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(February 17, 2026) KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich speaks on search engines that don’t track you, why tiny digital cameras are trending, the app of the day: Splitwide, and QR code safety tips. Southern California air board rejected pollution rules after AI-generated flood of comments. How jet engines are powering data centers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

durée : 00:29:05 - Les Pieds sur terre - par : Sonia Kronlund, Eric Lancien, Nathalie Salles - Auxiliaire de vie, Sandra doit flasher matin et soir un QR code chez son patient. Son entreprise a même créé un concours pour récompenser les plus assidus. Kali, chauffeur-livreur, doit livrer une centaine de colis par jour, au détriment du droit du travail, du code de la route et de sa santé. - réalisation : Timothée de Rauglaudre

Mauricio Schwartzmann es un ejecutivo peruano con corazón Mexico con una sólida trayectoria en el mundo financiero y tecnológico, marcada por su experiencia en liderazgo, innovación y estrategia. Es Ingeniero Industrial en la Universidad de Lima y cuenta con un MBA en Thunderbird School of Global Management con enfoque en estudios internacionales. Inició su carrera profesional en Citibank Perú, donde ocupó distintos puestos clave durante más de 15 años entre Perú y México, destacando como Managing Director de Pagos e Inclusión Financiera en Citibanamex. Desde ese rol, lideró iniciativas como CoDi (Cobro Digital), un proyecto emblemático de pagos QR, y supervisó un portafolio con más de 6 millones de clientes. Luego dio un salto al mundo fintech como CEO y socio fundador de RappiBank Perú, donde lanzó con éxito productos digitales como cuentas bancarias y tarjetas RappiCard, y lideró un equipo de más de 135 personas, gestionando una base de más de 350 mil usuarios. En 2022, regreso a Mexico para asumir su actual rol como Country Manager de Mastercard México, liderando la estrategia de negocio, innovación tecnológica y expansión de productos en uno de los mercados clave de la compañía a nivel global. Bajo su dirección, Mastercard ha impulsado productos como Click to Pay, y expandido su ecosistema a través de la integración de fintechs como Arcus, escalando operaciones locales clave como el sistema de compensación nacional. En 2024, fue reconocido como el líder de ventas #1 en América Latina en los President's Club Awards de Mastercard. Mauricio es esposo, papá, mentor, inversionista, board member y parte del panel de Shark Tank México en su décima temporada. Su trayectoria refleja cómo la ejecución, el enfoque y el desarrollo constante pueden traducirse en grandes resultados.

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich speaks on search engines that don’t track you, why tiny digital cameras are trending, the app of the day: Splitwide, and QR code safety tips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nos venden el futuro eléctrico como un cielo azul, un mundo sin humos y con pajaritos cantando. La narrativa oficial de la Unión Europea nos empuja hacia el 2035 como la fecha de nuestra salvación climática, pero en ingeniería sabemos que la energía (y la contaminación) no desaparece por arte de magia; simplemente cambia de sitio. Hoy no vamos a hablar de autonomías ni de si el cargador de tu barrio funciona o no. Hoy vamos a viajar a ese futuro idílico para plantear la pregunta que los anuncios de coches esquivan: ¿Dónde vamos a meter los millones de toneladas de baterías muertas que están por venir? Para el año 2030, se calcula que tendremos 11 millones de toneladas de baterías llegando al final de su vida útil. Estamos ante un tsunami de residuos para el que, sencillamente, no estamos preparados. El mito de la economía circular y la trampa del LFP. El dinero mueve el mundo, y en el reciclaje no es diferente. Hasta hace poco, las baterías de litio utilizaban mezclas de Níquel, Manganeso y Cobalto (NMC). Como el cobalto y el níquel son carísimos, reciclarlas era rentable: sacabas "oro" de su interior. Sin embargo, la industria está virando masivamente hacia las baterías de Litio Ferrofosfato (LFP) porque son más baratas y seguras. El gran problema oculto es que, al no contener esos metales valiosos, el coste de reciclarlas es superior al valor de los materiales que recuperas. Es como intentar reciclar un vaso de plástico gastando más energía y dinero de lo que cuesta fabricar uno nuevo. La "Masa Negra" y el colonialismo tóxico Cuando una batería llega a la planta de tratamiento, se tritura para obtener la llamada "Black Mass" o Masa Negra. Es un polvo oscuro, una mezcla de litio, cobalto y grafito altamente tóxica. Para separar estos componentes existen dos vías: la pirometalurgia (quemarlas a 1.500 grados, lo cual emite gases que hay que filtrar y pierde el litio) y la hidrometalurgia (bañarlas en ácidos potentes como el sulfúrico). Aquí es donde entra la hipocresía europea. Como el proceso es sucio y genera residuos químicos ingentes, Europa apenas tiene capacidad para refinar esta masa. ¿La solución actual? Meterla en barcos y mandarla a Asia. El desafío extremo para los desguaces. Los Centros Autorizados de Tratamiento (CAT) están preocupados. Un coche de gasolina siniestrado es un trozo de hierro inerte una vez que le quitas los líquidos. Un coche eléctrico es una bomba latente. Si las celdas están dañadas, pueden entrar en "fuga térmica" (Thermal Runaway) días o semanas después del accidente. Un fuego de batería de litio es casi imposible de apagar; no basta con agua, a veces hay que sumergir el coche entero en una piscina durante 48 horas. Esto ha provocado que muchos desguaces se nieguen a aceptarlos o cobren tarifas prohibitivas porque sus seguros contra incendios se han disparado. El pasaporte de baterías de 2027. La Unión Europea implementará en 2027 el "Pasaporte Digital de Baterías". Cada unidad tendrá un código QR con su historial y su estado de salud (SOH). Aunque la intención es buena (evitar el cobalto de minas ilegales), esto herirá de muerte al mercado de segunda mano. Si quieres vender tu coche tras ocho años y el QR marca que la salud de la batería está por debajo del 70%, tu coche pasará a valer cero euros de forma instantánea. El timo de la "Segunda Vida" y la minería urbana A menudo oímos que las baterías de los coches servirán para almacenar energía solar en las casas. Es una idea preciosa para las memorias de sostenibilidad, pero un reto logístico y de seguridad titánico. Mezclar paquetes de baterías de diferentes fabricantes, estados de salud y químicas para crear acumuladores fiables es, a día de hoy, un proyecto que solo sobrevive gracias a las subvenciones. Por otro lado, se habla de la "minería urbana" como la solución para no abrir más agujeros en la tierra. Pero la demanda de baterías crece un 30% anual y el retorno de baterías viejas es mínimo porque el parque eléctrico aún es joven. Esto significa que seguiremos dependiendo de minas a cielo abierto en China, Australia o África durante las próximas dos décadas. Conclusión El coche eléctrico tiene ventajas locales innegables: silencio, par motor y ausencia de humos en nuestras calles. Pero no seamos ingenuos. El problema de los residuos es la gran bomba de relojería de la próxima década. Si no estandarizamos la fabricación para que el reciclaje sea sencillo y rentable, y si no dejamos de exportar nuestra basura al tercer mundo, el sueño verde se convertirá en una pesadilla negra. Como siempre, la factura final la pagaremos nosotros, los usuarios de a pie.

Send a textApproved – week 1 – The Fear of the LordAnd a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Matt 3:17A church that pleases God is made up of people who are pleasing God.3 Qualities of a Church That Pleases GodFears the Lord Full of Faith (without faith impossible to please God)A LovingA reverential awe that produces obedience, intimacy, and alignment with God's heart.The Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. Psalm 147:11Fearing, awe-filled, reverently aware of God's holiness and authority.Low View of GodTreat God's Word casually.Ignore conviction and rationalize sin.Know what God says, but do what you want. High View of GodTake God's Word seriously.Repent of your sins quickly.Obey God with reverence no matter the cost.“I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. 45You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. 46You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet.” Luke 7:44-46When we lose our awe of God, the God we serve gets smaller.…Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Phil 2:12-13 NLTWant to go deeper this week? We've created a simple Bible reading plan that follows today's message and helps you carry what God spoke on Sunday into your everyday life.  Scan the QR code to walk it out with us this week. https://www.relatecommunity.com/soap Thank you for listening to the Relate Community Church podcast! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If today's message spoke to you, share it with a friend or leave us a review to help spread the word. To learn more about Relate Community Church, visit us at www.relatecommunity.com. You are always welcome here, and remember—you are loved

「コンビニで初の「保護猫」写真展　QRコードで問い合わせ先情報も　新たな飼い主との“出会いの場”に」　2月22日の「猫の日」を前に、コンビニでは初となる保護猫の写真展が開かれています。ファミリーマートでは猫の日に合わせ、関連グッズの消費拡大を狙って猫モチーフの商品17種類を展開しています。さらに、猫の足跡をたどった先にある地下のイートインスペースには、保護猫たちの等身大のパネルが並んでいます。動物愛護団体と連携して初めて企画された写真展では、17匹のパネルが掲げられています。その1匹、ポポロは約2年前に保護された3歳の雄猫です。キャプションボードに記載されているQRコードを読み取ると、問い合わせ先などの情報が示されます。来店客からは「私自身、保護猫とかに触れる機会はなかったので、素晴らしい企画かなと思う」といった声が聞かれました。ファミリーマート サステナビリティ推進部・前田結実子さん：気軽にお買い物に来ていただいた中で、自然と保護猫ちゃんのことを知ってもらう。誰もが訪れる接点の場所で知っていただくきっかけ作りの一歩としてよいのではないかと。来店客が保護猫を譲り受ける“マッチングの場”をつくりだし、“癒やしをくれる猫への恩返し”につなげることができるのか、コンビニでの新たな試みの行方が注目されます。

VOV1 - Khi khắp nơi rộn ràng đón xuân, tại cảng Nam Đình Vũ (thành phố Hải Phòng), không khí làm việc vẫn khẩn trương, sôi động.Tiếng còi tàu vang dền trên bến cảng; những cần cẩu vẫn miệt mài vươn – hạ, những container hàng được bốc dỡ nhịp nhàng, những chuyến xe nối đuôi nhau qua cảng; tất cả tạo nên một bản nhạc đa sắc của đất trời vào Xuân.Với hệ thống Smartgate, chỉ cần một thao tác quét mã QR, các phương tiện ra vào cảng Nam Đình Vũ một cách nhanh chóng. Hệ thống tự động nhận diện biển số, mã container và gửi phiếu giao nhận điện tử trong vài chục giây, giúp xe vào – ra thông suốt.Những ngày Tết, cảng Nam Đình Vũ vẫn tấp nập, những chuyến tàu vẫn ra vào cảng, chở những chuyến hàng - chở mùa Xuân Việt Nam đi muôn nơi.

Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, North Gower is taking 2026 to read through and preach through the Bible using the "One Story That Leads To Jesus" Bible reading plan (created by "The Bible Project"). To this end, Pastor Nate and Pastor Dan are recording their usual "sermon prep" conversation as a podcast so you can get a bird's eye view of the process, and perhaps grow in your own understanding and faith. This conversation is rough and unfinished, and not everything we talk about will make its way into the final teaching. But it hopefully gives you some additional food for thought. You can find the Bible Project here https://bibleproject.com/  You can find Cornerstone's Bible reading plan on YouVersion at bit/ly/bible2026  If that link doesn't work, try this one: https://bible.com/reading-plans/63058/together/77575397/invitation?token=2fhhVCf64-7PERhIujBwQA&source=share Or you can scan the QR code on the Podcast thumbnail! We have two growgroup Bible study options based on One Story: Tues morning: 9:30am - 11am at Cornerstone (6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower) Wed evening: 7 - 8:30pm at the Manse (next door to Cornerstone)

