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Huge AI News as we go hands on with Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, the most powerful AI model ever released. Spoiler: We found it very good. What happens next? This week on AI For Humans, Gavin Purcell and Kevin Pereira break down everything you need to know about Claude Fable 5, the first publicly available model in Anthropic's frontier Mythos class. We share our own hands-on impressions, look at the one-shot demos blowing up the internet, and get into the messy parts too: the token burn complaints, the trigger-happy safety guardrails that route some prompts to Opus 4.8, and the reversal Anthropic made after the community pushed back. Plus, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published a major essay on AI policy and the exponential, OpenAI is reportedly considering steep price cuts as both companies race toward IPOs. WE GOT CLAUDE'D. AGAIN. SHOW LINKS: The New York Times on Fable 5 and the restricted Mythos tier https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/technology/anthropic-ai-claude-fable-mythos.html?unlocked_article_code=1.pVA.Seef.OnUcRl8LJLhI&smid=url-share Dario Amodei's new essay, Policy on the AI Exponential https://darioamodei.com/post/policy-on-the-ai-exponential Dario Amodei's full interview with Emily Chang at Bloomberg https://youtu.be/v1wZwxY3CMg Fable 5 still fails at Pac-Man puns (Gavin's test) https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/2064476395741618239 Kradle's DEATH ROOM eval shows Fable lies, a lot https://x.com/kradleai/status/2064907897373642912 A very funny Fable 5 guardrails example from Cloudflare's Matthew Prince https://x.com/eastdakota/status/2064791153396846821 Robert Scoble's list of everyone big mad at the Fable 5 launch https://x.com/Scobleizer/status/2064641097310335294 Anthropic changes Fable 5 guardrails after community backlash (Gizmodo) https://gizmodo.com/anthropic-apologizes-for-one-of-the-guardrails-on-its-fable-5-model-and-will-change-it-2000770365 Anthropic's official statement on safety flags and when Fable reverts to Opus 4.8 https://x.com/ClaudeDevs/status/2064949876463645026 The wild Anthropic code-per-engineer chart https://x.com/AnthropicAI/status/2062568864240836995 OpenAI weighs slashing prices as Anthropic competition heats up (CNBC on the WSJ report) https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/openai-mulls-slashing-prices-ahead-of-competition-from-anthropic-wsj.html How Fable 5 edited its own launch video https://x.com/trq212/status/2064826394589442448 Fable 5 one-shots a web analytics game https://x.com/marclou/status/2065029898243318093 Fable 5 builds a Level Devil clone in one prompt https://x.com/LexnLin/status/2064450732850348518 Gavin's Fable 5 token burn game https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/2064884021428187162 /// CONNECT WITH US /// Subscribe to the AI For Humans Newsletter https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us on X https://x.com/AIForHumansShow Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/nhqn8YUG87 Gavin Purcell on X https://x.com/gavinpurcell Kevin Pereira on X https://x.com/Attack
We dive into Ivanka and Jared's Albanian nightmare. What were they really up to while trying to develop a private island in Albania on protected land, and what are the ramifications of this secret operation in the broader war of democracy vs. fascism? Why are they trying to buy an island in a part of the world notorious for sex trafficking? These questions matter in light of Ivanka's brother marrying Epstein's longtime banker, and the new bombshell reporting out of the New York Times. The Times reports that the Kremlin Klown Kar (KKK) in the White House uses our tax payer-funded Situation Room–meant for sensitive national security matters–to plot the ongoing Epstein cover-up, protecting Epstein's longtime friend, convicted felon Donald Trump. Look to the show notes for a gift link of the New York Times' reporting. For this week's bonus show, Russian mafia expert Ogla Lautman helps connect the dots on what is up with Ivanka and Jared's mysterious island in Albania, a part of the world known for sex-trafficking. Should we be concerned? The Albanian people are–they're storming their own government in a growing anti-corruption movement over Jared and Ivanka's attempts to buy an ecologically protected island. We also discuss Ben Black, Leon Black's son, getting a job in the Trump administration. Both father and son are all over the Epstein files. To listen to this full episode and support our independent journalism, subscribe to Gaslit Nation on Patreon.com/Gaslit or GaslitNation.Substack.com – thank you to everyone who supports the show – we could not make Gaslit Nation without you! Show Notes: Inside the White House Freakout Over the Epstein Files The president's top advisers gathered in a series of Situation Room meetings as they struggled to contain a scandal engulfing Donald Trump himself. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/magazine/trump-epstein-files-white-house-vance-doj.html?unlocked_article_code=1.pVA.8Bpw._gUv6lvoFPWC&smid=url-share Situation Room Scramble Over Sick Trump Fetish Claim Revealed https://www.thedailybeast.com/situation-room-scramble-over-sick-trump-fetish-claim-revealed/ Records: SC woman accused Trump, Epstein of sexual abuse in 1980s https://www.wistv.com/2026/03/09/records-sc-woman-accused-trump-epstein-sexual-abuse-1980s/ Donald Trump groped me in what felt like a 'twisted game' with Jeffrey Epstein, former model alleges https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/23/donald-trump-accuser-stacey-williams-jeffrey-epstein Dozens of FBI records apparently missing from Epstein files, including Trump accuser interviews https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/24/us/epstein-files-trump-accuser-missing-files-invs Justice Department publishes documents with sexual assault allegations against Trump https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/05/donald-trump-epstein-files-allegations-00816123 Opening clip: Rep. Garcia on MSNow https://bsky.app/profile/robertgarcia.house.gov/post/3mnzjwzllis2l "House Oversight Ranking Member Robert Garcia says he plans to formally ask Chairman Comer to bring JD Vance, Susie Wiles, and Kash Patel before the Committee in light of the new NYT Epstein reporting." https://bsky.app/profile/kylegriffin1.bsky.social/post/3mnzj3dj7ns2z Trump appointee leading $205bn US agency had personal ties to Epstein, emails show https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/03/ben-black-investment-trump-epstein Join our community of listeners and get bonus shows, ad free listening, group chats with other listeners, ways to shape the show, invites to exclusive events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Discounted annual memberships are available. Find your community at GaslitNation.Substack.com or Patreon.com/Gaslit
Vor genau einem Jahr stand die Zukunft der Luzerner Indie-Festivalinstitution noch auf wackligen Beinen. Die Jubiläumsausgabe musste per Crowdfunding gerettet werden. 12 Monate später sieht alles wieder viel besser aus – und das Team hat ein hervorragendes Programm für die 21. Ausgabe gebucht. Zusammen mit Benedikt Geisseler und Sam Aebi vom B-Sides Festival (Donnerstag, 18. bis Samstag, 20. Juni) hören wir uns heute durch die Highlights des Line-ups, das nächste Woche auf dem Sonnenberg über Kriens bei Luzern gastiert (Nation of Language! PVA! Luzai! Kumo 99!), und klären, mit welchen Challenges der gegenwärtigen Bookingkultur ein kleines Festival zu kämpfen hat. Oh, und natürlich wollen wir wissen, ob die Entscheidung, am Donnerstagabend auch den Nati-Match der Fussball-WM zu zeigen, intern für Diskussionen gesorgt hat.
The 8-Ball Tavern‘s new owners Julie, Jen and Audrey, join Herlinda Heras and Daedalus Howell on Brew Ha Ha today. This is their first time on the show. They have taken over the 8-Ball, which has been through quite a few incarnations. Julie has been running it for the last 8 years. Cotati is a college town, SSU is nearby. Herlinda has known the bar since university days, and has known Julie for a while too. Yesterday we celebrated the 55th anniversary of the 1971 California Supreme Court decision that finally allowed women to bartend. Before that, the only women who could bartend legally in California were those whose male family members owned the bar, or those who owned the bar’s license themselves. There were various reasons given for the prohibition, which included some chauvinistic attitudes. Herlinda describes the legal twist. When a bar owner petitioned to open a topless bar, the judgement struck down the previous law as discriminatory. Because of this decision, the state had to allow women bartenders.•••••Visit Russian River Brewing Co. in Santa Rosa on 4th St. and at their big Windsor location. Check out their website and socials for up-to-date hours, menus, beers and more.••••• Griffo Espresso Martinis There is a new vibe and new umbrellas, and it’s a lot cleaner than it was, but without significant changes to the dive bar look. “We just want to make a happy place for people to come and vibe and just be themselves.” There are food trucks that come. Mondays and Tuesdays there are great tacos. Sunday is Fun Day, with all kinds of games. They are open from 7am to 2am every day. They are at 8 Charles Street in Cotati. Some of the old bartenders from back in the day are back, such as Jim and Cassie. This has brought some of the old patrons back too. They have restored the place and positioned it for the future to provide a safe place for people in the community to meet. There is a new coffee machine and they still have three pool tables with a pool league on Friday nights starting June 21. Customer Safety is Paramount The 8-Ball Tavern new owners are committed to making it a safe place for women. There are plenty of security guards and the bar staff are trained to look for signs of bad behavior. They have HenHouse Hazy, Old Caz One-Way IPA, PVA on tap, many beers from Morris distributing, like Bear Republic Racer 5 and Farmer’s Light. There are also have lots of bottles of beers from outside the area. They have seven or eight taps, which are the fresher, local beers. Every Bloody Mary is made by hand and every bartender has a style. Follow the 8-Ball Tavern Instagram page for all the latest info. They have three shifts at their bar, 7 to 12, 12 to 6, then 6 to 2am. Any time is good, and “…the daytime crowd is so cool.” And they would be amenable to a remote broadcast on the back patio, so stay tuned for that!
Brians Questions: Hi guys! Long time listener, first time question-asker! Thanks very much for the show. I've been listening for a few years now and love the no-nonsense, down to business approach of your show. I am a hobby woodworker, but have begun to get a few paying projects, which have been really fun and rewarding. One of the things that has forced me to do, as opposed to things I make for fun, for myself, or for gifts, is to do more design and modeling up front. I've gotten proficient enough with Fusion 360 to be able to create a 3D model that I can use to visualize for myself or show a client, and have most of what I need to build. What I've discovered about Fusion is that you can model a HUGE amount of detail. I've found that modeling detail down to the rabbits, dados and understanding and determing the detail of each joint to be very helpful. I recently built a few large cabinets out of plywood using rabbet and dado joinery. I did not go to the trouble of actually modeling each rabbit and dado. When I was buidling it, I wished I had. A while back I built a cabinet from plans and they modeled ever rabbit, dado, hole... and I found it to be very helpful. I was also thinking that modeling all that might take alot of time and not be worth the effort. All of that is just an example for context. My question actually is, How much detail do you go into when you model/design your own pieces and what are some of the reasons you do the level of detail you do? Thanks again for the great podcast an I'm excited to hear your answers! Jeff I just got into a shop with power for more than lights for the first time in several years, and I dug out several routers that I couldnt say no to, even though I was exiled to hand tools at the time. Between those and the ones I had before, I've probably got a half-dozen of various sizes; enough, I think, to leave a couple in permanent setups. Just wondering, how many routers do you guys have, and how do to maximize their utility in your own work flows (with permanent setups, favorite jigs, etc)? Scott Guys Questions: Hello from Alabama, I am in the planning stages of building a dispenser for boxed wine. I have some highly figured walnut that I would like to use for the side panels. However, the pieces I have are fairly thin. I am considering using 1/4 inch plywood as a core between 2 pieces of the thin walnut for each panel to prevent warping in the future. The plywood that I have on hand is currently somewhat warped itself. My question is: If I use this plywood as a core and apply sufficient clamping pressure during the glue up, should this panel remain flat? Or would you use MDF or HDF instead? Also, would you recommend any other glue rather than water resistant PVA? Thank you all for doing the Podcast. Woodshop Life is the BEST woodworking podcast out there, and I appreciate each of you for taking time out of your busy schedules to provide this service to all of us. Juston (Wild Chicken Woodworks) 1) I just drove down to Mississippi and met an old friend for the first time (if he's listening, he'll know who he is) to buy a Vacupress and associated gear. In this stuff, there was a flitch if cherry veneer (it was curled like a plane shaving from wing rolled, but appears really smooth, as in not wrinkled) and several starter packs of 3 sq/ft of some exotics (specifically satinwood, zebrawood, and rosewood, if interested). I'm super excited to put my first pump to work and have grand aspirations of masterpieces with figured exotics, but in the meantime, I don't know where to start. Do you guys have any recommendations? What were your first veneer projects? Scott Huy's Questions: Hi guys, thanks for your responses to my drum/belt sanding and tenon cutting questions a few months back. Here's a hopefully fun one to think about: what is a tool that is no longer made or is no longer “in style” that you either can't imagine working without or wish you had acquired when it was more readily available? Why? I always love hearing and learning about those “forgotten” tools and techniques that at some previous time were a normal part of the craft. Thanks! Michael Hello Gentlemen, I am a hobbyist woodworker, with a small shop nestled in the corner of my 2 car garage. I've been using a DeWalt contractor table saw for the past 12 years, and have gotten good enough results with it that I've never bothered to upgrade to anything bigger. However, the thing that bothers me most about this saw is the virtual lack of dust collection. Even though there's a dust collection port on the back under the blade, most of the dust drops straight to the floor. And I'm sick and tired of having to shop vac my entire garage after making even just a couple quick cuts. I think it's time to invest in something that can manage dust a bit better. My question is: what brand/model of table saw would you recommend that is (1) easily mobile (2) doesn't take up a large footprint, and (3) has the best dust collection? Because my shop is small, I do not have an actual dust collector. I've been using a 6.5 horsepower shop vac with a dust separator for all these years, and would prefer to stick with this setup for now if possible. Can you explain the pros and cons of using this setup with a table saw versus using an actual dust collector? If I need an actual dust collector to get the results I'm looking for with the new saw, what kind would you recommend to keep the cost and footprint low? Oh, and hopefully the saw would be under $1500, but could possibly stretch to $2000 as long as all the requirements are met. Thanks for your help, and thanks for providing the best woodworking podcast on the planet! Best, Matt
From Motivation to Incentivization: How PPFG Changes Everything Most practice owners try to motivate their teams, but motivation is unreliable and short-lived. Incentivization, on the other hand, is structural and drives consistent behavior. When incentives are unclear or misaligned, teams default to average effort instead of tapping into discretionary energy. Dr. Pete and Dr. Stephen break down how to intentionally connect outcomes, behaviors, and rewards so that performance becomes predictable and scalable. By aligning incentives with what truly matters and using the PPFG (Personal, Professional, Financial Goals) framework to uncover what drives each team member, leaders can create an environment where people are fully engaged, retention improves, and growth becomes inevitable. In This Episode You Will: Understand why incentivization drives performance more than motivation. Learn how to connect behaviors to outcomes through clear KPIs. Discover how discretionary energy separates good teams from great ones. Clarify how alignment unlocks higher performance and fulfillment. See how personal, professional, and financial goals fuel retention and growth. Episode Highlights 02:23 - Explore how alignment between purpose, performance, and profitability unlocks sustained energy and engagement. 03:43 - Discover how discretionary energy represents the hidden performance multiplier inside every team member. 04:50 - Examine the structured process of linking outcomes to behaviors as the foundation for effective incentivization. 06:26 - Differentiate alignment as the true driver of success beyond effort or activity alone. 09:02 - Uncover how removing judgment allows leaders to better understand what truly motivates individual team members. 11:05 - Identify the importance of creating mechanisms that ensure consistent and meaningful incentivization conversations. 14:15 - Reveal how lack of clarity around personal, professional, and financial goals leads to disengagement and eventual turnover. 17:26 - Clarify how a humble, relationship-first approach strengthens trust and opens the door for deeper alignment. 21:31 - Understand that helping people achieve their goals becomes the strongest driver of long-term retention. 22:41 - Recognize that failure to grow is the most expensive outcome, reinforcing the necessity of aligned incentives and performance systems. 25:06 - Dr. Chris is joined by Success Partner, Dr. David Fletcher of CLA to explore how neurocentric scanning technology transforms chiropractic communication and practice growth. They discuss using objective nervous system data to improve retention, scale with team leverage, increase PVA, and strengthen certainty in care planning. CLA's technology enhances attraction, conversion, collections, and long-term scalability. Resources Mentioned Download your copy of the PPFG Worksheet here: https://go.theremarkablepractice.com/remceo-ep355-ppfg To learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit: http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceo For more information about CLA please visit: https://insightcla.com/ Book a Strategy Session with Dr. Pete - https://go.oncehub.com/PodcastPC Prefer to watch? Catch the podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRemarkablePractice1 To listen to more episodes, visit https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast or follow on your favorite podcast app.
