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A federal watchdog questions NIST over its vulnerability database backlog. Google patches an Android zero-day. Citizen Lab exposes a powerful location-tracking platform. Malware hides commands in Steam comments. Researchers spot AI-assisted malware development. Attackers compromise Red Hat's npm namespace. DriveSurge spreads malware through ClickFix and fake updates. FreePBX patches a critical flaw. And Dashlane responds to a brute-force attack. Our guest is ⁠Laure Lydon⁠, Opening Chair for Infosecurity Europe and VP of Security and Infrastructure, Flo Health, sharing her expertise on digital health platforms. Meta's AI support bot proves a bit too eager to help. 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 speaks with ⁠Laure Lydon⁠, Opening Chair for Infosecurity Europe and VP of Security and Infrastructure, Flo Health, sharing her expertise on privacy, security, and trust in digital health platforms, especially in sensitive areas like women's health. This interview is part of our partnership with Infosecurity Europe. Selected Reading Inspector general finds NIST mistakes have made vulnerability database ineffective (The Record) Google fixes one actively exploited Android zero-day, 124 flaws (Bleeping Computer) Uncovering Webloc: An Analysis of Penlink's Ad-based Geolocation Surveillance Tech (The Citizen Lab) GoDaddy found malware on 1,980 WordPress sites using Steam as C2 infrastructure (Security Affairs) Threat Actor Uses AI to Build EDR Evasion Tools (Infosecurity Magazine) Attackers Hijack Red Hat npm Scope to Steal Cloud Secrets (Infosecurity Magazine) Hackers hijack thousands of sites for ClickFix and FakeUpdate attacks (Bleeping Computer) Critical Hard-Coded Credentials Vulnerability in FreePBX User Control Panel (Beyond Machines) Dashlane password manager users locked out by brute force attacks (Bleeping Computer) Hackers Simply Asked Meta AI to Give Them Access to High-Profile Instagram Accounts. It Worked (404 Media) 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

There are three documents every interior designer managing construction projects needs to understand. And most don't, not fully.   Not because they're complicated. Because nobody ever explained the difference between them and why each one matters so much.   In this episode, I'm walking through the scope of work, the change order, and the addendum to scope of work; what each one does, when to use it, and what it costs you when you don't. I'm also talking about how these three documents together answer the question every client is quietly asking: why do I need a designer, and is this worth the investment?   Because when you run a project with clear documentation and a system your whole team understands, you stop having to explain your value. Your clients feel it. Your contractors trust it. And your projects end the way they deserve to.   Mentioned in this episode: Join The Designer's Edge waitlist here: https://www.reneedevignierdesign.com/construction-management-interior-designers Grab Your Free Script Guide here: https://www.reneedevignierdesign.com/push-back-script-handout Access the full video interview with Elana Steele of Steele Appliance here: https://www.reneedevignierdesign.com/appliance   Find the full shownotes at: https://devignierdesign.com/three-documents-interior-design-project 

Dr Mike Banna is a physician in the UK health care system and passionate health educator.Mike guests to share his experience with:What's going on with “pro” and “anti” GLP-1 medication people and tribesWhy fitness influencer fat loss drug opposition is rooted in fear and scarcityHow concern for alleged celebrity GLP-1 medication use tipped over into body shamingWhy coaching has never been more important with the proliferation of GLP-1 medication useWhy overprescription of these drugs and poor “wraparound care” can lead to malnutritionWhat are social determinants of healthWhere discussion of social determinants of health has turned into disempowering messagingHow understanding social determinants of health and advocating for system change can coexist with an individual taking personal responsibility for their own health outcomeWhy it's essential to not just wait for the system to changeWhy more doctors are becoming social media influencers and what positives they are creatingDo evidence-based doctors and PhDs have a responsibility to build online platforms to educate peopleAn explanation of Mike's viral video (that Snoop Dogg shared) where a dumbbell rack crashes on top of himPlus much moreInstagram: @drmikethe2ndCHAPTERS01:03 GLP-1 Nuance03:37 Wraparound Care Basics06:11 Why People Use GLP-1s08:50 Sponsor Break – MacrosFirst09:54 Who Is Responsible13:33 Diet Culture and Stigma16:48 Gym Anxiety Story20:15 Regain and Chronic Care23:49 Anti GLP-1 Rhetoric32:03 Social Determinants Explained38:03 Doctors as Influencers40:24 Scope of Practice Online42:01 Sponsorships and Pharma Influence43:36 Authority Outside Your Lane53:13 Holding Experts Accountable55:02 Communicating Uncertainty Well58:56 Podcast Guests and False Authority01:01:41 Nordic Curl Rack Fail01:05:07 Viral Aftermath and Lessons01:07:39 Wrap-Up and Where To FollowSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you better understand GLP-1 medications, health communication, or the modern landscape of online health education, you can support the show by:Subscribing and checking out more episodesSharing it on social media (tag me and I'll respond)Sending it to someone interested in health care, coaching, or evidence-based fitnessFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)https://justbitememeals.comMacrosFirst – FREE Premium TrialDownload MacrosFirst and during setup select ANDREWKNKG Bags (15% off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Grippshttps://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC – FREE 90-Day Trialhttps://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know Andrew sent you

The National Institute of Standards and Technology's AI Safety Consortium will now be called the NIST Artificial Intelligence Consortium, the agency said Friday, continuing a shift in approach to the technology under President Donald Trump. According to NIST's announcement, the renamed group will retain some of its previous work but will change its scope. The group is also seeking new member organizations to carry out its aims. Craig Burkhardt, deputy NIST director, said in a statement included in the release. “To encourage more extraordinary AI technological innovations, NIST is seeking to expand its AI measurement efforts by harnessing the broader community's interests and capabilities.” The decision comes about a year after the Trump administration changed the name of NIST's AI Safety Institute, pivoting away from “safety.” That organization, which was originally established under the Biden administration, is now called the Center for AI Standards and Innovation. It's also the first news about the consortium in some time. The consortium was established in 2024 alongside the AI Safety Institute as a venue for input from companies, universities, and other organizations on measurement standards for AI safety. NIST is in the headlines once more this week, but not for reasons it's going to be excited about. Department of Commerce inspector general report released Thursday found that the National Institute of Standards and Technology has mismanaged a critical cybersecurity vulnerability database through poor planning, inefficient operations, duplicate federal programs, and failure to communicate with users. The National Vulnerability Database, maintained by NIST since 2005, collects information about computer security flaws and adds details like severity ratings and affected products. This information helps cybersecurity professionals across government and the private sector decide which security problems to fix first. In February 2024, the database's enrichment contract lapsed, creating a backlog of unprocessed security flaws that has only grown worse. The report identified the lack of strategic planning as a core problem. NIST leaders admitted they had no long-term plan for clearing the backlog, even as it grew from about 13,000 unprocessed security flaws in June 2024 to over 27,000 by the end of 2025. NIST publicly promised in May 2024 that it would clear the backlog by September 2024, setting a goal of processing 6,200 security flaws per month, but the agency had never processed more than 5,000 per month in the past. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

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This week, Chris and Jamal celebrate one full year since the Scopely/Niantic deal officially closed and ask the big question: Is this the greatest 12-month stretch in Wayfarer history? The guys break down nearly every major Wayfarer change from the past year, including: Web submissions The Wayfarer map Draft mode Upgraded nomination caps The new Wayfinder rating system Appeals cooldown reductions Ambassador announcements Roadmap updates Rural gameplay improvements and more. Chris and Jamal discuss how the Wayfarer team has handled community feedback, why Scopely's approach has surprised many players, and how modern Wayfarer may actually be entering its “good old days.” Also this week: Chris shares the forgotten Wayfarer tracking spreadsheet with Patreon members Portland officially remains weird Bigfoot apparently lives in the Pacific Northwest Old Gmail, AOL, MySpace, and Friendster nostalgia Hockey playoff talk Jackson's incredible 53-save lacrosse performance and a deep dive into how photo thumbs actually determine Wayspot images in Pokémon GO. Plus: Wayspots of the Week Coal of the Week Dad jokes for new dad Hank and classic Wayspotters banter throughout. Stick around for: ✅ Spatial / Scopely News ✅ Wayspots / Coal of the Week ✅ Dad Jokes (of course!) Show Credits Hosts: Jamal Harvey & Chris Bell Writer: Chris Bell Producer: Jamal Harvey Executive Producer: Kate Konz Show Historian: Matty G Recorded: 29 May 2026 Published: 31 May 2026 Season 5, Episode 20 Contact Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wayspotters@pokemonprofessor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Voicemail / SMS: 704-426-3710  Support the Show  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/PokemonProfessor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wayspotters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wayspotterspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wayspotters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@imakewayspots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WayspottersPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitch.tv/pokemonprofessornetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Community & Friends Wayfarer Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/niawayfarer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ German Wayfarer Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/ThTZCZH5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/2241761169257836⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Solstice:

In this episode, we explore how professional services organizations can reduce project unpredictability by closing the gap between scoping, pricing, and delivery. Banoo sits down with Anish Udayakumar, Senior Vice President of Product Management and Customer Experience at Provus, for a thoughtful conversation on why projects that start with strong plans and healthy margins often end up facing scope creep, resource constraints, margin erosion, and delivery risk.Topics discussed in this episode include:Why margin erosion often goes unnoticed until late in the project lifecycleHow disconnected sales, delivery, operations, and finance workflows create unpredictable outcomesWhy resource availability, skill alignment, and capacity planning should be incorporated earlier in the quoting processHow unified data, AI, and historical project insights can improve scoping accuracy, pricing confidence, and delivery predictabilityLearn more about Provus at https://provus.ai/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Grady asks the question, Why does video game production get delayed? He  talks about the three main factors of games getting delayed. He goes into detail about these 4 phases of production. He elaborates on Scope creep, and interviews two people about these factors on games getting delayed. Even if you aren't into games this podcast can tell you a lot about how games are made and the challenges in hitting a deadline.