Send a textThis episode is 1 of 2. 'When Packaging Talks Back' is followed directly after for episode 2 by 'When Packaging Talks Back: Will Print Listen'?Packaging used to be a dead end for brand relationships. Now it's becoming the front door. We sit down with keynote speaker Güneri Tugcu in the first of a 2 part podcast, to unpack how connected packaging turns every product into a digital touchpoint that delivers utility, trust and measurable outcomes long after checkout. From post‑COVID shifts in shopper behaviour to the rise of QR‑powered journeys, we get practical on what scales, what fails and how to build value that keeps customers scanning.We dig into the standards making this real: GS1 Digital Link and Project Sunrise 2027, which aim to replace the traditional barcode with a single “master code” that serves retailers and consumers alike. That change unlocks Digital Product Passports, granular traceability, anti‑counterfeit checks that feel like service rather than suspicion, and dynamic content shaped by context. Gunnary shares hard‑won lessons from SGK, Digimarc and Amazon, showing how convenience, not copy, sets expectations—and why serialisation and identity are now the backbone of loyalty, warranty, resale and recycling.The conversation also tackles ownership and design. Retailers still control the aisle, but brands can earn parallel, permission‑based relationships by respecting privacy, offering clear benefits and making tasks effortless—think instant warranty registration instead of hunting for old receipts. In textiles and fashion, looming regulations will force item‑level IDs across the board, pushing converters, brands, platforms and retailers to orchestrate together. The dividing line ahead is clear: campaign thinking that spikes and fades versus infrastructure thinking that compounds insight and lifetime value.Ready to turn print into a persistent, digital channel? Listen now, share with a colleague who needs to hear it, and subscribe for future conversations. If this helped you rethink packaging, leave a quick review—it helps more people discover the show.Listen on:Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyWhat is FuturePrint? FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 20,000 people per month read our articles, listen to our podcasts, view our TV features, click on our e-newsletters and attend our in-person and virtual events. We hope to see you at one of our future in-person events: FuturePrint Packaging, Labels & DTS, 29-30 September '26, Valencia, Spain FuturePrint Leaders Summit, 29 September '26, Valencia, Spain FuturePrint Industrial Print, 14-15 April '27, Munich, Germany

QR codes on billboards. That's how this started. Just a simple “Free Burrito” sign in Chicago and suddenly we're debating whether scanning it while driving is basically vehicular manslaughter with salsa.Today's daily comedy show kicks off with the crew breaking down whether QR codes on billboards should be banned, if “free” really means free, and why Moon now thinks every QR code is secretly a hacker in disguise. (Airport menus? Stressful. Free weed stickers? Suspicious. Free burritos? Risky but delicious.)From there, things escalate — as they always do — into romantic red flags vs. grand gestures. Is buying an expensive gift early in a relationship sweet… or a cry for help? Is a “Good Morning ❤️” text every single day cute… or suffocating? And if someone writes you a love song after two dates, do you marry them or file a restraining order?Then it gets dangerous.The Celebrity Crush Test. Ladies, we see you. Fellas, it's a trap. The crew breaks down why asking “Who's hotter, me or Brad Pitt?” is the relationship equivalent of stepping on a rake on purpose. We debate safe answers, gay-crush loopholes, and why naming someone who's been dead for 40 years might be your safest bet.And because this is a professional operation (it is not), we somehow spiral into discovering cardiophilia — yes, a heartbeat fetish — courtesy of Tumblr's chaotic history. You're welcome.As if that's not enough, single women in New York are apparently ditching dating apps and heading straight to Medieval Times to flirt with knights in shining armor. Is this genius? Is it desperate? Is King Scott about to become the Green Knight of Wentzville? All valid questions.This episode of The Rizzuto Show is everything you expect from a daily comedy show: sarcastic humor, relationship chaos, weird news, questionable life advice, and just enough pop culture commentary to keep it educational-ish.If you've ever:Fallen for a “free” offer that wasn't really freeSent a too-thirsty textBeen caught in a celebrity crush trapOr considered jousting as a dating strategy…then congratulations. You're one of us.Thanks for making us part of your daily comedy show rotation. We promise nothing and deliver slightly less.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What do QR codes, Olympic athletes, wolf mating documentaries, and Destin, Florida all have in common?Absolutely nothing — and that's why this daily comedy show works.We kick things off with a heated (but deeply scientific) debate about QR codes on billboards. A Chicago restaurant offered a “free burrito” if you scan while driving, and now people are calling for QR code bans. Is it dangerous? Is it genius marketing? Or are we just one distracted driver away from queso-related tragedy? Moon admits he doesn't trust QR codes at all because they feel like digital viruses wearing mustaches.Then we pivot to the Olympic Village, where apparently athletes are breaking records both on and off the field. They ran out of condoms in three days. THREE. DAYS. We discuss why every Olympic competitor seems to come from other Olympic bloodlines, how you even become a skeleton racer if you grow up in Missouri, and why the bobsled team unintentionally created slapstick history.Spring break planning reveals Missouri's true personality: Destin, Florida. The Redneck Riviera claims us once again. Rizz embraces his future as a Boca Raton retiree. Moon preaches the gospel of Gulf Coast sunsets. And somehow we end up arguing Disney inspiration versus Six Flags practicality.In relationships, we break down early red flags: expensive gifts too soon, showing up unannounced at work (don't), texting “good morning ❤️” every day (please calm down), and writing love songs after two dates (call security).Lern shares her surprisingly educational Valentine's Day at a wolf sanctuary where things got wildly biological. Rafe ice skates in Grafton. We discover the Most Gen X Man in the World. And somehow it all makes sense inside this chaotic, sarcastic, slightly unhinged daily comedy show.If you're here for weird news, entertainment gossip, Midwest sarcasm, Florida takes, and Olympic-level nonsense, welcome home. This daily comedy show is your daily reminder that life is ridiculous — and we're just here to narrate it.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.The Most Gen X Man in the World - Dos Equis AdChicago officials raise safety concerns over QR code billboardMedieval-themed live shows draw young women who are looking for love and jaded by modern datingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Disclaimer* This episode contains adult content and is not recommended for young listeners.   Hebrews 12:15 NLT “Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.”   *Transcription Below*   About Dr. Morgan Cutlip:  It's hard to know where to start so I'll start with what matters most to me and that's my relationships.   I'm a mother to two kids, Effie (12) and Roy (9). They are hilarious, spirited, spicy, deeply thoughtful and emotional kids. I adore them and being their mother. They've challenged me in the most surprising and wonderful ways. I'm married to my high school sweetheart, Chad. I always feel like I lose a little street cred when I say that so, for the record, we didn't date that entire time and eventually reconnected years after college on MySpace (yup, now I've aged myself). He's the love of my life, an incredible man that loves others deeply, works so very hard, and continues to be open to growth and change.   I've worked in the field of relationship education for over 15 years alongside my father, Dr. John Van Epp, who is the founder of Love Thinks and developer of multiple relationship education courses that have been taught to over a million people worldwide. I started traveling to conferences with him when I was in junior high and so, in many ways, it feels like I've grown up in the relationship education field. He's amazing and brilliant and I'm blessed to have learned so much from him over the years we worked together and just cherish our relationship.   I distinctly remember a conversation with my dad over 20 years ago where I said that someday I wanted to support women, but I just wasn't sure how.   Fast forward 10 years and Effie (our oldest) was born and, holy moly, did motherhood hit me like a ton of bricks and I completely lost myself in motherhood (you can read the full story in my book).

Former Maryland Police Chief is getting an addition 55 years tacked onto the 2 life sentences he is currently serving, 'Free Burrito' QR code on billboard next to busy road has started a debate over driver safety, NYC singles are heading to NJ to find love...at Medieval Times

Joey took his wife out to dinner for Valentine’s Day, and they both dressed very casually. When they got to dinner, the couples on both sides of them were dressed extremely nicely, so they felt a little awkward. Karly turned 25 on Sunday! Snoop Dog’s credit card declined at a local restaurant in Italy. The family covered his meal, and then Snoop gifted them tickets to the Olympics to thank them. Ring, the doorbell camera company, has decided to cut their newest feature after it upset a lot of people. The upset came after their Super Bowl commercial talking about the new feature that would allow the company to use AI to analyze video from other people’s cameras. For example, if you reported your dog missing, the company could check all cameras in the area for footage of your dog. People were upset about the invasion of privacy. Hot Tea: Ice skater, Ilia Malinin was favored to win Olympic gold during the individual skating event. However, he had many mistakes and falls during his routine, causing him to place 8th. Thomas Rhett is going deaf in one ear and had to get hearing aids. One of the dancers from the Super Bowl halftime show is selling their grass costume on eBay. Nerd News! A new study says that the human chin serves no purpose and is an “evolutionary spandrel” that occurred for no reason. People age faster at ages 44 and 60. New underwear can check your gut health based on your flatulence. Joey is planning his spring break trip to San Diego and is getting overwhelmed. He keeps trying to save as much money as possible. Lucky 7 for $50 to Farmacy Nancy’s daughter Emma got engaged over the weekend! Nancy is super excited and already planning the wedding decor. She wants to put 7ft olive trees on some of the tables, and Emma did not like that idea. Nancy says it “crushed her soul.” A billboard offering free burritos via a QR code is causing traffic issues due to people trying to scan it while driving. Nancy is confused by her mammogram results. The paper says that she is perfectly fine, but that she should still come in for a different type of testing. She just wants to know if she is okay or not. A Florida man was arrested after throwing an alligator into a Wendy’s drive thru window. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you trust real estate listing photos anymore?With editing software and AI tools becoming more advanced, it is easier than ever to alter images of a property before it hits the market. That is exactly why California Assembly Bill 723 (AB 723) is going into effect on January 1, 2026.In this episode of the Kern County Real Estate Review, Laurie McCarty is joined by Chris O'Donnell, owner of Selling Image and one of Bakersfield's most trusted real estate photographers, to break down what AB 723 really means for buyers, sellers, and agents.AB 723 requires a reasonably conspicuous disclosure on any listing photo that has been digitally altered or AI-generated in a way that changes physical elements of a property. It also requires access to the original, unedited images through a link, URL, or QR code. The goal is transparency and protecting buyers from misleading property images.In this episode, we discuss:• What counts as a “digitally altered” real estate photo• How AI is changing real estate photography• What must now be disclosed under AB 723• How this law impacts virtual staging• Why transparency in listing photos matters• What buyers should watch for when viewing homes online• How agents and photographers are adapting to the new requirementsIf you are buying, selling, or simply browsing homes online, this is a conversation you need to hear.Tune in to understand how AB 723 will change real estate listings in California and what it means for the future of real estate photography.

