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The Witch Daily Show (https://www.witchdailyshow.com) is talking Avoiding the Serpent   Our sponsor today Is 100 Love Spells (https://www.amazon.com/Love-Spells-Witch-Ways-Book/dp/1087886058/ref=zg_bsnr_12486_66?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Z6CK7F4H4WZKH0H2PT8X)   Our quote of the day Is: ― "One must maintain a little bit of summer, even in the middle of winter." —Henry David Thoreau   Headlines: (https://www.lifeinnorway.net/vardo-witch-trials/)   Deck: DreamScape Oracle (https://ethereal-visions-dreamscape-oracle-deck.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders)   Other Sources: (https://www.witchwaymag.com/)   Magic of the day – Friendship Day Response of the day - WitchWin Question of the day - Spirits   Thank you so much for joining me this morning, if you have any witch tips, questions, witch fails, or you know of news I missed, visit https://www.witchdailyshow.com or email me at thewitchdailypodcast@gmail.com If you want to support The Witch Daily Show please visit our patreon page https://www.patreon.com/witchdailyshow   Mailing Address (must be addressed as shown below) Tonya Brown 3436 Magazine St #460 New Orleans, LA 70115

The news is filled with all sorts of negative news, cringeworthy stories, and copious amounts of fear.  Will there be another shutdown? Is the new variant of COVID worse? Who knows.  We can't control life, but we can control our adaptability. In this episode, we'll discuss: The key to not panicking Avoiding a stagnate mind How to stay focused during chaos How to get yourself out of a negative state

The United States economy is back to its pre-pandemic size How the State of Ohio is encouraging its employees to get vaccinatedGetting your budget together for a home rennovationThinking about buying a car right now? Avoiding the "sticker shock"The popular trading stock trading app Robinhood became a publicly traded stock today… so is it ever a good idea to jump into an IPO?

Avoiding these scams isn't always as easy as it seems. My thanks to David Strom for this excellent article. https://blog.avast.com/author/david-strom and to Avast researcher Matěj Račinský for his research. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/norbert-gostischa/support

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Gunther Mueller talks about how to live the life you have always wanted on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver. He has developed the 5-Step Magnetic Mind Method and shared some of the concepts during the discussion. He has a background as an entrepreneur and has applied many of the lessons learned from the business world to his concept. Here are a few of the topics that Gunther Mueller and Rob Oliver discussed: · A reminder about why we need to learn from Smart People · Gunther's entrepreneurial journey · The danger of not listening to our own voice · Everything you learn is learned through failure · Identifying self sabotaging thought patterns and behavior · The only power we have is the power to choose · We create reality through our intention · Everything that has been created has been created twice · Figuring out your true desire · Choosing the end result is the first step · You are responsible for your own choices · Becoming aware of the subconscious programs in your mind · What you focus on grows · Top creative stances · How this plays out for people of faith · How we choose to live has consequences · There are only 2 things in the universe: information and energy · The how is not as important as the where · The path to your goal is your choice · Avoiding value judgments on the things we experience You can find out more about Gunther Mueller and Dream Life Masters through his website. There are videos and other information available for download. Additionally, he has given a tremendous discount on a session with him at Quest for the Quan. Session: http://questforthequan.com Website: https://DreamLifeMasters.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mueller.gunther/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gunthermueller/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com.

HOUR 2 Vitamin D - Your Daily Intake and Co Factors- Carolyn Dean MD ND  Vitamin D is a necessary nutrient for the body. It's used in most body processes, such as cellular functioning, bone remodeling, calcium absorption, and immune support. Research indicates it can improve longevity, boost immunity and may even brighten your mood.  While the majority of studies focus on Vitamin D3 benefits, it's important to note that much of the population is still deficient in Vitamin D3. The risks for being deficient in vitamin D include:  1). Fear of cancer and compulsive use of sunscreens  2). Avoiding the great outdoors  3). An abysmally low RDA for Vitamin D – 400IU when we probably need 10,000IU  4). Living at higher latitudes – less sun strength and exposure  5). Darker skin, because it requires longer sun exposure.   6)  Cold skin, which is less receptive to the sun than warm skin.  7). Being overweight – more than 30% fat makes it harder to absorb Vitamin D.    8). Unhealthy Gut, Liver, Kidneys –reduce the amount of Vitamin D that is absorbed.   9). Medications, which can zap vitamin D production   The Body Needs All Forms  Vitamin D from the Sun as well as supplemental doses of vitamin D3 through a highly effective vitamin D3 supplement are essential to achieving the recommended levels of vitamin D needed in the body for daily optimal health. Without enough vitamin D available the immune response of the body can be hindered.   Don't forget Co-Factors  "While many people are beginning to realize the amazing health benefits that vitamin D has to offer in the prevention of disease, they may not be getting the full benefits from vitamin D without also supplementing their diets with magnesium, which is a vital nutrient that works synergistically with vitamin D," says Dr. Dean. Magnesium is absolutely necessary for the activation of vitamin D. Magnesium deficiency is the reason why the studies on Vitamin D are inconclusive with researchers put down vitamin D supplementation and others support   And, magnesium deficiency is why extremely high dose Vitamin D supplementation (50,000IU – usually of synthetic D2) can be detrimental because it steals all the body's magnesium giving you magnesium deficiency symptoms. Several other factors including the intake of certain nutrients that influence how an individual's vitamin D level responds to their vitamin D supplementation.  Recently, GrassRootsHealth published compelling information about the response of vitamin D dosing in relationship to:  Vitamin K2, that's why our D3K2 ReSet contains K2 – D3K2 is made from plant lichens instead of sheep lanolin, which is the fat from sheep's wool.  Vitamin B6, B12, which are in our ReAline formula along with all the methylated and food-based Bs.  Vitamin C, which is our Whole C ReSet and Vitamin C ReSet Berry Powder  Probiotics, that's our Flora ReVive  And other key vitamin D nutrients including boron and zinc, which are in our ReMyte and Pico Zinc.  Tonight on her LIVE You-tube podcast show, we'll be talking with Dr. Carolyn Dean about Vitamin D3 – Your Daily Intake and Co-Factors -along with a wide range of health topics and safe solutions. You will love hearing the beneficial interactions with callers and hosts alike including the emotional and spiritual side of health and medicine.  About Dr. Carolyn Dean    Dr Carolyn Dean MD ND has been featured on national media for over 30 years offering practical strategies to improve health, vitality, and well-being the natural way. As a medical doctor, naturopath, certified clinical nutritionist and master of many modalities including acupuncture and homeopathy, Dr. Carolyn Dean MD ND has authored over 33 books and 100 publications including The Magnesium Miracle, 3rd Edition, Hormone Balance, Future Health Now Encyclopedia and Heart Health. Please note that the information and opinions expressed on these broadcasts are not designed to constitute advice or recommendations as to any disease, ailment, or physical condition. You should not act or rely upon any information contained in these broadcasts without seeking the advice of your personal physician. If you have any questions about the information or opinions expressed during these broadcasts, please contact your doctor.  Video Version: https://youtu.be/AxS78xrOCfs Disclosure: Dr. Dean does have a financial interest in the sale of all the Completement Formulas.  Call in and Chat with Dr. Dean during Live Show with Video Stream: Call 646-558-8656   ID: 8836953587 press #.  To Ask a Question press *9 to raise your hand  Dr. Dean takes questions via email. Please write questions@drcarolyndeanlive.com We will be glad to respond to your email  Learn more about Dr. Carolyn here: https://drcarolyndeanlive.com   Chatline on Station: http://bit.ly/Dreamvisions7Radio_Network 

HOUR 2 Vitamin D - Your Daily Intake and Co Factors- Carolyn Dean MD ND  Vitamin D is a necessary nutrient for the body. It's used in most body processes, such as cellular functioning, bone remodeling, calcium absorption, and immune support. Research indicates it can improve longevity, boost immunity and may even brighten your mood.  While the majority of studies focus on Vitamin D3 benefits, it's important to note that much of the population is still deficient in Vitamin D3. The risks for being deficient in vitamin D include:  1). Fear of cancer and compulsive use of sunscreens  2). Avoiding the great outdoors  3). An abysmally low RDA for Vitamin D – 400IU when we probably need 10,000IU  4). Living at higher latitudes – less sun strength and exposure  5). Darker skin, because it requires longer sun exposure.   6)  Cold skin, which is less receptive to the sun than warm skin.  7). Being overweight – more than 30% fat makes it harder to absorb Vitamin D.    8). Unhealthy Gut, Liver, Kidneys –reduce the amount of Vitamin D that is absorbed.   9). Medications, which can zap vitamin D production   The Body Needs All Forms  Vitamin D from the Sun as well as supplemental doses of vitamin D3 through a highly effective vitamin D3 supplement are essential to achieving the recommended levels of vitamin D needed in the body for daily optimal health. Without enough vitamin D available the immune response of the body can be hindered.   Don't forget Co-Factors  "While many people are beginning to realize the amazing health benefits that vitamin D has to offer in the prevention of disease, they may not be getting the full benefits from vitamin D without also supplementing their diets with magnesium, which is a vital nutrient that works synergistically with vitamin D," says Dr. Dean. Magnesium is absolutely necessary for the activation of vitamin D. Magnesium deficiency is the reason why the studies on Vitamin D are inconclusive with researchers put down vitamin D supplementation and others support   And, magnesium deficiency is why extremely high dose Vitamin D supplementation (50,000IU – usually of synthetic D2) can be detrimental because it steals all the body's magnesium giving you magnesium deficiency symptoms. Several other factors including the intake of certain nutrients that influence how an individual's vitamin D level responds to their vitamin D supplementation.  Recently, GrassRootsHealth published compelling information about the response of vitamin D dosing in relationship to:  Vitamin K2, that's why our D3K2 ReSet contains K2 – D3K2 is made from plant lichens instead of sheep lanolin, which is the fat from sheep's wool.  Vitamin B6, B12, which are in our ReAline formula along with all the methylated and food-based Bs.  Vitamin C, which is our Whole C ReSet and Vitamin C ReSet Berry Powder  Probiotics, that's our Flora ReVive  And other key vitamin D nutrients including boron and zinc, which are in our ReMyte and Pico Zinc.  Tonight on her LIVE You-tube podcast show, we'll be talking with Dr. Carolyn Dean about Vitamin D3 – Your Daily Intake and Co-Factors -along with a wide range of health topics and safe solutions. You will love hearing the beneficial interactions with callers and hosts alike including the emotional and spiritual side of health and medicine.  About Dr. Carolyn Dean    Dr Carolyn Dean MD ND has been featured on national media for over 30 years offering practical strategies to improve health, vitality, and well-being the natural way. As a medical doctor, naturopath, certified clinical nutritionist and master of many modalities including acupuncture and homeopathy, Dr. Carolyn Dean MD ND has authored over 33 books and 100 publications including The Magnesium Miracle, 3rd Edition, Hormone Balance, Future Health Now Encyclopedia and Heart Health. Please note that the information and opinions expressed on these broadcasts are not designed to constitute advice or recommendations as to any disease, ailment, or physical condition. You should not act or rely upon any information contained in these broadcasts without seeking the advice of your personal physician. If you have any questions about the information or opinions expressed during these broadcasts, please contact your doctor.  Video Version: https://youtu.be/AxS78xrOCfs Disclosure: Dr. Dean does have a financial interest in the sale of all the Completement Formulas.  Call in and Chat with Dr. Dean during Live Show with Video Stream: Call 646-558-8656   ID: 8836953587 press #.  To Ask a Question press *9 to raise your hand  Dr. Dean takes questions via email. Please write questions@drcarolyndeanlive.com We will be glad to respond to your email  Learn more about Dr. Carolyn here: https://drcarolyndeanlive.com   Chatline on Station: http://bit.ly/Dreamvisions7Radio_Network 

