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Send us a textHiring a contractor shouldn't feel like a risky gamble—especially when you're spending association funds and hoping for a great result for your repair or renovation project. On this week's episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger talks to Cinthya Lavin, VP of Communications and Community Engagement at the Better Business Bureau, to uncover practical and attainable ways Condominium, Cooperative and HOA boards can hire smarter, avoid scams, and build a reliable vendor bench without slowing projects to a crawl. Cinthya breaks down how BBB's e-quote tool helps boards get three accredited bids—often within a day—so you can meet competitive bidding requirements and keep momentum on key repairs and capital projects. Donna and Cinthya dig into what “accredited” really means, how BBB verifies licenses and insurance, and how the ratings algorithm weighs responsiveness, scale, complaint patterns, and government actions. You'll learn why a vendor's willingness to answer complaints often predicts how they'll handle issues on your job, and why communication should be a top selection criterion alongside price and scope. They also explore the evolving threat landscape. BBB's Scam Tracker offers a community-wide alert system for fraud attempts, and Cinthya shares simple safeguards for boards. This episode also includes a comparison of BBB with platforms like Yelp; discusses AI's role in business education and reviews, and highlights programs such as the Torch Awards which celebrate companies with strong character, culture, customer care, and community impact. If you want to make faster, safer hiring decisions and elevate trust in your community, this conversation delivers the playbook.Conversation Highlights: Why a 100+-year-old organization is still relevant in today's fast-moving business landscapeHow the BBB evaluates businesses and what really separates an A+ rating from a lower gradeHow boards and managers can use the BBB to vet contractors and comply with competitive bidding requirementsHow to identify complaint trends and spot vendors with recurring unresolved issues.Listed vs. accredited: The key differences between businesses that appear on the BBB and those that earn accreditation.Warning signs on a BBB profile, from licensing issues to unresolved disputes and suspicious business details.How the BBB can help confirm insurance, licensing, and other critical qualifications.What the BBB is seeing in post-storm reconstruction—and the rise of scams and fraudulent contractors.One simple step boards can take today to reduce vendor risk and protect their communitiesRelated Links:Podcast: Why Every Contract Needs to Be Reviewed with Becker's James Robert CavesResource: Consumer Resources from The Better Business BureauArticle: Am I Protected? Contractual Quandaries for All Associations
Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to the weekend of college hoops. Iowa plays a complete game to beat Oregon. The Cyclones stomp Kansas State, leaving Jerome Tang in shambles. The Hawkeyes have their 2026 football schedule. Williams has an idea for the transfer portal. BBB and Mightiest Moment from the weekend. All this courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
GP opens on the Grizz looking to end their losing streak tonight in NOLA against the Pelicans + his brutal travel day yesterday. (18:00) Jessica Benson joins to continue the Grizzlies discussion (46:00) Memphis blasts FAU, big day in College Hoops tomorrow with some potential lottery picks facing off, Lindsey Vonn injured ahead of Olympics, and new Titans HC Robert Saleh has BBB fired up(1:01:25) GP's Carry Out with what we're checking out this weekend.
Equipment financing scams target busy entrepreneurs who need tools and machinery to grow. The most dangerous scheme? Companies advertising impossibly low rates, then demanding upfront fees before securing actual approval. Contracts contain hidden clauses making these payments "non-refundable" when real terms arrive much worse, or never materialize. Other red flags include automatic lease renewals requiring cancellation within narrow windows (miss it and pay another full year), deposit schemes where companies simply disappear, and interim rent manipulation, adding phantom months to your bill. Protect yourself: Never pay significant fees before final approval. Verify companies through BBB ratings and complaint searches. Read every contract clause about renewals and refunds. Ask when the lender gets paid—legitimate companies earn commissions only upon successful financing delivery. Work with lenders who have dealer referrals and established reputations. If rates seem unbelievable or pressure tactics emerge, walk away. Your business deserves transparent financing partners, not predatory traps. Robert Misheloff
We are racing to start the new year and running behind. We watched the critically acclaimed 100 Meters but do we finds it stumbles before the finish? https://archive.org/download/bbb-227-100-meters/BBB%20-%20Eps%20227%20-%20100%20Meters.mp3 Download Catch our Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/bakabakabakapodcast Anime Next Week: Gachiakuta ep13-24! Have thoughts and feelings of your own? Of course you do! You’re not a rabbit! We want […]
Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to Iowa State taking care of business at Oklahoma State. How loaded is the top of the Big 12? The Mightiest Moment of the weekend, BBB, Hawkeye Hoops, and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAVOS RITUAL - 01.21.2026 - #909 BestPodcastintheMetaverse.com Canary Cry News Talk #909 - 01.21.2026 - Recorded Live to 1s and 0s Deconstructing World Events from a Biblical Worldview Declaring Jesus as Lord amidst the Fifth Generation War! CageRattlerCoffee.com SD/TC email Ike for discount https://CanaryCry.Support Send address and shirt size updates to canarycrysupplydrop@gmail.com Join the Canary Cry Roundtable This Episode was Produced By: Executive Producers Andreas VO*** Raoul S*** Sir LX Protocol Baron of the Berrean Protocol*** Producers of TREASURE (CanaryCry.Support) Michael B, Sir Marty B, Hunter G, Bruce W, Cage Rattler Coffee, Mrs TinFoilHatMan, Veronica D, Sir Scott Knight of Truth, Sir Casey the Shield Knight Producers of TIME Timestampers: Jade Bouncerson, Morgan E Clankoniphius Links: JAM House oversight holds Clintons in contempt of Congress KLAUS SCHWAB 14:48 Klaus Schwab admits to being a vampire CLIP: Trump Rejects the "Prophets of DOOM" CLIP: Trump On "weapons of war i cant even talk about" CLIP: James Okeefe undercover in Davos about Weather Mod CLIP: Finlands president flip flops on defense against US (x) BBB 47:28 CLIP: Trump says Board of Peace to replace UN (x) CLIP: Putin to donate $1b to board of peace CLIP: Macron refuses board of peace GREENLAND 1:00:04 CLIP: Trump reiterates need for Greenland CLIP: full trump greenland statements CLIP: NATO Secretary General Agrees with Trump on Greenalnd CLIP: Mark Rutte says some hard truths about Trump Trump Cancels Tariffs on EU for Deal on Greenland CLIP: responds to reporters about Greenland deal Election CLIP: Trump returns to the 2020 stolen election at Davos NEWSOM SCIENCE 1:22:40 CLIP: Gavin Newsom Slams European Leaders for their complicity to Trump (x) CLIP: Scott Bessent DESTROYS Gavin Newsom at Davos (x) CLIP: Gavin Newsom refused entry to US Davos gathering WW3 1:32:08 Norway Military has issued "requisition notices" letters to citizens (yahoo) Clip: Intro to new WEF social media platform W. (X) EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS 1:34:03 TALENT/TIME END 1:43:48
