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Just Laser It!....and all things Cosmetic
Episode #29: Junera Laser

Just Laser It!....and all things Cosmetic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 16:03


In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Junera Laser, one of the most advanced minimally invasive technologies for tissue tightening, contour refinement, and collagen stimulation. If you have been hearing the buzz around subdermal energy-based treatments and wondering what truly sets Junera apart, this discussion breaks it down in clear, clinically grounded terms.We explore how Junera works beneath the skin to gently heat and contract tissue while stimulating new collagen formation over time. You will learn what makes this technology different from traditional surface lasers and RF microneedling, who may be a good candidate, and what realistic recovery and results look like.We also discuss the treatment timeline, including why early improvements can be seen within weeks while deeper collagen remodeling continues over several months. As always, our focus is on evidence-based aesthetic medicine, patient selection, and setting appropriate expectations.If you are interested in non-surgical options to lift, tighten, and subtly sculpt, this is an episode you will not want to miss.Thank you for your listenership!

Foundations of Amateur Radio
Bald Yak 15, Playing with Radio .. now with software

Foundations of Amateur Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 6:48


Foundations of Amateur Radio A little while ago I discussed a lovely article by programmer, artist, and game designer "blinry" called "Fifty Things you can do with a Software Defined Radio". This week it occurred to me that I could use their article as a framework to further explore my Bald Yak project. If you're unfamiliar, the Bald Yak project aims to create a modular, bidirectional and distributed signal processing and control system that leverages GNU Radio. For that to happen, I need a solid understanding of GNU Radio and its ecosystem. While I've been playing with it off and on for a decade or so, I have yet to build anything substantial for the simple reason that there was a puzzle piece missing. Last week I discovered it .. by accident. One of the fundamental things I'm attempting to achieve is the creation of a system that doesn't care which radio device you're using. In case you're wondering, I'm doing this because there is a proliferation of device specific software that cannot keep up with the influx of new hardware, doesn't consider the growing use of network connected radios, forced by increased RF noise levels in many communities across the world, not to mention, connecting increasingly expensive computing hardware to lightning rods. If everything goes to plan, it should be possible to use the project with any radio device. This is easier said than done. In GNU Radio this complex issue is addressed by having different blocks that represent different devices. You'll find receiver specific source blocks and equivalent sink blocks representing transmitters. While that's all fine and usable, it means that if I were to publish, say an FM receiver flowgraph, essentially a collection of blocks representing software that implements an FM receiver, I have to decide how I want to deal with the specific device. Do I select an RTL-SDR dongle as the device in my flowgraph and let you figure out how to make it work on the HackRF or the PlutoSDR sitting in your shack, or do I make it completely hardware agnostic, requiring you to wire it all together for your specific situation? Neither is desirable, or simple. Added to this is the problem that trying to make this work using a traditional analogue radio would cause more issues, since there isn't a Yaesu FT-857d block, nor is there one for an Icom IC-7400, let alone something from last century. Someone with some GNU Radio experience might point out that there are source and sink blocks for an audio device, which would allow you to plug one of those radios into a sound card and access the receiver, or transmitter, that way. While that would work, it requires that the radio is physically connected to a computer that's running GNU Radio. It would also give you all manner of headaches attempting to change frequency in the same way as you could using an RTL-SDR dongle. There are several ways to get remote radio control working across a network. For example, using 'rigctld' and 'Hamlib', we can change frequency on over 300 analogue radios, but even if you do, you'll discover that getting the audio across the network creates a whole range of new issues, not to mention that GNU Radio doesn't talk to Hamlib compatible radios. This is why many remote radio solutions are implemented as remote desktop sessions to a computer that is physically connected to the radio. While attempting to solve a completely unrelated challenge last week, I came across 'SoapySDR', described as a vendor and platform neutral SDR support library. Essentially it's a project that allows an application to interact with different devices without needing to support individual radios. This allows an application developer to write their software to support SoapySDR and from then on benefit from its ability to talk to lots of radios in a variety of different ways. For example, one of the in-built features is called 'SoapyRemote' which allows you to connect to a SoapySDR radio and interact with it across a network. Specifically, you can send and receive, as well as control the radio, essentially bundling together both the audio and control signals. SoapySDR also includes a tool called 'soapy-audio'. While documentation is sparse, it appears to support Hamlib, which means that you can, at least theoretically, connect a low powered computer, like for example a $5 Raspberry Pi Zero, to your analogue radio and access and control it across the network. Best part? It's supported by GNU Radio and many other applications. I've started creating a repository with the "Fifty Things you can do with a Software Defined Radio", one directory per thing, that will contain the bits needed to run inside GNU Radio and across the network to any SoapySDR compatible hardware. Now, before you get as excited as I am, there's a few hurdles. I'm not yet sure of the status of soapy-audio, but it looks promising. I have the bits sitting on my computer and I'm working through them. For example, I'm not sure if the current implementation supports transmit. I also have anecdotal evidence that Hamlib support is incomplete, but I don't yet know to what extent. I anticipate some coding in my future. I suspect it will be the equivalent of building a new SoapySDR module, but time will tell. I can tell you that I'm running an RTL-SDR dongle connected to a low-power computer and I can connect to it across the network with GNU Radio on my workstation and run a proof of concept FM receiver flowgraph. There's no reason for either computer to be in the same room, let alone the same country. You'll find the project on my VK6FLAB GitHub page. I plan to work my way through the 50 items and discover what I don't know about GNU Radio. Feel free to play along. I'm Onno VK6FLAB

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Warehouse and Operations as a Career
Short Chaser, The Last Line of Defense

Warehouse and Operations as a Career

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 11:44


Hi all, I'm Marty and welcome back to Warehouse and Operations as a Career.  Today we're talking about one of the more important roles on the shipping side of things, and oddly, it’s hardly ever brought up. I find myself discussing it today only because a listener wrote in that they had applied for the position and was told they would need at least 1 year of equipment experience for the position. We're talking about the Short Chaser.  If you've never worked in a high-volume grocery, retail, produce, or foodservice DC, this position may not even be on your radar. But if you have, well, you know why I mentioned it's a very important role. When a trailer is staged, sealed, and about to be dispatched or leave the yard, yet the paperwork says we're missing a case of product, there is only one person standing between our success and customer dissatisfaction. The Short Chaser.  Today we're going to break down why the position exists, how the WMS helps drive it, some of the different types of equipment used to accomplish the task, the pressure and safety considerations, and why it's actually one of the best career-building roles in outbound operations. But then, as we've learned, in my humble opinion anyway, is that every position in the light industrial fields are great career building opportunities.   So why is the short chaser needed or why is it such an important role? Well, in large distribution centers, outbound selection is built on speed and engineered productivity standards. The Order Selectors are measured by things like cases per hour (CPH), lines per hour, and maybe pallets per hour. And then you'll have their Direct vs. indirect time metrics and travel time efficiency. In these environments, we cannot afford for selectors to stop and wait when a pick slot is empty.  So here's what happens. A selector travels down the aisle. They scan the location. The slot is empty. The Replenishment hasn't been dropped yet or the inventory count is off for one reason or another. Instead of waiting, which would destroy productivity metrics and delay the batch, the selector marks the item short in their RF unit and continues moving. The Warehouse Management System (WMS) logs that short against the load. Multiply that by 40 to 60 selectors across a shift. It adds up quick! Now you have a short list or another batch created.  Once the replenishment has been made, the WMS recognizes that inventory is now available. It then creates what most operations call a short batch. This batch includes load number, trailer number, stop number, SKU or item number, quantity shorted, slot location, and required completion time or dispatch time. The Short Chaser logs into their RF device and sees a prioritized list, usually sorted by the dispatch time. So, this role is a little bit selection, and a little bit loading, but really 100% recovery. The order selectors are pulling throughout the shift, the short chaser is of course running behind the original batch, gathering any missed or shorted cases. That means the Short Chaser operates closest to dispatch time. And in distribution, the dispatch time is sacred. If a trailer misses its dispatch window drivers lose hours, customer delivery windows are affected, route sequencing breaks down, we're outside the WMS perimeters, think of it as manual mode, and of course overtime increases and service levels can drop. So the Short Chaser works under what I like to call controlled urgency. Not chaos or panic. But controlled urgency!  Now Depending on the facility, the Short Chaser may use several types of powered industrial equipment. In the produce or specialty world we may be using the single electric rider pallet jack. Ideal for quickly grabbing partial pallets or a few cases and delivering them directly to dock or staging area for the loaders or even running the product out to the yard and adding them to the trailer. Fast, agile, and highly maneuverable. When multiple shorts are tied to the same trailer or dispatch times, the double rider jack allows movement of two pallets at once, reducing travel time and improving efficiency. We may even use the sit-down forklift, it could be used when handling full pallets, or delivering larger quantities of freight directly to trailers staged in the yard. Of course, the short chaser role requires certification and strong equipment handling skills. There is no room for unsafe operation, especially with urgency involved.  I mentioned the yard, maybe I should explain what I meant. In many large operations, once trailers are loaded, they are pulled from dock doors and staged in the yard awaiting dispatch or the driver arriving. The Short Chaser's job can expand beyond the building. They may need to identify the correct trailer in the yard, verify trailer number and route number, confirm the stop sequence, properly load secure the product, ensure the load stability and communicate back to dispatch that the load is complete and ready to go.  Sounds simple right? Think about this though. Delivering a short to the wrong trailer is worse than not delivering it at all. Because now you've created two shortages. Again, in our environment, accuracy is critical. Let's paint a real-world scenario. It's 45 minutes before dispatch. Three trailers are staged. The short batch drops with 22 SKUs, across 3 routes, with 3 different dispatch times. What does a great Short Chaser do? They prioritize by dispatch time, our warehouse route complexity or the possible different pick path we'll be taking, the items difficulty, or things like stack ability and weight. We can't stack a 50 case on top of eggs, and then of course the yard location. They communicate early. They don't wait until 5 minutes before dispatch to say, “I can't find this item.” They involve replenishment or inventory control immediately.  Here's where, I feel, the role becomes powerful for career growth. A strong Short Chaser begins to recognize patterns. They see certain SKUs consistently being shorted, replenishments that seem to always take longer to be made, slotting inefficiencies, Mis-picks during selection and cycle count issues. They begin to understand the system says one thing, but the slot sometimes says another. This is how future inventory control specialists are born. This is how future supervisors learn to ask things like why are we shorting this item three times a week? I guess I'm saying the short chaser sees things and we should speak up and communicate. It'll only help us in our careers.     Ok, I've used the word urgency several times, but it cannot override our discipline. A few of the common risks in this role include speeding through the aisles, cutting through the cross aisles, yard traffic, blind corner visibility issues and fatigue late in shift when people are tired. The expectation must be clear. You cannot rush safety.   When Short Chasers perform well, our success shows with improved on-time dispatch, higher fill rates, reduced customer claims, and reduced driver wait time. Operations managers know a strong short chasing process protects revenue, because incomplete deliveries damage our customer relationships.  And our modern WMS platforms are becoming more advanced too. We now see real-time replenishment triggers, automated alerts for low slots, dynamic slotting has really helped the order selector, Voice-directed picking systems and even AI forecasting.  All these improvements reduce shorts, but they will never eliminate them entirely. Physical inventory and system inventory will never be perfect. There will always be human error, inventory discrepancies, slotting adjustments and late replenishments.   Here's why I believe this is one of the strongest development roles in outbound operations. The Short Chaser learns WMS navigation and logic, Dispatch prioritization, Yard operations and why trailers are staged where they are, Cross-department communication, Inventory issues, and how to balance productivity. This naturally transitions into dock Lead or outbound Lead roles. Dispatch Coordinator, Inventory Control assignments and even Supervisor positions.  The best ones share some of these common traits. We'll be calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and be a strong communicator, confident and skilled on the equipment, system literate and safety disciplined.   So if you're listening today and you're working in sanitation, selection, loading, or general warehouse operations and you want to understand the bigger picture, pay attention to the Short Chaser role.  When that trailer door closes and the seal goes on and the route leaves complete and accurate, that's not luck. That's execution. And the Short Chaser is often the last line of defense before that door shuts.  Well, there's a bit on another great light industrial position! I hope you all join us again next week, and that each of you sends over a topic you'd like to hear a bit about. We love getting mail each week! Until then, remember to put safety first in all that you do and to never get on or touch a machine or piece of powered industrial equipment you've not been trained on and certified to operate. Yall be safe out there.  

