … So why does this movie come with a warning like that? The movie’s name actually answers that on its own. The term nymphomania is used to classify someone who has an uncontrollable compulsion toward sex, and that is exactly what the film follows across 2 volumes and 8 chapters. It opens with a woman named Joe, found beaten in an alley. A man named Seligman brings her home, and she begins telling him the story of her life from her earliest sexual memories through decades of escalating need. Von Trier was telling the story of a woman whose entire life is shaped by a compulsion she cannot control. … The discomfort the audience feels isn’t incidental. It’s the mechanism. Von Trier built the film so that watching it puts you closer to Joe’s experience than any non-explicit version ever could. The surface reading is addiction… What Joe is actually chasing is not sex but connection. Every encounter she describes to Seligman moves her further from other people rather than closer to them. Sex becomes the thing she reaches for because the thing she actually needs keeps slipping out of range. That distance between the act and the need behind it is where von Trier plants the real story. The compulsion is real, but the loneliness underneath it is what he keeps circling back to. He called this technique “Digressionism,” a term he coined to describe a storytelling style that deliberately wanders away from its own plot. He cited Marcel Proust as an influence. Nymphomaniac is the final film in what von Trier and critics call the Depression Trilogy. Following Antichrist in 2009 and Melancholia in 2011. After years infiltrating child exploitation rings, expert reveals an even DARKER American underworld | Blaze Media Demons in the Headlines EXPOSED: The War for Power and Souls in D.C. | Strange Encounters | Ep 29 – YouTube [31:30–33:26] Back to the politics piece; everybody within politics – even if they disagree with exploitation or whatever – they show partiality. And, I believe it’s, is it second Peter? … It says, ‘where partiality exists, exists every form of deceit and evil’. We can look it up … but I think that’s it. But, where partiality exists, exists all forms of evil. ***[Did he mean this passage?]For where envying and strife [is], there [is] confusion and every evil work. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. – James 3:16–17 KJV*** And, what is happening in our political world that I’ve that I’ve seen now is; you have career politicians – even if they claim to be Christians – they sell access. And, it might be access to conservative organizations. But, they sell access – and they’re partial to donors. … they’re unbelievably partial. And, they’re partial to their ‘club’, as opposed to the people they’re elected to represent. And, you have a bureaucracy that’s in place, and you have these elitists that are in place, that think that they can buy – because they have been able to buy your position – buy you, buy access to you, or buy access to somebody else, and ‘own’ – in this case, a US Senator, what I’m running for. But, it’s across the board for everything; Congressmen, even the President … Everything’s for sale. And, it’s ‘access’ that they’re selling, right? And, that’s the thing that stood out to me the most; partiality. More proof / Trump-Epstein Saga DOJ’s Epstein Files Screwups Get Worse With Unredacted Nudes and Images of Kids The Justice Department is under fire after newly released Jeffrey Epstein case materials reportedly included unredacted nude images and photos involving minors. Analysis by CNN uncovered nearly 100 explicit pictures of two naked young women on a beach, the news outlet reported. The materials also included photos showing a young girl kissing Epstein on the cheek. At least one unredacted image depicted Epstein alongside a nude female, and additional selfie-style nude photos of at least two other unidentified females were also published, with their ages unclear, according to CNN. Under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which Congress passed and President Trump signed in late November, the DOJ is obligated to omit sexually explicit imagery and anything that might identify victims. The images have now been redacted. DOJ Gives Shameless Reason for Hiding Photo of Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein Donald Trump’s White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is ‘Shocked’ the FBI Dared to Come for Her ‘Uncle Jeff’ shifts focus on Erika Kirk grooming allegations post-Epstein file release – We Got This Covered Most Americans in new survey dispute Donald Trump’s economic boom claim CBS’s new hire appeared 1,700 times in Epstein’s files, and John Oliver just exposed his