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La alcaldesa de A Coruña y vicepresidenta de la FEMP, Inés Rey, denuncia que "se ha vulnerado el funcionamiento habitual de la federación"Todo el análisis informativo con los protagonistas de la actualidad, con los expertos que dominan los asuntos que marcan el día y con los mejores analistas de Hoy por Hoy, nombres tan conocidos por los oyentes de la SER como Carlos E. Cué, Esther Palomera, Fernando Garea, Ignasi Guardans, Manuel Rico o Mariola Urrea. 

In an attempt to tighten the noose on Iran's economic lifeline, the United States administration launched "Operation Economic Outcast: Total Isolation of the Iranian Regime", seeking to sever the country's financial connections around the world. Yet one of the grave consequences of this aggressive restrictive measure is the collateral damage it inflicts on the global economy.为进一步扼住伊朗的经济命脉，美国政府启动了所谓的“经济弃民活动：全面孤立伊朗政权”，企图切断伊朗和全球景荣体系的联系。然而，这种咄咄逼人的限制措施所造成的一个严重后果之一，就是殃及全球经济。By weaponizing the US financial prowess and targeting any entity that allegedly does business with "blacklisted" Iranian companies, the US seems ready to turn a regional conflict it started, along with Israel, into a global economic disruption and a potentially existential threat to the very "rules-based" order it claims to uphold.通过将自身的金融实力武器化，美国对任何被指与遭其列入“黑名单”的伊朗企业开展业务的实体实施打压。如此看来，美国似乎准备将其与以色列共同挑起的一场地区冲突，演变成一场全球性经济动荡，甚至对其口口声声维护的所谓“基于规则的秩序”构成生存性威胁。Kameng Trading Ltd, a Hong Kong-registered company, has become the latest Chinese victim of the US administration's escalating enforcement drive, after the US Treasury Department announced on Friday it would sanction the company over alleged "money-laundering" ties to an Iranian institution — claims that, as ever with such US allegations, have not been substantiated. The move comes only days after the US imposed a fresh round of Iran-related sanctions against multiple Chinese entities. The US administration has also hinted at possible sanctions against major Chinese financial institutions over their alleged "links" to Iran.美国财政部日前宣布，将以涉嫌与一家伊朗机构存在“洗钱”联系为由，对香港注册企业楷萌贸易有限公司（Kameng Trading Ltd）实施制裁，使其成为美国政府不断升级制裁执法行动的最新中国受害者。与美国以往类似指控一样，相关说法并未得到事实证实。就在几天前，美国刚刚以涉伊朗为由对多家中国实体实施新一轮制裁。美国政府还暗示，可能因所谓与伊朗存在“联系”，对中国主要金融机构实施制裁。The reckless moves by the US constitute a flagrant abuse of extraterritorial jurisdiction, and are in blatant violation of international law and the basic norms governing international relations. These measures not only threaten to disrupt global energy markets and exacerbate inflation, but also hurt countries that are not party to the US-Iran conflict. The punishment the US metes out against third parties is about the US leveraging its control over the global financial system to force other countries into doing what it wants.美方这些肆意妄为的举动，是对域外管辖权的公然滥用，严重违反国际法和国际关系基本准则。这些措施不仅可能扰乱全球能源市场、加剧通胀，还将损害那些并非美伊冲突当事方国家的利益。美国之所以惩罚第三方，本质上就是利用其对全球金融体系的影响力，迫使其他国家按照美国的意愿行事。The Chinese government has expressed firm opposition to these unilateral and unlawful sanctions, and has made it clear that it will take all necessary measures to resolutely protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese entities.中国政府已明确表示坚决反对这种单边、非法制裁，并强调将采取一切必要措施，坚定维护中国实体的合法权益。Over six months after the US and Israel launched "Epic Fury" against Iran, the promised "quick victory" has failed to arrive. Not a single preset goal — regime change or the dismantling of Iran's nuclear and missile programs, has been met. The White House's prediction that the war would last only "four to six weeks" now stands as proof of strategic miscalculation, shattered by a protracted stalemate that has exposed the limits of the US' military reach. Faced with this impasse and confronted with mounting domestic discontent, the US administration has reverted to its old standby of maximum economic pressure. Yet this coercive approach will likely meet the same dead end as the military campaign that preceded it.美国和以色列对伊朗发动所谓“史诗之怒”行动已经过去半年多，曾经承诺的“速胜”却迟迟没有到来。无论是推动伊朗政权更迭，还是摧毁其核计划和导弹项目，此前设定的目标无一实现。白宫曾预测战争只会持续“四至六周”，如今这一判断已成为战略误判的明证。旷日持久的僵局不仅击碎了这一预期，也暴露出美国军事力量的局限。面对战场僵局和国内日益高涨的不满情绪，美国政府再次祭出其惯用手段，即“极限经济施压”。然而，这种胁迫手段很可能同此前的军事行动一样，最终走进死胡同。Iran has already endured US sanctions for decades, and not been brought to its knees under external pressure. If anything, each new round of restrictions only reinforces its "defiance". Washington's calculus — that squeezing the Iranian people with sanctions will spark a popular uprising — comes at a high cost. The immediate result will be deeper suffering for the Iranian people, and along with that, more resentment toward the US.数十年来，伊朗一直承受着美国制裁，却并未在外部压力下屈服。恰恰相反，一轮又一轮新的限制措施，只会进一步强化其抗争意志。华盛顿的算盘是，通过制裁不断挤压伊朗民众的生存空间，进而激起民众反抗，但这一做法代价高昂。最直接的后果，将是伊朗民众承受更深重的苦难，同时进一步加剧其对美国的不满和怨愤。To coerce other countries into unquestioningly following the US' lead, the US administration is threatening to cut off disobeying nations from the dollar system, a move that will only accelerate the global push for de-dollarization.为了迫使其他国家不加质疑地追随美国，美国政府甚至威胁将不听从其号令的国家排除在美元体系之外。然而，这种做法只会加快全球“去美元化”的步伐。History shows that the more the US imposes unilateral sanctions, the more likely it is to incentivize the rest of the world to build work-arounds, such as creating alternative payment systems, developing parallel financial infrastructure, or conducting trade in currencies other than the dollar. The US is therefore hastening the de-dollarization of the global economy with its economic attack on Iran, undermining the very foundation of its own financial hegemony.历史已经表明，美国越是频繁实施单边制裁，就越会促使世界其他国家寻找规避美元体系制约的替代方案，包括建立替代性支付系统、发展平行金融基础设施，以及更多使用美元以外的货币进行贸易结算。因此，美国对伊朗发动的这场经济攻势，实际上正在加速全球经济“去美元化”，进而动摇其自身金融霸权赖以存在的根基。The US cannot bomb or sanction Iran to shape it to its liking. A true resolution to the hostilities demands a strategic pivot from coercion to diplomacy. Dialogue, not isolation, offers the only viable path to resolve the conflict.美国既无法通过轰炸，也无法依靠制裁，把伊朗塑造成自己想要的样子。真正解决当前敌对局势，需要的是战略转向，即从胁迫转向外交。能够化解冲突的可行道路，是对话，而不是孤立。Military options breed endless cycles of retaliation; and sanctions punish civilians and harm the world economy. Negotiation is the harder choice, yet it is the means to deliver peace and avert another cycle of conflict.军事手段只会催生无休止的报复循环；经济制裁则会惩罚普通民众，并殃及世界经济。谈判或许是更加艰难的选择，却是实现和平、避免冲突再次陷入恶性循环的必由之路。unilateral economic coercion /ˌjuːnɪˈlætrəl ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk kəʊˈɜːʃn/ n.单边经济胁迫tighten the noose /ˌtaɪtn ðə ˈnuːs/ v.收紧绞索；进一步施压economic lifeline /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk ˈlaɪflaɪn/ n.经济命脉collateral damage /kəˌlætərəl ˈdæmɪdʒ/ n.附带损害；连带损失weaponize /ˈwepənaɪz/ v.将……武器化；把……用作施压工具financial prowess /faɪˈnænʃl ˈpraʊəs/ n.金融实力；金融优势