In the second episode of this series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Benjamin P. Trewin discuss what was found in non-steroidal maintenance therapies. Read more about this abstract on the AAN website. Show transcript: Dr. Justin Abbatemarco: Hello and welcome back. This is Justin Abbatemarco from the Cleveland Clinic. And we're joined by Ben Trewin on his abstract maintenance immunotherapy and MOGAD, early steroid benefit, dose thresholds and disability risk. Ben, in our first episode we really talked about corticosteroids, but your paper and abstract looked at other therapies. What did you find in those non-steroidal maintenance therapies? Dr. Benjamin Trewin: In addition to looking at oral corticosteroid therapies, we also looked at B-cell depleting therapies, namely rituximab and ocrelizumab, and intravenous immunoglobulin and steroid-sparing therapies, namely azathioprine and mycophenolate predominantly, I suppose a couple on methotrexate. Now, what we found, it's important to note that we were able to tease apart the effects of all these drugs with our Cox proportional hazard model chops up, follow up into distinct intervals with different combinations and permutations of these medications and their different doses in a more granular way than is allowed by previous techniques like incident rate ratios when we compare pre and post annualized relapse rate, and we think this is a strength of the study. With this methodological strength, we were able to see that steroid-sparing therapies, despite 334 patient years of data, do not appear to have any independent benefit with respect to time to next relapse. The estimate of effect there was 1.06. And then for time to confirm sustained disability, there was also no confidence signal, the confidence interval being 0.15 to 1.4, that it actually prevented any disability despite a wealth of data, which I think is an important thing to note. And I think previous studies, particularly looking with incident rate ratios, have been a little more optimistic with that. And I think there might be misattributing some of the benefit of concomitant steroids to the steroid-sparers, but it's more complex than that, of course. And then with respect to B-cell depleting therapies, we did have 48 of 261 patients exposed, which is reasonable, but not quite enough to get the signal we're looking for. However, we found something quite interesting, because when we compared the Liverpool data to the Australasian data, the two big study groups involved, we saw that it wasn't quite as effective in Liverpool as it was in Australasia in this subgroup analysis. And so we dug a little deeper, as one should, and found that the dosing is actually different. And in Australasia, we have a tendency to just give two grams of rituximab up front, or 600 milligrams of ocrelizumab. And then six-monthly, you give a gram of rituximab without fail, without trying to watch the B cells or trying to muck around with doses in any way. And when we looked at that, the threshold dosing, as we termed it, as compared to below threshold dosing, there actually was weak evidence at a PVA of 0.08 that threshold dosing is superior to below threshold dosing. And that needs to be reproduced, but I think that was an important signal. And finally, I would say IVIG, of course, has some very strong data in this area. And I think it's important from this study at least to remain a little agnostic on that as we only had 31 patients on IVIG, and so I absolutely wouldn't say it's not effective. I would say unfortunately, we had insufficient data to make any big claims about that. Dr. Justin Abbatemarco: I think some really great data to help pick apart here and help inform practice. I think your point about looking at the previous literature and trying to tease apart these steroid-sparing agents, that corticosteroids they're not uniformly addressed, and so it's difficult to think about at those previous data points, so I appreciate that. And then this dose response to the B-cell therapies, there's been questions in the literature, because I think we've gotten a lot of mixed results on B-cell therapies. And so this to me is one of the larger studies that really help answer this question that maybe B-cell therapies are effective and maybe we need to be a little more sensitive to dose, which is the same theme we saw on IVIG. IVIG, maybe at higher doses, could be more effective for MOGAD. What do you think about that comparison? Dr. Benjamin Trewin: I like where you're going with that because we're quite interested in these dose responses as we introduce this 12.5 milligram per day oral corticosteroid dose or 0.16 milligrams per kilograms per day in kid. And so we're quite interested. And, of course, that work by Dr. Chen and Dr. Mariner has revealed that IVIG also has quite a sensitive dose threshold there at one gram every four weeks. And we followed that precinct because that research was so strong. So it's nice to feel like we're building on previous studies and then perhaps even detecting another dose threshold with respect to rituximab. And I must say, it was a little bit of a surprise, we came in and saw why is the Liverpool data moving that way and the other one moving this way? So it was a nice data-driven evolution of our multi-variable model. Dr. Justin Abbatemarco: So helpful. And I'll ask everyone to come back for the final episode, where we try to put this all together. We're going to put Ben on the spot and really understand how he approaches these cases in clinical practice. Ben, thank you. Dr. Benjamin Trewin: Thanks very much, Justin.
What if the solution to plastic pollution could simply disappear? In this conversation, I sit down with Johnathan Jakubowski, CEO and founder of Smart Solve, to explore how biodegradable, water-soluble packaging is changing the future of sustainability and business. John shares his journey from early life lessons and a failed startup to building an innovative company focused on solving microplastic pollution. You will hear how purpose-driven leadership, core values, and faith shaped his path, along with practical insights on entrepreneurship, market adoption, and innovation. I believe you will find this discussion both inspiring and useful as you think about leadership, environmental impact, and what it truly takes to build something that matters. Highlights: 00:01:27 – Learn how early life values and family shaped a foundation for leadership and purpose 00:10:26 – Discover how technology and screen use are impacting focus, mental health, and development 00:17:59 – Understand how business failure can redirect you toward a more successful path 00:22:14 – Learn how biodegradable, water soluble packaging works and where it is used 00:27:04 – Discover why microplastics are driving a major shift in global innovation 00:52:49 – Learn how leadership is built through influence, culture, and consistent core values Bottom of Form About the Guest: Jonathan Jakubowski is an entrepreneur, author, inventor, and public policy advocate whose work spans the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of SmartSolve, a company he built around a simple but powerful conviction: that the packaging industry could be reimagined from the ground up. Under his leadership, SmartSolve has developed the world's first patented 100% bio-based, plastic-free, dissolvable food packaging — a genuine breakthrough in the global effort to eliminate packaging waste. SmartSolve's technology represents years of research, invention, and commercial development aimed at solving one of the most persistent environmental and industrial challenges of our time. Jonathan leads the company with a focus on proving that sustainability and profitability are not opposites — that the most innovative solutions can also be the most responsible ones. His work has positioned SmartSolve as a pioneering force in the zero-waste packaging space, drawing national and international attention. Beyond his entrepreneurial work, Jonathan is a published author whose book Bellwether Blues: A Conservative Awakening of the Millennial Soul has received widespread recognition and national media coverage. The book explores the political and cultural landscape facing a generation, and reflects Jonathan's deep engagement with public policy and civic life — shaped in part by his Master's in Public Policy from Georgetown University and his undergraduate years at Bowling Green State University, where he played collegiate football. Jonathan's commitment to service extends across sectors. He is the founder of Champions in Action, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering underprivileged youth in Guatemala, and serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Forge Leadership Network, an organization devoted to developing principled leaders. His career reflects a consistent thread: identifying problems that others have accepted as inevitable, and building solutions that prove otherwise. Jonathan lives in Northwest Ohio with his wife Missy and their four children. Whether in the boardroom, on the page, or in the community, he is driven by the belief that leadership means leaving things better than you found them. Ways to connect with Jonathan:
Your bench time is precious, so when something starts sabotaging it, like CA glue fumes wrecking your sinuses or a half-finished kit stalling for months, we want fixes that actually work. After two big shows in three weeks, we finally do some much-needed housekeeping and burn down a mountain of listener mail with the kind of practical advice you can put to work immediately.We dig deep into cyanoacrylate sensitivity and respiratory irritation, including why RC builders have been dealing with it for years, and what modelers can do right now: odorless CA options, simple airflow changes that keep fumes out of your face, using smaller amounts of adhesive, and when it's time to step up to a real VOC-rated respirator. We also compare alternatives for photo-etch and light-duty parts, from thick PVA-style hobby glues to specialized water-cleanup adhesives that can still give you solid grab and a strong bond.Then we shift into build documentation and project tracking, because remembering your last paint mix, the exact spot you used a color, or the next step you planned shouldn't require detective work. We talk notebooks, Rocketbook scanning workflows, apps that track time and paints, and why even simple notes can save a project, or help you repair one after an accident. From there, we share recorded segments from HeritageCon and AMPS, including a lively tracks discussion, favorite show finds, and the best part of any contest: meeting the modeler behind the work.We also chat with Aaron Skinner about his move to Round2 and what it's like developing kits from the production side, including research, tooling realities, and why some projects take so long to reach your workbench. If you enjoy model shows, armor modeling, aircraft builds, hobby tools, and the wider scale modeling community, there's a lot here to chew on. Subscribe, share the show with a modeling friend, and leave us a rating so more builders can find the conversation.Brushrage App - As mentioned during the episode!Super'Phatic Glue - The adhesive from Deluxe Materials mentionedModel Paint SolutionsYour source for Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes, Mixing supplies, and great advice!SQUADRON Adding to the stash since 1968Model PodcastsPlease check out the other pods in the modelsphere!KitMasxCustom Canopy Masks for the Scale ModelerBases By BillYour source for custom display bases, laser engraved airfield and carrier decks.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Give us your Feedback!Rate the Show!Support the Show!PatreonBuy Me a BeerPaypalBump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed BarothAd Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" BairMike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us.
A young professional steps into leadership faster than expected and learns what really drives success. In this conversation, I sit down with Dana Prenger, a rising marketing manager at SmartSolve, who shares how growing up in a small town, competing in sports, and navigating college shaped her mindset around drive, resilience, and growth. You will hear how she turned uncertainty into clarity through programs like Life Design, how early career risks helped her step into leadership, and why she believes failure is simply a learning moment. We also explore SmartSolve's mission to create water-soluble packaging and reduce waste, showing how purpose-driven work can fuel motivation. This episode is a reminder that progress comes from consistent effort, not one defining moment, and that your mindset will shape how far you go. Highlights: 00:10 Discover how stepping into new opportunities before feeling ready builds real confidence 06:02 Learn how sports shape discipline, time management, and long-term success habits 10:00 Understand how exploring different paths helps you find the right career direction 20:00 See how real-world internships can define and accelerate your career path 34:36 Discover how early sales experience builds resilience and confidence under pressure 51:39 Learn how reframing failure as a learning opportunity changes how you grow and move forward Bottom of Form About the Guest: Dana Prenger is a Marketing Manager at SmartSolve, a zero-waste packaging technology company with a bold mission to make packaging no longer trash. In her mid-20s, Dana has quickly built a career in B2B marketing, contributing across content creation, social media, email campaigns, event marketing, video projects, website management, and brand storytelling. As SmartSolve celebrates its 10-year anniversary, she is grateful for the opportunity to wear many hats and help bring an innovative, sustainability-driven vision to life. She grew up in a small town in Ohio, where she learned the value of hard work, teamwork, and community. A three-sport athlete in high school, Dana was a member of the 2019 Ohio state basketball team and graduated as her class Salutatorian—experiences that shaped her competitive mindset and leadership style long before her professional career began. Dana earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing from Bowling Green State University. During her time at BGSU, she was a Dean's Scholar, recipient of the Women in Business Leadership Scholarship, and an active member of the American Marketing Association. She was selected for the inaugural Ohio Export Internship Program, where she was matched with SmartSolve—an experience that ultimately launched her career with the company. Driven by curiosity and connection, Dana thrives in fast-paced environments where creativity meets strategy and marketing feels intentional and human. Outside of work, she loves to travel and has visited more than ten countries and counting. She is motivated by meaningful work, strong relationships, and conversations around marketing, sustainability, packaging innovation, and career growth. Ways to connect with Dana: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-prenger/ SmartSolve website: https://smartsolve.com/ About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. 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Transcription Notes: Michael Hingson 00:04 What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't what's in front of you, but rather what you believe Welcome to unstoppable mindset where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. I'm your host. Michael hingson, speaker, author and advocate for inclusion and possibilities. This podcast explores how the beliefs we carry shape the way we live, lead and connect with others. Each week, I talk with people who challenge assumptions, face adversity head on and show what's possible when we choose curiosity over fear, together, we focus on mindset resilience and the small shifts that lead to meaningful change. Let's get started. Hello everyone, and welcome once again to another episode of unstoppable mindset. I'm really excited to be here today. We've been waiting for this one for a while, and I'm glad we were finally able to do it. I found Dana Prenger online, and her boss and she decided to come on, and then we'll have to get her boss on, because then we want to find out the real truth about Dana. Dana Prenger 01:28 Yes, thanks, Michael, thanks. Michael Hingson 01:31 I'm such a big help, right? But Dana, Dana Prenger 01:35 I was debating on joining. I was like, we should have John, the president of smart solve, share about our story first, and I didn't feel worthy enough to share my story right away, but Michael was very reassuring, and it's like you got this let's give it a go. Michael Hingson 01:48 Yeah, you can tell us a little about smart solve. It's not going to affect having John on because he'll tell more of the story, and he'll tell it from his point of view. So I'm not too worried about that? Well, Dana. Dana is a marketing person. She graduated from Bowling Green State University. I didn't know it was a state university, Dana Prenger 02:10 yep, BGSU. A lot of people get confused with Bowling Green. They think of Kentucky, but northern Ohio, yeah, nice College in town. Oh, cool. Is it? How large is it? Pretty big. It's a d1 school. Michael Hingson 02:25 When I went to UC Irvine, out here in California, one of the reasons I went was that it was a small school. It was actually a new school. The year I was a freshman, was the first year they actually had a graduating class at UC Irvine, there were, like about 2500 2600 students. They had their first graduating class, and I went and visited it in 19, excuse me, in 2024 because when I left, they were just getting ready to start a phi, beta, Kappa chapter, and it was too late for me to become a member. And in 2023 the there was a, there's a magazine that generally is all about Sigma Pi Sigma, the physics honor society. And they discovered me, and they wanted to do an interview. And during the interview, as I love to put it, I shot off my mouth and said that, in fact, I was was going to the school when they were forming the phi, beta, Kappa chapter, but it was too late for me to join, because I was leaving. And one of the people who read that story was a physics professor who came to