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Haircuts. Sleep. Celebrity birthdays. A Florida man and a vacuum.Yep... it's another completely normal episode of The Treehouse Show.Dan is back stateside and finally got a professional haircut instead of his usual DIY special, which sparks a debate: Would you ever cut your own hair? Things only get weirder from there as we talk about why falling asleep with the TV on might be ruining your sleep, why Dan somehow keeps crossing paths with America's wandering stomach parasite, and how two celebrity birthdays send us down one of the strangest rabbit holes yet.Forrest Whitaker and Brian Austin Green somehow lead us into John Cusack's best movies, the Jennifer Aniston vs. Angelina Jolie debate, and plenty of pop culture tangents only The Treehouse Show could pull off.Then we wrap things up in the most Florida way imaginable with the unbelievable punishment handed to a man caught having sex with... a vacuum cleaner.If you enjoy hilarious news stories, ridiculous Florida headlines, celebrity discussions, random debates, and comedy podcasts that never stay on track, welcome to The Treehouse Show.In this episode:Would you trust yourself with a DIY haircut?Why sleeping with the TV on may be wrecking your sleepDan vs. the traveling stomach parasiteForrest Whitaker & Brian Austin Green birthdaysJohn Cusack's best moviesJennifer Aniston vs. Angelina JolieThe unbelievable Florida vacuum incidentAnd plenty of off-the-rails conversations along the way.

In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ try to identify the best bread to wipe with, after reading a story about a man caught cleaning himself with a sandwich. (0:00)  Two principals, both accused of drinking and driving the SAME car. Chaz and AJ had a news report with police body cam footage of both arrests. (3:43)  Vic Ferrari, a former NYPD detective was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the Gotti years, the AIDS epidemic, and the mafia-run butcher shop his father worked. (9:09) AJ was prepared to attempt a vacuum hickey, after claiming this was a common thing guys would do when he was in school. However, after listening to yesterday's clip, the majority of the segment was trying to transcribe the words he tripped over. (21:38) A live, on-air therapy session with the Tribe. Chaz and AJ's "Petty Pet Peeves" opens the phone lines for people to complain about the daily things they have no patience for. The majority of the calls were about everyone else's driving habits. (30:11)  Photo courtesy: Vic Ferrari

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In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ went through the details of a viral arrest following erratic driving. Cops said the driver had been pulled from the vehicle, and noticed a baggie fall from her crack. (0:00)  During "Girl Gripes," Chaz and AJ took a call from Janet, who was prepared to list off a number of complaints about her husband. The biggest one was about the egregious use of q-tips, that never seem to get thrown away. (4:42) A Florida man was found guilty of having sex with a vacuum, outside of a home near Disney World. (10:58)  Carla was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to share how she did not realize she was pregnant, until after consuming quite a few substances in Amsterdam. (16:28) 12-year-old Cameron is going to be Shrek in a stage show of "Shrek the musical" in Bristol. He called in to invite Chaz and AJ to the show, and now he just needs to learn his lines. (27:56) 

In this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa is joined by Dr Eve Tiong, a radiation oncologist with Icon Cancer Centre in Western Australia, for a deep dive into how prostate radiotherapy has changed and why many of the horror stories people associate with radiation no longer reflect modern practice.  Dr Tiong walks through the shift from older, broad-field radiation techniques to today's highly targeted approach, explaining how image guidance and modulated delivery now concentrate dose on the prostate while sharply reducing exposure to the bladder and bowel. She and Melissa unpack what this means in practical terms for urinary, bowel and sexual side effects, and discuss how rectal spacer gel is helping to protect bowel function during treatment.  The conversation also covers how patients and their clinicians weigh up surgery versus radiation, the role of hormone therapy for higher-risk cancers, the difference between external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy, and the emergence of focal therapy as a less invasive option for carefully selected men. Throughout, Dr Tiong returns to a consistent theme: informed decision-making, honest counselling about trade-offs, and the importance of taking sexual health and quality of life seriously at every stage of the prostate cancer journey.  In This Episode, We Cover  Men on active surveillance who want to understand what triggers a move to treatment  Modern radiotherapy is far more targeted than the broad “four-field box” approach used decades ago, sharply reducing dose to the bladder and bowel  Severe long-term side effects from contemporary radiotherapy now sit below 5%  Rectal spacer gel can further protect the bowel during treatment and dissolves naturally within four to six months  Cure rates for surgery and radiation are equivalent for low-grade and favourable intermediate-risk prostate cancer  Focal therapy, treating only the affected area of the prostate, is now emerging as an option in WA  Sexual health and continence should be part of every prostate cancer conversation, regardless of treatment type  higher-risk cancers  PSA monitoring after treatment, the significance of the 0.2 threshold, and emerging PSMA PET tracers  Reframing relapsed or advanced prostate cancer as a manageable, often chronic condition rather than an immediate death sentence  Key Message from Eve  A cancer diagnosis, including relapse, is not automatically a worst-case outcome. With the range of treatments now available, many men go on to live full, active lives for many years, and ongoing advances continue to expand what is possible.  Resources & Links  https://iconcancercentre.com.au/doctors/eve-tiong/  Steve's YouTube channel – personal stories and practical experience from a prostate cancer survivor: Everyday Prostate Cancer Warrior on YouTube  Book a telehealth appointment with our sexual health nurse practitioners at Restorative Health Clinic  For more information check out our websites www.rshealth.com.au , www.makehardeasy.com.au and www.melissahadleybarrett.com.au   Steve Fisher YouTube link to his Everyday Prostate Cancer Warrior. https://youtu.be/APLm1W8uPBA?si=SfaA9A74GqMNcvUq  Click here to shop the Sompatherapy Pumps: The Touch II Automatic Pump, and the Response II Manual Pump  Click here to watch Melissa's YouTube video: Most Men Use the SOMA VED Wrong | Here's the Correct Way    Book a telehealth consultation with our sexual health nurse practitioners:  Restorative Health Clinic    For more information visit our websites:  www.rshealth.com.au  www.makehardeasy.com.au  www.melissahadleybarrett.com    Need Support?  At Restorative Health Clinic, we support men and their partners with:  Penile rehabilitation after prostate cancer treatment  Erectile dysfunction  Vacuum pump and constriction ring education and prescription  Penile injection therapy  Intimacy and sexual recovery  Partner-inclusive support where appropriate  Practical, evidence-based strategies for rebuilding confidence and function    We offer telehealth consultations Australia-wide and internationally, making it easier for men to access experienced, compassionate support no matter where they live. If Steve's story sounds familiar, we would love to hear from you.    Restorative Health Clinic also has a psychologist-sexologist joining the team. If you are struggling with the emotional or psychological side of erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer recovery, or intimacy, we can support you there too – as an individual or as a couple.    Listen & Subscribe  If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and review The Penis Project Podcast. Your feedback helps more men and their partners find these conversations. Search for The Penis Project Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app.    We also have a free email list for updates, episodes, and resources. You can sign up via our website.     Connect With Us  We love hearing from real people navigating their health. 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The emergence of the transistor shook the world. It certainly shook the vacuum tube makers. Some believed that the category was a dead man walking. The transistor was going to replace the vacuum tube everywhere. But the iconic American company RCA believed that vacuum tubes still had a future. And in 1959, they poured all their skill and knowledge into one “revolutionary” tube. In today's video, RCA and the vacuum tube's last stand.