HR Weekly
Transformation: Wie gelingt der Balanceakt zwischen Tradition und Innovation?

HR Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 39:59


Everllence SE - In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Ingrid Rieken, CHRO bei Everllence SE, über HR-Transformation zwischen Ingenieurstradition und Pioniergeist. Gemeinsam machen wir Ambidextrie greifbar: Wie schaffen Führungskräfte den Spagat zwischen Effizienz und Innovation? Ingrid teilt konkrete Einblicke aus Workshops, Learnings aus Herausforderungen der Transformation und was sie heute anders machen würde. Außerdem diskutieren wir, warum Everllence bewusst auf flexible Arbeitsmodelle wie Jobsharing und Remote Work setzt – statt „Back to Office“. Für mich ist klar: Transformation heißt, Bewährtes zu respektieren und gleichzeitig mutig neue Wege zu gehen. Eine inspirierende Folge für alle, die Wandel aktiv gestalten wollen.Werbepartner dieser Episode: CanonUnser Equipment:Kameras: EOS R6 Mark IIObjektive: RF 50mm F1.8 STM, RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM, RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STMMehr Infos zum Corporate Studios Angebot von Canon findet ihr hier: canon.de/corporate-studio

Holistic Plastic Surgery Show
Ranking Skin Treatments and Trends From 1-10 With Aesthetician Sarah Landmesser

Holistic Plastic Surgery Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 43:29


In this episode, Dr. Anthony Youn brings his go-to medical esthetician, Sarah Landmesser, into the studio for a fun (and surprisingly honest) game: rating today's most talked-about skincare treatments and trends on a scale of 1–10. They go rapid-fire through everything from red light masks, dry brushing, and “lunchtime” peels to the heavy-hitters like moderate-depth chemical peels, in-office microneedling, RF microneedling (Morpheus8), fillers, Sculptra, and Botox. They also call out a few viral fads—like beef tallow creams, microcurrent devices, detox foot pads, and CoolSculpting—sharing what's worth your money, what's overhyped, and what can actually backfire. If you've ever wondered “Should I try this?” or “Is this legit or just TikTok hype?”—this episode will help you sort the skincare noise from the treatments that truly deliver.

Farzetta & Tra In the Morning
How Many Phillies Are In The Top 10 At Their Position? (Hour 4)

Farzetta & Tra In the Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 42:37


(0:00-22:17) Athletes we wish we could erase from Philadelphia sports (22:17-32:39) Buster Onley's top 10 lists of each position, and is JT Realmuto a top 10 catcher(32:39-42:37) Do the Phillies have a top 10 SS, LF, CF, and RF? Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page Kincade & Salciunas on 975thefanatic.com. Follow 97.5 The Fanatic on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Watch our shows on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Philly's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Microwave Journal Podcasts
5G mmWave Applications Update: Interview with Analog Devices

Microwave Journal Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 7:23


Gokhan Yaliniz, Product Line Manager, RF and mmW for Communications at Analog Devices, talks with Pat Hindle about the status of 5G mmWave applications including FWA and private networks. Sponsored by Analog Devices.

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DozeCast - Cardiologia
Tratamento da amiloidose e da cardiomiopatia hipertrófica: o passado, presente e o futuro! (DozeCast 212)

DozeCast - Cardiologia

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 77:07


O tratamento de amiloidose e cardiomiopatia hipertrófica mudou de patamar. O que antes era “manejo de sintomas + rezar” virou era de terapias-alvo, com impacto real em desfechos e qualidade de vida.No DozeCast #212, Victor Bemfica e Plínio Wolf fazem um passeio completo pelo passado, presente e futuro dessas duas cardiomiopatias que, finalmente, ganharam armas de verdade.Falamos sobre:Amiloidose (ATTR) • Tipos: wild-type vs hereditária e por que isso muda o jogo • Clínica além do coração: músculo-esquelético, disautonomia, neuropatia, TGI • Diagnóstico: o fluxograma pra não perder tempo (e não errar feio) • Tratamento “inespecífico” da cardiomiopatia: – IC na amiloidose: por que o quarteto clássico costuma falhar e por que o diurético é rei (com o “lençol curto” congestão vs hipovolemia) – iSGLT2 e ARM: o que já dá pra defender com dados – Quando IECA/BRA/BB atrapalham mais do que ajudam – Arritmias, marcapasso, FA, tromboembolismo: o que muda na conduta • Tratamento específico da transtirretina: – Estabilizadores (tafamidis e a nova geração) – Silenciadores (RNA/antisense) e a corrida pelo melhor desfecho – O que vem aí: depletadores e o “futuro” que promete • Desafios reais: custo, acesso, timing da terapia e por que não é curaCardiomiopatia Hipertrófica (CMH) • Obstrutiva vs não obstrutiva: fisiopatologia e como isso direciona terapia • Epidemiologia e prognóstico: por que a mortalidade caiu e o que ainda mata • Controle de sintomas: do beta-bloqueador raiz até a decisão de reduzir septo – Miectomia vs alcoolização vs RF: quem é o melhor candidato pra quê • A revolução dos inibidores de miosina: mecanismo, indicações e onde eles entram no algoritmo • CMH não obstrutiva: por que nem tudo que brilha é miosina • Prevenção de morte súbita: CDI e as principais indicações (sem romantização)

Manufacturing Culture Podcast
Chuck Coxhead | Different Beats Better

Manufacturing Culture Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 49:32


In this episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast, host Jim Mayer speaks with Chuck Coxhead about the importance of evolving manufacturing practices and company culture. They discuss the need for leaders to abandon outdated thinking, the significance of differentiation in a commoditized market, and the transformative changes in business practices post-2020. Chuck shares his journey in the RF cable assembly industry, emphasizing the importance of customer experience and the buyer's journey. The conversation also touches on empowering frontline workers, achieving alignment across departments, and the future of differentiation in the industry.TakeawaysManufacturing leaders must abandon pre-2000 thinking.Culture is about how employees feel in the workplace.Differentiation is key in a commoditized market.Customer experience can set a company apart.The buyer's journey has changed significantly.Companies must adapt to new market realities post-2020.E-commerce can revolutionize the buying process.Frontline workers play a crucial role in company success.Alignment across departments is essential for growth.Trust and accountability are vital in leadership.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Manufacturing Culture Podcast01:52 Understanding Culture in the Workplace07:53 Chuck's Origin Story and Career Path11:08 The Shift from Pre-2000 Thinking16:45 Transformative Changes in Business Post-202022:39 Revolutionizing the Buyer's Journey25:24 Applying the Framework to Job Shops30:07 Empowering Frontline Workers34:11 Achieving Alignment Across Departments36:30 Creating Systems for Bold Growth41:34 The RF Frontiers Podcast43:52 Future of Differentiation in Industry46:35 Final Thoughts and Advice