http://www.wendytamisrobbins.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Insta and Facebook: wendy_tamis_robbins LindedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-tamis-robbins Twitter: @ Wtamisrobbins Please see segment idea below, including key messages, bio and sample questions. I have attached a pdf of the book, head shot of the author and jpeg image of the book cover. Let me know you got this and are all set. Best, PJ Lorenz, CS Lewis & Company Publicists, 518-678-4007 Segment Idea: Escape from the Box: Strategies for Breaking Free from Life-Limiting Anxiety Disorders I'm contacting you with a segment idea about one woman's escape from the box in which debilitating anxiety had her locked, and how she learned to finally live and love fully. The big idea: Wendy Tamis Robbins' anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and panic disorders started when she was a young child growing up in a volatile household. Anxiety controlled her life well into adulthood, to the point of agoraphobia. Though she dabbled in treatment from time to time, it took many years and an unsuccessful marriage before she finally took hold of her mental health and, through introspection, meditation, re-parenting and self-administered exposure therapy, escaped from her self-inflicted prison. The so-what: Not only are we living in an era of particularly high anxiety, but according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety-related disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting more than 40 million adults aged 18 and older. And anxiety disorders also affect more than 25 percent of teenagers ages 13 to 18. Robbins' story offers hope and inspiration to individuals trapped by anxiety disorders. Key messages: Anxiety is a self-imposed prison with walls that close in over time. Avoiding triggers that provoke panic attacks is not a cure for anxiety, but an imperfect anxiety-management strategy. It is possible to free oneself from the prison of anxiety through self-compassion and the hard work of introspection. The source: Wendy Tamis Robbins, author of The Box: An Invitation to Freedom from Anxiety, is also a speaker, coach and corporate attorney. Despite her debilitating anxiety disorders, she worked her way through Dartmouth College and law school before, in her 30s, she set her mind to overcoming the anxiety and panic attacks that increasingly limited her life. She finally found that hard-fought freedom a decade later and chronicled that journey in The Box. Learn more at www.WendyTamisRobbins.com. SAMPLE QUESTIONS Tell us about yourself and when your anxiety really started. How did you eventually overcome it and find "freedom" as you call it? You talk about exposure therapy - what are some of the things you did at the beginning when this must have been most difficult and what you are able to do now. When did you decide to write the book about this journey? What are the biggest things you want people to take away from the book? I've read that you describe anxiety as your superpower now. Can you explain that? Where can listeners find you and the book?

Evergreen expertise and content vs. those with an expiration date.How to distinguish yourself with evergreen content—and why your voice and point of view are clear difference makers.Avoiding the purist view that we absolutely have to invent something that's never been thought of before—and what to do instead.Side-stepping the eventual conversion of your hot market knowledge into a commodity—or worse (our sympathy to Flash developers).The magic of moving up to a higher level topic that is relevant to your current audience—and how to do it.Quotables“Maybe you localize a topic about marketing or sales into the technology landscape that didn't exist five years ago. If you're careful about how you straddle that divide, you could still create very evergreen, but up to date content that stands the test of time.”—JS“It's really easy to say let's go do evergreen content, but to distinguish yourself, you've got to really slice and dice it in such a way that you've got something new to say, or it's new to a different audience.”—RM“I've probably read 200 books on sales and marketing. It's stuff that software developers would rather eat glass than read. So if I can bring that to them in a funny way, or a way that resonates with them, or using language that doesn't repel them, then that's super valuable.”—JS“We can't come from this purist view that we absolutely have to get something that's never been thought of before.”—RM“Some of these more evergreen topics are going to be like fundamental truths of human nature, human behavior.”—JS“It's a lot easier to get attention when you've got the newest sexiest whistle—everybody wants to go hear it.”—RM “When you're being cutting edge, you're co-opting the hype that some product or technology has built up and you're just strapped to that horse.—JS“When your consulting is based on a new technology, over time more people are going to know what you know, so the price of your expertise goes down and eventually becomes commoditized.”—RM

Compared to 2020, the summer of 2021 has been exciting for most people. Many parts of the country are getting back to normal and there is plenty of fun to be had. Video recap: https://youtu.be/aCuc4zsi3SE But with that fun can come extra spending. Now that we are halfway through the year, this is a fantastic time to check in with your finances.  This week, we let Chad and Mike have time off to enjoy their summer fun, so Grayson Blazek joins me to discuss 10 financial tasks for you to complete before summer comes to an end. Don't get caught unprepared, listen to this episode to hear which key financial areas you should focus your attention on before the end of the year.  10 Key financial areas to evaluate mid-year How is your spending changing now that we are (somewhat) post-Covid? Now that life is getting back to normal, how have your spending habits changed? It's important to be aware of where your money is going. Start tracking what you have been spending on eating out, entertainment, and travel. Becoming aware of these expenditures will help you create a post-Covid spending plan. How has travel impacted your spending plan? Was your travel money previously going towards something else? Can you ease back spending in other areas to increase your travel budget? Make sure to shop around to get an understanding of prices before you rush into a big purchase. Post-Covid, many people are going on ‘one-time' trips. But ask yourself, is this really a one-time thing?  How do your childcare spending habits change in the summer? For many families, summer is more expensive since there are summer camps and extra daycare costs. But for private school families, costs may decrease during the summer. If you have a child that is aging out of daycare to start school, don't let that money simply enter back into your monthly cash flow. Think about how the money could be better spent. Are you maxing out your 401K or Roth contributions? Consider how you could distribute that money to savings.  Check your recurring services. Many of us increased our subscription services during the pandemic. Now is a good time to reevaluate whether you still need them. Do you still need grocery delivery or Doordash? Consider what you could cancel now that other spending areas are starting to creep back into your budget. Revisit your retirement savings. It's much easier to adjust your savings levels now than to try and play catchup in November or December. Make sure that you utilize your full employer match and consider what to do if you have already hit your yearly max in your Roth or 401K. Are you missing a savings opportunity? Your retirement savings may come directly out of your paycheck, but are you automatically diverting other savings? Think about other areas where you could be saving money: an HSA, college savings fund, or even a brokerage account. Listen in to hear about the changes in the FSA limits. Consider the child tax credit. Many Americans saw the child tax credit hit their bank accounts in July. Before another one hits, reevaluate where you fall on the tax credit spectrum. Consider how your income will change in 2021 and think about if you should opt out or if you may need to pay that tax credit back come tax time.  Start constructing your tax plan. Think about how your tax situation may have changed this year. Do you have enough taxes withheld?  Have your circumstances changed? Did your goals change from 2020? Have you landed a new job? Have you seen a reduction in income or an increase in income? How may this affect your goals? Review your estate plan. Do you have all of your documents in place? Reevaluate your documents to ensure that they are current and still make sense.  Focusing on these ten areas now can set you off on the right foot for the fall. Listen in to learn how you can enhance today and enrich tomorrow. Outline of This Episode How is your spending changing? [2:12] How does travel impact your plan? [3:15] How does summer impact your childcare spending [4:24] Take a look at recurring services [5:45] Revisit retirement savings [7:28] Are you missing a savings opportunity? [8:40] Child tax credit [11:06]  Start constructing your tax plan [13:38] Have your circumstances changed? [14:40] Review your estate plan [16:33] Resources & People Mentioned Tips for Avoiding a Post-Covid Spending Boom Connect With Chad and Mike https://www.financialsymmetry.com/podcast-archive/  Connect on Twitter @csmithraleigh @TeamFSINC Follow Financial Symmetry on Facebook Subscribe To This Podcast Apple Podcasts  Stitcher  Google Play

Chris breaks the latest from the TX Democrats, they insist that they are winning, also they don't like it when you call them this...  Wait till you hear what they have been doing instead of working & is someone AVOIDING them?   Chris goes over it all.  Support the show: http://www.wbap.com/chris-krok/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Avoiding relationships to protect her sensitive heart, plus-sized Molly supports her once-cynical twin, Cassie, when the latter has her own bout of lovesickness, a situation that is complicated by sibling dynamics and an unexpected romantic triangle. This title is intended for teens, however, it may contain language or themes that some readers may find offensive. Recording made with permission of HarperCollins. Click here to see this title in the Houston Public Library catalog.

It's fair to say that Rav has grown up with Customer Success (CS), starting his career in the Unix admin world at Accenture and IBM, before being catapulted into the startup world at the then young company Salesforce. Since then he's gone on to hold senior CS positions at Yammer, Zendesk and Slack, seeing first hand how CS has grown and matured as SaaS has exploded. Rav is probably one of the most experienced CS leaders in UK/EU, and kindly shared much of his thinking on the evolution of CS, what metrics matter, how to align the sellings motions and avoiding the ‘do everything' department. He's now paying his experience forward as an investor and advisor for numerous young companies, helping them think through their business models and approach. A must listen for all founders and leaders as they build their business in the world of continuous selling. Highlights:- The evolution of Customer Support to Customer Success- The role of CS in the flywheel of continuous selling- Correlating your distribution model to your CS model- Avoiding the ‘do everything' CS department- The key metrics of TTV and NRR

Avoiding the work today will hold you back tomorrow --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevindeshazo/support

Dow Down 765, we've been due for a correction since March 2020. Shortest time in history where the market doubled.  Technology has brought about a huge evolution. Spreads have diminished. Everything is digitized. High frequency traders have changed the game. It's made commissions free and has saved investors money. It's an unsolvable puzzle. If the SEC reverses this policy is could have negative effects. Buy blue chips to hold for the long-run. Gil is a big proponent of ETF's. Avoiding commingled accounting and annual gains involved with traditional mutual funds is a major benefit. That combined with estate planning benefits can make a huge difference in estate taxes. 

Avoiding duplicate payments is the topic of the AP Now podcast Episode 110. It is critical the duplicate payments be avoided because they are often not returned. There is a myth that vendors return duplicate payments. The session starts off with the smashing of this myth and a brief explanation of what typically happens when a duplicate payment is made. #Avoidingduplicatepayments is something every accounts payable group needs to embrace as part of its best practice. Best practice #accountspayable groups actively look for #duplicatepayments. Duplicate payments are on the rise due to the huge increase in duplicate copies of invoices being sent to organizations. These duplicate payments often go undetected unless the paying organization takes serious steps to ensure the funds are identified and returned. That is why it is recommended that every organization undertake a duplicate payment audit beginning with a statement audit. By actively pursuing duplicates, every organization can avoid the scourge of duplicate payments. Duplicate payments come directly off the bottom line impacting the profitability of the organization. There are steps every organization should take to ensure it makes as few duplicate payments as possible. Then they need to analyze payment activity after the fact to ensure duplicates are identified and recovered. Best practice accounts payable organizations do this as part of their regular processes. Avoiding duplicate payments is an issue every organization needs to incorporate into their accounts payable routines. It is important that duplicate payments be avoided at all costs because vendors rarely return them unless the customer identifies them and asks for them. There is an urban legend that vendors automatically return duplicate payments. This is not true. The session starts off with the shining the spotlight on this myth and provides a brief explanation of what typically happens when a duplicate payment is made. Learn more about AP Now: https://www.ap-now.com Sign up for AP Now's twice a week, free ezine or learn more about AP Now at www.ap-now.com Host: Mary Schaeffer (https://www.ap-now.com/) Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Dow Down 765, we've been due for a correction since March 2020. Shortest time in history where the market doubled.  Technology has brought about a huge evolution. Spreads have diminished. Everything is digitized. High frequency traders have changed the game. It's made commissions free and has saved investors money. It's an unsolvable puzzle. If the SEC reverses this policy is could have negative effects. Buy blue chips to hold for the long-run. Gil is a big proponent of ETF's. Avoiding commingled accounting and annual gains involved with traditional mutual funds is a major benefit. That combined with estate planning benefits can make a huge difference in estate taxes. 

Whats good family! Today we got the opportunity to have a conversation with Compton's very own Darrell Williams and boy did he bring it! Using his extensive experience as a master certified life coach and a member of the Federal Coaching Network we got him to share gems such as: Getting shot at story (When I run you run) Avoiding peer pressure. Mom always reminded him to live with purpose. Attending Compton High and having lunchtime jams that helped with having peace in the community. (This is when Darrell's rap career started lol) One of the first steps you can take to change your life is to never stop dreaming. Using the naysayers as energy by proving them wrong. Keep the grind and keep the faith. There will be setbacks but someone is counting on you. Failure is a part of success. It teaches you what not to do. You're not starting fresh you're starting with experience. Military weapons and street guns are two different things. Being from Compton they expected him to know how to shoot. Don't think you need to go at it alone. Learn from the experts. While in the army his buddies were still on the block. His buddies said they would sign up but never did. Going back to the hood in a rental car was a bit risky. He always went back home to check-in and show love. Part of his success came from the people he grew up with. How he went from Compton to the White House. Being the best possible with the small things allowed him to get a special assignment. Learning to adapt to an environment so the people who come after him already have somewhat of a blueprint. Find a mentor. Someone who has walked the path before. When they see you are really serious they will help you. Instead of hating on a person find out how they got there. How you handle one thing is how you handle everything. What he learned in the military he tries to bring back to his community through his company Alliance Seminars. Started as the Alliance Youth Network a coalition of specialized speakers/coaches in different areas. He made a promise to a teacher who said “when you make it come back and talk to these kids”. Start where you are. His business evolved over time by just starting. Having a battle buddy or accountability partner How he met his wife when he least expected it and without looking for her. “Don't look for the right person, become the right person.” Reverse engineering your ideal life and doing the little things day-by-day. Why he and his wife dress alike occasionally. Leadership is a process of influencing others as you provide motivation, direction, and purpose to achieve a common goal. Good leaders take the time to really empower others. Leadership examples are all around us. A message for those who have given up hope Darrell freestyles some barz As you can see this episode is JAM PACKED! Make sure to check out the good work being done by visiting his website at www.allianceseminars.org Check out Alliance Seminars on Facebook! -------------------- If you enjoy this podcast, consider leaving a short review. For more visit: www.RonnieJacks.com Want to share your personal journey? Send a note to Ronnie@RonnieJacks.com and we might have you on the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/from-hood-to-good-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/from-hood-to-good-podcast/support

Hairstylist, educator and business coach Dawn Bradley @dawnbradleyhair has struggled with anxiety and imposter syndrome throughout her career. In dealing with her anxiety and insecurities, she has developed effective teaching courses for hairdressing as well as business. We discuss how setting boundaries can improve your business (and happiness) behind the chair. This week's topics: • Getting her dream job at 24 and having anxiety & self-sabotage; quitting and moving back home • Avoiding unfamiliar situations and people to avoid anxiety • Moving to Calgary and building a clientele out of her basement through social media • A bad client experience that caused a major panic attack & wake-up call • Top things a hairdresser can do to improve their situation behind the chair  Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? This week's Pod Loot winner is getting a Roomba! To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. ⁣⁣Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠ FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

Are you feeling overwhelmed and burned out? It seems like a lot of contractors are these days, but the guys are NOT because they have implemented the right strategies to avoid it. They're here today sharing how you can avoid burnout, too.   In this episode, we talk about… Two different types of burnout you might be experiencing, and what they mean. How feeling overwhelmed is a result of choices you have made in the past. That you probably have systems you know you should implement but you're avoiding - this is contributing to your burnout! The power of prioritizing. The importance of having a group to lean on in order to combat overwhelm. Avoiding analysis paralysis.   Links to Resources: Join The Bridge and practice the true spirit of the conversation for yourself. If you have any questions, reach out at help@contractorsalesacademy.com  To start making changes, check out https://contractorsalesacademy.com/cheap/ 

Sabine is legal advisor to the World Federation for Animals (https://wfa.org/). In 2014, she cofounded the Global Animal Law (GAL https://www.globalanimallaw.org/) Association and led work on the creation and update of the first complete Animal Welfare Legislation Database. In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the two most important questions: “what's real?” & “what matters?” Sentientism is "evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings." The video of our conversation is here on YouTube https://youtu.be/OovrrbG1Crk​​​​​​. We discuss: 0:00 Welcome 1:24 Sabine's Intro - Animal Law & International Governance for Animals - Founding GAL, building the AWL Database, developing a 100 strong global animal law community - The UNCAHP (United Nations Convention on Animal Health & Protection) https://www.uncahp.org/ - #OneHealth & #OneWelfare - Working with the new World Federation for Animals to make animal protection a UN imperative 3:57 What's Real? - Learning about the beauty & value of the natural world from Sabine's grandmother - "I believe in what I can see but also in things I can't see that are obvious" - Looking into the eyes of a cat & sensing it's "soul" - Attending Catholic classes, but always preferring a more holistic, non-religious worldview - Finding Catholicism restrictive, seeing the downsides of religion, deciding not to attend communion - "We feel this notion of respect for all beings" - Respecting all life is common to most religions - Solidarity & compassion - The commonalities between religious/naturalistic worldviews. "Souls" vs. sentience. Energy & information processing. Universal connectedness. - "When I say 'soul' I mean that the being I see has a consciousness" 15:34 What Matters Morally? - A mother who was a nurse, motivated by human compassion - Developing a similar sensitivity for animal suffering from a young age - A close relationship with a German Shepherd dog - Being brought to a bull-fighting event in France at 4 years old. Seeing an animal being tortured to death - "feeling ashamed of my own species". "I wanted to intervene." Adults told me it wasn't real - then I saw the butchery behind the arena - "These animals needed some people to defend them" - "I felt it was my moral duty" - The challenges of going vegan in France - Facing health concerns from parents - At 18, asking a doctor how to go veg*an and being told "it's not possible to be healthy" - Moving to Canada. Finding it much easier there to go vegetarian then vegan. Avoiding zoos & animal tested products - Social context can make change hard or easy. ... And much more. Full show notes on Sentientism.info or YouTube. Sentientism is “Evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings.” More at https://sentientism.info/​​​​​​​​​​​​​. Join our "I'm a Sentientist" wall https://sentientism.info/wall/ here: https://sentientism.info/im-a-sentientist​. ​Everyone, Sentientist or not, is welcome in our groups. Main one: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sentientism​. Thanks Graham for the post-prod.

What's on your bucket list? The keto lifestyle involves so much more than what we eat. For me, DIRTY, LAZY, KETO equates to a "can do" way of life, full of promise and adventure. Here's how to make a bucket list and ideas to get you started. When I weighed close to 300 pounds, I let the scale hold me back from achieving bucket list moments. I often sat on the sidelines while my husband took the kids to do exciting activities. Instead of participating, I would take pictures of everyone else having fun. I worried that I couldn't keep up. I feared my size would get in the way and that I would embarrass myself and the people around me. Avoiding bucket list adventures was a regular pattern in my past, especially noticeable when I was on a vacation. Roller coasters, horseback riding, swinging bridges, water slides, boating... instead of thinking about the fun I could have, my thoughts spiralized around weight limits. Could I climb up a ladder? Fit into an amusement park ride? Would my size get in the way? What if the seatbelt doesn't fit? This was no way to live a life. Today's bucket list podcast is meant to inspire you. No matter where you're at in your keto weight loss journey, it's imperative that you dream of goals beyond the scale. Bucket list dreams inspire and motivate us to lead a full life no matter what size we are. Achieving our bucket list goals might be the sweetest victory of all! Please support the DIRTY, LAZY, KETO community by giving this video a thumbs up, leaving a comment, and subscribing to the DIRTY, LAZY, KETO YouTube Channel. Turn on your notifications as new videos as I add helpful new keto lifestyle videos each week. Would you like a copy of my free starter keto grocery list? Sign up here on the DIRTY, LAZY, KETO website and I'll send it to you automatically. It's free! I lost 140 pounds and created DIRTY, LAZY, KETO. It's my passion to help as many people as possible lose weight just like I did and achieve keto weight loss results - on an easier, more "doable" form of the ketogenic diet. It turns out you don't have to be strict on a keto diet to be successful! Ketogenic Diet Resources: I have many resources to help you achieve keto weight loss results. My books have had more than 10,000 positive reviews on Amazon. Readers agree - DIRTY, LAZY, KETO works! The DIRTY, LAZY, KETO 5-Ingredient Cookbook: 100 Easy-Peasy Recipes Low in Carbs, Big on Flavor by Stephanie & William Laska (Simon & Schuster, 2021) The DIRTY, LAZY, KETO No Time to Cook Cookbook: 100 Easy Recipes Ready in Under 30 Minutes by Stephanie & William Laska (Simon & Schuster, 2021) DIRTY, LAZY, KETO Get Started Losing Weight While Breaking the Rules by Stephanie Laska (St. Martin's, 2020) The DIRTY, LAZY, KETO Dirt Cheap Cookbook: 100 Easy Recipes to Save Money & Time by Stephanie & William Laska (Simon & Schuster, 2020) The DIRTY, LAZY, KETO Cookbook: Bend the Rules to Lose the Weight by Stephanie & William Laska (Simon & Schuster, 2020) DIRTY, LAZY, KETO Fast Food Guide: 10 Carbs or Less by William & Stephanie Laska (2018) You're not alone in this keto weight loss journey. Let me help you get started with a more gentle, flexible, and FUN way to keto! I'm here to support you. I'm here to help. Let's do this together. Stephanie Laska USA Today Bestselling Author and Creator of DIRTY, LAZY, KETO Related Keto Lifestyle Articles: 6 Keto Diet Mistakes You Can Avoid           Loose Skin After Weight Loss           Easy Keto Meals from The DIRTY, LAZY, KETO 5-Ingredient Cookbook           Start Keto: A Beginner's Guide to the DIRTY, LAZY, KETO diet plan           Keto Weight Loss Results: Playlist of DIRTY, LAZY, KETO Videos on Youtube           Break Up with Bread on a Keto Diet? Keto Bread Swaps & Alternatives Bonus: Free Cloud Bread Recipe  

