Podcasts about Reliability

Business reliability refers to a company's consistent capacity to deliver products, services, or performance that satisfy customer expectations over time without failure. It represents trustworthiness, dependability, and operational stability, encompassing aspects such as availability (uptime), speed, and accuracy. Organizations that consistently uphold their commitments cultivate high customer satisfaction and support long-term sustainability. Mike Konrad is the founder and CEO of Aqueous Technologies, established in 1992 and recognized as a leader in post-reflow cleaning and reliability solutions for the electronics manufacturing industry. He hosts two acclaimed podcasts: Reliability Matters, which addresses electronics reliability, and The Reluctant Entrepreneur, offering insights into the experiences of business founders. With over 30 years of entrepreneurial and technical expertise, Mike brings a distinctive perspective at the intersection of business growth, innovation, and reliability. Upon founding Aqueous Technologies in 1992, Mike transitioned from product design to entrepreneurship out of necessity when his employer declined to pursue his innovative concept. Despite possessing strong technical proficiency, he lacked formal business education. Initially relying on traits such as determination, passion, and risk tolerance, Mike quickly understood the need to develop sound business judgment, implement prudent strategies, and adopt sustainable leadership practices. His journey reflects personal and professional development, including overcoming challenges and learning valuable lessons that shaped his approach. Mike also advocates for modern marketing strategies. He moved away from traditional promotional methods toward “conscious marketing,” prioritizing credibility and value provision. This approach resonates with younger decision-makers who favor research and substantiated claims over conventional advertising. As a respected speaker in both technical and academic domains, Mike delivers lectures on electronics reliability at industry events and discusses entrepreneurship candidly with engineering students at universities. He is also the author of The Reluctant Entrepreneur: Anatomy of a Business Startup, From Uncertainty to Unstoppable. For additional information: https://www.mikekonrad.com/ Email: mike@mikekonrad.com LinkedIn: @MikeKonrad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We unpack the latest J.D. Power quality survey and its surprises, including Lexus leading and Toyota slipping, and detail two engine recalls affecting 2023–2025 Nissan Rogues. Mike and Jeremy give a fun review of the 2026 Toyota Corolla XSE sedan, answer listener questions about restoring a 1970 Tempest, and share practical car-care tips. Plus an interview about the upcoming Pate Swap Meet, insight on a wave of EVs coming off lease and where buyers can find strong deals on used electric cars.

Aaron Bandler joins Something For Everybody this week. Aaron is a U.S. National Correspondent for Jewish News Syndicate (JNS), where he reports on stories of national relevance—related to Israel, antisemitism, and other issues of interest to the Jewish community. In this conversation, Aaron discusses the current state of anti-Israel sentiment, particularly on college campuses, and the influence of foreign funding, especially from Qatar. He delves into the misrepresentation of Zionism and the importance of U.S.-Israel relations. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the bias present in Wikipedia, how it affects public perception, and the challenges of correcting misinformation. -

Reliability Engineering Competencies Abstract Enrico and Fred discuss the essential or basic skills necessary to be a good reliability engineer. Key Points Join Enrico and Fred as they discuss a short list of skills or knowledge necessary to be a successful reliability engineer. Topics include: Reliability statistics and testing knowledge Understanding failure mechanisms and how […]

We dive into the prevalent issues surrounding Nissan vehicles, particularly their notorious cvt transmission problems. Many mechanics offer candid mechanic advice on why these are often considered the worst cars, highlighting significant nissan transmission problems. This video provides insights into the challenges of car repair and common engine problems, helping you understand which cars not to buy.Full video on Youtube:https://youtu.be/Jb6uXqS6Z8YGrab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax"The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1P/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3UZYOGZJUNJ9K&keywords=parts+manager+guide&qid=1644443157&sprefix=parts+manager+guid%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-4Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-motor-files-podcast--4960744/support.

Support the ALLSMITH missionIf this conversation resonates, here are a few ways to support the movement:Subscribe to the ALLSMITH Podcast on YouTube, Apple, and SpotifyShare this episode with a coach, parent, or partner building something meaningfulLeave a 5 star review to help us reach more humans seeking alignmentFollow @allsmithco, @therealbrycesmith, and our guest @itspatbarberExplore coaching, events, and the ALLSMITH Social Club at www.allsmith.coYour support helps us bring honest conversations to fitness, leadership, and life.⸻Episode overviewHigh performers know discipline.Early alarms. Hard sessions. Long days.But there is a quieter question beneath the grind.What if the same drive building your body and career is quietly eroding the relationships you care about most?In Ep. 126, Bryce sits with former CrossFit Games athlete, master coach educator, Street Parking coach, and founder of The Father's Guild, Pat Barber.This is not just a fitness conversation.It is about identity beyond competition.Leadership inside the home.Fatherhood as craft.Success without relational drift.Pat's evolution from elite competitor to mentor of coaches to architect of fathers offers a grounded lens on performance and presence. Together, Bryce and Pat explore how to pursue excellence without sacrificing connection and how strength is ultimately measured by the stability of the lives we build around us.⸻Themes exploredCompeting versus contributingCoaching as stewardshipFatherhood as daily repsIdentity beyond achievementPresence in a distracted cultureBuilding strong homes and bodiesEmotional regulation in leadershipMentorship in fitnessLegacy through family impact⸻Key takeawaysPerformance without presence carries hidden costTraining discipline can transfer into family lifeChildren model behavior more than adviceLeadership begins with self regulationFatherhood requires intention and skillLegacy is built in ordinary momentsStrength shows in consistency across life domains⸻Memorable quotes“You can win on the floor and still lose at home.”“The real scoreboard is the trust of your family.”“Fatherhood is practiced daily, not claimed once.”“Coaching is stewardship.”“Presence is the highest form of love.”“Children inherit habits before words.”“Legacy is built in the living room.”⸻Why this mattersModern culture measures visible success.Performance. Status. Output.But the metrics that shape lives stay invisible.Trust. Safety. Reliability. Presence.As coaches, athletes, and builders push forward, relational drift can happen quietly. This conversation invites a redefinition of strength that integrates ambition and family rather than trading one for the other.⸻Closing reflectionBars get re racked.Whiteboards erased.Podiums removed.What remains are the people who shared life with us while we were busy building it.Fitness shapes the body.Coaching shapes performance.Presence shapes humans.The strongest homes are trained like anything else.Intentionally.Repeatedly.With love.⸻Subscribe for weekly conversations with leaders, athletes, and builders exploring fitness, mindset, leadershipThank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