AmateurLogic.TV
Ham College 134 - Technician Exam Questions Part 21

AmateurLogic.TV

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026


T7A – Station equipment: receivers, transceivers, transmitter amplifiers, receive amplifiers, transverters; Basic radio circuit concepts and terminology: sensitivity, selectivity, mixers, oscillators, PTT, modulation. T7B – Symptoms, causes, and cures of common transmitter and receiver problems: overload and overdrive, distortion, interference and consumer electronics, RF feedback. 59:05

Show & Vern
HOUR 1- Tyreek Hill is on the open market

Show & Vern

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 50:43


Bad look for K-State Tyreek Hill was released by the Dolphins How much RF for Cags Feelings on KU and MU basketball

Show & Vern
HOUR 3- Cags in RF Everyday

Show & Vern

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 48:10


What's Trending Platooning in RF for Cags Canadian/Sweden Curling cheating scandal Random Question of the Day

AmateurLogic.TV (Audio)
Ham College 134 - Technician Exam Questions Part 21

AmateurLogic.TV (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026


T7A – Station equipment: receivers, transceivers, transmitter amplifiers, receive amplifiers, transverters; Basic radio circuit concepts and terminology: sensitivity, selectivity, mixers, oscillators, PTT, modulation. T7B – Symptoms, causes, and cures of common transmitter and receiver problems: overload and overdrive, distortion, interference and consumer electronics, RF feedback. 59:05

Cup of Mets
Hot Stove #51: Welcome MJ Melendez & Bryan Hudson, Lindor's Surgery & Timeline, Soto Reports & Shifts to LF, Top 10 Entering 2026 (LF, CF, RF, DH)

Cup of Mets

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 45:01


The New York Mets stay busy reshaping the roster, and we're breaking it all down in this episode.We start with the arrivals of MJ Melendez and Bryan Hudson, what each brings to the table, and how they fit into the Mets' evolving depth chart heading into 2026. Then we dive into the big storyline: Francisco Lindor's surgery, the recovery timeline, and what it means for the infield and early-season expectations.Plus, the latest buzz around Juan Soto — new reports, defensive positioning, and a potential shift to left field that could have ripple effects across the entire outfield alignment and DH mix.To wrap things up, we continue our positional rankings series with our Top 10 entering 2026 at LF, CF, RF, and DH, highlighting breakout candidates, elite bats, and where the Mets stack up against the rest of the league.Roster moves, timelines, projections, and plenty of debate — let's get into it.FOLLOW on Instagram, YouTube & X: @cupofmetsSUBSCRIBE on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your favorite podcasts!DOWNLOAD The SeatGeek App! Use Code: "CUPOFMETS" at First Purchase to get $20.00 off!

The Fan Morning Show
Kevin Gorman on why this year could be different for the Pirates

The Fan Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 18:21


Kevin Gorman joins to brag about the Florida weather, why this year feels different for the Pirates, AJ Burnett's presence, Henry Davis, Don Kelly's influence, his predictions for who will start the most games at 1B, 3B, RF, LF, C, and SS.

The Fan Morning Show
7 AM: Kevin Gorman on why this year could be different for the Pirates, how many games will the Bucs win?

The Fan Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 38:41


Kevin Gorman joins to brag about the Florida weather, why this year feels different for the Pirates, AJ Burnett's presence, Henry Davis, Don Kelly's influence, his predictions for who will start the most games at 1B, 3B, RF, LF, C, and SS. Is there at least a little bit of a concern about the Pirates' defense? Who else could be an option at 3B? Reviewing the early returns on the Pirates win total poll. Would we bet on the Pirates making the playoffs? Is it smart to count out the Brewers? US and Canada hockey looks to be on a collision course, even in women's hockey. How can the US men beat Canada?

The Fan Morning Show
Fan Morning Show 2-16-26

The Fan Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 146:34


Pirates begin spring training baseball on Saturday! Are we drinking the Kool Aid? The lineup will be drastically better than the one that ended 2026. The Pirates need to go all in now and not worry about 2030. AJ Burnett will be helping the Pirates this spring training. He will bring some swagger. Daytona 500 had 25 different leaders. The winner drives for Michael Jordan. Danny Hamlin had a good quote afterwards. Kansas State fired their MBB coach yesterday, in part for criticizing players publicly. Is this a bad, new trend? Kevin Gorman joins to brag about the Florida weather, why this year feels different for the Pirates, AJ Burnett's presence, Henry Davis, Don Kelly's influence, his predictions for who will start the most games at 1B, 3B, RF, LF, C, and SS. Is there at least a little bit of a concern about the Pirates' defense? Who else could be an option at 3B? Reviewing the early returns on the Pirates win total poll. Would we bet on the Pirates making the playoffs? Is it smart to count out the Brewers? US and Canada hockey looks to be on a collision course, even in women's hockey. How can the US men beat Canada? All-time US Olympic draft - Jim - Jesse Owens, Katie Ladecky, Eric Heiden; Sean - Simone Biles, 1992 Dream Team, Kurt Angle Jeff - 1980 US hockey, Michael Phelps, Apollo Anto Ohno. Fallout from our US Olympic draft. Scottie Scheffler went low yesterday but didn't win. The wind was a huge factor. Mark Kaboly stops in and explains how fog is created, not allowing his son to cry during sports, how a baseball coach threatened him in his youth. Kaboly is still critical of the Pirates until they prove they are good. O'Neil Cruz faces a make or break season. Henry Davis's outlook. Kaboly's reaction to the expanded Steelers coaching staff. Kaboly is fighting through hamstring issues. What might Mike McCarthy's press conferences look like? David DeCastro joins to discuss what he's been up to lately, how he views the Steelers current OL, his thoughts on Joey Porter's comments about Ben, what Pouncey meant to the Steelers, what he remembers from his draft day, what the team will look like without Mike Tomlin. Results of the Pirates win total poll, the winner is 81-85.

DroneTalks.online
DroneTalks | Over 6,000 BVLOS flights: How NUAIR's operational corridor is enabling scalable drone integration

DroneTalks.online

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 7:45


6,000+ #BVLOS flights. 50 miles of FAA-designated #UAS corridor. A 450-square-mile digital #airspace ecosystem. At Syracuse Airport, NUAIR proves that manned and unmanned aircraft can co-exist safely in one of the most complex airspaces in the US: “If someone's operating without remote ID in a critical area such as the terminal area of the airport, we can see their location, the hand controller and the drone — and tell local authorities that something needs to be done about it,” said John Gustafson, Director of Product Development and Technology at NUAIR. NUAIR isn't just visualising airspace; they're enforcing it. With radar-powered #surveillance, passive RF detection, and a fully cloud-based interface; they're making scalable, safe BVLOS #drone operations a reality in the US today. At CANSO's Airspace World 2025 in Lisbon, our Co-founder and CEO Eszter Kovács interviewed NUAIR's John Gustafson to explore how their FAA-approved infrastructure is redefining drone #commercialisation in New York State and beyond. Listen the full interview to learn how NUAIR is powering medical deliveries, military testing, and impactful #UTM services through a real-world drone corridor.

The Skin Real
How to Fix Lip Lines | What Really Works and What Doesn't

The Skin Real

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 26:10


Lip lines. Barcode lines. Smoker's lines. They frustrate patients more than almost any other wrinkle because they can age the face fast and they are not simple to fix. In this episode of The Skin Real, Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down why upper lip lines form, why they are harder to treat than frown lines, and why there is no single magic solution. She explains the role of the orbicularis oris muscle, repetitive motion, collagen loss, menopause, bone resorption, and sun damage in accelerating these vertical lines. Dr. Mina walks through what actually works. A combination strategy that includes prevention, lifestyle changes, smart topical use, and in-office procedures tailored to your anatomy and stage of aging. She covers: Why Botox must be used carefully around the mouth • When filler helps and when it makes things worse • Why a surgical lip lift may be more appropriate than more volume • The role of microneedling, RF microneedling, CO2 laser, and even phenol peels • How smoking, straws, and unconscious lip movements accelerate lines • Why sunscreen on the lips is harder than you think If you are struggling with lip lines or want to prevent them before they etch in, this episode gives you a realistic, evidence-based roadmap. There is no one and done fix. But there is a smarter plan.   In this episode:  00:00 Why Lip Lines Age You Faster 00:23 No Magic Fix. The Combination Approach 01:06 Why Upper Lip Lines Form 03:05 Why We Can't Fully Paralyze This Muscle 03:37 The Realistic Goal. Soften, Not Erase 04:19 Why Women Notice This More After Menopause 05:34 Why Filler Is Not Always the Answer 06:14 Not a One and Done Fix 07:13 Prevention Before Lines Etch In 07:51 Lifestyle Habits That Make Lip Lines Worse 10:59 Teeth, Bone Loss, and Structural Support 11:50 Sun Damage and Lip Protection 14:02 Topicals That Help. Retinoids and Moisturizers 16:07 Red Light and At Home Devices 17:12 In Office Treatments. Where to Start 17:44 Botox and the Lip Flip Explained 19:30 Filler. When It Helps and When It Backfires 21:43 Laser, Microneedling, and Advanced Procedures 24:30 Phenol Peels, Aggressive Resurfacing, and Expectations 25:43 Final Takeaways Want a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today's discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don't miss out!

