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The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – In place of the old American-led order, Moeini envisions what he calls the “ME5”: a loose regional framework centered on Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Pakistan. These states, he argues, possess the demographic, economic, military, and cultural weight necessary to shape the region's future. While competition among them will...

Interview by Kris PetersThirty years after the tragic loss of frontman Bradley Nowell, California's premier ska-punk icons Sublime have defied the impossible. The band has returned with their new album Until the Sun Explodes (June 15), their first full-length studio album of entirely original material since 1996. Arriving via Atlantic Records, this highly anticipated 21-track LP is a monumental generational handoff. Stepping into the frontman role is Bradley's son, Jakob Nowell, who unites with original founding members Eric Wilson (bass) and Bud Gaugh (drums) to create a record that feels less like a modern reboot and more like a beautifully crafted epilogue.To capture the definitive, sun-soaked identity of the band, Jakob and producer Jon Joseph meticulously catalogued every chord progression, sonic texture, and lyrical boundary of the classic Sublime discography. The result is a vibrant resurrection of their signature formula: an intoxicating blend of reggae-infused punk, dub, hip-hop, and Southern California absurdism. The rollout has already proven historically successful; the explosive lead single Ensenada spent eight weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart, eclipsing the chart-topping run of their 1996 timeless hit What I Got.While the music captures the nostalgic energy of the 1990s, the thematic core of the album rests heavily on legacy, sobriety, and profound gratitude. On the poignant title track, Until the Sun Explodes, Jakob's vocals eerily mirror his father's chill cadence as he sings directly to Bradley's memory: “Until the sun blows up in the sky/I owe you my life”. Rather than trying to rewrite history, Jakob has explicitly framed this album as a final, heartfelt thank-you letter to his father and the fans who kept the scene alive.HEAVY sat down with Jakob to dive deeper. We ask about the difficulties he faced with making an album that represented the entire career of Sublime, while still making it sound fresh and vibrant, asking if he and the rest of the band sat down and studied past releases to get the sound they were after or if it was more of a natural process."A little bit of both," he replied. "There's a lot of study going into it for me and our producer, John. We wanted to really do our work and take this gig seriously. Every single released piece of Sublime media and all of the interviews and the bootlegs, and then going back and listening to all of their influences and all the bands that really made them excited. We wanted to factor all this in so the sounds we were using had some precedent in the Sublime release catalogue, so we weren't just pushing the sound in some random directions for no reason. Then bringing Bud and Eric in to write these songs and fleshing them out with those two, who obviously already know how to make Sublime records, that part was the most natural part."We ask Jakob if he felt much internal or external pressure to get it right on the album."Yeah, yeah," he nodded. "Pressure abounds, for sure. We all deal with pressure differently, but acknowledging it is a big part of the process. I know how many people love Sublime, and I know how much my Father's legacy and memory mean to me and how much the very idea of even doing this might be ill-advised or fraught with peril. I think I had to go into it with that amount of respect. The way that I deal with all those expectations and fears and imposter syndrome is I try to remember at the end of the day, 'okay, this is important and is deserving of my respect, and I'm gonna take this job seriously as a professional'. But at the end of the day, I always say we're not curing cancer here. We're making rock and roll music (laughs). That is something I believe I know how to do."In the full interview, Jakob talks more about the new and final Sublime album, including the musicality present and what they were going for. He tells us about the pressures of not only filling his Father's shoes as frontman, but also personal fears and expectations around doing his Dad justice.We spoke about Jakob's first time fronting Sublime in the studio and how he feels about it, the fact that this is Sublime's final album and what the future holds. The album collaborations were fleshed out, and we talked about Sublime's recent shows at Red Rock Ampitheatre and plans for the rest of the year, plus more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

Jeff Bliss highlights the stark contrast between Seattle's controlled homelessness and the pervasive crisis in Los Angeles. The discussion transitions to California's jungle primary, where late-arriving ballots in the Los Angeles mayoral race show statistically improbable gains for Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, fueling accusations of election irregularities.1865

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Finding Love & Yourself in Your 50s with Marchetta Daniels Season 2, Episode 3 | That Part by 45 Lemons We asked the Black women in our lives a simple question: If you could talk about anything on a podcast, what would it be? Marchetta Daniels chose love, reinvention, and finding yourself after 50. What unfolds is a conversation about far more than romance. Verta, Naa, and Marchetta explore aging, identity, confidence, second chapters, and what happens when you stop living by timelines that were never really yours. Together, they unpack the stories society tells women, especially Black women, about desirability, visibility, and what is supposedly “too late.” They talk about self-trust, joy, purpose, softer love, and the freedom that can come with knowing yourself more deeply. Because after 50 is not simply about starting over. Sometimes it is about arriving. Arriving at clearer boundaries, fuller self-knowledge, and the reminder that becoming does not have an expiration date. Video Version: https://youtu.be/BPtyGnQPKKQ?si=KUaXOtzPOW8qjTOD   Learn more about Naa & Verta here: Email: thatpart@45Lemons.com  Website: www.45lemons.com/thatpart Instagram: @fortyfivelemons

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China is starting to feel the effects of the tariffs imposed on them.    India is getting all the work from Apple and other big companies and this is going to have a huge impact on our economy.    Donald Trump said we are about to enter a golden age.    If you're not positioned to make fuck-you money, you're going to end up on Universal Basic income like everyone else.    It's time to get it while the getting is good.    Lean in and listen.    I told you things would start happening in May..............   Pay close attention and act accordingly.    About the ReWire Podcast   The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential.    Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/   Rise Above

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South Africa Calls the Black Traveler HomeA 12-Day Journey Through Pretoria and Soweto Reveals Why the Continent Is the Next Frontier for Diaspora TourismThere's a particular kind of travel that transcends sightseeing — the kind where history reaches out from every monument, every meal, every conversation with a stranger. That's exactly what Lyndon Taylor, founder of Lyndon Taylor Associates and a veteran Caribbean travel professional, found waiting for him on the African continent during a 12-day immersion in South Africa this past April. What began as a spontaneous decision sparked by a mentee's family wedding became, by his own account, one of the most significant journeys of his life.From Newark to Johannesburg: The Long Haul ReimaginedTaylor's journey began with a United Airlines non-stop flight from Newark to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg — a route that clocks in at roughly 14-plus hours in the air. For travelers who've never tackled a transatlantic flight of this distance, the prospect can feel daunting. But Taylor, ever the seasoned road warrior, approaches it with a practiced strategy.For those planning a similar trip from New York or the Caribbean, the key takeaway is this: book early for the best fares, choose night departures when possible, and treat the flight like an intentional transition — not just dead time between worlds.Arriving at the Heart of History: Pretoria's Union Buildings and Freedom ParkTaylor landed in Johannesburg on April 22nd, and after a sobering introduction at the airport — where the statue of Oliver Reginald Tambo, co-founder of the African National Congress alongside Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu, watches over every arriving traveler — he took an Uber to Pretoria, the administrative capital where he would base himself for much of the trip.His first major stop was the Union Buildings, Pretoria's iconic seat of government perched at the city's highest point. The sprawling, arc-shaped colonial-era structure commands breathtaking panoramic views over the city, and it is here that the towering nine-foot statue of Nelson Mandela stands as a monument to South Africa's democratic transformation. For Taylor, standing there was a visceral experience.Freedom Park, another landmark Taylor visited, carries an even heavier emotional charge. The memorial lists the names of South Africans who died across multiple conflicts, from World War II through to the apartheid era. Taylor chose to walk it without a guided tour, preferring to absorb the weight of the space at his own pace. He walked through terraced sections tracing themes of earth, trade, and African history before ascending to the Wall of Names — a structure he describes as nearly stadium-like in scale. At the top, an eternal flame burns alongside a still pool of water."I sat, crossed my legs on the grass, and just took it all in... thinking about all those folks who sacrificed so that we can now enjoy the freedoms we do," he says. It was, in his words, "a sombering moment and a moment of reflection."Soweto: History, Soul, and the Sound of People Truly LivingIf Pretoria is South Africa's institutional heartbeat, Soweto is its soul. Taylor made the trip on April 25th, stopping first in Braamfontein — a vibrant Johannesburg neighborhood that doubles as a college town, home to the University of Johannesburg and several other institutions. It was there, over drinks with a group of young South Africans celebrating a birthday, that the spontaneous magic of travel revealed itself.In Soweto, the famous street that was once home to Nelson Mandela, and also to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, offered a deeply personal window into the struggle. The house where Mandela lived with his family is small — almost startlingly so — but filled, as Taylor observed, with evidence of immense love and resilience. A monument in the square also honors Hector Pieterson, one of the young victims of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, and reminds visitors of the cost of the freedom South Africa now celebrates.Later that evening, he returned to Braamfontein, where his new friends introduced him to Zouk, a club in the nearby neighborhood of Melville. He stayed until 5 a.m. — not because there was nothing else to do, but because the last train from Braamfontein back to Pretoria departed at 8:30 p.m. and the next one didn't run until 5:30 a.m. So he danced, celebrated, and immersed himself in the city's nightlife until the Gautrain — the high-speed rail linking Johannesburg to Pretoria — carried him back at dawn.What struck him most was how South Africans engage with music and each other in social spaces. Phones were put away. People danced. There was a joy and a presence to the room that Taylor contrasts, somewhat wistfully, with what he sees in many Caribbean and American venues today."The Africans, they love their music... they were showing and they were going out and enjoying themselves," he says. "We seem to have lost a lot of that."Freedom Day and the March & March Protest: Democracy, Alive and ImperfectApril 27th marked South Africa's Freedom Day — the 32nd anniversary of the country's first democratic, non-racial elections in 1994. Taylor was on the ground to witness the official ceremonies, including a 21-gun salute and presidential participation, alongside broader public celebration.But the trip also offered a more complicated view of South African democracy the following day, when he encountered the March & March movement protesting outside his hotel in Pretoria. Led by a founder named Jacinta, the march addressed concerns about unemployment, immigration, government corruption, and the alleged sale of identity documents and passports. The group was marching toward the Union Buildings to present their grievances directly to the president.Taylor interviewed Jacinta on the spot. The protest was peaceful, orderly, and pointed — a reminder that South Africa's democracy, now three decades old, is still a living, contested work in progress. "I just wanted to show that democracy is alive and well," Taylor reflects. "People were protesting and they could protest freely, without being harmed."Why Caribbean Travelers Should Look to AfricaTaylor is clear-eyed about the barriers. Long-haul international travel is expensive, and the cost of a flight to South Africa is a legitimate consideration. But his advice is straightforward: book the flight first, as far in advance as possible, and sort out accommodation later — Airbnb and guesthouses offer flexibility and value that can be planned around a tighter budget.More importantly, he speaks to something that can't be quantified: the feeling of connection. As a person of African descent visiting the continent for the first time, Taylor describes a pull toward what he calls "the motherland" that influenced how he engaged with every person he met.South Africa sits at a fascinating intersection of history, culture, natural beauty, and emerging modernity. From the vibrant student neighborhoods of Braamfontein to the solemn grandeur of Freedom Park; from the intimate rooms of Mandela's Soweto home to the sweeping views from the Union Buildings — the country offers a depth of experience that few destinations can match.For Caribbean travelers seeking to explore the wider world of their heritage and history, South Africa isn't just worth considering. It may be long overdue.The Final Verdict: Parallel PathsFlying back over the Atlantic, watching the African coastline fade into the clouds, I realized that this journey had fundamentally changed my perspective as a travel writer.South Africa and the Caribbean are bound by an invisible, powerful thread. We are regions shaped by the trauma of oppression, yet defined by our refusal to be broken by it. We express our healing through the same vessels: explosive musical rhythms, revolutionary art, and a profound reverence for our historical architects.For the traveler seeking more than just a passport stamp, South Africa offers a profound, soul-stirring journey. It challenges you, educates you, and ultimately embraces you with a familiarity that feels remarkably like coming home.Support the showTripCast360 --- It's all about travel, lifestyle and entertainment.Web: TripCast360.com.Twit: https://twitter.com/TripCast360FB: https://www.facebook.com/TripCast360Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tripcast360/