UC Irvine, basically the year I left, and she is still there. She's still a professor. And she called me and she said, I am the historian for the local mu chapter of Phi Beta, kappa, and we want you to come back and become an honorary member of Phi two. Well, a member of, I guess it'd be an honorary it's not an honorary member. I'm actually a member, but it's of later on, not at the time being a student. So anyway, I went back down and there are 32,000 undergrads at that campus. Now it's crazy. Dana Prenger 04:16 Wow. So cool to see the growth. Michael Hingson 04:18 Of course, UC Irvine or UCI, as they love to say. UCI actually stands for under construction indefinitely, because they're always building something there. Dana Prenger 04:30 It's crazy. Yeah, yeah. BGSU has around 4000 students, so it's cool that it's a big enough college, but they had really great professors and instructors where you didn't feel like just a number there, you got to know people by name. I was involved, yeah, and a lot of different student groups. One of the programs that was really cool was being a life design student ambassador. Michael Hingson 04:53 Ah, well, we'll have to talk about that. But I like, I like the size 4000 is plenty low. Large that's pretty cool. Well, tell us a little bit about you, the the the early Dana, growing up and all that. Where did you grow up? And tell us about some of that. Dana Prenger 05:10 Yeah, of course. I grew up in a small town, Minster, Ohio, so that town's a lot smaller than, Bg, about a square mile. Very good community. A lot of my family's from there. My mom's a school teacher at the school. So very great place to grow up, good traditions, and it's still close to Bowling Green, so it's an hour and a half drive away, so I still go home quite frequently and visit family and friends. Michael Hingson 05:36 So you went you went to school. What time were you Where did you come from? Where were you born? Dana Prenger 05:43 Yeah, born in a local hospital, right near Minster, Minster, Minster, Ohio. We have a lot of German heritage. We do a big Oktoberfest festival every year, which draws a lot of people to it. But besides that, a lot of corn fields. Grandpa's a farmer family. Michael Hingson 06:01 So are you a beer drinker? Dana Prenger 06:05 Yes, I am. I Michael Hingson 06:07 never did like the taste of beer, but that's okay. I did take three years of high school German, so maybe that counts for something. Yeah, there you go. Well, so you, you, you went to school. There you went to high school and all that, and then you decided to go to Bowling Green, huh? Dana Prenger 06:26 Yep, and that's the thing I liked about being in this from a small town, you got to do a lot of things. I was very much a multi tasker, or tried to be well rounded as I could be So, doing school, different clubs, sports. I was a three sport athlete, doing volleyball, basketball and track. So coming to BG, it was fun. I did like an intramural volleyball league. And, yeah, I chose BG. A lot of people, kind of from our area, went there. After being on campus, it did feel kind of like a second version of home. Michael Hingson 06:59 So Wow. So three sports, that's that's pretty cool. That kept you busy. Dana Prenger 07:05 Thanks, yes. And I graduated minster in 2021 so I'm not sure if you, I might be your youngest podcast guest you've had on, Michael. You might Michael Hingson 07:15 be well. You clearly have done well. So you graduated from school in minster in 2021 Dana Prenger 07:22 Yeah, I was born in 2000 to June of 2002 so yeah, nine months after 911 911 Michael Hingson 07:30 so for you, though you were at Bowling Green State four years, Dana Prenger 07:37 three years. Oh, you graduated a year early Michael Hingson 07:40 for you. Now, when you graduated, you were what second in your class? Dana Prenger 07:50 Yep, from Minster. Yep, I was a salutatorian, so had to give a speech at my high school graduation ceremony, Michael Hingson 07:57 and so, so what did you talk about as a as a speaker, as a salutatorian? Dana Prenger 08:05 I shared a story and equated kind of the grade schools reflecting on memories as a clock. So I was like, as the clock strikes one, and I would throw in a funny little memory from first grade to second to third, kind of going around until it was clock striking 12 as we're about to graduate. Michael Hingson 08:23 There you go. So you you had some experience at public speaking? Do you still do public speaking today? Dana Prenger 08:30 I've joined a few podcasts before, but being in marketing too, when students come or groups visit, smart solve, I'll do some speaking there, but not near as much speaking engagements or experience that you have well. Michael Hingson 08:48 So you, you went right into Bowling Green, and you decided right up front you were going to do marketing. Or what did you major in at first? Or did you always stick to one? Dana Prenger 08:59 I was debating between two things. So yeah, I liked marketing, like the business element. I had an older brother who went to BGSU as well. He was in the College of Business. But I also liked design. And in high school, I was on the yearbook committee. So I liked to take pictures, like to design the pages. So I tried out a few different classes before officially declaring my major. VCT is the program visual communication technology. I took a few classes in that but ultimately, after my first year, decided to go on with business and marketing as my specialization. Michael Hingson 09:37 Well. But even so, VCT is, in a sense, related to marketing, although I understand it's a specialty as well, correct? Dana Prenger 09:48 Yep, very much related into it work hand in hand. I'm actually hiring for a digital content coordinator right now, so it's cool to have somebody that I'm looking for. With more of that specialized experience Michael Hingson 10:04 and and are we looking at people from Bowling Green? Dana Prenger 10:08 Yep, it's a in person position. So looking at people around the area or willing to commute? Michael Hingson 10:15 Yeah, because otherwise, bringing somebody in from out of state or from a long way away, and paying moving expenses and all that. That's a bigger challenge. Dana Prenger 10:25 Yeah, and one of the things I was involved at at BGSU that I really loved this program, it was a new program they were implementing called Life Design. So basically, it's based off of the book and research that the Stanford Bill Burnett and Dave Evans did, designing your life, but basically saying that a lot of students come and come to college and don't know their major and are undecided and trying to figure out classes. So it's just a way to build community along the way, and it's a class for first year students to help them prototype different pathways and different avenues for their life. Michael Hingson 11:05 And so do they get a chance to look at different kinds of curriculum, different disciplines and so on? Dana Prenger 11:11 Yep, different curriculum, different careers, thinking, planning out your years. If you would go in this major, join this major, do this club, basically just getting people to think outside of the box, and prototype is a big word that they used in design different pathways that work for you. How's that working? Yeah, it was really great program. I was one of the first people to come as a freshman, to have that class, and then the class evolved and grew. My second year at BG, when I became the life design ambassador, I joined the class and was helping the first year students out, and the program continued to grow, continued to grow. We actually had a new building dedication, Jeffrey, Jeff and Jan, rad, Bill center for life design, so I got to be a part of the whole new building opening, grand ribbon cutting ceremony. And just cool to see something build up. Michael Hingson 12:10 Is it still going on? Dana Prenger 12:12 Yeah, still going on. And it's a big kind of differentiator of what BGSU has compared to other colleges across Yes, Michael Hingson 12:20 I can imagine that is pretty unique, but it really sounds like a great tool, because I think a lot of people aren't necessarily as ready, and I don't know whether as ready as is the right way to put it, but as ready to make a commitment as to what major or maybe this Is that people want to really look at options before they make a decision. But either way, it's great to have that kind of a program, Dana Prenger 12:47 and being a student ambassador just helped students get adjusted. Like this is the first time a lot of kids are living off on their own, and so just being there as a reference and resource for them some things they don't feel comfortable asking a professor even just about living in a dorm or college life. I was there for a group of students. Michael Hingson 13:08 Yeah, well, I remember going down to UC Irvine and starting and I didn't know a lot about a lot of the different things that would go on. But for us back in the day, as it were, you were just kind of thrust into it and you you could learn it and but again, I think that's one of the reasons I really liked the fact that it was a fairly small college or university at the time, and I remember I was put in the dorm with all of The athletes for the campus not being an athlete, but they had World Champion water polo team and other things like that. And people would occasionally pray play pranks on me, until the day came when I got to play a prank on them. Gained a lot of respect for that. So I was pretty cool. Dana Prenger 14:00 Are you going to share the prank or keep it a secret? Michael Hingson 14:03 Well, what happened was my my guide dog, my first guide dog, Squire, who's a golden retriever with a wicked sense of humor. Squire was in my room and I was next door with another freshman. We were trying to solve a physics problem. My master's is in physics. I went back into my room and there was no squire. Well, it turns out that they had stolen squire, and they hid him and and I kind of figured that part out, but I went through the dorm looking and of course, everybody was snickering and watching me. I went into the restroom and called him, and he didn't respond. He you know, I didn't hear him anywhere. I even opened the showers, and there was no response. And finally, one of the students who had seen all this happen came over and he said, Look, Squire is in the shower. Or and we went in and opened the door, and Squire comes right out, bouncing and having a good old time, having put it all over on me, as it were. But what we did was they didn't, you know, most all the students weren't paying attention to the fact that this guy was showing me where Squire was. We hit squire again, and I went out and got really ticked, saying, What did you guys do with my dog? I'm sure you took the dog, and everybody was laughing, always in the shower, and they went in the shower, and there's no dog because we hit him elsewhere. So, you know, we got back at him. It was kind of fun. And Squire made no noise when I was looking for him, what a horrible sense of humor. Dana Prenger 15:44 Golden Retrievers are great dogs. Michael Hingson 15:46 They are. Well, it was fun. I mean, you know, it was all in it was all in good fun, but still not the best thing to do to a guide dog. But that's okay. But the the jocks were, were were, were the major players of the campus. Actually, there's a great story. Every room had a phone in the dorm. And so in one of the women's dorms, one day, one of the women started getting some obscene phone calls from somebody, and she told her boyfriend about it, who was one of the jocks, and they, one day, they they told her, if you get him on the phone, this guy calls back, try to keep him on the phone and get somebody to let us know. And they, when this guy called, One day, she got word to her, her boyfriend, and all of the other jocks. They went through the entire phone book on campus in 10 minutes, dialing every number. Found three numbers that were busy, two of which were clearly not the right ones, because they were offices and all that. And so there was this one, and they all went over, knocked on this guy's door. Can you imagine all these big water polo and football players and all that went over and knocked on his door and they said, Hang up the phone and don't you ever do it again. It was great. I mean, teamwork, what? What teamwork? So, you know, they were all pretty neat guys. I gotta Dana Prenger 17:19 say, Yeah, being part of a team is just so good, and for building your character, like growing up being on basketball team, volleyball team, my basketball team actually made it to state in the year 2019, so you really do form a nice bond with them. And even now, as I'm in a different phase of life, your work, team, workplace, just really important, Michael Hingson 17:47 just really important too. Yeah. Well, if you were to describe your hometown with one word or whatever, how would you describe it? Dana Prenger 17:55 Ooh, that's a good one. I would say tradition, just because we do have so many traditions that bring the community together, or minster school motto is tradition of excellence. So that's what I would use. Michael Hingson 18:09 So that's pretty cool, though. But you had, you've had parents who who honored you, but who also, I'm sure, did a lot to teach you things and and help you grow up in the right way. Dana Prenger 18:26 Yes, yeah, a lot of thanks to both my parents, yeah, Mark and Jody. And then I had two siblings, two brothers, siblings and one sister. So family of six, wow, the second oldest, so I had older brother kind of paving the way me younger sister, and then a younger brother, who's a senior right now, and he's debating on where to go for college, and I think he's also going to be going to BGSU Michael Hingson 18:56 well, and I'll bet Older brother especially made sure that sister was treated well, Yep, yeah, brothers do that, right, what? That was fair. That's okay. Well, so you, you worked pretty hard at it all and, and, and had a lot of fun. So tell me more about your your whole time at college, getting marketing degrees and and what all that was like, and then how you ended up going to work and going to work for somebody close by. That must have been a joy. Dana Prenger 19:34 Yeah. So yeah, I loved marketing. And as I said, VCT, I was considering that, and I could have graduated like I did in three years with just marketing, or I could have stayed longer and did an international business specialization. I love traveling. I've been to 10 plus countries, and yeah, thought about doing a study abroad because that older brother of mine, he did do a study abroad in Strasbourg. Of France, and loved it, but instead, I came across this program called the Ohio export internship program. So basically, it's a program designed for small to mid size companies in the state of Ohio, and the state helps them out by going through the whole interview process for candidate, all the screening, teaching them adequate coursework, and then they'll pay for half of the interns wages for the summer. So in the spring, I did a three credit hour course. Had a group of 20 students in my cohort, and then all different colleges in the state of Ohio participated in this too. But then I could have been matched up with the business anywhere in the state of Ohio for my summer internship, summer of 2023 and I just so happened to get matched up with smart solve and that's how I came to know about them Michael Hingson 20:57 cool well, so having been a three sport person and all that. What do you find today from all of your sports experiences that helps you in your career and and how is that all stuck with you? Dana Prenger 21:15 Yeah, definitely the hard work and the grit and drive being able to focus your energy and really go when you have to go, yeah and yeah, managing your time effectively, like when I was in sports, you still had school, you still had other things you had to do in the evening. So being able to manage your time and get a lot of things done. Michael Hingson 21:42 So you you learned a lot about time management, having to juggle three sports and everything else that you were doing. And so how did all that work when you got to Bowling Green, though, did you? Did you have as many different kinds of activities you weren't doing three sports at Bowling Green, I presume? Yeah, no Dana Prenger 22:01 less sports and more trying to focus the academics and, like I said, what I wanted to do with my life. So, yeah, I spent a lot of time being the ambassador for life design. Still did sports just for enjoyment, fun. I did an intramural volleyball League. Yeah, I was involved in the American Marketing Association. Once I found out my true passion, I really liked marketing. Was involved with that, and I was also involved in through the College of Business Dakota Dean's Advisory Council on diversity and inclusion. Michael Hingson 22:37 What did you think about that? Dana Prenger 22:42 Yeah, it was really good for me to be a part of and opened my eyes to a lot of things, because my small hometown, though I love it, and we have great tradition, we are kind of a little bubble of not a ton of diversity. So being opened up to new, new perspectives and new things that was really beneficial. Michael Hingson 23:06 Well, certainly there were other small colleges around. Why did you specifically choose Bowling Green? Dana Prenger 23:13 Yeah, I think I wanted it was a perfect distance. I still wanted to be close to my family and close to home, but also I wanted to go out and experience on my own. If I chose a school too close to home, I would just be driving home, coming, eating dinner with my parents, and not really fully immersing into my independence. Michael Hingson 23:34 So so it was kind of just the ideal distance, if you will. Dana Prenger 23:42 And being like I said, a bigger college, so there is more opportunities sporting events and games, but they had it at an affordable price too, like going to football games my friends and I love to go watch and cheer on the Falcons, but it wasn't like a big school where we had to pay a lot for the tickets as well. Students got free tickets to all sporting events. So I enjoyed that. Michael Hingson 24:06 Oh, that's cool. How big was the stadium? Dana Prenger 24:10 Pretty big. I don't know the exact size, but