Gregory Copley. Iran's Leadership Vacuum and the Illusion of Nuclear Success. Copley reports a lack of cohesive leadership in Iran, with Ayatollah Khamenei potentially incapacitated. He asserts the West has failed on all metrics, including regime change and securing the Strait of Hormuz. Iran views its nuclear program primarily as a bargaining chip for sovereignty rather than victory. (11)

Your manager keeps checking in before making the calls you think they should own. In this episode, I show you why the one conversation that fixes this is probably the conversation that's never happened.Key Timestamps:(00:01:33) Manager Is a Title. Authority Is a Conversation.(00:06:44) The Story: An Operations Manager Stuck in a Vacuum(00:10:55) The Three-Column Mapping Exercise(00:17:01) The Aha Moment and What Changes(00:19:01) Your Assignment and the Workshop

Don't worry about 'ol episode 555, it's in the future-past as our Live Show on Saturday, July 18th at Sinker's Lounge in downtown Lawrence! Post-Soccer zoom! The Notes: Will is violent and effeminate! Sports Soccer Corner (kinda sprinkled throughout, really)! Don't bring your weak Ducks knowledge in this house! Young Guns was the coach! The step-coach who step-coached up! Where have you gone, Emilio Estevez, our nation turns its lonely eyes to you!? By woman or by pustule born!? The Eternal Sheen-Estevez Imperium! Jon Wick's janitor's retirement plan! Vacuum cleaner to the face! Nelson is minimizing face windows! Live Show Corner! Details are locked! One week later than planned on 7/18 and at Sinkers Lounge in Lawrence, 7pm doors, 7:30-ish show! We'll have giveaways of stuff from Will's garage and movie posters from when Nelson was a movies man! Will's patreon musical science is leveling up! June Triple Deuce coming soon, Ollie has child work restrictions! Don't ever scrimp on an old-fashioned New York stomach punch, pay the professional rates! Will is scheming a soccer cult of national forgiveness! Santa's got a black eye and it's all your fault! An eye full of makeup and an eye full of rage! Expect the Bob, cause he's coming! Are you ready for the reckoning!? Nelson's time on the bayou! Wisdom and Gumbo! We love Terrebonne and we love kittens! Our mamas will see justice or hushpuppies! We'll work out the details later! See our Live Episode 555 (Oops All 5's) on Saturday the 18th, upstairs at Sinker's Lounge in downtown Lawrence! 7pm drinks, 730-ish show! Will's giving away garage prizes & Nelson gives away movie posters from when he was a movies man! No admission, drinks at the bar, minigolf if you're nasty! Zoom Notes: Key Outcomes Will and Chris covered their upcoming live show date change, Patreon promotion, and World Cup reactions. The live show was confirmed for Saturday the 18th at Sinker's Lounge, shifting one week later than originally announced. The conversation was largely unstructured, blending logistics with extended comedic tangents. Decisions Made Live show rescheduled to Saturday the 18th; doors at 7:00 PM, show at 7:30 PM. Seating reconfigured: tables to replace spread-out booths so audience feels closer to the action. Chris to bring movie posters from personal collection to give away as an apology for the date change. Will to bring items from his garage as additional giveaways. Announcements Patreon perks include: 80s movie rap soundtracks by DJ Peezy Easy, Nelson segments, and occasional "Triple Deuce" episodes with guest Ollie. Recent Patreon drops: rap soundtracks for Die Hard (titled "Die Hard (I Don't Die)") with bluegrass-to-world-music style. Patreon pitched as cheaper than "anything in New York." World Cup Corner England beat Mexico in a standout match; praised as must-watch for soccer skeptics. USA still alive; next match against Belgium, followed by a likely difficult bracket. Norway's Erling Haaland noted for both dominance and sportsmanship. England next faces Norway; Canada already eliminated. Action Items Will & Chris: Arrive early to set up table seating before the live show. Chris: Select and bring movie posters for giveaway. Will & Chris: Reach out to Terrebonne about potential sponsorship. Chris: Deliver overdue Triple Deuce Patreon episode with Ollie (no deadline set). Contact Us! Follow Us! Love Us! Email: doubledeucepod@gmail.com Twitter, Instagram, Threads: @doubledeucepod Bluesky: @doubledeucepod.bsky.social Facebook: www.facebook.com/DoubleDeucePod/ Patreon: patreon.com/DoubleDeucePod Also, please subscribe/rate/review/share us! We're on Apple, Android, Libsyn, Stitcher, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Radio.com, RadioPublic, pretty much anywhere they got podcasts, you can find the Deuce! Podcast logo art by Jason Keezer! Find his art online at Keezograms! Intro & Outro featuring Rob Schulte! Check out his many podcasts! Brought to you in part by sponsorship from Courtney Shipley, Official Superfans Stefan Rider, Amber Fraley, Nate Copt, and listeners like you! Join a tier on our Patreon! Advertise with us! If you want that good, all-natural focus and energy, our DOUBLEDEUCE20 code still works at www.magicmind.com/doubledeuce for 20% off all purchases and subscriptions. Check out the Lawrence Times's 785 Collective at https://lawrencekstimes.com/785collective/ for a list of local LFK podcasts including this one!  

