Podcasts about Utility

Nov. 12, 2025- We explore the work of upstate utilities serving nearly 2 million New Yorkers, including upgrading their transmission capacity and investing in infrastructure. Our guest is Trish Nilsen, CEO of New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas & Electric.

Peter Asmus, microgrid expert and author of the upcoming book "Alaska Microgrid Innovators," breaks down the current state of microgrids and battery storage. He explains why Alaska leads in microgrid innovation and what the rest of the U.S. needs to learn from remote communities.Peter Asmus brings over 15 years of experience covering the microgrid sector. He has authored five books on energy and provides consulting through his website https://www.peterasmus.com/. His latest work focuses on Alaska's pioneering role in developing community-scale microgrids for remote, off-grid locations.Key Discussion Points• Alaska leads microgrid innovation due to remote communities, high diesel costs, and military installations needing reliable power• Data centers now drive microgrid growth because utilities cannot provide power fast enough for AI infrastructure• Microgrid controllers have advanced significantly with AI integration, allowing different manufacturers' equipment to work together• Energy as a service models eliminate upfront costs. Peter's solar and battery system reduced his utility bill to under $10 per year• Community microgrids require utility involvement and experimentation with different ownership models rather than a one-size-fits-all approach• Open standards prevent vendor lock-in. The industry moved away from proprietary systems like early Apple iPhone models• Technology exists today for large-scale microgrid deployment. The main challenge is calculating the economic value of resilience• Utility costs in the U.S. increased 30% over the last three years, making distributed energy more economically competitiveAlaska shows us the future of microgrids. The lessons from remote communities apply everywhere resilience matters.Connect with Peter Asmus LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathfindercommunications/Website: https://www.peterasmus.com/ Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

Oklahoma's two biggest cities are providing help for utilities during the government shutdown.Undocumented students are fighting for in-state tuition.An exhibit of black equestrian life is coming to Oklahoma City.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Utility bills got you shivering? You're not alone. This week on Real Estate Today, we're tackling winter head-on to help you keep the elements out and your utility bills down. Whether you're a homeowner, renter, or just tired of battling drafts and high energy costs, we've got tips to help you stay comfortable, save money, and protect your home this season. You'll learn how to prevent frozen pipes, maintain your roof, and seal drafts. We also cover the green and energy-efficient home features buyers are seeking and the surprises homeowners may encounter when filing insurance claims. Guests include Kathleen McQuilkin, real estate pro; Scott Wharton, franchise business coach with HouseMaster Home Inspections; Travis Hodges, managing director of VIU; and Michael Wagner, president of Roof Scientist. Plus, in our Hot or Not segment, we discuss disaster-proof homes and greenwashing.

Utility bills got you shivering? You're not alone. This week on Real Estate Today, we're tackling winter head-on to help you keep the elements out and your utility bills down. Whether you're a homeowner, renter, or just tired of battling drafts and high energy costs, we've got tips to help you stay comfortable, save money, and protect your home this season. You'll learn how to prevent frozen pipes, maintain your roof, and seal drafts. We also cover the green and energy-efficient home features buyers are seeking and the surprises homeowners may encounter when filing insurance claims. Guests include Kathleen McQuilkin, real estate pro; Scott Wharton, franchise business coach with HouseMaster Home Inspections; Travis Hodges, managing director of VIU; and Michael Wagner, president of Roof Scientist. Plus, in our Hot or Not segment, we discuss disaster-proof homes and greenwashing.

Thunderbolt on FreeBSD, ZFS on Illumos and Linux and FreeBSD, ZFS Compression, Home networking monitoring, LibreSSH and OpenSSH releases and more... NOTES This episode of BSDNow is brought to you by Tarsnap (https://www.tarsnap.com/bsdnow) and the BSDNow Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bsdnow) Headlines Thunderbolt on FreeBSD (https://blog.feld.me/posts/2025/10/thunderbolt-on-freebsd) The broad state of ZFS on Illumos, Linux, and FreeBSD (as I understand it) (https://utcc.utoronto.ca/~cks/space/blog/solaris/ZFSOnIllumosLinuxAndFreeBSD) News Roundup zfs: setting compression and adding new vdevs (https://dan.langille.org/2025/10/18/zfs-setting-compression-and-adding-new-vdevs) The hunt for a home network monitoring solution (https://vulcanridr.mataroa.blog/blog/the-hunt-for-a-home-network-monitoring-solution) LibreSSL 4.2.0 Released (https://www.undeadly.org/cgi?action=article;sid=20251015043527) OpenSSH 10.2 released (https://www.undeadly.org/cgi?action=article;sid=20251010131052) - Related to 10.x versions : Post-Quantum Cryptography (https://www.openssh.com/pq.html) Check your IP infos using nginx (https://www.tumfatig.net/2025/check-your-ip-infos-using-nginx) Experimenting with Compression (just given an overview, I dont exepect you to read the all three writeups fully) Experimenting with compression off (https://dan.langille.org/2025/10/06/experimenting-with-compression-off/) Experimenting with compression=lz4 (https://dan.langille.org/2025/10/06/experimenting-with-compressionlz4/) Experimenting with compression=zstd (https://dan.langille.org/2025/10/06/experimenting-with-compressionzstd/) Compression results (https://dan.langille.org/2025/10/06/compression-results) Tarsnap This weeks episode of BSDNow was sponsored by our friends at Tarsnap, the only secure online backup you can trust your data to. Even paranoids need backups. Feedback/Questions Anton - Boxybsd (https://github.com/BSDNow/bsdnow.tv/blob/master/episodes/636/feedback/anton%20-%20boxybsd.md) Send questions, comments, show ideas/topics, or stories you want mentioned on the show to feedback@bsdnow.tv (mailto:feedback@bsdnow.tv) Join us and other BSD Fans in our BSD Now Telegram channel (https://t.me/bsdnow)

Recorded live from the IP Utility Safety Conference in Glendale, Arizona , this free-flowing conversation features Kate Wade of IP magazine , Billy Martin of Think Tank Project, LLC , and Brant Jeffries of Bierer Meters. The group discusses how conferences and networking change our perspectives , using analogies like Billy's "fire corn" and Heraclitus's river. They dive deep into the dangers of "reactiveness" , citing examples from Arizona's freeway development to local city council decisions. The conversation emphasizes the need to move to "upstream thinking" and use the "space between stimulus and response" to build trust and make more rational, safer decisions.  