disturbing emails – We Got This Covered Epstein Had Close Ties to Prosecutor Behind Key Provision of Plea Deal | The New Republic Turns out ICE is just a bunch of scared widdle guys Fear as senator discovers staggering true amount Trump spent on arming ICE – Raw Story Congressional Chronicle – Members of Congress, Hearings and More | C-SPAN.org[3:2] [standalone clip] Rep. Massie Asks, "When Will We See Justice" Following Latest Epstein Files Revelations | Video | C-SPAN.org The Purpose Of the System Is What It Does (POSIWID) Millions at Risk as Android Mental Health Apps Expose Sensitive Data US defense secrets sold to Russians for millions in crypto – Newsweek Tucker Carlson pushes DNA tests for Jews, ‘Khazar’ theory | The Jerusalem Post The largely discredited theory states that Ashkenazi Jews are genetically descended from a Turkic minority that converted to Judaism in the Middle Ages rather than from the 12 tribes of Israel. During Tucker Carlson’s interview last week with Mike Huckabee, the US ambassador to Israel, both men made considerable waves with their takes on history and theology. Anthropic says it will not accede to Pentagon demands as deadline looms | AP News Anthropic said it sought narrow assurances from the Pentagon that Claude won’t be used for mass surveillance of Americans or in fully autonomous weapons. But after months of private talks exploded into public debate, it said in a Thursday statement that new contract language “framed as compromise was paired with legalese that would allow those safeguards to be disregarded at will.” From the Wayback. Why – and why now – is Daily Mail breaking these stories out of the dust bin…? Secret mind-control techniques using TVs revealed in disturbing patent | Daily Mail Online Declassified CIA memo reveals plan to turn citizens into unwitting assassins | Daily Mail Online On the lighter / brighter side… Why age is an advantage for starting a business – Fast Company Sardonic levity, as Rome burns… Images That Might Indicate Society is in Decline | eBaum’s World Caller Dialogue David – WI Feminism dating back to early 1800s (CH: Owenism – Wikipedia) Valerie Solanas, SCUM Manifesto – Wikipedia Friedrich Nietzsche, Beyond Good and Evil (1886)[5] Insanity in individuals is something rare–but in groups, parties, nations, and epochs it is the rule. Bitchute: Etymology (the origins of words) was taken out of schools in the early 1900’s for a reason. Also on YouTube: Etymology ~ The Origins Of Words Was Taken Out Of Schools In The Early 1900s For A Reason – YouTube James – Vancouver The Scribner-Bantam English dictionary : Williams, Edwin B. (Edwin Bucher), 1891-1975 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive #Footnotes Clowney, David W. “On the Fetish-Character in Music and the Regression of Listening” Reading Notes for the 1938 Essay by Theodor Adorno. 3 Nov. 2005, p. 6, users.rowan.edu/~clowney/aesthetics/ReadingGuides/Adorno.ppt. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026. More (e.g., “course guides” at Clowney’s aesthetics page: users.rowan.edu/~clowney/aesthetics/. ︎ Berenson, Alex. “On the Dangers of Cosplay.” Substack.com, Unreported Truths, 11 Jan. 2026, alexberenson.substack.com/p/on-the-dangers-of-cosplay. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026. ︎ C-SPAN. “Congressional Chronicle – Members of Congress, Hearings and More.” C-SPAN.org, C-SPAN, 24 Feb. 2026, www.c-span.org/congress/?chamber=house&date=2026-02-24. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026. Click on “Speakers” tab, select Thomas Massie in “Speakers” dropdown menu, and see timestamp (10:45:03 AM) and transcript of Massie’s remarks. ︎ ︎ ︎ [Massie:] Congress created the Department of Justice, Congress funds the Department of Justice, and Congress is responsible for the oversight of the Department of Justice. When will we see justice? I’ll tell you what I’ve not seen. I’ve not seen any arrests from the revelations in the Epstein Files – over 3 million documents describing horrible things, describing unspeakable things – much of it redacted. Over two dozen people have resigned; CEOs, members of government, worldwide. But, I haven’t seen any arrests or investigations here in the United States, from this Department of Justice. Prince Andrew, Duke of York, who has since been stripped of his royalty, his royal titles, due to his affiliation with Jeffrey Epstein, has been arrested. Peter Mandelson, Who previously served as UK’s Ambassador to the United States, resigned in disgrace from United Kingdom’S House of Lords and the Labor Party, and he’s been arrested. Former Prime Minister of Norway, Thorbjorn Jagland has been charged. But, we don’t see any charges, arrests, or investigations