Krafttraining gehört für viele ganz selbstverständlich in Training und Therapie. Doch eine Frage wird dabei oft kaum gestellt: Solltest du wirklich immer beide Seiten gleich trainieren – oder kann es sinnvoller sein, gezielt nur eine Seite zu belasten?Genau darüber spricht Andreas dieser Folge.Du erfährst...warum bilaterales Training für dein Nervensystem mehr neuronalen Stress bedeuten kann.weshalb unilaterales Training eine sinnvolle Alternative sein kann.warum es nicht automatisch besser ist, beide Körperseiten immer gleich zu trainieren, nur um vermeintliche muskuläre Dysbalancen zu vermeiden.wie du mit einem einfachen Test-Retest-Protokoll herausfinden kannst, ob für dich oder deine Klienten unilaterales oder bilaterales Training besser funktioniert.Highlights aus der Folge:„Mehr Stress bedeutet nicht automatisch schlechter. Es kommt darauf an.“„Am Ende gilt es, das immer individuell zu testen und individuell auszuprobieren.“„Das Nervensystem arbeitet im Hintergrund anders und braucht manchmal einen anderen Stimulus.“Neuro 360 ist der Podcast für Therapeuten, Trainer und gesundheitsbewusste Menschen, die mit Neuroathletik und neurozentriertem Training Schmerzen reduzieren, Bewegungsqualität verbessern und Leistung steigern wollen. Lisa und Andreas Könings geben ihrem Neuro Podcast praxiserprobtes, evidenzbasiertes Wissen rund um Nervensystem und Gehirn weiter - klar und einfach erklärt, damit du Neuro-Training direkt in Therapie, Training und Alltag umsetzen kannst.Im Neuro-Basic Trainer Seminar lernst du, wie du über gezielte Tests und Retests herausfindest, welche neuronalen Reize für deine Patienten und Klienten sinnvoll sind und wie du Training individueller gestalten kannst.Hier erfährst du mehr über das Seminar:https://neuroathletik-training.de/neurobasictrainer

Description: Why did Lord Cornwallis leave Tipu Sultan on the throne of Mysore in 1792 after bringing him to his knees? In this episode, Ramjee Chandran debunks the notion that the British lacked administrative capability, proving instead that the decision to leave half a kingdom intact was a calculated move driven by strategic geography, coalition politics, and legal constraints. Discover how Cornwallis secured British interests by shutting off key military passes into the Carnatic while carefully balancing the Maratha Confederacy and operating within strict parliamentary limits. Key Details from the Script: Refuting the "Administrative Incapacity" Myth: Some historians suggest the East India Company was purely a military force incapable of administering the plateau. Ramjee Chandran dismisses this: the British were expert bureaucrats with established Presidencies in Calcutta and Madras. Having already administered Bangalore and secured local palegars, they possessed the immediate capacity to run territories like Baramahal and Salem. Reason 1: Defensive Frontiers Over Territorial Conquest: The primary war goal was eliminating Mysore's capacity to invade the Carnatic—a fear rooted in the disastrous British defeat at Pollilur (1780). Cornwallis strategically annexed Baramahal, Salem, Coorg, and Malabar. These were not chosen merely for wealth, but because they controlled all mountain passes and coastal routes into British territory, effectively trapping Tipu on the interior plateau. Reason 2: Coalition Mechanics & Managing Allies: The Third Anglo-Mysore War was a joint effort with equal partners: the Maratha Confederacy and the Nizam of Hyderabad. Unilateral annexation by the Company would have sparked intense "violent jealousy," especially from the formidable Maratha Confederacy, who would demand their equal share of the entire kingdom. Reason 3: Mysore as a Buffer State: Completely dismantling Mysore would create a long, direct, unprotected frontier between British territories and the powerful Maratha Confederacy. A weakened, residual Mysore served as a vital strategic buffer state between the two powers. Reason 4: Parliamentary Mandates (Pitt's India Act): As a chartered corporation, the East India Company operated under strict standing instructions from the British Parliament prohibiting offensive territorial expansion. Cornwallis could justify the war in London as a "defensive necessity" that paid for itself, but outright annexation of a defeated kingdom could not be legally defended. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Prestige Group, that makes this podcast possible. Follow The History Of Bangalore on social, here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofbangalore/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfBangalore Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryOfBLR YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HistoryOfBangalore?si=mnH3BsYfI4BUU234 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-the-history-of-bangalore-163453722/ Follow Ramjee Chandran on Instagram and Twitter: @ramjeechandran The theme music for the show was composed by German-Indian Koln based percussionist, Ramesh Shotham. Ramjee Chandran's photos by Asha Thadani. RESEARCH AND SOURCES: All our episodes are based on published research and archive records. To request information about our sources, write to hob@explocity.com. Let us know if you are a researcher (either institutional or independent) and also provide some information about why you need this information. Researchers will get priority. We only have time to engage serious, academic queries so please understand if we do not respond to casual requests.

In this episode the guys break down six ways to build bulletproof joints — proper strength training, unilateral training, static stretching post-workout, mobility drills, hydration with high protein diet, and consistent sleep. They cover why joints actually strengthen rather than wear down with proper use, why MAPS Symmetry alone solves most chronic pain issues without targeted correctional exercise, and why CNS tightening after workouts causes the low back pain people feel hours later at night. They also get into a new study showing probiotics plus protein powder outperforms protein powder alone for strength gains, creatine reducing anxiety in 95% of postmenopausal women, Sal's return to jiu jitsu and the cardio humbling he's getting from a one-year practitioner, Doug's 4th of July river rafting trip on the American River, Sal's son's emotional breakdown watching the USA World Cup loss, and Adam going deep on the Vuori wetsuit situation. Then they answer questions from Instagram. MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos and live coaching with Cole. SPONSORS LMNT (electrolytes): https://drinklmnt.com/MindPump Free 8-count sample pack with any purchase. No code needed. No-questions-asked refunds on all orders. Discussed on air — Sal swears by it before sauna and the study on electrolytes and migraines. Vuori: https://vuoriclothing.com/mindpump 20% off first order, no code needed, automatically applied. Doug wore their wetsuit for the first time on the rafting trip. Caldera Lab (Hydro Layer skincare): https://calderalab.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP20 for 20% off first order. Visibly reduces lines and wrinkles, firms skin, all-day hydration. 90%+ of users report visible improvement quickly. LINKS Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia SPOTIFY TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 0:13 - How to build bulletproof joints — can joints actually get stronger? 3:20 - Tip #1: Proper strength training — data shows cartilage gets thicker with proper training 9:12 - Tip #2: Unilateral training — why MAPS Symmetry alone corrects most chronic pain 13:08 - Why the weaker side has to dictate the workout and why this is psychologically hard 18:28 - Tip #3: Static stretching post-workout — why your CNS stays tight after training and causes late-night pain 23:01 - Tip #4: Mobility drills — owning ranges of motion through active movement 26:26 - Tip #5: Hydration and high protein — lubrication, connective tissue and why collagen hype has merit 22:00 - Tip #6: Sleep — the number one recovery and adaptation tool 23:01 - LMNT deep dive — the downstream benefits, electrolytes and migraines study 27:06 - Endurance study: 120g carbs per hour means cyclists lose less than a third of their power 28:20 - Sal's jiu jitsu update — getting humbled by a one-year practitioner on cardio efficiency 34:14 - Doug's 4th of July American River rafting trip — wetsuit success and guide goes overboard 43:00 - Sal's son breaks down crying watching USA lose the World Cup 51:07 - Probiotics plus protein beats protein alone for strength gains 52:12 - Creatine reduces anxiety in 95% of postmenopausal women 58:22 - Q&A: One muscle group once per week vs. twice per week for natural lifters 1:00:27 - Q&A: How can you lose muscle and gain fat while in a calorie deficit? 1:00:27 - Q&A: Best home exercises to improve ankle mobility 1:01:39 - Q&A: What other neglected muscles and exercises should people be training?