COVID continues to leave its mark on sports as the Yankees are now dealing with 6 players testing positive, Boomer and Gio try to figure out whats next? More information and video comes out on the Richard Sherman arrest. Avoiding sharing elevators, stretching and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing the audio edition of our teissTalk series. Each week we dive into the latest cybersecurity news with our expert panel and then a deep dive into an issue that is vital to the cybersecurity industry. On this episode: With account takeover replacing phishing as the most common attack vector, how should security awareness training adapt?Avoiding a static awareness programme and delivering constant education and trainingHow is your security awareness training changing to meet the needs of a hybrid workforce?Host: Jenny RadcliffeJenny Radcliffe, also known as “The People Hacker,” is a world renowned Social Engineer, hired to bypass security systems through a no-tech mixture of psychology, con-artistry, cunning and guile. Guests: Lauren Zink, Security Training and Awareness programme manager, OportunCeri Jones, Technology Security Manager, NatWestSarah Janes, Behaviour and culture specialist, Layer8Greg Keller, Chief Technology Officer, JumpCloudAttend a live teissTalk, for free, by visiting https://www.teiss.co.uk/talk/

Coach Patrick covers four key reasons why using a heart rate cap, or ceiling is a very effective way to minimize the effect of extreme heat on your race performance.  This process begins in training and then, with experience, transfers over to race day. Key reasons for a Heart Rate Cap include:  Avoiding spikes. Understanding the balance between Power and Pace versus Heart Rate. Preventing low points / ebbs in your performance when you back off too much.  Keeping you honest allows you to save your energy for the end of the day.  

Conflict exists wherever there are humans in relationship to one another. It’s a natural part of teamwork and therefore dealing with conflict is an essential aspect of any manager's role. When address well, conflict can be a source of strength for a team, leading to better ideas and stronger relationships. When address poorly, or not at all, conflict can undermine even the best of us. Today's episode is the first in a two part series about conflict. In this episode, I’ll walk through conflict styles and how they can be beneficial or not. In episode 166, I’ll get into the difference between productive and unproductive conflict, how to deal with conflict in healthy ways, and tips for how to get your team to confront conflict head on. The full episode guide includes an overview of each conflict style and what they’re best used for as well as a sample agenda to guide your team through the conflict identification process. Get it when you join the Modern Manager community or purchase the full guide at www.themodernmanager.com/shop. Get the free mini-guide at www.themodernmanager.com/miniguides. Read the related blog article: The 5 Approaches To Dealing With Conflict At Work. Key Takeaways: The five conflict resolution approaches are accommodating, avoidance, competing, compromise, and collaboration. Accommodate when the outcome is unimportant or when disagreeing is not worth the energy. Accommodating develops trust and avoids insignificant conflicts but may build resentment. Never accommodate for large, important issues. Avoidance can give people time and space to get into a better headspace before addressing the conflict. Sometimes conflicts will naturally resolve themselves. Avoiding the conflict may make the problem worse, undermine your role as leader, and create a culture where conflict festers. Compromise is a lose-lose approach that tends to make both parties unhappy. Compromise when you’re short on time and need to come up with a solution quickly. In a competing approach, any compromises or alternatives are rejected.. Competing is useful when you step in and make the call, but may make your team feel bulldozed and unheard. Collaboration is a win-win approach of hearing everyone’s viewpoint and deciding on a sol

Marshall Allen is an investigative journalist that has spent more than fifteen years exposing the ways that the health care industry preys on vulnerable Americans. Marshall currently writes for ProPublica and was part of the team to be a Pulitzer finalist for their work in covering COVID-19. In this episode, Marshall discusses how his time investigating the American healthcare system has led to writing his new book, titled “Never Pay the First Bill: and Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win.” Marshall's career has seen him honoured with multiple journalism awards, such as the Harvard Kennedy School's 2011 Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting and coming in as a finalist for the Pulitzer for his work at the Las Vegas Sun, where he worked before writing at ProPublica in 2011. In this episode, you'll hear about real-life victories as employers and employees fight the healthcare industry. From dealing with price gouging, errors in billing, fraud and unnecessary treatments, Marshall has seen it all. Tune in to hear how employers and employees can fight back and protect themselves from being taken advantage of by the healthcare delivery and payment system. Here's a glance at what you'll hear from Marshall in this episode: Why Americans pay so much for healthcare whilst getting so little in return How Marshall's career in investigative journalism led to him writing ‘Never Pay the First Bill' Why the business side of healthcare was designed to exploit both clinicians and patients How hospitals and insurance companies look after each other rather than the employee/employer. The inefficiencies and errors presented in the majority of medical bills and how to fight back Timestamps: 0:20 – Introduction to Marshall Allen 2:20 – Why did Marshall write: ‘Never Pay the First Bill: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win' 7:08 – “The business side of healthcare was designed to exploit both clinicians and patients” – How the healthcare system takes advantage of Americans 9:00 – The price variation patients deal with when going to hospital 11:35 – Why aren't hospitals showing transparent pricing and why aren't insurance companies loyal to the employer/employee? 15:15 – Employers are passing costs onto their employees 16:30 – Increasing health literacy for employees and employers 17:20 – How common are errors in medical bills? 19:20 – The medical debt collecting industry 21:30 – How to deal with medical debt 22:18 – Why would you sue a medical provider for an unfair bill 24:20 – The open price contract rule: Don't pay more than Medicare would 26:04 – How a hospital would react to a lawsuit in Small Claims Court 28:00 – Using a referenced based pricing plan and why hospitals don't like it 30:20 – Share your medical finance victories with Marshall 31:10 – Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court 31:58 – Being aware of medical finance risks and how to avoid them 33:45 – Avoiding unnecessary care 34:10 – Avoiding immediate care 35:20 – Mammograms: An unnecessary care example? 38:05 – Stories of fraud in medical care and finance 40:40 – The David Williams case 44:00 – Who investigates fraud? 46:30 – Standing up to a bully: How to push back 49:45 – How to connect with Marshall Allen Resources: Follow Marshall Allen on ProPublica: https://www.propublica.org/people/marshall-allen (https://www.propublica.org/people/marshall-allen) Follow Marshall Allen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marshall_allen?lang=en (https://twitter.com/marshall_allen?lang=en) Connect with Marshall Allen via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallallen/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallallen/) Never Pay the First Bill on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tS01ZQ (https://amzn.to/3tS01ZQ) Marshall Allen's website: https://www.marshallallen.com/about-marshall (https://www.marshallallen.com/about-marshall) Fair Health Consumer: https://www.fairhealthconsumer.org/ (https://www.fairhealthconsumer.org/)...

Avoiding a conflict of wills and taking responsibility for self are two essential elements in responding when you make a mistake. I share my own experience in this episode. Show Notes: Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jack-shitama/message

Episode 62 highlights: - The virtue of frugality - The “Starbucks” dilemma - Avoiding the “tragic” mistake - The resurgence of DIY The article in this week's review “Acting like an extravert has benefits, but not for introverts” A link to the article can be found on our Twitter (@value_ability) or Facebook (@valueablility) accounts and is also available on our website at https://value-ability.com/content. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Frugality 32:29 Article Review 41:10 Wrap Up 42:55 Disclaimer

Wow. We must be getting popular. Thanks for all the questions. Don takes a crack at answering your questions about:Paying taxes when converting to a Roth IRA for the kids.Avoiding taxes when moving from American funds to Vanguard.Staying in a Merrill Simple-IRA and rolling money out annually.Creating a diversified portfolio with Chinese stocks.Convesting mutual funds in IRAs into ETFs.

This Podcast Is Episode Number 427, And It's About Consequences Of Avoiding Your Construction Bookkeeping If you ask 100 business owners what they like least about running a business, the chances are good that bookkeeping will rank high on the list. It's an annoying and frustrating chore that takes up much time and is easy to put off until tomorrow. Moreover, Construction Companies have unique bookkeeping needs. Some bookkeepers and bookkeeping systems may cost you more than they are worth in salary, fees, and loss profits because you cannot get QuickBooks reports and financial reports when you need them. Chances are, you are suffering from bookkeeping pain, and your bookkeeper or accountant is overwhelmed trying to figure out how to do construction accounting. Good bookkeeping leads to informed decisions. Avoiding your bookkeeping is dangerous, however. For example, not knowing your construction company's financial situation can result in a series of missteps that could ultimately cost you your business. Here are three consequences of not keeping up with your bookkeeping.     1. You'll make poor decisions   You can only make informed decisions about your construction business when you have a complete picture of your current financial situation, including how much money is in your accounts, what your cash flow forecast predicts, and how much money you owe. Without that information, it's much more challenging to know when you can afford to spend money or when you need to hold back.    Without proper bookkeeping, your decisions will be based on how you think things are going, which isn't always accurate. For example, you may have just finished a good month and decide it's time to hire new employees only to find out you don't have enough money in the bank to pay them. Waiting three months to hire employees might be more profitable for you in the long run, but you won't know that because your books aren't up-to-date.    Maintaining your books ensures you have your company's entire financial picture available to make intelligent decisions.     2. You'll make financial mistakes   Your employees, subcontractors, and lenders all rely on you to make your payments on time, every time. In addition, payroll itself requires considerable attention to ensure your employees receive their benefits adequately.    Not keeping track of your financial books can result in expensive errors being made, including benefits being missed, bills not being paid on time, or over or under-payments. This could cost you extra in fees for late-payments or rushed payments, which also affects your books.   On top of all this, financial mistakes can lead to a lack of trust. You need a trusting relationship with your employees, contractors, and lenders. Unfortunately, payment errors can erode that relationship quickly.    3. You'll lose money   In addition to losing money in unnecessary late fees and payment charges, not keeping track of your books can result in lost money that your business desperately needs.    You won't know which of your clients or customers aren't paying you on time, which means you can't follow up with them or add interest charges for their late payments.    You could be paying too much in expenses, and if you don't reconcile your books, you'll have no idea that money is being wasted. Perhaps you purchased a software program to enhance productivity in the early days of your construction business. Maybe you stopped using it but forgot to cancel it, so each month for the past few years, you've been paying for a service you don't use.    Those payments add up and affect your overall financial position.    Final thoughts Bookkeeping might be many entrepreneurs' least enjoyable task, but it's an important one. So if you find yourself putting off bookkeeping or dreading doing it, it's a good idea to look into hiring someone to do it for you.  Construction bookkeepers are trained and knowledgeable in the process, and they can save you valuable time and money in the long run. Otherwise, be prepared to set aside time regularly to do your books yourself and not let yourself put the task off. It's too critical to the future of your contracting business.  Want to get your books in order without adding more work to your plate? Get in touch with us today. Fill out the form on the right or here. You can also reach out to me through phone or email. Your privacy is important; I answer my own phone (drops into voicemail if I'm busy or after business hours). You can still use promo code: 30FEA for a 30% discount (until July 11, 2021) upon checkout at our: Fast Easy Accounting Store (Bookkeeping Set Up and Cost Codes Templates only - does not apply to Consultation/Training/Outsource Accounting), and Construction Accounting Academy (any class or Monthly Subscription) About The Author: Sharie DeHart, QPA is the co-founder of Business Consulting And Accounting in Lynnwood, Washington. She is the leading expert in managing outsourced construction bookkeeping and accounting services companies and cash management accounting for small construction companies across the USA. She encourages Contractors and Construction Company Owners to stay current on their tax obligations and offers insights on how to manage the remaining cash flow to operate and grow their construction company sales and profits so they can put more money in the bank. Call 1-800-361-1770 or sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com

Show #1138.   If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed.   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Friday 9th July. It's  Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to.   Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they've built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It's a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too.   GERMAN REGION TO FINE TESLA FOR ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION   - A German regional authority said it was preparing to fine Tesla for illegal building activity on the site of its planned new car factory near Berlin. The environment ministry for Brandenburg, the state that surrounds Berlin and in which the factory will be located, had found that Tesla had constructed tanks on the territory for which it had no authorisation, wrote Tagesspiegel newspaper, which first reported the fine. The company was banned from using the tanks it had already built, the newspaper added.   Original Source : https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/german-region-fine-tesla-illegal-construction-2021-07-08   EU FINES VW AND BMW £750M FOR COLLUDING WITH DAIMLER ON FUMES   - The EU has fined Volkswagen and BMW €875m (£750m) after finding that the German carmakers colluded with another rival, the Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler, to delay emissions-cleaning technology. The European Commission said that the carmakers had “breached EU antitrust rules by colluding on technical development in the area of nitrogen oxide cleaning”.   - Volkswagen, the world's largest manufacturer of cars, will pay €502m, a reduction of more than half the original fine because it cooperated with the investigation. BMW will pay €372m   - Daimler escaped without a fine because it had revealed the cartel to the commission.   - Daimler, BMW and Volkswagen, plus VW's Audi and Porsche brands, exchanged information on AdBlue tank sizes, meaning they did not have to worry about competing with each other on having cleaner engines, the commission said.   Original Source : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jul/08/eu-fines-vw-and-bmw-750m-for-colluding-with-daimler-on-fumes   TESLA MODEL Y SR MIC WITH LFP BATTERY IS NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER   - Chinese customers can now order the Tesla Model Y Standard Range MIC (Made in China) with a starting price of 291.840 yuan (37.995 euros) before governmental incentives. After subsidies the price drops to 276.000 yuan (35.932 euros), only 10 % higher than Tesla's most-basic Model 3 sedan made in China.   - Considering that this should be exactly the same SR version that was recently introduced in Hong Kong, the WLTP range is 455 km.   - CATL is now supplying LFP (LiFePO4) battery cells to the two most popular Tesla models.   Original Source : https://pushevs.com/2021/07/08/tesla-model-y-sr-mic-with-lfp-battery-is-now-available-to-order   US: MOST OF EV BATTERY CELLS AND PACKS ARE PRODUCED DOMESTICALLY   - Over the last three years, 70% of battery cells in plug-in electric cars were produced domestically in the U.S., and this number is expected to increase significantly with multiple very large investments in new battery gigafactories (including GM-LG Chem and Ford-SK Innovation joint ventures). In the case of battery packs, things were different, as vehicle manufacturers right from the start tried to build their own packs, or even modules. We can see foreign packs basically only in imported cars. Over the last three years, the share of domestically produced packs amounted 87%.   Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/518627/us-battery-cells-packs-domestic   ENERGICA'S GIANT LEAP: NEW EMCE MOTOR PROMISES GREATER POWER AND RANGE   - Energica have announced a new electric motor, which they say offers a considerable improvement in all areas.   - The result is a claimed peak power increase to 168bhp from 134bhp, a reduction in weight of 10kg and a range increase of up to 10%. The motor is also now liquid cooled, rather than oil cooled, which Energica says delivers more consistent performance as well a subtle improvement to the handling. Interestingly Energica say that they brought the introduction of the EMCE motor forward because of pandemic-related supply chain issues, having completed development work in just six months.   - The result is that the motor will now be standard fitment on all Energicas currently in production   Original Source : https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2021/july/energica-emce-electric-motor/   USED TESLA CARS ARE MORE EXPENSIVE THAN BRAND NEW ONES   - A global shortage of microchips since last year has forced automakers to cut back on new car production, therefore causing prices of used cars to surge to a point where some popular models are fetching higher prices on second-hand markets than their brand new counterparts.   - A lightly used Tesla Model 3 sedan, for example, now costs an average $1,300, or 2.9 percent, more than the brand new version sold on Tesla website   - Avoiding a seven- to 11-week wait is the main motivator for people to pay a little extra on a second-hand Tesla.   Original Source : https://observer.com/2021/07/tesla-model3-used-car-price-surge-chip-shortage   NIO SUPERCHARGERS AND BATTERY SWAP STATIONS BEGIN JOURNEY TO NORWAY   - NIO's expansion overseas has officially begun as superchargers and swap stations have begun their journey to Norway and are expected to arrive next month. According to the Chinese automaker, home chargers and superchargers will be officially available to Norwegian customers beginning in September, while the first rollout of four battery swap stations will become available before year's end.   - In a report from CnEVPost, the first superchargers and battery swap stations from NIO have begun their journey overseas to Norway. While the superchargers and home charging ports should be available to Norwegians as early as September, the battery swap stations will take a bit longer to implement.  NIO has previously explained that these swap stations have been specifically adapted to meet local climate regulations in Norway. Furthermore, NIO has already worked with the Scandinavian country to ensure its incoming battery swap stations are certified to meet the requirements for electrical and mechanical safety, structural load-bearing, and fire ratings in Norway.   Original Source : https://electrek.co/2021/07/07/nio-superchargers-and-battery-swap-stations-begin-journey-to-norway   PANASONIC BOSS SAYS TESLA RELATIONSHIP UNAFFECTED BY SHARE SALE   - Panasonic Corp's new CEO on Thursday said the Japanese company's battery supply relationship with Tesla Inc remains strong even after it sold all its shares in the U.S. electric carmaker."The sale has not hurt the relationship with Tesla," Yuki Kusumi said at a press roundtable, when asked whether the sale indicated that their partnership was weakening.   - Kusumi took over from Kazuhiro Tsuga in April and leads the conglomerate as it begins to profit from a decade-old partnership with Tesla that accounts for about 40% of earnings at Panasonic's automotive business.  The Japanese company this year established a test line in Japan to make a new battery cell that Tesla says will halve battery costs and help with a ramp-up in battery production.   Original Source : https://finance.yahoo.com/news/panasonic-ceo-says-battery-supply-085105537.html   RENAULT MEGANE ELECTRIC CONFIRMED FOR SEPTEMBER DEBUT IN MUNICH   - Less than a year after its debut as a show car, the Renault Megane eVision Concept will morph into a production model. This will happen during the 2021 IAA Munich Motor Show   - The all-electric hatchback/crossover will be the star at Renault's stand from 6 to 12 September. Unfortunately, the French automaker doesn't want to go deep into details regarding the new Megane, which will actually be called the Megane E-Tech Electric.   - Renault promised it will be capable of running for about 280 miles (450 kilometers)   Original Source : https://www.motor1.com/news/518897/renault-megane-electric-september-debut   QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM   If you had to buy one electric car today and it was the only car you were allowed to drive for the next three years, what would you choose? And why. I'll go first. 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Is your waist band tight by afternoon compared to when you put pants on it the morning?  Do you have some handles around the waist and back you never had before? Do you frequently feel fatigue in the lower back at the end of the day?  If you answered yes to one of those questions, stay tuned. This episode is going to give you a little foundation for resolving your menopause belly.  Menopause Belly Quiz Results  If you answered yes to more than one of these questions, you have more than one reason behind your menopause belly.  I'm going full steam ahead into all of them on an upcoming masterclass (flippingfifty.com/corecare) and if you're listening far in the future I'm going to do what I can to make a replay option for you again in the future but with technology you never know so get into this session if menopause belly is a thing for you and you're listening before the July 14 master class). This is so very crucial to your overall health.  Sure, everyone wants to look better in a bathing suit, or a silk dress (as a friend and colleague in the fitness industry so poignantly pointed out recently).  Collectively, I'm not just talking just about vanity but about:  Absorption of micronutrients from your foods Heart health risk The ability to balance while standing and moving Avoiding lower back issues You can be skinny, slim, but with belly fat increasing your risk of heart disease.  You can eat the healthiest diet on the planet and not be absorbing the goodness from it. You can be doing core exercises and be getting closer to injury with every repetition  So, to find a solution you have to know the real problem. Answer the quiz questions in this episode.  Resources mentioned: Core Care Masterclass

See all the Healthcasts at https://www.biobalancehealth.com/healthcast-blog/ Most of the questions we at BioBalance Health® get about pellets come from our female patients.  This is partially because women are more interested in the way hormones work, and we have three hormones to balance instead of just one for men, which is more complicated, and women have a history of caretaking with their children, and they want to understand their symptoms.  In general, most of my male patients just want their energy, muscles and erections back….so they usually cut to the chase and ask when will this start working? The questions from women are often answered on our website and in my book The Secret Female Hormone but often women need quick answers to their questions.  In our FAQs that's what we offer…..just the facts, ma'me!”  The following are questions and answers to the frequently asked questions from women.   What is the difference between Estrogen and Testosterone deficiency symptoms? Many of my patients get confused about the difference between testosterone and estrogen deficiency.  A patient may say,” I need more estrogen in my pellets because my sex drive isn't as good as it should be.” Well, she has it backwards, only testosterone can stimulate your sex drive and everything sexual.  Estrogen is not the hormone that is in charge of that function. Because of the many misconceptions and possible misunderstandings between doctors and patients it is important for a woman to know which hormone does what!   Estradiol pellets treat: Estradiol pellets treat hot flashes, a dry vagina, painful intercourse, dry skin and thinning hair.   Testosterone pellets treat: Testosterone pellets treat the symptoms of low libido, anorgasmia, insomnia, depression, fatigue, loss of muscle mass, weight gain, belly fat accumulation, immune system abnormality, migraine headaches, autoimmune diseases, dry eyes, mental decline, loss of stamina, loss of motivation, tight skin, and some causes of anemia. Why should I get Pellets? I thought we were supposed to age “gracefully? Women are often skeptical about why they just shouldn't age “gracefully”.  It is natural to grow old, frail and pass away, but it is not healthy to do so.  Lack of the hormones testosterone and estradiol are the trigger that begins the aging process, and sickness follows.   Replacing the hormones testosterone and estradiol prevent many of the diseases and conditions of aging: Frailty Osteoporosis Heart Disease, Adult-Onset Diabetes Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease Depression, Cancer Autoimmune diseases Sexual Dysfunction Poor skin tone Fatigue Weakness from Loss of muscle mass Avoiding these diseases, and these symptoms that go with aging are the reasons that testosterone and estradiol pellets can change the course of a woman's health-span and save her energy and productivity.   Why are pellets superior to estrogen and testosterone patches, shots and pills? Or why do you only use estradiol and testosterone pellets? Pellets are made from yams into pure hormone, and they recreate the hormonal environment that we had when we were young.  They are a long-acting form of hormone (2-6 months) so depending on patients irregular dosing is not an issue; They are not oral or transdermal, so they don't convert into estrone, the dangerous estrogen.  They are delivered directly into the bloodstream. Unlike other delivery systems, pellets allow your body to take as much testosterone as you need at a given moment, because they are bio-identical and because of their delivery system, women feel better on pellets than any other form of estrogen and testosterone replacement, and they are the safest form of estradiol and testosterone replacement.  Why would I recommend anything else? We will continue next week with more frequently asked questions that both our female and male patients ask us at BioBalance Health®.

Today the team discusses the importance of sleep and finding routines and boundaries for getting the best sleep possible, in order to be operating optimally.   The Episode: Sleep Training For Busy Folks   There are plenty of dangerous myths about entrepreneurship, running a business, and getting enough sleep. We believe getting a good night's sleep as often as possible should be one of your highest priorities if you want to make progress in your life and coaching! In today's conversation, we talk about some different approaches to winding down at the end of the day, avoiding things that detract from your rest, and some basic rules and boundaries that can aid your efforts to be on top of your game!   In This Episode Sleep, preparedness, and increased productivity and efficiency [0:15:52] The impact of life events such as parenthood [0:20:10] Removing the things that detract from sleep [0:21:04] Creating boundaries that can improve sleep patterns [0:23:41] Finding the unique conditions that suit your needs [0:28:12] Avoiding mixed-use of sleeping spaces and items [0:31:23]   “A lot of entrepreneurs suffer because they do work in bed, or they do work in the bedroom.” — Ren Jones   Better Sleep Habits There is a popular myth that if you want to succeed as an entrepreneur, you need to sacrifice your sleep. This may be the route that some individuals take but it is definitely not a rule you should follow. All the evidence shows that good sleep is part of optimal health and performance. Now, sleep may look different for different people, at certain stages of life, as there are other factors to balance such as parenthood, and of course work responsibilities. This means it is necessary to have realistic expectations with regards to your sleep goals but does not mean it is impossible to always be well-rested!   Proactive Approaches to Sleep Simple, practical strategies can make a big difference to the quality of your sleep, and while these differ from person to person, there are some good general rules to consider. Avoiding electronics before going to bed, and even in the bedroom at all, is becoming more and more widely accepted as a sleep-enhancing habit. The more you can turn your bedroom into a sanctuary, the more tightly your mind will associate that space with rest. Another good measure is to set boundaries for yourself and those you live with, around what you need in order to sleep well. These might be bedtimes or considerations in the evening and early morning. Routines and limitations can have a huge impact and are a reasonable request to make of those around you.   Already at $1,000/month online and want to scale?   Apply for OTA 2 here: www.thePTDC.com/OTA2   SPONSORS Get started TODAY with the world leading certification and business development program for personal trainers, nutrition coaches, and gym owners – The Online Trainer Academy:http://onlinetrainer.com/ota   Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feed/id1468193055 Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jon-goodman/its-possible-conversations-with-successful-online-trainers Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/20veRnzFOvUn6fTy9ud8jm?si=zMWTLmtISMm1XrU-4Q8oxA YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JonGoodmanPTDC  

Episode Description In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we take a detour and introduce the new MtM Vegas podcast that just launched. Shawn and Mark discuss Resorts World's $150 free money offer dieing, the issues they have had so far and what is next for Vegas.  We also discuss how to get top tier status on the cheap, get all the free goodies and how to avoid parking fees.  Mark finishes it off with his most bizarre Vegas memory that is sure to get you thinking What The Heck!?  Episode Notes 2:28 - Resorts World followup 16:20 - What's next for Las Vegas? 28:29 - Avoiding parking fees in Las Vegas 32:14 - Waiving Caesar's resort fees 36:38 - Current comp offers 43:13 - Making the most of status matches 47:19 - Storytime with Mark - “The Batteries Incident” Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Are you afraid to take risks in your art business? Do you spend your time playing it safe and sticking with what is comfortable and familiar in order to avoid facing the fear of the unknown? If so, you're not alone. We are hard-wired for the protection that will keep us safe, but avoiding risks can also keep you small when you give up the power of decision-making. Avoiding risks can hold you back from becoming the artist you are meant to be in the world. In this solo episode, I will introduce our theme for the month — taking risks — and explore why taking risks is a critical step to growing your art business. Listen as I highlight the indicators that you are limiting yourself in your art business, the questions you need to ask yourself when facing new (and potentially risky) opportunities, and the simple steps you can take today to start moving toward the risk that just might bring the next level of success that you've been dreaming about. Highlights Transition from managing your mindset to taking risks in your art business. (00:07) Are you allowing your built-in sensor to impede your growth? (1:24) Challenge yourself to grow by getting a little more uncomfortable. (3:58) Growth demands risks, especially in your art business. (6:12) Simple first steps that will knock you out of your comfort zone. (7:48) Questions to ask yourself when facing a tough risk-taking decision. (10:22) Upcoming podcast episodes that will inspire you to take meaningful risks. (11:56) Mentioned Multi-State Multi-Year Multi-Artist Art Project with Marilyn Artus (#30) Knit Democracy Together with Eve Jacobs-Carnahan (#64)   Resources Full show notes including photos and listener comments Art Career Success System Art Biz Success Community Intro and outro music by Wildermiss Quotes “You're not likely to take risks without the proper mindset.” — Alyson Stanfield “I challenge you to get a little uncomfortable with your art, with your marketing and in your life.” — Alyson Stanfield “Growth demands risks. Don't even think about moving up a level without being prepared to face the little risks.” — Alyson Stanfield

For many of us, the way we ultimately avoid so many things is to focus on others' problems instead of our own because we don't feel worthy of success, love, accomplishment, or forgiveness. But we need to remember that we need to help ourselves in order to help others.  Welcome back to another solo episode of The Tactical Leader! Today I'm sharing my takeaways from last Monday's episode with the amazing and inspiring Jordan Montgomery, the owner of Montgomery Companies, and a highly regarded performance coach and keynote speaker whose clients include business executives, sales organizations, and entrepreneurs.  [00:01 - 01:17] Showing Grace   If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! If you haven't listened to last Monday's episode, go back and listen!   [01:18 - 11:49] My Takeaways On being fully transparent and admitting I showed up late to my interview with Jordan  On the dynamic shift of wanting people to respect my time, yet being on the other side of wasting someone else's The trap of being too entitled to your time It degrades communication  It communicates that one party is not as worthy as the other   Confronting avoidance  Avoiding ways to show up available Avoiding inner and self-work Avoiding emotion  Surround yourself with people who love you enough to be honest  Focusing on other people's holes so that I don't have to confront or focus on my own  [11:50 - 12:36] Closing Segment What to expect this Friday with Jordan Montgomery  Key Quote/s:  “I've fallen so hard in that trap of trying to draw a boundary of, ‘My time is precious, don't waste it,' That it's caused me so much grief. Because then if I feel like my time is being wasted, I shut down, I'm done. I'm no longer available for dinner, I'm no longer available for coaching, I'm no longer available to be present.” - Zack Knight  “That's one thing I'm really big on is avoiding showing up available in ways that I should show up available. Avoiding inner work. Focusing on myself, I've avoided it for a long time because I didn't think I was worthy of it.” - Zack Knight “Surround yourself with people that love you enough to be honest, that care about you enough to tell you the truth. Those are the people that are challenging me today.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or click https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 (here) to listen to our previous episodes. The Tactical Leader is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting  https://knightprotectionllc.com/ (https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website at https://beatacticalleader.com/ (Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us on https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight (LinkedIn), https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ (Instagram), or join https://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ (Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.

Are you interested in your mental health?  Have you been having trouble with keeping your thoughts organized?  Today, we dive into a power-packed episode that you don't want to miss. We discuss how to organize your thoughts, editing your toxic thoughts, and realize your personal triggers. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Caroline Leaf. She is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters's and Ph.D. in Communication Pathology and a BSc in Logopaedics, specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change (neuroplasticity) with directed mind input. Today, Dr. Caroline shares with us how much your mind controls your body, and how to free ourselves from perfectionism. Questions I asked: Can you tell us about you and how you got the idea for your book? How can we reorganize our thoughts to improve our mental mess? How do we deal with our negative thoughts from the last year? How long does it take to change your thought patterns? How do we help people catch their negative or toxic thoughts? How can we recognize our brain patterns and change them? What are some tips for people who suffer from perfectionism? Where can everyone find you?   Topics Discussed: Not feeling enough. Anxiety and depression. Dealing with our mental mess. Avoiding toxic thoughts. How the brain controls the body. Avoiding perfectionism. Organize your thoughts Thoughts in the brain. Quotes from the show: “Your mind never stops, so if we don't understand our driving force, that's how we end up in a mental mess.” @DrCarolineLeaf @SisterhoodSweat “I help people to live with their mind and manage their mindset.” @DrCarolineLeaf @SisterhoodSweat “You build thoughts that look like trees in your brain.” @DrCarolineLeaf @SisterhoodSweat “Your experiences become real protein structures in the brain.” @DrCarolineLeaf @SisterhoodSweat “All your experience becomes wired into your brain over time.” @DrCarolineLeaf @SisterhoodSweat How you can stay in touch with Dr. Caroline Leaf: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Grab her book Listen to her podcast   How you can stay in touch with Linda: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube SoundCloud   "Proud Sponsors of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T" - Essential Formulas Check out Organifi at Organifi.com/SWEAT and use code SWEAT for 20% off!

  Demand for ServiceNow developers is high. That means you don't always have time to work on some of the smaller projects that business users need. That's when it's time to look at the citizen developers. Topics 00:00 Welcome and introductions 07:49 Why start a citizen developer program 12:54 Avoiding shadow IT 14:33 One development platform 15:55 Low-code capabilities are for everyone 16:41 A look at ServiceNow's citizen dev program 18:34 Some example apps and opportunities 21:18 Tips for working together 22:48 What have we learned 28:14 How a customer would launch a citizen dev program 31:52 Consider licensing 32:27 Where to find out more 33:00 Get in touch 34:00 Outro Links Now Learning: ServiceNow Citizen Developer Advanced Skills Developer Portal: ServiceNow Application Developer Learning Plan Now Learning: Getting started with ServiceNow Citizen Developer Training Developer Portal Home Page LinkedIn Community Blog: Democratizing development with Citizen Developer training Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Further instructionIs apparently called for —Don't eat those onions!* * *Immediately on the heels of the last sections we explored, “Instructions for Practice,” and the testimony of Buddha's posse, the “Twenty-Five Sages,” comes an excruciatingly long and detailed examination of what seems to be the entire litany of Buddha's teachings, some directly relevant to the focus of the Surangama, others seemingly thrown in just for good measure, or simply because they were available. This discursive digression, from one subject to another, and yet another — like the featured acts of a modern television talk- or talent-show — lends credence to the supposition by some scholars that the whole sutra amounts to a pastiche of relatively disconnected teachings. The Ananda-focused narrative provides the through-line, pulling the smorgasbord together.The whole thing runs to about 550 pages, in the new translation by the Buddhist Text Translation Society, Burlingame, California. We will squeeze a Reader's Digest condensed version into this segment, suggesting that you follow up for detail.Next on the program, we find two long solo performances from each of the guest stars, who need no introduction. First up, Avalokiteshvara, “The Bodhisattva Who Hears the Cries of the World,” testifies to the efficacy of the faculty of hearing, as the go-to gate to samadhi, running down all the major implications of audial insight. He famously vows to help all others in their quest, magically appearing in 32 various human and nonhuman forms suitable to their predispositions, and to provide protection to them in 14 kinds of dangerous situations, leading them to liberation. The original standup chameleon.With no break, commercial or biological, Buddha cues up Manjusri to further explain, and expand upon, the limitations of the sense faculties and mind, hot buttons of the times. Manjusri dutifully heaps high praise on Avalokiteshvara's method of relying solely on hearing, akin to promoting his fellow panelist's latest book, or movie. One wonderful, circular question he asks of Ananda is, “Why haven't you been hearing your own hearing?” Later declaring that “It is the easiest way to reach enlightenment.”Both guest performers express gushing admiration for Buddha's discourse — he is the star of the show, after all — along with some sympathy for the devil, in the person of Ananda, playing second banana to Shakyamuni. You can't help listening for the laugh track. Or the theme song.Occasionally, the unnamed master of ceremonies turns the camera on the live audience: Ananda and “all the others in the great assembly… were like someone who has traveled far from home on matters of business: although the traveler has not yet been able to return, he knows the road that will lead him home.” Rather than applause lines, Buddha's intended effect on his audience is realization itself.This rather modern analogy — being on the road — resonates with my coinage, “The Original Frontier.” Buddha was the historical discoverer, and explorer, of this strange realm of the mind itself. He blazed trails for the rest of us. During his time, he may have been the foremost inspirational speaker on the circuit, but would never have qualified for a TED Talk, let alone develop a following on Twitter.Then, in what may be the earliest expressions of what later became Zen Buddhist precepts, Ananda receives “Four Clear and Definitive Instructions on Purity: On Sexual Desire, On Killing, On Stealing, and On Making False Claims.” These are four of the sixteen precepts that we receive yet today, as householders. We understand “purity,” however, as non-dual, not as a puritanical ideal of morality.“Establishing a Place for Awakening,” follows, thoroughgoing instructions for how to set up an altar room for practice, detailing what kinds of statuary should be displayed. Of course, actual statues of buddhas and bodhisattvas would not put in an appearance for centuries after Buddha's time.Then comes the “The Śūraṅgama Mantra,” in phonetic Chinese. It is offered up for “people who cannot get rid of their stubborn habits.” A kind of catch-all cure-all, good-for-what-ails-you charm, talisman, or spell — if you will but recite it. To put a weird twist on it, a virtual “Buddha,” whom Buddha “makes appear” from his “unconditioned mind,” then recites all 554 lines.This is followed by an effusive guarantee of the powers of the mantra to protect. Mantra magic. Your results may vary, of course.Then follows yet another lengthy discourse, on the “Levels of Being.” The subtitle, “The Coming into Being of the World of Illusion,” reprises the title of a prior section. But this time, “coming into being” comprises a synopsis of the biology of the times. It details “Twelve Classes of Beings,” all of which are “bound to the cycle of death and rebirth in this world as a result of” various causes and conditions. Next, for human beings only, a prescription for practicing and mastering “the samadhi of the Buddhas” is proffered. A formula of “Three Gradual Steps.” The first — I am not making this up — advocates:A. Avoiding the Plants of the Onion GroupAversion to the onion family (Vidalia onions excepted) is explained as a specific example of a general principle: that of avoiding, or eliminating, contributing factors. That is, factors that contribute to less desirable internal states and outflows, especially for the aspiring monastic. Onions were thought to arouse sexual desire when cooked, and anger when raw. Meat is included in this category, along with raw foods in general. This would constitute contemporary views on healthy diet and wellbeing, at that time. But modern attitudes toward nutrition are not all that much more sophisticated. See: obesity.B. Ending Any Violation of the Fundamental Rules of BehaviorThis second gradual step is another iteration on the precepts, as they were conceived at that time, focusing on celibacy, killing, stealing and lying. These evolved as rules for living together in the context of the Buddhist Order, called vinaya in Sanskrit. Both Dogen Zenji and Keizan Zenji produced voluminous monastic regulations, called shingi in Japanese, over three millennia later.C. Avoiding Intentional Engagement with Perceived ObjectsThe third refers to the outflows through the six faculties of engagement — the intoxication of the senses and their objects — promising that eventually, no mental objects will arise, leading to “peaceful abiding.” Are you beginning to see a pattern here?Next we are treated to another longish discourse on “The Fifty-Seven Stages of the Bodhisattva's Path,” detailing the stages of “Arid Wisdom, Ten Stages of Stabilizing the Mind, Ten Abodes, Ten Practices, Ten Dedications, Four Additional Practices, Ten Grounds” and finally, “Two Final Stages,” the first of which is called “Equivalent Enlightenment,” and concluding with the declaration:Thus, having passed through these various stages — twelve stages in all, some counted singly, some in groups — they reach at last the stage of Wonderful Awakening, which is the unsurpassed enlightenment.Here the numbering is getting a bit out of hand, but you can still count them on both hands, fingers and toes. Modern Zen teachers, such as Master Dogen, push back on this idea that zazen is “step-by-step meditation,” transpiring in clear, linear stages of development.But it is clear that in Buddha's time, breaking the path into digestible bites was an absolute necessity, especially when attending such a moveable feast as we are being served here. No one in the great assembly is taking notes on their mobile devices. They cannot get back to them later. But Buddha is merely pointing at the humble, homely truth — accessible to all, nothing hidden. However we slice and dice it, reality finally has to be holistic, both in the method of realizing it, and the resulting realization.Now comes an interesting diversion: “Naming the Discourse.” This challenge to the host comes from the prompting of one of the guest celebrities, Manjusri. In design, we have a related exercise called “Name that Concept.” If an innovation is truly new, there will most likely be no phrase in the vernacular that adequately captures it. Thus, we must go to some absurd extremes in brainstorming:The Sutra of the Supreme and Magnificent Dharma-Imprint of the Mantra of the White Canopy, Which Is Spoken above the Crown of the Great Buddha's Head, and Which Is the Serene and Pure Oceanic Eye of the Thus-Come Ones of the Ten DirectionsThis is the first mention, the longest and most unwieldy. The shortest entry in the contest is the last:The Sutra of the Consecrating Mantra Phrases and the Myriad Śūraṅgama Practices of the BodhisattvasWhich is pretty concise, and touches on most of the bases. Surangama means something like “heroic valor,” “heroic progress,” or “heroic march.” Reading it certainly requires a heroic effort.Nowadays, you may have noticed that books, movies, television series, and other public media presentations, often have a one-word title, or at the most, a couple of words. This inevitable trend helps to cut through the clutter of competing offerings. The subtitle carries the load of explaining the title.Then, just to set the proper tone for the warnings of the “Mara states” to come, what better than a trip to hell? Google “Mara,” and you find: “In Buddhist cosmology, Mara is associated with death, rebirth and desire. Thera has described Mara as ‘the personification of the forces antagonistic to enlightenment.'” Now, of course, we have to also Google “Thera.”The subtitle gives us our first clue: “Ananda Requests Instruction.” The resultant title, “The Hells,” confirms our worst fears. Ananda asks how can there still be such destinies as hells, when “the essential nature of all Buddhas is the true reality?” and do they, the hells, conform to the formula of existing on their own, or are they based on the “deluded habits of living beings?” Graphic content alert: gory descriptions of hells, reminiscent of Dante's Inferno, based on various bad behavior and judgment calls.I would second Ananda's disbelief. I have always considered the threat of hell to be the curse of theism. It is bad enough that we suffer so, during our lifetime. Do we really need the threat of eternal perdition on top of that, adding the demeaning insult of the blame game, to the agony of existential injury?But it is clear that early Buddhism, at least, thought, and taught, the reality of the hells, long before Jesus Christ came on the scene. However, in Zen, these hells are considered to be the product of our own minds, and, like everything else in reality, impermanent. In one famous incident in the history of Zen, a monk goes into hell intentionally, to save his mother. How did he do that? I suppose it was in a dream within a dream. My mother appeared to me in a dream the night she died.Next, in “The Roles of Emotion and Thought,” Buddha explains how internal, as well as outer-directed, deluded habit-patterns develop, how autonomic processes entangle with mental desires and emotions, including the impulse to shun death, and to embrace life. Alive, we follow natural inclinations; after death, the various currents of our karma. These lead to all kinds of karmic consequences, unintended and intended, including falling into various kinds of hells, based on the degree of emotional dysfunction.“Ten Causes and Six Retributions” follow, developing Buddha's point that karmic retribution is brought upon ourselves by our intentional actions. This indicates, as an aside, that some actions may not entail karmic consequences, as they are not exactly intentional. A ray of sunshine at the end of the tunnel.Then comes the familiar lineup of the usual suspects: 1, Sexual desire, joined with physical contact, leading to intercourse; shout out to Schopenhauer. 2, Craving, with attraction, leads to plotting. 3, Arrogance and self-superiority, to competitiveness. Hilariously, Buddha points out that when the “Thus-Come-Ones” see this arrogance, they greet it with an expression, “taking a drink of stupidity.” 4, Hatred, with defiance, leads to confrontations. 5, Enticing others, plus conniving, to entrapment. 6, Falsehood, joined with deviousness, leads to insults. 7, Festering resentment, nursing a grudge, leads to vengeance. 8, Holding wrong views, joined to rejecting the opinions of others, leads to mistakes, such as that the self is real. 9, Blaming, joined to defamation, leads to false accusations. 10, Disputatiousness, joined to engagement, leads to vociferous court proceedings. Who would have thought that in Buddha's time the “see you in court,” hurled as an expletive, would echo as it does today? All these egregious habit-patterns are accompanied by the gnarly details of their consequences, along with the admonition to avoid them assiduously.Then a summary — of actions of the sense faculties — as the root causes of these consequences and retributions. “The Seven Destinies Are the Result of Karma” brings to a close this dystopian vision of all that can go wrong if only we follow our instinctual pursuit of pleasure. Buddha offers a bit of hope:Ananda, such is a detailed explanation of the seven destinies — of beings in the hells and of ghosts, animals, humans, ascetic masters, gods, and asuras. In their confusion, all are submerged in the attributes of the conditioned world. Their deluded mental activity leads them into rebirth in accordance with their karma. Within the wondrous perfect understanding that is the fundamental unconditioned mind, these destinies are like mirages of flowers seen in the sky. These destinies do not actually occupy any location; they are simply illusions. Even less do they signify anything real.Well, now you tell us! After scaring us half to death with apocalyptic visions of eternal suffering… it's all just overactive imagination? We have to cut Buddha some slack here, understanding that his original compassionate teachings have been strained through the filter of centuries of social, cultural and economic evolution, before they were committed to paper. Who can know how he may have couched his terms?This is the last of the Surangama Sextet. But we are not done yet. There is more — an appendix on the Fifty False states that may occur in each of the stages of meditation, through each of the aggregates of Form, Sensation, Perception, Formations, and Consciousness. Stay tuned. Don't go anywhere.* * *Elliston Roshi is guiding teacher of the Atlanta Soto Zen Center and abbot of the Silent Thunder Order. He is also a gallery-represented fine artist expressing his Zen through visual poetry, or “music to the eyes.”UnMind is a production of the Atlanta Soto Zen Center in Atlanta, Georgia and the Silent Thunder Order. You can support these teachings by PayPal to donate@STorder.org. Gassho.Producer: Kyōsaku Jon Mitchell

THE MOSQUITO COAST on Apple TV+ is a gripping drama with a spectacular, colorful yet gritty cinematic approach. Director of photographer Alex Disenhof gives us a behind the scenes look and why the series has such active camera movement. Alex and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, break down one of the most dramatic sequences in the series, approaching daylight exteriors, color grading and theory, extensive location scouting, and much more. Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Gritty and colorful cinematic approach (01:17) Engaging and active camera movement (06:52) Filming on location vs in studio (15:10) Shooting on the Alexa Mini LF and DNA lenses (17:19) Breaking down the opening sequence in episode 2 (23:06) Avoiding lights for daylight exteriors (36:34) And more! Go Creative Show is supported by: MZed - Education for Creatives   Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show Twitter Facebook Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play Podcasts iHeart Radio YouTube Show Links THE MOSQUITO COAST IMDb THE MOSQUITO COAST on Apple TV+ ARRI Signature Prime Lenses ARRI Rental DNA LF T-REX Superscope Lens demo Follow Our Guest Alex Disenhof's IMDb Alex Disenhof's website Alex Disenhof on Instagram Follow Ben Consoli BC Media Productions BenConsoli.com Twitter Instagram  Follow Dave Siegel (sound mixer) Dave Siegel's website Dave Siegel's Instagram Follow Connor Crosby (producer) Ignition Visuals' website Ignition Visuals' Instagram

Here are our tips on what NOT to do if your goal is healthy WFPB living.A lot of people know exactly what to do to achieve optimal health.Much fewer are really able to put what they know into practice.Here we share our tips - what we've seen support our individual success and the success of others in whole food plant-based living.If you'd like to join these conversations live, join the Plant Based & Stress Free FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealthAlter Health Cleanse Enrollment is open! Join dozens of people as you take your WFPB eating to the next level and breakthrough barriers to health. https://www.alter.health/cleanseSome highlights from today's MM episode...- The power of preparedness- Avoiding analysis paralysis- Saying "no" to others is saying "yes" to YOU - There is a reason for self-judgement- The "hundred-fall-rule" and how it applies to WFPB living- Why eating MORE is so important Links to some more good stuff-  Join the Plant Based &. Stress Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth- Cleanse with Us during the next Alter Health Cleanse: https://www.alter.health/cleanse- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: https://www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants- ATTN Health Practititioners! Learn more and apply to the Plant Based Mind Body Practitioner Program: https://www.alter.health/pbmb-practitionerPeace and Love

Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we discuss: Using stock screeners to find great investment ideas, and how to think about those businesses beyond the numbers Avoiding the stock market for short-term investment goals such as buying a house, car, or other large purchases that you need the money in a […] The post IFB200: Stock Screeners, Cheap Stocks, and Great Businesses appeared first on Investing for Beginners 101.

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We get it post-pandemic is a weird time. Do you hug? Shake hands? How are we supposed to greet one another?For Davi, she's AVOIDING all hugs! However, they are people that are IGNORING her boundaries.Here's what went down... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and 2020 TGFBI Champion Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) discuss this week's FAAB options as well as Adam's process behind streaming stolen bases, Kevin's tips on avoiding summer distractions, and an overall hesitation to stash prospects the rest of the way.  Bidding on Wander (0:32) Brandon Belt to IL (3:23) Time to stash Joey Bart? (5:13) Angels outfield options (6:53) Is Keston Hiura any different? (10:20) Return of Daulton Varsho, sort of (13:38) Cleveland's new look rotation (16:05) Dodgers get some bats back (18:41) Jesse Winker pulled from Saturday's game (20:26) Avoiding distractions through the summer (22:41) FAAB Suggestions.... Power (28:33) Speed (34:47) Opportunity (43:04) Wins and K's (46:35) Future 2-start options (48:59) Ratios (54:23) Saves (57:03) Wild Cards (1:01:55) Prospect Speculations (1:03:30) Kevin's parting words (1:11:20) Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSS Connect: Twitter | OnTheWirePod@gmail.com| Join PL+ Please rate and review the pod on your favorite platform and check out the rest of the Pitcher List Podcast Network (@PitcherListPods) Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus

Thank you Newsstand Studio at 1 Rockefeller Plaza for providing a place for me to record this episode for y'all! No more Brooklyn closet recording!!!   You may have heard on Instagram that The Refined Collective reached 1 million downloads! This is a huge milestone and I want to CELEBRATE that with you! We have over 150 episodes from the last 3.5 years and I spent some time digging through the archives to find the most downloaded episodes ever to share with you over the next 10 weeks. If you're new to TRC, buckle up, because we have some incredible content coming your way. And if you've been here a while, hold tight, because a good refresh on this stuff never hurt! Also, while we're going through the archives, I'm going to spend some time dreaming up what's next for TRC! (And truthfully, I need a break from interviews for a bit!) But I didn't want to leave you hanging while I took a little break! So get excited, + welcome to TRC REMIX!   Are you ready to revisit (or visit for the first time) the most downloaded episode on TRC history? This is Part 1 of a conversation I had been avoiding having with you guys in a solo show because I was afraid of getting it wrong or someone taking a sound bite out of context. This is a nuanced conversation with a lot of grey areas, but I didn't want fear to keep me from this dialogue. So I dove into the topic and the response was overwhelming in the best way. Now let's dive back in!   Here's what I won't do: Tell you what to do. Give you a script to regurgitate to yourself and others to justify any of your actions. Shame or judge you for your past or your current decisions. Try to fix you or convince you of anything.   What I hope to do: Point you to Jesus, Scripture, and nuance. Normalize a healthy conversation around sex, sexuality, desire, and yes— masturbation The word alone can feel shame inducing, right? How many times do you say ‘masturbation' out loud on a regular basis? God is not ashamed of our sexual desire and sexuality—he created it (Genesis 1: 26-31). Give you tools to equip you to navigate your faith, values, and a dialogue around masturbation. Don't take my word for it—I'm not God. This is where I am at after close to 7 years of researching, praying, doubting, trial and error, and tough conversations. God created you with a mind—use it! Finally, it's ok if we don't see eye to eye—we can still love, respect, and honor one another even if we come to different conclusions.   My Personal Story:  Before we move forward with vision and walk out today with clarity, we have to be willing to look backwards: how, why, and through what means did we get here? Home: ‘It's okay to masturbate.' School: Silence. Friends: Silence, masked conversations, and shame. Culture: ‘Do what feels good.' Church: All wrong, all the time, shut down your desire until marriage—only guys struggle with sexual desire.    4 Questions to Ask Yourself What do you currently believe about masturbation and why? What were you taught about masturbation at home, school, from friends, culture, and church? Where and how were those beliefs formed? Are those sexual scripts/beliefs rooted in fear or freedom? Identify the shame agenda + the Jesus agenda.   The Big ‘O': The Power of the Orgasm When we orgasm, dopamine and oxytocin are released in a surge in our bodies. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter released from the reward center part of our brain associated with pleasure. Oxytocin is a feel-good hormone. One of its sole purposes is to create deep bonds between people. This is like “soul ties.”   The Harem Within: C.S. Lewis   “For me the real evil of masturbation would be that it takes an appetite which, in lawful use, leads the individual out of himself…and turns it back: sends the man back into the prison of himself, there to keep a harem of imaginary brides. And this harem, once admitted, works against his ever getting out and really uniting with a real woman. For the harem is always accessible, always subservient, calls for no sacrifices or adjustments, and can be endowed with erotic and psychological attractions which no real woman can rival. Among those shadowy brides he is always adored, always the perfect lover: no demand is made on his unselfishness, no mortification ever imposed on his vanity. In the end, they become merely the medium through which he increasingly adores himself . . . .After all, almost the main work of life is to come out of our selves, out of the little, dark prison we are all born in. Masturbation is to be avoided as all things are to be avoided which retard this process. The danger is that of coming to love the prison”[1]     My pleasure is #1 priority   Ephesians 5: Respect our husbands and husbands to serve their wives like Christ served the church. Our sexual experiences with our spouses should be outward focused, let's serve each other—not ‘I'm feeling turned on, get me off, and then roll over.'     Ends on self   Sexuality = desire for ‘o' others. Gets us outside of our heads and into relationship/community with others.     No iron sharpens iron here folks   Conflict resolution. Mirrors of each other. Constant growth. “Brides always adored” or “yes men.”     FANTASY LAND: Loving the prison more than real life   I don't want to get so good at getting myself off that I don't need another person. 91% of millennials masturbate (19 and 36 for SKYN's 2018 Millennial Sex Survey, and found that 91 percent of respondents masturbated.) 2015—Pornhub site: 60% of its users were millennials. Compartmentalized and scratching an itch that we don't need to/want to take the risk of being in a relationship and dating. Avoiding: heartbreak, awkwardness, conflict, rejection. Is this why so many of us in the church are single? We're getting just enough of our “itches” scratched that the risk of truly putting ourselves out there to be in a relationship is not worth it?    Don't worry, I won't leave you hanging. Process what we've just gone through today and get ready for Part 2 coming next Wednesday. In the meantime, journal through the questions I ask above under “4 Questions to Ask Yourself.” Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so the next episode will download straight to your devices!!   [1] C.S. Lewis. Personal Letter From Lewis to Keith Masson found in The Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis, Volume 3: Narnia, Cambridge, and Joy 1950-1963. (New York: Harper Collins, 2007).   Resources Your Mind Matters by John Stott How to Embrace Your Sexuality Mini Course Sign up for one on one coaching with me here. Be sure + grab a copy of my book Sexless in the City.   Ladies, does it ever feel like your shorts were just not made for you? Title Nine is performance outdoor gear made by women for women that you can wear working out, hiking, or just running errands. It is built to perform and made to last. Go to TitleNine.com/refined for $10 off and free shipping on your order over $100!   This past year, I've been trying to perfect some recipes I can have in my back pocket when I have company. In all of these experiences, I realized how important it is to have good cooking tools. I just got a brand new knife set from Made In Cookware and it has been life-changing. Go to MadeInCookware.com/kat and use promo code KAT for 15% off your first order!   When it comes to paying off debt, it can often feel like an uphill battle. Upstart can help you get ahead. It is the fast and easy way to pay off your debt with a personal loan all online. Unlike other lenders, Upstart looks at more than just your credit score, so they can offer smarter rates with trusted partners. Go to Upstart.com/refined to see how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today.

Avoiding capture as Amherst's terrifying “Bike Path Rapist” emboldened Sanchez to commit his first murder in 1990. His crimes were escalating — but inexplicably, after nearly two decades of violence, he vanished. Twelve years later, the Bike Path Killer returned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices