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This week's episode of Curious Conversations is a tale of two very different realities – one from the dreamy mountains of Italy, and the other... covered in toddler vomit.Sarah checks in from the Italian Alps (yes, it looks Photoshopped) and shares what it's really been like travelling through Europe right now – from navigating flight detours due to global unrest, to reconnecting with slower living and the romance of foraged food in tiny mountain towns. But is the European lifestyle everything it seems… or is it just the holiday glow?Meanwhile, back in Australia, Tully has been in full mum mode – dealing with baby gastro, her own bout of it, and the chaos of solo parenting while sick. Let's just say it's not the Italian dream – but it's real, raw, and relatable AF.We chat about the freedom of solo travel, the pressure of parenting through illness, and the importance of staying present – no matter what season of life you're in.If you've ever dreamed of moving to Europe, wondered what motherhood really looks like when the shit hits the fan (literally), or just want to feel like you're catching up with two mates on different sides of the world – this one's for you.Follow our adventures (and meltdowns) over on InstagramShop the new "I'm Not a Hugger" tee at tullylou.com.au Use code TLCHERRY for $15 off your first order#CuriousConversations #SoloTravel #TravelInEurope2024 #MumLifeUnfiltered #ToddlerGastro #ForagedFood #ItalyTrip #RealTalkPodcast #ParentingWhileSick #LifeInDifferentSeasons #TullyAndSarah #EuropeVsAustralia #MumPodcast #ModernMotherhood #PodcastForWomen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holy crap! Did you see any major damage in your neighborhood yesterday during those storms? You can send us pics & videos by clicking the "submit" button on the free 95.7 The Rock app! Try it out! Today, more rain in the forecast, however, it isn't supposed to be as severe as yesterday's weather. In the news this morning, a former Polk County doctor is charged with child enticement, a man who was found guilty of setting wildfires in Jackson County gets sentenced, the Liver King kinda went off the deep end yesterday, and two men in Eau Claire have been charged with multiple child sex assaults. In sports, the "Thriller At Miller" didn't really live up to the hype…but the Brew Crew got the win! Round 1 of the NBA Draft was last night, an MLB fan has been banned indefinitely for some rather inappropriate comments directed at a player, Evander Kane is on the move, the NHL Hall Of Fame class got announced, and the NHL is also looking at expanding it's schedule. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and we spoke with Office Cora about what she's doing this weekend in the 715. Also, have you heard the news about Steve from "Blues Clues"? While Brian many lament the effectiveness of his Little Free Library in his front yard, there's no doubt that this Free Dog Library is working for this community! Plus, a missing wedding ring is found thanks to a diver who spent two days underwater looking for it! On Hypothetical Thursday, Brian asked Jean: "If you had to wear a warning label, what would it say?" And Jean's question for Brian was: " " Elsewhere in sports, Luis Rubiales lost his appeal in Spain's high court, a Baltimore Ravens player didn't go back into a game last season because he was too cold, and a former NASCAR owner has passed away. A new TikTok trend is one that Brian can actually get behind, and how many bruises/scrapes/cuts do you think you'll have in your lifetime? In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who robbed a convenience store while wearing a Scooby Doo costume, a police officer who could lose his job after farting in a coworker's face, a dude in MN with a crazy name who was high AF on mushrooms, a man in China who swallowed a toothbrush 52 years ago and just had it removed from his intestines, and dangerous cans of Ecto-Cooler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sam gets real about what it means to keep your business dreams alive when you're tired AF, busy as hell, and riding the waves of motherhood. This one's for the women who crave impact and naps. Who are building legacies and cleaning bottles. From raw mindset reminders to practical energy protection tips, this episode will light a match in your soul—even if you're running on fumes. Topics include: Why your tiredness doesn't mean your vision is gone Mindset shifts to stay rooted in purpose, not pressure Embodiment tools to move from “mom mode” to “CEO mode” Energetic protection rituals before creating or receiving feedback A reminder that motherhood is not a detour—it's a portal Includes affirmations + journaling prompts to help you reconnect to your fire—even on the hard days. Let's connect on IG: @samanthajoharvey @fullout_podcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab Sam's free POWER PORTAL GUIDEBOOK with 7 days of actionable steps to come home to you and unlock your next level.   Meet CLUB FULL OUT: The Membership your one stop shop for all things FULL OUT. Your membership includes:

BREAK UP WITH BROKE: amyvanmeijl.com/breakupwithbrokeThe audio journey designed to release worry, reframe debt and recalibrate your thinking to welcome in expansion and wealth into your life.Get on the INSIGHTS email list:  amyvanmeijl.com/insightsThe days that we are sobbing our eyes out, wondering if we're ever going to create what we so deeply are trying to create - those days are hard AF.And those days are what help you connect with the heart of the humans you're here to help.Today I'm talking about:The hard daysThe massive opportunity that is unfolding FOR usThe greatest wealth transfer in history and how that is SO POWERFUL for women everywhereWhy your greatest struggle IS your greatest connection point and value to the worldPress play babe.--FREE Group Coaching Call - June 25th:WIELD YOUR VOICE: Be heard, be seen, be respected.REGISTER HERE.--WORK WITH ME 1:1:90 Mins 1:1: amyvanmeijl.com/coaching3 month Next Level Intensive Mentorship: amyvanmeijl.com/nextlevel--GO DEEPER:Freebies, coaching & money programs: amyvanmeijl.com -- SUBMIT A QUESTION: Submit a question to the podcast: amyvanmeijl.com/podcastquestions -- SOCIALS & SHARE A REVIEW: 

What happens when you meet the love of your life but then the relationship completely falls apart not long after you get married? You learn what you probably needed to know lonnng before you tied the knot! We're joined with Casey & Meygan from Marriage365 to talk about how their relationship nearly collapsed – and what they did to get it back on track. We're discussing the green/red flags when picking a partner, the modern myths that almost ruined their marriage, and what you need to know about marriage even if you are single AF right now. Plus we give a recap of Julie's Bachelorette weekend in the intro. Enjoy! To learn more about Casey & Meygan follow them @marriage365 and visit https://marriage365.com/Get OUR BOOK + take the Dating Archetypes quiz: https://howtobedateable.com/Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcast Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.WE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/Our Sponsors:* Avocado Green Mattress: Save up to 10% on certified organic mattresses at https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Blueland: Get 15% off your first order at https://blueland.com/dateable* Happy Mammoth: Take the Free Quiz & Get 15% off, sitewide, on your first purchase at happymammoth.com with the code DATEABLE* Quince: Go to https://quince.com/dateable for free shipping and 365 day returns. * SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Everyday Collection and more at SKIMS.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You got seven minutes? Nicole is coming in fast and hot with a game-changing strategy to help you level up fast AF. Take off your pants and buckle up b*tches, it's about to get bumpy… Today's episode is about to blow your MF mind when it comes to one of the fastest ways to close clients... AUTHORITY. No cat needs a bath excuses, it's only seven minutes. Success doesn't take time, only intention. That is exactly how Nicole grew her empire to seven figures in her first year.If you want your audience to throw their credit cards at the screen for your offer, then they need to know who you are and why they should listen to you. The cheat code to amplifying your business is intentionally positioning yourself as the go-to in your industry and we're breaking down the steps to do exactly that. Whether you are just getting started or you are ready to slay six-figure months, Nicole's unique approach to entrepreneurship will get you to where you want to go…Then, get your hooves on the five-algorithm hacking pieces of content to amplify your authority through transformational stories

We are back with Episode 94 of the Camerosity Podcast.  For this episode, we decided to revisit a topic we covered all the way back in Episode 30, which is talking about camera stores with people who work in camera stores. Joining us for the discussion are Meredith and Corey Reinker from Roberts Camera (aka UsedPhotoPro) in Indianapolis, Indiana and Zeb Andrews from Blue Moon Camera and Machine in Portland, Oregon.  Of course, two of the Camerosity hosts, Paul and Stephen both used to work in camera stores too, so between those four, we were well represented. Much has changed in the photography space since we did our last camera store episode.  Releases of new cameras like the Pentax 17, Rollei 35 AF, and recent announcements of a new "film like" digital Yashica SLR have caused a lot of ruckus and it will be interesting to hear how actual camera store people see these latest developments. Joining Paul, Stephen, Theo, Mike, and our special guests was a long list of callers including A.J. Gentile, Betty Ann Cochrane, Brad, Dan Hausman, Hong Lee, Howard Sandler, Larry Effler, Miles Libak, Pat Casey, Shane from  Discord, and Will Pinkham. During the show we ask Meredith, Corey, and Zeb a wide range of questions ranging from what differentiates their stores which has allowed them to remain successful well into the era of digital photography.  We cover what the modern camera store customer looks like today and what makes photography appealing to a younger crowd.  We cover both lab and home developing, what one camera both camera stores wish there was an unlimited amount of, how they acquire their inventory of used cameras, and Zeb shares a cool story about how Blue Moon developed a roll of film which had images of Mount St. Helens erupting. Mike gets excited that he received a bottle of the new Adox Syrup 110 developer and attempts to break down the myth that C41 home developing is difficult.  Theo and Zeb counter that you shouldn't be shamed into developing your own film and that the consistency of a professional lab is worth it. While most episodes are a lot of fun to record, while doing this one, it was amazing how fast the two hours went, and I wish we could have talked to Meredith, Corey, and Zeb longer.  Who knows, maybe we'll return for a third Camera Store episode some day! As always, the topics we discuss on the Camerosity Podcast are influenced by you!  Please don't feel like you have to be an expert on a specific type of camera, or have the level of knowledge on par with other people on the show.  We LOVE people who are into shooting or collecting cameras, no matter how long you've been doing it, so please don't consider your knowledge level to be a prerequisite for joining! The guys and I rarely know where each episode is going to go until it happens, so if you'd like to join us on a future episode, be sure to look out for our show announcements on our Camerosity Podcast Facebook page, the Camerosity Discord server, and right here on mikeeckman.com. We usually record every other Monday and announcements, along with the Zoom link are typically shared 2-3 days in advance. For our next episode, we don't have a dedicated topic and will open up the Zoom recording to anything you'd like to discuss.  If there have been any questions or topics from previous shows you'd like to revisit, or share with us your latest camera GAS pick up, we'd love to hear from you!  This next one will be a free for all!  We will record Episode 95 on Monday, July 7th at 7pm Central Daylight Time and 8pm Eastern Daylight Time. In This Episode Introducing Roberts Camera / They Used to Sell Jewelry UsedPhotoPro Was Started with Corey and Nelson Kopech in 2011 Blue Moon's Origin Story / Blue Moon's Owner Jake Has a Passion for Vintage Typewriters Blue Moon Slits Their Own Minox Film / They Source New Cartridges Direct from Minox What Does the Typical Camera Store Customer Look Like Today? What Inspires the 18-24 Crowd to Buy a Particular Camera? / Is there an Upgrade Path to a Leica? Mike Breaks Down All Film Shooters into One of Three Broad Categories How Were Roberts and Blue Moon Able to Navigate the Film to Digital Switch When Others Failed? Blue Moon Developed Film from an Argus C3 Showing Mount St. Helens Erupting Robert's Early Experience with Mail Order Helped them be Successful Selling Online How Does Roberts Get Their Used Inventory / Burgess Auction in Carmel, Indiana Recommendations for Local Camera Stores How Hard is it to Get Film Processing Labs Repaired? Everyone Talks About Developing Machines How Common is it For People to Develop Film at Home? Mike Gets a Bottle of the New Adox Syrup 110 Overcoming the Myth that Developing C41 Film at Home is Difficult How Do you Handle Developing So Many Different B&W Films at the Same Time? Camera Stories that Depended on Development and Services Struggled the Most What Camera Do Roberts and Blue Moon Wish they had Unlimited Supply Of? Upcoming Roberts and Blue Moon Events Links The Camerosity Podcast is now on Discord! Join Anthony, Paul, Theo, and Mike on our very own Discord Server. Share your GAS and photography with other listeners in the Lounge or in our dedicated forums. If you have questions for myself or the other guys, we have an “Ask the Hosts” section as well where you can get your question answered on a future show! Check it out! https://discord.gg/PZVN2VBJvm. If you would like to offer feedback or contact us with questions or ideas for future episodes, please contact us in the Comments Section below, our Camerosity Facebook Group, Instagram page, or Discord server. Order Your Very Own Camerosity Podcast T-Shirt! - https://www.zazzle.com/z/tbykl0hg The Official Camerosity Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/camerositypodcast Camerosity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/camerosity_podcast/ Roberts Camera - https://robertscamera.com/ Used Photo Pro - https://usedphotopro.com/ Blue Moon Camera and Machine - https://bluemooncamera.com/ Theo Panagopoulos - https://www.photothinking.com/ Paul Rybolt - https://www.ebay.com/usr/paulkris - https://thisoldcamera.net/ Anthony Rue - https://www.instagram.com/kino_pravda/

Sis. When I tell you God's timing is perfect?! Baby, I couldn't have planned this if I tried! In this special episode of the Girl Stop Playin Podcast, I'm sharing the divine surprise that rocked my world — your girl is pregnant and having a baby for her 40th birthday!

WE'RE BACKKKKK!OMG What a trip.30 days - 9 cities - 2 kids and 2 adults - a trip around the US & CaribbeanIn this episode I'm sharing some of the raw and real shit that went down on my recent US Book tour and my gosh buckle up - soooo much to coverI will be sharing more about this through the podcast as we learned many lessons and had multiple Holy shit experiences....This is my first attempt to share - I love you deeply and if you came out to meet me:THANK YOU SO DAMN MUCH!