With such a wide range of presentations and severity, how do laryngologists approach the diagnosis and treatment of unilateral vocal fold paralysis? In this episode of the BackTable ENT and Allergy Podcast, Dr. Rebecca Howell, Laryngologist at the University of Cincinnati, joins Dr. Stephen Schoeff to discuss the evaluation and management of unilateral vocal fold paralysis. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction02:18 - Classic Symptoms of Vocal Fold Paralysis 04:15 - Etiology and Imaging Workup08:40 - Injection Timing and Materials23:20 - Permanent Options and Framework Surgery28:41 - Arytenoid Adduction Risks and When to Add Adduction30:56 - Awake Thyroplasty Technique compared to Sedation and OR Setup35:48 - Reinnervation and Bilateral Medialization Choices42:10 - Vocal Fold Long-term Injectables51:54 - Closing Remarks --- More about this episode Dr. Howell reviews the spectrum of patient presentations and common causes, including thoracic surgery, ACDF, thyroid surgery, intubation injuries, and idiopathic cases. She explains when to pursue imaging from brainstem to chest, how to set realistic recovery expectations, and the benefits of early intervention. The episode covers office-based injection augmentation, the pros and cons of injectable materials, and treatment durability, as well as risks like calcium hydroxylapatite. Long-term care options are discussed, including framework surgery, arytenoid adduction, bilateral approaches for vocal fold atrophy, reinnervation, and patient selection considerations. --- Resources Pathophysiology of Iatrogenic and idiopathic vocal fold paralysis may be distinct - Ted Mau: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31498451/ Vocal Fold augmentation with injectable calcium hydroxylapatite - Clark Rosen: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15331112/ Using High-Speed Videoendoscopy to Analyze Laryngeal closure parameters during normal swallow - Rebecca Howell: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39659169/ Arytenoid abduction for bilateral vocal fold immobility - Gayle Woodson: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22001662/ Laryngeal Reinnervation for Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis - Randal Paniello : https://profiles.wustl.edu/en/publications/laryngeal-reinnervation-for-unilateral-vocal-fold-paralysis/ --- BackTable ENT & Allergy is the go-to podcast for otolaryngologists, allergists, and head and neck surgeons. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes, cases, and courses curated by physicians in your specialty. ► https://www.backtable.com/app

Richard Epstein analyzes the Trump administration's efforts to bypass state-run elections by banning voting machines. He characterizes these moves as unilateral abuses that threaten the constitutional separation of powers. (3/16)1900 PASADENA GREEN HOTEL

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Russia has fired dozens of drones at Ukraine, ignoring a unilateral ceasefire.

China says Washington's unilateral sanctions violate the Cuban people's rights to survival and development, after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing new sanctions on Cuba.

God is a God of relationship and covenant, operating through unilateral agreements extended by grace (diiathe) rather than bilateral, human-style contracts. Before creating man, God first entered into a covenant with Himself—specifically the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—to make mankind in His image and likeness. This original "Edenic Covenant" granted man the authority to rule over the earth, a mandate that man failed to fulfill after falling into sin and relinquishing dominion to Satan. Despite this break in fellowship, Bern emphasizes that God remains faithful to His word, eventually establishing a "new and better covenant" through the blood of Jesus to resolve the problem of sin and restore the original relationship.A primary focus of this study is the tripartite nature of man, who is composed of spirit, soul, and body to mirror God's own tripartite nature. Drawing from the original Hebrew and Greek manuscripts,  Bern argues that man was created sequentially: first as a spirit to walk with God, then as a living soul (nephesh) formed from "fine particles" or dust, and finally as a physical being. The "coats of skin" described in Genesis are interpreted not as animal hides, but as the physical body itself, which served to "wall in" the soul and spirit as a consequence of the fall. While this physical existence introduced pain and labor, the study concludes that a millennial restoration will eventually allow mankind to fulfill the original command to possess the earth in a perfect, eternal age.For more information on our books, or if you would like to make a love donation, please go to: https://www.walkinginpower.org

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2026 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Lucas Harrison, Christopher Kalmar, and Priyanka Naidu- and special guest, Jordan W. Swanson, MD, discuss the following articles from the April 2026 issue: "Primary Septal Cartilage Graft for Unilateral Cleft Rhinoplasty: 10-Year Follow-Up Results and the Effect on Septal Deviation" by Ueno, Fukui, Yao, et al. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/UniCleft10Yr Special guest Dr. Jordan Swanson is the Linton Whitaker Endowed Chair of Craniofacial Surgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and an associate professor of surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He specializes in the care of patients with cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, and other craniofacial conditions, as well as adult craniofacial and aesthetic surgery. His work in global partnerships with teams in low- and middle-income countries has spanned more than a decade, including collaboration with the Nicaraguan Ministry of Health, where he helped build a joint, comprehensive cleft and craniofacial program. He has also led initiatives to expand access to high-quality surgical care in low-resource settings through his clinical practice, research, and global health leadership. Dr. Swanson advances surgical innovation, education, and care delivery across diverse healthcare contexts. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCApril26Collection The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.