Hoje eu trago um tweet que fala sobre a problemática de ‘assistir o outro viver, ao invés de experienciar a vida', e, como uma boa aquariana, trago discordâncias. Falo sobre BBB, meus 39 anos, casamento e mais. -
Welcome to a new year of Geek Warning, the cycling tech-focused podcast from Escape Collective.This week, Ronan and Dave get back into the swing of things by covering some fresh products from Cane Creek, SRAM, BBB, and more.It seems Ronan and Dave both had PSAs on their minds, so we have two this week. One is about watching wear on what are common wear items. The other is about how to perform a basic safety check on any bike.Unfortunately, we hit audio issues with the member-only Ask a Wrench that only showed up during editing. For some reason, the recording device decided to give Dave a lisp and mute him off-and-on. Sorry.Time stamps:4:00 - Cane Creek answered Dave's wish15:30 - BBB's CoreCap19:20 - SRAM goes shorter in cranks22:30 - Tailfin's bottle cage mount where you want it24:30 - Garbaruk breaks SRAM's rules28:00 - RIP Joe Montgomery29:00 - Mechanic crystal balling is on Dave's Mind38:30 - A basic safety check procedure43:00 - Ask a Wrench with Brad Copeland (Members Only, with some audio issues, sorry!)43:30 - SRAM eTap rim brake shifters50:30 - Draining a bike and warding off corrosion1:04:30 - Can 3D printing save me from a new Wahoo speed sensor?1:08:00 - How to make toe spikes last longer
Bem amigos do Pelada na Net, chegamos em definitivo para o programa 766! E hoje temos o Príncipe Vidane, Maidana e Show do Vitinho recebendo Victor Dalgé (@victordalge, nosso ouvinte Cris Cris da semana) no nosso bloquinho de carnaval.E neste programa falamos sobre a briga entre o Atlético-MG e o Galo da Madrugada, falamos sobre mais movimentações do mercado da bola, demos uma espiada no BBB 26, além de muito mais!#HULKDAMADRUGADA #FARMANDOÁLGEBRAACOMPANHE AS LIVES - Siga @cortesjovemnerdoficialORIGINAIS DO FUT - Acesse www.originaisdofut.com, use o cupom PELADA10 para 10% de desconto! E siga a @originaisdofut_ no instagramsite https://peladananet.com.br | bsky @peladananet.com.br | twitter @PeladaNET | instagram @PeladaNaNet | grupo no telegram https://t.me/padegostosodemaisSiga os titulares:Maidana – Twitter / Instagram / BskyShow do Vitinho – Twitter / Instagram / BskyPríncipe Vidane – Twitter / Instagram / BskyProjetos paralelos:Dentro da Minha CabeçaReinaldo JaquelineFábrica de FilmesContribua com o Peladinha:Apoia.sePatreonChave pix: podcast@peladananet.com.brColaboradores de Dezembro/2025!Seguem os nomes de alguns dos queridos que colaboraram com ao menos R$5. Obrigado a todos! :)[...] Brayan Ksenhuck | Caio Fonseca | Cristiane Cardoso Avolio Gomes | Davi Andrade | Eduardo Aires Batista | Filipi Froufe | Heitor Dias | Igor Trusz | Jhonathan Romão | Josué Solano De Barros | Khayan Joaquim Macedo Lima | Leonardo Lachi Manetti | Listen2urs2 (Listen Tchu Iór Rârrtchi)) | Luan Silva Rodrigues | Lucas Freitas | Lucas Pereira De Aguiar Afonso | Luis Alberto De Seixas Buttes | Matheus Costa Marques | Paulo Vitor Nogueira Sales | Pedro Lauria | Rafael Clementino Dos Santos | Rafael Gomes Da Silva | Robson De Sousa | Romulo Rodrigues Lapa | Vinícius Nogueira Cavalcanti | Thiago Lins | Susana Pérez | Leonardo Motta | Felipe Pastor | Bruno Franzini | Adryel Romeiro | Aline Aparecida Matias | Anderson Pires | Antonino Firmino Da Silva Neto | Arthur Meister Wistuba | Beatriz Rodrigues | Bruno Kellton | Bruno Marques Monteiro [...]Obrigado por acreditarem em nós!Comente!Envie sua cartinha via e-mail para podcast@peladananet.com.br e comente tanto no post do Instagram com a capa deste episódio quanto no Spotify (se batermos 50 comentários em cada, leremos comentrouxas no programa que vem)!
In this week's BikeRadar podcast, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley are back again to discuss the hottest tech stories in cycling. Following last week's episode about the leaked Cannondale CAAD14, we received a tip off about an amazing value Giant road bike that's not for sale in the UK or US. Luckily, the internet knows no bounds and we've got all the details you need to know about it. The two then discuss SRAM's new range of Red AXS cranks, which come in lengths down to a tiny 150mm – and whether that's something anyone should be interested in. Likewise, should you care about Presta valve alternatives? Simon did some testing with BBB's new CoreCap valves, and has some thoughts to share. Lastly, Jack and Simon discuss the reaction to the leaked Cannondale CAAD14 and why aluminium race bikes can make sense for a lot of riders, even if they're technically not as ‘optimised' as carbon bikes can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
הרחבה ראשונה, איך לא, היא על הדרבי התל-אביבי. מה ההצלחה של מליקה יכולה לעשות למכבי (10:05), איך היעדר תחרות בעמדת החלוץ פוגעת בהפועל (22:20), ועוד. לאחר מכן: חלוץ חדש לבית״ר ירושלים (27:25), השחקן שצריך לחזור למכבי חיפה (38:05), מה טומן העתיד למכבי נתניה (42:25. הרחבה שניה, איך לא, היא על הקלאסיקו הספרדי. מה פיטורי צ׳אבי אלונסו אומרים על ויניסיוס ואמבפה (58:02), איך מעבר לשערים מתבטאת המנהיגות של ראפיניה בברצלונה (1:4:55), ועוד. לאחר מכן: ספאלטי ממשיך לקדם את יובנטוס (1:16:20), הקבוצה האירופית שמנסה להיות שער ליפן (1:20:50). לפרטי הנסיעה על קופר לדורטמונד-באיירן או התקשרו 03-7777250 הזמינו מקום לצפייה בארסנל נגד אינטר בליגת האלופות ב-BBB אשדוד עם קופר וגרנק!! אינטראקטיב ישראל תודה לחברים שלנו מפרטנר - להצטרפות חייגו *2300
The BBB has identified the top reported scams to look out for in 2026 and discovered the volume of scam reports doubled over last year. Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio reports.
This week on The Coaching Edge, I'm digging into one of the most important — and most misunderstood — pieces of building a profitable coaching business: conversations. Not funnels. Not fancy sales pages. Not complicated campaigns. Conversations. Real ones. The kind that create connection… and then, eventually, clients. If you're someone who has always felt a little allergic to anything that resembles “traditional sales” — the pushy, aggressive, talk-AT-people kind of sales — this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Because the truth is, you don't need to be good at selling to grow your coaching business. You just need to get good at starting conversations. Inside this episode, I break down: Why conversations are the foundation of my sales model — and why this approach works beautifully for coaches who want selling to feel natural, relational, and grounded in integrity. How connection (not conversion) is what actually leads to clients — and why focusing on the wrong thing in that first conversation can shut things down before they ever start. The mindset shift every coach needs: your only job is to start the conversation. Not sell. Not strategize. Just connect. The dozens of places conversations can begin: past clients, new followers, people who downloaded your freebie, collaborators, referral sources, your own newsletter list, DM check-ins, and so many more. Why I actively “gamify” conversations in my own business and teach the same thing inside the BBB — and why having structure around this is one of the most profitable habits you can build as a coach. The reality that most conversation starters will go ignored… and why that's perfectly fine. It only takes 1 in 5 to create meaningful connection that eventually leads somewhere. If you're ready to make sales feel like being a human again — and to build your 2026 business around practices that actually feel aligned — this episode will give you a whole new way of thinking about selling. Mentioned in this episode: ✨ The Virtual Business Retreat (episode 68) + your free downloadable Workbook. If you missed it in the December rush, download the free Business Compass Audit & Goal-Setting Workbook HERE (It's a fantastic companion to this episode.)