This week, Jason is joined by world-renowned dancer, entrepreneur, and Dancing With The Stars legend, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, for a conversation about career longevity, entrepreneurship, financial lessons, family, and the relentless work ethic that has fueled every chapter of his life.Before becoming one of the most recognizable faces in ballroom dance, Maks immigrated to the United States from Ukraine with his family in search of opportunity. Arriving in Brooklyn without speaking English and with little more than determination, he quickly immersed himself in the growing ballroom dance community that would eventually become the foundation for an extraordinary career.Maks reflects on his rise from competitive dance champion to one of Dancing With The Stars' most iconic professionals, sharing how the show evolved into a cultural phenomenon spanning multiple generations. He explains why the current success of Dancing With The Stars isn't an accident, how social media transformed the show's reach, and why today's professional dancers are becoming stars in their own right.Beyond television, Maks opens up about the business side of his career. He shares lessons learned from building a nationwide dance studio company, launching new ventures, investing in businesses, and navigating costly entrepreneurial mistakes along the way. From a failed restaurant venture that never opened to learning hard lessons about money management and lifestyle inflation, Maks reveals the financial realities behind life in entertainment.Jason and Maks also discuss the importance of diversification, building businesses outside of television, and why financial success isn't just about making money — it's about learning how to keep it. Maks explains how he and his wife, fellow Dancing With The Stars pro Peta Murgatroyd, continue balancing entrepreneurship, parenthood, and multiple growing businesses while raising three young children.The conversation also takes a deeply personal turn as Maks reflects on his upbringing, his parents' sacrifices, the emotional moment his father expressed pride in his accomplishments, and the perspective he carries from staying closely connected to the ongoing war in Ukraine.Throughout the episode, Maks shares the mindset that has guided him through success, setbacks, criticism, and reinvention. Whether discussing dance, business, family, or personal growth, one theme remains constant: an unwavering commitment to hard work.From immigration and ballroom dance to entrepreneurship and fatherhood, Maks reveals what it truly takes to build a lasting career while continuing to evolve long after the spotlight shifts.Maks reveals all this and so much more in another episode you can't afford to miss!Subscribe to the Trading Secrets podcast!Host: Jason TartickCo-Host: David ArduinAudio: John GurneyVideo: Marc ColcerGuest: Maksim Chmerkovskiy

Welcome to this special episode where I am on the other side of the mic!I recently joined the Temporary Locals Podcast to share my experience travelling through the fascinating Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. In this conversation, we dive into what makes Bhutan one of the most unique travel destinations on Earth, from its strict tourism policies and sustainable tourism model to its rich Buddhist culture and breathtaking mountain scenery.We discuss the realities of planning a trip to Bhutan, including costs, guided tours, and the famous Sustainable Development Fee. I share stories from hiking to the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery, staying with a local family in a traditional homestay, attending Bhutanese festivals, exploring the capital Thimphu, and experiencing the country's deep spiritual culture.Along the way, we talk about Bhutanese food, local customs, mountain life, and even the surreal experience of flying home on the same flight as the King and Queen of Bhutan. If you've ever wondered what it's really like to visit one of the world's most exclusive and mysterious countries, this episode is packed with practical advice, cultural insights, and memorable travel stories.Temporary Locals' ShownotesIn this episode, Jared and Megan welcome travel vlogger James Hammond to discuss his recent trip to Bhutan. They explore Bhutan's unique culture, geography, and the requirements for visiting this lesser-known Himalayan destination. James shares his experiences hiking to the famous Tiger's Nest Monastery, staying with a local family, interviewing a Lama, nightlife of Thimphu and ending up on the same flight as a King.Please check out Megan and Jared's Temporary Locals Podcast below. I love their style, content and approach to travel.Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/temporary-locals-podcast/id1845249694Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3pQ3gIDSRfd4Ep9zqZ2YoK?si=f4997bb0755b4997YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TemporaryLocalsPodcastSupport Winging It Travel PodcastIf you enjoyed this episode:⭐ Leave a 5-star rating or review on your podcast app☕ Support the show at buymeacoffee.com/wingingit

Dr. Edgardo Vargas shares a story of woman who suffered with neck pain for years before finally getting relief with Cox Technic. Dr. Edgardo Vargas Chiropractor Dr. Edgardo Vargas received his Associate Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Puerto Rico, and a Bachelor's degree in Biology at the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico. His plan was to go to medical school after graduating from university. After exploring deeper, he realized he wanted a specialty that offered a more natural way of healing. He picked chiropractic without knowing much about the field. Dr. Vargas moved to Chicago to study chiropractic. Arriving at the National University of Health Sciences, the students had to go through an evaluation and treatment program. He realized the potential available through chiropractic and how it helped back pain and motor function. He fell in love with it and wanted to know more. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic in 2006 and has been practicing ever since. Dr. Vargas has over 2000 hours training in nutrition and laboratory testing and also received certification as a Functional Medicine Practitioner. He enjoys showing patients how chiropractic can help with any chronic condition they might have. Resources: Dr. Vargas's website Find a Cox Certified Back Doctor The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical

Former federal inmate Eric King joins to expose what life is really like inside ADX Florence, America's most notorious supermax prison. After being sentenced to 10 years for firebombing a politician's office in 2014, King says he endured brutal treatment in federal custody, including beatings, starvation, solitary confinement, four-point restraints, and years of communication restrictions. In this episode, Eric opens up about his radicalization in Kansas City, the Ferguson protests, his federal case, surviving violent prison politics, fighting a guard in self-defense, winning at trial, and later being sent to ADX Florence in what he believes was retaliation. He also explains the psychological toll of extreme isolation, the myths surrounding ADX, how prisoners communicate inside, and what it took to rebuild his life after release. Eric is the author of A Clean Hell: Anarchy and Abolition Inside America's Most Notorious Dungeon, a firsthand account of survival, resistance, and humanity inside the federal prison system. Topics include: -Eric King's childhood and political awakening -Ferguson, direct action, and his federal charges -Violence, solitary confinement, and prison retaliation -Life inside ADX Florence -The psychological effects of extreme isolation -Reentry, trauma, family, and healing after prison Go Support Eric! Book: https://pmpress.org/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1872 IG: https://www.instagram.com/supportericking/ This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: Hims! To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/connect Prescription required. See website for details and important safety information. Sildenafil is the generic version of Viagra®. Viagra® is a registered trademark of Viatris Specialty LLC. Hims is not affiliated with or endorsed by Viatris. Cash App! Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/1ekoiacn #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Cash App Green, overdraft coverage, borrow, cash back offers and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 00:00 Eric King Introduction 02:00 Eric's Early Life & Radicalization 06:00 Growing Up: Crime, Poverty, and Activism 12:00 Losing Faith & Early Legal Troubles 18:00 Protest, Ferguson, and Political Activism 21:06 This Episode Is Sponsored By Hims 22:41 The Crime: Ferguson Response & Arrest 29:00 Prison: First Experiences & Racial Politics 34:00 Surviving Prison Culture & Targeting 40:00 Abuse by Guards & Florence Medium Incident 45:42 This Episode Is Sponsored By Cash App 47:00 Torture, Four-Point Room & Transfer Hell 53:00 Isolation, Violence, and Solitary Life 01:00:00 Fighting Back: Resistance & Prison Protests 01:14:00 Second Trial: Self-Defense, Winning in Court 01:20:00 ADX Florence: Punishment & Reprisal Transfers 01:28:00 Arriving at ADX: Conditions and Isolation 01:37:00 ADX Daily Life & Psychological Impact 01:49:00 Punitive System, Corruption, and Quota Reality 01:56:00 Surviving Isolation: Mental Discipline & Gratitude 02:00:00 Reentry: Life After Prison & Its Challenges 02:06:00 Reflection: Regrets, Growth, and Activism Now 02:12:00 ADX Realities, Mythbusting & Book Release 02:18:00 ADX Procedures, High-Profile Inmates & Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we chat: What it's like when being single no longer feels like a problem to solve, a challenge to overcome, or something to trevail. In this episode, we discover the confidence, security, contentment, and PEACE that comes from arriving in singlehood and we confront the idolatry of marriage and relationships that... may be preventing you from getting there. What you'll learn in this episode: The difference between arriving in singlehood and treating being single like something to "get through" The 4 things that can indicate idolatry of Marriage and/or relationships The 4 things that indicate your arrival into singlehood (and contentment in it!) IG: @clearernotlouder

Texas Softball star Reese Atwood joins us at the Nike Blue Ribbon Elite Athlete Launch Event at SXSW fresh off hitting a home run just three hours earlier and arriving in a burnt orange Lamborghini. Reese talks about what it means to rep Nike, what drives her to be great (spoiler: it's family), and what makes the University of Texas unlike anywhere else. She also lets slip something about Coach Mike White's past as a men's fastpitch pitcher from New Zealand…and hopes he wasn't listening. 0:00 Intro — Reese Atwood at the Nike Blue Ribbon Elite Event0:27 What It Means to Be a Nike Blue Ribbon Elite Athlete0:43 Arriving in a Burnt Orange Lamborghini

This is episode one of a two-part series. Flight nurse Dave Repsher and his wife Amanda — also a nurse — join host Jana Price on Nurse Converse to share one of the most powerful survival stories in nursing.On July 3rd, 2015, Dave was working a shift on a Flight for Life helicopter when it crashed 32 seconds after takeoff. Covered in jet fuel and on fire, he suffered burns over 90% of his body. The pilot did not survive. Doctors did not expect Dave to make it through the night.Almost a year later, he walked out of the hospital alive.Jump Ahead: 02:09 — Introducing Dave and Amanda Repsher02:53 — Dave's path into nursing: from ski bum to flight nurse04:29 — Amanda's path: raft guide, EMT, paramedic, ICU nurse05:58 — How Dave and Amanda met at an ACLS class06:43 — Setting the scene: July 3rd, 2015, the helicopter crash27:55 — The lifetime impact of small acts by nurses30:26 — Arriving at the burn unit in Denver and being let into the "tub room"34:18 — Severe inhalation injuries and renal failure35:42 — The everyday battle for survival37:28 — "The perfect storm of good"39:08 — Dave wakes up after five and a half months42:53 — Amanda fills in what really happened: emergent thoracotomy and SVC syndrome49:58 — Wrap-up and tease for part twoIn part one of this incredible two-part conversation, Dave and Amanda walk through the day of the crash, what those first hours in the burn unit looked like, and how Amanda fought to be part of his care team. They share the small moments from nurses — a phone call, a hand on a shoulder, a tech explaining each burn degree — that changed everything. Dave also opens up about what it was like to wake up after five and a half months and beg his wife to let him die, not knowing the medical crisis that had just nearly killed him.This episode is for every nurse who has ever wondered if the small things they do for patients and families actually matter. They do. Sometimes for a lifetime.Listen to part one now. Part two coming soon. Learn more at nurse.org/nurseconverse.For more information, full transcript and videos visit Nurse.org/podcastJoin our newsletter at nurse.org/joinInstagram: @nurse_orgTikTok: @nurse.orgFacebook: @nurse.orgYouTube: Nurse.org 

RESOURCES- Day 2 episode of the 5 Day Meditation Reset drops tomorrow, Wednesday!CONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comIn this guided meditation episode, I invite you into Day 1 of a powerful five-day meditation series designed to help you quiet your mind, calm your nervous system, and reconnect with the peace within you. Through gentle breathwork, body relaxation, and intentional stillness, you'll be guided inward to release stress, soften the inner storms, and create space to hear the whispers of your soul.This meditation uses a calming countdown and staircase visualization to help you enter a deeper state of relaxation, restoration, and inner awareness. Whether you're new to meditation or returning to your practice, this episode will support you in feeling grounded, renewed, and more deeply connected to yourself. Come back to this guided meditation anytime you need deep rest, nervous system support, emotional release, or a peaceful reset.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Welcome into day 1 of the meditation series(1:28) Creating a sacred space for stillness(2:38) Breathwork to calm the body and nervous system(3:27) Countdown into deep stillness and relaxation(5:27) Staircase visualization for inner peace(7:21) Arriving in your inner world(8:12) Deep rest, release, and nervous system renewal(9:20) Returning grounded, renewed, and restored

Episode summaryA short guided meditation recorded with the Mindful FIRE Legends community to help you meet yourself where you are, settle into the present moment, and use the breath as a gentle anchor. You'll practice observing your experience without needing to change anything, then repeatedly “start again” each time the mind wanders—remembering that each in-breath is a new beginning and each out-breath a chance to let go and relax into this moment.In this meditation, you'll practice- Arriving with three deep breaths- Meeting yourself where you are (body + mind check-in)- Resting in kind, curious awareness- Anchoring attention on the felt sense of breathing- Working skillfully with distraction: notice → return → begin again- Setting a simple intention for the rest of your dayQuotable lines- “Each in breath is a new beginning. Each out breath, a chance to let go and relax a little more into this moment.”- “Each time your mind wanders off and you notice, just choose to come back to the breath.”About the Mindful FIRE Legends communityWe meet weekly to connect, support each other, and practice mindfulness on the path to financial independence. Join at mindfulfire.org/join.PS: Introducing the…

It's time for another classic character profile - though this week, we're tackling an entire family in one go, because let's face it, most of them probably couldn't sustain a whole episode on their own! Arriving on the cobbles in 1974, the Hopkins clan - henpecked husband Idris, long-suffering Vera and formidable matriarch Megan - only stuck around for six months, so what exactly went wrong, and did the show give up on them too soon? We discuss the family's brief and, at time, chaotic stay in Weatherfield and the continuing adventures of daughter Tricia, who managed to outlast the rest of her relatives and carve out a few memorable stories of her own.

Jeff Struecker is a former U.S. Army Ranger, Silver Star recipient, pastor, author, and Army Ranger Hall of Fame inductee who fought in the Battle of Mogadishu, the real-life mission behind Black Hawk Down.In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad Robichaux sits down with Jeff to talk about his experience in Somalia, the rescue of Todd Blackburn, the moment he believed he was going to die, and the supernatural peace that carried him through one of the most intense firefights in modern military history.Jeff also opens up about faith, combat, conscience, leadership, and what it means for warriors to live with the weight of the decisions they make in battle.This is a raw conversation about courage, sacrifice, and the soul of the warrior.Follow Jeff on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeffstruecker00:00 Intro: Jeff Stryker and Black Hawk Down02:17 Riptide and Patreon Support03:56 Welcoming Jeff Stryker04:53 How Black Hawk Down Changed Chad's Life09:10 Watching the Movie With Todd Blackburn's Family11:32 Did Black Hawk Down Get It Right?13:41 Hearing Somalia's Side of the Story14:37 Why Jeff Became an Army Ranger17:03 Life Inside the 75th Ranger Regiment23:10 The Marines' Role in Somalia25:23 Arriving in Somalia Before the Battle27:16 Why Somalia Turned Against America32:20 When the Mission Went Sideways39:15 The Decision to Go Back Out01:26:29 Warriors Soul: Trailer——Stay up-to-date with all things Resilient by subscribing to our Resilient Times Newsletter: https://resilienttimes.substack.comRESILIENT:Follow Us On Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/theresilientshowFollow Us On Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/resilientshowFollow Us On Twitter:⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/resilientshowFollow Us On TikTok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@resilientshowLIVE RESILIENT STORE:https://shop.theresilientshow.comFollow Chad: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chadrobo_officialhttps://x.com/ChadRoboSPONSORS:Smith & Wesson: ⁠⁠https://www.smith-wesson.com⁠⁠Vortex Optics: ⁠https://vortexoptics.com⁠Gatorz Eyewear: ⁠⁠https://www.gatorz.com⁠⁠Allied Wealth: ⁠https://alliedwealth.com⁠BioPro+: ⁠⁠https://www.bioproteintech.com/CHAD30⁠⁠BioXCellerator: ⁠https://www.bioxcellerator.com⁠Core Medical Group: https://coremedicalgrp.com/chadpodcastcmg------The Resilient Show is a proud supporter of military and first responder communities in partnership with ⁠Mighty Oaks Foundation⁠.

Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home." This episode is dedicated to Diane Carlson Evans of Helena, Mont., she passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, after a long and courageous battle against cancer. The daughter of a dairy farmer and a nurse, Diane was born in Buffalo, Minnesota.

The Pittsburgh Pirates suddenly have a much younger, & interesting roster. Tonight on NS9LIVE!, Tyler and DiNardo react to Esmerlyn Valdez getting promoted to the big leagues and what it could mean for the Pirates lineup. How much should Valdez actually play? Does this move make sense right now? And is this a real opportunity or just the Pirates trying to patch things together after the Ryan O'Hearn injury? We also get into the bigger picture: 20-year-old Konnor Griffin starting at shortstop, 22-year-old Esmerlyn Valdez joining the roster, and 23-year-old Jhostynxon Garcia getting called up earlier this week. The Pirates are sitting in a tough NL Central race, but they've suddenly created a real youth movement at the big-league level. Is that smart development, necessary aggression, or a sign of where the season is heading? Plus, we'll talk through the catcher situation with Henry Davis and Endy Rodriguez holding things down right now, and of course, we'll open with the NS9 Stupid Question. Valdez was recalled from Triple-A on Thursday, while Garcia was recalled earlier this week after Ryan O'Hearn landed on the injured list. Konnor Griffin has also started to settle in after a huge game against St. Louis, giving Pirates fans a very different-looking roster to talk about. TICKETS FOR OUR JUNE 13TH TAILGATE: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Northshore9tailgate0613 Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Friday, 22 May 2026   And he went out about the third hour and saw others standing idle in the marketplace, Matthew 20:3   “And having exited about the third hour, he saw others having stood in the market, inactive.” (CG)   In the previous verse, Jesus continued the parable of the workers in the vineyard, noting that the housemaster agreed to hire laborers for a denarius and then sent them into the vineyard. He continues now, saying, “And having exited about the third hour.”   The Pulpit Commentary does a great job of describing the timing of the day –   “It seems that at this time the Jews divided the day, reckoned between sunrise and sunset, into twelve equal parts, the length of these divisions varying according to the season. The day in Palestine at longest consisted of fourteen European hours twelve minutes, and at shortest of nine hours forty-eight minutes, so that the difference between the longest and shortest division of the so called Jewish "hour" was twenty-two minutes. It is usual to consider the Hebrew day as lasting from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., the sixth hour corresponding to our noon, the first hour being 7 o'clock and the third 9 a.m. This estimate, though not absolutely correct, is near enough to the fact to serve all expository purposes. The four periods mentioned in the parable are quarters of the working day, in which a proportional part of the day's wages might be earned.”   By this time, a quarter of the working day has expired. It might be that in checking the progress in the vineyard, he sees that there is a need for more laborers. Or it may be that at the early hour, these men had not yet arrived at the gathering place. Or it may be that the laborers were there and declined his original offer for one of various reasons. Whatever the case may be, Jesus next says of the housemaster, “he saw others having stood in the market, inactive.”   The agora, market, was already seen in Matthew 11:16. It is from ageiro, to gather. It is a place where people gather. In Acts 16, Paul and Silas were dragged to the agora before the rulers by those looking for a judgment against them. In Acts 17, Paul witnessed to people in the agora in Athens.   One can see that the market was a place where the community gathered for various reasons, including judicial matters, at least in some places. In the case of the housemaster, he was still looking for ready hands to assist in the vineyard. Arriving there, he found some just lolling around twiddling their fingers.   Life application: Above, various possibilities were given concerning why the men were in the agora at this hour. Some of them may not have wanted to work in vineyards, instead hoping to get a job laying tile. Others may have been off getting a breakfast burrito when the housemaster showed up.   By this third hour, they may be regretting not being more aggressive in getting a job for the day. With each waning hour, the chance of getting hired would go down. Likewise, one would normally get less money for less work. The words, therefore, speak of seizing the opportunities set before you.   Each of us must prioritize what we will do throughout the day. Circumstances may not be perfect, but is it more important to work inside laying tile, or is it more important to have a full day's wages to pay for food for the family? The way we look at opportunities will say a lot about where our ultimate priorities lie.   Foolish people will stick stubbornly to foolish choices. At the end of the day, they may regret what they decided upon, they may turn to theft to cover their bad choices, or they may lie to their family about why there is no food. And yet, quite often, they will go out the next day and make more bad choices.   So we can learn from watching others as much as through our own errors, if we are willing to pay attention. Above all, there is one choice that must be decided upon. As there truly is no guarantee of tomorrow, we should be wise and discerning about this particular choice –   “We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For He says: ‘In an acceptable time I have heard you, And in the day of salvation I have helped you.' Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”  2 Corinthians 6:1, 2   Be wise. Call on Jesus today. If you are reading this, it means that you were brought to this commentary for a reason. God has done the necessary work to align your life with this choice. He has also done all that is necessary for you to be saved. All He asks is for you to believe what He has done is sufficient. Accept His offer of peace today.   Glorious Lord God, thank You for having brought us to the place where we have heard the message of salvation and applied it to our lives. Help us now to walk faithfully in that salvation all our days. To Your glory, we pray. Amen.

A single yoga class made him question everything he thought success was supposed to look like.In this episode, Marc Laws shares the unexpected path that took him from professional soccer and sports therapy into a much deeper exploration of yoga, purpose, and human connection. What began as physical training slowly became something far more personal after witnessing burnout, pressure, and disconnection in the people around him, and in himself.He speaks about the moment yoga stopped being just movement, the teacher who completely shifted his perspective, and why he believes slowing down may be one of the most powerful things a person can do. The conversation moves through fatherhood, play, community, spirituality, and the strange way life keeps pulling us back toward what feels true.If you have ever felt successful on the outside but disconnected underneath, this episode will leave you thinking long after it ends.Episode Chapters:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:20 From the UK to Professional Soccer00:02:11 Sports Therapy and Burnout00:02:50 The Yoga Class That Changed Him00:04:03 Ego, Handstands, and Self Inquiry00:05:01 Leaving the Clinic Life00:05:23 Arriving in Bali00:08:12 Soccer as a Philosophy Teacher00:09:50 Yoga, Community, and Dharma00:11:10 Favorite Yoga Poses00:13:25 Teaching Style and Stillness00:15:58 Fatherhood as Spiritual Practice00:17:30 What Kids Really Want00:18:14 Why Life Should Include Play00:19:46 Three Words for His Teaching00:21:29 “How to Make Love” Class Story00:22:34 Dharma Talks and Storytelling00:24:00 Building Community Through Purpose00:27:34 What He's Nerding Out On00:28:41 Jungle Keeper Book Mention00:31:01 How to Connect Mentions & Resources:Michael Henri's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/ Marc Law's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marclawsii/The IN Movement Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/the_in_movement/Book: Jungle Keeper by Paul RosolieTeacher mentioned: Stuart GilchristPlatform mentioned: GloTags: yoga, mindfulness, burnout, purpose, community, fatherhood, spirituality, dharma, soccer, sports therapy, Bali, self inquiry, playfulness, awareness, embodiment, stillness, vinyasa, philosophy, conscious living

Ann Coulter Talks to Theo Wold. U.S. Law States No Welfare for 5 Years After Arriving, Military is Still a Woke Nightmare, Immigration, Trump and More. For the entire interview visit- UNSAFE with Ann Coulter  May 12 2026   Ann talks to former Idaho Solicitor General Theo Wold.

Here's your local news for Tuesday, May 19, 2026:We explain how you can weigh in on the development future of downtown Madison,Hear the benefits of agroforestry,Check in with Law Forward after a recent win in Dane County court,Outline the latest dairy trends as American cheesemakers scramble to compete in a difficult international market,Dispel some myths about Midwestern cuisine,Explore how certain birds hijack nests and force adoptions of their young,And much more.

Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite!The Gladiator Mindset. Two heart attacks, £100 million lost, and 20 years learned the hard way. Then $700 in his pocket, everyone had given up, and Dubai was supposed to be a fresh start.Dariush Soudi built and lost empires - gyms, tech companies, franchises - before arriving in Dubai broke, broken, and starting again from scratch.In this conversation with Matt Haycox, Dariush breaks down what doing it the hard way really costs you, why most people are conditioned to lose before they even start, and how walking into every room like a gladiator became the philosophy that rebuilt everything.Chapters0:00 - Coming Up0:16 - Intro0:49 - Dariush's Childhood5:38 - Future and Career Prospects as a Child9:51 - Why did your family move to England?10:20 - Skiving A-Levels11:20 - Going into Sales, Working Hard, Becoming a Natural12:26 - Biggest Mistakes You've Made in Sales16:03 - Dariush as a Parent - Anger Issues, In and Out of Prison in England Growing Up17:24 - Dubai Jail22:46 - Sales Career in Dariush's 20s28:16 - Dodgy Business Partners and Heart Attack from Stress33:36 - Arriving to Dubai with No Money37:05 - The Origin of 'Gladiator'39:16 - Selling Events46:04 - Why Dariush Does What He Does47:52 - Final ThoughtsFollow Dariush SoudiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dariushsoudiofficial/?hl=enWebsite: https://dariushsoudi.com/ Enjoyed this episode? Please subscribe to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox and leave a ★★★★☆ review on Apple Podcasts or Buzzsprout – it really helps others find us! 

Breaking Trading Myths: From Refugee to Freedom Trader | Terry TranWhat if the biggest thing holding your trading back isn't the market – but the beliefs you've been carrying for years?In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with Terry Tran, founder of The Freedom Trader, for a powerful conversation about the myths that quietly sabotage traders long before they place a trade.Terry's story is extraordinary. Arriving in Australia as a refugee, he carried the same fears many traders wrestle with today: not enough time, not enough experience, fear of loss, and the belief that trading is too risky. Through discipline, structure, and a risk-first trading approach, he transformed those beliefs into a framework for consistency and financial freedom.In this episode, you'll learn:Why common trading myths like “I'm not smart enough” or “trading is gambling” persist – and how to dismantle themWhat a true risk-first trading process looks like in real market conditionsHow Terry navigated a major drawdown and rebuilt confidence step by stepWhy simple, repeatable systems often outperform complex strategiesHow to trade with clarity and discipline without risking your futureThis is a grounded, practical conversation about trading psychology, risk management, and belief systems – designed for traders who want calm execution and long-term results.If fear, FOMO, self-doubt, or past losses have been influencing your decisions, this episode will help you reset your thinking and refocus on what actually works.Listen now and discover how breaking the right myths can change everything about how you trade.--------------------------------------------------Tell a friend about us!I'll bet you know someone who would love the Talking Trading show. Show a friend how to register on www.talkingtrading.com.au or on your favourite podcast app, so that they can share in your passion for the markets. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia's leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn

Support Aussie Hoopla: We are doing everything we can to keep these podcasts going, but the costs to produce, host, and track down guests are adding up. If you enjoy the show and want to help keep it alive, you can support us in two ways: Buy a T shirt or Buy Me A Coffee Every contribution goes directly toward keeping aussiehoopla.com online and the podcast running. ---------- Former Sydney Kings and Townsville Crocodiles big man Rolan Roberts joins the podcast to reflect on his time in Australia, including joining the Kings mid-season and helping them complete their historic 2005 NBL three-peat. Host Dan Boyce chats with Roberts about playing under Brian Goorjian, becoming a key interior presence for Sydney, the shoulder injury suffered during the 2005 All-Star dunk contest, and his later return to the NBL with Townsville alongside Corey Williams and Trevor Gleeson. Topics include: Where has Rolan been since we last saw him in the NBL (2:00) Sydney's 2005 championship run (8:30) Playing college basketball with Southern Illinois (8:00) Starting his professional career overseas (14:00) Arriving in Australia with the Sydney Kings (20:00) Playing for Brian Goorjian (27:00) The shoulder injury from the dunk contest that ended his season (34:00) Returning to the NBL with Townsville in 2009 (39:00) Being dumbfounded Trevor Gleeson would win NBL titles and how diffucult it was to play with Corey 'Homicide' Williams (43:00) His career in France, Portugal and across Europe (50:00) All of this and a whole lot more...

Jeff Spiegel, Jeff Snider, and Clint Pasillas react to the Los Angeles Dodgers' sweep of the Anahiem Angels. The bats appear to be back on track following a nice series from Shohei Ohtani and company. But the bigger story is the state of Dodgers' pitching. Roki Sasaki put together his best outing as a major leaguer. What went right for him? The guys discuss. Roki's breakout could not have come at a better time as the team will be without Blake Snell for an extended period of time following a procedure on his left elbow. To offset the loss of Snell, the Dodgers acquired veteran left-hander Eric Lauer from the Toronto Blue Jays. What will his role be? Sunday Dodgers talk LIVE! Get your thoughts in on the Friend of the Show hotline! Send a voice memo to CallAllDodgers@gmail.com Join our Discord by supporting the show on Patreon! ️   / realfrg   Or on YouTube Members! ️    / @alldodgers   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this bonus episode, OldR talks about the Baby V.O.X 2026 Pechanga Summit Concert she attended. If you're a fan of the group, you'll want to listen to this.–If you haven't listened to our prior episodes on Baby V.O.X, we recommend you do so before listening to this episode.Season 2 Episode 11: Baby V.O.X. – Of Female Warriors and Hallyu StarsSeason 2 Episode 12: Baby V.O.X. – Riding Into the SunsetSeason 2 Episode 13: Baby V.O.X. Re.V – One More Time--Check out our website!kpopsunbaes.com--Our Scripthttps://tinyurl.com/ssbabyvox2026concert–Where To Find UsTwitter: kpopsunbaesInstagram: kpopsunbaesTikTok: kpopsundaeYouTube: The K-Pop SunbaesFacebook: The K-Pop SunbaesTumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaesOur Main Podcast: The K-Pop Sundae PodcastConsider tipping us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/yourkpopsunbaes--AttributionsCover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org--Check out our main podcast on any podcast platform! Search K-Pop Sundae for group breakdowns, the history of things like award ceremonies, and much more!–Intro (0:00)Rundown (0:44)Arriving at the Venue (2:34)Pre-Show (5:13)Concert Opening (7:38)1st Ment & Go (9:04)2nd Ment & Ride West (11:02)VCR 1 & Solos (12:48) Ballad and Angst (16:29)VCR 2 & Missing You (17:27)The End of the Concert (19:20)Final Thoughts (20:59)Ending (22:19)

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"Live From New York, it's Saturday Night!" That single sentence has become a catchphrase for devotees of comedy and popular culture for more than 50 years—generations of fans who willingly turn their attentions from the height of weekend revelry to the televised antics of Saturday Night Live.  As this illustrious broadcast wraps its 51st season, we're releasing an encore of our 2025 chat with SNL's photographer-in-residence Mary Ellen Matthews, while we busy ourselves backstage to bring you some exciting changes and an upcoming new look to our own show. Week in, week out for more than two decades, Mary Ellen has conjured visual magic behind the scenes, creating inventive and irreverent portraits that air for three seconds each as so-called "bumpers" that transition to and from the show's commercial breaks.  During our spirited chat about what is arguably the world's best photo gig, we follow Mary Ellen from a fateful 1993 phone call, inviting her to assist the show's founding photographer Edie Baskin, through her journey from mentee to team leader. Along the way, we pull back the curtain on the creation of some iconic images and learn what it takes to be "in the driver's seat [with] a whole busload of very important people to take care of." "My job is to make this easy and fast," she notes. "And I don't want anyone to be overthinking anything because they've got enough to worry about with all the sketches and all the pre-tapes and their responsibilities to the rest of the show, which is the most important thing." Episode Timeline:  3:00: Living the dream as SNL's resident photographer while being creative under stressful deadline pressure. 4:44: Mary Ellen's early immersion in photography, at the side of her hobbyist father. 6:56: Arriving in NYC, early work for a record label, and the call to assist SNL's founding photographer in residence, Edie Baskin. 11:55: SNL's transition from film to digital, plus the cameras Mary Ellen shoots with today.  15:37: Conceptualizing the weekly portrait shoots and collaborating with subjects. 20:31: Behind-the-scenes of a dicey photo shoot, plus SNL's weekly production timeline. 27:25: Episode Break 28:12: Beyond portraits, the images Mary Ellen shoots as props for SNL sketches—sometimes with a 4x5.  33:11: The scheduling of SNL portrait shoots and getting portrait subjects to have fun. 36:34: Testing for shoots, the atmosphere on-set, and flying by the seat of your pants.  40:06: Communicating with a celebrity's team to get everyone on the same page about shoots and concepts. 42:30: The general workflow of SNL portrait sessions: from shoot preparation to editing and post-production. 45:07: Advice for emerging photographers looking for work or applying for an internship.   Guest Bio: As a top entertainment portrait photographer, Mary Ellen Matthews is specialized in creating iconic images of well-known personalities—from pop stars to sports legends to rock gods. Since 1999, she has been photographer-in-residence at Saturday Night Live, where she's responsible for creating the distinctive look of the show's still images. Through her exuberant presence that puts subjects at ease, her creative and playful styling on set and intensive fine-tuning in post, Matthews produces unique and recognizable portraits under the manic deadlines of live TV. What's more, in 2010, she began directing SNL's video clips, including the show's opening title sequence.   Recent clients include Peacock, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Studios, and Prime Video, as well as publications such as Variety, Rolling Stone, Marie Claire, and the Spanish edition of Harper's Bazaar. Most notably, in March 2025, Matthews's first book, The Art of the SNL Portrait, was released to mark the 50th anniversary of this revolution in late night TV. S

I keep noticing something in my work, in my friendships, even in myself: so many people are starving for permission.Permission to rest. To stop performing all the time. To tell the truth.Permission to become stranger, more tender, more sweet. Permission to become more fully themselves.So many of us learned that belonging required us to perform. We perform competence, pleasantness, productivity… We learned to shape-shift and contort ourselves to survive systems that could not fully hold us. And after a while, it's hard to remember who we really are underneath all that adaptation.The conversations I've had this season have each, in their own way, done what singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles calls “widening the road.” My guests' stories make room on the road for different ways of being powerful.  So today, I want to revisit some of those conversations, not just to reflect on what these guests learned about power, but to help you see yourself in their stories too. Because maybe what you need most right now isn't more advice. Maybe you need a little more permission.Listen to the full episode to hear:The common thread of truth about power that all of my guests have discoveredWhy stepping into our real power requires us to name and claim our unique powersHow power calls us to pause and truly witness and honor others and our environments in ways only we canLearn more about Valerie Black:The Change AgencyBecoming Power NewsletterCoachingResources:Ep 2.06 Walking Each Other Home: Power, Elderhood, and Belonging with Shirley ShowalterEp 2.07 Seen, Known, and Valued: Sarabeth Bickerton on Naming Your UniquenessEp 2.08 Arriving in Your Power with Brooke Edwards "Sweet Darkness," David Whyte

Daragh Cronin has been on the road for 68 days. He left Blackrock, Cork, on a loaded bike with Everest Base Camp as his final destination, and this week he is checking in from Istanbul.This is a midweek update episode, and it covers a lot of ground. Daragh has already cycled the length of Africa, Morocco to Cape Town, so crossing Europe was his second continent. In this episode we discuss:Arriving in Istanbul after 68 days cycling from Cork across EuropeThe hardest moments of the journey so far and how he kept goingWhat it meant to have a riding companion join him through Croatia and AlbaniaThe reality of solo cycle touring and what it does to your head over timeRoute planning through the Middle East amid conflict in IranAbout Daragh Cronin: Daragh Cronin is a solo cyclist from Cork, Ireland, currently riding from Ireland to Everest Base Camp via Africa and the Middle East. Before this leg he completed a solo ride from Morocco to Cape Town. You can listen to the episode where we discussed that adventure in full detail here:  Follow Daragh via his instagram - @roaminwithcronin and check out his fundraiser for the Children's Unit at Cork University Hospital.  Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

War changes people.In this episode of Urban Valor, Marine veteran Shawn Reed shares his story growing up in violent neighborhoods in St. Louis, joining the United States Marine Corps, fighting in Iraq during the height of the war, surviving brutal combat, and dealing with the aftermath that followed so many Marines home.

IMMERSIVE - The Soundscapes of Oaxaca, Mexico - Colourful Streets, The Zocalo, Busy Markets + A Local Food TourOaxaca, Mexico, had been on my travel list for years, and in 2024, I finally got the chance to experience it for myself. In this immersive soundscape episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I take you with me through the colourful streets, lively markets, rooftop cafés and buzzing Zócalo of one of the most atmospheric cities I've ever visited.This episode is all about slowing down and soaking in the vibe of Oaxaca through sound, food and real-time reactions. You'll hear church bells echo through courtyards, market vendors shouting across packed stalls, sizzling street food being cooked fresh in front of me and the energy of locals and travellers filling the city streets from morning until night.I wander through the historic centre trying incredible coffee, exploring famous landmarks like the Oaxaca Cathedral and Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, before diving headfirst into Oaxaca's legendary food scene. From tlayudas and mole to mezcal tastings and local market snacks, this city absolutely lived up to every bit of hype I had built up in my head over the years.Honestly, this became one of my favourite cities I visited during my Central America and Mexico trip. The colours felt brighter, the food tasted richer and the atmosphere was unlike anywhere else I've travelled before. Oaxaca gave me that rare feeling where a destination genuinely exceeds your expectations.So put your headphones in and come walk the streets of Oaxaca with me.

Steve Beres hosts The Underpowered Hour with Ike Goss, joined by Linus Tremaine and Jenna Fribley (with Liza Beres present), covering news and an event recap. They discuss Warn's updated 8274 winch now rated to 10,000 lbs, joking about special editions and waterproof claims, and mention a restored 1967 Fiat Ferves Ranger listed for $48,000. The main story is Pangolin 4x4's nine-day drive to the Mendo Recce gathering at Salmon Creek Ranch in Bodega Bay, including visits with Land Rover enthusiasts Terry Ann Wakeman and Tom Charters. At the event, their Series 1 “Cow” loses power and is found to have a head gasket blown between cylinders three and four; with help from friends, they attempt a field repair using fine copper wire and JB Weld, successfully get it running, and immediately test it on the trails while reacting to viral comments on Jenna's video and hoping to get MacGyver's Richard Dean Anderson to see it.00:00 Show intro and crew01:29 Warn  8274 gets beefier04:30 Waterproofing and service debate06:10 Fiat Ferves Ranger listing08:21 Heading to Mendo Recce09:18 Visiting Terry Ann Wakeman13:03 Tom Charters stop and Highway 117:52 Arriving at Salmon Creek Ranch19:43 Trail prep and tire chains21:26 80-inch loses power24:12 Field diagnosis head gasket26:14 Camp Breakdown Drama26:41 Diagnosing Blown Gasket28:47 Copper Wire Bodge Plan31:45 JB Weld Overnight Cure33:43 Morning Start And Misfire36:48 Trail Test And Recovery38:48 Jeremy Stories And Turkey40:07 Viral Reel And Merch Ideas43:54 Mean Comments Readback48:12 MacGyver Reaction Quest50:26 Wrap Up And Next TimeSteve Beres hosts The Underpowered Hour with Ike Goss, joined by Linus Tremaine and Jenna Fribley (with Liza Beres present), covering news and an event recap. They discuss Warn's updated 8274 winch now rated to 10,000 lbs, joking about special editions and waterproof claims, and mention a restored 1967 Fiat Ferves Ranger listed for $48,000. The main story is Pangolin 4x4's nine-day drive to the Mendo Recce gathering at Salmon Creek Ranch in Bodega Bay, including visits with Land Rover enthusiasts Terry Ann Wakeman and Tom Charters. At the event, their Series 1 “Cow” loses power and is found to have a head gasket blown between cylinders three and four; with help from friends, they attempt a field repair using fine copper wire and JB Weld, successfully get it running, and immediately test it on the trails while reacting to viral comments on Jenna's video and hoping to get MacGyver's Richard Dean Anderson to see it.00:00 Show intro and crew01:29 Warn  8274 gets beefier04:30 Waterproofing and service debate06:10 Fiat Ferves Ranger listing08:21 Heading to Mendo Recce09:18 Visiting Terry Ann Wakeman13:03 Tom Charters stop and Highway 117:52 Arriving at Salmon Creek Ranch19:43 Trail prep and tire chains21:26 80-inch loses power24:12 Field diagnosis head gasket26:14 Camp Breakdown Drama26:41 Diagnosing Blown Gasket28:47 Copper Wire Bodge Plan31:45 JB Weld Overnight Cure33:43 Morning Start And Misfire36:48 Trail Test And Recovery38:48 Jeremy Stories And Turkey40:07 Viral Reel And Merch Ideas43:54 Mean Comments Readback48:12 MacGyver Reaction Quest50:26 Wrap Up And Next Time

The Catalyzation of The Mental Health Movement Is Arriving NOW.A global shift is happening right before our eyes.Mental health conversations are no longer hidden in silence. They are being brought into schools, workplaces, film, television, sports, music, social media, politics, and everyday life. Around the world, millions of people are finally realizing something powerful:It is okay to not be okay.And it is okay to ask for help.The mental health movement is no longer a distant dream.It is a living, breathing force for global change happening RIGHT NOW.For decades, stigma kept people suffering alone. Families lost loved ones because conversations about suicide prevention and mental illness were buried beneath fear, shame, misunderstanding, and silence.But humanity is changing.People are speaking up.People are sharing their stories.People are choosing vulnerability over isolation.And together, we are building a culture rooted in compassion, understanding, resilience, recovery, and HOPE.One of the most important suicide prevention strategies gaining worldwide recognition is restriction of access to lethal means.Why?Because suicidal crises are often temporary.Because a pause between thought and action can save a life.Because when we create barriers between pain and permanence, people are more likely to survive and go on to live meaningful lives.For more than two decades, I fought alongside a small but determined group of advocates to help bring suicide deterrent nets to the .People told us it would never happen.People said it was impossible.But persistence, advocacy, compassion, science, and humanity prevailed.And today, suicides at the bridge have been significantly reduced, proving to the world that reducing access to lethal means SAVES LIVES.A handful of committed people helped create global change.That is the power of the mental health movement.My forthcoming documentary film DEATH BRIDGE tells the story of this decades long fight, the survivors, the families, the advocates, and the extraordinary mission to save lives through hope, action, and human connection.Visit the official website:DeathBridge.FilmAnd make sure to subscribe to the official Death Bridge YouTube page for exclusive trailers, behind the scenes footage, interviews, film updates, and powerful conversations about mental health and suicide prevention:Death Bridge YouTube ChannelThis movement belongs to ALL of us.If you are struggling today, please remember:Your pain can change.Your story is not over.And your life has extraordinary value.Be Here Tomorrow.#MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #Hope #Recovery #GoldenGateBridge #DeathBridgeFilm #KevinHines #MentalHealthMovement #MentalHealthMatters #Healing #Advocacy #DocumentaryFilm #BeHereTomorrow #YouAreNotAlone #EndTheStigma #MentalWellness #HopeDealer #SuicideAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocate #RestrictionOfAccessToLethalMeans

From the moment you arrive in St. Anton, something shifts. In this episode of Travel With Meaning, Mike shares conversations from the Mountain Yoga Festival in Austria — where nature, community, and presence come together in a way that's hard to explain but easy to feel. Through voices of locals, teachers, and travelers, this episode explores the deeper side of travel: belonging, slowing down, and reconnecting with what actually matters. Sometimes the most meaningful destinations aren't about what you see — but what you feel. 00:00 – Arriving in St. Anton and feeling it instantly 03:15 – How the Mountain Yoga Festival began 07:45 – Why nature + community create belonging 11:00 – Travel, identity, and coming home to yourself 15:30 – The connection between nature, yoga, and presence 20:00 – Why Austria feels different

EP 681: Connor Koch Some episodes just take a minute to get right. We lost the first version of this one — somewhere out there is an SD card with what I’m sure was a hell of a conversation — and you know what? Maybe that was the universe telling us to go again. Because this one hit different. Connor Koch is one of those guys who just operates on a different level. Arc’teryx ambassador for seven years, a man who’s climbed every 14er in the lower 48, skied big lines from Alaska to the High Sierra, and survived an 1,100-foot avalanche ride in ways that defy explanation. He’s the real deal. And now? He’s deep in the hunting rabbit hole, chasing elk solo through grizzly country with a bow he just learned to shoot, logging 70-plus days in the field and coming home with the kind of stories that remind you why we do all of this. We cover a lot of ground in this one. Connor grew up in a tiny San Diego-area town, never saw mountains until his Nissan’s transmission blew up somewhere near a place called Zzyzx on the way to Colorado. He pulled into Vail Pass, jumped out into the June air, and knew — at a cellular level, he says — that he’d found home. That moment launched a decade of elite mountain pursuits that would shape everything that came after. We dig into what it’s like to be a master of one discipline and a beginner in another — and how humbling it is when all your fitness and mental toughness still can’t outwit a wily bull elk. Connor talks about burning a shot opportunity 45 minutes into his first day of bow hunting, running 70+ days solo in the backcountry, getting his camp ripped apart by a known problem grizz the same night he hit a bull high, and why he doesn’t regret any of it. That’s the journey. That’s the process. But it goes way deeper than hunting. Connor opens up about the avalanche that changed him — a full slope that fractured wall to wall, a 1,100-foot washing machine ride, karate-chopping blocks of wind slab before getting obliterated, and emerging from the toe of the debris alive while his partners tunneled out around him. He talks about what that does to your relationship with risk, with the mountains, and with yourself. And then, the hardest decision of his career: turning down a prepackaged invite to ski 8,000-meter peaks in Pakistan, not because he couldn’t do it, but because he finally understood that some pages in your book are okay to leave blank. This is a conversation about reinvention, risk tolerance, the courage to step off the ship when it’s time, and what happens when a man who spent a decade trying to conquer mountains starts learning to be conquered by elk season. Oh, and also — he’s catering his entire wedding with two cow elk and some deer he harvested himself. That’s the kind of dude Connor Koch is. Pull up a chair. This one’s worth every minute. This Episode Is Brought To You By onX Hunt If you’re serious about hunting out west, onX isn’t optional — it’s foundational. Land ownership, access, terrain, and a full suite of tools built for every part of the hunt: the planning, the prep, and the pursuit. The difference is simple. It’s confidence. Confidence that you’re in the right spot, confidence that you’re legal, confidence that you can get back to the truck. That’s what onX gives you. Become an Elite Member today and save 20% with code TRO Visit: www.onxmaps.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Bridger Watch This one’s personal — Bridger Watch is Cody Rich’s own company, so yeah, shameless plug incoming. It’s a full-feature smartwatch built by hunters, for the hunting lifestyle. Not just for the hunt, but for everything that surrounds it. Training, mapping, texts, and most importantly: insane battery life. Because battery life matters in the backcountry, full stop. If you’re a watch guy, you already get it. No compromise, no fluff. Just a watch built the way it should’ve been built all along. Visit: www.bridgerwatch.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Timestamp Chapters 0:00 — Intro & Sponsor Reads — onX Hunt and Bridger Watch 2:15 — The Lost Episode: A Cop, a Bow, and a County Line 4:00 — Connor Gets His Life Back in Order — Four Months of Spring Skiing 5:00 — The Purcells and the High Sierra — Whitney, Muir, Langley, and a Broken Binding 7:00 — 30,000-Foot View: Arc’teryx, Mountain Pursuits, and a Big Boy Job 9:00 — Climbing Every 14er in the Lower 48 — And Why the Number Is Arbitrary 10:30 — The Origin Story: Erik Weihenmayer, a Blown Transmission, and Finding Home in Colorado 14:00 — Arriving at Vail Pass and Knowing — The Moment That Changed Everything 15:00 — Identity, Selfishness, and the Next Chapter 17:00 — Close Calls: A Rubber Band, a Carabiner, and 200 Feet of Air 19:00 — How Hunting Fills the Gap — And Gives You a More Complete Relationship With the Landscape 22:00 — Vert Records, Big Days, and Getting Old 23:00 — Bringing a Mountain Athlete’s Mindset Into Elk Hunting — Asset or Liability? 26:00 — Going Solo: Three Months, a Bow, and the Backcountry 27:00 — Losing a Bull on September 15th — The Shot, the Rain, and the Grizzly 31:00 — What It Means to Really Want Something and Not Get It 33:00 — Elk Hunting Is Not Meritocracy — And That’s the Point 37:00 — Visualizing Success: How Pre-Prep and Commitment Breed Confidence 38:00 — Confidence in the Face of Doubt — The Dark Arts of High-Exposure Terrain 43:00 — A Duty to the Animal: Why He Never Considered Leaving Camp 45:00 — Hunting as a New Relationship With Death — Feeding His Wedding on Wild Elk 47:00 — Wild Pigs, Weddings, and Getting Attacked at the Worst Possible Moment 49:00 — The Honest Ratio: 70 Days to One Elk 52:00 — If You Only Had 10 Days: The Discipline of Slowing Down 55:00 — Day One, 45 Minutes In, Five-Point at 42 Yards — And Why He Let Him Walk 58:00 — The Advice No One Wants to Hear: Passing Elk Builds the Best Hunters 1:00:00 — Confidence on the Skinny: Why Doubt Has No Place on Exposed Terrain 1:01:00 — The First Avalanche — Skiing Into a Rock Wall and Getting Shepherded Out with One Hand 1:03:00 — The Second Avalanche — An 1,100-Foot Ride, a Bag of Costco Mangoes, and Everyone Lives 1:11:00 — Redefining Risk and Stepping Back From the Edge 1:13:00 — Stealing Fire, Broken Necks, and the Identity Shift Into Bow Hunting 1:16:00 — The Pakistan Trip He Had to Turn Down — And Why He’s Finally Okay With Blank Pages 1:21:00 — What It Means to Move Into the Next Chapter 1:22:30 — Final Ask: Try the Thing That Scares You 1:23:30 — Wrap-Up and Watch Plug 3 Key Takeaways for Listeners 1. Your Greatest Strength in One Arena Can Be Your Biggest Weakness in Another Connor came into elk hunting as an elite mountain athlete — faster, fitter, and more mentally tough than almost anyone in the field. And it nearly worked against him. He was blowing out animals by moving too fast, pushing wind when he shouldn’t have, covering miles that didn’t need covering. The hard-won lesson: hunting rewards patience and animal knowledge above all else. Fitness is a tool, not a cheat code. The most valuable thing a hunter can develop — that gut intuition built from thousands of hours of observation — can’t be outworked or outrun. Know what you bring to the table, and be honest about where the gaps are. 2. The Process Is the Point — Not Just a Cliché Connor spent 70+ days chasing elk solo and came home with hard-earned lessons he wouldn’t trade for anything. He let a five-point walk at 42 yards on day one. He lost a bull to a high hit, a rainstorm, and a problem grizzly. He laid in his shredded tent for days still searching. And he says he doesn’t regret any of it. Not because it sounds good, but because every one of those moments compounded into something real. The hunters who last — and who eventually become consistently successful — are the ones who decide early that the journey is the whole thing, not a detour on the way to the outcome. 3. Knowing When to Step Off the Ship Is Its Own Kind of Courage One of the most powerful moments in this conversation is when Connor talks about turning down an invite to ski 8,000-meter peaks in Pakistan — a trip he’d been dreaming about for years. Not because he was scared. Not because he couldn’t do it. But because he finally understood that some chapters have to close so others can open. He’d survived avalanches, close calls, and years of operating on the edge, and he arrived at a place of genuine peace with leaving certain pages in his book blank. That kind of self-awareness — knowing your season, honoring your current chapter, and resisting the pull of old identity — is rare. And it applies way beyond the mountains.

Thirty-five years ago, Steven Spielberg released his updated take on the classic children's story Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie. Arriving in theaters in 1991 with enormous expectations, the film was toplined by four actors at the height of their fame: Robin Williams stars as an aged-up Peter, fresh off Dead Poets Society and Awakenings - and just a year away from Aladdin and Mrs. Doubtfire; Dustin Hoffman, riding high after his Oscar win for Rain Man, as the titular Captain Hook; Julia Roberts, newly-minted as America's sweetheart after Pretty Woman, donning the wings as Tinkerbell; and Bob Hoskins as Mister Smee, following up his breakout blockbuster Who Framed Roger Rabbit. With a prime Christmas release date and a sweeping John Williams score, the film looked destined to become an instant Spielberg swashbuckling classic. Instead, a famously troubled production - marked by massive (and expensive) sets, shooting that ran 40 days over schedule, and a strained relationship between director Spielberg and ingénue Roberts - resulted in a film that critics were quick to call indulgent and uneven. Spielberg himself later admitted frustration with the project, and despite solid box‑office returns, the film was seen as a disappointment during a peak period of Spielberg's career. And yet the pixie dust of nostalgia has quietly rewritten the narrative: the film has become something of a cult favorite, embraced by fans who grew up with VHS rewatches. Now we're dropping anchor in Pirates Bay to see if Hook conjures up any happy thoughts, or if it is better off getting lost, boy!   For more geeky podcasts visit GonnaGeek.com    You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: LegendsPodcastS@gmail.com    You can write to Rum Daddy directly: rumdaddylegends@gmail.com    You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.legendspodcast.com, www.legendspodcast.libsyn.com    Show Music:Danger Storm by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

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The Birth of the Tramp and Absolute Self-ConfidenceUpon arriving in America, Chaplin's colleagues, including Stan Laurel, noted his unusual professional habits and his absolute, unwavering self-confidence. While working for Max Sennett at Keystone, Chaplin was initially considered too handsome for comedy, prompting him to assemble the iconic "Tramp" costume from mismatched wardrobe items in a single hour. This character, built on contradictions like tight coats and baggy pants, became an immediate global sensation. Despite his burgeoning fame and growing comfort with women, Chaplin remained an extraordinarily shy individual, often preferring the company of animals to social mingling at the height of his early stardom. Guest: Scott Eyman. (2/8)1901 LA

Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome back to the Angels & Awakening Podcast. I'm your host and author, Julie Jancis. Friends, Mary Rose Gutierrez is back and this time she's bringing you straight into stillness. If you just finished her last episode on returning home to yourself, consider this the embodied version.  Press play, close your eyes, and let her bring you home.

Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Shiloh Hill's biggest win, a large number of debuts from Evolve, Evil arriving from New Japan, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

CRUISE TO MARS | THREE DUCKS ON A JOURNEY Mama duck had two daughters, and she loved taking them on trips to faraway places. The two ducklings had few friends, but they often went out and about. They played in the farmyard pretending to be a group, and even on their birthday, they ate the big cake all by themselves. As a gift, Mama decided to take them on a cruise to Mars. She organized the trip on a spaceship for tourists, got tickets for an intergalactic Martian party, and departure as soon as possible — before you could say "quack quack." While all three of them were in the yard ready for the trip, they saw a strange object flying low over the farm. Landing on the ground, a small square figure appeared at a hatch and said: "Excuse me, are you the ones with three tickets to Mars and three for the intergalactic party?" The ducklings looked at each other in amazement. They had never seen a square creature before — square head, square eyes, even the smile seemed square. "Yes, that's us!" replied Mama duck. "Quack! Quack! Quack!" chimed the ducklings in chorus, hopping with excitement. "Please, come aboard," said the Martian with a little squared bow. "The journey to Mars is about to begin." And in one leap they boarded the spaceship, so curious and excited for this new adventure. The strange vehicle took off as fast as a gust of wind. In space, it was rush hour. The spaceship found itself in a queue, and the Martian pilot honked the horn: "Bleep, bleep!" He leaned out the window and grumbled: "It's getting harder and harder to travel! Look at that, there's even a playful little planet spinning around on itself like it's a carousel! Oh, what fun — move over, let me pass, and keep on playing!" Due to the cosmic traffic jam, the spaceship landed on Mars slightly behind schedule. "How wonderful!" exclaimed the ducklings when they saw a ship made entirely of glass, ready for the cruise, where they were invited to come aboard. There was a great bustle of small square Martians. "Good morning, Mrs. Duck, please make yourself comfortable!" they said with a bow, while the ducklings — quack, quack, quack — chattered and hopped about happily. In the background, square guitars played Interplanetary Rock. The three travelers, with their little faces pressed against the windows, gazed in wonder at the red color of the planet. The ship set off slowly across the sand, but suddenly the engines began to roar and up, toward the top of a mountain, then down over the red rocks — it felt like being on a roller coaster, up and down, up and down. Then it would settle again and slowly cross immense valleys. "What a strange sight! What a strange vehicle that travels over rocks and sand!" the tourists commented. The hours passed amid wonders and discoveries. Time flew by. Evening came. On the Martian ship, Mama duck and the ducklings showed up all dressed up, with bows and ribbons, for the intergalactic birthday party. The waiters danced, offered their arms to the tourists, and served to the sound of Rock music. Small Martians approached the ducklings and, showering them with compliments, hopping and dancing, played with them. The party had begun. "Everything here is square — the glasses, the bottles!" the ducks whispered to each other. The sweet treats were salty, the salty ones were sweet, the cake was... well, well, what kind of world is this! The balloons with "Happy Birthday" written on them were — guess what — square. The evening was coming to an end and fireworks lit up the sky to celebrate the tourists... and they were square too. "How kind and lovely these Martians are!" said Mama duck, and continued: "We made it to Mars, we've seen what there was to see, we've had our fun. Now let's think about going back to Earth." Suddenly, the ship commander's voice announced the imminent arrival of a spaceship for the return trip. The three ducks couldn't wait. They said their goodbyes and, crossing a connecting bridge, stepped directly into the spaceship. And down, toward their planet. Watching the tourists depart through the ship's windows, the Martians in their waiter uniforms launched dozens of colorful balloons into space. In the universe, under a starry sky, satellites wandered around the spaceship. Venus shone in the distance, and the Moon, ever closer, smiled with her full face. Arriving back on Earth, all three stepped down onto the farmyard, happy. Square balloons with "Happy Birthday" written on them floated in the air. What a surprise! This is certainly the work of the Martians. And by telling everyone about their galactic adventure, the two ducklings made lots of friends. Everyone wanted to hear about their trip to Mars. Our planet may be round, may be big, may be small, may be beautiful, and it will always be our home. — Written by Lucia & Marco CiappelliStoriesottolestelle.com | MarcoCiappelli.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3. Survival and Hardship in New York's Five Points Famine immigrants endured the horrors of "coffin ships," where diseases like typhus and cholera claimed the lives of roughly ten percent of passengers. Upon arriving in New York with no formal inspection, many settled in the notorious Old Brewery tenement in Five Points. This squalid industrial building lacked basic ventilation and windows. Men like Bartholomew O'Donnell survived through grueling day labor, hauling heavy construction materials up rickety ladders. Despite these hardships, immigrants prioritized saving money in banks to protect their earnings from the high risks of fire and theft prevalent in crowded, lockless tenement housing. 31880 KILDARE

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