O jaké aféry šlo? Kauza Bartončík, sponzoři ODS, Zemanův Bamberk, Šlachtův puč a Babišovo lithium. K tomu ještě dopovíme, jak se vyvíjejí aféry Čapí hnízdo a bitcoiny. Vycházíme z výroku filosofa Bělohradského, že aféry jsou svátkem demokracie. V autoritativních režimech nejsou, zato tady posouvají společnost dál a vytvářejí nová pravidla.V kauze Bartončík šlo o vyrovnávání se s minulostí a spolupráci s komunistickou tajnou službou. To sponzoři ODS Bacs a Sinha, za nimiž se skrývali čeští privatizátoři, svědčí o systémové chybě politiky, která nechala polistopadové politické strany z větší části odřezané od financování ze strany státu, čímž je vrhla do náručí pochybných podnikatelů. Aféra Bamberk zase odhalila bohorovnost Miloše Zemana, s níž je schopen podepsat i největší nesmysly.To Šlachtův puč z června 2013 se tvářil jako akce proti mafii, která se usídlila v centru politické moci, a skončilo to jen několika podmínkami. Modelový příklad, jak odclonit vlastní trestní stíhání, ukázal v roce 2017 Andrej Babiš, když obvinil sociální demokracii z „rozkrádání národního bohatství“ a přetáhl jí její voliče.O tomto a mnohém dalším v podcastu Kecy a politika, který je tentokrát o deset minut delší než obvykle.

Allt sem þú þarft að vita um prótín. Hvað er prótín. Hvað gerir prótín fyrir okkur í líkamanum? Hversu mikið prótín þarftu til að byggja og viðhalda vöðvamassa? Hvaða matvæli eru prótínrík? Hver er munurinn á mismunandi prótíndufti. Af hverju er prótín mikilvægt. Af hverju er mikilvægt að byggja upp vöðva.

it's finally here. my full recap of Lightning in a Bottle. this music festival experience changed me as a person. on a cellular level.  WE'RE SO UP. ... 

It's finally summer which means TWO franchises of Love Island are coming out every. single. night. -- and we still cannot get enough. Here to talk about this particularly scandalous, tumultuous,  steamy and viral AF season of Love Island US is comedian and joke writer for Love Island US, Caroline Hanes! Caroline gives us some juicy behind the scenes info and a look into how the sausage gets made. And of course we discuss the current islanders, and the Huda of it all. Warning: SPOILERS!  Love How C*m? -- RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE  Follow Caroline @Caroline__Hanes Follow / DM us at @HowCumPodcast @RemyKassimir Support the podcast/ get extras on Patreon Check out our website for extra info & merch!

Send us a textWhat happens when a guy born in Mexico, raised in Montana, gets denied reentry into the Air Force for nearly six years—and comes back swinging as Puerto Rico's first full-time AFSW recruiter? You get this episode.Peaches sits down with a recruiter who has seen every side of the Air Force: enlisted mechanic, disgruntled civilian, determined returnee, and now the face of Special Warfare recruiting across Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. This live Q&A is raw, real, and packed with advice you won't find in any pamphlet.They cover everything from sneaky prior-service roadblocks and cross-training myths to what it's like building a pipeline in a place where half the population still thinks “military” just means “Army.” If you're thinking about enlisting, crossing over, or even just wondering if 5'2" is too short to ruck 10 miles—this one's for you.

What if 3,000 TikTok followers were all you needed to create a $60K month? Mouthy bartender turned mouthy millionaire in her first year, Nicole Cherie Hesse has lots of unpopular unicorn opinions to share…and in this episode breaks down what happens when you mix magnetic content with a unicorn funnel that actually converts.Anything but conventional, Nicole paved a path to seven figures using existing skills from her colorful life as a kick-ass bartender. By repositioning what she already knew into the online coaching industry, she catapulted to the 1% overnight.This podcast details the adventures she's had along the way and is sprinkled with helpful AF unicorn hacks to help you to follow in her unicorn hoof prints.Whether you are a bartender who wants to unlock another revenue stream or an experienced entrepreneur looking to scale to six figure months, Nicole will f*ck you up in all of the best ways. Take off your pants and get your ass to the podcast this and every week to level up and crush your unicorn goals. Join her FB group to fully immerse yourself in Wonder World, your future self will thank you…UNICORN CLIENT ATTRACTION SECRETS For even more money-making strategies, hop on over to the Facebook group! Ready to attract unicorn clients!? Book a call with the Wonder Team!And as always, for more trouble go to Real Unicorns Don't Wear Pants!

Okay magic makers, if you've ever thought maintenance was just code for “you're stuck,” then buckle up, because today's Fit Girl Magic podcast episode is about to blow that myth straight outta your protein shake. I'm diving DEEP into the most underrated phase of fat loss: MAINTENANCE (aka the peaceful middle ground where your metabolism gets to breathe and your sanity comes back). If you've been stuck in the all-or-nothing hustle, this is your permission slip to chill the F out… strategically. Here's what I'm breaking down: ·      Why reverse dieting was just the appetizer ·      The truth about living in a 3–5lb weight range (yep, it's normal) ·      What “boring AF” habits actually create freedom (spoiler: they're not sexy, but they work) ·      Why we need to stop chasing perfection and start chasing consistency ·      How to use your real life (not some Pinterest vision board) to map your fat loss seasons ·      What it means to live in your damn maintenance house and decorate it with non-negotiables Plus: Why cardio might be killing your vibe Why it's okay to ditch the clean plate club Why you don't have to like tofu to eat like a grown-ass woman And how to make “rinse and repeat” feel like freedom, not failure This is THE episode for every woman over 40 who's done being a slave to the scale, tired of starting over, and ready to feel at peace in her body again. Hit play, take a walk, and prepare to feel seen.  And hey, I'm working on updating my Maintenance Magic ebook when it drops want a copy? Slide into my DMs with the word MAINTENANCE and I'll hook you up when it's ready. Links  Facebook group Free Resources: Website:  FREE Guilt Free Alcohol Guide

This week, I'm joined by my former client David to talk about his transformation from emotionally shutdown and YouTube-binging to expressive, boundary-setting, and boxing-loving. We get real about what it's like to live with a dismissive avoidant attachment style, how it affected his friendships and relationships, and how he slowly built a more secure sense of self—one tiny step (and one tucked-in shirt) at a time. You'll laugh, maybe cry, and definitely relate if you've ever felt like the “quiet, weird one” at the party. David's actually charming AF.Discover your attachment style to break free from old relationship patterns. Take the free quiz here: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6329f75e6dd9410016a64043Follow Lit AF Relationships on Instagram: @itsmesarahcohan.comVisit the Lit AF Relationships Website: https://www.sarahcohan.com/If you're interested in one-on-one or couples coaching I'd love to help you heal old patterns to create healthy relationships where you feel like you're on the same team. Get started by applying for a free 60-minute healthy relationships call here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddL3tie849uvgD1m31l4MAH3AzH0FlWgnsG0gPEBEzeDyPyg/viewform

You got seven minutes? Nicole is coming in fast and hot with a game-changing strategy to help you level up fast AF. Take off your pants and buckle up b*tches, it's about to get bumpy… Today's episode is about to blow your MF mind when it comes to standing TF out and skyrocketing to success in your industry. No cat needs a bath excuses, it's only seven minutes. Success doesn't take time, only intention. That is exactly how Nicole grew her empire to seven figures in her first year.You've heard that there are plenty of fish in the sea, right? But what if instead of competing with everyone else in your industry, you could build your own island where you are THAT Unicorn? It all starts with a little something called perpendicular positioning. Let's get you out of the bloody waters of competition and into the crystal clear waters of a money-making industry leader. Whether you are just getting started or you are ready to slay six-figure months, Nicole's unique approach to entrepreneurship will get you to where you want to go…Then, get your hooves on the five-algorithm hacking pieces of content to turn that perpendicular positioning into client-attracting goodness

Send us a textOkay, my friend, buckle up because today's episode is all about what happens AFTER you decide you want to get healthy AF... But before you quietly disappear off the face of the Earth and land back in your old habits for the 327th time. Yes, it's that dreaded middle ground—the hardest part!—when motivation tanks, life starts “life-ing,” and the wine is seriously CALLING your name.If you've ever been crushing it and then suddenly just... stopped (and then felt like a garbage human about it), this episode is for you. I'm breaking down what's really happening in those “eff it” moments—not just the surface-level stuff like “I was tired,” but the deeper sneaky saboteurs: perfectionism, shame, and those bullshit stories we tell ourselves like “I always screw this up” or “What's the point?”We're getting honest about our comfort zone “stories,” the classic bullshit scripts we use to stay where we are, and the real, SCIENCEY reason why your peer group may be secretly sabotaging—or supercharging—your results. Spoiler: This is NOT about willpower. It's about outwitting your own brain, and I'm serving you the roadmap in the most Oonagh way: brash, supportive, and a little bit sassy.If you're tired of being the world's most enthusiastic starter (and quickest quitter), this episode just might be your bulletproof vest for the next time you hear that little voice in your head whining, “Oh, fuck it.”What's Inside:The surprising reason we self-sabotage right when things are going wellHow to recognize when you're about to hit The Fuckits—and what to do insteadThe science (and sass) behind why motivation isn't enoughOne simple question to ask before you quit on yourself againSo if you're tired of starting over—or maybe you're mid-spiral and need someone to gently (but also loudly) yell, “GET BACK UP, DUDE!”—I got you. This is the reminder you didn't know you needed. Let's end the quit-panic loop and start showing up like the badass you are. DM me on Insta!Mentioned In This Episode:Episode 91: Get Your Head Out Of Your Ass: The Fat Loss Mindset Bitchslap You NeedEpisode 94: Just Tell Me What the F To Do To Get Skinny AlreadyEpisode 96: But Seriously How Do I Get Skinny (Q and A)The 28 Day Transformation ChallengeHealthy As F*ck bookOonagh Duncan on InstagramFit Feels Good WebsiteLeave me a voice note on Speak Pipe!

The Lancet Volume 353, Issue 9146 p9-13 January 02, 1999Background: Accumulating data at the time suggested functional benefits of antagonism of beta-adrenoreceptors in patients with heart failure. Multiple specific beta-blockers were being tested in trials. The CIBIS 1 trial found a trend towards 20% lower mortality in the bisoprolol (a highly cardio-selective beta-blocker) group and 30% fewer admissions to hospital for worsening heart failure. The Cardiac Insufficiency Bisoprolol Study II (CIBIS-II) trial was designed to test this evidence further.Patients Eligible patients had New York Heart Association Class III-IV symptoms with LVEF ≤ 35% and were stable on diuretics and ACE-inhibitors. Exclusion criteria included recent MI or coronary intervention, AV block or resting heart rate less 60 bpm and systolic BP < 100 mmHg. Patients already on beta-blockers or with planned therapy with beta-blockers were also not enrolled.Cardiology Trial's remains independent, free of industry ads, due to reader generosity. Please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Baseline Characteristics The mean age of patients was 61 years, 81% male, and 83% Class III. The mean LVEF was 28%. About half the patients had ischemic heart disease, 12% primary dilated cardiomyopathy and nearly 40% had a mixture of valvular heart disease, hypertensive heart disease or unproven ischemic disease.The mean SBP on enrollment was 130 mmHg and resting HR was 80 bpm. The mean duration of heart failure before enrollment was 3.5 years. About 20% had AF at baseline. Nearly all patients were on ACE-I and half were on digoxin.Trial Procedures There was no run-in period. CIBIS II was double blinded. Slightly more than 2,600 patients were randomized 1:1 to bisoprolol or placebo in 274 hospitals across 18 countries.Patients in the bisoprolol group were started at 1.25 mg daily and titrated up weekly to as high as 10 mg daily. The goal was to attempt the highest tolerated dose. Patients were seen every 3 months.Endpoints The primary endpoint was all-cause mortality. Secondary endpoints included all-cause hospital admissions, cardiovascular mortality, combined CV death and CV hospital admissions, and premature treatment withdrawals.The authors estimated a 11.2% mortality in the placebo group and powered the trial to find a 25% reduction in death in the bisoprolol arm over 2 years.Results The trial was sopped early (mean follow-up 1.3 years) after the planned second interim analysis for benefit. The primary outcome of all-cause death occurred in 11.8% in the bisoprolol group vs 17.3% in the placebo arm (HR 0.66 (95% CI 0.54-0.81, p < 0.0001)).Bisoprolol reduced sudden death (3.6% vs 6.3%), all-cause hospitalization (33% vs 39%), CV death (9% vs 12%). Permanent treatment withdrawal occurred in 15% of both arms.The subgroup analysis showed no substantial treatment heterogeneity. The most common dose was 10 mg daily reached in 43% of patients.Conclusion The 34% reduction in death was clinically meaningful and statistically robust. Our confidence in such a large effect size stems from a) previous data on beta-blockers, which found similar effects, b) the 42% reduction in sudden death in the bisoprolol arm and c) the large reductions in all-cause hospitalization. In addition, the trial conduct appeared strong with almost no lost-to-follow up. The lack of run-in period strengthens the external validity of CIBIS II.The same caveats seen in the US carvedilol trial also apply to CIBIS II, namely that patients were ambulatory, outpatients, mostly with Class III symptoms. Patients enrolled in the trial had a mean SBP of 130 mmHg and a resting heart rate of 80. Nearly all patients were tolerating ACE-I and half were taking digoxin. In addition, patients were started on low-dose and gradually titrated higher. The majority of patients were on higher than 5 mg daily.The authors warned against applying these results to non-ambulatory patients with Class IV symptoms, especially if there was recent instability. Get full access to Cardiology Trial's Substack at cardiologytrials.substack.com/subscribe