Katrina Fitten. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to educate entrepreneurs—especially women business owners—on how to secure funding responsibly, avoid scams, and develop a strategic financial plan. It also highlights Katrina Fitten’s expertise as CEO/CFO of New Day for You Financial and her mission to help startups and small businesses access capital. Key Takeaways Funding Opportunities & Qualifications Katrina helps women business owners secure up to $100,000 in 100 days or less, with same-day approval and next-day funding. Basic qualifications include: Credit score of 680+ Existing credit lines (at least $10,000) A clear business mission and low-risk profile. Avoiding Scams Beware of unsolicited emails/texts promising easy money. Do your homework: Check companies on Better Business Bureau (BBB). Look for testimonials and partnerships with reputable banks (e.g., Chase, American Express). Never share sensitive information without verifying legitimacy. Importance of a Business Plan Funding is not free money—you need a strategic plan. Katrina calls it a “money mission”: know exactly how funds will be deployed. Without a plan, money disappears quickly, leading to debt and bad credit. Family & Friends Lending Treat personal loans like business loans: Have written agreements with terms, repayment schedule, and penalties. Decide upfront if it’s a gift or a loan. Services Offered by New Day for You Financial SBA loans, equipment loans, purchase order financing. Lines of credit and 0% interest credit cards (18–21 months). Credit card stacking for higher funding amounts. Credit restoration referrals for those with poor credit. Success Story Example: A tax accountant secured $160,000 in less than a week due to strong credit, revenue history, and a solid business plan. Notable Quotes “If you don’t have a plan for your money, your money will have a plan—and you’ll look up and it’s gone.” “We don’t want to be out here racking up good debt and then you’re not going to be responsible.” “You have to vet companies. Go to BBB, Google them, and check their credibility.” “If I give you money, I decide—is it a gift or a loan? There are rules to borrowing money.” “We say if you don’t get anything, we don’t get paid.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katrina Fitten. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to educate entrepreneurs—especially women business owners—on how to secure funding responsibly, avoid scams, and develop a strategic financial plan. It also highlights Katrina Fitten’s expertise as CEO/CFO of New Day for You Financial and her mission to help startups and small businesses access capital. Key Takeaways Funding Opportunities & Qualifications Katrina helps women business owners secure up to $100,000 in 100 days or less, with same-day approval and next-day funding. Basic qualifications include: Credit score of 680+ Existing credit lines (at least $10,000) A clear business mission and low-risk profile. Avoiding Scams Beware of unsolicited emails/texts promising easy money. Do your homework: Check companies on Better Business Bureau (BBB). Look for testimonials and partnerships with reputable banks (e.g., Chase, American Express). Never share sensitive information without verifying legitimacy. Importance of a Business Plan Funding is not free money—you need a strategic plan. Katrina calls it a “money mission”: know exactly how funds will be deployed. Without a plan, money disappears quickly, leading to debt and bad credit. Family & Friends Lending Treat personal loans like business loans: Have written agreements with terms, repayment schedule, and penalties. Decide upfront if it’s a gift or a loan. Services Offered by New Day for You Financial SBA loans, equipment loans, purchase order financing. Lines of credit and 0% interest credit cards (18–21 months). Credit card stacking for higher funding amounts. Credit restoration referrals for those with poor credit. Success Story Example: A tax accountant secured $160,000 in less than a week due to strong credit, revenue history, and a solid business plan. Notable Quotes “If you don’t have a plan for your money, your money will have a plan—and you’ll look up and it’s gone.” “We don’t want to be out here racking up good debt and then you’re not going to be responsible.” “You have to vet companies. Go to BBB, Google them, and check their credibility.” “If I give you money, I decide—is it a gift or a loan? There are rules to borrowing money.” “We say if you don’t get anything, we don’t get paid.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katrina Fitten. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to educate entrepreneurs—especially women business owners—on how to secure funding responsibly, avoid scams, and develop a strategic financial plan. It also highlights Katrina Fitten’s expertise as CEO/CFO of New Day for You Financial and her mission to help startups and small businesses access capital. Key Takeaways Funding Opportunities & Qualifications Katrina helps women business owners secure up to $100,000 in 100 days or less, with same-day approval and next-day funding. Basic qualifications include: Credit score of 680+ Existing credit lines (at least $10,000) A clear business mission and low-risk profile. Avoiding Scams Beware of unsolicited emails/texts promising easy money. Do your homework: Check companies on Better Business Bureau (BBB). Look for testimonials and partnerships with reputable banks (e.g., Chase, American Express). Never share sensitive information without verifying legitimacy. Importance of a Business Plan Funding is not free money—you need a strategic plan. Katrina calls it a “money mission”: know exactly how funds will be deployed. Without a plan, money disappears quickly, leading to debt and bad credit. Family & Friends Lending Treat personal loans like business loans: Have written agreements with terms, repayment schedule, and penalties. Decide upfront if it’s a gift or a loan. Services Offered by New Day for You Financial SBA loans, equipment loans, purchase order financing. Lines of credit and 0% interest credit cards (18–21 months). Credit card stacking for higher funding amounts. Credit restoration referrals for those with poor credit. Success Story Example: A tax accountant secured $160,000 in less than a week due to strong credit, revenue history, and a solid business plan. Notable Quotes “If you don’t have a plan for your money, your money will have a plan—and you’ll look up and it’s gone.” “We don’t want to be out here racking up good debt and then you’re not going to be responsible.” “You have to vet companies. Go to BBB, Google them, and check their credibility.” “If I give you money, I decide—is it a gift or a loan? There are rules to borrowing money.” “We say if you don’t get anything, we don’t get paid.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss the week's biggest tech stories in cycling. First up is the news that Cannondale's CAAD14 has leaked. The highly anticipated aluminium road bike looks like it might be about to launch imminently, and we've got all the details you need to know. Following this, Jack and Simon discuss BBB's intriguing new CoreCap Presta valve adaptors, and the news that Rose bikes has re-entered the UK market. This week's rant of the week sees Simon bemoan the proliferation of subscription services in cycling and general life. Hardly an original thought, but he does have some concerns about where all this might be heading. Finally, we finish on our top story from the Christmas period – a piece by freelance writer, Charlie Allenby, about whether an enormous VO2 Max is enough to be a pro cyclist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to REBOOKED! It's 2026, and we have a new look, but we're yapping about the same pro wrasslin storylines! MJF won the AEW World Championship, thus triggering a who's who in AEW to challenge him from Hangman Adam Page to Kenny Omega! Who will take the BBB from MFJ? We also dive into the currently announced TNA Impact card and Mike Santana vs Frankie Kazarian for the TNA World Title!Finally, we break down what's happening in WWE with CM Punk, The Vision, Austin Theory, Stephanie Vaquer, Liv Morgan, Bron Breakker and more!Chapters:00:00 - Happy 2026 Everyone!06:55 - Your Comments!11:15 - TNA on AMC next week!22:48 - MJF is your NEW AEW Champ32:48 - The Mercedes Mone Meltdown Tour begins37:13 - Oh, and MOX WON THE C2?49:40 - The Don Callis Family is in trouble56:06 - WWE kicks of 2026 with a weird RAW01:04:30 - Cody vs Drew, Smackdown's Strong Midcard01:18:50 - Could WWE use a MIXED TAG title?01:21:37 - The Vision seems a little blurry01:34:48 - 24/7 Champions of the Week!⏰ Subscribe to the channel to be alerted! https://www.youtube.com/@REBOOKEDWrestling?sub_confirmation=1
Barry joins Jeff to kick off the year and what the BBB has in store for 2026.