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East Baton Rouge is facing a major budget shortfall. Parish officials need to find an extra $21 million, and one way they hope to save money is by getting more public service retirees to switch to government-funded health care. Report for America corps member Alex Cox has the story.Last weekend, the Governor's Mansion in Baton Rouge hosted a screening of “Ancestral Artistry: The Influence of Africans and Creoles of Color on Louisiana Architecture.” The film explores centuries of craftsmanship, culture and resilience passed down through generations of diverse communities who contributed to the state's architectural landscape The film's co-directors Charles E. Richard and Conni Castille join us for more.A community beautification project born in the years after Hurricane Katrina is celebrating a milestone. The Utility Box Art Project from the non-profit, Community Visions Unlimited, is turning 15. For over a decade the painted and decorated boxes have added a dash of color in New Orleans and surrounding cities.Vice president of Community Visions Unlimited Jeannie Tidy joins us with more.Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Diane Mack. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our assistant producer is Aubry Procell. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App, and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Kentucky utility regulators could approve a rate increase for Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities customers. They've approved new power plants to meet the electricity demands of data centers. Customers may not have known about the hidden cost they're paying for two coal plants. Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom Managing Editor Ryan Van Velzer spoke with WVPB's Curtis Tate about his reporting on those plants. The post A Conversation About Hidden Costs On Utility Bills, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

This one goes to eleven… NO this one goes to 31! Levi's all-in on expanding our musical pallate. We talked about what colors and emotions are available in microtonality, how to get into the wild world, and the frontiers of music theory. Sometimes it feels like everything in music has been “figured out.” Levi's here to tell us that couldn't be further from the truth!For 30% off your first year of DistroKid to share your music with the world click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to this pod's blog on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive deeper dives on the regular

Sarah Williams, founder and CEO of Leading Culture and former director at GAP Consulting for 23 years, brings her accounting background and business growth strategy expertise to a spirited debate about ROI, value-based pricing, and why companies leave money on the table.  From her home in New Zealand (Mark's second favorite country), Sarah challenges conventional pricing wisdom—arguing that ROI applies to both B2B and B2C, that we should ignore competitors when determining value, and that the antidote to the curse of knowledge is thinking with a beginner's mind.  Mark pushes back on opportunity costs, explains why competitor pricing matters, and uses everything from vests to Louis Vuitton handbags to make his points in this engaging conversation about helping customers understand the true value of what they're buying.   Why You Have to Check Out Today's Podcast: Understand why teaching customers to think in ROI is the fastest way to eliminate buyer's remorse, increase prices, and differentiate from competitors who focus on features. Discover the beginner's mind approach that prevents the #1 mistake pricing experts make—assuming customers know what seems "obvious" to you. Master vulnerability-based trust by inviting customers to ask questions without fear—the counterintuitive sales technique that accelerates deals faster than "looking professional".   "Think in terms of value from the customer's perspective." – Sarah Williams   Topics Covered: 03:01 - Why ROI Should Be Everyone's Decision-Making Framework 06:10 - Helping Customers Think in ROI Terms: Your Job as the Provider 08:12 - Utility in Economics: The B2C Alternative to Monetary ROI 20:00 - The Opportunity Cost Debate: Pricing vs. Budgeting Decisions 25:19 - Differentiation Value: Starting with Competitor's Price, Then Adding 27:57 - Louis Vuitton vs. $40 Handbags: Conspicuous Consumption and What People Really Buy 32:31 - Starting with a Blank Slate: Thinking Myopically About Customer Value 35:32 - Final Advice: Think in Terms of Value from the Customer's Perspective   Key Takeaways: ROI on its own can be a decision-making framework. From the point of view of maybe even making a personal decision, I can think about, well, what's the return on investment? And that might even be an investment of my time." - Sarah Williams "We're doing our customers a disservice if we're not helping them to think in terms of ROI. Like, what really am I getting? Because buyer's remorse is really, really prevalent. People make split-second decisions now and then live to regret it 24 hours later." - Sarah Williams "In economics, there's this concept called utility, right? So, I think in terms of when you're thinking B2C, now you're shifting the conversation a little bit more towards the utility angle in economics." - Sarah Williams   People / Resources Mentioned: Jim Collins: Author of "Good to Great" Chip and Dan Heath: Authors of "Made to Stick" and the concept of the curse of knowledge Patrick Lencioni: Leadership expert who popularized vulnerability-based trust and predictive trust concepts GAP Consulting: Where Sarah served as director for 23 years Complete Learning Solutions: Where Sarah was Chief Inspiration Officer Louis Vuitton: Used as example of luxury pricing vs. commodity pricing iPhone: Example of blue ocean differentiation where customers don't compare competitor prices Huawei: Mentioned as iPhone alternative that iPhone users don't consider when upgrading   Connect with Sarah Williams: Email: sarah@leadingculture.co.nz Website: https://www.leadingculture.co.nz/home  AI Summit Link: https://www.leadingculture.co.nz/ai-summit-registration-page   Connect with Mark Stiving: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stiving/ Email: mark@impactpricing.com  