CLICK HERE TO JOIN CONQUERThe most rewarding part of conquering binge eating isn't becoming binge freeIt's about the person you needed to become in order to get thereThe version of yourself who was brave and resilient to open up to your husband about binge eating.Where you let go of any shame & saw yourself as a powerful badass who wasn't going to let binge eating hold you back in your marriage. But instead, let it open up a portal where you & your husband communicate openly & effectively. Where vulnerability is normalized & you feel so safe to express exactly how you feel and what's on your mindThe version of yourself who was resilient AF  on the days your urges were extremely strong and you said “this isn't who I am & you didn't give in”On days you felt bloated and you just wanted to say screw it & eat some more to feel better, but you choose to get some fresh air instead.The version of yourself who never once gave up. When most people quit, you kept going. When most people said “it's too hard” you showed up even more powerfully for yourself. You went first. You led the wayWhen most people were stressing over timelines, you took a big deep breath and reminded yourself you're in this for the long term. You know you're going to conquer so who gives a flying crappola about WHEN it will happen. It will.The version of yourself that chose to buy a cute bathing suit online & rock it by the pool on vacation because you respect the body you're in. You value the woman you are and no longer hide this beautiful, strong, capable body of yours because you have fallen so deeply in love with the person you areThe version of yourself who didn't settle for less urges but kept showing up until they were completely gone.The version of you who stopped when you were full, even though you were eating the most insanely delicious burrito. You stopped out of self love knowing it wasn't worth it to keep eating because you're committed to this process & no longer get trapped in “just one last time”…You remember “Every moment matters”The version of yourself who set boundaries with family even when it was hard because you're committed to protecting your precious time & energy because your needs matterThe tough conversation you had at work where you chose to speak up for yourself instead of pretending that everything's fine when you're swimming in to do lists & projects that are never ending.The badass woman that YOU chose to become & step into every single day is the most rewarding part of this journey.That's what you'll remember the most. Who you were along the way. Who you needed to be to get here.So choose to be her everyday. The strong, brave, courageous, unstoppable badass version of yourselfWhen you focus on WHO you're being along the way, you'll take action in alignment with her & therefore be the person who no longer has urges, crazy food thoughts or the eff it mentality.You're in this for the long haul. It's the most important thing for you to conquer. So be her every single day & you'll have a beautiful journey to look back on & feel so proud of yourself that you never once wavered. You were all in. Fully committed to stepping into the woman you know has always been within you.I've got your back through it all. I'll be your badass mentor, cheerleader, your rock, the one who reminds you of your power, strength & resiliency every damn day. Let's freaking go!CONNECT WITH LORNA:---> Instagram @lorna_bingeeatingcoach---> Tiktok @lorna_bingeeatingcoach