A video of this podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, or PwC's website at viewpoint.pwc.com.The GHG Protocol continues to evolve as companies prepare for expanding climate reporting requirements under the California SB 253 law, ESRS, and ISSB standards. In this episode, we discuss the Scope 2 consultation, the Land Sector and Removals Guidance, and the new Actions and Market Instruments Request for Feedback and White Paper, along with related implementation and reporting challenges.For more information, see our In brief, GHG Protocol publishes Land Sector and Removals Standard. Looking for the latest developments in sustainability reporting? Follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop for the latest thought leadership on sustainability standards.About our guestsColin Powell is PwC Canada's Technical Net Zero Leader. His work focuses on GHG quantification, life cycle assessment across many impact categories, GHG target setting, and developing decarbonization strategies. He has supported companies in quantifying over 1 billion tonnes of GHG emissions and worked previously as a consultant supporting global clients to understand their GHG emissions and how they can decarbonize. Colin sits on the GHG Protocol's Scope 3 Technical Working Group, helping to shape the revision of the global standards used to account for GHG emissions. Colin is also a Professional Engineer (Ontario) and holds a PhD in wastewater treatment modeling.About our hostHeather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability and Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC's global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting. She is also the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat speaks with Travis Greenstreet and Ahmed Hassanin about full scale pipeline integrity testing, failure analysis, and the role testing plays in validating integrity management decisions. The conversation explores burst testing, strain analysis, digital modeling, repair validation, and how operators can use testing and analysis to better understand pipeline behavior, improve confidence in engineering assessments, and support regulatory decision-making. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

In this candid team meeting, Bryan — a founder of Kalos Services and a veteran of residential HVAC — gathers his install crew to have an honest conversation about what goes wrong on the job. With summer around the corner and the workload about to spike, Bryan circles back to his roots in residential HVAC to lead a round-table discussion on the pain points his technicians face every single day. Rather than pointing fingers, he opens the floor for every team member to voice the specific frustrations that slow down their installs, and what emerges is a surprisingly consistent list: size and clearance problems, missing small materials, incomplete job photos, and last-minute schedule changes that leave crews scrambling before they even pull out of the shop. Bryan draws on his own humble origins as a one-man operation hauling equipment on a Gladiator trailer — doing installs, service calls, and waste runs all in the same day — to remind his team that chaos is not inevitable; it is the byproduct of poor process. He is refreshingly self-aware, admitting that he was a very bad installer who routinely showed up with equipment that did not fit the space. That honesty sets the tone for the entire session: this is not a lecture about accountability, but a collaborative problem-solving conversation about building repeatable systems that prevent the same mistakes from happening over and over again. As Bryan frames it, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result — and right now, the team is living that cycle. The heart of the session focuses on a three-phase planning framework: what should be done the night before a job, what should happen at the shop before the crew leaves, and what needs to occur during the first 30 minutes on-site. Bryan emphasizes that skipping proper measurements and job photos should carry the same weight as failing an inspection or leaving a refrigerant leak — because the downstream cost is just as real. He breaks down the two categories of mistakes that are truly unacceptable for any installer: refrigerant leaks from improper brazing, and water leaks from poorly executed drain lines. No amount of clean workmanship makes up for either of those failures, and he walks the crew through the non-negotiable steps — pressure testing and bubble solution on every single joint — that prevent them. Bryan wraps up by tying individual preparation habits to the bigger picture of company growth. He acknowledges that last-minute installs and mid-job equipment runs may never fully disappear, but that investing 15 minutes the evening before and 30 minutes on arrival creates a compounding tipping point effect — over time, the crew gains back hours, reduces surprises, and frees up the time that matters most: commissioning the system properly. Checklists, he argues, are not about turning skilled tradespeople into robots; they are about transferring institutional knowledge to the next generation of technicians and ensuring that nothing critical gets overlooked, no matter how many times you have done the job before. Topics Covered Common install-day problems surfaced in a round-table with the install crew Equipment size and clearance issues — why measurements matter before the truck leaves the shop The critical role of detailed job photos in preventing on-site surprises Missing small materials (wire nuts, spray foam, surge protectors, breakers) and how to stock proactively Scope and de-scope review: aligning the proposal with the homeowner before work begins Bryan's three-phase planning framework: the night before, at the shop, and on arrival Why refrigerant leaks and drain-line failures are the two non-negotiable mistakes to eliminate Pressure testing and bubble solution as a standard, every-joint practice The role of checklists in training new technicians and preserving institutional knowledge Handling last-minute installs and the logistics of getting equipment to the job site Condenser access obstacles — bushes, parking, property layout — and how to communicate with homeowners Faulty or missing parts out of the box and strategies for catching them early Panel rework and surprise platform rebuilds: planning for the unexpected How improved preparation leads to better commissioning time at the end of every job Building a culture of process over blame — poor planning is a system problem, not a people problem Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool. Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium. Subscribe to our podcast on your iPhone or Android. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Check out our handy calculators here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for Apple and Android.

It is getting hot in California, which has us thinking about the massive carbon footprint of healthcare. The emergency department is famously resource-heavy, but can we save lives and reduce waste? Dr. David Barnes joins us to explain how going green isn’t just about being a “tree hugger”—it's about saving money, cutting waste, and making our hospitals resilient against supply chain chaos. Defining Healthcare Sustainability Balancing Safety and Footprint: Sustainability in healthcare means delivering efficient, affordable care that minimizes resource waste while remaining clinically safe and meaningful. The Power of Resiliency: A sustainable healthcare system is inherently a resilient one. Reducing reliance on single-use items and utilizing local renewable energy sources (like microgrids) protects hospitals from supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical conflicts or weather-driven power grid failures. The Three Scopes of Emissions Scope 1 (Direct): Emissions directly produced by hospital operations, such as idling fleet vehicles and leaking anesthetic gases. Scope 2 (Indirect): Purchased energy used to power and heat the facilities (e.g., local electricity and steam lines). Scope 3 (Supply Chain): The largest bucket, making up 60% to 80% of healthcare emissions. This includes employee commutes, medical waste incineration, manufacturing of disposable devices, and food production. Clinical Traps: Where We Waste the Most Pre-packaged Kits: Studies show 75% to 80% of items inside specialized kits (like central lines) go completely unused and are thrown away. Over-Preparation: Opening multiple single-use items (like various ET tube sizes) or donning full trauma PPE for minor injuries creates an immediate, unnecessary trash stream. Pharmaceutical Waste: Standard packaging size leads to heavy drug wasting (e.g., using 5 mL from a 100 mL propofol bottle). This regulated medical waste is costly and energy-intensive to incinerate. The Glove Epidemic: Glove overuse skyrocketed during COVID-19 and became a habit. Most routine encounters carry no contamination risk, making glove use clinically unnecessary. Shifting the Culture “Take What You Need, Leave What You Don’t”: Avoid opening supplies you may not need or bringing extra gauze or syringes into a room. Due to infection safety protocols, these often end up in the trash. Watch Where You Toss: Keep coffee cups and paper out of the red biohazard bins. Regulated medical waste costs six times more to process and must be incinerated, creating massive greenhouse gas emissions. Embrace Reprocessing & Reusables: Support partnerships with companies that safely clean and reuse devices historically labeled “single-use” (like EKG leads or waffle mattresses). Swap disposable plastic gowns for reusable cloth gowns that survive 90 washes. Model the Behavior: Culture change takes patience and persistence. Instead of finger-wagging or shaming colleagues, visibly adopt sustainable habits to drive grassroots practice changes. Key Takeaways for the ED Clinician Speak up on bad design: Clinicians are on the front lines of waste. Advocate for local sustainability initiatives to grab the attention of hospital executives who handle major purchasing contracts. Normalize virtual alternatives: Protect staff well-being and slash commuting emissions by offering Zoom or Teams options for short, solitary administrative meetings. Keep it in perspective: Healthcare sustainability is about finding the sweet spot where clinical safety, resource utilization, and environmental impact meet. Hosts: Dr. Julia Magaña, Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Dr. Sarah Medeiros, Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Guest: Dr. David Barnes, Professor of Emergency Medicine, Director of ED Sustainability, and Member of the Sustainability Committee at UC Davis Health Resources: Practice Greenhealth Health Care Without Harm Green ED (Royal College of Emergency Medicine) *** Thank you to the UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine for supporting this podcast and to Orlando Magaña at OM Productions for audio production services.

Michael I. Jordan, described by Science magazine as the most influential computer scientist alive, has never thought of himself as an AI researcher. In this conversation he explains why that distinction matters.SPONSOR:---Cyber Fund built the Monastery to help founders ship products that were impossible a year ago. Applications for Batch 1 are now open.Apply now: https://cyber.fund---Jordan trained as a statistician and cognitive scientist, and his career has been spent building machine learning systems that work in the real world: supply chains, commerce, healthcare, and large economic systems. When the field rebranded itself as AI and then AGI, he did not follow. Instead he argues that the framing is wrong. AI is better understood as a collective economic system than as a race to build a disembodied superintelligence.We talk about why AGI is mostly a PR term, what machine learning achieved before the LLM hype cycle, and why the assistant-on-your-shoulder vision may be less compelling than it sounds. Jordan explains why explanations need to be actionable, not merely mechanistic; why AlphaFold's missing error bars matter; how prediction-powered inference changes the picture; and why drug discovery is an incentive-design problem rather than a pure pattern-matching problem.ERRATA: Science magazine ranked him the most influential computer scientist, not Nature---TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Cold open: A demoralizing message to young builders00:02:04 CyberFund sponsor read00:02:50 From symbolic AI to machine learning systems00:05:42 Why AGI is mostly a PR term00:08:48 A collectivist, economic perspective on AI00:11:33 Why LLMs need system design, not hype00:14:50 Predictability beats faux understanding00:17:55 AlphaFold, bias, and prediction-powered inference00:21:48 Stop anthropomorphizing intelligence00:27:44 Drug discovery as an incentive problem00:32:29 The three-layer data market00:38:07 Social knowledge, markets, and culture00:45:39 Creator economics beyond Spotify00:48:30 How science-fiction AI narratives mislead young builders00:51:45 AI should improve humans, not replace them00:56:42 Safety is a property of the whole system00:58:12 Silicon Valley gurus and the cream off the top01:00:47 Game theory, mechanism design, and contracts01:04:39 Conformal prediction, e-values, and anytime inference01:08:11 A new liberal arts triangle for the AI era01:11:30 The Bayesian duck and markets as uncertainty reductionReScript (transcript, PDF, refs etc) - https://app.rescript.info/public/share/fb68f94af29d3745c6cf6125e01328b5---REFERENCES:person:[00:02:50] Michael I. Jordan (homepage)https://people.eecs.berkeley.edu/~jordan/paper:[00:06:01] A Collectivist, Economic Perspective on AIhttps://arxiv.org/abs/2507.06268[00:18:09] AlphaFoldhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03819-2[00:20:36] Prediction-Powered Inferencehttps://arxiv.org/abs/2301.09633[00:33:47] On Three-Layer Data Marketshttps://arxiv.org/abs/2402.09697[01:04:39] Conformal Prediction with Conditional Guaranteeshttps://arxiv.org/abs/2107.07511[01:04:51] A Tutorial on Conformal Predictionhttps://www.jmlr.org/papers/v9/shafer08a.html[01:06:00] E-Values Expand the Scope of Conformal Predictionhttps://arxiv.org/abs/2503.13050[01:08:23] Computational Thinkinghttps://www.cs.cmu.edu/~CompThink/papers/Wing06.pdfother:[00:28:20] How Should the FDA Test?https://rdi.berkeley.edu/events/sbc-assets/pdfs/Summit%20session%20speaker%20slides%20submission%20form-s1-5%20%28File%20responses%29/Slides%20in%20PDF%20%28Please%20name%20the%20submitted%20file%20as%20_firstname_-_lastname_-slides.pdf%29.%20%28File%20responses%29/27-Michael%20Jordan-Session%20V.pdf#page=15[00:28:40] Michael I. Jordan Session V Slides

In this urgent episode, host Amie Archibald-Varley sits down with Dr. Michelle Acorn, CEO of the Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario (NPAO), to rip the band-aid off a system that refuses to evolve. Dr. Acorn pulls no punches: Nurse Practitioners are trained, capable, and ready — and they're being held back by outdated policy, inadequate funding, and a government content to watch the primary care crisis deepen rather than act. What you'll hear in this episode: The full scope of what Ontario's inaction actually means for patients on the ground Why NPs remain one of the most underleveraged solutions in Canada's healthcare system The funding reforms and regulatory barriers that must be dismantled — now What a truly patient-centered, NP-inclusive system could look like — and the path to get there Why this moment is a turning point This is the conversation healthcare needs to have. The one that doesn't end with "we'll study it further." If you care about access to care, about equity, about a system that finally treats Nurse Practitioners as the leaders they are — this episode is required listening. Subscribe, share, and turn up the volume. The gritty truth can't wait. Update: The April 1st Deadline Has Come and Gone. Ontario's Patients Are Paying for It. The federal government drew a line in the sand: by April 1, 2026, provinces must ensure that medically necessary services delivered by Nurse Practitioners are publicly covered. Ontario blinked — and millions of patients are now left holding the bill. As reported by CBC News, Ontario failed to meet the federal deadline, leaving Ontarians without primary care and forcing them to pay out-of-pocket for services that should never cost them a dime. This isn't a bureaucratic hiccup. This is a political choice — and people without a family doctor are the ones suffering the consequences. The Gritty Nurse isn't here for polite conversation. We're here to start the revolution. More About Dr. Michelle Acorn Dr. Acorn has over 35 years of nursing, health systems and leadership expertise. NP Acorn transitioned to her NPAO CEO role in 2024. She previously was the inaugural Chief Nurse with the International Council of Nurses, a former Provincial Chief Nursing Officer in Ontario, and has served as a NPAO President. Dr. Acorn was inducted as an inaugural Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Nursing (FCAN), Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), Fellow of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (FFNMRCSI, Ad Eundem), and Fellow of the Queens Nursing Institute in the United Kingdom.  NP Acorn has received prestigious recognitions including the Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada Award of Excellence and Premier's Award Nominee for Outstanding Scholars and Leaders. She was named one of the top 20 visionary CEOs in Canada (2024), and top 25 women of influence in Canada (2025) and received a King Charles III Coronation Medal (2025). Michelle received the inaugural Canadian Nurses Association highest merit Sapphire Award in 2025. Dr. Acorn upholds all the NP advanced practice role domains. She is diploma to post-doctoral educationally prepared, is a Doctor of Nurse Practitioner/ Nursing Practice, dually registered as both a Primary Health Care and Adult Nurse Practitioner, and a certified Global Nurse Consultant. Dr. Acorn's diverse clinical expertise includes practicing in the Emergency, as a Hospitalist, innovating GAIN (Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Networks), and pioneering the most responsible provider (MRP) impacts of a NP–led model of inpatient hospital care as well as NP primary care models in corrections.  NP Michelle continues to practice in the community enhancing access to care for health equity seeking populations.  Michelle is recognized as a credible clinician, thought leader, mentor, teacher and scholar locally to globally. https://www.npao.org/dipl-team-member/michelle-acorn/ * Listen on Apple Podcasts – : The Gritty Nurse Podcast on Apple Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-gritty-nurse/id1493290782 * Watch on YouTube –  https://www.youtube.com/@thegrittynursepodcast Stay Connected: Website: grittynurse.com Instagram: @grittynursepod TikTok: @thegrittynursepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064212216482 X (Twitter): @GrittyNurse Collaborations & Inquiries: For sponsorship opportunities or to book Amie for speaking engagements, visit: grittynurse.com/contact Thank you to Hospital News for being a collaborative partner with the Gritty Nurse! www.hospitalnews.com 

In this episode of SPACES, Dimitrius highlights how one of the biggest mistakes owners make happens before they hire a contractor, define a budget, or submit plans: they don't fully understand what kind of project they're actually taking on. And that misunderstanding can dramatically impact cost, timeline, permitting, engineering, and overall project complexity.He breaks down the critical differences between:RenovationsRemodelsAdditionsADUsRebuilds…and explains why these categories are not interchangeable.Drawing from more than 20 years of experience, Dimitrius walks through the hidden structural, seismic, permitting, and systems implications that owners often overlook—especially when projects move beyond cosmetic updates into layout changes, structural modifications, or additions.If you're planning a kitchen remodel, addition, ADU, or small commercial tenant improvement in Southern California, this episode provides foundational clarity before you begin spending money or hiring a team.Before You Build Guidebook DownloadIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media.Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast websiteLYNES // Gābl MediaAll rights reserved

Get in touch - leave me a messageCarbon data is no longer just something companies report. Increasingly, it may decide whether products can be sold at all.In this episode of Climate Confident, I'm joined by Stephen Jamieson, Chief Marketing Officer for SAP Sustainability, to explore why sustainability is moving from the ESG report into the systems businesses use to run supply chains, finance, product compliance, and AI-enabled decisions. We get into what this means for climate tech, decarbonisation, policy, emissions reduction, net zero, and the wider energy transition.You'll hear why product carbon footprints, digital product passports, CBAM, ESPR, and Scope 3 reporting are pushing companies towards far more granular, decision-grade climate data. Stephen explains why relying on averages will not be enough when carbon insights start shaping market access, investor confidence, supply chain resilience, and commercial competitiveness.We also dig into AI's double edge. AI agents could change the economics of sustainability by scaling product-level analysis across thousands of items, but only if carbon, water, recycled content, and other sustainability factors are embedded in core business decisions. Otherwise, AI may simply optimise the wrong things faster. Listen now to hear how Stephen Jamieson and SAP Sustainability are helping move climate data from reporting theatre into real-world business action.Sign up to Climate Confident+ for deep dive analysis of the major climate and energy stories of the day.Support the showPodcast subscribersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's amazing subscribers:Anita KrajncCecilia SkarupaBen GrossJerry SweeneyAndreas WernerStephen CarrollRoger ArnoldAnd remember you too can Subscribe to the Podcast  - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Climate Confident episodes like this one, as well as give you access to the entire back catalog of Climate Confident episodes.ContactIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - get in touch via direct message on LinkedIn. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show.

You don't have a growth problem. You have a letting go problem. Melissa Morris is the founder of Agency Authority, a project management and operations consultancy that helps small business owners scale without burning out. With over a decade of experience, she's helped countless women step out of client work, build high-performing teams, and finally grow their profits without sacrificing their sanity. In this episode, we unpack one of the most frustrating plateaus for women business owners: doing everything right… and still feeling stuck in the day-to-day.   What you will learn from this episode: Why holding on "just a little longer" is actually what's keeping your business stuck. How poor hiring and "tool hopping" quietly destroy your momentum. The one simple data point that will instantly show you where your business is leaking money.    "You're not micromanaging because you want to — you're doing it because there's no clarity."  - Melissa Morris    Topics Covered: 02:04 - Why you can't let go (and it's killing your business growth) 04:38 -  The delegation mistake that keeps you stuck in the day-to-day 10:08 - This one fix could instantly increase your profit margins 14:28 - Where your time (and money) is secretly disappearing 16:37 - The simple habit that reveals exactly how to scale faster   Key Takeaways: "They are not equipped to fully let go of certain tasks that they actually need to let go of in order to grow and scale their business." - Melissa Morris  "...just because we're creating something that feels more standardized does not mean it's diluting value, quality, or transformation." - Melissa Morris  "Time tracking... will inform your pricing, it will inform your staffing, it will inform your capacity, and that is where the true profit comes from." - Melissa Morris  "Scope creep is one of the fastest ways to destroy your profit margins." - Melissa Morris    Ways to Connect with Melissa Morris: Website: www.youragencyauthority.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissavmorris/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youragencyauthority/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agencyauthority    Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSarahEBrown LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd To speak with her: bookachatwithsarahebrown.com  

Today's dairy operator's are being asked a lot. Many industry partners need to share details about sustainability practices with their consumers, but need the dairy story as part of the dialog. Stephanie Hoff talks with Jennifer Block, director of value chain partnerships, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative. Dairy farmers have improved efficiency for decades, but they have lacked a consistent, credible way to quantify these efforts to receive financial recognition in the marketplace. There is increasing pressure on the supply chain to report Scope 3 emissions -- the carbon footprint generated directly on the farm -- making verified data more critical than ever. Empower+ provides a structured, third-party verified framework to turn everyday improvements into measurable climate outcomes that the value chain can trust. Unlike top-down mandates from corporations, this program allows farmers to choose the practices that fit their specific business, whether that is genetics, cow nutrition, or manure management. There are three pillars of implementation: 1) Gathering a complete baseline across feed, herd, manure, and cropping; 2) Running "what-if" models to identify the biggest efficiency gains before a farmer invests capital; 3) Using third-party audits to prove to processors and buyers that a reduction has actually occurred. The program focuses on an "insetting" model, keeping the carbon value within the dairy value chain (farmer, processor, and buyer) rather than selling it to outside industries. Most farmers already have an ongoing wish list of improvements; the ultimate goal is to ensure no value is left on the table as the global market shifts toward carbon-conscious sourcing. Rain moves through the state this morning. Stu Muck says some of the storms may have measurable rain, and strong winds. Once we're past this front, he says things calm down, and dry out. Steffes Group is still open to your item for their bi-monthly sale. Ashly Huhn tells Pam Jahnke about how this opportunity fits many elements of equipment. Paid for by Steffes Group. The Indy 500 will have a dairy presence again this year. Jenni Browning, CEO of the American Dairy Association of Indiana says it’s a time-honored tradition. One new change this year is making milk available for purchase during the race. China has agreed to a $17 billion commitment to the U.S. and its annual agricultural purchases. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend says the market can only trade off that for so long. Heinberg's also watching the wheat ratings as those crop scouts finish their observations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At first glance, most rigid endoscopes look pretty much the same. So why can some be steam sterilized while others absolutely can't? On this episode of "SPD Fact Check," Kurt Audette, Clinical Specialist at KARL STORZ, helps us look beyond the surface and into the complex design features that determine how rigid endoscopes should be reprocessed. From understanding how optics respond to temperature changes to why light post adapters should almost always be removed before sterilization, Kurt connects the anatomy of the scope to the realities of SPD workflow. Whether you're processing rigid scopes every day or still trying to decode the IFUs, this conversation brings much-needed clarity to one of Sterile Processing's most nuanced reprocessing topics. For more rigid endoscope reprocessing insights, check out Kurt's Beyond Clean Rigid Endoscope Expert Series™ here: https://beyondcleanmedia.com/expert-series/rigid-endoscope-expert/ After finishing this podcast episode, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/episode32-07 Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #Season32 #SPDFactCheck #RigidEndoscopes #IFU #Endoscope #SteamSterilization #LowTempSterilization

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The core structural shift described in this episode is the integration of AI as an active workflow actor within managed service environments, not simply as an isolated tool. This mechanism alters the governance and accountability requirements for MSPs, as AI now interacts directly with core business platforms and operational data. Companies like Microsoft are embedding AI features—such as Copilot and a legal AI agent—across productivity and security environments, while reports from Axios Future of Cybersecurity and The Register highlight that AI activity is increasingly touching managed identity, email, data, and security infrastructures. The episode's primary evidence centers on the adoption of AI-driven productivity and legal tools within Microsoft 365, with broad rollout timelines targeting early June. Microsoft's deployment of legal AI agents in Word—as outlined by The Register and Thoreau—demonstrates that AI is being implemented to review contracts, draft language, and check citations, embedding itself into sensitive business workflows. Additionally, Proofpoint's formation of an MSP business unit around 365 security further reflects this shift, consolidating risk and workflow management where client data, identity, and security converge. Supporting developments reinforce this trend of workflow centralization and accountability ambiguity. Vendors are introducing dashboards—such as Anthropic's Claude code agent view—that offer improved visibility into AI-driven processes; however, as noted, visibility alone does not constitute governance. The emergence of platforms like Halo PSA and features from JumpCloud exemplify the market response, where vendors and MSPs are being forced to tighten control and monitoring around AI-driven work, including automation, ticketing, and remediation workflows. The episode notes that unmanaged automation creates governance risks that operators must close. The practical implication for MSPs is a set of new operational burdens: rising margin pressure from unpriced AI governance work, contract risk if responsibilities for AI-generated actions remain undefined, and new demands for auditability, evidence retention, and workflow documentation. Providers must build inventories not only of AI tools but also the workflows they touch, define explicit service scope, and establish pricing models for governance functions. The operational tradeoff is an increasing need for infrastructure and process maturity, as the expectation of transparent, accountable AI-driven work is now a baseline for client trust and risk management. 00:00 Managed AI Risk  03:50 Scope or Absorb 06:03 Four MSP Pressures 08:35 Why Do We Care?  Supported by:  MoovilaHaloPSA JumpCloud 

Episode 224: Community Health Workers Dr. Arreaza: Today we will discuss a topic that, frankly, every single person listening, whether you're a medical student, a resident, a nurse, a family doctor, or any primary care provider, needs to really understand. We're talking about community health workers (CHWs). We are joined by our stellar medical student; you may be familiar with her voice from previous episodes about insomnia. Moira, welcome, please introduce yourself.  Moira: I want to be upfront about why Community Health Workers matter to you specifically. If you've ever felt frustrated that your patient with uncontrolled diabetes keeps missing appointments because they can't get a ride, or that your heart failure patient was readmitted because nobody checked whether they could afford their medications, then you already understand the problem that CHWs are designed to solve. Dr. Arreaza: We're going to give you the definition of a CHW, the evidence behind their effectiveness, how they fit into your care team, the return on investment, and practical steps for integrating them into your practice. We have pulled information from a lot of peer-reviewed sources, and we want to share them with you. So, Moira, let's start with the basics. What exactly is a community health worker? Moira: Great question, and it's one that even literature struggles with, because there are so many titles for this role. Community Health Worker is an umbrella term that encompasses more than 20 different titles including outreach workers, promotores or promotoras de salud, community health representatives, lay health workers, peer educators, patient navigators, and many more. The American Public Health Association defines CHWs as frontline public health workers who are trusted members of or have an unusually close understanding of the communities they serve. Arreaza: And that trust is so important in health care. CHWs are not physicians. They are not nurses. They do not diagnose or prescribe. But they are like a bridge connecting the medical environment, social services, and the community to reduce gaps in healthcare delivery.  Moira: Exactly. In the United States, the role was formally recognized in the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which includes several sections highlighting the key roles CHWs play in achieving important goals of healthcare. ________________ References:  Aguerrebere, M., Rodríguez-Cuevas, F. G., Flores, H., Arrieta, J., & Raviola, G. (2019). Providing Mental Health Care in Primary Care Centers in LMICs. Innovations in Global Mental Health, 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70134-9_95-1 Allen, L. N., Rasanathan, K., Mash, R., Uribe, M. V., Martinez-Bianchi, V., & Kidd, M. (2025). Models of Global Primary Care Post-2030. The Lancet Primary Care, 1(3), 100027. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanprc.2025.100027 Babagoli, M. A., Nieto-Martínez, R., González-Rivas, J. P., Sivaramakrishnan, K., & Mechanick, J. I. (2021). Roles for Community Health Workers in Diabetes Prevention and Management in Low- And Middle-Income Countries. Cadernos De Saúde Pública, 37(10). https://doi.org/10.1590/0102-311x00287120 Balasubramanya, B., Isaac, R., Philip, S., Prashanth, H. R., Abraham, P., Poobalan, A., Thomas, N., Jeyaseelan, L., Mammen, J., Devarasetty, P., & John, O. (2020). Task Shifting to Frontline Community Health Workers for Improved Diabetes Care in Low-Resource Settings in India: A Phase II Non-Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Journal of Global Health Reports, 4. https://doi.org/10.29392/001c.17609 Battaglia, T. A., Zhang, X., Dwyer, A. J., Rush, C. H., & Paskett, E. D. (2022). Change Agents in the Oncology Workforce: Let's Be Clear About Community Health Workers and Patient Navigators. Cancer, 128(S13), 2664–2668. https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.34194 Das, S., Grant, L., & Fernandes, G. (2023). Task Shifting Healthcare Services in the Post-Covid World: A Scoping Review. PLOS Global Public Health, 3(12), e0001712. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0001712 Dodd, R., Palagyi, A., Jan, S., Abdel-All, M., Nambiar, D., Madhira, P., Balane, C., Tian, M., Joshi, R., Abimbola, S., & Peiris, D. (2019). Organisation of Primary Health Care Systems in Low- And Middle-Income Countries: Review of Evidence on What Works and Why in the Asia-Pacific Region. BMJ Global Health, 4(Suppl 8), e001487. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2019-001487 Huang, W., Long, H., Li, J., Tao, S., Zheng, P., Tang, S., & Abdullah, A. S. (2018). Delivery of Public Health Services by Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Primary Health Care Settings in China: A Systematic Review (1996–2016). Global Health Research and Policy, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s41256-018-0072-0 McCray, G. G., Haynes, B., Proeller, A., Ervin, C., & Williams-Livingston, A. (2020). Making the Case for Community Health Workers in Georgia. Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.20429/jgpha.2020.080116 Mor, N., Ananth, B., Ambalam, V., Edassery, A., Meher, A., Tiwari, P., Sonawane, V., Mahajani, A., Mathur, K., Parekh, A., & Dharmaraju, R. (2023). Evolution of Community Health Workers: The Fourth Stage. Frontiers in Public Health, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1209673 Noel, L., Chen, Q., Petruzzi, L. J., Phillips, F., Garay, R., Valdez, C., Aranda, M. P., & Jones, B. (2022). Interprofessional Collaboration Between Social Workers and Community Health Workers to Address Health and Mental Health in the United States: A Systematised Review. Health &Amp; Social Care in the Community, 30(6). https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.14061 None, N. (2022). Walking the Talk: Reimagining Primary Health Care After COVID-19. https://doi.org/10.1596/978-1-4648-1768-7 Orkin, A. M., McArthur, A., Venugopal, J., Kithulegoda, N., Martiniuk, A., Buchman, D. Z., Kouyoumdjian, F., Rachlis, B., Strike, C., & Upshur, R. (2019). Defining and Measuring Health Equity in Research on Task Shifting in High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review. SSM - Population Health, 7, 100366. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2019.100366 Pingel, E. S. (2022). Seeing Inside: How Stigma and Recognition Shape Community Health Worker Home Visits in São Paulo, Brazil. Community Health Equity Research &Amp; Policy, 44(3), 303–313. https://doi.org/10.1177/2752535x221137384 Rifkin, S. B., Fort, M., Patcharanarumol, W., & Tangcharoensathien, V. (2021). Primary Healthcare in the Time of COVID-19: Breaking the Silos of Healthcare Provision. BMJ Global Health, 6(11), e007721. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2021-007721 Rohan, E. A., Townsend, J. S., Bermudez, A. T., Thompson, H. L., Holman, D. M., Reza, A., Tharpe, F. S., & Wennerstrom, A. (2024). Engaging Community Health Workers in Primary Care Practices. Journal of Ambulatory Care Management, 47(3), 154–167. https://doi.org/10.1097/jac.0000000000000501 Shommu, N. S., Ahmed, S., Rumana, N., Barron, G. R. S., McBrien, K. A., & Turin, T. C. (2016). What Is the Scope of Improving Immigrant and Ethnic Minority Healthcare Using Community Navigators: A Systematic Scoping Review. International Journal for Equity in Health, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-016-0298-8 Sisson, N., & Starke, J. (2022). Promotores De Salud in Montana: An Analysis of a Rural Health Care Intervention Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and Its Place in Medical Curricula. The Linacre Quarterly, 89(1), 21–35. https://doi.org/10.1177/00243639211059346 The Role and Impact of Female Health Workers on the Well-Being of Global South Communities: A Call for Gender-Transformative Action. (2022). Archives of Women Health and Care, 5(2). https://doi.org/10.31038/awhc.2022521 Williams-Livingston, A., Henry Akintobi, T., & Banerjee, A. (2020). Community-Based Participatory Research in Action: The Patient-Centered Medical Home and Neighborhood. Journal of Primary Care &Amp; Community Health, 11. https://doi.org/10.1177/2150132720968456 Theme song, Works All The Time by Dominik Schwarzer, YouTube ID: CUBDNERZU8HXUHBS, purchased from https://www.premiumbeat.com/.   Even without trying, every night you go to bed a little wiser. Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. We want to hear from you, send us an email at RioBravoqWeek@clinicasierravista.org, or visit our website riobravofmrp.org/qweek. See you next week!

If BAS sales takeoffs feel inconsistent, the issue usually is not the tools. It is the process. Episode 545 breaks down how to create accurate BAS takeoffs that protect margin, reduce missed scope, and improve project handoffs. You'll learn how experienced sales engineers and account executives review specs, drawings, sequences, integrations, labor, and risk before a proposal ever goes out the door. This episode walks through the patterns top performers use to avoid expensive surprises later in execution. Topics Covered • How to identify BAS scope before pricing mistakes happen • The project documents that matter most during takeoff review • Common integration and specification issues that create hidden costs • How labor, commissioning, and warranty requirements impact profitability • Why better handoffs between sales and operations improve project outcomes If you are responsible for estimating, sales engineering, or project delivery, this episode will help you build a more repeatable and profitable process.

  Where is the news? It's been seven months since a meaningful announcement for Warhammer the Old World. Are we looking at a 1.5 update? Has the "Scope" actually changed or is Games Workshop just asleep at the switch? But first, Rob and Val dive into a massive catch-up session—from Val's grueling victory at the CanHammer Team Tournament to the ongoing labor of love that is the Renegade Legacy Pack and Rob's "Rivers" event. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro  1:41 - Val's Renegades update and the Chaos Dwarf draft. 8:07 - CanHammer Team Tournament post-mortem and why team formats rock. 16:10 - Rob's 500-point Foray event. 23:42 - Event Showcase blog 32:36 - Does Square Based Comp scare away the A-tier armies? 43:18 - *Main Topic:* Seven months of silence. Why has Old World dissappeared? 55:02 - Rumors and theories: Missing starter boxes and the 1.5 edition "copium." 57:24 - The Business Theory: Did GW just crush their KPIs and take their foot off the gas? 1:14:06 - Could Age of Sigmar's upcoming overhaul be freezing Old World's release schedule? 1:19:33 - What does the ideal Old World release schedule actually look like? MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: ► *Links to all current Renegade Drafts* https://docs.google.com/document/d/16kAE-p_CWbsH0XatDPuRao6TngSw-KSweUnJa81kOXE/edit?usp=sharing ► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/ ► *Fal-Con 2026 June 13-14 Moncton New Brunswick! Val is the T.O!*  https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/dPphEdf4okFV ► *Check out Rob's Event Recaps here!* https://thehonestwargamer.com/ ►  Support us on *PATREON* and join us on Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased *OLD WORLD RESOURCES* ► *Square Based Comp AND Tournament Packs*    https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world/square-based-comp/ ► *The Square Based FAQ:* https://www.squarebased.com/faqs ► *The Renegade Legacy Pack:*  https://www.squarebased.com/ ► *Our 500pt Foray Pack:* https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world-500-point-foray/ ► *Old World Army Builder:* https://old-world-builder.com/ ► *Old World Rules Wiki:* https://tow.whfb.app/ ► *Old World Rankings (Past and Upcoming Old World Events:* https://oldworldrankings.com/ *MERCH*   https://thehonestwargamer.com/product-category/square-based/ Youtube Music Playlist for Audio Only:  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist Podcast on all other Platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #squarebased #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy  

Cal Raleigh is slumping. Cal Raleigh cannot hit. Doesn't matter what he did last year. Could have been an MVP. Relax! It's a slump! (6:48) What is going on with Tarik Skubal? According to Scott Boras he is the first person to ever undergo this new surgery! Is Skubal going to come back sooner!? (18:53) The Mets still have the worst record in baseball. It's all still going badly. Are they thinking sell sell sell? (27:00) The Phillies are hot. Rob Thomson is out. Don Mattingly in. And the Phillies are HOT! (36:00) I need to talk about a moment from Sunday that I got wrong. (42:10) The World Cup is almost here. And it is littered with drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cal Raleigh is slumping. Cal Raleigh cannot hit. Doesn't matter what he did last year. Could have been an MVP. Relax! It's a slump! (6:48) What is going on with Tarik Skubal? According to Scott Boras he is the first person to ever undergo this new surgery! Is Skubal going to come back sooner!? (18:53) The Mets still have the worst record in baseball. It's all still going badly. Are they thinking sell sell sell? (27:00) The Phillies are hot. Rob Thomson is out. Don Mattingly in. And the Phillies are HOT! (36:00) I need to talk about a moment from Sunday that I got wrong. (42:10) The World Cup is almost here. And it is littered with drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it actually take to build a social enterprise when you still have a day job, a family, and a world that won't slow down?Three years in, the Social Impact Mastermind has become one of Adam Morris's favorite things he does. The idea was simple: bring social entrepreneurs together at a similar stage in their journey, create a space where they can be honest about what they're struggling with, and let the group do what groups do best. Support each other.This recap covers the four themes that kept coming up this year: revenue, social media, scope creep, and balance. The revenue conversation gets refreshingly real, from a founder who paid $100 to practice discovery calls on userinterviews.com before ever approaching a real decision maker, to the mindset shift that turns sales from something uncomfortable into something genuinely collaborative. There's also a honest look at how the nonprofit funding landscape has changed and where to start looking when the grants dry up.On social media, the big unlock was simple: stop waiting until you have the perfect post and just start showing up. Scope creep and balance round out the conversation, with Adam sharing why a weekly review habit and protecting your personal time are not nice-to-haves, they are the whole game when you are building something meaningful on the side.Episode in a glance00:00 The Social Impact Mastermind and how it started03:14 Theme one: finding revenue and reframing sales as discovery08:45 Theme two: why consistency beats perfection on social media13:25 Theme three: avoiding scope creep with a weekly review practice17:11 Theme four: protecting your time and energy as a busy entrepreneurCurious about joining the next Social Impact Mastermind? Reach out to Adam directly to find out when the next cohort kicks off.

The AI race is on. But what does it take to not just keep up, but to win?  Even though we're using AI at work, at home and on-the-go, are we really ready to use it at scale as a country?  Last year, the UK joined a growing list of countries setting out an ambitious vision for how AI could provide a better future. For those who succeed, the prize is significant. A future powered by AI could bring economic growth and increased productivity, improved public services, and new opportunities across society.  But ambition alone isn't enough. To reap the rewards, we need the right foundations in place.  Delivering digital skills and education to an entire nation. Redefining regulation and securing sufficient and sustained financial investment. Rebuilding our national infrastructure and providing access to cheap energy that can power dramatically increased AI usage.  So, how do we turn an appealing vision of the future into reality? And what will it really take from individuals, businesses, governments and the public sector to bring a national AI strategy to life?  That's what we're exploring with Sharon Hague, CEO of Pearson UK, and Oliver Seal, Partner and leader of the firm's Education Practice at Deloitte UK, as we ask: How do we turn AI ambition into a national advantage. Tune in to find out Why now is a critical juncture in the UK's AI journey The foundations we need to ensure the UK is ready for an AI-driven future How we make sure everyone has the access and skills they need to benefit from AI  The role business can play in bringing a national AI strategy to life  Enjoyed this episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts Find out more about Scope: scope.org.uk   Guests: Sharon Hague, CEO of Pearson UK Oliver Seal, Partner at Deloitte UK Hosts: Stephanie Dobbs Oli Carpenter Original music: Ali Barrett Recording date and location: London, 30.04.26

Some clients do not attack your deal in one dramatic bite. They take tiny pieces—one discount request, one scope change, one extra demand, one more profile review—until your margins, time, and energy are stripped away. In sales, consulting, professional services, and corporate training, leaders need to recognise the "piranha client" early. The danger is not always a bad person or a bad company. Often, it is a pattern of incremental pressure that looks harmless in isolation but becomes commercially toxic over time. What is a piranha client in sales and professional services? A piranha client is a customer who erodes your deal through repeated small demands rather than one obvious negotiation attack. They ask for "just one more" discount, "just one more" concession, or "just one more" change until the original agreement barely resembles the final delivery. Unlike a shark-style negotiator who takes one huge bite, the piranha client works through accumulation. In B2B sales, consulting, training, recruitment, technology implementation, and agency work, this often appears as volume discounts, extra stakeholders, expanded scope, and constant approval loops. Post-pandemic, when many service firms were hungry for revenue, these patterns became even harder to resist. Do now: Track every concession in writing. Small bites become big losses when nobody totals them. Why do clients keep asking for more discounts? Clients keep asking for discounts because each successful concession teaches them that more pressure may produce a better price. If the seller has not created a clear commercial boundary, the buyer naturally tests the limits. In large companies, especially new divisions or procurement-heavy organisations, buyers may not reveal the full deal size upfront. A supplier agrees to the first discount, then a second tranche appears, then a third. By the time the total opportunity is visible, the seller is already trapped inside a "big discount" corner. This happens across Japan, the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, but it is especially painful in high-touch service businesses where labour, expertise, and delivery capacity cannot be infinitely scaled. Do now: Price each stage as though more scope may follow. Set a hard stop before negotiations begin. How can scope creep damage a service business? Scope creep damages a service business by quietly increasing delivery obligations without increasing revenue. The client may see each request as reasonable, but the supplier absorbs the extra time, coordination, risk, and opportunity cost. In training, consulting, and advisory work, scope creep often appears as new requirements, additional audiences, more reporting, special customisation, extra meetings, or new approval layers. For SMEs and boutique firms, the impact is sharper than for large multinationals because fewer people carry the operational load. During COVID-19 and the post-pandemic recovery, external trainer availability, client uncertainty, and shifting schedules made this even more complex. A deal that looked profitable on paper can become unattractive once hidden delivery costs are included. Do now: Define scope, exclusions, decision rights, and change fees before delivery starts. Why is trainer or consultant selection a hidden negotiation risk? Trainer and consultant selection becomes risky when the client treats expert availability as unlimited. In reality, quality delivery depends on certified people, scheduling constraints, and proven fit. In the training industry, certification is not a light administrative step. Dale Carnegie trainer development, for example, involves long preparation, specialist training, and accreditation standards. That means a client asking to review more and more profiles is not simply requesting choice; they may be consuming scarce operational capacity. This issue appears in other fields too: legal partners, executive coaches, cybersecurity consultants, enterprise software architects, and medical specialists all face similar constraints. Quality depends on expertise, not infinite substitutions. Do now: Explain the certification, experience, and availability logic early. Choice should support quality, not undermine delivery. When should a business push back on a demanding client? A business should push back when discount pressure, scope creep, and difficult behaviour combine into a pattern.One tough request is negotiation; repeated erosion is a warning signal. Many service firms operate with an informal "no idiots" policy, although the actual wording is often stronger. The principle is simple: some revenue is not worth the operational damage, staff stress, or reputational risk. Leaders at startups, SMEs, and established firms need to ask whether the client is building a partnership or simply extracting value. In Japan, where long-term relationships and trust matter, the pushback should be polite, structured, and commercially clear. In more aggressive procurement cultures, the same principle applies, but the language may be firmer. Do now: Decide your walk-away point before emotion, sunk cost, or fear of lost revenue takes over. How can salespeople protect margins without damaging relationships? Salespeople protect margins by making trade-offs explicit: more value requires more budget, and lower price requires reduced scope. The goal is not to be difficult; it is to be professionally clear. A useful approach is to offer options. For example: "At this price, we can deliver this scope. If you want the additional requirement, here is the revised fee." This frames the conversation around value rather than resistance. Sales leaders should train teams to avoid automatic concessions, especially with large companies that reveal requirements gradually. Procurement may respect a supplier more when the boundaries are clear. The key is to stay calm, factual, and consistent. Do now: Never give a concession without receiving something in return—volume, timing, commitment, payment terms, or reduced complexity. Final summary The piranha client is dangerous because each bite looks small. A discount here, a profile request there, a slight requirement change, a new tranche of work, another internal stakeholder—none of it seems fatal until the supplier reviews the final margin and delivery burden. For executives, salespeople, consultants, trainers, and professional service leaders, the lesson is clear: protect the deal before the feeding frenzy begins. Set commercial boundaries, define scope, track concessions, communicate scarcity, and be prepared to walk away when the partnership becomes toxic. Author Bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" in 2018 and 2021 and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2012. As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programmes, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers: Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery, along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō（ザ営業）, Purezen no Tatsujin（プレゼンの達人）, Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō（トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう）, and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā（現代版「人を動かす」リーダー）. Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews, which are widely followed by executives seeking success strategies in Japan. Would you like me to now prepare the WordPress-ready version with spacing and the bio?

AI disruption is rewriting marketing's fundamental rules. Isaac Ferreira, VP of AI Growth Systems at Shift Paradigm, explains how intelligence is being pulled out of traditional SaaS platforms into contextual engines that sit below your entire tech stack. He breaks down the "curation effect" where AI agents now filter all digital marketing channels, forcing marketers to rethink discovery through pattern-matched content placement and non-intermediated channels like direct mail and billboards.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI disruption is rewriting marketing's fundamental rules. Isaac Ferreira, VP of AI Growth Systems at Shift Paradigm, explains how intelligence is being pulled out of traditional SaaS platforms into contextual engines that sit below your entire tech stack. He breaks down the "curation effect" where AI agents now filter all digital marketing channels, forcing marketers to rethink discovery through pattern-matched content placement and non-intermediated channels like direct mail and billboards.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Russell Reading sits down with Drew Lewis, Head of Commercial at Zeigo, to recap Perspectives Impact in Nashville, where corporate sustainability leaders and solution providers gathered to discuss market shifts in renewables and decarbonization. Key themes included AI's growing influence on energy demand and procurement, evolving guidance around GHG accounting and Scope 2/SBTi, and the continued urgency (and complexity) of Scope 3 emissions and supplier data.   Episode Timestamps: 1:30 — What is Perspectives Impact? Drew explains the purpose of Perspectives Impact: bringing corporate sustainability stakeholders together to track market dynamics, renewables strategy, and target-setting progress, with a regional focus for each event. 3:34 — AI + GHG Changes: The New Market Pressure Points The conversation highlights how AI is reshaping the landscape both as an efficiency tool and as a driver of data-center demand—raising questions about power costs, PPAs, and potential GHG protocol changes like 24/7 matching. 11:09 — From Boot Camp to Rooftop: Why These Events Matter Drew shares that the most energizing moments were the interactive renewable energy boot camp and the networking conversations—where attendees left motivated by practical ideas they could take home and apply.  

A big focus for those *against* the proposed data center in Box Elder County...WATER. Protesters say they're worried about how much water the center would use to cool its servers. But those behind the development say it would re-use the same water. KSL TV's Mike Anderson got a tour of a smaller center at the University of Utah... that uses the closed-loop system. He joins me now live

In this episode of PICU Doc on Call, Dr. Monica Gray and Dr. Pradip Kamat chat about flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FFB) in the pediatric ICU. They walk through a case involving an eight-year-old who's dealing with respiratory failure after a stem cell transplant. Along the way, they talk about when and why you might use bronchoscopy both for diagnosis and treatment—plus how to approach sedation and what effects the procedure can have on the heart and lungs. They also dive into important topics like managing hypoxia, handling increased airway and pulmonary vascular resistance, and what to keep in mind if your patient has a traumatic brain injury. The episode wraps up with tips for managing fever after the procedure and a quick look at how rigid bronchoscopy compares.Show Highlights:Use of flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FFB) in the pediatric ICU (PICU)Indications for performing bronchoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic)Management of sedation and analgesia during bronchoscopyCardiovascular effects associated with bronchoscopy proceduresRespiratory effects and complications during bronchoscopySpecial considerations for bronchoscopy in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI)Post-procedure complications, including fever and its managementOverview of rigid bronchoscopy and its indicationsImportance of understanding physiological changes during bronchoscopyEducational focus on acute pediatric care for current and aspiring PICU internsReferences:Reference 1: Sachdev A, Chhawchharia R. Flexible Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy in Pediatric Practice. Indian Pediatr. 2019 Jul 15;56(7):587-593. PMID: 31333214.Reference 2: Li SX, Tao XF, Wu HJ, Jin F, Zhu GH, Wang YS, Tang LF, Chen ZM, Wu L. Advances in pediatric flexible bronchoscopy. World J Pediatr. 2025 Oct;21(10):945-956. doi: 10.1007/s12519-025-00967-7. Epub 2025 Oct 4. PMID: 41045338; PMCID: PMC12578761.Reference 3: Truitt BA, Kasi AS, Kamat PP, Fundora MP, Simon DM, Guglani L. Cryoextraction via flexible bronchoscopy in children with tracheobronchial obstruction. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2023 Sep;58(9):2527-2534. doi: 10.1002/ppul.26540. Epub 2023 Jun 23. PMID: 37350368.

On this episode of the Cuckoo4Politics Podcast, host Michael Desrosiers sits down with Ken Diaz, Master Executive Council President representing United Airlines Flight Attendants, which is part of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA), for an in-depth conversation breaking down the realities behind one of the airline industry's most closely watched labor negotiations.From the overwhelming rejection of the tentative agreement to the ongoing debates surrounding retro pay, sit time, scope protections, and industry consolidation, Ken offers listeners a detailed look into the complexities of collective bargaining and the strategic decisions shaping the future of United Flight Attendants.Throughout the discussion, Ken explains why union leadership viewed the membership's response as a powerful mandate to return to the table and strengthen the proposal. The episode also tackles widespread misconceptions about retro pay timing, contractual language, retirement impacts, and how negotiations are influenced by broader airline industry economics — including mergers, fuel costs, outsourcing concerns, and competitive comparisons with carriers like Delta.Michael and Ken also explore the importance of educating union members during negotiations through transparent communication, FAQs, videos, and detailed contract analysis so members can better understand the long-term implications of proposed agreements.This episode provides listeners with a rare behind-the-scenes perspective into how airline labor negotiations unfold, the challenges negotiators face balancing immediate gains with long-term protections, and why scope clauses remain critical in protecting flight attendant jobs amid a rapidly evolving industry landscape.Subscribe to Cuckoo4Politics on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and everywhere podcasts are available.00:00 – Introduction and recent trip experiences01:29 – Introduction of Ken Diaz and review of negotiations02:26 – Membership rejects the tentative agreement05:47 – Key contract concerns from member surveys09:39 – Improving member education during negotiations14:14 – Retro pay explained and common misconceptions19:02 – Sit pay calculations and operational realities25:38 – Financial scope of the agreement and industry comparisons30:45 – Tax implications of retro pay37:45 – Retirement impacts and long-term value of pay increases39:14 – Scope clause myths and protections44:34 – Airline mergers, consolidation, and future risks50:54 – Industry outlook and future bargaining strategy52:54 – Why closed contracts matter moving forward#cuckoo4politics #cuckoo_4_politics#labor #afacwa #flightattendant #flightattendantjob #flightattendantlife #payusorchaos

Gray Zone Warfare | Battlefield | Bellum | More FPS News #podcast #gaming #fps Welcome to "The Scope," your ultimate FPS gaming podcast! Join us for the latest news, trends, and updates in the world of First Person Shooters. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, our passionate hosts cover everything from new releases to gaming strategies. Dive into the action-packed universe of FPS games with us!Buffnerd GamingChannel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUv67t-1w4i5NJhG3T1vtmgTwitter: https://twitter.com/BuffNerdGaming1BlueTheRobot: Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BlueTheRobotTwitter: https://twitter.com/bluetherobotCrash:Discord: https://discord.gg/4HZxRx3MkFTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/crash8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/fps_crashPodcast: https://redcircle.com/shows/the-scope

In this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host Daniel Pope is joined by Shailesh Sahay and Stephen Wald to discuss how ESG compliance is evolving as California and international regulators take the lead on climate disclosure requirements.The conversation explores California's emerging greenhouse gas disclosure regimes — including SB 253 and SB 261 — and the complexities of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reporting. Scope 1 covers direct emissions from company operations; Scope 2 covers purchased energy; and Scope 3 covers indirect emissions across a company's value chain, including supply chain and downstream activities. The group also examines the growing role of international ESG frameworks, particularly in Europe, and the ongoing evolution of global reporting standards.The episode addresses litigation risks tied to environmental claims, carbon offsets and greenwashing allegations, along with the governance implications for corporate directors under evolving compliance obligations. While federal ESG initiatives have slowed, environmental disclosure and climate-related compliance requirements continue to expand, creating new legal, operational and governance risks for companies across industries.

In this episode, John sits down with the Leupold team to explore their exciting 2026 hunting optics lineup, headlined by the all-new BX-6 Range HD 10×42 rangefinding binoculars. This flagship optic delivers best-in-class glass, industry-leading Hornady 4DOF ballistics with real-time environmental sensors, precise GPS pinning to OnX and other mapping apps, and ranging out to 6,000 yards. The conversation also covers the updated VX-5HD Gen 2 riflescopes featuring tool-free SpeedSet dials, increased elevation travel, and competition-grade adjustments, plus the brand-new VX-4HD series that fills the gap with versatile 4:1 zoom ratios. Sponsor: Make sure you're signed up for my email list by going to Biggamehuntingpodcast.com/ebook. You'll get my free E-BOOK when you do so and you'll also receive the emails I send out every weekday. If you like The Big Game Hunting Podcast you'll love those emails.  Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOLLOW" button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Resources Ep 256: Tim Lesser From Leupold Optics Talks Leupold Binoculars and Rifle Scopes – Episode referenced in podcast Ep 313: Leupold's New Gamechanging Rangefinder – Episode referenced in podcast Get a BX-6 Range HD Here Get a Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 scope here Get a Leupold VX-4HD scope here

In "Reducing TCO Through Renewable Natural Gas" Joe Lynch and Scott Brinner, Vice President of RNG Solutions at Nopetro Energy, discuss how fleets can cut emissions while boosting their bottom line. Efficiency meets sustainability. About Scott Brinner Scott Brinner serves as the executive Vice President of RNG Solutions at Nopetro Energy, where he is responsible for developing and executing the division's strategy, business development and expansion. His prior experiences include working as a CPA with Ernst & Young, executive vice president, Corporate Development & Strategic Accounts, at OmniTRAX, and as an investment banker with Wells Fargo and Raymond James, where he advised companies in transportation/logistics and waste/environmental services. Scott has an MBA from the University of Chicago and received both a BS, in Accounting and Finance, as well as a Master's in Accountancy, from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.  About Nopetro Energy Founded in 2008, Nopetro Energy is a vertically integrated energy leader focused on the production and distribution of renewable natural gas (RNG) for heavy duty transportation and industrial consumption. The company provides end-to-end energy and transportation management solutions, helping government agencies and companies strengthen fuel independence and create lasting economic value. Nopetro designs, builds, finances and operates both renewable natural gas production plants and fueling stations, allowing fleets to transition to this substantially less expensive, cleaner and domestically produced alternative to diesel. Visit www.nopetroenergy.com to discover how Nopetro is leading the way to a more energy-independent and financially predictable future. Key Takeaways: Reducing TCO Through Renewable Natural Gas In "Reducing TCO Through Renewable Natural Gas" Joe Lynch and Scott Brinner, Vice President of RNG Solutions at Nopetro Energy, discuss how fleets can cut emissions while boosting their bottom line. Efficiency meets sustainability. RNG as a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Driver: Unlike many "green" technologies that require a financial sacrifice, transitioning to Renewable Natural Gas can actually lower the total cost of ownership. While the trucks may have a higher upfront cost (roughly $70k–$90k more), the significantly lower and more stable fuel prices can lead to a payback period of just 2 to 3 years. The "Closed Ecosystem" of RNG: RNG is a vertically integrated solution that captures organic waste from landfills, dairy farms, and wastewater treatment plants. By cleaning these molecules and putting them into the pipeline, Nopetro turns a potential environmental pollutant into a high-performance fuel that can achieve zero or even negative carbon emissions. The Game-Changing Cummins X15N Engine: Historically, the trucking industry lacked an engine with the power and torque required for heavy-duty, 80,000+ lb loads. The new 15-liter natural gas engine from Cummins is a "workhorse" that matches diesel performance, range, and horsepower, removing the primary technical barrier for over-the-road fleets. Fuel Price Stability vs. Diesel Volatility: Because RNG is domestic and tied to stable natural gas indices rather than global oil markets, it protects fleets from "spikes" caused by international conflict. This allows for predictable budgeting and even the potential for long-term, fixed-price fuel contracts—unheard of in the diesel world. Proven Success in Adjacent Sectors: While OTR trucking is in the early stages of adoption, the waste management and transit industries have already proven the model. Nearly 50% of waste refuse trucks and 40% of transit buses in the U.S. now run on natural gas because it is more economical and easier to maintain. Infrastructure and "Behind the Fence" Solutions: Fleet owners don't have to wait for a public station on every corner. Nopetro specializes in building dedicated fueling stations directly at or near truck terminals. This "hub and spoke" approach ensures that dedicated routes have reliable, high-pressure fueling exactly where they need it. Sustainability as a Competitive Edge: Large shippers (the Scope 1 and Scope 3 emission-focused companies) are increasingly looking for "greener" partners. Trucking companies using RNG can offer a cleaner solution at the same or lower price than diesel, often securing longer-term contracts (5–7 years) by providing the carbon-neutral results that customers demand. Learn More About Reducing TCO Through Renewable Natural Gas Scott Brinner | Linkedin Nopetro Energy | Linkedin Nopetro Energy Nopetro Projects Nopetro Info Email The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

A ‘Friendship City' agreement between City of Wyndham and Godawari Municipality in Nepal marks a new step in strengthening international ties at the local level. The agreement was signed on Tuesday, May 5 by Wyndham Mayor Preet Singh and the CEO of Godawari Municipality, Man Bahadur Khadka. SBS Nepali spoke with City of Wyndham, Deputy Mayor Jasmine Hill, CEO Man Bahadur Khadka, and coordinator Dan Ghising about the significance of the agreement and the opportunities it creates for future cooperation. - दक्षिण–पश्चिमी मेलबर्नस्थित सिटी अफ विन्डम र नेपालको ललितपुर स्थित गोदावरी नगरपालिकाबिच ‘मित्रता शहर' सम्झौता सम्पन्न भएको छ। मङ्गलवार, मे ५ मा विन्डम सिभिक सेन्टरमा आयोजित कार्यक्रममा सिटी अफ विन्डमका मेयर प्रीत सिंह र गोदावरी नगरपालिकाका प्रमुख कार्यकारी अधिकृत मानबहादुर खड्काले सम्झौतामा हस्ताक्षर गरेका हुन्। सम्झौताले दुई नगरबिच आपसी सहकार्य, अनुभव आदानप्रदान तथा दीर्घकालीन सम्बन्ध विस्तार गर्ने लक्ष्य राखेको बताइएको छ। उक्त सम्झौताका बारेमा सिटी अफ विन्डमका उपमेयर ज्यास्मिन हिल, गोदावरी नगरपालिकाका प्रमुख कार्यकारी अधिकृत मानबहादुर खड्का लगायत त्यसका लागि आवश्यक समन्वय गरेका डिएन घिसिङसँग एसबीएस नेपालीले गरेको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्।

Most small business owners ignore sources sought notices — and that's exactly why they keep losing contracts to the same competitors. In this video, I'm walking you through the SAM.gov sources sought strategy that most contractors never use: ghosting and influencing the requirement before the RFP even drops. This is 100% legal, used by savvy federal contractors every day, and it's one of the most powerful government contracting tips you'll find anywhere. Here's what you'll learn: - How to filter SAM.gov to find sources sought notices in your industry - The first thing to check that could disqualify you — and how to   handle it fast - How to use sources sought to build real relationships with   contracting officers before the competition starts - What "ghosting" a requirement means and how to legally write your   certifications and capabilities into the bid - Real examples: eVerify, CBRNE, green tech, HEPA — how to use   unique qualifications to cut 100 competitors down to 20 If you're serious about winning federal contracts, learning how to work sources sought is non-negotiable. This is federal contracting strategy the big companies already know. Now you do too. CHAPTERS: 0:00 — Welcome to the Federal Help Center 0:28 — Finding Sources Sought on SAM.gov: Step-by-Step Filter Walk* 1:00 — Reading the Scope: 18 Pages, FAA, and What to Look For* 1:20 — The First Question Every Contractor Must Ask Before Going Further* 1:46 — How to Spot Red Flags That Disqualify You Immediately* 2:16 — Sources Sought as a Relationship-Building Tool With Agencies* 2:46 — How to Reach Out and Introduce Your Company the Right Way* 3:15 — What "Ghosting" a Requirement Actually Means (And Why It's Legal)* 3:44 — Real Example: How to Structure Your Sources Sought Response* 4:41 — eVerify as a Ghosting Strategy: A Real Client Example* 5:10 — CBRNE Certification: Eliminating Competitors With Specialized Credentials* 5:38 — HEPA, Green Tech, and Smart Ways to Suggest Higher Standards* 6:37 — From 100 Competitors to 20: The Math Behind the Strategy* 7:33 — Episode Wrap-Up + Join the Federal Help Center Community* If you want to learn more about the community and to join the webinars go to: https://federalhelpcenter.com/ Website: https://govcongiants.org/ Connect with Encore Funding: http://govcongiants.org/funding  

From rubber to hard shells to packrafts, Dan has test-driven his fair share of vehicles on the river. So with a thirst for novel missions and new adventures, what's his craft of choice? Tune in and find out! Scope out his IG account @extraintermediate to check some photos of his adventures.Today's episode's sponsors:4Corners Riversports4Corners Riversports is located in Durango, Colorado. They are a full service paddlesports retail and rental store! If you are looking to get on the water, look no further than 4Corners Riversports. Call them at 970-259-3893 or visit their website www.riversports.comTaylor Barker with The Group Real Estate SteamboatI have known and paddled with Taylor for years. If you're interested in purchasing a property in the Steamboat area, Taylor is happy to share his expertise and help you find the perfect property. You can reach him at 336-314-4353 or by email at taylor@brokerintheboat.com.This podcast is being featured in the podcast section of paddlinglife.com.  If you haven't already visited the site, check it out for news, stories, reviews, and just about anything related to the paddling life.For comments, questions, or if you have a story worth sharing, pitch it to me:talesfromthecripps@gmail.comSend me a text message with any comments, questions, or suggestions.Support the showSend me a text message with any comments, questions, or suggestions.Support the show

We continue the pruning of idiotic Butler Shooting conspiracy theories. Once we establish the facts using actual sources, what room is there left for a conspiracy or staging theory?

1. Scope of Fraud The testimony describes large‑scale, systemic fraud within Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). Individual childcare centers allegedly billed hundreds of thousands to over $1 million annually, often with no real children present. 2. Organized and Long‑Running Scheme Fraud was not isolated or accidental; it showed characteristics of a loosely organized criminal enterprise operating for years (at least 2014–2019). Some perpetrators reportedly learned about the scheme before arriving in the U.S., indicating cross‑border knowledge of vulnerabilities in the system. 3. Common Fraud Methods Billing for nonexistent children and extended hours (e.g., multiple shifts, 7 days a week). Operating “paper” childcare centers that closed immediately once payments were stopped. Kickback arrangements involving parents, co‑owners, or employees. Reusing addresses and reopening under new business names after enforcement actions. 4. Evidence Gathered by Investigators Physical surveillance showed centers operating without children or staff. Electronic evidence (texts, phones, computers) revealed admissions of fraud and intent to profit. Investigations led to multiple felony convictions, including at least one federal case with prison time and restitution exceeding $1 million. 5. Overwhelming Volume of Fraud Investigators received so many credible tips that they had to prioritize only the highest‑dollar cases. Centers billing less than ~$700,000 often could not be addressed due to limited resources. 6. Internal Resistance and Obstruction According to the whistleblower, senior DHS officials discouraged, undermined, or obstructed investigations once fraud became large and visible. Actions alleged include: Attempts to alter or suppress information sent to the Legislative Auditor Harassment and intimidation of investigators Organizational changes that reduced investigators’ authority Procedural delays that significantly reduced investigative capacity 7. Retaliation Against Whistleblowers Investigators who pushed fraud cases reportedly faced: Threats and bullying Negative performance actions Loss of decision‑making power The whistleblower ultimately resigned, stating he would not be complicit. 8. Failure of Oversight The testimony suggests institutional tolerance of fraud, contrasting sharply with standards enforced in law enforcement agencies. The whistleblower emphasizes that minor theft would not have been tolerated in his prior roles, while millions in losses were allowed to continue at DHS. 9. Federal Intervention Federal agencies (FBI, IRS‑CI, HHS‑OIG) eventually became involved due to the scale and nature of suspected crimes. Raids, indictments, and convictions occurred after years of state‑level warnings. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daredevil Michelle Khare lives life to the extreme in Challenge Accepted, amassing more than 6 million followers and more than 1 billion views. Across the show, you'll see Michelle attempt everything from Tom Cruise's Deadliest stunt to Harry Houdini's water torture cell to trying to earn a black belt in taekwondo in only 90 days.This episode is brought to you by:Fin powerful AI Agent for all your customer service: Fin.Ai/TimMonarch track, budget, plan, and do more with your money: Monarch.com/Tim Momentous Fiber+ 3-in-1 formula with soluble fiber, insoluble fiber, and Solnul® resistant starch: LiveMomentous.com/TimAG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: DrinkAG1.com/TimTIMESTAMPS:[00:00:00] Start.[00:00:24] Challenge Accepted: The logline and why breakdowns stay in the edit.[00:03:05] Growing up in Shreveport, LA: Friday night movies, the AFI Top 100, and interning on Snitch.[00:06:15] Podcasting: While “easier” than writing books, it's a heck of a lot more work than meets the ear.[00:21:24] Quality over quantity: 8–10 episodes a year, scarcity as strategy, and building a defensible moat.[00:31:47] “Hard choices, easy life.” — Jerzy Gregorek, calling the FAA 300 times, and why no one copies you when the barrier is insanity.[00:35:32] Dartmouth to Google.org: the Fermi estimation faceplant and not getting the job.[00:37:10] BuzzFeed as graduate school of the internet.[00:40:37] Work for someone else first: My case against starting a company right out of school.[00:47:28] The stolen book: Michelle pulls out a battered 2016 copy of The 4-Hour Workweek and reads her fear-setting chart aloud.[00:51:10] “I've never designed my own rubric of success” — the nightmare, the repair plan, and what Michelle was putting off out of fear.[00:56:59] Practicing poverty: studio apartment, stripped-down life, moonlighting for a year, then the three-month-savings leap.[01:06:58] Kebab-shop destiny: meeting stunt coordinator Steve Brown in L.A. — now he does Avatar and straps Michelle to planes.[01:09:04] Surface area for luck: Bill Gurley, Kevin Kelly's sleeping bag, and Seneca on voluntary discomfort.[01:12:44] Coach, mentor, cheerleader: the three-person Formula One team you actually need.[01:17:20] The art of the cold email — and cold-calling the FBI tip line to meet “The Hollywood Guy.”[01:21:55] Michelle's three-paragraph, six-sentence formula for emails that open any door.[01:26:15] My cold email playbook: the “via” trick, include your damn cell number, and why “Yo, Ferriss” is an auto-archive.[01:36:24] The fake Tim Ferriss Podcast phishing scam: Zoom calls, screen access, and hijacked Facebook pages.[01:40:58] Emailing Hank Green, Brandon Sanderson's unpublished novels, and why your first cold emails are just practice reps.[01:46:37] Michelle's storytelling syllabus: Survivor, Snyder's Save the Cat, and peer review of whatever went viral last week.[01:48:44] The magic of Jeff Probst, and dissecting the bones of storytelling.[01:53:12] John McPhee's red-ink writing class at Princeton.[01:58:38] Six Thinking Hats broke Michelle's pessimism; Radical Candor taught her how to give feedback.[02:07:20] The slinky org chart: Seven full-timers that balloon to 50 for a shoot, then compress right back.[02:21:21] Scope creep, saying no to big checks, and why Michelle has never hit creator burnout.[02:30:34] My No Book teaser: 850 pages on renegotiating commitments and getting back on the wagon.[02:33:31] The Mindy Kaling manifesto: @MindyKalingFan, The Office, and shattering expectations for Indian women in entertainment.[02:40:38] Wishlist shout-out: Norland College, where Mary Poppins meets Secret Service.[02:42:48] Episodes Michelle would pay to relive.[02:47:40] Episodes Michelle would pay to skip.[02:52:15] Seven marathons, seven continents, one week.[02:57:10] Free Solo, Alex Honnold in the creepy van, and things both of us would never do.[03:00:38] Books gifted most: Radical Candor, The Great CEO Within, and Adam Grant's Originals.[03:01:21] Michelle's billboard.[03:02:45] A primetime Emmy run and parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.