Featuring a slide presentation and related discussion from Prof Patrick Neven, including the following topics: Biology of the estrogen receptor (ER) and mechanisms of resistance to therapy (0:00) Clinical trial data involving oral selective ER degraders (SERDs) for endocrine-resistant ER-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer (13:34) Utility of switching to an oral SERD before radiographic disease progression for patients receiving first-line endocrine treatment (23:12) Ongoing trials with oral SERDs for ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer (27:13) Case: Patient with ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer receives imlunestrant upon disease progression on first-line letrozole (32:34) Case: Patient with ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer receives imlunestrant/abemaciclib upon relapse on letrozole/abemaciclib (34:16) Case: Patient with ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer receives camizestrant after first-line tamoxifen (36:20) Case: Patient with ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer receives elacestrant after disease progression on first-line letrozole/palbociclib (38:11) CME information and select publications

Technology is evolving faster than our understanding of it. In this episode, Shekeese and I dive into the creative and ethical tensions shaping today's digital world. We examine how nonprofits, designers, and educators wrestle with AI-generated art versus original creativity, revealing why comprehension matters more than speed. Drawing parallels between AI mastery and martial-arts discipline, we argue that foundational knowledge must precede innovation. We contrast hustle-culture pressures, echoed by voices like Gary V., with the virtue of deliberate practice and media literacy. From rebranding challenges to copyright debates around music, NFTs, and AI, we explore ownership, authenticity, and regulation in a world where creativity and technology collide. This is a deep look at mastery, understanding, and responsible progress in the digital age.--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS ---------(0:00:00) - Tech, Language, and Miscommunication(0:04:04) - AI Comprehension Over Utility(0:09:06) - AI in Media Literacy(0:17:36) - The Lost Art of Learning(0:28:49) - AI, Music, and Copyright Law(0:36:34) - Importance of Regulation in SocietySend us a text

Early voting wrapped up for Tuesday's referendum on the control of Gainesville Regional Utilities. Although 33% of GRU customers are outside of the city, the first challenge to the legality of the referendum was overturned by a court. Regardless of whether the referendum is allowed, maintaining the utility in the state board's hands keeps rates lower for metro area customers. Why a ‘no' vote prevents a continuation of high rates to fund Gainesville handouts.

Economic Indicators and AI in Business Guest: Gene Marks Gene Marks shared mixed economic indicators across the United States: slow activity in Las Vegas and struggling farm equipment manufacturers offset by busy utility distribution contractors benefiting from infrastructure spending programs. His main focus centered on artificial intelligence, advising businesses to integrate AI assistants like Grok or Claude to boost workplace productivity substantially. Marks cautioned that reliance on cloud infrastructure, highlighted by the recent AWS outage, combined with concerns about data privacy and security necessitate accepting calculated risks for potentially high rewards.

Economic Indicators and AI in Business Guest: Gene Marks Gene Marks shared mixed economic indicators across the United States: slow activity in Las Vegas and struggling farm equipment manufacturers offset by busy utility distribution contractors benefiting from infrastructure spending programs. His main focus centered on artificial intelligence, advising businesses to integrate AI assistants like Grok or Claude to boost workplace productivity substantially. Marks cautioned that reliance on cloud infrastructure, highlighted by the recent AWS outage, combined with concerns about data privacy and security necessitate accepting calculated risks for potentially high rewards.

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Episode NotesIn this powerful episode of The Trades Podcast, hosts Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres sit down with Cliff Brooks, Co-Owner of Pest In Class®, a company redefining professional development in the pest control industry.Cliff shares how Pest In Class is bridging the gap between education and real-world application—empowering technicians, company owners, and service leaders to reach new levels of excellence. From modernizing training programs to embracing digital learning platforms, Cliff explains how raising standards can attract better talent, improve retention, and boost long-term customer trust.Listeners will walk away with inspiration and tangible insights about leadership, training culture, and how continuous education drives both individual growth and industry advancement.Whether you're in pest management, facility maintenance, or any skilled trade, this conversation will remind you that when you invest in people, you elevate the profession. 

In this special Investing 101 episode, the Rational Reminder hosts—Ben Felix, Dan Bortolotti, and Ben Wilson—team up to revisit the fundamental concepts that every investor should understand before diving deep into portfolio construction or market theory. Drawing from Ben's original "Investing 101" presentation and years of client experience, the trio lay out why investing matters, how inflation shapes your future, what stocks and bonds really represent, and why a disciplined, evidence-based approach beats prediction and luck every time. They unpack core ideas like financial independence, risk versus volatility, global diversification, and market efficiency, then connect them to practical tools like ETFs and Vanguard's asset allocation funds. Key Points From This Episode: (0:00:24) Why this episode revisits "Investing 101"—inspired by a listener still unsure how to begin. (0:05:03) Why investing matters: inflation erodes purchasing power, investing fights back. (0:06:33) The math of compounding: how a 7% return versus 2% changes your retirement entirely. (0:10:57) Saving early and often: habit formation beats late-life catch-up. (0:11:53) The trade-off between saving more and taking more investment risk. (0:14:04) Utility theory and the psychology of saving when young. (0:16:39) Marginal utility: when more money no longer adds happiness or purpose. (0:20:47) Stocks and bonds explained: ownership versus lending and the role of each. (0:23:11) The Japan story: a cautionary tale about chasing past winners. (0:26:49) Narrative investing: why investors love stories and get burned by them. (0:30:19) Market capitalization weighting—how global prices tell you what to own. (0:33:42) The stock market is not the economy: why news headlines mislead investors. (0:37:14) The power of diversification: why most individual stocks fail—and a few drive all returns. (0:41:56) Bonds, volatility, and inflation risk—why "safe" assets aren't risk-free. (0:44:41) Building your mix: matching volatility tolerance with long-term goals. (0:45:10) The behavioral challenge: risk is only useful if you can stay invested. (0:48:08) Active management as gambling: adding unrewarded noise to your portfolio. (0:51:43) The paradox of skill: why markets punish even brilliant active managers. (0:55:51) Efficient markets and Eugene Fama: the evidence that prices already reflect all information. (1:00:20) How small fees compound into big losses over decades. (1:03:07) The behavioral hurdle of indexing: trusting a system with "no one at the wheel." (1:04:54) The real value of financial advice: behavior, discipline, and holistic planning. (1:07:24) Implementing the plan: how asset allocation ETFs simplify everything. (1:11:41) Rebalancing and emotion: why automation protects investors from themselves. (1:14:24) Paying a bit more for simplicity: why 0.10% in fees can be worth it. Links From Today's Episode: Meet with PWL Capital: https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/ Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on X — https://x.com/RationalRemindRational Reminder on TikTok — www.tiktok.com/@rationalreminder Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Rational Reminder Email — info@rationalreminder.caBenjamin Felix — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Benjamin on X — https://x.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Dan Bortolotti — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Dan Bortolotti on LinkedIn — https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dan-bortolotti-8a482310 Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