The Thing Nobody Wants to Say Out Loud I get ghosted. A lot. Free consults, strategy calls, portfolio reviews. People who asked, people who booked, people who confirmed. And then? Nothing. No email. No reschedule. No apology. Just a no-show. This episode isn't about shame. It's about an honest question: if you're skipping the low-stakes stuff, what happens when the stakes are actually high? What Ghosting a Free Call Really Costs You It's easy to tell yourself a missed consult doesn't matter. It's free. It's casual. It's not an audition. But here's the thing. It kind of is. Every commitment you make, even a small one, is a chance to practice being the kind of professional people want to work with. Casting directors don't see your intentions. Agents don't feel your potential. Clients don't care how overwhelmed you are. They experience your behavior. And if your behavior says "unreliable," that's what sticks. Missed calls. Unsubmitted emails. Deadlines that slipped. Relationships that quietly went cold. None of these feel like a big break moment. But they add up. And six months later, when things feel slow, this is often why. Disorganization Is Not a Personality Type Being bad at time management is not a creative badge. Being bad at email is not a quirk. These are systems problems. And systems can be fixed. You don't need a $40 productivity app. You need a calendar, a reminder system, and one place where all your commitments live. That's it. I have ADHD. I know firsthand how hard this can be. And I also know it can be done. Memory is unreliable. Systems aren't. The Homework (Yes, There Is Homework) Here's a practical reset you can start today. Audit your commitments. Write down everything you've said yes to this month. Every single thing. Then cancel what you genuinely can't honor, and cancel it cleanly. Don't ghost it. Pick one system and actually use it. Google Calendar, iCal, a paper notebook. One place. Set reminders like you don't trust yourself, because right now, maybe you shouldn't. Practice showing up early. Early is calm. Early is professional. Early is power. I grew up hearing: if you're 15 minutes early, you're on time. If you're on time, you're late. If you're late, you're fired. That habit has saved my career more times than I can count. The Real Question Can you be trusted to do your job? Not talent. Not range. Not training or demos or headshots. Can people trust you to show up, follow through, and be where you said you'd be? If the answer is no right now, that's okay. Give yourself some grace. But start today. Because no one is coming to rescue your career. You don't need rescuing. You need structure. Talent opens doors. Reliability keeps them open. Work With Me Want a free 15-minute consult? Reach out at mandy@actingbusinessbootcamp.com and yes, show up for it. Browse current classes and coaching at actingbusinessbootcamp.com Join the Discord and follow me on Substack at Astoria Redhead

In this session from IMC, Greg Elliott, a prominent expert from JLL, delves into the essential strategies for navigating the evolving landscape of wealth and asset management in 2025. He discusses the critical balance between growth and profitability, the modernization of data to harness the power of AI, and the integration of sustainability into core business operations. Elliott provides actionable insights on building cyber resilience, adapting to new regulatory frameworks, and leveraging managed services to drive efficiency and scalability in a volatile global market.

What does it really mean to trust someone—and how intentional are you about the choices you make every day? You'll rethink trust from the inside out as Charles Feltman challenges the idea that trust is vague or emotional and reframes it as a conscious decision to make something you value vulnerable to another person's actions. You'll learn how trust works in both directions and why being trustworthy isn't enough if you're unwilling to extend trust to others. Charles shares a practical, behavior-based framework built around four key domains—care, sincerity, reliability, and competence—along with real workplace examples that show how trust can be strengthened, assessed, repaired, or rebuilt through honest conversation and clear commitments. Charles has nearly three decades of experience helping leaders and teams build, maintain, and, when necessary, restore trust. He currently runs trust-building workshops under the banner of Trust at Work® and also speaks on the subject. An overarching goal in his work is that his clients achieve what they consider to be their full potential as leaders and as human beings. He is the author of The Thin Book® of Trust: An Essential Primer for Building Trust at Work. Currently in its 3rd edition, it has sold over 100,000 copies worldwide. You'll discover: How to define trust in clear, practical termsThe four domains that determine whether trust grows or erodesWhy focusing on behavior—not character—matters mostHow leaders can repair trust after a misstepA shared language that makes trust discussable at workConnect with Charles FeltmanLinkedIn Website Insight Coaching  BooksThe Thin Book of Trust, 3rd edition: An Essential Primer for Building Trust at WorkCheck out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedIn

In this episode of Reliability Radio, we sit down with Chris Sobota and Glenn Gardner of Waites to explore the past, present, and future of condition monitoring. We discuss the transition from manual analog data to the current revolution of wireless sensors and cloud-based AI.

A new MP3 sermon from Providence Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: New Testament Reliability Speaker: Dr. James White Broadcaster: Providence Baptist Church Event: Conference Date: 8/29/2020 Length: 91 min.

Reliability in Start-up vs. Established Businesses Abstract Dianna and Mojan discuss reliability in start-up vs. established businesses. Key Points Join Dianna and Mojan as they compare the challenges of implementing reliability programs in fast-paced startups versus well-resourced, established corporations. Topics include: the multi-hat reality short-term vs. long-term reliability demystifying the “black box” influencing through options […]

The Kaikaku Method is a behavioral enforcement system that builds reliable execution for high-performing men tired of negotiating with themselves. Table of Contents Toggle The Kaikaku Method: Execution Before AwarenessWhat The Kaikaku Method IsWhy Execution Comes Before AwarenessHow The Kaikaku Method WorksWhat The Kaikaku Method Is NotWho The Kaikaku Method Is ForThe Relationship to Conscious WarriorA Direct Question The Kaikaku Method: Execution Before Awareness There's a hard truth most high-performing men eventually face. Awareness is rarely the problem. Execution is. You already know how to train. You understand progressive overload. You know recovery matters. You've read about sleep, stress, and focus. You can structure a productive week on paper without breaking a sweat. You understand that consistency beats intensity and that discipline outperforms motivation. And yet, execution drifts. You miss sessions you planned to complete. Recovery becomes optional. Standards soften. Not dramatically. Just enough. The edge dulls slowly, almost invisibly. That gap between knowing and doing is where The Kaikaku Method operates. It is built to close that gap with structure, not inspiration. What The Kaikaku Method Is The Kaikaku Method is a behavioral enforcement system. It is designed for capable men who understand performance but lack consistent execution under pressure. These are not beginners. These are not men who need to be convinced that discipline matters. They already believe in it. The problem is not belief. It's behavioral reliability. This is not a motivational framework. It does not rely on emotional peaks or inspirational messaging. It is a structured system that builds reliable execution under real-world constraints—fatigue, stress, travel, responsibility, and distraction. The Kaikaku Method focuses on one outcome: behavioral reliability. Not peak states. Not emotional breakthroughs. Not identity exploration. Reliable execution. Why Execution Comes Before Awareness Many men attempt to fix inconsistency with more insight. They read another book. Listen to another podcast. Reflect longer. Analyze deeper. They assume that if they just understand themselves more clearly, their behavior will stabilize. But awareness without execution becomes intellectual comfort. You can explain your patterns. You can describe your tendencies. You can articulate your stress triggers. And still not execute. The Kaikaku Method takes a different stance. It stabilizes behavior first so that deeper work actually has ground to stand on. When execution becomes reliable—when training is completed, recovery is respected, and reporting is consistent—something shifts. Identity work deepens naturally. Clarity strengthens. Confidence stops being theoretical. Without reliability, everything else floats. Execution is the foundation. Awareness builds on top of it. How The Kaikaku Method Works The structure is direct and sequential. Entry leads to baseline assessment. Baseline leads to commitment lock. Once committed, you enter the execution loop. Inside that loop, strength training, conditioning, recovery standards, and binary reporting become non-negotiable. Training is completed or it is not. Recovery is met or it is not. Reporting is submitted or it is not. There is no emotional negotiation layer. If standards are met, progression occurs. If standards are violated, correction occurs. There are no parallel paths inside The Kaikaku Method. No personalization of philosophy. No mid-cycle reinterpretation of commitments. Structure creates freedom. Standards protect execution. What The Kaikaku Method Is Not The Kaikaku Method is not therapy. It is not trauma work, spiritual exploration, or biohacking optimization. It does not promise happiness, fulfillment, or transformation. It does not attempt to repair identity before behavior stabilizes. It does not exist to make you feel better about inconsistency or explain why it exists. It builds execution reliability. Everything else is a potential byproduct. Reliability is the objective. Who The Kaikaku Method Is For The Kaikaku Method is built for men between 35 and 55 who are already capable. These are men with responsibility, ambition, and experience. They have achieved before. They understand standards. They simply want those standards enforced consistently. These men are not searching for hype. They are searching for clarity. They want fewer variables, fewer emotional swings, and a standard that holds under pressure. They are tired of revisiting decisions they already made. Tired of explaining missed commitments. Ready to operate with fewer words and more proof. If you need motivation to execute, this is not the system. If you are looking for emotional processing as the primary tool, this is not the system. If you are ready for structure without negotiation, it may be exactly what you need. The Relationship to Conscious Warrior Conscious Warrior explores awareness, alignment, and identity integration. The Kaikaku Method builds behavioral stability. One asks who you are becoming. The other asks whether you executed today. Awareness without execution is fantasy. Execution without awareness is blind. The order matters. Execution first. Integration later. A Direct Question If you are reading this, ask yourself one question. Do you need more insight, or do you need more structure? 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Reliability builds trust faster than charisma ever will. Follow through consistently. Friendship in networking is all about being safe.

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Mentorship beats tools. Full stop.I've been on the road with Maintain Reliability across food factories, metal plants and logistics sites, and the pattern is the same everywhere. Companies invest in systems before they invest in judgement. They gather more data before they build the confidence to act on what they already know. Then they wonder why the breakdowns keep coming.The issue is rarely a lack of information. It's a lack of guided decision making.Training gives knowledge. Mentoring builds judgement. There's a big difference. In a classroom everything makes sense. On a live plant with production breathing down your neck and budgets under pressure, it's a different game. That's where experience matters. Someone standing next to the engineer saying, focus here, not there. Fix this first. Leave that for now. Sequence it properly.Order is everything in reliability.Before we talk about monitoring strategies, we ask simple questions. Is planning and scheduling tight. Are critical assets clearly defined. Is lubrication consistent. Are work orders closed properly. Do people understand their roles. If those foundations are weak, adding more layers just increases confusion and backlog.When the basics are strong, performance compounds.A proper reliability audit is usually the turning point. Not a tick box exercise. A real look at how the plant operates. It exposes gaps in communication, spares, lubrication standards, ownership and accountability. More importantly, it gives leadership clarity. It turns reliability from a cost into a structured improvement plan.Technology has its place. We use condition monitoring every day. But the team must own the data. They must understand what a trend means, what the risk is, and what action follows. Without that, nothing changes.I've seen engineers with almost no budget transform a site because they closed the loop fast and acted decisively. I've also seen sites with serious investment still stuck reactive because culture didn't support action.Reliability works when people take ownership. When KPIs drive behaviour. When leaders back decisions. And when mentors hold the rope when pressure hits.If you want results that last, start with an honest audit. Build a roadmap you can defend. Strengthen the people. Then layer in the systems.That's how we do it at Maintain Reliability.Support the show

Join us in this episode of Qualitative Conversations as  Melissa Hauber-Özer  (University of Missouri) hosts Meagan Call-Cummings (Johns Hopkins University) and  Giovanni Dazzo  (University of Georgia) to explore the transformative approach of critical participatory inquiry. Discover how this methodology promotes equitable knowledge production and social change, rooted in global South perspectives and critical theory. Their work, Critical Participatory Inquiry: An Interdisciplinary Guide, was honored with the AERA Qualitative Research SIG Book Award for 2025. Featured Resources:Call-Cummings, M., Dazzo, G. P., & Hauber-Özer, M. (2023). Critical participatory inquiry: An interdisciplinary guide. Sage Publications.  Fals-Borda, O., Rahman, M.A. (1991). Action and Knowledge: Breaking the Monopoly with Participatory Action-Research. Bloomsbury Academic Call-Cummings, M., Hauber-Özer, M., & Dazzo, G. P. (Eds.). (2023). The Routledge International Handbook of Critical Participatory Inquiry in Transnational Research Contexts. Taylor & Francis Group.   Kirk, J., & Miller, M. L. (1986).Reliability and validity in qualitative research (Vol. 1). Sage.  Scholars mentioned: Paulo Freire Frantz FanonWalter D. Mignolo Sharrell Hassell-Goodman  Production Credits:Melissa Hauber-Özer - Host Meagan Call-Cummings - Co-Host Giovanni Dazzo - Co-Host Jacob Bunch - Editor Pallavi Chhabra and Jacob Bunch - Show Notes and Resources Qualitative Research SIG Podcast Committee - Production AdvisoryQualitative Research SIG Podcast Committee Members: Laetitia Adelson Jacob Bunch,  Committee Chair Pallavi ChhabraJonathan Coker Joshua Cruz Melissa Hauber-Özer Emma McMain  Seth McCall Elizabeth Morgan Elizabeth Pope 

Recorded live at IMC 2025, this episode of Reliability Radio features Andrew Dixon, CEO of MaxGrip, in a thoughtful discussion on AI, change management, and the gap between ambition and execution. Hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ explore why AI success in reliability isn't a technology problem—it's a people and process challenge. A grounded conversation on turning AI promise into real operational impact.

Rich Hoffman is an information technology professional with experience supporting Army communications, systems infrastructure, and secure digital operations. Hoffman's work focuses on maintaining reliable networks, safeguarding sensitive data, and implementing technical solutions that ensure operational readiness in demanding environments. His background highlights the critical role of IT in modern military logistics, cybersecurity, and real-time information management, where precision, security, and resilience are essential.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Agentic AI is being deployed as production infrastructure in enterprise settings, but prevailing frameworks remain unreliable for mission-critical operations. Dave Sobel and Ron Aroussi from Muxie underscored that while AI agents are functional—especially in non-deterministic contexts like customer support—expectations of deterministic, workflow-based reliability are not met. The move from demonstration agents to production-scale tools brings heightened attention to issues of reliability, observability, and especially risk of vendor lock-in for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and their clients.Operational deployment of AI agents currently gravitates toward roles with minimal operational risk, such as customer-facing chatbots or internal chief-of-staff assistants. Aroussi explained that while such agents can automate initial support tiers and internal daily briefings, their unpredictability and potential for error limit their use in processes demanding strict oversight and accountability. He identified two core use cases—external (customer support) and internal (personalized information management)—explicitly noting that agents are best positioned to augment rather than fully automate complex workflows at this stage.A critical risk for MSPs lies in attempting to retrofit existing software frameworks to support agents, which introduces integration complexity and increases the likelihood of operational failures. Purpose-built infrastructure for agentic AI offers better alignment between AI capabilities and production requirements, with Aroussi citing drastically reduced hallucination rates and improved oversight when using native tools. Open source is identified as a foundational element for AI development, but it incurs its own risks, particularly around third-party code quality and the long-term sustainability of community-driven projects.The practical implication for MSPs and IT service providers is clear: a cautious, incremental adoption approach focused on low-risk use cases, coupled with rigorous controls on agent permissions and robust audit trails, is essential. Decision-makers should avoid assuming agents operate with the reliability or accountability of traditional software, prioritize operational transparency, and ensure that responsibilities for agent actions are clearly defined and enforced at the implementation level. Vendor lock-in and software provenance remain significant governance concerns as agentic AI moves from experiment to infrastructure.

Each week, Pastor Keith Foskey and is wife Jennifer answer email questions about ministry, the bible, and theology from all around the world as well as engaging with their live audience in the comments. Come join the fun! Questions and Timestamps:Should an Elder's Wife Be Working Outside the Home? 42:17Does a Deacon's Wife Have to be a Believer? 47:00How to leave a church properly 50:10Question about being a licensed counselor 55:30If we are chosen before the foundation of the world, how are we children of wrath? 1:05:45Are Calvinists Inconsistent on Abortion? 1:09:00Question about Reformed Methodist? 1:15:55Question about Soul Sleep 1:22:25Question about the Seven Mountain Mandate 1:26:20Question about Open Theism 1:31:35Question about the Serpent Seed Doctrine 1:38:10Question about trusting government and Romans 13 1:40:45Was the American Revolution a violation of Romans 13? 1:46:55Question about how to understand the golden calf incident 1:55:45Question about the Bible's Reliability 1:58:04Is usury bringing God's judgment on America?Question about when to interpret hyperbole and metaphor in scriptureWhat qualifies as “good works” in the Christian life?Question about King James Onlyism Is the Baptist understanding of assurance of salvation incorrect?What active role do we take in fighting sin?How should we respond biblically to preachers caught in scandals?Question about podcast journalistsTalking to people at the gravesWhat commentaries are best when you do not know the original languages? Question about how to facilitate discipleshipSupport the Show: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/Yourcalvinisthttps://www.TinyBibles.comYou can get the smallest Bible available on the market, which can be used for all kinds of purposes, by visiting TinyBibles.com and when you buy, use the coupon code KEITH for a discount.Love Coffee? Want the Best? Get a free bag of Squirrelly Joe's Coffee by clicking on this link: https://www.Squirrellyjoes.com/yourcalvinistor use coupon code "Keith" for 20% off anything in the storeDominion Wealth Strategies Visit them at https://www.dominionwealthstrategists.comhttp://www.Reformed.Moneyand let them know we sent you! Spiraling Impressions — Custom Stickers — Facebook: Spiraling Impressions Website: spiralingimpressions.com.COUPON CODE: YourCalvinist (gets 10% 0ff)https://www.HighCallingFitness.comHealth, training, and nutrition coaching all delivered to you online by confessionally reformed bodybuilders and strength athletes.Visit us at https://www.KeithFoskey.comIf you need a great website, check out https://www.fellowshipstudios.com

The Munich Security Conference is one of the world's key diplomatic gatherings. This year, a serious and almost shocking question hangs over the event: Is the United States still a reliable ally? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin is in Munich and spoke with three leaders: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The Munich Security Conference is one of the world's key diplomatic gatherings. This year, a serious and almost shocking question hangs over the event: Is the United States still a reliable ally? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin is in Munich and spoke with three leaders: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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America's historic allies came together at one of the world's key diplomatic gatherings to try and chart a new future. The Munich Security Conference has long hosted frank debates, and this year, European leaders confronted a world in which some of them are unsure whether the United States will continue to help guarantee their security. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

America's historic allies came together at one of the world's key diplomatic gatherings to try and chart a new future. The Munich Security Conference has long hosted frank debates, and this year, European leaders confronted a world in which some of them are unsure whether the United States will continue to help guarantee their security. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

What does reliability look like when your assets aren't bolted to the floor—but hauling 200 tons of ore up a 6% grade? In this episode of Gear Talk, host Wes Cash sits down with Terry Taylor, a veteran of mining and heavy industry, to explore reliability in mobile equipment environments. From massive draglines in Texas to gold mining operations in Nevada and coal fleets in West Virginia, Terry shares hard-earned lessons on lubrication, oil analysis, planning, and culture. He explains how structured PM systems, in-house oil labs, and disciplined execution helped drive major cost reductions—and why mobile fleets demand just as much rigor as fixed plant assets. You'll learn about: The unique reliability challenges of mobile mining equipment How assembly-line PM programs improve quality, speed, and consistency Why cleanliness and proper oil sampling are critical in heavy industry • The financial impact of reliability improvements on cost per ton How to shift culture in environments resistant to change Why assessments and “seeking first to understand” are key to building a roadmap Whether you work in mining, heavy equipment, or fixed plant operations, this episode offers practical insight into building sustainable reliability programs in some of the toughest operating environments in the world. Learn about this episode's sponsor at https://www.assetwatch.com/get-started Missed an episode of Gear Talk? Check out the playlist here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUMZtxzM4WqOBC53dsyVBi6FQGWsMDPT4

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Leo Laporte and Paris Martineau go head-to-head over whether today's AI breakthroughs are truly unprecedented or history repeating itself. Hear what happens when the show's hosts use cutting-edge tools to challenge each other's optimism, skepticism, and predictions for the future of work. Something Big Is Happening Building a C compiler with a team of parallel Claudes Amazon's $8 billion Anthropic investment balloons to $61 billion Google is going for the jugular — by doubling capex and outspending the rest of Big Tech Google's Gemini app has surpassed 750M monthly active users OpenAI's Meta makeover ChatGPT's deep research tool adds a built-in document viewer so you can read its reports Alexa+, Amazon's AI assistant, is now available to everyone in the U.S. Amazon Plans To Use AI To Speed Up TV and Film Production AI didn't kill customer support. It's rebuilding it Worried about AI taking jobs? Ex-Microsoft exec tells parents what kind of education matters most for their kids. A new bill in New York would require disclaimers on AI-generated news content AI Bots Are Now a Signifigant Source of Web Traffic Crypto.com places $70M bet on AI.com domain ahead of Super Bowl Frontier AI agents violate ethical constraints 30–50% of time, pressured by KPIs How To Think About AI: Is It The Tool, Or Are You? LEO! Reliability of LLMs as medical assistants for the general public: a randomized preregistered study HBR: AI Doesn't Reduce Work—It Intensifies It As AI enters the operating room, reports arise of botched surgeries and misidentified body parts Waymo Exec Admits Remote Operators in Philippines Help Guide US Robotaxis Medicare's new pilot program taps AI to review claims. Here's why it's risky Section 230 Turns 30; Both Parties Want It Gone—For Contradictory Reasons Meet Gizmo: A TikTok for interactive, vibe-coded mini apps The Evolution of Bengt Betjänt Uber Eats adds AI assistant to help with grocery shopping Is having AI ghostwrite your Valentine's Day messages a good idea? As Saudi Arabia's 100-Mile Skyscraper Crumbles, They're Replacing It With the Most Desperate Thing Imaginable YouTube Argues It Isn't Social Media in Landmark Tech Addiction Trial 'Man down:' Watch Amazon delivery drone crash in North Texas Understanding Neural Network, Visually Leo's AI Journey The TIMELINE TWiT x 2 in Super Bowl commercials Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: preview.modulate.ai Melissa.com/twit spaceship.com/twit

Leo Laporte and Paris Martineau go head-to-head over whether today's AI breakthroughs are truly unprecedented or history repeating itself. Hear what happens when the show's hosts use cutting-edge tools to challenge each other's optimism, skepticism, and predictions for the future of work. Something Big Is Happening Building a C compiler with a team of parallel Claudes Amazon's $8 billion Anthropic investment balloons to $61 billion Google is going for the jugular — by doubling capex and outspending the rest of Big Tech Google's Gemini app has surpassed 750M monthly active users OpenAI's Meta makeover ChatGPT's deep research tool adds a built-in document viewer so you can read its reports Alexa+, Amazon's AI assistant, is now available to everyone in the U.S. Amazon Plans To Use AI To Speed Up TV and Film Production AI didn't kill customer support. It's rebuilding it Worried about AI taking jobs? Ex-Microsoft exec tells parents what kind of education matters most for their kids. A new bill in New York would require disclaimers on AI-generated news content AI Bots Are Now a Signifigant Source of Web Traffic Crypto.com places $70M bet on AI.com domain ahead of Super Bowl Frontier AI agents violate ethical constraints 30–50% of time, pressured by KPIs How To Think About AI: Is It The Tool, Or Are You? LEO! Reliability of LLMs as medical assistants for the general public: a randomized preregistered study HBR: AI Doesn't Reduce Work—It Intensifies It As AI enters the operating room, reports arise of botched surgeries and misidentified body parts Waymo Exec Admits Remote Operators in Philippines Help Guide US Robotaxis Medicare's new pilot program taps AI to review claims. Here's why it's risky Section 230 Turns 30; Both Parties Want It Gone—For Contradictory Reasons Meet Gizmo: A TikTok for interactive, vibe-coded mini apps The Evolution of Bengt Betjänt Uber Eats adds AI assistant to help with grocery shopping Is having AI ghostwrite your Valentine's Day messages a good idea? As Saudi Arabia's 100-Mile Skyscraper Crumbles, They're Replacing It With the Most Desperate Thing Imaginable YouTube Argues It Isn't Social Media in Landmark Tech Addiction Trial 'Man down:' Watch Amazon delivery drone crash in North Texas Understanding Neural Network, Visually Leo's AI Journey The TIMELINE TWiT x 2 in Super Bowl commercials Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: preview.modulate.ai Melissa.com/twit spaceship.com/twit

Leo Laporte and Paris Martineau go head-to-head over whether today's AI breakthroughs are truly unprecedented or history repeating itself. Hear what happens when the show's hosts use cutting-edge tools to challenge each other's optimism, skepticism, and predictions for the future of work. Something Big Is Happening Building a C compiler with a team of parallel Claudes Amazon's $8 billion Anthropic investment balloons to $61 billion Google is going for the jugular — by doubling capex and outspending the rest of Big Tech Google's Gemini app has surpassed 750M monthly active users OpenAI's Meta makeover ChatGPT's deep research tool adds a built-in document viewer so you can read its reports Alexa+, Amazon's AI assistant, is now available to everyone in the U.S. Amazon Plans To Use AI To Speed Up TV and Film Production AI didn't kill customer support. It's rebuilding it Worried about AI taking jobs? Ex-Microsoft exec tells parents what kind of education matters most for their kids. A new bill in New York would require disclaimers on AI-generated news content AI Bots Are Now a Signifigant Source of Web Traffic Crypto.com places $70M bet on AI.com domain ahead of Super Bowl Frontier AI agents violate ethical constraints 30–50% of time, pressured by KPIs How To Think About AI: Is It The Tool, Or Are You? LEO! Reliability of LLMs as medical assistants for the general public: a randomized preregistered study HBR: AI Doesn't Reduce Work—It Intensifies It As AI enters the operating room, reports arise of botched surgeries and misidentified body parts Waymo Exec Admits Remote Operators in Philippines Help Guide US Robotaxis Medicare's new pilot program taps AI to review claims. Here's why it's risky Section 230 Turns 30; Both Parties Want It Gone—For Contradictory Reasons Meet Gizmo: A TikTok for interactive, vibe-coded mini apps The Evolution of Bengt Betjänt Uber Eats adds AI assistant to help with grocery shopping Is having AI ghostwrite your Valentine's Day messages a good idea? As Saudi Arabia's 100-Mile Skyscraper Crumbles, They're Replacing It With the Most Desperate Thing Imaginable YouTube Argues It Isn't Social Media in Landmark Tech Addiction Trial 'Man down:' Watch Amazon delivery drone crash in North Texas Understanding Neural Network, Visually Leo's AI Journey The TIMELINE TWiT x 2 in Super Bowl commercials Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: preview.modulate.ai Melissa.com/twit spaceship.com/twit