SNS - Saturday Night SEGA
E557 - GLiTCH'd 4.012 (14 Feb 2026)

SNS - Saturday Night SEGA

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 110:35


Valentine's Day gets GLiTCH'd in this week's episode as we have a look at what SEGA tracks have the word "Love" in them, and then play them. Chapters: 00:00:00:000 Saturday Night SEGA - GLiTCH'D 00:01:32:400 This is Saturday Night SEGA GLiTCH'd 1 00:06:32:000 Yakuza: Dead Souls (Ryu ga Gotoku OF THE END) - LOVE CHECK 00:10:54:000 Alice Gear Aegis CS: Concerto of Simulatrix - Love 00:12:35:000 CHUNITHM AIR - It Seemed That the Ultramarine Was Loved 00:15:09:000 This is Saturday Night SEGA GLiTCH'd 2 00:20:19:000 Last Bronx (Tokyo Bangaichi) - Jaggy Love 00:25:12:000 Initial D Arcade Stage - Love is The Name of Love 00:29:56:000 The Revenge of Shinobi - My Lover 00:31:58:000 This is Saturday Night SEGA GLiTCH'd 3 00:37:54:000 Hiro 30th Anniversary Album: Thank You for Listening! - Fate is 'I' Love You (from Tetris Giant) 00:41:53:000 Cyber Troopers Virtual-On: Oratorio Tangram - My Lost Love Hunting Your Lost Face 00:43:34:000 Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Love for the Skies 00:46:05:000 This is Saturday Night SEGA GLiTCH'd 4 00:54:36:000 Puyo Puyo Chronicle - Everyone Loves Everyone 00:57:14:000 Metropolis Street Racer - Show Me Your Love 01:00:40:000 RF online - THE FORCE OF LOVE (Theme of RF online) 01:05:59:000 This is Saturday Night SEGA GLiTCH'd 5 01:08:56:000 Jet Set Radio Future - I Love Love You (Love Love Super Dimension Mix) 01:13:38:000 SEIMA DENSETSU 3x3 EYES - Culture Shock of Love 01:15:19:000 Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2 (Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2) - Has The Love Inside You Died? 01:18:09:000 This is Saturday Night SEGA GLiTCH'd 6 01:20:53:000 Bangai-O (BAKURETSUMUTEKI BANGAIOH) - The Beautiful Love of Older Brother and Younger Sister 01:24:02:000 SING!! SEGA Game Music presented by B.B. Queens - BURNIN' LOVE ~ Image from After Burner 01:28:28:000 MAGLAM LORD - End of Love and Hate 01:33:20:000 This is Saturday Night SEGA GLiTCH'd 7 01:37:46:000 Lemmings [Master System] - Smile If You Love Lemmings 01:39:18:000 Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom (Toki no Keishousha: Phantasy Star III) - Oath of Love 01:40:30:000 This is Saturday Night SEGA GLiTCH'd 8 01:45:26:000 Ollie King - The Concept of Love [The Concept of Passion Mix] 01:50:03:000 Satoshi Miyashita - Game Over

This Week in Cardiology
Feb 13 2026 This Week in Cardiology

This Week in Cardiology

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 29:40


Ticagrelor vs prasugrel, a new LAAC device, pulsed field ablation AF results, lifestyle intervention in AF, the term "provider" vs "doctor," and coffee are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/twic I TUXEDO-2 Trial TUXEDO-2 Trial https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/fullarticle/2844869 ISAR-REACT 5 Trial https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1908973 II VERITAS Study of Dual-Seal LAAO VERITAS Study https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacep.2026.01.021 III PFA vs RF over 4 years Advent-LTO study https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-026-04246-4 ADVENT Study https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2307291 SPHERE PER-AF Study https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03022-6 SINGLE SHOT CHAMPION Study https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2502280 BEAT PAROX-AF Trial https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf1115/8436829 IV What's in a Name — Use of the Term "Provider" Physicians Are Not Providers: The Ethical Significance of Names https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/ANNALS-25-03852 V Coffee and Dementia Risk Coffee/Tea Intake and Dementia Risk https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2844764 Mandrola Commentary: Enough With the Coffee Research and Other Distractions https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/883709 VI Lifestyle interventions Post AF ablation Improving Outcomes of AF by Lifestyle Interventions https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/47/6/669/8243674 You may also like: The Bob Harrington Show with the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, Robert A. Harrington, MD. https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington Questions or feedback, please contact news@medscape.net

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TWiRT - This Week in Radio Tech - Podcast
TWiRT 787 - From MixDJ to Engineer with Ernest Jones

TWiRT - This Week in Radio Tech - Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026


This Week in Radio Tech, Episode 787 features Ernest Jones, Director of Technical Operations for Audacy’s Atlanta radio stations—one of the largest radio markets in the country. Ernest shares his journey from mix DJ to IT specialist to broadcast engineer, describing how his passion for audio processing, amateur radio, and DXing shaped his technical career. He explains how learning IT and RF engineering evolved in parallel through both his ham radio hobby and hands-on station work. Ernest also recounts returning to a small-town AM station he once co-owned to install a new transmitter, finally retiring a venerable old RCA tube rig. It’s an engaging conversation with a rising engineer whose career is just getting started—and one you won’t want to miss. Guest:Ernest Jones - Director of Technical Operations at Audacy, Atlanta Host:Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, South Seas, & Akamai BroadcastingFollow TWiRT on Twitter and on Facebook - and see all the videos on YouTube.TWiRT is brought to you by:Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, and social media tools at Bionic.radio.Aiir, providing PlayoutONE radio automation, and other advanced solutions for audience engagement.Angry Audio and the new USB Phone Gizmo - Put VoIP callers on-the-air The new MaxxKonnect RMT416 Multi Tuner - 4 to 16 AM/FM/WB/HD web-connected tuners in 1 RU Subscribe to Audio:iTunesRSSStitcherTuneInSubscribe to Video:iTunesRSSYouTube

This Week In Radio Tech (TWiRT)
TWiRT Ep. 787 - From MixDJ to Engineer with Ernest Jones

This Week In Radio Tech (TWiRT)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 69:18


This Week in Radio Tech, Episode 787 features Ernest Jones, Director of Technical Operations for Audacy's Atlanta radio stations—one of the largest radio markets in the country. Ernest shares his journey from mix DJ to IT specialist to broadcast engineer, describing how his passion for audio processing, amateur radio, and DXing shaped his technical career. He explains how learning IT and RF engineering evolved in parallel through both his ham radio hobby and hands-on station work. Ernest also recounts returning to a small-town AM station he once co-owned to install a new transmitter, finally retiring a venerable old RCA tube rig. It's an engaging conversation with a rising engineer whose career is just getting started—and one you won't want to miss.

The Darin Olien Show
The Biology of Architecture: Building a Fatal Convenience-Free Home From the Ground Up

The Darin Olien Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 29:54


What if the most overlooked health intervention isn't a supplement… a biohack… or a protocol? What if it's the structure you live inside? In this deeply personal solo episode, Darin shares the seven-year journey of rebuilding after losing everything, and why this new home isn't just a house, it's a biological experiment in sovereignty. From fire resilience and toxic-free materials to grounding floors, EMF elimination, circadian lighting, and water independence, this episode breaks down the science and intention behind designing a "Fatal Convenience–Free" home. This is about more than architecture. It's about reclaiming your environment as a health intervention. In This Episode Why over 90% of California wildfires start from human infrastructure — and how to build for fire resilience The hidden toxins inside modern homes: formaldehyde, VOCs, flame retardants, particle board Why indoor air is 2–5x more polluted than outdoor air (EPA data) Why formaldehyde is a Group 1 carcinogen — and still used in building materials Steel framing, magnesium oxide walls, and hempcrete exterior — and the science behind each Water sovereignty: whole-house filtration, well water testing, pharmaceutical removal Eliminating WiFi and RF exposure with fully hardwired infrastructure Grounded copper-integrated flooring and the emerging science of earthing Solar redundancy and energy independence Circadian-aligned incandescent lighting to restore melatonin and sleep architecture Biophilic design and using fallen oak trees from the fire for untreated interior finishes Organic furniture free from PFAS, flame retardants, polyurethane foam Why your home may be the most powerful nervous system regulator in your life Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – Plastic waste, fatal conveniences, and Bite toothpaste solution 00:02:48 – The solo episode: rebuilding after losing everything 00:03:30 – The most overlooked health intervention: your home 00:05:30 – Fire zones, ember exposure, and structural ignition science 00:07:00 – Steel framing and magnesium oxide walls explained 00:08:00 – Hempcrete and fire-resistant exterior systems 00:10:30 – Building biologists and probability management 00:13:40 – Indoor air pollution and EPA data 00:14:40 – Formaldehyde as a Group 1 carcinogen 00:15:30 – Eliminating composite woods and VOC sealants 00:16:45 – Mold-resistant building science 00:17:50 – EMF elimination, hardwired ethernet, no WiFi home 00:20:00 – Prefab SuperLife guest house concept 00:20:20 – Copper-integrated grounding floors 00:21:00 – The science of earthing and blood viscosity 00:22:10 – Water sovereignty and whole-house filtration 00:23:00 – Gray water and microbiological waste remediation 00:23:45 – Solar redundancy and energy independence 00:24:20 – Circadian lighting and melatonin suppression research 00:25:45 – Biophilic design and reclaimed oak interiors 00:27:00 – Organic furniture and eliminating endocrine disruptors 00:27:50 – Reinvention after loss: reducing biological stressors 00:29:00 – Architecture of biology and intention for the next chapter     Thank You to Our Sponsors Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Go to their website at fromourplace.com/darin and get 10% off sitewide in their largest sale of the year. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.     Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien     Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness     Key Takeaway: "Your home is either regulating your nervous system — or dysregulating it. The walls, the lighting, the water, the wiring, the materials, the air… they are all inputs into your biology. Health isn't just what you eat. It's what surrounds you. This isn't about perfection. It's about reducing the biological stress load — and building a life aligned with sovereignty, intention, and nature."

Mercado Abierto
Análisis de día en el mercado de renta fija

Mercado Abierto

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 7:49


Comentamos lo más destacado de la sesión en el mercado de deuda con Carlos Lasure, analista de RF de Ibercaja Gestión.