yeah, it's right off the highway too. So as you drive on 75 through Ohio, you'll see the stadium in the road Michael Hingson 24:24 well, but you, but you enjoyed it. Do you still do any work or activities at Bowling Green? Dana Prenger 24:32 Yeah, so I'm living in BG right now, as I work at Smart solve, they do have a program called the regional network leaders, which tries to keep alumni engaged. So I joined that, and I'm on a team with seven other individuals just helping keep the alumni connected to the university. How's that working? It's good. It's good. Great to meet. With people, and just gives me something else to do besides work in the evenings. But it's not a huge time commitment. We meet about once a month, Michael Hingson 25:10 but it works out pretty well. Well, so you worked, you worked as a life design ambassador. Do you still do anything with that program today? Dana Prenger 25:24 No, not as much as I would like to. I think they are also in the progress, because I was one of the first people to graduate with having to keep us engaged and involved. I still am connected with a lot of them on LinkedIn, and sometimes one of the life design coaches will message me if a student has questions or wants to just have a quick prototype call or conversation to learn more about marketing or their field. Michael Hingson 25:53 You're you're available to help. Which is cool. It's neat to be able to to be a part of all of that. Yeah. Which is cool. So anyway, you you were part of the export internship program and so on, and that eventually got you connected with smart solve. What attracted you to specifically to smart solve? Why did you decide that that's what you, at least were were willing to explore? Dana Prenger 26:20 Yeah, I really liked smart solve. How strong we are with our core values and vision, mission and purpose statement. Most companies say these are our core values, but they're just words on the wall, and they don't get lived out each and every day. But here at Smart solve, we do something called the daily word of inspiration. So we have about 20 full time employees on our team, and we'll just have a calendar we rotate whose day it is for inspiration, and it's just a brief 15 minute meeting, how we start our day every day. And you can share a personal life story. You can share a Bible verse, any watch a video, motivational video, anything you want to give for your inspiration. And then we start our day with word of prayer, optional. Word of prayer. Michael Hingson 27:13 Well, that's pretty cool, and certainly that's a lot of commitment. I was going to ask, why you feel that the whole idea of smart solving what it's doing generates so many important values, but it's pretty clear why that's the case. Dana Prenger 27:31 Yeah, the core values are character, drive, innovation, joy, humility and growth. All right, it's really cool to hear those lived out, and you can see our team members each embody it smart. Solve is a faith based company, but we don't discriminate or only hire people of the same faith. In fact, not everybody's Christian that works here, but we are open about it because we want people to be comfortable about it, or be knowing that we do have that optional daily prayer every day Michael Hingson 28:07 well, and I think there's value in that. I mean, it's, I think, important to recognize that there are a lot of different religions in the world. And the fact is, if you really study most religions, they all pretty much essentially end up going to the same place, and they all believe in the same basic rules anyway, which is, which is pretty important, which is, which is kind of good. Well, where did the term or the title of the company, smart solves come from? Dana Prenger 28:38 Yeah. So John, he's our current CEO, co founder of smart solve. He smart solve. He calls himself intrapreneur, because smart solve was under CMC group, which is they had a bunch of different businesses. One of their main things was supplying labels, any and all kind of labels. And this is kind of the evolution story of smart salt, water salt. One of the customers was like, our labels are great, but it would be nice if they could just dissolve or wash away, because it was an application in the back of a kitchen. How you have, like, containers, the plastic containers you have to label food days of the week and expiration dates for food safety loss. But when they were putting the containers in the dishwasher, after trying to, like, peel or scrub the labels off, there would still be adhesive, sticky residue on it. Yeah. So, so, yeah, they developed water soluble label. And so, yeah, a label that can dissolve and wash away. So day mark still sells water soluble labels to food rotation business, but John was an intern at that time and was like, I think there's a much bigger. Market for water soluble materials, besides just label for food rotation so he can, they allowed him to take that idea and run with it. So smart solve is specifically water soluble materials. We sell just water soluble paper that dissolves the labels and then also pioneering water soluble, flexible packaging, so power stock applications Michael Hingson 30:27 I remember many years ago, and I still don't know how they knew it, but I got a package in the mail and it had popcorn in it, you know, the shipping stuff, and somebody said, Oh, this is that water soluble popcorn. If you put it in water, it'll it'll melt. And I was going, No. And sure enough, it was, I don't know what visually was the clue that that was water soluble, but it was, Dana Prenger 30:58 yeah, so our company, smart solves vision is to make packaging no longer trash. We realize the increased amount of plastic packaging, or just any packaging unnecessary consumption going on in the world today. So having an avenue or a smart solution of how to solve the problem, Michael Hingson 31:21 well, you can always come up with a new kind of straw that everybody can use, that they if they throw it away, it's not going to fill the world full of plastic. That's another story. Dana Prenger 31:35 Yeah. But in microplastics, to the increasing research and studies how microplastics are impacting human health and the environment. One of the fun facts we like to share is, well, not fun fact, but sad fact that by 2050 they project that plastic in the ocean will outweigh fish in the ocean. Michael Hingson 32:04 I hadn't heard that one, but I'm not surprised which it's so unfortunate. Dana Prenger 32:09 Yeah, great garbage patches of just waste forming out in the ocean. Michael Hingson 32:15 Is there a way, has anybody looked at the fact that, yeah, there's a lot of trash out there and so on, and it's great to come up with trash that won't be trash that will dissolve. But what do you do with all the stuff that's there? Has anybody been working at all on finding ways to dissolve that stuff as well? Dana Prenger 32:35 Yeah, I think that's harder, because it's already all out in the ocean, but there are efforts and people who go out and try to collect it, but then it's like, once we take it out of the ocean, where do we put it, just into massive landfill areas? Well, that's Michael Hingson 32:51 why I was wondering if there is some sort of a chemical process that could be introduced that would dissolve a lot of that material, rather than trying to collect it and take it somewhere, but I realize it's a much more of a significant challenge to do, because you don't want to hurt the fish and you don't want to hurt the ocean. But nobody has come up with a way to just dissolve all that plastic Dana Prenger 33:15 and stuff yet. Yeah, and our material is non toxic to fish, so it's we don't want people to we wouldn't say, just throw it in the ocean, but if it would end up litter becoming there, it would dissolve. Be safer fish. There's multiple end of life avenues for smart solves packaging, which is, yeah, flushable too. So some customers of ours are like toilet bowl cleaner cleaners or feminine care tampon packages that is flushable, so you can just flush the packaging down the toilet Michael Hingson 33:49 right, which, you know, and all of that is very important, but it still seems to me that hopefully somebody someday will figure out a way to dissolve All the stuff that's out in the ocean, yeah? Because I think collecting it is never going to happen as fast as it gets thrown in the ocean in the first place, Dana Prenger 34:09 yeah, especially in different countries around the world where there's not as adequate systems set up for landfills or recycling and waste is just much more incremental. Michael Hingson 34:22 So when you graduated and you started at Smart solves full time, what did you do? Dana Prenger 34:31 Yeah, so, actually, so the Ohio export internship program, I was a full time intern for the summer of 2023, okay, and then I was finishing my final year at school at BGSU, but they offered me to stay working part time. So I did work part time at Smart solve. My senior year of BGSU, I was a sales development rep, so business development, I had to do a lot of cold calling, so you just pick up the phone try to call people. So tell them about smart solve and so, yeah, I did that until I graduated in May, and then they kind of knew that they wanted more marketing support, and I liked marketing better than the sales prospecting. Sales, yeah, so they created a position for me, marketing coordinator, what was Michael Hingson 35:22 it like selling smart solve did you find that there were a lot of people who were very pessimistic or skeptical about what it could do? Or were you able to demonstrate pretty, pretty easily that in reality, sports fans it works? Dana Prenger 35:38 Yeah, I think smart solve products were easier than most things to sell and communicate about because, like we said, it really is a product that is better for people, better for the planet. I said our core values earlier in our vision, but our mission statement is enabling people to better care for the planet by pioneering Zero Waste packaging technologies, so smart solves. Big slogan is zero waste, zero hassle, zero hassle in the consumer. So it's cool to share that with prospects, and they would be more receptive, I feel like, than selling products that people don't necessarily need or want, but still in any industry, no matter how cool the product you have, when you're cold calling people on the phone, you're going to get some of those people that are like, how did you get my number? Or I don't want to talk, or just denies and ends the phone on you. So yeah. Well, that happened a lot of character building, doing that. Michael Hingson 36:38 I experience it oftentimes today, looking for speaking opportunities, even so, same concept, yep, and I've been selling my whole life, so I'm I'm fine when there are objections, when I at least there's a lot of truth to the to the fact when I at least get an objection, at least I can then go off and deal with it, but the people who just shut you down and you don't even get the opportunity to deal with the objection. That's a different story. Dana Prenger 37:06 Yeah, it really does. Michael Hingson 37:07 So was John a chemist? Or how did he develop Dana Prenger 37:11 all of this? Yeah, so John had a team of like, independent contractors that he would work with, and also just some of the knowledge with the water soluble label coming from CMC, but yeah, we have a lot of different team members now, research chemist employees that helped bring this product to life. And one of the cool things is doing a new product launch. So all of our typical water soluble materials we have today you can still buy, but we just now launched a new product called Pure nil zero, which is a completely plastic free, 100% bio based packaging substrate solution Michael Hingson 37:58 is packaging constructed like that, more are less stringent or sturdy than the more traditional kinds of packaging. Or is that something that you've been able to overcome and it's not any less durable? Dana Prenger 38:16 Yeah, it depends. It all depends on what you're trying to package in it. Yeah, it won't be as strong as plastic, but a lot of customers will use it for, like, powdered solutions. So obviously, if you have, like, liquid hand soap, you can't put that in our package, or it will start to break apart. But there's a lot of like, travel and convenience powdered packets that work great in our material. And the thing about pure no which is this new product, it is approved for direct food contact. So our other packaging is more agricultural, personal care, laundry, dish, a lot of those applications, this new product is approved for direct food packaging. So say you would have a powder drink, pack, mix, instant coffee, and eventually we want to get into more snack packaging, but there becomes certain limitations with oxygen and moisture barrier, Michael Hingson 39:12 yeah, well, you know, but that's still, it's it is really fascinating to hear about this, though, because there's, there's so much that that goes into it, it's really kind of fascinating to to see. Do you have customers all over or mainly in Ohio or what? Dana Prenger 39:33 Yeah, we do have customers all over the world. In fact, a lot in the European, European union, union that area, a few customers in the UK, since sustainability, new laws are happening all over. Michael Hingson 39:49 So you recently became the marketing manager. Tell us about that. Yeah. Dana Prenger 39:54 So yeah. I was very, very rapid upward marketing coordinator. For a while, and then just the end of this year, I got the promotion to Marketing Manager, which is great because I yeah, thank you. Get to manage content creators, to have somebody that creates blogs for us, somebody that helps with video support, especially because the water soluble material, it is so cool to see it, dissolve yourself. So yeah, doing a lot of video creation, and then, as I mentioned earlier, we're hiring for a digital content coordinator, a full time in office role. Michael Hingson 40:34 So are other companies doing the same kinds of things that smart solve does? Dana Prenger 40:39 There's a few, not a ton, but there's other bio based solutions. So for example, one company is using seaweed to make packaging, and there's other bio based materials, but not many water soluble packaging. Michael Hingson 40:57 So what makes smart solve unique? Dana Prenger 41:00 Yeah, we are unique for the ability to help you come to market with it. Our materials printable too. So some of the other like plastic PVA based, say laundry packs or dish packs, it's that plastic ours. You can print on it so you can have certain branding or safety warning instructions. Remember the challenge few years back when kids were trying to eat Tide Pods? We say, how different would it be if you could have had a big warning logo or image on the pod itself for them not to consume? Michael Hingson 41:38 Yeah, well, that's of course, the issue is, will they really pay attention to it or not? Dana Prenger 41:45 Yeah, also true, but we do think there's a good branding perspective too. Just to have brand on it, have instructions. We get. Our packaging is a little bit more expensive than just plastic and traditional uses, but we try to show our benefit by being better for the planet, better for the environment, and you do get a lot of good marketing. ROI, some of our customers have said using the materials and videos and being able to make a lot of sustainable claims has helped their company Michael Hingson 42:21 as a whole. So what kind of goals do you basically have as the marketing manager at Smart solve for what you're looking to do over the next few years? Dana Prenger 42:31 Yeah, one of my big grows goals is just growing, growing our followers, growing our reach. I feel like not a lot of people know about smart solve or know about our materials. So we have a LinkedIn page, since we are a B to B business, we also have Facebook and Instagram, but LinkedIn is our primary social that I'm looking to grow. So I think I shared with you smart solves LinkedIn profile, if you want to include that, or if any of the listeners today want to give us a follow, I'd really appreciate it. Michael Hingson 43:03 Well, absolutely that makes sense to do. Dana Prenger 43:07 Well also just increasing website. I help add new pages on our website, increasing our web visitors, new traffic, and creating more leads and sales qualified opportunities for our sales team, Michael Hingson 43:21 so dealing with diversity and and such, what do you do to make sure that your materials are accessible for people who don't necessarily read the print or who aren't going to be able to see pictures on the websites and so on. Do you have you all done a lot with that yet? Dana Prenger 43:42 Yeah, we're getting into improving and open to recommendations and suggestions. A lot of with the package itself, we leave up to the individual brands who sure have the product, because we're just the packaging supplier, not actually the end brand that uses it, but yeah, our website, I we use a site to do that, trying to become more accessible. There's so many ways to learn and do it, so, yeah, Michael Hingson 44:15 well, but it makes sense to do so with all the sports and stuff background that you've had, and we talked about this a little bit already, but what lessons from sports and leadership and all of your experiences have translated most into what you're doing today? Dana Prenger 44:37 Yes, I would say I'll tie it back to drive that one of our core values at Smart solve, and just as an athlete, having to really drive, whether that be your mental state, getting in the right mindset before a game or big competition meet, you. And just putting your effort into your skill to perfect it Michael Hingson 45:06 well, and an important thing to do by any standard. So, you know, a lot of people have jobs, they have worked in various places, they've matured and so on, but a lot of times there's kind of a defining moment that shows them that what they're doing is really what they wanted to do and so on. Do you have a defining moment like that that said this is really it? Dana Prenger 45:37 Yeah, that's a good question. And I think life is a journey, and there's always going to be small moments throughout I haven't had one big knock me off my feet moment that's shaped everything, but more kind of collectively built up small moments, small hurdles, small challenges that's got me where I am Today, any specific challenge that comes to mind, yeah, I would say. I would say, just going through college and yeah, figuring out my path and different setbacks along the way, throughout, trying to figure out my major and things and one of a small, funny setback, but not that big of one. I mentioned it as I was 16 years old, going to get my driver's license from sports. I had an injury and sprained my ankle, so I couldn't walk at the time, but I really wanted to get my driver's license, and it was my left foot, so not my right foot. So I my parents, the car that we had was a minivan with all my siblings, so Driver's Ed test, I'm pull up in this minivan, and I didn't want to let that setback delay me from passing my driver's test, so I had my crutches, crutched out, put my crutch in the back of the car, and then drove, using my right foot to pass my driver's test. Michael Hingson 47:10 And you passed your test, huh? Yes, and you did well on the written part as well, yep. Well, all I have to say is I think you should come out here to Victorville and spend a little bit of time the way people drive out here is crazy. I still submit that they ought to let me have a license, because I am sure that the way I would drive is every bit as good as the way people drive in Victorville right now. Wow, I don't see the problem myself. Dana Prenger 47:40 Yeah, and it's crazy. With innovation, the new things coming up, like nowadays, the autonomous vehicles, I'm curious to see in the next years how that will impact driving. When I am older and have children, when will they have to get their driver's test like that? Or there's some bold suggestions that say in many years to come, you won't have to drive a car. Michael Hingson 48:07 Well, I, in all seriousness, am really of the opinion that it will be great when autonomous vehicles are really as stable and as foolproof as they ought to be, because I think that we really do need to take driving out of the hands of drivers. It's just too many people to do too many crazy things on the road. The reality is that for blind people, and it's not going to be in prime time, certainly in the very near future, but the National Federation of the Blind challenged private universities and companies to develop a car a blind person could drive, and I don't mean an autonomous vehicle, but literally one that would provide the information so that a blind person could drive it just like a sighted person. And if you really look at driving, what is driving and why is it that blind people can't do it well, the answer is, because we don't have a way to get the information in as timely and as functional a way as sighted drivers do with eyesight. And the the people who realize that actually developed a vehicle that a blind person could drive. If you go visit the website of the National Federation of the Blind nfb.org, and search for Blind Driver Challenge, you can actually see a video of a blind man driving a vehicle around the Daytona Speedway right before the 2011 Rolex 24 race. Wow, and he wasn't driving it with people communicating with him through walkie talkies or anything like that, the car was literally transmitting the information to him that allowed him to drive the vehicle, drive through obstacle courses and do a variety of other things, pass a vehicle and so many other things. Because the fact is, today, the technology exists to provide that information to blind people, but it's not ready for prime time, and probably won't be, but autonomous vehicles are coming, and I really am looking forward to the time that they really work and work well, because they're going to make life a whole lot better for everyone. And I'm serious when I say taking the hand, the driving out of the hands of drivers, is pretty important to look at, yeah, so it'll be interesting to see how all that goes. So we've been talking about drive why other why? Else wise, did you really want to use Drive and make that kind of a theme for what we're talking about today? Dana Prenger 50:48 Yeah, I think drive just reflects the path that people have for life. And drive you always want to keep going being a goal oriented, focused person. There's a lot of things, and other people do experience many setbacks. And what I've learned from your story as well. When trouble would come your way, you didn't just stop. You kept moving, kept driving in a direction. Sometimes you might not always get from point A to point B. You might have to do a little bit of a detour in the journey of the drive, but yeah, that's kind of why I thought drive would be a good conversation topic word for today's podcast. Michael Hingson 51:29 But the reality is that that you can succeed. I tell people all the time that I reject the concept of the term fail, because if you fail, that's kind of an end all. You just, you just screwed up. Well, you didn't screw up. The issue isn't failure. The issue is what do you learn from it? And the issue is how you you move forward. And so I've learned that in reality, when things don't go right, I'm my own best teacher. I'm the one that has to take that information and internalize it and figure out how to move forward, people can suggest people can help. And I think that's important. But for me, personally, and for every individual on the planet, ultimately, we have to internalize it and make it succeed, which is, I think, so very important. Dana Prenger 52:19 Yeah, connecting some of those points is what we would talk about in life design too, because students would come and if they wouldn't pass a certain class or wouldn't do a certain thing, they would see it as a failure. And it's reframing failure and redefining it that, yeah, it's not, in fact, a failure, but a learning opportunity and experience Michael Hingson 52:41 it is. It's a growth opportunity by any standard, and that is something that we all really need to work on, because failure just isn't isn't fair and it isn't right, and we've got to get away from thinking that it is, Dana Prenger 52:56 and even reframing your experiences or statements you choose to say and think and believe about yourself like I could. I'm, as I said, one of a younger professional. Sometimes it can be intimidating or room full of people that know more than you. I could be down on myself. And look at it and say, Oh, I'm the youngest here. I am most inexperienced. I don't have as much skills or sets, or I could reframe it and think of it in a positive light and say, I am young, I do. I offer a new mindset. I bring new skills, new things that aren't already established. So kind of having that confidence and positive outlook to be able to reframe Michael Hingson 53:42 the other part of that. The other part of that, though, is that, yeah, you're young and all of that. But clearly some people have thought that you have a lot to contribute, and you're already doing that. And so obviously life is, is a is a place where we can learn, and we do need to continue to learn, but, but the reality is that we can always find learning as an end, as an adventure, and something that we need to do. And I think that that's exactly what we should we should be doing regularly, because it's always all about learning, yep, which really makes a lot of sense. So for you, what's next? For you? Do you have any notion? Dana Prenger 54:32 Yeah, I think I'm excited to continue developing this role, this new marketing manager role at Smart solve. I do like to travel. As I said, I've been to a lot of different countries, so wanting to further learn more about the world, new people, new places. Yeah, I want to have a family. I have a boyfriend that we're getting kind of serious. So looking for. To that next phase of my life and how well of a role model my mom was for me, I do want to be a mom as well someday. Cool. What countries have you been to? Yeah, I've been to Mexico, been to Portugal, been to Spain, one of the recent family trips. We just got back from Costa Rica. It was gorgeous there. We left right after Christmas and got back January 7 of this year. So that's why I'm still a little tan from the trip for you. But yeah, it was a good mix of adventure, zip lining, rock climbing, hiking, and then also just getting to relax and be in warm weather by a beach. Michael Hingson 55:46 What are what other countries, Dana Prenger 55:49 other countries that I've been to, went to Punta Cana, that was a very nice one, that Dominican Republic as the country, yeah. Michael Hingson 56:02 Cool. So the whole family went, Dana Prenger 56:07 yeah, all six of us. Wow. It works out nice because I have one sister and two brothers, and then my mom and dad. So it's kind of perfect, three and three, three girls, three boys. Michael Hingson 56:18 Yeah, that's, that's pretty cool. I'm glad that you you get a chance to have some of those experiences. What have you learned by going to other countries? Dana Prenger 56:29 Yeah, I've learned a lot just the way of life, the way they do things. Speaking of since we just got back from Costa Rica, one of the sayings they say all the time is Pura Vida, just pure life and kind of a more, not as upbeat, fast, hard paced environment as the US more free, yeah. But also it depends on the trip too. I've done some local mission trips. I wanted to do an international mission trip. I had it scheduled, but then that's when covid happened, so I had to cancel that. So bucket list coming up soon, I'm going to do a international mission trip. But it is different when you're traveling for just enjoyment vacation versus other purposes. Michael Hingson 57:19 You find that a lot of places where you visited, don't tend to take, and I don't mean this in a negative way at all, but don't take life as seriously as we tend to try to do here. Yeah, yeah. And it's, and it makes a lot of sense to lighten up a little bit, and then ought to do more of that. Well, if people want to reach out to you, how do they do that? Dana Prenger 57:42 Yeah, they can message me on LinkedIn if they have a LinkedIn profile, or they can go to smart solve website, contact us through there. What's your LinkedIn name to me? Yeah, Dana, just my name. You can search it. Dana pranger. Dana, D, a n, a pranger, P R, E N, G, E R, Michael Hingson 58:04 okay, well, I hope people will do that. This has been fun, and you've got a lot of good insights that you've offered, and we're going to have to after you your marketing for a while, we'll have to have you come back and tell us Dana Prenger 58:19 more stories. Yeah, that would be wonderful. And, yeah, thank you for having me as a guest. Super fun. Yeah, we'll see you, John. Yeah. Now we'll get John on and he can, I gave you a little warm up to smart solve. He can get into more of the details. Michael Hingson 58:36 Well, I want to thank you, and I want to thank everyone for being here today. We really appreciate it. Love it. If you'd give us a five star rating wherever you are, and also, even more important than a rating, please give us a very positive review. We really love your reviews. People will and do monitor and read and watch these podcasts more when people review them. So we'd love you to voice your thoughts. If you'd like to reach out to me. I would love to hear from you, and especially if you might know and Dana you as well. If anyone else, in addition to John, who ought to come out on on unstoppable mindset podcast, feel free to email me, and we're changing the address so it's easy. It's speaker, S, P, E, A, K, E, R, at Michael hingson, M, I C, H, A, E, L, H, I N, G, s, O, n.com. Love to hear from you. Love to get your thoughts. And we'll we'll value them a lot. And if you know people who ought to come on, please introduce us. But again, Dana, I want to thank you for being here. This has been absolutely a lot of fun, and hopefully we'll get to do it some more in the future. Dana Prenger 59:48 So thank you. Yes, this was great. Thank you, Michael, Michael Hingson 59:55 thank you for being here with me on unstoppable mindset. I hope to. Day's conversation left you with a fresh perspective, a new insight, or at least something worth thinking about if you're ready to go deeper into the ideas that shape how we see ourselves and others, I have a free gift for you. 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Confused about what your patient visit numbers really mean - and how they impact care quality?In this episode of the Grow Your Clinic podcast, we dive deep into Patient Visit Average (PVA) and why it's far more than a statistic. We break down how tracking the average number of patient visits can reveal treatment effectiveness, guide clinical pathways, and improve patient engagement, without ever feeling like over-servicing. You'll hear practical strategies for communicating the value of each appointment, coaching younger therapists, navigating discharge decisions, and ensuring every visit adds real-world value. Plus, we explore how continuous reassessment and open communication keep patients invested in their care, helping them thrive long after they leave the clinic.If you want to understand PVA in a way that boosts patient care, strengthens your team, and supports long-term clinic success, this episode is your guide.Need to systemise your clinic? Start your free trial of Allie! https://www.allieclinics.com/ In This Episode You'll Learn:
Track17 ist wieder da. Weil in den ersten Monaten so viel gute Musik veröffentlicht wurde, besprechen wir die ersten Highlights des Jahres in einem Abwasch und aufgeteilt nach Genres. Alles Elektronische: Roska - Green Apple 12” Shackleton - Euphoria Bound Xylitol - Blumenfantasie Carre - Hibiscus EP Placid Angles - Canada VA - Tempa Allstars 9 Servicio al Cliente - Alien Tropical Sub Basics - Zero Point Suzukie & Cash Kru - Far Away in the Distance Molecular - One Dub Nørbak - Chuva Gitarre: deathcrash - Somersaults VA - Help (2) Blackwater Holylight - Not Here Not Gone Dagmar Zuniga - in filth your mystery is kingdom / far smile peasant in yellow music PVA - No More Like This Bibi Club - Amaro Ellende - Zerfall Andere Musik: Laurel Halo - Midnight Zone Julinko - Naebula Delphine Dora - L'inéluctable pulsation du temps Diagonale Des Yeux - Madeleine Ben Vince - Street Druid Renatto Olivares - Aguas Raras YIN YIN - Yatta Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore - Tragic Magic Hip-Hop/Rap/R&B: Ms Ray - Melt Sassy 009 - Dreamer+ SY3 - Sleepwalker A$AP Rocky - Don't Be Dumb Setlist: – [00:00:00] Was ist 2026 bislang für ein Musikjahr? – [00:13:07] Elektronisches: Shackleton, Placid Angles, Sub Basics uvm. – [00:30:04] Gitarre: deathcrash, PVA, Bibi Club uvm. – [00:40:38] Andere Musik: Laurel Halo, Renatto Olivares, Ben Vince uvm. – [00:51:53] Rap/RnB: Ms Ray, A$AP Rocky, Y3 uvm. Songs für die Playlist: - Shackleton - Contagious Illusion - Xylitol - Südwestwind - Placid Angles - We Cry With You - Sub Basics - Loon - D1 - Oni - Molecular - Cold Classic - Nørbak - Sonho - Servicio al Cliente - Suelta Por La Pampa - Suzukie - Illumination - deathcrash - NYC - PVA - Mate - Blackwater Holylight - Bodies - Laurel Halo - Twilight Zone - Ben Vince - Street Druid - Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore - Melted Moon - YIN YIN - In Search of Yang - Renatto Olivares - Trabajo del Tiempo
In this episode, sponsored by the American Cleaning Institute, Jess welcomes Dr. Joe Zagorski, a toxicologist at Michigan State University's Center for Research on Ingredient Safety (CRIS) to discuss microplastics — specifically what the science actually shows, where legitimate concern ends and marketing-driven panic from "all natural" brands begins. Dr. Zagorski also shares why PVA in both laundry and dishwasher pods get lumped in with conventional plastics when the evidence says it shouldn't be. In this conversation, the experts also breakdown what terms like "natural," "plant-based," and "biodegradable" really mean, and how to tell the difference between a legitimate safety concern and a brand using your anxiety to sell you something. This one's worth a listen. Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/I3BoGhWf0-0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Wie viel ist in Österreich ein Menschenleben wert? Wie hängt das mit dem Gesundheitssystem und der Politik zusammen?Diese Fragen stellen wir uns heute in Bezug auf ME/CFS und Long Covid. Seit der COVID-19-Pandemie erkranken immer mehr Menschen an ME/CFS und sind damit chronisch schwerkrank. Betroffene leiden unter einer Vielzahl an Symptomen und werden dadurch häufig aus dem normalen Alltagsleben gerissen.Über die Diagnose ME/CFS und warum das Gesundheitssystem in diesem Bereich versagt sprechen wir diese Woche mit Sandra Steinmüller, die selbst von der Erkrankung betroffen ist.Wir diskutieren strukturelle Probleme in der Medizin und dahinter sowie Perspektiven auf die Zukunft.Am 15.03. ist Long Covid Awareness Day - dazu findet um 15:00 eine Demo vor dem Parlament statt. Komm vorbei und zeig deine Solidarität mit den Betroffenen.Demoaufruf der MUT (ME; Unterstützung und Teilhabe) Initiative:Kein Wegsehen mehr!Long Covid ist für viele der Beginn einer fürchterlichen Odyssee durch das österreichische Gesundheitssystem. Unwissen, Ignoranz und Medical Gaslighting führen früher oder später zur Chronifizierung der Krankheit. Wer nicht früh genug richtig behandelt wird, erkrankt schließlich an ME/CFS – einer schweren Multisystemerkrankung, für die es keine Heilung gibt und deren Krankheitslast schlimmer als die von Krebs oder Aids ist.Und trotz besseren Wissens halten Politik und staatliche Gesundheitsinstitutionen wie die PVA weiter an ihrer Strategie im Umgang mit Postakuten Infektionssyndromen (PAIS) fest: Ignorieren, Denunzieren, Silencing.Am 15.3. ist Long Covid Awareness Day und für uns ist klar:Wir lassen uns nicht mehr ignorieren. Wir lassen uns nicht mehr denunzieren. Wir lassen uns nicht mehr mundtot machen.Wir gehen wieder auf die Straße und sagen: Kein Wegsehen mehr!Du willst auch, dass sich etwas ändert? Du willst dich für Anerkennung und Versorgung starkmachen?Dann komm am 15.3. um 15 Uhr zum Parlament in Wien und setze dich gemeinsam mit uns für alle Betroffenen von PAIS ein, egal ob Long Covid, ME/CFS oder Post-Vac. Denn auch, wenn die Ursache unterschiedlich sein mag: Same struggle, same fight.