in the United States. What do we see? We see our FBI Director celebrating in the locker room at the Olympics overseas. It’s fine to be proud of this country. But, we should be proud of this country because we have a system of justice that works. And yet we do not. Who are the men that should be investigated? I’ll name them right here. Leon Black; you don’t even have to see past the redactions to see that this man needs to be investigated. Jess Staley; accused of terrible things, it’s right there in the files. Why is he not being investigated? And, Leslie Wexner; why did the FBI list him as a co-conspirator in their own documents in a child sex trafficking case, and then tell him, according to him, that they had no questions for him? Why is that? Well, the Epstein Files Transparency Act requires the DOJ and the FBI to disclose to us their internal memos and emails about how they made those decisions, whether to prosecute or not prosecute. Yet, they have not delivered those memos. And, we still don’t have the memos and documents and emails from 2008, to explain why Jeffrey Epstein was given such a light sentence in what would have been an open and shut case of child sex trafficking, which allowed him to go back and recommit these terrible crimes, create hundreds of more victims, and ensnare so many other people in his conspiracy. Where are those documents that describe those decisions? We need justice. We want the Department of Justice to get to work, and that’s what they need to do – now! Jones, Marcie. “Gee, Look at All These Co-Conspirators in the Epstein Files That Pam Bondi and Kash Patel Say Never Existed.” Wonkette.com, Wonkette, 25 Feb. 2026, www.wonkette.com/p/gee-look-at-all-these-co-conspirators. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026. ︎ Nietzsche, Friedrich. Beyond Good and Evil. 1886. Gutenberg.org, Chapter IV. Apophthegms And Interludes, ln. 156, 4 Feb. 2013, gutenberg.org/files/4363/4363-h/4363-h.htm. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026. from The Complete Works of Friedrich Nietzsche (1909-1913). ︎
Amanda Seyfriend is going viral for a recent interview she did. It was for a movie she was in last year and had to do with something wild that we didn't even see in the final cut... her prosthetic buttholeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At just 10 years old, Ashley Selby-Karney's son was diagnosed with bone cancer — a rare and aggressive disease that changed her family forever. In this powerful interview, Ashley shares what it was like hearing the diagnosis, living through ports and prosthetics, and ultimately losing her son in 2024. Now an author and certified grief coach, she is turning unimaginable loss into purpose and hope for other parents walking through childhood cancer and grief.
Currently, Mike Fontaine is Oscar Nominated for his work in SINNERS, and his work in Marty Supreme is BAFTA Nominated. I loved hearing Mike talking about knowing what he wanted before he hit double digits and how he became a protégé of Dick Smith—the legendary makeup artist behind The Exorcist and The Godfather—who mentored him into adulthood. Mike shares his experiences collaborating with director Ryan Coogler and the challenges of creating authentic characters. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the artistry and passion that goes into making unforgettable cinematic moments and learn about Mike's deep appreciation of nature and how it is reflected in his work.00:00 – Intro: Why This Prosthetics Episode Matters 01:15 – Guest Intro: Mike Fontaine & Career Highlights 03:30 – Early Inspirations & Mentors 06:45 – Ryan Coogler & First Talks on Sinners Prosthetics 09:20 – Concept Art & Design Process 12:10 – Building the Practical Appliances 15:00 – Day-to-Day on Set with Actors 18:40 – Vampire Transformations Explained 21:30 – Challenges & Breakthroughs in Prosthetics 24:15 – Oscar-Nomination Reaction 26:00 – Final Thoughts + What Makes Sinners Unique Get full access to Look Behind The Look at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe
Happy radio lads! Don't mind if I do.Ivo was back this week, fresh from a showbiz wedding. Matthew celebrated another milestone in life too – but will we ever find out how his birthday was? Also – how Asian?Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on sunday@radiox.co.uk@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby@ivo_graham
Welcome to Season 2 of the Orthobullets Podcast.In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of Rehab & Prosthetics from the Basic Science section.Follow Orthobullets on Social Media:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTube
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