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As February turns to March and Black History Month turns to Women’s History Month, I am reminded of the book, All the Women are White, All the Blacks Are Men, But Some of Us Are Brave.

As February turns to March and Black History Month turns to Women’s History Month, I am reminded of the book, All the Women are White, All the Blacks Are Men, But Some of Us Are Brave.

As February comes to a close, I want to remind everyone that our service times are changing beginning next week, March 7! We will now have three services: 8:15, 10:00, and 11:45. Nursery and children’s ministry will not be available (yet) at the 11:45 service, but adult fellowship groups, Sunday school, and nursery will be available at 8:15 and 10:00. We are excited to see what God has for us as we make this change and seek to follow Him. Please be in prayer for our church family as we experience this time of growth, that Christ would continue to be glorified among us!

As February nears an end, we have another Patron recommendation - Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain for the Playstation! The first game in a series that seems to have been put on the backburner, this game introduced us to the world of Nosgoth, and the origin of the vampire Kain.  How does this 2d action adventure game hold up today?  Listen for our thoughts. Also discussed, the new iteration of Ghosts 'N Goblins, Triangle Strategy (or whatever it's called) and a few items mentioned on the most recent Nintendo Direct.  And of course, more listener mail. Want to skip right to the VAE VICTIS?!  Jump to the 8 minute mark. __________________________ If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, our Patreon is located here : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21041333 If you enjoy this podcast, why not write a review wherever you download it from? It's easy, and helps people find us by accident. Find everything Retrovaniacs at http://www.retrovania.net Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.

Throughout February, Lauren and Nicole chatted about David Hamilton's lovely book 'I Heart Me.' As February comes to a close, we invited David into the (home) studio to discuss his book and chat about self-love. Do you struggle with vulnerability and authenticity? David teaches the ladies about the importance of self-compassion and the scientifically proven impact of negativity on our health. Tune in for a lovely, open discussion about how to love ourselves better with our favourite scot and two-time guest!If you like what we do here and want to be part of the club, why not follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SelfCareClubPod. If you've tried out any of the practices mentioned on the show or want to get in contact with us, send us an email: via hello@theselfcareclubpod.co.uk. Be sure to tune in on Tuesday for our main show, and on Friday for the Epilogue Show!Thank you so much to David Hamilton for inspiring us all through this month and for guesting on the show. Be sure to check out his book ‘I Heart Me’ or visit his website www.drdavidhamilton.com to find out more about the amazing work he does. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As February draws to a close, I am joined by Canadian psychic Robert Lindsy Milne to discuss his career over the last 6 decades and the journey he has undergone throughout that time.   From starting out realising that perhaps he was tuned into something different at an early agge, Robert's life saw him end up working in the blossoming Toronto psychic circuit in his mid teens as he sought a hot meal and a warm bed above anything else. Avoiding the Canadian Witchcraft Act was an all together more intriguing situation.   Robert discusses his career, the path his life has taken him on, some of his experiences from around the world and how he views his life right now as he enters a period of life that most people would be considering slowing down.   Roberts website can be found here:   A big thank you for Robert for discussing his life and career with me.   Our website is now up and running, you can find us here!   Our Patreon is now live, with bonus content, early release of the regular show, articles and monthly prizes for everyone who signs up!   Join here now for the flat fee of $4 a month which is a bargain!   Don't forget, you can now show your support with our Merchandise shop on Redbubble! Check it out here!   We are also now on Vburl - check us out here:    You can join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as well.   You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel!   Email us at mysteriesandmonsters@gmail.com with any feedback, guest suggestions or if you'd like to appear.   All artwork by Dean Bestall and the show was produced by Brennan Storr of the Ghost Story Guys.   Mysteries and Monsters is a part of the Straight Up Strange Network.   #RobertLindsyMilne #Psychic #Canada #SouthAfrica #Telepathy #Tarot #WitchcraftAct #Toronto

As February is American Heart Month and the return to play for scholastic teams across the country triggers the purchasing of new equipment, Felice Stoller, Dr. Roger Blumenthal and Marc Pion join IL's Terry Foy to discuss the new NOCSAE standard for shoulder pads and chest protectors that went into effect Jan. 1, 2021, and reduces the risk of a potentially fatal injury called Commotio Cordis.

As February is the month of first and foremost black history month, it is also highlighted as the mont of love. Join me as I have conversations with my very first guest @LastKingBA as we talk about various perspectives of love from his point of view. Is marriage in the near future? Do I have a man? What's a love language? Tune in now for all of that and more! Per usual: I'm going to give you my random thoughts off the week.Then, Talk my sh*tFollowed by: "So what you saying is"Transitioning into the "Let it Marinate" segmentClosing with "A Sprinkle of Joy" We are dealing with the Heart (Green) Chakra since this is the month of love._____________________________________________________Connect with me:https://www.theunpopularrealist.com/https://www.facebook.com/TheUnpopularRealist@TheUnpopularRealist@IamBrushaeFeel free to visit our website and subscribe for updates and new blog postings.Follow the guest:@LastKingBA@OneMoreSportsShow_____________________________________________________To submit questions or request advice:Email: Unpopularrealists@gmail.comor send a message via Instagram or Facebook!____________________________________________________Subscribe, Share, and Leave a Review!

In this episode, Sheri and Alison close the door firmly on 2020 and place their energy on 2021. Their conversation covers the spaces where they are focused on having impact, and what they hope to be celebrating by the end of the year. They're focused on their journey about race, systemic change, and being a warrior for and acting on behalf of yourself. They announce future podcasts focused specifically on racial understanding and change, as they look to "fight forward". As February kicks off Black History Month, Bloombase is rededicated to how our journey of racial understanding is coming into focus and how we can discuss our own plans for diversity, equity and inclusion with our clients, partners and AWL alumni.

As February ends; We focused on Kobe & Gigi Bryant's memorial, NFL TE Travis Kelce's stance, Black History Month, and much more! Subscribe, like, comment, & share!

As February draws to a close I wanted to share someone people who in history has made significant contributions to the LBGT community. I want to say so many but I am sure we will be having more episodes such as this one. Remember that still to this day our community is being told we are not good enough and we are being attacked and killed because of who we are. We need to continue to support our brothers and sisters and bring the attention that we are all equal. Love you beauts x

You might have seen this week’s Dropcast guest Brandon “Jinx” Jenkins on the late-night talk show State of the Culture where he serves as a co-host, speaking to your favorite celebrities on Conference Room H, or hosting Mogul, a hip hop podcast. He’s also accomplished in writing, photographing, and DJing, hailing from a career as a multimedia creative and journalist during his time at Complex. For The Dropcast’s 100th episode, Jinx shares thoughtful reflections on the state of culture from streetwear to Black History Month, and of course, this week’s hottest drops. After a quick but heavy roasting of Philipp Plein’s show which was accused of monetizing on the passing of Kobe Bryant, the quick hits take us into more Milan Fashion Week news. During a top secret press conference earlier this week, Raf Simons was officially confirmed as Co-Creative Director of Prada after a lengthy period of public speculation (3:58). On the topic of things that people will really want, Denim Tears has teamed up with Procell once again on a special T-shirt for the annual honoring of his mother’s passing, and all proceeds go towards the Every Mother Counts charity (5:14). Equally worth the anticipation is the red velvet pecan cake made from a recipe by Tremaine Emory’s late mother. This time, the cake is extra special, coming out in a box designed by Tom Sachs. Another new collab that’s telling a story is the Palace x adidas golf collection, which marks the former’s move into performance wear (9:26). Jian notes how there’s a cross-section between guys who chase the hype and hard core golfers while Jinx comments on the saturation of fashion into all the corners of life and culture. This takes the cast into an animated discussion about the intersection of sports, fashion, and what it takes to introduce style to the court and field. AWAKE alumni John Lopez has stepped into the playing field with his first drop of Ineverheardofyou, an independent venture featuring provocative customized Jordan 1s and a text-heavy trucker hat (14:20). Jinx taps into the ingenuity behind such a collection and its value for an up-and-coming brand. As February wraps up, Jinx reflects on the most memorable Black History Month moments including Matthew A. Cherry’s Best Animated Short film Oscar win, Calmatic taking home a Best Music Video Grammy for Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road,” and Tyler, the Creator’s many notable moments (29:55). You know the drill: look out for the next QOTW which will be posted on Highsnobiety’s Instagram, and make sure to leave a voicemail on The Dropcast hotline at 833-HIGHSNOB (833-444-4766) for a chance to be featured in a future episode. Relevant Links: Raf Simons in Conversation with Hans Ulrich Obrist: Plotting an Artistic Future Philipp Plein Accused of Using Kobe Bryant’s Death to Sell FW20 Collection Denim tears cake box / Tom Sachs  Ineverheardofyou first drop Here’s Every Piece From the Palace x adidas Golf Collection Nike’s Iconic “Be True To Your School” Dunks Could Be Coming Back in 2020 State of the cultures best moments.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As February comes to a close Zac and John take a tubular and so very look at Heathers from 1989. As always check out our Facebook page for cocktail recipes, memes, and so much more.

Most people like to think that they always make decisions based on logic and facts, but the truth is that emotions usually play a role for all of us in the decision-making process... Important Links Website: http://www.yourplanningpros.com Call: 844-707-7381 ----more---- Transcript Of Today's Show: Speaker 1:Hey, everybody. Thanks for tuning in to this edition of Plan With the Tax Man with Tony Mauro. As always, we appreciate your time here on our podcast while we talk about investing, finance, and retirement. What's up, Tony? How are you, bud? Tony Mauro: I'm good. Cold here in the Midwest, and we're bracing for colder. Speaker 1: Well, yeah, big fun. As February is winding down, it's about that time of the year. But you're also heating up because you got more and more going on with the tax side of things, right? Tony Mauro:We do. Yeah. We're just getting into the throes of it, and everybody's starting to receive all of their info and are calling in for their appointments and asking a lot of questions. Yeah, so February, March, very busy for us on the tax prep/compliance side. Yeah. Speaker 1: There's a big Wells Fargo component out there, so I wanted to ask you about this. Obviously, this deal with the CEO, John Stumpf, I guess... if I'm saying that right... where he's been barred from the banking industry and has to pay back almost $18 million in fines, due to some issues that had been going on. I wanted to get your take on that. Tony Mauro: Yeah. And I get asked that a lot from our tax clients who are our clients who happen to be Wells Fargo employees. And, of course, they're hearing it on the front lines. It was hard to miss it over the last couple of years. Everybody knows kind of what happened there with... Speaker 1: Creating fake bank accounts. Tony Mauro: They created some fake accounts at the retail banking level to make things look better than they were... Speaker 1: Like sales quotas or something. Tony Mauro: ... because they were under a lot of pressure. Speaker 1: Yeah. Tony Mauro: And I've heard from employees there that, besides him basically being barred and getting out, a number of others as well. Of course, I feel for the employees because they take a lot of heat. But their clients, the public, are very upset about it... Speaker 1: Sure. [crosstalk 00:01:50]. Tony Mauro: ... obviously. It gives them a black eye, so to speak. Taking a lot of bad press because of it, just because of that whole trust issue. [crosstalk 00:01:59] Speaker 1: Right. Right. Tony Mauro: ... down to. And I don't know. We tend to laugh about it, but it's a serious matter. But it does go on at these big companies, more than some things. And, unfortunately, this one kind of reared its head. And I'm not justifying it by any means. Managers in the branches probably thought they were doing what they needed to do. It sounds to me like there just was a breakdown in supervision and some things like that. Some checks and balances. Speaker 1: Yeah, possibly. Yeah. Sometimes in these companies you just get directives from higher above, and you just kind of are doing what you're told or whatever the case is. And sometimes it's just not a matter of taking a minute to think it through and think, "Well, does this make any sense?" or whatever. And emotions can factor into those things because you want to keep your job, so you want to do the things that you're being asked to do, and... Tony Mauro: Exactly. Speaker 1: ... and so on, and so forth. So I thought we would spend a little time today talking about how to account for emotions in our financial plan. Not solely just this type of situation, but just kind of leading us into it. Because they do factor into everything we do, whether it's at our work, whether it's at home, whether it's in our financial decisions. Obviously, in this situation, for this gentleman, greed got in there, but what, typically, do you find are the most common emotions when you're sitting down to work with clients, or prospective clients, that drive their financial decisions? Is it usually the big two, which is fear and greed? Tony Mauro: I think it's both of those, and I think we have too much news coming at us 24/7, and people get fixated on the latest and greatest. And I think that drives a lot of it, too. 20 years ago, 25 years ago, all of those channels that run 24/7 weren't really around. Speaker 1: I know. Tony Mauro: We have a lot of information at our fingertips, but I think people make their decisions based on how the market does in one day, and then they listen to CNN or somebody else giving their opinion. Speaker 1: Right. Tony Mauro: And they want to change everything they're doing. And we try to advise them. That's not the best way to... obviously... to invest for the long term. But generally, I think, it's more fear. Lately, I think, it's more greed because everybody thinks that this market that we've had... for the last few years, especially... is going to always continue. And we're trying to temper it a little bit. It's just, "Let's stay the course here." Speaker 1: Right. Well, is that the most common mistake? I was going to ask you. What are the big ones that you typically see? I use my brother a lot as an example, on shows that I'm hosting, because he's 61, and he is forever very skittish about, "Oh, is this the thing that's going to cause the market to finally fall?" Right now, obviously, it's the coronavirus thing, and he's like, "Oh, yeah, production is going to come to a halt and yada yada yada." So he's forever hopping back and forth. What are some other things you see people do? Tony Mauro: I see a lot of people basically jumping into things that they don't know anything about, especially on some information they've gotten and... Not so much the retirees, but this would be the younger people. Speaker 1: Okay. Tony Mauro: Instead of just sticking with their goals and systematically investing, I see a lot of them, right now, wanting to... They're point-blank asking me, "Well, what do you think I should invest in because everything's going up?" And I tell them, "Well, if I knew that, I wouldn't be still working here. I would have already done it and I'd been gone." So I think they take a real chance by doing that. And I think that's a mistake unless that's truly part of their goals. Tony Mauro: Now, on the retirees, a little different. Retirees are constantly on that fence of, "Boy, I don't want to take any risk, but I'm not getting enough return. So maybe I'll dump a bunch of money into a high-yielding dividend-paying stock." And that may not be the best, either, so... Speaker 1: Right, right. Okay, so, if we're definitely looking at our listening audience, which is typically pre-retirees and retirees, are there some times when it's appropriate to factor in the emotions into the decision making, knowing that it's probably going to happen anyway? Is there some that maybe make more sense than others, I guess? Tony Mauro: I think so. I think fear... It would be the big one. I think you always have to understand that these markets go up and down, depending on what you're in. And it's got to be sensible for you, and you've got to be willing to accept the return based on the risk that you want to take, not what just the S&P 500 is doing. Because sometimes, I think, people think a little bit irrationally. And I try to tell them, "If you're basing our relationship on return, and return only, you're going to be sorely disappointed. But not only with me, I think. With any adviser." Because if you want the return of the S&P 500, for example, I can do that. We'll just go out and get you an index fund, but you're going to have to stomach what happens in that index fund over time. Speaker 1: Right. Tony Mauro: So we try to talk to them a little bit about some of that and the fact that maybe you don't need the best return. Maybe the risk you want to take, it's X. And I think that's the one that I would lean towards. Speaker 1: I was also thinking... And tell me what you think on this. Sometimes, if we're thinking emotions and financial decision, the first thing that pops in my mind for a lot of retirees is the homestead. Maybe it makes logical or financial sense to downsize the home, but obviously an emotional factor goes into it if it's the home where you raised the kids. Right? Tony Mauro: Right. Exactly. Speaker 1: So sometimes you have to work people through those. So what do you do in those situations? Do you present the data and say, "Okay, here's what the math says, and now let's figure out a happy ground"? Because let's say one part of the family, maybe the wife, wants to stay in the house, and the husband wants to move. You've got to help them through that, too, right? Tony Mauro: Yes, that's correct. Yeah. And a lot of times we'll work, especially with retirees, drawing up different plans and offering advice. And I do like to be visual, but I don't like to get real technical because most people aren't into the numbers like most finance people are. Speaker 1: Sure. Right. Tony Mauro: But- Speaker 1: That's why we come to you guys. Tony Mauro: I try to show them mathematically, and in simple terms, "Here's what, based on what you said you need and what you said you want... This can work, but you need to do it this way. And here's the pluses and minuses of doing it that way. And if you can live with that, then this is a great way to go. If not, then we have to change some things up a little bit so that you're comfortable on the emotional side." Because the last thing you want, especially in retirement, is to be worried about, "Oh, my gosh, I just saw the news today that something happened." The coronavirus. Speaker 1: Right, right, yeah. Tony Mauro: Whatever it might be. "And I'm all panicked about my future." That's not what we're about at all. So, it's definitely worth constructing a plan based on, I think, your emotional needs as well as... The math's got to work, at the end of the day, for- Speaker 1: Right, right. Tony Mauro: For everybody. Speaker 1: Yeah. And that's kind of how I was going to finish this podcast off. I was going to say, "At the end of the day, I guess, you really do have to balance both sides of this coin," right? Tony Mauro: You do. Speaker 1: Of this equation. You've got to say, "Okay, what are the concerns you have emotionally?" And then, "Here's what the math says, and where can we strike that balance?" So I imagine the outcome of every plan has to take both of those things into account. Tony Mauro: It does. Absolutely. Speaker 1: All right, well, there you go. So we got to account for emotions in our financial planning because we're emotional creatures, right? It's just something we do, in all aspects and walks of life, and we can try to let something like math be kind of cold, hard data, but it's still going to creep in there. So we want to make sure that we're balancing both of those, being smart about the decisions we're trying to make, obviously, from a mathematical and from an emotional standpoint. And working with an adviser can certainly help you do that because they're going to be able to take some of that emotional component out. Because they're not, obviously, emotionally invested like we are. Right? So that's a way... Tony Mauro: That's right. Speaker 1: ... to look at that. Yeah. All right, well, so, if you've got questions or concerns, you want to get on the calendar with Tony, give him a call. Come in, have a conversation with him. It's going to be getting busy, so definitely reach out and let him know if you've get some tax questions. If you want to spend some time with the team at Tax Doctor Inc, let them know at (844) 707-7381. You may have gotten this a podcast through their email blast or a newsletter. Reach out. Let them know you want to come in and have a chat, maybe get on the calendar. Speaker 1:You can also go to yourplanningpros.com. That is yourplanningpros.com. Tony's an EA and a CFP with 23 plus years in the experience... or experience in the industry. Excuse me. And, of course, you can always subscribe to our podcast to catch future episodes as well at that website, yourplanningpros.com or at various different outlets, like Apple, Google, Spotify, and so on. Speaker 1:This has been Plan With the Tax Man with Tony Mauro. Tony, my friend, thanks so much. I'll let you get back to your busy day, and we'll talk soon. Tony Mauro: All right, sounds good. Take care. Speaker 1: All right, folks. We'll see you next time, right here on Plan With the Tax Man.

As February continues to zoom right by, so are we here at GTWM Podcast as we hit double digits! Episode 10 already in the books and ready for you to have a go. We are working with 2 calls in the PH and 2 in North America for tonight and there's some nice variety with the topics. I'm kidding. It's mostly about cheating. Everybody fucking cheats. Let's listen to these assholes, lol. Caller #1 is Paul who is 29yrs old from Makati. Paul just found out his wife is pregnant with baby #3. It would be so awesome if not for the fact that he isn't the baby's father. Yay. Caller #2 is Michi who is 30yrs old from Calgary, Canada. Michi is a repeat caller with the same problem. However, she wants to ask if she should make sumbong that her boss is banging a co-worker in the office. She wants to tell both the HR and HIS WIFE. Good idea? But of course! Caller #3 is Joey who is 32yrs old from Los Angeles. Joey went to Ateneo and his co-workers at the hospital "conyo-shame" him. He wants to know how to address the mild bullying he receives because he came from a good family and good school. Caller #4 is John who is 22yrs old from Cavite. John has been a fuccboi his whole life. In fact, he would break up with a girl for any minor imperfection he finds. Now he has finally found a girl he likes but he is not 100% sure if he should stick around. Napaka-pogi naman! GTWM The Podcast Season 7 is brought to you by the great people at Sharp Philippines! Get yourself an Ultra-High Definition TV from Sharp, you certainly deserve it! Powered by Anchor.fm , we will see you on another episode of GTWM tomorrow. Thanks for the download and please support the podcast by donating as little as $0.99 cents via Anchor at: anchor.fm/gtwmpodcast Copy my personal link here and start your podcast now -- and don't forget to tell me about it! I cant wait to enjoy it. https://anch.co/GTWM --- This episode is sponsored by · Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew: Former Olympic Gymnast Shawn Johnson and NFL player Andrew East sit down to share their most vulnerable sides and open up like they never have before. https://open.spotify.com/show/7aGLm9HYn9mEyVr1FDzrpa?si=bgb4jh_nTyGiIabdk8BD8g Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gtwmpodcast/support

BLCKPRNT Podcast is brought to you by the BLCKPRNT MEDIA team. BLCKPRNT MEDIA is all about showing you the other side of thought, serving up new perspectives on alternative topics. As February is the month of love, Byron (@byrxnho), Aishah (@_aishmay), Jenniah (@senxemusic101) and Corey (@c_r_h_m) discuss whether love is overrated in relationships. The issues discussed include what love means to us (07:30), whether we are actually able to love other people (13:35), whether marriage is a purely resource-driven process (19:50), and whether you'd date outside of your race(23:47). We close off the podcast by playing a round of FORTY, where the statement selected was 'People that contribute the most to the economy deserve tax breaks' (42:49). Did we mention a new podcast will drop fortnightly on Mondays??!! Keep it locked! If you haven't yet followed us, do so IMMEDIATELY @BLCKPRNTMEDIA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. We are now live on Youtube so SUBSCRIBE now to make sure you never miss out!

As February 24th approaches, the guys get together again to discuss the upcoming trade deadline. This week, they talk about some big trade targets, the value they provide, and potential landing spots. They finish up with a recap of the past week in the NHL. Please like, subscribe, and share!

Today on Tea & Tattle, I’m joined by the Canadian journalist and illustrator, Emma Jacobs, to discuss Emma’s book The Little(r) Museums of Paris. As February is such a romantic month, with Valentine’s Day celebrated on the 14th, and as Paris is a famously romantic city, I thought it would be fun to take a virtual trip to the City of Light in this week’s episode, with Emma acting as our guide to the hidden gems of Paris. Emma’s book lists many of Paris’s smaller museums, historical houses and art galleries that are often left off the list of more conventional guide books. Illustrated with Emma’s colourful sketches, The Little(r) Museums of Paris is a charming companion to those who wish to explore more off the beaten track. In today’s episode, Emma tells me about how she wound up in Paris, what inspired her to write her book, tips for keeping an illustrated travel journal and a few of her favourite relatively undiscovered museums. Read the show notes: teaandtattlepodcast.com/home/124 Get in touch! Email: teaandtattlepodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @teaandtattlepodcast If you enjoy Tea & Tattle, please do rate and leave a review of the show on Apple Podcasts, as good reviews help other people to find and enjoy the show. Thank you!

As February is moving along, so do the new movies arriving at theaters, starting with “Birds of Prey”. Up next is “The Lodge”. On Blu-ray…

As February is the month to celebrate black history and love, what better way to celebrate than together. Your best friends offer a small black history lesson and dive into this months series of love and other things. This week, they’re talking money and now isn’t the time to get your panties in a bunch. History: Mary Ellen Pleasant - https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/people-african-american-history/pleasant-mary-ellen-1814-1904/ Bridget “Biddy” Mason - https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/mason-bridget-biddy-1818-1891/ Madam C.J. Walker - https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.biography.com/.amp/inventor/madam-cj-walker Music: “Something on October 16th” Kenny Waller, (2019). Official Instagram: @_girlsinthegarden Email: girlsinthegardenpodcast@gmail.com Associated Hashtag: #yourbestfriendsinyourhead #girlsinthegardenpodcast

As February comes to a close, the new releases slowed down ever so slightly. But it appears as if March isn't one to be out done. Loads of new music for your listening pleasure this week. Featuring songs by Half Past Two, The Loving Paupers, The Indecision, Bombskare, Last Reel Hero, Hockey Hook, Pocket Billards, Bandulus, and No Nonsense!

With Black History Month, we celebrate the contributions and sacrifices made by African Americans. We acknowledge and honor the past: The pain and struggle endured by so many so that future generations could live freely and just. As February comes to a close, I find it fitting to acknowledge those who we may not readily know. Their tenacity, intellect and ambition have made our lives easier and they deserve recognition. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/franklywithfaith/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/franklywithfaith/support

As February is Black History Month, on the show we talked about sisterhood, Black History and interviewed our very special guest Michelomonè Henderson. This CEO is shaping lives all over the nation through her life stories!

As February begins, we dive into the new Netflix film, Velvet Buzzsaw. We'll also be talking about some films we watched during the week, such as Polar, A Simple Favor, and more! Our topic this week is movie houses we would love to live in! Check us out on Spotify, iTunes, and Soundcloud. Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes! Enjoy!

As February begins, Trinity considers a challenging lesson from Jesus, one that has us reconsider who God cares for in times of need, who Jesus came to serve, and who we as Christians are to serve.

Love is in the air!!! As February approaches, we discuss the importance of Self Love. Let this upcoming month not be about candy hearts and roses; let it be about showing the person you see in the mirror, YOU, unconditional love. Love and Light!

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As February reaches it's conclusion, Yvette and Glen return with a months worth of kinetic silliness just waiting to be released. As usual, their mothers are at the end of the table ready to cast their scornful looks in-between the tea and cake consumption, Karl surprises us all with a song and Bernard mourns a loss in his household. Meanwhile Miss Tarporley and Dr. Driscoll discover a new mystery and Reg Corker, the small medium at large returns with more spiritual messages. He just needs some soap and water to wash his mouth out. If you're in need of some belly laughs, you've come to the right place. #YvetteFielding #GlenHunt #KarlBeattie #Podcast #Fun #Laughter #Silly #Radio #FrankCarson #Cracker #Partridge #Medium #Drama #Comedy #Stitcher #aCast #ApplePodcasts #tuneIn #Media #Television #MondayMotivation

Today’s topic is something I have never thought much about at all.  And that’s true even though my oldest child was in this situation, and no one seemed to think much about it when he was accepted to Berklee College of Music a dozen years ago.  When Jimmy applied to Berklee (the college we like to say that offers the best contemporary music education in the world), he was admitted for the following spring semester rather than for the fall.  I looked at that as a great opportunity for him to study abroad for a semester.  I found a great fall semester program sponsored by the American Institute for Foreign Study (everybody should check out AIFS’s huge variety of excellent programs).  I knew he would still graduate on time since he had college credits from courses he had taken while in high school, and I figured that he would have even more from studying abroad.  It sounded great to me!  Of course, I now realize that is not how many students--who just applied to college under Early Action or Early Decision plans and were admitted for next spring instead of next fall--likely feel.  Some of them--perhaps many of them--and their parents are clearly disappointed with their recent news.  So, let’s take a look at spring admissions and how families should feel about that decision, regardless of how you feel about it now. 1. Tulane University’s Spring Scholars A couple of weeks ago, we quoted from a blog written by Jeff Schiffman, the Director of Admission at Tulane University, a great school in the even greater city of New Orleans.  At the time, he was giving some advice to students who had applied early and been deferred till the regular decision round.  When I was reading Mr. Schiffman’s blog, I noticed another post from December 18, and I’d like to read some excerpts from it now.  This is about spring admissions at Tulane to a program Tulane calls Spring Scholars (feel free to go to his blog and read the whole piece): The most common question I get from Spring Scholars is, “Why was I admitted for the spring?” The answer has to do with how we review applications and the increase in popularity Tulane has seen over the past few years. Our admission office is very big on the holistic review process. That means we spend a great deal of time creating a class of students based on everything you present to us in your application. Spring Scholars have excellent applications in nearly all regards. There are amazing alumni interviews, great “Why Tulane?” statements, and outstanding letters of recommendation in every application. When reading your application, we knew immediately that you want to come to Tulane and that you would be a great fit here. That said, Tulane has become an increasingly popular university and that has made it more and more competitive to gain admission here.  I suspect that our overall admit rate this year will be lower than last year's which was around 21%. Unfortunately, that means that over 80% of the students who apply to Tulane this year will not be admitted for either the fall or spring. By the numbers, we also saw our strongest Early Action pool in history, with a middle 50% range on the ACT between 31-34 and SAT between 1440-1540. These are by no means cutoffs, but it does give you a sense of just how competitive Tulane is this year. We can’t take every academically qualified student who applies, but for a small group who we believe will be fantastic fits, we admit them as a part of our Spring Scholars program.  With those facts in mind, I have some suggestions for next steps to take if you have been admitted as a Spring Scholar. First, take some time to think about it. I know your preference would be to start class in the fall, but the Spring Scholars option is a final decision—it’s non-binding and you have until May 1st to decide. There will be no Spring Scholars switched to the fall semester at any point. Before you reach out with questions, take some time to read the FAQx for the program; there’s some great info in there about housing (we guarantee it!) and Greek life (you can still go through the recruitment process!) (quoted from the blog) Okay, so let’s look at the numbers.  These are some pretty impressive numbers for Tulane (and they help explain why some students I know did not get in under Early Action, even though they were great students with all the necessary qualifications).  And, these numbers underline again what we said two weeks ago:  Expect a bumpy road for the next couple of months if you are waiting for admission decisions from very good and great colleges.  The numbers are not very student friendly.  And then, Mr. Schiffman makes some good points to the Spring Scholars:  You have absolutely been admitted, you will absolutely have campus housing even though you will be arriving in the middle of the year, and you will absolutely be able to go through fraternity and sorority rush (which you actually cannot at some colleges with this spring admissions plan, and it is very important to some students and is more important at some colleges than others).  What Mr. Schiffman does next in his blog is downright fascinating:  He prints a full-color photo of The American University of Paris, with a caption that reads, “Your other fall campus option!”  What?  Here’s my view:  One of the only cities in the world that is lovelier than New Orleans is Paris!  How clever is that!  Here is what Mr. Schiffman wrote: Next, consider your options for the fall. We’re so excited about the fall abroad programming we offer Spring Scholars in both Rome and Paris. You’ll have the option to spend your fall term with a cohort of Tulane students at one of two incredible universities abroad: The John Cabot University in Rome or The American University of Paris (AUP). Schools like Northeastern, Cornell, Miami, Delaware, and the University of Southern California also have freshmen at these campuses during the fall. . . .  If you’d prefer to stay stateside, you can take classes as a non-degree-seeking student at a school of your choice, participate in a gap semester program, take a semester to work, or maybe participate in service. It’s really up to you! (quoted from the blog) Here is what Mr. Schiffman wrote next: Next, plan a visit to campus during one of our two dedicated Spring Scholar Destination Tulane dates. The dates you should plan on coming are either February 17th or April 21st. This event is tailor-made for Spring Scholars. You’ll be able to meet other students admitted into the Spring Scholars program this year, hear from current Spring Scholars, and attend presentations from both John Cabot and AUP. . . . If Tulane truly is where you see yourself, we’d love to have you join us in January 2019. Currently, we have 75 Spring Scholars excited to start at Tulane in just a few weeks! Oh, and expect a visit from me in Paris or Rome in the fall. I’m not joking! (quoted from the blog) It sounds to me like Mr. Schiffman has made the best possible overture to the new Spring Scholars and has offered them a super-attractive plan for what to do next fall, which might sound even better to some students than starting at Tulane in the fall.  Smart move! 2. Where Else? Well, of course, it’s not just Tulane.  As it happens, my own alma mater, Cornell University, posted this on its website about its First-Year Spring Admission program for its College of Arts and Sciences and its College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Over the past decade, Cornell University has experienced a more than 100% increase in first-year admissions applications. For this year’s class, Cornell reviewed close to 47,000 applications for a class of 3,275 new first-year students. In order to allow more students to benefit from a Cornell education, the university has developed an exciting option. In January 2018, Cornell University will welcome approximately 60 freshmen to begin their Cornell experience starting in the spring semester. . . .  Students selected for spring semester enrollment are exceptional candidates whom we are unable to admit for fall because of on-campus space constraints. Students with a record of academic achievement and who exhibit the important qualities of leadership and initiative have been selected for this special program. . . . Students offered the opportunity to enroll in January will be asked to submit an enrollment deposit to confirm their place. During the summer, we will contact you to confirm your plans for the fall semester (e.g. taking classes, traveling abroad, participating in public service, working, etc.). Cornell will then contact you in September to confirm that you are indeed planning to enroll in January. Once confirmed, we will work with you to pre-register for courses for the spring semester and have you start other processes (such as applying for housing and dining options). You will participate in an orientation program when you arrive in January (a few days before classes begin) to ensure that you are ready for success. (quoted from the website) Okay, Big Red, I have to say that doesn’t sound quite as exciting as Tulane’s Spring Scholars, and it certainly doesn’t have Mr. Schiffman’s hype (which I don’t say pejoratively).  Plus--and this is also true of the Tulane program--just how big a deal is this program when it is admitting 60 kids when the freshman class was over 3,000.  I have to say that I have not quite figured that out yet.  It should, on the other hand, make the spring students feel genuinely good about themselves and their qualifications because they are really part of a relatively tiny select group.  Would I advise a student to wait to attend Cornell until the spring if that’s the best admissions deal the student could get?  Frankly, I would . . . in a heartbeat. And then there’s Middlebury College, an excellent liberal arts college in Vermont, perhaps best known for its outstanding language programs.  For about 30 years, Middlebury has been enrolling about 100 students for its spring semester, which begins in February.  Clearly, 100 students is a bigger proportion of the total of about 700 freshmen admitted at Middlebury at about 15 percent (compared to not quite 2 percent at Cornell and perhaps about double that percentage at Tulane).  Here is some background on Middlebury’s idea: February admission is a program developed by former Dean of Admissions Fred Neuberger in a creative effort to fill dorm space that was empty during spring semester because so many Middlebury students study abroad. Rather than admit a large class of transfer students, the College decided to admit another class of first-year students, or “Febs.” (quoted from the website) Okay, so that’s interesting.  February admission solved a problem for the college rather than a problem for the students.  Of course, that really isn’t suprising, but it doesn’t make it a bad idea.  The website continues: February students are chosen from the same applicant pool as September students and all students are notified of their admission at the same time in late March or early April. Students may indicate on the application their preference for a starting date (September only, February only, or either), but this is ultimately an Admissions Office decision. Some students who indicate an interest in September may be offered a place in our February class. Many applicants now tell us they’d prefer to be “Febs,” and some even outline their plans for the fall in their applications. (quoted from the website) Well, that’s not surprising, either, given the increasing interest by high school students in taking a gap year (feel free to go back and listen to our Episode 115 from last spring).  I guess if a program is well established at a college, the way Middlebury’s appears to be, that gives students one more reasonable option to consider during the whole application process.  The website continues: Being admitted as a Feb is a full admission to the College community. We choose our Febs because we see in them students who will use wisely the time between high school graduation and their studies at Middlebury. “Febs” tend to be highly energetic leaders in their school communities, or students who have already sought unconventional and creative opportunities in their high school careers. Febs typically come to Middlebury ready to “hit the ground running.” Before arriving on campus, Febs have several months that are entirely their own. The College does not seek to direct or recommend certain pursuits. . . . Some Febs work to save money and then travel. Other Febs pursue service opportunities or internships. As February first-years, students enter in February and leave four years later in February--in their caps and gowns, but also on skis, snowshoes, or sleds at Middlebury’s own ski area, the Snow Bowl! The February celebration has become a hallmark of a Middlebury winter. February seniors and their families enjoy a full weekend of festivities on campus and at the Middlebury College Snow Bowl. February admission does not imply that students will graduate in three and a half years. Any student (September or Feb) may choose to use AP credits, or other transferable credit, to accelerate his course of study, but that’s not the intention of the Feb admission program.  (quoted from the website) Middlebury has clearly made “Febs” an integral part of the College.  3. The Trends So, what are the trends in spring admissions programs?  Here are a few.  Colleges are not trying to push spring starters out in three and a half years; spring starters are expected to be there for four full years, but are certainly welcome to get out in three and a half by taking some courses elsewhere or using college credits earned during high school.  Spring starters are going to live on campus, often with students of their own age.  Spring starters will participate fully in all of the extracurricular activities that colleges offer (including fraternity and sorority life, but perhaps on a slightly delayed schedule for that).  Spring starters who play on varsity sports teams will have four full seasons of athletic eligibility available to them.  And spring starters will probably get some kind of special orientation designed for them so that they can immediately feel at home in the college community. So, what’s the downside of spring admissions?  Maybe not much at all—especially if it gets a student into a great school that he or she has at the top of the list. Find our books on Amazon! How To Find the Right College: A Workbook for Parents of High School Students (available as a Kindle ebook and in paperback) How To Explore Your College Options: A Workbook for High School Students (available in paperback) Ask your questions or share your feedback by... Leaving a comment on the show notes for this episode at http://usacollegechat.org/episode150 Calling us at (516) 900-6922 to record a question on our USACollegeChat voicemail if you want us to answer your question live on our podcast Connect with us through... 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The spring selling market will be here before you know it, so we wanted to give you the important data you need to know to be prepared if you plan to buy or sell a home in the coming months.Want to sell your home? Find out what your home is worth.  Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale.With the spring and summer selling seasons just around the corner, we wanted to give you a quick Austin real estate market snapshot.If you've kept up with the market over the winter, you probably saw the slight dip in inventory, but that’s typical for this time of year and nothing to be concerned about. As February rolls on and we head into March and April, we'll definitely see a large influx in inventory. That's also standard for that time of year.It's also coupled with a lot of buyers coming out to the market, too. So we'll see a large uptick in inventory, but we'll also see a lot of buyers, resulting in a very competitive inventory coming into the spring market.In terms of interest rates, we saw a little spike after the election, but they're sitting in the low 4% range. We don't expect any type of rate spike moving through the summer season. Money is still cheap, so it's still a great time to buy a house.  Money is still cheap, so it's still a great time to buy a home. If you're looking to sell this spring, another good thing is that we're still seeing a lot of people moving to the Austin market at a rate of 150 per day. If your home is priced right, is staged, shows well, and you have a great Realtor with a great marketing plan, you still have the opportunity to receive multiple offers on your home.It's never too early to prepare for the spring selling season. If you're thinking about selling or buying a house or you have any questions about the Austin real estate market, give us a call or send us an email soon. We'd love to hear from you!

As February and its unexpected results take a flying leap, Ben and Courtney discuss the month that was, and who emerges strong (looking at you, Sloane). We then pivot a bit, as we do annually, to the Oscars, which had more of a tennis hook than usual because of the attendance of Roger Federer, Serena Williams, and Maria Sharapova. Tennis stars are popular, you guys! Then, we discuss why women's tennis in particular gets so much more respect stateside than other sports, going off of a conversation on ESPN's Will & Kate (starting about 17 minutes in here). Lastly, we give shoutouts to our $25-level Kickstarter backers, each and every one of whom is an awesome person.  As always, thanks for liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, and subscribing/reviewing on whatever your podcasting app/platform of choice may be!

As February wraps up, John E. O. Stevens, Fred Kiesche and Jeff Patterson convene with Joelle Presby and David Weber to talk about the collaboration process on their new book The Road to Hell. The talk was substantive enough to necessitate splitting it across two episodes. Part one of the discussion includes the challenges of stepping into an existing franchise, playing in another author’s sandbox, the difference between art vs. craft, editorial hindsight, working with Jim Baen, and meeting Andre Norton. Host Fred Kiesche, John E.O. Stevens and Jeff Patterson with Joelle Presby and David Weber.

As February 2015 marked the 20th anniversary of the release of Mike Watt's first solo album, Ball-Hog or Tugboat, Terry decided not to delay his overview of Mike Watt's solo work any longer.  But to cover the solo work does require an acknowledgement of Minutemen and their classic Double Nickels on the Dime. The introduction to the work of Mike Watt brings up all four solo albums including the most recent release, Hyphenated-Man.  Many options are offered up throughout the episode on how to find out more about the man with the bass, Mike Watt.  One such option is checking out the YouTube playlist made for this episode of the podcast.  It is a mix of live and studio recordings and features work from Minutemen and his solo work as well as session work that he did with Kelly Clarkson and She & Him.  Nearly all of his music videos are included.  Big Train is the big exception but if one doesn't want to search for themselves then one can check out the Facebook page and Twitter feed for Flickering Waves for the link to that video which led to a lawsuit from Union Pacific. This episode concludes with a preview of the next two episodes of the podcast which should post this month.  One can find this podcast on flickeringwaves.com or on iTunes.  On iTunes, one can also subscribe to and comment about the podcast.  Thanks to everyone for listening.

We have been experiencing interesting times in the market over the past four weeks. Oil and the Canadian dollar both seem to have stabilized, and consumer confidence is positive, especially with the decline at the gas pump. As February is coming to an end, we would like to review our investment activities over the past […] The post February 27, 2015 – Value Commentary appeared first on I.A. Michael Investment Counsel Ltd..