Designing A Practice That Actually Makes Money: What if the reason your profit feels tight has nothing to do with your effort and everything to do with your model? Dr. Stephen and Dr. Pete challenge the inherited chiropractic business structure and expose why it works for the owner operator but collapses under scale. They unpack the critical difference between your practice model and your financial model and explain why adding associates or growing volume without understanding gross profit only magnifies the problem. This conversation walks you through the core financial mechanics that drive sustainable profitability and shows you how to reverse engineer your numbers, so you lead as an intentional CEO. When you understand the math behind your business, you stop reacting to leftovers and start designing predictable profit. In This Episode You Will: Understand why many inherited business structures fail under growth Learn the difference between your practice model and financial model Discover how gross profit and cost structure determine sustainability Clarify what scaling actually requires financially See how to reverse engineer revenue to create intentional profitability Episode Highlights 02:39 - A deeper motivation behind impact and scale is revealed, reframing business growth as a responsibility rather than a personal ambition. 06:25 - A bold claim challenges the inherited chiropractic business model and surfaces the hidden flaw that appears when complexity increases. 07:16 - The owner operator structure is examined, exposing why it feels stable at first but begins to fracture when additional providers are added. 12:46 - The illusion that effort and hustle can compensate for structural financial problems is dismantled with direct clarity. 13:45 - Scaling is redefined as preserving or increasing profitability, separating true growth from simply doing more. 16:23 - The concept of reverse engineering profit introduces a proactive approach to financial leadership instead of reacting to year end leftovers. 22:41 - Breakthrough is framed as impossible inside a broken model, emphasizing the necessity of repair before expansion. 27:50 - Accounting is positioned as the language of business, elevating financial literacy from optional to essential. 30:54 - Clear gross profit margin benchmarks are established, providing a measurable standard for financial health and scalability. 33:30 - Dr. Chris is joined by Success Partner, Dr. David Fletcher of CLA to explore how neurocentric scanning technology transforms chiropractic communication and practice growth. They discuss using objective nervous system data to improve retention, scale with team leverage, increase PVA, and strengthen certainty in care planning. CLA's technology enhances attraction, conversion, collections, and long-term scalability. Resources Mentioned Learn more about the TRP Remarkable Business Immersion on March 20 - 21, 2026 in Brisbane, AUS - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/ To learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit: http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceo For more information about CLA please visit: https://insightcla.com/ Book a Strategy Session with Dr. Pete - https://go.oncehub.com/PodcastPC Prefer to watch? Catch the podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRemarkablePractice1 To listen to more episodes, visit https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast or follow on your favorite podcast app.
NOTE: This episode was recorded before the attack on Iran.Eric and Eliot review the State of the Union and discuss Eliot's Atlantic article on the degradation of American political rhetoric. They criticize the President's failure to make a case for military action in Iran and discuss the potential for the operation to go sideways quickly. They also cover the outbreak of hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan and the Pentagon's declaration of war on Anthropic. They then turn to returning guest Seth Jones, President of the Defense and Security Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and author of The American Edge: The Military Tech Nexus and the Sources of Great Power Dominance. They examine consolidation within the defense industrial base, the scale of Chinese military-industrial production, the convoluted U.S. procurement system, and lessons about munitions consumption from the war in Ukraine.The American Edge: The Military Tech Nexus and the Sources of Great Power Dominance: https://a.co/d/0bkXEhfoEliot on the State of the Union: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/02/cooper-union-state-union/686149/?gift=KGDC3VdV8jaCufvP3bRsPlUvaCAbledQrfoRDY_9QJU&utm_Frank Kendall on The Pentagon v Anthropic: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/27/opinion/anthropic-pentagon-ai-defense.html?unlocked_article_code=1.PVA.40eZ.6OQb5YZlIGOe&smid=url-shareAnthropic Statement: https://www.anthropic.com/news/statement-department-of-warShield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.
What the if humans moved in schools — not classrooms, but like fish? Inspired by Carl Zimmer's New York Times article on how misinformation spreads among schooling fish, this episode explores a world where you can't go anywhere without your tightly synchronized pod. From navigating modern city life to figuring out what spooks a school of humans in the first place, things get weird fast. And the real science behind why fish school — and what happens when one of them panics for no reason — might just change how you think about your own posse. Based on "For Real, A Natural History of Misinformation" by Carl Zimmer, published in The New York Times on Dec. 9, 2025. Read the full article for free with this gift link: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/science/evolution-fish-misinformation.html?unlocked_article_code=1.PVA.RPcb.12w09kjCOLlu&smid=url-share —— When she's not studying zombie fungus at Harvard or helping us break the universe every week, our very own Gaby Paniccia writes science fiction. Her short story "The Automatic Grocery Store" is now featured on the popular podcast Escape Pod! Listen here: https://escapepod.org/2026/02/19/escape-pod-1033-the-automatic-grocery-store/ —— Check out our membership rewards! Visit us at Patreon.com/Whattheif —— Got an IF of your own? Want to have us consider your idea for a show topic? Send YOUR IF to us! Visit https://whattheif.com/contact and let us know what's in your imagination. No idea is too small, or too big! Keep On IFFin', Philip, Matt & Gaby
Scaling a chiropractic practice is not about working harder. It is about mastering the associate game. Dr. Bobby and Dr. Lona break down what it actually takes to build a scalable, freedom-driven practice through vision, systems, leadership, and intentional associate development. From a $6 million week milestone to the hard-earned lessons behind investing $400,000 in coaching, this conversation reframes hiring associates as a leadership evolution. If you want growth without burnout, stronger team alignment, and a practice that multiplies impact beyond you, this is the roadmap. Key Highlights 03:18 – Feedback from chiropractic stages sparks a deeper reflection on what truly separates high-level operators. 04:04 – A candid look at investing nearly $400,000 in personal development and what that unlocked in leverage and scale. 05:08 – The associate game gets defined through team categories and the common breakdown points most chiropractors hit. 08:36 – A sharp warning about hiring associates for convenience rather than clarity of vision and capacity. 10:17 – The mismatch problem emerges when personality, role expectations, and marketing realities collide. 14:19 – The theory of constraints reframes when and why an associate actually makes sense for growth. 17:37 – Vision casting is positioned as the leadership responsibility that turns associates into A players. 19:53 – Stats and training become the unglamorous but decisive differentiators in associate performance. 30:23 – The concept of intrapreneurs and seven-figure operators reshapes how succession and long-term growth are viewed. 34:36 - Dr. Chris is joined by Success Partner, Dr. David Fletcher of CLA to explore how neurocentric scanning technology transforms chiropractic communication and practice growth. They discuss using objective nervous system data to improve retention, scale with team leverage, increase PVA, and strengthen certainty in care planning. CLA's technology enhances attraction, conversion, collections, and long-term scalability. Resources Mentioned For more information about CLA please visit: https://insightcla.com/ To schedule a Strategy Session with Dr Lona: https://go.oncehub.com/DrLonaBuildPodcast To schedule a Strategy Session with Dr Bobby: https://go.oncehub.com/DrBobbyBuildPodcast Learn more about the Remarkable CEO Podcast: https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast
Trip 42 Carp Fishing - 2025I managed to squeeze in a two-nighter just before Christmas, with conditions looking very promising on paper. Air pressure was rising steadily from 1005mb to 1016mb during the session, with a big jump forecast for Christmas Day itself. Temperatures were set to drop, rain was pushing through early on, and the main concern was a persistent NE, E, and SE wind.After walking the lake twice and seeing very little, I trusted my instincts and settled on the north bank after spotting a couple of carp show. I kept disturbance to a minimum, fishing small PVA mesh bags paired with pop-ups and wafters, rotating hookbaits to see what the carp preferred over the 48 hours.The first bite came mid-afternoon with a welcome 17lb 5oz mirror, followed the next evening by a proper winter reward—a stunning 24lb mirror carp after a tense battle around dead lilies and marginal snags.With fish showing across different areas of the lake, a swim move became necessary, reinforcing how important observation and mobility can be in winter. Despite active carp and near-perfect overnight conditions, it wasn't to be for another bite—but that's winter carp fishing.A challenging but rewarding pre-Christmas session, and one I thoroughly enjoyed.Thanks for watching.Until next time,RichardHappy New Year.
La Playade ( laplayade.fr ) Podcast jeux vidéo et arts numériques. Ce mois-ci ronronne à vos oreilles un épisode de La Playade qui réchauffe les esprits engourdis par l'hiver ! Simon tutoie les sommets avec Cairn, Ariane crée sa ville de rêve avec Town to City, Aurélie balance ses kunaïs dans Shinobi : Art of Vengeance et Vlad devient un pro de la zapette grâce à Blippo+. Une écoute plus déculpabilisante que les résolutions de rentrée ! 0.05.01 Snacks 0.12.39 Retour d'évenement : Conférence sur le jeu vidéo amateur 0.15.11 Preview : Town to City 0.23.20 Cairn 0.40.15 Shinobi : Art of Vengeance 0.49.39 Blippo+ 1.04.13 Quartiers Libres 1.11.50 « Send » par PVA (© 2026 It's All For Fun) Tous les liens des sujets de l'émission sont sur laplayade.fr Vous y retrouverez aussi toutes nos vidéos et interviews comme sur notre chaine Youtube : urlz.fr/8ber Réagissez, commentez, partagez : iTunes : urlz.fr/8Eqs Bluesky : laplayade.bsky.social Discord : discord.gg/WyGNk8qY5r Facebook : podcastlaplayade Instagram : la_playade Fresh : urlz.fr/9RJe Et sur Ko-Fi pour nous soutenir : https://ko-fi.com/laplayade
Get ready for a deep-dive "Crossover Special" as Beer, Blues, and BS joins forces with Howard's Cave of Wonder! This week, Howard Blues and LCL Geek are taking over the microphones to nerd out on everything from tabletop tactics to high-speed police chases. Plus, a huge announcement from Howard. The Triple B will never be the same! The duo breaks down the "Bismarck-Mandan pursuit" that literally happened right before recording, before pivoting into a masterclass on board games. Whether you're curious about the best player count for a D&D session, why some classic games like Catan might be overrated, or how to fix a chewed-up TMNT puzzle with nothing but PVA glue and sheer will—this episode has you covered. Plus, we're celebrating the launch of LCL Geek's new YouTube channel, "Local Lego Builder," and discussing the strange world of 3D printing and crowdfunding. Inside this episode: Gaming Deep Dive: Why 4th Edition D&D is actually good, the "overrated" status of Catan and Monopoly, and the best mechanics for your next game night. Lego News: LCL Geek officially launches his new channel, "Local Lego Builder," and shares the secrets of high-speed time-lapses. Bismarck Local: The inside scoop on a high-speed SWAT pursuit and a car appointment nightmare. Parenting Level 100: How to raise the next generation of gamers and why you should never let a baby near a TMNT puzzle. Local Lego Builder - https://www.youtube.com/@locallegobuilder Recorded: 1.16.26 0:00 – Intro 2:37 – Breaking News: High Speed Pursuit 4:08 – What's on Tap? 7:39 – Howard's Thursday 12:30 – LCL Geek's New YouTube Channel 21:20 – Massive Darkness 23:16 – New Board Games 25:54 – Crowdfunding & 3D Printing 31:07 – D&D for Kids 33:12 – Our Role-Playing History 45:51 – What's on Tap? Round 2 49:34 - Howard's Big Announcement 1:01:09 – Howard's Hot Takes: Cave of Wonder Edition 1:17:05 – Hard Mode & Legacy Games 1:21:08 – Games at Work 1:25:08 – Cheap Plugs 1:28:39 – Final Thoughts https://streamlabs.com/beerbluesbs https://beerbluesbs.podbean.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBluesBS?sub_confirmation=1 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pnho1ZzuGgThbLpXbAs3t https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Unmhz98iRYU97l18uJp99 https://www.twitch.tv/tuez13 https://www.youtube.com/@HowardsCaveofWonder?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.twitch.tv/krdneyewitnessweathernow 15:26 #BeerBluesAndBs #Podcast #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #Brews #Laughs #BrewsAndLaughs #podcast #tripleb #Comedy #Beer #Blues #Bs #IPA #CraftBeer #BeerBluesBS #BoardGames #DnD #LegoBuilder #TabletopGaming #BismarckND #RPG #KingOfTokyo #GamingPodcast #NewBeginnings #DungeonsAndDragons #GamingCommunity #CrossoverEpisode #CraftBeer #DrekkerBrewing #Howardscaveofwonder #Lego #Legos #Hottakes
Welcome back to another episode of Trve. Cvlt. Pop!, a pop music podcast.On this weeks show, Steve and Gaz take you through the best bits of January 2026's releases, including new music from Robbie Williams, Urne, The Molotovs, Sick Joy, Megadeth, Blanket, PVA, By Storm, The Cribs, Sault, Gluecifer and Shaking Hand.We also quickly touch on the Grammys... sorry about that.
O cantor, compositor e instrumentista Duca Leindecker, nome conhecido do rock gaúcho por sucessos como “Um Dia Especial”, “O Amanhã Colorido” e “Pinhal”, estreia a turnê "Tudo que se Tem" no 27º Porto Verão Alegre. Ele fará duas apresentações no Teatro Unisinos (Nilo Peçanha, 1600), nos dias 5 e 6 de fevereiro, às 20h30min. O show é baseado em seu novo disco homônimo, gravado nos Estados Unidos, que foi lançado nas plataformas em outubro de 2025. Os ingressos estão disponíveis no site do PVA
Trip 40 Carp Fishing - 2025With December settling in, I returned to the club lake to find the pads dying back and the banks virtually empty—perfect winter conditions for a quiet, low-pressure session. I kept things simple with catapulted bait and large PVA bags, sticking to my usual mix and fishing tight to the pads and margins.Carp finally started showing around mid-afternoon, crashing on the far side of the pads and even out in open water. Despite the promising activity, the heavy cold rain pouring in all day made conditions tricky, and the carp were clearly cautious and hard to pin down.I explored different tactics, including two rods on white Blank Saver PVA bag setups and one rod with a big 24mm hardened hooker to stand out. Signs of fish kept me in the area, especially near the small island, but they still weren't settling on their usual winter spots.It ended up looking like another blank, but that's the true reality of winter carp fishing. Still, it was great to be back on this water, and I'll be returning soon.Until next time,RichardTight lines and be lucky!
Nesta edição, Cleber Facchi (@cleberfacchi), Isadora Almeida (@almeidadora), Renan Guerra (@_renanguerra) e Nik Silva (@niksilva) conversam sobre tudo que rolou no Grammy 2026.Apoie a gente: https://apoia.se/podcastvfsmNão Paro De Ouvir➜ Isma: “Made In Cohab” https://tinyurl.com/4p7fz8vf➜ Ludovic https://tinyurl.com/muwwfv67➜ Zena https://tinyurl.com/evsr632p➜ Thundercat https://tinyurl.com/y56ffftu➜ Antonio Neves & Thiaguinho Silva https://tinyurl.com/mwh5f4ua➜ RIP Magic https://tinyurl.com/3tt9dks9➜ Ari Lennox https://tinyurl.com/c49v77z6➜ Josiah Soren https://tinyurl.com/4wv5a3d3➜ PVA https://tinyurl.com/2thxm8cr➜ Prehistoric Music Department https://tinyurl.com/yc7upzek➜ Oliver https://tinyurl.com/3efsr84c➜ LOFIHOUSEBOY https://tinyurl.com/y2mpev87➜ Ludovic https://tinyurl.com/muwwfv67➜ Pré/sal https://tinyurl.com/yc488pud➜ Sorosoro https://tinyurl.com/53rd2t23➜ Mari Romano https://tinyurl.com/fjhj7bss➜ Vitor Araújo https://tinyurl.com/48naysbuVocê Precisa Ouvir Isso➜ Demon Slayer (Netflix)➜ Guerreiras do K–Pop (Netflix)➜ Chainsaw Man: O Filme — Arco de Reze ➜ Exposição “Cazuza Exagerado”, no Shopping Eldorado, em Pinheiros.➜ “Cazuza - Boas Novas”, de Nilo RomeroPlaylist Seleção VFSM: https://bit.ly/3ETG7oEContato: sobremusicavamosfalar@gmail.com
Lots on the show this week. Whilst I was away seeing Sprints on Sunday, on the show we had album anniversaries, reviews of the new Cribs album, our review (and pictures) from the Shame show from last week, and a live session with Canadian electro-glam punk four piece Trashwyre, recorded at Toronto's Raven Underground.Music this week by Fleetwood Mac, The Cribs, PVA, Coach Party, Chalk, Dead Air, Goodbye, Tooth, Nubiyan Twist, Bootie Brown, Bloodworm, Robo, SPRINTS, Franz Ferdinand (Amyl and the Sniffers), Dutch Baby, Revzed, Trashwyre.Cover image: Shame at the Phoenix Concert Theatre, 23 January, 2026 by Sam Ciampa.Find this week's playlist here. Try and support artists independently through buying their music, merch, going to shows! Bandcamps/websites linked above.Touch that dial and tune in live! CFRC 101.9 FM in Kingston or cfrc.ca, Sundays 8-9:30 PM! Full shows in the linked archive for 3 months from broadcast.Like what we do? Donate to help keep our 102-year old radio station going!Get in touch with the show: email yellowbritroad@gmail.com, IG @yellowbritroad.PS: submissions, cc music@cfrc.ca if you'd like other CFRC DJs to spin your music on their shows as well.