Quaranteam – Book 1: Part 10 Andy Rook is given a gift as restitution.. Based on a post by CorruptingPower, in 25 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels. Andy pulled his boxers back on, then his t shirt. "Well, it's entirely up to you, obviously. Take your time, get to know everyone, me included, and we'll play it by ear moving forward." The two walked out of the room, leaving Nicolette to tend to Sheridan. "Everyone's so warm and friendly, and you're not at all like that prick Covington." "I did try and tell you that in the letter." "And that's another thing! An honest to god letter, explaining everything for me before I even came out to talk to people. Who does that sort of thing?" "A writer, clearly," he chuckled. "It was a very good letter. But I think it was Niko and Ash who convinced me that everything would work out for the best," she said, hooking her arm into his. "They're still a bit worried about you, but I told them that grief is a monster you kill with a million tiny cuts, not one big one." Andy nodded. "It gets the better of us all sometimes. But you're getting along with the ladies alright?" She swatted his arm with her calloused fingers. "They're lovely, and Niko was nice enough to fill in all the details that your letter left out. I'd apologize for my first impression, but clearly that was that bastard's fault and through no fault of my own. If I had my way, I'd have been at the Olympics right now, but they're obviously being delayed until next year." "Then you should definitely not stop training," Andy told her. "Just because you're here right now doesn't mean you aren't going to get that chance next year. Talk to Jenny, let her know the kinds of dietary specifics you have for your meals, and then get back into the swing of things. Lauren's a trainer for the 49ers, so she can probably help you out a bit here and there." Piper smiled at him, waving a hand. "I'll talk to her, but we've got the team's trainer on Zoom speed dial at this point. I just hope there's enough space around New Eden for me to work out. God, are they really calling it that?" Andy shrugged. "Rich pricks have pompous tastes." "Speaking of which, I heard from Ash last night that you've got another girl showing up today." He rolled his eyes a little bit. "I swear, if I could find a way to monetize gossip, I'd be the richest man ever. Yes, there's another woman coming by today. One of the poker players, Nate Watkins, was supposed to bring someone over earlier in the week, but his son had already imprinted her while he was off playing poker. I told him it was fine, but he insisted his son needed to be punished for it, so apparently the son will be bringing his newest girl over for me today. Whole thing is a colossal fuck up if you ask me, but whatever. She'll probably show up, not be interested in me, and I'll redirect her back to the center." Piper giggled, shaking her head. "You really don't know a thing about how people work, do you Andy? Alright then, I'm off. I need to go get changed and get a run in. You're right,  I've been going too easy on myself during the pandemic, so I need to get back out there, and a run around New Eden will give me a chance to scope out the town." "There you go. Just remember to hydrate, and have fun." She kissed him on the cheek and headed back towards her room, as Andy headed downstairs, going into the kitchen. He'd worked up quite an appetite this morning. "Can I get you something, sir?" Jenny said, cleaning up the dishes from some of the girls' earlier breakfasts. "Yeah, can I get one of those weird French ham and cheese sandwiches you made the other day, Jenny?" She nodded with a smile, pushing those large oval glasses back up onto her nose. "One croque monsieur coming right up." Her oak colored hair flipped as she spun around and moved towards the fridge. "Did you speak with Nicolette this morning, sir?" "I did, and I'm sorry that I made you all feel uncomfortable, Jenny. It won't happen again." "We like feeling like part of the family, sir," she said, as she started to make the sandwich, "but that simply felt like it was going too far. Just keep us a little at arm's length, and everyone will be perfectly content. We don't mind the girls talking with us all the time, but you're the Master of the House, and, well, we prefer it remain that way." "Heard, understood and acknowledged, as my friend used to say. Oh, do me a favor and make sure Sarah eats some lunch today? You'll probably find her in the downstairs central living room, face glued to a book." "Finally told her she can read your next work, did you, sir?" "Apparently nobody told her it was in the house until I mentioned it this morning." "Very good sir. I'm sure she's having the time of her life, and she never felt like that before." Andy gave her the side eye, and Jenny began laughing. "You leave the masterpiece that is 'Dirty Dancing' out of this, Jenny." "Yes sir. Sorry sir," she said with a smile that made it clear she wasn't sorry in the least. After lunch, Andy headed upstairs to put proper pants on, then retreated to his study and worked adding more to the next Druid Gunslinger novel, although if he was entirely honest with himself, he was doing more editing than actual writing. The editing process was important, however, and he needed to trim some of the excess fat he'd been introducing to the story for a while. His editor had, on more than one occasion, accused him of "flavor bloat," where he would write pages and pages and pages of descriptives with nothing actually happening, and Andy was determined not to get such feedback on this manuscript. Early in the afternoon, Emily poked her head into his office, and the cats immediately hopped up to greet her. "So sorry to disturb you," she said, her British accent ensuring she could do no such thing, "but there's a Benny Watkins at the gate saying he's got an appointment to meet you today. Nathaniel's son I assume? Nicolette's just buzzed the gate open, so perhaps we should go out front and meet him?" He sighed, closing his laptop, nodding. "Yep, let's go see what this whole mess is about." As they walked upstairs, Emily peppered him with questions. "Do you have any idea what it is young Mr. Watkins has in store for us?" "His father, Nathaniel, gave me a little bit of an idea, but not all that much, so I have a feeling I'm going to be just as surprised as you are." "Nathaniel seemed like a rather nice man, for the short time I spoke with him. Not at all how Sarah described Mr. Vikovic." "She didn't like Gregor?" "It wasn't that she disliked him," Emily said as they reached the front door. "She just said he didn't talk very much, whereas Nathaniel seemed quite pleasant and conversational." They opened the front door just in time to see the Watkins family limo pulling up in front of the house. Andy felt a little bit nervous, but Emily reached up and took his hand, squeezing it reassuringly. "It'll be fine, love," she said to him. "Let the man keep his pride." After the limo parked, the driver, a large Israeli man who looked like he could kill Andy with an olive fork, moved to open the back door. Nathaniel Watkins stepped out first, a wide smile on his face. "Ah, Andrew, so glad to see you and Miss Stevens are getting along well. I had hopes that you two would take to each other." "He's an excellent man, Nathaniel," Emily said to him. "I never had any doubts about that." "Yes well, let me first introduce my son, Benjamin. Benny, get out here." Benny stepped out of the car, and Andy could immediately sense why Nathaniel wanted to knock him down a few pegs. The younger Watkins was dressed in several designer fashion labels, all expensive, but none of them matched even in the slightest. Benny's hair was cut short, and he looked like he trying to grow facial hair, but the man was too young to make a proper go of it, and it all just looked wrong. The boy was wiry more than fit. "Hello Mr. Rook," the young man said, staring right at Andy with resentment. Nathaniel's face made it clear that he knew this whole experience was going to be a struggle for the younger man, but also reinforced the idea that this was punishment for his son. "Are you going to apologize to him?" "I'm sorry I took your woman, Mr. Rook," Benny said, but his tone conveyed anything but regret or remorse, almost as if he was trying to goad Andy by repeating that he'd taken something from him. "Hannah dear, would you mind stepping out now?" The last person to emerge from the car was a short teenage Asian girl, dressed in an almost embarrassingly large overcoat, her dark hair in a ponytail with blonde stripes in it, an orange scrunchy holding it in place. She was shorter than both Nathaniel and Benny, around the same height as Emily, and her face had a smug grin on it. "Oh my god, it really is Emily Fucking Stevens. Shoots. I'm totally gonna be a sister wife with Emily Fucking Stevens. This is so fucking rad," the girl said. "Now Hannah," Nathaniel said, "I know you weren't particularly keen on pairing up with Benny, so let me ask you, would Mr. Rook be more to your liking?" Hannah looked Andy up and down, then nodded. "Definitely. He's fit, he's cute, and if he can make Emily Fucking Stevens happy, I don't see how I could possibly be let down," she giggled. "Then why don't you go join Mr. Rook, my dear?" Nathaniel said, while handing Hannah an envelope. "I'll take my coat back, however." Hannah slowly opened the coat, and Andy suddenly understood that while the coat might have been partially for his benefit, it was mostly to rub it even further in Benny's face. Underneath the coat, she was wearing a white, orange and black cheerleader outfit that said 'wildcats' on the front of it. One thing that captured the eye immediately was that Hannah was very well endowed. Her tits were large, almost straining against the uniform and whatever sports bra she had on underneath. She was very much bustier than most high school cheerleaders were, but it absolutely worked for her, her legs in long black stockings beneath the surprisingly long skirt. Andy remembered cheerleader skirts being more daring in his day, but this one hung down to her knees, the stockings disappearing up within. She had a rounded face, but still seemed quite athletic, despite her incredibly well-endowed chest area, and a large silver cross hung on a chain, resting on her collarbone. "You see this, Benny? These gigantic titties of mine I've caught you drooling over so many fucking times, you asshole? This toned ass you tried to get me to shake at you? These athletic thighs you were trying to sneak looks at? You're never gonna get any of it," she said as she handed the coat to Benny, making sure the boy got a good look at her in the outfit, before she skipped over to Andy, grinning the whole way. As soon as she reached him, she threw her arms around his waist and pressed her massive tits against his side, like two pillows crowding against him. "I'm Andy's tiggo biddy cheerleader slut now, you fuckin' perv," she said, sticking her tongue out at Benny, whose face was bunched up in frustration. Based on that look, Benny had clearly seen Hannah in this outfit many times, and fantasized about her again and again. Andy remembered that Nathaniel had said the boy had made multiple passes at her, and that she had rejected each and every one. "I'm gonna fuck his brains out until he can't even stand upright. But you? You ain't never gonna get nun a this. I hope you fuck off and die angry." The girl was clearly still upset about the boy's responses when she'd continually rejected him. "Now, Benjamin," Nathaniel said, "you're going to take out that envelope I gave you earlier, and you are going to read it aloud." Benny reached into the chest pocket of his designer jacket and pulled out an envelope, opening it, starting to read, but not aloud, trying to scan through it as much as he could, his eyes growing wider and wider. "It says what happens if you don't read it aloud, Benjamin," Nathaniel stressed. The younger man cleared his throat and started to read, hatred seething in his voice. "Firstly, as part of the punishment for my actions, I, Benjamin Watkins, am losing a portion of my inheritance that my father had planned for me. Active immediately, my father is hereby giving 40% ownership of Inner Light Investments to one Andrew Rook. When my father passes away, I will also receive 40% ownership of Inner Light Investments, and my father's wives will each receive 1% ownership. Secondly, as further part of my punishment, any and all educations that Hannah Nakamura wishes to receive for the rest of her life will be paid for, in full, by me, Benjamin Watkins. Thirdly, half of my two hundred million dollar trust fund is being transferred in ownership to one Andrew Rook, which he will have full access to immediately, in the form of cash, stocks and bonds. Finally, any retaliatory actions by me, my partners or my friends, against Andrew Rook, Hannah Nakamura or anyone else in Mr. Rook's circle of family and/or friends, will result in my immediate forfeiture of the rest of my trust fund to Mr. Rook, as well as all Inner Light Investments stock set to pass to me upon my father's death. Failure to read this letter aloud will be considered a retaliatory action. With this, I have paid my price in full for my transgression except for one final thing." He looked over at his dad. "That's where it ends. What's the final thing, Dad?" Nathaniel Watkins then slapped his son across the face as hard as he possibly could, knocking the boy to the ground. "There is one rule you will learn comes first and foremost in life, boy," he said, pointing a finger at the young man who had started to cry on the ground. "You do not fuck with the money, and until you have earned some on your own, I am the fucking money in this house. By stealing what didn't belong to you, you have cut off one of your own legs and will have to learn how fucking precarious your situation is." "But Dad!" "Don't you say another fucking word, you sniveling little shit. You should be thankful that Andrew was so understanding about this. His insistence that this didn't need to be made a big deal over is the reason you're still even in this fucking family. You aren't losing that money to him; you're paying it to him for being kind and courteous enough to let you keep the other fucking half of it. If he hadn't been so generous, I would've thrown your ass out of my house, my family and all of New Eden for your treachery, taking a woman who wasn't yours at any point at all. She was delivered to me, and I had promised her to Andrew, and instead, you stole from both myself and him, making me dishonor my promise to him." "Dad, it was only some bitch!" Nathaniel Watkins slapped the boy again, just as hard, if not harder. "For the next month, that 'bitch' is going to be your Mistress, you goddamned brat. Everything that woman, Deborah, says to do, you're going to do, and if you don't, you are fucking done in this family. I have clearly failed to raise you properly, and that's on me, but if there's one thing I've learned over the years, it's that you certainly do enjoy the lifestyle that you currently have, so if you want to keep even a little chance of keeping it, you are going to let her order you around like a goddamn pet. You're her bitch now, and if that means you have to wear a gimp suit and a ball gag for a month, so fucking be it." "It's not fair!" the young man wailed, tears running down his bruised face. "Fair? Fair?!" Nathaniel bellowed so loudly Andrew was afraid the man would strike his son yet again. "When I was your age, I was working three jobs to save up enough money to pay for housing while I got my education. You've never done a day's worth of hard work in your life. You've enjoyed the fruits of my labors, and you've spit in my eye every step of the way, so now you're going to learn what it's like to pay the cost. Get in the fucking car, before I change my mind and cut you out entirely." The boy glared up at him, but then crawled into the back of the limo, his sense of self preservation having won out over his pride. Nathaniel sighed, and walked over towards Andy, while the man's driver took two suitcases out of the trunk of the limo, clearly Hannah's things, bringing them up to the front door of the house. "I'm sorry you had to witness all that, Andrew, but now you know what kind of trouble my boy has been to me over the years." "Hey, better this than you or I having to going all John Wick on him." The bearded man laughed. "You know, at this point if you told me you were secretly a master assassin in the Before Times, I might just believe you." Andy laughed. "I wasn't, but don't fuck with my cats." "Ah, but that's just what a master assassin would say to throw me off the track," Nathaniel laughed, tapping at his temple with one fingertip. "All of the details about the transfer is in the envelope I gave to Miss Nakamura here, and you simply need to have your finance manager contact mine." Andy frowned in amusement. "I don't even have a finance manager, Nathaniel." "Then mine now also works for you. His name is Zack Burchelli. I'll call him on the limo ride back and tell him to expect your call. He takes his fee out of your investments, so it's in his best interests for him to do well by you, and I'll make sure you get the same deal I have." "Are you sure about this?" Andy sighed, feeling a little guilty of depriving the boy of so much of his inheritance. "I mean, we only met this week and you're just giving me a hundred million dollars." Watkins rolled his eyes, grinning. "It's only money. I'll make loads more. Besides, if it helps me reshape that worthless son of mine into a decent human being, it'll all be worth it." "Deb'll do that," Hannah said to them. "She's baller, and putting her in charge will teach him some humility. The money'll be the carrot to her stick, but most def she's gonna beat him stupid with that stick for the next month." Nathaniel smirked and gave Hannah's head a pat. "I told you that you'd like this one, Andrew. She's got spirit. Getting dressed up in her old Woodside High School cheerleading outfit was her idea, by the way, to really stick it Benny. As I said before, she should technically be a freshman at Stanford right now, but the university is closed until the pandemic passes. I have no doubt she'll be a cheerleader there as well. And you're fine with the last thing, dear girl?" Hannah nodded. "It'll be dope. I'm sure Andy won't mind, and if he does, well, I'll change his mind," she giggled. Andy turned to look at her, and the Asian girl just beamed up at him with a toothy grin, almost daring him to ask, but he decided not to. "You really didn't have to go to such lengths on my account, Nathaniel." "Again, let me stress this, it wasn't on your account, Andrew, only to your benefit," Nathaniel said, shaking his hand. "And I think I put in enough warnings that it shouldn't come back on your and yours, but if it does, well, you'll suddenly be even more wealthy, and my son will have lost everything. Oh! And before I go, I spoke to my friend over at Working Title, and they're eager to get things moving forward on a Druid Gunslinger movie, especially if you might have Sarah Washington and Emily Stevens attached for parts. They're talking possible franchise, you know, especially since you're alive and still writing more of them, because that means they won't run out of source material any time soon. That's a value add as they say." "Sarah would swallow her own fist to get that role," Emily said with a smile, "so thank you again, Nathaniel." "No problem at all, my dear," he said, shaking her hand as well. "I'm mostly just glad to have settled this with only my son's pride being wounded. I hope we can part as friends, Andrew," Nathaniel said, moving to shake Andy's hand one more time. "It's refreshing to see someone so salt of the earth here, and we're all the better for it. Emily and Hannah are very lucky ladies." "Friends it is," Andy said. "We can make it a point to have lunch or dinner once every couple of weeks." "I'd enjoy that very much. Now, time to take Benny back to Deborah, and see what she has in store for him. I'm hoping it's a chastity belt of some kind, but it is, as I said, her decision." "Make sure you have her take pictures, so if you need to, you'll have evidence to use against him later. Should be a reminder not to cross you further." Watkins smirked, tapping his temple again. "You're always thinking, Andrew. I love it. Ciao!" With that, Watkins slid back into his limo and the driver closed the door behind him before getting back into the long vehicle, slowly driving it off the property. "You know, you generally don't see limos that much these days," Emily said to him. "That's because they're chintzy AF," Hannah said. "So you DTF right now, or what?" "Look, Hannah, just because you're here doesn't mean you have to stay here if you don't want to," Andy started, but then yelped a little bit as Hannah's small fingertips closed around his groin though the jeans and boxers, squeezing his cock. "M'kay, lemme break it down for you, Andy," she purred. "I am horny like you would not fucking believe, so maybe I'm not making myself clear enough. I kinda turn into a little cock crazed bimbo when I'm too fucking horny for my own good. You got three choices right now. A) You can fuck me right here and now on the porch. B) You can take me inside the house and fuck me right there in the entryway. Or 3) you can take me into the house, up to your bedroom and fuck me there." "Being randy also apparently messes with your indexing system, Hannah," Emily giggled. "Oh, there's also option D) all of the above, but the rumor is that doing any one of the first three will knock me on my ass so I can't do the rest." She blew a stray bang of blonde hair out of her face dismissively. "Sounds like total bullshit to me, though." "I can't help myself, Andrew," Emily said, sliding her right hand down the front of his pants, having to work with Hanna just a little bit, so that she could get her fingertip across the head of his cock, getting a bit of that glistening precum onto her finger as she lifted it out. The small British girl then moved around, sliding her body in behind Hannah's, the two close to the same height, although Hannah was a little bit shorter, Emily's hips pressing up against the cheerleader's, pinning the girl's body between Andy's and her own. "Wrap your arms around him in a great big bear hug and I'll prove to you that you aren't ready for this." Hannah again dismissively blew air out of her mouth, shooting Emily a skeptical look over her shoulder before she dutifully wrapped her arms around Andy's midsection, holding onto him as best she could, before Emily pushed her fingertip into Hannah's mouth, making the cheerleader get her first taste of Andy, priming her. If it hadn't been for Emily's arms pinning Hannah against Andy, the cheerleader would've immediately collapsed to the ground in violent orgasm, but as Emily had her trapped, Andy instead got to feel Hannah's whole body experience a personal earthquake, her face scrunched up tightly, an extremely high pitched squeal shredding through the air, and he could feel the girl's thick nipples suddenly harden, pressed right against his side, even through the layers of fabric. After several seconds, the Asian girl started to breath again and looked up at him, her brown eyes watering with tears but a broad smile on her face. "Holy fuckballs it's fucking true," she whimpered. "I thought I knew what orgasms were like, but I've never felt anything like that in my life. I think I just touched God." She licked her lips, lifting one hand up to rub the back of her hand against her eyes, wiping away the water from them. "And I want more. Fuck it, I gotta have more, like right fucking now." Her other hand had moved back to his cock again, rubbing against it. "No," Andy said. "We're going to take all your stuff inside, and up to the bedrooms, and we're going to give you a bedroom of your own for the time being, and while we're walking you up and getting you settled in, you can tell us a little bit more about yourself. Then, after a little bit, we'll take you into the main bedroom and get you imprinted." "But I  " "Your other choice is that I can make you wait until after dinner," Andy said, trying to be as authoritative as he could. "Which would you prefer?" "Sooner, sir," she grumbled. "Excellent, let's take your stuff in and you can tell me and Emily all about you." "Whaddaya wanna know?" she said, grabbing one of her suitcases while Andy grabbed the other. Andy had taken the larger one, so he didn't feel bad about letting Hannah carry one herself. Even rolling it along, the larger suitcase was more like a steamer trunk than a practical travel suitcase. "You lived in California your whole life?" Andy said, as they walked into the house. She shook her head. "Moved here about five years ago from Hawaii after my dad's company closed down and we had to move. Dad's second generation Japanese American, and mom's pure blood Hawaiian, but I think she was still glad to get off the island. She said she always knew everyone everywhere she went, and wanted to go someplace we could blend in more. We moved to Woodside when I was 13. Dad's a UX engineer for Playtronics and mom teaches third grade." They headed up the stairs, starting to walk down the hallway along the collection of bedrooms. Andy had to stop and check, finding the first completely unoccupied one, leading Hannah into it. "And what are you going to Stanford for?" "Premed," she sighed. "I'm still debating if I want to get into pediatrics or be a neonatal specialist, but I'll totally have time to figure all that out, considering it's, like, totally a billion years in school, so good on me for having that choad pay for it all." "Nathaniel said you were Benny's tutor, and that the boy tried hitting on you several times." "Fuckin' perv didn't like being told no, and he even got handsy one time, so I decked him, and he went crying to daddy over it," she grumbled, moving to put her smaller bag next to the dresser in the room. "But daddy told him that girls get to say no, and he never tried getting grabby again, but he kept on talking shit." Andy rolled the trunk over as well, placing it between the bed and the dresser. "Nathaniel said you made a go at him as well." Hannah giggled a little bit, rolling her eyes. "I mean, kinda, sorta, sure, I guess. He was separated from his wife at the time, and I knew it would piss Benny off so much, I think I just wanted to see if I could get away with it, but his daddy said no, and he eventually unseparated from his wife, so I guess it all worked out. I was mostly just being a brat." "And you know you can't fuck other men any more now, yes?" Emily asked her. "I mean, I guess," Hannah shrugged. "I thought that was just bullshit too, but if that first thing they told us at the base is true, then I guess all of it is, which means if I sleep with another dude, I'll die, right?" "That's our understanding, but we've certainly never tested it," Andy said. "But the rest of the stuff? About needing to fuck? About it giving you the best orgasms of your life? And that it'll keep you safe from the virus? All that's true?" Emily grinned. "I can speak from personal experience that whether it's biochemistry or natural talent, Andrew has made me cum harder than I even thought was possible." "How many women am I gonna have to share him with?" "There are nine other women in the family currently, four of whom intend to marry him, two of whom have decided simply to remain sexual partners, and three of whom are new enough to still be as of yet uncertain of what they want for their futures," Emily said to her. "There are also three women on staff, who are sexual partners of Andy's as well, but prefer to keep that relationship more professional, enjoying a level of distant removal from the family." "What's that mean?" Hannah asked, her face scrunched up in confusion. "It means I like it when the Master orders me around," Nicolette said, poking her head into the room, "and that the cook and the gardener are lovers, but understand they have physiological needs they have to have tended to in order to stay alive. Hell, the gardener's a lesbian, but Andy's cum still makes her cream herself, so she's willing to drink it. Hey, I'm Nicolette, the house maid." She held out her hand to shake Hannah's. Hannah took it and shook it, before shooting Andy a suspicious look. "You make the French maid actually wear a French maid's outfit?" Nicolette giggled, which made the Asian girl's head spin to look at her. "He's told me multiple times I don't have to wear it, but I like it too much to stop, just like I like calling him Master, when he told me I don't have to do that either. But I just love the way he still blushes a little when I say it, so I know he likes it, don't you Master?" she said, giving a little curtsy in his direction. Andy was sure he was blushing a little, so he only smiled slightly. "No comment." "Told you," Nicolette said, poking Hannah in the side. "Just be yourself in what you want, tell him that and he'll probably give it to you, barring a few exceptions." "Oh yeah?" Hannah said, perking up a little more. "What's on the no fly list?" "He's a bit squeamish about being forceful or inflicting, but he'll do it up to a point, although he's never gonna hurt you," Nicolette said. "Uh, what else did Niko tell me?" "So I see Niko's the one with the big mouth," Andy chuckled. "Well, her and Ash told me a lot, so I can't remember which one said which. Oh! No inflicting pain on him, but I think Ash was just joking when she said she wanted to try and put nipple clamps on him," the maid said, giggling again. "She suggested it to me, and I politely declined." "The strap ons in the house are just for the girls to use on girls, not on the Master, although I don't think anyone's asked him that directly." "Niko did when she had a few drinks in her, but I shut that down right quick." Hannah nodded. "So big daddy's ass is exit only, but is he willing to have a go at ours?" Nicolette smiled broadly and gave an over exaggerated nod. "Oh yeah. In fact, I'm a little disappointed he hasn't had a go at mine yet, especially after we all heard Niko's first time not too long ago. And Taylor's." "Enjoyed it, did they?" Emily asked. "Taylor was pretty loud, but holy shit, Niko was loud enough the neighbors might have heard her, and they're at least a mile away. I asked her about it the next day and she said it the greatest sexual experience she'd ever had in her life. Said it made her cum even harder than she did when she was imprinting, if I could believe that." Nicolette licked her lips, looking at Andy. "So, needless to say, I'm hoping the Master'll take a crack at my ass sooner or later. I'm sure he's noticed me bending over a lot more as of late." Andy had turned a darker shade of red. "Well, you should've said something, Nicolette." "But it's so much fun watching you blush, Master," she said, batting her thick eyelashes at him. "Well, you've got an open invitation to my ass, Daddy," Hannah purred. "Mine and Sarah's as well," Emily said, "although you will need to go slow with us. We're, ah, both unaccustomed to it, but anything good enough for Niko is good enough for us." "Nobody's had my ass either, Daddy, so you've got a whole world of eager virgin assholes to explore," Hannah giggled. "Well, I didn't say mine was untouched," Nicolette said, "but it's still ripe for the Master's taking." "That's, good to know?" Andy laughed. "Oh, and Andy's not into bestiality or watersports, thank god," Nicolette said with a dramatic laugh, "because I'd have to be the one cleaning that shit up." Everyone laughed a little bit at that. "Everything else is fair game, though?" Hannah asked. "Well, if there's something else, I'm sure he'll tell you before you get too far down the path," Nicolette said. "If nothing else, the Master is remarkably straight forward." "He's also still in the room," Andy added, amusement on his face how they were talking about him in front of him like he wasn't present. "How many more women are you going to add here?" Hannah said, pushing the trunk up against the side of the bed. "Well, the banquet hall table holds sixteen people, so last night, I figured I was going to add just two more, but Nicolette has informed me that she, Katie and Jenny don't wish to be at our table any more, because it removes the level of distance they want, so I suppose it'll probably be five more, and I'll just have to tend to the needs of two to three women every day." Andy laughed a little. "I mean, there's worse ways to pass the time." "How are you going to pick them?" "I haven't really picked anyone," Andy said with a sheepish smile. "I took a test, several months ago, and based on that, they've just been sending me people. Although Emily told me that if I wanted to, I could apparently just ask for someone, and there's a good chance they might send them to me." Hannah looked down at her hands and then looked up, a conflicted expression on her face. "Can, may I make a request?" Andy's head tilted to one side. "I mean, you can certainly ask. The worst thing I can do is say no, so might as well ask." "Can I ask you to request someone specific for the house? Would, is that forward of me?" "It sort of depends on who you're wanting me to request, Hannah," Andy said. "I feel a little odd requesting anyone, honestly, so if you have someone specifically you want me to bring into the house, I'm going to need a reason for it." That made the Asian girl hesitate for a moment. "Can I think about it for a little bit?" "Sure," Andy said. "I expect the soonest we would see anyone else show up would be next week, and it's probably just going to be one, maybe two people. After next Friday, though, who the hell knows what's going to go on." "What happens next Friday?" "The news breaks, but let's talk about that later. It'll do your head right now. I would've talked to you about it before, but Emily went ahead and primed you already, so I imagine that lust is bubbling up pretty fierce right about now." "Sorry not sorry?" Emily said to him, a pixieish grin on her darling face. "So he can make a go at you here, Hannah, if you want to wake up alone tomorrow morning, or we can take you to the main bedroom, if you're okay waking up surrounded by other people." "Where are you sleeping, Emily?" "Oh, I'm always going to be sleeping with Andy. Always always always." The British actress had a tendency to say things three times in a row if she wanted to drive home a point particularly emphatically. "I'm going to take one of the bedrooms and turn it into a personal study, but I want to be sharing a bed with Andy all the time unless circumstance demands I be away from him for a while, on a film shoot or something." "Are there going to be more Dagger Academy movies? I don't like how they ended with you losing Eduardo, the love of Dahlia Hairtrigger's life, and her having to do her last year at the Academy alone?" "Well, poppet, I'm afraid there are no more novels to adapt, so unless E. F. Winston decides she wants to write more of them, it's quite unlikely. I'm hoping to be part of the cast for the films based on Andy's books, though." "Oh yeah!" Hannah said, looking at him. "Mr. Watkins said you were a writer, but I've never heard of the Druid Gunslinger books." "They're aimed at a slightly older audience, I think, but I'm sure Sarah will love to tell you all about them." "Who's Sarah?" "Another of Andy's soon to be wives. Sarah Washington. Maybe you've seen her in movies?" "Wait. Wait. 'Ballerina Badasses' Sarah Washington? That Sarah Washington is gonna be my sister wife?" "Well, she's certainly here," Emily said with a laugh. "She's downstairs reading Andy's most recent book right now, which I very much doubt we can pry her away from." "I've got so much to learn and discover here, but yeah, let's go to the main bedroom. I feel like it's getting hard to think, so let's go before I can't keep my head clear." "Sure," Andy said, "off to the main bedroom." "Nicolette, can you come with us?" Hannah said. "We're going to need a hand briefly." "We are?" Andy said. Hannah flashed him another broad as miles grin, nodding. "You'll see soon enough! Don't rush your surprise." She grabbed Emily's hand, and then pulled her along, as the four of them started to walk down the hallway. The girls walked several steps behind him, and Hannah whispered into Emily's ear first, making the British woman giggle, before whispering into Nicolette's ear, the maid taking a turn giggling. "Oh you're wicked, girl," Nicolette said. "I fucking love it. You've definitely got a wildcat here, Master." "It says so right here on my tits!" Hannah laughed. As soon as they got into the room, Hannah handed her cellphone to Nicolette. Emily leaned in and whispered into Hannah's ear, which made Hannah gasp and blush. "Oh god, yes! You do you, girl! I fucking love that!" Emily's face broke into a wide grin like she'd just eaten a canary. "Well, it's your show, girl, so do what you want to." She then moved over to whisper into Nicolette's ear, and the maid immediately started giggling all over again. Hannah reached up and grabbed the back of Andy's neck and pulled him down so she could kiss him, and it was sloppy, her tongue almost wanting to lick every inch of his mouth, before she pulled back. "So I can do anything I want? It's okay if I drive?" Andy laughed, shrugging his shoulders, spreading his hands. "Within reason, of course." "Oh, it's all reasonable, and enjoyable," Hannah said, before she grabbed Andy's shirt and pulled him around the room, finally settling on the big armchair, pushing him to sit down. She slowly slid one knee up on one side then her other knee up the other, straddling him. "I'm sure I'd be a shitty stripper, but I've never met a boy who didn't want to do this." She tugged up the cheerleading top, as well as the bra, and let those massive tits spill free, a tidal wave of tan flesh with large aerolas and thick stiff brown nipples. Hannah had at least double Ds, but Andy wouldn't have been at all surprised if they were even larger, and was nearly overwhelmed when she leaned forward and mashed them right up against his face, bringing her arms forward so he felt like his head was being engulfed by them. " Umm. That's it, daddy. Get a face full of those big ol' titties of mine. Some day soon Imma let you fuck'em. Boys have been asking me for a titfuck for years now, and I've always said no, but for you? Goddamn, I'm wet just at the thought of it." Her fingertips smoothed across his shaved head, and when he tried to pull back, she only pulled his face forward even more, holding him there until he thought he was going to suffocate. Eventually, though, she let him pull his face back, wrapping his lips around one of her nipples, suckling hard on it, teasing it with his teeth, which made her give a dramatic shiver, her fingernails raking against the back of his head. "But I gotta be yours first, Daddy," she said, slowly lifting one knee up, drawing it in under her before rolling in a twist, landing her ass in his lap with a heavy whomp, her back to his chest, feeling his cock straining against the jeans. "So don't you move and let your newest fucktoy do her thing." She scooted back into him so she could reach her hands down and unbutton his jeans. "All the boys at school said I was a wicked cocktease, but that's just because I didn't fancy most of them. The guys I hooked up with, though?" She leaned her head back and whispered into his ear. "I was the biggest fucking whore for them imaginable," she moaned. "Blowjobs, handjobs, missionary, doggy, cowgirl, in a car, in a bar, on a boat, near some goats. I made sure my boyfriends never went home with blue balls. A couple of them even begged me to stop, saying they were afraid they were shooting dust," she giggled. "Not one of them made me cum like just the very taste of you did though, Daddy." Andy reached a hand up, sliding it to cup one of her tits, trying to do his best to contribute, but Hannah had him pinned in place pretty good. "Now let's see what your slut's got to work with. It felt kinda big. Is it kinda big?" she giggled, then finally fished his cock out from his unzipped jeans and boxers, not pushing them down, just making them tuck underneath his cock and balls. "Holy fuckballs!" she gasped. "You thick cocked monster, Daddy! That is one big, beautiful, fat fucking prick! Oh god, I hope it tears my slutty little teenage cunt right the fuck up!" As soon as she had it free, she lifted her hips up to draw her skirt up, moving it higher and higher until Andy could feel his cock being rubbed along the one of her stockings. "I know I should wait and take it slow, but fuck it!" Her hand pulled his cock back just enough as she slammed down, forcing her tight young snatch to swallow up his cock. Apparently she hadn't put on panties beneath that skirt. She was easily the tightest cunt he'd ever felt, her body quivering and squirming atop of him, and he was almost worried that he'd hurt her until that giddy laugh burbled out from her throat. "Oh my fucking god that is some good fucking cock!" she shouted. "Where has this goddamn cock been all my life?" Hannah reached up and pulled the scrunchy from her hair, tossing it aside to let her mane hang loose, shaking her head to make her hair fall in her face for a moment, as she took one hand and pushed her skirt down her legs a little, her other arm folding across her chest. Andy heard a click sound, and tried to peek around Hannah, but she leaned over and made sure he couldn't get a good view. "Uh uh, you stay right fucking there, and you let me ride this giant fucking hog of yours until you give me what I want, and don't you doubt for a fucking second that I want it, oh hot shit do I want that fucking cum." Andy was trying to figure out where to put his hands, but Hannah was already moving, tugging the skirt back up again, lifting both of her hands back to rub along his head, when Andy heard another clicking sound. As soon as Andy's hands touched her hips, she suddenly reached down and grabbed his wrists, pulling his hands up to cup those mammoth tits of hers, followed by another click and then another moan. "I really should be bouncing on this schlong of yours, daddy, but I just love how it feels stretching my teenage cunt open, prying that cunt until I can't help but fit like a good little sleeve, only as big as you're making me," Hannah groaned. "Don't you want me, baby? Don't you wanna force fuck your newest whore until she's weeping your cum? 'Cause that's what she fucking wants. I know you can feel how fucking wet I am around that giant cock," she giggled. "Maybe just a little bounce." Hannah lifted her hips up, sliding her twat up his cock. Andy wasn't sure how far up she was going to lift, but after a few inches, she snickered and thrust down again, which only made her moan all the harder. "Fuck fuck fuck that's fucking good,” "You know, Andrew," Emily said, her voice moving closer, "when Hannah told me her plan for this moment, I offered her a little suggestion, one which she found incredibly erotic. Would you like me to tell you what it is?" "I think you should, don't you?" he said, Hannah making sure he couldn't peek and see what was happening. "Oh, I think you rather might enjoy a surprise instead," she laughed, getting even closer before Andy heard yet another click. He knew he'd heard that sound before, but couldn't place it. "You really should see her like this, Andy," Emily purred. "All wanton and wound up on your lap, eager to get your spunk inside of her but too wired to be able to move. And you, being so noble, not rushing her, when really, I think the little slut's as desperate for you to fuck her as you are." There was a rustling sound, and Andy felt his legs being pushed apart a little by Emily's soft hands. "Which is where I come in." There was another click, then another. Then Andy could feel the skirt fluttering, as one of Emily's hands shifted, the tip of her thumb rubbing along what little of his cock was exposed, before moving to strum Hannah's clit tenderly, the Asian cheerleader wriggling even more in his lap. "Fuck, she's frigging me, Daddy. She's rubbing my little cunny while you're ripping it open, and it all feels so fucking good." "It's a good starter, innit?" Emily said, "but I can do better. Hannah, be a good little fuckpuppet and start grinding on him, would you love?" "I don't know, Emily," Hannah whimpered, almost a touch of fear in her voice. "I'm scared I'm gonna start having chain orgasms or something." "Of course you are, darling," Emily replied, "but that's no reason to be frightened. They're wonderful." The movements were tentative at first, but slowly Hannah's hips began lifting up then pushing down again, starting to ride his cock, although clearly pacing herself to not go completely out of control. "Now," Emily said, as Andy thought he felt her moving to her knees, "let me see if I can expedite this along a little more." Andy damn near jumped when he felt Emily's tongue near the base of his cock, the British woman giving a delightful shiver against him, one hand still using a thumb on Hannah's clit, the other keeping Andy's thighs pressed wide apart enough that she could slip in, her head beneath the skirt, as her voice was a little muffled. "Ah yes, I know how we can kickstart this. Hannah, dear, are you ready for my husband to be to blow your fucking mind by blowing his load?" "Oh god, I want it so goddamn bad, Emily, Andy,” Click. "I need to feel that hot jizz inside of my snug snatch, I'm so fucking desperate for it." "But you know what'll happen when he does, don't you?" Hannah nodded, but didn't say anything, while Emily's tongue was flicking along the point where Andy's flesh met Hannah's. "I can't hear you, darling!" Emily said in a sing song voice. "I'll start imprinting." "And what does that mean, you silly girl?" "That I'll be bonded to him, connected to him,” "Is that what you want?" Hannah nodded again, her hair thrashing about, before she realized that Emily still couldn't hear her nodding. "I want it, I want it, I want it so fucking bad,” Click. "Well, you tell him what you want him to make you, and I'll make sure he does, but if you don't say it, he won't do it, and frankly, I won't blame him one bit." "Please, Andy, Daddy, Master, whatever the fuck you want me to call you, please give me that cum, please fill up my cunt and let it mark my very soul." Andy could feel Emily's tongue moving downward, starting to lash over his balls, flicking along them, that weird clicking sound filling the air again, as Hannah continued begging. "I've never wanted anything like this in my entire fucking life, needed something so fucking badly, to feel you jizzing me up, putting a big ol' creampie in my tight teenage twat, doing what it does, what I want it to do to me so fucking much. I wanna be your slut, Andy, yours and nobody else's. I wanna feel that nut branding me as your whore for life, your wanton and willing cheerleader fucktoy who will take every drop of cum you give her. I need it. Oh fuck do I fucking need it, You gotta give it to me, Andy, before I lose my fucking mind." At that point, Andy felt Emily's lips wrapping around his balls, sucking his nuts into her mouth, washing them with her tongue, rolling them around, almost coaxing them to give up their secrets, as Hannah started spasming again on his lap. The sensations were brutally intense, threatening to overwhelm him.. "Please, Daddy, please please please; make me your girl, your slut, your whore, your toy, your fuckhole, your plaything or wife or whatever the fuck you want me as, just make me fucking yours with that goddamn cum already! Cum in me! Show me how fucking owned I am! Oh my god, I'm fucking cumming! Cum with me! Cum! Fucking cum already!" Between Emily's tongue, Hannah's grinding movements and her quivering cunt, Andy's resistance was futile and he felt his balls try to draw up, only to be kept in place by Emily's lips, even while his cock began spewing hot cum inside of Hannah's cunt, sending the girl redoubling with spasms, her already tight snatch locking his cock inside of her until those spurts had stopped and her body sloughed almost lifeless against him in the chair. Emily began giggling profusely beneath the skirt, and he felt her mouth pull off his balls, giving the base of his cock a little lick before she pushed the cheerleader up and off his cock, forcing her to slide a bit more against Andy's chest. Once she had his cock out of the cheerleader, she moved to lick it clean, and Andy was certain he could feel Emily trembling just a little bit, having rediscovered for certain that every bit of his cum would send her into orgasms. After a minute or so of a tongue bath on his cock, Emily slipped out from under the skirt and moved to help Andy lift her up, carrying Hannah's unconscious form to the giant bed, laying her down. Emily had given his knob an excellent spit shine, so Andy tucked his cock away, and pulled up his boxers and his jeans, zipping and buttoning them up, before he noticed that Emily was standing next to Nicolette, who was still in the room. The two of them were looking at Hannah's cellphone. "No, that's definitely the one. Send him that one," the British woman said to the maid. "That's what I figured, but I wanted to be sure," Nicolette said. "And the rest of them?" "Why, send them to Andy's phone, and all the girls' phones as well," Emily said, leaning in to kiss Nicolette, letting the maid get a taste of a few remaining droplets of Andy's cum, forcing the French girl to vibrate a little, a short but nonetheless powerful orgasm rippling through her at even that small amount. "Am I going to regret asking what this is all about?" Andy said, as he walked over to join them. Emily took the phone from Nicolette's hand, selected a photo and turned the phone to show Andy. It was a picture of Hannah on his lap, although her face was covered by her hair. Her cheerleading top was pulled up, but her arm folded across her tits hid her nipples from sight, and while portions of Andy's form were visible, it didn't clearly identify him either. But also just importantly, Hannah's skirt was clearly over the head and shoulders of Emily, who wasn't totally visible in the photo either, but made the image all that more erotic. "When you told Nathaniel that you weren't going to let Benny watch, Hannah asked us to send him a picture that showed the whole thing without giving him any of the good bits, or showing anybody's face," Emily giggled. "He'll know it's her, and you, and me, but he can't prove it to anyone." "So you took a picture," Andy said to Nicolette, who had a comfortable smirk on her face. "Oh, I took loads of pictures, Master, and in most of them, you can see her tits, her face, I like this one in particular," she said, taking the phone back from Emily, scrolling over to show one that was a close up Emily's face, her tongue extended to lick his cock, Hannah's cunt visible and framed in the shot. "But these are just for the family."

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Episode 66 of Shoot Your Shot podcast, hosts Tim and Lindsay share a dramatic story about a content day that unexpectedly turned into a wedding, leading to discussions about creative control, compensation, and the legal implications of such situations. The conversation also delves into the psychology of group dynamics in professional settings and the importance of clear communication in photography projects. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the complexities of boundaries within the creative industry, particularly in photography and event planning. They explore the implications of a styled shoot that turned into a surprise wedding, highlighting the importance of clear communication and expectations among vendors. The role of AI in legal matters is also examined, along with the challenges of standing up for oneself in a competitive environment. The conversation emphasizes the need for community support and the value of knowing one's worth as a creative professional. BIG thanks to Bekah Melko from @rosemoon_photography for sharing this story with us and the world. Want us to feature your question, photography story, or industry hot take on an episode? Send us a DM, voice note, or video on instagram @TheShootYourShotPodcast. Your privacy is important to us. If you want to remain anonymous just let us know :) Sign up with Imagen AI to streamline your photo editing and get 1500 edits free! Sign up below for this rad AF offer: https://tinyurl.com/mt46dz6n Become an IG reel-creating machine with Social Templates! with Promo code: LINDSAY. socialtemplates.co/lindsay Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup 03:11 The Concept of 'Shot or Not' 05:54 Creative Control in Photography 08:51 The Story of the Content Day Turned Wedding 11:45 The Aftermath and Legal Implications 15:02 Understanding Styled Shoots vs. Real Weddings 18:03 The Psychology Behind Group Dynamics 21:04 Clarifying Expectations in Photography Projects 23:52 Final Thoughts and Lessons Learned 32:03 Navigating Boundaries in the Creative Industry 35:07 The Role of AI in Legal Matters 37:32 Expectations vs. Reality in Styled Shoots 41:48 Communication and Transparency Among Vendors 46:33 Understanding the Wedding Tax and Value of Services 52:43 Legal Implications and Standing Up for Yourself 56:16 Community Support and Industry Challenges

I had meant to roll out the welcome mat before we burst into Season 4 with the previous episode with the glorious Elaine Cole in the Maldives, but hey, time is bendy like that, isn't it?In this short and sweet solo update, I take a moment to say hi (properly), catch you up on what's been unfolding behind the scenes, and share what you can expect from this brand new season of the LITO Podcast. Think fresh energy, new textures, soulful stories, honest reflections, and yes, the same heart and depth you've always loved. I'm so happy to be back in your ears. Buckle up, my love, we're going somewhere meaningful this season. Let's go.-------Come say hi!

Our website: https://www.itstwobrothers.com/ Discuss this episode at reddit.com/r/ItsTwoBrothersPodcast Spoilers: Gundam Stardust Memory: 14:12 - 14:32 Kakegurui Twin: 18:10 - 18:34 Mort (Discworld): 26:45 - 26:55 Lets right the wrongs of the past! A re-review of past albums/mix-tapes with random tea reviews interspersed Boards of Canada - Geogaddi Dorian Concept - The Nature of Imitation Steven's Mixtape #1 Also this time: Wiggly Keys! (Osmose Expressive e and the Haken Continuum). Steven is prepared to be a pod person. The Substance and Jason doesn't watch any freakin movies anymore. Things with "S" must be watched (Severance, Shogun, Succession, oh and The Substance I just realized. Look at that!). The Gundam watch saga continues. Alice In Borderland gets better and Jason needs more death game recommends. Kakegurui is good but is hen AF. Way of the Samurai 3 is for the dads. No one should be "disappointed" with Assassin's Creed. Jason's readin more Discworld and Death is always great in fiction. Please engage with our corporeal forms. New music with the new "fancy piano": Cyberpsychos 1 Other links from this episode: Boards of Canada monkey faces music video Pink Floyd - Corporal Clegg Speaking for righting wrongs, watching Satoshi Kon's Paprika next time since Jason has never seen it! For shame, for shame. Support It's Two Brothers by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/itstwobrothers This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The SKATCAST Network presents:Truck Driver Theater #39 by the Script KeeperToday's Skit-SKATs:[ Adventures of Gunner Halifax | 0:10 ] - "Garage Sale In Space" - In the aftermath of Gunner's Inferno, captain Halifax sells some of his crap.[ Nurse Fairy Rhymes | 10:11 ] - "The Wizard, the Knight and the Pigeon" - The Liam the Monster Hunter story is told through the filter of Nurse Fairy Rhymes. It is dumb.[ Liam the Monster Hunter | 16:39 ] - "Hope Town Vacation" - From the bonus stories in Patreon comes a little time off for Liam and the c*nts.[ Nurse Fairy Rhymes | 20:58 ] - "The Forest Bride" - The cast of SKATCAST tackle the story of three brothers who each go off to find their brides. [ Talking Pets | 35:55 ] - "Tree Balls and Brownie Barf" - The neighborhood pets deal with life's many tests.[ Buckcherry Jones and the Riverdance Kid | 41:35 ] - "Episode 01" - Buckcherry Jones begins the tale of how he and his crew became the Fuckleburg Five.Thank you for listening on a Saturday! Stay safe AF out there!Visit us for more episodes of SKATCAST and other shows like SKATCAST presents The Dave & Angus Show plus BONUS material at https://www.skatcast.com Watch select shows and shorts on YouTube: bit.ly/34kxCneJoin the conversation on Discord! https://discord.gg/XKxhHYwu9zFor all show related questions: info@skatcast.comPlease rate and subscribe on iTunes and elsewhere and follow SKATCAST on social media!! Instagram: @theescriptkeeper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scriptkeepersATWanna become a Patron? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/SkatcastSign up through Patreon and you'll get Exclusive Content, Behind The Scenes video, special downloads and more! Prefer to make a donation instead? You can do that through our PayPal: https://paypal.me/skatcastpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listener feedback on cardiac sarcoidosis, SA node ablation, surgical AF ablation, chronic kidney disease protection, and recruiting for clinical trials are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/twic I Listener Feedback EHJ paper Mathijssen et al https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf338 Nordenswan et al https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/CIRCEP.117.006145#tab-contributors II IST HR Case Reports https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrcr.2025.05.017 Lakkireddy et al https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrthm.2021.07.010 III Survival After Surgical AF ablation during CABG McClure et al https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eux336 Schaffer et al https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2025.03.044 IV Finerenone with Empagliflozin in CKD and DM The Confidence Trial https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2410659 V Recruiting for Important Trials and the Stature of EP as a Profession Two UK Cardiology Trials Struggle to Recruit Patients https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/two-uk-cardiology-trials-struggle-recruit-patients-2025a1000ffs CRAFT HF https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06505798 BRITISH https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ahj.2023.09.008 PROFID https://profid-project.eu/profid-ehra-trial/ You may also like: The Bob Harrington Show with the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, Robert A. Harrington, MD. https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington Questions or feedback, please contact news@medscape.net

Let's be real — most of us aren't skipping meals because we don't care. We're skipping them because we're busy AF, we didn't pack anything, and our only “snack” option is a sad protein bar at the bottom of our bag.So, this episode is your busy-day food survival guide:Protein + 1 pairing methodWhat to stash in your car/bag/deskWhy your energy crashes at 3pm (and how to fix it)Better on-the-go options that don't involve a drive-thruLet's make food work for your life, your health and your results!Do you feel like your metabolism has slowed down? Get my FREE course to truly learn how your body works so you can see long term success. Enroll here.Shop my FAVE things HEREWant access to exclusive content? Sign up for my newsletter here!

Men's mental health June is Mens mental health month, and we have some voice notes, tips and insights from 4 of our Sober Coaches, who trained with me, Tony Worsdall, Richard Fox, Paul Briley and Nigel Harpley Watch this space we will be announcing another series of the free Sober Men Talking webinars too.Interested in training to be a sober coach? If you missed our webinar on What does it mean to be a sober coach, dm or email and you can listen to the audio recording Its the 10th annual Platinum Awards to recognise the best in natural and organic products and one of our sponsors is Noughty AF, Janey chats to Amanda Thomson about alcohol free fizz and its rise to success.Connection is key Join us for a very special recording of the Alcohol Free Life podcast live at Club Soda Wed 18 June, my special guests are Clare Pooley and The Sober Socialites You can come on your own! Try some amazing AF drinks and meet like minded people July 2nd Penzance literary festival https://www.thesoberclub.com/events/Newto Sobriety? Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host ofcontent on holistic living. Membership includes and online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentIf you want to support the work goto www.buymeacoffee.com/janeyleegraceThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you're doing this! @janeyleegrace Ditched the Booze and want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts October 18-19, email Janey for a chat to see if its right for you – janey at janeyleegrace.com Supplements for recoveryThe BEST Magnesium blend ever is the blend from Clive – if you use this ⁠⁠link ⁠⁠for everything you buy, a bit goes into ourSober Club giveback fund If you can afford it, also get Vit D3, Amino Acids and Iodine (if you're menopausal) Check out my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extras Sobriety Rocks…& The Woo WorksFollow Janey on social media@janeyleegrace  

In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, host Justin Barone rolls up with a blunt take on society's obsession with recording everything. From “Karens” with attitude to random dudes recording traffic, we dive into why everyone suddenly thinks they're a director — and why real life is turning into content.Are we calling out bad behavior, or just waiting for the next viral clip? What happened to personal boundaries? Is it public accountability, or just creepy AF?Whether you're filming or getting filmed, spark one and tune in — because this is the episode that makes you think twice before hitting record.Visit Tots420.com#youarebeingrecorded #NotEverythingNeedstoBeRecorded #PhoneCulture #CannabisPodcast #ComedyPodcast #smokelaughthink #weedpodcast #weedhumor #cannabiscommmunity #comedypodcast #ThoughtsOffTheStem #podcastandweed #storytimeandweed #weedandapodcast #weedandstorytime #cannabispodcast #weededucation #cannabiscomedy #comedyandcannabis #storytime

Í vikunni hefur gustað um flugfélagið Play, forstjórinn ásamt öðrum vill yfirtaka það, skrá það af markaði og skila inn íslensku flugrekstrarleyfi, svo fátt eitt sé nefnt. Efasemdir hafa heyrst um áform yfirtökuhópsins og starfsmennirnir eru uggandi. Einar Örn Ólafsson, forstjóri Play, hefur trú á verkefninu en viðurkennir að eins og staðan sé í dag sé ljóst að hluthafar í Play, meðal annars lífeyrissjóðir og hann sjálfur, tapi peningum gangi yfirtakan eftir. Sögufrægt hótel í miðborg Stokkhólms er fullbókað þessa dagana 12. til 15. júní. Í vikunni vöktu auknar öryggisráðstafanir í kringum Grand Hotel athygli, lögreglubílar og sprengjuleitarhundar voru á ferli en Stokkhólmslögreglan vildi lítið segja annað en að á hótelinu væri einkafundur, allt hótelið bókað vegna hans en ekkert frekara látið uppi. SVT sænska ríkissjónvarpið hafði eftir talsmanni lögreglunnar að von væri á gestum sem hefðu með sér lífverði og eitthvað yrði um lokanir í kringum hótelið. Af þessari blokkbókun hafði frést á vordögum - og svo varð ljóst að Bilderberg-fundur ársins yrði í Stokkhólmi téða daga og birtur listi yfir þátttakendur og umræðuefni á fundinum.

Join me and Hannah Kok in our beautiful conversation all around the subject of  emotional health and menopause.Hannah is a coach, author, and creator of the iThrive web app. And in this conversation, we talk about:

Get up to 10 Free HelloFresh Meals + First Box Ships Free!! Use code HF-0131 and my link https://www.filify.co/SH8CjIn this episode, I'm getting real about that awkward, lonely in-between phase of healing and growth — especially in your mid-to-late 20s when you're outgrowing old habits, friendships, even whole versions of yourself. I talk about what it's actually like to let go of things that don't serve you anymore (even when it sucks), and how choosing *you* can sometimes feel isolating AF. I share some personal stories, reflect on the power of solitude, and why quality is over quantity when it comes to connections. If you're in that weird limbo between who you were and who you're becoming, this one's for you. Your journey is valid — and you really *can* build the life you want.enjoy & dont forget to tweet/ig story me a screenshot of you listening!MY NEW WEBSITE!! Shop merch, sign up for my newsletter, book a coffee chat, & more: http://stellaraeherself.comGet $1000 off the health coach certification program I'm doing with promo code STELLACOACHING https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1281553&m=96296&u=1030263I edit using Riverside! https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=stella-holtshop my new glo up merch!! https://stellarae.myspreadshop.com/instagram http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcastlisten to and/or support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/stella-raetiktok: http://tiktok.com/@stellaraeherselftwitter: http://twitter.com/stellaraegoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10449999-stella-raemy fav books/products/health: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stellaraemy current filming set up:camera: https://amzn.to/4cEQiLOmicrophone: https://amzn.to/3Z2A5gctripod: https://amzn.to/3AEmxgKring light: https://amzn.to/3XxZrShbox lights: https://amzn.to/4e1Q1Ubportable light for phone: https://amzn.to/3XxZspjjoin my patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, merch discounts, behind the scenes, & more! https://www.patreon.com/stellaraepodlisten on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DMbeh7EqiqgROIjvW0sI9listen on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stella-rae-podcast/id1255618182Chapters00:00 Navigating the In-Between Phase of Healing03:07 Letting Go and Embracing Change06:11 The Challenge of Choosing Yourself09:06 Finding Clarity in Uncertainty11:48 The Importance of Self-Reflection15:12 Embracing Solitude and Quality Connections17:53 Shifting Perspectives on the Past21:08 Cultivating a Growth Mindset24:02 The Power of Self-Acceptance27:03 Embracing Your Unique Journey#StellaRaePodcast

Oh snap!!! Another unicorn present coming in hot! Forbes-featured seven-figure earner Nicole Cherie Hesse is back with a new kind of episode: live coaching sessions with high-vibe entrepreneurs to help them level up fast AF and get more and better clients.You might be asking, “Who the F is Christie and why the F is Nicole coaching them?''Well, that's exactly where we start—because if you're building a business with mindset and strategy, you're gonna see yourself all over this episode. Christie shares how learning to trust herself, her tools, and the timing of her path led to creating conscious love for herself and her clients.Nicole dives in with the real talk, mindset shifts, and next-level strategy to help Christie break through the BS, activate their power, and actually start attracting unicorn clients—without any pain point poking or cold outreach. Doesn't this unicorn sound like a badass?You can connect with Cosmic Concierge, Christie here 

The topic of this week's episode comes to us from the mind of our Lynn-friend.  It was her choice and the rest of us had no idea until the time of recording.  And she knocked it out of the park, ya'll. Lynn shares how she's recently had a few experiences of people sharing stories with her about their interactions within the spiritual community. And a few of them seem toxic AF. Where does love and light end and toxic positivity begin?  We all understand its a fine line and acceptance of the shadow is crucial to being able to take radical responsibility for our own reactions and not project onto innocent bystanders. We go deep talking about the signs and ways you can know if the spiritual community you've chosen to associate is truly for your highest and best or if it may be time for you to pivot and find something more aligned with your current beliefs and the future versions of yourself you work so hard to create. It is now possible to book 1:1 mediumship or energy healing sessions with your favorite Ohm-g Podcast Host.Check out everyone's offers here: https://ohm-gpodcast.com/products Check out our memberships!!  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ohmgpodcastllc/membership  Check us out on Facebook @ohmgpodcast and Instagram @ohmg_podcast.  Send us an email at support@ohm-gpodcast.com to get on our mailing list for monthly virtual and live events. We look forward to connecting with you. If you enjoy our content and want to support us please go to your favorite podcast platform and leave us a 5-star review. We will catch you on the next episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So you wanna manifest your dream home but your credit ain't perfect, your bank account is side-eyeing you, and the market's on demon time? Cool. This episode is for you.I sat down with Trish Arcaro, a holistic AF realtor who's helped her clients call in homes they had no business qualifying for on paper — but did it anyway through mindset, alignment, and straight-up audacity.We talked about:✨ Why manifesting a home isn't just about Zillow and good credit✨ Energetic alignment when your circumstances look trash✨ Shifting your money beliefs so real estate feels possible✨ How Trish walked her own talk and attracted her dream homeThis convo is proof that you don't have to wait until you're “ready” or “realistic.” You just have to get your mind right and stop settling.• Tedra Chanel's ebook ⁠Delulu AF⁠ — Learn how to align your mindset to unlock abundance.

Send us a textMitch and Amanda are back from the longest break they've ever taken from the Holy Health podcast. A lot has happened in the past 6 weeks and they talk about it all today. Amanda talks about getting fired from Stitch Fix and what she did to shift her energy. Then the couple talk about stepping into authenticity and being real AF. It's a new era here on the Holy Health podcast. Let's go!Connect with us!YoutubeEmailInstagramMitch - SubstackMitch - InstagramMitch - FacebookAmanda - YoutubeAmanda - InstagramAmanda - SubstackPlease share the show and leave a rating and review!

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I have a confession: I don't actually like the way my body looks most of the time.As someone who preaches body confidence, this might surprise you! But there's an important reason why this doesn't actually matter, and why it doesn't impact my confidence and love for my body. If you're someone who also doesn't like the way their body looks - but still wants to be confident AF - today's episode is for you.In this episode, I'll share:The myth of constant body confidenceWhy it doesn't actually matter if you don't like what you see in the mirrorMy mindset shifts for when you're hung up on the way your body looksHow to build confidence when you're in a low momentJoin The Confident AF Club and get access to 3 months of content instantly by clicking here.❤️‍

You got seven minutes? Nicole is coming in fast and hot with a game-changing strategy to help you level up fast AF. Take off your pants and buckle up b*tches, it's about to get bumpy… Today's episode is about to blow your MF mind when it comes to building a brand that breaks the mold. No cat needs a bath excuses, it's only seven minutes. Success doesn't take time, only intention. That is exactly how Nicole grew her empire to seven figures in her first year.You want to build a brand that people know, like, and trust, but if you really want to stand out... it's time to let go of the pink, white, and taupe BS and create a brand that makes your Unicorns feel a MF feeling. Ready to ditch the basic bitchery? Whether you are just getting started or you are ready to slay six-figure months, Nicole's unique approach to entrepreneurship will get you to where you want to go…Then, get your hooves on the five-algorithm hacking pieces of content to turn your brand story into client-attracting goodness

This week on The Sesh, we dive mouth-first into Candy Gas (aka Gas Candy) — a hybrid that smells like a candy shop collided with a gas station… in the best way possible. This 50/50 strain comes loaded with flavor, terpenes, and that chill-but-not-couchlocked vibe we live for.We talk effects, flavor, and why this strain might just become your new daily driver. Plus, we break out a couple of our favorite sesh companions — one that rips (literally) and one that keeps your gear looking fancier than you.

What if your financial team wasn't just counting dollars... but actually cared about your dream? In this episode, I sat down with Matt & Matt from Worttth—a fractional CFO company shaking up the finance world with heart, strategy, and emotionally intelligent money moves. These two aren't just spreadsheets and forecasts—they're here for connection, custom support, and the kind of unreasonable hospitality that makes you feel seen AF. We talked about what it really takes to build a financial team that gets you, grows with you, and gives advice that supports both your business and your life. From start-up to exit strategy, Worttth's tools are built for every season—and every CEO who refuses to settle for robotic, rinse-and-repeat money talk. 7 Financial Rules I Had To Break To Get Rich & Regulated Free Masterclass If you've ever craved a team that feels like a partner, not just a payroll line—this one's for you.   Inside the Episode: What makes a CFO truly proactive Why real connection is the most underrated business strategy Worttth's spicy values: connection, excellence, creativity & teamwork How to spot red flags (like copy-paste advice) Creating magic moments… even in finance

Querido amigo, querida amiga:Si estás pasando por un momento difícil como inmigrante, quiero recordarte algo muy importante: Dios te ve, te escucha y está contigo. Él conoce tus luchas, tu cansancio, tus miedos… y te comprende más de lo que imaginas.Jesús mismo vivió la experiencia de dejar su hogar. Dejó el cielo, su trono de gloria, para venir a esta tierra. Sufrió rechazo, injusticias y dolor, pero lo hizo por amor a nosotros. Él sabe lo que es caminar en tierra ajena.Por eso, no tengas miedo. Aunque enfrentes incertidumbre o ansiedad, confía en Dios. Él tiene cuidado de ti en todo momento, en lo bueno y en lo difícil. Él es tu refugio, tu esperanza, tu proveedor y tu fuerza.No estás solo. No estás sola. Aférrate a Dios, porque Él es fiel y nunca abandona a los suyos.#EsperanzaParaInmigrantes #DiosConNosotros #JesúsNuestroRefugio #NoEstásSolo #ConfíaEnDios #InmigraciónConFe #LaVisiónDelSembrador #RadioNuevaVida

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Episodio exclusivo para suscriptores de Se Habla Español en Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iVoox y Patreon: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2E2vhVqLNtiO2TyOjfK987 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sehablaespanol Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sehablaespanol/w/6450 Donaciones: https://paypal.me/sehablaespanol Contacto: sehablaespanolpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/sehablaespanolpodcast Twitter: @espanolpodcast Hoy vamos a hablar de una expresión muy habitual en los medios de comunicación, o sea, en la prensa. Me refiero a la expresión "ajuste de cuentas". Seguro que la has escuchado en alguna noticia sobre crímenes o violencia, pero… ¿qué significa exactamente? Pues "ajuste de cuentas" es una expresión que se usa cuando una persona comete un acto violento para vengarse de otra. Normalmente, ese acto violento suele ser un asesinato, aunque también puede tratarse de una paliza a base de golpes por todo el cuerpo. En definitiva, el ajuste de cuentas es como una especie de revancha relacionada con un conflicto previo, casi siempre relacionado con asuntos ilegales, como el narcotráfico, las deudas, las traiciones o las disputas entre bandas. Es decir, no es un crimen al azar, sino una represalia planificada, una revancha por algo que ha sucedido antes. Y, a lo largo de la historia, hemos conocido muchos casos de ajustes de cuentas. Por ejemplo, en la Colombia de los años 80 y 90, durante la época de Pablo Escobar y el cartel de Medellín, se produjeron muchos ajustes de cuentas entre grupos criminales rivales. Los asesinatos se utilizaban como mensajes de poder o de castigo hacia la otra banda. Algo parecido sucedió en Italia durante la lucha entre clanes mafiosos, especialmente la Cosa Nostra en Sicilia. Los ajustes de cuentas eran comunes para mantener el control territorial o castigar a miembros que traicionaban las reglas del grupo. Y más recientemente, en ciudades como Marsella, en Francia, o Ciudad Juárez, en México, se han registrado múltiples homicidios que la policía ha vinculado a ajustes de cuentas entre bandas por el control del tráfico de drogas. No sé si ya conocías esta expresión, pero estoy seguro de que la próxima vez que escuches en las noticias que un crimen "parece un ajuste de cuentas", ya sabrás que se trata probablemente de un acto de venganza dentro de un conflicto más amplio, y no de una víctima elegida al azar o por casualidad. Y te he contado todo esto, porque la noticia que vamos a escuchar puede estar relacionada, precisamente, con un ajuste de cuentas. Esta vez es más breve que en otras ocasiones. Y dentro del vocabulario hay palabras que ya hemos visto en episodios recientes. Así que, entiendo que no te resultará complicado entenderla. Eso sí, después de escuchar la noticia por primera vez, te contaré otras cosas interesantes sobre palabras nuevas. Como suele ser habitual, la noticia la encontré en Radio Nacional de España, y aparecen dos voces distintas. Empieza el presentador del informativo y luego también interviene una joven que escuchó lo que sucedía. Aquí tienes la noticia. “Madrid. Pendientes de las novedades en torno a la investigación de la muerte de un hombre de nacionalidad ucraniana de 52 años tiroteado en plena vía pública. La víctima, un abogado político afín a Rusia, asesor del expresidente Víctor Yanukovych, se encontraba junto a su vehículo frente al colegio americano de Pozuelo de Alarcón, donde había dejado a sus hijos. En el momento del ataque, muchos alumnos accedían al centro. El ruido alertaba a los vecinos. Me he despertado con unos 6-7 tiros y entonces he subido la persiana corriendo y no he visto nada. Pero me he alejado un poco y ya he escuchado un grito, he escuchado un pitido prolongado de coche y me he vuelto a asomar a la ventana y he visto a una chica correr de un lado a otro. En la zona todavía sobrevuelan drones y un helicóptero de la policía para tratar de localizar al autor o autores.” Como has podido escuchar, en ese primer momento, cuando se conoció la noticia, todavía no se hablaba de un posible ajuste de cuentas. Pero unas horas más tarde esa era la hipótesis que manejaban todos los medios de comunicación en España. Lo peor de todo es que unos niños inocentes, sin culpa de nada, se quedaron sin padre. Y, hasta donde yo sé, de momento no se han producido detenciones relacionadas con este asesinato. Eso es lo último que puedo contarte sobre el suceso que conmocionó a los habitantes de Pozuelo de Alarcón, una ciudad de clase alta situada a las afueras de Madrid. Bien, en cuanto a las palabras y expresiones clave que aparecen en la noticia, son las siguientes. En primer lugar, estar pendiente significa prestar atención a algo, estar atento o estar esperando que algo suceda. El presentador del informativo no utiliza el verbo “estar”, sólo dice “pendientes”, pero podría haber dicho “estamos pendientes”, estamos atentos a los hechos que han sucedido en Pozuelo. Ejemplos: -Estoy pendiente del correo porque hoy me tienen que confirmar la fecha de la entrevista. -Los padres estaban pendientes de sus hijos mientras jugaban en el parque. Otra expresión que aparece en la noticia es en torno a, que equivale a “alrededor de” o “sobre” y se usa para hablar de un tema, como en la noticia, o de una cantidad aproximada. Ejemplos de las dos posibilidades: -El debate gira en torno a la reforma educativa. -Había en torno a 50 personas en la sala. Pasamos ahora a la palabra tiroteado, que es el participio del verbo tirotear, que significa disparar con armas de fuego. Por lo tanto, tiroteado se refiere a alguien que ha recibido disparos. La chica que habla en la noticia no dice “disparos”, sino “tiros”, que es un sinónimo. Disparar es lo mismo que tirotear, mientras que disparo equivale a tiro. Ejemplos: -El coche fue tiroteado en plena carretera. -La policía encontró a un hombre tiroteado en el barrio. A continuación, cuando hablan de la vía pública se refieren a los espacios exteriores de uso general. Dicho con otra palabra más sencilla, la vía pública es la calle, un sitio en el que puede caminar todo el mundo. Ejemplos: -Está prohibido beber alcohol en la vía pública. -El accidente ocurrió en plena vía pública, justo frente a un colegio. Más adelante dice que la víctima era afín a Rusia. Ser afín significa tener simpatía o cercanía ideológica con algo o alguien. Puede aplicarse a ideas, a partidos políticos o personas. Ejemplos: -Es un periodista afín al gobierno. -Aunque no somos del mismo partido, nuestras ideas son bastante afines. Vamos ahora con una palabra que no había aparecido nunca, persiana. Una persiana es una estructura que se coloca en las ventanas para regular la entrada de luz o proteger del exterior. Puede ser de madera, de plástico o de metal. Normalmente se sube o se baja con la ayuda de una cinta alargada que se coloca en un lado de la ventana. Pero las modernas se suben y bajan pulsando un botón, porque están mecanizadas. En España tenemos persianas, que van por fuera de la ventana, y luego cortinas, que están hechas de tela y que están ya dentro de la casa. Ejemplos: -Todas las noches bajo la persiana antes de dormir. -Al oír el ruido, subí la persiana para ver qué pasaba en la calle. Por último, el pitido de un coche es el sonido que produce el claxon o la bocina de un vehículo. Claxon y bocina son sinónimo. El pitido sirve para avisar o llamar la atención. Ejemplos: -Un pitido de coche me hizo mirar por la ventana. -El conductor dio varios pitidos para que le dejaran pasar. Bien, como te decía, esta vez no había demasiadas cosas que explicar, pero siempre hay cosas nuevas para ampliar nuestro vocabulario, aunque sean pocas. Perfecto, pues vamos a escuchar la noticia por segunda vez. “Madrid. Pendientes de las novedades en torno a la investigación de la muerte de un hombre de nacionalidad ucraniana de 52 años tiroteado en plena vía pública. La víctima, un abogado político afín a Rusia, asesor del expresidente Víctor Yanukovych, se encontraba junto a su vehículo frente al colegio americano de Pozuelo de Alarcón, donde había dejado a sus hijos. En el momento del ataque, muchos alumnos accedían al centro. El ruido alertaba a los vecinos. Me he despertado con unos 6-7 tiros y entonces he subido la persiana corriendo y no he visto nada. Pero me he alejado un poco y ya he escuchado un grito, he escuchado un pitido prolongado de coche y me he vuelto a asomar a la ventana y he visto a una chica correr de un lado a otro. En la zona todavía sobrevuelan drones y un helicóptero de la policía para tratar de localizar al autor o autores.” Como te decía, a pesar de los esfuerzos de la policía, todavía no han encontrado a los responsables del asesinato. Bueno, vamos con el resumen alternativo de la noticia, o sea, la misma información, pero con otras palabras. El presentador dice que le llegan informaciones de última hora desde Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, donde se ha producido un incidente grave. Al parecer, un ciudadano de origen ucraniano, de 52 años, ha sido asesinado a balazos en plena calle. El hombre, que ejercía como jurista y era próximo a posturas prorrusas, había sido consejero del expresidente Víktor Yanukóvich. Luego confirma que, según fuentes cercanas, el individuo se encontraba junto a su automóvil, aparcado frente a la escuela americana de la zona, justo después de haber llevado allí a sus hijos. En ese instante, numerosos estudiantes entraban al centro escolar. El estruendo de los disparos alarmó a los residentes del barrio. Precisamente, una vecina cuenta que le despertaron unas 6 o 7 detonaciones. Subió rápidamente la persiana, pero no vio nada en ese momento. Luego, al moverse un poco, escuchó un grito, un sonido constante de coche, y volvió a mirar. Entonces vio a una chica corriendo de un lado a otro muy nerviosa. Para concluir la noticia, el presentador dice que la zona permanece acordonada, y que las autoridades están utilizando vehículos aéreos no tripulados y un helicóptero policial para intentar identificar y encontrar a los responsables del crimen. Muy bien, pues ya estamos listos para escuchar la noticia por última vez. Aquí va. “Madrid. Pendientes de las novedades en torno a la investigación de la muerte de un hombre de nacionalidad ucraniana de 52 años tiroteado en plena vía pública. La víctima, un abogado político afín a Rusia, asesor del expresidente Víctor Yanukovych, se encontraba junto a su vehículo frente al colegio americano de Pozuelo de Alarcón, donde había dejado a sus hijos. En el momento del ataque, muchos alumnos accedían al centro. El ruido alertaba a los vecinos. Me he despertado con unos 6-7 tiros y entonces he subido la persiana corriendo y no he visto nada. Pero me he alejado un poco y ya he escuchado un grito, he escuchado un pitido prolongado de coche y me he vuelto a asomar a la ventana y he visto a una chica correr de un lado a otro. En la zona todavía sobrevuelan drones y un helicóptero de la policía para tratar de localizar al autor o autores.” Antes de despedirme y de repasar las palabras que hemos aprendido hoy, quiero compartir algo personal contigo. Últimamente estoy viendo la serie Narcos, que muchos, imagino, ya conoceréis. La historia es apasionante, pero tengo que reconocer que, a pesar de ser español, me cuesta muchísimo entender lo que dicen. Entre los acentos colombianos, el ritmo rápido, y algunas expresiones propias del narcotráfico, a veces necesito los subtítulos en español para seguir bien los diálogos. También es verdad que no me gusta tener el volumen de la televisión muy alto para no molestar a los vecinos, porque aquí en Luxemburgo todo suele estar en calma. El caso es que eso me ha hecho pensar en personas como tú, que estáis aprendiendo español. Si a mí me cuesta, imaginaos a alguien que no es nativo. Por eso, quiero recomendarte que empieces viendo documentales en español y sin subtítulos. Es lo que estoy haciendo yo ahora con el francés. Ayer, por ejemplo, vi un documental sobre un asesino que mataba a chicas jóvenes en París, y la verdad es que lo entendí casi todo. Bajo mi punto de vista, los documentales son perfectos para aprender. Y el siguiente paso serían las series, pero es necesario buscar la serie adecuada. Normalmente, las de humor son difíciles. Así que yo intentaría con algo más clásico como ‘Cuéntame cómo pasó' o ‘El Ministerio del tiempo'. Es sólo una idea por si te apetece probar. Y ahora sí, vamos con las palabras y expresiones que hemos visto hoy. -Estar pendiente: prestar atención a algo, estar atento o esperando que algo suceda. -En torno a: equivale a “alrededor de” o “sobre” y se usa para hablar de un tema o de una cantidad aproximada. -Tiroteado: participio del verbo tirotear, que significa disparar con armas de fuego. Se refiere a alguien que ha recibido disparos. -Vía pública: se refiere a los espacios exteriores de uso general, como las calles. -Afín: significa tener simpatía o cercanía ideológica con algo o alguien. Puede aplicarse a ideas, partidos políticos o personas. -Persiana: es una estructura que se coloca en las ventanas para regular la entrada de luz o proteger del exterior. Puede ser de madera, plástico o metal. -Pitido de coche: es el sonido agudo que produce el claxon o bocina de un vehículo. Sirve para avisar o llamar la atención. Pues esto ha sido todo por hoy. Espero que te haya gustado y que me acompañes la próxima semana con más contenido extra, porque ahora siempre intento acompañar los episodios normales con material exclusivo para ti. Imagino que ya te habrás dado cuenta. Aprovecho para darte las gracias por tu apoyo y te deseo una gran semana. Hasta la próxima. Adiós. Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Se Habla Español. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/171214

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