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What if everything you think you know about injury and recovery is wrong? Ben Pakulski sits down with world-class sports scientist Matt Jordan to unpack the real science behind power, injury risk, and staying athletic after 40. They cover eccentric training, why braking force is the most overlooked quality in human performance, and what an NHL player's three-year comeback taught them about precision load management. If you train hard and want to stay that way, this conversation will change how you think about your body. 5 Bullet Points: Muscle power drops twice as fast as strength Your jump pattern reveals hidden injury risk Eccentric overload drove 30% power gains Unilateral training stops nervous system compensation Gait predicts overload before pain appears   Call To Actions: The proven system 1000+ men use to stay lean, strong, clear, and capable. https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/   If you're interested in working with Ben. ben@muscleintelligence.com   Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter   Unlock Your Full Muscle Building Potential With Our Complete Training Guides: https://go.muscleintelligence.com/bodypart/   Hypertrophy Execution Mastery: The most comprehensive MI40 muscle-building program EVER! https://hypertrophymastery.com/   Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best:   1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/high-performance-executive-report/   2. Join the Muscle Intelligence Community and connect with other men like you who want to uplevel their health and fitness. It's our new Facebook group where I coach members live, share what's working with my private clients and announce tickets to my upcoming trainings and events. Click here - https://www.muscleintelligence.com/community   3. Work with me 1-on-1 If you're a top performing executive or entrepreneur who wants a fully customized comprehensive health protocol and support from a team of world-class specialists, click here to speak with a member of my team to review all of your goals and options: https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply?utm_campaign=YT About Ben Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes.With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level. As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what's possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential. Guest Bio Matt Jordan is one of Canada's leading sports scientists and strength coaches, specializing in biomechanics, injury rehabilitation, and elite athletic performance. Based at the University of Calgary, his research focuses on eccentric muscle function, ACL injury prevention, and precision load management. He has worked with Olympic athletes, NHL players, and elite alpine ski racers, helping some of sport's most complex injury cases return to competition. A former mentee of Charles Poliquin, Matt brings rare scientific depth and genuine coaching mastery to every conversation. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 04:35 Imaging ACL Morphology 07:36 Rebuilding Movement Patterns 11:29 Precision Load Tracking 21:03 Mindset Shapes Physiology 28:55 EMG Jump Power Testing 39:11 Unloading and Braking 41:28 Unimodal vs Bimodal Curves 43:21 EMG and Pre Activation 45:13 Cueing New Jump Strategy 47:14 Injury Style Jump Profile 50:33 Eccentric Leg Press Machine 01:16:39 Tissue Quality and Recovery

Danny Lum is a Singaporean strength coach and sport scientist specializing in applied performance research. His work explores strength diagnostics, isometrics, and power development, and he is widely published and recognized for connecting sport science with practical coaching. In this episode, Danny explores the intersection of sport science and real-world performance. Danny shares insights from his research on isometric training, PNF stretching, and velocity-based training, emphasizing how different methods complement rather than replace one another. The conversation dives into squat depth, unilateral vs. bilateral training, and the role of variability in power development. Throughout, Danny highlights a key theme: effective training is individualized, phase-dependent, and built on understanding how the body adapts. Today's episode is brought to you by Hammer Strength. Use the code “LILAJUSTFLY10” for 10% off any Lila Exogen wearable resistance gear. For this offer, head to Lilateam.com Use code “justfly10” for 10% off the Vert Trainer View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. (https://www.just-fly-sports.com/podcast-home/) Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome to the Show 2:42 – Journey to Sprinting 5:10 – Strength Training Insights 14:38 – The Power of Isometrics 15:44 – PNF Stretching Explained 24:54 – Programming Isometrics 28:46 – Unilateral vs. Bilateral Training 36:33 – Velocity-Based Training 44:20 – The Importance of Variation 52:42 – Research on Isometric Strength 1:07:38 – Yearly Training Plan Danny Lum Quotes "When you lift heavy weights, if you have maximum intent, even though the external movement looks slow, there is rapid neural firing. It doesn't necessarily mean that slow movement during heavy lifting means you are not having a fast neural firing, which is relevant to sprinting." "For sprinters, when the knee is lifted up at the highest point, they don't just allow the leg to drop passively. They actually start developing force and hammer down right from the highest point. That is where your hip flexion angle is about 90 degrees. So if you're not strong at that position, then you're not maximizing the amount of force you can develop through the full range of movement." "If you're going to do static stretch during your warm-up, you might as well just perform isometric contraction at that position as well. That helps to not only activate your muscle, but you actually microdose isometric training every day." "You're strengthening your muscle at the long muscle length, and that long muscle length is where the muscular-tendinous system is most vulnerable. If you are not strong at that range, then your risk of injury just increases. But if you can get yourself stronger at the long range, you're actually protecting yourself." "If we are talking about loading the tissue itself...loading the muscle and tendon tissue, then doing unilateral work is probably going to benefit more because you can actually load the quads more by doing single-leg squat as compared to double-leg bilateral squat." "Having a variety of load actually gives greater adaptation. I think that why that's the case is because you allow the person to have a little bit of velocity focus and a little bit of force focus in the training." "If I contract rapidly, and I sustain for three seconds, because that allows me to build to a higher peak force, my strength actually increased more, and I also significantly increased my rate of force development. It allowed me to get the best of both worlds; both rate of force development and peak force actually improved." "Isometrics actually improved running economy more than plyometrics. My theory behind it is that runners, while they are running, is sort of like a low-intensity plyometric. So with a higher-intensity plyometric versus isometric, which is a totally new stimulus, they actually adapt more with the new stimulus as compared to plyometrics." "Today, the athlete might be able to lift 100 kilograms for five reps before he feels fatigue, and on a bad day, three reps. If I standardize in the program five reps every day, then on some days he might be overtraining, and that's where velocity training provides the advantage. I'm still getting him to lift at his daily maximal of effort, but it's self-regulated." "I don't really go too movement specific. Usually, I'll be more general in that sense because I prefer to build up the physical capacity rather than being overly specific. But having said that, most of the exercises have to be relevant to how they function." "Isometric training is probably the best way to improve angle-specific force generation capability. On the other hand, we also know that tissue adaptation is greater when training at longer muscle length. So you're actually stretching the muscle and the tendon a little more, and that will result in greater improvement in hypertrophy as well as greater tendon stiffness." "As they're closer to the major competition, I'll replace the dynamic heavy lifting with isometric training. I won't replace everything, but I'll replace part of it just so that they can recover better with a lower level of fatigue, so that leading up, they won't have a fried central nervous system." About Danny Lum Danny Lum is a Singapore-based strength and conditioning coach and sport scientist known for his work in applied performance research and athlete development. He has held roles in both academic and high-performance sport settings, blending research with practical coaching. Danny's work focuses on areas such as strength diagnostics, isometric training, unilateral vs. bilateral force production, and optimizing power for sport. He is widely published in peer-reviewed journals and is a frequent presenter at international conferences, bridging the gap between sport science and real-world coaching practice.

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2026 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Lucas Harrison, Christopher Kalmar, and Priyanka Naidu- and special guest, Jordan W. Swanson, MD, discuss the following articles from the April 2026 issue:  "Influence of Surgical Technique and Surgical Skill on Outcomes of Cleft Palate Repair" by Sitzman, Kirschner, Temkit, et al. "Primary Septal Cartilage Graft for Unilateral Cleft Rhinoplasty: 10-Year Follow-Up Results and the Effect on Septal Deviation" by Ueno, Fukui, Yao, et al. "A Comparison of Surgical Techniques for Macroglossia in Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome" by Romeo, Lenz, George, et al. Special guest Dr. Jordan Swanson is the Linton Whitaker Endowed Chair of Craniofacial Surgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and an associate professor of surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He specializes in the care of patients with cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, and other craniofacial conditions, as well as adult craniofacial and aesthetic surgery.  His work in global partnerships with teams in low- and middle-income countries has spanned more than a decade, including collaboration with the Nicaraguan Ministry of Health, where he helped build a joint, comprehensive cleft and craniofacial program. He has also led initiatives to expand access to high-quality surgical care in low-resource settings through his clinical practice, research, and global health leadership. Dr. Swanson advances surgical innovation, education, and care delivery across diverse healthcare contexts. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCApril26Collection  The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.

What happens when you're born with a medical anomaly so rare that doctors treat you like a "cluster of defects," but you grow up feeling completely able-bodied? This week, the boys sit down with Kayla, who was born with unilateral anaphthalmia. Which is a fancy way of saying she was born without one of her eyes. But the "missing eye" is actually the least wild part of this story. Kayla takes us deep into the "Wild West" of 90s medicine, where she underwent six major facial surgeries between the ages of six months and ten years - all without anesthesia because doctors back then didn't think babies could feel pain. (Spoiler: They definitely can). We dig into the "cutthroat" nature of the disabled community, the struggle of being "not disabled enough" for resources but "too different" for the able-bodied world, and how a "that really emo haircut" became the ultimate survival tool.You can watch this entire episode over on YouTube!Follow Sickboy on Instagram, TikTok and Discord.

What happens when you're born with a medical anomaly so rare that doctors treat you like a "cluster of defects," but you grow up feeling completely able-bodied? This week, the boys sit down with Kayla, who was born with unilateral anaphthalmia. Which is a fancy way of saying she was born without one of her eyes. But the "missing eye" is actually the least wild part of this story. Kayla takes us deep into the "Wild West" of 90s medicine, where she underwent six major facial surgeries between the ages of six months and ten years - all without anesthesia because doctors back then didn't think babies could feel pain. (Spoiler: They definitely can). We dig into the "cutthroat" nature of the disabled community, the struggle of being "not disabled enough" for resources but "too different" for the able-bodied world, and how a "that really emo haircut" became the ultimate survival tool.You can watch this entire episode over on YouTube!Follow Sickboy on Instagram, TikTok and Discord.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Micaela Paschini, Team Lead: Tax Legal at Tax Consulting SA about a major court ruling that could reshape how tax policy is made in South Africa. The Western Cape High Court has found that a section of the VAT Act allowing Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to change the VAT rate without parliamentary approval is unconstitutional. The court suspended the order for 24 months to give Parliament time to fix the law, and the ruling will still need confirmation from the Constitutional Court of South Africa. In other interviews, Philip Myburgh, Group Head of Trade for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank talks about the broad improvements in trade‑enabling infrastructure and the rising business confidence highlighted in the latest Standard Bank Africa Trade Barometer. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Micaela Paschini, Team Lead: Tax Legal at Tax Consulting SA, about a major court ruling that could reshape how tax policy is made in South Africa. The Western Cape High Court has found that a section of the VAT Act allowing Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to change the VAT rate without parliamentary approval is unconstitutional. The court suspended the order for 24 months to give Parliament time to fix the law, and the ruling will still need confirmation from the Constitutional Court of South Africa. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can unilateral training benefit the contralateral limb? Join Dustin Jones as he breaks down a recent study looking into contralateral lower extremity adaptations to unilateral power training in older adults. This will provide some guidance to clinicians who want to prevent decline in patients who may have a unilateral limitation that prevents training. Referenced study can be found here: https://app.ptonice.com/c/ptonice-daily-show/contralateral ---- Want to stay up to date on all things Geriatrics? Check out our MMOA Digest Newsletter - https://institute-of-clinical-excellence.kit.com/a3837f54b7

Jonathan Adler explains the Supreme Court ruling that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not grant the president unilateral power to impose taxes or tariffs. 7.1911 SCOTUS

China has called on the U.S. to lift its unilateral tariffs on trading partners, saying there are no winners in a trade war and protectionism leads nowhere.

In this episode, we explore Abram's raw honesty with God about his childlessness and God's powerful response, revealing the nature of faith through the countless stars. We also uncover the profound meaning of the covenant ceremony, where God unilaterally binds Himself to His promise, taking full responsibility for its fulfillment.Chapters00:00 Abram's Fear and Honesty00:01 God's Promise of Descendants03:52 Abram's Belief and Righteousness05:40 The Covenant Ceremony11:26 God Walks Through Alone15:39 Faith and God's Unfailing Promise https://study-companion.kit.com/0a352e0e64 - Click link to download your free, weekly PDF Study Companion - stuff you won't find in Sunday school — real scholarship, surprising history, and sermons from voices outside your usual orbit.

Do you think your hospital should allow unilateral DNR orders? Under what circumstances? Through what process?  Do you think that when you obtain the assent of a family to not code their loved one, that assent DNR should be counted as a unilateral DNR order? Should we document unilateral DNR and the rationale? Why for DNR, when we don't document unilateral dialysis not offered, or unilateral no ECMO offered?  Is the assent of a family member to a statement that we will not code their loved one a nudge, and is the assent approach ethical? Reasonable people will disagree, as we do on this podcast. Our guests today are Gina Piscitello, Erin DeMartino, and Will Parker, authors of a terrific viewpoint in JAMA about the need to address inadequate documentation of unilateral DNR orders.  You might recall Gina was a guest on our lively podcast about slow codes, and we pick up where that podcast left off. We highlight the many clinical, practical, and ethical issues at stake, including Gina's finding that during Covid, 3% of critically ill patients receiving pressors had a DNR order. Black patients and those who spoke Spanish had higher rates of unilateral DNR.  That variation should trouble those in favor of unilateral DNR orders.  We talk about variation Gina found at the state and health system level, and what exactly is concerning, the variation itself, or the lack of thought and care that went into some of these policies. Are you a heartbreaker? Dream Maker? Love taker? Don't you mess around with me. (song hint) -Alex  

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up—public anger is flaring again across Iran, and this time the warning signs aren't just on the streets, but inside the regime itself, as unrest spreads across society and signs emerge that Iran's leadership may be preparing for instability. Later in the show—as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to meet with President Trump, new reports suggest Israel has warned Washington it may act alone if Iran crosses a ballistic missile red line. Plus—Russia's foreign minister accuses the White House of backing out of alleged agreements tied to Ukraine, taking aim at President Trump and accusing him of so-called “Bidenism.” And in today's Back of the Brief—a chilling reminder of Beijing's tightening grip on Hong Kong, as media tycoon and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai is sentenced to twenty years in prison. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Ethos Life Insurance: Protect your family's future with fast, online life insurance from Ethos—get your free quote in minutes at https://Ethos.com/PDB  CBDistillery: Visit https://CBDistillery.com and use promo code PDB for 25% off your entire order! QUO: Make this the year where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mark presents a fascinating case of left lower extremity weakness. Tune in as Maddy, Noah, and Youssef work through the diagnostic puzzle. To join us live on Virtual Morning Report (VMR), sign up HERE.Download CPSolvers App hereRLRCPSOLVERS 