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Gastgeber Torsten Groß diskutiert mit seinen Gästen Inga Barthels (Tagesspiegel), Birgit Fuß, (Rolling Stone) und Alex Barbian über diese Alben: "No More Like This" von PVA, "Britpop" von Robbie Williams, "World’s Gone Wrong" von Lucinda Williams und "Don’t Be Dumb" von A$AP Rocky.
One of the more confusing aspects of MS is that it can present differently from one person to the next. A research team at University College London may have uncovered a reason for that when they identified two new, and quite different, subtypes of MS. Joining me to walk us through this discovery and to explain how it may impact MS clinical care is the study's principal investigator, Dr. Arman Eshaghi. We're also sharing study results that may explain how the Epstein-Barr Virus triggers MS in some individuals. We'll tell you about the free online fitness and wellness programs for veterans living with MS offered by the Paralyzed Veterans of America. And we'll explain how the latest entrant in the AI for healthcare revolution can prepare you for your next appointment with your neurologist. We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! This Week: Discovering 2 new subtypes of MS :22 Study results show how the Epstein-Barr Virus may trigger MS 1:20 The PVA is offering free online fitness and wellness classes for veterans with MS 5:45 Claude for Healthcare joins the AI in healthcare revolution 7:03 Dr. Arman Eshaghi discusses his team's discovery of 2 subtypes of MS 9:59 Share this episode 28:15 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/438 ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: jon@realtalkms.com Phone: (310) 526-2283 And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group! LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com EBV Infection and HLA-DR15 Jointly Drive Multiple Sclerosis by Myelin Peptide Presentation https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(25)01495-3 STUDY: Combined Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Serum Analysis Reveals Distinct Multiple Sclerosis Types https://academic.oup.com/brain/article/148/12/4578/8321558 PVA Offers Free Online Fitness & Wellness Classes for Vets with MS https://pva.org/sports-recreation/online-programs Find out about ABLEnow Accounts https://ablenow.com Claude for Healthcare https://claude.com/solutions/healthcare JOIN: The RealTalk MS Facebook Group https://facebook.com/groups/realtalkms REVIEW: Give RealTalk MS a rating and review http://www.realtalkms.com/review Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 438 Guests: Dr. Arman Eshaghi Privacy Policy
Vuelve Chvrches con una versión de uno de los clásicos de Robert Palmer, "Addicted To Love", para la banda sonora de la serie, "Tell Me Lies". La reinterpretación de los escoceses es menos roqueta y mucho más melodramática, de hecho, suena un poco inquietante. Igual que " Wall of Sound", la nueva canción de Charli XCX para otra serie, "Wuthering Heights". Y más novedades en este podcast: Gorillaz junto a Bizarrap, Kara Jackson, Anoushka Shankar, en "Orange County"; Robbie Williams con "Britpop", el disco que acaba de publicar y el más guitarrero, hasta la fecha; y Cavetown, La Amenaza Constante, Montedapena con Platerías y Tomate Mature con "Premio Ondas".CHVRCHES - Addicted to Love (From _Tell Me Lies (Season 3)MATT BERNINGER - Blue MondayROBBIE WILLIAMS - Bite Your TongueELASTICA - ConnectionGINEBRAS - Mundo HostilCHARLI XCX - Wall of SoundCAVETOWN - Running With ScissorsARLO PARKS - 2SIDEDFCUKERS - LuckyGORILLAZ - Orange County (ft Bizarrap, Kara Jackson, Anoushka Shankar)CARLANGAS, LEIVA - Podría ser PeorXOEL LÓPEZ - Cupido (Muerte al Amor Romántico)LA AMENAZA CONSTANTE - El VeranoMONTEDAPENA - Me tiré a un fachaTOMATE MATURE - Premio OndasOH THE LARCENY - Check It OutPVA – peelEscuchar audio
Estrenamos "Cupido (Muerte al Amor Romántico) ", segundo adelanto del nuevo disco de Xoel López y "Quédate Esta Noche", la canción con la que Siloé nos invita a arriesgarnos y a vivir al máximo y compartimos las novedades de Fcukers, Crooked Fingers con Sharon Van Etten, Suede, Danny L. Harle con Julia Michaels, PVA y Arlo Parks. GINEBRAS - Mundo HostilCROOKED FINGERS - Haunted feat. Sharon Van EttenHAUTE & FREDDY - Dance The Pain AwayFCUKERS - LuckyVICENTE CALDERÓN - Canción de Amor Nº1000SUEDE - Sweet KidSILOÉ - Quédate Esta Nocheangel du$t - I'm The OutsidePVA – peelZAHARA - CTRL+ZDANNY L HARLE - Raft In The Sea_(feat. Julia Michaels)CARLANGAS, LEIVA - Podría ser PeorXOEL LÓPEZ - Cupido (Muerte al Amor Romántico) REPION - XBAND OF HORSES - (Biding Time Is a) Boat to RowARLO PARKS - 2SIDEDBRUNO MARS - I Just MightEscuchar audio
Today, I'm joined by someone who has spent more than three decades at the intersection of materials science, automation, and high-reliability manufacturing. Jon Urquhart is the Director of Global Applications Engineering at Precision Valve and Automation — one of the world's leading developers of dispensing, coating, and industrial motion-automation systems. Since joining PVA in 1993, Jon has become widely recognized for his expertise in fluid material processing, precision dispensing, and the engineering-to-manufacturing handoff that so often makes or breaks product reliability.Jon holds multiple patents and has helped shape advanced processes used in industries where the stakes couldn't be higher — from aerospace and EV battery systems to semiconductor packaging, medical devices, and high-density electronics assembly. His work spans everything from protective coatings that safeguard electronics in extreme environments, to next-generation thermal interface material (TIM) deposition, to automation strategies that reduce human error, improve consistency, and dramatically scale production.We'll discuss the real-world challenges of protecting critical electronics and batteries, the latest advances in TIM materials and deposition, sustainable precision-coating techniques, and the power of a strong collaboration model between vendors, manufacturers, and lab technicians.PVA Website:https://www.pva.netJon Urquhart:jurquhart@pva.net
Jon Urquhart is director of global applications engineering at Precision Valve and Automation — one of the world's leading developers of dispensing, coating, and industrial motion-automation systems. Since joining PVA in 1993, Urquhart has become widely recognized for his expertise in fluid material processing, precision dispensing, and the engineering-to-manufacturing handoff that so often makes or breaks product reliability. Urquhart holds multiple patents and has helped shape advanced processes used in industries where the stakes couldn't be higher — from aerospace and EV battery systems to semiconductor packaging, medical devices, and high-density electronics assembly. His work spans everything from protective coatings that safeguard electronics in extreme environments, to next-generation thermal interface material (TIM) deposition, to automation strategies that reduce human error, improve consistency, and dramatically scale production. He joins Mike Konrad to discuss the real-world challenges of protecting critical electronics and batteries, the latest advances in TIM materials and deposition, sustainable precision-coating techniques, and the power of a strong collaboration model between vendors, manufacturers, and lab technicians.
In this episode, I go back to one of the original ideas behind Rocket Chiro and what used to be Black Sheep DC: relationship marketing. This topic has been near and dear to me for a long time, and I wanted to revisit it because I think it is especially relevant heading into a new year. A lot of chiropractors are either just getting started, feeling stuck, or reflecting on why their practice does not feel as stable as they want it to be. In my experience, a big part of that comes down to how you think about marketing and growth. Specifically, are you trying to build relationships, or are you just trying to make sales? Why Chiropractic Is a Relationship Business Chiropractic is not a big-ticket, one-time-sale business like real estate or high-end sales. We do not make our money from a single transaction. Chiropractic works much more like a restaurant. Restaurants succeed because they have repeat customers over a long period of time. Some people come in all the time. Some come occasionally. Some only come for special occasions. But when they want that type of food, they go back to the same place. Chiropractic works the same way. If someone comes in, finishes a care plan, and never comes back, that is not a success. That is a broken relationship. The Goal Most Chiropractors Get Wrong I talk through three different goals chiropractors tend to have. The wrong goal is simply "I want new patients." A better goal is "I want new patients who are a good fit for my practice." The best goal is "I want new patients who are a good fit for my practice and who always come to me when they need a chiropractor." That last goal changes everything. It changes how you onboard patients, how you make recommendations, how you follow up, and how you market. Retention Is Not PVA One of my long-standing soapboxes is that real retention is not a PVA number. Real retention is not about how many visits someone averages during a care plan. Real retention is about maintaining the doctor patient relationship over time. If someone sees you ten times over twenty years, but every single time they need a chiropractor they come back to you, that is incredible retention. Retention is about time, trust, and being the default chiropractor in someone's life. Dating for Marriage vs Dating for Sex I use a dating analogy to explain how mindset changes behavior. If you are dating with the intention of a long-term relationship or marriage, you move differently. You listen more. You are more honest. You care about fit. You think long term. If your only goal is to score, none of that matters. The same thing happens in chiropractic. If your only goal is to close a new patient, you will use pressure, scare tactics, and short-term thinking. If your goal is a long-term relationship, your entire approach changes. How a Relationship Mindset Changes Your Practice I walk through several areas where this mindset shows up. Onboarding looks different. You listen more, talk less, and focus on agreement instead of closing. Recommendations and care plans become more flexible, educational, and structured instead of rigid and contract-driven. Follow-up and reactivation feel natural instead of awkward. You check in because you care, not because you are desperate. Marketing shifts from chasing new patients with deals and urgency to building authority, trust, and long-term connection with both new and existing patients. Relationship Marketing and SEO I also talk about how this mindset applies to SEO and online marketing. Short-term SEO tactics rely on fake activity, fake reviews, junk backlinks, and manufactured signals. They can work briefly, but they are unstable and risky. Long-term SEO is relational. It is built on real reviews, real activity, real authority, and consistency over time. Selling to people who trust you is easy. Getting people to trust you is hard. Google works the same way. You do not game a relationship. You build one. The Big Takeaway Relationship marketing is long-term and stable. Sales marketing is short-term and unstable. One compounds. The other burns out. And the final thought I leave you with is this: What you do to get patients is what you have to do to keep them. If you rely on pressure to get people in the door, you will need pressure to keep them. If you build trust to get them, trust is what keeps them coming back. Resources Mentioned: Free Website/SEO Review: https://rocketchiro.com/chiropractic-practice-assessment Best chiropractic websites: https://rocketchiro.com/best-chiropractic-websites
In this powerful episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, Doug Vincent and Addie Rich sit down with U.S. Army veteran Daniel Palacios, whose life changed forever after a tragic motorcycle accident left him paralyzed at the T5–T6 level. Daniel takes us through his journey—from serving his country at Fort Bliss, to navigating loss and a life-altering injury, to rebuilding his world through the support of family, the Long Beach VA community, and fellow veterans. Today, Daniel channels his strength and experience into service. Through organizations like PVA and the Triumph Foundation, he dedicates himself to supporting newly injured veterans, ensuring no one faces their recovery alone. Join us as Daniel shares his honesty, resilience, camaraderie, and his mission to uplift others walking a similar path. Walk and Roll Live
Need to systemise your clinic? Start your free trial of Allie! https://www.allieclinics.com/ Join Ben and Jack as they give you a true behind-the-scenes taster of what it's like to work with them! In this episode, they unpack why data - not feelings - should drive your clinic's decisions, performance and growth. They also walk you through Allie, the platform they use to centralise metrics and training, and even analyse real-life clinic data inside the system - so you can see exactly how the numbers reveal what's really happening. You'll learn how Allie brings instant clarity to PVA, rebooking rates, cancellation rates and new client numbers, why an 8–12 week review window uncovers meaningful trends, and how these insights fuel better mentoring, clearer expectations and a more accountable team culture.If you want to replace uncertainty with clarity and build a clinic that consistently grows, this episode shows you where to start. In This Episode You'll Learn:
Emily Pilbeam presents a mixtape of her personal selection of tracks from BBC Introducing, with music by Willie J Healey, VALA, Eaves Wilder, Elanor Moss, KILIMANJARO, Ady Suleiman, PVA, Balderdasch, Pollyfromthedirt, Shaking Hand, Joshua Burnside, Blood Wizard, So Anne-So, SOURCE, and a new Track of the Week by Huartan.Produced in Salford by BBC Audio for BBC Radio 6 Music.
How do you know if you're charging the right fees, tracking the right numbers, or investing enough in marketing to grow your clinic? Join Dr. Stephen and Dr. Josiah Fitzsimmons of Lucro to answer those exact questions and share a clear path to building a profitable, purpose-driven practice. Together they walk through the numbers that matter most—lifetime value, customer acquisition cost, conversion rates, and schedule capacity—and show how to use them as tools for confident decision-making. Dr. Josiah's journey went from scaling to $15M, weathering a steep drop to $5M, and rebuilding stronger than ever with a $7M practice and a mission-driven model. Taking this experience and new found appreciation of REALLY knowing your numbers: his new book-keeping business, Lucro, is helping other chiropractors simplify their data and find profit margins they can reinvest into people, technology, and marketing. By combining structure with purpose, you'll discover how to grow without guesswork and create a patient experience that drives both retention and impact.In this episode you will:Learn a quick break-even ROAS rule using your true profit margin. See why most clinics underspend on marketing and how to set CAC targets with confidence. Find the conversion-rate “sweet spot” that signals it's time to raise prices. Calculate real schedule capacity and close the gap between potential and actual volume. Upgrade the care experience to increase PVA and lifetime value. Episode Highlights02:35 See how structure, KPIs, and accountability create the foundation for a scalable clinic.03:30 Understand the five business domains and how removing one constraint unlocks expansion.04:33 Hear how early discipline and work ethic shaped Josiah's leadership journey.05:28 Discover how visiting more than 50 clinics before opening led to a seven-figure first year.06:42 Find out what other industries taught Josiah about structure, metrics, and scalability.07:34 Learn how applying the TRP operating system turned frustration into growth and momentum.08:58 Understand why knowing your numbers matters less than knowing what to do with them.09:51 See the difference between operational metrics and financial metrics and why both are essential.12:12 Explore the four Ps of a successful clinic—purpose, product, people, and profit.14:27 Learn how profit creates freedom to invest in marketing, people, and technology.16:38 Understand why undercharging limits impact and weakens your ability to serve.19:17 Discover how to calculate and use the LTV-to-CAC ratio for smarter marketing decisions.22:50 Learn a simple formula that shows your break-even return on ad spend.25:21 See how using data instead of emotion builds clarity and calm in decision-making.27:16 Understand how your conversion rate reveals when it's time to raise prices.30:04 Learn how to measure schedule utilization and close the gap between potential and reality.32:45 See why most clinics run at only a fraction of capacity and how to change that.34:18 Discover how retention, education, and value delivery increase lifetime patient relationships.35:33 Learn how to design a “Disney Experience” that makes care memorable and personal. Resources MentionedTo learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit: http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceoBook a Strategy Session with Dr. Pete - https://go.oncehub.com/PodcastPCPrefer to watch? Catch the podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRemarkablePractice1To listen to more episodes, visit https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast or follow on your favorite podcast app.