As we head into 2026, I want to talk about something that I believe is going to matter more than almost anything else in your coaching business this year: your ability to stay flexible and responsive. Not reactive. Not panicked. Responsive. In this episode, I'm unpacking why rigid business models are becoming harder to sustain — and why treating your business as an ongoing experiment is one of the smartest moves you can make right now. I talk a lot about what I call the beta mindset: the idea that your offers, pricing, content, and even your business model are all drafts. They're meant to be tested, reviewed, adjusted, and improved based on real-time feedback — not locked in forever. I also share a real example from my own business. For the past couple of years, the Business Building Bootcamp (BBB) has been offered as a one-year program. That structure made sense for a long time. Building a coaching business takes time, and meaningful support doesn't happen overnight. But I've been paying attention — to the market, to my clients, and to myself. We're in a buyer's market. Trust is harder to earn. And long-term commitments feel riskier for a lot of people right now. I've noticed that shift in my own spending decisions too. So instead of digging in my heels and insisting on a structure that no longer fit, I decided to respond. In this episode, I walk you through why I chose to restructure BBB to a six-month entry point (at a lower price), with the option to continue once trust and value are established — and how that change reflects exactly the kind of flexibility I'm encouraging you to build into your own business. (New BBB details and pricing HERE: www.wendymccallum.com/bbb) I also talk about: Why flexibility is no longer optional for small businesses — especially coaching businesses How the beta mindset protects you from perfectionism, burnout, and unnecessary pressure The signs your business is quietly asking you to change something Why changing your mind isn't flaky or unprofessional — it's good business stewardship How being responsive actually helps you stay profitable and relevant over the long term Practical ways to build adaptability into your offers, pricing, and planning in 2026 Before you listen, a quick reminder: In the previous episode 68, I hosted a virtual year-end business retreat and shared my Business Compass framework for auditing your business and setting aligned goals. That episode comes with a free downloadable audit and goal-setting workbook — and if December got away from you, you can absolutely still grab it.
Bob Boze Bell has been a friend for over a decade and has provided various features on western titles by L. Ron Hubbard in True West Magazine. His work has appeared in Arizona Highways, Playboy, National Lampoon, the Arizona Republic, and True West magazine. For ten years (2002-2012), he produced a video version of True West Moments, which aired on the Westerns Channel. In this episode, we discuss what makes a Western story different from other genres, along with the role of research in good storytelling. Bob was ahead of the curve in using social media to grow the popularity of True West Magazine, which we also cover. BBB can currently be seen on the series “Gunslingers,” which runs on the American Heroes Channel. Triple B is also the President and executive editor of True West magazine, positions he has held since 1999. He has written a dozen books on Old West characters, including Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and Wild Bill Hickok, as well as a three-part series (so far) on Classic Gunfights, which appear in True West. Learn more about Bob and True West Magazine at blog.truewestmagazine.com/
BBB accreditation can be confusing for local business owners. Some see it as a powerful trust signal, while others question whether it is worth the cost. In this episode, we break down what BBB accreditation actually means, the pros and cons of getting accredited, and when it makes sense for a local business to invest in it.If you want a clear, practical perspective to help you decide whether BBB accreditation fits your business and your customers, this episode will help you make that call with confidence.This episode is for educational purposes only and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Better Business Bureau.About Adam Duran, Digital Marketing ExpertLocal SEO in 10 is helmed by Local SEO expert Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on local SEO for businesses, marketing strategy, national SEO, website design and qualified customer lead generation for companies of all sizes.Magnified Media helps companies take control of their marketing by:• getting their website seen at the top of Google rankings,• getting them more online reviews, and• creating media content that immediately engages with their audience.Adam enjoys volunteering with several community-based non-profits, hiking and BJJ.About Jamie Duran, host of Local SEO in 10Local business owner Jamie Duran is the owner of Solar Harmonics, Northern California's top-rated solar company, which invites its customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here. Jamie also is the creator and panel expert of Straight-Talk Solar Cast, the world's first podcast focused on answering the questions faced by anyone considering going solar.Thanks for joining us this week! Want to subscribe to Local SEO in 10? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review.Have a question about Local SEO? Chances are we've covered it! Go to our podcast website and check out our search feature.
A program focused on scams and why older Americans are often most at risk.
Juan Ignacio Marrón, analista independiente, analiza el momento de los mercados bursátiles, con el oro en máximos y en una sesión donde sólo operan el FTSE 100, el CAC 40 y nuestro selectivo. “El Ibex va a cerrar un año espectacular”, asegura el invitado. Además añade que “ahora mismo está en una situación francamente envidiable, desde el punto de vista largo y estructural, la disposición es francamente buena”. Además, afirma que “es muy razonable esperar subidas importantes en el largo plazo. De momento el rally de navidad podría confirmarse pero 2026 puede venir con vaivenes”. Hoy en el foco tenemos varias compañías españolas. Primero, Telefónica, ya que su filial Tech ha vendido a Hiberus sus negocios en Colombia, México y Chile. Después, a ACCIONA, después de que Fitch Ratings afirmó el martes la calificación crediticia de largo plazo de Acciona Energía en BBB-, al tiempo que revisó la perspectiva de estable a negativa. En el foco también está Soltec Power Holdings, ya que ha cancelado su acuerdo de liquidez con JB Capital Markets el 17 de diciembre, según un comunicado publicado el martes. Además, ha analizado la situación de Inditex, donde asegura que “en el corto plazo estamos en una situación de clara tendencia alcista”. También afirma que “podríamos esperar correcciones hasta los 53 euros pero no sería un riesgo siempre que esté por encima de los 46 euros”. El analista también ha analizado el sector defensa. Juan Ignacio Marrón opina que “ha sido un año muy positivo para el sector defensa aunque en los últimos meses se ha frenado algo más”. Aquí es protagonista Airbus, donde opina que “tiene probabilidades muy favorables de subida aunque en el corto plazo la situación ha sido más desfavorable”. En el CAC 40 también ha sido noticia Sanofi, que anuncia hoy que ha adquirido Dynavax Technologies Corporation en una operación en efectivo valorada en aproximadamente 2.200 millones de dólares.
Juan Ignacio Marrón, analista independiente, analiza el momento de los mercados bursátiles, con el oro en máximos y en una sesión donde sólo operan el FTSE 100, el CAC 40 y nuestro selectivo. “El Ibex va a cerrar un año espectacular”, asegura el invitado. Además añade que “ahora mismo está en una situación francamente envidiable, desde el punto de vista largo y estructural, la disposición es francamente buena”. Además, afirma que “es muy razonable esperar subidas importantes en el largo plazo. De momento el rally de navidad podría confirmarse pero 2026 puede venir con vaivenes”. Hoy en el foco tenemos varias compañías españolas. Primero, Telefónica, ya que su filial Tech ha vendido a Hiberus sus negocios en Colombia, México y Chile. Después, a ACCIONA, después de que Fitch Ratings afirmó el martes la calificación crediticia de largo plazo de Acciona Energía en BBB-, al tiempo que revisó la perspectiva de estable a negativa. En el foco también está Soltec Power Holdings, ya que ha cancelado su acuerdo de liquidez con JB Capital Markets el 17 de diciembre, según un comunicado publicado el martes. Además, ha analizado la situación de Inditex, donde asegura que “en el corto plazo estamos en una situación de clara tendencia alcista”. También afirma que “podríamos esperar correcciones hasta los 53 euros pero no sería un riesgo siempre que esté por encima de los 46 euros”. El analista también ha analizado el sector defensa. Juan Ignacio Marrón opina que “ha sido un año muy positivo para el sector defensa aunque en los últimos meses se ha frenado algo más”. Aquí es protagonista Airbus, donde opina que “tiene probabilidades muy favorables de subida aunque en el corto plazo la situación ha sido más desfavorable”. En el CAC 40 también ha sido noticia Sanofi, que anuncia hoy que ha adquirido Dynavax Technologies Corporation en una operación en efectivo valorada en aproximadamente 2.200 millones de dólares.