OpenBSD 7.8, Building Enterprise Storage with Proxmox, SSD performance, Virtual Machines and more... NOTES This episode of BSDNow is brought to you by Tarsnap (https://www.tarsnap.com/bsdnow) and the BSDNow Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bsdnow) Headlines OpenBSD 7.8 Released (https://www.openbsd.org/78.html) also (https://undeadly.org/cgi?action=article;sid=20251022025822) and (https://bsd.network/@brynet/115403567146395679) Building Enterprise-Grade Storage on Proxmox with ZFS (https://klarasystems.com/articles/building-enterprise-grade-storage-on-proxmox-with-zfs) News Roundup [TUHS] Was artifacts, now ethernet (https://www.tuhs.org/pipermail/tuhs/2025-July/032268.html) I wish SSDs gave you CPU performance style metrics about their activity (https://utcc.utoronto.ca/~cks/space/blog/tech/SSDWritePerfMetricsWish) Migrate a KVM virtual machine to OmniOS bhyve (https://www.tumfatig.net/2025/migrate-a-kvm-virtual-machine-to-omnios-bhyve) Tarsnap This weeks episode of BSDNow was sponsored by our friends at Tarsnap, the only secure online backup you can trust your data to. Even paranoids need backups. Feedback/Questions brad - bhyve (https://github.com/BSDNow/bsdnow.tv/blob/master/episodes/635/feedback/brad%20-%20bhyve.md) Send questions, comments, show ideas/topics, or stories you want mentioned on the show to feedback@bsdnow.tv (mailto:feedback@bsdnow.tv) Join us and other BSD Fans in our BSD Now Telegram channel (https://t.me/bsdnow)

The state's utility oversight board has elected a new president. The Public Service Commission's previous leader was ousted last week amid allegations of misconduct.

Denelle Dixon, CEO of the Stellar Development Foundation, joined me to discuss Stellar's privacy strategy, the importance of tokenization, and the growing adoption of blockchain by traditional financial institutions—and more.Topics: - Focus on growth in Tokenization on Stellar - TradFi's Need for Privacy on Blockchains - Stellar's international expansion plans - Denelle's warning about Web3 continuing Web2 pitfalls - CLARITY Act passing and impact on crypto market Brought to you by

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Get the latest updates from our LinkedIn page! https://onelink.to/treesandlinesWelcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Yamille Del Valle, Program Manager at EPRI, and Don Von Dollen, Senior Program Manager at EPRI, join us to discuss how EPRI is driving innovation where agriculture meets utility research. They share how utilities and researchers are collaborating through EPRI's Distribution Forum to advance vegetation management, test emerging technologies, and define best practices for a more reliable, resilient grid. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#VegetationManagement #UtilityResearch #EPRI #GridReliability #UtilityLeadership #Innovation #AI #UtilityArboriculture #EnergyInfrastructure #Sustainability #UtilityLeadership #UtilityOperations #Utilities #ExecutiveStrategy #UtilityInnovation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we head to the end of the year, with new 2026 models out or on the way, many buyers are looking for end of year deals.  We are doing a review of some of our reviews of popular models, just in case....A trail tamer or a family hauler—what truly fits your life right now? We put two 2025 standouts under the microscope: Chevrolet's Colorado ZR2, a factory-built off-road machine with real armor and beadlock-capable wheels, and Kia's Sorento SX Prestige with the X Pro package, a smart three-row SUV tuned for comfort, tech, and daily ease. Along the way, we unpack the details that matter beyond the brochure: how the ZR2's underbody camera and rocker protection change your confidence on rocky terrain, why the lifted suspension improves clearance but complicates step-in height, and how the TurboMax four-cylinder's 430 pound-feet moves the truck even when it sounds busy.Shift to the Sorento and the vibe changes. Dual 12.3-inch panoramic displays streamline navigation and driver info, while a digital rearview mirror widens your view in traffic. Heated and ventilated seats in both the front and second-row captain's chairs elevate comfort, and rear door sunshades beat tint when you don't want darkness at night. On the road, 17-inch wheels with taller sidewalls calm bumps and cut harshness in a way low-profile tires rarely can. With up to 4,500 pounds of towing in the 2.5-liter turbo AWD setup, the Sorento handles small trailers and weekend projects without drama, and city maneuverability stays stress-free.We also get practical about numbers. The Colorado's ZR2 pricing reflects serious hardware and a 7,700-pound tow rating when equipped, all in a package that still fits a standard garage. The Sorento's value story spans from accessible base models to a feature-rich SX Prestige around the high $40Ks as tested, competing in a crowded segment with a flexible third row that doesn't feel oversized. By the end, you'll know whether your miles call for rock gardens and skid plates or a calm commute with room for kids and cargo.If you enjoyed this breakdown, follow the show, share it with a friend who's shopping, and leave a quick review to help others find us. Which one would you park in your garage and why? We'd love to hear your take.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