289 When Fall Didn't End Very Well Teaser: “I would love it if you would consider doing a podcast episode on what happens when a principal gets off track and needs to get the trains back on track... Just as our students get off track around October (the honeymoon phase is over), I found myself last fall losing sight of our mission and goals for the year. My AP and I got excited and started getting buried in trying new initiatives, and I think it caused some frustrations with the staff. We started to focus on the noise instead of patterns. I didn't know if you had any tips or strategies that you could share to help stay focused on the path I designed back in the summer.”   Sponsor Spot 1:I'd like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today's show. Lots of companies can help you organize class trips, but Kaleidoscope helps you organize adventures – because isn't that what student trips should be? Kaleidscope is a full-service tour company offering a range of adventure opportunities and they excel at customizing trips based on your unique context, needs, and goals. Kaleidoscope offers exceptional travel experiences for students (and their group leaders). Thinking about student travel? Reach out to Kaleidoscope using the link in the show notes. Show Intro Celebrations:Family, home, routines and processes Key Points Part 1Common mistakes:·      Initiatives·      Popping green balloons·      Unilateral decision-making·      Coaching before building trust Strategic v tactical level·      Strategic – it's about culture (6 dimensions) Episode 179·      Cycle of relationships (tactical)  Other factors:·      Transparency and communication (4 types of decisions)·      Vulnerability·      Listen, listen, listen Sponsor Spot 2:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast… Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions.  And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started. Key Points Part 2 Getting things back on track:·      Transparency and vulnerability: “Last fall was tough. I made a lot of mistakes and I'm sorry I'm determined to be a better leader and a better servant that begins with listening. I'll be asking each of you questions about the fall. What went well were there any surprises? Is there anything we should be doing differently. I will not give feedback it's not a conversation. I just want to listen and learn so I can become a better leader.”·      Use the 5-mc process as a culture check in·      Learning about teachers: provide a list of reflective questions. Ask them to choose three they would like to talk about. Meet with them (preferably in their rooms) and create space for them to talk. You can paraphrase and answer direct questions but avoid adding your stories, justifying previous actions, or suggesting changes.·      Possible questions See episode 177:1.     What is your teaching superpower?2.     What is the biggest difference between who you are now as a teacher and when you began?3.     If your you could make your students better at one thing, what would it be?4.     What is your proudest teaching moment and why?5.     How do you see yourself being different five years from now?And these from ClaudeAI:1.     What part of your teaching day energizes you most? 2.     When do you feel most connected to your students? 3.     What's something you've learned from your students this year? 4.     If you could spend more time on one aspect of your teaching, what would it be? 5.     What does a really good day in your classroom look like? 6.     What do you wish people understood about your classroom or your students? 7.     What's a challenge you're working through right now that you feel good about tackling? 8.     When you think about a student who really grew this year, what do you think made the difference? 9.     What conditions help you do your best work?  Summarizing (The big takeaway)·      Be transparent and vulnerable·      Ask good questions and listen to build trust and identify pain points·      Support teachers by addressing pain points·      Reflect on programs versus people. My opinion: better people is more important than better programs, so focus on building people. Special thanks to the amazing Ranford Almond for the great music on the show. Please support Ranford and the show by checking out his music!·      Ranford's homepage: https://ranfordalmond.com·      Ranford's music on streaming services: https://streamlink.to/ranfordalmond-oldsoul·      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ranfordalmond/·      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ranfordalmond/  Sponsor Links:IXL: http://ixl.com/assistantKaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidosc...

Are CACs Unilateral Modification Clauses? We have always understood the collective action clause (CAC) in a sovereign bond to allow the bond issuer to propose a modification to the bond, which will bind everyone if approved by the requisite proportion of holders. Typically the sovereign is proposing to restructure its debt. This is more or less what bonds governed by NY law say, but bonds governed by English law appear to allow bondholders to gang together to modify the bond without the issuer's consent. Can that be right? We don't really think so, but we don't see anything in the text of the standard CAC in English law bonds that requires issuer consent. Imagine a Euro area issuer is nearing crisis and holders of its local law debt decide to switch their bonds to, say, English law. Can they do this unilaterally? Maybe so. Producer: Leanna Doty

Discover how vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) can transform your gut health, brain function, and autoimmune conditions. In this comprehensive episode, we break down the science behind vagal tone, review the best VNS devices on the market, and share our clinical protocols for optimal results.

Get Fitness Lab (20% off through January 2), the #1 fitness app that adapts to YOUR recovery, YOUR schedule, and YOUR body. Now available for iPhone (with Apple Health integration!) and Android. Build muscle, lose fat, and get stronger with daily personalized guidance.—Are injuries holding back your body recomp goals? How do you keep lifting weights when strength training never feels perfect?I sat down with Anthony Bryan, a Guinness World Record holder and double world champion in para athletics, to unpack what nutrition and fitness look like when you are never at 100%. Anthony trained his entire life with left-side paralysis after a childhood stroke, and his approach to strength training, recovery, and mindset applies to anyone dealing with injury, aging, fatigue, or stalled weight loss. We discussed auto-regulation, unilateral training, and why evidence-based fitness matters more than chasing perfect workouts. Anthony shares how to adapt lifting weights, manage recovery, and stay consistent when motivation dips. This conversation connects strength training, metabolism, and long-term muscle building in a way that supports longevity and sustainable progress.This is Wits and Weights at its core. Evidence-based training that works in the real world. Tune in to learn more.Today, you'll learn all about:0:00 – Training when not at 100%2:46 – Do limitations build resilience?3:51 – Proving doctors wrong10:46 – Support systems and belief12:39 – Reframing no pain, no gain20:22 – Adapting lifts with injuries27:36 – Unilateral training benefits33:37 – Auto-regulation and recovery39:31 – Sleep, hydration, performanceEpisode resources:Anthony Bryan on Instagram: @thenolimitsathlete YouTube: @antbryanfitness Support the show

Join us as Scott delves into Genesis 15, exploring Abraham's journey of faith and doubt. This sermon unpacks the "base of fear" we often experience, the "hard-fought" space "where faith forms" through honest questions, and the "sacramental discernment" that guides our "ways forward." Discover how God's "sure sign" in a unilateral covenant reveals His unwavering commitment, stretching beyond our limited years and inviting us to live with a faith that trusts His goodness in every small, painful step. ★ Support this podcast ★

The Supreme Court is considering President Donald Trump's tariffs in a trillion-dollar challenge of his executive use of emergency powers. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

In this episode, Kevin Hurley, CTO and co-founder of Lightspark, discusses the Layer 2 solution called Spark, which aims to enhance Bitcoin's scalability and user experience. He shares insights from his journey transitioning from the Libra project to building on Bitcoin, addressing challenges faced with the Lightning Network, and the unique features of Spark, including its architecture, user experience, and future developments. The conversation also touches on trust, privacy, tokenization, and the importance of community engagement in the Spark ecosystem.Takeaways:

Alex is Head of Ecosystem at Ark Labs. We discuss their new bitcoin payments protocol: Arkade. It can be used in combination with the lightning network to make self custody bitcoin usage more powerful and more accessible. This rip was in person, in Lugano. We are both here for the PlanB Forum.Alex B on Nostr: https://primal.net/alexbAlex B on X: https://x.com/bergealex4Ark Labs: https://arklabs.xyz/PlanB Forum: https://planb.lugano.ch/planb-forum/EPISODE: 182BLOCK: 920390PRICE: 915 sats per dollar(00:00:35) Arkade Activation Day in Lugano(00:03:11) What is Ark? Positioning vs. Lightning and L2s(00:04:32) Ark fundamentals: batching, VTXOs, and two-of-two with an operator(00:08:38) Double-spend risks and the operator trust model(00:10:24) Settling vs. zero conf: anchoring batches onchain(00:16:04) Beyond cheap payments: programmable offchain Bitcoin(00:18:12) Ark Lightning swaps and unilateral exits(00:21:01) Unilateral exit costs, trees of transactions, and anchoring cadence(00:26:17) Wallet UX: automating settlement and exposure management(00:27:22) Ark vs. Spark: security model and settlement feedback to L1(00:34:39) Onchain demand: Lightning realities, Spark cadence, Ark batches(00:36:59) Ark is tech, Arkade is implementation(00:37:45) Batch frequency and scaling: hundreds per batch, Taproot efficiency(00:38:41) Covenants soft fork would cut interactivity overhead(00:42:01) Users, servers, and always on clients: who runs what?(00:45:02) DeFi on Arkade: loans, new opcodes, and secondary markets(00:47:00) Credit, derivatives, and Bitcoinization(00:55:06) Company model: Ark Labs, open source Arkade, and revenue(01:01:02) Flagship apps strategy: neo-bank, swaps, prediction markets(01:07:05) Try it today: arkade.money PWA and roadmap to native apps(01:12:05) Operators landscape: competition, network effects, resilience(01:15:27) Closing thoughts: adapt, focus, and take the white pillmore info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz

Join me as I interview some of the leading voices that are building on Bitcoin - Philip Walton Bringing affordable energy to Africa, Value transfer over payments & Time2Build by Roy and how Arkade is enhancing Bitcoin's layer 2 with Tiero.  Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro(2:37) - Philip's background and the genesis of Gridless(4:20) - Why build Gridless in Africa? (06:09) - Difference between Energy generation & distribution(10:24) - Communities affected by Bitcoin mining(12:45) - Operational challenges for Gridless(17:23) - Costs for operating Bitcoin mining machines(21:23) - Mini grids (23:00) - Regulatory risks (25:07) - Global macro trends that impact Gridless(27:31) - “Payments are a fiat mindset” Roy Sheinfeld(30:40) - Value transfers are permissionless & provide optionality(32:48) - Time2Build by Breez(39:40) - What are the different forms of Nodeless?; Concerns with Spark transactions(48:09) - What are the fees associated with Breez? (51:30) - What is Arkade? Tiero explains…(57:00) - How does batching transactions work?; Unilateral exit costs(1:01:48) - What is Arkade script?(1:10:00) - Use cases of Arkade and Arkade Script(1:21:04) - Future of ArkadeLinks: https://x.com/LuganoPlanB https://x.com/ouagawalton https://x.com/GridlessCompute https://x.com/roy_breez https://x.com/Breez_Techhttps://x.com/tierotiero https://x.com/Arkade_OS  Sponsor:CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)Stephan Livera links:Follow me on X: @stephanliveraSubscribe to the podcastSubscribe to Substack

Is meningeal artery embolization the key to ending the cycle of chronic subdural hematomas? In this episode of the Back Table Podcast, Dr. Paul Gullota from Ochsner Health joins host Michael Barraza to share his technical insights on middle meningeal artery embolization, including patient workup, procedure technique, and post-operative care.---SYNPOSISThe episode begins with a discussion on the evolving role of middle meningeal artery embolization in preventing chronic subdural recurrence. The doctors talk through patient selection and procedural planning for middle meningeal artery embolization, emphasizing the importance of assessing collateral pathways and hemorrhage laterality. Dr. Gullota shares his access techniques, microcatheter and embolic options, and the critical role of teamwork with neurosurgery. He also shares his approach to navigating complex vascular anatomy as well as ensuring appropriate patient follow up.---TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction03:12 - Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization: Rationale and Process04:17 - Patient Evaluation and Procedure Steps06:09 - Outpatient Procedures and Billing07:06 - Candidates for Embolization Post-Evacuation07:56 - Unilateral vs. Bilateral Embolization10:34 - Procedure Techniques and Tools19:48 - Post-Procedure Care and Follow-Up21:35 - Final Thoughts and Conclusion

6. The Dictatorial Power of Putin and the Unification of Ukraine Post-2014. Serhii Plokhy (Professor of Ukrainian History at Harvard University) focuses on the unilateral nature of decision-making in the Kremlin regarding the 2014 invasion. The decision to annex Crimea and fragment Ukraine was made by Vladimir Putin and his security chiefs during an all-night meeting on February 23–24, 2014. This process confirmed that Russia operates as a dictatorship, transitioning from the hope of Russian democracy under Yeltsin to the current reality where Putin's power is rooted in the super-presidential constitution established in 1993. Putin initially gained public support through brutality in Chechnya. While Ukraine was traditionally viewed as split between Eastern and Western orientations, Russia actively exploited these linguistic, cultural, and religious divisions in 2014 to justify the takeover of Crimea and the initiation of hybrid warfare in Donbas. Crucially, the professor emphasizes that the shock of the 2014 conflict had the opposite effect desired by Moscow: it unified Ukrainian society far more than it had ever been before. Moscow's biggest error in planning the 2022 invasion was proceeding under the assumption that Ukraine was still the divided country it had been in 2014.

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"Insurance companies are the wealthiest businesses, wealthier than banks and even countries. It seems very scammy." This listener question captures what most people think about insurance - and why they're wrong about life insurance.Hans and Brian examine contract law to explain why life insurance operates under completely different legal protections than the car and home insurance that's given the industry its bad reputation. From centuries of case law to the incontestability clause, this episode reveals the legal guidelines protecting policyholders.When courts consistently rule against insurance companies and companies are required to maintain 100% reserves plus reinsurance, it's not a coincidence that no whole life insurance beneficiary has ever gone unpaid. The math, the law, and the business model all align to protect you in ways most people never understand.The Contract That Can't Be Negotiated (And Why That's Good for You)Life insurance contracts are "contracts of adhesion" - you can't negotiate terms, it's take it or leave it. Since the insurance company writes the entire contract and you have no bargaining power, courts heavily favor policyholders in every dispute. Centuries of case law have built an almost impenetrable wall of consumer protection.Warranties vs. Representations: The Historical Shift in Your FavorIn the 1700s, maritime insurance contracts used "warranties" - black and white statements that could void your policy for any breach. If you warranted your ship would sail with convoy protection and it sailed alone, coverage was nullified regardless of circumstances. Modern life insurance has evolved to use "representations" instead, requiring proof of intentional misrepresentation, materiality to the contract, and knowledge of falsity. The burden of proof is entirely on the insurance company.The Two-Year Window: Your Contestability ProtectionInsurance companies have exactly two years to challenge a policy for misrepresentation. After that window closes, even suicide is covered. This isn't arbitrary - it reflects the legal reality that life changes too much after two years to fairly challenge original statements. The contestability clause protects both parties: it gives companies time for due diligence while preventing indefinite claim challenges.Why "100% Reserves" Isn't Like BankingUnlike fractional reserve banking where your deposits aren't fully backed, life insurance operates on full reserves for current liabilities. Your policy's cash value must be available immediately - no exceptions. Future death benefits are covered through reinsurance and state guarantee funds, creating multiple layers of protection that banking simply doesn't have.➡️ Chapters: 00:00 - Military waste and efficiency (the stark contrast to insurance) 07:00 - Listener question: Why trust insurance companies? 13:00 - Property insurance vs. life insurance: Different games entirely 17:00 - Contract law foundations: Why courts favor policyholders19:00 - Warranties vs. representations: The historical evolution 26:00 - The incontestability clause: Your two-year protection window 35:00 - Unilateral contracts: Only one party has obligations 38:00 - Contract of adhesion: Why you can't negotiate (and don't want to)46:00 - Reserve requirements: 100% backing vs. fractional banking 52:00 - Reinsurance and state guarantee funds: Multiple safety nets 55:00 - Actuarial math: Why conservative assumptions create dividends 58:00 - Points of failure: Safety assets vs. speculationGot Questions? Reach out to us at info@remnantfinance.com or book a call at https://remnantfinance.com/calendar!Visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCE Youtube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance) Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile?id=61560694316588) Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance) TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE

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In this heartfelt episode of Our Forever Smiles, host Laura Arroyo talks with Tara and Michael Cory about their journey as a couple after receiving their son's incomplete unilateral cleft lip diagnosis. They share openly about the initial shock, the emotional grief process, and how they came to a place of acceptance and clarity about their son's future. Through personal stories and thoughtful reflections, Tara and Michael offer a powerful perspective on navigating a cleft diagnosis together. Their honest conversation is filled with hope, support, and encouragement for other families walking a similar path. This episode is a reminder that while the cleft journey may begin with uncertainty, it can also be filled with resilience, love, and strength. Links and Resources: Tara Cory on Instagram Patreon Subscription Tiers for Exclusive Content Our Forever Smiles Merch Store NC Cleft Mom FB Group Our Forever Smiles FB Group ______________________________________________________________________________ Today's sponsor is sienna dawn media Integrated Marketing Agency  sienna dawn media is more than just a marketing agency—they are your partners in progress. Their mission is simple — to alleviate marketing bandwidth, allowing creative business owners to focus on what they set out to do: create. sienna dawn media empowers creatives to thrive without the burden of managing their own social media and marketing campaigns. So, if you're ready to set sail toward new horizons, let sienna dawn media chart the course and steer your business toward success. Visit siennadawnmedia.com.