Another weekend in the books. Windows were open. ALMOST got on the Harley yesterday. Still too much dirt & salt on the roads to take her out of the garage just yet. In the news this morning, former President Obama admitted on a recent podcast that aliens are real, a Wisconsin fisherman is going viral for using a porta-potty for an ice shanty, some guys in Prairie du Chien are playing their own version of Olympic curling, and the latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie. In sports, the Badgers upset #10 Michigan State on Saturday, the Bucks are off until Friday, the results of the All-Star weekend in the NBA, and Tyler Reddick won yesterday's Daytona 500! We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also talked about a possible reboot for "Charlie's Angels". Elsewhere in sports, Chris Paul retires, Kansas State fires their head coach, a college baseball player hit THREE grand slams in a single game, and a hockey team has to apologize after asking it's fans to shower before coming to home games. Speaking of the Olympics, we recapped some of this weekend's action in Italy, including an update on Lindsey Vonn, the US Medal count, the village is running out of condoms, the US men's hockey beatdown of Germany yesterday, and a Slovakian fugitive is arrested after he came out of hiding to attend a hockey game at the Olympics. A couple of cool stories including: a baby giraffe that was just born at the Kansas City zoo, a farmer in Idaho who donated millions of potatoes to local food banks, and a cashier at a Publix grocery store in Georgia who is everyone's favorite. Do you have a reusable water bottle? When was the last time you washed it? Might want to increase the amount of times you run it through the dishwasher! Today is "President's Day", so make sure you keep that in mind if you have errands to run later. Some stuff might not be open. We talked about the best & worst Presidents according to a new survey, and we had some other interesting stats & info on the holiday. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got arrested and claimed he was George Costanza, a billboard with a QR code for a free burrito is apparently distracting drivers, a guy who ran over a bunch of mailboxes, & a former police chief who is going to jail after he was found guilty of setting a bunch of fires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QR codes are everywhere these days, but is putting QR codes on billboards near busy roads a good idea? Even if you get a free burrito? Find out about that & more, like how Presidents use to celebrate their birthdays, in STUPID NEWS! #PhilShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey took his wife out to dinner for Valentine’s Day, and they both dressed very casually. When they got to dinner, the couples on both sides of them were dressed extremely nicely, so they felt a little awkward. Karly turned 25 on Sunday! Snoop Dog’s credit card declined at a local restaurant in Italy. The family covered his meal, and then Snoop gifted them tickets to the Olympics to thank them. Ring, the doorbell camera company, has decided to cut their newest feature after it upset a lot of people. The upset came after their Super Bowl commercial talking about the new feature that would allow the company to use AI to analyze video from other people’s cameras. For example, if you reported your dog missing, the company could check all cameras in the area for footage of your dog. People were upset about the invasion of privacy. Hot Tea: Ice skater, Ilia Malinin was favored to win Olympic gold during the individual skating event. However, he had many mistakes and falls during his routine, causing him to place 8th. Thomas Rhett is going deaf in one ear and had to get hearing aids. One of the dancers from the Super Bowl halftime show is selling their grass costume on eBay. Nerd News! A new study says that the human chin serves no purpose and is an “evolutionary spandrel” that occurred for no reason. People age faster at ages 44 and 60. New underwear can check your gut health based on your flatulence. Joey is planning his spring break trip to San Diego and is getting overwhelmed. He keeps trying to save as much money as possible. Lucky 7 for $50 to Farmacy Nancy’s daughter Emma got engaged over the weekend! Nancy is super excited and already planning the wedding decor. She wants to put 7ft olive trees on some of the tables, and Emma did not like that idea. Nancy says it “crushed her soul.” A billboard offering free burritos via a QR code is causing traffic issues due to people trying to scan it while driving. Nancy is confused by her mammogram results. The paper says that she is perfectly fine, but that she should still come in for a different type of testing. She just wants to know if she is okay or not. A Florida man was arrested after throwing an alligator into a Wendy’s drive thru window. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Barack Obama caused a stir after he appeared to confirm the existence of aliens during an interview with Brian Tyler-Cohen, with many wondering why Brian didn't ask any follow-up questions - and in today's Uncensored, Piers Morgan asks him about it. Also joining Piers to discuss the latest in US politics, including the shocking deadly shooting in Canada is TV legend Dr Phil, Daily Wire's Isabel Brown, Young Turk's Ana Kasparian and broadcaster Blaire White. Piers Morgan Uncensored is proudly independent and supported by: Oxford Natural: To watch their full stories, scan the QR code on your screen or visit https://oxfordnatural.com/piers/ to get 70% off your first order when you use code PIERS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's terrible Sunday as his Epstein cover up has backfired so bad that Hillary Clinton, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Thomas Massie, and most foreign leaders are united against him. Go to https://Ground.News/MTN to cut through misinformation, critically analyze the news shaping our lives and hold the media accountable. Save 40% off unlimited access to Ground News with my link or scan the QR code on screen. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This special Saturday episode of the Very Dental Podcast is all about the upcoming Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting! Alan Mead sits down with Dr. Phil Schefke, President of the Chicago Dental Society (CDS), to preview the 2026 Midwinter Meeting. Whether you're a 30-year veteran of the meeting or a dental student looking for your first experience, this episode dives into why Chicago remains the premier destination for dental innovation, collegiality, and—believe it or not—puppies. The Guest: Dr. Phil Schefke Dr. Schefke serves as the President of the Chicago Dental Society, the largest component of the ADA. With a board of 15 members and a dedicated staff, Phil has spent nearly a decade on the leadership ladder to help orchestrate a meeting that hosts attendees from all 50 states and over 60 countries. What's New at the Midwinter Meeting? The CDS team has spent three years redesigning the attendee experience based on direct feedback. Here are the new features and highlights discussed in this episode: Streamlined Registration: No more waiting for badges in the mail. Attendees will receive a QR code to print their badges at self-service stations at McCormick Place or at three partner hotels (Hyatt Regency on Wacker, Hyatt McCormick, and Marriott McCormick). Enhanced Exhibit Floor Layout: The floor has been redesigned with shorter aisles for easier mobility and "crisscross" navigation. Refresh & Recharge Stations: Scattered throughout the floor, these areas offer water and phone charging ports to keep you hydrated and connected. Grab-and-Go Dining: New food stations on the exhibit floor designed for quick lunches between CE courses. The "Hadley" Puppy Corner: A dedicated space in the back of the exhibit hall to play with puppies and melt away the stress of the day (named after the first CDS president). Early Career Dentist Lounge: A comfortable space featuring couches and networking opportunities specifically for the next generation of clinicians. CDS "Swag" Booth: For the first time, attendees can purchase official CDS-branded jackets, sweaters, and coffee cups. Tech Upgrades: A brand-new, intuitive registration system that prevents double-booking courses and high-quality, reliable Wi-Fi throughout the venue. On-Site Mobile Clinic: The Illinois Masonic Hospital will have their mobile dental van on the floor for tours and demonstrations. Free Professional Headshots: Available at the CDS footprint for attendees to update their professional profiles. Special Events & Keynotes Thursday: Keynote speaker Chris Chelios, three-time Stanley Cup champion, discussing leadership and championship-level teamwork. (Plus, Garrett's Popcorn giveaways!) Friday: "Sip, Suds, and Sales" (beer and wine on the exhibit floor) followed by the Beats and Bites DJ party. Saturday: The traditional President's Dinner Dance, a black-tie event featuring a live band to celebrate the week's successes. The "Fourth Level" of Dentistry Alan and Phil discuss the "secret sauce" of CDS membership. At just $125 (for ADA members), membership provides free registration to the meeting, offering incredible value compared to standard registration fees. It's a tradition that spans 161 years, proving that while technology changes, the value of face-to-face collegiality remains priceless. Some links from the show: The 2026 Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting Join the Very Dental Facebook Group using one of these passwords: Timmerman, Paul, Bioclear, Hornbrook, Gary, McWethy, Papa Randy, or Lipscomb!  The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! I'm a big fan of the Bioclear Method! I think you should give it a try and I've got a great offer to help you get on board! Use the exclusive Very Dental Podcast code VERYDENTAL8TON for 15% OFF your total Bioclear purchase, including Core Anterior and Posterior Four day courses, Black Triangle Certification, and all Bioclear products. Are you a practice owner who feels like the bottleneck in your own business? If you're tired of being the hardest-working person in your office, I've got something you need to hear. Dr. Paul Etchison, is hosting a virtual event that is a total game-changer. Paul is honestly one of the most brilliant minds in dental leadership today, and he's hosting the 3-Day Freedom Practice Workshop from February 19th through the 21st. He's going to show you exactly how to break through that two-million-dollar revenue ceiling while actually compressing your clinical week. It's about building a leadership team that takes ownership so you can finally step into the CEO role you deserve. Head over to DentalPracticeHeroes.com/freedom to grab your spot. And do me a favor—mention the Very Dental podcast when you sign up. It's 100% guaranteed, so you've got nothing to lose but the stress. Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code "VERYSHIP" you'll get free shipping on your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!  

This podcast covers episodes 11,790 to 11,794. A suspicious Shona begins trailing Jodie who inadvertently leads her to her father. Dev reacts badly when Bernie admits to her drug taking but she fails to mention Mal. Debbie is discharged from hospital back to prison and is surprised to see a familiar face. Todd's quick temper and obvious financial issues become a cause for concern for Sarah. Lauren and Ollie can't decide if the dates they've been on together have been real dates. Sam gets his first ever late mark thanks to Megan's theft so politely resorts to drug abuse. Carl hates QR codes. Colin's a martyr to his achilles. Lily will not give it a rest.

Embracing Grief: Women Over 50 Finding Strength Through Self-Expression What happens when you give yourself permission to feel, grieve, and express what's been living inside you for years? In this episode of Midlife Love Out Loud, Junie Moon sits down with pro-aging advocate and Kuel Life founder Jacqueline “Jack” Perez to explore how poetry became an unexpected path to healing, self-expression, and deep connection in midlife. Jack shares how unprocessed grief, loss, and life transitions led her to write a poem every day for thirty days, ultimately transforming her relationship with herself and inspiring women everywhere to feel less alone. You'll hear about: Why unprocessed grief doesn't disappear, it waits How creative expression becomes a healing vehicle What midlife loss really looks like and why it matters Normalizing aging, emotion, and reinvention Giving yourself permission to begin again This conversation is tender, powerful, and deeply human. Jacqueline (Jack) Pérez is a first-time poet who, at 60, discovered the transformative power of words—even those that rhyme. Unexpectedly, after a month-long sojourn in Istanbul, Jack felt compelled to explore life's intricacies stanza by stanza. Facing significant life moments, as we all do, she began crafting poetry in the wee hours of dawn as a means of expression and connection. Jack shares her vulnerability directly with the reader, QR code by QR code, often hiding in her closet to read these poems aloud. Metamorphosis in Stanzas is a heartfelt debut, capturing themes of love, loss, and renewal while inviting readers to embrace the beauty of change. When not writing or traveling, Jacqueline is a Pro-Aging Champion and the Founder of Kuel Life, a platform dedicated to normalizing aging for women. https://therealjackssmack.com Here are the 3 Free Poems from Jack https://mailchi.mp/kuellife/glimpseintomis Learn more about Junie here: https://www.midlifeloveoutloud.com

A hidden DUI. Secret drinking. Constant lies. You escaped an alcoholic mom only to marry the same pattern. Is it time to break free? It's Feedback Friday!And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1284On This Week's Feedback Friday:Whatever happened to Captain Save-a-Ho from episode 1240? We have an update!Your husband hid a DUI from you for seven months — and that's just the latest in a long pattern of secret drinking, edibles, and lies. Given your childhood with an alcoholic mom, you're now facing an impossible question: How many more chances do you give him before you walk away for good?Your recently widowed 65-year-old dad is falling for obvious romance scams, posting thirsty comments on "hot MILFs" pics on his own Facebook, and claiming he was hacked. You've tried warning him, but he doesn't care — he just wants companionship now. Can you save him from himself? [Thanks to crime investigator Javier Leiva for helping us sort this one out!]Your employer pulled a bait-and-switch, stripping your $50k IVF coverage and offering a measly $15k consolation while HR ghosted you for months. You were mid-cycle, your medical window closed, and you snapped. Now you're wondering: Do you have a legal case against them? [Thanks to HR professional Joanna Tate for helping us with this one!]Recommendation of the Week: The Rolling Square AirCard — a credit card-sized Bluetooth tracker that works with Apple and Android, fits in your wallet or luggage tag, charges wirelessly, and lasts a year. It even has a QR code so finders can contact you directly.Jordan shares a personal update: His mom was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's. He reflects on catching the signs, navigating the healthcare process, and learning to cherish the time they have left — a vulnerable reminder to appreciate your parents while you can.Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!Connect with Jordan on Twitter at @JordanHarbinger and Instagram at @jordanharbinger.Connect with Gabriel on Twitter at @GabeMizrahi and Instagram @gabrielmizrahi.And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: The Cybersecurity Tapes: Listen here: thecybersecuritytapes.comQuince: Free shipping & 365-day returns: quince.com/jordanSimpliSafe: 50% off + 1st month free: simplisafe.com/jordanHomes.com: Find your home: homes.comAG1: Welcome kit: drinkag1.com/jordanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In this episode of the Tactical Dent Tech Podcast, John Highley shares a major update on the upcoming release of his new book, PDR Empire — the first marketing book written specifically for the paintless dent removal industry. After years of teasing the project, the book is officially finished, designed, and ready to launch. The only thing left is time — and that window is coming fast. John breaks down: Why PDR Empire focuses on timeless marketing principles instead of trendy tactics How the book avoids outdated platform tutorials that change every year Why this framework worked 10 years ago and will still work 10 years from now How real-world marketing stories from his own business are woven into every chapter He also explains what makes this book different: A QR-code–connected video course built into the book Practical walkthroughs for Facebook, Instagram, Google, and AI tools A learning platform designed to evolve without rewriting the book A concise, high-impact format — roughly 100 pages, no fluff Whether you're marketing for hail damage, door dings, or full-scale shop growth, this book was built to apply across every PDR business model. John also shares: Launch timing expectations Possible giveaways and review incentives Why this project isn't about selling — it's about building something that creates real fruit in the industry If you've been waiting for a clear, foundational marketing guide built specifically for PDR techs, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what's coming and why it matters. PDR Empire is almost here.