Beshear takes his family on a taxpayer-funded vacation to Ireland, England, and France. Why do we pay the marketing company VRA Solutions $693,747 to market Kentucky in the UK and France, then?Republicans and Democrats are renewing a fight for universal pre-K. I explain why this is a terrible idea that will only raise our taxes.Amy McGrath decides to run for the Senate, leaving many on both sides of the aisle to ask, "Why?"School districts are trying a new tactic to excuse their tax increases: blaming the PVA for rising property values.Joseph Gerth writes a hate-filled op-ed that calls standard Christian beliefs antisemitic.
Sarin – “Paradise”, 2020. JG Outsider – “Two Black (Skelesys Remix)”, 2022. PVA – “Sleek Form”, 2020. Siarem – “Alienated”, 2022. Leæther Strip – “Don’t Crash”, 2020. Nootropic – “Re_Spawn”, 2020. Covenant – “Lightbringer (Speedrun)”, 2010. Winter Severity Index – “Another Woman”, 2022. Ghost Cop – “Softer Than Spoken”, 2020. Kompromat – “Niemand”, 2019. Komputer – “Looking Down on London (Metroland)”, 1997. New Order – “Ruined in a Day (K-Klass Remix)”, 2005. Normal Bias – “Stuck in the Past”, 2022. Under Noise – “Sun”, 1997. Website link: https://skullandcrossfades.com/diving-further-down-into-hell
In this episode I am speaking with Martha Varela who is the Executive Director of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). Martha has been on the podcast in the past to talk about the Better With Horses Program that she participated in at the Horse Project with other paralyzed women veterans in the spring.Well the second round took place a couple weeks ago and Martha and I were teamed up to work with one another over several days. In this episode, we talk about how great the program is and how much they loved it. But we also talk about how important it is to get educated regarding the needs of the disabled to ensure ease, joy and a safe environment. Listen to our conversation and become educated on how challenging it is to be disabled and in a wheelchair, so we can all become advocates for our paralyzed veterans who sacrificed so much for us.Click on the platform of your choice to follow the podcast and write a review so we can spread the news and reach more people! Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-bs-podcast-learning-to-live-consciously/id1548758744?i=1000643769866Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4RWxW7Ni1EHTAywriOwY9z?si=d9c181834529414dGoogle Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/search/The%20Brain%20BS%20PodcastAmazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/09208f98-6c21-4fea-abbf-14a495cabd09/the-brain-bs-podcast-learning-to-live-consciouslyI Heart Radiohttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-brain-bs-podcast-learn-76710324/Pandorahttps://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-brain-bs-podcast-learning-to-live-consciously/PC:60845We owe it to our paralyzed women veterans to get educated about their needs and how we can help them.You can check out the PVA and the Horse Project to find out how you can sponsor veterans for the next round, make donations, or volunteer your time.https://pvacc.org/ https://www.thehorseprojectsantabarbara.com/If you want to get in touch with me about this topic or to collaborate about something that impacts our community, you can find me here. https://www.thebrainbs.com/ https://www.facebook.com/maureen.kafkis.52
Meet Roberto Monaco: founder of Influenceology and the Chiro Speaking Company, with 5,000+ presentations delivered worldwide.How a personal chiropractic miracle transformed his life and mission.Why every chiropractor has a story—even if you think you don't.Four key elements of powerful communication: mindset, organization, storytelling, and charisma.How speaking builds practice culture, improves PVA, and positions you as the local health leader.The simple shift from “public speaking” to “public leading.”Tips to get comfortable on camera and use video to multiply your voice.Inspiring client success stories from chiropractors who went from fearful to confident speakers.
Most chiropractors blow it when patients return. They define people by their past choices, make them wrong for dropping out, restart from scratch, or waste all their energy chasing new patients. In this episode, Dr. Martin Harvey shows why those are the 4 biggest mistakes, and how fixing them can turn dropouts into dream clients, increase your PVA, and help people finally see the big picture of prevention and performance care.Learn more about Daily Visit Communication 2.0https://insideoutpractices.thinkific.com/courses/daily-visitCheck out the Retention Recipe https://insideoutpractices.thinkific.com/courses/retention-recipe-2-0Email me - martin@insideoutpractices.com
Jeff Hoover sits down with Russell County PVA Tim Popowell to talk about how property assessments have changed over the past 15 years, why values have climbed, and what that means for homeowners. They discuss the homestead exemption, the appeals process, and how technology has shaped the PVA office. Tim also highlights growth in areas like Eli and Jabez and shares resources available to the public through the PVA office.
In the second installment of our 3-part KeySource Series on the Pharmacy Podcast Network, Andrew Crawford, VP of Sales & Marketing at KeySource, joins Todd Eury to explore one of the most urgent priorities for regional and national chain pharmacies — supplier alignment as a driver of strategic growth. With NACDS TSE right around the corner, this conversation takes a hard look at the pressures chains face today — from unpredictable PBM reimbursements and restrictive PVA contracts to the operational ripple effects of even a single NDC disruption. At chain scale, where central fill and automation keep thousands of prescriptions moving daily, stability, flexibility, and strategic control are non-negotiable. In this episode, we cover: The State of Chains: How PBM volatility, slim PVA margins, and supply continuity challenges are reshaping priorities. The Shift Toward Supplier Alignment: Why leading chains are moving beyond rigid structures to build strategic, responsive partnerships. How KeySource Supports Chain Growth: From NDC continuity to opportunistic buys, primary award support, and autonomy beyond PVA constraints. Strategic Support Beyond the Product: The downstream impact of supply instability — and how proactive supplier partnerships mitigate risk. Looking Ahead to NACDS TSE: How to turn supplier relationships into a competitive edge. Whether you manage a regional chain or lead procurement for a national brand, this episode unpacks the supplier strategies that can protect your operations, enable growth, and strengthen your competitive position in a volatile market.
En este episodio de "Geocastaway", nos adentramos en el fascinante mundo de la geología con el experto Jordi Panisello. Descubre la vital importancia de los suelos, sus características únicas y cómo se diferencian de los sedimentos. Conoce el innovador trabajo de Eureka SGN en la preservación del patrimonio geológico a través de la creación de detallados monolitos de suelo, y obtén una visión exclusiva del intrincado proceso de su extracción y conservación. Jordi también comparte emocionantes historias de sus excavaciones paleontológicas, incluyendo significativos descubrimientos de dinosaurios en la cuenca de Trem. Sintoniza para desvelar los secretos ocultos de nuestro planeta, desde el suelo bajo nuestros pies hasta los antiguos gigantes que una vez habitaron la Tierra. 00:02:06 - Presentación de Jordi Panisello y su especialización en divulgación geológica. 00:03:44 - Explicación sobre la importancia de los suelos en la geología. 00:04:49 - Integración de la edafología en los grados de geología. 00:08:50 - Presentación de Eureca SGN y su enfoque en la conservación de monolitos de suelo. 00:09:15 - ¿Qué son los monolitos de suelo? 00:09:40 - Propósitos educativos, científicos y artísticos de los monolitos. 00:10:49 - Definición de suelo. 00:11:20 - Diferencia entre suelo y sedimento. 00:14:34 - Erosión del suelo y pérdida de nutrientes. 00:15:24 - Importancia de los suelos para la agricultura, CO2 y medicinas. 00:33:08 - Proceso de extracción de un monolito de suelo. 00:37:24 - Técnicas especializadas para suelos rocosos (momias de poliuretano). 00:39:03 - Tratamiento de los monolitos con acetato de polivinilo (PVA). 00:40:17 - Tiempo de tratamiento para la conservación de monolitos. 01:16:04 - Experiencias en excavaciones de dinosaurios en la cuenca de Trem. 01:17:04 - Descubrimiento de una nueva especie de titanosaurio y su significado. 01:28:56 - Origen del nombre "Eureca" para la empresa de Jordi. CURSOS ACADEMIA GEOCASTAWAY Web: http://geocastaway.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/geocastaway Facebook: http://facebook.com/geocastaway Youtube: http://youtube.com/geocastaway Correo: geocastaway@gmail.com
In this episode of Spinal Cast, we shine the spotlight on the 44th Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games, coming to Minneapolis from July 17-22, 2025. Hosted by the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs, this event is the largest adaptive sports and rehabilitation competition for U.S. military veterans with disabilities. Our guest is Seth Thomas, President of the Minnesota Chapter of the PVA and a U.S. Navy veteran. Seth shares his powerful story – from his service and injury to his leadership role – and gives us an inside look at what makes these games so special. Over 700 athletes will compete across 20+ events, supported by thousands of volunteers. Participants include veterans with spinal cord injuries, amputations, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological conditions requiring the use of a wheelchair. The Minnesota PVA plays a vital role in veteran advocacy, employment connections, legislation, and community engagement and, of course, providing a network of support and opportunity through sport. If you're in the Minneapolis area, don't miss this inspiring six-day celebration of resilience, camaraderie, and athletic excellence. It's like a mini-Paralympics, complete with Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals – a true showcase of American heroes from every military branch and era. For more information, check out the links below: National Veterans Wheelchair Games - https://wheelchairgames.org/ 2025 Game Schedule - https://wheelchairgames.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/44th-NVWG-Sch-Wkbk-V2.xlsx03.10.pdf 2025 Venues - https://wheelchairgames.org/about/event-venues/ Paralyzed Veterans of American – Minnesota Chapter - https://mnpva.org/ Special thanks to Seth for being our guest! This production is a collaborative effort of volunteers working to create a quality audio and visual experience around the subject of spinal cord injury. A special shout out of appreciation to Clientek for providing studio space and top-notch recording equipment. Most importantly, thank YOU for being part of the Spinal Cast audience!Interested in watching these episodes?! Check out our YouTube playlist! - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL40rLlxGS4VzgAjW8P6Pz1mVWiN0Jou3v If you'd like to learn more about the Morton Cure Paralysis Fund you can visit our website at - https://mcpf.org/ Donations are always appreciated - https://mcpf.org/you-can-help/
PJ speaks about the stress of taking on a new part-time job as a barista and Kevin tells him that his life would be easier if he didn't throw out manuals. For the theme they discuss art in all its iterations; from primary school frustrations of never being able to draw, to feeling guilty on city trips when letting out a yawn in revered galleries and exhibitions. They also give a special shout out to the one man who went above and beyond really tried to instil a love of art in millennials but was too quick to whip out the PVA glue - Neil Buchanan from Art Attack.NEW 2025 IRISH DATES ADDED FOR THAT'S SHOWBIZ ⭐️ TICKETS HERE: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/i-m-grand-mam-tickets/artist/5450389Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content: https://www.patreon.com/imgrandmam ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This Episodes Questions Brians Questions I was at a big box store the other day getting a new toilet. As I passed the lumber section, I saw what looked, from far away, like a piece of walnut. On closer inspection, it was a piece of rainbow poplar in with the ugly, green big box poplar for the same price as the regular poplar. Of course I bought it. My question is: was that awesome and, if so, how awesome? Thanks, Sincerely, American Bob Hey Gents! Canadian listener here, I found your podcast about a week ago and i have been listening every day now. Thanks for the content. I started woodworking this year and just built a new workbench using Paul Sellers plans. It has a laminated 2x3 top with a well so it's quite heavy. I use both power tools and hand tools. The main point of making this new bench was to make it heavy so it doesn't slide during hand planing, but it still slides!!! Any tips on how to prevent workbench slide? My workbench needs to float away from the wall so i am looking for a solution that isn't "put something behind it". Any tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks again! Tyler Guys Questions I have a question regarding the drum sander. I only swear while doing two things, playing golf and using my drum sander. I bought a new Supermax 16-32 and had nothing but problems with it and had to send it in for warranty repair. I sold it and upgraded to a Powermatic PM2244 which I believe Guy has. I definitely have had better luck with the Powermatic but still have issues with burning at times. I do make end grain cutting boards for friends, family and donations. I know the end grain is extremely hard. I take very shallow passes, usually .002 to .004 per pass running the conveyor at 4 FPM and no matter how careful I am I still will get burning and grooves. It doesn't matter the grit of the sandpaper. I've experimented with feed rate with no luck. I know the glue does create heat and builds up on the paper so I clean the sandpaper often. Do you have any recommendations or should I start a swear jar to raise money for charity? Thanks again, Matt Good evening, gentleman! Thanks for this amazing podcast and all the info! I had a quick question on blades for a cheap table saw. I used to use the newer delta contractors saw (miss it so much..best saw I've used) unfortunately, had to down size. So I'm back to my ryobi cheaper saw. I keep the blade and adjustments true, so it cuts well....for what it is. Yall mentioned a few weeks back, thin curf blades vs regular 10". Question: I use a smaller circular saw blade in my table saw. Have you? Have you noticed more power and better cuts? Because I have. In all saws I've used. Would you recommend using a smaller blade in a cheap table saw to get more power to the blade? I'm just kinda wondering your thoughts on that. I'm a one man backyard shop that mostly is building cabinet doors out of poplar and barn doors out of pine, and poplar. Thoughts? Thanks in advance! Keep up the amazing programming! Crafted Carpentry Canada Huy's Questions EH gentlemen from the Niagara region in Ontario Canada, been listening to your excellent podcast for some time now and thoroughly enjoy it so thank you for that. My question concerns urns and specifically how it seals. For context, my wife's grandmother has recently passed away and I was asked by my wife's family to make her urn. I don't own a lathe but I very carefully using an angle grinder with a shaping disc, orbital sander and an excessive amount of hand sanding created a typical tapering cylindrical urn that is fatter about 1/3 of the way down from the top, tapering upwards and downwards from there and I used segmented layers to achieve this. The urn is made of blood wood and has soft maple accent rings. The lid I created was a simple circle that I used dowel pins and magnets to secure it to the top of the urn. I am extremely happy with how the urn turned out and how the lid looks on the urn but I am not 100% happy with how the lid I attached and sealed. So after all that my question is: how would you guys go about creating and attaching the lid? In my research I did see most urns have a threaded component on the bottom of the urn and that's how they seal. Apologies for the long winded question, any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks James I have a question about types of glue for veneering projects. In the past I've used Unibond 800 with good results. The problem I have is the very short shelf life for someone who does 1 or 2 veneering projects per year. Are you aware of any other solutions with longer shelf life without resorting to some PVA glue? Thanks and keep up the good work! Jeffrey
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