Brian Edwards, International Investigations Specialist with the BBB, joins Debbie Monterrey. 'Scammers are targeting some of the top dog breeds,' says Edwards. 'They're actually paying for ads on search engines,' and the ads get boosted to the top before the ads are removed.
Gov. Beshear discusses his plan to cut state spending to balance the budget, the state's highest court overturns a state law it previously said was constitutional, and tips for avoiding scams during the holiday season.
Ben Golden is a speaker, author, serial entrepreneur, and elite tax strategist with over 25 years of experience in tax planning and resolution. Ben has been featured in the Top 100 Entrepreneurs, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal. His firms have earned national recognition, including 2 time Top 400 Fastest Growing Companies with Inc. 500 and several BBB awards. Ben is a state wrestling champion, a Top-ranking all-American flag football referee, and a loving husband and father who supports business owners in reducing taxes, protecting wealth, and building a lasting legacy. Ben is most passionate about serving the community and giving back.Learn More: https://goldentaxrelief.com/ + http://bengolden360.com/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-ben-golden-president-of-golden-tax-relief
Ben Golden is a speaker, author, serial entrepreneur, and elite tax strategist with over 25 years of experience in tax planning and resolution. Ben has been featured in the Top 100 Entrepreneurs, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal. His firms have earned national recognition, including 2 time Top 400 Fastest Growing Companies with Inc. 500 and several BBB awards. Ben is a state wrestling champion, a Top-ranking all-American flag football referee, and a loving husband and father who supports business owners in reducing taxes, protecting wealth, and building a lasting legacy. Ben is most passionate about serving the community and giving back.Learn More: https://goldentaxrelief.com/ + http://bengolden360.com/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-ben-golden-president-of-golden-tax-relief
Big doggy decides to raise baby may not sound like an epic dark fantasy tale but the latest anime we watched begs to differ. We discuss Clevatess! https://archive.org/download/bbb-225-clevatess/BBB%20-%20Eps%20225%20-%20Clevatess.mp3 Download Catch our Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/bakabakabakapodcast Anime Next Week: Gachiakuta! Have thoughts and feelings of your own? Of course you do! You’re not a rabbit! We want to […]
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Are tariffs the Grinch of this Christmas? Does it change holiday budgeting?Guest: Nicholas Colantuono – Certified Financial PlannerPowerball jackpot surges to $1.1 billion! Tonight’s the next big drawing. The amount is one of the largest jackpots in Powerball history!Guest: Mark William Bracken - Executive Director of the Massachusetts State Lottery The #1 Worst Christmas Gift This Year, according to research. & In general gift options best avoided when gifting.Guest: Valerie Sokolosky – Etiquette expert & author The naughty list: BBB's 12 scams of the holidays. Guest: Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Better Business Bureau - BostonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Gut Health Transformation Strategies for a Better Belly, Brain, and Body
Have you ever tried to travel with food sensitivities, and it was so hard to eat within your guidelines that you simply gave up (or just couldn't find a way to do it)? For me, I'm gluten free, dairy free, and grain free — or I know that one wrong restaurant choice means bloating, constipation, acid reflux, or feeling totally wrecked for the next 2-7 days. Suddenly a trip that's supposed to be fun becomes a game of, “What can I actually eat?” If you've ever Googled things like gluten free travel tips, dairy free travel tips, healthy travel snacks, traveling with food restrictions, or even how to avoid bloating while traveling — this episode is for you. Traveling with food sensitivities does not have to be stressful. You don't need to simply eat less and feel hungry all the time. And you absolutely do not need to spend your whole vacation worrying about where the next meal is coming from. Today, I'm sharing my 5 best tips for traveling with food sensitivities — the exact strategies I use as someone who eats gluten free, dairy free, mostly grain free, AND still wants to enjoy good food, feel amazing, and not get stuck with bloating or symptoms the whole trip. We're going to talk:What foods to pack (and why your purse is basically your emergency blood-sugar kit)How to pick restaurants when you're gluten free, dairy free, or avoiding sauces, breading, or mystery oilsWhich cuisines are secretly the easiest to eat out with food sensitivities — and which ones will sabotage you fastHow to build simple, safe travel meals so you feel good the whole tripAnd how to manage food sensitivities on vacation without being the “difficult” one in the group. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by eating out, nervous about traveling with food allergies, or tired of coming home from a trip feeling heavy, bloated, or off — this episode is for you. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: Traveling with Food Sensitivities 01:03 - Top 5 Tips for Traveling with Food Sensitivities 02:08 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 03:16 - Personal Strategies for Low-Anxiety Travel 05:11 - Tip 1: Bring Your Own Food 08:31 - Tip 2: Pack Food in Small Containers 11:48 - Tip 3: Choose the Right Restaurants 18:25 - Tip 4: How to Scan Menus 22:05 - Tip 5: Staying at Airbnbs or Other Homes 32:29 - Conclusion: Taking Ownership of Your Health EPISODES MENTIONED:232// Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation? HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1)
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President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about a sweepstakes scam reported by the Palos Park PD, a phone scam in the Bolingbrook area, and a New Lenox Bitcoin scam. He also shares details about what the FTC has reported concerning calls from fake talent scouts and the BBB’s 12 […]
Amazon Link - https://a.co/d/f4vLpXFThe FBI agent assigned to investigate Lee Harvey Oswald a month prior to the president's assassination presents his testimony for the first time, revealing how political intrigue prevented the relationship of Oswald and the Soviets from coming to light.BBB&JOEBBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lone-gunman-podcast-jfk-assassination--1181353/support.
Heroes owned by corporations are running amok and only The Boys can stop them. Wait, wrong show. This is the donghua To Be Hero X, an anthology story with experimental animation styles. Will we heroically enjoy this unique series or will fear drop our review scores? https://archive.org/download/bbb-224-to-be-hero-x/BBB%20-%20Eps%20224%20-%20To%20Be%20Hero%20X.mp3 Download Catch our Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/bakabakabakapodcast Anime Next Week: […]
Send us a textIn this special Big Belly Breathing episode recorded for Mindful Magazine, Vanessa guides you through a gentle meditation designed to help release physical and emotional pain while making space for joy to return. Whether you're recovering from an injury, moving through grief, or simply feeling worn down, this practice offers a compassionate pause—a chance to breathe deeply, reconnect with your body, and remember that healing and happiness can coexist.Through soothing imagery, mindful breathing, and moments of reflection, you'll learn to ease tension and invite small, steady bursts of joy back into your daily life.Take a seat, find your breath, and let this meditation be your reminder: even in the hardest moments, light still lives within you.Click here to read the accompanying article on Mindful "What Unexpected Chronic Back Pain Taught Me: 4 Takeaways That Matter".Intro/Outro music by Jef ShadoanSupport the showBig Belly Breathing (BBB) is a bilingual audio program for kids (and the grownups who love them), founded by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely. Featuring episodes in English and French, BBB focuses on mindfulness, health, and wellness—inviting young listeners into joyful, imaginative, and restorative practices. As a Physical Education and meditation teacher, parent of bilingual kids, yoga instructor, social-emotional learning facilitator, and holistic health & wellness coach, Vanessa created Big Belly Breathing to help children establish daily habits that nurture both body and mind. Healthy Habits = Happy Kids Through each episode, children are gently guided to: Breathe mindfully Stretch their creativity Build emotional awareness Practice gratitude And enjoy mini-moments of deep rest that help them reset, restore, and recalibrate. In today's busy, screen-heavy world, BBB offers kids a chance to feel centered, grounded, and good—helping them create their own self-care rituals, routines, and wellness habits that can last a lifetime. These tools support mental clarity, physical health, and emotional resilience, setting kids up for more joy today and as they grow into adulthood. But it's not just for kids! BBB also includes special episodes designed for ...
In this FutureYou Blueprint™ deep-dive episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, we explore one of the most overlooked truths in functional health:
Deze week presenteerde informateur Sybrand Buma zijn tussenverslag in de formatie. D66 en CDA hadden overeenstemming bereikt over vijf thema's. Eén daarvan is het langlopende stikstofdossier. Na anderhalf jaar stilstand beloven deze twee partijen doorbraken op dit taaie dossier. Een belofte die de huidige demissionaire minister van Landbouw, Femke Wiersma óók deed, maar waar weinig van terechtkwam.In deze Haagse Zaken vertellen onderzoeksjournalisten Esther Rosenberg en Derk Stokmans over hoe Wiersma de afgelopen anderhalf jaar te werk is gegaan. Je hoort hoe zo'n reconstructie tot stand komt, hoe Wiersma achter de schermen opereert en wat dat betekent voor het stikstofdossier. Gasten: Esther Rosenberg & Derk Stokmans Presentatie: Guus Valk Redactie & productie: Iris VerhulsdonkMontage: Pieter BakkerHeeft u vragen, suggesties of ideeën over onze journalistiek? Mail dan naar onze redactie via podcast@nrc.nl.Verder lezen en luisterenReconstructie: Schrappen, vertragen, blokkeren; hoe een onervaren minister krimp van de veestapel tegenhieldPodcast Haagse Zaken: iedereen maakt ruzie met Femke WiersmaZie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2535 - Chaim Malespin, Israel Hanna and the BBB set out on a complex journey to Biblical Hebron, where they're given unprecedented access to Tel Rumeida. At this site, epic battles once raged between the tribe of Judah and Nephilim kings. In another Bearded Bible Brothers first, a visit to Athens reveals the domination of the Greek Empire.
When it comes to empathy at work, there are a hundred different ways to infuse empathy into your operations and systems - in real, practical, non-emotional ways. One of those ways is to look at compensation strategies and professional growth and development.Today, Scott Trumpolt talks about empathy in compensation that leads to better employee engagement and more strategic growth. We discuss both the pitfalls of pay transparency leading to a dead end, but also the upside in how it catalyzes your company to reflect on and improve internal practices. He talks about how compensation is more than just salary, and the overlooked piece of career architecture - a concept that supports the Clarity pillar of empathetic leadership. Scott shares why programs fail, but culture shifts succeed, the #1 element to think about in determining competitive compensation structures, and why empathy is vital to ensure that compensation is about a one-on-one conversation and not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Scott also shares how HR leaders can strengthen credibility with business leaders and move the needle on company growth.To access the episode transcript, go to www.TheEmpathyEdge.com, search by episode title.Listen in for…Driving solutions aimed at employee engagement.Why compensation is not a one-size-fits-all solution and needs to be tailored to your employees and organization.Balancing pay transparency and directing packages and compensation for the individuals.Why job titles and compensation matter."There's a reason why compensation is not in finance. Yes, I use a lot of numbers, but we do it in a completely different way, and we are impacting the individual directly." — Scott TrumpoltEpisode References: Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel PinkThe Empathy Edge: Rhonda George-Denniston: Why Betting on Your People Leads to Market DominationAbout Scott Trumpolt, Managing Director & Compensation Consultant:Scott Trumpolt's career is defined by a seamless evolution from corporate leadership to independent consultancy, reflecting over 30 years of expertise in compensation planning, HR leadership, and rewards strategies. For 18 years, Scott excelled in the corporate world, holding leadership roles in HR and Compensation across the United States and Germany. In 2012, he launched Trumpolt Compensation Design Solutions (TCDS) to provide bespoke solutions tailored to the unique needs of organizations worldwide.Scott's corporate experience provided a solid foundation for mastering market-based pay structures, sales incentive plans, and job classification systems. Transitioning into independent consultancy, Scott has spent the past 12 years leveraging this expertise to deliver innovative, client-focused strategies. Scott's global reach includes projects across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America/Caribbean, reflecting his adaptability to diverse work cultures. He is a Certified Global Remuneration Professional (GRP), holds a master's degree in Human Resources Management, and has maintained an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, underscoring his commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.From Our Sponsor:Keynote Speakers and Conference Trainers: Get your free Talkadot trial and enjoy this game changer for your speaking business! www.share.talkadot.com/mariaross Connect with Scott: Trumpolt Compensation Design Solutions: hrcompensationconsulting.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scott-trumpolt-m-a-g-r-p-257a6b317 BBB profile: bbb.org/south-east-florida/login/page/0/?li=1 Connect with Maria:Get Maria's books on empathy: Red-Slice.com/booksHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red SliceThreads: @redslicemariaKeynote Speakers and Conference Trainers: Get your free Talkadot trial and enjoy this game changer for your speaking business! www.share.talkadot.com/mariarossGet your copy of The Empathy Dilemma here- www.theempathydilemma.com