TWiRT - This Week in Radio Tech - Podcast
TWiRT 786 - Ice Storm Recovery with Stan Carter & Gibson Prichard

TWiRT - This Week in Radio Tech - Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026


Episode 786 of This Week in Radio Tech dives into the real-world engineering challenges and recoveries following a severe ice storm that slammed Mississippi, Tennessee, and northern Alabama. Host Kirk Harnack is joined by Stan Carter of K-LOVE and Air1 as well as Gibson Pritchard, Director of Engineering at Nashville’s WTVF NewsChannel 5, for a candid discussion of what actually failed—and what held up—when trees, power lines, and ice took their toll. Firsthand reports from transmitter sites that rode through the storm with minimal RF issues, others that relied heavily on generators, and the logistics of keeping fuel flowing day after day. Along the way, the panel shares photos, practical observations, and lessons learned from the field. The episode wraps with concrete tips to help engineers and stations prepare now for the next winter disaster—before it arrives. Show Notes:Photos & Videos of ice storm Fern damage Guests:Stan Carter - Field Engineer at K-LOVE & Air1Gibson Prichard - Director Of Engineering and Technology at WTVF NewsChannel 5 Host:Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, South Seas, & Akamai BroadcastingFollow TWiRT on Twitter and on Facebook - and see all the videos on YouTube.TWiRT is brought to you by:Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, and social media tools at Bionic.radio.Aiir, providing PlayoutONE radio automation, and other advanced solutions for audience engagement.Angry Audio and the new USB Phone Gizmo - Put VoIP callers on-the-air The new MaxxKonnect RMT416 Multi Tuner - 4 to 16 AM/FM/WB/HD web-connected tuners in 1 RU Subscribe to Audio:iTunesRSSStitcherTuneInSubscribe to Video:iTunesRSSYouTube

This Week In Radio Tech (TWiRT)
TWiRT Ep. 786 - Ice Storm Recovery with Stan Carter & Gibson Prichard

This Week In Radio Tech (TWiRT)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 71:18


Episode 786 of This Week in Radio Tech dives into the real-world engineering challenges and recoveries following a severe ice storm that slammed Mississippi, Tennessee, and northern Alabama. Host Kirk Harnack is joined by Stan Carter of K-LOVE and Air1 as well as Gibson Pritchard, Director of Engineering at Nashville's WTVF NewsChannel 5, for a candid discussion of what actually failed—and what held up—when trees, power lines, and ice took their toll. Firsthand reports from transmitter sites that rode through the storm with minimal RF issues, others that relied heavily on generators, and the logistics of keeping fuel flowing day after day. Along the way, the panel shares photos, practical observations, and lessons learned from the field. The episode wraps with concrete tips to help engineers and stations prepare now for the next winter disaster—before it arrives.

Inside SAP S/4HANA
FR – Épisode 1 | Supply Chain & SAP Cloud ERP : Transformer la logistique avec le public cloud

Inside SAP S/4HANA

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 23:31


Open-Minded Healing
Beverly Jensen, Ph.D. - Hidden EMR Signals, Real Health Risks and How You Can Protect Yourself

Open-Minded Healing

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 43:19 Transcription Available


Send us your desired health topic or guest suggestionsI sat down with EMR advocate Beverly Jensen to unpack how routers, smart meters, toys, and wearables can disrupt sleep, stress the nervous system, and derail kids' development—and what you can do this week to take control. Beverly traces her journey from growing up around early satellite communications to developing radiation sensitivity after months beside a router. She explains the biology in plain terms: our bodies run on electricity, and strong, pulsed radio-frequency fields can interfere with those signals.You'll learn how to map hotspots with an RF meter, why bedrooms should be device‑free sanctuaries, and how simple moves—like relocating and shielding a router, hardwiring with Ethernet, and using airplane mode—can slash exposure by 90% or more without losing connectivity. We dive into family health, too. Beverly shares research on pregnancy, autism risk, and early childhood development, along with practical steps for parents: Finally, we talk about the bigger picture: rising telecom infrastructure, and why community action matters for both health and home values. This is a clear, calm roadmap to living well with technology—on your terms. If this conversation helps, share it with a friend, subscribe for more practical health insights, and leave a review with the one change you'll make this week.You can find Beverly Jensen, Ph.D. at:Website - https://youandemf.com/Website - https://womensmedicinebowl.com/ Please Follow and Review this podcast if you would like to support the growth of this show. Thank You! :)If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with two people you know that might benefit from the information. The more knowledge that people have in their hands, the healthier we can all become. If you would like to see a particular health issue discussed, or know someone who would be a great guest, contact the Open-Minded Healing podcast at marla@openmindedhealing.com. Note: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Marla Miller, Open-Minded Healing Podcast, any guests or contributors to the podcast, be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.

Baltimore's Big Morning Show
Who makes more starts in RF this season: O'Neill or Beavers?

Baltimore's Big Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 10:18


Who makes more starts in RF this season: O'Neill or Beavers? full 618 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:11:04 +0000 0ejrqV4vJPEiT646OjyQfGVvzl9y3Zuo sports The Big Bad Morning Show sports Who makes more starts in RF this season: O'Neill or Beavers? 5:30a-10a weekdays on 105.7 The FAN 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasti

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Mercado Abierto
Renta Fija: Lo más destacado

Mercado Abierto

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 6:39


Hacemos balance de la semana en el mercado de deuda de la mano de Cristina Gavín, responsable de RF de Ibercaja Gestión.

Finect Talks
El BOOM de los ETFs en 2026: ¿por qué todo el mundo invierte en ellos? ️ Finect Talks con Silvia Senra

Finect Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 51:14


En este episodio de Finect Talks, hablamos sobre uno de los activos más populares del momento: los ETFs. ¿Qué los hace tan atractivos frente a los fondos tradicionales o las acciones? Hoy, para profundizar en este tema, contamos con la invitada Silvia Senra, directora de BlackRock para Iberia y cofundadora de Women in ETFs. En esta entrevista, Silvia nos explica los factores que han impulsado el boom de los ETFs en los últimos años, su creciente popularidad entre los inversores y los retos que aún enfrentan en España. Además, en El Corrillo repasamos lo más relevante publicado en Finect: la FED mantiene los tipos de interés sin cambios, favoreciendo a la renta fija y variable, mientras su estrategia de espera refuerza la estabilización del empleo. A pesar de la tensión internacional, las bolsas no se ven afectadas. Además, el oro se presenta como refugio ante riesgos geopolíticos, con Schroders recomendando su inclusión en carteras, aunque algunos expertos aún ven potencial alcista pese a los temores de una burbuja. Enlaces del Corrillo: ➡️ Vuelve a ver Finect Outlook 2026 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voCGDhyCJ3w ➡️ La FED deja sin cambios los tipos desafiando a Trump https://www.finect.com/usuario/avillanuevae/articulos/la-fed-deja-sin-cambios-los-tipos-desafiando-a-trump-y-destaca-signos-de-estabilizacion-en-el-empleo ➡️ La FED mantiene los tipos y refuerza su estrategia de espera https://www.finect.com/grupos/fidelity_espana/articulos/la-fed-mantiene-los-tipos-y-refuerza-su-estrategia-de-espera-mientras-crece-el-foco-politico ➡️ Los recortes de tipos de la FED pueden favorecer a la RF y a la RV https://www.finect.com/grupos/Capital_group/articulos/los-recortes-de-tipos-de-la-reserva-federal-pueden-favorecer-a-la-renta-fija-y-a-la-renta-variable ➡️ ¿Por qué la tensión internacional no está afectando a las bolsas? https://www.finect.com/grupos/mapfre-am/articulos/por-que-la-tension-internacional-no-esta-afectando-a-las-bolsas ➡️ El oro, escudo ante riesgos geopolíticos: Schroders propone su inclusión estructural en carteras https://www.finect.com/usuario/eduardogarcia/articulos/el-oro-escudo-ante-riesgos-geopoliticos-schroders-propone-su-inclusion-estructural-en-carteras ➡️ ¿Burbuja en el oro? Su precio no para de subir, pero los expertos aún ven recorrido al alza https://www.finect.com/usuario/avillanuevae/articulos/burbuja-en-el-mercado-del-oro-los-expertos-apuntan-a-que-el-precio-puede-seguir-subiendo En nuestra sección Finect Fight! comparamos tres plataformas de inversión en Private Equity: Crescenta, Trade Republic y MyInvestor. Participa y danos tu opinión en comentarios de iVoox o Spotify, o por WhatsApp: 663 160 194. Este contenido se ha elaborado bajo un criterio editorial y no constituye una recomendación ni propuesta de inversión. La inversión contiene riesgos. Las rentabilidades pasadas no son garantía de rentabilidades futuras.

45 Graus
Maria João Afonso (parte 2): Inteligência fluida vs cristalizada, genes vs ambiente, personalidade

45 Graus

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 78:47


Veja também em youtube.com/@45_graus Maria João Afonso é professora universitária e investigadora na Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade de Lisboa, atualmente apresentada. Doutorou-se em Psicologia Diferencial e Inteligência Humana. A sua investigação centra-se na construção, adaptação e validação de instrumentos de avaliação psicológica — incluindo a normalização portuguesa do MMPI-2-RF e MMPI-A-RF —, no estudo das diferenças individuais, na história e epistemologia da Psicologia e no desenvolvimento e aconselhamento de carreira. _______________ Índice: (0:00) Introdução (2:31) Inteligência fluida vs cristalizada (15:58) Qual é a base cerebral da inteligência? (25:13) O que influencia mais: genes ou ambiente? (38:08) Críticas às medidas de inteligência convencionais (46:24) Efeito Flynn (positivo e negativo) | Heterose (1:00:01) Relação entre inteligência e traços de personalidade (1:07:50) Inteligência Emocional (1:12:03) Racionalidade e inteligênciaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

45 Graus
Maria João Afonso (parte 1): Da inteligência ao QI: de que falamos afinal?

45 Graus

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 79:53


Veja também em youtube.com/@45_graus Maria João Afonso é professora universitária e investigadora na Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade de Lisboa, atualmente apresentada. Doutorou-se em Psicologia Diferencial e Inteligência Humana. A sua investigação centra-se na construção, adaptação e validação de instrumentos de avaliação psicológica — incluindo a normalização portuguesa do MMPI-2-RF e MMPI-A-RF —, no estudo das diferenças individuais, na história e epistemologia da Psicologia e no desenvolvimento e aconselhamento de carreira. _______________ Índice: (0:00) Introdução (4:50) O que mede o QI? (29:01) O “Factor G” e o que é a inteligência (48:34) Quem é bom a Português, é mau a Matemática? | Savantismo. | Filme Rain Man (59:53) O que está por trás da inteligência? | Darwinismo | Inteligência enquanto adaptação | hipótese do cérebro social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pathfinder
Future of Signal Intelligence (LIVE @ NYSE), with John Serafini (CEO of Hawkeye 360)

Pathfinder

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 47:23


We're excited to launch a very special edition of Valley of Depth, recorded live from the historic vault deep beneath the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Going forward, we'll be returning to the NYSE each month to host a series of conversations from the heart of global capital markets with the leaders building the next generation of critical infrastructure.In this installment, we sit down with John Serafini, CEO of Hawkeye 360, a company quietly reshaping how governments see and understand the world. While many space companies focus on imagery or communications, Hawkeye 360 is doing something different: listening. By mapping radio-frequency emissions from orbit, the company is turning invisible signals into actionable intelligence, revealing patterns of human behavior that imagery alone can't capture.We discuss:How space-based RF mapping changes what “global transparency” actually meansWhy signals intelligence is uniquely tied to human activity and intentHow Hawkeye's multi-satellite architecture enables precise geolocation at scaleWhat it takes to detect dark vessels, GPS jamming, and spoofing in near real timeWhy RF data, software, and proprietary signal libraries form a durable competitive moatHow commercial SIGINT is becoming core infrastructure for governments globally• Chapters •00:00 - Intro00:58 - What makes Hawkeye 360's satellites so special?02:45 - Why is having RF capability important today04:51 - What were the limitations of RF satellites before now?06:38 - Why are there so few companies in the RF space?08:35 - What Hawkeye is able to detect13:46 - Satellites in a trio formation17:21 - Fingerprinting points of interest18:14 - What can Hawkeye 360 track?21:33 - GPS jamming and spoofing22:19 - How John got into this business24:37 - Market size for RF capability28:00 - Data licenses30:56 - Next steps for Hawkeye's revisit rate32:33 - China's capabilities33:17 - Why did Hawkeye 360 acquire Innovative Signal Analysis (ISA)?34:28 - Buy vs build36:43 - John's stance on datacenters in space37:55 - Investor confidence around Hawkeye39:50 - The impact of SpaceX going public42:02 - Is 2026 the year Hawkeye goes public?44:59 - Will countries start building RF shields?45:39 - Ultimate goal of Hawkeye• Show notes •Hawkeye's website — https://www.he360.com/Hawkeye's socials — https://x.com/hawkeye360Mo's socials — https://x.com/itsmoislamPayload's socials — https://twitter.com/payloadspace / https://www.linkedin.com/company/payloadspaceIgnition's socials — https://twitter.com/ignitionnuclear / https://www.linkedin.com/company/ignition-nuclear/Tectonic's socials  — https://twitter.com/tectonicdefense / https://www.linkedin.com/company/tectonicdefense/Valley of Depth archive — Listen: https://pod.payloadspace.com/• About us •Valley of Depth is a podcast about the technologies that matter — and the people building them. Brought to you by Arkaea Media, the team behind Payload (space), Ignition (nuclear energy), and Tectonic (defense tech), this show goes beyond headlines and hype. We talk to founders, investors, government officials, and military leaders shaping the future of national security and deep tech. From breakthrough science to strategic policy, we dive into the high-stakes decisions behind the world's hardest technologies.Payload: www.payloadspace.comTectonic: www.tectonicdefense.comIgnition: www.ignition-news.com

Wild Nature Photography Podcast
27.01.2026 - How to Shoot Magazine Covers

Wild Nature Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 25:33


In this episode, I wrap up my recently completed Snow Leopard workshop to north western Mongolia, discuss the era of zero accountability in airline travel (after an awful experience with Turkish Airlines), Canon's latest firmware upgrade for the RF 24-105mm F4L Lens, as well as the upcoming photo expo in Sharjah. I also discuss how to shoot for magazine covers and what it takes to score the cover of a major photography magazine.Support the showWild Nature Photo TravelPhotography Workshops and Expeditions around the Worldwww.wildnaturephototravel.comSupport the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membershipFind us on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuaholko/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HolkoJoshuaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaholko/Need to Contact us? info@jholko.com

Foundations of Amateur Radio
Building a shack: Part 7 - Powering your shack

Foundations of Amateur Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 8:15


Foundations of Amateur Radio On your amateur radio journey, you'll likely discover that many transceivers run on 13.8 volt DC, give or take. For example my FT-857d requires 13.8 volt plus or minus 15 percent, with a negative ground, and a current draw of 22 ampere, more on that later. In other words, the power supply needs to be between about 11.7 and 15.9 volts, the same voltage that runs most vehicles with some wiggle room for fluctuating alternator charging cycles. While some radios will absolutely fit in your car, there's plenty where that just isn't the case, even though they're set-up for a 13.8 volt power supply. You might think of it as an anachronism, a few steps removed from spark gap transmitters, but there's more to the story. Most residential power grids run on AC power, at varying voltages and frequencies between 50 and 60 Hz. Across the world there's eight different AC voltages in use between 100 and 240 volts. Some countries use more than one combination and I haven't even looked at three phase power. Perhaps 13.8 volt DC isn't looking quite as odd. With this revelation comes the need to actually have 13.8 volt available in your shack. Converting your grid power to something you can plug your gear into requires some form of transformation, typically achieved with a power supply. Efficient, cheap and plentiful, the switch mode power supply is the most common. Built to a price, they're also often noisy, not just the fan, but noisy from a radio emissions perspective. Amateur radio has very sensitive receivers and as a result you can often hear, or see if you have a waterfall display, RF birdies, a sound reminiscent of a budgie whistling, every 100 kHz or so across the whole radio spectrum. Not something most other equipment cares about, so you're often left to fend for yourself in figuring out how to deal with this phenomenon. There's plenty of filtering techniques and circuits to be found and some of them even work, but for my money, I'd spend it on a power supply that doesn't make noise in the first place. A regulated power supply maintains a constant output voltage or current, regardless of variations in load or input voltage. An unregulated power supply can wander all over the place. Adjustable power supplies allow you to set the voltage, amperage, or both, sometimes with knobs, sometimes using external controls. At this point you might decide that this is all too hard and you want to do away with all this complexity and use a Sealed Lead Acid, or SLA battery, after all, that's what the 13.8 volt is based on, but then you'll need to charge it. Similarly, picking any battery technology requires some form of charging. Another word for charger is: power supply, often a switch mode one, and likely not filtered in any way that matters to you, since batteries, and for that matter solar power inverters, are unlikely to care about RF birdies. I will make mention of linear power supplies. When I started on this journey, this was the strong recommendation from my peers as the most desirable option. Although they're significantly less efficient than switch mode power supplies, only 30 percent versus better than 80 percent, from an RF perspective, they're extremely quiet. Of course, the lack of efficiency reveals itself in the form of heat, which necessitates the application of cooling, from a fan, often a very noisy fan. One potential source of power supply is a computer power supply unit or PSU. Before you go down that route, consider that they're intended for installation inside a case, often generate various voltages at very specific current draws and are not typically known for being RF quiet. After weighing up all the variables, I chose a laboratory grade switch mode current limiting adjustable power supply. It's set to 13.8 volt and it sits on my desk doing its thing. Rated at 1 to 15 volts at 40 ampere, it's now as old as I am in amateur radio terms, well and truly a teenager, it's also overkill, by quite a margin. Remember when I mentioned that my FT-857d is rated at drawing 22 ampere? As a QRP or low power station I typically use my transmitter set to 5 watt, but even when others use it at full power, I have never ever seen it draw more than 12 ampere. That's not to say that it can't draw 22, I've just never seen it. As a benefit of having such a massive overkill in the specifications of my power supply, I can power more than one radio and not notice. Not that they're all transmitting at the same time, or using more than 5 watt, it just doesn't matter. I previously discussed setting a standard for coax connectors in the shack, the same is true for deciding what to pick for power supply connectors. In my case I chose Anderson Powerpole connectors. Pins come in 15, 30 and 45 ampere ratings, are genderless and housings are available in many different colours. When I say genderless, it means that you can join two identical connectors. Within my shack, I use the RACES or ARES Powerpole wiring standard and every single 13.8 volt connection uses it. If I get new gear that uses some other connector, I'll cut the power supply wire in half and terminate both the power supply and the cut off cable using Powerpole connectors. That way my gear will connect to my own power supply and I'll have a universal adaptor cable when I need it. Over the years I've collected an impressive array of adaptors using this method and it's helped immensely when sharing gear with other amateurs. Word of warning, make sure you get positive and negative the right way around when you join your Powerpole connectors, and make sure that you have the red and black housings the right way around too, you can thank me later. If you do this more than a few times, I'd recommend that you spend the money on a proper crimping tool. It makes the experience So. Much. Better. To avoid many of the pitfalls of interference whilst connecting power and coax to the same radio, try hard to avoid running both in parallel, or worse, joined to each other. Instead, attempt to run them in different directions and only cross at right angles if you have to. One thing to consider is the ability to switch everything off immediately. To that end I have a power switch on my desk that isolates all power to the equipment. You'll notice that I have not said anything about grounding or earthing, that's on purpose. Your laws and mine are not the same. Similarly, information you'll find online rarely, if ever, describes the jurisdiction it applies to, so, look at your own rules and implement accordingly. I'm Onno VK6FLAB

Microwave Journal Podcasts
Frequency Matters, Jan 23: Radar/Antenna Issue Products, Spectrum Control Interview, News/Events

Microwave Journal Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 8:38


Microwave Journal editors Pat Hindle and Del Pierson review the products in the Jan Radar/Antenna themed issue, talk with Ian Dunn, CTO of Spectrum Control, about RF architecture evolution and review industry news/events. Sponsored by RFMW and Spectrum Control.

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Microwave Journal Podcasts
RF Integration and Reducing Time to Deployment: Evolution of Spectrum Control's Strategy

Microwave Journal Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 14:11


Ian Dunn, CTO of Spectrum Control, talks with Pat Hindle about their evolution into subsystems to meet the changing military customer needs. Ian talks about RF integration, system responsibility, open systems and reducing time to deployment. Sponsored by Spectrum Control.

Biohacking Beauty
Collagen vs. Elastin For Skin Aging: Why Collagen Is Over-Credited

Biohacking Beauty

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 53:14


Skin sagging, crepiness, and loss of bounce are often blamed on collagen loss, yet the real driver sits elsewhere in the skin's architecture. Elastin degradation accumulates quietly over time, shaping how skin functions long before changes fully register in the mirror.In this Biohacking Beauty episode, we unpack why rebuilding elastin is largely a myth, how elastin breakdown differs fundamentally from collagen loss, and how even a single period of stress can influence skin integrity for decades.We also examine how collagen is over-credited in conversations about sagging and how lasers and radiofrequency treatments can create temporary tightening while promoting long-term fibrotic remodeling that undermines true elasticity. Tune in.What's Discussed:(05:58) Why Elastin, Not Collagen, Drives Skin Bounce and Elastic Recovery(07:54) Elastin's 70-Year Half-Life and Why Skin Aging Is Mostly About Preservation(11:39) Why Rebuilding Elastin Is Largely a Myth After Puberty(21:10) Why Collagen Loss Is Over-Credited in Skin Sagging(23:12) Lasers, RF and Fibrotic Remodeling vs True Skin Elasticity(26:50) The Elastin Enemies: UV, Oxidative Stress, Glycation and Inflammation(31:39) Preservation Over Correction: Building a Daily Elastin-Protective Strategy(34:01) Signal-Based Remodeling: Supporting Elastic Function Without Chronic InflammationFind more from Young Goose:VAMPIRE EXOSOMES: Professional Exosome Serum for Regeneration and Post-Treatment RecoveryUse code PODCAST10 to get 10% off your first purchase, and if you're a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% off at www.younggoose.com Instagram: @young_goose_skincareFind our Winter Protocol here: https://www.younggoose.com/pages/winter-protocolFind our Elastin Action Protocol here: https://www.younggoose.com/pages/elastin-action-protocol-landing

Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class
RF Microneedling Warning

Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 20:59


In light of the FDA's October 2025 warning about RF microneedling, Dr. Bass explains what it actually means for anyone considering the treatment. He explains that RF microneedling isn't your average facial, but rather a medical procedure that uses tiny needles to deliver radiofrequency energy beneath the skin. Done incorrectly, it can cause complications like burns, scarring, or nerve damage. The FDA warning is worthwhile but provides a single point of view about a very broad range of devices and parameters.  Dr. Bass walks through how to stay safe: choosing an experienced provider, using the right device, and respecting the limits of the procedure.  In the right hands, it's safe and effective, but the FDA reminder is clear: this is a treatment to take seriously. About Dr. Lawrence Bass Innovator. Industry veteran. In-demand Park Avenue board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Bass is a true master of his craft, not only in the OR but as an industry pioneer in the development and evaluation of new aesthetic technologies. With locations in both Manhattan (on Park Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets) and in Great Neck, Long Island, Dr. Bass has earned his reputation as the plastic surgeon for the most discerning patients in NYC and beyond. To learn more, visit the Bass Plastic Surgery website or follow the team on Instagram @drbassnyc Subscribe to the Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class newsletter to be notified of new episodes & receive exclusive invitations, offers, and information from Dr. Bass. 

Reel Fanatics
#467 : MARTY SUPREME

Reel Fanatics

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 74:33


Josh Safdie and Timothée Chalamet team up for an exhilarating sports drama, and the RF guys provide analysis. Michael recommends another sports movie, while Joe champions an international thriller. 

Spaced Out Radio Show
Jan. 16/26 - Digital Seances with Ron and Lourdes

Spaced Out Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 173:54 Transcription Available


Ron Yacovetti and Lourdes Gonzalez are the innovators behind the Digital Séance Experience (TDSE), a unique method of spirit communication using a closed-circuit analog white-noise system. With no RF input, no microphone, and no data-bearing signal, TDSE allows anomalous voices to audibly emerge with timing and contextual relevance—challenging conventional explanations and long-standing assumptions in paranormal research.Ron is a six-time author, Society for Psychical Research member, Chief Communications Officer for the IDC Institute, and an Ambassador of Analytic Idealism under Bernardo Kastrup. Lourdes, a licensed New York State court reporter and Research Archivist for the IDC Institute, is widely regarded as an authority in voice phenomena. Together, they advocate a consciousness-first, metaphysical idealist approach that reframes paranormal experiences as natural expressions of mind, encouraging critical thinking and philosophical depth within the field.Website: www.GonYacParanormal.comSpaced Out Radio is your nightly source for alternative information, starting at 9pm Pacific, 12am Eastern.  We broadcast LIVE every night. -------------------------------------------------------You can now join the Space Traveler's Club;Join us at  https://www.patreon.com/sor_space_travelers_club  --------------------------------------------------------Grab Our Latest Spaced Out Radio Gear At:http://spacedoutradio.com/shop  It's a great way to support our show!--------------------------------------------------------OUR LINKS:TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/spacedoutradio   FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/spacedoutradioshow  SPACED OUT RADIO - INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/spacedoutradioshow  DAVE SCOTT - INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/davescottsor   TWITCH: https://www.twitch.com/spacedoutradioshow  WEBSITE: http://www.spacedoutradio.comGUEST IDEAS OR QUESTIONS FOR SOR?Contact Klaus at bookings@spacedoutradio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spaced-out-radio--1657874/support.

The DX Mentor
This Week in DX - 01/17/2026

The DX Mentor

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 13:45


Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I'm Bill, AJ8B.The following DX information comes from Bernie, W3UR, editor of the DailyDX, the WeeklyDX, and the How's DX column in QST. If you would like a free 2-week trial of the DailyDX, your only source of real-time DX information, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.comKP5 - Desecheo Island – On Monday, KP5/NP3VI began operations from Desecheo Island, the first time KP5 has been on the air since 2009. NP4G, Otis, and several other team members were on the island setting up the antennas, stations and solar panels. We have an update from the KP5 team - Desecheo DXpedition 2026 Update“Please be patient—this is only Day Two of a planned 30-day activation. This DXpedition represents a completely new operating concept designed specifically for environmentally sensitive, highly regulated, and restricted locations. As with any first-of-its-kind effort, refinements are ongoing. Our team leaders, along with electrical and software engineers, are actively fine-tuning operating schedules, band and mode selection, RF power levels, and overall system performance to optimize results as conditions evolve. Due to Desecheo's geographic location, North American stations are currently dominating propagation. That said, our operators have been explicitly instructed to listen for DX stations and to give them priority whenever possible in order to broaden log coverage. We ask for your patience as we work through the pileups and strive to put as many stations as possible into the log.A primary goal of this DXpedition is to deliver as many ATNOs as we can worldwide. Thank you for your understanding, your support, and your cooperation.Good luck in the pileups—and we'll see you in the log!73,Steve N2AJMedia Officer & PilotDesecheo DXpedition 20265H - Tanzania - Dr. Charles, NK8O, is QRV from Tanzania as 5H3DX until February 9 with limited radio activity due to other commitments. He plans to operate mainly 20 to 10 meters, possibly 6 meters if conditions allow, using simple antennas. A more extensive operation is expected in April, and he is exploring remote operation, though limited Internet access is currently a challenge.VP0/H - South Shetland Islands - LZ0A (LZ1AAW), Ivo, continues his activity from the Bulgarian Antarctic Base on Livingston Island. He is QRV in his spare time and has been reported on FT8 on 20 and 15 meters. QSL via LZ1KDP.3X, Guinea - Herman, YB3GIH, is QRV from Boff as 3X/YB3GIH and plans to remain there until about June while working on a contract. His station setup includes an ICOM IC-718 at 100W and a homebrew vertical antenna. He is operating on 20 and 15M SSB. QSL options are eQSL, Club Log, and LoTW.TY - Benin - Gerard's, F5NVF, flight to Benin was delayed by snow in Paris, but he plans to be active on CW as TY5GG later this week where he is scheduled until April 6.PJ2 - Curacao – Jeff, K8ND, operating as PJ2ND, is QRV in Curaáao and will stay until January 30. He will participate in the CQWW 160 Meter CW Contest as PJ2T later in the month and will be active on the bands as PJ2ND until then. QSL for PJ2ND goes via K8ND or Logbook of the World, and for PJ2T via KU9C or Logbook of the World.6W – Senegal – Rudi, 6W/DB1RUL, is QRV and will continue to January 20. He plans to upload the log to LoTW. Other routes are the bureau to his home callsign, or direct with 2 USD. 4S - Sri Lanka – Peter, 4S7KKG, says everything is the same as in previous years. "I'll be here in 4S until the end of March!" His other call is DC0KK. QSL direct or bureau through Club Log OQRS or, he calls it "direct-direct," with SASE and 2 USD to his German home QTH. Until next week, this is Bill, AJ8B saying 73 and thanks to my XYL Karen for her love and support. I Hope to hear you in the pileups! Have a great DX week!

My Take on Music Recording with Doug Fearn
The Weakest Link

My Take on Music Recording with Doug Fearn

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 21:32 Transcription Available


Send us a textThe chain of equipment between the recording artist and the listener is long and complex. Every piece of gear, from the microphone to the listener's speaker or headphones, has the potential to be the weakest link in this chain.In this episode, I go through every major link in the chain and describe why it could be the weakest link in any recording situation. Are there types of equipment or facilities that have an outsized effect on the ultimate quality of a recording? What can we do about that? By the way, I decided to try a new microphone for this podcast episode. It is a Sennheiser MKH8030, which is a bi-directional small-diaphragm RF condenser mic. I like RF condenser microphones because they have a lower level of distortion than traditional condenser mics. I like the sound of MKH8030, and I am sure it will get a lot of use on my sessions. But for my voice, I still prefer the AEA R44C that I normally use. What do you think?email: dwfearn@dwfearn.comwww.youtube.com/c/DWFearnhttps://dwfearn.com/

Category Visionaries
How Hubble Network overcame the Bluetooth short-range perception | Alex Haro

Category Visionaries

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 33:15


Hubble Network is redefining what's possible in satellite connectivity by connecting standard Bluetooth chips to satellites over 500 kilometers away using advanced antenna arrays and digital beamforming. Founded in 2021 by Alex Haro (co-founder of Life360, which IPO'd in 2019 and grew to 80+ million monthly active users) and Ben Longmier (whose previous company's protocol became Amazon Sidewalk after acquisition), Hubble has launched seven operational satellites via SpaceX and is serving enterprise customers across intermodal logistics, off-grid construction, and outdoor recreation. In a recent episode of BUILDERS, I sat down with Alex to explore how Hubble is building the infrastructure layer for global IoT—positioning as the "T-Mobile of space" rather than competing in device markets. Topics Discussed: The technical architecture behind connecting Bluetooth to satellites: lowering bit rates, optimizing modulation, and deploying hundreds of antennas for digital beamforming SpaceX's rideshare program mechanics and what it actually takes to book satellite launches as a startup Why Hubble deliberately chose to be network infrastructure rather than building hardware for specific verticals The psychology barrier of overcoming Bluetooth's short-range association—even among experienced RF engineers from Google, Amazon, and Starlink Strategic focus decisions when facing unlimited market opportunity across construction, agriculture, mining, logistics, and defense Transparent pricing as a developer-first GTM strategy versus traditional enterprise carrier sales models The transition from Life360's consumer hardware exploration to founding a satellite networking company GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Choose your competitive layer strategically—infrastructure scales differently than applications: Hubble explicitly positioned as network infrastructure, not a device manufacturer. Alex stated: "We're not focused on building the hardware or devices. We very much view ourselves as a networking company." This allows enterprise customers to integrate Hubble connectivity into their existing devices with just a software change to the Bluetooth chip. The result: each B2B customer can deploy hundreds or thousands of devices to their end users, creating exponential reach. For founders building horizontal technology, consider whether competing at the infrastructure layer—even if less immediately tangible—creates superior unit economics and market leverage versus building full-stack solutions. Developer-first positioning requires operational commitment, not just marketing: Hubble's pricing transparency wasn't a marketing tactic—Alex described it as "hardcore to our ethos" because their goal is connecting billions of devices. They explicitly modeled after Twilio and Stripe rather than Verizon or AT&T, making it possible for engineers to validate unit economics independently and start free trials without sales conversations. This wasn't debated internally because both co-founders and the early team aligned on this approach. For infrastructure companies targeting massive scale, half-measures on developer experience will fail—the entire go-to-market motion must support self-service validation and transparent economics. Constraint forces clarity—unlimited TAM demands disciplined ICP filtering: Despite viable use cases across construction, oil and gas, mining, agriculture, supply chain, and defense, Alex emphasized: "In the early stages, focus is the most important thing. Every hour matters and being able to focus matters quite a bit and defocusing yourself can really hurt." Hubble's "sexy hook of Bluetooth to space" generates inbound interest across industries, creating constant pressure to expand. Their active debate centers on which industry leaders are "solving important use cases" with existing customer bases of "hundreds, if not thousands of customers." For founders with horizontal technology, resist opportunistic deals—filter aggressively for partners who provide concentrated distribution rather than one-off deployments. Physical demonstration collapses credibility timelines for counterintuitive technology: Hubble faced skepticism even from sophisticated RF engineers because of hardwired associations between Bluetooth and short range. Alex noted: "Some of the investors that joined our A or B, they passed on our seed and A because they thought, well, I believe in Alex, but is this really physically possible?" Post-launch with working satellites, the conversation shifted from "is this possible?" to commercial terms. The lesson isn't just "show don't tell"—it's that for technically improbable innovations, rushing to demonstrable proof compresses months of explanation into minutes of validation. Founders should potentially sacrifice feature breadth to reach a single, undeniable proof point faster. Operational domain expertise reveals infrastructure gaps others can't see: Alex spent years as CTO of Life360 attempting to build connected hardware for families—smart pet collars, GPS watches for kids, fall detectors—but existing networks had "super short battery life, very bulky, no global coverage, way too expensive." He invested in Ben's previous mesh network company and became a close advisor before co-founding Hubble. The insight wasn't theoretical—it came from failing repeatedly to solve the problem with existing infrastructure. Founders should treat operational frustrations in previous roles as proprietary market intelligence: you've already paid the learning cost that competitors will need years to acquire. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

The CyberWire
A long day without bars.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 31:06


Verizon hit by a major wireless outage. Poland blocks an attack on its power grid. A massive database of French citizens exposed. Microsoft shuts down a cybercrime-as-a-service operation. The UK backs away from digital ID plans. California probes Grok deepfakes. The FTC settles with GM over location data. Palo Alto Networks patches a serious firewall flaw. Plus, John Serafini of HawkEye on modern signals intelligence, and federal agents seize devices from a Washington Post reporter. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today Maria Varmazis sits down with John Serafini, Founder and CEO of Hawkeye 360, on T-Minus to discuss commercial signals intelligence, advanced RF signal processing, and Hawkeye 360's recent acquisition of Innovative Signal Analysis alongside its Series E funding. To hear the full conversation, check out the episode on T-Minus. Selected Reading Verizon Says Service Restored After Thousands Affected by Outage (Bloomberg) Poland says it repelled major cyberattack on power grid, blames Russia (The Record) Massive breach leaks 45 million French records: demographic, healthcare, and financial data all leaked, here's what we know (TechRadar) Criminal Subscription Service Behind AI-Powered Cyber-Attacks Taken Out By Microsoft (Infosecurity Magazine) Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK (BBC News) Attorney General Bonta Launches Investigation into xAI, Grok Over Undressed, Sexual AI Images of Women and Children | State of California (Department of Justice) FTC bans GM from selling drivers' location data for five years (Bleeping Computer) Palo Alto Networks warns of DoS bug letting hackers disable firewalls (Bleeping Computer) FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter's home (Washington Post) US cargo tech company publicly exposed its shipping systems and customer data to the web (TechCrunch) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OnTrack with Judy Warner
Inside Quantum Computing Hardware with Šimon Marek | OnTrack

OnTrack with Judy Warner

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 46:45


Quantum computing is no longer confined to research labs—it's entering the commercial space, and electrical engineers are uniquely positioned to contribute. In this episode of the OnTrack Podcast, host Zach Peterson sits down with quantum hardware designer Šimon Marek to explore the fascinating world of superconducting quantum chips. From transmon qubits and Josephson junctions to control electronics and FPGA-based systems, Šimon breaks down the engineering principles that make quantum computers work, revealing how familiar microwave and RF design concepts translate directly into this cutting-edge field. Whether you're a PCB designer curious about quantum technology or an engineer looking for your next challenge, this conversation offers a practical roadmap for understanding quantum hardware. Šimon shares his journey from Arduino projects to quantum chip design, walks through actual chip layouts and simulation workflows, and discusses the fabrication processes that bring these devices to life. Discover why quantum computing might be more accessible to traditional electronics engineers than you think.

Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
#186 - EMF and Sleep: Rays of Violet and Electric Blue

Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 35:07


Electromagnetic fields (EMF) are everywhere—from our phones to our Wi-Fi to the wiring in our homes. But do they actually disrupt sleep… or is this another modern sleep villain that gets more attention than it deserves? In this episode of Sleep Unplugged, we will:Define what EMF actually is (ELF vs RF, and why “non-ionizing” matters)Learn what research says—and doesn't say—about EMF and the brain, including why subtle EEG changes don't always translate into real-world sleep problemsReview what studies show about EMF and sleep, from brain waves and spindles to subjective sleep qualityFocus on Chuck McGill (Better Call Saul) as a case study, and why his story mirrors what we see in insomnia, hyperarousal, and perceived sleep threatsDetermine if EMF-blocking devices actually work and look at physics vs marketing—and why many products overpromiseList some reasonable precautions without fear, and why chasing the “perfect sleep environment” can sometimes make insomnia worseProduced by: Maeve WinterMore Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!