In quantum field theory, the vacuum state refers to the lowest energy state in a system. Particles are excitations above this state and carry energy, hence the term "vacuum" to refer to the state with no particles. Nothing requires this state to be unique. There may be many different field configurations that are local energy minima, and hence stable against small perturbations. A local minimum that does not globally minimize energy is called a false vacuum. While locally it looks like a stable vacuum, it is unstable and will decay to the deeper, true vacuum. If the energy barrier between the false and true vacuum is high, however, then the decay rate is exponentially suppressed and the false vacuum may be very long-lived. Analogous behavior is common in other physical systems. Open a carbonated drink and the CO₂, more stable as a gas once the pressure is released, comes out as bubbles. But the bubbles take a moment to appear, and they form on the sides of the bottle rather than throughout the liquid. A bubble has to pay an energy cost to create its surface—the boundary between gas and liquid—and small bubbles have a larger surface-to-volume [...] ---Outline:(03:53) The Standard Model predicts a metastable vacuum(06:35) Deliberately triggering electroweak vacuum decay is probably not possible(08:33) Coherent collisions(11:31) Tiny black holes(14:43) Summary(16:19) Vacuum decay beyond the Standard Model(19:36) Empirical bounds on triggering false vacuum decay(22:59) Appendix: A simple model for false vacuum decay on cosmological scales The original text contained 4 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- First published: June 29th, 2026 Source: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/EvJ2fMzLQLvYooumu/destroying-the-universe-how-hard-can-it-be --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Are you ready to dive into a fascinating discussion about the Christian foundation of America? In this episode, Tudor talks with David Barton, an expert in historical and constitutional issues. They explore the importance of understanding America's Christian roots and how they have been overlooked in schools. David sheds light on the significance of religion and morality in American history, referencing George Washington's farewell address where he emphasized their importance as the indispensable supports of political prosperity. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more information visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailUnder the global model, labor management was absorbed into the delivery code. Two hours or twenty-two, same payment. Starting January 1, 2027, the AMA introduces 59080 through 59083, the first dedicated labor management codes in CPT history. The work was always there. Now it gets paid. Dr. Heather Signorelli and Amy Hicks, CPC, COBGC, our AVP of Operations, walk through the codes, the documentation, the corrected delivery code framing, the midnight-spanning labor rule, the multi-provider attribution problem, and the three actions every OB practice should take this quarter. Why labor management was invisible: Under the global model, the cognitive work of managing labor was absorbed into the delivery code. Practices managing complicated labors (preeclampsia, GDM, category two tracings) have been subsidizing simple deliveries for decades. The four new labor management codes: 59080 (initial day, straightforward) · 59081 (initial day, complex) · 59082 (subsequent day, straightforward) · 59083 (subsequent day, complex). Codes bill per calendar date. One code per date per patient. Straightforward vs complex: the six-criteria test: All six straightforward criteria must be met: singleton vertex, routine monitoring, no FHR intervention required on that date, normal progression or routine induction without complication, stable medical conditions, no prior cesarean. Any one criterion not met means the labor is complex. Duration of labor alone is NOT complexity unless prolonged labor is formally diagnosed. What the complex note has to say: Explicitly name the complicating condition. Not just “patient has GDM,” but what about the GDM you managed today. Document MDM across multiple data sources, labs reviewed, monitoring strip interpreted, imaging assessed. Document additional monitoring or intervention beyond standard, what you did and why. Document multi-provider coordination if applicable that date. For 59083 (subsequent day complex), complexity must be re-established for EACH subsequent day. A single admission note does not carry forward. Delivery codes (corrected framing): The 2027 delivery codes separate vaginal from cesarean, not vaginal from operative. 59431 (vaginal, no prior cesarean) · 59432 (VBAC vaginal) · 59502 (primary cesarean) · 59503 (repeat cesarean). Vacuum and forceps are separately billable add-on procedures. Included in the delivery code: placenta, first and second degree laceration repair, same-day postpartum care. Separately billable add-ons: 59433 (third degree lac), 59434 (fourth degree lac), 59623 (uterine tamponade, new 2027 code), 59504 (hysterectomy with cesarean). Midnight-spanning labor (correcting the record): A continuous labor encounter spanning midnight is reported as ONE labor management service on ONE of the two calendar dates. The practice decides which date. Inpatient E/M codes (99221 through 99236) do NOT stack with labor management codes. They replace each other. Inpatient E/M applies before labor begins. Once active labor management starts, switch to 59080 through 59083. Multi-provider attribution: Each provider bills the service they personally performed. The labor management code goes to the provider who managed labor on that calendar date. The delivery code goes to the provider who delivered. If the delivering provider also managed labor on the delivery date, they can bill both. Two failure modes: the miss (no one drops the charge), and the double-bill (both providers drop the same charge). The solution is a daily reconciliation, not monthly. Three actions this quarter: Map your call and cross-coverage. Find where charges go unbilled today and where two providers could overlap. Build a daily L and D reconciliation process. Assign ownership. Reconcile before shift end, not at month end. Update EHR labor management templates to prompt for the six criteria, complicating conditions, MDM elements, and same-day decisions.  RESOURCES BLOCK Save your seat: Live OB/GYN Global Codes Update Webinar (July 7, 2026, 4:00 PM ET) · eligibility.natrevmd.com/obgyn-global-updates-webinar Book a 1:1 with Dr. Signorelli · calendly.com/heather-natrevmd/ Practice Revenue Leak Scorecard · eligibility.natrevmd.com/nrm-revenue-scorecard-v3 Payment Posting Audit Checklist · eligibility.natrevmd.com/payment-posting-checklist RECOVER Diagnostic Quiz · natrevmd.com/quiz Series Part 2 (EP190): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/190-every-prenatal-visit-is-now-a-billable-event/id1624182351?i=1000774328121                                             

Watch the Webinar  This episode was recorded live at one of Melissa's free monthly webinars, held exclusively for our subscriber community. To watch the full video, including the implant demonstrations, head to: https://vimeo.com/1192108833?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci   If you'd like to be notified about upcoming webinars and other events from Restorative Health Clinic and Melissa, subscribe here: https://rshealth.com.au/#subscribe     In this special webinar episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa is joined by Shane, a highly experienced urological surgeon and founding partner of Perth Urology Clinic. Shane trained at the University of Western Australia, achieved his FRACS in urology in 1999 and completed an advanced surgical oncology fellowship at the Vancouver General Hospital/UBC Prostate Centre in Canada. His clinical expertise covers some of the most complex areas of urology, including bladder cancer management, Peyronie's disease and penile implant surgery.  The webinar begins with Shane discussing the basics: how a normal erection works, and how a three-piece inflatable implant simply replicates that process with two cylinders, a reservoir of saline and a pump tucked away in the scrotum. As he puts it, it is a bit like putting a new inner tube inside a flat tyre. Using actual demonstration models, Melissa and Shane show the difference between malleable (bendable rod) implants and inflatable hydraulic implants and explain who suits each type. (Don't forget to watch the episode online at link above to see the demo).  They then work through the practical questions that were sent prior to the webinar from Melissa's subscriber community: Covering everything you ever wanted to know about penile implants but were too polite (or too nervous) to ask. Such as when to move on from tablets, injections and pumps; what surgery and recovery involve; what the implant feels like for the man and his partner; and what it all costs in Australia, both self-funded and with private health insurance.     The conversation does not shy away from the trickier topics either, including sensation and orgasm after an implant, why the head of the penis may stay softer than the shaft, considerations for gay men, combining an implant with an artificial urinary sphincter after prostate cancer treatment, and the furure app-controlled implant (yes, really, and yes, the jokes write themselves).  The overall message is a hopeful one: there is always a workaround for erectile dysfunction, satisfaction rates after implant surgery are very high in the research.      Golden Tip: Shane says the thing he hears most often from his patients is that they wish they had not waited so long to take this step.  Resources & Links  Perth Urology Clinic: https://perthurologyclinic.com.au/   Book a telehealth appointment with our sexual health nurse practitioners at Restorative Health Clinic  For more information check out our websites www.rshealth.com.au , www.makehardeasy.com.au and www.melissahadleybarrett.com.au   Click here to watch Melissa's YouTube video: Most Men Use the SOMA VED Wrong | Here's the Correct Way    Book a telehealth consultation with our sexual health nurse practitioners:  Restorative Health Clinic    For more information visit our websites:  www.rshealth.com.au  www.makehardeasy.com.au  www.melissahadleybarrett.com    Need Support?  At Restorative Health Clinic, we support men and their partners with:  Penile rehabilitation after prostate cancer treatment  Erectile dysfunction  Vacuum pump and constriction ring education and prescription  Penile injection therapy  Intimacy and sexual recovery  Partner-inclusive support where appropriate  Practical, evidence-based strategies for rebuilding confidence and function    We offer telehealth consultations Australia-wide and internationally, making it easier for men to access experienced, compassionate support no matter where they live. If Steve's story sounds familiar, we would love to hear from you.    Restorative Health Clinic also has a psychologist-sexologist joining the team. If you are struggling with the emotional or psychological side of erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer recovery, or intimacy, we can support you there too – as an individual or as a couple.    Listen & Subscribe  If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and review The Penis Project Podcast. Your feedback helps more men and their partners find these conversations. Search for The Penis Project Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app.    We also have a free email list for updates, episodes, and resources. You can sign up via our website.     Connect With Us  We love hearing from real people navigating their health. If you would like to share your story or ask a question, get in touch.    Email: admin@rshealth.com.au    Websites:  rshealth.com.au   makehardeasy.com.au  melissahadleybarrett.com    Instagram:  @melissahadleybarrett  @restorativehealth.clinic    YouTube:  Melissa Hadley Barrett    TikTok:  @melissahadleybarrett    Facebook:  Melissa Hadley Barrett  Restorative Health Clinic    LinkedIn:  Melissa Hadley Barrett    TEDx Talk:  Watch on YouTube 