In this episode, Adam Torres ⁠interviews Todd Poindexter, Founder & CEO of PlayLottoGlobal, about the global launch of his online lottery platform. Todd shares how PlayLottoGlobal enables individuals worldwide to participate in major lotteries through a digital platform while earning affiliate income through a QR-based system. He also discusses the company's partnership with the Cinco Foundation, which supports charitable causes worldwide through a percentage of revenue. About ⁠Todd Poindexter Todd Poindexter started on Wall Street New York in 1983 as an early stage private and public company equities stock broker. He has 35 years experience in financing businesses, specializing in Business Development and investment banking with a focus on working with early stage private and public companies. Todd has personal direct relationships, experience and knowledge in multiple Stock Exchanges including USA, Canada, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, France and Dubai. In addition to financial activities he has spent 36 years in International sales and marketing activities. During the last 30 years he has lived and worked full time in many European countries and also worked in Dubai & U.A.E since the year 2000. Living in 32 cities in 7 countries has enabled to create a true global network of personal relationships over 40 years to instantly leverage in many ways with todays communication and technology. Watch Full Episode on ⁠Youtube⁠. --- Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Adam Torres ⁠interviews Todd Poindexter, Founder & CEO of PlayLottoGlobal, about the global launch of his online lottery platform. Todd shares how PlayLottoGlobal enables individuals worldwide to participate in major lotteries through a digital platform while earning affiliate income through a QR-based system. He also discusses the company's partnership with the Cinco Foundation, which supports charitable causes worldwide through a percentage of revenue. About ⁠Todd Poindexter Todd Poindexter started on Wall Street New York in 1983 as an early stage private and public company equities stock broker. He has 35 years experience in financing businesses, specializing in Business Development and investment banking with a focus on working with early stage private and public companies. Todd has personal direct relationships, experience and knowledge in multiple Stock Exchanges including USA, Canada, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, France and Dubai. In addition to financial activities he has spent 36 years in International sales and marketing activities. During the last 30 years he has lived and worked full time in many European countries and also worked in Dubai & U.A.E since the year 2000. Living in 32 cities in 7 countries has enabled to create a true global network of personal relationships over 40 years to instantly leverage in many ways with todays communication and technology. Watch Full Episode on ⁠Youtube⁠. --- Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this exciting episode of the Authors On Mission podcast, hosted by Danielle Hutchinson, Christiane Schroeter shares her Petite Practice method—a powerful approach to achieving big goals by breaking them into small, daily steps. From writing five pages a day to building consistent habits, Christiane shows how progress matters more than perfection.She also talks about her bestselling interactive workbook How to Master Your Goals, which uses worksheets, quizzes, and audio QR codes to engage all learning styles. Plus, she gives a sneak peek into her upcoming TEDx talk in Folsom, CA, where she'll share this method with a wider audience.✨ In this episode, you'll gain practical tips such as:

Many people have been angered this week by the political statements of Team USA stars at the Winter Olympics. Asked about President Trump's deportation crackdown, skier Hunter Hess said: “Just because I'm wearing the flag doesn't mean I represent everything that's going on in the US.” Curling star Rich Ruohonen backed him up, saying: “What's going on in Minneapolis is wrong,”  Should sport and politics not mix? Or should athletes have the right to speak their minds? Piers Morgan debates the issue with YouTubers Luke Beasley and David Cone, former footballer and football manager Joey Barton and former athlete and Olympian and Times commentator Matthew Syed. Piers Morgan Uncensored is proudly independent and supported by:  Oxford Natural: To watch their full stories, scan the QR code on your screen or visit https://oxfordnatural.com/piers/ to get 70% off your first order when you use code PIERS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST LAS NOTICIAS CON CALLE DE 12 FEBRERO DE 2026 - Asociación de constructores dice que en PR hay demasiados impuestos para poder construir - El Nuevo Día ⁃ Casos de maltrato de menores están mega disparados - El Nuevo Día ⁃ 193 escuelas están en pobre rendimiento en PR - El Vocero ⁃ Contralora actual tira toalla en caso de contralora anterior en Cataño - Noticel ⁃ Republicanos de la Cámara le bajan el dedo a tarifas de Trump contra Canadá, veremos Senado - Axios ⁃ Jovencitas usan más alcohol y vaping que varones - El Nuevo Día ⁃ Sin agua zona metro hoy por cambio de bomba en Carraízo - AAA ⁃ Ex juez convicto por el chat de Whatsapp por politiquero pide ser reinstalado como juez - El Nuevo Día ⁃ El pana de Trump que quería hacer negocios con el petróleo de Venezuela retratado en el WSJ ⁃ Trump en problemas con tarifas de Canadá - Bloomberg ⁃ Dice alcalde que el dinero del centro de trauma está disponible - El Nuevo Día ⁃ 14.8 millones perdidos para escuela en desuso de perdieron - El Nuevo Día ⁃ Energía federal extiende emergencia para PR para poder conseguir generación temporera - El Nuevo Día ⁃ Lesión de Lindor lo dejara sin jugar hasta dentro de mes y medio - Primera Hora ⁃ Posponen juego de Messi, dicen que por lesión, pero el terreno no podría aguantar un juego - Primera Hora ⁃ Ombudsman del gobierno dice que el gobierno no sirve - Primera Hora ⁃ Legisladora pide quitar el IVU para las mascotas en un weekend de abril - Primera Hora ⁃ Sujeto le está poniendo veneno a los perros en Condado - El Nuevo Día ⁃ China compró petróleo de Venezuela a través de Estados Unidos - Bloomberg ⁃ Carteles de la droga incursionan en El Paso Texas y provocan cierre de espacio aéreo - Reuters ⁃ Elon Musk plantea crear una fábrica en la luna para crear satélites Ai - NYTEn Puerto Rico, cuidar a nuestros adultos mayores es un acto de amor, pero muchos familiares asumen este reto sin las herramientas técnicas para manejar el desgaste físico y emocional.EDP University ha diseñado el Certificado Técnico en Geriatría con énfasis en Salud Mental. Un programa de 26 créditos para que domines desde la administración de medicamentos hasta la prevención de accidentes.Cuidar con conocimiento lo cambia todo. Escanea el QR en pantalla o visita edpuniversity.edu. ¡Saber es poder!Incluye auspicio

As more small businesses move sales, payments, and customer relationships online, they unlock new opportunities, but they also become easier targets for cyber-criminals and other threat actors.In this episode of Local to global: The power of small business, host JJ Ramberg sits down with Shamina Singh, Founder & President of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, and Brian Cute, Interim CEO and Director of Capacity & Resilience at the Global Cyber Alliance, to explore what Southeast Asia's fast-growing digital economy reveals about the cybersecurity challenges facing micro, small and medium-sized businesses everywhere.Together, they unpack what cyber-risk looks like on the ground, from phishing, ransomware, and malware to low-tech scams like QR-code sticker switching. They also examine why the damage rarely stays local; when a small supplier gets hit, disruptions can cascade through regional networks and even global supply chains.The good news is that their collaboration in Southeast Asia is also surfacing solutions that the rest of the world can borrow. Singh and Cute share what works, including public-private partnerships that deliver practical toolkits, localized training, and basic cyber hygiene that businesses can adopt, especially as AI-driven fraud and deepfakes make scams harder to spot.Local to global: The power of small business is a podcast series from GZERO Media's Blue Circle Studios and Mastercard, exploring why small businesses are poised to play an even bigger role in the future of the global economy. Host: JJ RambergGuests: Shamina Singh, Brian Cute Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ever launched a beautiful product only to watch payments derail the experience? We sat with Viktoria Soltesz - founder of PSP Angels and the Soltesz Institute - to map the hidden decisions that make or break money movement. From onboarding demands and documentation to routing choices and settlement timelines, Viktoria shows how banking and payment flows now shape product, compliance, data, and brand trust. The takeaway is bold and practical: treat payments as strategy, not plumbing.We dig into messy, real-world stories: a global group juggling multiple entities, providers, and file formats; a luxury e-commerce brand whose purple checkout clashed with a green identity and crushed conversions; and a marketplace shut down over a single high-risk SKU. Viktoria explains why “cheapest fees” can cost the most when integration pain, risk appetite, and provider incentives are ignored. She also exposes conflicts in referral-driven deals and makes the case for an ethical, merchant-first approach that starts with a comprehensive payments health check.The conversation builds toward a clear solution: appoint a Chief Payments Officer. This role owns the end-to-end flow, negotiates with a holistic lens, and adapts strategy to each market - whether that means leveraging UPI in India, adopting open banking in the US, or planning redundancies that protect authorization rates and cash flow. We also scan the horizon: instant payments in the EU, QR adoption beyond Asia, and the rise of agentic commerce where AI discovers, orders, and pays. With new rails come new risks - refunds, disputes, and fraud models must be redesigned for machine-initiated purchases.If you care about lower fees, fewer shutoffs, stronger UX, and faster global expansion, this is your playbook. Learn more about PSP Angels here and The Soltesz Institute here. Viktoria has also written two books both available on Amazon and here.Moving Money How Banks Think The CPayO - The Chief Payment Officer The Role Which Doesn't Exist (But Should!)

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As more small businesses move sales, payments, and customer relationships online, they unlock new opportunities, but they also become easier targets for cyber-criminals and other threat actors.In this episode of Local to global: The power of small business, host JJ Ramberg sits down with Shamina Singh, Founder & President of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, and Brian Cute, Interim CEO and Director of Capacity & Resilience at the Global Cyber Alliance, to explore what Southeast Asia's fast-growing digital economy reveals about the cybersecurity challenges facing micro, small and medium-sized businesses everywhere.Together, they unpack what cyber-risk looks like on the ground, from phishing, ransomware, and malware to low-tech scams like QR-code sticker switching. They also examine why the damage rarely stays local; when a small supplier gets hit, disruptions can cascade through regional networks and even global supply chains.The good news is that their collaboration in Southeast Asia is also surfacing solutions that the rest of the world can borrow. Singh and Cute share what works, including public-private partnerships that deliver practical toolkits, localized training, and basic cyber hygiene that businesses can adopt, especially as AI-driven fraud and deepfakes make scams harder to spot.Local to global: The power of small business is a podcast series from GZERO Media's Blue Circle Studios and Mastercard, exploring why small businesses are poised to play an even bigger role in the future of the global economy. Host: JJ RambergGuests: Shamina Singh, Brian Cute Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tired of chasing the latest ad platform and feeling like your best leads are slipping away? The truth is, your most valuable leads are likely right in your own neighborhood.In this episode, discover 35 proven strategies for hyper-local lead generation—right where you live. The speaker shares a mix of old school, digital, and creative, yet effective, methods for agents to build authority and relationships in their community.Inside this episode, you will learn:The Power of Local: Why the closer a lead is to home, the easier it is to convert, and how visibility (in person, in mailboxes, and in conversations) gives you an advantage.The Classics That Still Work: Tried-and-true methods that are personal and consistent, including direct mail, open houses as neighborhood events, polite door knocking, cold calling, and targeted local ads.Modernizing Your Strategy: How to use digital tools like local SEO (optimizing your Google Business page and getting local reviews), focusing on local social media groups, and creating valuable online ads.Old School, New Tricks: Traditional methods like postcards, flyers, and circle prospecting can be modernized by combining them with QR codes or short links for easy responses.Innovative Ways to Stand Out: Become a local influencer by sharing your favorite places, start a hyper-local blog or YouTube series featuring community stories, or host guided neighborhood tours for out-of-town buyers.Community Connection: Strategies like sponsoring local events, hosting free homeowner workshops, and being active in associations like the PTA or HOA can help your community see you as a trusted resource.Stop chasing and start attracting business naturally by picking 3-5 strategies that fit your personality and committing to them consistently. Hyper-local lead generation is the one skill that never stops paying off because people will always trust the agent who knows their neighborhood best.Want the full checklist? Get the printable version of all 35 ideas and a worksheet to build your personal lead plan by joining the free lunch and learn at www.thehyperlocalagent.com/class

Ryan and Dana play some listener talkbacks with feedback on the Nancy Guthrie story, e-bike legislation, the Epstein files, and a reminder about QR codes. Use the Talkback feature on the iHeartRadio app to send us a voice message.

Ryan and Dana play some listener talkbacks with feedback on the Nancy Guthrie story, e-bike legislation, the Epstein files, and a reminder about QR codes. Use the Talkback feature on the iHeartRadio app to send us a voice message.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we sit down with James Hatfield, President of LiveSwitch, the innovative communication platform that's transforming how service-based businesses connect with their customers and teams. LiveSwitch empowers companies of all sizes to capture job site video, conduct live customer interactions, and streamline their workflows — all without downloads or complex software.James walks us through how LiveSwitch is helping businesses save time, eliminate unnecessary travel, and boost revenue by bringing real-time video communication directly into everyday workflows. You'll hear how professionals in trades like restoration, home services, moving, and property management are leveraging instant video links (sent via text, QR code, or web form) to qualify leads faster, document work more accurately, and deliver a superior customer experience.We dive into:The story and mission behind LiveSwitch — leveling the playing field for small businesses with real-time visual communication.How businesses can close more jobs without extra staff or travel using browser-based video sessions.Practical use cases from real professionals who've seen results.James's insights on future tech trends and how instant video is reshaping customer trust and operational efficiency.Whether you're in restoration, contracting, property services, or any customer-facing business, this episode shows how LiveSwitch's real-time video and collaboration tools can help you work smarter, win more business, and deepen customer relationships.Tune in to learn how video technology isn't just changing communication — it's changing the way business gets done.

