Podcasts about reliable

Salem data center controversy: Are data centers good for humanity, especially AI? https://katu.com/news/local/massive-51b-data-center-proposed-for-salem-draws-praise-and-pushback-oregon-environment-local-money-water-energy-local-portland-hillsboro-companies-business-jobs Intel lays off more in OR in it's data center group: https://www.oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/2026/07/intel-plans-fresh-layoffs-this-time-in-its-data-center-group.html Drazan gets it right on electricity: https://oregoncatalyst.com/98178-highlights-drazans-energy-speech.html Is Oregon in economic crisis? Our biz ranking falls again down to #42: https://salembusinessjournal.org/2026/07/20/oregon-business-ranking-no-42/ Alaska wants to seize a bush pilot's plane over a 6 pack of beer to be decided by SCOTUS: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/alaska-seize-pilots-plane-6-pack-beer-supreme-court-jouppi-rcna588498?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us  

Reliable emergency medical services require sustained investments in equipment, workforce development, and preparedness. In this episode, ASTHO member and Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Debra Bogen discusses how the state's latest $6.6 million investment in EMS is improving patient care, supporting first responders, and strengthening emergency response across Pennsylvania. Dr. Bogen explains how regional EMS agencies are using new funding to purchase advanced equipment like video laryngoscopes and lift-assist devices, expand training opportunities, and recruit and retain the next generation of EMTs and paramedics. She also highlights how Pennsylvania uses EMS performance data to measure outcomes, improve quality, and identify areas for additional support.Leading Change October 2026DELPH Power of Leadership Micro-Conference

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder what they would be alright with the Pirates giving up in a trade to acquire reliable bullpen pitchers this season.

Questions about federal data have increasingly moved from the margins of government policy to the center of it. A new report argues that the United States needs a stronger national data ecosystem if it hopes to support effective decision-making, trustworthy artificial intelligence, and a well-informed public. Joining me to walk through their recommendations are Richard Coffin, chief of research and advocacy at USAFacts, and Joel Gurin, president and founder of the Center for Open Data Enterprise.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coffee Klatch tonight! It's all about data centers and reviving the Brooks trash incinerator. 6-8pm at Bo and Vine restaurant 3969 Commercial St Se, SalemAre data center construction an election game changer? https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/142-anti-data-center-protests-sweep-42-states-in-one-day-led-by-former-tea-party-leader-6064430?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1 OR House Dems in disarray because of opposition to data centers https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/07/behind-closed-doors-oregon-house-democrats-regroup.html Brooks trash incinerator revival? It's history: https://www.salemreporter.com/2020/01/10/lawmakers-to-give-marion-county-trash-burner-another-chance-to-be-renewable/ Can Oregon tribes manage the forests better than Fed govt? https://www.oregonlive.com/native-american-news/2026/07/a-historic-wrong-meets-a-modern-dilemma-in-oregons-forests.html Blue states require less voter ID than Olive Garden's unlimited pasta pass: https://thefederalist.com/2026/07/17/blue-state-elections-require-less-voter-id-than-olive-gardens-unlimited-pasta-pass/  

Why do AI agents and applications look impressive in demos but struggle when companies try to deploy them in production? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Nikunj Bajaj, co-founder and CEO of TrueFoundry, about why enterprise AI has become a systems problem, what companies need to move AI from proof of concept to production, and how better infrastructure can improve reliability, governance, security, observability, and cost control. Before founding TrueFoundry, Nikunj worked at Meta on conversational AI systems serving more than a billion users and contributed to the company's internal machine learning platforms. He explains how developers at Meta could concentrate on solving business problems while infrastructure handled logging, monitoring, deployment, and governance by default. In many enterprises, the same journey from an AI idea to a production application can still take weeks or months. Nikunj argues that increasingly capable AI models are not necessarily the biggest barrier to enterprise adoption. The harder challenge is building reliable systems around them. Companies need to know what happens when a model becomes unavailable, how an agent is behaving, which data it can access, how much it is costing, when a human should intervene, and whether there is a kill switch when something goes wrong. We discuss why AI proofs of concept often fail when exposed to real users. Controlled demonstrations rarely reproduce production conditions such as unexpected prompts, malicious actors, heavy workloads, model outages, latency, and dependencies between multiple components. Even when individual parts of a system perform reliably, combining them can create failure rates that businesses cannot accept for mission-critical workflows. The conversation also examines the infrastructure required as companies introduce multiple AI models and agents. Nikunj explains the roles of model gateways, MCP gateways, and agent gateways, and how bringing these components together through an AI gateway can give enterprises a control plane for observing and governing AI traffic. Cost is another major challenge. Nikunj explains why sending every request to the most powerful model can waste significant amounts of money when smaller or cheaper models could produce comparable results for simpler tasks. Intelligent model routing can help companies balance quality, latency, availability, and price. He shares how organizations using this approach have reduced model costs by as much as 75 to 80 percent in some production environments. We also discuss what reliable multi-agent systems require in practice. Companies need clearly defined boundaries for what agents can do, escalation routes to other agents or people, safeguards against infinite agent loops, and complete audit trails of interactions and decisions. For CIOs, CTOs, AI engineering teams, platform leaders, and companies trying to move generative AI and agentic AI into production, this conversation provides a practical guide to the infrastructure decisions that determine whether AI applications remain impressive prototypes or become reliable business systems. The next stage of enterprise AI will not be defined by models alone. Companies that can connect, observe, govern, secure, and control their AI applications while managing costs will be better positioned to turn experimentation into dependable production systems.

HR3 - If nothing else, Braves must get 2 reliable starting pitchers at trade deadline In hour three Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan continue to react to ESPN putting out a list of the top 10 safeties in the NFL as voted on by league scouts, executives and coaches, react to Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III being ranked as the fifth best safety and Falcons other safety Xavier Watts being in the ‘Honorable Mentions' category, talk about how the Detroit Lions have a lot of players in the Top 10 of their respective positions, and explain why they think the Lions have the most balanced roster in NFL and should be Super Bowl favorites this season. Then, Mike and Beau spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Beau, and Grant discuss there being a lot of pressure on the Braves to win their game against the Texas Rangers tonight, especially with Chris Sale on the mound and to get off to a good start to the second half of the season, if there is a specific place that Braves star first baseman and slugger Matt Olson should be batting in the lineup, what Grant thinks the timeline is for Braves star right fielder and leadoff hitter Ronald Acuña Jr. returning from injury and rejoining the Atlanta Braves, how Grant feels about how the Braves are handling some of their young pitchers, if he thinks JR Ritchie is ready to be in the Braves starting pitching rotation, if the Braves young pitchers are ready to help the Braves make a run at the pennant, what Grant thinks the Braves will do before the trade deadline, and who Grant thinks is the most important starter in the Braves starting pitching rotation other than Chris Sale heading into the second half of the season. Finally, The fellas close out hour three by spending some time with 92.9 The Game's own soccer insider Madison Crews! Beau, Mike, and Madison discuss what Madison's takeaways were from the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final match between Argentina and England here in Atlanta, Georgia, what she thinks about how England tried to defend Lionel Messi and the Argentina attack, what Madison thinks about the adjustments Argentina made to address the way England was defending them, how Madison feels about the 2026 FIFA World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina, why the final is being played in New York/New Jersey instead of Texas or Atlanta, the England soccer team having a lot of questions to answer over the next four years, how Madison feels about Atlanta United, what Madison thinks United can do in the rest of their season, and The Five Stripes having three matches in the next seven days.

7 takeaways from Trump's speech last night: https://thelibertydaily.com/7-takeaways-trumps-primetime-address-election-integrity/ Trump declassified documents are stunning: China hacking kept from Trump by deep state shadow govt: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/07/16/declassified-intelligence-records-china-compromised-least-18-state-voter-rolls/China won't need hackers with SCOTUS ruling on birthright citizenship: Congress must stop birth tourism: https://thefederalist.com/2026/07/17/after-birthplace-citizenship-ruling-china-wont-need-hackers-to-meddle-in-us-elections/ Actual declassified docs: https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/newly-declassified-docs-describe-chinas-election-influence-efforts-concern-that-us-intel-downplayed-connections-6063291?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1  WH website has speech and all docs: https://www.whitehouse.gov/election-integrity/ SOS and Gov push back on Trump speech: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/07/kotek-says-oregon-will-rely-on-facts-and-rule-of-law-as-trump-questions-election-integrity.html DHS says 250,000 non citizens are registered to vote in just 4 states: https://thefederalist.com/2026/07/16/dhs-more-than-250000-noncitizens-are-registered-to-vote-in-four-states/      

Investigators have long relied on science to help solve crimes, from fingerprint and blood splatter analysis to the psychology of criminal minds. But not every investigative technique rests on solid scientific ground. On this episode, how science is used in criminal investigations, and what happens when these methods aren't as reliable as we might think. For years in Hollywood, a kind of mythology has been growing around a specific kind of investigator: FBI behavioral analysts, better known as criminal profilers — agents specially trained in psychology to help decode the minds of serial offenders. In TV shows and movies, they're shown making brilliant, almost miraculous, connections that ultimately help catch the bad guy. But how accurate are these depictions? Pulse reporter Liz Tung explores the history of criminal profiling, how it works, and what's behind longstanding criticisms of its methods. In 2004, the FBI was called in to assist on an investigation into a series of terrorist train bombings in Madrid. The agency connected the fingerprints gathered to a lawyer in Oregon, ultimately arresting him. There was just one problem: They'd nabbed the wrong guy. The attorney was ultimately released and received a settlement, but the fallout wasn't over. Pulse reporter Alan Yu explores how the blunder led to efforts to create standards for evidence collection.  Jens Ludwig, director of the University of Chicago's Crime Lab, was taking his dog for a walk, when an unleashed dog came charging towards him. Ludwig started screaming at the dog's owner, his neighbor - the conflict was broken up by a campus security guard. The incident left Ludwig shaken — how did he spiral into such sudden, almost uncontrollable, rage? And what did it say about the deadliest manifestation of such rage — American gun violence? We talk with Ludwig about what his exploration turned up, from how our brains switch from rational to enraged, to what causes eruptions of gun violence — and what strategies could help stop it. Ludwig's new book is “Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence.”

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Everything about the greatness of America depends on elections, but most people don't connect the dots as to why it's hard to live the American dream now. It's all based on decisions made by politicians at all levels, but people are too distracted by life to understand who is doing this to them: Trump's speech tonight will accuse China of meddling in elections and evidence will be provided: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/07/just-trump-reveal-chinas-role-meddling-us-elections/Proof our critical electronic election infrastructure has been penetrated by foreign countries: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/07/massive-election-corruption-report-search-warrant-investigation-lists/ Is proposed 5B Salem data center bad for you? https://katu.com/news/local/massive-51b-data-center-proposed-for-salem-draws-praise-and-pushback-oregon-environment-local-money-water-energy-local-portland-hillsboro-companies-business-jobs Blazers won't reveal Moda remodel plans but want a blank check to pay for it? https://www.koin.com/news/portland/several-issues-city-claims-blazers-arent-responding-to-basic-questions-about-moda-center-renovations/   

Hi everyone, Carl Gould here with your #70secondCEO. Just a little over one minute investment every day for a lifetime of results.  Clean fish, we like the water clean. I like to see what's coming. Muddy fish, please put your clothes back on, thank you. No need to run around in your underwear and slippers. We can see you fine, okay? We like to see things coming in advance because we like things that are predictable, consistent, reliable, all right? We like things to be high quality. We like to see a process map, all right? For everything, okay? You are the how people. Like, okay, heard all those ideas, really good. How are we gonna do it? Why are we gonna do it, all right? You're the masters of the how, and you've got a spreadsheet for everything. Like you have a CRM, but you have this spreadsheet that backs up the CRM to prove that the CRM is right. So when you know those salespeople aren't filling it out, you have your spreadsheet that you really rely on. That's the source of truth for you, okay? I can see the smiles. You're like, yeah, yeah, yeah, okay, right? And so clean fish, again, you're non-confrontational. You're a team player. You don't need to get the accolades. You don't need to be out front. Those muddy fish can have that. As a matter of fact, that's one of the things I like the muddy fish for the best, is they go out there and they're the ones out in front, so I don't have to be. Clean fish are the ones that never come on video when you're on a Zoom call and they have 19 excuses why. Their camera works, by the way.  Like and follow this podcast so you can learn more. My name is Carl Gould, and this has been your #70secondCEO.  

Is Kotax planning to introduce a sales tax to offset ‘tax reform' to attract biz back to OR? https://capitalpress.com/2026/07/14/kotek-oregon-revenue-neutral-tax-reform-possible/Blazers want a blank check: https://oregoncatalyst.com/98051-blazers-bailout-disclosing-remodel-plans.htmlNBA commish basically says Blazers moving: https://www.wweek.com/news/2026/07/14/nba-commissioner-says-blazers-arena-deal-seems-to-have-gone-off-track/ US House passes permanent daylight savings time, but Sen Cotton of Ark is blocking. Call him 202-224-2353https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/07/14/congress/house-votes-for-daylight-saving-time-00997817Finish the job Mr. President and then go home: https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/us-launches-new-round-of-iran-strikes-targeting-tehrans-ability-to-threaten-hormuz-shipping-6062058?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1 

You're the one everyone counts on. The one who remembers, follows through, and quietly carries more than anyone realizes. But what happens when being dependable becomes the only way you know how to be?This episode is about the hidden weight of always being the reliable one, and what it might look like to finally let someone carry something with you.Join me as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.

Welcome back to the Legal Nurse Podcast, where seasoned expertise meets real-world business challenges. In this episode, host Pat Iyer sits down with Nikki Chambers, a master's-prepared nurse with 26 years of experience and nearly two decades as a legal nurse consultant. Together, they pull back the curtain on the world of subcontracting in legal nurse consulting, revealing both its practical benefits and the very real challenges that come with managing complex, high-volume cases. Listeners will discover why subcontracting can be a strategic move for both newcomers and experienced LNCs alike, offering opportunities for mentorship, simplification of business operations, and growth. However, the conversation doesn't shy away from the pitfalls, including the potential for unethical practices, the need for clear processes, and the unexpected headaches that come with scaling up to manage teams and massive volumes of medical records. Whether you're considering subcontracting to grow your business or thinking of joining an LNC team, Nikki and Pat's candid stories and hard-earned lessons will help you navigate these decisions with confidence. If you're ready to learn what it takes to build ethical, thriving collaborations in legal nurse consulting, this episode is for you. What You'll Learn in This Episode on Creating Reliable Teams for Complex Legal Nurse Consulting Projects Here are 5 discussion questions answered in the podcast: What are the key differences between working as a subcontractor and hiring subcontractors in the field of legal nurse consulting? Why might new legal nurse consultants find subcontracting appealing, and what mentorship opportunities can arise from this arrangement? How can subcontracting relieve consultants from the administrative burdens of finding clients, billing, and collections? What potential disadvantages or risks should a new LNC be aware of when considering subcontracting, especially regarding reputation and ethical practices? How important is due diligence when partnering with other consultants or mentors, and what steps can be taken to investigate their reputation? Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast. https://youtu.be/aaLwbC6pjfY Your Presenter for Creating Reliable Teams for Complex Legal Nurse Consulting Projects Pat Iyer Pat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach, renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and a lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one's value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers. Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Nikki Chambers Nikki Chambers is a mom, nurse, and straight-shooter. She's a master's-prepared RN with 26 years in nursing and nearly 20 years as a legal nurse consultant, helping attorneys make sense of messy medical records through high-impact chronologies and audit trail analysis, while also mentoring legal nurses inside The LNC Circle (because nobody needs to learn this the hard way). When she is not on this podcast, she is chasing four girls and trying to live her wannabe-homesteader life. Connect with Nikki Chambers by email at Nikki@ChambersMLC.com

This episode explores the most popular ghost‑hunting tools and ranks them by reliability. Greg & Ash explain why certain devices — like cat balls, spirit boxes, and REM pods — often produce false positives, and how investigators can avoid being misled by environmental interference. A must‑listen for fans searching best paranormal equipment, ghost‑hunting beginners, or paranormal investigation tips.www.pursuitoftheparanormal.co.uk

WH leaker needs to named and fired: Trump's expected Emergency National Security EO: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/07/another-leak-someone-white-house-leaks-election-investigation/ SOS trying to get ahead of expected changes: https://katu.com/news/your-voice-your-vote/oregon-secretary-of-state-tobias-read-speaks-about-election-changes-oregon-portland-salem-politics-elections-ballot-pollsOR biz closures outnumber openings and gap getting bigger: https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/07/oregon-business-closures-outnumber-openings-and-the-gap-is-growing.html Most DSA members support communism: https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2026/07/13/data-most-dsa-members-support-communism/ Biggest inflation decline in 6 years: https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2026/07/14/consumer-prices-fall-sharply-in-june-much-better-than-expected/ IP-28 economic impact vastly understated: https://naturalresourcereport.com/2026/07/ag-update-ip-28-petition/ Socialist flop in Portland: https://oregoncatalyst.com/97998-mayor-flop-paying-people-800-share-home-homeless.html  

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Lindsy Graham dies at 71 and Trump responds: Graham often undermined Trump/MAGA is my reaction: https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2026/07/12/trump-grahams-death-a-big-blow-to-the-save-america-act/ Finish the job Mr. President then leave and turn your attention to America: https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/oil-prices-jump-as-us-iran-fighting-intensifies-irgc-says-strait-of-hormuz-closed-6060837?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1 DSA hates the Dem party but needs them until they destroy America: https://rumble.com/v7cn2gu-dsa-members-hate-the-democrat-party-but-they-need-to-ride-them-as-long-as-n.html?mref=1wxk5&mc=ehuil Going to church too often is a reason to remove your children? Coming to America if DSA gains control: https://discernreport.com/church-three-times-a-week-is-now-religious-extremism-in-sweden-and-worthy-of-removing-children/ DSA ideas of lowering education standards that Kotax signed into law leads to Ivy League students unable to read: https://thefederalist.com/2026/07/10/increasing-number-of-ivy-league-students-cant-even-read-so-lets-stop-calling-them-elite/    

View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.lordoflords.org/sermons/the-unpredictable-promised-harvest/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoyR656gi1UPredictability, that's how we tend to like things in our lives. We want our car to start when we turn the key. We want our refrigerator to keep our food cold and our freezer to keep it colder. We expect it to be hot in the summer, cold in the winter, and cooler in the spring and fall. We expect that four-letter "W" word to be around all the time. Consistent. Reliable. Predictable.That's what makes Jesus' parable in today's Gospel so maddeningly frustrating ... and at the same time wonderfully exhilarating! It's just not predictable. A farmer goes out to sow his seed, but he doesn't know what's going to grow or where or how. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason. He just scatters the seed. We think how terribly wasteful and inefficient this is. We are the kind of people who pull out the tape measure to make sure we plant our cucumbers at ½ inch depth, our peppers 18 inches apart, and our tomatoes around May 31. We dig furrows, plant the seed, and put the little stakes at the end of each row -- all to maximize our garden's potential. Then, because it's Wyoming, we are pleasantly surprised when anything grows!Even with all that care and precision, we still have no idea how well our plants will grow. We do the work and let God do the rest. It is all very unpredictable.And that's exactly what Jesus is teaching us today. The seed of God's Word is wonderfully, maddeningly unpredictable. You can sow it, plant it or scatter it, but you don't know whether that Word is going to take root and grow or not. You don't know which seeds will be snatched or baked or choked ... or which will produce an abundant harvest.The Sower was reckless with his Seed, letting it fall where it may. And this is exactly what Jesus is doing as he scatters the seed of his Word to the "large crowds" that listened to him teach from the boat. Jesus scattered this seed to anyone within earshot -- the devout, the curious, the super-religious, the seekers, the skeptics, the Jewish opposition, the tax collectors, and sinners. He scattered the seed liberally -- not only to those whom he thinks will give the greatest return on the investment or on those who meet the proper demographics -- but to all.Jesus is teaching us to do exactly the same thing. We scatter the seed of his Word in as many ways, in as many places, to as many different people as we can. We scatter his seed to the big homes next to the golf course, the neighborhoods around the church, throughout Casper, and the communities of Bar Nunn, Mills, and Evansville. We hang flyers on doors and post reels on social media. We share God's Word on our webpage, YouTube, email, from the pulpit in church, and with adult instruction classes in people's homes. We share the Word with young families, the single mom, the widowed grandfather, the lonely teenager, the overwhelmed college student, the alcoholic businessman, the depressed housewife, and the cute little kids.But there is no predictability when or how or with whom the gospel seed grows. That's why we try to scatter the seed in so many ways. All God asks and expects us to do is scatter the seed and support the scattering with our time, effort, prayers, and offerings. He will bless the harvest.We plant the seeds, but some of the soil is hard. It isn't allowed to take root. These are the hearts (our hearts) that are stubborn and resistant, feeling no need to repent, no hunger or thirst for God's Word, and does not allow for conversion and change. If someone does not want God's gospel -- his free and unconditional forgiveness, his deliverance from death and the Devil, and his reconciliation with the holy God -- the Lord of the harvest does not force the gospel to stay but allows the seed to be snatched away. A Gideon's Bible in every hotel room and a church on every corner doesn't bother Satan if he can keep snatching the gospel from hard and stubborn hearts.Some of the seeds we sow will fall on ground cluttered with rocks and stones. Here the seed springs up quickly but cannot stand the heat. Satan loves a faith that is based on feelings, emotions, and convenience, rather than digging deep roots into Christ's gospel. It's a quick and easy faith of compromise, convenience, and mediocrity that cannot stand strong with the heat of challenges and conflicts, persecution and pain.Some of the seeds we scatter will fall on ground with weeds so there is competition. Competition with the difficulties at work, the struggles at home, the hurt feelings with friends, the worries and concerns of life, the vacationing and sleeping in, or the lusts of the flesh and the pleasures of the world. All these will choke the Word of God from growing in hearts and transforming lives.Totally unpredictable.Instead of predictability, we have something better -- we have God's promise through his prophet, "Just as the rain and the snow come down from the sky and do not return there unless they first water the earth, make it give birth, and cause it to sprout, so that it gives seed to the sower and bread to the eater, in the same way my word that goes out from my mouth will not return to me empty. Rather, it will accomplish whatever I please, and it will succeed in the purpose for which I sent it" (Isaiah 55:10-11). God's Word works. It will either be rejected or accepted. It will either be discounted or believed. It will either harden or convert. It will either create enemies or create saints.This is good! When things are in our hands, we can never be sure of the outcome. When we're on our own, what can we do? What can we accomplish? I can't even make my garden grow, let alone produce a harvest for God!But in God's hands -- his creating hands, his nail-pierced hands, his faith-instilling hands -- then we can be sure. Absolutely sure. Those hands, once pierced and fastened to the cross but now raised from the dead, are the hands that have defeated all our enemies and chase away the Evil One. Those are the hands that have taken the weeds and doubts of sin and pulled them up by the roots and forgiven them. Those are the hands that shield us from the burning persecution of Satan and shade us by his grace and care.These are the hands that take your hard, rocky, weed-infested soil and turns it over through the cultivating of his holy, inspired Word -- his Law and Gospel. The Law prepares the soil of the heart for the seed of the Gospel. The Law points out the rocks, weeds, and hard soil. It causes you to repent of those rocks, weeds, and hardness. It breaks up the rocks, pulls the weeds, and softens your hard heart.Then the Gospel cultivates your soil. You drink deeply of the water of your Baptism through repentance and absolution. You are nourished with the body and blood of Christ in the Lord's Supper. You are blessed with his benediction and grace. You are fertilized with all the nutrients you need to grow your faith through God's holy Scriptures.God, the ultimate Sower and the Lord of the harvest, will bring about the harvest he desires. What does this harvest look like? It's not simply a full sanctuary, increased Bible study attendance, and a budget in the black. It's a marvelously, miraculously, maddeningly unpredictable harvest 30, 60, 100 times what was sown. (If you've ever planted anything, you know how astronomically amazing those harvest numbers are.) This harvest displays itself in your life by worshiping weekly, praying constantly, studying daily, speaking truthfully, helping faithfully, serving consistently, loving unconditionally, and forgiving repeatedly. It's not often the big and spectacular that is accomplished, but rather the ordinary and mundane. It's hearing, understanding, and living the Word in your life, in your family, at your job, at your school, and with your friends. Producing fruit. Living as Christ. Loving as you have been loved. Forgiving as you have been forgiven. Serving as you have been served. These are the fruits of faith that are pleasing to the Sower.Let me tell you a story of how God works this in real life. Several years ago, I received an email in the spring asking if our church had a class on the basics of the Bible. The writer of the email said she had gone to a WELS church with a friend, was impressed, and wanted to learn more about the Bible. She had received flyers on her door in Racine from us in the past. She checked out the church on our webpage and even watched a few of my sermons. So, she joined the Bible Inquirer's Class I had just started. There wasn't really any intention of leaving her church and joining our Lutheran Church. But then God's Word began to dig roots, grow, and flourish. She found the truth of God's Word and the free forgiveness in Christ she had been missing her whole life. The Holy Spirit moved her to join our congregation that summer.But the story doesn't end there. While God's Word began to blossom and change her life, the Word also began to germinate within her two daughters. Her 9-year-old daughter would play with their 7-year-old neighbor, Gracie. After coming in to get dressed for church one day, her daughter said, "Gracie has never heard of God and Jesus and stuff ... so I told her about it."A few weeks later, Mom was folding laundry in her bedroom and noticed that her daughter and Gracie were sitting on the backsteps. Her daughter had out her Children's Bible and was reading Gracie the story of Adam and Eve, and Gracie looked incredibly taken by the story! Mom said that was even more amazing was that her daughter absolutely, positively, hates reading and will do just about anything to avoid it. And there she was, all on her own (with the help of the Holy Spirit, of course), reading the Bible to the neighbor girl. And enjoying it!Over the course of the summer, her two daughters read Gracie over 50 pages of the Bible. Then they both told their mom, "You know, Mom, the Bible is actually really interesting!"Then her 9-year-old explained that she had gotten out her old first communion dress and dressed Gracie in it. Then she got some water and baptized her!What an unpredictable but promised harvest! All from scattering the seed with a door hanger, a friendly invitation to church, and a webpage. Then the seed of the Word beginning to take root in Bible Class, maturing into membership, and blossoming in a family and a neighborhood.What is God going to accomplish in you and through you? I don't know. But I want you to eager to see the field ripe for harvest. God has planted his seed deep into your heart for a purpose, and he will see it through to completion. Let the Word take root in your heart. Continue to recklessly scatter the seed. Preach the Word and plant it home. Know that you have God's promise that his Word will produce a harvest. Not always the same harvest. Not always the harvest we're looking for or praying for. But it will be a marvelous, miraculous, maddeningly unpredictable, promised harvest. In you and through you. Good seed sprouting in good soil. Amen.

She Told Her Director "Your Actions Don't Support That Opinion." He Apologized. Harley-Davidson's Ashwini on Self-Advocacy, Disrespect, and Owning Your Career She had a new director who made every interaction feel disrespectful — no matter the topic, no matter how well she was performing. It wasn't the work. It was the treatment. She hit her limit, went to her manager, and said: "There are only two paths. I have a crucial conversation with the director, or we go different directions." The meeting was scheduled. She opened by asking the director directly what he thought of her work. He praised her for two minutes. Then she said: "Your actions don't support that opinion. I don't feel respected when we interact. I don't feel wanted in this department." He was taken aback. He apologized. They reset. She went into that meeting prepared to lose her job if she had to — and she walked out with a relationship she could actually work in. Ashwini holds a bachelor's and master's in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan. She spent over 20 years in automotive before moving to the motorcycle industry, where she is now Head of Motorcycle Development Strategy and Operations at Harley-Davidson Motor Company — one of the most male-dominated sectors in manufacturing. She is also President of the Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation (AWAF). And she will be the first to tell you she has never had a long-term sponsor. In this episode, she is completely direct about what has actually driven her career forward. You'll learn: Why she spent the first decade of her career with her head down doing great work, why it was necessary but not sufficient, and the moment she realized nobody outside her immediate area knew she had the appetite or ability to grow beyond it. Why she believes there is only one completely reliable advocate you will ever have, why most women are better at being advocates for others than for themselves, and how she built that muscle precisely because she didn't have a long-term sponsor. The full story of the disrespectful director: how she identified the problem, how she structured the conversation, why she led with "what do you think of my work?" before stating her case, and why going in prepared to lose her job is what gave her the confidence to say what needed to be said. The mentee who called her on a weekend in tears saying "I feel stupid." How Ashwini diagnosed the real problem (disrespect, not technical gaps), reached into her network to move the mentee to a different department, and how the same HR contact she helped later reached out to recommend her for a strategy role — a direct return on giving she never could have predicted. Why she describes her sponsors as "situational" rather than long-term, what that means in practice, and why she thinks the traditional sponsor model is harder to find than people admit. How she uses her role as AWAF president — where she manages an entire P&L — as a judgment-free environment to build skills that corporate rarely hands to women: financial leadership, public speaking, board-level decision making. The four A's feedback framework she uses with her leadership team: Appreciate, Assess, Action, Align — and how it prevents feedback from crossing into personal attack territory. Why she believes assertiveness and humility come from the same foundation, not opposing ones — and how saying "I don't know, and here's my plan to close that gap" has enabled her to pivot more successfully than projecting false confidence ever could. About Ashwini: Head of Motorcycle Development Strategy and Operations at Harley-Davidson Motor Company and President of the Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation (AWAF). She holds a BS and MS in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and has spent over two decades in engineering and strategy leadership across automotive and motorcycle industries.

Is nostalgia powering our opinions of games like Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and Star Fox for Switch 2? Finding reliable games information when companies put their thumb on the scale! Plus, a PlayView for the awesomely cool medieval roguelite, Tears of Metal!

RV podcaster Kenny Phillips shares Belle's RV Adventures, the first of his books from his pooch's perspective on traveling and seeing this wonderful land.  We also hear about a gadget that'll help you park and move your travel trailer or fifth wheel with pushbutton ease. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0367 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Welcome to StressLess Camping RV Podcast Episode 367 00:00:59 - StressLess Campers Tony and Peggy 00:01:30 - RV Basic Training Camp 00:02:24 - Reliable lithium and solar installation from ABC Upfitters 00:03:45 - We welcome our guest Kenny Phillips 00:05:08 - Kenny and Sabrina camping, living, and testing Winnebago 00:10:14 - Kenny on being a Winnebago Ambassador 00:15:53 - How Kenny and Sean started the Beyond the Wheel podcast 00:23:58 - Belle's RV Adventures 00:41:32 - Don't suffer - use Harvest Hosts 00:42:55 - Gadget of the Week: ParkIt360 01:00:09 - Question of the Week: What souvenirs do you collect? 01:02:11 - We appreciate you and wish you StressLess Camping

Part two of the discussion with Jim Hodapp and Bob Belderbos focused on practical software development. Topics included testing, tooling, libraries, developer workflows, AI coding assistants, and why Rust's ecosystem is helping developers build more reliable systems. Key Discussion Points Rust libraries and crates Built-in testing capabilities AI-assisted coding workflows Compiler-driven development Tooling and developer experience The rise of AI coding assistants has changed the software development landscape. Code can now be generated in seconds. The challenge is determining whether that code should be trusted. This is where AI-assisted Rust presents an interesting model for modern engineering. Rather than relying solely on AI output, developers gain support from a compiler, testing framework, and ecosystem specifically designed to catch problems early. The result is a workflow centered on reliability instead of speed alone. About our Guests Jim Hodapp Jim Hodapp is a veteran software engineer, engineering leader, and technical coach with deep roots in systems programming. His background spans C, C++, Linux, embedded systems, software architecture, and engineering management. In recent years, he has become a recognized Rust advocate, helping developers transition from traditional systems languages into modern, memory-safe development practices. Through RefactorCoach and his Rust training initiatives, Jim focuses on improving engineering effectiveness, software quality, and developer growth. Follow Jim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hodapp/ Bob Belderbos Bob Belderbos is a software developer, educator, coach, and co-founder of PyBites. Originally coming from a finance background, Bob transitioned into software through automation, scripting, and Python development. He has spent years helping developers improve their coding skills through practical challenges, mentoring, and community-based learning. More recently, Bob has expanded his focus into Rust, combining his Python expertise with modern systems programming practices to help developers build faster, safer, and more maintainable software. Follow Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbelderbos/ Why AI-Assisted Rust Works Differently Many AI-generated applications succeed initially but struggle when complexity increases. The root issue is often a lack of validation. AI may generate code that appears correct while introducing subtle assumptions, type mismatches, or architectural weaknesses. Rust changes this dynamic. Its compiler demands correctness before execution. This creates an environment where AI-generated solutions must satisfy strict requirements before becoming production-ready. Rather than fighting the compiler, developers can use compiler feedback as an additional review mechanism. The combination creates a surprisingly effective development loop. AI-Assisted Rust and Compiler-Driven Development Historically, developers discovered many errors during runtime. That process is expensive. Bugs appear later, testing cycles expand, and debugging consumes valuable time. Compiler-driven development shifts detection earlier. When AI generates code inside a Rust project, the compiler immediately validates: Types Ownership rules Memory safety Data structures Interface compatibility This reduces uncertainty. The AI-assisted Rust approach effectively turns compilation into a continuous quality-control process. Every issue caught during compilation is one less issue waiting in production. How AI-Assisted Rust Improves Testing Another major topic discussed during the episode was testing. Rust includes first-class testing support directly within the language ecosystem. Developers can place tests alongside implementation code and execute them through the same tooling used to build applications. This integration matters. When testing becomes frictionless, developers are more likely to perform it consistently. The guests also discussed an emerging AI-era consideration. When AI generates both application code and tests, developers must ensure tests remain objective. Separating tests from implementation can sometimes help prevent AI from simply validating its own assumptions. The goal remains the same: Verify behavior rather than confirm expectations. AI-generated tests are only valuable when they challenge the code instead of reinforcing it. The Role of Libraries and Crates Every modern language depends on ecosystems. Rust is no exception. The conversation explored how Rust balances a relatively focused standard library with a thriving third-party package ecosystem. Instead of relying on massive built-in functionality, Rust encourages developers to leverage well-maintained community crates. This approach provides flexibility while avoiding unnecessary complexity in the language itself. For teams adopting AI-assisted Rust, this creates another advantage. AI tools can often identify appropriate crates quickly, reducing research time while still allowing developers to evaluate quality and suitability. Tooling That Supports Better Software One recurring theme throughout the discussion was integration. Rust combines several critical capabilities into a cohesive experience: Package management Dependency management Building Testing Formatting Linting Developers spend less time assembling tooling and more time solving business problems. This integrated philosophy becomes increasingly important as software stacks grow more complex. When AI enters the workflow, consistency becomes even more valuable because every tool participates in maintaining quality standards. Audit your current development workflow and identify how many separate tools are required for building, testing, linting, and dependency management. The Real Value Is Confidence The most important benefit of AI-assisted Rust may not be performance. It may not even be productivity. It is confidence that: The generated code meets standards. Tests validate behavior. Memory safety issues are unlikely to appear unexpectedly. The compiler is actively helping rather than simply translating instructions. That confidence allows teams to move faster without sacrificing reliability. The best development environments reduce uncertainty rather than merely increasing speed. Conclusion AI-assisted Rust represents a practical evolution in software development. Instead of choosing between AI productivity and engineering rigor, developers can combine both. AI accelerates implementation while Rust's compiler, testing capabilities, and tooling ecosystem reinforce quality. As software becomes increasingly AI-generated, environments that encourage correctness from the start may become some of the most valuable platforms available to developers. Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community

Send us Fan MailThis episode dives deep into a prominent local-federal issue that has touched every aspect of daily life: digital access. Reliable internet and accessible online platforms are no longer simply optional for thriving communities; they are essential. At the federal level, policies like the American Broadband Deployment Act aim to accelerate infrastructure expansion, while new web accessibility rules are shaping how governments design and deploy digital services to ensure no resident is left behind.For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

Be part of the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group – Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionJoin the free Next Level Monthly Masterclass every first Thursday. This month, Kevin and Alan break down “Exactly How to Lose 10 Lbs in 10 Weeks” with real principles and practical tools. - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VBwQQDevSheeBl4C97Y5Nw#/registration_______________________Can one of your greatest strengths quietly become the thing that limits your growth? In today's episode, Kevin and Alan explain the difference between reliability and adaptability, and why most people tend to lean harder toward one than the other. Kevin shares how reliability has shaped his consistency over the years, while Alan reflects on how adaptability helped him succeed in high-pressure environments but also revealed blind spots in trust, timing, and leadership.Through their experience, coaching work, and thousands of episodes, they show why growth requires both. You need the ability to adjust when life changes, and the discipline to follow through when people are counting on you._______________________NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.Visit our website and socials through the links below.

Grid operators sit at the center of many of the biggest forces reshaping the global energy system. They're navigating rising electricity demand, a lack of transmission infrastructure, shifting regulatory policies, and maintaining the tricky balance between affordability, reliability, and the need for dispatchable power.  Both here in the US and around the world, operating a reliable and resilient grid—in the face of increasingly severe weather and complex interconnection demands—is more difficult than ever. And these challenges are felt well outside the power sector. Spiking utility rates in some regions have turned electricity into a major political issue. So, what does the future of grid planning tell us about the ultimate pace of the energy transition? How can system operators manage the surge in demand from AI and data centers without compromising reliability? And how can open-source grid planning tools help both developed and developing markets build a flexible power system for the next 30 to 50 years? Today on the show, Jason Bordoff speaks to Alice Yake about the opportunities but also the challenges in building cleaner electrical grids. Alice is vice president of GRIDS at Breakthrough Energy, where she leads a team focused on the development of an open-source grid planning ecosystem designed to make energy system modeling transparent, accessible, and trustworthy. Previously, she spent 14 years at the utility Xcel Energy, where she rose to chief planning officer. Before that, she worked for the oil and gas company Occidental. She started her career at Enron. And for more about the Center on Global Energy Policy's work on electricity affordability, read here. Credits: Hosted by Jason Bordoff and Bill Loveless. Produced by Mary Catherine O'Connor, Caroline Pitman, and Kyu Lee. Engineering by Gregory Vilfranc.  

Joseph E. Green is the researcher, author, and playwright behind the book Tinfoil Hat Not Included: Conspiracy Theories in Art and Practice and the website joegreenjfk.com. He is an independent political researcher who specializes in alternative deep-politics history, political assassinations, and media narratives. Books: Aside from Tinfoil Hat Not Included, he wrote the multi-volume series Dissenting Views I & II, which explores historical conspiracies, cinema, and culture. He also authored zines like Introduction to the Jonestown Conspiracy. Film: He served as the writer and co-producer for the documentary King Kill 63, an exploration of the JFK assassination featuring prominent figures like filmmaker Oliver Stone and activist Dick Gregory. Media: He hosts The JoeGreenJFK Podcast, which focuses on historical skepticism, philosophy, literature, and deep political research. Theater: He is an accomplished playwright, having written productions like Clowntime is Over and Einstein's Wrong About Everything. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS drives one concept discussing how psychological triggers influence consumer actions, especially as seen through color choices on websites, calls to action, and branding. Short and long sales cycles can be impacted by color: red for urgency and quick decisions, yellow for engagement and optimism, green for reassurance and growth, blue for trust and authority. The discussion explored how alignment between color, branding, and SEO can increase website conversions, support customer retention, and create distinct brand recognition.A key theme that emerged was the integration of color psychology, clear language choices, and user-centric design for stronger SEO outcomes and higher conversion rates. Reliable colors and consistent branding serve as trust signals—important for both algorithms and users.Key Moments & TimestampsThe importance of turning website visitors into action takers 00:01:01Real-world examples of brand color choices and their emotional effects (Amazon, Walmart, LinkedIn) 00:03:15How sales cycles are influenced by marketing psychology and colors 00:06:18The emotional meanings attached to colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, black, white, purple) 00:11:45, 00:18:28How color choices impact conversions and consumer behavior 00:24:00The "Coolors.co" tool for creating and experimenting with color palettes 00:34:35Brand trust and customer reaction to color/logo changes 00:51:00The power of language and syllables in branding 00:58:26The coupling of color and words for maximum marketing impact 00:59:57Who Is This For?The conversation focused on providing insights for entrepreneurs, marketers, website owners, brand strategists, and anyone interested in leveraging the psychology of color and sales cycles to enhance their business, branding, and SEO outcomes. Those building or refining a brand, website, or marketing strategy will find particular value in the deep dives on color psychology and practical sales cycle management.FAQsQ: Why is color psychology important in marketing and SEO?A key theme that emerged was that colors evoke specific emotions in consumers, which can either attract or repel action. Brands use colors intentionally to create trust, urgency, or connection, supporting both engagement and conversion 00:06:01.Q: What colors should I use for my brand or website?Several points were raised, including that choices depend on your intended emotion: Red = Urgency/action Yellow = Optimism/activity Blue = Trust/stability Green = Growth/natureResearch competitors and test shades using tools like Coolors.co 00:34:35.Q: Can changing my brand colors hurt my business?The discussion explored that abrupt or un-strategic color changes can cause distrust and disconnect from loyal customers 00:51:30.Q: Do colors affect SEO rankings?Indirectly, yes—a well-chosen color scheme improves user experience and conversions, both of which are positive SEO signals 00:06:12.Q: How do sales cycles relate to website design?Color and design elements can encourage shorter or longer decision times, depending on the emotion and urgency the colors create 00:25:00.Action StepsAudit your current branding:Evaluate your website and marketing materials for color consistency and emotional messaging 00:03:53.Use a palette tool:Try Coolors.co to experiment with new color combinations and gather hex codes for consistent branding 00:34:35.Test Your CTAs:A/B test call-to-action button colors to optimize for higher conversion rates 00:06:06.Study your competitors:Note the psychological associations of top brand colors in your niche 00:17:19.Engage with your audience:Ask for feedback if you're considering a color or branding change to maintain trust 00:51:30.Pair powerful words and colors:Align your brand's language (think syllable counts and clarity) with your color messaging for maximum SEO and conversion impact 00:59:57.For more strategies, connect directly via the podcast resources shared at the conclusion of the episode.

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Being Reliable"

A lot of people assume that when you start a business, you need to be all in.You need a full workday.A quiet house.Reliable childcare.A clear schedule.But that's just not realistic for most.This week on the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I'm joined by Sam Hirschel. Sam is the mom of a three-year-old and has built a thriving sleep consulting business while navigating school drop offs and pick ups, nap schedules, and all of the unpredictability that comes with raising a young child.One thing we discussed is how easy it is to convince yourself that you'll get started later.When the kids are older.When you have more time.When life settles down.The reality is that every season brings a new set of challenges. The goal isn't to wait for life to become easier. It's to figure out what is possible right now.In this conversation, we talk about setting boundaries with clients in order to protect family time, asking for help when you need it, and building a business in a way that actually works for your family.We also talk about something I know so many mothers can relate to: wanting something that belongs to you, while still being fully committed to your role as a parent.Whether you're thinking about becoming a sleep consultant or you're simply trying to balance work and motherhood, I think you'll see a little bit of yourself in Sam's story.Links:Website: https://gotobedsleepyhead.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotobed.sleepyhead/If you'd like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultantCPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

Reliable water has become something many South Africans can no longer take for granted. For homes, shopping centres, retirement villages and schools, interruptions to the water supply can quickly disrupt everyday life. An organisation that stays one step ahead of this challenge is iWater Management, a family-owned business founded by father-and-son team Pierre van Tonder Senior and Pierre van Tonder Junior.

What does it take to create a retirement income plan that lasts a lifetime? In this episode of Finishing Well, Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and Robby Dilmore continue the Financial Plan Series by exploring how retirees can build a reliable income stream that supports both their needs and their dreams. Hans explains the importance of planning from the ground up—starting with essential living expenses, adding lifestyle goals, and then creating a strategy designed to provide dependable income throughout retirement. Learn how Social Security, annuities, investments, tax planning, and estate considerations all work together to form a comprehensive retirement income plan. Drawing inspiration from the biblical account of Elijah and the widow, this conversation highlights the value of faith over fear when making financial decisions. Whether you're approaching retirement or already retired, this episode offers practical insights to help you gain confidence that your income can keep pace with life's challenges and opportunities.

In this episode, Steve Selengut shares his expertise on income-focused investing, emphasizing the importance of generating consistent income from assets rather than relying solely on market value appreciation. He discusses practical strategies, common obstacles, and how financial advisors can better serve clients seeking income independence.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

The gap between the informed and the uninformed keeps growing. So why do you think you are informed? Where do you get your news? How do you know it is reliable? And are you actually seeking information, or just looking for someone to confirm what you already believe? Scientists say our brains are being overwhelmed by the constant stream of bad news, from politics and crime to wars, storms, and everything else flashing across our phones. Do you feel overwhelmed by the news? Do you turn it off, talk it out, exercise, pray, drink, doomscroll, or something else?

    In this episode of Elevate Your Mind, Rebecca Wiener McGregor explores the hidden emotional cost of being the capable one.   Everyone assumes she's fine. She's capable. Reliable. Strong. Successful. She gets things done and carries more than most people realize. Which is exactly why nobody worries about her.   In this episode, Rebecca Wiener McGregor explores the hidden emotional cost of being the woman everyone depends on. The one who keeps going. The one who handles everything. The one who appears calm while carrying an enormous amount of responsibility internally.   You'll learn: • Why high-functioning women often ignore their own needs • The hidden burden of always being the strong one • How emotional exhaustion can become normal • Why carrying everything eventually impacts your ability to enjoy life • What it looks like to stop measuring your worth by how much you can handle   This episode is for the woman who is tired of carrying so much internally while everyone assumes she's doing just fine.   ABOUT REBECCA Rebecca Wiener McGregor is a master hypnotist, subconscious expert, and creator of the Whole Life Happy™ Method. For over 22 years she has helped women release deep subconscious patterns and experience more peace, presence, and fulfillment in their lives.  

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Peter Goeman talks with Paul Weaver about biblical archaeology and his new book, Faith-Affirming Findings: 50 Archaeological Discoveries that Validate the Historicity and Reliability of Scripture. They discuss how archaeology helps illuminate the world of the Bible, strengthens confidence in Scripture, and answers common skeptical claims about figures and events such as David, Sennacherib, Caiaphas, Pontius Pilate, Luke, Paul, and the destruction of Jerusalem.Get Paul Weaver's book here:https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Affirming-Findings-Archaeological-Discoveries-Historicity/dp/0825448859/Watch the accompanying Faith Affirming Findings archaeology playlist here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRLT8RbUb3vSiKplCbL0vYyEFChJnU9kVVisit Paul Weaver's Bible and Theology Matters YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/c/BibleandTheologyMatters## Timestamps00:00 — Archaeology, Scripture, and why truth does not fear inspection02:01 — Introducing Paul and his work in Bible teaching and archaeology07:22 — What is Faith Affirming Findings?10:48 — Why say archaeology “affirms” the Bible rather than “proves” it?13:10 — Is biblical archaeology mainly for believers or unbelievers?17:26 — What are the benefits and limitations of biblical archaeology?24:25 — How should archaeology relate to biblical interpretation?26:53 — The Tel Dan Stele and evidence for the House of David36:33 — Sennacherib, Lachish, and the failed conquest of Jerusalem42:14 — The Pool of Siloam and archaeology from the time of Jesus47:51 — Archaeological evidence related to Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection54:43 — Luke's historical accuracy, Paul, Gallio, and the Arch of Titus01:00:48 — Why were some discoveries left out of the book?01:02:52 — How pastors, teachers, and Bible study leaders can use these resources01:05:48 — Final takeawayIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leaving a review on Itunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rating it on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also find ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Bible Sojourner on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petergoeman.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ shepherds.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.

If you often find yourself worrying that your partner is going to leave you, you aren't irrational—you might just have an anxious attachment style. And if you're among the one in five adults with anxious attachment style, you're probably extra sensitive to signs of emotional danger in a relationship.In this episode, Dr. Stephen Snyder explains how relationship anxiety operates and why a natural sensitivity to emotional danger can accidentally trigger self-sabotaging "protest behaviors" (like spam-texting or freezing your partner out). Shifting the focus away from trying to "fix" yourself, Dr. Snyder shares four practical strategies to help you accept your needs, look for a partner who can provide genuine security, and learn to co-manage your anxiety for a stronger, healthier bond.Key Takeaways:Understand Anxious Attachment: Why your intense need for reassurance is a biological trait, not a flaw.Identify Protest Behaviors: Spot the hidden ways anxiety causes us to test our partners.Look for the "Three Rs": Why you need a partner who is Reliable, Reassuring, and Real.Speak Up Early: How to communicate your security needs upfront without shame.Encore Episode: This episode originally aired December 22nd, 2019Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show we take a look at the new Apple CarPlay Ultra. And with the high cost of streaming these days, we give you our pick for the one streaming service that you should keep. We also read your emails and look at the week's news. News: Fox Is Buying Roku in $22 Billion Deal Gemini can now adjust your picture settings on Google TV Blink Just Launched Its First Doorbell With 2K Video — And It's Only $50 AWOL Vision Expands Home Entertainment Portfolio Apple's New CarPlay Ultra A listener sent us a link to: I tried Apple CarPlay Ultra and now everything else feels outdated. The author felt that CarPlay Ultra just made every other in-car system feel clunky – and after testing it in an Aston Martin DBX, I don't want to drive without it. So why is he so excited about this update? Main Takeaways from the Article: CarPlay Ultra is a full dashboard takeover: Unlike standard CarPlay (which only handles the central screen), this next-gen version extends seamlessly across all screens — including the instrument cluster, driver display, and center infotainment. It creates one unified, cohesive Apple-style interface for the entire driving experience. New design and customization with brand personality preserved: Tested in an Aston Martin DBX, it delivers crisp fonts, smooth performance, glanceable widgets (music, navigation, tire pressure, etc.), and deep customization. Aston Martin added brand-specific touches (e.g., custom dials with the wings logo, green colorway, and vehicle bird's-eye view) while keeping Apple's polish. Complete vehicle controls inside one UI: You can adjust climate, suspension, driver assists, drive modes, fuel/range info, radio, and more without switching to the car's native system. A clever "punch through" feature seamlessly jumps to the manufacturer's menus for unsupported controls (like ambient lighting) and returns instantly. Highly intuitive and responsive: Steering wheel controls let you swipe between views hands-free. Everything feels fast with zero lag, making it feel like a natural extension of the car rather than a bolted-on phone interface. Safety net if phone disconnects: Core driving info (speedo, critical gauges) runs locally and stays active. Navigation/media/apps resume seamlessly upon reconnection. Availability and future rollout: Currently live on high-end Aston Martins (with over-the-air or dealer updates for compatible models like DBX/DB12). More brands (Porsche, Mercedes, Polestar, and eventually affordable ones) are coming soon. Overall verdict: The reviewer says it makes every other in-car system (including their own Android Auto) feel clunky and outdated. It's not just visual — it fundamentally improves the driving experience, and they "never want to drive without it again." Netflix: The Best Single Streaming Service to Keep in 2026 With so many streamers out there costing us hundreds a year it has become expensive to watch TV. We asked ourselves, "If we had to pick only one streamer which one would it be?" And that streamer is - Netflix Why Netflix Wins for Most People Biggest variety and library — Massive catalog of originals (hit shows like Stranger Things, Bridgerton, Wednesday, etc.), licensed movies/TV, international content, documentaries, and new releases. It has something for almost every taste and mood. Excellent discovery tools — Strong recommendation algorithm that gets better the more you watch, making it easy to find what you'll like without wasting time. Reliable and polished — Simple, fast interface that works great on any device (smart TVs, phones, tablets, streaming sticks, etc.). Consistent quality and frequent new content. Other strong contenders fall short in our "one service only" scenario: Disney+ — Fantastic for families, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar — but narrower overall appeal. Prime Video — Great value if you already shop on Amazon (and it comes with Prime perks), but the core streaming library feels less essential alone. HBO Max — Strong prestige dramas and movies, but smaller overall selection. Apple TV+ — Highest production quality per show, but much smaller library. Bottom line: Netflix gives you the broadest entertainment bang for your buck and the least chance of getting bored quickly. It's the safest "one and done" choice for a general audience in 2026.

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! This episode includes AI-generated content.

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Retirement confidence is at its lowest level since 2017, and the twist is that many people are doing “fine” on paper. So why are folks hesitant to stop working? I walk through what I see after helping hundreds of retirees: Confidence is not built by a bigger portfolio. It is built by a clear plan you can follow when inflation spikes, the market drops, or health care costs surprise you.We start with the data behind the 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey and the real drivers of anxiety: Inflation, rising medical costs, Social Security and Medicare uncertainty, market volatility, and the fear of outliving your money. Then I break down the five building blocks of retirement confidence: Reliable income, cash reserves (including the five-year “war chest” to manage sequence of returns risk), a retirement tax strategy that considers RMDs, Social Security taxation, and IRMAA, thoughtful health care and long-term care planning, and most importantly a written retirement plan that ties it all together.

Hello voices from the bench community, John Wilson here and I wanted to share some news about the evolution of the Programill lineup. Most importantly, Ivoclar's new PrograMill 7. What stands out right away is the reduced air consumption this mill requires, but what you'll notice first is that impressive new touchscreen. For us, the biggest advantage has been increased spindle power. My laboratory's known for these larger cases with complex geometries, and I can tell you that extra power really makes a difference. Next time you see your Ivoclar representative, be sure to ask about the PrograMill 7 and tell them John Wilson sent you. Thank you. At exocad Insights in beautiful Mallorca, we finally caught up with Felix from Imagine USA—and the timing couldn't have been better. As an exocad dealer on the front lines of digital dentistry, Felix shared his excitement about the strong turnout, the familiar faces, and most importantly, the innovation coming from exocad. What stood out most? The new exocad Hub and its cloud-based capabilities, along with powerful AI-driven tools inside DentalDB designed for efficient batch processing. For Felix and the Imagine team, it's not just about seeing what's new—it's about putting it to the test. By running new features through their own production facility first, they ensure real-world performance before bringing solutions to their customers. Beyond the technology, Felix emphasized the value of being there in person—connecting face-to-face with partners, having meaningful conversations, and stepping back to see where the industry is headed. And of course, doing it all in Mallorca doesn't hurt either. This week Elvis and Barb are back at exocad Insights 2026 where the microphones captured two very different conversations that somehow landed on the exact same thing: passion still matters. First up, we sat down with longtime dental technicians and Oral Design International Foundation members Pinhas Adar and Javier Perez to talk about the legacy of the legendary Willi Geller and how one man helped elevate dental technicians from the shadows to respected members of the restorative team. From stories of learning under masters in Switzerland to building a worldwide family of 127 members across 34 countries, the conversation dives deep into friendship, mentorship, craftsmanship, and why face-to-face connection still matters in a digital world. They also share details about upcoming memorial and symposium events dedicated to carrying on Willi's philosophy of passion, respect, and sharing knowledge without ego. Then the crew caught up with returning guest Dora Rodrigues, who has gone from conversion queen to certified exocad trainer, full-arch educator, and lab owner running an increasingly digital workflow. Dora talks about finally bringing milling in-house, the terrifying learning curve that came with it, and how mastering workflows like split bars and partial CAD has completely changed the way she designs full-arch restorations. Between traveling internationally to lecture, teaching labs how to streamline their workflows, and still designing cases herself, Dora proves that digital dentistry still takes serious technical skill, problem-solving, and obsession with detail. It's an episode full of passion, legacy, technology, and the reminder that no matter how digital dentistry gets… the people behind it still make all the difference. Today's dental labs are under more pressure than ever — tighter turnaround times, staffing challenges, and nonstop production demands. That's why efficiency and reliability matter more than ever before. More laboratories continue turning to Roland DGA and the proven performance of the DGSHAPE DWX Series milling solutions to keep production moving smoothly. Reliable workflows help reduce downtime, minimize remakes, and allow technicians to focus on quality work instead of troubleshooting equipment. For labs exploring digital dentures, the Elevate Denture Solution offers a streamlined workflow with validated CAM strategies and Ivotion compatibility through hyperDENT software — helping labs adopt digital production without unnecessary complexity. Because labs don't need more stress. They need dependable systems that simply work.Special Guests: Dora Rodrigues, Javier Perez Lopez, and Pinhas Adar MDT, CDT.

What if raising secure kids has less to do with what you do wrong as a parent — and more to do with teaching them to build the right relationships from the start? My guest this week is Dr. Amir Levine, molecular neuroscientist, child psychiatrist, and associate professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University. His new book, Secure: The Revolutionary Guide to Creating a Secure Life, offers a unified theory of relationships with surprisingly concrete tools for building security at any age. This episode shares specific, teachable tools for helping kids of all ages — including neurodivergent kids — move through the world with greater security. What you'll learn: Why less than 10% of adult attachment style can be explained by parenting and why that's good news if you've been worrying you've already "done something wrong" What CARP means (Consistent, Available, Responsive, Reliable, Predictable) and why teaching kids to look for CARP friends can shape their relationship patterns for life Why our brains chase drama and ignore the secure people already around us and how to redirect toward a "secure village" How small, everyday micro-interactions create structural changes in the brain and why each one is an opportunity This episode is brought to you buy: BetterHelp: You don't have to say yes to everything this summer. Find support in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/humans. Uresta: Learn more about this amazing breakthrough, trusted by over 50 thousand women at Uresta.com Tumble: Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at Tumbleliving.com/HUMANS Great Wolf Lodge: Bring your pack together at a Lodge near you. Learn more at GreatWolf.com