The blood-brain barrier (BBB), while essential for protecting the brain from toxins, has long been one of the greatest obstacles in treating brain diseases, particularly aggressive cancers like glioblastoma. Most chemotherapy drugs simply cannot reach the brain in effective concentrations, leaving patients with limited treatment options and poor outcomes. In this episode of Curing with Sound, we speak with Graeme Woodworth, MD, Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, whose work is transforming the landscape of brain tumor treatment through the use of focused ultrasound–mediated BBB opening. Dr. Woodworth discusses the role of microbubbles, his efforts to develop a real-time monitoring and dosing strategy for BBB opening, and the exciting results from his multicenter glioblastoma clinical trial. Discussion highlights: Glioblastoma Clinical Trial: Results published in Lancet Oncology report, for the first time, a possible survival benefit among newly diagnosed glioblastoma (GBM) patients treated with focused ultrasound + temozolomide (or TMZ, a chemotherapy drug). Researchers used focused ultrasound to noninvasively open the BBB in GBM patients before administering TMZ. When compared with a matched control group, a 40% increase in overall survival was observed. Published Findings for Measuring and Predicting BBB Opening: Researchers established a real-time, ultrasound-based “dose” measurement—using acoustic emissions from microbubble oscillations—to accurately predict when focused ultrasound will open the blood-brain barrier in glioblastoma patients. They discovered a non-linear dose–response range where blood-brain barrier opening is maximized, enabling safer, more precise, and more effective treatment monitoring. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT ---------------------------- QUESTIONS? Email podcast@fusfoundation.org if you have a question or comment about the show, or if you would you like to connect about future guest appearances. Email info@fusfoundation.org if you have questions about focused ultrasound or the Foundation. FUSF SOCIAL MEDIA LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube FUSF WEBSITE https://www.fusfoundation.org SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER https://www.fusfoundation.org/newsletter-signup/ READ THE LATEST NEWSLETTER https://www.fusfoundation.org/the-foundation/news-media/newsletter/ DOWNLOAD "THE TUMOR" BY JOHN GRISHAM (FREE E-BOOK) https://www.fusfoundation.org/read-the-tumor-by-john-grisham/
Vous aimez notre peau de caste ? Soutenez-nous ! https://www.lenouvelespritpublic.fr/abonnementUne émission de Philippe Meyer, enregistrée au studio l'Arrière-boutique le 28 novembre 2025.Avec cette semaine :Nicolas Baverez, essayiste et avocat.François Bujon de l'Estang, ambassadeur de France.Marc-Olivier Padis, directeur des études de la fondation Terra Nova.Richard Werly, correspondant à Paris du quotidien helvétique en ligne Blick.REDRESSEMENT ITALIEN, DÉCLIN FRANÇAIS : UN PARALLÈLE EN TROMPE-L'ŒILAlors que la France s'enfonce dans la dette, l'Italie redresse ses dépenses publiques. Le 2 octobre, le gouvernement d' « union des droites » de Giorgia Meloni a approuvé les dernières prévisions financières pour fin 2025 : le déficit serait ramené autour de 3% du PIB, ouvrant la porte à une sortie de la procédure pour déficit excessif engagée par la Commission européenne. L'Italie est devenue la quatrième puissance exportatrice mondiale se classant derrière l'Allemagne, elle devance désormais la Corée du Sud. En 2014, elle était classée au septième rang.Ces résultats ne doivent pas occulter une dette italienne restée à des niveaux très préoccupants (140% du PIB). De plus, le redressement financier de l'Italie est facilité par les effets du plan de relance européen décidé durant la crise sanitaire de 2020-2022, particulièrement généreux pour Rome (avec 194 milliards d'euros perçus, le pays est le premier bénéficiaire du dispositif). Une dette souveraine qui n'a pas empêché le 19 septembre l'agence de notation Fitch d'en relever la note à BBB+, quelques jours après avoir abaissé celle de la France à A+, donnant l'impression que les courbes, entre les deux pays, étaient destinées à se croiser, le redressement italien ne faisant que mettre en lumière, par contraste, l'affaiblissement des positions de la France.L'économie italienne conserve de grandes fragilités structurelles, notamment une productivité atone, une croissance en berne et une crise démographique qui ne cesse de s'aggraver, notamment par le départ à l'étranger des Italiens diplômés. Le pays connait une productivité du travail faible, estimée par l'OCDE à 65,60 € par heure en 2024, soit beaucoup moins que la France (90,86€). Deuxième puissance manufacturière d'Europe, l'Italie arrive seulement quatorzième dans le classement des pays membres les plus innovants en 2025, selon la Commission, tandis que le climat social se détériore. Le recul du chômage de 7,8% en 2022 à 6% en 2024 cache une augmentation du nombre de travailleurs pauvres et un temps partiel contraint qui frappe d'abord les femmes. Dans ces circonstances, le nombre de familles en situation de pauvreté absolue se maintient au-dessus de 8 millions, quand le taux de population à risque de pauvreté est de 23,1% en 2024. De plus, une étude d'octobre 2024 menée par plusieurs universités analysant les données de la Banque centrale européenne a mis en évidence le caractère profondément inégalitaire du système fiscal italien. Les principaux avantages fiscaux y seraient ainsi concentrés entre les mains des 7% des plus riches, dont le taux moyen d'imposition se révèle inférieur à celui des classes moyennes moins favorisées.En dépit de ces faiblesses, 39% des Italiens, selon le baromètre publié en février 2025 par le Centre de recherches politiques de Sciences Po, déclarent faire confiance à la politique, contre 26% des Français. L'Italie, il est vrai, connait depuis trois ans, contrairement à la France, une stabilité gouvernementale inédite.LE PLAN DE PAIX DE TRUMP POUR L'UKRAINELe 18 novembre, un plan de paix en Ukraine, détaillé en 28 points a sidéré les Ukrainiens et les Européens, tant cette esquisse inacceptable à leurs yeux était alignée sur les positions russes. Il stipule notamment que la Crimée (annexée par la Russie en 2014) ainsi que Louhansk et Donetsk seront « reconnues comme russes de facto, y compris par les Etats-Unis ». Il évoque aussi la création d'une « zone tampon démilitarisée » et neutre dans la partie de l'oblast de Donetsk contrôlée par l'Ukraine, qui serait « internationalement reconnue comme territoire appartenant à la Fédération de Russie », mais où les forces russes n'entreraient pas. Il y est énoncé encore que l'Ukraine devrait renoncer à son projet d'adhérer à l'OTAN et réduire à 600.000 soldats ses forces armées. Il ouvre la voie à une amnistie générale, y compris pour les crimes de guerre dont est accusé le dirigeant russe, Vladimir Poutine, ainsi qu'à une levée progressive des sanctions occidentales, voire à un retour de la Russie dans le G8.Les négociations entreprises dimanche à Genève, entre les conseillers à la sécurité nationale américains, ukrainiens et européens, ont permis de remodeler le plan Trump et de le nettoyer de ses aspects les plus problématiques. Sur les 28 points initiaux, il n'en restait plus que 19 lundi. Certains paragraphes ont été tout simplement rayés, comme la suggestion de réintégrer la Russie dans le G8, ou d'offrir la possibilité pour les Etats-Unis d'utiliser les actifs russes gelés, majoritairement détenus dans des pays européens, afin de financer l'effort de reconstruction. Les mentions concernant directement les intérêts européens, comme les sanctions, la perspective que l'Ukraine adhère à l'Union européenne ou qu'elle n'intègre jamais l'OTAN ont été remises à plus tard. Ce nouveau plan en 19 points n'est pas définitif. Divers ajustements et précisions doivent encore être négociées dans les coulisses, avant d'être soumis à la Russie. Mais la copie paraît désormais acceptable à la fois aux Ukrainiens, aux Américains et aux Européens. Il n'est plus question pour Kyiv de renoncer aux territoires conquis par la Russie, ni d'établir une zone tampon sur son sol mais de proposer un armistice sur la ligne de front actuelle qui serait gelée. Il n'est plus envisagé de réduire par deux la taille de l'armée ukrainienne. « Beaucoup de choses justes ont été prises en compte » à Genève, a observé Volodymyr Zelensky, lundi, indiquant qu'il négociera lui-même avec Donald Trump les points les plus sensibles laissés de côté, lors d'une rencontre dont la date est incertaine. En écho, Vladimir Poutine a déclaré jeudi que « les combats cesseront » quand l'armée ukrainienne « quittera les territoires qu'elle occupe » (= les régions revendiquées par Moscou) et qu'il ne peut pas y avoir d'accord de paix car le gouvernement ukrainien n'est pas légitime.Chaque semaine, Philippe Meyer anime une conversation d'analyse politique, argumentée et courtoise, sur des thèmes nationaux et internationaux liés à l'actualité. Pour en savoir plus : www.lenouvelespritpublic.frHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Terwijl de formerende partijen onder informateur Buma nog steeds druk bezig zijn, gebeurde er deze week ook nog van alles in en om de Tweede Kamer. Joost en Marleen nemen de week door en vertellen wat hen daarbij opviel. Zo is er opnieuw een senator van BBB die overstapt naar D66, een landbouwdebat waar stoelen moesten worden bijgezet en een hoop te doen rondom de publieke omroep. Er was ook nog tijd om langs te gaan bij een minister in ‘Binnen zonder kloppen', waar onder andere werd gesproken over de voorbeeldfunctie die de landelijke politiek heeft als het gaat om wat men zoal zegt. Extra actueel in een week dat steeds meer lokale besturen laten weten onder druk te staan door onduidelijkheid over de spreidingswet. Burgemeesters geven aan dat zij steun uit Den Haag missen. Daar wordt ondertussen door minister Van Weel haast gemaakt met ‘het strengste asielbeleid ooit'. Gaat dat de formatie helpen?
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Gut Health Transformation Strategies for a Better Belly, Brain, and Body
What makes some people heal faster than others?And how can you use that information to speed up your own healing process? Since healing myself in 2018, I've worked with hundreds of men and women — in my clinic and online — to find and fix the root causes behind their gut, skin, sinus, hormone, and autoimmune issues. And after working with all these clients, I started asking myself: what made the difference that helps some clients heal fast, while others healed slow? Was it random who healed quickly? Or was it from invisible, uncontrollable factors like their genes? Turns out—it wasn't random. And it definitely wasn't genetics. There were clear, repeatable habits my fastest-healing clients shared. Today, I'm breaking down the top 3 things my most successful clients do to heal their gut FAST—so you can do the same. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: Why Do Some People Heal Faster? 00:58 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 02:09 - Disclaimer: Factors That Can Slow Down Healing 03:56 - Key Habit #1: Complete All Recommended Testing 09:29 - Key Habit #2: Address Mold Issues Quickly 11:36 - Key Habit #3: Stay Open to Pivoting 20:23 - Conclusion and Invitation to Join Better Belly Blueprint 21:49 - Thanksgiving Wishes and Final Thoughts EPISODES MENTIONED: HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1)
After our “AILIEN The Final Card” show, it became apparent that the push to grant mass “amnesty” to every person and agency involved in black budget programs was a dangerous narrative gaining more traction by the day, and now compounded by an executive order from the White House titled “Launching the Genesis Mission.” This program seeks to support, along with the AI regulation moratorium of the BBB, the narrative that “America is in a race for global technology dominance in the development of artificial intelligence (AI).” The first section states: “the challenges we face require a historic national effort, comparable in urgency and ambition to the Manhattan Project that was instrumental to our victory in World War II.” But what suddenly changed? Have other countries cracked the AI egg entirely or has, as the UFO community suggests, they reverse engineered alien tech fully? Even so, a dangerous nationwide Manhattan Project should be a secret, not a public initiative. One part of the EO says the goal is to develop "AI-enabled predictive models, simulation models, and design optimization tools,” things that have been sold to the public over and over again, from climate change to pandemic models, but which have all been wrong. But if AI says something is true based on a model, it must be correct. However, if AI is merely saying what is most likely based on current actions, like a tarot reading, then if all current policies are designed for war then isn't that what we will get? Isn't that what Alex Karp of Palantir said would happen? And isn't “Genesis” also “skynet”?For those left waiting for something “big” to happen it will be disappointing to learn that it already has. Engineered smart/micro-dust is currently turning the world into a giant sensor, while Sam Altman of the Stargate Project, OpenAI, and the Orb, is now funding CRISPR-based embryo gene editing as the alterer-of-man.And to keep us entertained during this slow-burn apocalyptic invasion, we have KION, an AI-created K-pop star who's clearly created with all he best black goo moments from Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, and the like. It all makes sense if the gift of “UFO technology” may in fact be a series of blueprints to build the alien mind on earth; the name KION, from various languages, translates to ancient-foundation-leader-possessed. In other words, Lovecraft's Old Ones once more. But IT is being sold as a sexy black goo princess. *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.WEBSITEFREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVE-X / TWITTERFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMYOUTUBERUMBLE - BUY ME A COFFEECashApp: $rdgable PAYPAL: rdgable1991@gmail.comRyan's Books: https://thesecretteachings.info-EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / rdgable1991@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.
Matias interviews James (Jim) Gorman MD PhD from the Wyss Institute. Jim is Principal Investigator on the Wyss Institute Brain Targeting Program (BTP). Jim leads a team developing new approaches to transport drugs through the blood brain barrier (BBB) into the CNS.In this episode, we discuss:Why the BBB blocks most modern drugs from entering the brain, creating the biggest bottleneck in neuroHow brain shuttles hijack natural transport pathways like the transferrin receptor to move drugs across the BBBHow new modalities that reach the brain can potentially treat diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, and lysosomal disorders Why delivery route of shuttles enable IV or subcutaneous dosing instead of invasive intrathecal injectionsHow early data shows that shuttle-enabled antibodies clear amyloid faster, at lower doses, and with fewer side effectsHow the field is accelerating through a pre-competitive consortium model that lets multiple companies share shuttle platformsCredits:Created by Greg Kubin and Matias SerebrinskyHost: Matias SerebrinskyProduced by Caitlin Ner & Nico V. Rey Find us at businesstrip.fm and psymed.venturesFollow us on Instagram and Twitter!Theme music by Dorian LoveAdditional Music: Distant Daze by Zack Frank
Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to Saturday's action around college football. Hawks come back late. Cyclones blow out Kansas. CW's adventure in Las Vegas. BBB from the weekend and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Gut Health Transformation Strategies for a Better Belly, Brain, and Body
Have you ever had your doctor tell you your liver enzymes are too high — and then… not really know what to do about it? Maybe they asked if you drink alcohol.You said no.And then they just told you to “keep an eye on it.”No answers. No next steps.Just… watch and wait. Or - have you had a doctor freak out on you that your liver enzymes were high, and you walked away super stressed about it, but you didn't feel good about the options they gave you to lower it? This situation is SUPER common with clients I've had. Clients who looked healthy on the outside (they're labs "looked fine"), but their liver enzymes were high - and doctors didn't have any good recommendations. That's why, on today's episode, we're covering ALL THING high liver enzymes. We'll be covering:The surprisingly simple explanation behind what liver enzymes elevated meansCauses of elevated liver enzymes (beyond just too much alcohol)Symptoms of high liver enzymes (do you have any of these?)The crazy connection between elevated liver enzymes and gut health symptoms like bloating and hormone symptoms like PMSWhat additional testing you can do (beyond your liver enzyme blood test) to find the root cause behind your elevated liver enzymesHow to actually support your liver so your enzymes - and your body - can come back into balance If you've ever been told your liver enzyme levels are high but you don't drink, you eat healthy, and your doctor still can't explain it — then this episode is for you. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: Understanding High Liver Enzymes 00:45 - Common Causes of Elevated Liver Enzymes 01:39 - Functional Medicine Approach to Liver Health 02:50 - What High Liver Enzymes Really Mean 05:27 - Beyond Alcohol: Other Causes of Liver Stress 12:35 - Symptoms of Liver Stress 17:12 - Steps to Address Elevated Liver Enzymes 21:28 - Conclusion and Next Steps RELATED EPISODES:69// How to Naturally Lower Your Cholesterol – Without Having to Give Up Fat or Meat118// LIVER: The #1 Thing You Can Do to Ease Bloating and PMS233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1)