Welcome our guest, Rick Elmore, Founder of SimplyNoted.com | In this episode, Rick Elmore discusses the enduring power of handwritten notes in a digital world saturated with automated messages. He explains how his company, Simply Noted, leverages technology to automate the process of sending genuine, personalized handwritten notes, helping businesses cut through the noise and build meaningful connections with their customers.Rick emphasizes that while technology has evolved, the personal touch of a handwritten note remains a powerful tool for customer retention, marketing, and building lasting relationships. He shares insights on how to integrate this strategy into existing marketing workflows and leverage it to increase customer lifetime value and generate referrals.Start your 3-Day Fast Delivery with SimplyNoted.com here >>Rick Elmore's Top Key PointsThe Lost Art of Personal Connection: In an era of digital overload, a handwritten note stands out and makes a lasting impression.High Open Rates: Handwritten mail has a 99% open rate, significantly higher than any other form of direct mail or email marketing.Automation and Scalability: Simply Noted uses robotic technology to produce real pen-written notes that are scalable and can be integrated with CRMs and other marketing automation platforms.Hyper-Personalization with AI: By leveraging AI, the messages in the handwritten notes can be hyper-personalized based on customer data, making them even more impactful.Trackable and Actionable: With features like QR code tracking and delivery notifications, the impact of handwritten notes can be measured, and follow-up actions can be triggered for a multi-touch marketing approach.Podcast Episode Timestamps[02:48] Introduction to Simply Noted and the concept of automated handwritten mail.[07:07] The marketing power of handwritten notes and their high open rates.[10:31] The importance of systems and timing in a handwritten note strategy.[16:19] How to integrate handwritten notes into your marketing stack, including platforms like GoHighLevel.[22:00] How to get in touch with Rick Elmore and get a free sample kit from Simply Noted.Podcast Episode FAQsQ: What is Simply Noted?A: Simply Noted is a service that uses custom-built robots to write personalized, handwritten notes on behalf of businesses. This allows companies to send authentic-feeling mail at scale, fostering a personal connection with customers.Q: How does this integrate with my current marketing?A: Simply Noted can be integrated with most CRMs and marketing automation platforms. You can trigger the sending of a handwritten note based on specific customer actions, such as a purchase, an anniversary, or a birthday.Q: What are the benefits of sending handwritten notes?A: The primary benefits are increased customer engagement and loyalty. Handwritten notes have a near-perfect open rate and help your brand stand out. They are a powerful tool for building relationships, which can lead to higher customer lifetime value and more referrals.Next Steps with Rick ElmoreReady to add the personal touch of handwritten notes to your marketing strategy? Visit simplynoted.com to learn more and request a free sample kit. You can also connect with Rick Elmore directly via email at rick.elmore@simplynoted.com or on LinkedIn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we'll be talking about election coalition talks as well as debates over vote counting transparency, a suspect nabbed with rhino horns at Suvarnabhumi Airport, and a little later QR code systems are rolling out in Thai taxis just in time for the Chinese New Year travel rush.

In this explainer episode, we've asked Réka Novotta, Research Ethics Operations Manager at Genomics England, to explain what informed consent is. You can also find a series of short videos explaining some of the common terms you might encounter about genomics on our YouTube channel. If you've got any questions, or have any other topics you'd like us to explain, let us know on podcast@genomicsengland.co.uk. You can download the transcript or read it below. Florence: What do we mean by informed consent? My name is Florence Cornish, and today I'm here with Réka, who is Research Ethics Operations Manager here at Genomics England, and she's going to be telling us much more about it.   I think it would first be helpful Réka, if you could explain the word consent.   Réka: The broad definition of consent is that it's the voluntary agreement given by an individual to participate in a particular activity.  We all probably give consent to a lot of different things each day without really realizing it. So, you go on to read the news in the morning, and the website asks for your consent to process cookies. You maybe go to a routine GP appointment later, and you stick your arm out for them to measure your blood pressure. Maybe you even go to a podcast and you give consent to a host to record your voice. So, these are all based on affirmative action made by you while taking into consideration the information that's available to you.   The technical definition of consent often includes that it's freely given, meaning that you are not coerced. That it's specific, meaning when you stick your arm out for your doctor, you're only agreeing to that part of the examination, and perhaps most importantly, that person needs to be adequately informed for the consent to be meaningful.  Florence: So you gave lots of really interesting examples there. I think it would be good to understand what we mean by informed consent and where this distinction comes in. How does it differ?  Réka: By informed consent, we mean that the person consenting has been provided with all relevant and necessary information about the activity, in a format that is accessible and understandable for them.   And that latter part of the sentence is really important, because if you go to the doctor and the doctor speaks to you in French, if you speak French, then wonderful, you have all the information that you need. But if you don't, even though the information is technically there, you not understanding it makes it impossible for your consent to be informed.   Similarly, if you think about maybe an older person who's not familiar with technology, if they see a QR code, they might not necessarily know what to do with it, even if it would technically lead to all of the information that they would ever want to know about Genomics England.  Florence: So you mentioned Genomics England, obviously we both work for Genomics England, this is a Genomics 101 podcast. So what do we mean by informed consent in the context of genomics? Where does it come into play?  Réka: So if we think about informed in a traditional research study, they test a drug, the treatment either works or it doesn't work, and there's analysis of that data, and that's sort of the end of the process.  With genomics, there's a huge amount of information that gets generated and analysed, and the field itself is rapidly evolving. So we may not have an answer today, but we might do tomorrow, which puts our participants' data in the research resource that we manage in a really unique position.   Because of that, it's even more important perhaps for this consent to be ongoing. Consent is often incorrectly considered a tick box exercise, where you receive information, you consider the information, you make a decision, and that's sort of it. Whereas for genomics, it's important that it is an ongoing conversation and it doesn't just stop at the signing of a form.   We also employ what's called a broad consent model. Genomics England manages the National Genomic Research Library, which rather than being a single study, is a resource for a wide range of research uses. It allows us to gain permission via the informed consent conversations for the storage and the use of data and samples for upcoming studies that we don't yet know about.  And this eliminates the need to reconsent each participant every time a researcher starts to use their data for a new research project, and in turn, and this also feeds back to the need for ongoing conversation, a fully informed consent is very hard to achieve at the time of consenting.  Florence: So you mentioned the National Genomic Research Library, and we actually did a previous explainer podcast episode about this. So, if listeners would like to learn more about it, you can check out our previous Genomics 101 episode: What is the National Genomic Research Library?   Réka, I'd be interested to know, are there any challenges related to informed consent that are specific to the field of genomics?  Réka: Yeah, so there's many fascinating challenges. There's one that I really want to highlight, which is the family aspect. It's a lot more pronounced in genomics than it is in traditional medicine. The information that you receive, it doesn't only affect you, but it also affects your parents, your siblings, your existing, or even your future children, which is quite unique, and there's a challenge in how we articulate that without causing further anxiety.  Florence: So speaking of the challenges there, the family aspect and the fact that genomics as a field is rapidly evolving, I think this highlights how important it is that we embed informed consent into our practices.   Could you tell me a bit about how we're doing this at Genomics England?  Réka: We follow best practice in informed consent called information layering, where we provide materials for our research in different formats. And this can ensure that participants can get the depth of understanding that they need, without feeling overwhelmed by a massive amount of information from the outset.  So this includes longer and shorter information sheets, providing materials and training for healthcare professionals so that they can have conversations with potential participants. We also have lots of different copy on our website. We have videos, and this podcast as well.  And it's all part of what we call patient and public involvement and engagement or PPIE, which means that we co-produce our materials involving members of the public and patients in the design of our materials, making sure that they present accessible and understandable information.  It is really important for us not to, as you say, mark our own homework. What makes sense to one person might not make sense to another, and it's important to get lots of different perspectives. And I just wanted to shout out the Participant Panel who's a committee of wonderful people who help us, and also keep us accountable in everything that we do.  Florence: What would happen if say, somebody gave informed consent for their data to be stored in the National Genomic Research Library, but then they change their mind and they want to take it back? What would happen then?  Réka: So we offer 2 types of withdraw from a resource. There is an option to withdraw partially or to unsubscribe, which means that you can leave your de-identified donated data for researchers to analyse, but not receive any updates or contact from us going forward.   You can also decide to withdraw your participation fully, and that's where we make your data unavailable for future research. One of the key pillars in informed consent and the consent model that Genomics England employs, is that research participants can withdraw their consent to participate at any time without giving us a reason.  So, it doesn't matter if you submit your request on a website or on a paper form or if you call us, we will respect your decision with no questions asked.  Florence: Thank you so much for coming on and for walking us through the meaning of informed consent, and why it's so important in the context of healthcare and research.  If you want to learn more about terms we use in genomics, check out our other podcasts at www.genomicsengland.co.uk, or, wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening.  

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Shoot us a Text.Episode #1265: Today we cover Carvana doubling down on franchised dealerships, the solid-state battery arms race heating up as automakers target 2027 launches, and how 7-Eleven is using AI to cut frontline hiring from weeks to days—saving millions of hours while keeping humans in the loop.Carvana is leaning harder into the franchise world. The online used-car giant has acquired its fifth franchised dealership, adding a Stellantis store in Sacramento as it continues blending digital retail scale with traditional brick-and-mortar rooftops.Carvana purchased Sacramento Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram from Nouri/Shaver Automotive Group, with the deal closing Dec. 11.This is Carvana's fifth Stellantis dealership since they first acquired a store in February 2025, with locations in Arizona, Texas, Georgia, and a second California store.The move comes as Carvana reports strong momentum: used-vehicle sales jumped 44% year-over-year and Q3 net income hit $263 million.A Carvana spokesperson said, “We are proud to bring the Carvana experience to Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram customers in the Sacramento area.”Last week brought major milestones in the race to develop solid state batteries, signaling that commercial EV launches powered by solid-state tech are finally moving from promise to pilot.Volkswagen-backed QuantumScape opened its highly automated Eagle Line pilot facility in San Jose, advancing U.S.-based solid-state production.Karma Automotive and Factorial Energy announced the first U.S. solid-state battery production program for passenger vehicles, debuting in the electric Karma Kaveya in 2027.Factorial's momentum is global, with partners including Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Hyundai/Kia, and mass production targeted for 2029.Gartner's Pedro Pacheco: “This means there is now an ‘arms race' to see who gets SSBs to market the fastest and most successfully.”7-Eleven is quietly building a playbook for the future of frontline hiring. By combining recruiters, automation, and conversational AI, the convenience-store giant has dramatically cut hiring time, reduced ghosting, and freed up store managers to focus on running the business.Applicants start the process via QR codes that connect them to an AI text assistant named RITA, which gathers info and schedules store-level interviews automatically.After acquiring Speedway in 2021, 7-Eleven shifted from store-only hiring to a recruiter-supported, centralized model that drives better applicant flow.Automated hiring slashed time-to-hire from nearly two weeks to just three days, while improving retention and candidate quality.Automation has saved store leaders over 2 million hours per year, handling about 95% of the hiring process and enabling smarter, store-level recruiting spend.Rachel Allen emphasized the human-fJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Join Ivoclar (AND US!) this February at LMT Lab Day in Chicago. Ivoclar will be offering 16 different educational lectures over the three-day event, giving dental professionals plenty of opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. Visit labday.com/Ivoclar to view the full schedule and register, and be sure to stop by and see the Ivoclar team in the Windy City. Walking the Lab Day Chicago floor? Make it worth it. Stop by the FOLLOW-ME! hyperDENT booth (E-27, East Hall) and take part in their Milling Roadmap—a quick, scavenger-hunt-style activity that leads you to key milling partners like Axsys, Imagine, DOF, and Roland. Collect stamps at booths you're likely visiting anyway and get entered to win some great giveaways—including this year's grand prize: a foldable Honda electric scooter. You're already walking the floor. Now it might carry you. Come see and talk to Elvis and Barb at all these amazing shows in 2026* Cal-Lab Association Meeting in Chicago Feb 19-20 https://cal-lab.org/ LMT Lab Day Chicago Feb 19-21 https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabday Dental Lab Association of Texas Meeting in Dallas Apr 9-11 https://members.dlat.org/ exocad Insights in Mallorca, Spain Apr 30 - May 1 https://exocad.com/insights-2026 This week we sit down with Michael Joseph, a London-based lab owner whose journey through dental technology is anything but traditional. From delivering impressions on a scooter through the streets of London to completely rebuilding his lab as a fully digital operation, Michael shares a candid, honest look at what it really takes to survive—and thrive—in today's dental lab landscape. Michael walks listeners through his early days pouring hundreds of stone models by hand, navigating education with dyslexia, and eventually earning his degree in dental technology. After years at the bench, he pivoted into dental sales, working with companies like Orascoptic, Sirona, and Skillbond/Argen—experience that gave him deep insight into materials, equipment, and the business side of dentistry. That sales background ultimately fueled his return to lab ownership and helped him build a strong network of clinicians from day one. The conversation takes a powerful turn as Michael opens up about the challenges of Brexit, COVID, staffing losses, and personal upheaval that nearly ended his lab altogether. Instead of quitting, he made a bold decision: gut the lab completely and rebuild it from the ground up as a fully digital operation. Investing heavily in milling, printing, Exocad, and workflow automation, Michael shares how committing to systems, protocols, and vertical integration transformed not just his lab—but his mindset. Elvis and Barb dig into Michael's digital workflows, including photogrammetry, full-arch immediate load cases, remote design teams, LMS integration with GreatLab, and why reliability and consistency are the real competitive advantages. Michael also explains how peer referrals—not ads—became his strongest growth engine, and how simplifying communication with dentists through WhatsApp, QR codes, automation, and self-booking systems has completely changed the way his lab operates.### If you want to grow your business, you need clear insight into what's happening inside your operation and across your customer journey. That's where Icortica comes in. At Canadian Dental Labs, Icortica has become a cornerstone of how we operate—giving us at-a-glance visibility into performance, helping us focus our efforts, spot opportunities early, and solve problems before they grow. It takes the guesswork out of decision-making and shows us what to do next. Plus, the Icortica team is incredibly responsive and feels like a true partner in our success. If you're serious about growing your business and understanding your customers better, Icortica can get you there. Learn more at icortica.com/voices — Icortica, helping dental labs grow. Join us at exocad Insights 2026, happening April 30–May 1, 2026, on the stunning island of Mallorca, Spain. This two-day event features powerhouse keynotes, hands-on workshops, live software demos, and top-tier industry showcases—all in one unforgettable setting. Barb and Elvis will be on site bringing you exclusive interviews, plus don't miss the Women in Dentistry Lunch, celebrating career growth, wellbeing, and the real stories shaping our profession. And of course, cap it all off with the legendary exoGlam Night under the stars. Tickets are limited. Visit exocad.com/insights-2026 and use code VFTBPalma15 for 15% off. Starting the year strong in the dental lab isn't about goals—it's about results. 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Episode 276-NJ’s New Felony Dingus Law  Also Available OnSearchable Podcast Transcript Gun Lawyer — Episode Transcript Page – 1 – of 14 Gun Lawyer — Episode 276 Transcript SUMMARY KEYWORDS New Jersey felony law, accidental discharge, Second Amendment, gun rights, reckless conduct, felony dingus, legal consequences, gun ownership, national reciprocity, pro-gun advocacy, government involvement, legal defense, gun laws, gun ownership statistics, gun control. SPEAKERS Evan Nappen, Teddy Nappen Evan Nappen 00:17 I’m Evan Nappen. Teddy Nappen 00:19 And I’m Teddy Nappen. Evan Nappen 00:20 And welcome to Gun Lawyer. New Jersey now officially has the felony Dingus law. That’s right, folks. It has to do with the criminalization of accidents. That’s it. They’ve been criminalized in New Jersey. Now let me explain why it’s the Dingus law. The reason I call it the Dingus law is that a number of years ago I was in Missouri. It was at the James Farm, Jesse and Frank James Farm. It was a great museum there. It’s a pretty cool place to visit if you’re into western history. You know, Jesse James and such is way up there of one of the fun topics to learn about. As a matter of fact, their famous bank robbery is still the record haul for any bank robbery in the U.S., ever. It was done by James and his gang. In terms of the amount of money stolen, in terms of the value of that money today, versus then, it is the record amount ever stolen. Evan Nappen 01:41 But the thing that’s interesting to me about what happened when I was at that museum is I’m looking at all kinds of things about historical facts about Jesse James and his life and all. I’m reading some things, and it talked about “Dingus” at certain times. You know, talking about things that were going on between him and his men. And I’m like, Dingus, who’s Dingus? So, I asked one of the museum folks there, hey, who is this Dingus that they’re talking about? He goes, oh, that’s Jesse James. What do you mean Jesse James is Dingus? Who called him, you know, Dingus and lived, right? He’s like, no, no, no, no, no. His men did. His men did. What? Why? Well, you see, Jesse was apparently playing around with his gun, practicing spinning or screwing around with it, or who knows what, and he accidentally shot two of his fingers off. It was in front of his men. He shot his fingers off, two of them, and Jesse James would never use profanity. He may have been a stone cold killer, but he would not ever use profanity. So, when he shot his two fingers off, he said, Dingus! Now, I don’t know about you, but if I shot my fingers off, I’d say something a lot more than Dingus. But I guess his men fell off their horses Page – 2 – of 14 laughing, you know, and they nicknamed him Dingus. And I guess if you were one of his men, you could bust his balls and call him Dingus and get away with it. Evan Nappen 03:36 But we call accidental discharges in my office “Dingus” cases in honor of Jesse James, of course. So, any accidental discharge is a Dingus case. Now, I once had a guy that shot himself in the hand with a Glock. And so that, of course, was a Dingus case. This was a number of years ago, and they tried to take away his firearms and his ability to be licensed under that. It wasn’t criminalized, but they did try to disenfranchise him of his gun rights. We fought it hard, and we were able to win and save his gun rights and his gun. About a year later, he shot himself in the hand again with a Sig. So, do you know what he was? He was a Double Dingus. That’s right. Evan Nappen 04:40 Anyway, this new Dingus law, and look, accidents can happen. You can drive your car and have an accident. Accidents happen. But this Dingus law that New Jersey has passed is a felony Dingus law. It now turns accidents into a New Jersey felony. A felony level offense. It’s very important that you understand this, because now it is actually law in New Jersey, and you have to know your rights. You have to stand on your rights. Or you not only risk losing your Second Amendment rights, but you also risk becoming a felon, going to State Prison, and having your life essentially destroyed over this. Because becoming a convicted felon can dramatically affect your career, and your ability to earn a living. Your existence becomes one of a second class citizen, and not just in terms of gun rights. Evan Nappen 05:52 So, I want to do a deep dive here into the felony Dingus law that New Jersey has now made law. And I want to make it clear so that you, my dear listeners, know what to do to protect yourself and hear it straight from me as to what you must do and how you must act. Because it will be difficult for some of you to do what I’m saying. It strikes to a certain degree against what might be your first reaction, but you have to do this. Otherwise the consequences can be dire. So, this new law that New Jersey passed, and it is officially law. It takes accidents and makes them felonies, accidents with firearms, into felony level offenses. And we’re going to take a look at how exactly that gets done. How the Legislature, in passing this law, has done it in such a bizarre way, or sneaky way, devious way, that the impact and reality of it is how I’m going to explain it. Evan Nappen 07:13 So, the law reads, and you can read the bill that passed. It was A4976 and was approved by Murphy as one of his parting gifts on January 20 of this year. (https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5000/4976_R2.PDF) It says, (1.a.) For the purposes of this act, “Recklessly” shall have the same meaning as set forth in N.J.S. 2C:2-2. Now, 2-2 is where the culpability standards for New Jersey law are laid out. Culpability is the establishment of the level of what has to be demonstrated in order to prove whether you’re culpable for the commission of that offense. These fall under the general requirements of culpability, and normally, culpability has to be proven. It’s a level of proof. Often we think of culpability as needing to show purpose fully. You do something purposefully. We do something knowingly, knowingly. But recklessly and negligently can also be culpability levels in criminal law, and New Jersey is now making “Reckless” as part of this law. Page – 3 – of 14 Evan Nappen 08:56 But reckless isn’t necessarily how you might generically think of it. It’s defined in this culpability statute as follows. So, this is where “Reckless” gets defined that they’re incorporating into the new law. (N.J.S. 2C:2-2.(3)) “Recklessly. A person acts recklessly with respect to a material element of an offense when he consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk that the material element exists or will result from his conduct. The risk must be of such a nature and degree that, considering the nature and purpose of the actor’s conduct and the circumstances known to him, its disregard involves a gross deviation from the standard of conduct that a reasonable person would observe in the actor’s situation. ‘Recklessness,’ or ‘with recklessness’, or equivalent terms have the same meaning.” Evan Nappen 10:05 Now, if you’re having trouble wrapping your head around what I just said, we’re going to get back to it. But I wanted to give you that, initially, as we go through the bill, and I’m going to show you how it translates into reality under the felony Dingus law. So, New Jersey now says “reckless” is defined as what I just told you, and then they define structure. “‘Structure’ means any building, room, ship, vessel, car, vehicle, or airplane, and also means any place adapted for overnight accommodation of persons or for carrying of business therein.” So, any business establishment, any means of transport, and any room, building or ship is a structure, okay? Now the law says a person commits, oh, a disorderly person’s offense. Oh, well, that’s not a felony, Evan. That’s a disorderly person. It’s New Jersey’s version of misdemeanor. Yeah, I know that, but let’s keep reading. Evan Nappen 11:21 Okay, folks. “A person commits a disorderly persons offense by recklessly discharging a firearm . . .” Well, you might think, why I’d never be reckless. I’d never be reckless. “. . . by recklessly discharging a firearm using live ammunition rounds . . .” So, I guess you can recklessly discharge a blank gun, but whatever. “. . . recklessly discharging a firearm using live ammunition rounds unlawfully or without a lawful purpose, except that a second conviction for such an offense constitutes a crime of the fourth degree, and a third or subsequent conviction for such an offense constitutes crime of the third degree.” So, what happens is this. It ups the degree if you have repeat offenses. Evan Nappen 12:12 So, you say, well, look, man, if I have one problem, at least it’s just a misdemeanor, and it’s not a felony. I don’t become a felony Dingus problem in my life. Well, yeah, because here’s the next part. It says, a person who commits a violation of what I just said, subsection b., technically of this section, shall be charged with a crime of one degree higher than what ordinarily would be charged for such offense, where the violation occurs within 100 yards of an occupied structure. Whoa, whoa. Wait a minute. Wait a minute. So, in other words, if you have an accidental discharge, and that AD was done without lawful purpose, well, if it’s an accidental discharge, what was your lawful purpose for having an accident? Of course, there wasn’t one. It’s baked into the cake. There’s no accident done lost with a lawful purpose. Of course not. So, every accident now, unless you can show there was a lawful purpose to your accident, okay? Every accident done, every accidental discharge without a lawful purpose, within 100 yards of any building, room, ship, vessel, car, vehicle, airplane, place of overnight accommodation or where business is conducted, within 100 yards of any of those occupied places, that Page – 4 – of 14 makes it a felony level offense. A felony level offense. So, now you have your accidental discharge. It’s done without a lawful purpose. Now the law says you have to recklessly discharge a firearm without a lawful purpose. Remember, I told you what reckless was under the law. Evan Nappen 14:24 Now, think about this. Let’s go back to that reckless. A person acts reckless with respect to a material element of the offense when he consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk that a material element will result from his conduct. Oh, conscientious disregarding a risk that you could, what? Have an accidental discharge. Meaning a discharge without a lawful purpose. And the risk must be of such a nature and degree that considering the nature and purpose of the actor’s conduct and circumstances known to him. Oh, did you know you had a gun? Yeah. Did you know that when you pull the trigger of a gun, it goes bang? Yeah. Did you happen to have ammunition? Yeah. Did you check to make sure the gun was empty? Oh, well, what’s this disregard involves a gross deviation from the standard of conduct that a reasonable person would observe in the actor’s situation. Aha. Gross deviation from standard of conduct that a reasonable person would observe. A reasonable person checks to make sure their gun is unloaded. Were you unreasonable in having that accidental discharge because you failed to ensure that your gun wasn’t loaded? Evan Nappen 16:18 Well, let me tell you who’s going to answer that question. Ultimately, my friends, 12 people who aren’t smart enough to avoid jury duty. That’s who’s going to answer it. Twelve persons who most likely don’t know a whole hell of a lot about guns. And even if they do, they’re not going to like the fact that you didn’t ensure that your gun was unloaded. So, this means that if you have an accidental discharge, a Dingus within 100 yards of any of those, “occupied structures”, which basically is virtually everywhere, you’re now looking at a felony charge, which will make you a convicted felon. It will cost you your gun rights throughout the entire United States, because you’d be a convicted felon. You will face criminal prosecution in New Jersey and loss of your guns and your gun license. Evan Nappen 17:32 So, what does this mean, folks? It means, if you ever have an accidental discharge, SHUT THE F UP!!! That’s right. You do not call the police if you had an accidental issue. You don’t incriminate yourself. You don’t talk about it to anyone. They have criminalized this. You have a Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. They did not put any immunity in this law for reporting an accidental discharge. You not only have no obligation to report it, you have a specific Constitutional right now against doing it. Saying you have a right not to do it, because you have a right against self-incrimination. And they’ve made it what is a virtual, almost per se, strict liability, virtually, virtually, offense. At least, how in reality, it’s going to play out. If you have an accidental discharge within 100 yards of that structure and you didn’t have a lawful purpose, did you? Was it reasonable that you deviated from the standard of not ensuring that your gun was unloaded? You can see this felony Dingus problem here, and it now applies throughout New Jersey. Page – 5 – of 14 Teddy Nappen 19:15 One concern, though, Dad, is that. Does the law address, you know, malfunction? Because we’ve had plenty of stories, you know, from the both of the SIG 320 and / or various other pistols that do have, like, mechanical failures. Is that addressed in the law? Evan Nappen 19:34 It’s not addressed in the law. And, you know, maybe if it was an actual SIG problem that can be proven, that it was mechanical, that that would be a defense at law here. You know that would be something where they’re not going to hold the recklessness standard to your conscious disregard of known risk. However, New Jersey has brought a suit against SIG itself for the problem with those guns. I wouldn’t put it past the Government trying to argue that you should have known the risk because you possess a SIG that’s known to have these problems, and we’re suing them over it. And how did you not know that your gun might have this problem? I mean, who knows how extreme they’ll go? I think it is conceivably a good defense, but they’re still going to fight that. I assure you. Evan Nappen 20:37 But short of an actual mechanical defect in a gun, short of that, this law is a huge threat. It is essentially the equivalent of making, if we made every fender bender with a driver, a felony in New Jersey. You would then have a situation where you wouldn’t want to report any car accident. Because upon reporting it, you would immediately have a right against self-incrimination, and you’d be putting yourself in jeopardy of a felony. Well, this is what New Jersey has done with the felony Dingus law to New Jerseyans, and you need to know that. You’re going to have to stand firm on your rights. If you have an AD, the first thing you do is call your lawyer who understands criminal law and understands the gun laws, so that you can be advised on this. It’s critical. The risk here is great, and it will jeopardize your freedom, your livelihood, and your gun rights. You can get at least a year and a half as a maximum, if they go to just the fourth degree level with this offense. So, you’re looking at felony Dingus here. Teddy Nappen 22:13 There’s a bit of irony. When you think about this law, I imagine just go from their perspective. Just the twisted mindset of the gun rights suppressor. In this idea, they’re trying to cut down on accidental discharges, but they’re going to go hidden because of that exact issue. It kind of goes. I remember being explained once in boxing. They did a rule change where they banned rapid punching. You know, we could do, like quick jabs, but in doing so, they required you to punch with an extended arm. They’re like, oh, we’re gonna cut down on the injuries. But it did the opposite. Because people were getting punched with an extended arm, it would cause more concussions. So, it’s just that level of almost self-fulfilling prophecy. It’s not doing anything. It causes the very harm that it meant to prevent. Evan Nappen 22:59 It will. It will. Because now when you have this instead. Let’s say, if you have an accidental discharge, instead of investigating, seeing if it hits somebody or something, or where, when or what it did, you’re going to jeopardize yourself criminally. Now you have to stand on your rights. You’re going to have to just take the Fifth immediately and stand on your rights. Call your attorney. It’s completely criminalized, criminalized. And because of that, your criminal due process rights kick in. And we might, you know, Page – 6 – of 14 normally if they were smart, they would have had an immunity for reporting it. But they don’t. They don’t. There’s no immunity here. If you report it, you’re putting yourself in jeopardy, and you’re giving up your Fifth and Sixth amendment rights by so doing. It is a stupid law. It is not just a Dingus felony, a Dingus law. It is a law passed by Dinguses and signed by Dinguses. It is literally the felony Dingus law, and so aptly named. Evan Nappen 24:10 Hey, on a different subject. Real quick, I just want to mention a landmark little factoid that I think you’ll find pretty cool. The U.S. has broken the firearm ownership number of 500 million. There are over 500 million privately owned firearms in the United States. Boy, that is fantastic. (https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/us-civilian-gun-ownership-500-million/) Teddy Nappen 24:49 We need to get those numbers up. Evan Nappen 24:52 Yeah, right. We need to get those numbers up. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, civilian gun ownership in the U.S. has surpassed the 500 million mark, reaching an estimated 506 million firearms, and the more guns means the more impossibility of banning and seizing them. There is strength in numbers. This figure is based on Federal Manufacturing and import data compiled from 1990 through 2023 using ATF records. And the estimate accounts for firearms manufactured domestically and sold, as well as firearms imported for the commercial market. It also said that there’s continued growth with the ARs in America. Since 1990, 32 million AR-type rifles have entered circulation. 32 million ARs. Talk about being in common use. 32 million. Kind of says it all. Anyway, so we’re way up there. And it says, looking specifically, by the way, at 2023, they said a total of 13,574,653 firearms were made available to the U.S. market when imports were included. So, that was that one year, 2023, over 13 million. Handguns accounted for the majority, with 8,176,000 units, followed by 3,899,000 rifles and 1,498,000 shotguns. So, this is great news. We are definitely the land of firearms, and the Second Amendment is strong in numbers. We’ve broken the 500 million mark for U.S. gun ownership. Evan Nappen 27:23 One other quick note here that I find. A little tidbit here, and this is from militarynyi.com. Mossburg has received a new contract from the Pentagon for about $11.6 million. (https://militarnyi.com/en/news/usa-orders-mossberg-590a1-shotguns-with-custom-barrels-for-drone-interception/) It provides that they’re going to supply Mossberg 590A1 pump shotguns, which are great guns, by the way. I’m going to tell you about 590A1s in a minute. But what’s really cool about this one is that this particular shotgun is designed to combat drones. It’s made to shoot down drones. It has a 17-inch barrel with a specific configuration that’s designed for convenient placement in submarine racks. And it’s also made so that it can use special tungsten shot ammunition, tungsten shot ammo, to shoot down UAVs. And this is literally what the Government said. So, they’ve taken the 590A1s and the load, the shotgun load, is a two ounce number nine bird shot, a tungsten load. And it says it puts a large number of small tungsten pellets, creating a dense cloud ideal for hitting small targets. So, if you thought skeet shooting and trap Page – 7 – of 14 shooting was fun, how about tungsten drone shooting with Mossberg 590A1s. There you go, guys. Now we’re talking about a whole new sport. Teddy Nappen 29:28 Do you remember Amazon delivering those packages with drones? Yeah, well, trap shooting with prizes. Evan Nappen 29:37 Well, there you go. Trap shooting with prizes. But you know something about the 590A1, I gotta tell you. That’s really a great shotgun. And look, I have no financial interest in them. I just love that gun. That gun has a special thing about it when it comes to New Jersey. It is a pump shotgun, military spec shotgun. The 598 one is different from the 590 the a one has a thicker barrel, stronger receiver. It is a really tough shotgun, and it’s a pump shotgun. And because it’s a pump, it’s not semi auto. So, you can have a 590A1 in New Jersey. It can have a nine shot magazine in it. It can have a folding stock. It can have a pistol grip. It can have a bayonet lug, and they do have a bayonet lug. It can have all the whistles and bells on it and not be an assault firearm because it’s a pump shotgun. Only a semi-automatic shotgun falls under New Jersey’s assault firearm law. So, if you really want to have one of the best New Jersey legal combat shotgun with any of the fun features, then the 590A1 is unbeatable for New Jersey. And plus, when you rack that slide, any bad guy hearing that usually registers it in his pants, when you hear that racking going on. So, you should consider having one in your home defense. The 590A1, it’s a great gun. I don’t know if those tungsten loads will be available to the public or not, but this is fun stuff that I wanted to bring to your attention. Evan Nappen 31:32 Hey, let me tell you about our good friends at WeShoot. WeShoot is our gun range that Teddy and I shoot at, and we love it there. They are a fantastic range right in Lakewood, New Jersey, and they have some good specials going on. They have a Sig Sauer P365 Flux, which is the evolution of the micro-compact carry gun, now paired with the FLUX defense chassis for enhanced stability, capacity and speed in a PDW-style platform. They have a Smith & Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 Compact, which is their carry size powerhouse with a flat face trigger, aggressive grip texture, built to perform under pressure with everyday reliability. And they have a Mossberg Gold Reserve Super Sport, a competition-ready over / under, an over and under, 12 gauge with eye-catching scroll engraving, polished blue finish, and a premium walnut stock built for the clay sports game. So, these are just a few of the hot guns being highlighted by WeShoot. You should definitely check them out. Go to weshootusa.com. Evan Nappen 32:52 You can also check out Juliana. She’s fully locked in and in love with her MAC 5, showing off, the versatile fun a modern sporting rifle platform can be. So, go to WeShoot's website – weshootusa.com. You can check out Juliana there with the MAC 5. You can also see the other great photographs that WeShoot prides themselves on. When you go to the range there, you will be very impressed. They have fantastic training, and you can get your certificate there to get your carry. You can also get all kinds of training for both beginners and experienced shooters, as well. They have top people on their staff. It is a great resource that you should take advantage of. Go to weshootusa.com and learn the best kept secret in New Jersey the WeShoot range, a fantastic place. Page – 8 – of 14 Evan Nappen 33:57 Let me also tell you about our good friends at the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs. They are the stalwart defenders of our gun rights in New Jersey. New Jersey is one tough environment, as you know, and without a great group like the Association, we’d be even worse off. Can you imagine even worse? So we’re there. We’re there with the association. You need to be with us. I’m a member. You need to be a member. It is critical. They’re the ones in Trenton with a full-time paid lobbyist keeping track of the shenanigans going on there. And we’re able to make a difference. Believe it or not. We are. Plus we have the battles ongoing in the courts, and, man, I am excited for them. We have some appellate stuff going on now, an we’re going to be getting some great results. I feel it. I know it. We’ll be reporting about that and telling you all about it here on Gun Lawyer. Evan Nappen 35:00 It’s a slow climb, because the wheels turn slow. But folks, it is. It is something where I know we’re going to be successful, and the Association is there for you, fighting for your rights. Go to anjrpc.org and join today. Make sure you’re part of the solution. Join your official NRA state affiliate, the Association. You’ll get the email alerts to the legislative alerts and court results, and you’ll be on top of things. You’ll get a beautiful newsletter. The best in the state, so you’ll know what’s going on here in New Jersey, and you’ll have the resources of the Association behind you. So, go to anjrpc.org and join today. Evan Nappen 35:58 And while you’re at it, make sure you get a copy of my book, New Jersey Gun Law. It’s the Bible of New Jersey gun law. It’s over 500 pages in a question and answer format. It explains everything you need to know so you can avoid becoming a GOFU in New Jersey. And man, do you need that because New Jersey is crazy. And to not be destroyed by the state’s gun laws, and instead be able to exercise safely and legally your rights. You need my book, New Jersey Gun Law. Go to EvanNappen.com and get your copy today. When you do get your book, right down there on the front cover, make sure you scan the QR code, and you can immediately join for free, my private subscriber base. You’ll be able to access immediately the updates, which I’ll have a new update coming out very shortly here, updating the new laws, doing a comprehensive 2026 Update. You get all that for free. So, your book stays current. Go to EvanNappen.com and get your copy today. Teddy, what do you have for us today? Teddy Nappen 37:15 Well, as we know, Press Checks are always free. And look, everyone has been seeing it on the Left, where they’re all of a sudden now everyone seems to have become an expert on the Second Amendment. As you, which, every time I hear