Who is really profiting from the small boat crisis? Andrew Gold sits down with investigative journalist Zak Garner-Purkis of Daily Express, who has gone undercover to expose the massive "iceberg" of organized crime operating right under our noses. From delivery app exploitation and suspicious high street barber shops to the terrifying reality of human trafficking and modern slavery—this isn't just about politics; it's a lucrative criminal industry worth more than the drug trade. In this episode, we reveal the three red flags of criminal networks in your neighborhood, the truth about the "shadow GDP," and the shocking failures within the bureaucratic class and the CPS that allow these networks to flourish. Watch to the end to see the three red flags you need to spot on your own high street. SUPPORT MY SPONSORS LINGOPIE: Use my link for a free trial and 55% OFF on the yearly plan: https://learn.lingopie.com/heretics RUMBLE WALLET: Take Control of Your Money and claim $5 in US Stablecoin (USA₮)! Download now at http://wallet.rumble.com/heretics and use the code Heretics5. Chapters 0:00 The "Iceberg" beneath the surface 04:18 Trafficking is more profitable than drugs 08:24 The "Vape Shop" math that doesn't add up 12:56 S* trafficking vs. Labor trafficking 16:44 The Albanian TikTok "Dream" vs. Reality 21:51 The $1,000 "Dingy" debt trap 26:54 The trafficker hiding in the hotel 31:11 Why French police want them to leave 37:08 The "Shadow GDP" draining the UK 41:12 Red Flag #3: It's on your high street right now 45:49 The "Pedo-Asbo" & bureaucratic cover-ups 51:06 The "Vacuum" in the British media 56:12 The truth about begging gangs Hashtags #AndrewGold #SmallBoats #HumanTrafficking #ModernSlavery #OrganizedCrime #InvestigativeJournalism #UKPolitics #BorderForce #SocialIssues #heretics Third-party footage credit Source clip: “Up to 50 migrants launch dinghy from Calais beach unhindered by French police | ITV News” Publisher: ITV News Reporter: Dan Rivers Published: 16 November 2021 Platform: YouTube URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x879wqdfrqM Use: 3-second excerpt used for commentary/criticism under fair dealing. Copyright: © ITV News / ITV plc. All rights remain with the original copyright holder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 398 (Rebroadcast of Ep 102), we talk about vacuum sealing food. We've learned from our mistakes so you won't make them. In the After Show, exclusively for Patreon supporters, we answer Patreon's Mail Bag questions on everything from water purification, PAM Radio, Election Day, and the role of churches in SHTF. Please support our sponsors EMP Shield, Numanna Foods, CATI Armor, Backwoods Home Magazine, and Minutemen Coffee. Learn more about our podcast at Prepping 2-0.com

In Episode 398 (Rebroadcast of Ep 102), we talk about vacuum sealing food. We've learned from our mistakes so you won't make them. In the After Show, exclusively for Patreon supporters, we answer Patreon's Mail Bag questions on everything from water purification, PAM Radio, Election Day, and the role of churches in SHTF. Please support our sponsors EMP Shield, Numanna Foods, CATI Armor, Backwoods Home Magazine, and Minutemen Coffee. Learn more about our podcast at Prepping 2-0.com

What the hell was THAT? Sara, Shayna and Alison had to come right back to the mics to discuss what was an absolutely insane day of player, draft pick, and coaching movement Tuesday was around the NHL. Follow us on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram, and YouTube  Find our Merch HERE!

How can you manage your home without draining the limited capacity you have as an Highly Sensitive Person? In Part 2 of my conversation with Kathi Lipp, we discuss practical ways HSPs can reduce home-management overwhelm, including: making pre-decisions before guilt and emotion take over, choosing what to keep when possessions carry emotional weight, containing lists, notes, papers, and visible reminders, creating one reliable “source of truth,” and asking for calmer shared spaces without feeling controlling. We also explore what may really be happening when an HSP is labeled “controlling” for needing more calm at home—and how to communicate our sensory needs with clarity and compassion. This episode will help you approach home management with greater self-awareness, more realistic expectations, and less shame about what your uniquely-wired nervous system needs. Links to Resources Mentioned: Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/clutterfreeacademy Order Kathi's book Clutter Free: Quick and Easy Steps for Simplifying Your Space https://www.amazon.com/Clutter-Free-Quick-Steps-Simplifying/dp/0736959130/ Check out Kathi's Website: https://kathilipp.com/ https://kathilipp.com/ Take the “Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?” Self-Quiz https://CheriGregory.com/hspquiz/ Learn about the Sensitive & Strong Community Cafe https://sensitiveandstrongbook.com/sensitive-strong-community-cafe/ Chapters (00:00:00) - How to Manage Your Home (For Highly Sensitive People)(00:01:58) - With Kathy Lipp: Home Management and the Highly Sensitive Person(00:04:00) - How to Pre-Decide When to Clean or Vacuum(00:07:04) - PreDecisions for Your Dad and His(00:12:39) - Pre-Deciding(00:13:12) - What To Keep And Why?(00:18:31) - A Mother's Last Conversation With Her Daughter(00:19:05) - The Scandalous Way I Use My Planner(00:25:05) - Post-it Notes: An Organization Tool(00:27:04) - How to Talk About Clutter in the Home(00:32:33) - A Sense of Harmony in the Home(00:34:50) - Kathy Lips: The Clutter Free Academy(00:35:40) - The Highly Sensitive Christian Woman's Community Cafe

The most surprising discovery in fundamental physics during my career as a scientist was undoubtedly the acceleration of the universe, announced in 1998. The most straightforward explanation for these observations is a positive cosmological constant, or vacuum energy. I talk about the origin of the idea with Einstein, how quantum physicists started to think about it and understand the "cosmological constant problem," as well as how its discovery also raised the "coincidence problem." This is the first of two connected solo episodes; the next will be on theories of dark energy that are not the cosmological constant. Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2026/06/22/358-solo-vacuum-energy-and-the-cosmological-constant/ Support Mindscape on Patreon.

Join us in our first service with pastor KJ Kennell as he delivers the message "Fill the Vacuum"CCLI: CSPL170728 Size B.

Can humanity ever travel faster than light, or does every shortcut through spacetime break causality itself? We explore warp drives, wormholes, tachyons, and why the universe pushes back.Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurWatch my exclusive video Nearby Supernovae: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-nearby-supernovae-could-one-destroy-earth-and-could-we-stop-it

Can humanity ever travel faster than light, or does every shortcut through spacetime break causality itself? We explore warp drives, wormholes, tachyons, and why the universe pushes back.Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurWatch my exclusive video Nearby Supernovae: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-nearby-supernovae-could-one-destroy-earth-and-could-we-stop-it

We're on a break this week, so we've opened the vaults. This episode originally aired in July 2020. Peter interviews a product tester for the Wheel of Fortune prizes, and a vacuum cleaner salesperson.  Interview Hour is a completely improvised podcast, created and preformed by Lauren Morrell and Peter Narby. Follow us: Instagram Reach out to us: deadwithbenefitspod@gmail.com   We now have advertisements! Please note that we do not choose the ads that play on the podcast, and they don't necessarily represent Dead With Benefits values or opinions.   

Why is wasted time the most expensive cost in business? In Episode 251 of Talkin' Shop with ShopSabre, hosts Brandon Bombardo and Nick Peters explain why time — not broken machines, material costs, or competition — is the single resource a business can never recover once it's spent.   This episode covers the real-world cost of poor follow-through in manufacturing and the trades: unanswered quote requests, ignored emails, missed meetings, and delayed decisions. ShopSabre is an American CNC manufacturer based in Lakeville, Minnesota that builds CNC routers, plasma tables, and fiber lasers, and Brandon draws directly on what the ShopSabre sales team sees every day to illustrate how wasted time compounds.   Brandon answers a key question: why does ignoring a small problem cost so much more later? He walks through how one avoided a five-minute conversation — like not addressing an employee who shows up late — can snowball into missed deadlines, lost team trust, employee turnover, and ultimately a lost customer. The takeaway: clarity beats slow uncertainty every time, and reliability, not brilliance, is what builds a business reputation.   The episode also answers two listener questions. First, the difference between vacuum and CFM on a vacuum pump: vacuum measures how hard the pump pulls and holds the part, while CFM measures how much air it moves to overcome leakage on porous materials. Brandon explains why ShopSabre recommends Becker vacuum pumps — they run quieter, last longer in dusty woodworking environments, and deliver the highest pressure rating head-to-head for the money. Second, why sharing your full quote matters: customers who actually compare line-by-line quotes usually find ShopSabre delivers more value, not just a lower sticker price.   This episode is for CNC shop owners, cabinet makers, metal fabricators, and any small business owner who wants to stop losing time, money, and customers to broken communication. 00:00 - Why Wasted Time Quietly Costs Businesses Thousands Every Year 03:11 - Time Is the Most Expensive Currency: Why You Can't Earn It Back 06:30 - Working Smarter Should Feel Like Cheating: Using Resources to Save Time 07:16 - Vacuum vs. CFM Explained: Why Vacuum Holds the Part, Not Airflow 10:15 - Why ShopSabre Recommends Becker Vacuum Pumps Over Cheaper Imports 12:23 - Why Sharing Your Full Quote Wins More Deals Than a Low Price 16:00 - Why Follow-Through Has Become the Rarest Skill in Business 24:58 - How Saying "No" Honestly Opens the Door to a Better Outcome 30:30 - How One Avoided 5-Minute Conversation Snowballs Into Lost Customers 33:16 - Why Reliability Beats Brilliance: Reputation Is Built on Consistency 38:35 - The Takeaway: Time Is Expensive Financially, Mentally, and Emotionally 42:25 - Why Communication Is a Lost Art: The Race Helmet Story 46:09 - Final Word: Respect Time, Honor Commitments, Keep Building #ShopSabre #TalkinShop #CNC #CNCRouter #SmallBusiness #TimeManagement #Manufacturing #Woodworking #BusinessGrowth #CNCMachine #ShopLife #Entrepreneur #MadeInUSA #Fabrication #BusinessTips Discover all our CNC machines and accessories: https://www.shopsabre.com/  Follow ShopSabre for daily updates, tutorials, and expert tips:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopsabre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopsabre Twitter/X: https://x.com/ShopSabreCNC  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shopsabre  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shopsabre-cnc/  Since 2000, ShopSabre CNC has delivered high-quality CNC routers, plasma cutters, and laser engraving machines built in the USA to businesses and hobbyists worldwide. Subscribe for more insights on CNC technology, project builds, and industry-leading machine performance.

What do shoppers actually want in 2026? Do brand vibe, culture, and ethos matter more than the clothes? Is experience-based fashion just better marketing? And what does “integrated fashion” look like when your wardrobe is built around music, sports, clubs, video games, vintage, coffee shops, and the internet?On this episode of Pair of Kings, Sol Thompson and Michael Smith break down the largest survey they've run on fashion preferences, shopping habits, and taste: 1,500+ responses on how people look for, select and justify clothing today. The duo use the season's thesis of “integrated fashion” to interrogate why brand culture matters, how shoppers decide between buying piece-by-piece vs building a full aesthetic, why brand storytelling still works, and what makes a fashion brand captivating enough to hold an audience.We get into Rick Owens, Kozaburo, Rolling Dub Trio, Lost Control cowboy boots, Undercover, Comme des Garçons, Celine, Hedi Slimane, CC41 wartime tailoring, vintage band tees, Bruce Springsteen shirts, KMFDM, Electronic Research Department / ERD, Daft Punk, and controversy-driven fashion marketing.Sol and Michael also discuss Everlane's sale to Shein, sustainability fatigue, ethical fashion, cost per wear, quality vs longevity, resale liquidity, wardrobe economics, consumer inequality, and why the modern fashion industry is selling lifestyles as much as clothing. Further, they ask what sparks the desire to buy: Honey Dijon at Coachella, Saturday Night Fever, The Batman motorcycle jackets, FKA twigs, Interplanetary Criminal, video games, old magazines, X-Files tees, Julian Carter, and archive fashion grails.Other topics include: NYC summer style, Havaianas and flip-flop discourse, Birkenstocks without socks, finance guys in Lululemon khakis and On Running shoes, Kangol hats, men's matching sets, white jeans, World Cup style, vintage soccer jerseys, Newcastle kits, Nike Total 90s, Puma Speedcats, Big Red Boots, brand pop-ups, shock drops, fashion coffee shops, Instagram style discovery, raves, punk shows, clubs, flea markets, Harajuku, Santee Alley, gay clubs, furries, online fashion communities, The Devil Wears Prada 2, whether good marketing can compensate for bad clothes. We hope you enjoy just as much as we did recording.Lots of love!Sol---Episode Tags: fashion podcast 2026, integrated fashion, fashion survey, menswear, streetwear, high fashion, archive fashion, shopping habits, brand culture, experience-based fashion, Rick Owens, Kozaburo, Everlane Shein, sustainable fashion, vintage fashion, World Cup jerseys, Nike Total 90, Puma Speedcat, Celine #fashion #fashionpodcast #rickowens #archivefashion TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Intro: 1,300+ Person Integrated Fashion Survey 1:09 — Sol & Michael Introduce the Episode 1:53 — New York Summer Fashion and the Style Reset 2:23 — Fit Check: Birkenstocks, Kapital Denim & Vintage Bruce Springsteen Tee 6:37 — KMFDM Shirt, Vintage T-Shirt Care & Washing Old Tees 7:14 — ERD Daft Punk Shirt, Vintage Resale & Controversial Fashion Marketing 11:42 — NYC Summer Style: Flip-Flops, Havaianas & Birkenstocks 16:27 — Finance Guy Fits: On Running, Lululemon Khakis & No-Show Socks 18:07 — Kangol Hats, Lower East Side Trends & One-Weekend Menswear Fads 20:22 — Matching Sets and Summer 2026 Menswear Predictions 21:16 — White Jeans, Vintage Soccer Jerseys & World Cup Style 25:05 — Everlane, Shein and the Future of Ethical Fashion 26:29 — Sustainability Fatigue and Rick Owens Sustainable Cotton 27:23 — Consumer Economics: Who Fashion Brands Actually Sell To 29:15 — AI Data Centers, Consumption and Environmental Cost 31:10 — Fashion Survey Begins: How Young Shoppers Buy Clothes 32:07 — Do Brand Vibe, Culture and Ethos Matter? 32:44 — Rick Owens, Kozaburo and Buying Into Brand Worlds 35:17 — Wardrobe Building: Piece-by-Piece vs Full Aesthetic 36:06 — Rick Owens Harness Boots and Buying in a Vacuum 40:03 — UJ Militaria, CC41 Wartime Blazer & Archive Menswear 43:00 — Brand Storytelling: Undercover, Sustainability and Fashion Narrative 45:24 — What People Consider Before Buying Clothes 46:14 — Cost Per Wear Debate 50:15 — Sustainability, Ethics, Price, Fit, Resale Liquidity & Durability 52:16 — What Makes People Want to Buy Clothing? 52:41 — Honey Dijon, Coachella, Saturday Night Fever & Cultural Inspiration 56:09 — CDG, Archive Fashion and Mental Catalogs of Grails 56:42 — FKA Twigs, Interplanetary Criminal, Video Games & Fashion Inspiration 57:39 — Do Fashion Influencers Actually Influence Fashion People? 59:38 — The Batman, Motorcycle Jackets & Style Obsession 1:01:13 — Hedi Slimane's Celine “The Dancing Kid” Beanie 1:03:15 — Experience-Based Fashion: Drops, Pop-Ups, Coffee Shops & Activations 1:06:02 — Influencer Gifting, Clothing Waste & FOMO Marketing 1:08:41 — Big Red Boots, Puma Speedcats & Hype Products That Disappear 1:10:01 — Nike Total 90, Slim Soccer Sneakers & Footwear Trends 1:10:20 — Where People Experience Fashion: Raves, Flea Markets, Clubs & Coffee Shops 1:13:37 — Instagram as a Fashion Scene and Style Discovery Tool 1:17:44 — Clubs, Raves and the Anti-Commercial Fashion Scene 1:19:04 — Song of the Week 1:21:58 — The Devil Wears Prada 2, Fashion Movies & Reboot Culture 1:26:37 — Speed Racer, Style Nostalgia & Closing Thoughts 1:26:59 — Outro  #FashionPodcast, #Menswear, #Streetwear, #Fashion, #Style, #FashionCulture, #FashionCommunity, #FashionDiscussion, #FashionAnalysis, #FashionCommentary, #MensFashion, #MensStyle, #ArchiveFashion, #FashionArchive, #VintageFashion, #FashionHistory, #DesignerFashion, #LuxuryFashion, #FashionResearch, #FashionWriting, #IntegratedFashion, #FashionTheory, #FashionConsumer, #FashionShopping, #FashionTrends, #FashionIndustry, #FashionMarketing, #BrandCulture, #FashionConsumerBehavior, #FutureOfFashion, #RickOwens, #CommeDesGarcons, #Undercover, #HediSlimane Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the new vanguard of the fashion world. Subscribe for weekly uploads of the podcast, and don't forgot to follow us on our social channels for additional content, and join our discord to access what we've dubbed “the happiest place in fashion”.Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.comSubscribe to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a monthLinks:InstagramTikTokTwitter/XSol's Substack (One Size Fits All)Sol's InstagramMichael's InstagramMichael's TikTok

Common Man Hour 1 --Vacuum Sealed Segments --Peek at the Purple --Top 10 New QB/WR Combos --Canada Customs --KAT Regrets?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Common Man Hour 1 --Vacuum Sealed Segments --Peek at the Purple --Top 10 New QB/WR Combos --Canada Customs --KAT Regrets?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After several “Good Morning” greetings, the Fat One somehow fills the LITTLE show with nattering about the weather, the quiz programs, Seniorcize and technology. Happy National Egg Day.

Is there a leadership vacuum in the restaurant business?This week's episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Toni Ronayne, the founder of the fractional C-suite firm C Society.C Society provides experienced executives who can work with emerging and other restaurant chains, filling a need for c-level leadership. Ronayne is a longtime industry executive whose past stops have included Perkins and Freshii, among other companies. We discuss why companies need this and how these executives can help. But we also talk extensively about several other issues regarding leadership in the restaurant industry. This is the latest in a series of podcast episodes that we recorded at the National Restaurant Association Show and it's a good one so please check it out. 

(3) Bob Zimmerman examines the Soviet Zond program, noting that failures like Zond 4's self-destruction and Zond 6's atmosphere loss prevented the Russians from launching cosmonauts first. This created a vacuum that NASA manager George Low filled by proposing the bold, risky plan to send Apollo 8 to the moon without the lunar module. Despite the lack of a "lifeboat," leadership approved the mission to beat the Soviets. The guest emphasizes that these aggressive decisions were fueled by CIA intelligence suggesting a Russian lunar flight was imminent, forcing NASA to take engineering risks to secure a Cold War victory.1955

Preview for Later Today: Jeremy Zakis details Australia's winter weather, warning of a severe storm hitting Western Australia that will soon bring floods to the east. He explains how El Niño and the Indian Ocean Dipole create a "vacuum" effect, drawing Antarctic air in a unique "S-bend" pattern toward Sydney.1919 ANZAC DAY

In this episode we have a sneak peak at our May Survey on keeping pattern notes. Dont forget to participate in the survey linked below. Also, we both have been busy with travel, projects, fixing mistakes, and we have lots to catch up on.  May Survey Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android. Marsha's Projects Trillium Lake by Kay Hopkins: Using Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton Fine. Knit to about 3" under armholes Wabi Sabi Tee by Katia: Using Concept by Katia Wabi Sabi. Knit to about 8" on the body. Socks: Using Madeline Tosh sock in the colorway Plum Tree. Oaxaca Journey Bag: by Araceli Gonzalez. Using Prado de Lana. Compass Moon Creations: Spinning 10 ounces of merino in a blue/green. Brought the project to the beach and plied the first skein. About 200 yards of sport to DK weight. Sheridan Flats Spinning: Purchased 24 oz of 80/15/6 wool/mohair/silk roving in the colorway Kaleidoscope. The owner said to spin at a worsted weight for best results. Mill is Olympic Yarn & Fiber located in Cosmopolis, WA. Plied three singles but somehow I over plied it.  Silver Bags: Sewing bags with pacific cloth to protect silver. Sounds posh.

(14) Simon Constable and Jim McTague discuss the leadership vacuum in the United Kingdom as internal Labour Party disputes intensify. Some elites are calling for Tony Blair's return while the Reform Party gains traction among dissatisfied voters.1940

In its first report to the UN Security Council, the Board of Peace this month said Hamas's refusal to disarm was the main obstacle to the reconstruction of Gaza. The board's leader, Nickolay Mladenov, also called on Israel to honour its commitments to the ceasefire, after its attacks killed at least 850 Palestinians following the truce announcement in October. He accused both parties of inaction and warned that the deteriorating status quo of a divided Gaza risks becoming permanent. Israel refuses to withdraw until Hamas disarms. But is this a feasible sticking point and what would it mean for Gaza's security and governance? In an episode of Beyond the Headlines from October 2025, host Nada AlTaher examines the security vacuum in Gaza, where Hamas is weakened and militias try to gain power. She speaks to The National's Gaza correspondent Nagham Mohanna and Palestinian defence and security journalist Hamze Attar.

Every pastor says they want honest feedback, but do their actions back that up? In this episode, Scott and A.J. walk through three clear signs that a pastor or any church leader may have a blind spot when it comes to receiving input, from defensive reactions to punishing the messenger to making decisions in a complete vacuum. If you have ever felt like bringing feedback to your leader is more trouble than it is worth, this episode will help you name what you are seeing. Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu are lead consultants at the Malphurs Group, a church consulting and coaching organization dedicated to helping established churches find a way forward. Each week on the Church Revitalization Podcast, they bring practical, field-tested insight drawn from years of working directly with pastors and church leadership teams across the country. Their conversations are honest, sometimes funny, and always aimed at helping churches become healthier. [4:35] Sign 1: Defensiveness — shutting down conversations and deflecting feedback [10:25] Sign 2: Punishing the Messenger — what happens when the person who brings information pays a price for it [12:58] Sign 3: Decisions Made in a Vacuum — leading without meaningful input from the team [13:57] Real-World Story — a case study from the consulting room showing all three signs in action [20:11] The Payoff of Humility — why leaders who welcome feedback lead longer and lead better Free 7-Day Trial of the Healthy Churches Toolkit: https://healthychurchestoolkit.com Episode Article: https://malphursgroup.com/342 Follow the Malphurs Group: https://facebook.com/malphursgroup https://instagram.com/malphursgroup https://youtube.com/themalphursgroup https://x.com/malphursgroup

In this episode the guys break down the healthiest U.S. states versus where people actually live the longest, and answer listener questions on processed foods, deadlifts, abs, and training through menopause. SPONSORS Caldera Lab (skincare botanicals & peptides) — ⁠https://calderalab.com/MINDPUMP⁠ Code: MINDPUMP — 20% off first order Ketone IQ (exogenous ketones) — ⁠https://ketone.com/MINDPUMP⁠ 30% off first subscription order LMNT (electrolytes) — ⁠https://drinklmnt.com/MINDPUMP⁠ Free sample pack with any purchase   MAPS 15 BOGO — ⁠https://maps15bogo.com⁠ Buy 1 get 1 FREE — limited time (all 7 MAPS 15 programs same price)   LINKS Mind Pump Store: ⁠https://mindpumpstore.com⁠ Maps Fitness Products: ⁠https://mapsfitnessproducts.com⁠ Instagram: @mindpumpmedia   0:00 - Intro 1:54 - Healthiest states vs. where people actually live longest 7:42 - Longevity vs. healthspan — why frequent movement beats scheduled workouts 18:54 - Chores and gardening — the daily activity longevity link 34:19 - Online dating confessions 39:26 - Dad life stories 49:17 - Ketone IQ 51:43 - LMNT 52:19 - What "processed" really means — heavily engineered foods 55:07 - Deadlift vs. sumo — which is right for you 56:44 - Vacuum pose — pairing ab work with daily vacuums 58:04 - Building muscle during menopause — 2 days/week is enoughIn this episode the guys break down the healthiest U.S. states versus where people actually live the longest, and answer listener questions on processed foods, deadlifts, abs, and training through menopause.   SPONSORS Caldera Lab (skincare botanicals & peptides) — ⁠https://calderalab.com/MINDPUMP⁠ Code: MINDPUMP — 20% off first order Ketone IQ (exogenous ketones) — ⁠https://ketone.com/MINDPUMP⁠ 30% off first subscription order LMNT (electrolytes) — ⁠https://drinklmnt.com/MINDPUMP⁠ Free sample pack with any purchase   MAPS 15 BOGO — ⁠https://maps15bogo.com⁠ Buy 1 get 1 FREE — limited time (all 7 MAPS 15 programs same price)   LINKS Mind Pump Store: ⁠https://mindpumpstore.com⁠ Maps Fitness Products: ⁠https://mapsfitnessproducts.com⁠ Instagram: @mindpumpmedia   0:00 - Intro 1:54 - Healthiest states vs. where people actually live longest 7:42 - Longevity vs. healthspan — why frequent movement beats scheduled workouts 18:54 - Chores and gardening — the daily activity longevity link 34:19 - Online dating confessions 39:26 - Dad life stories 49:17 - Ketone IQ 51:43 - LMNT 52:19 - What "processed" really means — heavily engineered foods 55:07 - Deadlift vs. sumo — which is right for you 56:44 - Vacuum pose — pairing ab work with daily vacuums 58:04 - Building muscle during menopause — 2 days/week is enough  

You cannot receive the next level… If your hands are still full of the old one. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down a powerful business principle—the law of the vacuum. Because let's be real… If your calendar is packed with low-value tasks… Your client roster is full of headaches… And your mind is cluttered with outdated strategies… There is no room for real growth. In this episode, you'll learn: Why holding onto average opportunities blocks elite ones How toxic clients and broken systems quietly cap your growth Why creating space is required before the next level can enter How cutting dead weight creates momentum, clarity, and better opportunities Because growth does not always come from adding more. Sometimes it comes from removing what no longer belongs. Most founders stay stuck because they keep carrying: Old offers Bad clients Broken systems Low-level commitments But high-level operators understand this: You have to create the void before the upgrade can arrive. Clear the calendar. Cut the dead weight. Raise the standard. And watch better opportunities rush in. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode: 1572 High-pressure steam engines and transportation. Today, the first locomotive.

Iran is losing $400 million daily due to U.S. sanctions and blockades. Jonathan Schanzer discusses the leadership vacuum in Tehran, noting that decisions are currently made by a chaotic committee of revolutionary figures. (3/16)1931

In this action-packed live stream episode of HVAC School, host Bryan is joined by Eric Kaiser, Ty Branaman, and Roman Baugh for a continuation of a deep-dive conversation on vacuum practices — picking up where a previous episode left off with Andrew Greaves and Jim Bergmann. The team sets out to both reinforce the foundational best practices every HVAC technician should follow and to explore some genuinely uncharted scientific territory around how vacuum gauges actually work, how refrigerant contaminates micron gauge readings, and what really happens to moisture inside a system when temperatures drop below freezing. A central revelation of the episode is Eric's explanation that modern electronic vacuum (micron) gauges do not actually measure pressure directly — they measure heat transfer and translate it into a pressure reading. Because these gauges are calibrated to nitrogen or air, the presence of refrigerant vapor in a system (which has roughly three times the heat conductivity of nitrogen) can cause the gauge to display a falsely high reading. This means a technician could believe the system still has poor vacuum when it may actually be further along than indicated — or, more concerning, that a system appears to have passed vacuum when contamination is still present. The team acknowledges that controlled experiments are needed to quantify exactly how much refrigerant affects the reading, and they commit to designing those tests. The conversation then pivots into the physics of water at the triple point — the precise pressure (4,580 microns) and temperature (32°F) at which water can exist simultaneously as solid, liquid, and vapor. Eric walks the audience through a phase diagram built from International Association for the Properties of Water and Steam data, explaining that once pressure drops below the triple point, liquid water no longer exists. Any moisture in the system either sublimes directly from solid ice to vapor or remains frozen. This has major practical implications: a system with ice inside can still pull down to a very deep vacuum, but will not pass a decay test until that ice is fully sublimated — which requires both sufficient vacuum depth and available heat energy. The colder the ambient environment, the deeper the vacuum must go to create the temperature differential needed to drive sublimation. The episode wraps with an illuminating discussion on refrigerant oils — specifically the differences between POE (polyolester) and PVE (polyvinyl ether) oils and how each interacts with moisture in fundamentally different ways. POE chemically bonds with water through hydrolysis, breaking down into acid and alcohol and permanently degrading the oil. PVE, on the other hand, physically traps moisture through surface tension and can hold up to twice as much water as POE, but remains chemically stable. This distinction affects vacuum strategy, dryer sizing, and long-term system reliability — particularly in VRF and cold-climate heat pump systems where compressor oil management is far more complex. Topics Covered Core vacuum best practices refresher: large hoses, removing valve cores, skipping the manifold, using clean pump oil, micron gauge placement, and decay testing Why micron gauges measure heat transfer — not pressure — and how refrigerant vapor causes false-high readings on the gauge The impact of refrigerant retained in compressor oil on vacuum accuracy and the potential role of nitrogen sweeps in displacing refrigerant molecules Triple point science: what happens to moisture when pressure drops below 4,580 microns and why liquid water no longer exists below that threshold How ice inside a system can allow a deep vacuum pull-down while still failing a decay test, and what that means for cold-climate HVAC work The role of heat during evacuation: why adding heat accelerates moisture removal and how deep vacuum increases temperature differential to drive sublimation Cold-climate challenges: vacuum pump limitations, micron gauge accuracy at low temperatures, and the physics of dry air in freezing environments Triple evacuation and nitrogen purging: whether nitrogen disrupts oil pockets, displaces refrigerant, or both — and why the team wants to test it Nitrogen tank quality concerns: the possibility that low-grade nitrogen could introduce moisture and whether an inline dryer would help Using system flush chemicals: why Ty cautions against flushing agents and the risks of adding additional chemicals that break down oil POE vs. PVE oil chemistry: how POE undergoes hydrolysis when exposed to moisture (creating acid) versus how PVE physically traps water without chemical breakdown Dryer strategy for large commercial systems, VRF, and VRV: filter dryer sizing, core pulls, oil sampling, and why an "oil dialysis machine" would be a game-changer Plans for future controlled experiments: testing refrigerant effects on micron gauges, ice behavior at various temperatures, and vacuum performance in cold climates Industry influence over time: how community-driven knowledge sharing has already shifted vacuum and refrigerant practices over the past decade Whether you're a residential technician looking to sharpen the fundamentals or a commercial refrigeration specialist wrestling with VRF oil contamination, this episode delivers both practical takeaways and a front-row seat to the scientific inquiry that drives best practices forward. As Bryan puts it: "Don't wait for us — if you want to do the experiment, be part of the conversation."   Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool. Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium. Subscribe to our podcast on your iPhone or Android. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Check out our handy calculators here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for Apple and Android.

Preview for Later Today: Guest John Hardie. Hardie explores Vladimir Putin's increasing isolation and the geopolitical uncertainty following a potential leadership vacuum. He also highlights Ukraine's expanding international drone industry deals with NATO partners. 4/61896 MOSCOW

Following the invasion, the return of political exiles "frozen in time" created a divide with local Iraqis who viewed them with suspicion. The Americans' decision to disband the Iraqi army fostered a massive security vacuum, enabling the rise of the patriotic resistance led by former officers, quickly complicated by the arrival of foreign jihadis. The Abu Ghraibscandal and predatory militias like the Mahdi Army further radicalized the population, dragging the country into a sectarian quagmire. (3)1930 BAGHDAD