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In der Nacht des 1. Dezember 2023 liefern sich zwei Nachwuchsspieler des 1. FC Köln auf der A555 in Fahrtrichtung Bonn einem Gericht zufolge ein illegales Rennen. Bei Wesseling verliert einer der Fahrer die Kontrolle über seinen Audi und stößt mit großer Wucht gegen das Heck eines unbeteiligten VW Polos. Der Kleinwagen fängt Feuer. Die beiden Insassinnen – eine 49-jährige Frau aus Lüdenscheid und ihre 23-jährige Tochter, die in Bonn studierte – kommen ums Leben. In dieser ersten Episode rekonstruieren wir, was in dieser Nacht auf der A555 passiert ist – auf Basis von Zeugenaussagen und einem Unfallrekonstruktionsgutachten, das mehr als anderthalb Jahre auf sich warten ließ. Wir erzählen, wer Ylvi Sophie und ihre Mutter Christina Solmecke waren. Und wir sprechen darüber, wer die beiden jungen Männer sind, gegen die später Anklage erhoben wird – und was wir über den Abend wissen, der diesem Unfall vorausging. In einer zweiten Episode sprechen wir dann über den Prozess, der im Februar 2026 beginnt und am 22. April 2026 mit einem Urteil endet. Das Urteil ist noch nicht rechtskräftig – die Angeklagten haben Revision eingelegt. Episode II gibt es ab dem 6. Juli 2026! Zu Gast ist GA-Reporterin Sarah Remsky, die den Fall von Beginn an verfolgt und alle zehn Verhandlungstage begleitet hat. Unsere Berichterstattung zum Fall: https://ga.de/thema/a555-prozess Feedback, Themenvorschläge und Fragen an podcast@ga.de oder via Instagram-DM an @akterheinland. Akte Rheinland bei YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKxR-1mH7nhxNVq2lgMresq3FpSykqAID Unser Podcast zum Fall Michael Winterhoff: https://cdn.audiorella.com/podcasts/1465-akte-winterhoff/feed.rss General-Anzeiger Bonn: https://ga.de
The Japanese government has decided to raise the fees for visas for foreign nationals by revising a related cabinet order.
Water utility work depends on more than technical knowledge. It depends on clear procedures, current documents, practical training, and performance conversations that reflect what operators actually do in the field. In Episode 481, Trace Blackmore, CWT, welcomes back Kalpna Solanki, President and CEO at GAMECHANGERS Inc., for a practical conversation on building stronger utilities through standard operating procedures, competencies, and performance evaluations. Kalpna shares how outdated SOPs, disconnected training tools, and top-down documentation can create risk, confusion, and missed learning opportunities. SOPs That Match the Work Kalpna defines an SOP as a documented process that provides clear instructions for specific tasks or activities. Her current work with water utilities includes procedures for water main installation, flushing, customer complaints, meter installation, meter readings, and other distribution team responsibilities. The key issue is not whether an organization has SOPs. Many do. The bigger question is whether those documents still match the field reality. Kalpna describes reviewing SOPs that reference retired staff, outdated contact information, and procedures written by people who may no longer be close to the work. Her approach starts with the operators. The people doing the work help revise the documents, confirm what is accurate, and identify what needs to change. Revision dates, organized SOP libraries, and clear naming structures help teams avoid using the wrong version. From Procedures to Competencies Kalpna explains that SOPs should not sit alone in a file system. They should inform competency frameworks that define the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors needed for the job. For example, an SOP may explain how to perform a fire hydrant teardown. A related competency tool can help confirm whether an operator knows how to do that work safely and correctly. The results can then guide mentoring, training, and performance evaluation. This turns performance evaluation into a two-way process. Rather than simply telling employees what they did or did not do, supervisors can use competency checklists to identify gaps, determine needed resources, and support development. Field Access, Video, and Ownership Kalpna also shares how the Capital Regional District project extends SOPs beyond written documents. Once an SOP is revised and approved, her team creates a field video using operators as the subjects. The video is tied back to the written SOP, giving employees the option to read, watch, or use both formats depending on how they learn best. QR codes make the system even more useful. Operators can scan a code in the field and access the relevant SOP or video without leaving the work location, searching a large document library, or relying on memory. That access matters. As Kalpna puts it, when processes are too complicated, people are more likely to wing it. In water utility work, that can affect safety, consistency, compliance, and service quality. Water Stories and Water Reuse Kalpna also shares her personal water story, from growing up near the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls to living near the Thames River in London and later near protected watersheds in Vancouver. Her experiences shape how she thinks about water availability, source protection, and the responsibility of the industry. The conversation closes with a look at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, where a full-scale wastewater treatment facility operates beneath the building. Treated effluent is reused for toilet flushing and rooftop garden irrigation, reducing freshwater demand and municipal sewer load. For Kalpna, this points to a larger shift in language and mindset. Wastewater is not simply waste. It is a resource with future value for reuse, reclamation, and water-stressed industries. Listen to the full conversation above. Explore related episodes below. Stay engaged, keep learning, and continue scaling up your knowledge! Timestamps 01:10 — Trace welcomes Kalpna Solanki back and notes her previous Scaling UP! H2O appearance in Episode 435 on backflow prevention. 01:50 — Kalpna shares what has changed since her last visit, including the launch of GAMECHANGERS Inc. and her work with nonprofits, government agencies, and water utilities. 02:40 — Kalpna explains the two criteria she uses when choosing where to contribute: the opportunity to contribute and the opportunity to learn. 03:40 — Kalpna introduces the Water Environment Federation and its broad role in the water sector, with a strong focus on wastewater. 04:10 — The conversation turns to WEFTEC, AI, data centers, and the Water AI Nexus Center for Excellence. 08:20 — Kalpna defines an SOP as a documented process that provides clear instructions for specific tasks or activities. 08:40 — Kalpna describes her work with the Capital Regional District and water distribution teams serving more than 400,000 people with drinking water. 09:40 — Kalpna explains why SOPs should be developed with field staff, not only by managers who may be removed from day-to-day operations. 10:40 — SOPs connect to competencies by defining the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors employees need to perform work effectively. 11:40 — Kalpna frames performance evaluation as a two-way process for identifying training needs, resources, and competency gaps. 13:00 — Trace asks how organizations can align SOPs with what operators actually do in the field. 13:20 — Kalpna describes the risk of dated SOPs, including documents that reference retired staff or obsolete contact information. 14:00 — Kalpna explains how SOP nomenclature and organized folders help operators find the current procedure quickly. 15:30 — The discussion shifts to video-based SOPs that support different learning styles and increase field usability. 19:50 — Kalpna adds that QR codes can take operators directly to the relevant SOP and linked video in the field. 20:25 — Kalpna explains why simplicity matters: if the process is too complicated, people are more likely to wing it. 21:10 — Safety enters the competency discussion, with Kalpna explaining why SOP-based competencies can better reflect actual field work. 22:20 — Kalpna outlines her starting process with a utility: review the SOPs, determine what is dated or missing, divide them by operational area, and prioritize revisions. 24:10 — Kalpna describes how SOPs for water main upgrades can be translated into a competency framework. 25:00 — Technical and leadership competencies are discussed, including behavioral indicators that supervisors can use with operators. 26:30 — Kalpna introduces application exams, remote proctoring, and future AI-assisted marking as part of the hiring process. 28:05 — The conversation turns to culture, ownership, and how staff involvement can create empowerment rather than top-down compliance. 29:55 — Kalpna urges listeners to look at the intersection between SOPs, competencies, and performance evaluations. 32:40 — Kalpna shares her personal water story, beginning with childhood walks near the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls. 34:15 — Kalpna connects her experiences in London and Vancouver to water availability, source protection, and the value of safe drinking water. 37:00 — In the lightning round, Kalpna describes her superpower as seeing organizations from a high-level perspective and imagining what they could become. 38:35 — Kalpna shares a major accomplishment: leading a CRM project that succeeded because the people doing the work were involved. 40:25 — Kalpna discusses a water operator training and certification project in Kenya with Water Professionals International and GAMECHANGERS Inc. 41:55 — Kalpna answers the magic wand question with the Water Environment Federation vision statement: "life free of water challenges." 43:10 — Kalpna recommends five books spanning personal values, scaling systems, resilience, memoir, and nonprofit governance. Quotes "When it comes to how that leads to competencies, competencies refer to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that employees need to perform their job effectively." "Because I think if things are too complicated, people are going to be more tempted to wing it." "I need their feedback to get the reality of their job on a day-to-day basis." "I think that one of the key things is really look at the intersection between SOPs, competencies and performance evaluations." "Life free of water challenges." "We talk about wastewater, but it's not waste really, it's a resource." Connect with Kalpna Solanki Email: ksolanki@gamechangerssolutions.com Website: GAMECHANGERS Inc. | Strategy Development And Implementation LinkedIn: Kalpna Solanki MBA | LinkedIn GAMECHANGERS Inc.: Overview | LinkedIn Guest Resources Mentioned Bridging Continents Through Clean Water: Mike Firlotte and Paul Bishop Lead Operator Training and Pinning in Kenya Scaling UP! H2O Resources Mentioned AWT (Association of Water Technologies) Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses Submit a Show Idea The Rising Tide Mastermind 355 Backflow Prevention: Safeguarding Water Quality 2026 Events for Water Professionals Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE.
6/19/26 (Host – Josh Silver) MTA President Max Page: The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's decision to bar the proposed income tax cut ballot initiative from appearing on the November ballot. Rep Lindsay Sabadosa & Wildlife Conservationist Emma Howard Boutiette: Legislation to stop SGARS (Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides) – highly potent rat and mouse poisons Rep Lindsay Sabadosa: Environmental Bond Bill – rewilded golf course in Williamsburg & Economic Development Bond Bill – Quantum Computing, digital revision Professor Austin Sarat: 50th Anniversary of reinstatement of the death penalty, where the death penalty stands now in the U.S. & the U.S. Iran Peace Deal Emily Boddy, Co-Founder of Reconnect Western Mass & the Founding Member of The Distraction Free Schools Policy Project: Northampton schools enacting a bell-to-bell cell phone policy Art Beat w/ Donnabelle Casis & Dean Brown, artist and owner of PULP Holyoke: Art exhibition feat Anna Helper, Sean Sullivan, & Roger Brouard now through July 12
The Diet, Japan's parliament, on Friday enacted a bill to revise the postal privatization and related laws, paving the way for subsidies to preserve the nationwide post office network.
Ask Rachel anythingExam stress — are your teen's exams quietly overwhelming them (and you)?In this episode of Teenagers Untangled I spoke with Katherine Radice, author of The Parent's Guide to Exam Stress, to explore:* Why teens withdraw and how parental questions can shut down conversations about school* What makes exams uniquely stressful (risk, public outcomes, long timelines)* How parents can build calm, constructive conversations and listen so teens feel safe to share* Practical strategies: establishing effective work habits, rewarding effort vs. outcomes, scaffolding responsibility, and iterative trial-and-review methods for study* Handling struggles: when to improve school support vs. when to build strengths outside school (hobbies, status, resilience)* The “burden of praise” and how to praise in ways that empower rather than create anxiety* Managing parental anxiety: how to consult teens, stay reflective, and help them learn to cope with uncertainty and setbacksWhy it's vital to listen:Exams affect more than grades — they shape teens' confidence, relationships, and long-term coping skills.This episode gives us evidence-based, compassionate tools to support teens without becoming the “revision police,” reduce household stress, and help young people develop resilience that lasts beyond exam results.Contact Katharine:https://katharineradice.co.uk/Support the showPlease hit the follow button if you like the podcast, and share it with anyone who might benefit. You can review us on Apple podcasts by going to the show page, scrolling down to the bottom where you can click on a star then you can leave your message. Please don't hesitate to seek the advice of a specialist if you're not coping. There's no shame in reaching out for support. When you look after yourself your entire family benefits.My email is teenagersuntangled@gmail.com My website has a blog, searchable episodes, and ways to contact me:www.teenagersuntangled.comFind me on Substack: https://teenagersuntangled.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teenagersuntangled/Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/teenagersuntangled/You can reach Susie at www.amindful-life.co.uk
The Journal of Arthroplasty: The Cut brings you another very special episode based on Knee Society Proceedings that highlight important research about knee arthroplasty. In this episode of The Cut, our hosts Kim K. Tucker, MD and Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD welcomed guests Craig J. Della Valle, MD, George J. Haidukewych, MD and Rafael J. Sierra, MD to discuss three different papers focusing on dual mobility, constrained liners and trends. Dr. Sierra began discussing the first paper/study on dual mobility. Dr. Sierra had some sheer takeaways that he wanted all surgeons to know such as surgeons should always look for an excuse to revise the cup in a revision. It’s extremely important to do this. Our second paper/study on constrained liners when abductor muscles are gone or dual mobility has already failed was discussed by Dr. Haidukewych. And lastly, the final paper/study on what is driving revisions in the US was discussed by Dr. Della Valle. In this recording, our guests share a great deal of knowledge on revision arthroplasty. If your patients are in need of revision surgery, this is a podcast you don’t want to miss. For more, listen to the full recording here. Thanks for listening to The Journal of Arthroplasty: The Cut! In This Episode:Craig J. Della Valle, MDGeorge J. Haidukewych, MDNathanael D. Heckmann, MDRafael J. Sierra, MDKim K. Tucker, MD The post Revision Arthroplasty: Constrained Liners, Dual Mobility and Trends first appeared on AAHKS.
Join Nick and Tristan for a self-reflection on our performances at the recently passed Satellite Borderbash! We analyze our lists and give thoughts to what went well ! and what really didn't go well. Thank you for watching! If you'd like to get some sweet Infinity Dice check out Baron of Dice! Use code "Loss" to get 5% off at checkout! https://baronofdice.com/?ref=LOSS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LossofLieutenant Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lossoflieutenant Discord: https://discord.gg/MBG4hesQZt
Wir sprechen über Agentic Engineering und die Frage, wie sich KI-gestützte Softwareentwicklung gerade verändert. Dabei geht es weniger um klassisches Vibe Coding und mehr um die Orchestrierung von Age…
Die Steuersätze für die höchsten Einkommen sinken im Kanton Nidwalden von 2,75 auf 2,59 Prozent. Die Stimmbevölkerung hat die vom Landrat beschlossene Revision des Steuergesetzes abgesegnet und den Gegenvorschlag von links verworfen. Dieser wollte die höchsten Einkommen weniger schonen. Weiter in der Sendung: · Schwyzer Stimmberechtigte lehnen höhere Prämienverbilligung ab. · Luzerner Stimmvolk heisst neuen Standort für Kantonsgericht gut. · Stadt Luzern kann stärker in den Wohnungsmarkt eingreifen.