Leo Laporte and Paris Martineau go head-to-head over whether today's AI breakthroughs are truly unprecedented or history repeating itself. Hear what happens when the show's hosts use cutting-edge tools to challenge each other's optimism, skepticism, and predictions for the future of work. Something Big Is Happening Building a C compiler with a team of parallel Claudes Amazon's $8 billion Anthropic investment balloons to $61 billion Google is going for the jugular — by doubling capex and outspending the rest of Big Tech Google's Gemini app has surpassed 750M monthly active users OpenAI's Meta makeover ChatGPT's deep research tool adds a built-in document viewer so you can read its reports Alexa+, Amazon's AI assistant, is now available to everyone in the U.S. Amazon Plans To Use AI To Speed Up TV and Film Production AI didn't kill customer support. It's rebuilding it Worried about AI taking jobs? Ex-Microsoft exec tells parents what kind of education matters most for their kids. A new bill in New York would require disclaimers on AI-generated news content AI Bots Are Now a Signifigant Source of Web Traffic Crypto.com places $70M bet on AI.com domain ahead of Super Bowl Frontier AI agents violate ethical constraints 30–50% of time, pressured by KPIs How To Think About AI: Is It The Tool, Or Are You? LEO! Reliability of LLMs as medical assistants for the general public: a randomized preregistered study HBR: AI Doesn't Reduce Work—It Intensifies It As AI enters the operating room, reports arise of botched surgeries and misidentified body parts Waymo Exec Admits Remote Operators in Philippines Help Guide US Robotaxis Medicare's new pilot program taps AI to review claims. Here's why it's risky Section 230 Turns 30; Both Parties Want It Gone—For Contradictory Reasons Meet Gizmo: A TikTok for interactive, vibe-coded mini apps The Evolution of Bengt Betjänt Uber Eats adds AI assistant to help with grocery shopping Is having AI ghostwrite your Valentine's Day messages a good idea? As Saudi Arabia's 100-Mile Skyscraper Crumbles, They're Replacing It With the Most Desperate Thing Imaginable YouTube Argues It Isn't Social Media in Landmark Tech Addiction Trial 'Man down:' Watch Amazon delivery drone crash in North Texas Understanding Neural Network, Visually Leo's AI Journey The TIMELINE TWiT x 2 in Super Bowl commercials Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: preview.modulate.ai Melissa.com/twit spaceship.com/twit

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Colleen Breems discuss:Letting a niche form over timeEarning trust through depth and preparationUsing competence as the foundation of marketingPositioning intentionally with the right relationships Key Takeaways:Niching down is a gradual process shaped by consistency, passion, and earned trust. Being focused does not require rejecting all other work, only clarifying what you are known for. A clear niche strengthens credibility and often opens doors to adjacent opportunities.Strong niches are built by mastering statutes, procedures, and expectations within a specific role. Every case should be treated as reputation-defining, regardless of size or visibility. Reliability, preparedness, and professionalism compound into long-term trust.Visibility is effective only when it reflects genuine skill and consistent performance. Writing, speaking, and sharing expertise help decision makers remember you for a specific strength. Marketing should amplify substance, not replace it.Focused networking outperforms broad, unfocused relationship building. Clear positioning makes it easier for others to understand, remember, and refer to you. Niching is strongest when aligned with real demand and access to decision makers. "Don't wait until you're ready… Letting fear or doubt stop you from going after a niche is really the biggest roadblock." —  Colleen Breems Check out my new show, Be That Lawyer Coaches Corner, and get the strategies I use with my clients to win more business and love your career again. Ready to go from good to GOAT in your legal marketing game? Don't miss PIMCON—where the brightest minds in professional services gather to share what really works. Lock in your spot now: https://www.pimcon.org/ Thank you to our Sponsor!Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/Lawyer.com: https://www.lawyer.com/ Ready to grow your law practice without selling or chasing? Book your free 30-minute strategy session now—let's make this your breakout year: https://fretzin.com/ About Colleen Breems: Colleen M. Breems is a partner practicing exclusively in matrimonial and family law. She represents clients in divorce, parentage, post-decree matters, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and related family law issues, with a focus on practical, client-centered solutions.In addition to representing adults, Colleen is frequently appointed by Cook County judges to serve as a Child's Representative or Guardian ad Litem, advocating for the best interests of children in family law cases. She is also a trained mediator and parent coordinator.Colleen is deeply committed to public service, dedicating significant time to pro bono work through Chicago Volunteer Legal Services and serving as Co-Vice President of the Advocacy Council for the Junior League of Chicago. Connect with Colleen Breems:  Website: https://beermannlaw.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-breems-a8a4631b/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In a podcast recorded at ITEXPO / MSP EXPO, Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, spoke with Krishna Balusu of Meta Platforms about how large-scale digital platforms are using AI agents to improve reliability, performance, and operational resilience behind the scenes. Balusu explained that Meta is actively deploying internal AI agents—designed not for end users, but for developers and operations teams—to identify and troubleshoot platform issues automatically. These agents, part of an internal system known as Opsmate, monitor performance signals such as slow load times or degraded user experiences and work to identify root causes without requiring immediate human intervention. “It's almost like hiring an employee whose job is to retrace the steps a human engineer would take to find the root cause of a problem,” Balusu said, describing how the system reduces operational load on engineering teams. Rather than being self-healing in a purely heuristic sense, Balusu noted that modern platforms face constant change—from weekly application updates and operating system revisions to sudden spikes in traffic driven by global events. AI agents provide a flexible way to reason across many possible variables in real time, proactively isolating issues and accelerating resolution. These agents are already in use on Facebook and Messenger, with broader expansion planned over time. Looking ahead, Balusu suggested that this operational use of AI represents an early stage of a broader shift in software development. As AI systems take on more coding, diagnostics, and analysis tasks, engineers increasingly act as orchestrators and decision-makers rather than line-by-line developers. “We're moving toward a world where engineers manage AI agents instead of writing and reviewing code themselves,” he said, highlighting how agentic AI is reshaping the future of large-scale platform engineering. Visit https://www.meta.com/technologies/

Leo Laporte and Paris Martineau go head-to-head over whether today's AI breakthroughs are truly unprecedented or history repeating itself. Hear what happens when the show's hosts use cutting-edge tools to challenge each other's optimism, skepticism, and predictions for the future of work. Something Big Is Happening Building a C compiler with a team of parallel Claudes Amazon's $8 billion Anthropic investment balloons to $61 billion Google is going for the jugular — by doubling capex and outspending the rest of Big Tech Google's Gemini app has surpassed 750M monthly active users OpenAI's Meta makeover ChatGPT's deep research tool adds a built-in document viewer so you can read its reports Alexa+, Amazon's AI assistant, is now available to everyone in the U.S. Amazon Plans To Use AI To Speed Up TV and Film Production AI didn't kill customer support. It's rebuilding it Worried about AI taking jobs? Ex-Microsoft exec tells parents what kind of education matters most for their kids. A new bill in New York would require disclaimers on AI-generated news content AI Bots Are Now a Signifigant Source of Web Traffic Crypto.com places $70M bet on AI.com domain ahead of Super Bowl Frontier AI agents violate ethical constraints 30–50% of time, pressured by KPIs How To Think About AI: Is It The Tool, Or Are You? LEO! Reliability of LLMs as medical assistants for the general public: a randomized preregistered study HBR: AI Doesn't Reduce Work—It Intensifies It As AI enters the operating room, reports arise of botched surgeries and misidentified body parts Waymo Exec Admits Remote Operators in Philippines Help Guide US Robotaxis Medicare's new pilot program taps AI to review claims. Here's why it's risky Section 230 Turns 30; Both Parties Want It Gone—For Contradictory Reasons Meet Gizmo: A TikTok for interactive, vibe-coded mini apps The Evolution of Bengt Betjänt Uber Eats adds AI assistant to help with grocery shopping Is having AI ghostwrite your Valentine's Day messages a good idea? As Saudi Arabia's 100-Mile Skyscraper Crumbles, They're Replacing It With the Most Desperate Thing Imaginable YouTube Argues It Isn't Social Media in Landmark Tech Addiction Trial 'Man down:' Watch Amazon delivery drone crash in North Texas Understanding Neural Network, Visually Leo's AI Journey The TIMELINE TWiT x 2 in Super Bowl commercials Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: preview.modulate.ai Melissa.com/twit spaceship.com/twit

AI isn't coming for markets — it's already here.In this episode of Futures Edge, Jim Iuorio and Bob Iaccino sit down with Nathan Powell, Founder & CEO of Deep Market Making, to explore how deep learning is quietly transforming bond markets, trading desks, and financial decision-making — far faster than most investors realize.Nathan shares his journey from Microsoft's early deep-learning research to JP Morgan, where AI models beat traditional bond pricing systems and went live in production. From there, the conversation expands into bigger, more uncomfortable questions:- Will AI eliminate trading jobs — or redefine them?- Is the “edge” in markets shifting from execution to asking better questions?- Can AI optimize markets without causing dangerous alignment or crashes?- And what does this mean for younger generations choosing careers in a world where intelligence is automated?This episode goes well beyond investing. It's about how humans coexist with exponentially improving machines, why finance may be the most under-AI'd industry of all, and why traders may need to think more like entrepreneurs going forward.Timestamps: Chapters00:00 Introduction and Housekeeping01:00 Nathan Powell's Background in AI and Finance03:59 The Role of AI in Trading and Market Predictions07:44 Human vs AI: The Future of Trading11:44 Deep Market Making: Applications and Future Plans14:24 AI's Pervasiveness and Its Impact on Employment17:16 Education and the Future Job Landscape20:54 Concerns About Technology and Its Effects on Society24:31 AI's Accuracy and Reliability in Financial Markets27:59 The Impact of AI on Various Sectors29:03 AI in Finance: A Game Changer29:52 Challenges in Quantitative Finance31:01 Measuring AI's ROI in Banking32:40 Optimizing Trading Strategies with AI37:00 Multi-Objective Optimization in Trading39:07 Addressing AI Fears and Misalignments42:08 The Future of AI and Financial Crashes44:07 Convergence of AI and Crypto

In this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendan Russ talk with Clayton Bahn of AssetWatch at IMC 2025. The discussion centers on the "barriers of entry" that keep maintenance teams from adopting remote condition monitoring. Bahn clarifies that modern technology has eliminated the need for miles of cabling or internal vibration experts. Instead, AssetWatch offers a turnkey service that bundles AI-powered software with certified condition monitoring engineers to act as an extension of a plant's team. Bahn details their rapid-scaling model, highlighting how facilities can achieve operational status in as little as one day and start receiving prescriptive maintenance recommendations within a week.

Are Subaru's reliable? Do they really have as many issues as you read about on the Internet?It is time to have a real conversation about it, and on this episode, we have the perfect group to get to the bottom of this topic.SmeediaArt from Overtake USAAnd Dewey from IAGWhat is the truth about Head Gasket issues on WRX's, STI's, and Subaru's in general? What about Ring Lands and Rod Bearings?Part of the inspiration of this topic is Smeedia's video where he tries, and fails, to kill an STI here:https://youtu.be/lR7XrfCPz6s?si=NRxxqScLGHnUZ86qThanks for watching and Stay Tuned!

Leo Laporte and Paris Martineau go head-to-head over whether today's AI breakthroughs are truly unprecedented or history repeating itself. Hear what happens when the show's hosts use cutting-edge tools to challenge each other's optimism, skepticism, and predictions for the future of work. Something Big Is Happening Building a C compiler with a team of parallel Claudes Amazon's $8 billion Anthropic investment balloons to $61 billion Google is going for the jugular — by doubling capex and outspending the rest of Big Tech Google's Gemini app has surpassed 750M monthly active users OpenAI's Meta makeover ChatGPT's deep research tool adds a built-in document viewer so you can read its reports Alexa+, Amazon's AI assistant, is now available to everyone in the U.S. Amazon Plans To Use AI To Speed Up TV and Film Production AI didn't kill customer support. It's rebuilding it Worried about AI taking jobs? Ex-Microsoft exec tells parents what kind of education matters most for their kids. A new bill in New York would require disclaimers on AI-generated news content AI Bots Are Now a Signifigant Source of Web Traffic Crypto.com places $70M bet on AI.com domain ahead of Super Bowl Frontier AI agents violate ethical constraints 30–50% of time, pressured by KPIs How To Think About AI: Is It The Tool, Or Are You? LEO! Reliability of LLMs as medical assistants for the general public: a randomized preregistered study HBR: AI Doesn't Reduce Work—It Intensifies It As AI enters the operating room, reports arise of botched surgeries and misidentified body parts Waymo Exec Admits Remote Operators in Philippines Help Guide US Robotaxis Medicare's new pilot program taps AI to review claims. Here's why it's risky Section 230 Turns 30; Both Parties Want It Gone—For Contradictory Reasons Meet Gizmo: A TikTok for interactive, vibe-coded mini apps The Evolution of Bengt Betjänt Uber Eats adds AI assistant to help with grocery shopping Is having AI ghostwrite your Valentine's Day messages a good idea? As Saudi Arabia's 100-Mile Skyscraper Crumbles, They're Replacing It With the Most Desperate Thing Imaginable YouTube Argues It Isn't Social Media in Landmark Tech Addiction Trial 'Man down:' Watch Amazon delivery drone crash in North Texas Understanding Neural Network, Visually Leo's AI Journey The TIMELINE TWiT x 2 in Super Bowl commercials Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: preview.modulate.ai Melissa.com/twit spaceship.com/twit

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Episode Summary:In this episode of the Who Ya Know Show, Trevor Houston emphasizes the importance of showing up as a key factor in achieving success in various aspects of life, including career, networking, and personal growth. The episode explores how reliability can enhance one's personal brand, the significance of consistency in building momentum, and introduces a 30-day challenge to encourage listeners to actively engage in networking and personal development. Trevor also shares personal anecdotes and insights on how showing up can lead to unexpected opportunities and growth.Resources:Trevor Houston on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston/Career Transition Summit: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/67/04404igv LinkedIn e-book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://online.flippingbook.com/view/714118097/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/who-ya-know-show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trevor Houston is a licensed financial professional offering insurance/financial products through various carriers. For more info visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://cpwstrategies.comChapters:(00:00) The Power of Showing Up(02:47) Reliability as a Personal Brand(05:33) Consistency in Networking and Job Search(08:51) Building Trust Through Presence(11:39) The 30-Day Show Up Challenge(14:31) Transforming No Shows into Opportunities(17:45) Mindset and Personal Growth(20:38) Discipline and Momentum(23:47) Final Thoughts on Commitment and Growth

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. Predictable productivity is what drives real profitability, and unpredictability is costly when remakes rise and production slows. That's why labs rely on Roland DGA's DGSHAPE milling solutions. With consistent accuracy, minimal downtime, and automation you can count on, systems like the DWX-53DC deliver reliable output day after day—making ROI measurable and growth predictable. See consistency in action at LMT Lab Day Chicago, Booth I-20. Choose DGSHAPE. Crafted with Japanese precision. Trusted by dental professionals worldwide. Learn more at rolanddental.comSpecial Guest: Michael Joseph.

The Hume Health Body Pod is the smart health scale Nurse Doza uses daily — at home, in the clinic, and everywhere in between. With 8 multi-frequency sensors and accuracy within 2% of a DEXA scan, it measures 45+ health metrics including muscle mass, visceral fat, bone density, heart rate, and metabolic age in just 3-5 seconds. As discussed in this episode, putting real body composition data in your hands is the key to becoming your own health advocate.

Can the New Testament really be trusted? Was it written too late, copied too often, or shaped by biased authors? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver is joined by Dr. Benjamin Shaw, author of Trustworthy: 13 Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament, to examine the historical evidence supporting the trustworthiness of the New Testament.This conversation explores:-Manuscript evidence and textual reliability-Early dating of the New Testament writings-Eyewitness testimony-Why skeptics treat the Bible differently from other ancient texts-External historical sources like Josephus and Tacitus -Whether the earliest Christians believed Jesus was God-Why the apostles were willing to suffer and die for their testimonyDr. Shaw, president of Core Apologetics and former research assistant to Dr. Gary Habermas, presents compelling arguments showing that the New Testament stands as the best-attested document of antiquity.

Resilience is the buzzword of the moment—from Gerard's personal resilience on display in Davos last week to the critical issue of grid resilience.  The great Doug Houseman draws a useful distinction between reliability and resilience. “Reliability is about how well you keep the lights on, while resilience is about how quickly you can restore power after an outage.”  Over the past year, blackouts caused by extreme weather, human error, and physical attacks have exposed an uncomfortable truth: electricity is no longer invisible background infrastructure. It is the backbone of modern society, and when it fails, everything else quickly follows.  To explore these challenges, Laurent and Gerard sit down with Ronny Fiuren, one of the Nordics' sharpest thinkers on energy. Ronny is the Founder of Mylicia Energy, an executive board member, and a strategic business developer with deep expertise in power markets, energy flexibility, and grid-oriented solutions.  Together, they discuss why resilience has evolved from a technical afterthought into a strategic priority, and what recent events across Europe and North America are really telling us about the condition of our power grids.  The conversation examines how decentralisation, flexibility, and the use of advanced technologies and AI matter more than ever. It also highlights the need for a shift in mindset, not only among grid operators but also regulators.  They explore the value of interconnectors in strengthening power systems, while also unpacking their political dimensions and the strong public emotions that can emerge when electricity prices rise suddenly.  Beyond weather-related disruptions and cyber threats, the discussion turns to new risks such as deliberate sabotage and how energy systems can be designed to cope with them.  From Scandinavia to the rest of Europe, this is a timely conversation about how to build power systems capable of withstanding shocks in an increasingly electrified and digital world.----Read Ember Europe Electricity Review  https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/european-electricity-review-2026/

As Texas battles another bout of bitterly cold weather, Energy Gang looks at the lessons that one generation and transmission electric co-operative learned from Winter Storm Uri in 2021. The freeze and subsequent shock to energy prices showed providers how dangerous it can be to rely on the market alone.For Rayburn Electric, a not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative, incurring years of power costs in just days was a catalyst for a fundamental reset of its approach to risk and resilience.Host Ed Crooks is joined by Rayburn's President & CEO David Naylor, and General Counsel Chris Anderson, to hear the story of how they rethought how the co-op could best serve its members, and implemented its new strategy. The crucial steps included a first-of-its-kind securitization for a co-op, to spread costs over decades, and a strategic pivot toward owning generation as a natural hedge for its electricity sales. The co-op bought a power plant, now called the Rayburn Energy Station, and has RES 2 in the works, to meet reliability needs amid rapid load growth. David and Chris share what changedinside the organization too, driven by the principle that ‘status quo is not company policy.' Operating exclusively within ERCOT, Rayburn provides power to approximately 625,000 Texans across sixteen counties, working collaboratively with four local distribution co-ops. Its infrastructure includes more than 265 miles of transmission lines and more than 1,000 MW of owned generation capacity, including the Rayburn Energy Station, a combined-cycle natural gas plant added to strengthen reliability after Winter Storm Uri.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SEGMENT 1: GREENLAND, NATO, AND TRUMP'S REVERSALS Guest: Anatol Lieven, Co-Host: Jim McTague Lieven examines Trump's shifting positions on Greenland and NATO, unsettling European allies who question American reliability. Discussion covers the proposed Board of Peace concept and how Trump's unpredictable rhetoric complicates alliance management, leaving partners uncertain whether commitments will hold or dissolve without warning.1810 BRUSSELS

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: EUROPEAN DOUBTS ON US RELIABILITY Guest: Anatol Lieven Lieven explains how Trump's unpredictability on Greenland and NATO reinforces European perceptions of America as an unreliable backstop for Ukraine. France and Britain are reconsidering troop deployments, recognizing dependence on uncertain American support. Russia's stance that foreign troops obstruct peace settlements further compounds European hesitation.1916 MONTENEGRO