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A regular segment was paused this week because the host was too sick to record, and it will return next week.
The publication has been light on content lately, and changes meant to fix that will be implemented after the weekend with readers asked to check back Monday.
An apology was offered for the interruption, and readers were wished a good weekend and reminded to tune in Monday morning.

They're thinking about adding live interviews and podcasts and deciding whether to commit to a weekly show or do occasional episodes; if a good guest isn't available they might just do solo riffs.
They want readers to suggest topics and realistic guests, asking for names and ideas while noting some high-profile figures may be unrealistic.
They're weighing production details like a better studio background and appreciate that Substack makes video hosting easy, but they still view writing as their main focus.

The league keeps rolling out gimmicks—like the Play-In, NBA Cup, and All-Star tweaks—instead of fixing underlying problems.
The Play-In has diluted the prestige of the playoffs and hasn’t stopped tanking, because expanding the playoff field reduces incentives to avoid mediocrity.
Meaningful fixes—shortening the season, equalizing lottery odds for non-playoff teams, scrapping the Play-In, and holding players accountable in All-Star selections—would take real sacrifice but would address root causes. The league prefers easy money and half-measures, which is why it keeps choosing gimmicks over hard reforms.

An AMA is being held and readers are invited to post questions in the comment thread.
The host plans to answer as many of the submitted questions as possible.
The host will be at Libertycon in Madrid April 24–26 and is planning a two‑week speaking trip in Europe, so people can request talks while the schedule is arranged.

Scheduling in digital health involves validation, slotting, and booking appointments.
When deciding on technology, consider build vs. buy options based on company size and needs.
Various healthcare-specific vendors offer different solutions for direct and indirect scheduling.

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Complaints about NFL scheduling show the balancing act of factors like rest, travel, and game sequences.
The top complaints weren't too severe, indicating the optimization process is doing well.
Additional 2023 updates suggest improvements in determining game values and handling uncertainties.

College sports are changing, looking more like professional sports. This means teams need better ways to manage everything efficiently.
Coaches are now expected to handle a lot of different tasks, like scheduling and budgeting. This shows how much pressure they are under to do more.
There is a big business opportunity in improving how college sports are organized and run. Companies can step in to help make things easier.

Multiple Calendly alternatives were investigated but didn't meet the needed requirements
Requirements included pre-filling fields, Google Analytics integration, and Microsoft 365 compatibility
Shortlisted alternatives like Microsoft Bookings and Zcal lacked key features like paid events and support for Teams

Heroku add-ons can make server setup smoother by providing services like databases and caches, allowing for flexibility as the application grows.
Choosing cost-effective and reliable database add-ons like Heroku Postgres can be crucial for project success, offering scalability without losing data.
Utilizing cache add-ons like Redis Cloud and search engine add-ons like Bonsai Elasticsearch can enhance app performance, with options for free plans to start.