In the latest episode of Facts vs Feelings, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist, are joined by returning guest Skanda Amarnath, Executive Director of Employ America, as they dive deep into macroeconomic dynamics, market reactions, and policy shifts.Together, they examine inflation metrics, shifting recession probabilities, the role of tariffs, and the evolving landscape of productivity and AI-related capital investment. Skanda brings grounded clarity on interpreting economic data without succumbing to noise or sensationalism, offering practical insights for advisors and investors alike.Key Takeaways:PCE vs CPI for Tracking Inflation: CPI gets more attention due to its simplicity and timing, but the Fed prioritizes PCE. Skanda emphasizes that CPI may be better for gauging immediate market sentiment, while PCE is conceptually stronger for long-term economic trends.Macro Noise & Recession Probability: Macroeconomic forecasting in today's environment is fraught with uncertainty. Constant updates from institutions and media (e.g., fluctuating recession odds) highlight the need for discipline in economic modeling and scenario planning.Economic Resilience Remains Strong: Despite shocks from trade policies and tariffs, data like payroll growth and strong consumer balance sheets suggest the U.S. economy remains fundamentally sound.Tariff Impacts on Inflation and Growth: Tariffs increase costs that are typically passed through to businesses and consumers; however, much depends on the magnitude. Unilateral trade policies introduce substantial risk and uncertainty for exporters and investors.AI-Driven Productivity Is Real — But Vulnerable: Capital expenditures in Q1 were strongly influenced by AI infrastructure investments. While this is currently a major tailwind for GDP and productivity, overreliance on one sector (like tech) can create future vulnerabilities if momentum shifts.Why Lower Oil Prices Haven't Translated to Relief at the Pump Oil prices are down, but gas prices haven't followed suit. Sonu dove into that topic in his recent blog: https://www.carsongroup.com/insights/blog/why-lower-oil-prices-havent-translated-to-relief-at-the-pump/Connect with Ryan:• LinkedIn: Ryan Detrick• X: @ryandetrick Connect with Sonu:• LinkedIn: Sonu Varghese• X: @sonusvarghese Connect with Skanda:• X: @IrvingSwisher Questions about the show? We'd love to hear from you! factsvsfeelings@carsongroup.com #FactsVsFeelings #Macroeconomics #Inflation #CPI #PCE #RecessionWatch #EconomicForecast #AIInvestment #ProductivityGrowth #Tariffs #FinancialMarkets #EmployAmerica #RyanDetrick #SonuVarghese #SkandaAmarnath

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer three Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you eat meat, eat GRASS-FED. (2:01) Using science to change your perception. (8:33) That time the guys got hustled. (14:30) When was the last time your mom had seen you naked? (19:04) The incredible/inspiring story of Terry Fox. (22:11) A discussion on the right time to give your kid a cell phone. (25:21) Toxic friends and their influence on your kid. (34:16) The challenges of raising kids while divorced. (43:50) How Mind Pump got introduced to ZBiotics. (47:49) It's a rare partnership. (51:45) #Quah question #1 - What are the main qualities you look for in determining if a workout program is appropriate and will be effective?? There are so many options online, and I'm struggling to choose one and know what's good and what's not. (58:40) #Quah question #2 - What are the best hamstring hypertrophy exercises for someone who works out at home? (1:05:02) #Quah question #3 - When performing a unilateral exercise, is there any benefit to doing alternating reps vs. one side at a time? (1:08:22) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** Choose from ground chicken, ground sirloin, or ground pork for free in every order for a year. Plus, get $20 off your first order. That's up to $236 in savings for the year! ** Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP24 for 15% off first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases, (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack) ** August Promotion: MAPS Bands | MAPS 40+ 50% off! ** Code AUGUST50 at checkout ** Nutritional Comparisons Between Grass-Fed Beef and Conventional Grain-Fed Beef Common Knee Surgery May Help No More Than A Fake Operation The Inspiring Story Of Terry Fox And His Marathon Of Hope Good News, Inspiring, Positive Stories - Good News Network Unplugged: Evolve from Technology to Upgrade Your Fitness, Performance, & Consciousness – Book by Dr. Andy Galpin Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked – Book by Adam Alter iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy–and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood–and What That Means for the Rest of Us – Book by Jean M. Twenge PhD Drink Like There's Tomorrow – ZBiotics IG video Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** GROW Your GLUTES with a SINGLE LEG DEADLIFT! Build Your Hamstrings- How to Properly do Good Mornings Build Your Hamstrings with the Stability Ball Leg Curl - YouTube Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Brandon Turner (@beardybrandon) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram  

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The best way to use a cold plunge! (2:28) A discussion on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. (12:02) Birthdays at the Schafer household. (25:34) When your wife gets ‘closed.' (31:52) Mind Pump's current Butcher Box favorites. (32:50) What grosses you out when it comes to babies? (34:23) Lab-grown brains. (37:47) Aurelius is FULL of boy energy. (40:22) How fitness is such an impactful thing for a kid to pick up. (46:35) Shout out to the book Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties, by Tom O'Neill. (56:39) #ListenerLive question #1 – Would coming off testosterone be appropriate for me, or staying on it? I am trying to find the root cause of my low sex drive and nutrient deficiencies. (58:27) #ListenerLive question #2 – Can you superset bilateral and then move to unilateral exercises? (1:14:16) #ListenerLive question #3 – I've recently become addicted to doing CrossFit, but my concerns are with doing these multi-body part movements and mobility. Should I also be doing isometrics, and if so, how often and which muscle parts are most important? (1:20:46) #ListenerLive question #4 – What can I take from your guy's advice and change it to fit someone in their early 20s? (1:39:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Plunge for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for $150 off your order ** Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** Your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus get $20 off! ** July Promotion: MAPS Split | Sexy Athlete Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Cold Plunges for Anxiety & Depression - neurolaunch.com The Trump assassination attempt rattled the nation. Here's what we know about the investigation. Home - FinalSpark 16 lab-grown brains run world's first ‘living computer' in Switzerland How To Hip Hinge Properly (Fix THIS!) Mind Pump #2277: The Five Best Sports For Kids Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** MP Holistic Health The Most Important Daily Habits For Health & Longevity - Dr Rhonda Patrick (4K) Mind Pump #2280: Why Everyone Should Train Like An Athlete TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN! Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what's right for you. Mind Pump #1605: How To Get Jacked On A Budget Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss Mind Pump #2132: Six Reasons Men Today Are Weak MAPS Prime Pro Webinar 3 Day Mind Pump Personal Trainer Webinar Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram