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Most beginner detailers buy way too many tools because the detailing industry makes everything feel more complicated than it needs to be. In this video, I'm breaking down the car detailing tools you actually need, the tools that are nice to have, and the ones I think most people waste money on. We'll cover exterior washing, wheels and tires, interior cleaning, paint correction, ceramic protection, drying tools, microfiber towels, polishers, brushes, foam cannons, pressure washers, and more. The goal is simple: build a detailing setup that actually works without overcomplicating the process. PRODUCTS TALKED ABOUT:  Bundles: https://jimbosdetailing.com/collections/bundles The Gloss Boss: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TGB Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TAS or on Amazon https://amzn.to/4r5UxYr The Super Soaper: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TSS or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/49KEM2d Picture Perfect Polish: https://jimbosdetailing.com/PPP or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4sQWpWu Microfiber towels: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/orange-wash-microfiber or https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/everyday-microfiber Cut & Finish Pad: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/cut-finish-pad or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3LsxJ69 Finishing Pad: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/black-finishing-pad or on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJNDCPTG SHOP ALL JIMBO'S DETAILING ON AMAZON: https://amzn.to/3LX3mVE car detailing tools, auto detailing tools, beginner car detailing, essential detailing tools, detailing setup, car wash tools, foam cannon, pressure washer detailing, microfiber towels, paint correction tools, car detailing for beginners, detailing products, Jimbo's Detailing, best detailing tools, tools you actually need, detailing tips

Most swirl marks and scratches don't come from bad products… they come from outdated detailing habits. In this video, I break down 9 common car detailing mistakes that are slowly ruining your paint — and what modern detailing methods you should use instead. We'll cover mistakes like: Pre-rinsing instead of pre-soaking Using the outdated 2 bucket wash method Washing in direct sunlight incorrectly Using traditional glass cleaners Weak wheel cleaners that waste time Drying your paint the wrong way Using APCs on everything Skipping paint protection Overcomplicating detailing These simple changes can make washing your car safer, faster, and way more enjoyable. PRODUCTS TALKED ABOUT:  Bundles: https://jimbosdetailing.com/collections/bundles The Gloss Boss: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TGB Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TAS or on Amazon https://amzn.to/4r5UxYr The Super Soaper: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TSS or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/49KEM2d Picture Perfect Polish: https://jimbosdetailing.com/PPP or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4sQWpWu Microfiber towels: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/orange-wash-microfiber or https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/everyday-microfiber Cut & Finish Pad: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/cut-finish-pad or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3LsxJ69 Finishing Pad: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/black-finishing-pad or on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJNDCPTG SHOP ALL JIMBO'S DETAILING ON AMAZON: https://amzn.to/3LX3mVE car detailing mistakes,car wash mistakes,detailing mistakes ruining paint,how to wash a car properly,car detailing tips,paint swirl marks,avoid scratching paint,two bucket wash method,foam cannon wash,modern detailing methods,car paint scratches,how to avoid swirl marks,car detailing guide,auto detailing tips,paint safe wash method,best car wash soap,detailing tips and tricks,jimbos detailing,paint correction tips,car washing tips

Most people make paint polishing way harder than it needs to be. In this video, I break down why polishing your car takes too long, what mistakes slow people down, and how to get better results with a simpler system. We'll talk about test spots, pad choice, product amount, cleaning your pad, realistic expectations, and why a one-step polish can be the smarter option for most daily drivers. The goal is not always 100% paint correction. A lot of the time, the goal is to make the paint cleaner, glossier, clearer, and easier to maintain without spending an entire weekend chasing every last scratch. In this video, you'll learn: Why polishing takes too long Why chasing perfection wastes time How to do a proper test spot Why pad choice matters so much How to use a one-step polish correctly Why cleaning your pad speeds up correction How to protect the paint after polishing How to make paint correction simpler and more enjoyable If you want a simpler way to polish paint and get great real-world results, this video will help. PRODUCTS TALKED ABOUT:  Bundles: https://jimbosdetailing.com/collections/bundles The Gloss Boss: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TGB Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TAS or on Amazon https://amzn.to/4r5UxYr The Super Soaper: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TSS or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/49KEM2d Picture Perfect Polish: https://jimbosdetailing.com/PPP or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4sQWpWu Microfiber towels: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/orange-wash-microfiber or https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/everyday-microfiber Cut & Finish Pad: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/cut-finish-pad or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3LsxJ69 Finishing Pad: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/black-finishing-pad or on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJNDCPTG SHOP ALL JIMBO'S DETAILING ON AMAZON: https://amzn.to/3LX3mVE car polishing, paint correction, how to polish a car, one step polish, car detailing tips, polishing car paint, remove swirl marks, car polish for beginners, paint correction tips, polishing mistakes, detailing business tips, best car polish, Jimbo's Detailing, Picture Perfect Polish, ceramic spray, car detailing for beginners, DIY car detailing

Hemorāģiskā drudža ar nieru sindromu, leptospirozes, tularēmijas un citu cilvēka veselībai bīstamu slimību izraisītājus pārnēsā grauzēji. Vai šobrīd situācija ar šo infekciju izplatību pasliktinās? Raidījumā Kā labāk dzīvot skaidro P.Stradiņa klīniskās universitātes slimnīcas infektologs Uga Dumpis, Valsts zinātniskais institūts BIOR direktore Olga Valciņa, Rīgas Nacionālā Zooloģiskā dārza pārstāvis Māris Lielkalns un "Rīgas Namu pārvaldnieka" pārstāve Inita Kabanova. Slimību profilakses un kontroles centra epidemioloģe Sigita Geida stāsta, ka pēdējos gados Latvijā konstatētas vairākas slimības, ko izraisa grauzēji - leptospiroze, tularēmija un hantavīruss. Ierakstā uzklausām viņas ieteiktos drošības pamatprincipus. Olga Valciņa iepazīstina ar programmu, ko institūts BIOR kopā ar Zemkopības ministriju uzsāka 2025. gada beigās, kad sākās leptospirozes uzliesmojums.  Veiktas analīzes vairākām pelēm, žurkām un pat vienai ūdensžurkai, ko institūtam piegādāja iedzīvotāji, meklējot dažādas slimības. "Sapratām, ka Latvijā leptospirozes ierosinātāji pelēm un žurkām vismaz pagājušā gadā bija diezgan daudz. Vairāk nekā 30% gadījumu žurkas un peles bija inficētas," norāda Olga Valciņa. "Tas pats ir ar panhantavīrusiem - 15% žurku mēs atradām panhantavīrusu. Turklāt četriem no tiem, ko mēs atradām, ir tā saucamais Dobrava-Belgrade apakštips, kas Baltijā cirkulē." "Ja šie patogēni ir grauzējiem, kas ir visur esoši, mums ir jādomā līdzi un ir jāsaprot, kā jārīkojas, ja žurkām un pelēm, kas skraida pa pagrabiem, laukiem un mājām, ir šādas infekcijas," atzīst Olga Valciņa. Tik mērķtiecīgi peles un žurkas pētītas, meklējot infekcijas, pirmo gadu. BIOR cer pētījumu turpināt. Olga Valciņa skaidro, ka arī Eiropā tiek veikti līdzīgi pētījumi un konstatētais leptospirozes pozitīvo gadījumu skaits ir mazliet zemāks.  "Iespējams, ka tas saistīts ar klimatiskajiem apstākļiem, ar ļoti mitro vasaru, ar to, ka žurku un peļu čuras neizžūst un attiecīgi patogēnus vieglāk saglabāt ilgāk ārējā vidē. Attiecīgi nākamās peles žurkas, kas tur skraida, ir vieglāk inficējas," skaidro Olga Valciņa. Pētniece mudina pēc atkritumu iznešanas noteikti atgriezties mājās un nomazgāt rokas ar ziepēm, nevis doties tālāk dienas gaitās, jo ļoti iespējas, ka uz konteineru vākiem un rokturiem ir žurku čuras. Tas ir riska moments. Nevajadzētu vienkārši pa ceļam uz mašīnu iznest atkritumus un doties tālāk. Tāpat mānīgi droša ir kādu cimdu lietošana, ko pēc tam noliek, piemēram, kaut kur mašīnā. "Es teiktu, ka konteineri nav lielākais riska moments. Manuprāt, lielākais riska moments ir smilšainie augļi un dārzeņi, kas ir pagrabā izbērti un nav sapakoti maisos. It īpaši, ja redzam žurku vai peļu apgrauztus burkānus. Tas nozīmē, ka pa mūsu krājumu ir skraidījuši grauzēji. Tas ]ir signāls, ka ir jāpiesargājas. Ja es aiztiku un svaigus burkānus ar kailām rokām, tad ir jāmazgā rokas ar ziepēm, ir jāgriež biezāka miza nost, ir daudz ūdens jālieto skalošanai un mazgāšanai." Uga Dumpis mudina mazliet vēsāku prātu raudzīties, jo viņš kā praktizējošs ārsts nav redzējis slimību pieaugumu pēdējos gados.  "Ja cilvēks inficējās ar leptospirozi vai hantivīrusu, lielākā daļa ir uz rokām un cilvēki nesaslimst. Tāpat lielākā daļa nesaslimt smagi, ir temperatūru un slimība pāriet pati no sevis, varbūt pacients saņem antibiotikas. Un tikai nedaudzi pacienti nonāk slimnīcā, un viņiem ir nieru mazspēja," norāda Uga Dumpis. Viņš arī norāda, ka ir ļoti uzlabojusies diagnostika.  

Jau piekto gadu Rīgā notiks ilgtspējīgas modes festivāls “Burzma Boutique”. Tas ir notikums, kuru veido jaunieši jauniešiem, un tā centrā ir modes skate, kurai jaunie dizaineri rada tērpus, kam lielākoties jābūt no otrreiz izmantota tekstila.

Stāsta Latvijas Mākslas akadēmijas Mākslas vēstures institūta vadošā pētniece un direktore Kristiāna Ābele; pārraides producente – Inta Zēgnere Pirms simt gadiem grāmatā “Latvju rakstniecība portrejās” (sast. Alberts Prande, Rīga: Leta, 1926) iekļauta arī nodaļa “Literatūra par tēlotājām mākslām un celtniecību”, kurā mākslas vēsturnieks Jānis Siliņš (1896–1991) – viens no tolaik nedaudzajiem šīs nozares profesionāļiem Latvijā – uzsvēra: “Parādoties mūsu mākslai kā tautas gara dzīves izteicējai, palēnām mostas ari latviešu mākslas kritikas pirmie pasākumi. Kritiķu speciālistu toreiz nebij un viņu lomu pa lielākai daļai bija jāuzņemas pašiem māksliniekiem. Vēl tagad, kad mākslas kritika un vēsturiski pētījumi jau sāk ievērojami kuplināties, kritiķu-teorētiķu vairums ir mākslinieki.” Apzīmējums “tolaik” te attiecas uz 19. gadsimta beigām un 20. gadsimta pirmajiem gadiem. Studentu pulciņa “Rūķis” lokā izveidojušos nacionālās mākslas celmlaužu paaudzē Janis Rozentāls (1866–1916) bija viens no tiem autoriem, kuru raksti ne tikai ir nozīmīgi kā individuālas radošo uzskatu liecības, bet arī mērķtiecīgi kalpoja sabiedrības izglītošanai par sava laika latviešu, Baltijas un ārzemju mākslas parādībām un personībām. Rozentāla rakstu mantojuma iepazīšanu pirms publikāciju meklējumiem pie vēsturisko žurnālu plauktiem Latvijas Nacionālās bibliotēkas un Misiņa bibliotēkas lasītavās vai tagad visbiežāk Latvijas Nacionālās bibliotēkas veidotajā resursā Periodika.lv interesentiem ieteicams sākt ar monogrāfiskā albuma “Janis Rozentāls” (sast. Aija Brasliņa un Laima Slava, Rīga: Neputns, 2017) bibliogrāfijā iekļauto rādītāju. Ceļvedis vajadzīgs, jo liela daļa viņa rakstu parakstīti tikai ar iniciāli R. un pirmais zināmais 1897. gada beigās Rīgas vācu avīzei Düna-Zeitung iesūtīts bez autora norādes. Šajā apskatā “Divi Baltijas mākslinieki” Rozentāls no Pēterburgas vēstīja par savu draugu Vilhelma Purvīša (1872–1945) un Johana Valtera (1869–1932) diplomdarbiem Ķeizariskās mākslas akadēmijas konkursa izstādē. Toreiz godalgoto Purvīša gleznu “Pēdējie stari” pazīstam tikai pēc reprodukcijām un aprakstiem, savukārt pie Johana Valtera “Tirgus Jelgavā” Latvijas Nacionālajā mākslas muzejā arvien nāk prātā Rozentāla trāpīgie vārdi, piesakot svaigas, modernas un vienlaikus dzimtenes vidē sakņotas mākslas dzimšanu: “Viss tur ir gaisma un dzīvība. Karstā pusdienas saule žilbinoši apstaro gan kustīgo ļaužu drūzmu gleznas vidū, gan ēkas pie tirgus laukuma un slīd pāri divām jaunām elegantām dāmām, kuras gaišos vasaras tērpos priekšplānā soļo pa trotuāru. Kopumā asprātīgi risināts, tas ir gabals no īstas un, proti, Jelgavas dzīves.” Kā lasāms vēstulēs, Rozentālam rūpēja, lai arī latviešu prese rosīgāk pievērstos jaunās tautiešu mākslas popularizēšanai. Iespēja daudz paveikt šī mērķa labā viņam radās Jāņa Veismaņa (1867–1913) vadītajā žurnālā “Vērotājs”, kas iznāca Jelgavā 1903.–1905. gadā kā “mēnešraksts sirds un prāta izglītošanai”. Šajā izdevumā pilnā mērā izpaudās Rozentāla daudzpusība, strādājot gan par žurnāla mākslinieku, kas darina tā vizuālo ietērpu un izvēlas reproducēšanai citu autoru mākslas darbus, gan redakcionāli vadot mākslas nodaļu, ko viņš lielā mērā piepildīja ar saviem rakstiem. Šajā īsajā posmā latviešu lasītāji saņēma ar iniciāli R. parakstītas Rozentāla apceres par viņa laikabiedriem – gan jau mirušajiem Ādamu Alksni (1864–1897) un Arturu Baumani (1867–1904), gan mākslas dzīvē vērienīgi darbīgajiem Vilhelmu Purvīti un Rihardu Zariņu (1869–1939). Ņemot talkā citzemju izdevumus, Rozentāls plaši rakstīja par savai un citu laikabiedru jaunradei būtiskiem ārzemju māksliniekiem – šveiciešu simbolistu Arnoldu Beklīnu (Arnold Böcklin, 1827–1901), amerikāni Džeimsu Abotu Maknīlu Vistleru (James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1834–1903) un somu Albertu Edelfeltu (Albert Edelfelt, 1854–1905). Vairākos turpinājumos Rozentāla skatījumā atklājās somu un krievu mākslas kopaina. Atsevišķos apskatos viņš komentēja Rīgas Mākslas biedrības rīkotās izstādes tās mākslas salonā un visbeidzot 1905. gada rudenī atklātajā Rīgas pilsētas mākslas muzejā. Šie apcerējumi nebija atturīgi un distancēti parādību vērojumi, bet ļoti līdzdalīgi un dedzīgi vēstījumi, apvienojot informatīvu bagātību ar spilgti subjektīviem vērtējumiem un retoriskiem pārspīlējumiem. Tā, piemēram, draudzīgi zobgalīgu klātbūtnes sajūtu rada apgalvojums, ka pulciņā “Rūķis” “gandrīz vienīgais rīkotājs un vadītājs” pastāvīgi bijis Rihards Zariņš – jaunāko biedru stingrais “vagars”, kas vēlējies “visus sabāzt zem vienas cepures”. Rozentāla mērķis bija uzveikt tautiešu sabiedrības kūtrumu attieksmē pret mākslu. Tūdaļ pēc “Vērotāja” gadiem, kas Rozentālam pie rakstāmgalda bija paši intensīvākie, ļoti nozīmīgs viņa teorētiskajā mantojumā ir 1906.–1907. gadā Ata Ķeniņa (1874–1961), Augusta Saulieša (1869–1933) un Rozentāla kopīgi rediģētajā žurnālā “Zalktis” divās daļās publicētais raksts “Māksla un tehnika”. Tas 2016. gadā kļuva par atslēgu Aijas Brasliņas īstenotajai mākslinieka 150 gadu jubilejas izstādes iecerei Latvijas Nacionālajā mākslas muzejā un pilnā apjomā lasāms arī nākamajā gadā izdotajā monogrāfiskajā albumā. Formulējot savu radošo kredo, Rozentāls apliecināja, ka “būt jaunam ar katru darbu ir mākslinieka ideāls”. Turpat viņš rakstīja: “Katrai mākslai jābūt pirmā vietā iekšēja prieka un kairinājuma sajūtas izteiksmei. Katris darbs, kuram nav par pirmavotu šī stiprā prieka dziņa, var būt viss kas cits, tikai ne māksla.” Gan publicētajos rakstos, kuru klāstam turpmākajos gados latviešu un vācu laikrakstos pievienojās daži papildinājumi, gan Rozentāla piezīmēs, kas saglabātas Latvijas Nacionālā rakstniecības un mūzikas muzeja krājumā, spraigi atklājas vēl kāds viņa paaudzei būtisks un papildu izpēti mūsdienās pelnījis uzdevums – mākslas terminoloģijas un leksikas veidošana un iedzīvināšana latviešu valodā. Mūžam apraujoties piecdesmit gadu vecumā, Rozentāls atšķirībā no Riharda Zariņa nepieredzēja iespēju kļūt par memuāristu, taču viņš bija atstājis būtiskas rakstu liecības un atziņas par sava laika mākslu un māksliniekiem. Desmit gadus pēc gleznotāja nāves Jānis Siliņš sprieda: “Viņa rakstiem stils vietām pasmags, tiem nav veiklas uzbūves, bet te runā mākslinieka dvēseles siltums, te vērojama nopietna, R[ozentāla] un viņa laikabiedru centienus izteicoša doma.” Šī daļa Rozentāla veikumā ir pašsaprotami svarīga mākslas un estētisko ideju vēstures pētniekiem. Oriģināltekstu sniegto pieredzi iespējams papildināt, piemēram, ar Intas Pujātes (1957–2025) pētījumu par jūgendstila estētiku žurnālā “Vērotājs” no rakstu krājuma “Latvijas māksla tuvplānos” (Rīga: Neputns, 2003; pieejams LNB digitālajā kolekcijā https://gramatas.lndb.lv/) un Rozentāla uzskatiem veltīto nodaļu Stellas Pelšes grāmatā “Latviešu mākslas teorijas vēsture: Mākslas definīcijas valdošo laikmeta ideju kontekstā (1900–1940)” (Rīga: Latvijas Mākslas akadēmijas Mākslas vēstures institūts, 2007). Viņa publikācijas varētu saistīt arī plašāku 19.–20. gadsimta mijas kultūras interesentu loku, tāpēc bagātīgajam “Rozentāla plauktam” Latvijas mākslas grāmatniecībā līdzās mākslinieka sarakstes izdevumam “Dzīves palete” (sast. Inta Pujāte un Anita Putniņa-Niedra, Rīga: Pils, 1997) droši vien būtu vērts pievienot arī rakstu antoloģiju ar plašiem komentāriem.

Latvijas hokeja izlasei šodien, 21.maijā, spēlē ar ziemeļu kaimiņiem - Somiju. Vakar komandai bija brīvdiena un treniņš, tajā piedalījās daļa komandas. Pieredzējušais hokeja žurnālists Jānis Matulis sarunā ar Latvijas Radio pauda, vērtējot Latvijas līdzšinējās spēles un arī abu komandu spēku samēru, uzskata, ka uzvarēt somu Latvijas komandai ir praktiski nereāli. Somija šī gada čempionātā demonstrē labu hokeju - trīs uzvaras trīs spēlēs, pēdējā mačā ar 6:2 sakauta ASV izlase, kas uz somu fona izskatījās diezgan nevarīga. Pirms pasaules čempionāta tieši maču pret somiem lietpratēji saskatīja kā iespēju ļaut atpūsties pamatvārtsargam Kristeram Gudļevkim, bet maz ticams, ka šodien vārtu drošību uzticēs Marekam Mitenam vai Gustavam Grigalam. Somi ir piektā rezultatīvākā komanda čempionātā ar 13 vārtiem. Viņiem arī augsta uzbrukuma efektivitāte, trāpot 15% metienu. Somijai arī ļoti labs vairākums - izmantotas 5 no 11 iespējām. Labāk klājies tikai šveiciešiem. Somija trīs spēlēs tikusi pie 11 iespējām vairākumā, mūsējie tikai pie piecām. Tas ir sliktākais rādītājs čempionātā. Līdz šim pasaules čempionātā Latvijai somus izdevies uzvarēt tikai 2014. gadā - toreiz Minskā 3:2 uzvara Latvijai.

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Ārēji spoža, bet saturiski patukša – tā daudzi komentētāji vērtē Savienoto Valstu prezidenta Donalda Trampa vizīti Ķīnā. Naktī no 16. uz 17. maiju Krievija piedzīvoja vēsturiski lielāko ukraiņu spēku gaisa triecienu. ASV kara sekretārs Pīts Hegsets apturējis paredzēto 4000 amerikāņu karavīru nosūtīšanu iepriekš plānotā misijā uz Poliju. Aktualitātes analizē atvaļinātais vēstnieks Gints Jegermanis un politologs Andis Kudors. Maskava dūmos Naktī no 13. uz 14. maiju agresorvalsts Krievija vērsa pret Ukrainu kārtējo slepkavniecisko lidrobotu un raķešu triecienu. Šīs reizes asiņainā bilance ir 27 nogalināti mierīgie iedzīvotāji, tai skaitā 24 vienā Kijivas adresē, kur raķete ietriecās daudzstāvu dzīvojamajā mājā. Tāpat ir desmiti ievainoto, bojāta energoapgādes un transporta infrastruktūra. Tā Kremļa diktators atmaksā Ukrainai par pazemojumu, kuru viņam nācās piedzīvot 9. maijā, kad iespēja netraucēti rīkot parādi Sarkanajā laukumā tika izkaulēta ar Donalda Trampa starpniecību. Taču tie laiki, kad Kremlis varēja nesodīti terorizēt Ukrainu, ir pagātnē. Avoti min, ka naktī no 16. uz 17. maiju Krievija piedzīvoja vēsturiski lielāko ukraiņu spēku gaisa triecienu. Sevišķi iezīmīgi ir tas, ka viens no galvenajiem mērķiem bija Maskava un tās apkārtne, kuru Krievijas pretgaisa aizsardzība sargā sevišķi centīgi ne vien īpašajos datumos, bet arī ikdienā. Kā apgalvo Maskavas apgabala vadība, apmēram 120 lidroboti esot notriekti, taču pietiekami daudzi tomēr tika līdz mērķim. Postījumi nodarīti stratēģiski nozīmīgajām mikroelektronikas ražotnēm Zeļenogradas pilsētā, raķešu ražošanā iesaistītajai rūpnīcai „Raduga” Dubnā, aizdedzināta Maskavas Naftas pārstrādes rūpnīca Kopotņā un degvielas rezervuāri Durnovo pilsētā. Tāpat ukraiņu lidrobotu trieciens izraisījis plašu ugunsgrēku vienā no lielākajām Krievijas naftas pārstrādes rūpnīcām Rjazaņā. Vairākos gadījumos ukraiņu lidroboti trāpījuši arī dzīvojamajām ēkām, ir pieci bojāgājušie, tai skaitā kāds indiešu viesstrādnieks. Maskavas pretgaisa aizsardzības sistēma neapšaubāmi ir visnopietnākā visā valstī, ja neskaita vadoņa Putina ārpilsētas rezidences apkārtni Valdaja augstienē. Tomēr ukraiņu trieciens izrādījies ļoti labi plānots, atrodot sistēmā robus. Tas vēlreiz apliecina modernās karadarbības patiesību, ka dārgas un tehniski sarežģītas pretgaisa aizsardzības sistēmas īsti netiek galā ar lētu un salīdzinoši vienkārši izgatavojamu lidrobotu spietiem. Maskavas un tās apkārtnes iedzīvotājos šī jaunā realitāte ar karu, kurš beidzot pieklauvējis arī pie viņu durvīm, izraisījusi paniku, sašutumu un vaicājumus par to, vai vadonis Putins vispār esot lietas kursā par situāciju. Pekinas vizīšu konveijers Ārēji spoža, bet saturiski patukša – tā daudzi komentētāji vērtē Savienoto Valstu prezidenta Donalda Trampa pagājušās nedēļas vizīti Ķīnas Tautas republikā. Aizokeāna viesim tika izrādīta visa pienācīgā cieņa, taču, runājot par nozīmīgākajiem divu pasaules superlielvalstu attiecību aspektiem, nekāda būtiska attīstība nav panākta. Ir gan arī komentētāji, kā, piemēram, izdevuma „Guardian” citētais konsultāciju kompānijas „Asia Group” līdzstrādnieks Džordžs Čens, kuri pauž, ka pats vizītes fakts un ciešāka dialoga atjaunošana starp Baltā nama saimnieku un Ķīnas līderi Sji Dzjiņpinu ir zināms sasniegums. Šī brīža aktuālais temats, protams, ir konflikts Tuvajos Austrumos un bloķētais Hormuza jūrasceļš, no kā cieš arī Ķīnas ekonomika. Pēc visa spriežot, Trampam nav izdevies panākt, lai Pekina izmantotu savu ietekmi, mudinot Irānu uz piekāpību. Ķīnas ārlietu resors neapstiprināja prezidenta apgalvojumus, ka namatēvs viņam solījis nepiegādāt Irānai militāro ekipējumu. Tāpat Ķīnas amatpersonu izteikumi tikai daļēji apstiprina Trampa teikto par „fantastiskajiem” komercdarījumiem, konkrēti – simtiem lidmašīnu pirkšanu no kompānijas „Boeing”. Toties Ķīnas vadonis Sji, domājams, ir gandarīts par to, kā samitā izvērtās Taivānas jautājuma traktējums. Viņa publiski teiktais bija: nepareiza rīcība no Vašingtonas puses var izraisīt „sadursmes un pat konfliktus” starp lielvarām. Savukārt no Donalda Trampa mutes vizītes laikā izskanēja frāze, ka viņš negribot pieredzēt nekādu Taivānas neatkarības pasludināšanu. Kā zināms, pašreizējais Taivānas prezidents Lai Cjinde pieder tam taivāniešu politikas spārnam, kas principā atbalsta virzību uz pilnvērtīgu valstisku suverenitāti, un tas no Pekinas viedokļa būtu Ķīnas suverenitātes pārkāpums un iemesls karam. Taivānas vadītājs, reaģējot uz Pekinas samitā pausto, izteicies, ka viņa valstij neesot kaut kas jāpasludina, ja tā jau ir neatkarīga un demokrātiska valsts. Tomēr Taipejai netrūkst iemesla bažīties, ciktāl Donalds Tramps joprojām nav apstiprinājis paredzēto ieroču piegādes paketi Taivānai četrpadsmit miljardu dolāru apmērā un dienu pēc vizītes intervijā telekanālam „Fox News'izteicies, ka šīs piegādes esot labs kaulēšanās līdzeklis sarunās ar Pekinu. Pekinas Aizliegtās pilsētas zāles, var teikt, bija tikko izmēztas pēc iepriekšējā rauta, kad vakar Ķīnas galvaspilsētā oficiālā vizītē ieradās agresorvalsts vadonis Vladimirs Putins. Pekina šādi demonstrē visai pasaulei un arī pašmāju sabiedrībai savu ārkārtīgi pieaugušo svaru pasaules politikā. Savukārt Kremlis, atšķirībā no padomiskās pagātnes, tagad kļuvis par ķīniešu „mazāko brāli” un kopš agresijas kara pret Ukrainu eskalācijas ir izšķiroši atkarīgs no Pekinas gan militāri izmantojamu izstrādājumu importa, gan Krievijas energoresursu eksporta ziņā. Tā nu uz „Padebešu impērijas” galvaspilsētu mūslaiku Maskavijas cars devies ne vien pēc apliecinājuma īpašajām stratēģiskajām partnerattiecībām, bet arī cerot uz jaunu vērienīgu naftas un gāzes iepirkuma līgumu. Nepelnīts pliķis sejā Pagājušajā ceturtdienā, 14. maijā, tika oficiāli apstiprināta informācija, par kuru mediji tika ziņojuši jau dienu iepriekš: Savienoto Valstu kara sekretārs Pīts Hegsets pēkšņi apturējis paredzēto 4000 amerikāņu karavīru nosūtīšanu iepriekš plānotā misijā uz Poliju. Sevišķi pārsteidzošs šis lēmums ir tāpēc, ka attiecīgā pārdislocēšanas operācija jau bija praktiski uzsākta. Hegseta pavēle ir pilnīgi negaidīta ne vien Polijas aizsardzības struktūrām un NATO spēku vadībai Eiropā, bet arī procesā iesaistītajiem amerikāņu militāristiem. Pentagona pārstāvis gan apgalvojis, ka tas bijis izsvērts un rūpīgi izstrādāts lēmums, tomēr realitātē par to nekas neliecina. Tas visnotaļ skaidri izskanēja nākamajā dienā notikušajā ASV Kongresa Pārstāvju palātas Bruņoto spēku komitejas sēdē, kur armijas budžeta sakarā tika iztaujāts armijas lietu ministrs Deniels Driskols un Armijas štāba priekšnieka pienākumu izpildītājs ģenerālis Kristofers Lanīvs. Kongresmeņi, kā demokrāti, tā republikāņi, bija visai skarbi savos izteikumos; arī tāpēc, ka Pīts Hegsets šajā gadījumā pārkāpis pieņemto kārtību, kas prasītu šādu lēmumu saskaņot ar likumdevēju. Saskaņā ar pagājušā gada jūlijā pieņemtu Kongresa rezolūciju administrācijai ir ierobežotas tiesības bez likumdevēja ziņas mazināt amerikāņu spēku klātbūtni sabiedroto teritorijā. „Tas ir pliķis sejā Polijai, pliķis sejā mūsu Baltijas draugiem un pliķis sejā šai komitejai,” sacīja republikāņu kongresmenis Dons Beikons no Nebraskas pavalsts. Abi iztaujātie amatvīri tā arī nespēja sakarīgi argumentēt notikušā militāri taktisko loģiku. Kā zināms, Polija līdz šim uzlūkota kā Savienoto Valstu paraugsabiedrotais, kura aizsardzības budžets – 4,8% no iekšzemes kopprodukta – ir proporcionāli lielākais visā aliansē. Poļi allaž centušies radīt vislabākos apstākļus viņu valstī dislocētajiem amerikāņu karavīriem, un viņu politiķi vairījušies jebkādi kritizēt Donaldu Trampu un viņa administrācijas politiku. Arī tagad no Varšavas izskan drīzāk nomierinoši signāli un aicinājumi nepiešķirt notikušajam pārlieku dramatismu. Tomēr tā vien šķiet, ka šis varētu būt Baltā nama saimnieka kārtējais impulsīvais solis, turpinājums viņa nepatikas izpaudumiem pret „nodevīgo Eiropu”, kura nav bijusi gatava pēc pieprasījuma atbalstīt Savienoto Valstu un Izraēlas militāro kampaņu pret Irānu. Sagatavoja Eduards Liniņš.

Ja iepriekšējie stāsti vairāk bija par sugām, kas atbilst nosaukumam "pavasara vēstnesis", šoreiz stāsts par vasaras vēstnesi – svīri. Svīre ir putns, kurš Latvijā ierodas no dienvidiem viens no pēdējiem un uzturas te vien dažus mēnešus. Stāsta Latvijas ornitoloģijas biedrības pārstāve Ance Priedniece. "Svīre ir tālās distances gājputns, kas pārziemo Āfrikā uz dienvidiem no ekvatora. Latvijā svīre atgriežas maija sākumā vai vidū, bet Latviju pamet aptuveni trīs mēnešus vēlāk – augustā. Tātad kārtīgs vasaras putns," iepazīstina Ance Priedniece. "Svīres ir putni, kas lielāko daļu dzīves pavada gaisā, bet uz kādas virsmas nolaist tikai, lai ligzdotu. Tās var gan gulēt gaisā, gan baroties. Un tas galvenokārt barojas ar dažādiem kukaiņiem vai zirnekļiem, ko tās noķer gaisā. Pat lai padzertos, svīres mēdz lidot. Tas var pielidot ļoti tuvu ūdens virsmai, lai padzertos," iepazīstina Ance Priedniece. Kā svīri atšķirt no bezdelīgām un čurkstēm, kas varētu šķist līdzīgas pēc izskata? Svīre gandrīz pilnībā melni brūna ar nelielu gaišu laukumu pie rīkles pazodē. Gan bezdelīgām, gan čurkstēm mugurpuse zilganmelna, diezgan zaigojoša, vēders balts un bezdelīgai ir arī arī rūsgana rīkle.  Būtiskākā atšķirība no bezdelīgām un čurkstēm ir spārni un aste. Svīres spārni lidojumā ir izvietoti sirpjveida formā. Tie ir šauri un ļoti gari. Svīres tos nekad lidojuma laikā nepiekļauj ķermenim.  Svīres nekad neredzēsim, tupot uz vadiem vai televīzijas antenām, visticamāk, arī ne uz mājas jumta. Svīru kājas ir īsas, ar ļoti asiem nagiem un pirkstiem, kas visi ir vērsti vienā virzienā, lai var viegli pieķerties dažādām virsmām, kā sienām. Taču svīres nevar paiet, un, ja tās kaut kādu apstākļu dēļ nokļūst uz zemes, tās ir diezgan bezpalīdzīgas, un tās nevar pacelties gaisā. Šādā gadījumā būtu vienkārši jāpaņem svīre un jāpamet gaisā, un, visticamāk, tā aizlidos. 

Luga “Indrāni”, kas sarakstīta pirms vairāk nekā 120 gadiem, tapusi Jaunā Rīgas teātra interpretācijā. Rūdolfs Blaumanis lugas “Indrāni” sākumā raksta: “Darbība notiek mūsdienās”. Iestudējuma veidotāji apliecina, ka “Indrāni” būs par Latviju šodien. Kultūras rondo iztaujājam režisoru Gerdu Lapošku un scenogrāfi Moniku Korpu. Latviešu literatūras klasiķa un drāmas meistara Rūdolfa Blaumaņa darbi turpina nodarbināt režisoru prātus un trāpīt aktieru un skatītāju emocijās. Šosezon uz Latvijas teātru skatuvēm Blaumani atkal iestudē daudz, un pēc gandrīz 30 gadu pārtraukuma viņš atgriezies arī Jaunajā Rīgas teātrī, kur Blaumaņa “Indrānus” ar Lielās zāles vērienu iestudējis Gerds Lapoška radošā kopdarbā ar scenogrāfi Moniku Korpu. Par izvēli iestudēt "Indrānus" Gerds Lapoška saka, ka visiem atbild, ka nevar iztēloties neko citu, ko tagad būtu varējis iestudēt. "Tas ir tik precīzi šobrīd un sāpīgi, un skaisti. Šis Blaumaņa teksts, kas uzrakstīts pirms 122 gadiem, šodien skan ļoti skaļi un spēcīgi," vērtē Gerds Lapoška. Monika Korpa neslēpj, ka bijusi pārsteigta, kad Gerds Lapoška uzrunājis viņu sadarbībai iestudēt Blaumaņa "Indrānus", jo šķitis, ka jaunajiem būtu jāstrādā ar savas paaudzes autoriem. "Tā kā tas ir mans pirmais Blaumanis, es nevarēju teikt nē. Mani daudz kas interesē arī kā scenogrāfei, kā risināt "Indrānos" iekodētās lietas," stāsta Monika Korpa. Ierakstā uzklausām arī Indrānu māti Baibu Broku un jauno Indrānu Tomu Harjo, kuriem Blaumanis nebūt nav ikdienas repertuārs. Liela nozīme šajā izrādē ir arī fotogrāfijām, kā arī grupas “Alejas” dziesmām ar Kirila Ēča dzeju. “Alejām” tas ir pirmais tik liela mēroga teātra darbs, tāpat kā izrādes režisoram Gerdam Lapoškam. "Alejas" režisors izvēlējies, jo mūziķi ir viņa draugi, ar kuriem kopā veidojuši arī pirmo izrādi.  "Viņi ir talantīgi mākslinieki un manas paaudzes balss. Tas "Indrānos" un šim iestudējumam ir svarīgi," atzīst Gerds Lapoška. "Viņi ir jaunā paaudze, kas ienāk. Es ceru, ka pēc daudziem gadiem, kad kaut kur ieskanēsies "Alejas", es teikšu - tā ir mana jaunība."  

Anatomija ir medicīnas pamats, anatomijas kolekcijas un krājums – vērtīgi avoti, kas ļauj ielūkoties cilvēka trauslajā dzīvē no pavisam bioloģiska skatu punkta. Kā tapis anatomikums Latvijā un kādas ir vērtīgākās kolekcijas pērles? Tas nav gluži ierasts muzejs, bet tajā ir eksponāti – ļoti tieši, patiesi, kādam var šķist nepatīkami un tomēr – tie visi ataino reālo cilvēka bioloģiju un tapuši ar cieņu un nerimstošu zinātkāri par cilvēka dabu. Anatomikumu vēsturei pasaulē, Latvijā, šo neparasto eksponātu un kolekciju tapšanā pievēršamies raidījumā Zināmais nezināmajā. Stāsta Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes Medicīnas vēstures institūta direktors, profesors Juris Salaks un Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes Anatomijas muzeja vadītāja, medicīnas vēsturniece Ieva Lībiete.

Vēlme pēc "vieglas naudas" nereti beidzas ar iekļūšanu krāpniecības shēmā. 2025. gadā tie bija 479 investīciju krāpšanu gadījumi, kuros iedzīvotāji zaudēja vairāk nekā 6,7 miljonus eiro. Kāpēc nonākam šādās situācijās un kurā brīdī zaudējam modrību un spēju kritiski izvērtēt riskus? Raidījumā Kā labāk dzīvot analizē kibernoziegumu pētnieks, programmētājs Elviss Strazdiņš, Latvijas Bankas Finanšu pratības daļas vadītāja Aija Brikše un kiberincidentu novēršanas institūcijas CERT.LV kiberdrošības eksperts Gints Mālkalnietis. Elviss Strazdiņš stāsta par pēdējā laika krāpnieku aktivitātēm, cenšoties izkrāpt līdzekļus, uzdodoties par bankas vai dažādu pakalpojumu sniedzēju pārstāvjiem un pārliecinot cilvēkus, ka tūlīt ir jāveic kādas darbības, pieslēdzoties interneta bankai, lai it kā pasargātu savus ietaupījumus.  "Līdzko sākas runa par naudu, jāsaprot, ka jūs esat tas, kas izlemj, kam dot, kam un kāpēc naudu skaitīt," atgādina Gints Mālkalnietis. "Līdz ar to policija neprasīs ņemt izņemt naudu;  tāpat neprasīs banka izņemt naudu; nebūs kontu glābšana, pārvietojot naudu uz "Omniva" pakomātu nakts vidū. Tas ir tiešām reāls stāsts." "Es ieteiktu ļoti kritiski izvērtēt! Tā ir jūsu naudu, jūs negribat to uzdāvināt kādam. Saprotiet, kur un kāpēc jūs to nesat, dodat, jo krāpnieki cenšas pirmām kārtām samulsināt jūs ar to, ka viņi pārstāv policiju, bet viņi teiks, ka uz policiju zvanīt nevarat, tāpēc, ka tā ir slepena operācija," turpina Gints Mālkalnietis. "Otrkārt, izdomās kaut kādas neesošas iestādes. Viņu galvenais mērķis ir panākt, lai jūs padomājiet, ka jums ir kaut kāds pārkāpums, vai kaut kāds uzbrukums; ka jūs esat tas, kas ar viņu palīdzību situāciju atrisinās. Lai gan jums nekādas problēmas pirms tam nav bijušas, jūs nezināt ne par kādiem viltus darījumiem, ne jūsu kontā būtu parādījusies vai pazudusi nauda. Jūs kontrolējat savu kontu, nedariet tanī neko, ko lūdz kāds cits."

Stāsta muzeja “Žaņa Lipkes memoriāls” direktore Lolita Tomsone. Pārraides producente: Inga Saksone. Par Žani Lipki mēs bieži domājam Ķīpsalas kontekstā, bet viņa glābšanas stāsts nav piesaistīts vienai vietai, tas drīzāk ir vesels palīgu tīkls, kas izkliedēts pa Rīgu – ar pagrabiem, darbnīcām, tukšiem dzīvokļiem un cilvēkiem, kuri katrs savā brīdī piekrīt palīdzēt, reizēm labi apzinoties, ka šis lēmums var maksāt dzīvību. Viena no šādām vietām atradās pie Ziedoņdārza, Čaka ielas apkārtnē – vietā, kur vācu zenītartilēristi bija iekārtojuši savas pozīcijas un kur nepārtrauktā šaušana lika trīcēt sienām un plīst logiem. Tieši šajā apkaimē, pamestās darbnīcās, kādu laiku slēpās arī pianists Semjons jeb Sīmanis Ostrovskis, dzimis 1896. gadā, Latvijas Mūziķu biedrības biedrs, kura sievu un trīs bērnus nogalināja Rumbulā. Par šo vietu ir saglabājusies Kārļa Jankoviča liecība, kur viņš raksta: “Namā Nr. 103 dzīvoja Slovins, Ostrovskis, Dolgicere (māte), viena francūziete, Levius un vēl viens liela auguma vīrs…” Šis uzskaitījums ir lakonisks, bet tāda ir situācija – cilvēki, kas savākti no dažādām vietām, salikti vienā telpā un uzticēti viens otra klātbūtnei. Ostrovska ceļš līdz šai slēptuvei bija sarežģīts un pilns nejaušību. Pēc izbēgšanas no Mežaparka koncentrācijas nometnes “Kaizervalde”, kur viņš pēc geto bija nonācis un strādāja Balastdambja darbnīcās par palīgstrādnieku metināšanā, viņš vairākas dienas slēpās, mainot vietas – Vīlandes ielas pagrabos, tukšos dzīvokļos, pat katlumājā, paļaujoties uz svešinieku labvēlību, līdz sastapa pirmskara paziņu Andreju Babstu. Andrejs pats bija ebrejs, kuram bija izdevies varas iestādes pārliecināt, ka viņš ir pareizticīgs krievs. Taču viņš draugam neatteica palīdzību vēl dažas dienas atrast drošu patvērumu. Andrejs draugam sarunā vēl vienu palīgu – sētnieku Aleksandru Oboļeviču. Taču šie risinājumi ir īslaicīgi, un katra nakts var pārvērsties par pēdējo – ar klauvējieniem pie durvīm, ar pārmeklēšanām, ar sajūtu, ka nākamajā brīdī viss sabruks. Ostrovskis vēlāk atcerējās, ka vienā brīdī jau bija atvēris logu, lai lēktu no trešā stāva, ja viņu nāks apcietināt. Tikšanās ar Lipki šajā kontekstā nav tikai veiksme, tā ir robežsituācija, kurā viens cilvēks ar savu mieru un pārliecību pēkšņi maina notikumu gaitu. Lipke aizveda Ostrovski uz darbnīcu pie Ziedoņdārza, Čaka ielā, kur aiz parastām durvīm bija paslēpta telpa ar cilvēkiem, kuri bija paglābti no geto vai izvesti no nometnēm. Šī vieta ir pagaidu risinājums, un visi to apzinās – jo tuvumā atrodas vācu karavīri, un jebkura kļūda var visu iznīcināt. Kad kļūst zināms, ka apkārtnē notiek pārmeklēšanas, Lipke pieņem lēmumu visus pārvietot. Viņš to pasaka savā raksturīgajā manierē – ar ironiju, kas mazina spriedzi, bet neslēpj nopietnību: ja līdz vakaram viņus neatradīs, būs vien jāiet tālāk.Un tieši šeit atkal parādās būtiskais šajā stāstā – ne drosme vien un spēja ātri rīkoties, vajadzīga vēl arī veiksme. Naktī Lipke izved cilvēkus pa ielu garām vācu karavīriem, pats tērpies jūrnieka drēbēs, lai neizraisītu aizdomas, un šis gājiens, kas varētu beigties ar katastrofu, izrādās veiksmīgs. Jaunā slēptuve atradās Marijas ielas 104. nama pagalmā, zem garāžas, un tās ieeja bija paslēpta aiz finiera plāksnes, kas bija nokrāsota kā ķieģeļu siena – tik precīzi, ka no malas tā neatšķīrās no īsta mūra. Tikai zinot, kur skatīties, varētu saprast, ka aiz šīs “sienas” slēpjas tukšums un iespēja izdzīvot. Aiz šīs sienas atradās pagrabs, kur jau dzīvoja daži cilvēki, kopā apmēram divpadsmit. Slēptuvē bija ierīkotas trīsstāvīgas guļamlāvas, tika uzglabāta pārtika, pat ieroči un radio aparāts, kas ļāva sekot līdzi tam, kas notiek ārpusē. Ūdeni un ēdienu viņiem piegādāja Marija Lindenberga. Šī vieta kļuva par patvērumu līdz pat kara beigām, un tieši tur Ostrovskis sagaidīja brīdi, kad 1944. gada 13. oktobrī vācu armija atkāpās un pilsētā ienāca padomju karavīri. Taču arī šeit viss varēja notikt citādi. Viena pārmeklēšana, viens ziņojums, kāds nepareizs solis – un šis stāsts beigtos pavisam citādi. Tāpēc, runājot par Lipki, ir svarīgi saprast, ka viņa darbība balstījās ne tikai drosmē un izdomā, bet arī tajā, ko paši izglābtie vēlāk sauca par neticamu veiksmi. Bet ar veikmi nepietiek, tai vajadzīgi līdzjūtīgi cilvēki, tādi kā Andrejs Babsts, sētnieks Aleksandrs Oboļevičs, kas slēpa arī Valentīnu Freimani, izdarīgā Marija Lindenberga, ar visiem tiem, kuri piekrita iesaistīties šajā klusajā, bet bīstamajā glābšanas darbā. Tas bija palīgu tīkls, kurā svarīgs bija ikkatrs posms. Bez šīs kopīgās rīcības nekas no tā nebūtu iespējams. Tāpēc Ziedoņdārza darbnīca nav tikai viena slēptuve. Tā ir viena epizode lielākā stāstā par to, kā pilsētā, kas šķiet pilnībā vācu okupācijas spēku kontrolēta un pārraudzīta, tomēr ir iespējams atrast vietu, kur paslēpties – ja vien ir cilvēki, kuri ir gatavi riskēt, un ja veiksme kaut uz brīdi nostājas viņu pusē.

Marta tēma ievilkās aprīlī, un mēs attapāmies maijā. Tas īsmumā par to, kas notiek mūsu dzīvēs.Taču mēs to izdarījām – katra izlasījām vismaz vienu Bukera balvas laureāti, un esam ierakstījušas arī sarunu par to. Klausies! Iedvesmojies! Un noteikti pastāsti, kura no grāmatām iekļuva Tavā TBR sarakstā.

Saruna ir veltīta dizaina un roku darba attiecībām. Tas nav jautājums par amatnieciska roku darba nepieciešamību, jo ir skaidrs, ka tamlīdzīgas prasmes un unikāli ar rokām radīti priekšmeti būs nepieciešami vienmēr, ko pierāda gan gadatirgi, gan starptautiski projekti, kad izrādās, ka mūsu adītāju meistarība ir vajadzīga kādam okeāna otrā pusē. Jautājums ir par profesionālu māksliniecisku izglītību saistībā ar tradicionālām amatnieciskām tehnoloģijām un roku darbu digitālā laikmetā. Mums šobrīd jāspēj uzminēt nākotne, vai profesionāla dizaina jomā darbosies tikai cilvēka prāta radošums + mākslīgais intelekts, un taustāmu produktu radīs laikmetīgas tehnoloģijas, vai tostarp, atsakoties no profesionālas apmācības darbā ar rokām, mēs neriskējam ko būtisku zaudēt, piemēram, savu identitāti. Raidījumā sarunājas Latvijas Nacionalā kultūras centra mākslas izglītības eksperte Ilze Kupča, Liepājas Mūzikas mākslas un dizaina vidusskolas pasniedzēja Guna Poga, keramikas studijas "Informal Ceramics" īpašniece Astra Šēnberga

Kas pirms nedēļas būtu domājis, ka dronu ielidošana Latvijas teritorijā izrādīsies liktenīga visai valdībai. Un, ka valdības krišana nebūs ne tuvu vienīgais skaļais notikums. Par nedēļas aktualitātēm spriežam Krustpunktā. Analizē politologs Juris Rozenvalds, Latvijas TV žurnālists Raimonds Rudzāts un TV24 žurnāliste Anita Daukšte. Šī ir bijusi viena traka nedēļa. Katrā ziņā tiem, kas interesējas par politiku, nebija garlaicīgi. Dronu ielidošana Latvijas teritorijā beidzās ar aizsardzības ministra atlaišanu un, kā izrādījās, ar to nekas nebeidzās. "Progresīvie" ar to nesamierinājās, paziņoja, ka valdību vairs neatbalsta. Un tad papildus asumu visam piešķīra zemkopības ministra un Valsts kancelejas vadītāja aizturēšana "kokrūpnieku lietā". Vispirms abus atstādinājusi, premjere Evika Siliņa paziņoja par demisiju. Tas ļoti īss šīs nedēļas notikumu atstāts. Tagad notiek partiju sarunas, gan pašiem gan ar Valsts prezidentu, tiek veidota jauna koalīcija. 

Šogad slimnīcā nonācis jau pirmais pacients ar saindēšanos no savvaļā atrodamām sēnēm. Šoreiz pie vainas bijusi nepareiza bisīšu pagatavošana. Taču ne tikai bisītes ir sēnes, kas prasa īpašu rūpību gatavojot, šādu sēņu un arī augu ir lērums. Ko drīkst cept, vārīt un kaltēt droši, ko drīkst tikai ar īpašu piesardzību un no kā labāk atturēties. Raidījumā Zināmais nezināmajā skaidro Latvijas Nacionālā Dabas muzeja mikoloģe Inita Dāniele un Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes lektore, farmācijas doktore Renāte Teterovska.   Zinātnes ziņās par pētījumu, kurā atklāts, ka mūsu mikrobiomu ietekmē cilvēki, ar kuriem ikdienā visvairāk pavadām laiku. Vai šī ietekme ir pozitīva un mūsu mikrobioms kļūst bagātīgāks? Pārsteidzoši vai ne, bet saskaņā ar jaunu Austrumanglijas Universitātes pētījumu dzīvošana kopā ar citiem cilvēkiem var ietekmēt mūsu zarnu baktērijas jeb mikrobiomu. Šādu secinājumu zinātnieki izdarījuši, pētot gan nevis pašu cilvēku, bet Seišelu salu dziedātājputnus. Zinātnieki savākuši putnu ekskrementu paraugus un izmantojuši tos, lai pētītu zarnu mikrobiomu. Atklājies, ka putniem ar spēcīgākām sociālām saitēm bija arī vairāk kopīgu zarnu mikrobu, īpaši tādu, kuru izplatībai nepieciešams tiešs kontakts. Tas liecina, ka sociālā mijiedarbība veicina mikroorganismu apmaiņu, un tas pats process varētu notikt arī cilvēku mājsaimniecībās. Latvijas biomedicīnas pētījumu un studiju centra vadošais pētnieks Dāvids Fridmans norāda, ka publikācija apstiprina jau zināmu faktu, un tas, ka mēs ar savu mikrobiomu apmaināmies, pirms aptuveni septiņiem gadiem skaidrots arī Izraēlas Veicmana Zinātnes institūta, konkrēti profesora Erana Segala pētījumā.

Can you detail a car in direct sun? Years ago, the answer was almost always no. Soaps would dry too fast, waxes would streak, polishes would dust, and water spots could bake into the paint before you even had a chance to wipe them off. But detailing products have changed. In this video, I break down why detailing in direct sunlight used to be such a problem, what has changed with modern car detailing technology, and how better soaps, ceramic sprays, microfiber towels, and polishing products make it possible to safely detail in real-world conditions. This doesn't mean you should be careless. Heat, hard water, black paint, and wind still matter. But with the right products and the right process, detailing in the sun is no longer the automatic disaster it used to be. In this video, I cover: Why old-school soaps, waxes, and polishes struggled in direct sun How modern car wash soaps changed the game Why pre-soaking before contact washing is safer How ceramic sprays are easier to use than old waxes Why microfiber towel technology matters The difference between outdated detailing methods and modern detailing chemistry How to detail smarter when shade is not available PRODUCTS TALKED ABOUT:  Bundles: https://jimbosdetailing.com/collections/bundles The Gloss Boss: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TGB Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TAS or on Amazon https://amzn.to/4r5UxYr The Super Soaper: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TSS or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/49KEM2d Picture Perfect Polish: https://jimbosdetailing.com/PPP or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4sQWpWu Microfiber towels: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/orange-wash-microfiber or https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/everyday-microfiber Cut & Finish Pad: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/cut-finish-pad or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3LsxJ69 Finishing Pad: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/black-finishing-pad or on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJNDCPTG SHOP ALL JIMBO'S DETAILING ON AMAZON: https://amzn.to/3LX3mVE car detailing in direct sun, can you detail a car in the sun, washing car in sunlight, direct sun car wash, car detailing tips, modern detailing products, ceramic spray coating, car wash soap, pre soak car wash, mobile detailing tips, Jimbo Balaam, Jimbo's Detailing, The Super Soaper, Tough As Shell, auto detailing, driveway detailing

Dārzā rosība rit pilnā sparā, un nereti tas nozīmē stīvu muguru un sāpes ceļos nākamajās dienās. Kā darbošanos dārzā padarīt mazāk traumatisku? Kādus trikus un ieteikumus zina teikt dārznieki un veselības eksperti? Raidījumā Kā labāk dzīvot interesējamies par agrofitnesu. Stāsta Latvijas Universitātes profesore, fizioloģe Līga Plakane, kura arī pati labprāt rosās dārzā, ergoterapeite Zane Liepiņa, fizioterapeite Marta Fogele un arborists, dārznieks, ainavu arhitekts un arī uzņēmuma "Labie koki" vadītājs Edgars Neilands. Līga Plakane atzīst, ka agrofitness nav gluži zinātnisks termins. "Šo jēdzienu lieto ar nozīmi treniņš. Tas ir treniņš, lai attīstītu dažādu muskuļu grupu spēku, izturību. Tas nenozīmē, ka pēc tam puķes smuki zied un un kartupeļi ienākas, tas ir vairāk treniņa veids, kas imitē tādu dārza darbu aktivitātes. Līdz ar to tas ir izdomāts termins," bilst Līga Plakane. Bet Latvijā kā treniņa veids, kas imitē dārza darbus, tas nav īpaši izplatīts. Marta Fogele mudina arī pirms dārza darbiem iesildīties. "No ergoterapeita skatupunkta man ļoti negribētos dārzkopības aktivitātes saukt par agrofitnesu, jo ir jāuztver šī aktivitāte kā mērķtiecīga nodarbe, ko cilvēks izpilda savā brīvajā laikā vai arī darbalaikā atbilstoši arī profesijai," palidina Zane Liepiņa, norādot, ka ergoterapijā nodarbes skata plašāk. Viņa norāda, ka mūsu kultūras kontekstā dārzkopības aktivitāte ir kaut kas vairāk, nevis tikai ravēšana, stādīšana un ražas novākšana. Tam ir ļoti dziļš kultūras konteksts pamatā, latviešiem sirdij tīkama ir tieši rosīšanās dārzā. Bet tam var būt arī negatīvās puses. "Dārzkopība un dārza dārza aktivitātes, ja tās izpilda neapdomīgi, ir ļoti augsts traumu risks, ļoti augsts arī muskuloskeletāro sistēmu saslimšanu risks, piemēram, karpālā kanāla sindroms, osteoartrīts un citas. Kas, protams, nerodas tikai no dārzkopības aktivitātēm. Tas jau ir faktoru kopums. Bet, ja mēs nerūpējamies par sevi, ja mēs izmantojam nepiemērotus darba rīkus, ja mēs pārmērīgi forsējam, kampaņveidīgi izpildām dažādas dārzkopības aktivitātes, tas var novest pie šiem negatīvajiem riskiem un ietekmēm," atzīst Zane Liepiņa.

What if you could only use 3 detailing products for every car you work on? No shelves full of chemicals. No 20-step process. Just 3 products to handle almost everything. In this video, I break down the exact 3 products I would choose—and more importantly, WHY—based on versatility, efficiency, and real-world results. This isn't about the "perfect" setup… it's about the smartest setup. Because the truth is… most detailers are overcomplicating things. If you understand how to choose products that can do multiple jobs, you can simplify your process, save time, and still get incredible results.

Iedzīvotāju skaits Rīgā pēdējos gados ir mazinājies. Kā galvaspilsētu padarīt pievilcīgāku dzīvošanai un arī uzņēmējdarbībai? Krustpunktā diskutē Rīgas domes Finanšu un administrācijas lietu komitejas deputāte Jūlija Stepaņenko, partijas "Latvija pirmajā vietā" Rīgas domes frakcijas vadītājs Edvards Šlesers, Rīgas domes Satiksmes un transporta lietu komitejas priekšsēdētāja Marta Kotello, Rīgas domes priekšsēdētāja vietnieks drošības, īpašumu, mājokļu un vides jautājumos Edvards Ratnieks un Rīgas domes priekšsēdētāja vietnieks pilsētas attīstības un Rīgas metropoles jautājumos Māris Sprindžuks. Pēdējās nedēļās lielu ņemšanos un strīdus ir izraisījuši vairāki projekti galvaspilsētā Rīgā - satiksme ap Ģertrūdes ielu, ierobežojumi Grīziņkalna apkaimē. Un izskatās, ka tā būs arī turpmāk, jo Rīgas dome ir aktīvi pieķērusies auto satiksmes mierināšanai galvaspilsētā. Šāds vārds tiek lietots. Ērtības pārvietojoties ar auto nav un nebūs šīs Rīgas vadības prioritāte. Tāds varētu būt vēstījums rīdziniekiem. Bet ne jau visi priecājas par to, ko domnieki dara. Un jautājums jau, protams nav arī tikai par satiksmi. Kas ir darāms, lai Rīga kļūtu par vienu no pievilcīgākajām dzīvesvietām Latvijā? Daudzi, kā zināms, arī sūdzas par tukšajiem skatlogiem, pat neapdzīvotajām ēkām Rīgas centrā. Tas viss liek jautāt, kā panākt, lai galvaspilsētā dzīvība atkal kūsā? 

Eiropas Politiskās kopienas samits Erevānā. Pūliņi nodrošināt kuģošanu Hormuza šaurumā. Tuvojas kārtējais 9. maijs ar Uzvaras dienas parādi Maskavas Sarkanajā laukumā. Aktualitātes analizē Latvijas ārpolitikas institūta asociētais pētnieks un Eiropas Savienības programmas vadītājs Marts Eduards Ivaskis un politologs Veiko Spolītis. Armēnijas eiropeiskuma apliecinājums 2026. gada 4. un 5. maijs Armēnijā kļuva par datumiem ar pirmreizības skaņu. Nekad iepriekš kopš neatkarīgā valstiskuma atjaunošanas 1991. gadā Erevāna nebija uzņēmusi tik plašu valstu vadītāju loku kā tas, kas šīs nedēļas sākumā pulcējās uz Eiropas Politiskās kopienas 8. samitu un tam sekojošo pirmo Eiropas Savienības un Armēnijas samitu. Klāt bija visu Eiropas Savienības nozīmīgāko institūciju vadītāji, NATO ģenerālsekretārs, Francijas un Ukrainas prezidenti, Lielbritānijas, Itālijas, Kanādas, Polijas premjerministri – pavisam apmēram pussimts valstu un starptautisko struktūru vadošo personu. Kā autonoms notikums šo dienu programmu papildināja Francijas prezidenta Emanuela Makrona oficiālā valsts vizīte Armēnijā. Tas viss ir nenoliedzami svarīgi Armēnijai, kura atrodas tālu Eiropas perifērijā un problemātisku kaimiņu ielenkumā. Eiropas Politiskā kopiena ir diskusiju platforma, kuras tapšana 2022. gadā bija saistīta ar Krievijas agresijas kara eskalāciju. Jaunie ģeopolitiskie izaicinājumi diktē nepieciešamību pēc formāta, kas piesaistītu Eiropas Savienības orbītai kaimiņvalstis, ar kurām tai šie izaicinājumi ir kopīgi. Saprotams, ka ārpus platformas tika atstāta agresorvalsts Krievija un tās satelīts Baltkrievija, toties iesaistījās Lielbritānija, Turcija, visas Dienvidkaukāza valstis un, līdz ar Erevānas samitu, arī Kanāda. Dienvidkaukāzs ir viens no tiem reģioniem, kurā Kremļa agresijas sekas izjūtamas ļoti tieši, un Armēnijai – sevišķi sāpīgi. Militārā avantūra Ukrainā ir noplicinājusi agresorvalsts resursus, tās ģeostratēģiskā ietekme izčākstējusi, un tas ļāva Azerbaidžānai 2023. gadā ar militāriem līdzekļiem atrisināt sev par labu gadu desmitiem ilgušo strīdu par Kalnu Karabahas faktisko piederību. Teritorijai krītot azerbaidžāņu spēku rokās, to pameta praktiski visi tur dzīvojušie etniskie armēņi, vairāk nekā simts tūkstoši, un Armēnijai neatlika nekas cits kā piekāpties. Attiecīga vienošanās, kā zināms, tika noslēgta 2025. gada augustā Vašingtonā ar Donalda Trampa līdzdalību, tomēr tā vēl nav pārtapusi pilnvērtīgā ratificētā miera līgumā. Tomēr Azerbaidžānas prezidents Ilhams Alijevs uzrunāja 4. maija samita dalībniekus vismaz tiešsaistē, savukārt Azerbaidžānas ciešāko sabiedroto Turciju, kuras attiecības ar Armēniju arī ir praktiski iesaldētas, Erevānā pārstāvēja viceprezidents Dževdets Jilmazs, un abi šie fakti tiek atzīmēti kā apliecinājums pozitīvai attīstībai starpvalstu attiecībās. Eiropas Savienības un Armēnijas samita rezultātā tapusi plaša kopīga deklarācija, kuras nozīmīgs aspekts ir savienības paustā atzīšana Armēnijas vēlmei uzsākt pievienošanās procesu. Citi deklarācijas temati ir sadarbība loģistikas, enerģētikas, augsto tehnoloģiju attīstības sfērās, kā arī virzība uz bezvīzu režīma ieviešanu Armēnijas pilsoņiem Šengenas zonā. Tramps atkal turp un atpakaļ Pirmdien, 4. maijā, Savienoto Valstu prezidents Donalds Tramps pieteica kārtējo jaunumu Hormuza šauruma krīzes sakarā – operāciju „Projekts Brīvība”. Tās ietvaros amerikāņu militārie spēki grasās uzsākt transportkuģu konvojēšanu cauri Irānas apdraudētajiem Hormuza ūdeņiem. ASV Bruņoto spēku Centrālā pavēlniecība ziņoja, ka gatavojas iesaistīt uzdevuma īstenošanā ar vadāmajām raķetēm aprīkotus eskadras mīnu kuģus, apmēram simts jūrā un uz sauszemes bāzētu lidmašīnu, kā arī dažādas bezpilota platformas. Irāna reaģēja ar draudiem vērst triecienus pret amerikāņu kuģiem, ja tie uzsāks darbību Hormuza ūdeņos, un paziņoja, ka piesaukto operāciju uzlūkos par pašreiz spēkā esošā trauslā pamiera pārkāpumu. Mediji metās apspriest, vai amerikāņu militārie līdzekļi ir pietiekami deklarētā mērķa īstenošanai, kādā veidā tas būtu izdarāms, un cik nopietna eskalācija iestātos, ja Irāna īstenotu savus draudus. Taču jau pēc nepilnas diennakts no Vašingtonas izskanēja nākamais paziņojums: operācija „Projekts Brīvība” pagaidām tiek apturēta, dodot iespēju turpmākajiem diplomātiskajiem pūliņiem. Savukārt šodien valsts sekretārs Marko Rubio paziņoja, ka Savienoto Valstu pret Irānas teritoriju vērstā militārā kampaņa esot noslēgusies un amerikāņu bruņoto spēku uzmanība turpmāk tikšot koncentrēta tikai kuģošanas nodrošināšanai Hormuza šaurumā. Tas licis daudziem komentētājiem paust cerību, ka diplomātiskais risinājums joprojām ir aktuāls. Tiek piesaukti intensīvi Pakistānas diplomātijas centieni, kā arī Irānas ārlietu ministra Abāsa Arāgči vizīte Pekinā un tikšanās ar savu ķīniešu kolēģi Vanu Ji. Jāpiebilst, ka vien nepilnas desmit dienas atlikušas līdz plānotajai Baltā nama saimnieka vizītei Pekinā, kas agrāk tika atlikta, Savienotajām Valstīm un Izraēlai uzsākot karadarbību pret Irānu. Baiļpilno parāde Tuvojas kārtējais 9. maijs – diena, kad Krievijas režīma kultivētā „uzvaras psihoze” sasniedz savu ikgadējo kulmināciju. Centrālais notikums te allaž bijusi Uzvaras dienas parāde Maskavas Sarkanajā laukumā ar agresorvalsts vadoni un viņam draudzīgo valstu līderiem tribīnēs. Taču šoreiz priekšsvētku noskaņa ir sevišķas nervozitātes apdvesta. Iespēja, ka īpašajā datumā virs Sarkanā laukuma varētu atskanēt ukraiņu lidrobotu dūkoņa, tika apspriesta jau pagājušogad. Tomēr toreiz tā šķita maz ticama īpaši tādēļ, ka viesu vidū bija Ķīnas līderis Sji Dziņpins. Šogad notikumā gaidāmi labi ja ierastie „statisti” Aleksandrs Lukašenko un Kasims Žomarts Tokajevs, un pat Slovākijas premjers Roberts Fico paziņojis, ka Maskavu gan apmeklēšot un pie mūžīgās uguns ziedus nolikšot, taču parādi izlaidīšot. Kā zināms, Ukraina pēdējās nedēļās sevišķi intensīvi demonstrējusi savas gaisa triecienu spējas. Tās lidroboti un raķetes ne vien pamatīgi izpostījuši naftas produktu tranzītostu netālajā Tuapse, bet sasnieguši arī Primorsku un Ustjlugu pie Somu līča, Ņižņijnovgorodu Volgas vidustecē, Permu Urālos un citas vietas līdz pat pusotru tūkstoti kilometru dziļi Krievijas iekšienē. Krievijas naftas pārstrādes jaudas pēdējos mēnešos kritušās, iespējams, pat par divām piektdaļām, salīdzinot ar pirmskara apjomu. Katrā ziņā Ukrainas triecienlīdzekļu spējas aizlidot līdz Maskavai nerada šaubas. Tiek ziņots, ka ap galvaspilsētu tiekot koncentrēti no citiem reģioniem atvilkti pretgaisa aizsardzības līdzekļi, savukārt ap Sarkano laukumu jau izvietotas vienības ar zenītložmetējiem; parāde, visticamāk, notikšot bez bruņutehnikas un citu nopietna kalibra ieroču demonstrēšanas. Pirmdien, 4. maijā, Krievijas Aizsardzības ministrija sociālajos tīklos publicēja paziņojumu, ka, sekojot Vladimira Putina pavēlei, Krievijas bruņotie spēki izsludinot vienpusēju uguns pārtraukšanu no astotā līdz desmitajam maijam. No Ukrainas tiekot sagaidīta pievienošanās šim pamieram, bet ja ukraiņi atļaušoties apdraudēt Uzvaras dienas priekus Maskavā, tad pa Kijivas centru tikšot vērsts īpaši nikns prettrieciens. Ukrainas prezidents Volodimirs Zelenskis paziņojis, ka Ukraina gan neesot saņēmusi nekādu oficiālu Krievijas puses priekšlikumu uguns pārtraukšanai, taču izsludinot „klusuma periodu” jau sākot ar pusnakti uz 6. maiju. Viņš ieteicis Krievijai spert konkrētus soļus kara izbeigšanai, ievērojot, ka pat parāde Sarkanajā laukumā jau kļuvusi atkarīga no Ukrainas labās gribas. Sagatavoja Eduards Liniņš.

Stāstu par glīto mazputniņu sarkanrīklīti sarūpējis bioloģijas doktors un Latvijas Ornitoloģijas biedrības pārstāvis Oskars Keišs. Sarkanrīklīte ir mazs, Latvijā bieži sastopams meža putns. Šo putniņu ir viegli dzirdēt agrā pavasarī dziedam solo, kad citi putni vēl nedzied un ir vieglāk ieklausīties un sadzirdēt, jo sarkanrīklītes dziesma ir diezgan sarežģīta.  Savukārt sarkanrīklītes sauciens ir tādi tikšķi, kas atgādina zaru laušanu, sīku zariņu laušanu krūmos. Pētnieks atklāj, ka pirmo iemācījies tieši šo saucienu. "Pati sarkanrīklītes dziesma ir ļoti augstas strofas, kā burbuļojoša svilpšana," bilst Oskars Keišs. Viņš arī min, ka sarkanrīklītes dziesmu ir ļoti grūti aprakstīt.  "Pati sarkanrīklīte patiesībā burkānrīklīte, jo tā krāsa, kādā viņai rīkle, nav sarkana, bet oranža. Bet daudzās valodās viņu sauc par sarkanrīklīti," turpina Oskars Keišs. "Sarkanrīklīte dzīvo mežā. Ligzdu taisa tuvu zemei, parasti kādā iedobumā, bet ļoti reti arī īstā dobumā un pat būrītī. Es esmu atradis sarkanrīklītes ligzdas, kas ir būrīšos, kur dzenis ir paplašinājis skreju. Tas nozīmē, ka viņš jau sāk atgādināt nevis dobumu, bet pusdobumu," atkāj Oskars Keišs. "Sarkanrīklītē var būt divi perējumi, katrā apmēram piecas olas. Un tūlīt pēc izvešanas no ligzdas jaunās sarkanrīklītes ir raibas. Viņas nav ne sarkanu, oranžu rīklīti. Tikai rudenī sarkanrīklītes paliek nu tā kā pieaugušie putni ar oranžu rīkli."

If you've been wondering where we've been — this episode is your answer. And trust us, it was worth the wait.Today, Ruth Soukup is joined by someone you may already know and love from inside the Thinlicious community: Lisa Joy Thompson. She's been here since day one — literally the very first coach in the TAS program — and today we're making it official. Lisa is now the majority owner of Thinlicious, and this podcast has a new home with her at the helm.But before we get to the big news, we're taking you back to the beginning. Because the story of how this happened isn't just a business announcement. It's a God thing. And you need to hear it from the start.In this episode, Ruth and Lisa share:How Ruth's decade-long yo-yo diet struggle led her to finally ask the right question — and lose 40 pounds in six months by ditching everything she'd been told about weight lossLisa's parallel journey: diagnosed with autoimmune disease in her teens and twenties, hitting 280 pounds at 40, and eventually losing over 100 pounds (and keeping it off for eight years) by eating the same way TAS is built onThe Christmas Eve party conversation that started it all — and why Ruth's first answer when asked "who would you sell Thinlicious to?" was Lisa, without hesitationWhat this transition actually means for you as a member of this community — and why the best of Thinlicious is still aheadWhat's coming next: more coaching, more community, and more of what has always made this program workThis isn't goodbye. It's the beginning of something even bigger. Ruth isn't disappearing — she's cheering Lisa on as her partner and biggest fan. And Lisa? She's been living this mission for years. She just gets to lead it now.If you're a woman over 40 who's tired of feeling sick, exhausted, and like your body has stopped cooperating — you're in the right place. The Feel Better, Live Free podcast is back on a regular schedule, and we cannot wait to show you what's coming.Ready to get started? Visit Thinlicious.com/happy to take your first step toward healing your body and getting your life back.

Meghla Bhardwaj and I go back years — she's joined the show many times before — and today, I'm excited to have her back. She's the CEO of the ‘India Sourcing Network'. In this episode we catch up on how sourcing from India has evolved: Meghla explains how India Sourcing Network has moved from simple supplier matching to full end-to-end solutions for importers and Amazon sellers — sourcing, QC, packaging and logistics.  We dig into booming categories like home furnishings, copper and metal goods, and hospitality supplies, and why India's lower MOQs, customization options and how eco-friendly materials are attracting buyers. We also talk tech and manufacturing — more automation and AI — plus the ripple effects from global events on freight and the need to diversify supply chains. If you sell products or manage sourcing, Meghla offers practical insights on how to tap India's specialized strengths today. Stick around — this is a great update.  Don't forget to join my Facebook Group! Head over to www.theaustralianseller.com/facebook And I am offering private coaching so please head over to www.theaustralianseller.com/chris to book an hour session with me to make sure you're heading in the right direction! If you own or work for a consumer products brand and need help setting up or running your Amazon business including managing your Sponsored Advertising, feel free to get in touch with me – I run an Australian based Amazon Account Management Consultancy agency, helping private label sellers as well as household brands in Australia and internationally, like No Pong, Lucent Globe and TafToys just to name a few…. Please visit www.Amasphere.com.au – an official Amazon Service Provider. The post TAS 166 – Meghla Joins us to Chat Sourcing from India and Beyond in 2026 appeared first on The Australian Seller.

Cricket Australia have pressed pause on their proposed sale of the Big Bash for now so Corbin & Ed get into why all the states weren't on board, what needs to change and what the road ahead looks like.Ed sets the record straight on NSW's concerns, how they would like to see the original report recommendations implemented as well as what other states may have been taking into consideration in their decisions. It's an insight into the 12 month process like no other.There's also an IPL and PSL catch up with 31 Aussies involved, listener questions galore and lots of player payment chat off the back of the Paul Marsh interview last episode.To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at abccricketpodcast@abc.net.auABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter.Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,' hosted by Corbin Middlemas on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast'

I will never ever get tired of seeing TAS ever in my life I can't say this enough They are probably my favorite band of all time All Time For some reason they get better and better and better with age And it does not matter what they play The pits are always insane

Most detailers think they're doing things the "right" way… but what if the industry has been teaching it wrong this whole time? In this episode, I break down 8 common detailing mistakes that are holding people back—from outdated wash methods to overcomplicated systems that take the fun out of detailing. This isn't about calling people out… it's about showing you a better, simpler, more effective way to get pro-level results. Here's what we're getting into: • Why pre-rinsing with water is actually less effective than pre-soaking • How DI water can completely change your results (especially in the sun) • Why the 2-bucket method is outdated (and what to do instead) • The truth about pH neutral soaps vs functional cleaning power • Why APCs don't belong on most interiors • How to simplify paint correction with ONE polish and pad choice • The reality of ceramic coating durability (and what actually works long-term) • Why most detailing brands overcomplicate everything—and how to simplify your process At the end of the day, detailing should be fun, simple, and effective. If your process feels complicated… you're probably doing too much. If you want better results in less time—and actually enjoy the process again—this episode is for you. PRODUCTS TALKED ABOUT:  The Gloss Boss: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TGB Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TAS or on Amazon https://amzn.to/4r5UxYr The Super Soaper: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TSS or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/49KEM2d Picture Perfect Polish: https://jimbosdetailing.com/PPP or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4sQWpWu Microfiber towels: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/orange-wash-microfiber or https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/everyday-microfiber Cut & Finish Pad: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/cut-finish-pad or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3LsxJ69 Finishing Pad: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/black-finishing-pad or on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJNDCPTG SHOP ALL JIMBO'S DETAILING ON AMAZON: https://amzn.to/3LX3mVE car detailing mistakes, detailing tips, how to detail a car, car washing mistakes, two bucket method outdated, pre soak car wash, car wash soap explained, ph neutral car soap, best car wash method, auto detailing tips, ceramic coating truth, paint correction tips, one step polish, interior detailing mistakes, detailing for beginners, professional detailing tips, foam cannon wash method, how to avoid swirl marks, detailing process simplified, car cleaning tips

Most people think growth comes from doing more—more services, more offers, more complexity. But in this episode, I sit down with Tas Bober, who did the exact opposite. She stripped everything back, focused on one problem, and built a business so clear people can describe it in a single sentence. This conversation is about the courage to simplify—and why that's far harder (and more powerful) than it sounds.Tas didn't plan to become an entrepreneur. After layoffs, burnout, and a side experiment on LinkedIn, she found herself with unexpected demand—but no clear direction. It wasn't until she made a bold, uncomfortable decision to niche down into landing pages that everything changed. What followed is a masterclass in clarity, positioning, and designing a business that actually fits your life—not the other way around.Key TakeawaysNiching down creates clarity: Focusing on one problem made it obvious what Tas does—and why clients should choose her.Doing less accelerates growth: Eliminating distractions and context switching improved both quality and income.Clarity beats capability: Being known for one thing is more valuable than being able to do many.Positioning drives inbound demand: Clear positioning meant clients showed up with defined problems—making selling easier.Data should guide decisions: Tracking time revealed which work actually delivered the highest return.Design your business around your life: Tas optimized for time, flexibility, and energy—not scale for the sake of it.Additional InsightsTrying to do everything can make you lose authority: You shift from expert to order taker.Community accelerates growth: Trusted peers help challenge thinking and shorten the learning curve.Scarcity mindset delays focus: Holding onto everything early can prevent meaningful progress.AI amplifies thinking—it doesn't replace it: Expertise and nuance still drive better outcomes.Simplicity requires discipline: Even after success, the temptation to expand never goes away.Episode Highlights00:00 – Episode RecapTas shares how narrowing her focus to one specific problem transformed her business, income, and lifestyle.01:00 – The Accidental EntrepreneurTas reflects on being laid off twice and how a side experiment on LinkedIn unexpectedly opened new opportunities.05:00 – The Struggle of Starting OutShe describes the early chaos of offering everything, underpricing, and trying to figure out what problem she actually solved.08:30 – The Niching Down BreakthroughA peer challenges Tas to focus on landing pages—and within a week, everything changes.12:30 – Why Clarity Wins in BusinessBarry and Tas unpack why being known for one thing beats showcasing a wide range of capabilities.17:00 – The Power of Focused RepetitionTas explains how working on the same problem repeatedly builds deep expertise and pattern recognition.20:30 – The Economics of SpecializationTracking her time reveals a stark difference in earnings between general consulting and niche work.24:30 – Cutting Everything ElseTas makes the difficult decision to eliminate all other services and go all-in on landing pages.26:00 – Resisting the Urge to ExpandEven after success, the temptation to do more returns—and why discipline is required to stay focused.29:00 – Fast Decisions and IterationTas shares her approach to reversible decisions and rapid experimentation.31:00 – Building a Values-Driven BusinessShe discusses choosing clients based on alignment and maintaining an audience-first mindset.34:00 – The Role of Simplicity in GrowthBarry highlights how clear positioning is often the biggest unlock for entrepreneurs.36:50 – Designing a Business Around LifeTas reflects on working three days a week and prioritizing enjoyment and flexibility.38:00 – AI, Creativity, and Human InsightWhy AI can't replace nuanced expertise—and how human judgment remains critical.39:30 – Closing ReflectionsA final look at growth, experimentation, and the ongoing journey of building something meaningful.FAQsQ1. Why is niching down important for business growth?Niching down creates clarity in your positioning, making it easier for customers to understand what you do and why they should choose you. It also improves inbound demand and simplifies sales conversations.Q2. Can focusing on one service really increase revenue?Yes. Specializing allows you to become more efficient, deliver higher-quality results, and charge premium rates—often earning more while working less.Q3. How do you choose the right niche for your business?The best niche sits at the intersection of your experience, market demand, and repeatable problems you've solved. Testing a niche for a defined period can help validate it quickly.Q4. What are the benefits of clear positioning in a crowded market?Clear positioning helps you stand out by making you the first person people think of when they have a specific problem, reducing competition and increasing trust.Q5. How does specialization compare to using AI tools in business?AI can support execution, but it lacks the nuanced insight and pattern recognition that comes from deep specialization. Experts who focus on one problem can deliver more valuable and differentiated outcomes.

Šādā aukstā aprīļa nogalē, kāda ir šobrīd, uz dārza darbiem prāts nenesas, bet lielajiem lauksaimniekiem, īpaši tiem, kas audzē labību, laikam tas ir gana piemērots. Tomēr saruna par bioloģisko lauksaimniecību. Kā arī pārdomas par klimata pārmaiņu radītajiem riskiem nākotnē. Toms Bricis viesojās bioloģiskajā saimniecībā, kas nodarbojas ar vairāku veidu graudaugu un zirņu, arī ēdamās lupīnas audzēšanu. Runājot ar zemnieku saimniecības “Kaņepītes” Valmieras pusē saimnieku Guntaru Antoniju, par laikapstākļiem un klimatu nemaz tik daudz nesanāca runāt. Lai arī Guntaram bioloģiskā saimniecība ir jau 20 gadu, bet lauksaimniecībā viņš darbojas vairāk nekā 30 gadus, viņam nekā daudz par klimata pārmaiņām nebija ko teikt – tikai jāstrādā un rezultāts būs. Viņš vērtē, ka klimata svārstības ir bijušas visos laikos, jo dzīvojam tādā reģionā, kur ir vairāk redzamas un ietekmē darbus klimata svārstības. Tas arī lika mazliet aizdomāties par to, kā mēs uztveram un kā runājam par klimata pārmaiņām. Šobrīd, šķiet, mēs par daudz esam koncentrējušies uz klimata pārmaiņu potenciālo risku meklēšanu. Tik ļoti koncentrējušies, ka brīžiem runājam par riskiem, kas ir ļoti nelieli, ar krietni mazāku svaru, nekā daudzas citas, jau reālas vai tiešām draudošas vides problēmas. Jā, šāds viedoklis, protams, raisīs pārmetumus no visām iesaistītajām un ieinteresētajam pusēm. Bet par to rosināja domāt pagājušajā nedēļā Latvijas Vides, ģeoloģijas un meteoroloģijas centra (LVĢMC) rīkotā starptautiskā konference ar nosaukumu “Intensīvi nokrišņi un pilsētvides noturība”. Konferece pulcēja vairāk nekā 200 dažādu nozaru speciālistus gan no ārvalstīm, gan Latvijas. Finanšu sektors – bankas un apdrošinātāji, pašvaldību iestādes, glābšanas dienests, transporta un lauksaimniecības organizācijas. Lai arī sarunu temati bija plašāki par tikai pilsētvides noturību, bet fokuss bija uz to. Protams, par to ir jārunā un tā ir problēma, jo zinām, kas Rīgā notiek ik vasaru – viens lielāks negaiss un daži ielu posmi vai kvartāli ir applūduši. Bet klimata pārmaiņu kontekstā dati rāda, ka šī īsti nav nākotnes problēma, ko risināt, jo īpaši tāpēc, ka gan konferencē, gan kad mēs iedomājamies par lietus izraisītiem plūdiem Rīgā, tad parasti nāk prātā tieši vasarīgas lietusgāzes. Un šajā konferencē Latvijas Vides, ģeoloģijas un meteoroloģijas centrs prezentēja jaunākos datus par nokrišņu izmaiņām nākotnē. Un tieši tie rada jautājumu, cik šī ir tagadnes, nevis nākotnes problēma. Lūk, dienu skaits ar stipriem nokrišņiem nākotnē. No trim nākotnes scenārijiem divi paredz, ka dienu skaits ar stipriem nokrišņiem jeb vismaz 10 milimetriem diennaktī, gadsimta otrajā pusē pieaugs. Tagad mums ir vidēji 17 dienas ar stipriem nokrišņiem gadā, 21. gadsimts beigās dažādi scenāriji paredz pieaugumu par 2-3 dienām, ekstrēmākais scenārijs pat par piecām dienām. Tas kopumā būtu vērtējams kā gana manāms kāpums. Tomēr, ja skatāmies uz LVĢMC datiem par nokrišņiem vasarā, kad lietus ir intensīvāks un izraisa plūdus, redzams, ka neviens scenārijs neparedz dienu ar stipriem nokrišņiem skaita pieaugumu. Latvijā šobrīd ir vidēji septiņas dienas ar stipriem nokrišņiem vasaras mēnešos un tieši tikpat paredzēts līdz gadsimta beigās. Klimatoloģijā termins “diena ar stipriem nokrišņiem” nozīmē 10 mm diennaktī. No pieredzes zinām, ka vasarā šie 10 milimetri un vairāk nogāžas pusstundā un tad pilsētā applūst ielas, bet ziemā šādi nokrišņi pat ne vienmēr ir lietus. Ja tas ir lietus, nolīst vai bieži nosmidzina daudzu stundu laikā un nekādus plūdus pilsētas ielās nerada. Un nāktnē tieši tas tiek arī prognozēts – tāpat kā līdz šim galvenais nokrišņu daudzuma pieaugums Latvijā ir novērots ziemās, arī nākotnē tieši ziemās nokrišņu būs vairāk.

Spock is dying and the only cure is in the hands of Orion pirates willing to blow up an asteroid to protect their neutrality. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler on the TAS episode written by a 19-year-old.

Spock is dying and the only cure is in the hands of Orion pirates willing to blow up an asteroid to protect their neutrality. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler on the TAS episode written by a 19-year-old. The post The Pirates of Orion (TAS) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Welcome to the third episode of our three-part series on colorectal cancer! In this episode of the Oncology Brothers we are joined by Dr. Rona Yaeger, a medical oncologist from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Together, we dived into the management of common side effects associated with systemic treatments for colorectal cancer. Listen us on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31BXhY9FM4gPWG10WgE11o Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oncology-brothers-practice-changing-cancer-discussions/id1653340966 Follow us on social media: •⁠  ⁠X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/oncbrothers •⁠  ⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oncbrothers •⁠  Website: https://oncbrothers.com/ Episode Highlights: • Overview of 5-FU and capecitabine, including the importance of DPYD mutation testing and side effects like cytopenia, mucositis, and cardiac toxicity. • Discussion on the use of 5-FU bolus in both metastatic and adjuvant settings. • Insights into managing oxaliplatin-induced neuropathy and the potential benefits of oral cryotherapy. • Clinical pearls for irinotecan, including the management of diarrhea and cholinergic effects. • Considerations for using Bevacizumab, including risks of hypertension, proteinuria, and blood clots. • Tips for managing side effects of anti-EGFR agents like Cetuximab and Panitumumab, including rash and infusion reactions. • An overview of oral agents such as encorafenib, TAS-102, and Regorafenib, with a focus on dosing strategies and side effect management. Join us as we explore these critical topics and provide valuable insights for healthcare professionals managing colorectal cancer treatments. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes! #ColorectalCancer, #SideEffectManagement, #DPYDtesting, #ChemotherapyToxicity, #SupportiveCare

Partija "Latvija pirmajā vietā" rudenī gaidāmajās Saeimas vēlēšanās cer uz līdera statusu, jo aptaujas to sola. Kristaps Krištopans no Krištopanu saimes šobrīd ir arī parlamenta deputāts. Krustpunktā saruna ar viņu Lielajā intervijā. Partijas "Latvija pirmajā vietā" Saeimas frakcija ir mazākā starp visām parlamenta frakcijām šobrīd. Bet, ja tendences nemainīsies un socioloģija būs precīza, tad pēc rudens vēlēšanām 15. sasaukumā tā varētu kļūt par vislielāko frakciju. Tas ir pietiekami interesanti, lai ar šo partiju parunāt vairāk.  Mēs iepriekšējās pirmdienās uz studiju aicinājām to partiju pārstāvjus, kas ir izveidojuši jaunus politiskos spēkus, solot nākotnē pārmaiņas. Iepazināmies ar viņu līderiem. Šis saraksts ir noslēgts. Tāpēc nospriedām, ka uz sarunu vajadzētu aicināt kādu no "Latvija pirmajā vietā". Rūpīgi pārdomājām, tieši kuru no cilvēkiem aicināt, jo partijas vadītājs tagad ir Rīgas domē, daudz intervēts un sen zināms. Turklāt pirms vēlēšanām ar viņu noteikti tiksimies. Tā izvēlējāmies Saeimas frakcijas vadītāja vietnieku. Arī tāpēc, ka partija šajā sasaukumā tika daudz aprunāta ģimenisko saišu dēļ, jo abi redzamākie partijas līderi uz parlamentu līdzi atveda savus dēlus. Viens no viņiem - Ričards Šlesers - intervijas tikpat kā nav sniedzis un ir itin neredzams deputāts. Bet Kristaps Krištopans gan nevairās, ir arī piedalījies vairākās Krustpunktā diskusijās. Mums likās interesanti aprunāties plašāk ar viņu. 

Noslēdzies visaptverošs pētījums par Latvijas iedzīvotāju veselību - monitorings par cilvēka organismā sastopamajām kaitīgām ķīmiskajām vielām. Rezultāti nav unikāli Eiropai, taču ataino mūsdienu dzīvesveida paradumus, tostarp plasmatasas, kā arī pesticīdu un smago metālu klātbūtni mūsu dzīvē. Kādi izskatāmies uz Eiropas fona un kādas sekas mūsu veselībai var radīt šīs vielas? Raidījumā Zināmais nezināmajā analizē Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes (RSU)  Darba drošības un vides veselības institūta direktors Ivars Vanadziņš, RSU Darba drošības un vides veselības institūta pētniece Lāsma Akūlova un RSU Darba drošības un vides veselības institūta pētniece Linda Matisāne. Ivars Vanadziņš saka paldies visiem Latvijas iedzīvotājiem, kas atsaucās arī pēc pētnieku stāstiem raidījumā Zināmais nezināmajā un iesaistījās pētījumā. Runājot par to, ko atklāj pētījuma rezultāti, pētnieki atzīst, ka viens no pārsteidzošākajiem atklājumiem ir, ka Latvijas iedzīvotāju organismā ir kokteilis ar ļoti daudz un dažādām ķīmiskām vielām. Turklāt katram cilvēkam tas kokteilis ir diezgan individuāls.  "Mēs kopumā noteicām nedaudz vairāk kā simts dažādas vielas cilvēku asinīs un urīnā, gan sākotnējās vielas, ko mēs uzņemam, gan tās vielas, kas organismā pārveidojas, metabolītus. Kopumā secinājumi ir tādi, ka vidējais vielu skaits ir 43 no 103," atklāj Linda Matisāne.  Tāpat daļa vielu cilvēka organismā nav konstatēta, jo to koncentrācija bija zem laboratoriju iespējām noteiktās attiecīgās vielas. "Pētījuma nākotne vai turpinājums ir ne tikai vākt papildus paraugus, noteikt citas vielas, bet arī skatīties, kā attīstās dažādas laboratorijas iespējas noteikt [vielas]. Iespējams, ja mēs pēc 10 gadiem analizēsim šo pašu cilvēku paraugus ar citām laboratorijas metodēm, mēs atklāsim vēl kādas vielas," turpina Linda Matisāne. Pētījums atklāj, akrilamīds ir konstatēts visiem dalībniekiem, savukārt bisfenoli un daudzu pesticīdu līmeņi Latvijā ir zemāki vai līdzīgi Eiropas vidējam rādītājam.  "Akrilamīds, kas konstatēts visiem pētījuma dalībniekiem, ir viens no blakus produktiem, kas rodas degšanas procesā, cepšanas, fritēšanas, grauzdēšanas procesā. Mūsu paradumi, kā mēs gatavojām ēdienu un ko mēs ēdam, un arī protams, smēķēšana jāpiemin un grilēšana," skaidro Ivars Vanadziņš. Linda Matisāne norāda, ka nevajadzētu domāt, ka nedrīkst cept. Svarīgi nepārcept. Nav jākrīt galejībās. "Neaicinām šašliku tvaicēt, bet cept saprātīgi," atzīst Ivars Vanadziņš. Mājaslapā "biomonitorings.lv" var iepazīsties ar kaitīgajām vielām un tur cilvēki varēs pieteikties arī turpmākajiem pētījumiem.   Iepazīstam viduslaiku Rīgu No 13. gadsimta sākuma par politiskiem, ekonomiskiem un kultūras dzīves centriem kļuva mūra aizsargātās pilsētas. Tas bija jauns apdzīvotības tips salīdzinājumā ar dzelzs laikmeta kopienu dzīves centriem pilskalniem, un Latvijas teritorijā tas parādījās līdz ar ienācējiem no Rietumeiropas. Tādējādi šeit mainījās sabiedrības struktūra un zināmā mērā arī etniskais sastāvs, jo ienācēji pamatā nāca no vāciski runājošām zemēm un bija tendēti uz tirdzniecību un ienesa jaunas amatniecības prasmes. Par šīm pārmaiņām stāsta Latvijas Nacionālā vēstures muzeja ekspozīcijas “Straumējot laiku” 3. sadaļa “Pilsētas mūri vieno”, un šodien piestāsim tajā. Pieturvietā vispirms tiekamies ar muzeja pētnieci, vēstures doktori Mārīti Jakovļevu, kura izceļ būtiskākās pilsētu iezīmes. Pilsēta, no vienas puses, bija sadalīta dažādās sabiedrības kārtās, bet, no otras puses, tā sevi āreji reprezentēja kā kopiena, un viens no reprezentācijas elementiem bija zīmogs. Ekspozīcijā aplūkojami vairāku pilsētu zīmogu nospiedumi – Jaunjelgavas, Kuldīgas, Aizputes, Cēsu, Limbažu, Jelgavas, Grobiņas, Rīgas. Turpat līdzās zīmējums ar pilsētas galvenās iestādes – rātes – sēdi, ļaujot iepazīt tās hierarhiju un amatus. Sudraba saktas, gredzeni un jostas – ar šādiem grezniem priekšmetiem rotājušies pilsētnieki, un daļu no šīm bagātībām atklāj ekspozīcijas stends. Vēl viens vēsturisks dārgums skatāms izvelkamā atvilktnē, un tas ir birģera zvērests. Lai kļūtu par birģeri un baudītu tiesības gūt ienākumus no savas nodarbošanās, saņemt sociālo atbalstu un citus labumus, pretendentam bija jādod uzticības zvērests. Un vēl bija visas kopienas zvērests, ko tā nodeva politiskajai varai svinīgā ceremonijā rātslaukumā, bet no 17. gadsimta birģeri apliecināja zvēresta tekstu arī ar saviem parakstiem. Ekspozīcijā redzams Rīgas birģeru zvērests Zviedrijas karalim Kārlim XI ar Lielās ģildes locekļu parakstiem.  Viduslaiku pilsētā notika aktīva tirgošanās, un kur tirgošanās, tur nauda. Rakstītie avoti liecina, ka monētu kaltuve Rīgā atradusies Lielās un Mazās Monētu ielas stūrī. Ļoti konkrētas un taustāmas pēdas gan par to atrodamas tikai dokumentos, ne vairs Rīgas ielās, bet, staigājot pa pilsētu, varam iztēloties, kā šajā vietā šķindējušas monētas. Par naudas kalšanu plašāk gatava stāstīt muzeja Numismātikas nodaļas vadītāja Anda Ozoliņa.

Pacientu pieredzes dati atklāj būtisku problēmu — daļa pacientu nav pietiekami informēti par viņiem nozīmētajiem medikamentiem un to iespējamām blaknēm. Tāpēc pacientu pieredzes asociācija sadarbībā ar Paula Stradiņa Klīnisko universitātes slimnīcu šodien, 27. aprīlī, rīko tiešsaistes diskusiju "Zāles bez skaidrojuma. Blaknes bez brīdinājuma". Cik tā ir nopietna problēma, spriežam arī raidījumā Kā labāk dzīvot. Analizē Stradiņa slimnīcas pacientu pieredzes eksperte un Latvijas Pacientu pieredzes asociācijas vadītāja Vita Šteina, klīniskā farmaceite Austra Bula un Eiropas Jauno ārstu asociācijas valdes locekle Anna Klesmite-Blūma.   "Es gribētu mazlietiņ izaicināt šo jautājumu," par zālēm un to raisītām blaknēm bilst Anna Klesmite-Blūma. "Ticu, ka katram mājās ir arī uztura bagātinātāji, vai tagad tuvojas maratons, arī visādi pulverīši. Tur citreiz mēs nemaz pat neinteresējāmies, kas varētu būt blakusparādība, ja mēs daudz dzeram, vai kā tas ietekmē mūsu orgānus. Tiklīdz mēs runājam par zālēm, kas varētu kaut ko izdarīt, tiešām ir šīs bailes par to, ka būs blakusparādības. Cilvēki salasās visu, kas ir. Ir ļoti labi, ka viņi lasa, bet viņi tiešām nobīstas no tā. Tas nenozīmē, ka viņiem būs tās blakus parādības, bet viņi var nobīties un nelietot. Bet, kamēr mēs skatāmies uz citām lietām, kur nav tāda likumisko normatīvo aktu pamata, tur mēs neredzam tādas bailes dzert kaut ko, kas tiek pārdots."

Ar 21 dienu būs par maz. Lai veidotos ieradums regulāri sportot, būs nepieciešams krietni ilgāks laiks. Kas varētu palīdzēt sākt un, galvenais, kas - nepadoties? To skaidrojam raidījumā Kā labāk dzīvot.  Sportot aicina Sporta laboratorijas - FIMS sadarbības centra sporta medicīnā vadītāja Latvijas Sporta medicīnas asociācijas prezidente Sandra Rozenštoka un zinātņu doktors medicīnas un veselības zinātnēs, Fizisko aktivitāšu klīnikas vadošais speciālists Latvijas Universitātes pētnieks Rūdolfs Cešeiko. Lai pieradinātu sevi regulāri sportot vai vismaz aktīvi kustēties, sākumā jārada regulārs pieradums, mudina Sandra Rozenštoka. Speciāliste arī atgādina, ka fiziskā slodze, kas saistīta ar darbu ikdienā, netrenē, bet uztur aktivitāti. "Motivācija sākumā ir ar pieraduma radīšanu, pamazām, kad veidojas sajūta, ka varu un jūtos labi, tas jau turpinās kā ieradums," atzīst Sandra Rozenštoka. Jebkura kustība ir fiziskā aktivitāte, bet fiziskā slodze būs tā, kas trenē ķermeni. Tad gan ir jāsvīst vai elpai jābūt ātrākai. Ja arī tā ir tikai iešana un jau zināmo 10000 soļu skaitīšana, svarīgi, lai tas nebūtu monotoni. Var apsēsties un piecelties uz soliņa, kam iet garām, piepumpēties pie koka.   "Ķermenis pierod pie ierastā maršruta un ritma, tāpēc svarīgi ikdienas pastaigā ielikt arī sparīgāku soļošanu, kas nav sprints, bet kad jūtam, ka aizdusa ir nedaudz lielāku. Tas iedod citu atbildes reakciju organismā, vielmaiņa paātrinās. Tas iedod labu pārsteigumu mūsu slinkumam," bilst Rūdolfs Cešeiko. Sandra Rozenštoka min, ka daudziem cilvēkiem vajag uzstādīt mērķi. Rakstot savu doktores darbu, viņa atradusi pētījumu, ka Latvijā 82% pieaugušo domā, ka viņiem ir vidēji laba un augsta fiziskā sagatavotība. Cilvēks domā, ja var paveikt darba pienākumus un mājas darbus, viss ir kārtībā un nav motivācijas papildus kustēties un sportot.  

Miegs var būt salds kā medus, bet var arī izrādīties caurs kā nelāpīta zeķe. Kā miega traucējumi izpaužas dažādos vecumos un kā ārstēt miega traucējumus, pētām raidījumā Kā labāk dzīvot. Skaidro Latvijas Miega medicīnas biedrības prezidente Marta Celmiņa un sertificēta neiroloģe ar specializāciju miega medicīnā Madara Mičule. Ierakstā uzklausām Natāliju Bērziņu. Viņa ir ārste psihiatre un medicīnas zinatņu doktore. Ārste vērtē, ka pēc palīdzības pie psihiatra jāvēršas, ja bezmiegs ilgst vairāk nekā trīs mēnešus un parādās noteikti simptomi. "Pamošanās epizodēm nakts laikā ir diezgan fiksētas, cilvēks principā kāpēc pulkstenis mostas divos vai trijos," skaidro Madara Mičule. "Šo mēs saistām ar to, ka cilvēkam aizejot gulēt, joprojām ir diezgan aktīva simpātiskā nervu sistēma, kura mūs dienas laikā dzen uz priekšu, darbina. Bet, lai mēs varētu kvalitatīvi gulēt, no simpātiskās ir jāpārslēdzas uz to parasimpātisko [nervu sistēmu], kas ir mūsu mierīgā daļa, kura palīdz atgūt atgūt resursus. Ja pāreja pārāk veiksmīgi nenotiek, jo ir trauksme, esam varbūt pārguruši, sastresojušies, kā jau mūsdienās notiek. Tad vienā brīdī šī mūsu simpātiskā nervu sistēma liek par sevi manīt un mēs uzmostamies. Kādēļ tas notiek vairāk ap pulksten trijiem vai četriem? Tuvojas rīts, vēl tīri fizioloģiski sāk pastiprināti izdalīties arī kortizols, un reizēm tas sakrīt ar šo kortizola pīķi. Ja tas notiek ilgstoši un sāk ietekmēt cilvēka pašsajūtu, un viņš pēc tam nevar aiziet gulēt, tad skaidrs, ka ir jāmeklē jāmeklē risinājumi, lai miega kvalitāti atkal stabilizētu." "Optimālā miega nepieciešamība ir atkarīga no vecuma, bet, ja mēs runājam par pieaugušu cilvēku, kā pietiekamu uzskatām nakts miegu, kas ir 7 līdz 9 stundas. Gulēt mazāk kā septiņas stundas lielākajai daļai no mums būs nepietiekami," norāda Madara Mičule. Tāpat gulēt vairāk nekā deviņas stundas arī nav labi. Vēl jāņem vērā, ka senioriem nepieciešamība pēc miega samazinās, un tad nevar gaidīt, ka cilvēks vairāk nekā 80 gadu vecumā gulēs astoņas stundas. Tas bieži vien tīri fizioloģiski nav iespējams.

This episode is a love letter to people who are magnificently, irrepressibly, sometimes accidentally weird. Larry Dorsey Jr. opens with the true account of his first day teaching standup comedy at Northern California's top improv venue. He has TAs, a curriculum, a strategy. None of it survives contact with a visibly high student who, roughly fifteen minutes into class, pulls out his ding-dong and just starts going, putting Larry in an impossible position. And Tuesday Thomas moves to LA fresh from a divorce, meets Alexis Arquette within her first week, and ends up at a film premiere with Danny Elfman, where she personally escorts a legless, increasingly volatile Susan Tyrrell down Hollywood Boulevard in stiletto heels on a Friday night. She thought she had finally made it in Hollywood. And in a way, she had Full episode details and music credits at risk-show.com/podcast/weirdos  Support RISK! & Get Involved

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, we kicked off a three-part series on colorectal cancer, starting with the current treatment algorithm. They are joined by Dr. Smitha Krishnamurthi, a GI medical oncologist from the Cleveland Clinic, who walks through the evolving standard of care from early-stage disease all the way to refractory metastatic settings. Listen us on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31BXhY9FM4gPWG10WgE11o Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oncology-brothers-practice-changing-cancer-discussions/id1653340966 Follow us on social media: •⁠  ⁠X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/oncbrothers •⁠  ⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oncbrothers •⁠  Website: https://oncbrothers.com/ Key topics discussed included: • The evolving role of ctDNA as both a prognostic and predictive tool in stage two and three colon cancer, including its utility in oligometastatic disease surveillance. • Neoadjuvant versus adjuvant immunotherapy in MSI-high resectable colon cancer, comparing the NICHE-2 and ATOMIC trial approaches and when to use each. • Single-agent versus dual checkpoint inhibition with Nivo-Ipi for MSI-high metastatic disease, based on CHECKMATE-8HW data showing a PFS hazard ratio of 0.21. • Sequencing strategies in RAS-mutant and RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer, including the role of sidedness, anti-EGFR therapy, and refractory options like fruquintinib, TAS-102, and regorafenib. Join us for this comprehensive discussion on colorectal cancer management in 2026. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and check out our other episodes for more insights on oncology! #ColorectalCancer, #MSIHigh, #BRAFV600E, #ctDNA, #GIOncology, #OncologyBrothers

Šajā intervijā ar psihoterapeitu Dr. Artūru Miksonu runājam par to, kā cilvēku finanšu lēmumus ietekmē emocijas, ieradumi un priekšstati par naudu. Es dakterim jautāju arī, kāpēc uzkrājumi un ieguldījumi daudziem joprojām šķiet sarežģīti, nesasniedzami vai “ne jau man domāti”. Es uzskatu, ka ir svarīgi uzlabot spējas prasmīgi apieties ar naudu, jo finansiālā nedrošība ietekmē cilvēka veselību, attiecības un iespējas.Saskaņā ar SEB bankas un Norstat aptauju, kas veikta 2026. gada februārī, 22.1% cilvēku uzkrājumu nav vispār. Tikai 21.8% aptaujāto cilvēku naudas pietiktu ilgāk nekā 3 mēnešiem, bet 15.1% - mazāk nekā vienam mēnesim. Tas nozīmē, ka liela daļa dzīvo bez īsta “rezerves plāna”.Pētījumā konstatēts, ka stress par naudu ir daudzu cilvēku ikdiena: 23.2% bieži vai ļoti bieži izjūt trauksmi par naudu, vēl 32% to jūt laiku pa laikam (gandrīz katru mēnesi). Cilvēku, kuri par naudu vispār nesatraucas, ir tikai 5.7%.Šo sarunu veidojām ar SEB bankas atbalstu, jo gan bankai, gan Cilvēkjaudai rūp, lai Latvijā pieaugtu cilvēku pārticība un sabiedrības turības līmenis. SEB bankai ir svarīgi palīdzēt cilvēkiem izprast uzkrājumu un ieguldījumu nozīmi, lai viņi varētu veidot labākas attiecības ar naudu un justies pārliecinātāki par savu nākotni.Saruna palīdz paskatīties uz finanšu tēmām vienkāršāk, cilvēcīgāk un bez liekas spriedzes, lai katram ir iespēja izdevīgāk rīkoties ar finanšu izvēlēm savai nākotnei.SARUNAS PIETURPUNKTI:00:00 Ievads: kāpēc mēs zinām, bet nedarām02:45 SEB un Norstat pētījumu dati par latviešu finansēm06:37 Kā veidojas cilvēka attiecības ar naudu09:27 Vajadzības vai vēlmes: kāpēc robeža saplūst13:21 Padomju mantojums un "tagad varu atļauties"18:53 Vai krāt nesanāk, jo tiešām nav naudas?20:20 Gulētiešanas analoģija, kad mazais lēmums vakarā ietekmē visu nākamo dienu24:33 Pensija šķiet pārāk abstrakts jēdziens, ko smadzenes neuztver nopietni31:01 Par ilūziju, kad atbildību uzkraujam savam "nākotnes es"39:25 Ja skatīties savos tēriņos šķiet biedējoši43:50 Kāpēc zinām, ka vajag, bet nedarām48:14 Sāpju slieksnis, iemācītā bezpalīdzība un draugu loka ietekme uz cilvēka finansēm59:27 Skaidras vērtības kā pamats veselīgām attiecībām ar naudu01:08:20 Kā atrast savu motivācijas sistēmu, lai izdotos01:17:18 Neveselīgas attiecības ar naudu: pazīmes un spektrs01:26:03 Arī gudri un veiksmīgi cilvēki pieņem muļķīgus finanšu lēmumus01:29:57 Kā nesamaitāt nākamās paaudzes attiecības ar naudu01:41:35 Kā mainīt iesakņojušos finanšu paradumus01:43:16 Šī problēma nav tikai par naudu.

Want a ceramic coating that's actually EASY to use… and actually LASTS? In this episode, I break down why most ceramic coatings fail—and why so many detailers get blamed for it when it's really the product that's the problem. The truth is… if a ceramic coating requires perfect conditions, crazy prep, and zero margin for error, that's not on you—that's on the brand. Today, I'm talking about a different approach. I'll show you why coatings like Gloss Boss and Tough As Shell are: Extremely forgiving during installation Nearly impossible to mess up Resistant to being accidentally removed And built to actually last in real-world conditions We'll also cover something most companies won't talk about…

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For all those who missed out on London, see you in Miami next week!Notion, the knowledge work decacorn, has been building AI tooling since before ChatGPT, with many hits from Q&A in 2023 and unified AI in 2024 and Meeting Notes in 2025. At the end of their last Make user conference, Ryan Nystrom teased Notion 3.0's Custom Agents - and they are finally embracing the Agent Lab playbook!Sarah Sachs and Simon Last of Notion join us for a deep dive into how Notion built Custom Agents, why it took years and multiple rebuilds to get right, and what it means to turn a productivity tool into an agent-native system of record for enterprise work.We go inside the product, engineering, evals, pricing, and org design decisions behind one of the most ambitious AI product efforts in software today — from early failed tool-calling experiments in 2022 to agent harnesses, progressive tool disclosure, meeting notes as data capture, and the long-term vision for software factories and agentic work.We discuss:* Sarah and Simon's path to launching Notion Custom Agents, and why the feature was rebuilt four or five times before it was ready for production* Why early agent attempts failed: no tool-calling standard, short context windows, unreliable models, and too much complexity exposed to the model* The “Agent Lab” thesis: not just wrapping a model, but understanding how people collaborate and building the right product system around frontier capabilities* How Notion thinks about roadmap timing: not swimming upstream against model limitations, but also building early enough that the product is ready when the models are* Why coding agents feel like the kernel of AGI, and how Notion is thinking about “software factories” made up of agents that spec, code, test, debug, review, and maintain codebases together* How Sarah runs AI engineering at Notion (“notes from Token Town”): objective-setting over idea ownership, low-ego teams comfortable deleting their own work, and a culture designed to swarm around fast-changing opportunities* The “Simon Vortex,” company hackathons, and why security gets pulled in early rather than late* How Notion organizes AI: core AI capabilities and infrastructure, product packaging teams, and a broader company mandate that every product surface must increasingly work for both humans and agents* Why prototypes have become much easier to build internally, and how “demos over memos” changes product development inside a tool the whole company already uses every day* Notion's eval philosophy: regression tests, launch-quality evals, and “frontier/headroom” evals that intentionally only pass ~30% of the time so the company can see where model capabilities are going* What a “Model Behavior Engineer” is, and why Notion treats eval writing, failure analysis, and model understanding as a distinct function rather than just software engineering* The changing role of software engineers in the age of coding agents, and why the new job looks less like typing code and more like supervising a rigorous outer system of agents, PRs, and verification loops* How the “software factory” should work: specs, self-verification, bug flows, subagents, and minimizing human intervention while preserving the invariants that matter* A live walkthrough of a Notion Custom Agent handling coworking space tenant applications by triaging email, enriching applicants with web search, and writing structured data into a Notion database* How agents compose inside Notion: shared databases as primitives, agents invoking other agents, “manager agents” supervising dozens of specialized agents, and memory implemented simply as pages and databases* Notion's take on MCP vs CLI: why Simon is bullish on CLI's self-debugging nature, where MCP still makes sense, and how Sarah thinks about capability, determinism, permissioning, and pricing alignment* The evolution of Notion's internal agent harness: from early JavaScript coding agents, to custom XML, to Markdown and SQL-like abstractions, to tool definitions, progressive disclosure, and a much shorter system prompt* Why Notion cares about teaching “the top of the class,” building for sophisticated operators rather than abstracting away too much capability for everyone* How agent setup works today: agents that can configure themselves, inspect their own failures, and edit their own instructions — with guardrails around permissions* How Notion prices Custom Agents: credits as an abstraction over tokens, model type, serving tier, web search, and future sandbox costs; why usage-based pricing was necessary; and how “auto” tries to match the right model to the right task* Why Notion is not eager to train a foundation model, where they do fine-tune and optimize today, and why retrieval/ranking is one of the most important investment areas as more searches come from agents rather than humans* Why Meeting Notes became one of Notion's strongest growth loops: not just as transcription, but as high-signal data capture that powers search, custom agents, follow-up workflows, and the broader system of record for company collaboration* Why Notion is more interested in being the place where collaboration data lives than in building hardware themselves — and how wearables or other capture devices may eventually feed into that systemSarah SachsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmsachsX: https://x.com/sarahmsachsSimon LastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-last-41404140X: https://x.com/simonlastFull Video EpisodeTimestamps* 00:00:00 Introduction and launching Notion Custom Agents* 00:01:17 Why Notion rebuilt agents four or five times* 00:03:35 Building for where models are going, not just where they are* 00:05:32 The Agent Lab thesis, wrappers, and product intuition* 00:08:07 User journeys, leadership, and low-ego AI teams* 00:13:16 The Simon Vortex, hackathons, and bringing security in early* 00:16:39 Team structure, demos over memos, and building for agents* 00:20:25 Evals, Notion's Last Exam, and the Model Behavior Engineer role* 00:27:37 Evals as an agent harness and the changing role of software engineers* 00:30:42 The software factory: specs, verification, and agent workflows* 00:32:18 Live demo: a custom agent for coworking space applications* 00:35:08 Composing agents, manager agents, and memory as pages* 00:38:15 Notion Mail, Gmail, native integrations, and tools* 00:39:43 MCP vs CLI and the cost of capability* 00:44:13 When Notion uses MCP vs building its own integrations* 00:47:43 The history of Notion's agent harness rebuilds* 00:55:35 Power users, public tools, and the setup agent* 00:58:01 Self-fixing agents, permissions, and “flippy”* 01:01:13 Pricing, credits, and choosing the right model automatically* 01:09:01 Why Notion isn't training its own frontier model* 01:14:07 Retrieval, ranking, and search built for agents* 01:17:27 Meeting Notes as data capture and workflow automation* 01:21:18 Wearables, hardware, and Notion as the system of record* 01:23:45 OutroTranscript[00:00:00] Alessio: Hey everyone. Welcome to the Latent Space podcast. This is Alessio founder of Kernel Labs and I'm joined by swyx, editor of the Latent Space.[00:00:11] swyx: Hello. Hello. We're back in the beautiful studio that, uh, Alessio has set up for us with Simon and Sarah from Notion. Welcome.[00:00:18] Sarah Sachs: Thanks for having us.[00:00:19] Alessio: Thanks for having us. Yeah.[00:00:20] swyx: Congrats on the launch recently the custom agents, finally it's here. How's it feel?[00:00:26] Sarah Sachs: We ship things slowly. So it had been in Alpha for a little bit and at the point at which is it's an alpha, um, there's a group of people that are making sure it's ready for prod, and then there's a group of people working on the next thing.So sometimes some of these launches are a bit delayed satisfaction, so it's quite nice to remind yourself all the work you did because we do have a habit of like. Being two or three milestones ahead. Uh, just ‘cause you have to be, you know, you can't get complacent. Um, but it's been great that people understood how this is helpful.And I think that's just easier in general building AI tools today than it was two, three years ago. People kind of get it and so that user education, um, there's just, it was our most successful launch in terms of free trials and converting people and things like that. It was really successful, so yeah.But there's a lot to build.[00:01:12] swyx: Making it free for three months helps.[00:01:16] Sarah Sachs: Yep.[00:01:17] Simon Last: It was definitely super exciting for me because it's probably the fourth or fifth time that we rebuilt that.[00:01:22] swyx: Yes.[00:01:23] Simon Last: And I mean,[00:01:24] swyx: you've been building this since like 20, 22.[00:01:26] Simon Last: Yeah, I mean, like, it was even right when we got access to like GPT four in late 20 22, 1 of the first ideas we had is like, oh, okay, let's make an agent that I, we used the word assistant at the time, there wasn't really the word, the word agent yet, but, oh, we'll give an access to all the tools the notion can do, and then it, we run in the background like, like do work for us.And then we just tried that many times and it just. Was too early. Um,[00:01:48] swyx: I need to force you to like double click on that. What is too early? What didn't work?[00:01:52] Sarah Sachs: We were fine to, like, before function calling came out. We were trying to fine tune with the Frontier Labs and with fireworks, like a function calling model on notion functions.This is right when I joined. I joined because, um, we needed a manager as Simon was needed to be able to go on vacation. So, uh, that's, that's around when I joined, so you can speak much more to it.[00:02:11] Simon Last: Yeah, we did partnerships with both philanthropic and open AI at different times, uh, to try to, at the time the, I mean, when we first tried, there wasn't even a constant of like tools yet.We, we sort of designed our own like, like tool calling framework and then we tried to fine tune the models to, uh, to use it over multiple turns. Um, and because it, it didn't work well out the box, I think. Yeah. The models are just too dumb and the context thing was also way too short.[00:02:37] Alsesio: Yeah.[00:02:37] Simon Last: Um, and yeah, we just kind of banged our head against it for a long time.Uh, unfortunately it was always like, there was always like sort of. Glimmers that it was working, but um, it never felt quite robust enough to be like a useful, delightful thing. Um, until I would say, uh, the big unlock was probably like Sonic 3.6 or seven, uh, early last year. And that's when we started working on our agent, which we shipped last year.Um, and then, and then uh, uh, custom agents, kinda a similar capability and that, that one just took longer because we, we just wanted to get the reliability up a lot higher. ‘cause it's actually running in the background.[00:03:14] Sarah Sachs: And the product interface of like permissions and understanding, you know, this custom agent is shared in a Slack channel with X group of people and has access to documents that are surfaced to Y group of people.And the intersect experts, Y might not be whole. And so how do you build the product around making sure administrators understand that permissioning took multiple swings.[00:03:35] Alsesio: Everything is hard back at the end of the day. Yeah. I'm curious, like when the models are not working, how do you inform the product roadmap of like, okay, we should probably build, expecting the models to be better at some reasonable pace, but at the same time we need to, you know, you had a lot of customers in 2022.It's not like you were a new company or like no user base.[00:03:54] Simon Last: Yeah, I mean I think there's always the balance of, you know, like you want to be a GI pilled and thinking ahead and building for where things are going. Uh, but also you wanna be like shipping useful things. And so we always try to like, like keep a balance there.You know, we. We try to take clear, like a portfolio approach. You know, we're always working on multiple projects and, and we're always trying to work on, you know, maintaining things where that have already shipped, like, like shipping new things that are like eminently working well and make them really good.And, and then we wanna always have a few projects that are a little bit crazy. Um,[00:04:23] Alsesio: and what are the a GI peel projects that you have today? I'm curious about, uh, you don't have to share exactly what you're working on, but I'm curious what are things today that maybe in 18 months people will be like, oh, obviously this was gonna work[00:04:35] Sarah Sachs: 18 months.[00:04:37] Alsesio: Yeah, 18 months is, you know,[00:04:37] Sarah Sachs: it's a long time and Yeah. Yeah.[00:04:39] Simon Last: I mean, there's a number of things happening. I think one thing that's becoming more clear is I think like, like, uh, coding agents are the kernel of EGI, sort of, everything is a coding agent. Mm-hmm. I think that's, that's sort of one, one direction.Um, and then, yeah, the exciting thing about that is sort of your agent can sort of bootstrap its own software and capabilities and actually debug and maintain them. And so yeah, we're, we're, we're thinking a lot about that. And then, yeah, like, like another category of things that I'm, I'm really excited about is like, uh, we call the software factory also.People are using this, uh, this, this sort of word. Um, basically it just means can you create sort of like a, as automated as possible, a workflow for developing debugging. Mm-hmm. Merging, reviewing, and maintaining a code base and a service where there's a bunch of agents working together inside, and like, like how does that work?[00:05:28] Sarah Sachs: If you think back to your initial question, like, why did this take so long? I think something,[00:05:32] swyx: I didn't say that, but Yes. Okay. Go ahead.[00:05:34] Sarah Sachs: Why, what, what changed over the three and half years of trying[00:05:37] swyx: it? Exactly. Right. Because most people always say like, it didn't work yet. Then reasoning models came, then it worked.I was like, okay, let's go a little[00:05:43] Sarah Sachs: bit. That's, I mean, that's part of it, but I think the other part of it that I actually think is really what will set notion apart for every new capability is we have like. Two skills that are crucial when it comes to frontier capabilities. One is not letting yourself swim upstream.So like quickly realizing if you're just pressing against model capabilities versus not exposing the model to the right information, not having the right infrastructure set up. That and of itself is the skill of intuition. And the second is to see, okay, you're not swimming upstream. Which direction is the river flowing and what is like, how do we think ahead about the product and start building it even if it's not great yet, so that when it is there, we're ready for it.Right? And like those can sometimes feel like counterintuitive things. Like we can be trying to fine tune a tool calling model when they don't exist yet. And that the trick is to not do that for too long, but realize that there was something there. And we've had a lot of things which like, um, we're just like not swimming in the right direction with the streams.I think we had multiple versions of transcription before we got meeting notes, right? Oh, I gotta talk[00:06:39] swyx: about that. Yeah.[00:06:40] Sarah Sachs: Yeah. Um, and so. I, I, I think that like we, we really closely partner with the Frontier Labs on capabilities and we also have to have strong conviction on, as those capabilities move.Notion is about being the best place for you to collaborate and do your work. And how does that narrative change if the way that we work changes?Yeah.[00:06:58] swyx: Yeah. You told me you were a fan of the Agent Lab thesis, and this is, this is kind of it, right?[00:07:02] Sarah Sachs: Right. I show that thesis to so many candidates. Like I have it as like micro chrome autofill.Um, at this point, like it's one of my most visitations[00:07:10] swyx: because like, is this the, here's why you should work in notion and not open, open eye. I, it's like,[00:07:14] Sarah Sachs: here's, here's what's different about it.[00:07:16] swyx: Yeah.[00:07:16] Sarah Sachs: And here's why. It's not just a rapper. I actually think more and more people understand it's not just a wrapper.[00:07:21] swyx: Yeah.[00:07:22] Sarah Sachs: Um, and by the way, like in the beginning, parts of what we build are wrappers on functionality. That works well, of course, but that's not really the most, um. I would say that's not the product that, that drives revenue. And that's not necessarily always what users need.[00:07:35] swyx: I mean, you know, notion is the AWS wrapper, but like the, the wrapper is very beautiful and like very, very well polished.So[00:07:40] Sarah Sachs: like the analogy,[00:07:41] swyx: like[00:07:42] Sarah Sachs: the analogy that I've been coming back to his Datadog in AWS[00:07:45] swyx: Yeah.[00:07:46] Sarah Sachs: So, uh, Datadog could not exist with, without cloud storage. Right. That it's kind of fundamental that that works. Um, and AWS has like a CloudWatch product, but Datadog is an expert on understanding how people want observability on the products they launch.And we're experts in understanding how people wanna collaborate, and that's really where our expertise lies.[00:08:04] swyx: Totally.[00:08:04] Sarah Sachs: Um, regardless of the tools that we use,[00:08:07] Alsesio: I'm kind of curious how you think about implicit versus explicit expertise. I feel like Datadog is half and half implicit and explicit. It's like they understand across markets and industries what engineering teams usually look for.With notion, it's almost like more of the expertise is at the edge because you as a platform, you're like so horizontal that the end user is not really the same. Mm-hmm. Like with Datadog, the end user is always like, yeah, an engineering lead, a kinda like SRE related person with notion. It can be anything.So I'm curious how you put that expertise into a product versus, you know, obviously it, WS cannot build notion. It's, that doesn't quite work in this case, but[00:08:44] Simon Last: it's, it's a little bit differently shaped. I think, you know, a classic vertical SaaS, like the data is kind of like that. They understand their individual customer very deeply.It's kinda a narrow slice, um, notion has always been super horizontal. And our, our task has always been to sort of balance these two somewhat opposing forces of like, we're listening to our customers and what they want us to build. It's a broad slice. And then also we're thinking about like, okay, how do we decompose what they want into, uh, nice primitives that are, that are really nice to use and we'll, we'll get us like as much bang for the buck as possible.And then, you know. Maintain the whole system, make it all like, like super clean and nice to use.[00:09:22] Sarah Sachs: We still have user journeys. I mean, we still focus on like core. I actually think the failure of our team is when we focus too much on what are cools that are, what are tools that are[00:09:31] Simon Last: mm-hmm.[00:09:31] Sarah Sachs: Cool tools. I actually think that's when we make have the least velocity because you still need some sort of focus on a user journey.So like for instance, we'll all sit down every Friday and look at the P 99 of like the most token exhaustive custom agent transcript and just look at why it didn't do well and cut a bunch of tasks. Like we still focus on like, this has, like this should work. Email triaging should work. Mm-hmm. Right. And similarly, like when we're talking about before building, um, chatting, um, before we started filming about, okay, how can I do PDF export?Well that's functionality that then merits. Maybe we should build a tool that has access to a computer sandbox in a file system and the ability to write code. Right? Right. Um, but it's because we're thinking about the fact that our users to do their, to do their daily work, need to export PDFs, not because we're like, Hmm, I think a computer tool could be cool.Like, let's just see what happens. Mm-hmm. Like we, we have to focus on some user journeys, otherwise we just don't have like, enough strategy to, to prioritize.[00:10:29] swyx: I think there's a lot of like really strong opinions that you've had. Do you have like sort of like a towel of Sarah Sachs? Like, you know, like what, how do you run your team?Like I feel like you just have accumulated all these strong opinions. Obviously part, part of this is your, your token town thing.[00:10:43] Sarah Sachs: I think the TAs working with Service X is, um, you'd have to, it depends who you ask. Um, I think it depends if you're on my team or a partner Right. Or a vendor.[00:10:54] swyx: Yeah. There other people want to run their teams the way that you're Yeah.You're like bringing these things. And then also similarly, uh, Simon, when you did the custom agents demo, you had like, well, we've been using custom agents and here's the super long list of everything that we do. No humans ever read it. Right? That's what you said. I was like,[00:11:07] Sarah Sachs: yeah. So I think for, for me, um, something that I learned very quickly and became very comfortable with was that my job was not to be the ideas per person or the technical expert.My job was to make it so that everybody understood the objective, had a resource to help prioritize what they should work on, and had an avenue to prioritize what they thought was important. And I think that's true with all, all leadership, but I think especially on the AI team. Almost all of our best ideas come from prototypes, from people that have a cool idea because they saw a user problem, and it's a huge disservice if all of those ideas have to pass, like the sniff test of what me and a product partner or Simon and Ivan decided were the direction, right?Because a lot of what we're doing is leaning into capabilities, so. I think that's the first thing is like, I don't really view like the role of engineering leadership as like, uh, hierarchical, nor has it ever been, but especially now, like very willing to change direction based on, um, like proof is in the pudding.Yeah. And like, and I think we have rebuilt our harness three or four times. And when you do that, then the second rule of engineering leadership is like you need to build a team that's comfortable deleting their own code and is very low ego and is driven by what's best for the company. And, um, doesn't write design docs because they think it's their promotion packet.Right. And that's a culture that notion had long before I joined, but like our willingness to just swarm on different problems and um, redo things that we've built before because something has changed. Like, there's a lot of friction that can happen at companies when you do that. And it doesn't happen at Notion.And because it doesn't happen when new people join. Like they don't wanna be the ones that are saying, we shouldn't do this. I wrote that code. So then it's, you know, you, you create a culture that everyone thoughts and that culture comes directly, I think from Simon and Ivan though, um, because they're very open-minded.[00:12:50] swyx: Anything that you,[00:12:50] Simon Last: you'd add? I'm not a manager, like, like, like Sarah is. Um, a lot of my role is really to try to think a little bit ahead, make sure that we're, we're building on the right capabilities and then like the prototyping stuff. And yeah, it's really, really critical to always just be starting again.It's like, okay, this is new thing. What does this mean? What if we just rethought everything or wrote everything? And so I, I'm, I'm basically just doing that in a loop every six months.[00:13:16] swyx: Yeah. Do you believe in internal hackathons for this stuff?[00:13:19] Sarah Sachs: I think there's like two different versions. So one is like, we just have a, a, a solid bench of senior engineers that come and go on what we call the Simon Vortex and Productionizing what we built, right?Because when you're in the Simon Vortex, the velocity is super high. The direction changes daily, and it's meant to be like the equivalent of a SC Works lab. We don't need to do hackathons for that. We need to have senior engineers that we trust to come in and out of those projects. For instance, like management boundaries are really loose.Like you report to him, but you work for her right now. Yeah. That's something that when we hire managers, it's important they don't care about because we tend to form more structures. Yeah. Don't be too[00:13:54] swyx: territorial.[00:13:55] Sarah Sachs: We form more. It's after we ship things, not not before, just historically. Um, the second thing is we do have companywide hackathons.Actually we just had our demos day for the hackathon we had last week this morning. That's more for people that aren't directly working on the project, feeling like they have the time to pause and learn how to make themselves more productive or how they would use notion custom agents to build something.Or part of the hackathon was actually encouraging everyone across the company to build their own agentic tool loop, calling from scratch. Follow like an every blog post on how to do what I think because we want[00:14:26] swyx: just with the compound engineering one. Yeah.[00:14:28] Sarah Sachs: We want everyone to use cloud code in the company or whatever the coding agent they please and understand that fundamental.So we set aside a day and a half. We're all leadership, encourage everyone on their teams across the company to do it. So we have hackathons like that. I would say like kind of facetiously, like everything we build is a little bit like a hackathon until it graduates and puts on big boy pants and as a product ops rollout leader and has a assigned data scientists and stuff like that,[00:14:54] swyx: security review enterprise stuff,[00:14:56] Sarah Sachs: actually security reviews one of the things that we bring in first because it just slows us down way more and, um, causes a lot of tension and they build better product if they're involved early.So, um, that is probably the first person to get involved in something that's the[00:15:09] swyx: right PR approved answer.[00:15:10] Sarah Sachs: No, but it's not just PR approved. It like, um, um, it's[00:15:13] swyx: actually real. It's actually real. It's like, um, I'm just saying scar[00:15:15] Sarah Sachs: tissue.[00:15:15] swyx: Yeah,[00:15:16] Sarah Sachs: because like, you know, my background's also, I worked at Robinhood for a number of years.Yes. So like, uh, compliance and things like that, um, are a little bit more, you learn the hard way when it doesn't come naturally.[00:15:26] Simon Last: Yeah. I think the. The hackathon is really important for uplifting the general population, but like, if that's the only way you can build new things, you're kind of toast. I mean, it, it has to be like the daily processes, like, you know, building these new things.Um, and it has to be about, I think like, I think in the AI era a lot more leverage accumulates to the most curious and excited people. And so it's like we're all about just like activating that energy. You know, like if someone's protesting something on the weekend that they're excited about and it's important, that should be the main thing that we're doing.Yeah. Um, it's not a hackathon that we schedule once a quarter, it's just like, yeah. Daily process. Part of the culture.[00:16:02] Sarah Sachs: I mean, that's how we shift image generation and notion now. It was always this thing that would be kind of nice to have, but it wasn't really clear where that was necessarily aligned in product priorities.It'd be a lot of work. And we had someone on the database collections team, Jimmy, who was like. I really wanna do image generation for cover photos and inside notion. And we're like, if you wanna build it, like it's, do it please. Like we encourage you. We gave ‘em all the resources of working directly with Gemini and being able to like track the token usage and it working through endpoints.We gave them eval, support, everything, and then became a, a full project.[00:16:34] Alsesio: Yeah.[00:16:35] Sarah Sachs: That's why you can't have like ego as a, a leader. Like that's, that's how we work.[00:16:39] Alsesio: What's the size of the team today, both engineering and overall?[00:16:43] Sarah Sachs: I manage, uh, the team. That's what we'll call it. Core AI capabilities and infrastructure.That's about 50 people. But then we have per i partner teams that do packaging. So how it shows up in the corner chat versus custom agents versus meeting notes, that's another 30, 40 people. And, and then every team that has a product service at Notion that a user can interface with owns the tool that the agent interfaces with the editor team.The team that did CRDT for offline mode is the same team that handles how two agents, um, edit competing blocks. Mm-hmm. Right? It's the same problem. The team that built the underlying SQL engine is the same team that owns how the agent asks it to run a SQL query, and it does it performantly. And so from that regard, anyone working on product engineering is tasked with making them work for customers that are humans and agents because over time the majority of our traffic will be coming from agencies using in our interface, not humans.And so. Our objective is to make it so that the whole product org is building for agents.[00:17:40] Alsesio: Yeah. How has it changed internally? The activation bar is kind of lowered a lot. Like anybody can kind of create a prototype very, somewhat easily, especially if you're like an existing code base. Have you raised the bar on like what type of prototype people need to bring forward to gonna be taken?Not like seriously, but like, you know what I[00:17:58] Simon Last: mean? Yeah. I think the bar is lowered in many ways. Be like, one thing our, uh, our team built that is really cool is our, uh, our, our design team made a whole separate GitHub repo, uh, called the, the design Playground. And it's basically just to create a bunch of like, like helper components and you, uh, for, for quickly a throwing together UIs.And it's become like actually quite sophisticated. Like it has like an agent in there and like, uh, that's pretty fun. So like, we pretty much, like, they don't do mocks, they just make like, like full, full prototypes.[00:18:27] swyx: Here it is. It works.[00:18:28] Simon Last: They give you like a u rl. They're like, okay, all right. So we have to make the, like the real production version of that.Um, and then for engineers. A prototype looks like just making it a feature flag that actually works. Like that's sort of the bar.[00:18:39] Sarah Sachs: Something to understand that's really unique about notion. One of the reasons I joined we're super lucky is no one uses Notion in their job as much as people that work at Notion.[00:18:46] Simon Last: Of course.[00:18:47] Sarah Sachs: So I think there's very few companies, maybe if you worked on Chrome I guess, but like everything that we ship, we ship internally first and get a lot of really quick feedback. And also sometimes our dev instance is totally borked and you have to change a bunch of flags to get things done. And that's kind of like, but everyone, so people that do it ticketing, people that do supply chain procurement, recruiting, everyone is using the same instance of notion with like a lot of flags on for these prototypes people build.Um, and so we have this, Brian Levin, one of the designers on our team, I think evangelize this concept of demos over memos.[00:19:18] swyx: Ooh, too[00:19:20] Sarah Sachs: good. Um, which has been, uh, very good for building demos, and I think it's put a big pressure point on us to have really strong product conviction, because if anything can be demoed, you really need a strong filter of making sure that if you know, you're doing X amount of work, you're making the, you're, you're focusing on one tower, you're not just building a really flat hill.Right. That's actually where I think there has to be more conviction from our PMs, um, and our designers and, and well, the company really to have conviction of what journey we're going on.[00:19:52] Simon Last: But overall, I feel like it works pretty well. Like people, almost all the engineers have good enough taste to realize that like, this prototype doesn't actually make sense in the product, or, or it does.So it's not that common that I would see a prototype. It's like, oh, this makes no sense. Mm-hmm. It's like, you know, people are doing reasonable things and, and, and then it's just a matter of. Which things we build first and then often just, just figuring out how to turn it on and off. There's our, in the, in our like experimental chat ui, there's this, there's probably like, like a hundred check boxes in there.[00:20:22] Sarah Sachs: Kills me[00:20:23] Simon Last: the things you could turn on and off.[00:20:25] Sarah Sachs: Uh, but I think that, okay, so that is kind of true, Simon, but like being the person that manages the evals team, like there is a level of intensity that it adds to the platform team. So, you know, if we're gonna do image generation and notion, all of a sudden the way that we do attachments and the way that we, um, our LLM completion like cortex talks and expects tokens back and now it's getting images back.Like there's a lot of platform work that we do need to, like solidify a little bit. So sometimes it'll be in dev for a couple weeks before it makes it to prod just because we still have to like, make it robust, make it HIPAA compliant, ZDR compliant, figure out the right contracting with the vendor, whatever it is.And we need to eval it because we want the team. To still maintain what they build. That's the one thing is like if we have a bunch of prototypes, it can't just be like a small group of people that then maintain whatever end prototypes. So we have invested a lot of people in an eval and model behavior understanding teams that, we call it agent dev velocity.So your dev velocity building agents can be faster if we invest in that platform. And so we have a whole org dedicated to Asian, um, platform velocity so that you can build your own eval and then maintain it once you ship it. So if a new model release comes out and we, every[00:21:38] swyx: team maintains their own eval,[00:21:40] Sarah Sachs: we maintain the eval framework.Every team owns their own evals and a lot of them we've integrated to Optin, to ci, or we run them nightly and we have a team, uh, a custom agent that triggers to a team to look at the major failures. That's really critical because if we have like all these different surfaces now, a lot of it's on the same agent harness, so it's easier to maintain.It's just packaging of different agent harnesses, but new functionality of the agent. Let's say that like we wanna update like. Uh, you know, they deprecated, sonnet, um, four or whatever it is and we need to auto update. Are[00:22:11] swyx: they already? That's so, okay. Yeah. Actually wasn't that long ago.[00:22:14] Alsesio: Theywere[00:22:14] Alsesio: just 3.5.[00:22:15] Sarah Sachs: 3.537. Just got deprecated.[00:22:18] swyx: 3 7, 5 0.2 or, yeah. No,[00:22:20] Sarah Sachs: it's not. 5.2 is five point. Five point no. Yeah, five four is 40% more expensive than five two. So if they deprecated five two, you would hear they can, you would hear from me about that one. Um, but, uh, another conversation to have.[00:22:35] swyx: I have a cheeky evals question for you.Have you noticed any secret degradation from any of the major model providers?[00:22:40] Sarah Sachs: Secret degradation,[00:22:42] swyx: like. During the War Bay, when it's high traffic, it suddenly gets dumber.[00:22:47] Sarah Sachs: Yeah. I mean, not just between the, I mean, we definitely notice flakiness, we've definitely noticed, particularly for some providers, that things are slower during working hours and[00:22:57] swyx: there's a latency argument.Yes. Not a quality argument.[00:22:59] Sarah Sachs: No. I think the quality difference that's interesting is, um, even though companies that say they're selling the same, a, it's really into like quanti quantization, but like companies that say they're selling the same model through different vendors, whether it be through first party or Bedrock, Azure, et cetera.We do see different qualities sometimes, and that's not necessarily what's advertised.[00:23:21] swyx: Yeah. Kidney went to the point of like, if we, they shipped like this, like eval across all the providers and it was like very obvious we were secret equalizing and it was very,[00:23:28] Sarah Sachs: yeah. But[00:23:29] swyx: that's very embarrassing.[00:23:30] Sarah Sachs: You know, um, we hire Subprocess to figure that out for us.So we just wanna understand where it's regressing or where it's optimized. And sometimes we're okay with regressions that optimize latency if they're the appropriate regressions. Our job is to make sure we have the evals to understand the changes that are important to us. And even like when we're partnering with labs on pre-releasees of models, they'll send us multiple snapshots.And this is less about quantization, but more just regressions. Like they have shipped models that were not the snapshots that we wanted, and they have changed the snapshots that they shipped based on the feedback that we give. Because our feedback tends to be more enterprise work focused and not coding agent focused.And definitely those can be bummers, like, you know, uh, we know that this wasn't the version you wanted, but we'll help you make it work. I mean, we always make it work, but that definitely happens.[00:24:16] Alsesio: Yeah. Do you have, um, failing evals that you're just hoping, oh, that will have success eventually when a good model comes out?[00:24:23] Sarah Sachs: Uh, I mean, yeah. So I think. I mean, I could talk about this for 60 minutes, so I will limit myself. I think it's a real issue when people say evals and it's just like, that's quality, that's like unit, I mean, it's like saying testing. It's not just unit tests, right? So. We have the equivalent of unit test.Regression test. Those live in ci, those have to pass a certain percent, you know, within some stochastic error rate. Then we have, as you're building a product, evals of these aren't passing right now, and this is launch quality. So we have a report card and we need to, on these categories, you know, be it 80 or 90% of all of these user journeys to launch, and then what we have what we call frontier or headroom evals, where we actively wanna be at 30% pass rate.And that's actually been a effort that we took in partnership with philanthropic and OpenAI in the past maybe two or three months, because we actually hit a point where our evals were saturated and we weren't able to really give insightful feedback other than it wasn't worse. And not only is that not helpful for our partners, it's not helpful for us to understand where the stream is going.You know, going back to that analogy. And so we spent a lot of time thinking about. What notions last exam looks like, right? Mm-hmm. Not just humanities, last exam. Ooh, notions last exam. Mm-hmm. And, um, there's a lot of, you know, dreams about what that would look like. I know we've talked a lot about benchmarking, um, swix, but, uh, yeah.Notions last exam is a big thing inside the company and we have people, full-time staff to it exclusively. Mm. We have a data scientist, a model behavior engineer, and an full-time, um, evals engineer just dedicated to the evals that we pass 30% of the time.[00:25:56] swyx: What you're hiring for[00:25:57] Sarah Sachs: MBEs? I am hiring[00:25:58] swyx: What is an MBEA[00:25:59] Sarah Sachs: model?Behavior Engineer Model. Behavior engineers started with a title data specialist before I joined when they were working with Simon on like, uh, Google Sheets and like Simon just needed someone to look through Google Sheets and say, yes, no, this looks bad. This looks good. Right? And so we hired people with kind of diverse linguistics background.We had like a linguistics PhD dropout. Mm-hmm. And a Stanford ate new grad. And they're amazing. And they formed a new function basically. And over time we've built a whole team, um, with a manager who's now kind of reinventing what that role is with coding agents. So they used to be kind of manually inspecting code.Now they're primarily building agents that can write evals for themselves or LLM judges. There's a really funny day I can send you the picture where Simon, about a year and a half ago, was teaching them how to use GitHub. Um, and they're on the whiteboard and it was like, okay, I think it would be so much faster if our data specialists learned how to use GitHub and like learned how to commit these things in Dakota.And, and that was then and now I think, you know, coding has been a lot more accessible. Um, but moving forward it's this mix of like data scientist PM and prompt engineer because there's craft in understanding like even like what models can and can't do things. How do we define like that headroom? How do we define like what a good journey is?Um, is this model better or not? Why is this failing? There's some qualitative work, but then there's also like a lot of instinct and taste to it, and that's not necessarily software engineering. And so we have like very firm conviction and we have had for a number of years now that that is its own career path and we have always welcomed the misfits, so to speak.So we really firmly believe that you don't need an engineering background to be the best at this job. And that's what's quite unique about this particular role.[00:27:37] Simon Last: Yeah, this is something that I've been pretty excited about recently is we made an effort basically to treat the eval system as like an agent harness.So if you think about it, like, you know, you should be able to have an agent end-to-end, download a dataset, run an eval, iterate on a failure, debug, and, and then implement a fix. And ultimately you should be able to, you know, drive the full time process with a human sort of observing the, you know, the outer uh, system.So yeah, we went, went pretty hard on that. And that's, that's worked extremely well so far. It's like basically just to turn it into a coding agent, uh, uh, problem.[00:28:11] swyx: Your coding agent or just whatever[00:28:13] Simon Last: harness No coding agent. Yeah, code, cloud code. It should be totally general. Yeah. I think if it would be a mistake to like, like fix it on any, any particular coding agent.At the end of the day, it's just like CLI tools.[00:28:21] Sarah Sachs: It's like the same way that you would've a coding agent write the unit test. You should have a coding agent write the eval.[00:28:26] swyx: Yeah.[00:28:26] Sarah Sachs: But there's a lot of supervision in that still. We just don't believe that supervision has to come from software engineers because a lot of it is like, um, kind of you XREE and whatever, and these are the people that also triage failures and tell us where we should be investing next.[00:28:40] swyx: Yeah. I'm gonna go ahead and ask a spicy question. Is there a data, there are no software engineers at Notion.[00:28:46] Simon Last: Um,[00:28:46] Sarah Sachs: what does it mean to be a software engineer?[00:28:47] swyx: Exactly.[00:28:48] Simon Last: I mean, I think the way things are going is like we're on some continuum where. If, if you look back three years ago, humans were typing all the code and then we had auto complete, you're typing list of the code.Then we had sort of like filling agents, filling lines, and now we're getting into like agents doing longer range tasks where you can debug and implement a fix and then verify it works and you know, get your, get your PR even like, like Merion deployed. I think we're sort of just moving up the abstraction ladder and then the human role becomes more about observing and maintaining the outer system.There's a string of agents flowing through, like me prs what's going off the rails. Like what do I need to approve? Is there like a learning or memory mechanism that that works? So it's kind of a hard engineering problem. There's a, you know, there's, there's a lot to do there. I think we're just sort of moving up stack[00:29:34] Sarah Sachs: the same transition machine learning engineers have made, right?Like I haven't looked at a PR curve in a while.[00:29:39] swyx: Yeah. You used to do this stuff and now, um, auto research can do it,[00:29:42] Sarah Sachs: right? Like I think it depends on what you define as a software engineer.[00:29:46] swyx: Yes. It's, that's changing for sure.[00:29:49] Sarah Sachs: I think every software engineer in notion this summer went through like this, um, sheer, um, one of our engineering leads of the company called it, like every software engineer is going through the, the, uh, identity crisis that every manager goes through, where all of a sudden they realize their ability to write code is less important than their ability to delegate in context switch.And I think that is a transition out of being a software engineer. But[00:30:12] Simon Last: yeah. Yeah, there's a critical difference to being a manager, which is that like, it is actually very deeply technical. The problem, you know, humans are very like, like, like fuzzy and you can't like treat a team of humans like a, like a rigorous system where like, you know, prs like, like flow through and can be in like a block status and then what happens when they're blocked, right.With a set of agents, you actually can do that. And, and, and I think it's actually, there's a lot of interesting technical rigor that that goes into that it's like it's a technical design problem. Ultimately.[00:30:42] Alsesio: What is the design of the software factory that you're building?[00:30:46] Simon Last: Yeah, I mean, I think we're. Trying a lot of different things.I mean, ultimately you want to design a system that requires as little human intervention as possible, but like still maintaining the in variance that, that you care about. So yeah, we're exploring a lot different ideas there. I mean, I think I could talk about a few things I think are important there.Like, one thing I think is really important is, um, having some kind of like specification layer you can just commit marked on files. Mm-hmm. That works pretty well, but[00:31:15] swyx: it's nice to be notion man. I'm just saying like the spec, like Yeah. The natural home for specs is notion.[00:31:21] Simon Last: Yeah. Right. It can be a database of pages.Yeah. I mean, it needs to be something that is, you know, human readable and I viewable and I think that's pretty key. Another really key component is like the, the self verification loop. Yes. You need really, really good testing layers, basically. And that's a really deep, uh, uh, problem. But by getting that right, you know, and then, and then it's kinda like the workflow of like.What happens when there's a bug? How does it flow into the system? Like, is it like a subagent working on it? How does it make a PR and how does that get reviewed? And me, and then, you know, so there's like the, the flow or process.[00:31:56] swyx: Yeah. Cool. Uh, you know, one thing we did work out before you guys came in was this demo or this[00:32:01] Simon Last: agents[00:32:02] swyx: agent demo.Uh,[00:32:03] Simon Last: so every,[00:32:04] Alsesio: every time we do an episode, we try the product. Right. I don't think there's ever been an episode that I haven't tried. Yeah. Um,[00:32:11] swyx: and we, we try, try is a, a big word. Like since day one lane space has been on Notion, but this is the, this is the net new thing. Yes.[00:32:18] Alsesio: So this is for Nel Labs, which is the space we're in.So next week we're opening applications for tenants. So there's a web form, let me, we got this form done here. Uh, so, uh, before. Uh, the workflow would be I get an email, then I look at the person. It was like, should I spend time talking to this person? Then I respond, they respond back. So I build this. So the name it came up for on its own.Can you maybe h how do, how does it come up with its own name?[00:32:43] Simon Last: Yeah, that's a pretty app name. It's, it, it is just a random, it's a random, a name generator.[00:32:47] Alsesio: Oh, that's funny. It just came,[00:32:49] Simon Last: the fact that it picked that is, is kind of hilarious. I'm pretty sure it's just determined,[00:32:54] Sarah Sachs: resilient collector. I, I think I've never looked at the code for that.I've never second guessed it. I think it's kind of like a madlib situation.[00:33:00] Simon Last: Yeah, I think you're right. Yeah. It's, it's totally a, a deterministic. Oh, I thought it was great. Yes. Although, although when the, if you use the AI to set itself up, it can update its own name, so. Okay. Um,[00:33:11] Sarah Sachs: how did you create it? It, did you just do[00:33:12] Alsesio: classroom?I,[00:33:13] Sarah Sachs: okay.[00:33:13] Alsesio: I did, yeah. I'll say just check my inbox for applications for a coworking space. Keep a people, so it created the database for me. Which I have here. And I guess database is like an notion table because everything is notion. Um, and then whenever um, an email comes in, like here, it just creates a new role for the person.Mm-hmm. And then it uses web search to enrich the mm-hmm. The profile. So it kind of like searches the web and it's like, this is who this person is, this is when they say they wanna move in and kind of updates everything else. This is, I mean, it's not a GI, but to me, I don't wanna do this work. So it feels like, I mean, it took me maybe like 15 minutes to set up the whole thing.Um, and I really like that most of the information should live here. You know, it is not like some other tool asking me[00:34:01] Sarah Sachs: Yeah.[00:34:01] Alsesio: To like, bring my stuff there. It's like I would've probably already created an ocean thing.[00:34:06] Sarah Sachs: Mm-hmm.[00:34:06] Alsesio: So[00:34:07] Sarah Sachs: most of our biggest use cases and gains are from. That extra layer of human involvement in the process to make it so right.And so like one of our biggest use cases is bug triaging. So if someone posts something in Slack, can you just have a custom agent that lives there that has its own routing constitution of what team this belongs to, creates a task in your task database and then posts in that Slack channel, right? Like that's like one of the first things that we built internally, I think.And it's completely changed the way that notion functions as a company. Nothing falls through, well, most things don't fall through the crack. We don't know what we don't know. But it's not replacing people, it's replacing processes.[00:34:44] Alsesio: Yeah.[00:34:44] Sarah Sachs: Right.[00:34:45] Alsesio: And I'm curious how you think about composability of these things.So the other one I was working on is like a. These filler. So whenever somebody signs up as a tenant, kind of he'll sell the lease for them. There should probably some agent that is like office manager agent mm-hmm. That can handle the request, make the lease, and then, uh, give them a ADA access to the office and all of that.How do you think about that feature?[00:35:08] Simon Last: Yeah, so I mean, there's, there's two ways you can compose. One way is by using like the data primitives. So you can, you know, you, you could give, you have one agent, uh, be writing to the database and there's another agent that's walked in the database. So that's, that's one way that they, they can coordinate that's like a little bit more decoupled and mm-hmm.Works really well. Or you, you can couple them. So I, I think it's actually not released yet. Releasing it like next week is, uh, in the settings for an agent, you can give access to invoke any other agent.[00:35:34] swyx: Hmm.[00:35:34] Simon Last: So you can have them just. Just, uh, uh, talk directly. So[00:35:37] swyx: you, was there a limit on like, number of recursions or just,[00:35:40] Simon Last: um, probably,[00:35:42] swyx: you know what I mean?Like, you can just get an infinite loop that way there's[00:35:45] Simon Last: some kind of Yeah,[00:35:46] Sarah Sachs: I think it's, there is actually a number somewhere.[00:35:49] swyx: I believe I'm just, you know, like, you're, you're, someone's gonna screw up. You[00:35:51] Simon Last: should you try to see[00:35:53] swyx: Yeah. I mean, everything's gonna be paperclips.[00:35:55] Simon Last: Oh, yeah. Yeah. But, uh, but, but that's really useful.Yeah. So we, you know, like I just, I, I helped, uh, someone internally the other day, they had, they had built like over 30 custom agents for, uh, for our go to market team doing all kinds of different things. You know, for example, like researching, you know, like, like filling information about, about a customer or like, like triaging customer feedback or like, uh, something like that.Literally over 30 of them. And, and then he, and then he even made like a database of all the agents and then he is like, okay, and, and now I'm getting 70, over 70 notifications per day with just the agents are blocked on various things. Uh, and then I was like, oh, okay, cool. You know, the obvious thing to do there is to make a manager agent,[00:36:32] Sarah Sachs: right?[00:36:33] Simon Last: That's gonna sort of blocks be another abstraction layer in between your, your, uh, uh, 30 agents. Uh, so yeah, we, we send out with like a manager agent and then has access to invoke all the other agents and it's sort of like, like watching and observing them and then it sort of, it just creates a layer of abstraction.So instead of 70 notifications per day, it's like, like five. And then, and then the manager agent can help like, uh, debug and fix any problems with the,[00:36:54] swyx: does this is a concept of like an inbox or something like piece, you're basically saying that they can message each other?[00:37:00] Simon Last: Yeah.[00:37:01] Sarah Sachs: Well[00:37:01] swyx: they use the system of record, which, which is[00:37:02] Sarah Sachs: notion, so we[00:37:03] Simon Last: actually, yeah, we didn't make any special concepts at all.[00:37:06] swyx: They're interested to the motion notifications that I would've got,[00:37:09] Sarah Sachs: they can just like write a task to a database that the other agent's task to listening to, or they can actually call a web book to the agent, like they can just add the agent. Okay.[00:37:17] Simon Last: Yeah, I mean, this is something that, that we're still working on.I, I think we, you know, like, like generally, generally the way we do these things is, you know, you first make it possible, maybe like a sort of janky way. So I, I, I think the way I set ‘em up is like, you know, we created like a new database that was sort of like issues mm-hmm. That the custom agents were, were experiencing, and then gave them all access to file an issue and then the manager has access to, to read the issues.Um, and that works pretty well, essentially like, like give it its own like internal issue tracker just for the agents. And then, you know, if that becomes a, a concept that seems useful, generally maybe we will think of how to package it in. But I mean, generally we try to just keep it to composing the primitive if we can.You know, another example of this is we have no built-in memory concept. Memory is, is just pages and databases. And so if you wanna give a memory, just give it a page and give it. Edit access to that page and the[00:38:03] swyx: human can edit it. Agent can edit[00:38:04] Simon Last: it. Yeah. And so that works, that pattern works extremely well on it.And you know, depending this case, you can have it be just a page or it could be an entire database with, you know, or, you know, I can have sub pages is is pretty on what you can do with that.[00:38:15] Alsesio: So when I was setting this up, uh, I connected my inbox and it was like, do you wanna use Gmail or Notion Mail? And I'm like, I don't wanna use Eater, I just want you to do it.I'm curious how you think about, you know, notion, mail, notion, calendar, all of these kind of ui ux interfaces, full stack[00:38:29] Simon Last: notion.[00:38:30] Alsesio: Yeah. When like at the same time you have the agents abstracting them away from you in a way, you know, how do you spend like the product calories so to speak?[00:38:37] Simon Last: Yeah, I mean, I think it's pretty important that you don't have to use, not your mail to connect to the mail capability.So we can just connect to Gmail or, or whatever you want, uh, to use. And we're thinking of the mail service as being really great to the extent that it's really agent built, right? So maybe the mail app is just sort of a prepackaged agent that helps you automate your, your inbox.[00:39:00] Alsesio: Yeah, the auto labeling is great.Think[00:39:03] Sarah Sachs: the, when we, um, integrate with Gmail for instance, we have a series of tools available that are available via MCP or API to Gmail. When we integrate with Notion Mail, we have the Notion Mail engineering team to build us the, um, exact right tools that optimize latency, optimize performance and quality.They own that quality. Um, there's product leads there. They're directly thinking about the user problems that happen in mail. So it tends to be when we build integrations and connections, we build natively first. Um, and then think about, um, extending them generally just because it's also easier. Mm-hmm. Um, um, to build natively first.Um, so that tends to be how we phase things out.[00:39:43] swyx: Talking about integrations, you prompted me, so I gotta ask. M-C-P-C-L-I. What's going on? What's the[00:39:48] Simon Last: Yeah. Opinion. I think, I mean, I'm, I'm definitely bullish and excited about cli. I think there's a few really cool things about cli. So one really cool thing is like, um, is that it's in the terminal environment, so it gets a bunch of extra power.So it, you know, for example, it can like, like paginating and cursor through like long outputs. Um, and it has a progressive disclosure inherently. Uh, so, you know, you don't see all the tools at once. It's just, you see the CLI wrapper and you can like use the, the help commands and, and, and read files. And then I think the most important thing that's, that's super cool is that there, it's also inherently a, a bootstrapped.So if there's an issue, uh, the agent can debug and fix itself within the same environment that it uses the tool.[00:40:30] swyx: Mm.[00:40:30] Simon Last: Right. Like, you know, I think I saw a tweet this morning. Someone said, you know, my agent didn't have a browser, so I asked it to make all a browser tool and within a hundred lines of code, it gave itself a little browser, like, like wrapping the, the, the chromium API, um.That's pretty incredible. And then if there was a bug, it would just immediately try to fix it. Mm-hmm. Right. On the other hand, if you use an, you know, if you use like of, of the Chrome dev tools, MCP, I've had this issue where like, like sometimes the transport gets like messed up. If it gets messed up, the agent has no way to fix itself.It, it no longer has a browser, it's, it's not broken. Right. I think that's, that's pretty fundamental, but I would say like a lot of the, the bad things about it can be fixed. Uh, so I think like, as a progressive disclosure, that can be fixed with, with right harness. Like, it, it obviously doesn't make sense to show it all the tools all the time.That's not really inherent to the MCP protocol. It's just like how you wrap it and use it.[00:41:16] swyx: There's many poorly built MCPs because we didn't know.[00:41:19] Simon Last: Yeah, yeah. I mean it was just early, like, like the obvious thing is, uh, you know, to start with is, is to just show it all the tools and it's like, okay, now we have a hundred tools.Yeah. And like the tool calling actually works. So let's of[00:41:28] swyx: your success[00:41:29] Simon Last: give it a way to like, like filter to source the tools. So yeah, I would say like broadly speaking, I'm really bullish on cli. I'm still bullish on CPS and in a certain environment. I think in, in particular, CP is really great for when you want sort of like a narrow, lightweight agent.I think there's, there's definitely a lot of use cases where, where you don't want like a full coding agent with a compute run time. And also you want it to be like more tightly permissioned. MCP inherently has a really strong permission model, like all you can do is call the tools. A CLI is a little bit murkier.It's like, can I access the, if PI token are you, like, properly sort of like re-encrypt the token so it can't like exfiltrate it, it introduce a lot of like, like new issues, which are. Real and hard to solve. And MCP is just like the dumb simple thing that works and it that it's pretty good.[00:42:12] Sarah Sachs: I'll add two more perspectives, not from it working well for Notion, but how notion like commits to both platforms.Notion is dedicated to being the best system of record for where people do their enterprise work. So we will always support our MCP and so far as other people are using cps, right? So regardless of our perspective, we've put a lot of effort into our MCP and we have a fantastic team that we're building, um, to do more there.And the second thing I'll say, I think, um, we all think a lot, but lately I've been thinking a lot about making sure there's a value alignment and pricing, um, with capability.[00:42:43] swyx: Literally our next question[00:42:44] Sarah Sachs: and. Needing language to execute deterministic tasks feels wasteful and requiring on a language model to interface with third party providers seems wasteful for tasks that don't require it.And particularly because our custom agents are using usage-based pricing. We think of pricing as like the barrier of entry for use of our product, and we're quite committed to making sure that it's not wasteful. Um, not just because it's a bad deal for our customers, but it's also bad business. We wanna have as many buyers, like there's a, there's an elasticity of demand and so if we can have our agents properly execute code that calls on CLI deterministically, it's a one-time cost, right?Versus constantly having a language model integrate with an MCP over and over and over and paying those like repeated token fees and it's happening outside the cash window, then you're paying for it over and over and over and it's just kind of unnecessary and less deterministic when it doesn't have to be.[00:43:36] Alessio: Yeah, the open-endedness I think is like, the main thing is like, well, if I go write code to just call an API, I would never use an MCP. But then you need an NCP sometimes when you know what to call, but you don't want it to restart versus like, I think the it built a browser from scratch is like, it's great when you're doing it on your own, but like if your customers were having your AI write a browser from scratch every time and you had to pay the token cost of that, yeah.You'd be like, no, no. The Chrome dev tools CP is actually pretty great. Just use that. I'm curious, how do you make that decision? Like should it be. Just straight API call very narrow. Should it be an MCP? Should it be super open-ended?[00:44:10] Sarah Sachs: Do you mean for when we ship notion capabilities or when we add capabilities to[00:44:13] Alessio: notion[00:44:14] Sarah Sachs: AI or,[00:44:14] Alessio: I mean, you might have a capability that the only way to do is an open-ended agent, like an agent with a coding sandbox.[00:44:21] Sarah Sachs: Yeah. In Notion ai they're not explicit, not We also ship an MCP.[00:44:24] Alsesio: Yeah. Yeah. In B,[00:44:25] Sarah Sachs: yeah.[00:44:26] Alsesio: Internally. Okay. Like is there ever a discussion of like, we're not gonna ship it because we're not able to tie it down? Or are you happy to just like,[00:44:33] Sarah Sachs: um, no. I mean, there are a lot of things where we choose not to use MCP because we wanna add more high touch to quality.I think search an agent to find is like the largest instance of that, where we have. Um, slack and linear and Jira search and notion that is not using necessarily the search MCP functionality that is provided by those companies. And that's because it's quite critical we think, to how our agent trajectories work is for us to have a little bit more control on the functionality of the search journey.And so it usually comes from quality and there's a long tail of things and that's why we built an MCP client or an MCP server, excuse me, so that people can connect whatever they want. There's that long tail, right. But we, for search particularly, I would say that's like the primary entry point, but there are other connections as well that it's a little bit of secret sauce a

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