that, I think the words Second Amendment TM – trademark, because it’s their version of the Second Amendment. They never actually go into too many details. But I will say, and this is very funny. From MSN, from this writer, Adam Lynch, “‘Never seen a surge like this:’ Panicked liberals are stocking up on guns..” (https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/never-seen-a-surge-like-this-panicked-liberals-are-stocking-up-on-guns/ar-AA1QuJEL) Huh! The 500 million mark is coming into play. But I love this. If you ever want to laugh, read an MSN article, because it’s just so, not just the propaganda, but the sourcing and how it works. It’s, okay. It goes. “NPR reports liberals and members of the LGBTQ community are buying guns to protect themselves as both the White House and national discourse grows increasingly hostile.” I love how Page – 9 – of 14 they cite their sources, NPR. Like NPR is a reputable source, but yeah. And I love this, a random unnamed Maryland Doctor. It just says Maryland Doctor. I’m not saying. Evan Nappen 38:40 Oh, is he related to the Maryland man? Teddy Nappen 38:43 I guess. I know. Maybe he’s from Venezuela or El Salvador. “I’m not saying that’s what’s going to happen. What I’m saying is none of this is out of the question.” In regards to, like, Trump is going to start kicking in doors on like just. And I love this. “Charles, who is black, says he bought his handgun after Trump administration did things that scared him . . .” Okay. Evan Nappen 39:15 Well, I’ll tell you what. Every gun owner is someone with a vested interest in the Second Amendment. So, good. Yeah, good. Teddy Nappen 39:24 And they decided to do interviews. They say 30 sources, unnamed, mind you. Where they’re saying NPR reports, the face of gun ownership is changing. Once perceived as the white, rural and Republican, gun clubs or trainers, Second Amendment advocates and academic researchers now say that liberals, people of color, and LGBTQ members have been buying guns and training with them since Trump’s re-election. First of all, I like how they separate people of color and Republicans when the mass. Evan Nappen 39:54 The Second Amendment is for everybody. Teddy Nappen 39:56 Yeah! Evan Nappen 39:56 It’s for everybody. Teddy Nappen 39:57 Yeah. And also they need to remember that Hispanics overwhelmingly voted for Trump and are leaning conservative. Blacks overwhelmingly, comparatively, Trump had the most vote of black Americans since dating back to Nixon. So, whenever they try to separate out and try to paint the Republican Party as racist. I always remind them of that. It’s just such stupidity on their part. But going into that, I did love this. So, Thomas Boyer, the spokesman for the San Francisco Chapter the Pink Pistols, said, “Armed gays don’t get bashed.” Evan Nappen 40:37 Right! They don’t. Page – 10 – of 14 Teddy Nappen 40:39 I know. Didn’t you actually like, did they bring you on once, the Pink Pistols? Evan Nappen 40:43 They made me an honorary life member of the Pink Pistols, believe it or not, which is fine, great. The Second Amendment is for everyone. And you know, it doesn’t matter whether someone is liberal or conservative or what their sexual preference or race is. It is all our right. All of us have this right, and we always want to be consistent. Whether or not politically I agree with anything on the Left, it doesn’t matter. In the same way that I support their right to free speech, even though I disagree with them. Rights are rights. And the point here is we can have common ground, and we’re seeing common ground. We’re actually seeing it. Because as more of the Left wants guns, that’s great. Join with us, and let’s pass laws that enhance the Second Amendment. As a matter of fact, think of it this way, folks. The anti-Second Amendment, the Second Amendment oppressors, they don’t want the Left to exercise gun rights any more than they want the right to exercise gun rights because they are anti-gun rights. We are pro-gun rights. We want all people. And every time anybody becomes a gun owner, they now get a vested interest in our Second Amendment rights. So, this creates that common ground, and that can include national reciprocity. It can include Pretti’s Law that we’ve talked about, right? It means this is an opportunity. So, don’t let the Left’s political views cloud our commitment to universal Second Amendment rights. Teddy Nappen 42:56 So, going off of that, one of the things the article cited to was a group known as, I never heard of these guys, the Liberal Gun Club. It was from this firearm instructor, David Phillips. They have 30 chapters in other, in other states. And they said their membership has grown from 2,700 in November to 4,500. So, going off of that, I actually wanted to look these guys up to understand, like, what is a Liberal Gun Club? (https://theliberalgunclub.com/) Like it just, you just, you’re going off of that. I hear those two words, and it just doesn’t sound right. And so. Evan Nappen 43:32 But, it is right. It is right. Evan Nappen 43:35 But I know why you would think it wouldn’t be. Teddy Nappen 43:35 I know. Evan Nappen 43:37 Bingo. Teddy Nappen 43:37 Yeah, exactly. And I went to their website, and this is what was funny. The common ground managers, where they go into, we are, they go into. They include and oppose the assault weapon ban as well as restriction of magazine capacity. Page – 11 – of 14 Teddy Nappen 43:37 And this view is directly related to our preference of an enforcement approach rather than regulation. Then, and what’s even funnier, the one thing that I found, the little nugget in their entire list, they are for national reciprocity. Evan Nappen 44:11 The other factor is, and I dug deeper into them, they actually spoke out against Bloomberg and the Moms Demand Action. Evan Nappen 44:11 Okay. So, look at this liberal gun group here, the Liberal Gun Club. Liberal gun group is against the assault firearm ban, against the magazine ban and pro-national reciprocity. Guess what? We’re all on the same page. This is our common ground. This is a common ground that we need to further develop. We need the pro-Second Amendment side to happily join in the same issues that we mutually support. Look, there are things we have differences about, without a doubt, okay? Most of the liberal agenda I am not, not, on board with at all, but that’s okay. Because the issue that I care most about, the issue that is my entire life’s calling and yours as well, Teddy, is the Second Amendment. And if this group is supporting what I support, then we can be together on those issues. We need to be together on those issues and not try to exclude or judge or separate anybody away because we don’t agree with the rest of their politics. I don’t care about the rest of their politics. That’s fine for us to have our differences, but this is where we’re together. And what you just said, there is great. We need more of that. Because that’s how we can finally get the rest of the Left to lay off our rights and to pass something like National Reciprocity, to quit trying to screw with us at every turn, to disenfranchise us from our gun rights. We can unite here. Evan Nappen 46:09 Even better. Teddy Nappen 46:12 Which they go into with the head president of the yet all actions they say you need to take is to donate to them. And what can they do with their donations, or, quote, unquote, saving lives and quote unquote, ending gun violence, or so they say. However, they spend, the national group spends most of their time advocacy related to gun violence focused exclusively on passing stricter gun control laws, which have already been disproven. So, they even agree that gun control fails. They actually agree it does not solve any of the issues that they actually are worried about. And they cited to a book, and this reminded me of one you brought to me once, it was “Restricting Handguns” by Don Kates. Evan Nappen 47:07 Yes! Teddy Nappen 47:08 Where it was the liberal. It was the liberal skeptics guide where, you know, liberals. Page – 12 – of 14 Evan Nappen 47:14 The Liberal skeptics speak out. Okay. Don Kates was one of my mentors when I first became a lawyer. And prior to becoming a lawyer, I was a member of the very first firearm law firm in America. It was Bennison, Kates and Hardy, and I was in the New York City law office of Bennison and Kates. I knew Don Kates and Mark Bennison, and Dave Hardy. Don Kates was out in California, and he was criminology professor. Don Kates was great guy, and he wanted to do this very thing we’re talking about here. Of cross trestling, of uniting, of making liberals see that the Second Amendment is critical for them as well as us. And so, his book “Restricting Handguns – The Liberal Skeptics Speak Out” was all about folks who you would normally think would be anti- Second Amendment and were not. (https://openlibrary.org/books/OL4408746M/Restricting_handguns) Evan Nappen 48:26 Interestingly, Mark Benson, who was the other partner, was a former president of Amnesty International. But Mark was solidly pro-Second Amendment. I mean, Kates taught criminal justice and law in California. Okay? We’re talking about folks you might normally think of on the Left, but were actually hard-core Second Amendment great pro-gun fighters. I’ll tell you. Don Kates was the first guy that I ever met that carried a firearm, regardless. He said, Second Amendment, and that’s it. And I always was impressed how much he believed in the Second Amendment. He was fantastic. And it was great experience working for that firm and being part of the very first firearm law firm in America. Of course, now firearm law is an identified area of practice, but then people had never heard of such a thing. So, Don Kates, with this book, really had a lot of impact, and to this day, it’s still being utilized and cited because the Liberal Gun Club that you talk about is the same idea. And Kate was really ahead of his time in identifying this very thing. We need to join with the other side when they are with us on our issue. Teddy Nappen 50:14 And what was really, really funny is he meant, and there was a similar book where he references a book called “Beyond Control” by Jacob Sullum. He talks about the racist roots of gun control and drug control. (https://www.beyondcontrolbook.net/) Evan Nappen 50:27 There you go. Teddy Nappen 50:28 And it’s that, it’s that inner weaving of the policies to actually put that in perspective, because everyone on the Left, like they typically, are in lockstep on this. But if we can turn this, just like with the trans issue, if we can turn this into a 90/10 issue, we could get national reciprocity. The vast majority like this. Imagine The Trace and Bloomberg having to, I just saw this, just on my feed, where they’re trying to say, don’t go out and buy firearms. Don’t, don’t kid. Telling their liberal followers, don’t go out and buy firearms, even though they’re all calling for the Second Amendment on it. It’s that level. They have so pushed. Page – 13 – of 14 Evan Nappen 51:12 They are so scared to death that, yeah, this very thing that we’re talking about here is actually happening and taking place. And we on the pro-gun side need to put out our hand of friendship to the other side when they’re with us on our issue. Because those that oppose us, the oppressors, are scared to death of it, and with good reason. This can make us win. It can get our rights back. This is the way to do it, folks. I honestly believe and have fought for this. And throughout my legal career, we’ve seen how the liberal causes so-called, whether you know, traditionally where they claim were pro-civil rights, yet they go after a single black mom. Shaneen Allen, who had a carry permit from Pennsylvania and happened to be in the Democratic People’s Republic of New Jersey, gets put through the shredder. It’s the institutionalized racism that our good friend John Petrolino has talked about and shown in the permitting system. These are the things that are out there that the Left, historically, would have been concerned with, but somehow they block it out with guns. No, no. Join. Join together. This can get our movement over the top. Evan Nappen 52:44 The other thing they can do. This will be the Midas touch. Once they see the National Reciprocity and start carrying, all of a sudden, all the things that they were supporting, Red Flag, Universal Background Check, both things are going to predominantly deny them their rights. Because I think there’s a statistic showing, I think, it’s 67 or 68% of liberals or Democrats have mental health issues which screws them out of their rights. So, this is the key to getting them to see that this is the path to victory of how to get the Second Amendment back. Then we can remove all these insane regulations. Evan Nappen 53:22 Incrementally, get to where we need to be. Well, Teddy, I appreciate it. A great, great topic. And I want to tell you about this week’s GOFU, which is, of course, the Gun Owner Fuck Up, where actual clients, actual cases, where we see the problem, and you get to learn the lesson for free. And this week’s GOFU is pretty simple. Don’t involve the police in your life unless you absolutely have to. And what I mean is this. There are mechanisms in law that are there that people have no idea how it suddenly affects your gun rights. And that includes the so- called wellness check, even domestic violence, all these things where they’re played up as extremely important. And I’m not saying they aren’t. But it makes it so that individuals that invoke any of these laws and involve the Government in your life, next thing you know, guns are being seized. Individuals are losing their rights, and they’re having to fight to get them back. Evan Nappen 54:36 Often it’s the very person that invokes the law itself. Yeah, we see this. We get cases where the person called the police to scare their partner or to just get more attention to it. But they don’t realize that gets the entire system to come down on them, taking guns and ruining lives. They have no clue of the impact once the Government gets in your life. Forget it. It’s going to be a fight. It’s the old, I think, Ronald Reagan said, you know, “We’re here from the Government. We’re here to help.” Yeah, that’s the joke, and it’s true. This is what happens. You get a wellness check done, and boom, guns are taken. You’re now fighting for your rights. We get these all the time. Look, I understand. If someone has serious problems and they need help, maybe you’ve got to do it. If you’re being abused, okay. But, you know, if it’s not something that the Government has to get involved in, do not involve the Government. Page – 14 – of 14 Evan Nappen 55:22 Over and over and over again, we get, I get the calls. I call them “the calls of regret”. The phone calls of regret. They’re GOFUs. And yet, for me to even say this, I’ll get criticized. How dare you say that? How about stopping me? We need to know call. I see the reality of it in the practice. I get the phone call of regret when you involve the Government. So, the GOFU is that be very, very careful. Very, very selective, if you ever want to put the Government in your life or a loved one’s life. Because the ramifications, particularly in the Democratic People’s Republic of New Jersey, can be very significant and can dramatically impact yours and your loved ones lives. Evan Nappen 56:47 This is Evan Nappen and Teddy Nappen reminding you that gun laws don’t protect honest citizens from criminals. They protect criminals from honest citizens. 56:57 Gun Lawyer is a CounterThink Media production. The music used in this broadcast was managed by Cosmo Music, New York, New York. Reach us by emailing Evan@gun.lawyer. The information and opinions in this broadcast do not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state. Downloadable PDF TranscriptGun Lawyer S5 E276_Transcript About The HostEvan Nappen, Esq.Known as “America's Gun Lawyer,” Evan Nappen is above all a tireless defender of justice. Author of eight bestselling books and countless articles on firearms, knives, and weapons history and the law, a certified Firearms Instructor, and avid weapons collector and historian with a vast collection that spans almost five decades — it's no wonder he's become the trusted, go-to expert for local, industry and national media outlets. Regularly called on by radio, television and online news media for his commentary and expertise on breaking news Evan has appeared countless shows including Fox News – Judge Jeanine, CNN – Lou Dobbs, Court TV, Real Talk on WOR, It's Your Call with Lyn Doyle, Tom Gresham's Gun Talk, and Cam & Company/NRA News. As a creative arts consultant, he also lends his weapons law and historical expertise to an elite, discerning cadre of movie and television producers and directors, and novelists. He also provides expert testimony and consultations for defense attorneys across America. 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