CarClinic February 27, 2018

We drive cars and we don't seem to have a very good grasp on how to maintain and fix our vehicles.

So, every week Glenn @glennthatcarguy joins us in the studio to help you fix your car.

Who wouldn't trust those faces!

The notes.

I have an Audi a five cabriolet 2014 model. The fabric on the inside lining of the roof is dangling down and I am told that this is as a result of the heat. Is there any inexpensive repair besides replacing the whole fabric roof inside and outside? Thanks Ben

-at a red light my car seems to rev high then comes down and then revs past 2.5 on the tach, any idea what is going on?

-will tires that are not the correct size for the car give a false speed reading?

-is it advisable to have a cracked windscreen changed at the agency with the genuine part?

-my ac tech is telling me I have an issue with a compression hose does that sound correct and what are they talking about we have some issues communicating

-starter was replaced on my 2010 camry now it wont start! Urrrr, had it for only a day, maybe starter is sucking battery dry or?????

-have a nice old beauty of a cadillac and need a new power antenna are they easy to come by?

My truck is making a loud popping only in

drive like it's backfiring changed sparkplugs

wires rotorbug and distributor cap the check

engine light was on the parts guy said it

was the ecm pcm I changed it the popping

didn't stop and now the check engine light is

flashing

The podcast.

TechTalk January 9, 2018

If you are looking for an educational, informative and above all entertaining look at what is going on in the world of TECH then you want to sit down with myself and Andrew Thomas from NEXA.

For almost an hour a week we deconstruct the world of consumer technology.

This week was all about the cool things we landed on our holiday.

Andrew has the cool retro gaming console and James has a cool beach rinse kit to talk about.

And then there is a little look at what was happening at CES.

So, what was the take home form this show?

Always remember you are on the air! There was a point where we were both talking about a product and looking at the computer and pretty much ignoring the fact that there was an audience listening in.

And then there was the moment that Andrew was talking about Facebook watch and I was too busy looking at all the shows and left andrew to keep talking.

So the lesson was simply to remember to engage with the audience!

Give the show a listen and let us know what you think.

And even better share with us the coolest tech you landed over the holiday!


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GetFitRadio November 20, 2017

Every week I get the to take part in the most informative fitness radio program on the planet.

Questions, ideas and the silly debunked by Marcus Smith from Innerfight Gym.

And when you get the thumbs up from Marcus you know you are on the right track for sure.

What I love about this show is that we get to approach the questions people don't want to ask because they are worried they will make them sound stupid, so we ask!

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Here are the notes.

Dubai Fitness Challenge is a wrap!

-Achillies injury/calf  2 weeks no running! Urrrrr, elliptical may be ok and that just means other exercises

-doc/osteo said the best thing I did was stop and get to him ASAP!

-so what to do?

What you can learn from an injury

https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2017/10/3-things-my-exercise-injury-taught-me/

-Q Marcus my trainer tells me I need to do exercises I don’t really care for because they give good balance is this true?

-Q what is the core exactly?

-Q I want to build upper body muscle do I need to invest a fortune or can the equipment I might need at home be affordable?

-Marcus can you walk us through the conversations you have about strength vs bulking up?

-I was reading about progression and regression being at the core of good training regimes, what is that all about?

https://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/progressions-and-regressions-at-the-heart-of-a-good-training-plan

Progressions and regressions are the building blocks of long term athletic development. It is vital for a coach to adjust the training protocol through exercise selection in order to allow the athlete to slowly and properly progress their abilities both in the strength room and on the field.

Progressions and regressions can help to develop balance, coordination, mobility and sport specific abilities. As an athlete develops their strength, in eccentric, isometric and concentric ranges of motion, balance and coordination will intrinsically be developed, especially when starting from easy to more challenging; such as progressing from a split squat, to a rear foot elevated split squat, to a dynamic lunge variation.

Once these abilities are developed, an athlete can be progressed from a more GPP (General Physical Preparedness) goal, to a more specialized SPP (Specific Physical Preparedness) goal. For younger athletes, many parents of athletes request that a coach train sport specific movements with their children, but they fail to understand that in order for sport-specific movements to benefit them, they require a base level of strength, power, mobility, and motor control.

Q. Marcus thoughts on training breathing!

https://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/train-your-breath-to-multiply-your-fitness

Q. Marcus can you walk us through the functional benefits of being upside down

https://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/the-functional-benefits-of-being-upside-down

Let us walk through 6 moves for strong arms.

https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2017/11/6-moves-enviably-strong-arms/

5 exercises we need!

https://www.daimanuel.com/2017/11/17/5-best-exercises-everyone-needs-to-do-at-the-gym/

How to use your foam roller better

https://blog.fitbit.com/4-ways-get-foam-rolling-session/

The Happiness Callin November 15, 2017

Happiness is a big deal today.  The UAE has embraced happiness and this show was a checkup of sorts on how we are doing on the happiness agenda.

On the show this week is James Kelley, Drjameskelley.com.

Here is how the show went.

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Are you Happy?

What makes you happy?

What do you need to be happier?

Happiness is a major part of the UAE’s National Agenda

Happiness and National Agenda

https://government.ae/en/about-the-uae/the-uae-government/government-of-future/happiness

Under the pillar of Cohesive Society and Preserved Identity of National Agenda, the UAE Government aims to make the country amongst the top five happiest countries in the world by 2021. Happiness Index, which is a composite indicator that measures an individual's assessment of his standards of living and satisfaction by using a survey is a key performance indicator in this regard.

National Programme for Happiness and Positivity

On 7 March 2016, H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai reviewed National Programme for Happiness and Positivity presented by Sheikha Ohood.

The programme sets government policies, programmes and services that could promote virtues of positive lifestyle in the community and a plan for the development of a happiness index to measure people's satisfaction.

The programme covers three areas:

1. inclusion of happiness in the policies, programmes and services of all government bodies and at work
2. promotion of positivity and happiness as a lifestyle in the community
3. development of benchmarks and tools to measure happiness.

The programme will include Emiratis as well as expatriate residents and visitors. It seeks to encourage government and private sectors to launch, recommend and adopt initiatives in that regard.

The plan will also include initiatives for publishing scientific and cultural contents, books on happiness, and encouragement of reading about the importance of positivity and happiness as a way of an integrated lifestyle.

The UAE as per World Happiness Report

UN World Happiness report 2017

According to UN World Happiness Report 2017, the UAE came first in the Arab world for the third consecutive year and ranked 21st as the happiest globally, advancing eight ranks.

The UAE would, however, rank 12th globally if only UAE nationals were taken into account, as the 2017 report included a separate table of results for nationals and non-nationals in some Gulf countries with varying scores.

UAE also ranked first globally regarding the satisfaction of residents from other countries.

World Happiness report 2016

report, which maps happiness on the parameters of GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, generosity and perceptions of corruption.

As per World Happiness Report 2016, published by Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), a global initiative for the United Nations, the UAE was ranked 28th globally and 1st amongst Arab countries.

It was placed ahead of some of other advanced countries like France (at 32nd rank), Spain (at 37th rank) and Italy (at 50th rank). The report recognises that the UAE is amongst the four countries in the world that have a Minister of Happiness in their Cabinet.

The UAE has maintained its leading position in the Arab World since the report was launched four years ago; thus, realising its remarkable achievements in the political, economic, social, educational, health, tourism and environmental fields.

10 ways to find happiness!

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/emotional-fitness/201204/10-simple-ways-find-happiness

World’s Happiest Countries!

https://www.newsday.com/news/world/world-happiness-report-2017-see-the-world-s-17-happiest-countries-1.13312549

Happiest Countries

1. Norway 7.54

2. Denmark 7.42

3. Iceland 7.5

4. Switzerland 7.49

5. Finland 7.47

6. Netherlands 7.38

7. Canada 7.32

8. New Zealand 7.321

9. Sweden 7.28

10. Australia 7.28

Saddest Countries

146. Yemen 3.59

147. South Sudan 3.59

148. Liberia 3.53

149. Guinea 3.51

150. Togo 3.49

151. Rwanda 3.47

152. Syria 3.46

153. Tanzania 3.35

154. Burundi 2.91

155. Central African Republic 2.69

The CarClinic October 31, 2017

Automobiles are not only a mode of transportation and the one thing that may actually join us all but also an endless source of frustration.

We love our cars but few of us are experts in repair and it is so easy for us to be led astray when it comes to automotive repair.

Well, Nightline has you covered with Glenn jining us in studio to fix your car on the radio.

OK he listens to you and suggests a course of action but it is as close to radio repair on the radio as you can get!

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The Show Notes.

1. Glenn, the tahoe is making a squeaking sound from the rear right tire, brakes, shocks, bearings? Happens when braking or not.

2. Mechanic guy I have a question about my right front tire.  In the morning there is a drop of oil on the ground behind my front tire, no apparent brake issues any idea of what this might be.

3. I notice a vibration at 50 Kph speeds only. Otherwise the car is perfect. Should I get it fixed or just drive on ? Shanil

4. Is there any way to disable the tire pressure sensors

5. Knw anywhere that I can get a chilly bin built into my boot?

6. Can you explain the tire number like 270 60 R17

7. My seatbelt sensor is acting up have you ever heard of this I have to fully retract the belt to not have the warning go off

8.  How easy is it to get the rear bumper repaired from a little crash? Or is it better to replace?

9. What damage might be csued if the battery leads are put on backwards