On a quiet afternoon in Punta Cana, Michael Levine sat alone on a stretch of white sand. The turquoise water and silence offered the perfect scene for rest—until he realized what was missing. “I didn't have my phone and I didn't have my laptop,” he tells us. “That's what makes me happy… I love doing work from the beach.” It was there, after stepping down as Payoneer's CFO, that Levine accepted a truth about himself: he wasn't ready to retire.Levine had spent 11 and a half years helping Payoneer scale from about 100 employees to 3,000 and from $150 million to more than $80 billion in annual volume. He guided the company from private to public in June 2021 and from unregulated to regulated operations. When he left in 2023, he planned a pause but instead found himself drawn to a new frontier.Calls from crypto companies arrived during what he calls the “crypto winter.” Although he had once avoided digital assets entirely, he became fascinated by “decentralized finance,” “smart contracts,” and the tokenization of real-world assets. A meeting arranged by Spencer Stuart with the CEO of Fireblocks solidified his next move. “When you don't know which horse to pick in a race,” Levine tells us, “buy the racetrack.”Fireblocks, he explains, is the infrastructure that secures digital assets for enterprises through self-custody and cyber-grade protection. For Levine, it was a chance to apply a career's worth of scaling and governance experience to a technology poised to define the next decade of finance.

In this week's episode of America on the Road, host Jack Nerad teams up with guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo for a road test double feature. Jack gets behind the wheel of the track-capable 2025 Hyundai Elantra N, a front-wheel-drive sport sedan that brings serious speed and value to the compact segment. Matt pilots the refreshed 2025 Nissan Altima, where new tech and design tweaks aim to keep this midsize sedan in the hunt. The fully packed news segment covers EV policy shifts, Jeep's electrified Grand Wagoneer, and Lincoln's meditation mode. Before the episode ends, Jack and Matt answer a listener's question about the safety of semi-autonomous driving systems and preview the contenders for the 2026 North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year awards.

The election for two seats on Georgia's Public Service Commission, the board that regulates your utilities, is now more high profile than ever with national dollars coming in. Plus, a fired Georgia teacher is suing her district over her first amendment rights for what she posted about the killing of Charlie Kirk. And Georgia environmental activists are asking the state to permanently protect areas around the Okefenokee Swamp from mining. We'll have officials with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources explaining what they're considering to make more money from parks. Also, we look at how some local groups are trying to help victims of violent crime get compensated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Weiskopf is the Founder and CEO of Blue Eyed Capital, a purpose-driven investment firm focused on helping people of color invest in high-performing real estate that delivers both financial returns and meaningful impact. After a successful engineering career that included designing Apple's flagship retail stores around the world, Jon left corporate life to pursue a more meaningful mission—one grounded in sustainability, social responsibility, and leaving a better world for his children. His impact-focused approach to multifamily investing prioritizes operational efficiency, environmental upgrades, and tenant well-being as pathways to long-term success.     Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here.     Key Takeaways Real estate impact investing is not charity—it's smart, sustainable business Operational efficiency matters more than rent growth for long-term value Utility cost trends are critical indicators of property performance risk Personal alignment with your investing mission prevents burnout and increases longevity Finding properties close to home can reduce risk and improve responsiveness Capital access and relationship-building are essential for resilience in tough markets     Topics From Apple to Apartment Investing Jon's career began in engineering, including 10 years leading Apple's retail development globally A burnout and desire to spend more time with family pushed him to rethink his priorities After attending a real estate event, he realized his background in construction and systems was an untapped advantage Finding Purpose in Real Estate Named after his wife and children, Blue Eyed Capital was born from a desire to create legacy and impact Jon's “why” includes modeling values for his kids and using his skills to improve the world Leaving Apple and taking a three-month leave of absence gave him clarity and relief from corporate stress Why Impact Investing Is Smart Business Jon focuses on improving underperforming Class C properties with outdated systems Instead of relying on rent increases, he drives returns through sustainability upgrades and energy efficiency Better-performing systems (HVAC, lighting, etc.) lead to tenant stability, lower expenses, and long-term ROI What Most Investors Get Wrong Many operators don't understand the compounding effects of rising utility costs Passing on utility bills to tenants only works until affordability breaks down Energy-efficient upgrades generate increasing savings year over year—unlike cosmetic renovations Choosing the Right Properties Looks for good bones: buildings that are structurally sound but need systems updates Willing to walk away from deals if fundamentals (e.g., plumbing) don't check out Proximity to home has become increasingly important for asset management responsiveness Capital Raising and Private Lending Jon warns new operators not to underestimate the difficulty of raising capital Missed investor commitments and slow funding timelines require backup plans He's built a parallel business in private lending to create consistent cash flow between deals    

Wildfire Mitigation and the Future of Utility Management with Ryan KorpelaIn this episode of The UVM Podcast, hosts Nick Ferguson and Steve Cieslewicz hold an in-depth conversation on one of the most pressing issues facing utilities today — wildfire mitigation. Their guest, Ryan Korpela, President at Celerity Utilities and Clear Path Utility Solutions, joins to discuss how his teams are helping utilities strengthen safety, compliance, and operational resilience in an increasingly challenging environment.Ryan shares the origin story of Clear Path Utility Solutions and its relationship with Celerity, detailing how the company bridges the gap between construction management, vegetation services, and environmental compliance. He outlines Clear Path's comprehensive suite of services — from risk compliance audits and emergency response to technology-driven vegetation management — all designed to help utilities stay ahead of regulatory requirements and insurer expectations.The discussion also explores the growing role of technology and data analytics in making vegetation management more predictive, proactive, and integrated with infrastructure planning. Ryan offers valuable insights into the evolving wildfire threat, how utilities can better prepare for extreme weather, and why partnering with expert-driven teams is key to achieving safety and efficiency goals.As the episode wraps up, listeners are left with practical advice on staying proactive, embracing innovation, and fostering collaboration to build a safer, more reliable energy grid.Learn more about Clear Path Utility Solutions at clearpathutilityconsulting.com

Wondering how to turn your iPhone into the ultimate utility tool? This episode reveals under-the-radar apps and clever tricks that transform everyday tasks, from scanning bizarre-shaped books to hijacking your iPhone camera as a pro-level Mac webcam. Using iPhone as a webcam for Mac with Camo and Continuity Camera Simple Scan app for digitizing documents and OCR on iOS Quick note-taking and text automation using Drafts app Network device discovery with the Discovery app for iOS and Mac Transloader app for remote Mac downloads from your iPhone News: Apple sunsets Clips social video app, replacement options suggested Feedback: Apple Watch Ultra size and user preferences Shortcuts Corner: Apple Intelligence shortcut fails on Apple Watch, troubleshooting advice App Caps: Theraview ADHD medication tracker and Terraforming Mars digital board game Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

In this episode, I sit down with Mike Blandin, a foreman with Canadian Utility Construction (CUC), part of Quanta Services. Mike shares his journey in civil and gas utility construction, from breaking into the trade to leading crews on major projects across Canada.We dive into leadership lessons from the field, the realities of running a crew, and what separates a good foreman from a great one. Mike also opens up about crew culture, communication, and mental health in the trades, plus what it takes to stay grounded while managing the pressure of production and safety.Finally, we look ahead at the future of civil and gas utility work in Canada and how being part of Quanta Services connects CUC and its crews to something much bigger.Whether you're in the trades, curious about utility construction, or looking for leadership wisdom, this conversation delivers real insights straight from the jobsite. 

Wondering how to turn your iPhone into the ultimate utility tool? This episode reveals under-the-radar apps and clever tricks that transform everyday tasks, from scanning bizarre-shaped books to hijacking your iPhone camera as a pro-level Mac webcam. Using iPhone as a webcam for Mac with Camo and Continuity Camera Simple Scan app for digitizing documents and OCR on iOS Quick note-taking and text automation using Drafts app Network device discovery with the Discovery app for iOS and Mac Transloader app for remote Mac downloads from your iPhone News: Apple sunsets Clips social video app, replacement options suggested Feedback: Apple Watch Ultra size and user preferences Shortcuts Corner: Apple Intelligence shortcut fails on Apple Watch, troubleshooting advice App Caps: Theraview ADHD medication tracker and Terraforming Mars digital board game Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Wondering how to turn your iPhone into the ultimate utility tool? This episode reveals under-the-radar apps and clever tricks that transform everyday tasks, from scanning bizarre-shaped books to hijacking your iPhone camera as a pro-level Mac webcam. Using iPhone as a webcam for Mac with Camo and Continuity Camera Simple Scan app for digitizing documents and OCR on iOS Quick note-taking and text automation using Drafts app Network device discovery with the Discovery app for iOS and Mac Transloader app for remote Mac downloads from your iPhone News: Apple sunsets Clips social video app, replacement options suggested Feedback: Apple Watch Ultra size and user preferences Shortcuts Corner: Apple Intelligence shortcut fails on Apple Watch, troubleshooting advice App Caps: Theraview ADHD medication tracker and Terraforming Mars digital board game Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Wondering how to turn your iPhone into the ultimate utility tool? This episode reveals under-the-radar apps and clever tricks that transform everyday tasks, from scanning bizarre-shaped books to hijacking your iPhone camera as a pro-level Mac webcam. Using iPhone as a webcam for Mac with Camo and Continuity Camera Simple Scan app for digitizing documents and OCR on iOS Quick note-taking and text automation using Drafts app Network device discovery with the Discovery app for iOS and Mac Transloader app for remote Mac downloads from your iPhone News: Apple sunsets Clips social video app, replacement options suggested Feedback: Apple Watch Ultra size and user preferences Shortcuts Corner: Apple Intelligence shortcut fails on Apple Watch, troubleshooting advice App Caps: Theraview ADHD medication tracker and Terraforming Mars digital board game Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Why Self-host?, Advanced ZFS Dataset Management, Building a Simple Router with OpenBSD, Minimal pkgbase jails / chroots, WSL-For-FreeBSD, Yubico yubikey 5 nfc on FreeBSD, The Q3 2025 Issue of the FreeBSD Journal, and more NOTES This episode of BSDNow is brought to you by Tarsnap (https://www.tarsnap.com/bsdnow) and the BSDNow Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bsdnow) Headlines Why Self-host? (https://romanzipp.com/blog/why-a-homelab-why-self-host) Advanced ZFS Dataset Management: Snapshots, Clones, and Bookmarks (https://klarasystems.com/articles/advanced-zfs-dataset-management/) News Roundup Building a Simple Router with OpenBSD (https://btxx.org/posts/openbsd-router/) Minimal pkgbase jails / chroots (https://forums.FreeBSD.org/threads/minimal-pkgbase-jails-chroots-docker-oci-like.99512/) WSL-For-FreeBSD (https://github.com/BalajeS/WSL-For-FreeBSD) Yubico yubikey 5 nfc on FreeBSD (https://forums.freebsd.org/threads/yubico-yubikey-5-nfc-on-freebsd.99529) The Q3 2025 Issue of the FreeBSD Journal is Now Available (https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/the-q3-2025-issue-of-the-freebsd-journal-is-now-available/) Tarsnap This weeks episode of BSDNow was sponsored by our friends at Tarsnap, the only secure online backup you can trust your data to. Even paranoids need backups. Send questions, comments, show ideas/topics, or stories you want mentioned on the show to feedback@bsdnow.tv (mailto:feedback@bsdnow.tv) Join us and other BSD Fans in our BSD Now Telegram channel (https://t.me/bsdnow)

Wondering how to turn your iPhone into the ultimate utility tool? This episode reveals under-the-radar apps and clever tricks that transform everyday tasks, from scanning bizarre-shaped books to hijacking your iPhone camera as a pro-level Mac webcam. Using iPhone as a webcam for Mac with Camo and Continuity Camera Simple Scan app for digitizing documents and OCR on iOS Quick note-taking and text automation using Drafts app Network device discovery with the Discovery app for iOS and Mac Transloader app for remote Mac downloads from your iPhone News: Apple sunsets Clips social video app, replacement options suggested Feedback: Apple Watch Ultra size and user preferences Shortcuts Corner: Apple Intelligence shortcut fails on Apple Watch, troubleshooting advice App Caps: Theraview ADHD medication tracker and Terraforming Mars digital board game Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Wondering how to turn your iPhone into the ultimate utility tool? This episode reveals under-the-radar apps and clever tricks that transform everyday tasks, from scanning bizarre-shaped books to hijacking your iPhone camera as a pro-level Mac webcam. Using iPhone as a webcam for Mac with Camo and Continuity Camera Simple Scan app for digitizing documents and OCR on iOS Quick note-taking and text automation using Drafts app Network device discovery with the Discovery app for iOS and Mac Transloader app for remote Mac downloads from your iPhone News: Apple sunsets Clips social video app, replacement options suggested Feedback: Apple Watch Ultra size and user preferences Shortcuts Corner: Apple Intelligence shortcut fails on Apple Watch, troubleshooting advice App Caps: Theraview ADHD medication tracker and Terraforming Mars digital board game Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Many of us probably didn't realize that a portion of our utility bill goes to the city of Minneapolis to essentially fund a bigger and bigger government. The largest art robbery in the history of Minnesota involved stealing Norman Rockwell paintings. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show:Minnesota Supreme Court rules transgender athlete ban is discrimination but opens door to further challengesNo deal yet between MPS and MFE; strike vote to take place in the coming daysTrump acknowledges he's seeking 'a lot of money' in damages from DOJSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The future of utility bills could hang in the balance with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission set to appoint three new members. Luckily for Statehouse Happenings, we got a guy! Our own panelist Jim Merritt serves on the committee making the recommendations to the governor. On this week's program, Rob Kendall and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz join Merritt to discuss what he and the panel are looking for in from applicants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, host Kirk Offel is joined by Sean Hughes and Scott Yappen for a candid conversation that dives deep into the world of on-site power solutions, cutting-edge energy technology, and the evolving landscape of data center infrastructure.Wärtsilä, a powerhouse in the energy sector, steps into the spotlight as Sean and Scott share their journey of leading the charge for utility-scale natural gas engines that are reshaping the way data centers manage their energy needs.For more about us: https://linktr.ee/overwatchmissioncritical

Matt Sweeting: Tales from the Utility House, Hardback, and More //////////In this episode, Matt Sweeting shares his story as a longtime part of Gainesville's punk and hardcore scene since the early 1990s. He talks about growing up in Miami, seeing shows at The Junkyard, The Thrash Can, and other spots both big and small, and eventually moving to Gainesville for college in 1992.He reflects on several of the bands he's played in, from Utility, Tired From Now On, Strikeforce Diablo, Assholeparade, True North, and more, and promoting shows at his first house in Gainesville, the Utility House, to purchasing the Hardback Cafe in 1998, and then starting Wayward Council in 1999. He also talks about his time at No Idea Records, touring the U.S., Europe, and Japan, and so much more!

Full article: Utility of CAD-RADS 2.0 Plaque Burden Grades and Stenosis Categories on Coronary CTA for Predicting Cardiac Events in Patients With Acute Chest Pain: A Multicenter Study Plaque burden grade reporting was incorporated in CAD-RADS 2.0. Radhika Rajeev, MD, discusses this AJR article by Lee et al. that explores the prognostic impact of these grades.

"Payments are the camcorders of our age, the next technology whose time has passed. The new age that is just beginning will feel qualitatively different, like the moment Dorothy steps out of her black-and-white world into the vibrant colors of Oz. When value flows as freely as information, the economy changes, and society changes with it."~ Roy Sheinfeld What happens when money moves as freely as a text message? This episode dives into Roy Sheinfeld's vision of Bitcoin not just as an asset - but as the network that commoditizes value transfer itself. I explore how this shift could dissolve borders, upend the legacy payments stack, and unlock a new creator economy built directly on Lightning. Check out the original article The Utility of Bitcoin: Moving Value Like Information by Roy Sheinfeld (Link: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/the-utility-of-bitcoin-moving-value-like-information) Links Referenced: Breez (Link: Breez.tech) Breez SDK (Link: https://breez.technology/sdk/) Alby + NWC [Start9 integration] (Link: https://tinyurl.com/yzhwf6t6) PearDrive Core (Link: https://github.com/peardrive/PearDriveCore) PearDrive CLI (Link: https://github.com/peardrive/PearDriveCLI) Zero to One by Peter Thiel [PDF] (Link: https://morfene.com/021.pdf) Secrets of Sand Hill Road: Venture Capital and How to Get it by Scott Kupor (Link: https://a16z.com/books/secrets-of-sand-hill-road/) Arc / Spark / Fedi / Botanix / Cashu Check out our awesome sponsors! Ledn: Need fiat but don't want to sell your Bitcoin? Ledn offers secure, Bitcoin-backed loans with no credit checks, flexible repayment, and fast turnaround—often within 24 hours. With $10B+ in loans across 100+ countries and transparent Proof of Reserves, Ledn is a trusted option for unlocking liquidity without giving up your Bitcoin. (Link: https://learn.ledn.io/audible) HRF: The Human Rights Foundation is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that promotes and protects human rights globally, with a focus on closed societies. Subscribe to HRF's Financial Freedom Newsletter today. (Link: https://mailchi.mp/hrf.org/financial-freedom-newsletter) OFF: The Oslo Freedom Forum is a global human rights event by the Human Rights Foundation (HRF), uniting voices from activism, journalism, tech, and beyond. Through powerful stories and collaboration, OFF advances freedom and human potential worldwide. Join us next June. (Link: https://oslofreedomforum.com/) Pubky: Pubky is building the next web, a decentralized system designed to put control back in your hands. Escape censorship, algorithmic manipulation, and walled gardens by owning your identity and data. Explore the Pubky web and become the algorithm today. Don't forget to find me on my Pubky ID here: pk:5d7thwzkxx5mz6gk1f19wfyykr6nrwzaxri3io7ahejg1z74qngo. (Link: https://pubky.org) Chroma: Chroma...

ZFS Features, Roadmap, and Innovations, Magical systems thinking, How VMware's Debt-Fueled Acquisition Is Killing Open Source, OpenSSH 10.1 Released, KDE Plasma 6 Wayland on FreeBSD, Unix Co-Creator Brian Kernighan on Rust, Distros and NixOS, Balkanization of the Internet, GhostBSD 25.02 adds 'Gershwin' desktop for a Mac-like twist, and more NOTES This episode of BSDNow is brought to you by Tarsnap (https://www.tarsnap.com/bsdnow) and the BSDNow Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bsdnow) Headlines What the Future Brings – ZFS Features, Roadmap, and Innovations (https://klarasystems.com/articles/zfs-new-features-roadmap-innovations?utm_source=BSD%20Now&utm_medium=Podcast) Magical systems thinking (https://worksinprogress.co/issue/magical-systems-thinking) The $69 Billion Domino Effect: How VMware's Debt-Fueled Acquisition Is Killing Open Source, One Repository at a Time (https://fastcode.io/2025/08/30/the-69-billion-domino-effect-how-vmwares-debt-fueled-acquisition-is-killing-open-source-one-repository-at-a-time) News Roundup OpenSSH 10.1 Released (https://www.openssh.com/txt/release-10.1) KDE Plasma 6 Wayland on FreeBSD (https://euroquis.nl/kde/2025/09/07/wayland.html) Unix Co-Creator Brian Kernighan on Rust, Distros and NixOS (https://thenewstack.io/unix-co-creator-brian-kernighan-on-rust-distros-and-nixos) GhostBSD 25.02 adds 'Gershwin' desktop for a Mac-like twist (https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/27/ghostbsd_2502/) Beastie Bits Adventures in porting a Wayland Compositor to NetBSD and OpenBSD by Jeff Frasca (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo_8gnWQ4xo) Tarsnap This weeks episode of BSDNow was sponsored by our friends at Tarsnap, the only secure online backup you can trust your data to. Even paranoids need backups. Feedback/Questions Kylen - CVEs (https://github.com/BSDNow/bsdnow.tv/blob/master/episodes/633/feedback/Kylen%20-%20CVEs.md) Send questions, comments, show ideas/topics, or stories you want mentioned on the show to feedback@bsdnow.tv (mailto:feedback@bsdnow.tv) Join us and other BSD Fans in our BSD Now Telegram channel (https://t.me/bsdnow)

What if your team's potential was greater than you ever imagined—and all it took to unlock it was clarity, candor, and courage? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with George Pesansky, operational-excellence leader, performance coach, and author of Superperformance. Together they dive deep into the systems and mindsets that turn average teams into superperformers.From the Dunning-Kruger Effect to the Golden Hour, George offers a roadmap for leaders who want to maximize results without micromanaging. You'll learn how to build clarity, break free from the prison of expectations, and create an “improvement factory” that keeps your organization evolving. This conversation is packed with truth-telling, humor, and actionable insights you can use right away—whether you lead a manufacturing floor, a finance team, or a fast-growing business.Vibrant Episode Highlights[00:03:00] Start with Yourself, Then Scale It — George explains why true performance begins at the individual level before it can cascade to the team and organization.[00:11:48] The Golden Hour — The powerful practice of studying success instead of just fixing problems.[00:27:20] Utility Over Value — Why your ability to execute (“utility”) matters more than what you know (“value”).[00:35:13] The Ugly Baby Technique — How to tell the truth about your projects and create a culture where feedback fuels excellence.[00:48:52] Find the Friction, Lower the Temperature — Discover your team's “hot spots” by following the superhero who always saves the day.Connect with George:George's book, Superperformance: https://a.co/d/cS40yGXGeorge's website: https://georgepesansky.com/Company Website: https://myblendedlearning.comCapacity 2 Care (fill out Contact Me form): https://myblendedlearning.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deliberateimprovement/IG: https://www.instagram.com/georgepesansky/X: https://x.com/SuperPerformnzFB: https://www.facebook.com/george.pesanskyAlso mentioned in this episode:Mindset by Carol Dweck: https://a.co/d/4yol2lvThe 7 Habits of Highly Successful People by Stephen Covey: https://a.co/d/fwD3T7VChange by John Kotter: https://a.co/d/esyKWkLServant Leadership by Robert Greenleaf: https://a.co/d/itSginCListen at vibrantculture.com/podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts!Learn more about Nicole Greer, The Vibrant Coach, at vibrantculture.com.

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