On The Fly

On The Fly

By Patrick BallEducationSelf-Improvement
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On The Fly episodes

  • EV of The Future

    Have you noticed the number of electric vehicles currently on the market today? But realistically, the electric vehicle (EV) landscape is still in its early stages. According to a recent article in the How-To Geek newsletter, electric vehicles will soon be faster, have extended ranges, and wireless charging capabilities.

    6 min
  • Introducing Peridot

    In the halls of academia, Professor Peridot, a man of venerable learning and profound sagacity, found an unexpected companion in Adamas Bontemps—a name as rare as the jewels they endeavor to fathom. Young Mr. Bontemps, a burgeoning gemologist of fervent curiosity, embarked on a journey not merely through the lustrous facets of gemstones but into the intricate tapestry of global intrigue and clandestine enigmas.

    4 min
  • The Miller Effect

    Dr. Vo, a brilliant yet witty electrical engineer, stood before the main breaker box of a massive 1.4 MW-DC solar array that had confounded everyone who had dared to diagnose its persistent issue. It had been six long months of head-scratching and ten failed attempts by others before the desperate call came into Dr. Vo's office.

    7 min
  • A Good Cry

    In a recent article from the Interesting Facts newsletter, shedding some tears can be one of the best ways to restore your emotional equilibrium. It sure helped me!

    4 min
  • Free Agent

    Are you waiting for a job description? Do you take the initiative to provide outstanding customer service? Who is your customer anyway? Reality check - in business and life as individuals, we are President & CEO of our own personal services corporation - Free Agents. 

    9 min
  • Better Safe Than Sorry

    Can you identify the device in the photo? Here's a clue: it's the size of your thumbnail and functions as a safety device that shields an electrical circuit from excessive current flow. Let's be safe when working with electricity.

    6 min
  • Inside GIA Education

    Bonus Episode - This is the inaugural episode of GIA Education Bi-Monthly Updates, a podcast series launched in 2006 entitled Inside GIA Education.


    5 min
  • Las Vegas - Sept. 2023

    In this episode, we review the stark contrast between the historical and modern eras during a recent visit to Las Vegas while attending the RE+ Solar Show at the Sands Convention Center.

    7 min

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