Submit your writing win to the Courage Files for Season 4!What keeps a writer going through fifteen years of rewrites, rejection, and uncertainty?Middle-grade author Sara F. Shacter joins me to talk about the long journey behind her debut novel, Georgia Watson and the 99% Campaign, and how revision became less about “fixing” the story and more about uncovering its emotional heart.We discuss resilience, imposter syndrome, comparison, and the challenge of staying connected to joy while navigating the publishing process. Sara also shares practical revision strategies, the importance of community, and why progress—not perfection—is what really moves a writing life forward.If you're stuck in the messy middle of revision or questioning whether your story is worth continuing, this episode is a reminder that persistence matters more than getting it right the first time.Timestamps00:00 – Why Revision Matters10:09 – The Premise of Georgia Watson and the 99% Campaign13:48 – The 15-Year Road to Publication22:23 – Revision Tools and Strategies26:49 – Doubt, Comparison, and Staying the Course31:52 – Making Time to Write35:44 – Identity Beyond Publishing40:44 – Progress Over Perfection44:07 – Current Projects and Where to Find Sarah To connect with Sara and read her debut novel, go to her websiteLinks Mentioned: SCBWI: Society of Book Writers and IllustratorsHave a comment or idea about the show? Send me a direct text! Love to hear from you.Support the show To become a supporter of the show, click here!To get in touch with Stacy:Email: Stacy@writeitscared.cohttps://www.writeitscared.co/wishttps://www.instagram.com/writeitscared/Take advantage of these Free Resources From Write It Scared: Download Your Free Novel Planning and Drafting Quick Start Guide Download Your Free Guide to Remove Creative Blocks and Work Through Fears
Ein neues Hotel in zentraler Lage, das beim Aufenthalt in Kiel mit starren Prozessen, blockierten Safes, einer fehlenden Bettdecke und zu allem Überfluss einem nervenaufreibenden Frühstück enttäuscht. Doch bevor wir als Interne Revision den Zeigefinger heben, stellt sich die entscheidende Frage: Was war eigentlich die Strategie des Hauses? In dieser Episode wird ein misslungener Hotel-Trip zur perfekten Metapher für strategische Revisionsarbeit. Erfahren Sie, warum die Beurteilung von Fehlern und Prozessen immer vom übergeordneten Geschäftsmodell abhängt – und warum wir als Interne Revisorinnen und Interne Revisoren erst die Strategie verstehen müssen, bevor wir die operative Umsetzung bewerten.
Japanese opposition parties have criticized Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for asking the ruling bloc first to work out details of a planned bill on measures to secure a sufficient number of Imperial Family members.
The Indonesian government is currently rolling out the process of revising the Human Rights Law that has been going on for more than a year. - Pemerintah Indonesia saat ini tengah menggulirkan proses revisi UU HAM yang telah berjalan selama lebih dari satu tahun.
Mangel an Bademeistern: Freibäder in der Region können zum Teil nicht öffnen // Sanierung zu teuer: Kirche in Lohheide bei Bergen wird wohl abgerissen
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Tuesday officially adopted its proposal on an envisaged revision of the country's three key security-related documents.
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Podcast 105 - The Demoscene Reaper On revient avec un podcast spéciale Révision 2026. Du bon son Amiga, Amstrad et C64 au programme. Que de belles productions durant cette demoparty, on reviendra très certainement avec un deuxième épisode. We're back with a special Revision 2026 podcast. Expect some great music from the Amiga, Amstrad, and Commodore 64 scene. There were so many outstanding productions showcased during this demoparty that we'll most likely be back with a second episode dedicated to it. Voici la tracklist de ce podcast / Here is the tracklist of this podcast : Jingle by JGG - AmigaVibes Razor1911 - Razor 1911 (0:24) Second Nature - Desire (10:11) The Comet - Focus Design (15:08) Roma.exe 2026 Intro - Tristar & Red Sector Inc. (17:38) Generation X - Binary (22:24) Legend of the Mushroom Man - Azure Onyx (34:20) Horny Bytes Lovers - Benediction (36:48) Diamondique - Nah-Kolor (43:48) High Score (47:15) Blitter Visions 4k - Lethargy (50:57) Total : 52:37 Enjoy Demoscene Music Jegougou & Jeffrey
Wir setzen unsere Hörendenfragen aus Revision 703 fort und sprechen diesmal ausführlich über den Zustand von PWAs im Jahr 2026 sowie über die Frage, warum sich Browser gefühlt kaum noch weiterentwicke…
Dr. Casandra MacLeod discusses central retinal artery occlusions, recent trials, and those anticipated in the future. Show citation: Préterre C, Gaultier A, Obadia M, et al. Intravenous alteplase versus oral aspirin for acute central retinal artery occlusion within 4·5 h of severe vision loss (THEIA): a multicentre, double-dummy, patient-blinded and assessor-blinded, randomised, controlled, phase 3 trial. Lancet Neurol. 2025;24(11):909-919. doi:10.1016/S1474-4422(25)00308-4 Poli S, Grohmann C, Wenzel DA, et al. Early REperfusion therapy with intravenous alteplase for recovery of VISION in acute central retinal artery occlusion (REVISION): Study protocol of a phase III trial. Int J Stroke. 2024;19(7):823-829. doi:10.1177/17474930241248516 Ryan SJ, Jørstad ØK, Skjelland M, et al. A Randomized Trial of Tenecteplase in Acute Central Retinal Artery Occlusion. N Engl J Med. 2026;394(5):442-450. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2508515 Show transcript: Dr. Casandra MacLeod Hello, this is Casandra MacLeod, a neurology resident at Cleveland Clinic with today's Neurology Minute. Today we will be discussing central retinal artery occlusions, or CRAOs, and the recent trials that have come out and even those further on the horizon. The 2026 American Heart Association and American Stroke Association guidelines for the early management of patients with acute ischemic stroke were recently published and in them highlight the uncertainty around the treatment of acute CRAOs with intravenous thrombolysis, even when the patient presents within four and a half hours and is otherwise eligible. These guidelines come after two recent trials, which we will further discuss. The thrombolysis in patients with acute central retinal artery occlusion, or the THEIA trial, was published in the November issue of Lancet Neurology. This multicenter trial out of France randomized 70 patients with acute CRAOs presented within four and a half hours of time from last known well to either receive IV alteplase and oral placebo or IV placebo and oral aspirin. While safety measures showed no symptomatic hemorrhage event, although they did have one asymptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage occur, the primary outcomes, which included visual acuity improvement at one month, showed some evidence for a trend of improved acuity in the IV thrombolytic group at 66% compared to 48 in the aspirin group, it did not reach significant. And now more recently, the Tenecteplase in central retinal artery occlusion study, or TenCRAOs, was published in the January 2026 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine. TenCRAOs was a six European country multicenter trial that randomized 78 patients with CRAOs all presenting within four and a half hours of time from last known well to either receive IV Tenecteplase or aspirin, both with placebo-matching as in THEIA. The primary outcomes of TenCRAOs also included visual acuity at one month, but unfortunately this trial also did not show [inaudible 00:02:07]. They showed 20% in the IV TNK group compared to 24% in aspirin. And additionally, there was one fatal intracerebral hemorrhage in the TNK group that should be considered. Overall, the AHA and ASA guidelines state the usefulness of treatment with intravenous thrombolysis is uncertain. And this is based largely on these studies as neither trial showed improved visual recovery. Although both of these trials are underpowered, leading many to believe that the jury is still out on the use of IV thrombolytics in CRAOs. But importantly, stay on the lookout for one last trial. The early reperfusion therapy with intravenous alteplase for recovery of vision and acute central retinal artery occlusion, or the Revision trial, is actively recruiting. Revision is similar in design as THEIA, but with a goal of up to 422 total patients for a goal of a well-powered study to guide decision making.
FDP-Vizepräsident Andrea Caroni kämpft beim neuen Vertragspaket mit der EU an vorderster Front für eine Verfassungsänderung – und damit für höhere Hürden in Form des Ständemehrs. Wie kann er dies mit dem Entscheid der FDP-Delegierten vereinbaren, die nur das Volksmehr wollen? Mit dem Ständemehr steigt die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass das EU-Paket an der Urne durchfällt. Warum riskiert Caroni dies, nach dem Ja der FDP-Delegierten zum Paket? Ist es wirklich fair, wenn durchs Ständemehr die Stimmen der Bürgerinnen und Bürger kleiner Kantone wie Appenzell Ausserrhoden so viel mehr Gewicht bekommen als jene aus grossen Kantonen wie Zürich? Zumal die Verfassung kein Ständemehr vorschreibt? Thema in der Samstagsrundschau ist aber auch Caronis Vorstoss für eine neue Form der formellen Partnerschaft, den Pacs: Mehr als ein Konkubinat, aber deutlich weniger als eine Ehe. Wozu braucht es das überhaupt noch? Kann der Pacs etwa gar der Ehe schaden? Schliesslich nimmt der Vizepräsident der Gerichtskommission auch Stellung zur Liebesaffäre am Bundesgericht. Schon wird die Revision eines früheren Urteils gefordert, weil sich ein Bundesrichter und eine Bundesrichterin mit ihrer Liason nicht ans Bundesgerichtsgesetz gehalten haben sollen. Welche Konsequenzen soll das haben? Andrea Caroni stellt sich in der Samstagsrundschau den kritischen Fragen von Nathalie Christen.
In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Radar, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz walk through the April PCE, the Q1 GDP revisions, and the Pope's critical comments on AI. We also sit down with the legendary Ron Santella of Equable Shares! Ron Santella joins us to give us a broad market update as well as answer our questions re: the bond market, the new Fed chair, and where HEDG best fits inside an investor's portfolio.
Today, we're going to explore a topic that doesn't always get the attention it deserves but has a direct impact on product quality and long-term reliability. Mike Konrad is joined by Mehdi Nahali, founder of PCB Revision Control PRO. His platform is designed to replace spreadsheets, emails, and disconnected systems with a centralized approach to PCB revision lifecycle management and factory intelligence. They going to talk about how revision control, data integrity, and process discipline impact reliability, and where manufacturers are still getting it wrong.
Late summer 1958. A woman named L.H. sits in a California doctor's office and receives the verdict she has been dreading for thirty-nine years — spinal fusion, the only option left. She has lived with the same pain since she was a child swinging too high on a swing set. Every morning since. Every evening on the heating pad as her children grew up around her. Then she discovers a man named Neville Goddard. Two months later the pain is gone. Permanently. The surgery is cancelled.I take you inside the most powerful manifestation technique Neville ever taught — and the one he said would change everything. Four witnesses across four decades. A 1978 thought experiment by physicist John Wheeler that quietly confirmed the entire mechanism. And a practice you can do tonight, before you sleep, that begins rewriting the architecture of your past while your body rests.
What happens when a “simple” nose job turns into years of regret, anxiety, and feeling like you no longer recognize your own face?In this deeply personal episode of Dr. Rady Rahban's Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Chloe shares the emotional reality of undergoing not one… but THREE rhinoplasties before finally finding relief. What started as a minor concern about breathing and subtle refinement quickly spiraled into a devastating revision journey filled with pressure, poor surgical planning, permanent implants, asymmetry, breathing problems, and the crushing feeling of being “botched.”This episode goes far beyond before-and-after photos. Dr. Rahban and Chloe unpack the red flags patients often miss: rushed consultations, being upsold additional procedures, lack of informed consent, trusting hype over research, and the dangerous emotional toll of living with a face that no longer feels like your own.But this isn't just a cautionary tale — it's also a story about hope, advocacy, and what happens when reconstruction is approached with honesty, strategy, and true expertise.If you've ever considered rhinoplasty… if you've had surgery you regret… or if you're terrified of making the wrong decision with your face, this may be one of the most important episodes you listen to.Topics covered include:• Revision rhinoplasty complications• “Botched” nose job recovery• Medpor implants explained• Why some rhinoplasties collapse over time• The psychology of cosmetic surgery regret• How to properly research a plastic surgeon• Red flags during consultations• Rebuilding confidence after a bad outcome• Why natural-looking results matter mostThis is raw, honest, emotional — and packed with lessons every patient needs to hear before going under the knife. ✨ If you enjoyed this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored:✔️ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.✔️ Rate & Review—your feedback helps more people find us.✔️ Follow Dr. Rady Rahban across all platforms for daily insights, behind-the-scenes, and patient education:Instagram: @drradyrahbanTikTok: @radyrahbanMDYouTube: @Rady RahbanFacebook: @Rady Rahban✔️ Share this episode with someone considering plastic surgery—the right knowledge can save a life.
Den Zivildienst unattraktiver machen, um so die Armee zu stärken: Das will der Bundesrat mit der Revision des Zivildienstgesetzes. Am 14. Juni wird über sechs Massnahmen abgestimmt, die die Hürden für den Wechsel in den Zivildienst erhöhen. Gerade in der aktuellen geopolitischen Situation brauche es diese Verschärfung dringend, um die Sicherheit der Schweiz zu gewährleisten, sagen die Befürworter. Das neue Gesetz schwäche nur den Zivildienst, sorge für Engpässe in Schulen, Spitälern und Altersheimen und nütze der Armee gar nichts, sagen die Gegner. Wer hat recht? SP-Nationalrätin Priska Seiler Graf und SVP-Nationalrat Mauro Tuena sind zu Gast in der Abstimmungskontroverse bei Eliane Leiser.
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Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!With the Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) landing this Wednesday, the economic data is sending an interesting signal. April's electronic card transactions were 1.3% month-on-month—with fuel spending down 2% despite rising prices. It's decent evidence that "demand destruction" is actively under way as households fundamentally shift their behaviour.This week, Nick Goodall and Kelvin Davidson preview the upcoming OCR decision and why Nick is sliding off the fence to join the Kiwibank camp, lowering the probability of a July rate hike to 40%. We also pull apart the latest Monthly Chart Pack data, which reveals a consecutive four-month drop in year-on-year sales volumes, forcing a major downward revision to our 2026 housing transaction forecasts.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email ngoodall@cotality.com or kdavidson@cotality.comThis podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. The hosts are not licensed Financial Advice Providers in New Zealand. All information is of a general nature and does not take into account your personal situation or goals. Please consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.
Mit der Änderung des Zivildienstgesetzes soll die Zahl der Zulassungen zum Zivildienst gesenkt werden – dieser soll die Ausnahme bleiben und der Militärdienst die Regel. Gegen die Revision wurde das Referendum ergriffen. Gegner befürchten, dass der Zivildienst schrittweise abgeschafft wird. Am 14. Juni stimmt die Schweizer Stimmbevölkerung über die Änderung des Zivildienstgesetzes ab. Laut Bundesrat und Parlament soll die Vorlage dafür sorgen, dass mit sechs konkreten Massnahmen weniger Personen vom Militär- in den Zivildienst wechseln. So müsste etwa die Mindestanzahl von 150 Diensttagen im Zivildienst in jedem Fall gewährleistet sein. Ausserdem sind strengere Vorgaben für die Planung der Zivildiensteinsätze vorgesehen. Gegen diese Massnahme wurde von den jungen Grünen und von linken Kreisen das Referendum ergriffen. Sie sagen, dass die Verschärfung zu einem schädlichen Leistungsabbau in der Pflege, an Schulen oder im Naturschutz führt. Zudem befürchten sie, dass die Vorlage nur der erste Abbauschritt sei und der Zivildienst schliesslich im Zivilschutz aufgelöst werde. Laut der bürgerlichen Parlamentsmehrheit wechseln zu viele Dienstpflichtige von der Armee zum Zivildienst. Vor allem die späten Wechsel aus der Armee in den Zivildienst seien ein Problem, das durch die neuen Massnahmen gelöst werden soll. Der Zivildienst sei heute gegenüber dem Militär zu attraktiv – diese Vorteile für «Zivis» sollen beseitigt werden. Die Gegnerinnen und Gegner wenden ein, dass die Vorlage die Armee nicht stärke, gleichzeitig jedoch die Zahl der Zivildienstleistenden massiv reduziere. Diese würden in Zukunft fehlen, wo sie am dringendsten gebraucht würden, was dem sozialen Zusammenhalt, der Umwelt und der Sicherheit der Schweiz schade. Verhindert die Gesetzesrevision, dass Zivildienstpflichtige gegenüber Militärdienstpflichtigen einen Vorteil haben? Oder ist die Vorlage der erste Schritt zur Abschaffung des Zivildienstes? Zu diesen Fragen begrüsst Sandro Brotz am 22. Mai 2026 in der «Abstimmungs-Arena» als Befürworterinnen und Befürworter der Vorlage: – Guy Parmelin, Bundespräsident; – Maja Riniker, Nationalrätin FDP/AG; und – Martin Candinas, Nationalrat Die Mitte/GR. Gegen die Vorlage treten an: – Franziska Roth, Ständerätin SP/SO; – Magdalena Erni, Co-Präsidentin Junge Grüne; und – Patrick Hässig, Nationalrat GLP/ZH.
Auf in die letzte Runde Texas Chainsaw. Vorläufig zumindest. Nach dem es einige Jahre Ruhe vom Ledergesicht aus Texas gab, veröffentlichte ausgerechnet Streamingdienst Netflix einen neuen Ableger der Reihe. Der Film sollte ursprünglich ins Kino kommen, kam bei Testscreenings nicht gut an, wurde mehr oder weniger aufgegeben, fand dann aber beim großen N einen dankbaren Abnehmer. Die ursprüngliche Episode zum Film ist heute schon legendär. Damals kamen Pascal, André und Chris gar nicht aus dem Hypen raus, ehe sie ein paar Tage später feststellen mussten, dass die ganze Welt den neuen TCM hasste. Nun ein paar Jahr später ist es Zeit für eine Revision dieser Einschätzung. Oder ist der Hype immer noch real? In Episode 427 bekommt ihr eine Analyse, die das ganze Meinungsspektrum abdecken sollte.
In this episode, hosts Shannon Wallace and Cyrille Guillot-Tantay are joined by Howard Goldman and Sandip Vasavada to explore the challenges of mid-urethral sling revision surgery. The discussion covers practical decision-making around complications including mesh exposure, pain, infection, and voiding dysfunction, with a focus on when to manage conservatively and when surgical intervention is needed. ICS PodcastThrough its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971.Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions.Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.
Hosted by Michael Tetreault | Editor-in-Chief, Concierge Medicine Today Episode Overview In one of the most comprehensive episodes in DocPreneur Leadership Podcast history, host Michael Tetreault takes an honest, evidence-based, and encouraging look at the cash-pay and subscription-based primary care landscape — who it serves, how it works, where it's heading, and what every physician and advanced practice clinician needs to understand before making a career-defining decision. This episode doesn't take sides. It takes a clear-eyed look at the full picture — including the parts that don't always make it into the conference keynote. What's Covered in This Episode The Foundation Not all subscription-based primary care models are the same. Two models operating in this space share surface-level similarities but are structurally distinct businesses with different economic logic, different patient populations, and different long-term trajectories. Understanding which one you're considering — and why — changes everything about how you plan. A Lesson From Healthcare History Before committing to any practice model, it helps to understand what happened to the movements that came before it. This episode traces three instructive parallels: the micropractice and ideal medical practice movement of the early 2000s; the decades-long fight for healthcare price transparency and what happened when physicians finally got it; and the rise and reality check of retail health — what scaled, what didn't, and why. The common thread in every model that has achieved durable scale in American healthcare is the same: structural fit with the economic environment, not ideological purity. Two Pathways, One Brand Name The episode walks through both economic models in the cash-pay primary care space — the purist, cash-only, no-insurance model and the employer-integrated model — explaining how each works, who each serves, and what the financial picture actually looks like for physicians considering either path. The revenue math is done out loud. The sustainability data from peer-reviewed research is cited. The patient demographic fit for each model is examined honestly and specifically. Who Each Model Serves — and Where Other Models Fit Better A detailed breakdown of the patient populations each model genuinely serves well — and an honest, evidence-based look at the patient populations where other models may be a better structural fit. Including Medicare-eligible patients, patients with complex chronic disease, lower-income households, and employees of small and mid-sized businesses. The Overlooked Opportunity — NPs, PAs, and Advanced Practice Clinicians One of the most significant and underexplored opportunities in subscription-based healthcare delivery today is the direct-care model as a pathway for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other advanced practice clinicians. The evidence on NP and PA-led primary care outcomes is strong and peer-reviewed. The physician shortage projections make the need urgent. And the organizational infrastructure for advanced practice clinician-led direct-care practices is largely unbuilt — which means the opportunity belongs to whoever moves first. The Organizational Landscape An honest look at what the multiplicity of organizations, coalitions, and alliances in the cash-pay primary care space tells us — and what research on professional association dynamics says about the long-term implications of organizational fragmentation for legislative effectiveness and individual practice planning. One Brand, Two Directions Drawing on four documented historical parallels from the history of American medicine — the AMA and managed care, osteopathic medicine's identity divide, family medicine's emergence as a separate specialty, and the micropractice movement — the episode makes the case that two communities with genuinely different economic interests and regulatory priorities currently sharing a brand name may, consistent with historical precedent, find their own distinct professional homes over time. This is presented as pattern recognition grounded in verified historical evidence — and as practical planning context for physicians building practices today. The Tax and Structuring Update A clear, practical summary of the 2025 "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act changes — effective January 2026 — and what they mean for HSA eligibility of cash-pay membership fees. What qualifies, what doesn't, and why legal counsel is essential before making any representations to patients about tax-advantaged payment options. Eight Questions Before You Commit A practical pre-decision checklist — eight specific questions every physician or advanced practice clinician should be able to answer clearly before committing to any cash-pay practice pathway. Key Takeaways Cash-pay primary care and concierge medicine are not the same model, do not serve the same patient populations, and should not be evaluated as interchangeable alternatives. The purist cash-pay model has grown from approximately 100 practices in 2009 to over 2,100 by 2023 — real and meaningful growth. The financial sustainability data, however, reflects consistent challenges that peer-reviewed research has documented specifically in lower-income markets and solo practice settings. The employer-integrated pathway has stronger structural sustainability — multiple revenue streams, embedded benefit relationships, and documented employer cost reductions of 12 to 20 percent over three to five years. A December 2025 Johns Hopkins study found concierge and cash-pay primary care practices combined grew 83.1 percent between 2018 and 2023. The employer-integrated model is the primary driver of that growth trajectory. Concierge medicine — particularly the PCM model — is not retreating. The global concierge medicine market is projected to surpass $34 billion by 2032 and is growing at a compound annual rate that outpaces most healthcare market segments. The National Academy of Medicine's 2021 Future of Nursing report, AAMC physician shortage projections, and peer-reviewed NP/PA outcomes research collectively point to advanced practice clinician-led direct-care models as one of the most significant underexplored opportunities in subscription-based healthcare delivery. Pattern recognition from healthcare history — price transparency, retail health, the micropractice movement — consistently shows that the distance between a compelling healthcare idea and durable scaled impact is longer and more complicated than early advocacy suggests. Models that have achieved durable scale in American primary care share one characteristic: structural fit with the economic environment, not independence from it. Sources and Citations All claims in this episode are supported by published, verifiable sources. Full citations below. Micropractice and Practice Model History Moore, G. (2002). "Accountability and Improvement in Physician Practice." Family Medicine. Moore, G. & Showstack, J. (2003). "Primary Care Medicine in Crisis." Health Affairs. healthaffairs.org AAFP TransforMED Initiative. (2006). aafp.org Nutting, P.A. et al. (2010). "Initial Lessons From the First National Demonstration Project on Practice Transformation to a Patient-Centered Medical Home." 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"Paying for Direct Primary Care Arrangements With HSAs." dlapiper.com IRS Notice 26-05. irs.gov CMS. "Opt-Out Affidavits and Private Contracts." cms.gov Organizational and Professional Identity Research Hoff, T.J. (2010). Practice Under Pressure: Primary Care Physicians and Their Medicine in the Twenty-First Century. Rutgers University Press. Scott, W.R. (2008). Institutions and Organizations: Ideas and Interests. SAGE Publications. Freidson, E. (2001). Professionalism: The Third Logic. University of Chicago Press. Wolinsky, H. & Brune, T. (1994). The Serpent on the Staff: The Unhealthy Politics of the American Medical Association. Putnam. Gevitz, N. (2004). The DOs: Osteopathic Medicine in America. Johns Hopkins University Press. Stephens, G.G. (1989). "Family Medicine as Counterculture." Journal of Family Practice. Colwill, J.M. (1992). "Where Have All the Primary Care Applicants Gone?" New England Journal of Medicine. Meltzer, D.O. & Chung, J.W. (2014). "The Population-Based Physician Workforce." Health Affairs.healthaffairs.org Bodenheimer, T. & Pham, H.H. (2010). "Primary Care: Current Problems and Proposed Solutions." Health Affairs. healthaffairs.org Grumbach, K. & Grundy, P. (2010). "Outcomes of Implementing Patient Centered Medical Home Interventions." JAMA. Concierge Medicine Market Data Grand View Research. (2022). Concierge Medicine Market Size & Growth Report. grandviewresearch.com Precedence Research. (2023). U.S. Concierge Medicine Market Size and Forecast. globenewswire.com MDVIP. (2020). Personalized Primary Care Reduces ER Visits, Hospitalizations, and Outpatient Expenditures.mdvip.com AAPP / Software Advice. (2023). "Concierge Medicine Salary and Definition." softwareadvice.com Disclaimer The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast is produced by Concierge Medicine Today, LLC, an independent healthcare leadership publication. This episode and its accompanying summary are intended for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this episode or summary constitutes medical, legal, financial, or accounting advice. The information presented reflects publicly available research, published data, and editorial observation, and is not intended to replace the guidance of qualified medical, legal, financial, or business professionals. All factual claims are supported by named, verifiable third-party sources, which are cited in full above. Concierge Medicine Today makes no guarantee regarding the completeness or currency of external sources cited and encourages listeners to verify information independently. References to specific organizations, publications, legal decisions, or market data are provided for educational context only. Mention of any organization, publication, or individual does not constitute endorsement, and no commercial relationship exists between Concierge Medicine Today and any source cited in this episode unless otherwise disclosed. 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Wir drehen wieder am ARIA-Glücksrad und sprechen mit Daniela, Paweł und Peter Krautzberger über Rollen und Attribute, die man im Alltag teils nie sieht, teils besser nicht selbst nachbauen sollte. Dab…
Rory McGowan sits down with an honorary fellow at the University College London, Dr Kavi Samra, to talk about AI's role in revision. GCSE exams are underway, with A Levels not too far behind. How is AI being used by students, and how are companies trying to design AI to make it appropriate and reliable for exam purposes?
In this episode, we go deeper into the two-stage revision ACL reconstruction process, starting with what actually happens during Stage 1 and why understanding the bone work changes how you think about the months that follow. We break down the interstage period, the stretch between Stage 1 and Stage 2 that we argue is the most underappreciated phase in all of ACL rehab, and walk through exactly what that window should look like physically and mentally. We cover the research, including what the MARS Group, Mitchell and colleagues, Gopinatth and colleagues, and the 2025 Sutton meta-analysis actually show about outcomes after revision reconstruction, and we name the numbers honestly, including the return to sport gap between returning to some activity and returning to the pre-injury level. We close with direct takeaways for both athletes and clinicians, and we bring the story we opened Episode 275 with full circle.Ways we can connect:My IG: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dptOur website: www.theaclathlete.comEmail: ravi@theaclathlete.com_________________Submit a topic or a question you'd like me to answer.Check out our website and tons of free ACL resourcesSign up for The ACL Athlete - VALUE Newsletter (an exclusive newsletter packed with value - ACL advice, go-to exercises, ACL research reviews, athlete wins, frameworks we use, mindset coaching, blog articles, podcast episodes, and pre-launch access to some exciting projects we have lined up)1-on-1 Remote ACL Coaching - A clear plan. Structured ACL program. Based on your goals. Expert guidance and support with every step. Objective testing from anywhere in the world.Send me a text and share anything about the podcast - an episode that hit home or how the podcast has helped you in your journey.
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Today Mike & Rikki are answering your listener questions! We get a great email from Listener Chris to start the show with lots of feedback on why he thought the Galactic Starcruiser didn't succeed at Walt Disney World, and had some solutions as to how this experience might be able to come back around in the future. We had a nice discussion around this topic as well! Then, we talked about smaller portions for meals at Walt Disney World (as well as quality of those meals), surprises for 11-year old boys at the Magic Kingdom, room requests at Caribbean Beach, and much more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
Monica Macansantos joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about organizing her collection of essays around her father's very sudden and unexpected passing, not being sure she could write again, when common themes begin to emerge, connecting with loved ones through writing, recognizing and exploring complicated relationships with a home town and home country, feeling othered, the literary scene in the Phillipines, how writing takes a level of privilege, modeling literary citizenship, deepening our narrative journeys and allowing ourselves to go places we didn't plan, growing up in a colonized land, leaning into the discomfort of writing, giving shape to grief, taking risks, and her new essay collection Returning to My Father's Kitchen. Ronit's in-person Fall Workshop - Writing Dynamic Memoir: From Lived Experience to Gripping Story https://www.lmcmurtrylitcenter.org/workshops/writing-dynamic-memoir-from-lived-experience-to-gripping-story Also in this episode: -gatekeeping in writing -thinking about what home is -when the puzzle pieces come together Books mentioned in this episode: The Art of Revision by Peter Ho Davies The Glass Eye by Jeannie Vanasco Memorial Drive by Natasha Tretheway The Memory Eaters by Elizabeth The Second Tree from the Corner by E.B. White cut after 37:40-37:54 start 37:55 begin “I think I connected” Monica Macansantos is the author of the essay collection, Returning to My Father's Kitchen (Curbstone/Northwestern University Press, 2025), and the story collection, Love and Other Rituals (Grattan Street Press, 2022). She was a 2024-25 Shearing Fellow with the Black Mountain Institute in Las Vegas, and a 2025 Marguerite & Lamar Smith Fellow with the Carson McCullers Center in Columbus, Georgia. Her work has recently appeared in Electric Lit, River Styx, Lit Hub, Bennington Review, and Poor Yorick, among others. Her honors include a James A. Michener Fellowship from the University of Texas at Austin, and residencies from Hedgebrook, the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, the Storyknife Writers Retreat, the I-Park Foundation, and Monson Arts. Connect with Monica: Website: https://monicamacansantos.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madamebutchay/ Bluesky: @missmacansantos.bsky.social Purchase Book: Purchase Returning to My Father's Kitchen from Northwestern University Press: https://nupress.northwestern.edu/9780810148390/returning-to-my-fathers-kitchen/ Or from Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/p/books/returning-to-my-father-s-kitchen-essays-monica-macansantos/8c4605e505fd4de8?ean=9780810148390&next=t&next=t Or from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Returning-My-Fathers-Kitchen-Essays/dp/0810148390/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories. She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social
We speak with Niels Leenheer about playful browser experiments, strange hardware, and why the web is still a great runtime for doing things it was never really designed for. After a short recap of …
Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason
This week, we're looking at two really interesting articles from Square and Compass Magazine. First up, we'll be reading Anachronisms and Inconsistencies in Masonic Ritual. Have you ever thought in ritual, "Hey, that doesn't make sense?" Well, many have, and we'll explore a few of them. Then, we'll turn to A New Hope for Masonic Education. If Grand Lodges can't provide education in 1937, what can be done to fix this? One answer - Nationalize it! All this and more, stay tuned. Links: The Secretary Box Teaser wcypodcast.com/secretary-box Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on PayPal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r
Today, we're going to explore a topic that doesn't always get the attention it deserves, but has a direct impact on product quality and long-term reliability.I'm joined by Mehdi Nahali, founder of PCB Revision Control PRO. His platform is designed to replace spreadsheets, emails, and disconnected systems with a centralized approach to PCB revision lifecycle management and factory intelligence. We're going to talk about how revision control, data integrity, and process discipline impact reliability, and where manufacturers are still getting it wrong.PCB Revision Control Prohttps://www.pcbrevisionpro.com
Neil Atkinson and John Gibbons react to the latest announcement from Liverpool about their revised plans for raising ticket prices, with the club announcing that they are sticking with the initial increase have scrapped the proposed three year rolling inflation linked rise and will again freeze prices for 27/28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, we open with the story of an athlete who did everything right after her ACL reconstruction and still knew something was off. Her surgeon told her she was fine. Her knee told her otherwise. We break down what a two-stage revision ACL reconstruction actually is, using the house renovation analogy to explain why some revision cases require a foundation fix before a new graft can go in. We cover the two primary reasons a two-stage becomes necessary: tunnel widening beyond 12 to 14 millimeters and non-anatomic tunnel positioning, and we get into who ends up facing this procedure and why it is not random bad luck. We also address something that does not get said enough: the damage of being told you are fine when you are not, the guilt athletes carry when a first surgery does not hold, and why getting the right team and the right diagnosis changes everything about how this process feels, even when it does not shorten it.Ways we can connect:My IG: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dptOur website: www.theaclathlete.comEmail: ravi@theaclathlete.com_________________Submit a topic or a question you'd like me to answer.Check out our website and tons of free ACL resourcesSign up for The ACL Athlete - VALUE Newsletter (an exclusive newsletter packed with value - ACL advice, go-to exercises, ACL research reviews, athlete wins, frameworks we use, mindset coaching, blog articles, podcast episodes, and pre-launch access to some exciting projects we have lined up)1-on-1 Remote ACL Coaching - A clear plan. Structured ACL program. Based on your goals. Expert guidance and support with every step. Objective testing from anywhere in the world.Send me a text and share anything about the podcast - an episode that hit home or how the podcast has helped you in your journey.
Most creators would have folded under the pressure of the "beige box" industry, yet Sierra doubled down on a signature style that fuses modern curvature with the vibrant, ancestral pulse of Black culture. This episode uncovers the friction of being a risk-taker in a world that fears color and how she transitioned from the technical rigors of building construction to painting emotional landscapes within four walls. If you have ever felt pressured to dilute your aesthetic or lowball your worth to fit in, Sierra's journey is the blueprint for setting boundaries that protect your sanity and your specialized "sauce." Chapters 01:02 Early memories of drawing faces and the transition from fine art to interiors 02:04 The unexpected educational shift from architecture to building construction technology 03:35 Landing the first client through social media and early industry exposure 05:28 How the cultural landscape of Richmond shaped an African-modern aesthetic 08:02 The philosophy of the "New Black Look" and the symbolism of Birds of Paradise 10:25 Confronting the "Beige Box" and the challenge of being a professional risk-taker 11:32 The Virginia Beach high-rise: Lessons in pricing and self-worth 14:49 Cultural authenticity and the balance of minimalist-maximalist design 16:38 Hard boundaries: Revision limits and preventing client-led design sabotage 18:57 Advice for finding your "special sauce" through research and mood boards Connect with Sierra: Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uniekinteriors/ Support the show Website: Martine SeverinFollow on Instagram: Martine | This Is How We CreateSubscribe to the Newsletter: Martine's Substack This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives
A school letter has sparked controversy after making extra GCSE revision including weekends compulsory, with consequences for absence. But where is the line between high expectations and excessive pressure? In tonight's Points of View, we ask: Should schools be able to mandate extra sessions? Do strict systems raise standards or risk burnout? And who decides what's “too far” when exams are on the line? Join the debate as we explore how far schools should go in the name of results. Featuring JP, Tom Rogers, Tony Harwood and Michael Wright.
In this Conversion Monthly, Danny McMillan is joined by Dorian and Matt Kostan (no Sim this episode — he's on holiday) for a live, practical session on building brand-quality design systems fast and for free. Dorian opens with a tight crash course in the three design fundamentals that separate professional Amazon listings from amateur ones: font pairing, grid and layout, and colour theory. He then demos Google Stitch live, building a full design system from a wooden utensil listing in real time. Danny shows a more automated route — using Perplexity to control Stitch autonomously and generate a complete brand kit from just a product title, bullet points, and a reference image. Matt rounds it off with a live Product Pinion split test of the new designs against the original listing — and the results deliver the session's sharpest lesson. The big takeaway: pretty is not enough. Information + design working together is what converts. Key Topics Google Stitch for brand design — Free AI design tool that generates full brand guidelines, font pairings, and mockups from reference images and prompts 3 design fundamentals every seller should know — Font pairing, grid and layout, colour theory with a contrasting action colour Perplexity + Stitch autonomous workflow — Danny demos letting Perplexity control Stitch end-to-end with zero manual input to generate a full brand kit Coolers.co — Free colour palette tool with a visualiser and AI colour bot (Matt) UX and design laws applied to Amazon — Miller's Law, Fitts' Law, Jacob's Law, Occam's Razor translated into listing and brand site decisions Product Pinion live split test — New designed variants vs the original listing, with real shopper results in under 10 minutes Live test result — The original information-heavy image outperformed the prettier redesigns early on; lesson: strip information at your peril Timestamps [00:00] Intro — Danny opens, Sim is out, format overview [00:48] Dorian: Why most Amazon listings lack design consistency [02:00] The 3 design principles: font pairing, grid/layout, colour theory [04:30] Font pairing explained — serif vs sans-serif, how world-class brands use them [07:00] Colour theory — complementary colours plus one contrasting action colour [08:30] Live Google Stitch demo — wooden utensil set, design system generated from brand brief + images [10:00] Stitch output: colour palette, font pairings, layout mockups [12:17] Matt: brand guidelines used to cost $1,000+ — now free in Stitch [13:00] Dorian: live Figma iteration — cleaning up the infographic using new design system fonts [17:00] Matt: information hierarchy lesson — measurements vs benefits on infographics [19:30] Dorian: "mouse text" and anchoring — what to leave in, what to strip out [20:33] Matt: Coolers.co overview — free colour palette generator and visualiser [22:00] Matt: UX/UI design principles applied to Product Pinion and Amazon listings [25:12] Danny: Perplexity + Stitch autonomous brand kit demo — Z Kitchen brand from scratch [27:00] Z Kitchen outputs: design system, A+ content, infographic, lifestyle mockups, packaging concepts [31:00] How to iterate inside Stitch — refine vs reimagine, varying only specific elements, up to 5 variants [36:00] Danny: UX design laws — Miller's Law, Fitts' Law, Jacob's Law, Occam's Razor [40:00] Danny: Typography slides — spacing systems, layout balance, font families [43:32] Dorian: reveals three redesigned variants ready for split test [44:35] Matt: launches live Product Pinion test — 50 shoppers, cooking category targeting [47:33] Live results coming in — original listing leading over new designs [48:00] Dorian: "pretty is one thing but the information has to be there" [49:00] Danny: design and information are two separate layers — both are required [51:30] Product Pinion API + Claude integration teaser [52:36] Final results and wrap-up — test completed in ~10 minutes with 50 real shoppers [53:44] Closing thoughts and Seller Sessions Live preview (26 days out) Key Takeaways Three principles separate professional listings from amateur ones — font pairing (serif + sans-serif), grid and layout (hierarchy: 1, 2, 3), and colour (complementary base + one contrasting action colour). Google Stitch is the best free tool right now for design mockups — unlike image generators (Gemini, GPT), Stitch understands design principles and generates layout-aware mockups you can iterate on. Pretty does not convert on its own — the live test showed the original, information-heavy image outperforming the cleaner redesigns early. Design is a layer on top of strong product information, not a replacement for it. Perplexity can run Stitch autonomously — paste a product title, bullet points, and a reference image; let it loop through Stitch without touching anything; come back to a full brand kit. You can test design variations with 50 real shoppers in under 10 minutes — Product Pinion lets you run image split tests with category-targeted shoppers, get qualitative feedback, and iterate the same day. Nano Banana outputs in Stitch cannot be regenerated — switch to one of the standard models if you need variation or refinement controls. AI gets you to the concept stage fast — use Stitch to generate the direction, then hand to a designer for finishing. Revision cycles and meetings shrink dramatically. Notable Quotes "If everything is important, nothing really is." — Dorian "The hardest thing is to make something simple, elegant, and something that people get instantly." — Dorian "Pretty is one thing, but the information has to be there. I didn't put the information there — and it's not doing well." — Dorian (on live split test results) "Most people don't necessarily know good design, but they know what they like. It's more of a feel — they go, that looks a bit cheap, or that looks really good." — Danny McMillan "It's never been easier and faster to become a world-class brand on design. Plug in your details, get a design guide going, and you can really up your brand in a very short period of time." — Matt Kostan "The breakout brands from the Amazon community — we haven't had enough of them crossing over. Now that gap's closed." — Danny McMillan Resources Mentioned Google Stitch — Free AI design tool; generates brand guidelines, font pairings, mockups, A+ content concepts, and layout variations. Up to 3,000 generations per day (free) Figma — Design tool used by Dorian to pull Stitch outputs and refine layouts manually Adobe Color (color.adobe.com) — Colour palette exploration and complementary colour tool; used in the live demo for the wood/blue beach-forest palette Coolers.co — Free colour palette generator with AI colour bot and real-world visualiser Pinterest — Recommended for browsing font pairing inspiration Nano Banana 2 — Image generation model available inside Stitch; note: regeneration/variation controls don't work on Nano Banana outputs Perplexity — Used to autonomously control Google Stitch via browser automation, building a full brand kit end-to-end from a single prompt Product Pinion — Consumer research and split testing tool by Matt Kostan; image tests with real shoppers, category targeting, results in minutes. Product Pinion API + Claude integration in development. Guest Info Dorian — Design and conversion specialist, Seller Sessions Conversion Monthly co-host Matt Kostan — Founder of Product Pinion, consumer research and split testing for Amazon sellers
In this episode of On The Ball with Ric Bucher, Ric takes aim at two issues he believes reveal everything wrong with today's NBA conversation. First, he breaks down the Charlotte Hornets' controversial overtime win over the Miami Heat and why LaMelo Ball's takedown of Bam Adebayo should have led to an ejection, not a postgame review. Ric explains why the NBA's obsession with protocol over fairness continues to fail players, teams and fans in the biggest moments.Then he turns to what he sees as an even more troubling trend: the growing effort to downgrade Kobe Bryant's greatness through lazy comparisons, out-of-context stats and revisionist hot takes. Ric dismantles the idea that Dwyane Wade was on Kobe's level, explains why numbers alone cannot define greatness, and revisits Kobe's unforgettable Game 7 performance against the Celtics to show why box scores can never capture will, command and championship impact.This is a sharp, unfiltered episode on NBA officiating, LaMelo Ball, Bam Adebayo, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, NBA media narratives, instant replay, playoff basketball, Lakers-Celtics history and why the modern obsession with stats is distorting how greatness is remembered.Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 1:58 Hornets-Heat controversy and why LaMelo Ball should have been ejected 4:06 The NBA's fatal flaw: protocol over fairness 7:49 Why Ric says LaMelo's explanation made it worse 12:40 Why the league's review comes too late 13:21 Why the posthumous downgrading of Kobe Bryant has gone too far 14:27 Ric reacts to the Dwyane Wade vs. Kobe Bryant comparison 16:49 The stat that exposes the gap between Kobe and Wade 18:03 Why today's NBA discourse is being warped by box scores and clips 20:33 Kobe's Game 7 vs. Boston and the greatness stats can't measure 24:36 OutroHashtags: #OnTheBall #RicBucher #NBA #LaMeloBall #BamAdebayo #CharlotteHornets #MiamiHeat #KobeBryant #DwyaneWade #Lakers #Celtics #NBAPlayoffs #NBARules #InstantReplay #BasketballPodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You finished your first draft. And for a minute, it felt amazing. But then you open your manuscript to revise, and suddenly everything feels unclear.Where do you start? What do you fix first? And how do you know if anything you're changing is actually making your story better?And at a certain point, it starts to feel like the problem might be your draft. But most of the time, it's not. It's the way you're approaching revision.That's why in this episode, I'm walking you through the five most common revision mistakes I see, because chances are, at least one of them will tell you exactly where your revision is going sideways.You'll hear me talk about things like:[02:08] Why starting revisions without a clear target leads to endless changes, second-guessing, and a draft that never improves.[06:52] The subtle mindset shift that separates drafting from revising and why staying in the wrong mode makes your story harder to evaluate.[09:37] What most writers skip before they start editing, and how this leads to weeks of changes that don't actually fix anything.[12:06] Why the order you revise matters more than how much time you put in, and the specific sequence that gets your revision on track.[14:21] The tricky truth about feedback, when it helps, when it hurts, and why getting it too soon can leave you more stuck than before.If you've been staring at your draft not knowing where to begin, or rewriting the same chapters, second-guessing every revision decision, or feeling like your draft is getting worse instead of better, this episode is for you.And if you want help figuring out what your story needs and how to approach revision with a clear plan, my 5-Day Revision Accelerator is designed to do exactly that.In just five days, you'll learn how to evaluate your manuscript, identify what's not working, and create a clear revision plan so you're not stuck second-guessing every change. Sign up using the link below.